ORD 398ORDINANCE NO. 398
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 LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET
ZONE CHANGE 2003-117
APPLICANT: ROBERT SELAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 23' day of December, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public
Hearing to consider a recommendation on Zone Change 2003-1 17; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, the Planning Commission did in fact
recommend to the City Council approval of Zone Change 2003-117; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 6' day of January, 2004, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the
recommendation of the La Quinta Planning Commission on Zone Change 2003-117;
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 2003-486);
and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that
Zone Change 2003-117 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 January, 2004, said
City Council did affirm the Planning Commission findings regarding the referenced
case, and further, did find the following facts to justify j approval of Zone Change
2003-117:
1. This Zone Change is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed
Zone Change will allow increased housing opportunities while maintaining a
low density character in the area, consistent with the goals as stated in the
General Plan.
Ordinance No. 398
Zone Change 2003-117 — Robert Selan
Adopted: January 20, 2004
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2. The Zone Change is suitable and appropriate for the property involved, as it
is located on a major intersection, affording direct access to main
transportation arteries and public transportation options, which makes the
site more suitable for a higher intensity residential use than in the
surrounding areas.
3. The Zone Change is compatible with the zoning on adjacent properties, in
that the proposed change from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Medium
High Density Residential (RMH) is a more compatible zoning with the
surrounding RL zoned lands, which are being developed with low density
country club uses. The RMH zoning provides a better transitional land use,
and allows a buffer from the main arterial roadways that border the subject
property.
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
Neighborhood Commercial to Medium High Density, at the northwest corner of
Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property is illustrated in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto, and more specifically described as follows:
LOT 47 of TR 24889, BOOK 210
PAGES 38 THROUGH 52, RIVERSIDE COUNTY
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL: Zone Change 2003-117 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 Director has determined that Zone
Change 2003-117 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.
Ordinance No. 398
Zone Change 2003-117 — Robert Selan
Adopted: January 20, 2004
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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 January, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
JU 4 FS-. REEK, CMC, Ci y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHtRI14E JENSON ity Attor
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 398
Zone Change 2003-117 — Robert Selan
Adopted: January 20, 2004
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 398 which was
introduced at a regular meeting held on the 6' day of January, 2004 and was
adopted at a regular meeting held on the 20" day of January, 2004, not being less
than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the
City of La Quinta as specified in a Resolution of the City Council.
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JUN REEK, CMC, Cit erk
City of La Quinta, California
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