CC Resolution 1997-091^"Q RESOLUTION 97-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT,
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-34, PREPARED
FOR ZONE CHANGE 97-084 AND TENTATIVE TRACT
28611 FOR THE RECONFIGURING OF 21 EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL LOTS INTO 32 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, THE
CREATION OF ONE NEW RESIDENTIAL LOT REQUIRING
THE ZONE CHANGE FROM GOLF COURSE GC TO LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL RL) LOCATED SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND 52ND
AVENUE.
CASE NO: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-341
APPLICANT: WINCHESTER DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
the 18th day of November, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review the
request for Zone Change 97-084 and Tentative Tract 28611, located south of the
intersection of Washington Street and 52nd Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 14th day of October, 1 997, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing as requested
by Winchester Development, on the Environmental Analysis for proposed Zone Change
97-084 and Tentative Tract 28611 generally located south of the intersection of
Washington Street and 52nd Avenue, more particularly described as follows:
LOTS 56 77, 92 AND 93 OF TRACT 28470-1
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1 970" as amended, Resolution 83-63, in that the Community Development Director
has conducted an Initial Study Environmental Assessment 97-341) and has
determined that although the proposed project could have a significant adverse impact
on the environment, there would not be a significant effect in this case, because
appropriate mitigation measures were made a part of the Conditions of Approval, and
a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be filed; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City
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Council did make findings to justify the certification of Environmental Assessment 97-341:
1. An Environmental Assessment has been prepared pursuant to the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1 970 hereinafter C EQA"), as
amended Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. Seq.).
2. The City shall balance the benefits of a proposed project against its unavoidable
adverse environmental impacts prior to project approval; which means that the
benefits of a proposed project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts.
3. Prior to action on the Zone Change and the subdivision, the City Council
considered all significant adverse environmental impacts and mitigation
measures, and has found that all potentially significant adverse environmental
impacts which may be caused by the Zone Change and subdivision have been
lessened or avoided to the extent feasible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above citations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case.
2. That it does hereby certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact for Environmental Assessment 97-341 for Zone Change 97-084 and
Tentative Tract 28611 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject
to the Mitigation Monitoring Plan and the subdivision Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 1 Bth day of November, 1 997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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