HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - GPA VALENCIA NORTHPARK ANNEX (2)Agenda Item:_
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Kai Luoma
DATE: March 23, 2004
SUBJECT: PREZONE, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REQUEST
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNEXATION
APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR THE VALENCIA NORTHPARK
ANNEXATION AREA
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council receive staff presentation, open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close
the public hearing, discuss the Planning Commission recommendation and adopt a Resolution
adopting the negative declaration, and approving General Plan Amendment 04-001, adopt a
resolution directing staff to submit an annexation application of the Valencia Northpark area to
the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and introduce an Ordinance approving
Prezone 04-001, and pass to second reading on April 27, 2004.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This request will amend the City's General Plan from City RL (Residential Low), CC
(Community Commercial), and RE (Residential Estate) designations to the City of Santa Clarita
OS (Open Space), RS (Residential Suburban), RMH (Residential Medium High), RM
(Residential Medium) designations, as depicted on the map attached to Planning Commission
Resolution PO4-04, known as Exhibit A and attached to this report. The amended prezone would
change the fon-nerly approved City of Santa Clarita prezone designations and the County of Los
Angeles R -PD (Residential Planned Development) and C-3 (Commercial) zoning designation of
the project area to City OS (Open Space), RS (Residential Suburban), RMH (Residential
Medium High), and RM (Residential Medium) prezone designations. Portions of the area, such
as the commercial center, designated CN (Commercial Neighborhood) are accurately prezoned
and would not be affected by these amendments. A map that depicts the current Los Angeles
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County zoning designations is in the council's reading file.
The area is not currently designated on the City's Zoning Map. No development is proposed for
this request for a land use designation change and submittal of an annexation application.
BACKGROUND
In August of 1999, a petition was circulated by property owners in the Valencia Northpark area
requesting that the area be annexed into the City of Santa Clarita. Annexation proceedings where
not begun at this time, as the petition was signed by far fewer than the 60% of property owners
that the City typically desires prior to initiating annexation proceedings.
In December, 1999, a General Plan amendment and prezone for portions of Valencia Northpark
was approved by the City of Santa Clarita City Council as part of the North Valencia 11 General
Plan Amendment and prezone. At that time, portions of Northpark where either under
construction or undeveloped. Though the 1999 General Plan Amendment and prezone of
Northpark attempted to anticipate current and future development within the area, subsequent
development resulted in uses that are not consistent with the 1999 General Plan designations and
prezones.
In March of 2002, the City of Santa Clarita sent property owners who did not sign the 1999
petition a ballot in the mail. This ballot offered a choice to support annexation or not support the
annexation of the area. Results of this ballot were to be added to the results of the 1999 petition.
Survey results in August of 2002 showed that a total of 620 of the 1,320 property owners (47%)
responded that they were in favor of the annexation. Again, due to the low percentage of
property owners who expressed support, annexation proceedings were not begun.
In September of 2002, Grace Baptist Church requested to be included in the annexation area and
began a petition drive to collect more signatures in the area to add to the two previous drives. In
December of 2002, a total of 785 signatures and ballots (59.5%) in favor of annexation were
received by the City. Due to the high percentage of property owners who expressed an interest in
annexation, annexation proceedings for the Northpark area where begun.
The State of California Cortese-Knox-Hertzburg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000
requires that the proposed project area be prezoned consistent with the City's General Plan before
annexation.
On February 3, 2004, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Prezone and
General Plan Amendment for the Valencia Northpark Annexation area by a unanimous vote.
ANALYSIS
The Valencia Northpark annexation area is approximately 501 acres in size. The project area
contains 1,563 parcels of land with 1,320 property owners. The uses in the project area include a
public school (Northpark Elementary), a public park (Cheseborough County Park), Northpark
Village Square (a commercial center), a church (The Church of Latter Day Saints), and
residential development with a range of densities, including apartments (Skycrest Apartments),
attached multi -family (Provence), and various detached single-family development
(Summertime, Sunset Ridge, Nouvelle). Also, the project area contains uses accessory to the
residential development including child care (Children's Time) and recreation centers (Sunset
Hills Recreation Center and Summerglen Recreation Center), as depicted on a land use map in
the Council's reading file.
Portions of the project area were prezoned with the North Valencia 2 Annexation. The prezone
was approved prior to buildout of the project area, and some of the previously approved
designations are not consistent with the structures and uses that were ultimately built. For
example, the southeast comer of Copperhill Drive and McBean Parkway was prezoned CC
(Community Commercial). The development in that area is Provence, which consists of attached
multi -family residential development. This area would be prezoned RMH (Residential Medium
High) with this application. Also, the area located to the north of Copperhill Drive, east of
McBean Parkway is developed with Mayfair (detached townhomes), Wildrose and Hartford
(detached single-family) development and was previously prezoned RE (Residential Estate).
Because the single family lot sizes in the area are not consistent with the RE designation, this
application would prezone the area RS (Residential Suburban) and RM (Residential Medium).
Cheseboro County Park
The project site includes Cheseboro County Park, which is approximately 6 -acres in size. Upon
annexation, Los Angeles County would deed ownership and maintenance of the park to the City
of Santa Clarita. A standard deed would be used for ownership and maintenance of the park,
which has been used in the past with previous park annexations. This park is an active park,
which includes a baseball diamond, and soccer field. Maintenance costs would be associated
with startup of the park upon transfer from the County and costs related to infrastructure. An
exact amount for these costs will be determined upon recieving further information from the
County.
Consistency with City's Annexation Policy
This area was originally included in the North Valencia 2 annexation area. The North Valencia 2
and Valencia Northpark annexation area were evaluated together, including a fiscal impact
analysis, General Plan Amendment and Prezone. The evaluation concluded that the annexation
of both areas would be fiscally neutral. The North Valencia 2 annexation area was proposed to
be developed under City of Santa Clarita requirements. The Valencia Northpark annexation area
was not built out and was being processed by the County of Los Angeles. Therefore, the two
areas were separated for annexation purposes, and North Valencia 2 was annexed to the City of
Santa Clarita. Upon buildout of the Valencia Northpark area under Los Angeles County,
annexation proceedings were initiated by the property owners in the annexation area.
The City of Santa Clarita City Council has established a policy for the annexation of territory,
which is attached to this report. This policy contains seven guidelines that the Council would
consider when reviewing an annexation. The Valencia Northpark Annexation meets six of the
seven guidelines. Guideline number four states that, "Whether the annexation would result in a
fiscally -positive impact, fiscally -neutral or fiscally -negative impact on the City.
Fiscally -positive, or annexations promoting economic development in the City are encouraged."
This annexation contains a 12 -acre commercial center. This center does not supply enough
revenue to make this annexation fiscally -positive or neutral. Though it is notable that there is a
commercial component included with this annexation. With the exception of the fact that this
annexation would be fiscally negative, this annexation would meet the policy for annexation of
inhabited territory. The guidelines seek to conform with the General Plan, result in a logical
extension of the City's boundaries, results in a logical service area for City services, results in a
significant public benefit, including the acquisition of existing roads corridors, and an existing
park. More specifically, the annexation would further promote guideline number two, which
states, "The annexation would result in a logical extension of the existing city boundaries and
result in the diminution of an existing County island." Because this annexation is adjacent to the
City of Santa Clarita boundary to the west, east and south.
Alternative Action
1. Council may choose not to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance and not pass to second reading
on April 27, 2004.
2. Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
As previously stated, the Valencia Northpark Annexation area was previously included within
the North Valencia 2 annexation, which was considered a fiscally neutral annexation. Because
this area was not annexed with the North Valencia 2 Annexation, a Fiscal Impact Analysis was
prepared by staff for the Valencia Northpark annexation area and is available in the Council's
reading file. This analysis shows that although there is a 12 -acre commercial center included in
this annexation that would generate revenue to the City's General Fund, this annexation would
have a negative impact on City funds. The first year of annexation (2004), the City would incur a
$249,663.00 deficit. The annual deficit would decrease each year, as shown in the Fiscal Impact
Analysis. hr 2024 (year 20), the annual deficit incurred by the City would be $198,926.00.
ATTACHMENTS
Northpark Land Use Map
Fiscal Impact Analysis available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Northpark Land Use Map available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Planning Commission Staff Report (2/3/04) available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Planning Commission Resolution (PO4-04) available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Map of Existing Los Angeles County Zoning Designations available in the City Clerk's Reading
File
Map of Areas in Prezone and General Plan Amendment Proposal available in the City Clerk's
Reading File
Policy for the Annexation of Territory to the City of Santa Clarita
Ordinance
Resolution
Resolution
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/
INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
APPLICATION: MASTER CASE NUMBER MC04-008
Annexation 04-001, Prezone 04-001, General Plan Amendment 04-001
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A request to submit an annexation application to the Local Agency Formation
Comission for the Northpark Annexation.
General Plan Amendment and Prezone of approximately 501 acres of inhabited
land containing approximately 1350 residences, Northpark Elementary School,
Cheseborough County Park, an undeveloped park site, two churches, and a
commercial center (Northpark Village). The Prezone will establish City of
Santa Clarita zoning designations for the annexation area consistent with the
existing uses and development in the project area that will activate upon
completion of the annexation. No development is proposed as part of this
General Plan Amendment, Prezone, and annexation application request.
Current County of Los Angeles Zoning Proposed City of Santa Clarita Zoning\General Plan designation
RPD (Residential Planned Development) RL (Residential Low)
RS (Residential Suburban)
RMH (Residential Medium High)
C-3 (Commercial)
OS (Open Space)
CN (Commercial Neighborhood)
PROJECT LOCATION: The project area is known as Valencia Northpark and includes residences on
the northeast and southeast comer of Copperbill Drive and McBean Parkway,
Grace Baptist Church located north of Copperhill Drive, church of the Latter
Day Saints located west of McBean and north of Summerhill Lane, the
Northpark Village commercial center at .the northeastern comer of Decoro
Drive and McBean Parkway, residences located north of the commercial center
and west and east of McBean Parkway, south of Copperhill Drive.
A DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared for this proposed project and is available for a
public review period, during which the City of Santa Clarita Planning & Building Services will receive
comments, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on January 14, 2004 and ending at 12:00 p.m. on February 3, 2003.
During the public review period a copy of the negative declaration and all supporting documents will be
located at:
City Hall
Planning & Building Services Department
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
A copy of the draft negative declaration (without all supporting documents) will be posted at the Los
Angeles County Library, Valencia Branch during the public review period noted above.
The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following
date:
DATE: February 3, 2004
TIME: 7:00 p.m..
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall
23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date:
DATE: February 24, 2004
TIME: 6:00 p.m..
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall
23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or written correspondence
delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings. If you wish to have written
comments included in the materials the Planning Commission receives prior to the public hearing, it must be
submitted to the Planning & Building Services Department by 12:00 P.M. on January 21, 2004.
For fiuther information regarding this proposal, you may contact the City of Santa Clarita, Department of
Planning & Building Services, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Third Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; Telephone:
(661) 255-4330, Aimee Schwimmer, AICP, Associate Planner.
Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP
Interim Director of Planning & Building Services
Posted: Santa Clarita City Hall Published: The Newhall Signal
Los Angeles County Library, Valencia Branch January 14, 2004
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
STAFF REPORT
MASTER CASE O. 04-008
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DATE: February 3, 2004
TO: Chairperson Berger and Planning Commission
FROM: Vincent P. 13erta aCP, Intern Director of Planning & Building Services
CASE PLANNER: Aimee Schwimmer, AICD, Associate Planner
APPLICANT: City of Santa. Clarita
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Master Case 04-008
February 3, 2004
Page 2 of 6
In December of 2003, city Staff was directed to prepare a prezone and General Plan Amendment
application for the project site, as well as request authorization to prepare an annexation application to
the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
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The existing Santa Clarita General Plan designations, zoning and existing land uses on and
surrounding the project site are as follows:
Master Case 04-008
February 3, 2004
Page 4 of 6
West - RS SP
(N V2) Vacant/Single-Family Residential
An environmental assessment, evaluating the impacts of the project, was conducted as part of the
project review. It was determined that the proposed prezone and General Plan Amendment would not
have a significant effect on the environment. The requested General Amendment and prezone are
consistent with the existing density of development and uses that currently exist in the project area.
The Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review and comment beginning
January 14, 2004 through February 3, 2004. No comments were received on the Initial Study and
Proposed Negative Declaration.
ANALYSIS
The requested General Plan Amendment and prezone would bring the City's land use designations into
compliance with the existing Valencia Northpark Annexation area uses and development. - No
development is proposed with this land use designation change. Because the project site has been
developed, the RS, RM, RMH, and OS land use designations would not encourage or permit further
subdivision.
General Plan Comistency
Existing development on the project site is inconsistent with the City's General Plan and the prezone
previously approv*ed for the project area. The site is currently designated by the City's General Plan' as
RL (Residential Low), CC (Community Commercial), and RMH (Residential Suburban). The RL
designation requires a mid-range density of 2.2 dwelling units per gross acre, the CC designation only
permits commercial uses, and the RMH designation is suitable for multi -family development.
Valencia Northpark does not comply with these designations, as the subdivision was constructed with
a density of approximately 3.5 to 16 dwelling units per acre and single-family dwelling units were
constructed in areas designated CC and RMH. 7 .
General Plan
ZoALng
Land Use
Project Site
RL
None
Single/Multi-Family Residential
RNM
None
Single -Family Residential
RE
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Single -Family Residential
CC
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Multi -Family Residential
CN
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Commercial Center
North
RE
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(County) Vacant
South
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Single -Family Residential
East
RS
RS
Single -Family Residential
West - RS SP
(N V2) Vacant/Single-Family Residential
An environmental assessment, evaluating the impacts of the project, was conducted as part of the
project review. It was determined that the proposed prezone and General Plan Amendment would not
have a significant effect on the environment. The requested General Amendment and prezone are
consistent with the existing density of development and uses that currently exist in the project area.
The Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review and comment beginning
January 14, 2004 through February 3, 2004. No comments were received on the Initial Study and
Proposed Negative Declaration.
ANALYSIS
The requested General Plan Amendment and prezone would bring the City's land use designations into
compliance with the existing Valencia Northpark Annexation area uses and development. - No
development is proposed with this land use designation change. Because the project site has been
developed, the RS, RM, RMH, and OS land use designations would not encourage or permit further
subdivision.
General Plan Comistency
Existing development on the project site is inconsistent with the City's General Plan and the prezone
previously approv*ed for the project area. The site is currently designated by the City's General Plan' as
RL (Residential Low), CC (Community Commercial), and RMH (Residential Suburban). The RL
designation requires a mid-range density of 2.2 dwelling units per gross acre, the CC designation only
permits commercial uses, and the RMH designation is suitable for multi -family development.
Valencia Northpark does not comply with these designations, as the subdivision was constructed with
a density of approximately 3.5 to 16 dwelling units per acre and single-family dwelling units were
constructed in areas designated CC and RMH. 7 .
Master Case 04-008
February 3, 2004
Page 5 of 6
This proposal includes amending the General Plan to designate the project area the following
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designations (see attached map for proposed General Plan Amendment area locations, labeled
Attachment 4):
AREA3: RL (Residential Low) RM (Residential Medium)
OS (Open Space)
AREA4: RS (Residential Suburban) RM (Residential Medium)
AREA5: RL (Residential Low) RS (Residential Suburban)
Unified Development Code Consistency
The City's Zoning Map does not include the project area at this time because the area is outside of the
City of Santa Clarita.
Current County of Los Angeles Zoning Proposed City of Santa Clarita. Prezone\General Plan
RPD (Residential Planned Development) RL (Residential Low)
Master Case 04-008
February 39 2004
Page 6 of 6
RS (Residential Suburban)
RMH (Residential Medium High)
OS (Open Space)
C-3 (Commercial) CN (Commercial Neighborhood)
With this prezone amendment, the project area (Valencia Northpark Annexation) would be consistent
with the City's Unified Development Code and General Plan.
Community Response
As part of the review of the proposed land use designation change, public notice was - mailed to
property owners within the Valencia Northpark Annexation area. Opposition has not been received
related to the land use designation change.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1) Adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and
2) Adopt Resolution NoT04-049 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan
Amendment 04001 and Prezone 04-004 for the Valencia Northpark Annexation.
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NORTHPARK ANNEXATION
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PLAN AMMENDMENTS
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Area I RE RS, RM
Area 11 CC RMH
Area III RL m> OS, RM
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RESOLUTION NO. PO4-04
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT The Planning Commission does hereby make the
following findings of fact:
b. The site is located adjacent to the western boundary line of the City of Santa Clarita,
north of Decoro Drive and east of the North Valencia 2 Annexation area.
C. The land use to the west consists of vacant land designated Specific Plan with
residential uses permitted within the North Valencia 2 Specific Plan, within the City
of Santa Clarita. The land to the north of the Valencia Northpark Annexation area is
vacant and is outside of the City of Santa Clarita, which includes San Francisquito
Road. The land to the south and east of the annexation area is land developed with
residential homes and is within the City of Santa Clarita city boundaries, including
Decoro, Drive and the Community known as Saugus.
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Master Case 04-008
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d. Currently, the project area is zoned R -PD (Residential Planned Development), and C-
3 (Commercial) by the County of Los Angeles.
f The project area is built out with residential and accessory uses and a commercial
center. No development is proposed with this land use designation change.
h. Public participation and notification requirements pursuant to Sections 65090, 65391,
and 65854 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVRONMENTAL QUA—LITY ACT FRMINGS The
Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Initial Study prepared for the project and
ftcdg_-?�_74 d detew�ines as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for this project; and,
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. Because a Negative Declaration is proposed for the project, pursuant to
CEQA Section 15206.b.1, a 21 -day public review period was required. The public
review period was from January 14, 2004 to February 3, 2004; and
C. Said study found that no adverse impact to the existing and future environmental
resources of the area would result from the proposed land use designation change.
The proposed Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on December 15,
2001, in accordance with CEQA; and
d. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Santa
Clarita; and
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Master Case 04-008
Page 3 of 5
e. The Planning Commission, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the
Negative Declaration for this project to have been prepared in compliance with
CEQA.
SECTION 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS In m the recommendation
contained in this resolution, the Planning Commission has considered certain principals and
standards, and finds (Section 17.03.020 of the Unified Development Code) and determines as
follows:
SECTION 4. PREZQNE FINDING oregoing facts and findinj
S. Based upon the f
the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
a. That a need for the prezone of Open Space (OS), Residential Suburban (RS),
Residential Moderate (RM), and Residential Medium High (RW does exist within
the project area so the site can be annexed in to the City of Santa Clarita and so the
site's zoning designation would be consistent with the adjacent residential
neighborhoods.
b. That the subject property is a proper location for the OS, RS, RM and RMH zoning
designations, because the site is adjacent to areas with the same zoning designation
and similar type of residential development.
C. That public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice
justifies the prezone classifications proposed because the existing density of
development and uses are not consistent with the existing prezone designations and
the development, and uses within the project area will be consistent with the
surrounding development and consistent with the City's development standards upon
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Master Case 04-008
Page 4 of 5
approval of the prezone.
d. That the proposed prezone of the project site to OS, RS, RM, RUH is consistent with
existing land uses in the area and would not result in a substantive change to the
existing zoning of the project area, as the existing residential and commercial
development complies with the development standards of the OS, RS, RM, and RMH
designations,
e. That the project area consists of 501 acres of land contiguous to the corporate limits
of the City of Santa Clarita on the south, east, and western boundaries of the project
area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita,
California, recommends the City Council act as follows:
Adopt the Negative Declaration, prepared for the project per the California Environmental Quality
Act, as referenced herein.
Resolution PO4-04
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I, Vincent P. Bertoni, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 15th day of January, 2002 by the
following vote of the Planning Commission:
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General Evaluation Guidelines
The Council shall consider the following guidelines in evaluating whether annexation requests
of vacant or inhabited territory to the City of Santa Clarita are necessary and desirable:
1. The annexation conforms with all applicable goals, objectives and policies of the
Santa Clarita General Plan.
2. The annexation would result in a logical extension of existing City boundaries or,
where deemed appropriate and desirable, result in the diminution of an existing
county island.
3. The annexation would not create a County island, or result in infeasible service
areas for the County.
4. Whether the annexation would result in a fiscally -positive impact, fiscally -neutral
or fiscally -negative impact on the City. Fiscally -positive, or annexations promoting
economic development in the City, are encouraged.
5. Whether the annexation would result in a significant public benefit to the City. In
addition to financial gain for the City, a significant public benefit could include: the
protection or acquisition of open space; development of active parkland; provision of
road connections and regional transportation corridors; development review control
to ensure that the visual and environmental resources of the area are preserved;
promotion of an innovative land use; the protection of sensitive and endangered
plant and/or animal species; or acquisition of a strategically -located area that
advances City objectives.
6. Annexations that result in a fiscally -negative impact on the City are discouraged.
However, if it can be shown that a non -fiscal, significant public benefit to the City
will result from the annexation that outweighs the negative impact to the City's
General Fund, the Council will consider such annexation.
7. The Council may take into consideration such other factors that are deemed to be
of benefit to the health, safety, general welfare or economic well-being of the citizens
of Santa Clarita.
Evaluation Guidelines for Uninhabited Territory
In addition to the General Evaluation Guidelines listed above, the Council shall consider the
following guidelines in evaluating whether annexation requests of vacant or uninhabited
territory accompanied with a development project are necessary and desirable:
City of Santa Clarita
Policy for the Annexation of Territory
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I. The annexation promotes balance of the community, quality development and
improvement of the City's economic base.
2. The annexation funds the costs of public facilities and services needed to serve the
neer development.
Evaluation Guidelines for Inhabited Territory
In addition to the General Evaluation Guidelines, the Council shall consider the following
guidelines in evaluating whether annexation requests of developed, inhabited territory are
necessary and desirable:
1.. The proposed annexation area is not encumbered by a Dello -Roos over residential
properties or similar special taxing district unless deemed acceptable by the City
Council.
2. Requests for annexation of inhabited territory must be accompanied by a report for
the Council's consideration that demonstrates the following:
a. long-term economic impact to the City;
b. long -terns impact on City services to existing residents;
c. whether the annexation will result in a need for new or expanded City services
without offsetting compensation; and
d. whether the annexation will promote more efficient delivery of City services.
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