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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - HASLEY COMMERCE CENTER ANNEX (2)Agenda Item: 13 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: Frank Ferry DATE: June 28, 2011 SUBJECT: WITHDRAWAL OF THE HASLEY HILLSNALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER LAFCO ANNEXATION APPLICATION DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council direct and authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission to withdraw the Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center annexation application. BACKGROUND Per the request of Councilmember Ferry at the June 14, 2011, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to place this item on the City Council agenda. On April 22, 2008, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita unanimously approved the Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center Annexation (Resolution 08-35) and authorized the filing of an application for annexation with the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). An application was subsequently filed with LAFCO. The annexation area includes the residential neighborhoods of Hasley Hills, Live Oak, North Bluff, and the Valencia Commerce Center, consisting of approximately 1,430 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of I-5 and SR -126. More specifically, the annexation included 808 acres.of industrial area, 48 acres of commercial area, 571 acres of residential area, and 5.36 acres of open space area. Since filing this annexation nearly three years ago, several factors and considerations have intervened that now make it appropriate to consider withdrawal of this proposed annexation. These factors and considerations are explained below. The Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center annexation was commenced after residents of the three neighborhoods submitted petitions containing the signatures of a super majority of homeowners and businesses. Since that time, this proposed annexation has become contentious dPP VED and controversial. Opposition to this annexation has been expressed by the Castaic Area Town Council, the Castaic Chamber of Commerce, Newhall Land and Farming; Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the Valencia Commerce Center Association, and the West Ranch Town Council. It has become clear that a "community consensus" does not exist at this time in support of this proposed annexation. As with the prior annexations completed by the City of Santa Clarita, it is desirable to achieve such a community consensus regarding this, and any other, proposed annexation. Lack of a community consensus is counterproductive to our desire to facilitate a positive relationship between the City of Santa Clarita and Westside community organizations. A major issue of disagreement is that of "community of interest" and whether this proposed annexation would divide a community that has a strong sense of identity. While many homeowners and business owners within the proposed annexation area have expressed their opinion that this annexation would not divide a community of interest, many residents and business owners from the greater Castaic area have expressed their opinion that this proposed annexation would indeed divide a community with a strong sense of identity. The issue of "community of interest" should be resolved and a consensus achieved before annexation of this area can be reconsidered. Facilitation of discussions that over time could lead to a consensus on the issue of community of interest is hampered by the pending Hasley Hill/Valencia Commerce Center annexation insofar as it can be interpreted as a presupposed outcome. While this proposed annexation has languished, residents of neighborhoods north and east of the City have expressed interest in annexation. In response, the City has engaged these neighborhoods to further survey their level of interest. As a result, we are processing annexations north and east of the City that would, when completed, significantly increase the size of the City in terms of population and square miles. These annexations, which are relatively non controversial, will require the attention and focus of the City Council and staff over the next few years as we deploy services to these areas. In consideration of the issues discussed herein, it is recommended that the City Council direct and authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to LAFCO to withdraw the Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center Annexation application. This recommended action will permit the City of Santa Clarita, at the appropriate time in the future, to work with the Westside communities to build a community consensus regarding the future course of local government for the Santa Clarita Valley. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT None. ATTACHMENTS Map of Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center Resolution 08-35 (Reading File) RESOLUTION NO. 08-35 A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO AMEND THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (MASTER CASE NO. 07-206 — SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 07-001 AND ANNEXATION 08-005) WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for a Sphere of Influence Amendment and annexation on approximately 1,430 acres of unincorporated county territory; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is inhabited, and a description of the boundaries is set forth in Exhibit A, and a map of the boundaries is set forth in Exhibit B, attached and by this reference incorporated; and WHEREAS, the short form designation of the proposal is Sphere of Influence Amendment 07-001 and Annexation No. 2008-05 (Master Case No. 07-206), which includes the i area known as Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center; and WHEREAS, this proposal is currently inconsistent with the City of Santa Clarita's Sphere of Influence as designated by the Local Agency Formation Commission, and would require amending thereof pursuant to this proposal; and WHEREAS, no terms or conditions are requested by the property owners; for this proposed annexation at this time; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation are to propose a logical extension of City boundaries, to respond to the property owners' request for City services and to promote sound land use and plaiuiing practices in the affected territory; and WHEREAS, the majority of property owners of the subject site have indicated consent to the annexation and as evidenced by written petition to the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has considered all evidence, oral and documentary, and is advised of the foregoing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby determine and find as follows: 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 22nd day of April, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ferry, McLean, Ender, Weste, Kellar NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY CLERK 3 5— Exhibit "A" Page 1 of 10 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION NO. 2008-05 HASLEY HILLS - VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER Partly in the Rancho San Francisco and partly in Fractional Sections 1, 2 and 11, Township 4 North, Range 17 West, San Bernardino Meridian. Beginning .at the point of intersection of the centerline of the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) with that certain course having a bearing and distance of South 85°33130" East 36.20 feet in the northerly boundary of Parcel 8 as shown on Licensed Surveyor's Map filed in book 27 pages 27 to 311 of Record of ___f Surveys, .in the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, said point of beginning being an angle point in the boundary of the City of Santa Clarita as the same existed on March 25, 2008; thence (L1) along said centerline South 32°18'02" East 1046.36 feet. to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 3000.00 feet; thence (C2) continuing southeasterly along said centerline and said curve through a central angle of 25°19'25" an arc distance of 1325.94 feet; thence (L3) tangent to said curve and continuing along said centerline South 57°37'27" East 963.79 feet to the northeasterly prolongation of that certain course having a bearing and distance of North 50022'54" East 2637.29 feet in the centerline of State Route 126 X:\Ar.1MJ1AW0RD DOCS\LEGkLS\EXIIIHTTS\6000 EXHI6TTS\N399 EXH•000 Exhibit "A" Page 3 of 10 northwesterly corner of said Parcel Map No. 17949-01 on the southerly line of. Parcel 2 of that certain 300 foot wide strip of land as described in document recorded in book D-143 page 449, of official records, in the office of the Recorder of said County; -thence (L12) along said southerly line South 70°56152" West 1018.39 feet to the easterly line of Parcel 15 as shown on said Licensed Surveyor's Map; thence (L13) along the easterly boundary of said Parcel 15 North 18°58145" East 50.95 feet to the beginning of a. tangent curve concave westerly having a radius of 220.00 feet; thence (C14) continuing northerly along last said easterly boundary and last said curve through a central angle of 33°10100" an arc distance of 127.35 feet; thence (L15) continuing along said easterly boundary and tangent to last said curve North 14°11'15" West 64.27 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave easterly having a radius of 180.00 feet; thence (C16) continuing northerly along last said easterly boundary and last said curve through a central angle of 13°50'00" an arc distance of 43,46 .feet; thence (L17) continuing along said easterly boundary and tangent to last said curve North 00°21115" West, 70.15 feet to the. beginning of a tangent curve concave easterly having a radius of 180.00 feet; thence (C18) continuing northerly along last said easterly boundary and last said curve through a central angle of 29°40'00" an arc distance of 93.20 feet; thence (L19) continuing along said easterly boundary and tangent to last said curve North 29°18'45" East 26.04 feet to the beginning of a X:\AD1431A1IDRII DOCS\LEGNLS\EXRIRITS\BIIIIO EXHIBIT5\6379 EXII.000 -7- Exhibit "A" Page 5 of 10 (C25) continuing southeasterly along last said centerline and last said curve through a central angle of 11014'22" an arc distance of 980.83 feet to the intersection with the centerline of Franklin Parkway as shown on Parcel Map No. 26363 per map filed in book 353 pages 44 to 56, inclusive of Parcel Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County, at the beginning of a non -tangent curve concave southerly having a radius of 2500.00 feet, a radial line through said intersection bears South 35045120" East; thence (C26) westerly along last said centerline and last said curve through a central angle of 14006'16" an arc distance of 615.42 feet; thence (L27) tangent to last said curve and continuing along last said centerline South 40008124" West 1655.61 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave southeasterly having a radius of 1500..00 feet; thence (C28) continuing southwesterly along last said centerline and last said curve through a central angle of 29°2535" an arc distance of 770.38 feet; thence (L29) radial to last said curve North 79°17111" West 42.00 feet to the westerly line of said Franklin Parkway; thence (L30) along the southefly boundary of Parcel Map No. 22261 per map filed in book_ 273 pages 27 to 37, inclusive of Parcel Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County, South 79°14'23" West 537.10 feet; thence (L31) continuing along last said southerly boundary North 55°53109" West 407.18 feet; thence (L32) continuing along last said southerly boundary South 71°18109" West 393.32 feet; thence (L33) continuing along last said southerly boundary North 57002'21" West 358.85 feet; thence Y.;\/:lk-01H\tIO1�G DOCS\LEGh1.5\EXII7111 T5 \RGUV. 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UUC Exhibit "A" Page 7 of 10 _I (L44) along the northerly line of said Fractional Section 11, South 89°50'16" East 1744.82. feet to the boundary of Parcel Map No. 20685-01 per map filed in book 327 pages 21 to 31, inclusive of Parcel Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County; thence (L45) along last said boundary North 49059108" West 269.29 feet; thence (L46) continuing along last said boundary North 47°48'57" West 105.66 feet; thence (L47) continuing along last said boundary North 49059'08" West 271.67 'feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 842.00 feet; thence (C48) continuing northwesterly along last said boundary and last said curve through a central angle of 07°15147" an arc distance of 106.74 feet; thence .(L49) tangent to last said curve and continuing along last said boundary and along -the boundary of Parcel Map No. 20685 per map filed in book 335 pages' 45 to 53, inclusive of Parcel Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County, North 42°43'21" West 592.91 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 978.00 feet; thence (C50)continuing northwesterly along said boundary of Parcel Map No. 20685 and last said curve through a central angle of 25°22'04" an arc distance of 433.01 feet; thence (L51) tangent to last said curve and continuing along last said boundary North 1''21'17" West 1.51 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave easterly having a radius of 218.00 feet; thence (C52) continuing northerly along last said boundary and last said curve through a central angle of 80010159" an arc distance of Y.:\IIDMIN\MOKD WCS\LMALS\EXHI0175\b 000 EX0161T5\0099 BXII.DUC --19— Exhibit "A" Page 9 of 10 (L65) North 29°47'36" East 293.06 feet; thence (L66) North 03°53"33" East 514.04 feet; thence (L67) South 89048118" East 838.47 feet to the westerly boundary of Tract No. 44800-01 per..map filed in book 1250 pages 57 to 75, inclusive of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County; thence (L68) along last said westerly boundary and the westerly boundary of Tract No. 44800 per map filed in book 1251 pages 81 to 91, inclusive of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County, North 00017'51" East 2638.99 feet; thence (L69) along the northerly boundary of said Tract No. 44800 and the northerly boundary of Tract 'No. 44800-03 per map filed in book 1251 pages 71 to 80, inclusive of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County, South 89052143" East 1260.25 feet to an angle point therein; thence (L70) continuing along said northerly boundary of Tract No. 44800- 03 South 89050'33" East 1518.53 feet to an angle point therein; thence (L71) along the northeasterly boundary of said Tract. No. 44800-03 South 50°19141". East 109.99 feet to an angle point therein; thence (L72) along the easterly boundary of said Tract No. 44800-03 South 18°12'`54" East 427.09 feet to the most northerly corner of Tract No. 44460 per map filed in book 1104 pages 15 to 48, inclusive of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said'County; thence (L73) along the boundary of said Tract No. 44460 South 18°22'37" East 710.11 feet to an angle point therein; thence (L74) along last said boundary South 64°22.139" East 227,07 feet; thence (L75) along last said boundary North 73031'51" East 35.02 feet to an angle point therein.; thence R:\AU}1117\WUItD L•UL'S\6EGiq.S\E%III OI TS \ODUU EXIMUTS\0:199 E%H,Ux /0_ S •r zk,. p: tl� Ixr•o-l. 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