HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-07PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 86-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE DANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE FINAL EIR, ADOPT A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 86-3) AND INITIATE REZONING
FOR THE' DOWNTOWN STUDY AREA LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF 1-680,
FROM THE CREEK NORTH OF DIABLO ROAD, ALONG THE ABANDONED
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS TO THOSE PROPERTI~ES JUST
SOUTH OF SYCAMORE VALLEY ROAD
WHEREAS, a study of the Downtown area was initiated by the
city of Danville in order to update the General Plan to reflect
changes that have occurred, and to reflect a comprehensive land
use circulation and urban design plan for the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, as part of this study, public meetings and
discussions with merchants, property owners, public agencies,
the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, and other concerned
citizens were held over the past 18 months to discuss issues and
options relative to the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, a land plan, recommended circulation system
changes, and parking/urban design elements were formulated
taking into consideration comments, suggestions and concerns
expressed during the various public meetings; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was
completed evaluating the impacts of amending the General Plan
land use designations as recommended; said DEIR was considered
during a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on
October 29, 1986; and
WHEREAS, responses to all written and oral comments received
as of October 29, 1986 were evaluated and will be forwarded to
the City Council in a "Responses to Comments" document; and
WHEREAS, the DEIR and Responses to Comments documents
considered together will constitute the Final EIR for the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held duly noticed
public hearings to consider this General Plan Amendment in
accordance with Section 65090 of the California Government Code;
and
WHEREAS, the City staff has presented substantial factual
information regarding the DroDosed General Plan Amendment~ and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all public
testimony and information presented during the public hearings
regarding the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that amendment of the
General Plan for the Downtown Study Area is in the public
interest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission
hereby recommends that the City Council take action as,~follows:
Certify that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Amend the land use and circulation changes of the General
Plan for the Downtown Study Area as delineated in Exhibit 1
of this resolution.
Initiate rezoning of the Downtown Study Area, directing
staff to prepare necessary ordinances and to process
existing development proposals in accordance with the land
use, development standards, urban design elements and other
comparable means of implementation pursuant to the criteria
contained in the attached Draft Downtown Master Plan
(Exhibit 2).
Direct staff to implement as soon as practical specific
implementation measures as noted in Exhibit 3.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
the following vote:
29th day of October , 1986 by
AYES: Commissioners Harvey, Wickline, Vilhauer, Wright, Greenberg
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Hirsch
ABSENT: Hendricks
Chairwoman
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