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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2016-010 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-010 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM AMENDMENT 2014-0030 (Halcon Residential Planned Development ConsciousBuild Atascadero Dev. LLC) WHEREAS, an application has been received from ConsciousBuild Atascadero Dev. LLC. (2921 Garabaldi Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) Owner and Applicant; and, Ben and Amanda Poore (11675 Halcon Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner; and, Carol Ratzlaff (11745 Halcon Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner; and, Mike and Laura Joy (11885 Halcon Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner; and Shawn Sarnecki (11845 Halcon Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner; and, Pat and Terri Rodda (11855 Halcon Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner; and, Jeannie Dagnall (11875 Halcon Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner. to consider Planning Application PLN 2014-1529, for a project consisting of a General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment, Zone Text and Map Amendments, Establishment of a Planned Development Overlay Zone, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Tree Removal Permit and certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") on a 37.7± acre site located on Viejo Camino and Halcon Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN’s 045-401-003, & 004 and 045-401- 014, 013, 010, 009, 018, & 017); and, WHEREAS, the site’s current General Plan Land Use Designation is Suburban Estates (SE); and, WHEREAS, the site’s current Zoning Designation is Residential Suburban (RS); and, WHEREAS, a General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment is proposed by the applicants to change the Land Use Designation of lots within the project site to Single-Family Residential – X (SFR-X) and Single Family Residential – Y (SFR-Y) as identified in the amended General Plan Land Use Diagram attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B; and, City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2016-010 Page 2 of 5 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, an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 2015-0007 was 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 has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enact this amendment to the General Plan to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens by applying orderly development and expanding housing opportunities within the City; and, WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject general Plan Land Use Diagram 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 amendments; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing held on February 2, 2016, studied and considered General Plan Amendment 2014-0030 for the Halcon Residential Planned Development, after first studying and considering the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project adopted Planned Development Overlay Zone #33 in conjunction with CUP 2014-0284, and, WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission has recommended that the Atascadero City Council approve General Plan Amendment 2014-0030 for the Halcon Residential Planned Development Area, and, WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject general Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment application was held by the City Council of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said General Plan amendments; and, WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council, at a Public Hearing held on February 23, 2016, studied and considered General Plan Amendment 2014-0030 for the Halcon Residential Planned Development Area, after first considering the Planning Commission’s recommendations and considering the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Atascadero: SECTION 1. Findings for Approval the Halcon Residential Planned Development General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment: The Atascadero City Council makes the following findings, determinations and recommendations with respect to the proposed General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment: City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2016-010 Page 4 of 5 Exhibit A: General Plan Land Use Amendment Findings Halcon Residential Planned Development (PLN 2015-1529) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS 1. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been prepared consistent with the applicable laws and guidelines of the State of California; and, Staff Comment: All applicable State Laws have been adhered to in the preparation of this General Plan Amendment application. 2. A duly noticed public hearing has been held to receive and consider public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Diagram; and, Staff Comment: Hearing notices were prepared in accordance with State Law and applicable Atascadero Municipal Code requirements. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission at which public testimony was received and considered prior to taking action on the proposed application. 3. The proposed amendment is in the public interest and protects the health, safety and welfare of public by ensuring the orderly development of the City. The proposed amendment is consistent with General Plan Land Use Policies 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.5, 15.1, and 15.6; Circulation Policies 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, and 3.2; and Housing Element Policies 1.1, 4.3 and 10.1. The proposed amendment provides for new housing opportunities within the City’s urban services line and increases residential density in areas appropriate for residential growth. The proposed Planned Development Overlay District and requirements for a Master Planned neighborhood ensure that the overall neighborhood design and layout supports existing and future traffic patterns and provides pedestrian connectivity both internal and external to the development area. City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2016-010 Page 5 of 5 Exhibit B: General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment Halcon Residential Planned Development (PLN 2015-1529) APN’s 045-401-003, & 004 Current GP designation: Suburban Estates (SE) Proposed GP designation: Single- Family Residential – X (SFR-X) APN’s 045-401-014, 013, 010, 009, 018, & 017 Current GP designation: Suburban Estates (SE) Proposed GP designation: Single- Family Residential – Y (SFR-Y)