HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 11-92RESOLUTION NO. 11-92
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO THE RIVERLAKES RANCH/UNIBELL
SPECIFIC PLAN REGARDING LANDSCAPING ALONG
AND SOUTH OF MEACHAM ROAD.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 65453 of the Government Code, held a public
hearing on DECEMBER 19, 1991, on Riverlakes Ranch/Unibell Specific 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 Californian, a local newspaper of
general circulation; and
WHEREAS, such Riverlakes Ranch/Unibell Specific Plan Amendment is as
follows:
RIVERLAKES RANCH/UNIBELL SPECIFIC PLAN
DEWALT CORPORATION representing Riverlakes Ranch
Limited Partnership has applied to amend the Riverlakes
Ranch/Unibell Specific Plan to eliminate wall and landscape
requirements along a portion of the south side of Meacham
Road and to delete wall requirements along property south
of Meacham Road which is to be zoned R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) (Exhibit "B").
and
WHEREAS, after preparation of an initial study, it was determined that the
project does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
and
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and
adoption of Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield
Resolution No. 107-86 have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 84-91 on December 19, 1991, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of the Riverlakes Ranch/Unibell
Specific Plan Amendment subject to one condition, and this Council has fully considered
the findings made by the Planning Commission as set forth in that Resolution; and
ORIGINAL
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 65453 of the Government Code, conducted and held a public
hearing on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1992, on the above described specific plan
amendment, notice of time and place of the hearing having been given at least twenty-
one (21) 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 CEQA have been given.
3. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not have a significant
adverse effect on the environment.
4. Public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning
practice justify the proposed Specific Plan Amendment.
5. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will be compatible with
existing and future development in surrounding areas and the project 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 for Riverlakes Ranch/Unibell Specific Plan
Amendment 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 Riverlakes Ranch/Unibell
Specific Plan Amendment constituting changes as shown on the map marked Exhibit "B"
with conditions of approval (Exhibit "A").
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ORIGINAL
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
JAN 2 9 tOO2 by the following vote:
AYE$;COUNCILMEMBERS: EOWARD$,DeMOJ~O,$MITH, gRUNNI,~TERSON, McDERMOTT, SALYAGGIO
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~,~I~gENT COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED JAN 2 9 1992
CLARENCE MEDDERS
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
LAWRENCE M. LUNARDINI
CITY ATFORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
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ORIGINAl.
EXHIBIT "A"
Condition of Approval
Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan Amendment
The subdivider will construct a landscape median island in Meacham Road in
accordance with city standards if approved by the City Engineer.
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ORIGINAL
RIVERLAKES
ORIGINAL
,~ PORTION OF WALL &/OR LANDSCAPE
TO BE DELETED PER SPA 2-91