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A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, APPROVING
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADOPTING PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD 2010 GENERAL PLAN
(LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT P97-0056).
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, MARCH 17, 1997, and THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997,
on a proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan, notice of the
time and place of hearing having been given at least twenty-one (21) calendar days
before said hea.~ by publication in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of
general circulation and at the request of the applicant, the Planning Commission
continued the proposed amendment to the second General Plan Amendment Cycle of
1997; and
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, JUNE 16, 1997, and THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1997, on a
proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan, notice of the time
and place of hearing having been given at least twenty-one (21) calendar days before
said hearing by publication in the Bakersfield Califomian, a local newspaper of general
circulation; and
WHEREAS, such proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan is as follows:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT P97-0056
and
MARINO/ASSOCIATES has applied to amend the Land Use
Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan
consisting of a change from HMR (High Medium Density
Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on a 7.35 acre site
generally located between Columbus Street, State Route
178, Wenatchee Avenue and Loyola Street;
WHEREAS, for the above-described amendment, an Initial Study was
conducted, and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a
significant effect on the environment, and a Negative Declaration with mitigation
measures was prepared; and
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and
adoption of Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA
Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning
Commission; and
Or~GINAL
WHEREAS, ,,.v Resolution No. 56-97 on June 19, , 997, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of this General Plan Amendment
subject to mitigation measures listed in Exhibit "A" and this Council has fully considered
the findings 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, SEPTEMBER 10, 1997, on the above described proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General
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 Califomian, a local
newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following
findings:
1. All required notices have been given.
been ~11owed.
The provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act have
3. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
4. The proposed General Commercial land use designation and
rezoning to the proposed PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zoning district, as
conditioned, and with the PCD requirements and restrictions, is in harmony with the
existing land use designations and land uses in this general area.
5. The proposed General Commercial land use designation and
rezoning to the proposed PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zoning district, as
conditioned, and with the PCD requirements and restrictions, is in harmony with the
General Plan, and the General Plan policies and goals.
6. The public necessity and general welfare justify the change of land
use designation to General Commercial.
7. The proposed mini-storage facility on the subject site will act as a
noise buffer, thus reducing noise levels that may impact residents within Low Density
Residential land use designations which are subject to vehicle noise generated by
State Route 178.
8. The proposed mini-storage facility on the subject site will generate
less vehicular traffic in the adjoining Low Density Residential designated area than
maximum development as allowed by the subject site's existing Medium Density
Residential land use designation.
ORIGINAL
9. The p,,~posed design of the mini-storage fa,~,lity as conditioned and
with the PCD requirements to and restrictions, will blend in with the residential character
of residences located north to the site and will not visually detract from other uses
indicated within the general area.
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.
2. The Negative Declaration is hereby approved and adopted.
3. 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.
4. The City Council hereby approves and adopts General Plan
Amendment Case No. P97-0056 an amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan, constituting changes as shown on the map
marked Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth, for
property generally located along the south side of Columbus Street, generally between
Wenatchee Avenue and Loyola Street, subject to mitigation measures shown on Exhibit
5. That General Plan Amendment P97-0056, approved herein, be
combined with other approved General Plan Amendments described in separate
resolutions, to form a single Land Use Element Amendment.
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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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CITY CLERK and Ex Officioi/~lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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ORIGINAE
APPROVED
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY SKOUSEN
CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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August 8, 1997
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EXHIBIT "A"
Mitigation Measures
GPA NO. P97-0056
Planning Department:
Install a low profile security lighting system along the access roadways located between
each row of storage buildings. Such low profile lighting fixtures shall be placed at
intervals offering the maximum security protection without impacting the surrounding
land uses.
Other lighting fixtures located within the subject site shall not be located at a height
greater than that of the storage building rooflines.
Any lighting fixtures located along the subject site perimeter which are for the purpose of
security lighting, highlighting the mini-storage facility and/or drawing attention to the
mini-storage facility shall be directed away from existing land uses.
4. All structures shall be constructed of a non-glare, non-reflective materials.
The proposed mini-storage facility shall be constructed substantially as shown on the
site plans. VVhere there is inconsistency between the site plans, site plan review
conditions, and Planning Commission recommended conditions of approval, the site
plan review conditions and Planning Commission recommended conditions shall prevail.
Provide a secondary emergency secondary access along the east side of the site per
the Fire Chief's specification.
Along the Columbus Street frontage, a minimum of 35 trees will have a minimum box
size of 24 inches.
Along the west property line, construct a continuous block wall with a minimum height of
6 feet from the water fountain to the first storage building.
Landscape requirements shall be per the municipal code excepted as depicted on site
plans as was approved by the City Council.
10. Special event signs shall not be illuminated.
Engineering:
The developer shall be required to contribute to the Phase II, Regional Traffic Impact
Fee (RTIF), based upon the actual developed uses per the adopted fee schedule.
These fees have been established by Council as minimum mitigation for build out of the
General Plan.
2. Provide a sewer study to ensure service can be provided by gravity flow.
Provide an offer of dedication for a sewer easement across the southerly portion of the
site. ~o~ ~,~j(%
ORIGINAL
Exhibit "A"
GPA No. P97-0056
Mitigation Measures
Page 2
Upon development or division, the developedsubdivider shall pay his proportionate
share for landscaping the existing median island in Columbus Street and such median
will become part of the future median landscaping maintenance district at the discretion
of the Public Works Director.
Site Plan Review Conditions
"A" CONDITIONS - These conditions require specific alterations to the site plan. These
changes must be reflected on all final plans submitted to the Building Department. Plan check
will not begin until all "A" conditions are correctly shown on the plans submitted.
Designate a fire lane, pursuant to City requirements, as shown on the attached site plan.
Please indicate spacing between signs that meet City standards. (Fire)
2. Indicate on the final plan all on-site fire hydrant locations and required fire flows. (Fire)
Parking lot lighting shall be pro¥ided pursuant to Section 17.58.060 A of the Municipal
Code. Lights shall be designed, arranged, and shielded to reflect away from adjacent
residential properties and streets with illumination evenly distributed across the parking
area. All light fixtures shall be Ibcated between 15' and 40' above grade. Lighting
direction and light fixtures shalllbe shown on the final site plan. (Planning)
The applicant shall construct curbs, gutter, 5.5' concrete sidewalks on Columbus Street
pursuant to City Standard. (Engineering Services)
The applicant shall install 4 - 9,500 lumen HPSV street lights as shown on the attached
plan. (Engineering Services)
The applicant shall construct new connection(s) to a public sewer. (Engineering
Services)
The applicant shall construct on-site paving with a minimum of 2" Type B, A.C. over 3"
Class II A.B., or paving equivalent as approved by the City Engineer. (Engineering
Services)
The applicant shall submit street improvement plan for review and approval of the City
Engineer prior to issuance of the building permit. (Engineering Services)
The additional pavement tie-in and relocation of the power poles shall be responsibility
of the developer. (Engineering Services)
10.
Indicate on the final plan 1 8' x 10' refuse bin location(s) pursuant to City Standard S-43.
(Sanitation)
11.
Reconstruct west to south left turn pocket on Columbus to current City Standards.
(Traffic Engineering)
ORIGINAL
Exhibit"A"
GPA No. P97-0056
Mitigation Measures
Page 3
"B" CONDITIONS - These conditions must be satisfied prior to the Building Department
completing plan check for the project.
The applicant shall contact the Fire Safety Control Division, 1715 Chester Avenue, Suite
300 (Fire Prevention Bureau) for fire and safety requirements and provide one (1) set of
building plans showing the required plan corrections to Fire Safety Control (Fire
Marshal, (805) 326-3951) prior to the final site plan being approved. (Fire)
In order to provide adequate fire protection during construction, the applicant shall install
8 fire hydrant(s) as shown on the attached plans or provide alternative fire suppression
as approved by the Fire Department prior to final site plan approval. (Fire)
The applicant shall provide four copies of the grading plans and two copies of the
preliminary soils report to the Building Department. (Engineering Services and Building)
A landscape plan and specification for irrigation shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for approval prior to final site plan approval. (Planning)
The Sanitation Division shall be contacted to determine alternatives to allow the safe
collection of refuse and/or recyclables. (Sanitation)
"C" CONDITIONS - These are informational notes that will assist in completion and operation
of the project. There are also conditions identified that must be satisfied prior to plan check
being completed. The deadline for complying with those conditions is specified in the condition.
All streets and access roads to and around any building under construction must be at
least 20 feet of unobstructed width and graded to prevent ponding at all times.
Barricades must be placed where ditches and barriers exist in roadways. Emergency
vehicle access must be reliable at all times. (Fire)
Based upon available information, the fire flow requirement may be 3,500 gallons per
minute. All persons required to furnish fire hydrants are hereby required to purchase
the required fire hydrants from the City of Bakersfield. (Fire)
The applicant shall post the designated fire lane as required by the City prior to
occupancy of any portion of any building. (Fire)
4.
The applicant shall provide the Fire Department with one set of approved water plans
prior to the issuance of any building permit. (Fire)
This review does not include approval of any signs for the project. A separate permit is
required for all new signs, including construction signs, from the Building Department.
(Building)
Structures exceeding 10,000 square feet in area shall be constructed with an automatic
fire sprinkler system. (Building)
ORIGI~',JAL
Exhibit "A"
GPA No. P97-0056
Mitigation Measures
Page 4
The applicant shall provide fire resistive wall construction details for exterior walls of
buildings that are at or near the property line. (Building)
Indicate on the final plan compliance with all handicap requirements pursuant to State
Building Code. (Building)
A final soils report shall be submitted to the Building Department prior to issuance of any
building permits. (Building)
10.
School District fees will be assessed at the time of issuance of a building permit.
(Building)
11. The minimum parking required for this project has been computed as follows:
2,370 sq. ft. Residence x .2 = 2 spaces
115,900 sq. ft. Storage/I,000 = 116 spaces
TOTAL = 118 Spaces
Note: One side of drive aisle adjacent to storage units counts toward parking.
(Planning)
12.
Approved landscaping shall be installed prior to final building inspection or occupancy of
any building. Landscape inspections are on Fridays. Call Dave Dow at 326-3594 or
Louise Palmer at 326-3680 prior to the Friday you wish your inspection. (Planning)
13.
NOTICE - Habitat conservation fees for this project will be calculated based on the fee
in effect at the time (currently $1,240 per gross acre) payable to the Planning
Department prior to issuance of an urban development permit (includes grading plan
approvals) as defined in the Implementation/Management Agreement (Section 2.21) for
the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. Upon payment of fees, the
applicant will receive acknowledgment of compliance with Metropolitan Bakersfield
Habitat Conservation Plan (Implementation/Management Agreement Section 3.1.4).
(Planning)
14.
Prior to building occupancy, sub-standard off-site improvements shall be reconstructed
to City Standard or repaired as directed by the City Engineer. Please Contact the
Construction Superintendent at 326-3050 to determine the extent of improvements
required. (Engineering Services)
15.
The developer shall be responsible for providing all labor and materials to energize all
street lights adjacent to the site. All street lights SHALL BE energized prior to
occupancy. (Engineering Services)
16.
A sewer connection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. The fee will
be based on the current adopted charges at the time of issuance of the building permit.
(Engineering Services)
ORIGINAL
Exhibit "A"
GPA No. P97-0056
Mitigation Measures
Page 5
17.
A transportation impact fee for regional facilities shall be paid at the rate in effect at the
time of issuance of a building permit. Based on the rate schedule in effect for the 1995-
1996 fiscal year and the proposed project use, a rate of $38 per vehicular trip would be
anticipated. Upon submission of construction plans for the project, the Public Works
Department will provide an estimate of the total fee. (Engineering Services)
18.
A permit from the Public Works Department is required prior to any work within City
right-of-way (street, alley, easement). A copy of the approved site plan with conditions
shall be submitted to the Public Works Department at the time of application for a
permit. (Engineering Services)
19.
The applicant shall provide 1, 3 cubic yard front loading type refuse bin(s) for the
containment of refuse or recyciables. (Sanitation)
20.
Facilities required to provide recycling areas shall provide locations of sufficient size as
defined in Bakersfield Municipal Code, Chapter 8.32. (Sanitation)
21.
Facilities required to provide grease containment shall provide a storage location
separate from refuse or recycling bin locations pursuant to City Standard S-43.
(Sanitation)
22.
Facilities requiring infectious or medical waste services shall obtain approval for
separate infectious or medical waste storage areas from the Kern County Environmental
Health Services Department. In no instances shall the refuse or recycling bin area be
considered for infectious waste containment purposes. (Sanitation)
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ORIGINAL
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