HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill 15.A-Attch02 02/03/20031 ATTACHMENT 2
2 DRAFT FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
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5 MAGNOLIA PLACE
6 1120 Magnolia Avenue /1111 Gossage Avenue
7 APN 048 -141- 012/048 - 132 =027
8 ANX00001, TSM00002, PRE00011, PUD00006
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10 1. That the proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest. The Amendment to
11 the General Plan map will allow. the City to obtain additional parkland at no cost to the
12 City as well as provide needed additional housing. A park is vitally needed in the
13 neighborhood. The City does riot have the necessary funds to acquire or maintain the
14 parkland. The developer is also offering a maintenance annuity. The Gossage Avenue site
15 currently contains a chicken ranch that is not compatible with the adjacent residential
16 uses. The land proposed for development is within the City's Urban Limit Line and
17 Sphere of Influence, therefore is slated for development, The proposed drainage system
18 will handle not only increased drainage from the proposed development, but will handle a
19 portion of the current drainage and storm water flows during peak flows as well.
20 Improvements to Magnolia Avenue will increase safety for pedestrians.
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22 2. That the proposed General Plan amendment is consistent and- compatible with the rest of
23 the General Plan and any, implementation programs that may be affected. The General
24 Plan amendment furthers a number of objectives, policies and goals of the General Plan,
25 which are listed in th'e 'Initial Study. The development will be within the Urban Limit
26 Line and Sphere of Influence, be harmonious with its setting and enhance the City's
27 image; improve the appearance function and safety of Magnolia Avenue; provide
28 additional parkland to Help the City meet its adopted minimum standards; assist in
29 providing a range of housing types, including higher - value housing; and improve
30 drainage in the area.
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32 3. That the potential impacts of the proposed amendment have; been assessed and have been
33 determined not to be detrimental to the public health; safety, or welfare. An Initial Study
34 of Environmental Significance was completed and it was determined that the project,
35 with the incorporation of mitigation measures, will reduce potential impacts to less than
36 significant. In addition, the provision of a new neighborhood park, street and drainage
37 improvements will be beneficial to the public health, safety and welfare.
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39 4. That the proposed amendment has been processed in 'accordance with the applicable
40 provisions of the California Government .Code and, the California Environmental Quality
41 Act. The applicant provided an Environmental Impact Questionnaire and numerous
42 environmental studies with 'the application. An Initial' Study of potential environmental
43 impacts was prepared and referred to all responsible agencies and agencies with
44 jurisdiction over natural resources affected by the project held in 'trust by the State. A
45 Notice of Intent, to. adopt a Mitigated Negative D'eclarati "on, which delineated the review
46 period, was published in a newspaper of general circulation, as well as sent to all
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1 residents and property owners within 500 feet of the proposed development. The C
2 potential for the .significant impacts to. geology and soils, air, hydrology and water, noise,
3 visual quality and aesthetics, biological resources and cultural resources were identified.
4 Mitigation measures were proposed and agreed to by the applicant that will reduce
5 potential impacts to less than significant.
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