HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 3879ORDINANCE NO. 8 8 ~ 9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE SEVENTEEN OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING MAP NO.
104-19 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 20 ACRES
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 178 AND
EAST OF MORNING DRIVE FROM AN A (AGRICULTURE)
ZONE TO AN R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) ZONE (ZC NO.
P98-0589).
WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedure set forth in the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on a petition to change the land use zoning of those certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield generally located south of State Route 178 and east of Morning Drive; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 112-98 on October 1, 1998, the Planning
Commission recommended approval and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code to approve Zone Change No. P98-0589 of the subject property from an A
(Agriculture) zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 20 acres as delineated on attached
Zoning Map No. 104-19 marked Exhibit "2", by this Council and this Council has fully considered
the recommendations made by the Planning Commission as set forth in that Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, as a result of said hearing, did make
several general and specific findings of fact which warranted a negative declaration of
environmental impact and changes in zoning of the subject property from an A (Agriculture)
zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 20 acres and the Council has considered said
findings and all appear to be true and correct; and
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of
Negative Declarations, as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation
Procedures, have been duly followed by city staff, Planning Commission and this Council; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was advertised and posted on September
11, 1998, in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the general plan designation for this area allows single family
development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and hereby makes the following
findings:
1. All required public notices have been given.
2. The provisions of CEQA have been followed.
3. Based on an Initial Study, staff determined the proposed project will not
significantly affect the physical environment in the area and issuing a Negative Declaration is
adequate.
4. The proposed zone change is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan.
as follows:
SECTION 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
1. All of the foregoing recitals are hereby found to be true and correct.
2. The Negative Declaration is hereby approved and adopted.
3. Conditions of approval are attached to the project as "Exhibit 1 ",
are included in the project as mitigation measures.
4. Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield be and the same is hereby amended by changing the land use zoning of that certain
property in said City, the boundaries of which property is shown on Zoning Map. No. 104-19
marked Exhibit "2" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and are more specifically described
in attached Exhibit "3"
SECTION 2.
This ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the Bakersfield Municipal
Code and shall become effective not less than thirty (30) days from and after the date of its
passage.
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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
D~C 0 9 1998 , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER ~ DEMOND, MAGGARD, COUCH, ROWLES, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
CA SON,
COUNCILMEMBER O
COUNCILMEMBER 0
COUNCILMEMBER
'CITY CLERK and Ex Offici~lerk
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ofthe
APPROVED DEC 0 9 1998
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
BY: (/'~ -- 'Z.~/: '
CARL ~ER~III, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
zc98-0589ord
November 30, 1998
EXHIBIT 1
ZONE CHANGE P98-0589
An archeological study shall be provided with any application to subdivide the
project area.
EXHIBIT "2"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
ZONING MAP
SEC. 19 T. 29 $
LEGEND
EXHIBIT 3
ZONE CHANGE 'P98-0589
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Four parcels of land within Section 19, Township 29 South, Range 29 East, MDB&M, described as
follows:
1)
The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 adjoining the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4;
2)
The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 adjoining the
Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4;
3) The East ~ of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; and
4)
The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 114 adjoining the
Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4 and Southeast 1/4.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-98
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF TITLE SEVENTEEN OF
THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGING THE
LAND USE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD LOCATED EAST OF MORNING DRIVE AND
SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 187.
WHEREAS, PORTER - ROBERTSON, filed an application requesting the change
of zoning of that certain property in the City of Bakersfield as hereinafter described and as set
forth and designated upon Zoning Map No. 104-19 (Exhibit "2") incorporated within and made
part of Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, more thoroughly described in
attached Exhibit "3"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, through its Secretary, did set, MONDAY,
September 28, 1998 and, THURSDAY, October 1, 1998 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 for a
public hearing before said Planning Commission on said application and accompanying
proposed negative declaration, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner
provided in Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; 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 posted on September 11, 1998, in accordance
with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the law and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of
Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation
Procedures, have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing held October 1, 1998, the request for a
change of zone by Porter - Robertson, was duly heard and considered, and the Planning
Commission found as follows:
1. All required public notices have been given.
2. The provisions of CEQA have been followed.
3. Based on an initial study, staff determined the proposed project will not
have a significant affect on the physical environment in the area and issuing a Negative
Declaration (with mitigation) is adequate.
4. The proposed zone change is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield
2010 General Plan.
5. Conditions of approval are attached to the project as "Exhibit 1 ", are
included in the project as mitigation measures.
THE CITY OF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
BAKERSFIELD as follows:
That the above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2
2. The Negative Declaration is hereby approved.
3. That Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield be amended by changing the land use zoning on Map No. 104-19 attached hereto
as Exhibit "2" of that certain property in said City of Bakersfield as herein before described.
4. That Zone Change No. P98-0589, as outlined above, is hereby
recommended for approval with conditions of approval shown on Exhibit "1"
On a motion by Commissioner Dhanens and seconded by Commissioner
Sprague, the Planning Commission approved the foregoing, and recommend same to the City
Council by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Boyle, Brady, Dhanens, Kemper, Ortiz, Sprague, Tkac
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on the first
day of October, 1998.
DATED:
October 1, 1998
EMLEE
October 2, 1998
S:0589
PLANNIN COMMISSION
T "1'1"~ E~ BAKERSFIELD
Planning Commission
EXHIBIT 1
ZONE CHANGE P98-0589
An archeological study shall be provided with any application to subdivide the
project area.
EXHIBIT "2"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
ZONING MAP
SEC. 19 T. 29 s
LEGEND
EXHIBIT 3
ZONE CHANGE *P98-0589
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Four parcels of land within Section 19, Township 29 South, Range 29 East. MDB&M, descnbed as
follows:
1)
The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 adjoining the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4;
2)
The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 adjoining the
Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4;
3) The East ~ of the Southeast 114 ofthe Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4: ancl
4)
The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 adjoining the
Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4, Northeast 1/4 and Southeast 1/4.
EXHIBIT B
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Project No. P98-0589
EFFECT :!i; :!i : :::~i :iMPACT: i~i!i iiMITIGATION ii :ii :i i~i~EFFiECT:;~:!: ii i~:. !iilMP~CT!:~i:i iiiMITtGATiON::::
EARTH
Soils
Geologic Hazards
Erosion/Sedimentation
Topography
WATER
Quality/Quantity
- Groundwater
- Surface Water
Flooding/Drainage
AIR
Air Quality
Climate/Air Movement
Odors
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Plants
Animals
Rare/Endangered Species
Habitat Alteration
TRANSPORTATION
Traffic/Circulation
Parking
Traffic Hazards
AirNVater/Rail Systems
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Archaeological
Historical
S = Significant
X Compatibility
X General Plan/Zoning X
X X Growth Inducement X
X X Prime Ag Land Loss X
PUBLIC SERVICES : i .'
Police X
X X Fire X
X X Schools X
X
X
Parks/Recreation X X
Solid Waste Disposal X
X Facility Maintenance
X UTILITIES
X Water
Wastewater
Storm Drainage
Natural Gas
Electricity
Communication
II POPULATION I
IIHOUSING I
XIIHEALTH HAZARDS I
:i II "" II
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(NOTE: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ABOVE IMPACTS IS ATTACHED.)
X
X
X
X
X
P = Potentially Significant I = Insignificant/No Effect Y = Yes N = No ORD = Ordinance Requirement
II. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant
or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal species, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?
Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short
term impact on the environment is one of which occurs in a relatively brief, definite period of time while long-term
impacts will endure we//into the future.)
Does the project have impacts which individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or
more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small. but where the effect of the total of those
impacts on the enWronment is significant).
Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly
or indirectly?.
Y N
III. FINDINGS OF DETERMINATION
(Projects where a Negative Declaration or EIR has not been previously prepared, or where a prewous document will not be utilized.)
ON THE BASIS OF THIS INITIAL EVALUATION (check one):
x It has been found that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment;
therefore, a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
It is been found that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because MITIGATION MEASURES, as identified in the Discussion
of Environmental Impacts, have been incorporated into the project; therefore, a NEGATIVE DECLARATION
will be prepared,
It has been found that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an EIR
(ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT) will be prepared.
PREPARED BY:
APPENDIX I
Zone Change P98-0589
I. ENVIRONMF. NTAI. IMPACTS
Earth
Soils - Consu'uction of the proposed project will result in 20 acres of the soils being insigni~cantly disrupted,
compacted, displaced, overcovered and uncovered by grading, filling, trenching, installation of drainage
facilities, and other ground preparation activities necessary for urban site development. These soils are not
considered "prime" for agricultural purposes by the State Department of Conservation. Standard ordinance
cc~npliance includes the requirement for soils and grading reports prior to issuance of building permits and
adherence to applicable building codes.
Geologic Hazarck - The site is currently undeveloped. The proposed project would not create an unstable
earth condition or cause changes to any geologic substructure. The project will not expose people,
structures, or property to major geologic haT_~_rds such as landslides, mudslides or ground failure.
Although no specific geologic baT~rds are known to occur within the boundaries of the project site, there are
numerous geologic fractures in the eaxth's crust within the San Joaquin Valley, which is bordered by major,
active fault systems. All development within the Melropolitan Bakersfield area is therefore subject to seismic
hazards. Current development standards will require the project to comply with appropriate seismic design
criteria from the Uniform Building Code, adequate drainage facility design, and complete preconstruction
soils and grading studies. As the site is outside the Alqulst-Priolo Seismic Zones, no special seismic studies
would be required for this site prior to building structures for human occupancy.
Erosion / Sedimentation - No rivers, streams, canals or beaches are near the project site to be impacted by
the proposed development. Typical ordinance requirements ensure that erosion, siltation or deposition of
soils from the site by water m-off will not occur through development of the project, nor through drainage
of the site after construction. Wind erosion and fugitive dust may occur during the construction process;
however, normal use of water spraying will control wind erosion impacts and should not be considered
significant.
Topography - Project development will not result in a change to the topography and/or Found surface relief
features of the area to a significant degree.
Water
Water Quality / Qnantity -
Groundwater - The project will not alter the direction or rate of flow, or substantially deplete the quantity
of groundwater resources, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an
aqulfer by cuts or excavations. The project will not contaminate a public water supply, substantially interfere
with groundwater recharge or substantially degrade water quality. Water service would be provided for the
development by the California Water Service Water District; however, the cumulative impact to the water
table would be negligible and insignificant.
Surface Water - The project will not result in discharge into any surface water, alter surface water quality
to a significant degree, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity. The proposal
will not contaminate any public water supply. As the site is not located adjacent to or contains any rivers,
streams or canals, the proposal will not result in changes in currents or the course or direction of surface
water movements.
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Floodirtg/Drain3ee - The project will not result in changes to the course or direction of fresh water currents,
or result in changes to the amount of surface water, as the site does not contain, nor will the proposal impact,
any rivers, streams or canals. The site is not in an area subject to flooding, therefore the proposal will not
expose people or property to water-related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves. Changes in absorption
rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff will change as the project is
developed. Current development standards require the project to comply with adequate drainage facility
design, complete preconstruction soils and grading studies, and compliance with the City Public Works or
Building Departments.
Air
Air Q!mlity - There will not be a substantial increase in air pollution emissions, nor will there be a substantial
deterioration of ambient air quality through development of this project. The proposal will not violate any
ambient air quality standard, contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation, or
expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. No adverse comments were received from
the Air Pollution Control District on this proposal.
Climate/Air Movement - Land uses intended or allowed through the proposed project will not significantly
alter air movement, moisture, temperature and/or result in any change in climate, either locally or regionally.
Odors - 1 .and uses permitted as a result of the proposed project do not appear to have the potential to create
objectionable odors.
Biological Resources
Phnm - The 20 acre project site proposed for single family dwelling development is currently vacant. New
plant species will be introduced as a result of ornamental landscaping the site with urban uses. A barrier
would be created to the normal replenishment of existing plant species, as the site would be completely
developed. Although existing species of plants on-site would be removed through urban development. the
proposal will not entirely eliminate a plant community or substantially diminish or reduce wildlife habitat.
These effects of urban development are not deemed significant.
AnimMs - New animal species, such as domesticated dogs and cats, will be introduced as a result of
occupying the site with urban uses. A barrier would be created to the normal replenishment of existing
animal species. as the site would be completely developed. Although existing species of animals on-site
would be removed through urban development, the proposal will not entirely eliminate a wildlife community
or subsmn~Mly diminish or si~ificantly reduce wildlife habitat. These effects of urban development are not
deemed significant.
Rare/Endangered Species - Permits and approvals for development associated with this project w~l be subject
to the terms of the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan and associated 10(a)(1)(B) and 2081
permits issued to the City by the U.S. Fish and Wildhfe Service and State Department of Fish and Game,
respectively. Terms of the permit require applicants for development projects to pay habitat mitigation fees,
excavate known kit fox dens and notify agencies prior to Fading. The Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat
Conservation Plan may be reviewed at the following location: City of Bakersfield, Planning Department.
1715 Chester Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, (805) 326-3733.
Habitat Alteration - Urban development may alter the area' s habitat by introducing domesticated or feral
species of animals into the area. The project may result in the creation of a barrier to the migration or
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Zone Change P98-0589
Page 3
movement of animals from the surrounding open land. These impacts to wildlife habitat are considered in
the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Metropolitan Bakers field Habitat Conservation Plan
(MBHCP), and are not considered significant for the project proposed.
The proposed project is not "significant" per CEQA, and a Certificate of Fee Exemption has been made with
the California Department of Fish and Game. The project will not individually or cumulatively have an
adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. See attached
De Minimis Impact Findings.
Transportation
Traffic/Circulation - The proposed project will not generate additional vehicular movement, will not cause
an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load (volume) and capacity of the
street system, and will not substantially impact existing transportation systems. The project will not
significantly alter present panems of circulation or movement of people and/or goods.
TABLE 1
Proposed Project
Traffic Generation
PROPOSED ACREAGE AVERAGE VEHICLE TOTAL TRIP
LAND USE/ TRIP ENDS ENDS
ZONING
Source: ITE Trip Generation Manual, 5th Ed., 1991
~ - Existing parking facilities will not be affected, nor will there be a demand for new parking through
the proposed development.
Traffic Hazards - There would be no known significant increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists, or pedestrians as a result of the proposed project.
Air/Water/Rail Systems - The project will not affect waterborne, rail, or air traffic.
Cultural Resources
Archaeological/Historical - It is not known if archaeological or historical resources are located on the site.
This Initial Study will be transmitted to the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) housed at California
State University Bakersfield for their review, comments and recommendations. All measures indicated by
the AIC will be completed prior to any ground disturbance.
Land Use
Conll~afibili~v - The proposed project will include single family residential types of land uses. The land uses
surrounding and adjacent to the project site are planned to be similar, which are indicated in Table "2".
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These uses are compatible with proposed land uses. The proposed project will not conflict with adopted
environmental plans or goals of the community, disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established
community, or create a significant land use compatibility problem.
TABLE 2
Land Uses and Zoning of Adjacent Properties
LAND USE ZONING
LOCATION DESIGNATION DISTRICT LAND USE
NORTH LR R- 1 VACANT
SOUTH LR R-1 VACANT
EAST LR R- 1 VACANT
WEST LR R-1 VACANT
General Plan/7oning - The present land use designation on the site is LR, with existing zoning of A. The
proposal will not result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of the area, as no land
use amendments or zoning changes are proposed with the project. The proposal is consistent with the
Metropolilan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan policies and implementation measures and will not significantly
conflict with established recreational, educational, religious or scientific uses of the area.
Growth Inducement - The proposed project will not induce substantial growth.
Prime Agricultural l .and - No agricultural crops currently exist on site and the site does not contain prime
agricultural soils. Removal of 20 acres of land through the proposed project will not convert prime
agricultural land to nonagricultural use or impair the agricultural productivity of adjacent prime agricultural
land.
Public Services
Police - The proposal will not affect City Police protection in the area.
Fire - The proposal will not affect City fire service for the area.
Schools - The proposed project would not impact school facilities to a significant degree.
ParEs / Recreation - The project proposes no increase in population for the areas and would not result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational oppommifies or create a substantial need for new
parks or recreational facilities.
Solid Waste / Disposal - The proposed project would not result in a need for significant new or substantial
alterations to existing solid waste disposal systems. The development will not breach published national,
state or local standards relating to solid waste or litter control.
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Facility Maintemnce - Street or other public facility improvements from the proposed development and
eventual buildup of the area will result in an increase in maintenance responsibility for the City of
Bakersfield. These increases in services are not deemed significant.
Utilities
Water - The proposed development would not result in a need for significant additional systems or
substantially alter the existing water utilities in the area. Expansion of all water utilities would be required
to serve this development, but the impact is not considered significant.
Wastewater - The proposed development would not result in a need for significant additional systems or
substantially alter the existing wastewater utilities in the area. Expansion of all wastewater utilities would
be required to setwe this development, but the impact is not considered significant. The proposed project
will not require the extension of any sewer mink line that will setwe new development.
Storm Drainlge - The proposed development would not result in a need for significant additional systems
or substantially alter the storm drainage systems in the area. Expansion of all storm drain utilities would be
required to setwe this development, but the impact is not considered significant.
Natural Gas - The proposed development would not result in a need for significant additional systems or
substantially alter the natural gas systems in the area. Expansion of all natural gas utilities would be required
to serve this development, but the impact is not considered significant.
F. lectricity - The proposed development would not result in a need for significant additional systems or
substantially alter the electricity systems in the area. Expansion of all electric utilities would be required to
serve this development, but the impact is not considered significant.
Commnnicatiot~s - The proposed development would not result in a need for significant additional systems
or substantially alter the communications systems in the area. Expansion of all communication systems
would be required to setwe this development, but the impact is not considered significant.
Population / Employment / Housing
The proposed project includes a change of zone to allow residential uses on 20 acres, with the potential for
a maximum of 109 dwelling units. This site could support 329 people. The proposed project will not induce
a substantial concentration or displacement of people, or signi~can~y alter the location, distribution, density,
or growth rate of the human population of the area, or affect existing housing or create a demand for
additional housing.
Health Hazards / Public Safety
No health hazards or potential hazards to people or plant or animal populations will be created as a result of
the proposed development. The proposal does not involve a risk of explosions or releasing baT~rdous
substances (including but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions. The project will not attract people to an area and expose them to hazards found there,
nor will the project interfere with emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans. The project is
not on the most current hazardous wastes and substances site list pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the
California Government Cede.
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Ambient noise levels will increase through any urban type of developmere of ~he site. Typical developmere
standards including building setbacks, walls, and landscaping will prevent substantial increases in the ambient
noise levels of the adjoining area, will not expose people to severe noise levels, and would reduce noise
impacts to less than significant.
Aesthetics
The urbanization of the site will alter the open space qualifies of the area to a minor degree. The proposed
project is not intending any uses or development in ate area that would result in the obstruction of any scenic
vista or view open to the public, mr will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site
open to public view. The project will not have a substantial, demonstrational negative affect.
Iight and Glare
Light and glare would increase as a result of electrical lighting facilities surrounding the proposed
development and anticipated vehicle traffic. Site plan review of the proposed development w~l evaluate
building location, material selection, lighting design, parking and signage placement to buffer proposed light
impacts from surrounding developments. Proposed uses should not came signi~cam light or glare to existing
or future developmere surrounding the site.
Natural Resonrces
No non-renewable or other natural resources exist on-site to be used or depleted through the proposed
project.
Energy Usage
The proposed development would not result in significant irreversible environmental changes, including uses
of nonrenewable energy resources, during the initial and continued phases of the project. The project will
not restfit in significant energy requirements or hck of energy efficiency by amount or fuel type of a project 's
life cycle. The proposal will not result in significant effects on local and regional energy supplies or on
requirements for additional energy capacity or sources, nor will the project result in signi~cam effects on
peak and base period demands for electricity and other forms of energy. The project will not conflict with
existing energy standards, nor will it enc{mrage activities which result in the wasteful or substantial use of
si~i~cant amounts of fuel, water, or energy. The project will not result in significant effects on projected
transportation energy requirements or in the project' s overall use of efficiem transportation alternatives.
II. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
The project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environmere, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
eMangered plant or animal, or impact important examples of the major periods of California history or pre-
history.
The project does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals.
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The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable or for which
the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the efforts
of past projects, then current projects, and possible future projects.
The project does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly.
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Polo Grounds/Calloway No. 3 FEIR, November 1989, NorthcuR & Assoc./Takata Assoc.
Baker Street Corridor Specific Plan, August 1986, City.
Kern River Parkway Plan DEIR, FEIR & Technical Appendix, June & Sept. 1988, Jones & Stokes Assoc.
Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, Bakers field Municipal Code.
Title 16, Subdivision Map Act, Bakersfield Municipal Code.
Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan
Kern River Plan Element, July 1985, City/County
Appendix I
Zone Change P98-0589
Page 8
EXHIBIT "A"
P98-0589
Recommended Mitigation Measures
1. An archeological study shall be provided with any application to subdivide the project area.
app-98-0589
Minutes, PC, Thursday, October 1, 1998
Page 11
--Ms: Shaw-suggested-additional language to Condition-No.-6 to-read after-the medi
island "or other traffic diversion structure acceptable to the City Engineer." Mr.
Robertson said that was agreeable except he wanted to modify it to say for than a
model home. Mr. Fidler said he would rather leave it at the first' would
leave it up to the Commission. Mr. Robertson stated that the builder ,le Carter who
has a reputation for being very reputable..
Commissioner Sprague concurred with Mr. Robertson as Ion,
contained and fenced, he did not see anything wrong
the models were self-
Mr. Robertson suggested additional wording could
of a building permit on other than a model home
Occupancy.
to read prior to issuance
issuance of Certificate of
Commissioner Boyle asked Mr. Fidler h,
improvements need to be put in?
discretion of the Planning Commi..
issuance of a permit for safety.
on the issuance of first permit.
do we make exceptions as to when
responded by saying that was up to the
normally like to have them before the
Boyle stated that his preference would be
Commissioner Boyle a motion and Commissioner Sprague seconded it to approve
and adopt the neg; declaration and approve the vesting tentative tract 5921 with
findings and set forth in attached resolution Exhibit "A" with changes referred
to in the the Planning Director dated October 1, 1998, with a change to
Condition 5 of the Planning that it would be prior to the issuance of a building
permit on Public Works Condition 4 would be to design a median as pursuant to the
was read to them on the record dated September 29 and also on Public
Conditions 6 and 7 are being modified to read a median island or other traffic
structure acceptable to the City Engineer which would allow for fight turn from
San Ysidro to go southbound on Calloway and eliminate a left turn going northbound.
Motion carried.
DRAFT
Zone Change P98-0589 (Porter-Robertson, Eng)
Located south of west of Highway 178, east of Morning Drive from an A (Agriculture)
zone to an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) zone on 20 + acres to allow development of single
family residential homes. (Negative Declaration on file)
A staff report was given and staff said that after field checking the site no evidence could
be found that should be a concern over environmental cleanliness of the site so staff
recommends approval with conditions,
The public headng portion of the item was opened. No one spoke in opposition. Harold
Robertson stated that he was here for any questions anyone might have.
The public hearing portion of the item was closed.
Minutes, PC, Thursday, October 1, 1998
Page12
12.
13.
-A-motionwas-rnade-by-Commissioner Dhanens .and-seconded-by Sprague to approve
and adopt the negative declaration and to approve zone change P98-0589 with findings
and conditions set forth in the attached resolution Exhibit "A" and recommend same to
the City Council. Motion was carried by the following roll call vote
AYES: Commissioners Boyle, Brady, Dhanens, Kernper, Ortiz, Sprague, Tkac
NOES:None
.o.. DRAFT
COMMUNICATIONS
were no written or verbal communications.
CO ISSION COMMENTS
Dhanens reported that a meeting was held with staff and developers
regarding the side Ordinance. Another meeting will be held October 5 at 4 p.m.
Commissioner Bo inked staff for the presentation on RiverLakes Ranch. He
thought it was extremel, ;11 done.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF THE
NEXT PRE-MEETING.
A motion was made by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Brady
to cancel the pre-meeting on October 15. n camed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the ion, meeting was
adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
'.y
Planning Directo'
pit
October 26. 1998
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) ss.
County of Kern )
PAMELA A. MCCARTHY, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield; and
that on the 10th day of December ,1998 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City
Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 3879 , passed by the
Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 9th day of December 1998 , and
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE SEVENTEEN OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING MAP NO. 104-19 BY CHANGING THE
ZONING OF 20 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE
ROUTE 178 AND EAST OF MORNING DRIVE FROM AN A
(AGRICULTURE) ZONE TO AN R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) ZONE (ZC
NO. P98-0589).
Is/PAMELA A. MCCARTHY
City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield
DEPUTY City Clerk
S:\DOCUMEN'I'~AOPOSTING
December 10, 1998