HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 6-98RESOLUTION NO.
6'98
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, APPROVING
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADOPTING GPA
P97-0395 OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO
THE LAND USE AND PARKS ELEMENTS OF THE
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD 2010 GENERAL
PLAN (FOURTH QUARTER)
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 15 and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1997, on the proposed text
amendment to the Land Use and Parks Elements of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 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 Californian+ a local
newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield has applied for the proposed text
amendments to the Land Use and Parks Elements of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan (File #P97-0395) is as follows:
LandUse Element Text Amendment: Add Policy Numbers 85, 86, 87 and 88 as
follows:
Policy 85.
Where possible, incorporate land encumbered with electrical transmission
line easements with lines operating at 50,000 volts or above into
development as a functional design component with the cooperation of
the easement holder. (I-1, I-2, I-6, I-8)
Policy 86.
Encourage the incorporation of land encumbered with electrical
transmission line easements with lines operating at 50,000 volts or above
into project design by providing incentives for the affected development.
(I-1, I-2, I-6, I-8)
Policy 87.
When planning for new development, coordinate with utility companies to
designate future or potential electrical transmission line corridors as
needed to serve the metropolitan area. (I-1, I-2, I-6, I-8)
Policy 88.
Where possible, utilize land encumbered with electrical transmission line
easements to provide open space linkages, the Kern River corridor, trail
systems and commercial / employment centers. (I-1, I-2, I-6, I-8)
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~arks_Element TextAmendment: To amend Policy Number 1 and Implementation
Measure Number 9.b as follows:
Policy 1.
Require that neighborhood parks be developed at a minimum rate of 2.5
acres per 1,000 population. This requirement may be met all or in part by
on-site recreation for such developments as P.U.D.s. The City of
Bakersfield may allow credit as follows to meet the neighborhood parks
requirement:
a)
Up to seven tenths (.7) of one acre per 1,000 population credit for
on-site recreation or park-like development in P.U.D.s, or open
spaces.
b)
Up to one and one-half (1.5) acre per 1,000 population credit for
on-site recreation or park-like development located within land
encumbered with electrical transmission line easements and
incorporated as a functional design component of the residential
development. (I-9)
Implementation Number 9. Modify the subdivision and building ordinances to:
b)
Allow developers (within the city) neighborhood Park credit as
follows:
1)
Up to seven tenths (0.7) of one acre per 1,000 population
credit for on-site recreation or park-like development in
P.U.D.s, open spaces, or publicly owned lands;
2)
Up to one and one-half (1.5) acre per 1,000 population
credit for on-site recreation or park-like development
located within land encumbered with electrical
transmission line easements and incorporated as a
functional design component of the residential
development. (I-9)
and
WHEREAS, for the above-described segment, 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 was prepared and posted in accordance with CEQA;
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 the city staff and the Planning Commission;
and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 106-97 on December 18, 1997, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of GPA P97-0395, and this Council has fully
considered the findings made b 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 65353 of the Government Code, held a public hearing on WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 14, 1998, on the described proposed text amendment to the Land Use and Parks
Elements of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 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 Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and
findings:
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following
1. All required notices have been given.
2. The provisions of CEQA have been followed.
3. The Negative Declaration is hereby approved and adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY FOUND AND RESOLVED and found by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Negative Declaration for P97-0395 is hereby approved.
3. The report of the Planning Commission, including all maps, reports and
papers relevant thereto, transmiffed 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 P97-0395 of the proposed
amendment to the Land Use Element and Parks Elements of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan, constituting text changes as shown herein.
5. That P97-0395, approved herein, be combined with other approved
segments described in separate resolutions, to form a single Land Use Element Amendment as
the third quarter cycle.
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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 January 14, 1998 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMbER DeMOND, CARSON, SMITH, McDERMOTT, ROWLES, SULLIVAN, SALV&GG~O
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ~? ~'~-- ---
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER /v~ ~7~-~
ABE~NT: COUNCILMEMBER .'~ ~,~,'~--
APPROVED_ JAN I ~, 1998
BOB ~RI~C~!~"~ /
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
CITY CLERK and ExJDfficio Clerk
Council of the City of Bakersfield
of the
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY SKOUSEN
CITY ATTORNEY
CARL HERNANDEZ
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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