ORD 364ORDINANCE NO. 364
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA ASSIGNING ZONING TO 50 , ACRES
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY MILES AVENUE ON THE
NORTH, COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL
ON THE SOUTH, WASHINGTON STREET ON THE WEST
AND INCO CENTURY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON
THE EAST
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2001-105
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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 for La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency for review of a Zone Change to change the zoning designation
on 50 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Miles Avenue and Washington
Street, north of the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, and more particularly
described as:
APNs 604-040-012, 604-040-013, 604-040-023 and 604-040-037
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63), in that' an Environmental Assessment (EA 2001-436) was prepared
for Specific Plan 2001-055 and found that although the proposed project will have
environmental impacts, all impacts can be mitigated to a less than significant level; 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 recommending approval of said
Zone Change:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta
General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and surrounding
development and land use designations, ensuring land use compatibility.
2. The Zone Change will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements.
3. The Zone Change is compatible with the City's Zoning Ordinance in that it
supports the development of Low Density Residential, Medium Density and
Tourist Commercial uses.
Ordinance No. 364
Zone Change 2001-105
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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4. The Zone Change supports the orderly development of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California that it does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. To rezone a portion of land generally located at
the southeastern corner of Miles Avenue and Washington Street, from High Density
Residential and Park and Recreation to Tourist Commercial, Medium Density
Residential and Park and Recreation for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as
contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of.
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL. This Zone Change has complied with the
requirements of the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as amended)
and adopted by City Council Resolution 83-68, in that the Community Development
Director has determined that the proposed Zone Change will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 4: POSTING. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause the same to be posted in at least three
public places designated by Resolution of the City Council, and shall cause this
Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered into the
Book of Ordinances of this City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council this 19th day of February, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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JO N J. Pl�", Mayor
City La Winta, California
Ordinance No. 364
Zone Change 2001-105
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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ATTEST:
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JUN REEK, CMC, C' erk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PKAtl-!E(RJNE JENSqW, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, Calfifornia
Ordinance No. 364
Zone Change 2001-105
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the
foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 364 which was
introduced at a regular meeting on the 51h day of February, 2002, and was adopted
at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of February, 2002, not being less than 5
days after the date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City
of La Quinta as specified in a Resolution of the City Council.
JU . GREEK, CMC, CitTCTerk
City of La Quinta, California