CC Resolution 2003-130RESOLUTION NO. 2003-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES
TO CHAPTER 2.0 (LAND USE ELEMENT) OF THE
CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE COMMERCIAL PARK (CP)
DISTRICT
CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-095
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did,
on the 161h day of December, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider approval of General Plan Amendment 2003-095 to allow High Density
Residential uses in the Commercial Park land use area with a Conditional Use
Permit;
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the
notice (1 /8 page Display Ad) in the Desert Sun newspaper on December 4,
2003, for the December 16, 2003 Council meeting, as prescribed by Section
9.200.110 (Public Notice Procedure) of the Municipal Code. The public
comment period began on November 14, 2003. Public Hearing notices were
also mailed to local public agencies; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 2003-485. Based upon this Assessment,
the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment;
therefore, a Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent to Adopt
a Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County Recorder's office
on October 21, 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 251h day of November, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public
Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment 2003-095, and on a 5-0 vote,
adopted Resolution 2003-104, recommending approval; 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 approval of said land use text changes:
Resolution No. 2003-130
General Plan Amendment 2003-095
Adopted: December 16, 2003
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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 in the Commercial Park District and allows high density
residential uses to assist implementation of the City's Housing and
Circulation Elements goals and policies.
B. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed land use Amendment will not
create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and
general welfare in that high intensity residential uses are typically allowed
in urban corridors with appropriate environmental review and mitigation.
C. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed Amendment is compatible with
other high intensity land uses such as the Regional Commercial District.
D. Property Suitability: The Amendment is suitable for the Commercial Park
District in that it promulgates the goals and objectives of the City's
General Plan (i.e., Housing and Circulation Elements).
E. Change in Circumstances: The Amendment facilitates the opportunity for
additional residential development opportunities in the City; and therefore,
continues to offer a broad range of housing types.
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 2003-485 in that
no significant effects on the environment were identified; and
3. That It does hereby approve General Plan Amendment 2003-095 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 16" day of December, 2003, by the following
vote, to wit:
Resolution No. 2003-130
�. General Plan Amendment 2003-095
Adopted: December 16, 2003
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AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
JU S. REEK, CMC, Ci y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City of La
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City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2003-130
General Plan Amendment 2003-095
Adopted: December 16, 2003
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EXHIBIT "A"
Amend Table 2.1 of Chapter 2.0 (Land Use) of the General Plan as follows:
"Commercial Park, CP - The typical land use under this designation are office,
light industrial and high density residential: warehousing and storage,
office/warehouse combined uses, high technology light manufacturing,
automotive repair, and high density residential uses."
Amend Program 2.1 of the Commercial Goals, Policies and Programs of Chapter
2.0 (Land Use) of the General Plan as follows:
"Program 2.1: Residential development shall not be permitted within 600 feet of
Highway 1 1 1 in the Regional Commercial designation, except as allowed in the
non-residential overlay in the Development Code. Residential developments in
the Commercial Park designation can be up to 1-6 dwelling units per acre without
being in a Specific Plan area."