CC Resolution 2015-019 WatermarkRESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 2014-127, A CHANGE IN LAND USE
DESIGNATION FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52
CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2014-127
APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
61h day of January, and on the 191h day of May, 2015, hold duly noticed public
hearings to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for a General Plan
Amendment from Medium/High Density Residential to Low Density Residential,
located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52, more
particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a
recommendation on General Plan Amendment 2014-127, and after hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2013-028, recommending to the City Council. approval of General Plan
Amendment 2014-127; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has prepared Environmental
Assessment 2014-638 for this project, in compliance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Planning Commission
determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on
the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions
in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent and
mitigation measures have been incorporated. Therefore, the Planning Commission
is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact
and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program be adopted; and,
WHEREAS, per SB-18 consultation requirements, the Community
Development Department has forwarded information regarding the proposed
General Plan Amendment to those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List
provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and has followed up with all
Tribes requesting information or consultation; and,
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014 and on May 8,
2015 as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed
to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; 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 recommending approval of said
Amendment:
Finding A
The project is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan.
The proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with those goals,
objectives and policies of the general plan which are not being amended. The
proposed Low Density Residential designation is consistent with lands to the west
and north of the parcel.
Finding B
Approval of the amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare.
Approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment will not create conditions
materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare insofar as the
Low Density Residential designation will result in the development of single-family
homes and similar uses permitted by the General Plan in this land use designation.
Finding C
The new designation is compatible with the land use designations on adjacent
properties.
The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the land use designation for
properties located north and west of the parcel.
Finding D
The new land use designation is suitable and appropriate for the subject property.
The new land use designation is suitable and appropriate for the subject property,
insofar as it will allow the development of single-family homes on a site that is
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generally flat and rectangular.
Finding E
Approval of the amendment is warranted because the situation and the general
conditions of the property have substantially changed since.the existing designation
was imposed.
Approval of the new land use designation is warranted because the density of the
proposed single-family tract will be less than 4 units per acre.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council_- of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and c.onst__i_tute the
findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve General Plan Amendment 2014-127 for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 191h day of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2015-019
General Plan Amendment 2014-127
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Adopted: May 19, 2015
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, C Cler
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED -AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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