HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-11 - RESOLUTIONS - GPA ZC QUIGLEY CYN (2)RESOLUTION NO. 03-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE POLICY MAP AMENDMENT (GPA 02-004) TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF 156.7 ACRES TO OPEN SPACE AND
APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR MASTER CASE NO. 02-472 TO
AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION (GPA 02-004) AND CHANGE THE
ZONING (ZC 02-004) OF THE 156.7 ACRE UNINHABITED AREA KNOWN AS QUIGLEY
CANYON, GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF NEWHALL,
NORTH OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND WEST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY
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 General Plan Land Use Policy Map Amendment No.
GPA 02-004 to change the General Plan designation of a 156.7 acre site, also
known as Quigley Canyon, from RE (Residential Estate) with a MOCA
(Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay, RVL (Residential Very Low) with a
MOCA overlay, and RL (Residential Low) to OS (Open Space) and OS with a
MOCA overlay designations to allow for protection and preservation of the
Quigley Canyon area; and
B. That the City has initiated Zone Change No. 02-004 to change the zoning of a
156.7 acre site, also known as Quigley Canyon, from RE (Residential Estate),
RVL (Residential Very Low), and RL (Residential Low) to OS (Open Space) and
OS (Open Space) with a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay to allow
for protection and preservation of the Quigley Canyon area; and
C. That the Quigley Canyon site is predominately in a natural state and contains
many oak trees. No development is proposed at this time. The proposed General
Plan designation and zoning reflects the existing and planned 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 General Plan Amendment and Zone Change
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 General Plan Amendment and
Zone Change 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 December 22, 2002 in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
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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; and
G. That the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a public
hearing on January 21, 2003, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the General
Plan Amendment and Zone Change, and adopted Resolution No. P03-03 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. 02-472 (the General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change) 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
February 11, 2003 at the hour of 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, pursuant to applicable law,
to consider the General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Negative
Declaration.
SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds as follows:
A. That the proposed General Plan Amendment from RE (Residential Estate) with
a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay, RVL (Residential Very Low)
with a MOCA overlay, and RL (Residential Low) to OS (Open Space) and OS
with a MOCA overlay is consistent with the following goals and policies of the
City's General Plan:
Parks and Recreation Element 1.6: Use every opportunity to obtain land
and facilities as it becomes available and/or ahead of need and hold, or
landbank, for subsequent improvement to meet future park and
recreation needs. Establish an open space district for the purpose of
acquiring park and open space land.
Open Space Element 4.11: Encourage open space linkage opportunities
throughout the City and adjacent park and forest areas.
Open Space 4.16: Seek park sites and open space areas having areas of
natural scenic beauty which can be conserved and enjoyed by the public,
as well as areas having recreational opportunities.
B. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines
the General Plan Amendment will help to meet the City's future recreational
needs and will preserve the natural scenic beauty and biological resources in the
area and is, therefore, consistent with several of the goals and policies contained
in the Parks and Recreation and Open Space Elements of the City's General
Plan.
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SECTION 3. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds 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
December 22, 2002 in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was
open from December 22, 2002, through January 21, 2003;
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 02-472 project file within the Planning and Building Services Department
and is in the custody of the Director of Planning and Building Services; and
E. 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 4. 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 General Plan designations and
zoning are consistent with the City's General Plan land use designations.
SECTION 5. The General Plan Land Use Policy Map Amendment, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and Negative Declaration for the project, attached hereto as Exhibit B, and by this
reference incorporated herein, are 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 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and shall give
notice of this recommendation in the manner prescribed by the Municipal Code.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of February, 2003.
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ATTEST:
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 11th day of February, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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MASTER CASE NO:
MC 02-472
PERMIT/PROJECT
NAME:
General Plan Amendment 02-004; Zone Change 02-004 (Quigley
Prepared by:
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APPLICANT:
City of Santa Clarita
Department of Planning and Building Services
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Approved by:
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
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Santa Clarita, CA 91355
--Public Review Period From December 22, 2002 to January
Contact Person: Kai Luoma, Associate Planner
LOCATION OF THE
PROJECT:
The project site is generally located in the City of Santa Clarita within the
[X] Legal Advertisement- [X] Posting of Properties_ [X] Written Notice
community of Newhall, north of San Fernando Road and west of Sierra
Highway.
DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROJECT:
General Plan Amendment 02-004 and Zone Change 02-004 for an
undeveloped approximately 156.7 -acre site known as Quigley Canyon
located in the City of Santa Clarita. The project site is currently
designated RE (Residential Estate - 91.62 acres), RL (Residential Low
Density - 15.93 acres), RVL (Residential Very Low Density - 49.16
acres), and Possesses a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay
designation in the areas designated RE and RVL (140.8 acres) under the
City of Santa Clarita General Plan. The current zoning reflects the
General Plan designations, with the exception of the MOCA overlay.
The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will change
156.7 acres to OS (Open Space). In
the designations and zoning of all
addition, the MOCA general plan designation will be added as an overlay
zone to the area formerly zoned RE and RVL (140.8 acres).
Based on the Information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the
requirements of Section 15065 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa
Clarita
[X] CityCouncil []Planning Commission [ ] Director of Planning and Building Services
findS that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Sectioroposed or revised will have no n 15070 effectnificant CEQA n the environment, and that
Mitigation measures for this project
[X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached
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VINCENT P BERTONI, AICP
PLANNING MANAGER
Prepared by:
Kai Luoma Associate Planner
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Approved by:
Lisa Hard AICP Senior Planner
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--Public Review Period From December 22, 2002 to January
21 2003
Public Notice Given On December 22 2002
[X] Legal Advertisement- [X] Posting of Properties_ [X] Written Notice
CERTIFICATION DATE:
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