HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2002-031 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-0001 THEREBY ADOPTING
UPDATED LAND USE, OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION,
CIRCULATION, SAFETY, NOISE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS AND
DIAGRAMS.
(GPA 2000-0001)
WHEREAS,the City of Atascadero has initiated an update of all elements of the General
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, an Final EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations has been
prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the
requirements of the California Enviromnental Quality Act(CEQA); 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, the Final EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations have been
certified by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission, at a Public Hearing held on June 18,
2002, studied and considered General Plan Amendment 2000-0001, after first studying and
considering the Final EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared for the project,
and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed General Plan amendments, and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council, at a Public Hearing held on June 25, 2002,
studied and considered General Plan Amendment 2000-0001, after first studying and considering
the Final EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared for the project, and,
NOW,THEREFORE, the Atascadero City Council takes the following actions:
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval the General Plan Update:
The Atascadero City Council finds as follows:
1. The proposed General Plan update has been prepared consistent with the applicable laws and
guidelines of the State of California; and,
2. It is in the best interest of the City to adopt this General Plan Update to protect the health,
safety and welfare of its citizens by applying orderly development of the City; and,
3. Adoptions of the General Plan Update will assist the City in meeting its Regional Housing
Needs Allocation as required by the State of California; and,
4. The General Plan Update incorporates Smart Growth Principles of infill and mixed uses to
minimize environmental impacts and facilities requirements of new development.
SECTION 2. Approval. The Atascadero Planning Commission, in a regular session
assembled on June 25, 2002 resolved to approve the General Plan Update consistent with the
following exhibit:
1. Exhibit A: General Plan 2025 Policy Document
2. Exhibit B: General Plan Land Use Diagram
On motion by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Scalise, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide
NOES: Council Member Luna
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADOPTED: June 25, 2002
PJ. Michael Arrambide, Mayor
Attest:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cl rk
Approved as to form:
Ro . Hanley, City orney
Exhibit A: June 7,2001 General Plan Policy Document and Diagrams
This Exhibit is available for
review in the City Clerk's office.