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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNOUNCING FINDINGS CONFIRMING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND APPROVING
THE WASHINGTON STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC
PLAN, AMENDMENT *2, TO RETAIN A PORTION
OF WASHINGTON STREET'S EXISTING
ALIGNMENT SOUTH OF EISENHOWER DRIVE
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 86-007, AMENDMENT *2
WASHINGTON STREET CORRIDOR PLAN
a)
ID
Cr) WHEREAS, the City Council did adopt Specific Plan No.
86-007 on March 4, 1986, after holding at least one public hearing
0 and based upon the findings contained in Resolution No.86-14; and,
WHEREAS, the City has initiated an amendment to the
Specific Plan which is deemed necessary in order to further the
intent of the original specific plan; and,
WHEREAS, said Amendment has complied with the
requirements of The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta
Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director has determined
after initial study Environmental Assessment No. 87-078) that the
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment and that a Negative Declaration should be filed.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held at least one
public hearing on Specific Plan No. 86-007, Amendment *2, as
required by Section 65503 of the California Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on
the Specific Plan Amendment No. 86-007, Amendment *2, and at said
public hearing did make the following findings to support the
Amendment:
1. Specific Plan No. 86-007, Amendment *2, is consistent
with goals and policies set forth in the La Quinta
General Plan.
2. Specific Plan No. 86-007, Amendment *2, is consistent
with the intent and provisions of the original
Specific Plan No. 86-007.
3. Environmental impacts associated with Specific Plan
No. 86-007, Amendment *2, are substantially equivalent
to those associated with Specific Plan No. 86-007.
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4. Retention of the existing alignment of Washington
Street, south of Eisenhower, will serve to increase
traffic safety in the area.
5. Retention of the existing alignment will avoid costly
relocation of existing utility Systems already in
place and under construction.
6. Retention of the existing alignment will not affect
previously existing or approved access for development
along the Washington Street corridor.
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 an correct and
constitute the findings of the Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment No. 87-078, in that the
approval of this Amendment will not result in a
significant adverse impact on the environment, and
that a Negative Declaration is appropriate for filing;
3. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan No. 86-007,
Amendment *2, Washington Street Corridor Study", as
amended and in accordance with attached Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of
January, 1988, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bohnenberger, Pena, Sniff
NOES: Mayor Hoyle
ABSENT: Councilwoman Cox
ABSTAIN: None
WILLIAM R. HOYLE, M
City of La Quinta, California
SAUNDRA L. JU*LA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARRY BRANDT, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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^#6B SPECIFIC PLAN 86-007, AMENDMENT NO.2 EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 88-3 JANUARY 19, 1988
A. Amend the Conclusions" section paragraph 6) on Page 3 to
read as follows:
The horizontal curve in Washington Street, south of
Eisenhower Drive, should be maintained in order to aid
in reducing traffic speed and avoid costly utility
relocations which are unnecessary for development of
the corridor."
B. Amend Page 35 first paragraph) to read as follows:
The horizontal curvature of the roadway in this area
is viewed as a benefit, in that it serves to reduce the
dragstrip" effect usually associated with lengthy
arterials designed for higher speeds, such as that
designated for Washington Street."
C. Delete Figure 13, entire Page 36), relative to realignment
of Washington Street, south of Eisenhower Drive.
D. Revise Table VIII, Page 42, Priority Project *9, to read as
follows:
Widen Washington Street to six lanes between Highland
Palms Drive and Avenue 50, with Avenue 50 signalized."
E. Revise Figure 14..." to read Figure 13...", and Figure
15..." to read Figure 14..." pages 44 and 46, respectively).
F. Amend Page 43 paragraph 5) to refer to Figure 13".
G. Amend Page 46 paragraph 5) to refer to Figure 14".
H. Amend List of Figures" section to reflect previously
described Figure changes.
I. Amend Appendix A Estimated Right-of-Way Requisition
Requirements" as follows:
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* * *-
ASSESSORS LINEAR ULTIMATE EXI STING TOTAL
PARCEL ZONING FRONTAGE 1/2 IDTh 1/2 WIDTh SQ.PT.R.C.* ESTIMATED $ COS
NO. DESIG. IZET) PRO" Cit R.O.W. ACQUISITION $10 PER SQ.FT)
S---- a--Sw--a **--S--S*------** *
South of Eisenhower * East of Washington
617-283-04 R-2 716 30 0- 21.480 $214.800
617-31-23 R-3 657 N/A N/A URK
617-68-01 R-3 917 N/A N/A
617-32-17 R-1 C 0 UWK INK
617-32-18 R-1 380 INK 0 INK INK
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