HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-10 - RESOLUTIONS - NEGDEC UDC AMEND 96-001 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 96-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PREPARED FOR THE AMENDMENT
TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
REGULATING THE GATING OF ROADWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS
(MCN 96-005, UDC AMENDMENT 96-001).
WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find, determine and declare:
A. That an Initial Study has been prepared for the project and that said study found
that no adverse impact to the existing and future environmental resources of the
area would result from the proposal; and
B. That a proposed Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on June 25,
1996 and on August 20, 1996, in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and
C. That the Initial Study includes the determination that the proposed project would
not impact resources protected by the California Department of Fish and Game,
and that a finding of de min;m„ra impact on such resources was appropriate; and
D. That the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a public
hearing on March 5, 1996, pursuant to applicable law, to consider an ordinance
to amend the City's Unified Development Code, and adopted Resolution No. P96-
07, with the finding that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommending that
the City Council approve Orliinance No. 96-014 and the Negative Declaration
prepared for the project; and,
E. That the City Council conducted a public hearing on April 23, 1996, pursuant to
applicable law, to consider this amendment and the recommendation of the
Planning Commission. The City Council gave further direction to staff for
revisions and remanded the project to the Commission for modification; and
F. That on May 20, 1996, staff held a duly noticed public meeting with various
homeowner association representatives. On June 4, 1996 the Planning
Commission considered the direction of the Council and the recommendations of
the homeowners. The Commission recommended revisions to the ordinance to
amend the City's Unified Development Code. In response, staff prepared two
versions of the ordinance, revised the Initial Study and prepared a new Negative
Declaration for the revised versions of the ordinance; and
G. That a proposed Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on June 25,
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1996 and on August 20, 1996, in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and
H. That on July 16, 1996, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing,
pursuant to applicable law, to consider an ordinance to amend the Unified
Development Code, and adopted Resolution No. P96-20 Version A, with the
finding that the Negative Declaration was in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommending that the City Council
approve Ordinance No. 96-14 and the Negative Declaration prepared for the
project; and
E. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further finds
and determines that the proposed Negative Declaration is consistent with the
goals and policies of the adopted General Plan, and that the Negative Declaration
complies with all other applicable requirements of state law and local guidelines.
F. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines
that the Negative Declaration is in compliance with CEQA and that the proposed
project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
SECTION 2. The Negative Declaration for the project is hereby approved. The Director
of Community Development is hereby directed to file the Negative Declaration with the County
Clerk of the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of September
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ATTEST:
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CITtCLER9
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
—' COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I George A. Caravat_ho City Manager/City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 96-114 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of September
1996 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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