HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-096 RESOLUTION NO 2006-096
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO SPECIFIC PLAN
2003-0001, CONDITION #63, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2003-
0027, CONDITION #49, FOR THE LAS LOMAS (FORMERLY
WOODLANDS) DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATIVE US 101/SANTA BARBARA
ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS
(Woodlands Specific Plan, Halcon Road / R.W Hertel & Sons, Inc)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from the City of Atascadero, (6905
El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422) applicant to consider a project consisting of an
amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2003-0099 and Tentative Tract Map 2003-0033 to
allow for the installation of alternative US 101 / Santa Barbara interchange
improvements, and,
WHEREAS, the site's General Plan Designation is (SFR-X) Single-Family
Residential-X, (SFR-Y) Single-Family Residential-Y, (HDR) High Density Residential,
(GC) General Commercial, (OS) Open Space, and,
WHEREAS, the site's current zoning district is SPA (Specific Plan 1), and,
WHEREAS, Caltrans has reviewed and denied the original traffic mitigation
solution conditioned for the US 101 / Santa Barbara interchange, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has hired a consultant to propose alternative
solutions that mitigate the traffic impacts of the Dove Creek project and maintain an
adequate level of service at build-out; and,
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 Public Hearing upon the subject amendment was held by the City
Council of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was
admitted on behalf of said amendments, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing held
on October 24, 2006, studied and considered the proposed amendments, and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero takes the
Now following actions
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SECTION 1 Findings for Approval of the Conditional Use Permit
Amendments The City Council finds as follows
I The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan, and,
2 The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Title
(Zoning Ordinance) including the PD-12 Ordinance, and,
3 The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use, and,
4 The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character or the
immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and,
5 The Master Plan of Development document standards or processing
requirements is warranted to promote orderly and harmonious development;
and
6 That the proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond
the safe capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or
to be improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic
volume of the surrounding neighborhood that would result from full
development in accordance with the Land Use Element; and
7 The Master Plan of Development standards or processing requirements will
enhance the opportunity to best utilize special characteristics of an area and
will have a beneficial effect on the area, and
8 Benefits derived from the Master Plan of Development and PD-12 overlay
zone cannot be reasonably achieved through existing development standards
or processing requirements, and
9 The proposed project offers certain redeeming features to compensate for the
requested zone change; and
10 All residential units and buildings, as conditioned are of exceptional design
quality warranting the granting of a 15% density bonus
SECTION 2. FindinlIs of Approval for Vestinp_ Tentative Tract Map
Amendments, the City Council finds as follows
1 The proposed subdivision, design and improvements as conditioned, is consistent
with the General Plan and applicable zoning requirements, including provisions of
the PD-12 overlay district.
2 The proposed subdivision, as conditioned, is consistent with the proposed Planned
VaW Development Overlay District-12 Master Plan of Development (CUP 2003-0033)
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3 The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
4 The site is physically suitable for the density of development proposed.
5 The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably inure fish and
wildlife or their habitat.
6 The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements acquired by the
public at large for access through, or the use of property within, the proposed
subdivision, or substantially equivalent alternative easements are provided.
7 Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) or equivalent shall be required
that incorporate the Master Plan of Development conditions of approval to ensure
that the site retains the proposed qualities (architecture, colors, materials,plan
amenities, fencing, and landscaping) over time
8 The proposed subdivision design and type of improvements proposed will not be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public
SECTION 3 Approval of Amendments. The City Council of the City of
Atascadero does hereby approve an amendment to Specific Plan 2003-0001, condition
63, and TTM 2003-0027, condition 49, to allow alternative interchange improvements
consistent with.
EXHIBIT A Amended Conditions of Approval
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On motion by Council Member Clay, and seconded by Council Member Luna, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote
AYES Council Members Clay, Luna and Pacas
NOES None
ABSENT Mayor O'Malley
One Vacancy
ABSTAIN None
ADOPTED October 24, 2006
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
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Tom O'Malley, Mayor
ATTEST
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M C ,,` ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO-FOAM.
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atrick�L. Ey right, City Attorney
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tlrr EXHIBIT A Amended:
Revised SP 2003-0001 Condition 63 and TTM 2003-0027 Condition 49
The following off-site traffic mitigations shall be the responsibility of the project:
A. Santa Barbara Road/EI Camino Real Install Traffic Signal/Widen Intersection
This is required to be installed prior to occupancy of the first unit. The design and construction
costs for the signal widening and any and all other improvements to this intersection and
surrounding area,will be counted as credit toward the Traffic Impact Fee
B Viejo Camino/EI Camino Real. Install Traffic Signal
The City Engineer is requiring this improvement. This is a `T" intersection and the left turn
movement off of Via Camino is a low volume movement. This improvement was not identified
as a need improvement in the City of Atascadero Circulation Element. Applicant shall only be
responsible for the project's eighteen point four percent (18 4%) fair share of the estimated
cost of this work as indicated by the Traffic Study
C Halcon Road/Via Camino. dedicated westbound right and left turn lanes
This is required to be installed prior to the occupancy of the first unit. The improvement is the sole
responsibility of this development.
D Santa Barbara Road/US 101 Interchange
Las Lomas Developer shall pay it's prorate share of the short and long term Santa Barbara Road/US
101 Interchange traffic mitigation measures to the City for the planning design and construction of the
improvements per the following percentages
➢ Santa Barbara Road/US 101 SB Ramps. Install traffic improvements fair share percentage(25.8%)
➢ Santa Barbara Road/US 101 NB Ramps. Install traffic improvements fair share percentage(27 5%)
➢ Santa Barbara Road/San Antonio Road Install traffic improvements fair share percentage(26.2%)
The developer may record a reimbursement agreement against future trip generation facilities to recoup
a portion of the cost of construction
E. Provide 3-way stop at Halcon Road/Project Entrance
F These interchange improvements that are not identified as needed improvements in the City of
Atascadero Circulation Element and the Growth Mitigation Program. Therefore, the growth
mitigation fee does not cover the improvements.
The Las Lomas developer is required to submit engineers estimate for the cost of construction of the Viejo
Camino/EI Camino Real improvements. These funds will be placed in an account for the Santa Barbara
Interchange and the Viejo Camino/EI Camino Real intersection. The developer may pay the amount
incrementally with each building permit.
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