2002-05-16 EA 2002-453 Notice of Determination - MNDNOTICE OF DETERMINATION URRiV�ERSIDECOUNNTTY
To: County Clerk MAY 16 2002
County of Riverside From: LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Attention: Cherrie Seager P. 0. Box 1504 - 78-495 CALLE SO
2724 Gateway Drive La Quinta CA 92253 BY J. Hylton
Riverside CA 92501-3801 Deputy
Subject:
Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21 152 of the Public Resources Code.
Project Title: Certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 02-453
(State Clearinghouse No. 1999081020) for the purchase of and development of "The Ranch".
State Clearinghouse Number
(If submitted to Clearinahouse)
1999081020
Project Location (include County):
Lead Agency Contact Person
Jerry Herman
Area Code/Telephone/Extension
760-777-7125
Located west of Jefferson Street, south of Avenue 52, north of Avenue 54 and east of the Coral Reef Mountains,
within the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside.
Project Description:
The proposed project includes the purchase and development of two 18-hole public golf courses, a 25,000 square
foot clubhouse as well as a 9-hole public golf course to accommodate a junior golf program. The proposed resort
uses would include a 250-room hotel with a 10,000 square foot conference center, 300 timeshare fractional or
condo hotel units and 25,000 square feet of ancillary commercial uses.
This is to advise that the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency has approved the above described project on May 15, 2002,
as ( X Lead Agency _ Responsible Agency), and has made the following determinations regarding the above described
project:
1 . The project [_will X will not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. _ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
X A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures [X were _ were not] made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [_ was X was not] adopted for this project.
5. Findings [X were _ were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the final Environmental Documents (EA 2000-41 1), with any comments, responses and record of
project approval, are available to the General Public at:
City of La Quinta, Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico/P.O. Box 1504, La Quinta, CA 92253
Name/Signature (%blic Agentry) Date
Date received for filing at OPR:
COUNTY CLERK
Neg Declaration/Ntc Determination
Fled per RR.C. 21152
Title
MAY 16 2002
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County of Riverside, State of Califo
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minimis Impact Finding
Project Title, location, name and address of project proponent (including county):
Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
Environmental Assessment 2002-453 for the purchase and development of
"The Ranch".
Located on the west of Jefferson Street, south of Avenue 52, north of Avenue
54, and east of the Coral Reef Mountains.
City of La Quinta, County of Riverside
City of La Quinta, P. O. Box 1504 (78-495 Calle Tampico), La Quinta, CA
92253
Project Description:
The proposed project includes the purchase and development of two 18-hole
public golf courses, a 25,000 square foot clubhouse as well as a 9-hole public
golf course to accommodate a junior golf program. The proposed resort uses
would include a 250-room hotel with a 10,000 square foot conference center,
300 timeshare fractional or condo hotel units and 25,000 square feet of
ancillary commercial uses.
Findings of Exemption:
See attached Redevelopment Agency Resolution 2002-09 certifying
Environmental Assessment 2002-453
Certification:
I hereby certify that the lead agency has made the above findings a fact and
that based upon the initial study and hearing record, the project will not
individually, or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as
defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code.
.r Herjnan, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
ay 16, 2002
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE RESOURCES AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT
Lead Agency: LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Receipt # 200200476
Date: 05/ 16/2002
County Agency of Filing: Riverside Document No: 200200476
Project Title. CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEG DEC OF EIR ASMT 02-453 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AND
Project Applicant Name: LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Phone Number:
Project Applicant Address: P.O. BOX 1504 LA QUINTA, CA 92253
Project Applicant: Local Public Agency
CHECK APPLICABLE FEES:
❑ Environmental Impact Report
❑ Negative Declaration
❑ Application Fee Water Diversion (State Water Resources Control Board Only)
❑ Project Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs
® County Administration Fee $64.00
® Project that is exempt from fees (DeMinimis Exemption)
❑ Project that is exempt from fees (Notice of Exemption)
Total Received $64.00
Signature and title of person receiving payment:
Notes.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse
Gray Davis
GOVERNOR May 6, 2002
Jerry Herman
City of La Quinta
PO Box 1504 78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: The Ranch
SCH#: 1999081020
Dear Jerry Herman:
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Tal Finney
INTERIM DIRECTOR
The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named Negative Declaration to selected state agencies for
review. The review period closed on May 3, 2002, and no state agencies submitted comments by that date.
This letter acknowledges that you have complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements for draft
environmental documents, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Please call the State Clearinghouse at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions regarding the
environmental review process. If you have a question about the above -named project, please refer to the
ten -digit State Clearinghouse number when contacting this office.
Sincerely,
Terry Roberts
Director, State Clearinghouse
1400 TENTH STREET P.O. BOX 3044 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95812-3044
916-445-0613 FAX 916-323=3018 www.opr.ca.gov
Document Details Report
State Clearinghouse Data Ba
SCH# 1999081020
Project Title The Ranch
Lead Agency La Quinta, City of
Type Neg Negative Declaration
Description Inclues two 18-hole public golf courses with a 25,000 square foot clubhouse as well as a 9-hole public
golf course providing a junior golf program. The proposed resort uses would include a 250-room hotel
with a 10,000 square foot conference center, 300 Timeshare units, fractional or condo hotel units
(Timeshare) and 25,000 square feet of ancillary commercial uses. The City of La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency is proposing to acquire the Project Site at this time. Subsequent discretionary
actions required to develop the site include adoption of a Specific Plan as required for development of
an area designated for Tourist Commerical uses by the General Plan, a zone change to make the
zoning designations consistent with the land use designations, a Conditional Use Permit for the 300
Timeshare units, a Site Development Permit and a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the site to
accommodate the proposed uses. Additional design features to be incorporated into the project
include passive park space, trails, and view corridors. The existing Pelz short game golf school may
remain. No development would occur on the 182 acres of the Coral Reef Mountains on the western
portion of the Project Site.
Lead Agency Contact
Name Jerry Herman
Agency City of La Quinta
Phone 619-777-7125 Fax
email
Address PO Box 1504 78-495 Calle Tampico
City La Quinta State CA Zip 92253
Project Location
County Riverside
City La Quinta
Region
Cross Streets Jefferson Avenue/ Avenue 52
Parcel No.
Township Range Section Base
Proximity to:
Highways 111
Airports
Railways
Waterways Whitewater River, Coachella Canal
Schools La Quinta H.S.
Land Use The La Quinta General Plan Land Use designations for the site are Tourist Commercial (TC), Golf
course (G) and open Space with a Hillside Overlay (OS). The Zoning Code designations for the site
are Low Density Residential (RL), and Commercial Office (CO).
Project Issues Aesthetic/Visual; Agricultural Land; Air Quality; Archaeologic -Historic; Drainage/Absorption; Flood
Plain/Flooding; Geologic/Seismic; Minerals; Noise; Population/Housing Balance; Public Services;
Recreation/Parks; Schools/Universities; Sewer Capacity; Solid Waste; Traffic/Circulation; Vegetation;
Water Quality; Water Supply; Wetland/Riparian; Wildlife; Landuse; Cumulative Effects
Reviewing Resources Agency; Department of Conservation; Department of Fish and Game, Region 6; Office of
Agencies Historic Preservation; Department of Parks and Recreation; Department of Water Resources;
California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 8; State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water
Quality; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 7; Native American Heritage Commission;
State Lands Commission
Note: Blanks in data fields result from insufficient information provided by lead agency.
Document Details Report
State Clearinghouse Data BaA,
Date Received 04/03/2002 Start of Review 04/03/2002 End of Review 05/03/2002
Note: Blanks in data fields result from insufficient information provided by lead agency.
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
To: State of California
Governor's office of Planning and Research
Attention: State Clearinghouse
1400 Tenth Street P_ O. Box 3044
Sacramento. CA 95812-3044
From. LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
P. 0, Box 1504 - 78-495 CALLE TAMPt
La Quinta CA 92253
Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
Proiect Title: Certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 02-453
(State Clearinghouse No. 1999081020) for the purchase of and development of -The Ranch-.
State Clearinghouse Number
bmitted to 0earinghous!2I
1999081020
Project Location (include County):
Lead Agency Contact Person
Jerry Herman
Area ode Telephone Extension
760-777-7 t 25
Located west of Jefferson Street, south of Avenue 52, north of Avenue 54 and east of the Coral Reef Mountains,
within the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside.
Project Description:
The proposed project includes the purchase and development of two 1 8-hole public golf courses, a 25,,000 square
toot clubhouse as well as a 9-hole public golf course to accommodate a junior golf program. The proposed resort
uses would include a 250-room hotel with a 10,000 square foot conference center, 300 timeshare fractional or
condo hotel units and 25,000 square feet of ancillary commercial uses.
This is to advise that the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency' has approved the above described project on May 15, 2002,
as (X Lead Agency _ Responsible Agency), and has made the following determinations regarding the above described
project:
1. The project swill I will not] have a significant effect on the environment
2. _ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
X A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CECA.
3. Mitigation measures iX were ` were not] made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations L was X was not] adopted for this project.
5. Findings IX were ` were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the final Environmental Documents (EA 2000-411), with any comments, responses and record of
Project approval, are available to the General Public at:
City of La Quinta, Community Development Department
78-495 Calla Tampico/P.O. Box 1504, La Quinta, CA 92253
Date received for filing at OPR:
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minimis Impact Finding
Project Title, location, name and address of project proponent (including county)_
Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
Environmental Assessment 2002-453 for the purchase and development of
"The Ranch".
Located on the west of Jefferson Street, south of Avenue 52, north of Avenue
54, and east of the Coral Reef Mountains.
City of La Quinta, County of Riverside
City of La Quinta, P. O. Box 1504 (78-495 Calle Tampico), La Quinta, CA
92253
Project Description:
The proposed project includes the purchase and development of two 18-hole
public golf courses, a 25,000 square foot clubhouse as well as a 9-hole public
golf course to accommodate a junior golf program. The proposed resort uses
would include a 250-room hotel with a 10,000 square foot conference center,
300 timeshare fractional or condo hotel units and 25,000 square feet of
ancillary commercial uses.
Findings of Exemption:
See attached Redevelopment Agency Resolution 2002-09 certifying
Environmental Assessment 2002-453
Certification:
I hereby certify that the lead agency has made the above findings a fact and
that based upon the initial study and hearing record, the project will not
individually, or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as
defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Came Code.
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STATE CLEARING HOUSE
y Herman, Community Development Director
Ci of La Quinta, California
ay 16, 2002
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