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Final
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
SCH No. 99061109
COUNTRY CLUB OF THE DESERT
Prepared for:
City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Prepared By:
Impact Sciences, Inc.
30343 Canwood Street, Suite 210
Agoura Hills, California 91301
November 2000
1.0 INTRODUCTION
In compliance with Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines, this document serves as the Final EIR
for Specific Plan 99-035, Tentative Tract Map 29894, Conditional Use Permit 2000-053, and Street
Vacation 2000-041 for the project known as Country Club of the Desert. As required, this document
provides responses to written comments received on the Draft EIR. The Draft EIR was circulated for
public review for 45 days from August 29, 2000 to October 13, 2000.
The Final EIR is organized in the following manner:
Section 1.0 - This Introduction
Section 2.0 - Responses to Written Comments
Section 3.0 - Revised Draft EIR Pages
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2.0 RESPONSES TO WRITTEN COMMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This section of the EIR presents written comments received on the Draft EIR from public agencies and
members of the general public. Responses for each comment are provided as required by Section 15088 of
the CEQA Guidelines. Comments found within each letter that pertain to the content and/or legal
adequacy of the Draft EIR are identified by sequential numbers located in the right hand margin of
each comment letter. A written response has been prepared for each numbered comment. The CEQA
Guidelines requires that responses only be made to those comments that address the adequacy of the
Draft EIR.
Provided below is a list of all written correspondence received by the City of La Quinta with respect to
the Draft EIR:
Local Agencies
1. The Gas Company, September 7, 2000 (seepage 2.0-2)
2. Coachella Valley Water District, September 29, 2000 (see page 2.0-5)
3. South Coast Air Quality Management District, October 25, 2000 (see page 2.0-11)
The comments received and responses to the comments are presented below.
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09-15-00 17:2B City of Ldeuintd Comm.Uev.UePt IU- -/bM III iZ:s:3 r-ul
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The
Gas
company-
September
ompany
September 7, 2000
Gas Co. Ref. No. 00.535 OG
City of La Quinta 0
Community Development Department s.eu� Cea«ey
78-495 Calle Tampico 60Ce reey
La Quinta, CA 92253 )9811y,o .Avmw
rz•ekrg&. CA
913749720
Re: Draft EIR — SCH No. 99061109, Proposed Project Site is located in the
southeastern portion of the City of La Quinta bordered by Avenue 52 and M iii rAGdrm
Avenue 53 on the north, Avenue 54 on the south, Monroe Street on the a. 3003, SCd031
east, Jefferson Street on the west. Rdlandr. CA
92373.0306
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the above -referenced project. Please note
that Southern California Gas Company has facilities in the area where the above named
project is proposed. Gas service to the project could be provided without any significant
impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's
policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the
time contractual arrangements are made.
You should be aware that this letter is not to be interpreted as a contractual
commitment to serve the proposed project, but only as an informational service. The
availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present
conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, The Southern
California Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities
Commission. We can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies.
Should these agencies take any action, which affects gas supply, or the conditions
under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised
conditions -
Typical demand use for
a. Residential (System Area Average/Use Per Meter) Yearly
Single Family 799 therms/year dwelling unit
Multi -Family 4 or less units 482 therms/year dwelling unit
Multi -Family 5 or more units 483 thermslyear dwelling unit
These averages are based on total gas consumption in residential units served by
Southern California Gas Company, and it should not be implied that any particular
home, apartment or tract of homes will use these amounts of energy.
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09-15-00 17:29 City of LaQuinta Comm.Dev.Dept ID- 760 777 1233 P•02
b. Commercial
Due to the fad that construction varies so widely (a glass building vs. a heavily
insulated building) and there is such a wide variation in types of materials and
equipment used, a typical demand figure is not available for this type of
construction. Calculations would need to be made after the building has been
designed.
We have Demand Side Management programs available to commercialfindustrial
customers to provide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of energy
conservation techniques for a particular project. If you desire further information on any
of our energy conservation programs, please contact our Commercial/industrial Support
Center at 1 -800 -GAS -2000.
Sincerely,
John DeWitt
Technical Supervisor
2.0-3
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2.0 Response to Continents
1. Letter from The Gas Company, John DeWitt, dated September 7, 2000
Response 1
This comment states that gas service can be provided to the proposed project without any significant
impact on the environment. No further response is required given that the comment does not address or
question the content of the EIR.
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�IATEq
ESTABLISHED IN I918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY
�ISTRICj
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (760) 398-2651
DIRECTORS OFFICERS
TELLIS CODEKAS. PRESIDENT THOMAS E. LEVY, GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER
RUSSELL KITAHARA. VICE PRESIDENT - BERNARDINE SUTTON. SECRETARY
JOHN W. McFADOEN September 29 2000 OWEN MLCOOK. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
JOHN P. POWELL, JL REDWINE AND SHERRILL, ATTORNEYS
PETER NELSON
Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Gentlemen:
Subject: Draft Environmental Impact Report
for the Country Club of the Desert
File: 1150.14
We have reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Country Club of the
Desert and we appreciate the opportunity to comment on this important document.
We are concerned that this report does not adequately addresses water supply and mitigation
Dissues for this project. We have commented on these concerns in the enclosed
Attachment A.
r,
If you have any questions please call Joe Cook, planning engineer, extension 292.
Yours very truly,
Ily
Enclosure/l/as
cc: Michael Brown (with enclosure)
Impact Sciences, Inc.
30343 Canwood Street, Suite 201
Agoura Hills, California 91301
.TECJI\eng\sw\sep\ccofdesert
/s/ Tom LeVY
Tom Levy
General Manager -Chief Engineer
RNMI
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ATTACHMENT A
I. Page 2.0-9 under the heading, 4.3, Hydrology and Water Quality, states, "Adequate
supplies of water could be provided to the project without impacting the quality of surface or
groundwater." This is followed with, "No mitigation measures required." This section does
not appropriately address the question on a typical environmental checklist that asks, "Would
the project substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or lowering
groundwater table level ... T'
We consider this answer is inadequate for a development of the size. The groundwater basin
in the Coachella Valley is in a state of overdraft and this development will add incrementally
to this problem. We encourage the applicant to include mitigation measures which will
prove effective in reducing the demand for water for this development. Such mitigation
measures may include low water use landscaping, limiting the size of water features and
water conserving irrigation, practices.
2. Page 2.0-20, 4. 10, Utilities and Service Systems, to be revised to address that there is an
extensive underground irrigation water distribution system within the project area which has 2
not been addressed in this section. Provisions must be made to improve, relocate or abandon
existing irrigation facilities.
3. Page 2.0-20, 4. 10, Utilities and Service Systems. The report states "The water demands
of the project would be assessed during the district's Senate Bill 901 (SB 901) review." The
district has addressed SB 901 more specifically in item 10 of this attachment.
4. Page 3.0-14, Infrastructure Plan, under the subheading of Potable Water. The first and
second sentences to be revised as follows: Potable water will be provided to the project area
by the district through a series of 18 -inch water lines . The 18 -inch water lines are proposed 4
for Avenue 52, Avenue 54, Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, although the actual water
improvements would be determined based upon a review of the development plans by the
district.
5. Page 3.0-14, Infrastructure Plan, under the subheading Irrigation Water, to be revised as
follows: Water for irrigation is to be provided to the project vicinity by the district via the
Coachella Canal which is located along the northwestern boundary of the project site. There
are existing irrigation delivery laterals within the project site which will need to be replaced
or relocated. These irrigation laterals are owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and are
operated by the district.
6. Figure 3.0-5, Proposed Master Plan of Infrastructure, to be revised to show two
domestic water pressure zones within the proposed development. The developer's engineer 6
shall work with the district's domestic water unit to confirm the design of the domestic water
system.
2.0-6
7. Page 4.3-5, Groundwater Occurrence and Quality, third sentence to be revised to reflect
the following: Groundwater quality below 500 feet in depth is variable in the vicinity of the
project. A well near the project that pumps at depths of 740 to 1,048 feet has produced
groundwater with naturally occurring mineral levels that exceed water standards.
Groundwater quality is generally poor to marginal at a depth of less than 200 feet below the
ground surface.
7
8. Page 4.3-6, On-site Water Ouality, to be revised to reflect the following: The district
recommends that the association of water quality at the site and water quality at Well
Nos. 6723 and 6724 be deleted from the text. Some wells in this area have produced 8
unacceptable levels of minerals. Conclusions about groundwater quality should only be
made after water samples are tested.
9. Page 4.10-2, City of La Ouinta Water System, second paragraph, first sentence to read
as follows: Potable water is stored in seven reservoirs that serve five pressure zones in the
city.
10. Page 4.10-3 and 4, Senate Bill 901 and Water Supply Planning, last paragraph. The
report states that "Senate Bill 901 directs water agencies to provide such (water basin water
plan) information in response to a Notice of Preparation (NOP)...," and "The Coachella
Valley Water District did not respond to the NOP."
We are in disagreement with this statement and regard that an error has been made in the
procedures of SB 901. On page 6 of SB 901, it states the following:
The city or county, at the time it submits a notice of preparation, shall request
each public water system identified pursuant to subdivision (c) to assess
whether the project described in subdivision (a) or (b) was included as part of
the most recently adopted urban water management plan adopted pursuant to
Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 10610).
The district does not recognize a notice of preparation as being equivalent to proper
notification by the City of La Quinta to begin a water assessment report in connection with
SB 901. It is not the role of the district to make the determination if a development is subject
to SB 901. The district receives dozens of notice of preparations each year, the majority of
which do not pertain to the conditions of SB 901. The district will assess this project in
accordance with SB 901 when it has.been properly notified and provided sufficient
information to determine water demands for the project.
0
10
11. Page 4.10-4, Wastewater Collection and Treatment, second paragraph, second sentence,
to reflect the following: The Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant has a current capacity ofI 11
7 -million gallons per day.
12. Page 4.10-8, Water Supply and Distribution, under the subheading Qperational Impacts,
first and second sentences, to be revised as follows: Potable water would be provided to the
project by the district through a system of wells, reservoirs and water transmission lines. The 12
water transmission and distribution lines will be funded and installed by the developer
subject to the district's approval. 2.0-7
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2.0 Response to Comments
2. Letter from Coachella Valley Water District, Tom Levy, dated September 29, 2000
Response 1
The issue of water supply to the proposed project, including groundwater, is discussed in Section 4.10
Utilities and Service Systems of the EIR. The condition of the groundwater basin is discussed on pages
4.10-1 and 4.10-2 of the EIR. Mitigation measure 4.10-1 requires the project developers to consult with
the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to develop water conservation measures for both
landscaping/ irrigation requirements and plumbing controls. Consistent with CVWD's existing and
future water conservation plans, policies and standards, the City will require that the developers
implement the water conservation measures that are devised from the consultations with CVWD, and
will require compliance with the City's water conservation programs and ordinance, to the extent
applicable. This would ensure that any use of groundwater by the project complies with all existing
plans and projections of the CVWD. Therefore no unavoidable significant impacts would occur.
Response 2
The text in Sections 2.0 and 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that there is an extensive
underground irrigation water distribution system within the project area which will need to be
improved, relocated or abandoned in accordance with CVWD standards.
Response 3
The text in Sections 2.0 and 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to delete the reference to SB 901 review.
L SB 901 (now codified as Water Code section 10910-10915) requires consultation between a city or county
r and affected water agencies to ensure that adequate water supplies would be available for new projects.
LIn the case of this project, estimates of the project's water demand were made and CVWD staff were
contacted by the EIR consultant during the Draft EIR preparation stage to determine whether adequate
supplies of both potable and non -potable are available for the project. The EIR consultant was
informed that the existing potable and non -potable water supplies are adequate to serve the proposed
project without causing any significant impacts. Specific water conservation measures for both
landscaping and irrigation, and plumbing controls may be identified and placed as conditions on the
connection of the project to the CVWD's facilities. Compliance with CVWD water conservation
measures is required by mitigation measure 4.10-1. Therefore, the City has met the intent of SB 901
rthrough direct consultation with CVWD staff.
L
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2.0 Response to Comments
Response 4
The text in Sections 3.0 and 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that potable water would be
provided to the project area by the CVWD through a series of 18 -inch water lines. The 18 -inch water
lines are proposed to be installed in Avenue 52, Avenue 54, and Monroe Street. In addition, the existing
12 -inch water line located in Jefferson Street is proposed to be upsized to 18 inches. The actual water
improvements would be determined based upon a review of the final site plan by the CVWD.
Responses
The text in Sections 3.0 and 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that the existing irrigation
delivery laterals within the project site would need to be replaced or relocated to serve the project.
These irrigation laterals are owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and are operated by the CVWD.
Response 6
The text in Sections 3.0 and 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that there would be two
domestic water pressure zones within the project site and that the developers would be required to work
with the CVWD's domestic water unit to confirm the design of the domestic water system.
Response 7
The text in Section 4.3 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that groundwater quality below 500 feet
in depth is variable in the vicinity of the project site. A well near the project site that pumps at depths
of 740 to 1,048 feet has produced groundwater with naturally occurring mineral levels that exceed
adopted water standards. Groundwater quality is generally poor to marginal at a depth of less than
200 feet below the ground surface.
Response
The identified text in Section 4.3 of the EIR has been deleted as requested.
Response
The text in Section 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that potable water is stored in seven
reservoirs that serve five pressure zones in the city.
1
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2.0 Response to Comments
Response 10
See response 3, above.
Response 11
The text in Section 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that the Mid -Valley Water
Reclamation Plant has a current capacity of 7 million gallons per day.
Response 12
The text in Section 4.10 of the EIR has been revised to indicate that potable water would be provided to
the project by the CV WD through a system of wells, reservoirs and water transmission lines. The water
transmission and distribution lines would be funded and installed by the project developers subject to
the CVWD's approval.
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Final — November 2000
10-27-00 10:38 City of La9Uinta Comm.Dev.Dept ID- 760 777 1233 P.02
OCT 25 '00 04:40PM SCAOMD SSC 969 3% 3324 F.
LSouth Coast
Air Quality Management District
Me y�y 218(55 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4152
(909) 396-2000 • hap://www.agmcl.gov
FAXED: OCTOBER 25.2000
October 25, 2000
Mr. Stan Sawa
City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quints; CA 92253-1504
Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Country Club
of the Desert, La Quints
Dear Mr. Sawa:
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) appreciates the opportunity to
comment, on the above-mentioned document. The following comments are meant as
guidance for the Lead Agency and should be incorporated in the Final Environmental Impact
Report,
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21092.5, please provide the AQMD with written
responses to all comments contained herein prior to the certification of the Final
Environmental Impact Report. The AQMD would be happy to work with the Lead Agency
to address these issues and any other questions that may arise_ Please contact Dr. Charles
Blankson, Transportation Specialist — CEQA Section, at (909) 396-3304 if you have any
questions regarding these comments.
Sincerely
She S -
Steve Smith, Ph.D.
Program Supervisor. CEQA Section
Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources
Attachment
SS:CB
RVC000905-13
Conuol Number
9
10-25-90 16:34 2.0-11 909 396 3324 p.02
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2.0 Response to Comments
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3. Letter from South Coast Air Quality Management District, Steve, Smith, Ph.D., dated October 25,
2000
Response
The construction activity emissions calculation sheets for both the site preparation phase and general
construction phase are provided on the following pages. As shown, they identify all assumptions
regarding the types and numbers of equipment as well as the emission factors used in the analysis.
South Coat Air Quality Management District staff have reviewed these sheets and determined that
they represent a reasonable forecast of the impacts of the proposed project (interview with Dr. Charles
Blankson, South Coat Air Quality Management District, Diamond Bar, California, November 1, 2000).
2.0-13 Country Club of the Desert EIR
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CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY EMISSIONS
Project: Country C)uborthe Desert
Sin.. PREPARATION (GRADING) PHASE
GRADING EQIIII1h1ENT EMISSIONS
ON -AND UFF-ROAD VPAIICLE EMISSIONS
No. of
Hours
Rating
hoed
Emission Favors in lbs/BHPlhour
rDa
Emiuicns in Pounds
rDa
CO
I VOC
NO, 80,
1 PM,,,
CO
VOC
NO,
50.
PM,,,
nenrtv
Vehicles
gerD.,
BHP
Fuctor
Trucked Louder
3
8
]]
46.5
0.015
0.003
0.022 0.002
0.001
2.84
OS]
4.16
0.38
0.19
Tacked T.,.r
1
8
]]
46.5
0.015
0.003
0.022 0.002
0.001
0.95
0.19
1.39
0.13
0.06
Scraper
3
7
266]6
66
0.011
0.001
0.019 0.002
0.0015
8.96
0.81
15.4]
1.63
1.22
Wheeled Dozer
O. 0 0.74
8
356
59
0.010
OM2
0.021 0.002
OAWS
7.40
1.48
15.54
IA8
0.37
Wheeled Louder
0
6
la]
46.5
0.011
0.002
0.023 0.002
OA015
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.w
Wheeled Tracmr
0
8
]]
46.5
0.015
0.003
0.022 0.002
Owl
O.W.
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Roller
1
8
99
57.5
0.00]
0.002
0.020 0.002
0.001
0.70
0.20
2.01
0.20
0.10
Grader
4
8
IS6.6
57.5
0.008
0.003
0021 0.002
0.001
5.08
1.90
13.33
1.27
0.63
Taal Emissions:
25.93
5.16
51.90
5.08
2.58
ON -AND UFF-ROAD VPAIICLE EMISSIONS
F'UGIT'IVE DUST EMISSIONS
Wind
Soil
Soil
Emission Factors
tnhnile
Emission in Pounds
rDa
-
Soil.
PM,,,
Dust Source (mph)
Engine
(CY1
Aemiry
fibs)
Engine
1 2
No. of
Miles
VehideT
Vehicles
rDa
CO
VOC
NO,
50,
Pm.CO
3455 237.61 461.24
VO,`
N0,
SO, PM,,,
Wa¢r Truck
2
15
14.06
1.9]
8.75
0
0.5
0.93
0.13
0.58
0.00 .003
Haul Trucks
0
100
6.01
1.02
6.82
0
0.52
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.00
Const. Worker Vehicles
28
23
6.01
1.02
6.82
Il
0.52
833
1.45
9.6]
O. 0 0.74
Total Emissions:
9.45
1.58
10.25
F'UGIT'IVE DUST EMISSIONS
Wind
Soil
Soil
Fugitive Fugitive
Fugitive
Speed
Maismre
Soil
Soil.
PM,,,
Dust Source (mph)
Daily
(CY1
Aemiry
fibs)
ExcavaioWfrenchine Activities 5.5
1 2
0
2700
000
TOTAL EMISSIONS
Silt
Soil
Fugitive Fugitive
Rule 403
Fugitive
Rule 403 Net
No. of
Coniem
Moisture
No. of
Daily
PM,�
Retlunicn PM,,,
Dust Source
l'bd
'8
(lbs
Hours
Ibsl%
Ibs (16x1
Grilling
15
2
a
8
698.86
3455 237.61 461.24
Frnhmovin
IS
Corm. Worker Vehides
5
8
8]3.5]
34% 29].01 5]6.56
Total Emissions:
1572.42
534.62 103].80
TOTAL EMISSIONS
SillRuin
On -Sire
Fugitive Fugitive
Rule 403
Net
Net
No. of
Miles
I
PM,. PM,�
Reduction
PM,o
% lbs
Vehicic
Vehicles
Per Da
lbs/veWmi (lbsl
(lbs
Water Truck
2
5
23.0 230.00
45% 103.50
126.50
Haul Tmeb (onsite)
0
0.2
33.0 0.00
80% 0.00
0.00
Corm. Worker Vehides
14
0.2
5.56 43299
80% 346.23
8656
Tocol Emissions: 662]9
449]3I
662.79
TOTAL EMISSIONS
SillRuin
Wind>
Aree
Fugitive Rule 403
Net
I PM,,,
Content
.,.Olin.
12 mph
Exposed
PM,,, Reduction
PM,,.
Dost Sunrre
(%)
(da s
(9)
(acres)
(lbs) & lbs
(169
Exposed Stops, PilesI5
34
50
0.25
0.10 74% 0.07
0.03
Ex sed Graded Surface
15
34
50
5
2.00 68% 1,36
0.64
Tocol Emissiotss
1 2.101 1 1.431
0.66
TOTAL EMISSIONS
Source of emission famrs end cilechni.. data: South Cunt Air Quility Management District, CEQA Air QualUv Handbook , Appendix 9.
Emiss
(Pounds er Du
CO
VOC NO,
SO,
I PM,,,
Emission Source
Equipment Etnwimu
25.93
5.16 51.90
5.08
2.58
On-andOff-Road Vehicles
9.45
1.58 10.25
0.00
0]]
Fugitive Dust
Excavutiorarenching
-
- -
-
0.00
Grading and E4uMaoving
-
-
1572.42
Vehicles
-
- -
662.79
Ex sed Piles & Suri
2.10
Miti mimVRedunion
0.00
0.00 0.00
OW
985.79
Net Emission T4mis:
3538
6,73 62,16
5.08
1254.8]
SCA MDThrolluld:
550.00
75.00 100.00
15RW
15000
Exceeds Threshold]
No
No No
No
Yes
Source of emission famrs end cilechni.. data: South Cunt Air Quility Management District, CEQA Air QualUv Handbook , Appendix 9.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY EMISSIONS
Trued: Caunlry Club of the IMAM
CON91RUCTION PIIASE
CONSTRUfT10N ISQIIII'AJEbT EMISSIONS
ON -ANTI OFF-ROAD VEIIICLE EMISSIONS
No. of
Hnum
Rvting
Lo:ul
E.&A.. Fum:x initb BHPA-r
Ln Pounds
Emisrionx in Poontls
ee Dav
CO
VOC
I NO. I 50.
I PM,.
CO
VOC
I NO.
I SO,
PM,..
Eaui mnu Tvm
Vehicles
,e: Dn,
BHP
Fnemf
BmgLue
2
35
79
46.5
0015
0003
0.022 0.002
0.001
0.85
0.1]
1.25
Olt
OOfi
Wheele Lender
50 6
1 1
6
147
465
0.011
0.002
0023 0002
00015
1.99
036
4.16
036
0.27
Aerial Lift
2
8
43
505
ODU
0.003
0031 0002
0.0015
099
023
2.37
015
0.11
Fork Lill
17078
8
194
30
0013
0003
0023 OM2
0.0015
267
062
4.)2
041
031
Crane
1
8
43
43
-0009
0002
0.023 OM2
00015
029
D.070]5
0.07
005
Pawl,6,eiunent
8
99
53
0.007
OMI
0.023 0.002
O.MI
119
0.18
J.25
0.37
0.18
Rolle,
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ASNIALT PAVING EMISSIONS
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454 OM
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Fugitive Dust
Sourte of [minion fmmrs and ealculWinn Jma: SnaN Coe, Air Quality Manugenant Deuriel, CEQA Air Qivuh, llw,dhmk, Appendix 9.
Eii
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Pounds
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PM,,,
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21.57
1.90
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2,45
1637
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-
3.29
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Sourte of [minion fmmrs and ealculWinn Jma: SnaN Coe, Air Quality Manugenant Deuriel, CEQA Air Qivuh, llw,dhmk, Appendix 9.
3.0 REVISED DRAFT EIR PAGES
INTRODUCTION
The following pages from the Draft EIR have been revised as a result of City review and comments
received during the public review period. Only those pages that have been revised are included in this
section. All text deletions are shown in stroke -out format, and all text additions are double underlined.
The page numbers shown on the following pages may be different than those of the Draft EIR due to the
number of revisions in a given section. None of the revisions that have been incorporated into the Final
EIR affect the analysis completed, nor the conclusions presented in the Draft EIR regarding the
environmental impact of the proposed project.
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2.0 Summary
Table 2.0-1 (continued)
Summary of Project Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Residual Impacts'
Residual
Project Impacts Recommended Mitigation Measures Impacts
4.9 PUBLIC SERVICES (continued)
Based on the student generation factors used by
the Coachella Valley Unified School District
(CVUSD), the proposed 819 residential units
could generate up to approximately 549
elementary school students, 147 middle school
students, and 328 high school students. Since
the permanent capacity of the facilities is
presently exceeded,. the potential generation of
this many additional students Is considered a
significant impact.
4.10 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
During the construction phases of development,
non -potable water would. be used to suppress
dust generated by earthmoving activities, the
operation of vehicles on dirt surfaces, and
exposed dirt surfaces. This water would be
obtained from the Coachella Canal. According
to CVWD staff, the existing non -potable water
supplies are adequate to serve the proposed
project without causing any significant impacts.
The potable water demand of the proposed
project is estimated to be approximately 479
acre-feet per year. Demand for non -potable
irrigation water is estimated to be 5,250 acre-
feet per year. According to CVWD staff, the
existing potable and non -potable water
supplies are adequate to serve the proposed
project without causing any significant impacts.
Water well sites would be provided on the
project site in accordance with CVWD
standards to provide water for the project. 44ie
water demand -of th&-project wou]d-be -assessed.
during--the-CVXJ D's SEi-901--review�peeif-ic
Hdw_ ey_Qr,:specific water conservation measures
for both landscaping and irrigation, and
plumbing controls may be identified and placed
as conditions on the connection of the project to
the CVWD's facilities.
4.9-8. All delivery doors for the golf course
clubhouse and related structures shall be
equipped with a peephole for delivery
identification purposes.
4.9-9. The parking and unloading areas within
the clubhouse area shall be designed to
avoid creating traffic problems.
4.9-10. The project developers shall pay the school Not
developer fees in effect at the time of Significant
development prior to the issuance of
building pennits for the individual
residences.
4.9-11. The residential project developers shall
provide all prospective purchasers with a
written notice that the schools in their
area are currently impacted and that
students may not be able to attend the local
schools in the area. The attended schools
shall be established by the' Coachella
Valley Unified School District.
None recommended or required.
4.10-1. To ensure that future land uses do not
include activities which unnecessarily
waste water or which consume
exceptional amounts of water, the City
will direct the project developers to
consult with the CVWD to develop
appropriate water conservation measures
for both landscaping/irrigation
requirements and plumbing controls.
Consistent with CVWD's existing and
future water conservation plans, policies
and standards, the City will require that
the developers implement the water
conservation measures that are devised
from the consultations with CVWD, and
will require compliance with the City's
water conservation programs and
ordinance, to the extent applicable.
Not
Significant
Not
Significant
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3.0 Project Description
Infrastructure Plan
All necessary utilities and infrastructure services are currently available in the project vicinity. The
major infrastructure components proposed to be installed as part of the project are illustrated in Figure
3.0-5 and described below.
Potable Water
Potable water is provided to the project vicinity by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
through an existing 12 -inch water main located in Jefferson Street. A series of 18 -inch water lines are
proposed to be installed in Avenue 52, Avenue 54, and Monroe Street as part of the project. In addition,
--- -- —
the existing 12 -inch water line located in Jefferson Street_iS proposed to be upsized to 18 inches.,
::,{-I;rtr The actual water improvements would be determined based upon a review of the final site
plan by the CVWD. Per CVWD standards, a water well site would be required within the project site
for every 70 acres of developed property. Discussion with the CVWD would occur following project
approval to determine the actual number and locations of on-site wells.
Irrigation Water
Water for irrigation is also provided to the project vicinity by the CVWD via the Coachella Canal,
which is located along the northwestern boundary of the project site. There are Existing existing
irrigation delivery lines within the project site that
projeei-srtewOUld need to be replaced or relocated. These irrigation lines are owned bv the Bureau of
Reclamation and are operated by the CVWD.
Wastewater
Wastewater generated within the project vicinity is collected and treated by the CVWD at the Mid -
Valley Water Reclamation Plant. An existing 18 -inch force main is located in Jefferson Street and a
portion of Avenue 54. A wastewater collection system is proposed to be constructed within the project
site with one or two connection points to the existing force main. Sewer lift stations and force mains
would be required at the collection points within the project site.
Storm Drainage
The control of local storm water drainage is under the jurisdiction of the City of La Quinta. As
proposed, runoff would be collected via private storm drains and conveyed to numerous, localized
retention basins within the project site. For the most part, these retention basins would be constructed in
conjunction with the golf course water features.
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4.3 Hydrology and Water Quality
observed around the perimeter of the pond and may have been used to line the pond. Furthermore,
stockpiles of end -dumped fill material, exist generally along the northern side of Avenue 54, and trash
and rubble exist along Avenue 53.
The Coachella Canal, a concrete -lined irrigation canal, is located to the adjacent to the northwest edge
of the site.
Historical Uses of the Site
Historical aerial photographs of the project site were reviewed at the Coachella Valley Water
District office located in Coachella, California. Aerial photographs from 1949, 1953, 1973, and 1982
were examined to evaluate the historical use of the site.
In the aerial photograph dated February 15, 1949, the site is undeveloped vacant land with the
exception of agricultural use in the southwestern comer of the site near' the intersection of Jefferson
Avenue and Avenue 54. Jefferson Avenue was a paved road at that time, and Avenues 52, 53, and 54 and
Monroe and Madison Streets were unpaved. The Coachella Canal was also present to the northwest of
the site.
The aerial photograph of September 20, 1953 shows that portions of the site were used for agricultural
purposes; however, due to the poor resolution of the photograph, specific details of the site were
difficult to discern.
On April 27, 1973, the majority of the site was used for agricultural purposes. The northwestern portion
of the site, north of Avenue 53, appears to have been vacant undeveloped land. Several ponds, possibly
to store irrigation water, were also present on the site in 1973.
Finally, the aerial photograph dated September, 1982 shows the site as primarily being used for
agricultural purposes. Portions of the site appear to be vacant and not in use. The PGA West golf course
development to the south of the subject site had been constructed by this time.
Groundwater Occurrence and Quality
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) supplies potable water to the City of La Quinta.
Water is pumped from an underground aquifer beneath the City and treated for domestic use. The
r quality of groundwater of the aquifer is good -variable at depths greater than 500 feet below the ground
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4.3 Hydrology and Water Quality
surface where the potable water is withdrawn,_A well near. the project site that -pumps at --depths of --740
to 1,048 feet has produced groundwater with naturally occurring mineral levels that exceopted
------------ ..-..... --- --ed ad---
water standards. roundwater quality is poor to marginal at depths less than 200 feet
below the ground surface. Other water pumped from the aquifer is used for irrigation of golf courses and
agricultural land. Threats to the groundwater quality in the La Quinta area include a high nitrate
concentration plume extending southeasterly from near Cathedral City toward La Quinta. Other
potential threats to groundwater quality include pesticides and commercially -produced fertilizers used
for agricultural production, and septic tank system effluent.
Surface Water Occurrence and Quality
The nearest surface water to the project is the Coachella Canal, which carries water from the Imperial
Reservoir on the Colorado River, through the City, to Lake Cahuilla. The water has a higher mineral
content than the local groundwater supply and is not suitable for drinking without treatment. Instead,
it is used primarily for irrigation purposes, including golf course and agricultural irrigation.
On -Site Water Quality
Three groundwater wells are located on the site. The depth to groundwater in these wells ranges from
44.8 to 78.5 feet below ground surface. No water quality reports for these wells have been found,
although the results are expected be similar to the two wells on Madison Street south of Avenue 54
(well nos. 6723 and 6724) downstream of the site which are relatively good.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Impact Significance Criteria
Relative to Hydrology and water quality, Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines suggests that a project
may result in a significant effect on the environment if it would:
1. Violate any water quality standards for waste discharge requirements;
5 These wells are pumped from depths of 350 to 800 feet and were sampled on December 16, 1997, for groundwater
quality.
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Emissions Source
Table 4.7-3
Estimated Construction Emissions
CO
Emissions in Pounds
4.7 Air Quality
SITE PREPARATION PHASE
Construction Equipment
259.93
5.16
51.90
5.08
2.58
On- and Off -Road Vehicles'
9.45
1.58
10.25
0.00
0.77
Fugitive Dust
Excavation/Trenching
-
-
-
-
0.00
Grading and Earthmoving
-
-
-
-
1,572.42
Vehicles
-
-
-
-
662.79
Exposed Storage Piles
-
-
-
-
2.10
Rule 403 Reduction:
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
985.79
Net Emission Totals:
35.38
6.73
62.16
5.08
1,254.87
SCAQMD Threshold:
550.00
75.00
100.00
150.00
150.00
Exceeds Threshold?:
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction Equipment
10.05
2.06
21.57
1.90
1.20
On- and Off -Road Vehicles'
14.43
2.45
16.37
0.00
1.25
Fugitive Dust
Excavation/Trenching
-
-
-
-
3.36
Vehicles
-
482.10
Exposed Storage Piles
-
-
0.10
Architectural Coatings
-
163.00
-
Rule 403 Reduction:
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
385.76
Net Emission Totals:
24.48
170.78
37.94
1.90
102.26
SCAQMD Threshold:
550.00
75.00
100.00
150.00
150.00
Exceeds Threshold?:
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
Source: Impact Sciences, Inc. Emissions calculations are provided in Appendix 4.7.
Totals in table may not appear to add exactly due to rounding in the computer model calculations.
' Includes trucks, material transport vehicles, and construction employee vehicles.
j As shown, the emissions of PMto would exceed the thresholds of significance recommended by the
SCAQMD during the site preparation phase. During the construction phases of development, emissions
of VOC would exceed the recommended daily threshold. This is a result of emissions associated with
the application of architectural coatings. These calculations assume that emissions would not only be
generated at the time that the coatings are being applied, but also for several days following
application as the coatings dry. Because these emissions exceed the SCAQMD's recommended
threshold, they are considered significant. Emissions of CO, NOx and SOx would not exceed the
recommended thresholds during site preparation and construction, and are not considered significant.
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4.10 Utilities and Service Systems
basin -wide overdraft would reach 198,000 acre feet/year by 2015. Water shortages could occur well
before the year 2015. CVWD is planning to install additional ponds that would be needed for
groundwater recharge in the lower valley by 2015.
City of La Quinta Water System
In 1992, the City of La Quinta General Plan identified a current city-wide water consumption at that
time of approximately 8.93 million gallons per day. CVWD supplies water throughout La Quinta from
13 wells located throughout the city. To obtain high quality soft water for potable use, active wells are
perforated at depths ranging from 500 to 900 feet, although water is normally encountered at 120 to 150
feet. Water quality analyses conducted at these sites have indicated that quality levels meet state
standards.
Potable water is stored in five even reservoirs that serve -the-five pressure zones in the city. This high
quality water is distributed to end users via an underground system with lines ranging in size from six to
36 inches. The nearest reservoir to the proposed project site is located along Madison Street within the
PGA West community. A 12 -inch water main has been installed in Jefferson Street along the western
site boundary. There is an extensive underground irrigation water distribution system within the
project_area_�. hich will need -to.be improved,_ relocated or abandoned. in accordance with CVWD
.-.. - - - - -- -- ----- ----
standards.
Water Conservation Programs
Both the CVWD and the City of La Quinta encourage water conservation through the use of xeriscaping
techniques to reduce water consumption through irrigation. CVWD will provide the services of a water
management specialist during the landscaping/ irrigation system plan check process, to help develop an
efficient, low-water volume landscaping program for new developments.
The City of La Quinta has adopted a set of stringent water efficient landscaping regulations, as
Chapter 8.13 of the City of La Quinta Municipal Code. The purpose of these regulations is to establish
minimum water efficient landscape requirements for newly installed and rehabilitated landscapes, and
to implement the minimum requirements of the State of California Water, Conservation and
Landscaping Act, Statutes of 1990, Chapter 1145. The proposed project would be subject to the provisions
of Chapter 8.13, pursuant to Section 8.13.030 of the Municipal Code.
i
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4.10 Utilities and Service Systems
water supply and demand assessment of the reliability of water service to customers during normal, dry,
and critically dry runoff years. The water supply and demand assessment must compare the total water
supply available to the water supplier with the total projected water use over a 20 -year period, which
must be analyzed in five-year periods for each type of runoff scenarios. The management plans must
also be updated every five years, to occur in years ending in 0 and 5. CVWD conducts regular water
supply planning efforts to address all of these requirements, and is currently in the process of preparing
a basin -wide water management plan.
SB 901 directs water agencies to provide such information in response to a Notice of Preparation of an
EIR (NOP) for applicable projects.
peri d tk Although the
local water agency, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), did not respond to the NOP for
this project, CVWD staff did provide information concerning their water supply planning efforts and
water conservation and replenishment programs for discussion in this EIR. This section incorporates the
information provided by CVWD staff.
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Wastewater generated within the project vicinity is collected and treated by the CVWD. A network of
sewer lines flow to an 18 -inch force main that conveys wastewater generated within the City to the
Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant. The force main is located along the western and southern
boarders of the proposed project site in Jefferson Street and a portion of Avenue 54.
The Mid -Valley Water reclamation Plant serves numerous Coachella Valley communities, including
La Quinta. It has a current capacity of 4.;S even million gallons per day and presently treats
approximately 3.49 million gallons per day.
Solid Waste Disposal
Approximately 28,500 tons of solid waste are generated on an annual basis in the in the City of La
Quinta. Of this total, approximately 33 percent is green waste (e.g., grass and landscape clippings),
20 percent is inert solids such as rocks and concrete, 12 percent is wood wastes, and 12 percent is paper
products.
The City of Las Quinta does not contain industries that produce or handle toxic or hazardous materials
as a product or by-product of manufacturing processing. The City does have businesses and activities
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4.10 Utilities and Service Systems
Coachella Valley and Riverside County to construct and operate a transfer station/MRF in the near
future. The City of La Quinta agreed to participate in this program on February 18, 1997.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Impact Significance Criteria
Existing utility and service facilities are presently provided to the vicinity of the project site.
Therefore, no new facilities would be needed to accommodate the project. For the purpose of this EIR,
the proposed project would cause a significant impacts to utility and service systems if adequate
amounts of potable and irrigation water were readily available to accommodate the project, if the
capacity of the wastewater treatment plant is inadequate to accommodate the increased generation of
the project, and if the project not implement measures to reduce the amount of solid waste entering
landfills in accordance with State, County, and City standards.
Project Impacts
Water Supply and Distribution
Construction Impacts
During the construction phases of development, non -potable water would be used to suppress dust
generated by earthmoving activities, the operation of vehicles on dirt surfaces, and exposed dirt
surfaces. This water would be obtained from the Coachella Canal. According to CVWD staff, the
existing non -potable water supplies are adequate to serve the proposed project without causing any
significant impacts.
Operational Impacts
Potable water would be provided to the project by the CVWD through the exis`:--o 12 inch wmain
atey
tHr-aifa iii Jeffefson Sir eeta system of wells reservoirs, and eater transmission lines. The proposed
Specific Plan states that a series of 18 -inch water lines will be installed in Avenue 52, Avenue 54, and
Monroe Street as part of the project. In - addition, _-the ._exist ing_1.2_inch_water ,line located -inLeFferson
— - - ------..--.
........ ........
.-..-------- -- --- — --
Street is proposed to be upsized to 7.8 inches. The project site is also located with two domestic water
pressure zones,._ Tir
herefore, the actual water improvements requed- for -the project would be determined
- -- . ------ -- - ----- -- - - -
based upon a review of the final site plan by the CVWD, including the district's domestic water unit.
The water transmission and distribution lines would be funded and mstalled_by the -project developers
- --- -- --
subject to the CV WD's approval. --------
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4.10 Utilities and Semiee Systems
Water for irrigation of the golf course and landscape setbacks would be obtained form the Coachella
Canal._ There are existing -irrigation delivery .laterals _within the projlect._site _that would need to be
replaced or relocated to serve the project. These irrigation laterals are owned bythe Bureau of
---- - ---—._..-._._.. ---- -- --- ------ -- - -------------.------- ---- -------- - — - --
Reclamation and are operated by the CVWU.
The potable water demand of the proposed project is estimated to be approximately 479 acre-feet per
year. Demand for non -potable irrigation water is estimated to be 5,250 acre-feet per year. According to
CVWD staff, the existing potable and non -potable water supplies are adequate to serve the proposed
project without causing any significant impacts. _ The veatet: demand of Lhe pfejeet would be assessed
during [he CV�419'9 SB 901 feview. However, swater conservation measures for both
landscaping and irrigation, and plumbing controls may be identified and placed as conditions on the
connection of the project to the CVWD's facilities.
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
A wastewater collection system is proposed to be constructed within the project site with one or two
connection points to the existing 18 -inch force main in Jefferson Street and Avenue 54. Sewer lift stations
and force mains would be required at the collection points within the project site.
The proposed project is expected to generate approximately 212,575 gallons of wastewater per day.
According to CVWD staff, the existing wastewater mains and treatment plant adequate capacity to
serve the proposed project without causing any significant impacts on their service levels.
Solid Waste Disposal
Construction Impacts
Assuming that approximately 500 acres of the site would be constructed with buildings and paved
surfaces, site preparation and construction activities are estimated to generate a total of approximately
45,000 tons of construction wastes over its build -out period based on an approximate generation rate of 90
tons per acre.2 These waste materials are expected to be typical construction debris, including wood,
paper, glass, plastic, metals, cardboard, and green wastes. Construction activities could also generate
2 This rate was provided by Jim Harter of the Newhall Ranch Company, based on his firm's years of experience
developing similar types of projects in non -desert areas in Los Angeles County. Total 'green wastes' generated
during construction of this project would be less than the average of Los Angeles County projects, since the project
site is comprised of desert terrain, with relatively little vegetation cover, compared to non -desert land in Los
Angeles County.
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