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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. No. 18-24 (SPA No. 24-0227)RESOLUTION NO. 18-24 RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE WESTERN ROSEDALE SPECIFIC TRAIL PLAN LOCATED SOUTH OF SOUTH WEGIS AVENUE AND STOCKDALE HIGHWAY IN WEST BAKERSFIELD (SPA NO. 24-0227). WHEREAS, Porter & Associates, Inc. representing Bolthouse Land Company, LLC filed an application with the City of Bakersfield Development Services Department for an amendment to the Western Rosedale Specific Trails Plan, as shown in Exhibit B, located south of South Wegis Avenue and Stockdale Highway in west Bakersfield (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the project proposes to amend the Western Rosedale Specific Trails Pion to eliminate the equestrian trail e!ement and 3'6" fence from the multi~use combination trail along South Wegis Avenue, south of Stockdale Highway, Stockdale Ranch Drive, and South Nord Avenue in the area known as the "Stockdale Ranch" development; and WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (bl (3), Common Sense Exemption; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Commission set Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the application, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing no testimony was received either in support and opposition of the Project; dnd WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report and evidence received both in writing and by verbal testimony at the above referenced public hearing support the following findings: 1. A!I required public notices have been given. Hearing notices regarding the proposed Project were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the Project area and published in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation, 30 days prior to the hearing. 2. The provisions of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been followed. Staff determined that the proposal is a project under CEQA and an initial study was completed. 3. The public necessity, general welfare, and good planning practices justify the Project. Page 1 of 2 4. The Project is compatible with the development of surrounding properties and is internally consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield Planning Commission as follows: l. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct. 2. The Project is hereby recommended for approval by the City Council subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit A and located on the map as shown in Exhibit B, both of which are incorporated herein. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on June 20, 2024, on a motion by Commissioner Koman and seconded by Vice-Chair Strickland, by the following vote. AYES: ABSENT: CATER, KAUR, KOMAN, STRICKLAND BASHIRTASH, BITTLE, NEAL Exhibits (attached): Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval Exhibit B: Location Map APPROVED DANI ~ATER, CHAIR City of Bakersfield Planning Commission Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WESTERN ROSEDALE SPECIFIC TRAIL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 24-0227 CITY ATTORNEY 1. In consideration by the City of Bakersfield for land use entitlements, including but not limited to related environmental approvals related to or arising from this project, the applicant, and/or property owner and/or subdivider ("Applicant" herein) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, its officers, agents, employees, departments, commissioners and boards ("City" herein) against any arid all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this application, including without limitation any CEQA approval or any re!ated development approvals or conditions whether imposed by the City, or not, except for C!TY's sole active negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnification condition does not prevent the Applicant from challenging any decision by the City related to this project and the obligations of this condition apply regardless of whether any other permits or entitlements are issued. The City will promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, falling under this condition within thirty (30) days of actually receiving such claim. The City, in its sole discretion, shall be allowed to choose the attorney or outside law firrn to defend the City at the so!e cost and expense of the Applicant and the City is not obligated to use any law firm or attorney chosen by another entity or party. SPA 24-0227 Removal of Equestrian Trail CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Exhibit B ~ ... > ;. 0 STOCKDALE HWY ------~ -,.,,..,,,. f. '"' "' " "" j ~ ~ C ... 0 :z: ... ~ -.::; ~ SPA 24-0227 COUNTY ---- C•1 C-O/P.C.D. R-1 R-1 CITY --couN, r~~ :'ifrl-r- - -~f:i~~-,~~~ R-2 R•i >-I- 3 0 (..) Q ... :c 3 :c C•2 o ~J .. 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