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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD DECLARING THAT IT HAS REVIEWED,
EVALUATED, AND CONSIDERED THE INFO~4ATION
CONTAINED IN THE FINAL EIR FOR A PROPOSED
BAKERSFIELD AIRPARK AREA GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, MAKING FINDINGS, AND CERTIFYING
THAT SAID FINAL EIR HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT, THE STATE EIR GUIDELINES AND
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 60-80.
WHEREAS, it is proposed that certain Land Use Amendments be
made to the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (BMAGP) Land
Use Element within the 1.6 square mile BAKERSFIELD AIRPARK area;
and
WHEREAS, the City had proposed the following specific amend-
ments to various developed and undeveloped acreage:
15.7 acres at the Northeast corner of Planz Road
and Madison Street from Low Density Residential
to Industrial (DEIR Area 2)
107.2 acres in the Northeast and Southeast
portions of Section 17, Township 30 South,
Range 28 East, from Low Density Residential to
Open Space (DEIR Area 4a)
3.6 acres at the Southwest corner of Planz Road
and Madison Street, from Low Density Residential
to Open Space (DEIR Area 6a)
34.8 acres near the Southwest corner of Planz
Road and Madison Street, from Low Density Resi-
dential to Industrial (DEIR Areas 6b and 6c)
26.9 acres near the Northwest corner of Watts
Drive and Madison Street, from Low Density Resi-
dential to Industrial (DEIR Area 10b)
49.3 acres at the Southwest corner of Casa Loma
Drive and South Union Avenue, from Low Density
Residential to Industrial (DEIR Areas 12a and
12b)
4.0 acres at the Northwest corner of South Union
Avenue and Ethrum Avenue, from Low Density Resi-
dential to Industrial (DEIR Area 13)
69.8 acres on the West side of South Union Ave-
nue, from Ethrum Avenue to Planz Road, from Low
Density Residential to Industrial (DEIR Area 16)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at the continued regular
meeting on January 7, 1981, in response to concerns expressed at
the public hearing on the proposed Land Use Element Amendments
revised the following proposed specific amendments:
and
15.7 acres at the Northeast corner of Planz
Road and Madison Street to 13..9 acres
conforming to' existing parcel' boundaries
from Low Density Residential to Industrial
use.
26.9 acres near the Northwest corner of
Watts Drive and Madison Street to 37.6
acres conforming to proposed parcel boundaries
from Low Density Residential to Industrial
use.
4.0 acres at the Northwest corner of South
Union Avenue and Ethrum Avenue to 3.2 acres
as a result of recomputing acreage figures
and extending the area to Elliott Street
conforming to existing parcel boundaries
from Low Density Residential to Industrial
and added 1.7 acres located at the North-
west corner of Watts Drive and Madison
Street from Low Density Residential to
Commercial.
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report on the original
proposal was prepared by the City of Bakersfield Development
Services Department, circulated and distributed in accordance with
the requirement of law and applicable regulations, the distri-
bution list being included in the Final Environmental Impact
Report;
and
WHEREAS, public and/or private agencies and/or individuals
submitted written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact
Report, as listed in the Final Environmental Impact Report;
and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held and conducted
by and before the City of Bakersfield Planning Commission in
accordance with the procedures required by City Resolution 60-80,
on December 3, 1980, at which hearing the public was entitled to
..... comment-- on the-Draft Environmental Impact Report; -- -
and
-! WHEREAS, the City has responded in writing to all significant
points raised by the public and. private agencies' and individuals
in the review and public hearing process, and the Final Environmental
.Impact Report, consisting of the Draft Environmental Impact
Report, comments and recommendations received on the Draft Environ-
mental Impact Report, including a list of persons or organizations
and public agencies commenting on the Draft and the responses of
the City as aforesaid was completed by the Development Services
Department and placed on the Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission on December 17, 1980, and continued to January 7,
1981 for evaluation and consideration by said Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Planning Commission, on the
basis of the Bakersfield Airpark Land Use Plan EIR identifies a
number of significant or potentially significant effects associ-
ated with the approval of the recommended Land Use Element amend-
ment;
and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act requires
one or more of the following findings as to each significant
effect:
(1)
(2)
Changes or alterations have been required in,
or incorporated into, the project which miti-
gate or avoid the significant environmental
effects thereof as identified in the Final
EIR.
Such changes or alterations are within the re-
sponsibility and jurisdiction of another
public agency and not the agency making the
finding. Such changes have been adopted by
such other agency or can and should be adopted
by such other agency.
(3) Specific economic, social, or other consider-
ations make infeasible the mitigation measures
or project alternatives identified in the
....... Final EIR;
and
WHEREAS, such findings are 'supported by substantial evidence in
the record summarized for each 'identified significant or potentially
significant effect, below, accompanied by a statement.of the facts
supporting each finding:
A. SOILS: Heavy industrial or commercial uses, ex-
ceeding allowable soil pressure limitations de-
scribed in the EIR, may experience subsidence.
All uses within the 'Grangeville-Hesperia Soil
Association have a high limitation for untreated
steel pipe.
Findings and Application: Finding (1), above,
applies to Areas 6b, c and amended Area 10b
identified in the EIR, Map 2 and Table 3 and
this Resolution comprising 74.1 acres in the
City of Bakersfield. Finding (2) applies to
amended Area 2 comprising 13.9 acres in the
County of Kern and Areas 12a, b, 16, and amended
Area 13 identified in the EIR and this Resolution
comprising 122.3 acres largely developed West of
South Union Avenue in the County of Kern.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) applies to Light
Manufacturing uses according to M-1 Zone with
site-specific soil testing for acceptable foun-
dation loadings and appropriate mitigation in
allowed use, design or construction. Finding
(2) applies to areas governed by the County of
Kern. Mitigation similar to that cited for
Finding (1) can be and should be applied by that
agency.
AIR QUALITY: Certain industrial uses could
present air quality problems as indicated in'the
referenced Bakersfield Airpark Expansion Draft
EIR.
Findings and Application: Finding (1) applies
to Areas 6b, c and 10b identified in the EIR
comprising 72.4 acres in the City of Bakers-
field. Finding (2) applies to amended Area 2
comprising 13.9 acres in the County of Kern and
Areas 12a, b, 16, and amended Area 13 comprising
122.3 acres in the County of Kern.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) applies to Air
Pollution Control District permit review process
in accordance with AQMP/NAP. Finding (2) ap-
plies to areas governed by the County of Kern.
Mitigation similar to that cited for Finding (1)
can be and should be applied by that agency.
GEOLOGY/SEISMOLOGY: In the event of massive
flooding probable only in the event of the
failure of Lake Isabella Dam, industrial ac-
tivities using volatile materials, chemicals,
and/or other toxic substances Could cause off-
site problems and/or hamper rescue and cleanup
operations. Subsidence has been experienced
during the 1926-1970 period (1-2 feet).
Findings and Application: Finding (1) applies
tO same 61.7 acres identified in the EIR
within the City of Bakersfield. Finding (2)
applies to amended Area 2 comprising 15.7
acres and remaining 123.1 acres' identified in
the 'EIR within the County of Kern.
'Support~ing Facts:' Finding (1) applies in the
application of. emergency procedures to secure
hazardous substances'. Require as condition
for project approvals in accordance with 'Kern
County Health Department, Agricultural Com-
missioner and City Fire Marshall requirements.
Finding (2) applies to areas governed by the
County of Kern. Mitigation similar to that
cited for Finding ('1) can be and should be
applied by that agency. Continue recharge of
Kern River water and monitoring water with-
drawal as subsidence mitigation.
FLORA AND FAUNA: Loss of natural and agri-
cultural vegetation and wildlife due to urban-
ization.
Findings and Application: Finding (1) applies
to Area 6a as identified in the EIR, Map 2 and
Table 3, comprising 3.6 acres in the City of
Bakersfield. Finding (2) applies to Area 4
comprising 107.2 acres in the County of Kern.
Finding (3) applies to the 61.7 acres (Areas
6b, c and 10b) in the City of Bakersfield and
to 19.0 acres (amended Area 2 and Area 12b) of
vacant, undeveloped land in the County of
Kern.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) applies to the
designation of Open Space which may allow con-
tinued natural flora and fauna. Finding (2)
applies to the same designation recognizing
that continued agricultural use would maintain
present flora and fauna while recreational
Open Space would represent an alteration to
current conditions which may tend to reduce
natural flora and fauna. Finding (3) applies
to other considerations making mitigation
infeasible. Since the present land use "
element designates urban development for these
areas, the proposed action will allow property
owners reasonable expectations for their
property while removing potential adverse
noise effects upon future homes and residents.
LAND USE: Resulting changes in future land
use from residential to industrial and commer-
cial uses may have secondary and cumulative
impacts including but not limited to traffic,
noise, reduced safety, lighting, glare,
aesthetic loss and other temporary nuisances
during construction.
Findings and Application: Finding (1) applies
to same 74.1 acres identified in the EIR and
this Resolution within the City of Bakersfield.
Finding (2) applies to amended Area 2 comprising
13.9 acres and remaining 122.3 acres identi-
fied in the EIR and this Resolution within the
County of Kern.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) applies to
Light Manufacturing and Commercial Zone uses
combined with "'D" Overlay Zone to provide
necessary site specific project review with
respect to impacts 'on adjacent or nearby
residential properties. Also, upon the
application of a specific project request, in-
cluding parcel mapping for industrial sites,
require the preparation of a Specific Plan as
outlined in theEIR Addendum, Page iii, to be
coordinated with the County of Kern. Finding
(2) applies to areas governed by the County of
Kern. Mitigation similar to that cited for
Finding (1), including the application of a PD
(Precise Development) and overall recommen-
dation for the consideration of an M-1-PD Zone
on Area 2 and an M-2-PD Zone to the 122.3
acres located West of South Union Avenue in
the County of Kern. Such PD review is recom-
mended for new projects because of the sensi-
tivity of safety concerns around the Airpark,
including existing residential areas.
WATER SUPPLY: Existing water systems are
inadequate for the intensity of development
inherent in the Land Use Plan.
Findings and Application: Finding (1) applies
to same 74.1 acres identified in the EIR and
this Resolution within the City of Bakersfield.
Finding (2) applies to amended Area 2 and
Area 12b (3.3 acres) in the County of Kern and
to any redevelopment of existing industrial
zoned (M-2) properties to more intensive use
requiring additional water supply (approxi-
mately 120 acres) in the County of Kern West
of South Union Avenue.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) City Planning
and Municipal Water Departments require each
development project proposed to provide neces-
sary water supply and distribution according
to purveyor (California Water Service Company)
and City Fire Department requirements.
Finding (2) applies to areas governed by the
County of Kern. Mitigation similar to that
supporting Finding (1) can be applied by the
County of Kern. It is recommended that water
supply for the study area be an item addressed
in the preparation of a Specific Plan.
SEWER SERVICE: The existing sewer collection
system is inadequate for the proposed additional
development inherent in the Land Use Plan.
Findings and Applications: Finding (1) applies
to same 74.1 acres identified in the EIR and
this Resolution within the City of Bakersfield.
Finding (2) applies to amended Area 2 and
Area 12b (3.3 acres) in the County of Kern and
to any redevelopment of existing industrial
zoned (M-2) properties to more intensive use
requiring additional collection capacity in
the County of Kern, West of South Union Avenue.
SupportingF~a~ct.s=: Finding (1) would apply to
City requiring each development project to
provide 'necessary added sewage 'collection
capacity· Finding (2) applies 'to areas governed
by the 'County of Kern. .Mitigation similar to
that supporting Finding (1) can be applied by
County of Kern. It is 'recommended that sewage
collection for the 'study area be an item
addressed in the preparation of a Specific
Plan.
STORM DRAINAGE: The existing storm drainage
capacity is inadequate for full development as
proposed.
Findings and Applications: Finding (1) applies
to the same 74.1 acres identified in the EIR
and this Resolution within the City of Bakersfield.
Finding (2) applies to amended Area 2 and
Area 12b (3.3 acres) and any redevelopment of
existing industrial zoned (M-2) properties to
more intensive use requiring added collection
and percolation capacity in the County of
Kern, West of South Union Avenue.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) would apply to
City requiring each development project to
provide necessary additional storm water
collection and disposal capacity or capability.
Finding (2) applies to areas governed by the
County of Kern. Mitigation similar to that
supporting Finding (1) can be applied by
County of Kern. It is recommended that storm
drainage plans prepared for both areas East
and West of South Union Avenue be integrated
with any Specific Plan project for the area.
AESTHETICS: The proposed Land Use Plan, if
implemented, will result in the loss of rural
and open space land due to urbanization.
Findings and Application: Some of the adversities
of urban development upon the aesthetic environ-
ment cannot be mitigated. Other effects,
however, can be mitigated and are therefore
addressed in the following findings: Finding
(1) applies to same 74.1 acres identified in
the EIR and this Resolution within the City of
Bakersfield. Finding (2) applies to amended
Area 2 in the County of Kern. In addition to
this, approximately 120 acres developed to
industrial and other urban uses within the M-2
Zone are recommended to be combined with the
PD (Precise Development) Zone to allow for
aesthetic considerations as properties are
redeveloped. Finding (3) applies also to the
74.1 acres defined in the City of Bakersfield.
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) would apply
upon application of a "D" Overlay Zone to
provide site specific review to provide additional
landscaping, architectural design and sign and
lighting treatment to reduce urban impacts on
existing and future residents. Finding (2)
applies to areas governed by the County of
Kern. Mitigation similar to that supporting
Finding (1) can be applied by County of Kern.
Consideration may also be given to lot design
as part of the Specific Plan procedure in
order to maximize open space landscaping and
buffering from residential areas.. Finding.(3)
applies since 'urban development in the form of
Low Density Residential uses'have been designated
since 1973 and earlier' and property owner's
have reasonable expectations for property
value maintenance.
P'OPULATION AND HOUS~ING: Existing and future
residents will be 'adver'sely affected by the
cumulative impacts of changing land use. The
degree of impact is related to the intensity
of urban development and its rate of change.
Existing and future residents in present
housing and future units on vacant lots or
redeveloped lots within the noise impact
boundary will continue to be effected by
adverse Airpark noise.
Findings and Applications: Finding (1) applies
to portions of the 61.7 acres identified in
the EIR and this Resolution within the City of
Bakersfield that will be adjacent to or in
close proximity to and/or share streets used
for residential traffic. Finding (2) applies
to amended Area 2 in the County of Kern. In
addition to this, approximately 120 acres
developed to industrial and other urban uses
within the M-2 Zone are recommended to be
combined with the PD (Precise Development)
Zone to allow consideration of access, archi-
tectural design, signing, lighting, and other
factors in order to design development to be
as compatible with existing residential neighbor-
hoods. Finding (3) applies to approximately
1,080 persons residing in 408 housing units
impacted by Airpark generated noise in the
City (primarily Census Tract 26).
Supporting Facts: Finding (1) would apply
upon application of a "D" Overlay Zone to
provide review of projects in close proximity
to existing and proposed residences addressing
setbacks, buffering, landscaping, lighting,
etc.; limit development to Light Manufacturing
(M-1 Zone) and Limited Commercial (C~i zone)
and require development of a Specific Plan in
cooperation with Kern County as initial development
project is proposed in the area (e.g., industrial
site parcel map). Finding (2) applies to
areas governed by the County of Kern. Miti-
gation similar to that supporting Findings (1)
and (3) may be applied by the County of Kern.
Finding (3): The cost necessary to mitigate
noise in the interiors of homes affected by
Airpark noise is undetermined. The City of
Bakersfield does not have funding resources
available to address sound insulation in
private homes except.in connection with the
Community Development Block Grant program and _
ot~er housing rehabilitation programs intended
to assist low and moderate income families in
the improvement of substandard housing units.
It is recommended that the approximately 20
substandard units impacted by high noise be
eligible for noise insulation in connection
wi~h making units more energy efficient
(weatherstripping, heat insulation).
and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Planning Commission, on the
basis of the Findings and Statement of Facts,.has determined that
the significant environmental effects raised in the EIR have been
eliminated or substantially lessened and that any remaining, un-
avoidable significant effects have 'been found acceptable on the
basis of specific economic, social or other considerations making
additional mitigation or alternatives to the project infeasible-
and that no significant adverse environmental effects will result
from modifications and additions recommended by the Planning Com-
mission from the areas identified in the EIR; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on January 7, 1981, the Plan-
ning Commission, after consideration of Final EIR and related docu-
ments, adopted its Resolution No. 44-80, recommending to the City
Council that the Final EIR be certified as completed in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR Guide-
lines, and City of'Bakersfield Resolution No. 60-80.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS AND
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the Final EIR dated December, 1980, including City
response as an appended document, has been reviewed, evaluated and
considered by the City Council.
3. That the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR Guidelines
and the City of Bakersfield Resolution 60-80.
4. That the said Final EIR is an accurate and objective dis-
cussion of the proposed project and adequately discusses and de-
scribes the environmental considerations and mitigation measures.
5. -That the various-alternatives to the project, including
"no project" have been considered'in the Final EIR.
6. That in consideration of the above statements and findings,
the City Council certifies that the Final EIR is complete, with
appended material including information contained in this Resolution
and in compliance with the 'California Environmental Quality Act, the
State EIR Guidelines and City of Bakersfield Resolution 60-80.
o0o
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 llth day of March, 1981, by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BARTON, L, iKF~tLF4o~_N, MEANS,/~M, PAYNE, RATTY, ~
CITY Ex
Council of the City of Bakersfield
P. ,th~s llt~ ~
AP~'~D ~- '- " %~.. y of March, 1981
~~ ,;~:ty of Bakersfield
-APPROVED as to form:
the
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