HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-23 - RESOLUTIONS - NEGDEC FOR MC 89-016 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 98-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR MASTER CASE NO.
89-016 FOR THE ANNEXATION (ANNEX 89-001) AND PREZONE (PZ 89-001) OF THE 728
ACRE UNINHABITED AREA KNOWN AS TOWSLEY CANYON, LOCATED ADJACENT
TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS, GENERALLY WEST OF INTERSTATE
5, APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET SOUTH OF SAGECREST CIRCLE
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 the City has initiated Prezone No. 89-001 to zone the 728 acre project site,
also known as Towsley Canyon, RVL (Residential Very Low), OS (Open Space)
CC (Community Commercial) and SP (Specific Plan) in conformance with the
City's General Plan OS, CC, and SP land use designations as amended with this
project to allow for the future annexation of Towsley Canyon to the City of Santa
Clarita; and
B. That the General Plan land use designation for the annexation area is currently
Residential Very Low (RVL), Open Space (OS), Community Commercial (CC), and
Specific Plan) as amended by this project; and
C. That the Towsley Canyon annexation area is presently developed with one single-
family dwelling, a U. S. Post Office, accessory structures, park buildings, and
modular trailers. The site is predominately in a natural state and no
development is proposed at this time. The proposed zoning reflects existing land
uses, responsible planning principles, and existing land uses on-site; and
D. 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 proposed prezone that is consistent with the City's
adopted General Plan as amended by this project. An environmental impact
report was prepared and certified for the General Plan in June 1991
(SCH#90010683); and
E. That the Initial Study found that the proposed prezone would not have a
significant adverse effect on the environment based on CEQA Section 21083.3
and a proposed Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on February 17,
1998 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
F. That a proposed Negative Declaration was prepared for the project based on
the Initial Study findings and the determination that the proposed project
would not have a significant effect on the environment, would not impact
resources protected by the California Department of Fish and Game, and that
a finding of de Minimus impact on such resources was appropriate.
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G. That the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a public
hearing on April 21, 1998, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the prezone
and annexation to the City of Santa Clarita, and adopted Resolution No. P98-15,
with the finding that the Negative Declaration was in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommending that the City
Council approve Master Case No. 89-016 (the annexation, general plan
amendment and prezone) and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project;
and
H. That the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a public hearing on
June 23, 1998, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the annexation and
prezone.
SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds as follows:
A. That the proposed Negative Declaration is consistent with the goals and policies
of the adopted General Plan as amended by this project, and that the Negative
Declaration complies with all other applicable requirements of state law and local
guidelines.
B. 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 3. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds as follows:
A. This project will net adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of
persons residing in the area, nor be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment,
or valuation of property in the vicinity of the project site, nor jeopardize,
endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or
general welfare since the proposed zoning designations are consistent with the
City's General Plan land use designations.
SECTION 4. The Negative Declaration for the project is hereby approved. The Director
of Planning and Building Services is hereby directed to file the Negative Declaration with the
County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution to the
Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and shall
give notice of this recommendation in the manner prescribed by the Municipal Code.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23 day of
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
June
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the 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 the23 day of June 1998 by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMEERS:
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Ferry, Heste, K'_aj-ic, Darcy, Heidt
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CITY CLERK