PCRES 1993-030PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA REAFFIRMING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND GRANTING APPROVAL
OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26860 (FIRST EXTENSION)
TO ALLOW THE FOUR LOT DEVELOPMENT.
CASE NO. TPM 26860, EXTENSION #1 - A. G. SPANOS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 27th day of July, 1993, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the resubdivision
of ±55 acres into 4 lots, generally located on the eest side of Washington Street south of Miles
Avenue and west of Adams Street, more particularly described as:
PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 SECTION 30,
T.6.S., R.7.E., S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the requirements of the "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended) and
adopted by City Council Resolution 83-68, in that the Planning Director conducted an initial
study, and has determined that the proposed tentative parcel map will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment; and,
WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts have been identified and will
be incorporated into the approval conditions for Tentative Parcel Map 26860 thereby retaining
that monitoring of those mitigation measures be undertaken to assure compliance with them; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission
did find the following facts to justify the approval of said tentative parcel map extension:
1. That Tentative Parcel Map 26860, as conditionally approved, is generally consistent with
the goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for land use, circulation
requirements, zoning district development standards, and design requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. That the subject site is vacant. The proposed circulation design and lot layouts are
consistent with City standards and the project has been conducted accordingly, therefore,
suitable for the proposed land division.
3. That the design of Tentative Parcel Map 26860 will not cause substantial environmental
damage or injury to the wildlife habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard
because mitigation fees will be imposed.
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4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not impact the existing
public sewers and water improvements, and therefore, is not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
5. That the design of Tentative Parcel Map 26860 will not conflict with easements acquired
by the public at large for access through the project, since alternate easements for access
and for use have been provided that are substantially equivalent to those previously
acquired by the public.
6. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map 26860, as conditioned, provides for adequate
maintenance of the landscape buffer areas and provides storm water retention.
7. That general impacts from the proposed tentative parcel map were considered within the
MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Parcel Map time extension, the
Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing needs
of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs of the residents
of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment (Categorical
Exemption 15315, Class 15) relative to the environmental concerns of this Tentative
Parcel Map;
3. That it does hereby approve the subject first extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map
26860 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 27th day of July, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, & Chairwoman Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARROWS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
tY HERMAN, Planning Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
93-030
CONDITIONS NOT ATTACHED