HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-138 N.C.S. 08/01/2005 Resolution No. 2005-138 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
PETALUIVIA ECUMENICAL PROPERTIES -CASA GRANDE PROJECT
AT 400 CASA GRANDE ROAD
APN 017-040-047, CITY FILE #OS-GPA-0041-CR
WHEREAS, an Initial Study of potential environmental impacts was prepared and the
results of the study indicated that the proposed Petaluma Ecumenical Properties (PEP) -Casa
Grai7de project, as mitigated, will not cause any significant adverse environmental impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma held a public hearing on
June 28, 2005, on the subject application, heard testimony, and concluded that the findings and
conditions as amended were adequate and recommended to the City Council approval of the
proposed development; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the PEP-Casa Grande Proposal on August 1,
2005, and considered all written and verbal communications concerning potential environmental
impacts resulting from the project before rendering a decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, DE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves a Mitigated
Negative Declaration subject to the following Findings and Mitigation Measures:
1. An Initial Study was prepared and demonstrated that there is no substantial evidence that
supports a fair argument that the project, as conditioned, would have a significant effect
on the environment. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was drafted to avoid or reduce to
a level of insignificance, potential noise impacts generated by the proposed project.
2. The project. does not have the potential to have a significant adverse impact on wildlife
resources as defined in the State Fish and Game Code, either individually or cumulatively
and is not exempt from Fish and Game filing fees.
3. The project is not located on a site listed on any Hazardous Waste Site List compiled by
the State pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code.
4. The Planning Commission reviewed the Initial Study and. considered public comments
before making a recommendation on the project.
5. That a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared. to ensure compliance with the
adopted mitigation measures.
6. The record of proceedings of the decision on the project is available for public review at
the City of Petaluma Planning Division, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma,
California and the City of Petaluma's website at www.cityofpetaluma.net.
Resolution No. 2005-138 N.C.S.
Mitigation Measures
All mitigation measures, as identified in the Initial Study for the PEP-Casa Grande Proposal, are
herein incorporated.
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 meeting on the 151 day of August, form:
2005, by the following vote: /
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Canevaro
ABSTAIN: None ~ ~ ~
ATTEST: t
City Clerk or _ '
Resolution No. 2005-138 N.C.S.