PCRES 2004-006PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2004-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-490, FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31816
CASE NO. EA 2003-490
APPLICANT: MATTCO CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 24th day of February, 2004, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
adoption of a recommendation on Environmental Assessment 2003-490, prepared for
Tentative Tract 31816, located on the southwest corner of Westward Ho Drive and
Roadrunner Lane, more particularly described as:
PORTION OF THE NE '% OF SECTION 29, TSS,
R7E - S.B.M., AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT
#2001-104102
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment complies with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended, City
Council Resolution 83-63, in that the Community Development Director has conducted an
Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2003-490) and has determined that the proposed
Tentative Tract 31816 could not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
provided that mitigation is required, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact should be filed; 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 findings to justify their recommendation for certification
of said Environmental Assessment:
The proposed Tentative Tract 31816 will not have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, as the project in question will not be developed in any
manner inconsistent with the General Plan and other current City standards when
considering the required mitigation measures to be imposed. The project will not
have the potential to substantially reduce or cause 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.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004-006
Environmental Assessment 2003-490
February 24, 2004
2. 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.
3. The proposed Tentative Tract 31816 will not have the potential to achieve short term
goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals, as no significant
effects on environmental factors have been identified by the Environmental
Assessment.
4. The proposed Tentative Tract 31816 will not have impacts which are individually
limited but cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed
development in the immediate vicinity, in that development activity in the area has
been previously analyzed as part of the project approval process. Cumulative
project impacts have been considered and mitigation measures proposed in
conjunction with approval of those projects, and development patterns in the area
will not be significantly affected by the proposed project.
5. The proposed Tentative Tract 31816 will not have environmental effects that will
adversely affect humans, either directly or indirectly, as the project contemplates
land uses that are substantially similar to those already assessed under ultimate
development of the La Quinta General Plan. No significant impacts have been
identified which would affect human health, risk potential or public services.
6. There is no substantial evidence in light of the entire record that the project may
have a significant effect on the environment.
7. The Planning Commission has considered Environmental Assessment 2003-490
and determined that it reflects the independent judgement of the City.
8. 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).
9. 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 constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case; and
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004-006
Environmental Assessment 2003-490
February 24, 2004
2. That is does hereby recommend certification of Environmental Assessment 2003-
490 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as stated in the Environmental
Assessment Checklist and Addendum, attached hereto, and on file in the
Community Development Department.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 24th day of February, 2004, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Abets
ABSTAIN: None
,KIRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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SCAR W. ORCI, Interim Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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2004-006 "EXHIBIT A" NOT ATTACHED