HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 059-01RESOLUTION NO. '0 5 ~" 0 I
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, APPROVING
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND ADOPTING
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT P00-0983 OF
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RIVERLAKES
RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN.
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 12, 2001 and THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001 on
Specific Plan Amendment P00-0983 of a proposed amendment to the Riverlakes
Ranch Specific Plan, notice of the time and place of hearing having been given at least
ten (10) calendar days before said hearing by publication in the Bakersfield Californian,
a local newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, such Specific Plan Amendment P00-0983 is as follows:
Specific Plan Amendment P00-0983
Coleman Homes has applied to amend the Riverlakes Ranch
Specific Plan consisting of a change from OS-P (Open Space
and Recreational Facilities) to LR (Low Density Residential),
on 1.79 acres generally located between Norris Road, Olive
Drive (extended), Riverlakes Drive (extended) and Calloway
Drive, along the south side of the eleventh link and the north
side of the twelfth link of the Riverlakes Ranch golf course.
WHEREAS, for the above-described project, it was determined that the
proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a Notice of
Exemption was prepared; and
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and
approval of Notices of Exemption 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
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 28-01 on Mamh 15, 2001, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of Specific Plan Amendment P00-
0983 and this Council has fully considered the finding made by the Planning
Commission as set forth in that Resolution; and
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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, APRIL 25, 2001, on the above described Specific Plan
Amendment P00-0983 of the proposed amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific
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 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.
The provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act have been
followed.
The project would allow the undeveloped strips of the golf course along
the south side of the eleventh link, approximately 20 feet to 150 feet in
width and 1,600 feet in length, and along the north side of the twelfth link,
approximately 5 feet to 60 feet in width and 1,100 feet in length,
consisting of 1.79 acres, to be added to the existing Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan LR (Low Density Residential) land use
designation, the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan LR (Low Density
Residential) land use designation and the R-1 (One-Family) zoning for
residential development.
4. The project would not establish additional residential lots.
The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment
and subsequent to CEQA, General Rule, Section 15061 (b)(3)"Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is
not subject to CEQA."
6. The proposed project is consistent with the surrounding land uses.
The proposed project is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan.
The public necessity, general welfare and good planning practices justify
the recommended amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan.
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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.
The Notice of Exemption for Specific Plan Amendment P00-0983 is hereby
approved and adopted.
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.
The City Council hereby approves and adopts Specific Plan Amendment P00-
0983 of the proposed amendment to the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan,
constituting changes as shown on the map marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto
and incorporated as though fully set forth, for property generally located between
Norris Road, Olive Drive (extended), Riverlakes Drive (extended) and Calloway
Drive, along the south side of the eleventh link and the north side of the twelfth
link of the Riverlakes Ranch golf course.
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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
APR ~ ~ Z001 , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNClLMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
CITY CLERK and Ex Offici~ Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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APPROVED APR 2,5 2001
MAYOR of the City of Bake~rsfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
RIVERLAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
P00-0983
SUBURBAN RES
NORRIS ROAD
LOW DENSITY
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