HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-24RESOLUTION NO. 90-24
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE STATEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF
THE PARK-AND-RIDE SITE AND 25' ACCESS EASEMENT
APN 216-061-001 AND 216-043-001
WHEREAS, the unimproved real property located generally at the northeast
intersection of Sycamore Valley Boulevard and the Interstate 680 freeway and more
particularly described as Assessor's Parcel Nos. 216-061-001 and 216-043-001 is
uniquely suited for use as the site for a public Park and Ride facility; and
WHEREAS, the subject property and its proposed public use have been identified
as an environmental mitigation measure under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) for the East Area Benefit District Joint Powers Agreement project; and
WHEREAS, the subject property and its proposed public use have been identified
as an environmental mitigation measure under CEQA for the Interstate 680 widening
project; and
WHEREAS, the subject property and its proposed public use have been shown
as a Capital Improvement Project in the Town of Danville's Capital Improvement
Program since 1985; and
V~-HEREAS, the Town of Danville proposes to acquire the subject property so that
it may proceed with the design, environmental impact study and construction of the
Park and Ride facility; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Danville intends that access to and
from the Park and Ride facility be taken solely from the Interstate 680 northbound on-
ramp and Sycamore Valley Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Town staff have negotiated a proposed easement agreement with
Contra Costa County, whereby alternative access to the subject site is assured in the
event the proposed Park and Ride facility cannot be constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission FINDS AND DETERMINES, in accordance
with Government Code Section 65402 that the acquisition of the subject Park-and-Ride
site and 25' access easement off of Laurel Drive are in conformance with the following
Danville 2005 General Plan Policies:
POLICIES:
11.05
Maintain a balance between land use development and
the capacity of the transportation system.
12.01
Support an expanded bus transit system in Danville in
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coordination with CCCTA.
12.04
Encourage ride-sharing, car and van pooling, park-
and-ride and other alternative modes to the single-
occupant automobile.
14.01
Coordinate local transportation planning with local
jurisdictions and regional agencies including
identification and evaluation of additional regional
transportation corridors.
14.02
Work with other agencies, including neighboring cities,
Contra Costa County, Caltrans, and MTC on multi-
jurisdictional problems affecting Danville.
14.03
Participate in regional transportation systems
management (TSM) programs and adopt a consistent
local program.
14.04
Work closely with the County and other involved
agencies to assure that the 1-680 right-of-way is the
preferred route for the proposed transit corridor to
avoid adversely affecting the residential character of
Danville's neighborhoods.
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the subject property is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA (Title 24, Cal,. Admin, Code, Section 15275). However, the
construction of the proposed Park and Ride facility will be reviewed to determine any
significant environmental impacts as a result of the project, together with alternative
projects and mitigation measures designed to avoid or reduce such impacts to an
acceptable level, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville, that the
purchase of the subject site identified as APN 216-061-001 and 216-043-001 acquisition
of the 25' access easement by the Town is hereby found to be in conformance with the
Danville 2005 General Plan.
APPROVED by the Town of Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on April
10, 1990, by the following vote:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th day of April, 1990 by the following
vote:
AYES:
Vilhauer, Hughes, Frost, Hendricks, Wright, Hunt
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NOES:
ABSTENTION:
ABSENT: Hirsch
Chairman
Chidf of Plann~
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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