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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 134-07 RESOLUTION NO. 134- 0 7 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD DENYING THE APPEAL, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION, AND APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 11473, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PACHECO ROAD AND COTTONWOOD ROAD. WHEREAS, Jerry Hendricks, representing Eagle Meadows of Bakersfield, LLC, filed an application requesting Tentative Parcel Map 11473 on that certain property in the City of Bakersfield as shown on the attached (Exhibit "1"); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 67-07, on April 19. 2007, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map 11473; and WHEREAS, Timothy Chandler, in accordance with BMC 17.64.090, filed an appeal to the Planning Commission's decision approving Tentative Parcel Map 11473 on that certain property in the City of Bakersfield as shown on the attached (Exhibit "1"); and WHEREAS, the City Council. through its Secretary, did set, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007, at the hour of 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place br a public hearing before said City Council on said application; and WHEREAS, at least 10 days prior to said hearing date, a notice of said public hearing was sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site; and WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map 11473 was an associated project of approved: . Vesting Tentative Tract 6514 containing 111 lots for single family residential purposes, a sump lot (Parcel 1 of Tentative Parcel Map 11473) zoned R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) and a designated remainder on a total of 39.88 acres; . GPAlZC 05-0412 from HI (Heavy Industrial) to LMR (Low Medium Density Residential) on 17.1 acres and from P (Public Facilities) to LMR on 5.5 acres and from M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to R 2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) on the east 22 acres (Parcel 1 of Tentative Parcel Map 11473). . GPAlZC 05-1561 from HI (Heavy Industrial) to LI (Light Industrial) and from M-3 (Heavy Industrial) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) on the west 17.7 acres (Parcel 2 of Tentative Parcel Map 11473); WHEREAS, the application was deemed complete on February 6, 2007; and WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to CEQA and the Cityof Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures, have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, for the above described project, 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 approved by the Planning Commission on March 15, 2007, in conjunction with Project No. GPAlZC 05-1561, and a Negative Declaration Prepared by m.adams \ 5/15/07 \ S:\TRACTS\1473\APPEAL\CC-RESO.Doc ~ <ofl..K~-9 o ~ Page 1 of~ ~ c:; 0 ORIGINAL was prepared and approved by the City Council on November 16, 2005, in conjunction with Project No. GPAlZC 05-0412 and in accordance with CEOA; and WHEREAS, said Negative Declarations are applicable to and appropriate for this project; and WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report and evidence at the above referenced public hearings support the findings contained in this resolution; and WHEREAS, at said pUblic hearing held June 20, 2007, the appeal request submitted by Timothy A. Chandler was duly heard and considered, and the City Council and found as follows: 1. All reouired oublic notices have been oiven. Hearing notices regarding the proposed project were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project area and published in a local newspaper of general circulation as required by law. 2. The orovisions of CEQA and Citvof Bakersfield CEOA Imolementation Procedures have been followed. Staff determined that the proposed activity is a project and an initial study was prepared for the original project (File No. GPAlZC 05-1561 and GPAlZC 05-0412) of the subject property and a Negative Declaration was adopted on March 15, 2007, and November 16,2005 for related File No. GPAlZC 05-1561 and GPAlZC 05-0412 and duly noticed. 3. Said Neoative Declarations for the orooosed oroiect is the aoorooriate environmental document to accomoanv oroiect aooroval. In accordance with CEOA Section 15162, no further environmental documentation is necessary because no substantial changes to the original project are proposed, there are no substantial changes in circumstances under which the project will be undertaken and no new environmental impacts have been identified. The project will not significantly impact the physical environment because mitigation measures relating to cultural resources and air quality have been incorporated into the project. 4. Urban services are available for the orooosed develooment. The project is within an area to be served by all necessary utilities and waste disposal systems. Improvements proposed as part of the project will deliver utilities to the individual lots or parcels to be created. 5. The orooosed subdivision. tooetherwith the orovisions for its desion and imorovement. is consistent with the General Plan. (Subdivision Map Act 66473.5) The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Low Medium Density Residential and Light Industrial land use designations of the project site. Proposed road improvements are consistent with the Circulation Element. The overall design of the project, as conditioned, is consistent with the goals and policies of all elements ofthe general plan. 6. The conditions of approval are necessary for orderly development and to provide for the public health, welfare and safety. 7. The tentative subdivision is consistent with the Kern County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Prepared by m.adams \ 5/15/07 \ S:\TRACTS\1473\APPEAL\CC-RESO.Doc ~ <o"'K~1> o ~ > - Page 2~f 4 S gRIgINAle, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD as follows: 1. That the above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct. 2. That this map pertains to the Negative Declarations previously approved in conjunction with Project No. GPAlZC 05-1561 and GPAlZC 05-0412. 3. Planning Commission decision is upheld. 4. The appeal is denied. 5. That TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 11473, as outlined above. is hereby approved with conditions of approval and mitigation measures shown on Exhibit "1". --000--- Prepared by m.adams \ 5/15/07 \ S:\TRACTS\1473\APPEAL\CC-RESO.Doc ~ ~AK~1> Q ~ iii Page 3 0 [; ONQIN~ I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on JUN ~O 2007 ' by the following vote: ' ~: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: v V-' ..----.....- .....-- ....-- v- COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, WEIR, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SCRIVNER COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER ~fIfA~ PAMELA A. McCARTHY, CMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield JUN 2 0 2001 APPROVED as to form VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorney By. ;81 HA$1/h ~ Exhibit 1: Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Measures Exhibit 2: Location Map with Tract Map ~ <o"'K~-9 o ~ )... - I- rn Page 4 064 [; ORIGINAL Prepared by m.adams \ 5/15/07 \ S:\TRACTS\1473\APPEAL\CC-RESO.Doc EXHIBIT "1" TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #11473 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PUBLIC WORKS 1. The subdivider shall either construct the equivalent full width landscaped rnedian island in Cottonwood Road or pay his proportionate share of the cost for the future construction of the rnedian. Median islands shall be designed by the first tract to be approved on a side. The rnedians rnay be constructed by the first tract on a side, or the median island fees shall be paid. If the rnedian island is not constructed, the second tract across the street shall construct and landscape the median island. Construction or payment shall be for the full width of the land being subdivided. The total cost may be apportioned between the phases and paid prior to recordation of each phase if he elects to pay his share of the costs for the future construction 2. The following conditions are based are required. upon the premise that filing of Final Maps will occur in the order shown on the rnap with Phase 1 first, then Phase 2, then Phase 3, etc. If recordation does not occur in that normal progression, then, prior to recordation of a final map, the City Engineer shall determine the extent of irnprovernents to be done with that particular phase. 2.1. The following is required: 2.1.1. Construct Cottonwood Road for the full extent of the street lying within the tract boundary. 2.1.2. Construct East Pacheco Road for the full extent of the street lying within the tract boundary. 3. Prior to recordation of each Final Map, the subdivider shall 3.1. submit an enforceable, recordable docurnent approved by the City Attorney to be recorded concurrently with the Final Map which will prohibit occupancy of any lot until all improvernents have been cornpleted by the subdivider and accepted by the City. 3.2. If it becornes necessary to obtain any off site right of way and if the subdivider is unable to obtain the required right of way, then he shall pay to the City the up-front costs for erninent dornain proceedings and enter into an agreement and post security for the purchase and irnprovement of said right of way. 3.3. If a non-warranted signal to the site is installed, a traffic signal maintenance district shall be created. 3.4. provide easements for required facilities not within the border of the phase being recorded. 3.5. ensure that each cable television cornpany provides notice to the City Engineer of its intention to occupy the utility trench. 4. On and off site road irnprovernents are required frorn any collector or arterial street to provide left turn channelization into each street (or access point) within the subdivision (or developrnent). Said channelization shall be developed to provide necessary transitions and deceleration lanes to meet the current CalTrans standards for the design speed of the roadway in question. 5. Prior to grading plan review, subrnit the following for review and approval: 5.1. a drainage study for the entire subdivision. Ensure the retention basin site is designed to retain the drainage from the entire subdivision. Prepared by m.adams \ S:\Trects\1473\Exh1.Doc 3/19/07 , 't>"'K~-9 a( ~ )... - I- rn _ r- <.:> 0 ORIGINAL Exhibit "1" TPM #11473 Page 2 of 5 5.2. a sewerage study to include providing service to the entire subdivision and showing what surrounding areas may be served by the rnain line extensions. 5.3. verification frorn the responsible authority that all the wells have been properly abandoned. 6. Install traffic signal interconnect conduit and pull rope in all arterials and collectors. Install conduit and pull ropes in future traffic signal. 7. Final plan check fees shall be subrnitted with the first plan check submission. 8. Turning movernents at the street to Parcel 2 frorn Cottonwood Road shall be limited to right in, right out, and left in only. Construct a rnedian island 100 feet on each side of the intersection to ensure the turning rnovernents are restricted to those cited above. Construct additional paving south of the median island as directed by the City Engineer. As an alternative, the developer rnay construct a left turn restrictor at the intersection of the local street with the arterial. The restrictor design rnust be approved by the City Engineer, and the developer must record a covenant disclosing to the residents that left turns out of the intersection will not be allowed and that when the median is constructed, left turns will be physically prohibited. 9. All lots with sumps and water well facilities that front arterial or collector streets will have wall and landscaping to the appropriate street standards, and those that front local streets will have a slatted chain link fence at the building setback with landscaping as approved by the Public Works and Parks Directors. 10. The use of interirn, non-standard drainage retention areas shall be in accordance with the drainage policy adopted by letter dated January 22, 1997. 11. Concurrently with recordation of each Final Map, the following covenant shall be recorded by the property owner: a covenant containing inforrnation with respect to the addition of this subdivision to the consolidated maintenance district. 12. It is recommended that the on-site sewer systern shall be inspected with video equiprnent designed for this purpose and as approved by the City Engineer. If the developer chooses to video the on-site sewer system, then the following procedure is recornmended: The television camera shall have the capability of rotating 3600, in order to view and record the top and sides of the pipe. as required. The video inspection shall be witnessed by the subdivider's engineer, who will also initial and date the "Chain of Custody" form. Any pipe locations revealed to be not in compliance with the plans and specifications shall be corrected. A recorded video cassette, cornpleted "Chain of Custody" form, and a written log (which includes the stationing, based on the stationing of the approved plans, of all connected laterals) of the inspection shall be provided for viewing and shall be approved by the subdivider's engineer prior to acceptance. After the subdivider's acceptance of the systern, the video cassette, forrns, and logs shall be submitted to the City Engineer. 13. Approval of this tentative rnap does not indicate approval of grading, drainage lines and appurtenant facilities shown, or any variations from ordinance, standard, and policy requirements which have neither been requested nor specifically approved. Prepared by m.adams \ S:\Tracts\1473\Exh1.Doc\ 3/19/07 ~ <Q"'K~1> a ~ )... - t: P! (.) Q ORIGINAL Exhibit "1" TPM #11473 Page 3 of 5 RECREATION AND PARKS 14. Prior to recordation of a final rnap, the subdivider shall pay an in-lieu fee based on a park land dedication requirement of 2.5 acres per 1,000 population in accordance with Chapter 15.80 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code (applies to Parcel 1 of TPM 11473, based on the amount required by VTM 6514). If the nurnber of dwelling units increases or decreases upon recordation of a final map(s), the park land requirernent will change accordingly. Refer to BMC Chapter 15.80 and the Planning Information Sheet regarding calculation and payrnent of in-lieu fee. If multiple farnily residential is developed on Parcel 1 instead of single family, developer shall pay the difference in the park in-lieu fees at the tirne of site plan review. CITY ATTORNEY 15. In consideration by the City of Bakersfield for land use entitlernents, including but not limited to related environmental approvals related to or arising from this project, the applicant, and/or property owner and/or subdivider ("Applicant" herein) agrees to indernnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, its officers, agents, employees, departments, cornmissioners or boards ("City" herein) against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or dernands whatsoever against them, or any of them, before adrninistrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, in any way arising from, the terrns and provisions of this application, including without lirnitation any CEOA approval or any related development approvals or conditions whether irnposed by the City, or not, except for CITY's sole active negligence or willful misconduct. This indernnification 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 prornptly notify Applicant of any such clairn, 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. PLANNING 16. The subdivision shall be recorded in no rnore than one phase. Phase shall be identified nurnericallyand not alphabetically. SMA 66456.1 and BMC Section 16.20.160: Allows the Planning Commission to determine the number of phases to be recorded for each map. The condition reflects the number of phases the subdivider has proposed. Due to the conversion to a new permit tracking system, phases must be identified numerically. 17. Prior to recordation of a final rnap, subdivider shall submit a "will serve" letter or other documentation acceptable to the Planning Director from the water purveyor stating the purveyor will provide water service to the phase to be recorded. Prepared by m.adams \ S:\Tracts\1473\Exh1.Doc\ 3/19/07 ~ <o"'K~~ o ~ ~ - ~ rn t-' b ORIGINAL Exhibit "1" TPM #11473 Page 4 of 5 Required for orderly development and provide for the public health, welfare and safety by ensuring water service to the subdivision at the time of final map recordation because the water purveyor has included an expiration date in the initial "will serven letter. 18. In the event a previously undocumented well is uncovered or discovered on the project site, the subdivider is responsible to contact the Departrnent of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). The subdivider is responsible for any remedial operations on the well required by DOGGR. Subdivider shall also be subject to provisions of BMC Section 15.66.080 (B.) Police power based on public health, welfare and safety. 19. Prior to recordation of a final map on any phase, the subdivider shall construct a 6 foot high chain link fence, in accordance with City of Bakersfield Subdivision and Engineering Design Manual Standard D - 12 (aka S-10) including concrete curb, and approved by the City Engineer adjacent to the tower line easement, as measured frorn highest adjacent grade, along the cornmon property line. The concrete curb may be waived subject to Planning Director approval. The fence rnay not be bonded or secured. A temporary fencing plan may be approved by the Planning Director to facilitate project phasing. Fencing required to satisfy BMC Section 16.32.060 B.8.a and based on a finding to provide for the public health, safety and welfare. Traffic and Circulation 20. Prior to the issuance of any building perrnit within the project area, the developer shall pay the applicable Regional Transportation Irnpact Fee (RTIF) to the satisfaction of the City of Bakersfield Public Works Departrnent. Mitigation for potentially significant traffic impacts from GPAlZC 05-1561. This mitigation applies to entire area of Tentative Parcel Map 11473.. MITIGATIONICONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM GPAlZC 05-0412 Cultural Resources 21. 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 forrnulate a rnitigation program if necessary. The archaeologist shall coordinate with the City of Bakersfield Planning Departrnent. 22. 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 rernains are identified on the site at any tirne, 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 rernains) and the local Native American comrnunity shall be notified irnmediately. Prepared by m.adams \ S:\Tracts\1473\Exh1.Doc\ 3/19/07 ~ <O"'K~"9 C) ~ )... - I- rn - ,... o (;) ORIGINAL Exhibit "1" TPM #11473 Page 5 of 5 Mitigation measures as recommended in a Cultural Resources Study prepared by Robert A. Schiffman, dated February 2005 from GPA/ZC 05-0412. This mitigation applies to entire area of Tentative Parcel Map 11473. Residentialllndustriallnterface: 23. An 8-foot tall masonry wall (measured frorn the finished grade of the abutting residential lots) shall be constructed along all residential property lines which abut industrially zoned property. These walls shall be included on all applicable subdivision rnaps for the project area and shall be constructed prior to the recordation. This wall shall not interfere with any easernents and shall not have any gaps or openings. Bakersfield Municioal Airoort Comoatibilitv: 24. With the recordation of final subdivision rnaps, overflight easernents shall be granted to the City of Bakersfield for all residential lots. Overflight easernents shall grant all rights deemed necessary by the City of Bakersfield to ensure that the development of said property will neither impede airport operations nor result in flight hazards, including but not limited to the following: to rnake flights and associated noise in airspace over said property; to regulate or prohibit the release of any substance into the air which rnight interfere with aircraft operations; to regulate or prohibit light emissions which rnight interfere with pilot vision; and to prohibit electrical ernissions which might interfere with aircraft comrnunications systems or aircraft navigational equiprnent. Public health, safety and welfare. 25. With the recordation of final subdivision maps, a notice shall be recorded on the deeds of all residential lots disclosing that the properties are in an area subject to aircraft overflights and, as a result, residents rnay experience inconvenience, annoyance, and discornfort arising from the noise of such operations. The notice shall also state that State law establishes the irnportance of public use airports for the protection of the public interest of the people of the State of California and that residents of property near a public use airport should, therefore, be prepared to accept such inconvenience, annoyance, and discornfort from normal aircraft operations. Public health, safety and welfare. 26. The subdivider shall record the 100 foot buffer shown on the tentative rnap (northern boundary) as a non-buildable easernent for habitable structures to provide separation between homes and potential industrial developrnent. 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