PCRES 1997-017PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT,
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-333 FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 28470, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-031,
CHANGE OF ZONE 96-081, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-
599, AND CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-001, FOR
241 LOT COUNTRY CLUB WITH 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE
LOCATED SOUTH OF 52ND AVENUE AND EAST OF
AVENIDA BERMUDAS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-333
TRADITION CLUB ASSOCIATES, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
the 25th day of February, and the 4"' day of March, 1997, hold aduly-noticed Public Hearing as
requested by the Tradition Club Associates, LLC, on the Environmental Analysis for proposed
Tentative Tract 28470, Conditional Use Permit 96-031, Change of Zone 96-081, Site Development
- Petmit 96-599, and Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001 generally located at the southern terminus
of Washington Street and east of Avenida Bermudas, more particularly described as follows:
A PORTION OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH,
RANGE 7 EAST, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended, Resolution
No. 83-63, in that the Community Development Director has conducted an initial study
(Environmental Assessment 96-333) and has determined that although the proposed project could
have a significant adverse impact on the environment, there would not be a significant effect in this
case because appropriate mitigation measures were made conditions of approval, and a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and,
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing held on February 25, and March 4, 1997, upon
hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard,
said Planning Commission did make findings to justify the recommendation for certification of said
Environmental Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, said Environmental Assessment was
recommended for certification based on said findings and subject to certain mitigation measures; and,
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Commission on February 25, and March 4, 1997,
did find the following facts to justify recommending certification of said environmental assessment:
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The design and improvement of proposed Tentative Tract 28470, Change of Zone 96-081,
Conditional Use Permit 96-031, Site Development Permit 96-599, and Certificate of
Appropriateness 96-001 are consistent with the Low Density Residential land use goals and
objectives of the La Quinta General Plan, in that the proposed project is in keeping with Goal
2-1 to develop low density residential areas with generous areas of open space.
The subject site is physically suitable fora 241 lot subdivision, 18-hole golf course, clubhouse,
maintenance building, cart barn, and half-way house for the golf course, as development is
only proposed for the residentially-zoned, and proposed golf course zoned areas, except for
those areas included in Conditional Use Permit 96-031 which are above the toe of the slope.
Tentative Tract 28470 is consistent with the development standards of the Municipal Zoning
and Land Division Ordinance, as the project site is zoned R-L (Low Density Residential), FP
(Flood Plain), and OS (Open Space). The proposed Change of Zone from R-L to GC (Golf
Course) for a portion of the proposed golf course is consistent with the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance, in that the proposed project exceeds requirements for usable open space
for a low density planned residential developments.
4. The design of Tentative Tract 28470, Change of Zone 96-081, Conditional Use Permit 96-
031, Site Development Permit 96-599, and Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001 are not
likely to cause adverse environmental impacts to cultural resources provided that conditions
of approval related to mitigation measures for the archaeological and historical resources are
complied with prior to and during project development. The Coral Reef Mountains will
remain natural open space.
Proposed Tentative Tract 28470, Change of Zone 96-081, Conditional Use Permit 96-031,
Site Development Permit 96-599, Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001 is not likely to cause
public health problems as the project has been reviewed by the Fire Department and the
Building & Safety Department for those specific issues.
6. The design of Tentative Tract 28470 will not conflict with existing public easements, as the
project has been designed around, and with consideration for, these easements.
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 Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby concur with the environmental determination and recommend certification
of Environmental Assessment 96-333 for the proposed Tentative Tract 28470, Change of
Zone 96-081, Conditional Use Permit 96-031, Site Development Permit 96-599, and
Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at an adjourned regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of March, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 97-017
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Seaton, Tyler, and Chairman
Abels.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Woodard.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
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C S ABELS, Chairman
City f La Quinta, California
Community Development Director
California
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