CC Resolution 2003-011 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE TO
THE CLASSIFICATION FOR FRED WARING DRIVE, ADAMS
STREET, AND DUNE PALMS ROAD IN THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2002-088
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 4th day of February, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a General
Plan Amendment to change the classification for Fred Waring Drive, Adams Street, and
Dune Palms Road in the Circulation Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 14th day of January, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a
General Plan Amendment to change the classification for Fred Waring Drive, Adams
Street, and Dune Palms Road in the Circulation Element of the General Plan as shown
on Exhibit "A", attached hereto; 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 Circulation
Element would change the classification for certain streets from Primary and
Secondary Arterials to Major and Primary Arterials. The proposed amendment
was analyzed by the City's traffic engineer, and was determined to be
consistent with the General Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. The on-going
review of street classifications in the Circulation Element is supported by the
General Plan Primary Goal of establishing and maintaining acceptable levels of
service on all community roadways.
2. Public Welfare. The proposed Amendment will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, insofar as the traffic
engineer determined that the change will maintain and improve circulation.
3. General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Amendment will be
compatible with the roadway classifications used by the City on other
roadways, and provides the City with greater flexibility in developing a safe,
comprehensive circulation system.
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General Plan Amendment 2002-088
Adopted: February 4, 2003
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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 determine that this project is exempt per Section
15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. That it does approve General Plan Amendment 200-088 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made part of.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 4th day of February, 2003, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN' None
DON A[
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2003-011
General Plan Amendment 2002-088
Adopted: February 4, 2003
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ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM'
M. KATHERINE JENSO~;'"~..i~y Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2003-011
General Plan Amendment 2002-088
Adopted: February 4, 2003
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EXHIBIT "A"
STREET
Fred Waring Drive
Adams Street
Dune Palms Road
EXISTING
CLASSIFICATION
Primary Arterial
A (4D)
Secondary Arterial
(4U)
Secondary Arterial
(4U)
PROPOSED
CLASSIFICATION
Major Arterial
6(D)
Primary Arterial
A(4D)
Primary Arterial
A(4D)
LOCATION
Washington Street
to Jefferson Street
South of Highway
111 to Avenue 48
South of Highway
111 to Avenue 48