HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-10 - RESOLUTIONS - DESIGN GUIDELINES (2)RESOLUTION NO 02-174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
CITY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
(MASTER CASE O1-147)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (hereafter "City") hereby
makes the following findings of fact:
A. The preparation of the City Architectural Design Guidelines was initiated by
the City Council (Master Case 01-147). The City Architectural Design
Guidelines would apply Citywide and areas annexed in the future.
B. A Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was held on October 3, 2002 at
5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, First Floor at City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA. During this meeting, the Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed and provided comments on the City Architectural Design
Guidelines.
C. A public hearing was duly noticed for the Planning Commission meeting of
November 5, 2002, which was held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
First Floor at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA. During
this meeting, the Planning Commission received the staff report, provided
comments and adopted Resolution P02-35, recommending adoption of the City
Architectural Design Guidelines dated October 21, 2002 with the errata dated
November 24, 2002 to the City Council.
D. The Architectural Design Guidelines and the errata are consistent with the
City's General Plan goals and policies.
E. A hearing was duly noticed for the City Council meeting of December 10, 2002,
which was held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, First Floor at City
Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA. During this meeting, the
City Council received the staff report and public testimony.
F. WHEREAS, in making its determination regarding the City Architectural
Design Guidelines, the City Council has considered certain principles and
standards, and finds and determines as follows:
G. The City Architectural Design Guidelines is a document that would provide
guidelines for visual and aesthetic enhancements that could be applied to
existing private property and future planning and improvement projects on
private property within the City and future annexation areas.
H. The City Architectural Design Guidelines contributes to the City's visual
resources and overall physical environment.
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I. The City Architectural Design Guidelines addresses the design and long-term
maintenance of private property elements that have a significant effect on the
City's physical environment.
J. On June 25, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-88, approving and
certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan and adopting
the General Plan for the City of Santa Clarita.
K. The City Architectural Design Guidelines are consistent with the goals and
policies outlined within the City of Santa Clarita General Plan.
L. The City Architectural Design Guidelines are consistent with the development
standards within the City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code.
M. The City Architectural Design Guidelines are consistent with the
recommendations within the City Beautification Master Plan.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the testimony and other evidence received at the hearing, and upon the study and
investigation made by the City Council find as follows:
A. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
B. 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 Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on
September 10, 2002, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was
open from September 10, 2002, through October 1, 2002.
C. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on
the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement
of the City of Santa Clarita.
D. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is the Master
Case 01-147 project file within the Planning and Building Services Department
and is in the custody of the Director of Planning and Building Services.
E. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that
Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with
CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California, as follows:
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SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 01-147.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, the
Architectural Design Guidelines dated October 21, 2002 and the errata dated
November 24, 2002.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10"day of December, 2002.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
"— COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, 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 the 10' day of December, 2002, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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