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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 2020-0013PC RESOLUTION 2020-0013 6" CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT OCT 2 J 2020 CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2020-2028 HOUSING ELEMENT CPP19-0067 (City of Ataseadero) WHEREAS, the State requires that City's Housing Element be updated at regular intervals to analyze housing needs and establish goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives to meet the identified needs; and, WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is listed on the 2020 6th cycle update schedule as determined by the State of California; and, WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in the public interest; and, WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with the other elements of the adopted General Plan Goals, Policies, and Programs and the overall intent of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, proposed amendment is compatible with existing development, neighborhoods and the environment; and, WHEREAS, the proposed 2020 Housing Element is developed so the City can achieve the housing goals of the State as stated in Section 65580 of the California Government Code: a. The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every Californian, including farmworkers, is a priority of the highest order; and b. The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative participation of government and the private sector in an effort to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all economic levels. The provision of housing affordable to low and moderate -income households requires the cooperation of all levels of government; and c. Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community; and d. Each local government also has the responsibility to consider economic, environmental and fiscal factors and community goals set forth in the general plan and to cooperate with other local governments and the state in addressing regional housing needs. WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and, WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject General Plan Amendment application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said General Plan amendment; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on October 20, 2020 studied and considered the 2020-2028 6th cycle Housing Element (CPP 19-0067). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero makes the following determinations and recommendations with respect to the proposed action: SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on October 20, 2020, resolved to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed 2020-2028 6th cycle Housing Element on file in the Community Development Department and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. CEQA. The proposed Housing Element adoption is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3). SECTION 4. Recommendation of Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on October 27, 2020, resolved to recommend that the City Council adopt the 2020-2028 6th cycle Housing Element on file in the Community Development Department and incorporated herein by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by the Planning Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero. On motion by Commissioner Zirk, and seconded by Commissioner Keen the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zirk, Keen, Anderson, Shaw, Wolff, van den Eikhof, Dariz (7 ) NOES: None (0 ) ABSENT: None (0 ) ABSTAIN: None (0 ) ADOPTED: October 20, 2020 CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA _ I , Mark Dariz Planning Commission Chairperson Attest: Phil Dunsmore Planning Commission Secretary