CC Resolution 1996-079^ L RESOLUTION 96-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 23773 PHASES 2-7) TO ALLOW A 101-LOT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LAND SALES
SUBDIVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENITY LOTS ON
APPROXIMATELY 28.4-ACRES
CASE NO.: TTM 23773 PHASES 2-7)
APPLICANT: STARLIGHT ESTATES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 1st
day of October, 1 996, at the request of Starlight Estates, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing
to subdivide 28.4-acres into 101 single family lots, generally on the north side of Fred Waring
Drive and east of Adams Street/Starlight Lane; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 24th day of September, 1996, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and recommended
approval to the City Council, for a 28.4-acre site with 101 single family lots, generally on the
north side of Fred Waring Drive and east of Adams Street/Starlight Lane, more particularly
described as:
Portion of the 5Y2 SEY4 of Section 18, T55, R7E, SBBM APN:
609-080-011 and 609-480-020)
WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complied with the requirements of *The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended Resolution
83-63), in that an Environmental Assessment EA 88-104) was conducted for the original tract
map in 1 989 but only Phase 1 of the Map was recorded and developed with singe family
houses and retention basin facilities. Archaeological and Noise studies were completed for the
project during development of the property in 1 989. Based on the refilled application, the
Community Development Department has prepared EA 96-327 for this project which states
the project will not have a significant impact on the environment based on Conditions. The
Planning Commission recommends certification of the EA 96-327 based on their passage of
Resolution 96-35 on September 24, 1996; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said City Council did
approve the subdivision application subject to Mandatory Findings:
A. The proposed map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan and any
applicable specific plans.
The property is within a Low Density Residential 2-4 dwelling units per acre) District
per the provisions of the 1992 General Plan Update. The project density is 3.5
dwellings per acre for Phases 2-7 which is under the maximum level for the LDR
District. Tentative Tract 23773 Phases 2-7) is consistent with the goals, policies and
intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element Chapter 2) provided conditions
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contained herein are required to ensure among other things consistency with the
General Plan and EA 96-327.
The site is zoned RL Low Density Residential District) which permits single family
development on lots greater than 7,200 sq. ft. Future housing shall be consistent with
the provisions of the Zoning Code e.g., specifically Chapter 9.30.040 et. seq.) in
effect at the time building permits are acquired. This project, as conditioned, will be
compatible with the surrounding houses because the project is required to comply with
the Compatibility Ordinance which specifies those housing units within a partial built
subdivision shall be similar in style and size to the existing or approved) housing units
within the subdivision.
B. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the La Quinta
General Plan and any applicable specific plans.
All streets and improvements in the project conform to City standards of the General
Plan and Subdivision Ordinance as designed. All on-site streets will be private 50*
wide right-of-way) which is consistent with the Circulation Element Chapter 3.0).
Access to the Tract Phases is through existing gates on Fred Waring Drive and Adams
Street. The density and design standards for the tract will comply with the Land Use
Element Chapter 2.0) of the General Plan and the Zoning Code.
C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat.
The subject site is physically suitable for the proposed land division as approved in
1 989, and portions of the site were previously graded in anticipation of this
development additional phases of Tract Map 23773. Mitigation fees and environmental
studies i.e., archaeological and noise) were completed as required prior to development
of the project in 1 989. Noise impacts from vehicle noise on Fred Waring will be
mitigated based on the original noise study prepared by the previous builder. Therefore,
this project will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to fish or wildlife,
or their habitat because mitigation measures were completed at the time the site was
disturbed or will be mitigated based on the proposed Conditions of Approval.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
The design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious public
health problems because they will install urban improvements based on City, State, and
Federal requirements.
E. 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.
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The proposed, private streets are planned to provide direct access to each single family
lot. Public easements will provide access to the site or support necessary
infrastructure improvements. The original builder provided site access to Phases 2-7.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the City Council has
considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the region for purposes
of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La
Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City Council in
this case;
2. That it does hereby certify adoption of the Negative Declaration EA 96-327) as
recommended by the Planning Commission;
3. That it does approve Tentative Tract Map 23773 Phases 2-7) for the reasons set forth
in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this the 1St day of October, 1 996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None 4#
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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