PC Resolution 2023-001 Eisenhower Dr 51001 Prop Acquisition - GP ConsistencyPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023 — 001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA FROM JAMES Y. CATHCART
AND MARIA CATHCART, AND BRUCE AND LORA
CATHCART OF CERTAIN PROPERTY COMPRISED
OF APPROXIMATELY 0.14 ACRES LOCATED AT
51001 EISENHOWER DRIVE (APN 773-065-012) IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California
did, on January 24, 2023, consider the proposed purchase by the City
of La Quinta from James Y. Cathcart and Maria Cathcart, and Bruce and
Lora Cathcart of certain property comprised of approximately 0.14
acres located at 51001 Eisenhower Drive (APN 773-065-012); and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is anticipated to provide a
building space that can be utilized as a city facility containing office spaces,
an outdoor exhibit space, a conference room space, and direct access to the
Bear Creek Trail; 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. Policy LU-3.1 - Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character
and assure a consistent and compatible land use pattern.
a. The proposed purchase is proposed to continue the existing
office use which is consistent with the area. The property could
also be used as a connection to the existing Bear Creek Trail
which would be consistent with the area as well, given the
proximity of the property to the Bear Creek Trail.
2. Goal CUL-1 - The protection of significant archaeological, historic, and
paleontological resources which occur in the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-001
PROJECT: PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
LOCATION: 51001 EISENHOWER DRIVE (APN 773-065-012)
ADOPTED: JANUARY 24, 2023
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Policy CUL-1.2 - Assure that significant identified archaeological and
historic resources are protected.
a. The proposed purchase supports this goal and policy by preserving
an example of the history of La Quinta and the La Quinta Resort
development.
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.
SECTION 2. That the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) Common Sense Exemption.
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 24, 2023, by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, Nieto, Tyerman,
and Chairperson Currie
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
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city or La Quinta, uaiirornia
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-001
PROJECT: PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
LOCATION: 51001 EISENHOWER DRIVE (APN 773-065-012)
ADOPTED: JANUARY 24, 2023
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ATTEST:
DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California