PC Resolution 2022-001 Hwy 111 Vacant Lot Property Purchase GP ConsistencyPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 - 001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
MANNINO LIVING TRUST FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF DUNE PALMS (APN
600-390-024) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN 2035
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on January 25, 2022, consider the proposed purchase
between the City of La Quinta and Mannino Living Trust located on the North
side of Highway 111, West of Dune Palms, APN 600-390-024, comprised of
approximately 15.14 acres; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is anticipated to be developed as a
mixed use project with commercial and residential components, affordable
housing, and a connecting thoroughfare linking the Pavilion at La Quinta
Shopping Center and the La Quinta Valley Plaza Shopping Center, as well as
a future connection for the Regional CV Link, helping to foster an active
lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) "Common Sense Exemption," in
that the purchase of this property would not have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission did make the following
mandatory finding under Government Code Section 65402 confirming that
the proposed purchase is consistent with the following goals and policies of
the City's General Plan:
1. Land Use Element Goal LU-7 - Innovative land uses in the Village and
on Highway 111.
Policy LU-7.1 - Encourage the use of mixed use development in
appropriate locations.
Policy LU-7.3 - Encourage the use of vacant pads in existing
commercial development on Highway 111 for residential use.
a. The proposed purchase is a vacant pad along Highway 111 that
is appropriate for mixed use development, including residential
use, as indicated in studies prepared for the Highway 111
Corridor area.
Planning Commission Resolution 2022 - 001
General Plan Consistency — (APN 600-390-024) Highway 111 Purchase
Adopted: January 25, 2022
Page 2 of 3
2. Circulation Element Policy CIR-1.12 - As a means of reducing vehicular
traffic on major roadways and to reduce vehicle miles traveled by
traffic originating in the City, the City shall pursue development of a
land use pattern that maximizes interactions between adjacent or
nearby land uses.
a. The proposed purchase furthers this policy by proposing to
locate land uses that provide jobs and housing near each other
through mixed use development.
3. Circulation Element Policy CIR-2.3 - Develop and encourage the use of
continuous and convenient pedestrian and bicycle routes and multi -use
paths to places of employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and
other high activity areas with potential for increased pedestrian,
bicycle, golf cart/NEV modes of travel.
a. The proposed purchase supports this policy in that development
of the property could connect the CV Link Regional Trail and
other multi -use paths to places of employment, housing,
recreation, shopping, schools, and other high activity areas.
4. Livable Community Element Policy SC-1.5 - All new development shall
include resource efficient development principles.
a The proposed purchase supports this policy in that it would
provide an opportunity for development that includes mixed use
development with usable public spaces and connects vehicular,
pedestrian, and bike transportation throughout itself and to
other developments.
5. Housing Element - The proposed purchase is planned to be used for
affordable housing which would further the goals and policies of the
housing element and help satisfy RHNA goals. The site is on the
housing inventory list for the 2022-2029 RHNA cycle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission
of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings
of the Planning Commission in this case; and
SECTION 2. That the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) "Common Sense Exemption;" and
Planning Commission Resolution 2022 - 001
General Plan Consistency - (APN 600-390-024) Highway 111 Purchase
Adopted: January 25, 2022
Page 3 of 3
SECTION 3. That it does find the proposed purchase is consistent with the
City's General Plan for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on January 25, 2022, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune,
Proctor, Tyerman and Chairperson Nieto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
j'q
LT,1(--,-,---o
STEPHEN T. NIETO, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DANNY CASTRd, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
Source: Esri, Dig
USDA, USGS
0
itaI lobe, GeoEye, Earth star
Aer®GRID, IGN, and the GIS
b ...1^=iN�//
Geographies, CE�S/A'irbus DS
Use,C►omr nit . ' --+• -•
PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
APN 600-390-024
aigra
City of La Quinta
Planning Division
Design and Development Department
January 2022
V 1I9IHX3