PCRES 2004-094PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32848 TO SUBDIVIDE ±4.0
ACRES INTO 16 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND
MISCELLANEOUS LOTS
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32848
APPLICANT: RT HUGHES CO., LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 23`tl day of November 2004, hold a duly rioticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by RT Hughes Co, LLC, to subdivide ±4.0 acres into
16 single family lots and miscellaneous lots, generally located on the north side of
Avenue 60, approximately 700 feet west of Madison Street, more particularly
described as follows:
APNs: 766-080-008
- WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map 32848 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 2004-523 was prepared and determined that although the project
could have a significant adverse effect on the environment, mitigation measures
will be imposed on the project that will reduce impacts to less than significant
levels; therefore a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts has
been recommended for approval; 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 32848:
1. The proposed tract map will be consistent with the City of La Quinta General
Plan in that the property is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) which
allows single-family residential uses.
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 the General Plan policies and programs.
Access for the land uses on the site will be provided from an existing street in
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-094
Tentative Tract Map 32848
R T Hughes Co, LLC
November 23. 2004
the immediate area. The density and design for the tract will comply with the
Land Use Element of the General Plan.
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 City of La Quinta Community Development
Department has completed Environmental Assessment 2004-523, and based
upon this assessment, the project may have a significant adverse effect on the
environment; however, mitigation measures will be imposed on the project to
reduce impacts to a less than significant level. The subject site is physically
suitable for the proposed land division, and currently development exists to the
west of the site and grading has taken place on the east side 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 is an existing street that
will provide direct access to the site. The required easements will provide
access to the site or support necessary for infrastructure improvements and
maintenance for the proposed project.
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 constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission for this Tentative Tract Map;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 32848 to the
City Council, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTER at a regular meeting of the City
of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 23`' day of November, 2004, by
the following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-094
-- Tentative Tract Map 32848
RT Hughes Co, LLC
November 23, 2004
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Krieger, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Quill
ABSTAIN: None
~RK, Chairman
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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OSCAR ORCI, Interim
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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