HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2009-04 12/22/2009RESOLUTION NO. 2009-04
CITY OF PET~-LUIVIA PLANIVIIVG CO~flMISSIOIV
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL NOT APPROVE
AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE SUNNYSLOPE II PROJECT
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing potential
impacts of the Sunnyslope II project (the "Project") has been prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its December 8 and December 22, 2009 meetings
reviewed and considered the information in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and
WHEREAS, in its review of a proposed Planned Unit Development Amendment ("PUD
Amendment") and Vesting Tentative Map ("VTM") for the Project. the Planning Commission has
identified five issues relating to the site plan for the Project which have caused the Planning
Commission to recommend denial of the PUD Amendment and VTM, including:
0 Insufficient clustering of lots to meet PUD and General Plan standards.
o Inadequately minimized site grading.
o Insufficient protection of existing trees.
o Failure to provide a required public access to the Urban Separator Pathway and
open space.
o Insufficient access for fire protection.
WHEREAS, resolution of said issues is likely to require a project resubmittal and possible
revision of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, CEQA does not require an approved environmental document prior to denial
of a private development project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that -the
City Council not approve the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project.
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ADOPTED this 22nd day of December 2009, by the following vote:
Commissioner Aye No Absent Abstain
Abercrombie X
Chair Arras X
Barrett X
Second Vice Chair Elias X
Hurley X
Vice Chair Johansen X
Pierre X
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risfopher Arras, Chair
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Geoff Bradley, Commission ecretary Leslie Thomsen, Assistant C i t y A t t o r n e y
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