CC Resolution 2002-027 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND
JEFFERSON STREET
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-054
APPLICANT: RLF DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 15th day of January, 2002, 5th day of February, 2002, and 1 9t~ day of February,
2002 hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the request of RLF Development
for review of a Specific Plan to allow the development of a neighborhood commercial
shopping center on 15 acres at the southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson
Street, and more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number: 760-290-005
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
Specific Plan 2001-054, and recommended approval under Resolutions 2001-?; and
WHEREAS, the project has complied with the requirements of "The Rules
to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended,
Resolution 83-63, in that the Community Development Director has conducted an
Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2001-433) and determined that the proposed
project could have an adverse impact on the environment. However, there would not
be a significant effect in this case, because appropriate mitigation measures were
made a part of the Conditions of Approval for Specific Plan 2001-054, and a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be filed; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said City
Council did make the following mandatory findings, of approval for said Specific Plan
2001-054:
Finding Number 1 - Consistency with General Plan/Zoning Code
1. That the proposed Specific Plan 2001-054 is consistent with the goals and
policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that the parcel has been designated for
Neighborhood Commercial on the Land Use Map.
Resolution No. 2002-27
Specific Plan 2001-054 - RLF Development
Adopted: February 19, 2002
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2. The proposed Specific Plan is compatible with the City's zoning ordinance in
that it provides standards for the proposed land uses, and implements
requirements for Conditional Use Permits, as stipulated.
Finding Number 2 - Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
1. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared by
the Community Development Department as required by the California
.Environmental Quality Act statutes. The assessment concludes that the project
will not significantly affect the environment, provided Mitigation Monitoring is
completed (EA 2001-433).
Finding Number 3- Site Design
1. The project, as conditioned, is compatible with the City's standards and existing
surrounding development. Conditions of approval have been included to ensure
compliance with the City's standards.
Finding Number 4- Site Improvements
1. The extension of all public services, as required, will provide for the logical
expansion'of services in the City.
2. All improvements within and adjacent to the proposed project will be
constructed to meet City standards and be compatible with surrounding
development.
3. The Specific Plan, as conditioned, will not pose a hazard to the public health,
welfare or safety.
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 EA 2001-433.
3. That it does approve Specific Plan 2001-054 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
Resolution No. 2002-27
Specific Plan 2001-054 - RLF Development
Adopted: February 19, 2002
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on the 1 9th of February, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: Council Member Adolph
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of~a Ouintfl, California
ATTEST:
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City of La Quinta, CalifOrnia
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM'
City of La Quinta, California