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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 019-12RESOLUTION NO. 019-12 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 11-0383, AN AMENDMENTTO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH EAST CORN ER OF PANAMA LANE AND OLD RIVER ROAD. WHEREAS, TPG Consulting filed an application requesting a General Plan Amendment, to change the land use designations of certain property in the City of Bakersfield as hereinafter described and 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 Thursday, December 15, 2011, on General Plan Amendment No. 11 -0383, notice of the time and place of hearing having been given at least twenty (20) calendar days before said hearing by publication in The Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 11 -0383, an amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan is as follows: General Plan Amendment No. 11-0383: TPG Consulting applied to amend the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan consisting of a change from LR (Low Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on approximately 20.47 acres, generally located on the northeast corner of Panama Lane and Old River Road; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted for General Plan Amendment No. 11 -0383 and it was determined that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-11 on December 15, 2011, the Planning Commission recommended approval and adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 11 -0383 subject to the "Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval" listed in Exhibit "A" and this Council has fully considered the findings made by the Planning Commission as set forth in that Resolution and as restated herein; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordancewith the provisions of Section 65355 of the Government Code,//Conducted and held a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, on Gener Plan Amendment No. 11-0383, notice of time and place of the hearing having b given at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing by publication in The B ersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and Page 1 of 4 o1`�AK�9s Fn ~' r U n ORIGINAL.. WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following findings: 1. The above recitals and findings are true and correct. 2. The Council has considered and concurs with the following findings made by the Planning Commission as set forth in Resolution No. 24 -11 on December 15, 2011: a. All required public notices have been provided. b. The provisions of CEQA have been met. C. Based upon the Initial Study and comments received, staff has determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared for the project in accordance with CEQA. d. The public necessity, general welfare and good planning practices justify the amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. e. The land use designation change from LR (Low Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on approximately 20.47 acres is compatible with the land use designations of surrounding properties and is internally consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. 3. That all laws and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning Commission. 4. That the applicant by prior written agreement must comply with all adopted mitigation measures contained within the Negative Declaration. 5. That the infrastructure exists or can easily be provided to accommodate the types of density and intensity of the abvelopment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND FOUND BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD as follows: The above recitals and findings incorporated herein are true and correct. 2. The Negative Declaration for the General Plan Amendment No. 11 -0383 is hereby approved and adopted. Page 2 of 4 o' 'b N <'b n s ORIGINAL_ 3. 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. 4. The City Council hereby approves and adopts General Plan Amendment No, 11 -0383, constituting changes as shown on the map marked Exhibit "B ", attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth, for property generally located at the northeast corner of Panama Lane and Old River Road, and subject to the Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval as listed in Exhibit "A," 5. That General Plan Amendment No, 11 -0383, approved herein, be combined with other approved General Plan Amendment cases in this same cycle described in separate resolutions, to form a single Amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan, �•T�Z•� Page 3 of 4 � g AKFy y r U ORIGINAL. 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 February 15, 2012, by the following vote; A V AYES: COUNCILMEMBER SAL AS, BENHAM, WEIR, COUCH HA ON SULLIVAN JOHNSON 'idelES: COUNCILMEMBER n GAQ.. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER nu r-a.- ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER Y> ROBERTA GAFFORD, CMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio CI rk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form; VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorne By: Exhibit A - Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval B - General Plan Amendment Map CG - S: \GPAs \GPA 4th 2011 \ 11- 0383 \Res Ord \CC Resolution GPA.doc Page 4 of 4 04gAK,9q ORIGINAL Exhibit A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval O�aAK�9s' -r f- m r- ORiGfNAI Exhibit A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval General Plan Amendment /Zone Change No. 11 -0383 MITIGATION MEASURES FROM NEGATIVE DECLARATION: Air Quality and GHG Mitigation Measures 1. The proposed project will have air pollutant emissions associated with the construction and use of the project site. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant /developer of the project site shall submit documentation to the Planning Department that they will /have met all air quality control measures required by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Mitigation for Air Quality and GHG impacts. 2. At the time of the Planned Development Review for the commercial development on the site, the applicant shall mitigate air quality impacts from NOx emissions below SJVAPCD adopted thresholds with one or more of the following measures: a. Signal light coordination on Panama Lane b. Expanding Transit Services to within' /2 mile of the project site c, Construction of commercial buildings to LEED standards d. Use of solar panels on the project site to generate electricity e, Increasing energy efficiency of buildings beyond Title 24 requirements f. Providing less parking than required by the Institute of Transportation and Engineering Parking Generation Handbook g. Pedestrian /bicycle friendly site design Mitigation for Air Quality and GHG impacts. 3. Before final approval of the project Site Plan, the applicant shall incorporate Best Performance Standards (BPS) combined with any GHG emission reduction measures approved by the SJVAPCD, including GHG emission reductions achieved as a result of building and appliance standards and project design elements (see table below). The BPS and GHG emission reduction measures must be incorporated into the project in order to be in compliance with AB32 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The Best Performance Standards can include but are not limited to the following: BPS AND SOURCE PERCENT REDUCTION' DESCRIPTION Bike parking' 0.625 Non - residential projects provide plentiful short -term and long- term bicycle parking facilities to meet peak season maximum demand, Short term facilities are provided at a minimum ratio of one bike rack space per 20 vehicle spaces. Long -term facilities provide a minimum ratio of one long -term bicycle storage space per 20 employee parking spaces. Pedestrian network', 2,3 1 to 10 The project provides a pedestrian access network that internally links all uses and connects to existing external streets and pedestrian facilities. Existing facilities are defined as those facilities that are physically constructed and ready for use prior to the first 20% of the projects occupancy�AKF 9 permits being granted, ; Page 1 of 8 ORIGINA!_ EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 BPS AND SOURCE PERCENT DESCRIPTION REDUCTION' Pedestrian barriers Minimized'- 3 1 Site design and building placement minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity, Physical barriers such as walls, berms, landscaping, and slopes between residential and non - residential uses that impede bicycle or pedestrian circulation are eliminated. Barriers to pedestrian access of neighboring facilities and sites are minimized. Traffic Calming' 0,25 Reduction applies if 25% of streets with improvement and 25% of intersections with Improvements; or 50% of streets with improvement and 25% of intersections with Improvements. Minimum Parking or Provide 3 to 6 Provide minimum amount of parking required or provide Parking less than Code' parking reduction less than code. Special review of parking required. Recommend a Shared Parking strategy. This measure can be readily implemented through a Shared Parking strategy, wherein parking is utilized jointly among different land uses, buildings, and facilities in an area that experience peak parking needs at different times of day and day of the week. For example, residential uses and /or restaurant /retail uses, which experience peak parking demand during the evening /night and on the weekends, arrange to share parking facilities with office and /or educational uses, which experience peak demand during business hours and during the week. Pedestrian pathway through 0.5 Provide a parking lot design that includes clearly marked parking' and shaded pedestrian pathways between transit facilities and building entrances, Pathway must connect to all transit facilities internal or adjacent to project site, Site plan should demonstrate how the pathways are clearly marked, shaded, and are placed between transit facilities and building entrances, Off Street Parking' 1.5 For 1.5% reduction, parking facilities shall not be sited adjacent to public roads contiguous with project site, Functioning pedestrian entrances to major site uses are located along street frontage, Parking facilities do not restrict pedestrian, bicycle, or transit access from adjoining uses. Proponent shall provide information demonstrating compliance with measure requirements including, but not limited to, a description of where parking is located relative to the buildings on the site, site plans, maps, or other graphics, which demonstrate the placement of parking facilities behind on -site buildings relative to streets contiguous with the project site, Surrounding uses should be high density or mixed -use, there shall be other adjoining pedestrian and bicycle connections, such as wide sidewalks and bike lanes. Page 2 of 8 gAKF b ORIGINAL EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 BPS AND SOURCE PERCENT DESCRIPTION REDUCTION' Orientation toward existing 0.5 Project is oriented towards existing transit, bicycle, or transit, bikeway, or pedestrian pedestrian corridor. Setback distance is minimized, Setback corridor'- 3 distance between project and adjacent uses is reduced to the minimum allowed under jurisdiction code, Setback distance between different buildings on project site is reduced to the minimum allowed under jurisdiction code. Setbacks between project buildings and sidewalks are reduced to the minimum allowed under jurisdiction code. Buildings are oriented towards street frontage, Primary entrances to buildings are located along public street frontage. Project provides bicycle access to existing bicycle corridor. Project provides access to existing pedestrian corridor, Residential Density with No 1 3 -6 Du /acre; Project provides high- density residential Transit' development, Mitigation value is based on project density with no transit, Density is calculated by determining the number of units per acre ( "du /acre ") within the residential portion of the project's net lot area. Street grid' 1 Multiple and direct street routing (grid style). The measure applies to projects with an internal connectivity factor (CF)> =0.80, and average of 114 mile or less between external connections along perimeter of project. (CF =# of intersections / (# of cul -de -sacs + intersections)) Urban Mixed -Use Measure' 3 Development of projects predominantly characterized by properties on which various uses, such as office, commercial, institutional, and residential are combined in a single building or on a single site in an integrated development project with functional inter - relationships and a coherent physical design. Reductions apply if the ratio (jobs; houses) is > 0.5 and < 1.0. Suburban mixed -use' 3 Have at least three of the following on site and /or offsite within 114 mile; Residential Development, Retail Development, Park, Open Space, or Office. Energy Star roof' 0.5 Install Energy Star labeled roof materials. Energy star qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building, Exceed title 24' 1 Project Exceeds title 24 requirements by 20 %. SOURCES; 'San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District 2009 2CAPCOA 2010 3Attorney General, 2010 4Reductions are based on CAPCOA 2008 Mitigation for Air Quality and GHG impacts, Page 3 of 8 IY F_ !n CRlGihl�",i_ EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 Biological Impact Mitigation Measures 4. Prior to ground disturbance, the developer shall have a qualified consultant survey the location for burrowing owls, and comply with the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (META) of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703 -711): Survey protocol shall be that recommended by the State Department of Fish and Game. Developer shall be subject to the mitigation measures recommended by the consultant, A copy of the survey shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to ground disturbance. The burrowing owl is a migratory bird species protected by international treaty under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (META) of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703 -711). The MBTA makes it unlawful to take, possess, buy, sell, purchase, or barter any migratory bird listed in 50 C.F:R. Part 10, including feathers or other parts, nests, eggs, or products, except as allowed by implementing regulations (50 C.F.R. 21). Sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3800 of the California Department of Fish and Game Code prohibit the take, possession, or destruction of birds, their nests or eggs. To avoid violation of the take provisions of these laws generally requires that project - related disturbance at active nesting territories be reduced or eliminated during critical phases of the nesting cycle (March 1 - August 15, annually): Disturbance that causes nest abandonment and /or loss of reproductive effort (e.g., killing or abandonment of eggs or young) may be considered "taking" and is potentially punishable by fines and /or imprisonment. Mitigation for biological impacts. 5. Prior to ground disturbance, the developer shall have a qualified consultant survey the location for kit fox, and comply with the provisions of the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. Survey protocol shall be that recommended by the State Department of Fish and Game: Developer shall be subject to the mitigation measures recommended by the consultant. A copy of the survey shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to ground disturbance: The current MBHCP expires in year 2014. Projects may be issued an urban development permit, grading plan approval, or building permit and pay fees prior to the 2014 expiration date under the current MBHCP. As determined by the City of Bakersfield, only projects ready to be issued an urban development permit, grading plan approval or building permit) before the 2014 expiration date will be eligible to pay fees under the current MBHCP. Early payment or pre - payment of MBHCP fees shall not be allowed. The ability of the City to issue urban development permits is governed by the terms of the MBHCP. Urban development permits issued after the 2014 expiration date may be subject to a new or revised Habitat Conservation Plan, if approved, or be required to comply directly with requests of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency and the California Fish and Game Department. Mitigation for biological impacts. Cultural Impact Mitigation Measures 6. 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 remains are identified on the site at any time, work shall stop at the location of the find and the },kr`r� r- Page 4 of 8 )Rlrird/, EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 County Coroner shall be notified immediately (Section 7050,5 of the California Health and Safety Code and Section 5097,98 of the California Public Resource Code which details the appropriate actions necessary for addressing the remains) and the local Native American community shall be notified immediately, Mitigation for cultural impacts. 7. Prior to ground- disturbance activities associated with this project, personnel associates with the grading effort shall be informed of the importance of the potential cultural and archaeological resources (i.e, archaeological sites, artifacts, features, burials, etc.) that may be encountered during site preparation activities, how to identify those resources in the field, and of the regulatory protections afforded to those resources. The personnel shall be informed of procedures relating to the discovery of archaeological remains during grading activities and cautioned to avoid archaeological finds with equipment and not collect artifacts. The applicant /developer of the project site shall submit documentation to the Planning Department that they have met this requirement prior to commencement of ground- disturbance activities. This documentation should include information on the date(s) of training activities, the individual(s) that conducted the training, a description of the training, and a list of names of those who were trained, Should cultural remains be uncovered, the on -site supervisor shall immediately notify a qualified archaeologist, Mitigation for cultural impacts. Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures 8. The project applicant will be responsible for payment of all City fees and construction of project frontage as follows: a. The project applicant will pay the City of Bakersfield Transportation Impact Fee based on the currently adopted fee schedule at the time the project's building permit is obtained, b. The project applicant will construct Panama Lane and Old River Road, along the project frontage, based on the planned arterial roadway cross - section. Improvements at the intersection of Panama Lane and Old River Road are assumed to follow the City's Typical Expanded Arterial Approach with bike lanes, c. The project applicant will construct the north side of Panama Lane along its frontage, connecting to the residential development frontage to the east, which has constructed Panama Lane to its ultimate width (on the north side). To the west of the proposed Mini - Storage site, the project will provide a taper from the ultimate curb line to the existing Panama Lane roadway. At the Mini - Storage site, the applicant will also construct the proposed left -turn lane on Panama Lane at its driveway. d, The proposed future commercial project shall develop the remainder of the Project frontage on Panama Lane as well as the east side of Old River Road, The applicant will be responsible for relocation of the existing traffic signal equipment on the northeast corner of Panama Lane at Old River Road. Medians and internal lanes along the project frontage are paid for by the City of Bakersfield's TIF program. Should the project construct these items, at the direction of the City, then the costs associated with that construction will be reimbursable from the TIF program, Mitigation for traffic impacts. 40AkF� Page 5of8 EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 9. The proposed project's proportionate share percentages were calculated at each of the study intersections using the Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies, The table below shows the proportionate share volumes and percentages for the proposed project's traffic impact; PROPORTIONATE SHARE PERCENTAGES Intersections Project Trips AM /PM Existing AM /PM 2035 Plus the Project AM /PM Proportionate Share % AM /PM Panama Lane at Buena Vista Road 11/35 1,293/1,047 3,496/5,299 0.5 %/0.8% Harris Road at Old River Road 43/169 1,435/1,735 2,099/3,161 6.5 %/11.9% Panama Lane at Old River Road 40/139 1,165/1,148 3,591/5,889 1.6 %/2.9% McCutchen Road at Old River Road 2/10 576/267 1,271/1,729 0,3 %/0.7% Panama Lane at Gosford Road 50/159 1,663/1,903 4,039/6,673 2,1 %/3.3% Panama Lane at Ashe Road 18/56 1 1,879/2,131 4,316/6,908 0.7 %/1.2% Mitigation for traffic impacts. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Public Works 10, Along with the submittal of any development plan, prior to approval of improvement plans, or with the application for a subdivision, lot line adjustment or parcel merger, the following shall occur; a, Provide fully executed dedication for Old River Road and Panama Lane to arterial or local standards for the full frontage of the area within the GPA request, Dedications shall include sufficient widths for expanded intersections and additional areas for landscaping as directed by the City Engineer, Submit a current title report with the dedication documents. If a tentative subdivision map over the entire GPA /ZC area is submitted, dedication can be provided with the map. b. This GPA /ZC area is too small to support its' own storm drainage sump. The City will allow no more than one sump per 80 acres; therefore, this GPA /ZC area must be included within the drainage area of adjoining property, Submit a comprehensive drainage study of the entire drainage area, to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Any required retention site and necessary easements shall be dedicated to the City. c. Submit verification to the City Engineer of the existing sewer system's capability to accept the additional flows to be generated through development under the new land use and zoning. d. Developer is responsible for the construction of all infrastructure, both public and private, within the boundary of the GPA /ZC area. This includes the construction of any and all boundary streets to the centerline of the street, unless otherwise specified. The developer is also responsible for the construction of any off site infrastructure required to support this development, as identified in these conditions, The phasing of the construction all infrastructure will be addressed at the subdivision map stage. For orderly development. Page 6 of 8 F\ K59 fl c J ;J EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 11, The entire area covered by this General Plan Amendment shall be included in the Consolidated Maintenance District, The applicant shall pay all fees for inclusion in the Consolidated Maintenance District with submittal of any development plan, tentative subdivision map, Site Plan Review, or application for a lot line adjustment for any portion of this GPA area. For orderly development. 12, Payment of the proportionate share of the cost of the median for the arterial frontage of the property within the GPA /ZC request is required prior to recordation of any map or approval of any improvement plan for the GPA /ZC area, For orderly development. 13. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall participate in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program by paying the adopted commercial and residential unit fees in place for the various land use types at the time of development, The Phase IV MBRTIF program was the current impact fee program at the time of preparation of the Traffic Impact Study. The project will be required to participate in the RTIF program that is current at the time of development of the proposed project regardless of which version of the program is referenced in and current at the time of preparation of the TIS. Mitigation for traffic impacts. Planning 14. Prior to recordation of any portion of Tract 6615, the applicant shall submit an application for and obtain approval of a revised tentative tract reflecting the approved general plan amendment and zone change, For orderly development. City Attorney 15. In consideration by the City of Bakersfield for land use entitlements, 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 indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, its officers, agents, employees, departments, commissioners or boards ( "City" herein) against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this application, including without limitation any CEQA approval or any related development approvals or conditions whether imposed by the City, or not, except for City's sole active negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnification 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, Page 7 of 8 oRIGNAl- EXHIBIT A Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval GPA /ZC No. 11 -0383 The City will promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, 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. CG; S: \GPAs \GPA 4th 2011 \ 11- 0383 \Conditions Ex A.doc c� t <> Cj ORIGINAL Q m X W w U) D 0 Z LO W M O i W W Z W O J W W 0 0 W Z Z Q J CL 0 O m _ o Or J13 HAA ij. 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