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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-085 N.C.S. 06/06/2005 Resolution IVo?oos-oss N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TIIE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR THE LOMAS RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION 1500-1600 PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 019-210-010, -011, -038 & -039; 019-220-012 & -027 CITY FILE NUMBER: 03-GPA-0560-CR WHEREAS, an application was filed by South Petaluma Partners Group to subdivide a property known as the Petaluma Quarry, which occupies approximately 46.8 gross acres situated on the north and south sides of Petaluma Boulevard South near Highway 101. The application includes a request to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to redesignate the site from Industrial (Mineral Extraction) to Urban Diversified land use classification; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request on November 23, 2004 and February 8 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 February 15, 2005 and June 6, 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. That the proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest. The Amendment to the General Plan map will allow the City to annex a reclaimed quarry site for additional housing. The land proposed for development is within the City's Urban Limit Line and .Sphere of Influence. 2. That the proposed General Plan amendment is consistent and compatible with. the rest of the General Plan and any implementation programs that maybe affected. Resolution No. 2005-085 N.C.S. The General Plan amendment. furthers a number of objectives, policies and goals of the General Plan, which are listed in the Initial Study. The development is within the Urban Limit Line and Sphere of Influence, be harmonious with its setting and enhance the City's image and assist in providing a range of housing types. 3. That the potential impacts of the proposed amendment have been assessed and. have been determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. An Initial Study of Environmental Significance was completed and it was determined that the project, with the incorporation of mitigation measures and appropriate conditions of approval, will reduce potential impacts to less than significant. 4. That the proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act. The applicant provided an Environmental Impact Questionnaire and numerous environmental studies with the application. An Initial Study of potential environmental impacts was prepared and referred to all responsible agencies and agencies with jurisdiction over natural resources affected by the project held in trust by the State. A Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, which delineated the review period, was published in a newspaper of general circulation, as well as sent to all residents and property owners within 500 feet of the proposed development. Mitigation measures were proposed and agreed to by the applicant that will reduce potential impacts to less than significant. 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) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting on the .........6.`" day of ........tune......................................, 20.D5., by the following vote: City Attorney AYES: Canevaro, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau NOES: Mayor Glass, Torliatt ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: O'Brien ` ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Council File Res. No........~oQ$-.0$5........N.CS.