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RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, APPROVING
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT P01-0684 OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE RIVERLAKES RANCH
SPECIFIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield in accordance
with the provisions of Section 65353 of the Government Code, held a public hearing on
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2001 and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001 on Specific Plan
Amendment P01-0684 of a proposed amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan, notice
of the time and place of hearing having been given at least ten (10) calendar days before said
hearing by publication in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation;
and
WHEREAS, such Specific Plan Amendment P01-0684 is as follows:
Specific Plan Amendment P01-0684
Kyle Carter Homes is requesting a Specific Plan Amendment to
the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan changing the land use
designation from OS-P (Open Space and Recreational Facilities) to
LMR (Low Medium Density Residential), on two sites consisting of
6,479 and 20,685 square feet. The 6,479 square foot site is
located approximately 900 feet south of Olive Drive (extended),
approximately 250 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal and
approximately 1,000 west of Riverlakes Drive. The 20,685 square
foot site is located approximately 350 feet south of Olive Drive
(extended), approximately 600 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal
and approximately 850 feet west of Riverlakes Drive.
WHEREAS, for the above-described project, it was determined that the
proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a Notice of
Exemption was prepared; and
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and approval of
Notices of Exemption as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation
Procedures, have been duly followed by the city staff and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 156-01 on December 20, 2001, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of Specific Plan Amendment P01-0684 and
this Council has fully considered the finding made by the Planning Commission as set forth in
that Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 65355 of the Government Code, conducted and held a public hearing on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2001, on the above described Specific Plan Amendment P01-
0684 of the proposed amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan, notice of time and
place of the hearing having been given at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing by
publication in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following findings:
1. All required public notices have been given.
2. The provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act have been followed.
The project would allow two unused sites located adjacent to the golf course,
consisting of 6,479 square feet and 20,685 square feet to be added to the
existing Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan LMR (Low Medium Density
Residential) land use designation, the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan LMR (Low
Density Medium Density Residential) land use designation and the R-2 (Limited
Multiple-Family) zoning for residential development.
The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and
subsequent to CEQA, General Rule, Section 15061 (b)(3) "Where it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA."
6. The proposed project is consistent with the surrounding land uses.
The proposed project is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan.
The public necessity, general welfare and good planning practices justify the
recommended amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and found by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals and findings incorporated herein, are true and correct.
The Notice of Exemption, as shown on Exhibit "3", attached hereto and incorporated as
though fully set forth for Specific Plan Amendment P01-0684 is hereby approved and
adopted.
The report of the Planning Commission, including maps and all reports and papers
relevant thereto, transmitted by the Secretary of the Planning Commission to the City
Council, is hereby received, accepted and approved.
File the Notice of Exemption. The Planning Division of the Development Services
Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of
Kern County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code
and Section Numbers 15062 and 15094 of the State CEQA Guidelines adopted
pursuant thereto.
The City Council hereby approves and adopts Specific Plan Amendment P01-0684 of
the proposed amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan, constituting changes
as shown on the map marked Exhibit "2", attached hereto and incorporated as though
fully set forth, subject to the approval of General Plan Amendment P01-0684 and
conditions of approval shown on Exhibit "1" for two sites consisting of 6,479 square feet
and 20,685 square feet. The 6,479 and square foot site is generally located
approximately 900 feet south of Olive Drive (extended), approximately 250 feet east of
the Friant-Kern Canal and approximately 1,000 west of Riverlakes Drive. The 20,685
square foot site is generally located approximately 350 feet south of Olive Drive
(extended), approximately 600 feet east of the Riant-Kern Canal and approximately 850
feet west of Riverlakes Drive.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAMiMAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, 3ULL;VA;I, SALVAGGIO
COUNClLMEMBER ~
COUNClLMEMBER t.3~.)~
COUNClLMEMBER ~1 Lgt {A~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio CI/~k of the
Council of the City of BakersfieEf
APPROVED FEB 6 ?..007
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT "1"
Conditions
General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Amendment/Zone Change P01-0684
Public Works
1. Lot Line Adjustment P01-0348 must be completed prior to any development of
the area covered by this GPA/ZC.
2. Standard adopted Traffic impact Fees shall apply to the area covered by this
GPNZC.
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EXHIBIT "2"
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
RIVERLAKE RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
P01-0684
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OLIVE DRIVE
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
EHXIBIT 3
TO:
Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
FROM: City of Bakersfield
Planning Department
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
_~X County Clerk
County of Kern
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Project Title: General Plan AmendmentJRiverlakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment P01-0684
Project Location-Specific: Subject sites are generallylocated south of Olive Drive (extended), north of Hageman Road, west
of Rivedakes Drive and east of the Friant-Kern Canal,
Project Location-City: Bakersfield Project Location-County:. Kern
Description of Project: General Plan Amendment/Rivedakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment P01-0648 A General Plan
Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan changing the land use designation from
OS-P (Open Space - Parks and Recreational Facilities) to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) and an amendment to the
Rivedakes Ranch Specific Plan from OS-P to LMR, on two sites consisting of .62 acre (27,164 square feet). Site sizes are
6,479 and 20,685 square feet. The 6,479 square foot site is located approximately 900 feet south of Olive Drive (extended),
approximately 250 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal and approximately 1,100 west of Rivedakes Drive. The 20,685 square
foot site is located approximately 350 feet south of Olive Drive (extended), approximately 600 feet east of the Friant-Kern Canal
and approximately 850 feet west of Riverlakes Drive,
~lame of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Bakersfield
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Pinnacle Engineering
Exempt Status:
Ministerial (Sec.21080(b)(1); 15268));
-- Declared Emergency (Sec.21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
-- Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
-- Categorical Exemption. State type and section number.
Statutory Exemptions. State section number.
~_. Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA, General Rule, Section 15061(b) (3).
ReasOns why project is exempt: The project consists of minor adjustments to land use designations of the General Plan
and Rivedakes Ranch Specific Plan and zoning districts (see Description of Project). Existing land use designations of the
general plan, specific plan and zoning districts will not be changed. Only a minor area of land will undergo a change in land
use designations. This project site is presently designated for residential and golf course development. The golf course
presently exists. The portion of vacant land designated for open space and left over from golf course development will be
added to land designated as LMR and zoned R-2.
Lead Agency: Contact Person: Richard Dole, Area Cede/Telephone/Extension: 661 326-3733
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project?
Yes_ No_
Signature: ~~-~°~---~---- Date'..~o~. ~/, o~(.,2C~/ Title:~
x__ Signed by Lead Agency
_ Signed by Applicant Date received for filing at OPR:
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