HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 4687ORDINANCE NO. 4 6 8 7 .; ._
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE DISTRICT FROM E (ESTATE) TO C-
2/PCD (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL /PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT) ON APPROXIMATELY 18.15 ACRES LOCATED
ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SNOW ROAD, APPROXIMATELY
800 FEET EAST OF JEWETTA AVENUE (GPA /ZC NO. 12- 0124).
WHEREAS, Jim Marino for Todd Sweaney, filed an application with the City of
Bakersfield Planning Department requesting to change the zone district from E (Estate)
to C -2 /PCD (Regional Commercial /Planned Commercial Development) on
approximately 18.15 acres located along the north side of Snow Road, approximately
800 feet east of Jewetta Avenue (the "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, June 21,
2012, and approved Resolution No. 20 -12, which recommended that the City Council
adopt a Negative Declaration and approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and evidence
concerning the Project, including the staff report, initial study, special studies (if any),
deliberation, and action by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
SECTION 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:
The Planning Commission's findings as contained in its Resolution No. 20 -12
are hereby adopted.
2. The Negative Declaration is hereby adopted.
3. The change to the zone district is hereby approved subject to the
mitigation measures /conditions of approval in Exhibit A, and incorporating
the change into the official zoning map as described in Bakersfield
Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 as shown in Exhibit B and as specifically
described in Exhibit C.
SECTION 2.
This ordinance must be posted in accordance with the Bakersfield Municipal
Code and will become effective not less than 30 days from and after the date of its
passage.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting held on
SEP 12 2012 by the following vote:
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, CM
CITY CLERK and Ex Offici Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED SEP 1 ) 20
HAKVEY L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfi
APPROVED as to form:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Atto ey
By:
ANDREW HEGLUND
Deputy City Attorney
Exhibits: A Mitigation Measures /Conditions of Approval
B Zone Change Map
C Legal Description
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EXHIBIT A
MITIGATION MEASURES & CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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EXHIBIT A
MITIGATION MEASURES & CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT /ZONE CHANGE NO. 12 -0124
Air Quality and Green House Gas Mitigation Measures
1. 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 potential Air Quality and GHG impacts.
Biological Impact Mitigation Measures
2. Prior to ground disturbance, the developer shall have a qualified consultant survey the
location for burrowing owl, and comply with the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act (MBTA) 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 (MBTA) 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
3. 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, They
ability of the City to issue urban development permits is governed by the terms of <t"
MBHCP. Urban development permits issued after the 2014 expiration date may "be
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Exhibit A
Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval
GPA /ZC 12 -0124
Page 2
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
4. 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 Kern 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
5. 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
Public Works
6. Along with the submittal of any development plan, prior to approval of improvement
plans, or with the application for a lot line adjustment or parcel merger, the following shall
occur:
a, Provide fully executed dedication for Snow Road to arterial standards within the
Calloway Canal right of way, Dedication to include sufficient width for the existing
bridge structure, 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. For orderly development
b. Submit a comprehensive drainage study to be reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer. No more than 1 sump may be utilized to serve this area; this sump-,,-, f
should be located so that it may be available to serve adjacent areas as they
Exhibit A
Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval
GPA /ZC 12 -0124
Page 3
develop, The study shall be approved and any required retention site and
necessary easements dedicated to the City. If the sump is not located to serve
adjacent areas the sump is to be privately maintained,
C. The GPA /ZC area is within the North of the River Sanitary District No. 1. Sewer
service in this area must conform to the NORDS's adopted Sewer Study, and
construction of sewer lines shall be per NORSD's requirements, All trench backfill
and paving within the public right of way shall require an Open Street Permit and
be per the City of Bakersfield,
d. The 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 and infrastructure will be addressed at
the subdivision map or Site Plan Review stage. Isaak Lane, which is on the eastern
boundary of the GPA /ZC, is not within the City Limits, Therefore the city is not
requiring any improvements to be constructed.
For orderly development
7. 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 /ZC area.
For orderly development
8. Payment of the proportionate share of the cost of the median and /or landscaping for
the arterial frontage of the property within the GPA /ZC request is required prior to
recordation of any map, approval of any improvement plan, or issuance of a building
permit for the GPA /ZC area,
Mitigation for traffic impacts
9. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall participate in the RTIF
program by paying the adopted commercial and residential unit fees in place for the
various land use types at time of development.
Mitigation for traffic impacts
City Attorney:
10. 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 arisin
from, the terms and provisions of this application, including without limitation any CE "- ;,
Exhibit A
Mitigation Measures & Conditions of Approval
GPA /ZC 12 -0124
Page 4
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,
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.
Exhibit B
Zone Change Location Map
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Exhibit C
Zone Change Legal Description
PHONE (661) 327 -1486
FAX (661) 327 -1452
JAMES K. DELMARTER
civil,
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DELMARTER AND ASSOC.
2015 WESTWIND DR.STE.'C' 6AKERSFIEID. CA 93301
SURVEYORS
[ONE CHANGE DESCRIPTION
E AND C -1 P.C.D. TO C -2 P.C.D.
2019 WESTWIND DR. STE. -C-
BAKERSFIELD. CA 93301
Job # 14522
March 21, 2012
The East half of the Southwest Quarter of Diablo Base and Me�d anctinn
6, Township 29 South, Range 27 East, Mo unt D
the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California, according to the
official plat thereof.
EXCEPT the South 36 feet and the East 15 feet of said land.
Date: March 21, 2012
DELMARTER AND ASSOCIATES
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
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County of Kern )
ROBERTA GAFFORD, 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 17th day of September, 2012 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City
Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 4687, passed by the
Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 12thday of September, 2012 and
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE
ZONE DISTRICT FROM E (ESTATE) TO C -2 /PCD (REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL /PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT) ON
APPROXIMATELY 18.15 ACRES
800 FEEOTN EAST NOTH SIDE
OF SNOW ROAD, AP EWETTA
AVENUE (GPA/ZC NO. 12- 0124).
ROBERTA SAFFORD
City Clerk and Ex Officio of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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