PCRES 2001-117PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
CERTIFICATION OF AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT #232 (EIR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO.
9164450613) PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 2001-079, ZONE CHANGE 2001-102, PRE -
ANNEXATION GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING FOR SPECIFIC
PLAN 218
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT #232
APPLICANT: CORAL MOUNTAIN LLC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 11th of September, 2001 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report #232 (EIR State Clearinghouse No.
9164450613) for General Plan Amendment 2001-079, Zone Change 2001-102 for
the pre -annexation designation for Specific Plan 218 located west of Madison Avenue
and south of Avenue 58, and more particularly described as follows:
APN's 761-100-003, 761-100-005,761-100-006,
761-110-001, 761-110-002, 761-110-003, 761-110-004
WHEREAS, said Addendum has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended;
Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Community
Development Department has determined that although the proposed General Plan
Amendment 2001-079 and Zone Change 2001-102 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 a part of the addendum and
included in the Conditions of Approval; and,
WHEREAS, 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, findings, and reasons to justify recommending certification
of said Addendum:
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment 2001-079, Zone Change 2001-102 will
not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community,
either indirectly, or directly, in that no significant unmitigated impacts were
identified by the Addendum.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-117
Addendum to Riverside County Environmental Assessment #232
Coral Mountain LLC
September 11, 2001
2. The proposed General Plan Amendment 2001-079 and Zone Change 2001-102
will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals or
eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory.
3. There is no evidence before the City that the proposed project will have the
potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the
wildlife depends.
4. The proposed General Plan Amendment 2001-079 and Zone Change 2001-102
do not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the
disadvantage of long-term environmental goals, as no significant effects on
environmental factors have been identified by the Addendum.
5. The proposed General Plan Amendment 2001-079 and Zone Change 2001-102
will not result in impacts which are individually limited or cumulatively
considerable when considering planned or proposed development in the
immediate vicinity, as development patterns in the area will not be significantly
affected by the proposed project.
6. The proposed General Plan Amendment 2001-079 and Zone Change 2001-102
will not have environmental effects that will adversely affect the human
population, either directly or indirectly, as no significant impacts have been
identified which would affect human health, risk potential or public services.
7. There is no substantial evidence in light of the entire record that the project
may have a significant effect on the environment.
8. The Planning Commission has considered the Addendum to Riverside county
Environmental Impact Report #232 (EIR State Clearinghouse No. 9164450613)
and the Addendum reflects the independent judgement of the City.
9. The City has on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of
adverse effect set forth in 14 CAL Code Regulations 753.5(d).
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-117
Addendum to Riverside County Environmental Assessment #232
Coral Mountain LLC
September 11, 2001
10. The location and custodian of the City's records relating to this project is the
Community Development Department located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La
Quinta, California.
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 correct and constitutes the findings of
the Planning Commission for this Addendum.
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of the
Addendum to Riverside County Environmental Impact Report #232 for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and as stated in the Addendum text on file
in the Community Development Department.
3. That the Addendum to Riverside County Environmental Impact Report #232
reflects the independent judgement of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 11th day of September, 2001, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: Commissioners Butler and Robbins
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
0
7UABELS, Chairman
of Va Quinta, California
HERM fN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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ADDENDUM TO
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT#232
(CEQA GUIDELINE 15164)
FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-079
AND
ZONE CHANGE 2001-102
FOR PRE -ANNEXATION APPLICATION OF THE
CORAL MOUNTAIN SPECIFIC PLAN, NO. 218, AMENDMENT NO. 1
EIR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 9164450613
Adopted by the Planning Commission
August 28, 2001
Planning Commission Resolution 2001-117
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The City of La Quinta, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code section 21000, et seq. ("CEQA") has prepared this Addendum
pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15164. This is an Addendum to Environmental Impact
Report #232 ("EIR") that the County of Riverside certified in 1999 for the Coral
Mountain Specific Plan 218, Amendment #1.
The purpose of this Addendum is to document the annexation of the project to the
City of La Quinta, which will be implemented through the following land use
approvals:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-79
AND
ZONE CHANGE 2001-102
These are collectively referred to as "the Revised Project." All mitigation measures
included in EIR 232 and AEIR 232 are incorporated into this document by this
reference. It is assumed for purposes of this analysis, that all the mitigation measures
required within Riverside County's jurisdiction would also be required by the City.
The Revised Project consists of 342 acres of the total 1,280 acres included in the
Coral Mountain Specific Plan SP/EIR 218, Amendment #1. The Revised Project will
result in the annexation of the western portion of the Specific Plan area into the City
of La Quinta. The City has determined that the proposed residential development will
be consistent with the density and character of the adjacent residential development,
and will be consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the City's General
Plan and Specific Plan 218, Amendment #1, as approved by the County in 1999.
The Revised Project does not propose any change to the land uses proposed in
Specific Plan 218, Amendment #1. Only annexation of the site, and associated pre -
annexation land use and zoning designations, are being considered at this time. The
Specific Plan allows approximately 500 residential units on 179.6 acres, a 6.7 acre
clubhouse site, thirteen holes of golf, and a driving range on the balance of the 162.4
acres. The approvals requested as part of the annexation request are:
11 General Plan Amendment to change the designation on 179.6 acres currently
designated Medium Density Residential under the Specific Plan to Low Density
Residential, and Golf Course on 162.4 acres, pursuant to the Land Use Plan in
Specific Plan 218, Amendment #1;
2) Zone Change to change the designation on 179.6 acres currently designated
Medium Density Residential under the Specific Plan to Low Density Residential,
and Golf Course on 162.4 acres, pursuant to the Land Use Plan in Specific Plan
218, Amendment #1.
The City has compared the impacts of the Revised Project with those impacts
analyzed in the EIR and finds as follows:
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Aesthetics - Impacts no
greater than those
previously analyzed.
Annexation of the
proposed land will not
result in any change in
the buildout of the
property. The residential
units, golf course and
clubhouse, and
associated ancillary
facilities and consistent
with those currently
permitted and
constructed under the
City's General Plan. The
proposed height, mass
and architectural style of
buildings within the
annexation area is of
substantially the same
character as those
existing in the City and
encouraged in the
General Plan.
Agriculture Resources -
Impacts no greater than
previously analyzed. The
development of the
approved Specific Plan
will result in a loss of
lands designated as Prime
Farmland in the Count
General Plan. The lands,
however, are not farmed
currently. The annexation
of the property will not
change the previously
analyzed impacts to
agriculture.
Hazards and Hazardous
Materials - Impacts no
greater than those
previously analyzed. The
annexation action will
have no impact on
hazardous materials; the
residents of the proposed
project will participate in
the City's household
hazardous waste disposal
programs; and the golf
course maintenance
operations will be
overseen by City and
County agencies with
jurisdiction over
hazardous waste.
Hydrology and Water
Quality - Impacts no
greater than previously
analyzed. The City requires
the implementation of both
NPDES standards and 100
year storm retention in
proposed project
construction. Such
standards will be imposed
for the proposed project,
when construction occurs
after annexation. These
measures are designed to
Public Services - Impacts
no greater than those
previously analyzed. The
annexation of the property
will be served by Riverside
County Sheriff and Fire
Department staff, under the
City's service contracts.
The contract costs may
increase for the City, but
these costs will be offset by
revenues generated by
property tax and sales tax
at the site and from the
residents. School fees will
be paid regardless of which
jurisdiction is responsible
for construction of the
project. Parks will be
constructed within the
Specific Plan, and golf
course lands will surround
the homes.
Recreation - Impacts no
greater than those previously
analyzed. Annexation of the
project will not affect the
parks and golf course
planned for ultimate buildout
of the proposed project.
These facilities will be
provided on -site, and will
offset the need for such
facilities created by future
development.
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Air Quality - Impacts
identical to those
previously analyzed. The
annexation action will not
have any impact on the air
quality of the area. The
project will remain the
same as was analyzed in
the EIR, with identical
mitigation measures
required.
Biological Resources -
Impacts no greater than
those previously analyzed.
The annexation action will
have no direct impact on
biological resources.
Additional surveys are
required in EIR 232 to
ensure that no sensitive
species occur on the site,
or that impacts are
mitigated if they do occur.
These surveys will also be
required by the City.
Cultural Resources -
Impacts no greater than
those previously analyzed.
Annexation of the project
site will have no impact on
cultural resources. The
buildout of the proposed
project was analyzed in
the EIR, and mitigation
measures included. These
will be implemented by the
City.
Land Use Planning
Impacts no greater than
those previously analyzed.
The construction of the
project under the City's
jurisdiction is consistent
with the goals, policies
and objectives of the City
General Plan and the
Specific Plan, as amended,
and continues the
development pattern
established in the General
Plan. The annexation
represents a logical
extension of urbanization
for the City.
Mineral Resources - Not
applicable.
Noise - Impacts no greater
than those previously
analyzed. The annexation
action will not impact the
noise environment at the
project site. The buildout
of the project, as analyzed
in the EIR, included
mitigation measures which
will be implemented by the
City.
Transportation/Traffic
Impacts no greater than
those previously analyzed.
The annexation action will
not have an impact on traffic
generation. The ultimate
construction of the project
will result in identical
impacts to those described in
the EIR, and for which
mitigation measures have
been included.
Utilities and Service Systems
- Impacts no greater than
those previously analyzed.
Annexation will have no
impact on utilities and
service systems. The
buildout of the proposed
project was analyzed in the
EIR for the proposed project,
and mitigation measures
included. These will be
implemented by the City.
Population and Housing -
Impacts identical to those
previously analyzed. The
annexation action will have
no impact on population and
housing. The number of
units proposed under the
County's approved Specific
Plan will be the same under
the City's jurisdiction.
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Geology and Soils
Impacts no greater than
those previously analyzed.
The impacts of
development of the
proposed project were
analyzed in the EIR, and
will not change from that
analysis. Mitigation
measures included in the
EIR will be implemented by
the City through the
development process.
The City finds that consideration of the Revised Project does not call for the preparation
of a subsequent EIR pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15162 or Public Resources Code
Section 21166, in that the Revised Project does not involve:
1) substantial changes to the project analyzed in the EIR which would involve new
significant effects on the environment or substantially increase the severity of
previously identified impacts;
2) substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is
being undertaken which would involve new significant effects on the environment
not analyzed in the EIR; or
3) new information of substantial importance which would involve new significant
effects on the environment not analyzed in the EIR substantially increase the
severity of previously identified impacts.
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