HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-27 - RESOLUTIONS - GV RANCH PROJECT (2)E RESOLUTION NO. 01-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
APPROVING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MASTER CASE NO.
99-370, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52385, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-019 AND
HILLSIDE REVIEW 99-112 TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 26.88 -ACRE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE "GOLDEN VALLEY ESTATES, LLC AND FRIENDLY
VALLEY RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT ° IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:
a. The applicant, Golden Valley Estates, LLC and the Friendly Valley Recreational
Association, formally requested certain project entitlements on November 24,
1999 (Master Case 99-370). Such entitlement requests included Zone Change
99-003, Tentative Tract Map 52385, Conditional Use Permit 99-019, and Hillside
Review 99-112. The 26.88 -acre project site is owned by Golden Valley Estates,
LLC.
b. The Golden Valley Estates, LLC and Friendly Valley Recreational Association
project area is located on 26.88 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley, in the City of
Santa Clarita. The site is situated south of Tract Map 48108, north of the
Friendly Valley Community, at the terminus of Brendle Way and the terminus
of Circle Knoll Court.
C. The Golden Valley Estates, LLC and
project area is currently vacant. The Friendly Valley Recreational Association
Property is privately -owned by Golden Valley
Estates, LLC. The project area is generally characterized as undeveloped, and in
primSrily a natural state with native vegetation, and varying billy terrain. The
dominant natural feature on the project site is the hilly terrain specifically the
primary ridgeline running adjacent to the northern portion of the site.
d. On November 24, 1999, the applicant submitted Master Case No. 99-370,
requesting entitlement requests for a tentative tract map, conditional use
permit, zone change and hillside review to subdivide 26.88 acres into 6 multi-
family residential lots (Lots 1-3 for 22 -duplex buildings and Lots 4-6 for open
space).
The project also includes a zone change by separate ordinance to incorporate the
RM (Residential Moderate) zone with a PD (Planned Development) overlay zone
on the property, thereby allowing for the development of private drives internal
to the project site, a conditional use permit to implement the PD (Planned
Development) overlay zone and a hillside review because the average slope of the
project site exceeds 30%.
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An Initial Study for the Golden Valley Estates, LLC and Friendly Valley
Recreational Association project was circulated for public review from January
17, 2001 to February 6, 2001. The initial study concluded that mitigation
measures could be incorporated into the development and design of the project
that would reduce the environmental impacts to less than significant.
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The City of Santa Clarita Development Review Committee met and supplied the
applicant with draft conditions of approval.
The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Golden
Valley Estates, LLC and Friendly Valley Recreational Association project
entitlements on February 6, 2001. The Planning Commission closed the public
hearing on February 6, 2001 and made a motion approve the resolution
recommending approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated
initial study, and approval of tentative tract map 52385 the conditional use
permit, hillside review and zone change. Notice of said public hearing was given
in the manner required by the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and State law.
h. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Golden Valley
Estates, LLC and Friendly Valley Recreational Association project entitlements,
including Zone Change 99-003 on March 27, 2001. The public hearing on the
project was held at 6:30 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita. The City Council public hearing was advertised in the
Signal on March 7, 2001, through on-site posting 14 days prior to the hearing,
and by direct first-class mail to property owners within 500 feet of the project
area.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS.
Based upon the testimony and other evidence of received, the City Council further finds as
follows:
a An Initial Study and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project have been
prepared and circulated in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act and adopted as certified as required by that Act.
b. Said study found that no adverse impact to the existing and future
environmental resources of the area would result from the proposal.
C. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have
been considered. The public review period was from January 17, 2001 to
February 6, 2001.
d. The proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the
environment and a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted and
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advertised on January 17, 2001, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
e. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement of the
City of Santa Clarita.
f. The City Council, based upon the finding set forth above, hereby finds the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project to has been prepared in
compliance with CEQA.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52385. Based upon the
foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
a. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not cause
serious public health problems because the project is located between land that
has been developed with residential homes and both public and private streets.
b. The project site is physically suitable for the type of development because the
applicant is incorporating land form contour grading and the surrounding
properties are developed with both multi -family and single-family homes.
C. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development because
the proposed zone change and PD Overlay will bring the land's zoning
designation in compliance with the General Plan and the proposed development
is an expansion of an adjacent existing multi -family community.
d. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably igjure
fish and wildlife or their habitat because there is no endangered species of
wildlife or habitat found on the project site.
e. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause
serious health problems because the mitigation measures identified in the initial
study, including potential problems, have been made part of the conditions of
approval for the project.
f. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property
within the proposed subdivision because the proposal is an expansion of an
existing gated community and the improvement will be consistent with the
adjacent existing development.
SECTION 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing
facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
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a. This project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to 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, upon adoption of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, Zone Change from RL to RM (PD), conditional use permit,
and hillside review. The project conforms with the zoning ordinance and is
compatible with surrounding land uses. The Zone Change from RL to RM (PD)
and the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be considered by
separate ordinancetresolution.
b. Upon adoption of the Zone Change and Mitigated Negative Declaration,
conditional use permit, and hillside review, the location, size, design, and
operating characteristics of the proposed project will be compatible with and not
adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, residents,
buildings, structures, or natural resources, with consideration given to: harmony
in scale, bulk, coverage, and density; the availability of public facilities, services
and utilities; the harmful effect, if any upon desirable neighborhood character;
the generation of traffic and the capacity and physical character of surrounding
streets; the suitability of the site for the type and intensity of use or development
which is proposed; and, the harmful effect, if any, upon environmental quality
and natural resources because the project provides standard conditions of
approval and mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration. Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures addressing all the
impacts have been applied to the tentative tract map, conditional use permit,
and hillside review. The Zone Change from RL to RM (PD) and the adoption of
the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be considered by separate
ordinancelresolution.
C. The proposed use, with an approved Zone Change from RL to RM (PD),
conditional use permit, hillside review and adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration is consistent with the objectives of the Unified Development Code,
the General Plan, and development policies of the City. The Zone Change from
RL to RM (PD) and the adoption of the Mitigated negative Declaration will be
considered by separate ordinancetresolution.
d The project, with an approved Zone Change, conditional use permit, hillside
review, and adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration is compatible with
existing development in the area, consistent with the City's General Plan and
Zoning, and consistent with the State Planning and Zoning Laws. The Zone
Change from RL to RM (PD) and the adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration will be considered by separate ordinancetresolution.
SECTION 6. HILLSIDE REVIEW FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and
findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
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a. That through landform contour grading, building shall be utilized where such
techniques can be demonstrated to substantially reduce grading alterations of
the terrain and to contribute to the preservation of trees, other natural
vegetation, and prominent landmark features that are compatible with effisting
neighborhoods.
b. The overall design of the proposed development, to be compatible with the
ezisting residential community, including building setbacks, building heights,
compatible structures, and building forms would serve to blend buildings and
structures with the terrain through the use of landform contour grading.
C. The applicant is proposing to install native vegetation throughout the project
site, as well as not disturb the larger slopes on the site through grading and
development and that plant materials are conserved in the areas that are not
impacted, including the proposed open space areas, and plant material is
introduced in the areas that are proposed to be graded and developed, so as to
protect slopes from slippage and soil erosion and Wminimize visual effects of
grading and construction on hillside area, including the consideration of the
preservation of prominent trees.
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d. That because the development will be located away from the secondary ridgeline
adjacent to the project site and the site may be visible from the eusting Friendly
Valley community, it is designed to be consistent with the design of the
community, and through the use of landform contour grading and no impacts tot
he secondary ridgeline and natural slopes to remain open space, will provide the
minimum disruption of view corridors and scenic vistas from and around any
proposed development.
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SECTION 7. The City Council hereby approves the following entitlements requested
under Master Case No. 99-370; Tentative Tract Map 52385 (44 units) incorporated by reference
as Exhibit "A", Conditional Use Permit 99-019, Hillside Review 99-112, subject to: 1) the
conditions which are incorporated by reference as Exhibit "B".
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and certify
this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27' day of Mara, 2001.
ATT SV��
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) as
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I Sharon L Dawson Cites Cllerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 01-36 was regularly introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the
City Council on the 27" day of March, 2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 48892
Incorporated by Reference
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