ORD 382 ORDINANCE NO. 382
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REVISION TO
THE LA QUINTA ZONING MAP, FOR CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY
ZONE CHANGE 2003-110
VISTA ENCANTO LA QUINTA L.P.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 11th day of March, 2003, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider a
recommendation on Zoning Code Amendment 98-060; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, the Planning Commission did in fact
recommend to the City Council denial of Zone Change 2003-110; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 15th day of April, 2003, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the
recommendation of the La Quinta Planning Commission on Zone Change 2003-110;
and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, the La Quinta City Council did in fact
reject the Planning Commission recommendation for denial of the referenced case,
directing staff to prepare the necessary findings to grant approval of Zone Change
2003-110; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended;
Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Community
Development Department has prepared an Initial Study (EA 2003-468); and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that
Zone Change 2003-110 will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment
and that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and
WHEREAS, at a public meeting held on 6th day of May, 2003, said City
Council did affirm their rejection of the Planning Commission findings to recommend
denial of the referenced case, and further, did find the following facts to justify
approval of Zone Change 2003-110:
1. This Zone Change is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed Zone
Change will allow increased housing opportunities while maintaining a Iow
density character in the area, consistent with the goals as stated in the General
Plan.
Ordinance No. 382
Zone Change 2003-110 / Vista Encanto
Adopted: May 20, 2003
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2. The Zone Change is suitable and appropriate for the property involved because
it is a small, isolated area situated on a Primary Arterial, which is more suitable
for the higher intensity residential use.
3. The new zoning designation is compatible with the similar designations within
the City in that contiguous properties have been included and other residential
projects of varying types are being developed in the immediate area of the
subject lands.
4. This Zone Change will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and welfare, in that the properties involved are served with
adequate utilities, public services and access to properly supported development
at the requested land use designation.
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 real property, from Very Low
Density Residential to Low Density Residential, generally located between the La
Quinta Polo Estates to the east, the Ali-American Canal to the northwest, and Avenue
52 to the south. Property is more specifically referred to as APN's 772-270-008, 009
and 010 and as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL: Zone Change 2003-110 has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1 970" (as amended; Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that
the Community Development Director has determined that Zone Change 2003-11 0 will
not have a significant adverse effect 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, held on this 20th day of May, 2003, by the following vote'
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Ordinance No. 382
Zone Change 2003-110 / Vista Encanto
Adopted: May 20, 2003
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AYES' Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON AD~_PH, I~layor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J REEK, CMC,-~-fft'y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM'
M. KAT~IERINE JF~SON, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California