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PCRES 1998-013PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-013 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 91-194 - AMENDMENT 1 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26885- FIRST TIME EXTENSION, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET SOUTH OF 50TH AVENUE. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 91-194- ADDENDUM 1 SUMBAD AND SHARRON KANLIAN WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 14th day of April, 1998, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing as requested by Walter Hansch on Environmental Assessment 91-194 - Addendum 1, addressing noise and cultural resources for Tentative Tract 26885- First Time Extension, generally located on the east side of Jefferson Street, approximately 660 feet south of 50`h Avenue, more particularly described as follows: A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN. WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 91-194 was certified by the City Council on January 5, 1993, by Resolution 93-1; and, WHEREAS, said Amended Environmental Assessment has complied with the requirements of 'The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended, Resolution 83-63, in that the Community Development Director has conducted an Initial Study, and has determined that although the proposed tract amendment 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 for Environmental Assessment 91-194- Amendment 1, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, 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 PALES LIE\pcearesoTT26885ext. wpd Planning Commission Resolution 98- 013 Amended Environmental Assessment; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, said Amended Environmental Assessment was recommended for certification based on said findings and subject to certain mitigation measures; and, WHEREAS, the following facts to justify recommending certification of said Amended Environmental Assessment are made: 1 . The First Time Extension for Tentative Tract 26885 is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan, in that the Tentative Tract is in keeping with Goal 2-1 to develop low density residential areas with generous areas of open space. 2. The subject site is physically suitable for the Tentative Tract 26885- First Time Extension in that the slope and topographic relief of the project site is relatively flat, and the soil type is suitable for residential development. 3. Tentative Tract 26885-First Time Extension 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), which permits minimum lot sizes of 7,200 square feet or more. 4. The design of Tentative Tract 26885 will not cause adverse environmental impacts to cultural resources or from noise impacts as these resources have been investigated, and mitigation measures included in the Conditions of Approval that will reduce the impacts to a level less than significant. 5. Proposed Tentative Tract 26885 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 26885 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 constitutes the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; P:\LESLIE\pcearesoTT26885ext. wpd Planning Commission Resolution 98- 013 2. That it does hereby concur with the environmental determination and recommend certification of Environmental Assessment 91-194 - Addendum 1, for the proposed Tentative Tract 26885- First Time Extension. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 14th day of April 1998, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RI H BUTLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: HERMAN, Community Development Director La Quinta, California P:\LESLIE\pcearesoTT26885ext.wpd ADDENDUM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 91-194 TENTATIVE TRACT 26855- FIRST TIME EXTENSION This Addendum is to supplement Environmental Assessment 91-194 prepared for Tentative Tract 26855. a. & b. A Noise Study was prepared by RKJK & Associates, Inc. on February 18, 1998 for Tentative Tract 26718 and 26885 together. The purpose of the study is to identify the noise mitigation measures necessary to meet the City of La Quinta's noise standards. The results of the noise study indicate that future vehicle noise from Jefferson Street and Avenue 50 is the principal source of community noise that will impact the site. Noise levels on the project site will meet the City's outdoor 60 dBA CNEL exterior standard for outdoor areas and 45 dBA CNEL interior noise standards if the recommended mitigation measures are implemented. These measures consist of: (1) Structures must have a "windows closed" condition requiring a mechanical ventilation system and upgraded windows with a minimum sound transmission class rating of 28 for Lots 1 and 73; and (2) an 8.5-foot high sound barrier is required, which can include the combination of a 2.5-foot high earthen berm and a 6-foot high solid masonry block wall on top of the berm. The time extension will be conditioned to require the berm and a decorative solid masonry block wall. a. & b. A cultural resources investigation for Tentative Tracts 26855 and 26718 was conducted together, in February, 1998, by CRM TECH. The investigation included a historical/archaeological resources records search, historical background review, and an intensive field survey of the project area. There were no historical resources or important archaeological resources identified during the investigation. The report recommends that the City of La Quinta may reach a finding of "No Impact" regarding cultural resources. No mitigation measures were deemed necessary. The City's Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and accepted by Minute Motion 98-004, the report on April 2, 1998.