PCRES 2006-019PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 2006-109 AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2006-086
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2005-578
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 24`" day of April, 2007, and continued hearing on the 8`" of
May, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for review of a General Plan
Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment to consider changes in policies and
standards associated with the southeast portion of the City, relating to the design
of small subdivisions; 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 to the City
Council certification of said Environmental Assessment:
1. The proposed applications 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 Environmental Assessment
2006-578.
2. The proposed project 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. The changes to the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance will have no impact on biological or paleontological resources.
3. There is no evidence before the City that the proposed amendments will
have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat
on which the wildlife depends. No development is contemplated as a result
of the amendments, and further environmental review will be undertaken
when a development project is proposed.
4. The proposed project does not have the potential to achieve short-term
environmental goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals,
as the proposed project supports the long term goals of the General Plan by
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-019
Environmental Assessment 2006-578
City of La Quinta
Adopted: May 8, 2007
providing a variety of housing opportunities for City residents. No significant
effects on environmental factors have been identified by the Environmental
Assessment.
5. The proposed amendments 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 amendments.
6. The proposed amendments will not have environmental effects that will
adversely affect the human population, either directly or indirectly. The
proposed amendments do not have the potential to adversely affect human
beings, as no development is proposed.
7. There is no substantial evidence in light of the entire record that the
amendments may have a significant effect on the environment.
8. The Planning Commission has considered Environmental Assessment 2006-
578 and said Environmental Assessment reflects the independent judgment
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-.
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 constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission for this Environmental Assessment.
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of
Environmental Assessment 2006-578 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and as stated in the Environmental Assessment Checklist,
attached and on file in the Community Development Department.
3. That Environmental Assessment 2006-578 reflects the independent
judgment of the City.
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-019
Environmental Assessment 2006-578
City of La Quinta
Adopted: May 8, 2007
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 8`" day of May, 2007, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
DOUGLA .EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
City of La Quinta, California