HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-044 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-044
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO CERTIFYING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION 2003-0026
PREPARED FOR ZONE CHANGE 2003-0041, ZCH 2002-0062, AND
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2003-0027
APN 045-311-0019 045-401-0159 045-401-0169 045-411-0019 045-412-001
(Woodlands Specific Plan/R.W. Hertel & Sons, Inc)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from R.W. Hertel & Sons, Inc. (5200
Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA, 93003) Applicant and Gordon Davis Land Co. (7405 Bella
Vista, Atascadero, CA 93422) Property Owner to consider a project consisting of a zone
change from RS (Residential Suburban) to SP-1 (Specific Plan#1) on a 220-acre site located
at Halcon Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 045-311-001, 045-401-015, 045-401-016,
045-411-001, 045-412-001); and
WHEREAS, the project was analyzed in the General Plan Final Environmental
Impact Report, and the Proposed Project Mitigated Negative Declaration 2003-0026 tiers for
the Final Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2003-
0026 were prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero held a public
hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 following the close of the review period to consider the
Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero, at a public hearing held on Tuesday September 23, 2003, to certify Mitigated
Negative Declaration 2003-0026, based on the following Findings as shown on Exhibit A:
1. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in
compliance with CEQA; and,
2. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the Planning
Commission, and the information contained therein was considered by the
Planning Commission, prior to recommending action on the project for which
it was prepared; and,
3. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration incorporates mitigation
measure and overriding considerations of the General Plan Environmental
Impact Report; and
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4. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment when
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project.
5. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term
environmental goals.
6. The project does not have impacts, which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable.
7. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either
directly or indirectly.
On motion by Council Member Luna, and seconded by Council Member O'Malley,
the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members, Luna, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Clay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADOPTED: September 23, 2003
CITY OF ATASCAD RO
B r
erryClay, Sr., ayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C. City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roy Yanley, City Attorne
CITY OF ATASCADERO
'oto PROPOSED MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2003-0026
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero,CA 93422 805/461-5035
Applicant: R.W.Hertel&Sons,Inc.5200 Telegraph Road,Ventura,CA,93003,Phone: 805/339-0388
Project Title: Woodlands Specific Plan-Zone Change 2003-0041,Tentative Tract Map 2003-0027,including a 143-
lot single—family subdivision, 135 multi-family residential units,3.5-acre service commercial site,and
54.4 acres of open space.
Project Halcon Road,Atascadero,CA 93422
Location: (San Luis Obispo County)APN 045-311-001,045-401-015,045-401-016,045-411-001,045-412-001
Project The proposed project is a specific plan rezone and Tentative Tract Map which includes a total of 278
Description: residential units comprised of 28 small lot single-family,94 standard lot single-family,21 estate lot
single-family,and 135 multi-family residential units with 54.4 acres of landscaped and natural oak
woodlands open space and nature trails on the overall 120-acre site. The multi-family residential units
include 9 bonus units requested under the City's General Plan Policy 2.1.2 for exceptionally high
design quality.The project also includes a 3.5-acre site designated for Service Commercial use. The
site contains approx.22,000 native oak trees of which 1,321 (approx.6%)are proposed for removal.
General Plan Designation: (SFR-X)Single-Family Residential-X,(SFR-Y)Single-Family Residential-Y,(HDR)
High Density Residential,(GC)General Commercial,(OS)Open Space. ZoningDct: (RS)
Residential Suburban
Findings:
1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment.
2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals.
3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable.
4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly.
Determination:
Based on the above findings,and the information contained in the initial study 2003-0026(made a part hereof by
reference and on file in the Community Development Department),it has been determined that the above project will
not have an adverse impact on the environment when the following proposed mitigation measures are incorporated
into the project(see attachment).
Prepared By: , Steve McHarris, Planning Services Manager
Date Posted: July 7,2003
Public Review Ends: August 5,2003
Attachments: - Location Map/General Plan Land Use
- Zoning District Map
- Phasing Plan
- Site Amenities Plan
- Tentative Tract Map 2525
- Existing Conditions and Constraints Map
View Analysis Photographs
Woodlands SFR Conceptual Elevations
- Woodlands Multi-Family Conceptual Elevations
Land Use Summary t
Project Statistics Table
- Tree Mitigation Plan Summary
- Initial Study 2003-0026
Fite:ZCH 2003.0061.Woodbmds.MNOba.sm.doe Print Date:09/16!0310:19 AM
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