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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