CC Resolution 2002-015RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE FROM
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL FOR 14 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND
AVENUE 52
CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-081
APPLICANT: TOLL BROTHERS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 5th day of February 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a General
Plan Amendment to change 14 acres of land designated Low Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial at the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8th day of January 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a
— General Plan Amendment to change 14 acres of land designated Low Density
Residential to Neighborhood Commercial at the northeast corner of Jefferson Street
and Avenue 52; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following mandatory findings approving said General Plan
Amendment:
1 . Internal General Plan Consistency. The proposed amendment to the Land Use
Map would change 14 acres of land designated Low Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial. This represents a logical extension of the land use
pattern in the City, and is supported by General Plan goals and policies regarding
providing a full range of services and opportunities for City residents.
2. Public Welfare. The proposed amendment will not negatively impact public
safety, insofar as the land. use change is a logical extension of the land use
pattern in the City.
I General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Plan amendment will be
compatible with the General Plan, insofar as Neighborhood Commercial is an
existing designation in the City and this change represents a furtherance of
General Plan goals.
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General Plan Amendment 2001-081 - Toll Brothers, Inc.
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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4. Property Suitability. The property is generally flat, located at the corner of two
major roadways, and suitable for commercial development.
5. Change in Circumstances. The continued development of the City requires the
continued modification of the Land Use Map, and this amendment continues to
support that development.
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 constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Environmental Assessment
(EA 2001-437) assessed the environmental concerns of the General Plan
Amendment; and,
3. That it does approve General Plan Amendment 2001-081 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part of.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 5th day of February 2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Sniff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins, Mayor Pena
ABSTAIN: None
(A In. QXP
ANLEY SNIF , Mayor o Tem
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2002-15
General Plan Amendment 2001-081 - Toll Brothers, Inc.
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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ATTEST:
JU . GREEK, CIVIC, y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/C
. KAT ERII\lt JENSON, Cit ttorney
City of La Quinta, California
City Council Resolution 2002-15
General Plan Amendment 2001-081 - Toll Brothers, Inc.
Adopted: February 5, 2002
EXHIBIT "A"
EXISTING
PROPOSED
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