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Home My WebLink About1993-06-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - MC 93 027 (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval f� Item to be presented by: Lynn M. Harris L� UNFINISHED BUSINESS DATE: June 8, 1993 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 93-13, approving Master Case No. 93-027 (Annexation Agreement No. 93-04), associated with Annexation No. 1990-11 (Vista Del Canon). DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND On May 25,1993, the Council reviewed Annexation Agreement No. 93-04, and adopted Resolution No. 93-58, approving the Negative Declaration prepared for the project with the finding that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and passed Ordinance No. 93-13, for approval of Annexation Agreement No. 93-04, to a second reading. . The annexation agreement would vest Westholme's permits to complete the 29 remaining units of a 362 unit condominium complex approved by Los Angeles County In 1987. The proposed agreement would not result in any development beyond that approved by the County It would give the developer certainty that the project can be completed In the City In accordance with the entitlements and permits already Issued by the County. In exchange for these vesting rights the City will ensure the developer's support for the annexation. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 93-13, approving Master Case No. 93-027 (Annexation Agreement No. 93-04). ATTACHMENTS 1) Proposed Ordinance No. 93-13 2) Map of the project area LMH:KMK nm XW27 -Zlank Adopted: 6 - el- 91 Agenda Item: ORDINANCE NO: 93-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 93-027 (ANNEXATION AGREEMENT NO. 93-004 ASSOCIATED WITH ANNEXATION NO. 199G-11), AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WESTHOLME PARTNERS, THE DEVELOPER OF THE COUNTY ISLAND LOCATED SOUTH OF SIERRA HIGHWAY, VIA PRINCESSA, AND VISTA DEL CANON, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WHEREAS, on December 8, 1992, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted Resolution No. 92-180, requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Los Angeles County Initiate annexation proceedings for the site known as "Vista del Canon" (located generally south of Sierra Highway, Via Princessa, and Vista del.Canon), which became a "County Island" as a result of the Price Club annexation In May of 1991; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita proposes to enter into an annexation agreement with Westhotme Partners, the developer of the approximately 18.9 acre Inhabited site, to vest Los Angeles County entitlements and permits for 362 multi -family residential units (Final Tract Map 44328), thereby allowing forthe completion of the remaining 29 units and facilitating the completion of Annexation No. 1990-11 to the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarlta City Council set May 25, 1993, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., In the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said City Council, and notice of said public hearing was given In the manner required by the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, testimony was received, If any, for, and/or against the proposed annexation agreement; and , WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said annexation agreement was duly heard and considered. THEREFORE, be It resolved by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as follows: A. The annexation agreement vests the entitlements and permits associated with Final Tract Map 44328, as obtained from the County of Los Angeles. B. The annexation agreement does not approve any development In addition to that approved by Los Angeles County In association with Final Tract Map 44328. C. The Initial Study prepared for the project has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been considered. The public review period was from March 29, 1993, to April 20, 1993. D. Public participation and notification requlrements pursuant to Sections 65090 and 65351 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed. Ordinance No. 93-13 Page 2 SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence, if any, received at the public hearing, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and the City Council and on their behalf, the City Council further finds and determines that the project Is consistent with the General Plan and complies with all other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance.' SECTION 3. In acting on the annexation agreement, the City Council has considered certain principles and standards, and finds and determines as follows: A. That the project site consists of 18.9 acres of inhabited land located south of Sierra Highway, Via Princessa, and Vista del Canon, as Identified In Exhibit A. B. That the annexation agreement Is consistent with the City's General Plan. C. That public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice justify the annexation agreement. D. That the annexation agreement will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. E. That the annexation agreement will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located In the vicinity of the site. SECTION 4. The City of Santa Clarita City Council has reviewed and considered the Initial Study prepared for the project and finds and determines as follows: A. Said study found that no adverse impact to the existing and future environment of the area would result from the proposal. B. The proposed annexation agreement would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and the proposed Negative Declaration was prepared, posted, and advertised on March 29, 1993, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). C. The City Council, based upon the determinations set forth above; hereby finds the Negative Declaration to be In compliance with CEQA and approves the Negative Declaration prepared for Master Case No. 93-027. SECTION 5. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby ordain that the application for an annexation agreement is approved. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day after adoption, or upon the effective date of the annexation (proposed Annexation No. 1990-11) of the subject property to the City of Santa Clarita, whichever occurs last. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner prescribed by law: Ordinance No. 93.13 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance was regularly Introduced and placed upon Its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of .1993. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: . ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: City Clerk m 1 OF SANTA If NTMTtE Co. filco n I LEGEND: -a-&la,UANNEXArt0N CORY. dmwm�-- ExZT CITY WRY. ANNEXATION 1990-11 /7