Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-137 N.C.S. 08/01/2005 Resolution No. 2005-137 N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR THE PETALUMA ECUMENICAL PROPERTIES -CASA GRANDE PROJECT AT 400 CASA GRANDE ROAD APN 017-040-047 CITY FILE #OS-GPA-0041-CR WHEREAS, an application was filed by Petaluma Ecumenical Properties to develop a senior residential facility at 400 Casa Grande Road, which occupies approximately 2.3 acres. The application includes a request to amend the General Plan Land Use Map from Urban Standard to Urban High; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request on June 28, 2005; 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 August 1, 2005, and considered all written and verbal communications before rendering its decision; and, WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts of the project were considered and proper action has been taken by the City Council in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and local environmental guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council herby approves the requested amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to change the designations as outlined above based upon the following findings: 1. The proposed General Plan Amendment is deemed to be in the public interest because it provides an independent living facility for low-income seniors as well as facilities for senior recreation, education, exercise and community events. Furthermore, the project is along a public transit route and in reasonable proximity to shopping and city services. 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. The proposed General Plan Amendment from Urban Standard to Urban High will increase the density of the project parcel however the project is within the density limits of the Urban High General Plan designation. The amendment is consistent with goals and policies of the City's Housing Element to provide housing opportunities for the low income seniors. Furthermore, the proposed General Plan Amendment will be consistent with the currently proposed General Plan Update which designates this site as High Density Residential (18.1-30.0 du/ac) Resolution No. 2005-137 N.C.S. 3. The potential impacts of the proposed General Plan Amendment have been assessed and have been determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. The project plans were referred to fire, police, public services and engineering staff for review and comment, and -the staff recommendations have been incorporated into draft conditions of project approval to ensure that the project will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. 4. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study of potential environmental impacts was prepared (See Attachment F, Initial Study). The Initial Study identifies mitigation measures regarding noise that would reduce potential impacts to less than significant. Based upon the Initial Study, a determination was made that no significant environmental impacts would result. A copy of this notice was published in the Argus Courier and provided. to residents and occupants within 500 feet of the site, in compliance with CEQA requirements. 5. The proposed General Plan Amendment to Urban High with a higher density (10 to 30 units per acre) is allowed "where measurable community benefit is to be derived; where infrastructure, services, and facilities are available to serve the increased density; where superior design ensures an .attractive, comfortable and healthy living environment; and where the effects of the increased density will be compatible with the major goals of'the General Plan." The 58 residential units on 2.33 acres represent a density of 25 units per acre. The "measurable community benefits" derived from the project are: 1) the creation of an independent living facility for low-income seniors, and 2) the project will provide seniors with facilities for recreation, education, exercise and community events. The initial study demonstrates that the project will have adequate. public services and infrastructure to serve the increased density. The design of the project, including its architecture site plan and landscaping plan, have all been reviewed by staff and comply with the City approved SPARC Guidelines. The project has also received two preliminary reviews from SPARC and requires formal SPARC review and approval prior to building permit issuance. 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 15C day of August, form: 2005, by the following vote: -----~~~ttorney AYES: Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt NOES: None ABSENT: Canevaro ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ` City Clerk or - Resolution No. 2005-137 N.C.S.