HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 137-06
RESOLUTION NO.
137-06
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 05·1930, AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF
THE METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN,
COMPRISED OF THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY BAKER STREET,
LAKE STREET, KING STREET, AND KENTUCKY STREET AND A
PORTION OF THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY BAKER STREET, LAKE
STREET, KERN STREET, AND KENTUCKY STREET.
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, April 3, 2006,
and on Thursday, April 6, 2006, on General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930, notice of the time and place
of hearing having been given at least twenty (20) calendar days before said hearing by publication in
The Bakersfie/d Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930, an amendment to the Land Use Element of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan, is as follows:
General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930:
Quad Knopf for the City of Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency applied to amend the
Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan consisting of a
change from GC (General Commercial) to MUC (Mixed Use Commercial) on 6.61
acres. The site project site is comprised of the block bounded by Baker Street, Lake
Street, King Street, and Kentucky Street and a portion of the block bounded by
Baker Street, Lake Street, Kern Street, and Kentucky Street; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted for General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930 and it
was determined that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment;
therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the Califomia Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 88-06 on April 6, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended
approval and adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930 subject to the "Mitigation/Conditions of
Approval" listed in Exhibit "A" and this Council has fully considered the findings made by the Planning
Commission as set forth in that Resolution and as restated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the provisions of Section
65355 ofthe Government Code, conducted and held a public hearing on WEDNESDAY, MAY 24,2006,
on General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930, notice oftime and place ofthe hearing having been given at
least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing by publication in The Bakersfie/d Californian, a local
newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following findings:
1. The above recitals and findings are true and correct.
2. The Council has considered and concurs with the following findings made by the
Planning Commission as set forth in Resolution No. 88-06, adopted on April 6, 2006:
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a. All required public notices have been provided,
b. The provisions of CEQA have been met.
c. Based upon the Initial Study and comments received, staff has determined that
the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. A
Negative Declaration was prepared for the project in accordance with CEOA.
d. The public necessity, general welfare and good planning practices justify the
amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General
Plan.
e. The land use designation change from GC (General Commercial) to MUC (Mixed
Use Commercial) on 6.61 acres is compatible with the land use designations of
surrounding properties and is internally consistent with the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan.
f. The laws and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of Negative
Declarations as set forth in CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of
Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by city
staff and the Planning Commission.
3. That the applicant by prior written agreement agreed to comply with all adopted
mitigation measures contained within the Negative Declaration.
4. That the infrastructure exists or can easily be provided to accommodate the types of
density and intensity of the development.
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 General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930 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 No. 05-1930,
constituting changes as shown on the map marked Exhibit "B", attached hereto and
incorporated as though fully set forth, for property comprised of the block bounded by
Baker Street, Lake Street, King Street, and Kentucky Street and a portion of the block
bounded by Baker Street, Lake Street, Kern Street, and Kentucky Street, subject to the
"Mitigation/Conditions of Approval" listed in Exhibit "A".
5. Based on the absence of evidence in the record as required by Section 21082.2 of the
State of California Public Resources Code (CEQA) for the purposes of documenting
significant effects, it is the conclusion of the Lead Agency that this project will result in
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impacts that fall below the threshold of significance with regard to wildlife resources and,
therefore must be granted a "de minimis" exemption in accordance with Section 711 of
the State of California Fish and Game Code. Additionally the assumption of adverse
effect is rebutted by the above-referenced absence of evidence in the record and the
lead agency's decision to prepare a Negative Declaration for this project.
6. That General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930, approved herein, be combined with other
approved General Plan Amendment cases in this same cycle described in separate
resolutions, to form a single Amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
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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 MAY 2 ( lOlJG
by the following vote: '
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COUNCILMEMBER CO'GCH, CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SCRIVNER
COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN'
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
HARVEY L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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Exhibit A - Mitigation/Conditions of Approval
B - General Plan Amendment Map
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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Exhibit A
Mitigation/Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
Mitigation/Conditions of Approval
General Plan Amendment No. 05-1930
MITIGATION MEASURES FROM NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
Cultural Resources:
1. If cultural resources are encountered during construction, a qualified archaeologist shall be
retained by the developer to evaluate the significance of the resources and to formulate a
mitigation program if necessary. The archaeologist shall coordinate with the City of
Bakersfield Planning Department. Mitigation for potentially significant cultural resource
impacts.
2. If human remains are discovered during grading or construction activities, work would
cease pursuant to Section 7050,5 of the California Health and Safety Code, If human
remains are identified on the site at any time, work shall stop at the location of the find and
the Kern County Coroner shall be notified immediately (Section 7050,5 of the California
Health and Safety Code and Section 5097.98 of the California Public Resources Code
which details the appropriate actions necessary for addressing the remains) and the local
Native American community shall be notified immediately. Mitigation for potentially
significant cultural resource impacts,
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Public Works - Enaineerina:
3.
Prior to approval of any development plan, improvement plan, or application for a lot line
adjustment, the following shall occur:
a. Submit a comprehensive drainage study to be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer. No more than 1 sump may be utilized to serve this area; these sumps
should be located so that they may be available to serve adjacent areas as they
develop. If only one sump is utilized to serve this GPAlZC area, it need not be so
located. The study shall be approved and any required retention site and necessary
easements dedicated to the City.
b. Submit verification to the City Engineer of the existing sewer system's capability to
accept the additional flows to be generated through development under the new land
use and zoning.
c. In order to preserve the permeability of the sump and to prevent the introduction of
sediments from construction or from storm events, all retention and detention basins
(sumps) shall have a mechanical device in the storm drain system to remove or
minimize the introduction of oil, grease, trash, and sediments to the sump. This
device shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, and shall provide the
greatest benefit to the storm drain system with the least maintenance cost.
For orderly development.
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Exhibit A
GPA No. 05-1930
Conditions of Approval
4. The entire area covered by this General Plan Amendment shall be included in the
Consolidated Maintenance District. The applicant shall pay all fees for inclusion in the
Consolidated Maintenance District with submittal of any development plan, tentative
subdivision map, Site Plan Review, or application for a lot line adjustment for any
portion of this GPA area, For orderly development,
5. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall pay the applicable
Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) to the satisfaction of the City of Bakersfield
Public Works Department. For orderly development.
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6. 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, andlor property owner and/or subdivider ("Applicant" herein) agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, its officers, agents,
employees, departments, commissioners or boards ("City" herein) against any and 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 related development approvals or conditions whether imposed
by the City, or not, except for CITY'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 firm to defend
the City at the sole 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.
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