CC Resolution 2002-026 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CHANGE TO CERTAIN STANDARDS IN THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
RELATING TO MINIMUM INTERSECTION SPACING
ON MAJOR ARTERIALS
CASE NO.: GPA 2001-082
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 15th of January 2002, 5t~ day of February, 2002, and 19th day of February,
2002, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for review of a General Plan Amendment to
change the minimum intersection spacing on Major Arterials for commercial frontage
to 1,060 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 11th day of December, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for review
of a General Plan Amendment, and recommended approval under Resolution 2001-
151; 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 certain standards for Major Arterials as regards minimum
intersection spacing. The proposed amendment was analyzed by a professional
traffic engineer, and was determined to be a logical change in General Plan
standards. The on-going review of standards in the Circulation Element is
supported by the General Plan, as changing conditions warrant.
2. Public Welfare. The proposed amendment will not negatively impact public
safety, insofar as the traffic engineer determined that the change will not affect
roadway capacity.
3. General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Plan Amendment will be
compatible with the other standards of the Circulation Element, and provides the
City with greater flexibility in developing a safe, comprehensive circulation
system.
Resolution No. 2002-26
General Plan Amendment 2001-082
City of La Quinta
Adopted: February 19, 2002
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4. Property Suitability. The proposed Amendment is City-wide. The City's
roadway system and functional classification system support the change.
5. Change in Circumstances. The continued development of the City requires the
continued analysis of the best methods to build out a safe and efficient roadway
system, 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 require compliance with those mitigation measures required
in Environmental Assessment 2001-433.
3. That it does approve General Plan Amendment 2001-082 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on the 19th day of February 2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES' None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN' None
JO~A,
Cit. of a Qui California
Resolution No. 2002-26
General Plan Amendment 2001-082
City of La Quinta
Adopted: February 19, 2002
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ATTEST:
EEK, CMC, ~lerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~. K%THER~I'E JENSON,~I2ity Attorney-~'~-
City of La Ouinta, California