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CC Resolution 2000-128RESOLUTION NO. 2000-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 83-009 PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-070, SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT #4, CHANGE OF ZONE 2000- 095, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29878 CASE NO: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 83-009 KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 3`d day of October, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider an Addendum to PGA West Environmental Impact Report (EA 83-009), as prepared for General Plan Amendment 2000-070, Specific Plan 83-002 Amendment #4, Change of Zone 2000-095, and Tentative Tract Map 29878; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 121h day of September, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider this request and adopted Resolution 2000-061 recommending to the City Council certification of the Addendum; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended; Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Community Development Department has prepared an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report 83-009 and Supplemental Focused Environmental Impact Report pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15164; and WHEREAS, the Revised Project does not call for the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15162 or Public Resources Code Section 21166, in that the Revised Project does not involve: (1) substantial changes to the project analyzed in the EIR and the Supplemental EIR which would involve new significant effects on the environment or substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts; (2) substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken which would involve new significant effects on the environment not analyzed in the EIR and Supplemental EIR substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts; or (3) new information of substantial importance which would involve new significant effects on the environment not analyzed in the EIR and Supplemental EIR substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts. Resolution No. 2000-128 Environmental Assessment 83-009 October 3, 2000 Page 2 WHEREAS, on May 1, 1984, the La Quinta City Council certified the EIR (State Clearing House No. 83062922) for PGA West Specific Plan 83-002 (Resolution 84-38) encompassing 1,655 acres, which Specific Plan allowed for 5,000 single family residential houses, 650 hotel/condos on 65 acres of Tourist Commercial and 20 acres of Community Commercial. WHEREAS, the City Council did on the 20th day of September, 1988, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on SP 83-002 Amendment #1 (Resolution 89-1 10 and 89-1 11) to increase the hotel unit count by 350 for a total of 1,000 units. The City prepared a Supplemental Focused EIR based upon a Supplemental Traffic Study prepared for PGA West in 1988. In Resolution 88-16 the City reconfirmed its original findings in the EIR and reconfirmed its certification of the EIR based upon the Supplemental EIR in Resolution 88-16, relating to Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan 83-002. WHEREAS, the Revised Project involves an overall reduction in the scope of the project including the following: (1) the number of permitted residential units is being reduced from 5,000 to 3936; (2) the elimination of 22 acres of Community commercial development and replacing it with a less intense land use, medium density residential development (2.8 units per acre for a total of 60 residential units). WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts, findings, and reasons to justify certification of said Addendum: 1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment and related applications will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, as the project in question will not be developed in any manner inconsistent with the General Plan and other current City standards. The project does not have the potential to eliminate an important example of California prehistory, as extensive archaeological investigations of the site have been conducted as part of the project to implement appropriate mitigation alternatives. The applicant has agreed to implementing the necessary mitigation prior to site development activities and is in concurrence with project conditions relating to this. 2. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment and related applications will not have the potential to achieve short term goals. Resolution No. 2000-128 Environmental Assessment 83-009 October 3, 2000 Page 3 3. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment and related applications will not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed development in the immediate vicinity, in that the proposed project is undertaken pursuant to the Specific Plan for which a Final EIR has been certified. 4. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment and related applications will not have environmental effects that will adversely affect humans, either directly or indirectly, as the project contemplates single family residences at a substantially reduced density (5,000 units to 3,936 units) than those already assessed under ultimate development of the Specific Plan area, and previously addressed in the certified Environmental Impact Report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council for this Addendum to Environmental Impact Report 83-009 and Supplemental Focused Environmental Impact Report. 2. That it does hereby certify an Addendum to Environmental Assessment 83-009 in that the changes proposed to the project are a minor nature and do not require the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Impact Report pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and there are no new circumstances which would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR and there is no new information or change in circumstances which would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 3rd day of October, 2000, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None t r JOHN 0. PERA,Wayor City of La Quinta, California Resolution No. 2000-128 Environmental Assessment 83-009 October 3, 2000 Page 4 ATTEST: JUN REEK, CMC, City City of La Quinta, California (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: C)a M.( THERINE JENSON, CityAttorney Cit f La Quinta, Calif ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 83-009 AND TO SUPPLEMENTAL FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PGA WEST SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 (SCH #83062922) (CEQA GUIDELINE 15164) FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2000-70, AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2000-95, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29878 The City of La Quints, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code section 21000, et seq. ("CEQA") has prepared this Addendum pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15164. This is an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") that the City prepared and certified in 1984 for the PGA West Specific Plan No. 83-002. The City Council certified the EIR on May 1, 1984, in Resolution No. 84-28. The City subsequently prepared a Supplemental Focused EIR based upon a Supplemental Traffic Study prepared for PGA West in 1988 ("Supplemental EIR"). In Resolution No. 88-016, the City reconfirmed its original findings in the EIR and reconfirmed its certification of the EIR based upon the Supplemental EIR in Resolution No. 88-016, relating to Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 83-002. The purpose of this Addendum is to document certain changes to the project which will be implemented through the following land use approvals: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2000-70, AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2000-95, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29878 These are collectively referred to as "the Revised Project." The Revised Project involves only 22 acres of the overall 1,687 acres within the project area. The 22 acres are located at the southeast corner of PGA Blvd. and Ave. 54. The 22 acres border existing residential development. The City has determined that the proposed residential development of this 22-acre site will be consistent with the density and character of the adjacent residential development, and will be consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the City's General Plan and Specific Plan No. 83-002, as amended. The Revised Project involves an overall reduction in the scope of the project, including the following: (1) The number of permitted residential units is being reduced from 5000 to 3936; (2) the elimination of 22 acres of community commercial development and replacing it with a less intense land use, medium density residential development (2.8 units per acre for a total of 60 residential units). The. City has compared the impacts of the Revised Project with those impacts analyzed in the EIR and Supplement to the EIR and finds as follows: Aesthetics - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. The previously approved commercial development will be replaced with less dense housing. The scale, height, and mass will all be reduced within this area as compared with the original project. Agriculture Resources - Not applicable Air Quality -Impacts Less than those previously analyzed. Since there are fewer residential units, there will be a reduction in vehicular emissions, and fewer commercial delivery vehicles will be traveling to and from the project site. The construction air quality impacts relating to the 22 acres will be comparable to the project analyzed in the EIR. Hazards and Hazardous Materials - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. No hazardous materials will be maintained within the 22-acre site. Hydrology and Water Quality - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. To the extent there is any change, it is likely that the change will reduce the impacts on water quality and runoff due to a reduction in impervious surfaces. Land Use Planning - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. The Revised Project is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan and the Specific Plan. Public Services Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. Since the number of residential units is less than originally proposed and with the elimination of 22-acres of commercial development, there will be fewer demands for public services. Recreation - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. While residential uses are replacing commercial uses, since the overall number of residential units is being reduced, the need for recreational facilities arising from the project are within the scope of what was originally analyzed. Transportation/Traffic- Impacts less than those previously analyzed. The original project analyzed contained more commercial development and a greater number of residential units. The Revised Project will generate fewer vehicle trips daily and during peak hours per the PGA West Specific Plan Amendment IV traffic impacts, dated September 7, 2000 prepared by ENDO Engineering. Biological Resources - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. The Revised Project will have the same level of impacts on biology as the original project analyzed in the EIR. Cultural Resources - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. Prior to grading, the applicant will be required to retain qualified paleontological and archaeological monitors approved by the City. The monitor shall be present during trenching and excavation of the lake. Geology and Soils - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. The geology and soil impacts remain unchanged. Mineral Resources- Not applicable Noise - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. Within and around the 22 acre site, it is anticipated that there will be a reduction in noise since the residential units generates lower noise levels than community commercial uses. Utilities and Service Systems - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. Given the overall reduction in commercial uses and the reduction in the number of residential unit, the EIR analysis is sufficient for the Revised Project Population and Housing - Impacts no greater than those previously analyzed. It is anticipated that the number of persons residing or working within the specific plan area will be less than what was analyzed in the EIR. The City finds that consideration of the Revised Project does not call for the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15162 or Public Resources Code Section 21166, in that the Revised Project does not involve: (1) substantial changes to the project analyzed in the EIR and the Supplemental EIR which would involve new significant effects on the environment or substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts; (2) substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken which would involve new significant effects on the environment not analyzed in the EIR and Supplemental EIR substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts; or (3) new information of substantial importance which would involve new significant effects on the environment not analyzed in the EIR and Supplemental EIR substantially increase the severity of previously identified impacts.