HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-13 - RESOLUTIONS - DENY DEVAGMT GVR HI-SHEARRESOLUTION NO. 00:75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DENYING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 00-001 FOR
A 16-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 20976 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
(MASTER CASE 00-072).
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (hereafter "City") hereby
makes the following findings of fact:
a. An application for a development agreement was filed on February 22, 2000 by
Hi -Shear Technology Corporation (the "applicant"). The property for which this
entitlement has been filed is located at 20976 Golden Valley Road south of the
future intersection of Redview Drive. The Assessor's Parcel Number is 2836-016-
010. The existing zoning and general plan designations for the property are BP
(Business Park).
b. The applicant has filed a development agreement to allow the applicant an
exemption from the City's Hillside Ordinance in exchange for the dedication of
the right-of-way and easements for Golden Valley Road at no charge to the City.
No construction is proposed with this request.
C. The surrounding land uses include the Ports. Bella Specific Plan to the west,
manufacturing and research facilities to the east, and the approved Santa
Clarita Business Park to the north and south.
d. The project necessitates the filing of a development agreement due to the request
for exclusion from the Hillside Ordinance.
e. At the public hearing of May 2, 2000, the Planning Commission considered the
staff report prepared for this project and received testimony on this proposal. At
that meeting the Planning Commission to return with a resolution
recommending denial of the project to the City Council.
f. At the May 16, 2000 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted resolution P00-
14 that formalized the recommendation of denial to the City Council.
g. At the May 23, 2000 meeting, the City Council continued the public hearing to
June 13, 2000 at the request of the applicant.
h. On June 13, 2000, the City Council conducted a public hearing and considered
the staff report for this project and received public testimony for the project. The
public hearing was held on or after 6:30 P. M. at Santa Clarita City Hall, Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California.
WHEREAS, Based upon the testimony and other evidence of received, the City Council
further makes the California Environmental Quality Act findings as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project have been
prepared and circulated in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act as required by that Act.
b. Said study found that no adverse impact to the existing and future
environmental resources of the area would result from the proposal.
C. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have
been considered. The public review period was from April 12, 2000 to May 2,
2000.
d. The proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the
environment and a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted and
advertised on April 12, 2000, in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
e. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement of the
City of Santa Clarita.
WHEREAS, based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the City Council
further makes General Plan findings as follows:
a. The City's General Plan designation for the project site is Business Park (BP).
The project is consistent with this designation as a result of obtaining an
approved development agreement.
WHEREAS, based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the City Council
further makes the Development Agreement findings as follows:
a. The proposed development agreement, which provides for the City's payment of
the appraised value of $247,025.00 in addition to other consideration for the
Golden Valley Road right of way and easements, does not provide for a clear and
substantial public benefit to the City and/or its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council for the City of Santa Clarita hereby denies Development
Agreement 00-001(Master Case 00-072).
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June 2000.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 13th day of June, 2000 by the following vote of the
City Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: say,th, Kellar, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ferry, Darcy
^, Council/RE00072b
CITY CLERK