HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. No. 33-24 (GPA_ZC No. 23-0330)RESOLUTION NO. 33-24
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF THE
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN FROM OC
(OFFICE COMMERCIAL) TO HR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL),
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
ROSEDALE HIGHWAY AND SABLEWOOD DRIVE (GPA/ZC NO.
23-0330).
WHEREAS, Swanson Engineering, Inc. (applicant), representing Leah Volkoff
(property owner), is requesting: (1) an amendment to the land use map designation of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from OC (Office Commercial) to HR (High
Density Residential); and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
to change the Zone District from C-O/PCD (Commercial Office/ Planned Commercial
Development) to R-3 (Medium Density Multi-Unit Dwelling) on approximately 6.18 acres
generally located on the northwest corner of Rosedale Highway and Sablewood Drive.
(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project has been
recommended; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Commission set Thursday, October 3, 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 proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Project as required by
Government Code Section 65353, and notice of the public hearing was given in the
manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
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 . All 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, 10 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.
4. The Project is compatible with the land use designations and development
of surrounding properties and is internally consistent with the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield Planning Commission as
follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Project is hereby recommended for approval by the City Council
located on the map as shown in Exhibit A, which is 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 the
3rd of October 2024, on a motion by Koman and seconded by Kaur, by the following
vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Bittle, Kaur, Koman, Neal, Strickland
Bashirtash, Cater
APPROVED
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City of Bakersfield Planning Commission
Exhibits {attached):
Exhibit A: Location Map
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GP A/Z C 23-0330
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Zoning
Commercial Zone Designations
C-0/P.C.O. Combining
C-2 Regional Commercial
C-2/P.C.O. Combining
Residential Zone Designations
E Estate One Family
Dwelling
R-2 Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling Zone -I
unit/2,500 sq. ft.
EXHIBIT A
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