PCRES 1997-008PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
28457 TO ALLOW A 116-LOT SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LAND SALES SUBDIVISION AND
MISCELLANEOUS LETTERED LOTS ON
APPROXIMATELY 33.1-ACRES
CASE NO.: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28457
APPLICANT: EZ OKIE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 10th day of December, 1996, and 141h day of January, 1997, hold duly
noticed Public Hearings for a 33.1-acre site with 116 single family lots, generally on
the north side of Fred Waring Drive and 2,600-feet east of Washington Street, more
particularly described as:
Portion of the S% SEY< of Section 18, T5S, R7E, SBBM
(APN: 609-080-013 and 609-070-035)
WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63). The Community Development Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 96-330 for this project which states the project will not
have a significant impact on the environment based on conditions; 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
Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify
a recommendation for approval of said Vesting Tentative Tract Map 28457:
A. The proposed map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan and
any applicable specific plans.
The property is designated Low Density Residential (2-4 dwelling units per
acre) per the provisions of the 1992 General Plan Update. The project density
is 3.5 dwellings per acre which is under the maximum level for the LDR
District. Vesting Tentative Tract 28457 is consistent with the goals, policies
and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2)
provided conditions are met.
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The site is zoned RL (Low Density Residential District) which permits single
family development on lots a least 7,200 sq. ft. The proposed lots are 8,000
sq. ft. or larger. The future houses shall be consistent with the provisions of
the Zoning Code (Chapters 9.30 - 9.60) at the time building permits are
acquired.
B. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans.
All streets and improvements in the project, as conditioned, will conform to
City standards as outlined in the General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance.
All on -site streets will be public (50' to 60' wide rights -of -way) which is
consistent with the Circulation Element (Chapter 3.0). Access to the tract will
be from Street Lot "B" on Fred Waring Drive as shared access point with
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 28458. The density and design standards for the
tract will comply with the Land Use Element (Chapter 2.0) of the General Plan
and the Zoning Code.
C. The design of the subdivision, or the proposed improvements, are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The subject site is vacant and covered by sand dunes and native shrub brush.
Mitigation fees and environmental studies (i.e., cultural resources, noise,
drainage, geotechnical, biologic, air quality, etc.) were completed for this
application. The studies generally state that development will not adversely
affect local wildlife habitats because this is an isolated area surrounded by
urban development. This project will not cause substantial environmental
damage or injury to fish or wildlife, or their habitat because mitigation
measures were completed at the time the site was disturbed or will be
mitigated based on the proposed Conditions of Approval.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious
public health problems because they will install urban improvements based on
City, State, and Federal requirements.
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E. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
The proposed streets are planned to provide direct access to each single family
lot. All required public easements will provide access to the site or support
necessary infrastructure improvements.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Vesting Tentative Tract Map, the
Planning Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on
housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing those 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:
1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 28457 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 City Planning Commission, held on the 141h day of January, 1997, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard and
Chairman Abels.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DUES ABELS, Chairman
of a Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
iY HER7aN, Community Development Director
of La uinta, California
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CONDITIONS NOT ATTACHED