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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-030 N.C.S. 03/01/2004 x Resolution No.2004-0301V.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO REDESIGNATE PARCELS TOTALING 40ACRES FROM "SPECIFIC PLAN AREA" AND "TRANSIT TERMINAL" TO "URBAN DIVERSIFIED (5-10 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)" FOR THE SOUTHGATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY (SR116) AND FRATES ROAD APN 017-030-022 & 017-150-019 File 03TSM0417CR WHEREAS, an application to amend the General Plan was filed by Basin Street Properties, requesting a General Plan Amendment to re-designate the subject property from "Specific Plan Area" and "Transit Terminal" to "Urban Diversified"; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed. public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment on January 27, 2004, and considered all written and verbal reports and testimony on the matter before recommending approval of the General Plan Amendment to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, all reports and communications to the Planning Commission were forwarded to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Amendment have been considered, and proper action has been taken by the City Council in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local governmental guidelines in that a Mitigated. Negative Declaration has been adopted by separate resolution; and, WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Amendment on March 1, 2004, before rendering its decision. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby approves the Amendment to the General Plan land use designation from "Specific Plan Area" and "Transit Terminal" to "Urban Diversified," based on the findings specified below: FINDINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT: 1. The proposed General .Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest of the General Plan and any implementation programs that may be affected. Resolution No. 2004-030 N.C.S. ~ ; In September 1999, in conjunction with a previous proposal for the property, the project sponsor submitted a preliminary application to request that the City Council reconsider the Specific Plan requirement for the property. At that time, the City Council determined that the site did not have characteristics typical of a Specific Plan area, and that it was not necessary to prepare a Specific Plan. The Urban. Diversified land use designation would help further the objectives, policies and programs of the General Plan by providing a site that would invite flexibility in site design and unit type for residential densities of 5 to 10 units per acres. Single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family units are permitted. The proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest to provide for orderly development of residential uses. Furthermore, removal of the "Transit" designation has been determined appropriate in light of the proposed residential use. 2. The potential impacts of the proposed amendment have been assessed and have been determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The Urban Diversified designation, which allows residential densities of 5 to 10 units per acre and invites flexibility in site design and unit type, allows a range of residential land uses that are appropriate for the site and that will not create a nuisance to existing surrounding uses. 3. The proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act. The requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been satisfied through the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the General Plan Amendment, and represents an adequate documentation of the environmental implications and possible mitigation measures of the proposed project for use in decision-making. Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special meeting form on the ........1 day of ......March...................................., 20~~., by the following vote: • 1~~....:~`-~-:........ City Attorney AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Moynihan, Torliatt NOES: None ABSENT: O'Brien, Thompson - f r ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Council File Res. No......Z.Q~.4-03.0..........N.C.S.