CC Resolution 1989-035^#8 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89- 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CONCURRING WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 87-081 AND
GRANTING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO.
87-011, FOR WASHINGTON SQUARE.
CASE NO. SP 87-011 WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, did, on the 14th day of February, 1989, hold a
duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Washington Square Group for a commercial development
Washington Square) for a +72-acre site located east of
Washington Street, south and east of Simon Drive, south of
Highway 111, west of Adams Street, and one-half mile north of
Avenue 48, more particularly described as follows:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7
EAST, SBBM; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 21st day of March, 1989, hold a
duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the Applicant's request
and recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the
environmental analysis and Specific Plan No. 87-011; and,
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan request 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
conducted an initial study and has determined that, although
the project could have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, the mitigation measures incorporated into the
Conditions of Approval will mitigate those project impacts to
levels of insignificance; and,
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said City Council did find the following facts to
justify the approval of said Specific Plan:
1. That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the
goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan, in that
the property is designated Mixed Commercial which
permits the uses proposed for the property, as described
in the Planning and Development Department1s Staff Report.
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^#82. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing
and anticipated area development.
3. That the project will be provided with adequate utilities
and public services to ensure public health and safety.
4. That the project, as conditioned/illustrated, provides
adequate circulation.
5. That the proposed project is conceptual; further review
will be required under the commercial plot plan review
process at which time development-related conditions will
be attached to mitigate identified impacts contained in
the environmental assessment.
6. That the need for the additional right-of-way is
necessitated by the recently-revised Washington Street
Specific Plan SP 86-001), for the construction of a
frontage road opposite this development.
7. That the archaeological impacts will be mitigated, as
contained in the 1977 and 1985 studies.
8. That the noise impacts on the residential development to
the west will be mitigated by the Developer who will
participate in the construction of a noise wall based
upon the amount of noise that can be attributed to this
proposed development.
9. That thee undergrounding of overhead utility lines along
Washington Street is necessary to enhance the aesthetics
of the City.
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 Council in this matter;
2. That it does hereby confirm the determination in
Environmental Assessment No. 87-081, relative to the
environmental concerns for this Specific Plan;
3. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan No. 87-011 for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to
the attached conditions.
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^#8 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 21st day of March,
1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Bolinenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth
and Mayor Pena
NOES: Council Member Sniff
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN PE*y*
City of La Quinta, California
City of La Qul a, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
*
City of La Quinta, california
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