HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-26 - RESOLUTIONS - NEGDEC FOR PREZONE 98-002 NV2 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 99-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PREZONE 98-002 OF
1,054 ACRES KNOWN AS NORTH VALENCIA 2, LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND
OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS, GENERALLY NORTH OF NEWHALL RANCH
ROAD, EAST AND WEST OF MCBEAN PARKWAY, AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF
COPPER HILL DRIVE/RYE CANYON ROAD
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. 98-002 to zone 2,116 acres, known as
North Valencia 2 to zones BP, CC, CN, RH, RMH, RS, RL, and RE in
conformance with the City's General Plan BP, CC, CN, RH, RMH, RS, RL, and
RE land use designations to allow for the future annexation of North Valencia
2 and North Park to the City of Santa Clarita; and
B. That the North Valencia 2 prezone area was reduced to 1,054 acres following a
request from the Valencia Company in January 1999 to exclude the area west
of San Francisquito Creek and north of Decoro Drive from the prezone. This
request excludes the development areas known as West Creek and Decoro
Highlands.
C. That the North Valencia 2 prezone area is presently occupied by residential uses,
commercial uses, industrial uses, a high school and vacant land. No development
is proposed as part of the prezone request. 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. 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 the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21083.3 and a proposed Negative
Declaration was posted and advertised on October 13, 1998 in accordance with
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 November 3, 1998, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the
prezone, and adopted Resolution No. P98-32, with the finding that the Negative
Declaration was in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and recommending that the City Council approve Prezone 98-002 and
the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and
H. That the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita opened a public hearing on
November 24, 1998, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the annexation and
prezone. The City Council continued the public hearing to January 26, 1999 as
requested in the letter from the Valencia Company to Mayor Heidt dated
November 24, 1998. The City Council conducted the public hearing on January
26, 1999, 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, 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, reflects the
independent judgement of the City 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 not 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 Transportation and Engineering Services, 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 26th day of January
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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 the26 day of January 19 9 9 by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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