CC Resolution 2003-052RESOLUTION 2003-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL
PLAN CHANGE TO REDESIGNATE 2.33 ACRES FROM
THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) DESIGNATION TO
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) FOR THREE PARCELS
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALEO BAY
AND VIA FLORENCE WITHIN LAKE LA QUINTA
CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-092
APPLICANT: JIM HAYHOE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did,
on the 1" day of July, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider
General Plan Amendment 2003-092 to redesignate 2.33 acres from the
Community Commercial (CC) designation to Low Density Residential (LDR)
designation for three parcels located at the northeast corner of Caleo Bay and
Via Florence within Lake La Quinta, more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel No.: 643-200-009 to -01 1
Parcel 9-11 of Parcel Map 27892
Portion Section 30, TSS, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, on the 81' day of April, 2003, the Community
Development Department mailed case file materials to all affected agencies for
their review and comment. All written comments are on file with the
Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the
public hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on June 10, 2003, for the
July 1, 2003 City Council meeting as prescribed by Section 13.12.100 (Public
Notice Procedure) of the Subdivision Ordinance. Public hearing notices were also
mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the development site on June 9,
2003. To date, no comments have been received from adjacent property
owners; and
Resolution No. 2003-052
GPA 2003-473 / Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: July 1, 2003
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WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 2003-473. Based upon this Assessment,
the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment;
therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent
to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County
Recorder's office on May 16, 2003, as required by Section 15072 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 10" day of June, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing
to consider General Plan Amendment 2003-092 to redesignate 2.33 acres from
the Community Commercial (CC) designation to Low Density Residential (LDR)
designation, and on a 5-0 vote, adopted Resolution 2003-034; 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 pursuant to Section
9.230.020 of the Zoning Code to justify a recommendation to the City Council
for approval of said land use change:
A. Consistency with the General Plan. The General Plan provides direction for
growth and provides practical policy implementation tools to manage that
growth. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the General Plan in that it provides for a mix of
land uses similar to what currently exists in the immediate area.
B. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed land use change will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general
welfare in that the proposal is consistent with existing Lake La Quinta land
uses. Although the proposed residential project (i.e., TTM 31289 and
SDP 03-769) will generate traffic up to 67 vehicle trips per day, the
proposed land use change will add less traffic to the area than the existing
commercial designation
C. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed project is compatible with
surrounding Lake La Quinta land uses.
Resolution No. 2003-052
GPA 2003-473 / Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: July 1. 2003
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D. Property Suitability: The proposed land use designation is suitable and
appropriate for the property in that it is consistent with the Lake La Quinta
community and urban services are currently accessible to the parcels in
accordance with the goals and objectives of the City General Plan.
E. Change in Circumstances: Approval of the proposed land use change is
warranted because there is a need to supply residential uses adjacent to
commercial areas. This change provides a transitional land use between
Lake La Quinta residential houses and future commercial uses on the west
side of Caleo Bay.
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 correct and constitute the findings
of the City Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby certify Environmental Assessment 2003-473 in that
no significant effects on the environment were identified, provided
mitigation measures are met; and
3. That it does hereby approve General Plan Amendment 2003-092 as
contained in Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and made a part of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this 1" day of July, 2003, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2003-062
GPA 2003-473 / Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: July 1, 2003
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DON AD LPH, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUNE S. REEK, CMC, Cit lerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. K THERINE JENSON, tity ttorney
City of La Quinta, California
CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-092
Exhibit "A"
Under the request, the Community Commercial (CC) designation will be converted to
Low Density Residential (LDR) for the 2.33-acre site (three parcels) located at the
northeast corner of Caleo Bay and Via Florence within Lake La Quinta. The new LDR
category allows a residential density of up to four dwelling units per acre. Applicant:
Jim Hayhoe for Mike Lang
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 643-200-009 to -011; Parcels 9-11 of Parcel Map 27892
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