HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 93-201 07/19/1993~~S®IL.ltl®11 Nom. 93-201 N C.S.
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3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING
4 AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE
5 WISTERIA SUBDIVISION AFFORDABLE HOUSING SITE,
6 AP NO'S. 137-060-85 (PTN) AND 137-070-11 (PTN)
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8 WHEREAS, a 4 + acre portion of the Graystone Creek Subdivision in the Corona Ely
9 Specific Plan Area has been dedicated to the City of Petaluma by McBail Company for
10 development of affordable housing; and
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12 WHEREAS, the City Council, in accordance with adopted residential development
13 objectives as specified under Resolution 91-299, has directed that the site be developed as
14 a 30 to 40 unit manufactured home subdivision for moderate-income first time
15 homebuyers, known as Wisteria. Subdivision; and
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17 WHEREAS, in order to implement the City's adopted residential development objectives
18 pertaining to the Wisteria Subdivision site, application for Amendment to the General Plan
19 land use designation is required and has been filed; and
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21 WHEREAS, an initial study was prepared an the results of the study indicate that the
22 proposed Amendment will not cause any significant adverse environmental impacts; and
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24 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing at its regular
25 meeting of June 22, 1993, and considered the potential environmental impacts and all
26 written and verbal communication regarding the matter, prior to making their
27 recommendations for the project; and
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29 WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the Amendment at its. meeting of
30 July 19, 1993 and considered all written and verbal communications pertaining to the
31 matter before rendering its decision;
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33 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that adoption of a Negative Declaration
34 pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is hereby
35 approved, based upon the following findings:
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37 Findings for Negative Declaration:
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39 1. An Initial Study has been prepared and proper notice provided in accordance with
40 the California Environmental Quality Act and local guidelines.
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2. Based upon the Initial Study and comments received, there is no substantial
evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby approves the
proposed Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to change the land use
designation for the Wisteria site from Urban High and Retail Center to Urban Diversified,
based upon the following findings:
Findings for General Plan Amendment:
1. The proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest.
2. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest
of the General Plan and any implementation programs that may be affected.
3. The potential impacts of the proposed amendment have been assessed and have
been determined not to be detnmental to the public health, safety, or welfare.
4. The proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
5. The proposed amendment promotes the goals, policies and programs of the City's
Housing Element through provision of a City-owned site suitable for development
of a 30 to 40 unit manufactured home subdivlslon for moderate-income first time
homebuyers.
6. The proposed amendment is consistent with, and implements the City Council's
direction as expressed in resolution No. 91-299 N.C.S. as well as the City's adopted
Residential Development Objectives.
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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 / ,lA~ as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~$~X~1~ meeting ;
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AYES: Nelson, Hamilton, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barlas ABSTAIN: Sobel
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