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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-08 - RESOLUTIONS - APPROVE MC 24-176RESOLUTION NO. 24-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 24-176 INCLUDING MINOR USE PERMIT 24-022 TO ALLOW FOR A MODIFICATION TO CONDITION OF APPROVAL 50 FOR THE TESORO DEL VALLE PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. On November 12, 2019, the City Council authorized the submittal of an application requesting the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) initiate proceedings for the annexation of the Tesoro Del Valle project (Project); B. The Project was originally approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 1998 under Project No. 92074-(5), Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 51644, and amended in 2018 as VTTM 51644-1. The project included a certified environmental impact report; C. The Project included approximately 1,786 acres, an elementary school, and the 2.25-acre Tesoro Adobe Historic Park, as well as private recreational amenities, such as a community swimming pool, club house, a private park, and trails. The second phase, commonly known as Tesoro Highlands, included 820 units that are currently under construction; D. On August 14, 2024, the Developer filed for Master Case 24-176 with the City, consisting of Minor Use Permit 24-022, to amend the Project. Proposed Amendments include (1) amending a condition of approval regarding the timing of recording a future phase map; (2) amending the pre -annexation agreement regarding the timing associated with the completion of the Copper Hill Bridge widening; and (3) amending the Joint Community Facilities Agreement and Acquisition Funding Agreement relating to Community Facilities District No. 2022-25; E. No additional analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required as the proposed modification will not result in any additional environmental impacts not already examined under the Final Environmental Impact Report adopted by the County Board of Supervisors for the Project; F. On October 8, 2024, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Santa Clarita City Council at or after 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and G. At this public hearing, the City Council considered the staff report, staff presentation, Page 1 of 4 applicant's presentation, and public testimony. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. No further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required as the proposed modification to the conditions of approval do not create any changes that would warrant any further study; and B. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 24-176 project file within the Planning Division and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 23-182. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 23-182, the City Council hereby determines the following: 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan. - The Project is a revision to the timing of construction for a residential component of a previously -approved project. The proposed revision is consistent with all applicable portions of the General Plan, and all other elements of the originally approved Project remain in effect. 2. The Proposal is contemplated within the applicable underlying land use and zoning designation: The Project includes land uses contemplated by the underlying land use and zoning designations and are substantially similar to those approved under the original Project. 3. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and The proposed amendments are a revision to a project previously approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors which was later annexed into the City of Santa Clarita. No uses included in the previous proposal were found to constitute a hazard, and the use types included in the proposed project are substantially similar to those included in the previous approval. The proposed revision to the conditions of approval would not create any additional impact to the public health, safety, or general welfare. 4. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The.factors related to the proposal's physical suitabilityfor the site shall include, but are not limited to, the.following: Page 2 of 4 A. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; B. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved, as necessary, to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such a proposal would generate; C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are readily available; and D. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The proposed amendments are a revision to a project previously approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors which was later annexed into the City of Santa Clarita. The Project will continue to be within the allowed floor area ratio of the zone and is substantially consistent with the size and scope of the previously approved Project. No changes to highways or streets are included in the proposal other than those included in the widening of Copper Hill Bridge which will serve to more efficiently accommodate traffic associated with the Project. No additional protective services are required, and the demand for the provision of utilities has not changed. SECTION 4. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 24-176 including Minor Use Permit 24-022 to allow for a modification to Condition of Approval 50 of the approval of the Tesoro Del Valle project: SECTION 5. Modifications. 1. Condition of Approval 50 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: A minimum of 257 senior citizen housing set -aside dwelling units and 108 senior citizen bonus density housing set -aside dwelling units shall be built as part of this project. The recording of the unit map for 108 bonus density units shall be allowed once at least 198 building permits for the 257 senior citizen units have been issued. 2. No other changes to the conditions of approval are intended or authorized. SECTION 6. This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution. SECTION 7. A copy of this Resolution will be mailed to the Applicant and to any other person requesting a copy. Page 3 of 4 SECTION 8. This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption. SECTION 9. "The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8" day of October, 2024. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-65 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8`" day of October, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gibbs, Miranda, Weste, McLean, Smyth NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY CLERK Page 4 of 4