PC Resolution 2022-027 Dune Palms/Hwy 111 Property Purchase GP ConsistencyPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 — 027
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND BP
DUNE PALMS, LP, BY GENERAL PARTNER
BLACKPOINT PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 5.2
ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD
(APN 600-030-018) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN 2035
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on December 13, 2022, consider the proposed purchase
between the Housing Authority and BP Dune Palms, LP, by General Partner
Blackpoint Properties, LLC, for certain property comprising approximately
5.2 Acres located on the Norhteast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms
Road (APN 600-030-018); 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 property to the adjacent
Dunes Business Park 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022-027
PROJECT: PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
LOCATION: APN 600-030-018 DUNE PALMS ROAD/HIGHWAY 111
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 13, 2022
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a. The proposed purchase is a vacant pad along Highway 111 that
is appropriate for mixed use development and includes
residential use.
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, Safe Routes To 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 could be added
to 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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022-027
PROJECT: PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
LOCATION: APN 600-030-018 DUNE PALMS ROAD/HIGHWAY 111
ADOPTED: December 13, 2022
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SECTION 2. That the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) Common Sense Exemption; and
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 December 13, 2022, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, Nieto,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Currie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Vacancy: One
A CURRIE, Chairperson
ity of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
Gwv�
DANNY CASTRO,'Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California