PCRES 2000-058PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL #43 (A)1 DELETING
THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SIDEWALK ON
MADISON STREET
CASE NO.: TRACT 29136 AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: FORREST HAAG FOR KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22ND day of August, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of FORREST HAAG for KSL Development Corporation for an amendment
to the conditions of approval for Tract 29136 to eliminate the required sidewalk on the
east side of Madison Street, north of Airport Boulevard and provide a multi -purpose
trail, more particularly described as:
PORTIONS OF THE SE QUARTER OF SECTION 15, T.6S, R.7E, S.B.M.
WHEREAS, said Tract Map has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63). The La Quinta Community Development Department has
determined that Tract 29136 is within Specific Plan 90-015 and is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, per Public Resources Code
Section 65457 (a). An environmental impact report (EA 90-159 for SP 90-015) was
certified on December 3, 1991, by the City Council. An Environmental Assessment
Addendum to the previously approved environmental impact report was completed for
Amendment #1 which was approved by the by the City Council on December 1, 1998.
No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of
a subsequent environmental impact report or environmental review pursuant to Public
Resources Code 21 166; 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 amendment to Tract 29136:
1. The proposed amendment to the map and its design is consistent with the
General Plan and applicable Specific Plan in that the resulting prevision of a
multi -purpose will replace the sidewalk and will and provide access for
pedestrian and equestrian use.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-058
Tract 29136, Amendment #1
August 22, 2000
2. The design of the subdivision and the amendment thereto, and proposed
improvements are not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish, or wildlife, or cause serious public health problems since
the project is primarily surrounded by development, or other urban
improvements, and mitigation is required by the previous Environmental Impact
Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration.
3. The design of the proposed amendment to the map will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of,
property within the proposed Map since the multi -purpose trail will provide use
by pedestrians, and horse riders, etc..
WHEREAS, in the review of this amendment to the Tract, 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 of Amendment #1 to Tract 29136 to the City
Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
conditions, labeled Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 22No day of August , 2000, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
None
None
ABSTAIN: None
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STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California _
1Y HER AN, Community Development Director
of La uinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-058
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
TRACT 29136, AMENDMENT #1
FORREST HAAG FOR KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AUGUST 22, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL
Tract 29136, Amendment #1 shall comply with the requirements and standards
of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified
by the following conditions.
2. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
3. Condition #43 A(1) of Resolution 99-65 for Tract 29136 is hereby amended to
delete the requirement for a six foot wide meandering sidewalk on Madison
Street.
4. On the east side of Madison Street, a trail shall be installed and function as a
multi -purpose trail for pedestrians, horses, etc, as approved by the City. Signs
identifying the trail as a multi -purpose ( pedestrians, horses) shall be posted
along the trail at the time of installation of the trail, to the satisfaction of the
City.
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