CC Resolution 1994-019RESOLUTION 94-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING
FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS, AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA (SP
87-009, AMENDMENT #3), MAKING MINOR TEXT
ADDITIONS TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN
SPECIFIC PLAN 87-009 VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA, AMENDMENT #3
WHEREAS, Specific Plan 87-009 was adopted by the La Quinta City Council on
the 2nd day of February, 1988, pursuant to Government Code Section 65450 et. seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did,
on the 25th day of January, i994, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment
to the Village at La Quinta (Specific Plan 87-009, Amendment #3), adding text to allow for
interim and permanent circulation alternative implementation measures around the Village Park,
within the overall Village Specific Plan (VSP) area, more particularly delineated on Exhibit "A",
attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
15th day of February, 1994, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the recommendation
of the Planning Commission concerning Specific Plan 87-009, Amendment #3; and,
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the adopted goals
and policies of the La Quinta General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, will continue to provide necessary
guidelines to help ensure the orderly and compatible development of private lands and public
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, said specific plan amendment request has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970"
(as amended) through Resolution 83-68, in that the Planning Director has conducted an Initial
Study and has determined that the project could not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, and that mitigation measures incorporated into the project proposal will mitigate
those minor project impacts to levels of insignificance; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, after consideration of any and all testimony
and arguments from all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the
following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation contained herein for said specific plan
amendment:
1. The proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan.
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2. The specific plan amendment is compatible with existing and anticipated area
development.
3. That approval of Amendment #3 to Specific Plan 87-009 will not have any significant
impact on the environment, in that impacts from any interim or permanent improvements
will be less than or equal to those assessed under the original specific plan approval
process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Council
in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment 93-272,
indicating that the proposed specific plan amendment will not result in any significant
environmental impacts;
3. That the City Council does hereby grant approval of the above -described specific plan
amendment request for the reasons set forth in this resolution, and as set forth in the
attached Exhibit "B" (text amendments) as recommended by the Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 15th day of February, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members McCartney, Perkins
NOES: Presiding Officer Sniff
ABSENT: Council Member Bangerter, Mayor Pena
ABSTAIN: None
STAN SNIFF, Presidinj Officer
City of La Quinta, California
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SAUNDRA L. JUIPEA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
DAWN HONEYWEL , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT "B"
SP 87-009 AMENDMENT #3
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION #94-
LIST OF VSP AMENDMENTS
Adopted February 15, 1994
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Page 1 Problems - add to second bullet:
"... poorly designed intersections, particularly around the
Village Park area between Bermudas and Eisenhower.".
Page 3 Area Four - add as third sentence;
"Several different alternatives still need to be evaluated by City
Staff on an on -going, trial basis in order to determine the most
acceptable ultimate circulation pattern. Any alternative
implemented on a trial basis could become the ultimate
(permanent) circulation pattern, if it is shown to be feasible."
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE VILLAGE AREA
Page 27 Insert as third paragraph to Section 3.8.2 at this page;
"There is no single specific recommendation intended to be
presented in this plan, only conceptual treatments for park area
circulation. Ultimately, the City will have to decide which
circulation alternative is best for the park area, and whether it
should become the ultimate improvement. That future decision
will be based upon information obtained through trial
implementation of selected alternative circulation approaches
around the Village Park, which may include a one-way circulation
pattern. Over time, changes in the area will occur which will
affect how alternatives are developed, perceived and
implemented. In order to maintain a high degree of flexibility,
options need to be maintained so as to allow information to be
gathered that will help determine the most feasible and efficient
circulation treatment for the Park area.".
Page 29 Table 3-4: Add the following mitigation measures for Location
#1;
"c. Implement alternative circulation scenarios on a trial study
basis, as warranted, to determine the most feasible alternative."
Page 43 Add to fourth bullet, as last sentence, under Opportunities and
Strengths:
"However, a flexible process which allows for implementation of
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temporary modifications to circulation aspects needs to be
employed to provide feedback on the feasibility of different
circulation treatments.".
4.0 THE SPECIFIC PLAN
Page 55 Add new paragraph between first and second paragraph under
Section 4.6.2:
"Although this section sets forth a suggested overall circulation
approach for the Village, it should not preclude interim solutions
aimed at achieving a workable circulation pattern. The VSP
should be used as a guide towards achieving goals and objectives
consistent with the La Quinta General Plan and those set forth
for the Village.".
Page 56 First paragraph: Change "Country Club" to "Desert Club".
Page 61 Add to first paragraph (partial) :
"This plan recognizes that, due to several constraints and
unknown factors, various additional alternative strategies may
need to be addressed on a trial basis in order to assess their
feasibility and effectiveness. The ultimate recommendations
given in this plan may, over time, become less than desirable or
infeasible. Over time, new or revised alternatives will be -
studied, possibly requiring trial implementation to gain insight
as to the best circulation approach in the park area.".
Change leading to the bullet statements as follows:
"The following revisions to existing Park area circulation are
recommended based on current analysis. It is understood that,
over time, changing conditions, opportunities, and desires may
modify these recommendations.".
Add to the last paragraph:
"One option would be to change the circulation pattern to allow
one-way travel.".
Page ?? Add between first and second sentences at Section 4.7.2:
"Right-of-way needs for interim and ultimate circulation around
the park need to be considered. Various circulation alternatives
will need to be evaluated based upon changing conditions which
cannot entirely be predicted or anticipated.".
Page 95 Add to second paragraph from 4.10.3.1:
"Interim and ultimate circulation decisions in the park area will
have a significant effect on proper intersection design
treatments.".
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Add to fourth bullet under Section 4.10.3.2;
"Also, alternative circulation layouts, including a one-way loop
around the Village Park should be looked at over time to ensure
that the ultimate circulation design around the park considers
changing conditions, which may warrant a review of the overall
circulation plan for the area. Other interim treatments may be
deemed necessary due to changes in policy direction, design
standards, and goals for the Village area.".
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