HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 15-79RESOLUTION N0.15-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING
~4ENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE
BAKERSFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN
AND CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORTS.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 65351 of the Government Code,
held a public hearing on December 20, 1978, on proposed amendment to
the Land Use Element of the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan,
notice of'the time and place of the hearing having been given at least
ten (10) calendar days before said hearing by publication in a local
newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, such proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Area General Plan concerns the following areas:
SEGMENT 1:
This area is generally located on the southeast corner
of Planz and Stine Roads. It consists of approximately 20
acres of vacant, unimproved land. It is proposed to change
the land use designation'of such area from low-density
residential to commercial.
SEGMENT 2:
This area is generally located on the east and west
sides of California Avenue between Easton Drive and Marella
Way on the north and Lennox Avenue and Business Center Drive
on the south.
It consists of approximately 125 acres of vacant and
unimproved land. It is proposed to change the land use
designation from low-density residential, high-density
residential, and office, ~o commercial.
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WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos. 66-78 and 67-78 adopted December
20, 1978, the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield made
findings and approved the hereinbefore amendment consisting of said
two segments in accordance with Section 65354 of the Government Code,
and transmitted its Report to the City Council on January 29, 1979.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance
with the provisions of Section 65355 of the Government Code held a
public hearing on January 31, 1979, on proposed amendment to said Land
Use Element, notice of the time and place of the hearing having been
given at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing by publica-
tion in said local newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY FOUND AND RESOLVED as follows:
That the above recitals incorporated herein, are true and
correct.
II.
That the proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan, consists of two segments
or areas described above and specified in the respective Environmental
Impact Reports referred to herein.
III. That as to Segment 1, above described, the Planning Commis-
sion of the City of Bakersfield by its Resolution No. 66-78, adopted
on December 20, 1978, made findings and recommended certification by
the City Council of completion of the Final EIR for Segment 1 of the
General Plan Amendment.
IV. That by this Resolution adopted by the City Council on
January 31, 1979, the Council does hereby declare that it has reviewed,
evaluated and considered the information contained in the Final EIR and
certifies that it has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the state
EIR guidelines and City Council Resolution 24-77.
V. That as to Segment 1, the following declarations and find-
~ng~ are made~:
a. GENERAL
The proposed action is a request to construct a commercial
center on approximately 20 acres of vacant land.
Impacts of the proposed project were analyzed on a compara-
tive basis with a permitted use of the site, a multi-family
dwelling unit development.
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b. L'AND :USE :IMPACTS'
The project's exterior illumination and cars exiting the
site at night will affect 40 apartment units north of the site
and across Planz Road.
Mitigation .Me:asures
1) Provide downward light-directing shields on all station-
ary lights.
2) Minimize lighting during non-business hours.
3) Where possible, align the development's driveways along
Planz Road opposite the open spaces between apartment buildings
across the street.
c. AESTHETIC IMPACTS
The appearance of the commercial center could be incompatible
with the surrounding land uses. Architectural design zoning,
however, will reduce the visual impact substantially.
Mitigation Measures
1) Develop earth berm landscaping on the perimeter of the
parking areas.
2) Construct landscaped islands throughout the interior of
large parking areas.
3) Landscape areas adjacent to the project buildings.
d. CIRCULATION I'MPACTS
The proposed commercial center will increase the amount of
automobile traffic on both Stine and Planz Roads.
Mitigation Measures
1) Peak hours of commuters and shoppers do not coincide,
thus partially mitigating increases in traffic volumes caused by
the development.
2) Signalization of the Stine/Planz intersection when
traffic volumes warrant.
3) Access to the project site from the proposed street
bordering the soath edge of the project site should be limited
to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
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e. NOISEIMPaCTS
Noise generated by the commercial center will'affect the
proposed multi-family dwelling unit to be located adjacent to
the site's eastern border.
Mitigation Measures
1) Prevent vehicular access to the site from the east.
2) Construct a masonry wall along project site's eastern
boundary as a buffer. Site design and layout for loading and
unloading operations for the commercial uses should consider the
noise effects of such operations on residential uses to the south
and east so as to minimize potential future noise complaints.
3) Limit ingress and egress of delivery trucks to Planz
and Stine Roads.
4) Direct or shield noise from air conditioners, refrigera-
tion units, blowers, etc. away from the eastern and southern
project boundaries.
f. ENERGY IMPACTS
The commercial center will use about one-third the natural gas
and three times the amount of electrical energy that an alternative
project, a 400-unit multi-family complex, would use.
Mitigation Measures
1) Design energy-efficient buildings including proper
insulation techniques and sun and wind orientation.
2) Apply efficient lighting practices including minimal
use of architectural or display lighting.
VI. That as to Segment 2, above described, the Planning Commission
of the City of Bakersfield by its Resolution67-78, adopted December 20,
1978, made findings and recommended certification by City Council of
completion of the Final EIR for Segment 2 of the General Plan Amendment.
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VII. That by this Resolution adopted by the City Council on
January 31, 1979, the Council does hereby declare that it has reviewed,
evaluated, and considered the information contained in the Final EIR
and certifies that it has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the
state EIR guidelines, and City Council Resolution 24-77.
VIII. That as to Segment 2, the following declarations and findings
are made:
a. GENERAL
The proposed action is a request for an amendment to the
General Plan of'the City of Bakersfield replacing a combination
of low-density and high-density residential and professional use
designations with a combination of medium-density residential,
professional office and commercial (motel) uses. The ultimate
objective is the development of the 125-acre site to the requested
land uses, resulting in the expansion of the Stockdale-professional
and commercial center.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The net impacts or effects of the action and proposed project
on the natural environment are insignificant when compared with
impacts that would occur as a result of development of the area
to the uses currently designated in the General Plan.
b. LAND USE IMPACTS
The major land use impact would be the conversion of a vacant
site to an improved state. Also, construction activities will im-
pinge upon the privacy of adjoining single family residential areas,
as will the existence of professional office complexes and multi-
family apartments to a limited extent.
Mitigation Measures
1) Applying modern construction techniques (water sprinkling,
muffled equipment) and scheduling work periods to lessen construc-
tion-related impacts.
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2) Locating only single story structures adjacent to the
single family residences.
3) Locating parking lanes and outdoor recreation areas
away from the single family residences.
c. TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS
Assuming that the Truxtun Avenue extension is completed to
Gosford Road, future total traffic volumes on California Avenue
should remain about the same as existing volumes.
Mitigation Measures
The following roadway improvements are necessary for the
implementation of the proposed project:
1) Close off median breaks at all intersections that are
not planned to be signalized.
2) Provide a connection between two of the local road-
ways, Marella Way and the office center loop road, to facilitate
traffic circulation.
3) Signalize the California Avenue intersections with
Business Center Drive, La Mirada Drive, Marella Way, and Easton
Drive.
4) Encourage staggering of work hours to reduce peak
hour congestion.
5) Use signing to direct traffic away from residential
areas east of California Avenue served by Montclair Street.
d. PUBLIC POLICY IMPACTS
The requested commercial designation for the motel would
possibly permit other types of commercial ventures to be proposed
on the site.
Mitigation Measures
The application of Planned Commercial Development zoning
would permit the City to exercise precise development plan con-
trol over the parcel.
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e. PUBLICr'SERVICEStMP~CTIS
Service demands would be considerably less than current
general plan use designation, with the exception of solid waste.
Mitigation Mealsures
None required.
IX. That the amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropoli-
tan Area General Plan consisting of the above described segments or
areas and as shown in the Environmental Documents are hereby approved
in accordance with Section 65357 of the GOvernment Code.
X. That such Land Use Element amendment should be endorsed by
the Planning Director to show that it has been adopted by this City
Council.
XI. That any and all development permits or approvals for the
lands within Segments 1 and 2 incorporate the mitigation measures
hereinabove set forth respectively for each of them.
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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 the 31st day of January, 1979, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BARTON, CHRISTENSEN, MEDDERS, RAI"Pt',
NOES: COUNCILMEN: ~/J-'b~
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
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CITY ATTORNEY of akersfield