HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-015 N.C.S. 01/25/2010Resolution No. 2010-015 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A RESOLUTION OF TI~E CITY COUNCIL OF TI-~E CITY OF PETALUMA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO-THE GENERAL PLAN I,AND USE MAP
FOR ASSESS012'S PARCEL NUMBER 019-330-009
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate
the above referenced parcel to Open Space; and,
WHER~AS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request on June 23, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, all reports and comments from the Planning Commission were forwarded to the
City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider this amendment on
January 25, 2010, and considered all written and verbal communications before rendering its decision;
and,
W~IEREAS, the applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act was considered and
proper action has been taken by the City Council to approve a Class 8 Categorical Exemption thereto.
NOW, THERE~'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby approves the
requested amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to adopt the designation as outlined above based
on the following findings:
That the proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest. The amendment to
the General Plan land use map would ensure that the existing habitat and species existing
on the subject property shall be protected and enhanced through the authority held by the
City of Petaluma.
2. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the initiative and applicable General
Plan Sections pertaining to the Urban Growth Boundary, in that no development or
extension of public services will be provided on this property; therefore, no amendment
to the UGB is proposed in conjunction with this General Plan Amendment.
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3. That the proposed actions ("project") are consistent with the~ General Plan 2025, in that:
Policy 2-P-31 states: "Enhance ecological diversity, education, and enhancements along
the Petaluma River and Estuary". In addition, extensive policies are contained in Chapter
4, The Natural Environment, calling for protection of habitat and special status species
and their supporting habitat (see Goal 4-G-1 and applicable policies and programs for
Biology and Natural Resources, pages 4-4 and 4-5 of the General Plan 2025). The
proposal to designate the property as Open Space and annex the property into the City to
allow enforcement of no trespassing restrictions is consistent with these preservation
policies.
4. That the proposed project will not be detrimental to the public welfare, will be in the best
interests of the City, and will be in keeping with the general intent and spirit of the
Zoning Regulations of the City.
5. That the proposed project has complied with the requirements of CEQA through the
approval of a Class 8 Categorical Exemption for the proposed actions, and no further
environmental analysis is necessary.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certiPy the foregoing Resolution ~vas introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 25`~ day of January,
2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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