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Home My WebLink AboutCC RES 88-092M •• M� '1�.`�: • • ;; • A RF�OLUTI(7�I OF TE� CITY OWNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, (�E2TIFYING A NDGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 87-1 AS MEETING THE RD¢JZR�VTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL" �4LITY AGT OF 1970 AS AI��IDID. Wf�tE',AS, the City of Palm Desert, California, has undertaken a project referred to as assessment district 87-1, and W�, said piroject is generally described as the installation of curbs, guttexs, se�w�ex lines, and storm drain imprr�vements in the Palma Village area, and WE�ftF,AS, said project is generally limited by the boundaries of the Palma Village Specific Plan and specifically identified by the map attached hereto as �chibit "A", and WE�RE'AS, after oca�letion of an initial study attached hereto as �hibit "B", it was det.e.rn�ined that the project would rx�t have a significant adv�erse impact on the erYvirorn�ent, and WF�RF'�AS, the project w�uld have the follawing positive impacts ari tho envirormerit : 1. The charuzeling of stoYm and nuisance waters in an efficient maruler to planned conveyance facilities thus protecting property and benefiting the health, safety and general welfare of the project area. 2. A rise in the general prvpPxty values of the project area, as has occurred in other sectians of Palm Desert when similar facilities hav�e beesz installed. 3. A clearer delineation of street parkuzg areas by the installation of cuz'bs ar�d gutters . 4. The facilitation of street maintenance and sweeping by the installati� of curbs and gutters. 5. Protection of the undergro�uzd water table through the installation of sewers. NC7W, TF�REFORE, BE IT RESOLVID that the City of Palm Desert does certify a negative declaratio�n of envir��erital i�act as meeting the environmental review requirements of the California Envin�nental Quality Act of 1970 as amerided. 0 R�T�ICN rp. 88-92 PASSED, APPR(7Vm and ADOPTID at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Co�u�il, held on this 14th day of July, 1988, by the follawing vote, to wit: AYFS: IV�ES : AHSIIdT : ABSTAIN: CRITES; KELLY, SNYDER, WILSON, & BENSON NONE NONE NONE r, % - / _. JEAN M. sIIVSON, yor ATTFST: SHEILA R. GI� /fr , Ci j�f/Clerk 2 e �4 � � EXHI�IT A BOUNDARIES OF PALMA VILLAGE AREA Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Secti� 15083, of the California Administrative C,oc3e. ��r• : � a� • • Cv� : �� APF�LIC�NI'/PlmJDC.T SPQ�ISOR• City of Palm Desert PRU7F7C,T DESCRIPIZCNjLOQ�TICN: Installatian of curbs, gutte.rs, sewer lines and � stoxm drain irt�ov�ements in Palma Village area. LL The Directior of the Dep�.�-trnPnt of �mu�ity Develapnent, City of Palm Desert, California, has fo�uxi that the described project will rbt have a significant effect on the erYvi�zt. A oc�y of the Initial Study has been attactled to do�ci.unent the reasrn,s in support of this fir�d.ir�g. Mitigati� measures, if arYy, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be fotuxi attached. , r� � -- ----- �-- - ------ � ! �'= � - RAN1�I�1 A. DIAZ DATE DIRECPOR OF O�JNITY D�IEI�OPf�VT /� IlVITIAL S"ISa1Y PAI�IA VTi.T.�[� �ESSNFNP DISTRICT 1. FARTH b and c The project calls for ti�e installatio�n of curbs and gutters, se+,,re.r liries, and stozm drain impravgnents. As part of the rx�rmal voc�.stzuctioaz process there will be soil caY�action. In additi�, mirx�r changes in topography may be required in order to p�r�avide for proper drainage. 2. WATER a ar�d b As stated under item 1 there will be changes in to�ography whtch cause diz�ectiaz of wates movem�nts and drainage pattp.rns. This, how�ever, will be a positive ir�act charu�eling storm waters in an efficient manr�er and protecti� praperties. 3. EOONCNIIC L06S a There will be a char�e in property values upward. Thi.s is based oaz past experience of similar projects. 16. TRANSPORTATIONjCIRQJL�ATION b � The installati� of curbs will more clearly delineate street parkiixJ areas . 17. PUBLIC SEWF�S e The maintenance and sweeping of streets will be facilitated by the curbs and gutters. In additian, the prr�per channeling of storm and nuisance water will deter street pavement deterioratian. � . C.�Sz YO . � �� ..�� . .f`So�'' ' �� '�`'^ � 'b...' ..�s�L"�'� �iPZ:�ON�i�`iTa►L SEi3VICES DEPT. IVITIAL STUDY � . EWZAO`iylE,`iT3L EVALU�TI02i CHECKLIST � � �� i �fOTE: The availability of data necgssary ta addr�ss the tcpics listed below shall farm the basis af a decision as to whether the application is cansidered camplete for purposes qf env�ronmental assessment. E3�V IRO�iME�yTAL IMPaCTS (Explanations af all "yes" and "maybe" answers, possible mitigat�ton measures and coc�ents ar� provided on attached sheet5). , , Yes Maybe No � � 1. Earth. Wi.11 the prnposal rtsul.t in: . a. Unstable earth conditions or tn thanqes in � ge�logic su65tructurEs? b. Oisrvptions, displacementS, campactian, or �,�. overccvering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief � features? d. The des�ruction, cavering. ar modification — of any unique qealoqic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of so i 1 s, ei ther on ar off the s i te? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: � a. Air e.►niss�ans or deteriorat�on of ambient air quality? • b. The cr�3tion of objectianable odors? c. Alteration of air movement. moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, e�ther locally or regionally? . � 0 � � � �- �� .� 0 � 0 3. Wat_r. Will the praposal result tn: a._, Changes . i n curr�nts .'or the courst cr �'• di recti an cf watar� movement3? � _ G . b. Chang�s in-ahsarpt��n r`at�s, drainage . patt�rns, or the rata and" amount a�f surfacE watE� rvnoff? :. c. A1 taratzans ta �he cnurse or fl ow af flood wat�rs? d. A1tEratian af.the directian or rate of fiow of ground waters? e. Change in the quantity of grnund watars, either through dirett additians or with- dra�als, or thrvugh �ntErca¢tion of an aquifer by cvtS or excavatians? f. Reduc �� on f n the amavnt of water ottier- wise available far public water su�pliesl 4. Plant Li�e. Will the proQa�a] result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbarS of any speties of plants (including trEes, shrubs, grass, and craps�? • . b. Reduc�ion of the nwr�ers of any unique� r3r�, or endangered spec�es of plants? , c. Intrflduction ef ne� spec� es of p1 antS i nta an are3. or in a barrier ta the normal re�lenishment of exfStinq species? , 5. Animal.l.ife. Wi11 the praposal result in: a. Changes in th2 diversity of species. or nurr�ers of any speci es of anima 1 s(6i rds , land aninals including reptiles, or insects)? b; Reduction �f the numbars of any�unique� rare, ar endangered species of aninals? c. Intrnducti on af nev+ speci es of anima I s intc an area. or resu]t in a barrier ta the mi9ration or movement af animals7 �� d. Oet�rioratian to existing wildliie h ab��t � Y. ts Mayb� .� _ �� — . ._ .___ __.. I .. � _ — . — Z� No — � — .� � ,�-.._ — � _ � � — . .`� — — � � ____ — ` "'..':. , � � � � • . s � (/� �` � 1 6. Natural Resourtes. Will the proposal result in: a. Incr�ase in�.the rate of use of any naturai rp50UrC85? . 6. Oealetion of any nan-rene�abie natural resourte? 7. En�. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amaunts of fuel ar energy7 b. Oemand upan existing sourt�s of enerqy, or re- quire the.deQelopment of new sacsrcgs of energy? • 8. Risk of Uoset.•�Does the proposai invclve a risk v an explosion or the release of� hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, Qesticides,� oil, �chemicals, or radiatian) in the event of an accident or upset canditions? . � 9. E�-�nonic Loss. Wilj the proposal resuit 1n: a. A chanqe in•fhe value of property and improvements endangered by flooding? b, A change irt the value of property and improvenen�s expose� to geolagi� haz�rds beyor.d accep�ed .CGt�r:uni �y ri sk standards? 10. Naise. Will *!�e propasal increase ex�sting noise levels to�the point at which acceated co:rmunity nais� and vibration levels are exceeded? ii. Land L'se. Will.the prvposal result in the a tTeratian af the presert developed or pianned tand us2 of an area? • 12. Oo�� SOdC2. Wi11 the propesal lead to a decre�se �n the-�maunt of designated open space? 13. Pooulatzon. Will �he proposal r2su1 � in: a. Alt�raticn or the location, distribution. density, ar grot•rth r�te of the humzn pvpulation of the City? b. Change in the population distribution by . aye. �ncome, �eligion, ratial, or ethnic grnup, o�cu�atianal class. househ�ld type? Yes Mavbe �_ —�• _.. _ _ � . — . . �� _.__ � __._ 3. � i � — � �`JC. — � � �'' ' � � 7�. � i � � (, � � � 0 0 Yes ____ 14. Emolovment. Will the proposal result in add�tiana new long-term jobs provided, or a ch�nge in the number and per cant employed, unemployed, and underemployed? a � 15. Hou�s�na. Wi11 the praposal rEsult in: a. Change in number and per cent af hausing units by type ipriCe ar rEnt ranqe, zoning cateqory, owner-accupied �nd rEntal, etc. ) rel ative ta demand or ta nwn�er vf � --- families in various income classes in trie City? � b. Impacts cn existing housing or creatian of a " . demand for additional housing? ___. I6. TranSOOr'tatl0n/CirCttidtl0n. 4ii11 the proposal . resu t tn: • - a.� Generatian of additianal vehicular mcvement? — b. Effects on exist�ng paricing facil ities. ar � demand for ne� park�ng? c. Irr� act upon existing transpartation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns af circulation �r mc�rement of peopl e and/cr goods? e. Increase in traffic hazards ta motor vehicles, • bicyclists, or pedestrians? I7. Public Ser•�ices. Wili the proposal have an effect upon, or resu t in a need for, new or altered governmental services in any of the fo1lv�Ninq are�s: a. Fire protection? , �b. Police protection? c. Schoals? _ ' d. Parks or other recreational facilities? .___ e. Maintenance af public faciiities. includinq roads? '�, , f. Other governrrental services? .. . , � . . ,.. ... 0 4. Ma� Na . � �� __.. — � .___ � .� ;� .� .._ _ � � � � �- ,� � � __.. � ., ' 0 0 0 C� . I8. Public Fiscal Balance. Will the propasal resu t in a net c�anqe in gavernment fiscal flow (revenues less operating expenditures and annualized capital expenditures�? .19. Utilities. Will the prcposal resuit in a . need for new systems. or altierations to the fallawing utflities: -. a. Power ar natural gas? b. Ccrrmunications system? t. Wdter? • � d. Sewer cr septic tanks? � e. Storm water drair.age? ,, f. Solid waste and disposal? � Z0. Human HeaTth. Will the proposal result in: . a. The cr�ation af any health hazard or patential health hazard? b. A chanqe in the level of comnunity health care provided? 21. Social Se r�ices. Will the proposal rEsult in an increased denand for provision of general � social.services? � 22. Aesthet;cs. Will the proposal resuit in: a. Obstructian of any scEnic vista.or view open to the public? . b. The crEation of an aesthetically offensive site oQen to public view?• - c. Lessening of the overall neighborhood {or area) attractiveness, pl�a=antness, and uniqueness? 23. Lioht and Glar�. Will the proposal produce new tgnt or g are? . 24. ArcheoToaitalt`�istorical. Wi11 the proposal resu t in an a terac�on of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, _ object, or buildin9' - � ' Yes MaYbe No . � _ . ._,_ _ _ r — . — — � � — — -- __._ . _.__ ._ X � � � � � � � � � � `,�. � � . � . � � � � 0 � '. . \ t' 25. Mandatary Findines of Siani�icanc�. a. Ooes the praject have the potential to degrade the quality of the enviranment or to curt3il the di versi ty i n the envi ronmen�� . b. Daes the project have the patential to achieve short-term, ta the disadvantage af lang-term, environmental.goals? (A shart-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time w�ile lonq-term impacts wi11 endure well inta the iutur-e. ) - , - c. Ooes the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, bvt cumulatively censiderable? (A project may impact on tivo ar more separate resources wherE the impact on each resource is rElatively small, but where the effect of th e total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) � d. Ooes the project have environnental effects which will cause substantial adver5e effects on human beinqs, either directly or indirectly? 0 6. Yes Maybe No . 1, X — — .�� , fi _._._ _ _ � Ini ti al Study Pr�parEd By: -� A. �� fI z f�g�,f. �.`fy `k5r. �,✓: rF <or�►• �h ��%,�� ' 0 t 0 � r ; . �