HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - FUTURE LOT SPLITS RESO 91 77 (2)AGENDA REPORT
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Item to be presented by:
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CONSENT CALENDAR Lynn M. Harris
DATE: May 14, 1991
SUBJECT: Proposed resolution adopting a policy discouraging future lot
splits of property annotated from prior subdivision map
approvals in the County
Resolution No. 91-77
DEPARTMENT: . Community Development
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission has recently conducted hearings on proposed -
subdivisions for properties which were previously subdivided in the County..
The subject parcels are presently identified on their underlying tract maps by
the following note: "We hereby dedicate to the County, the right to restrict
the erection of more than one single-family residence and related accessory
structures.".
This note has caused concern among the Commissioners as to the propriety of
allowing further subdivision of such parcels. Staff has reported back to the
Commission on the reasons behind the notes, including general plan consistency
and County decisions regarding appropriate densities.
This resolution establishes City policy to discourage future subdivision of
property that has been annotated as described above. It further directs that
City procedures be'.amended by requiring that all applicants, at the time a
request for subdivision is submitted, certify that 'no such encumbrances
exist. If the applicant wishes to have his case processed knowing. that such
an encumbrance does exist, then staff will require an affidavit acknowledging
the City's policy.
The benefit of adopting this resolution is that both staff and the applicant
will be aware of restrictive notes placed on maps, before fees are .paid and
time and effort are spent.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 91-77 modifying subdivision application procedures.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Resolution No. 91-77
Adopted:.
Agenda Item:
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING PRIOR
SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVALS AND GIVING
DIRECTION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita ("City") was -incorporated on
December 15, 1987 and was previously an unincorporated portion of Los Angeles
County ("County"); and
WHEREAS, the .County exercised its police power prior to City
incorporation to grant subdivision approvals. pursuant to the Subdivision Map
act for the State of California on property now located within the City of
Santa Clarita; and "
WHEREAS, the County is currently exercising its police power over
the subdivisions of land to require notations on maps and impose conditions on
tentative maps which display an intent to restrict.further subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Santa Clarita,
California, does resolve as follows:
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A. That the City Community Development staff, City Planning
Commission and City Council shall, consistent with the Subdivision. Map Act for
the State of California, review applications for the subdivision of property
in light of any and all notations on maps regarding future subdivisions,
dedications of further subdivision, or similar notation which implies 'the
intent of the County of Los Angeles, or the City of Santa Clarita that future
subdivision of property is to be discouraged; and
B. Directing the City staff modify its procedures regarding
processing. applications for. subdivisions to require a certification prior to
public hearing that the property is free from all encumbrances, including
dedications of the right to further subdivide to'the County of Los Angeles or
the.City of Santa Clarita.
SECTION 2. That nothing in this resolution or recommended policy
shall contravene the statutory law for the State of California, including the
Subdivision Map Act set forth at Government Code section 66410, et sea. as
applicable to the City of Santa Clarita.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required
by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS day of
, 19_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa 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 _ day of 19_ by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: .
CITY CLERK
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