PCRES 2004-016PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31348 TO SUBDIVIDE
±37.72 ACRES INTO 73 LOTS
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31348
APPLICANT: MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 23rd day of September, 28"' day of October, 2003, and the
24"' day of February, 2004, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider a
Tentative Tract Map to subdivide ±37.72 acres into 73 lots (72 single-family
residential lots and one open space lot), generally located on the west side of
Washington Street at 46-201 Washington Street, more particularly described as
follows:
APNs: 604-050-009 & 010; 643-170-001 & 002
WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map 31348 has complied with the
requirements and rules to implement the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, as amended (Resolution 83-631, in that Environmental
Assessment 2003-479 was prepared and determined that although the project
could have a significant adverse effect on the environment, mitigation measures
have been imposed on the project that will reduce impacts to less than significant
levels; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to recommend to
the City Council approval of said Tentative Tract Map 31348:
1. The proposed tract map will be consistent with the City of La Quinta General
Plan in that the property will be designated Low Density Residential (LDR)
which allows single-family residential uses, and Open Space IOS1, which
allows natural open space.
2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision will be consistent with
the City of La Quinta General Plan in that all streets and improvements in the
proposed project will conform to City standards contained in the General Plan
- and Subdivision Ordinance. Access for the single-family lots will be provided
from existing streets in the immediate area. The density and design for the
tract will comply with the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
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Tentative Tract Map 31348
Madison Development, LLC
February 24, 2004
3. The design of the proposed subdivision and improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially injure fish or wildlife,
or their habitat in that the subject site is physically suitable for the proposed
land division and currently, development exists to the north, east, and south of
the site which has reduced the amount of habitat suitable for any fish or
wildlife.
4. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause
serious public health problems in that the applicant will be conditioned to meet
all applicable requirements of the City of La Quinta to provide a safe
environment for the public.
5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision in that there are existing streets that
will provide direct access to the site. All required public easements will
provide access to the site or support necessary infrastructure improvements
for the proposed project.
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 constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission for this Tentative Tract Map;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract
Map 31348, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 24`h day of February, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-016
Tentative Tract Map 31348
Madison Development, LLC
February 24, 2004
ABSENT: Commissioner Abels
ABSTAIN: None
TO KI ,Chairman
Cit La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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SCAR ORCI
Interim Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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