HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-14EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 91-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TOWN-WIDE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE FOR NEW
DEVELOPMENT TO THE DANVII.I.E TOWN COUNCIL
WHEREAS, water is a limited resource, particularly in dry years, and must be
managed and used efficiently; and
WHE~, precipitation in California fluctuates annually causing yearly
variations in the water supply as demonstrated by water supply shortages experienced
in the East Bay Municipal Utility District service area in six of the last fourteen years;
and
WHEREAS, water supply and service to the Town of Danville is provided
entirely by the East Bay Municipal Utility District; and
WHEREAS, state and local standards for water use have been established in
regard to other water uses, including indoor plumbing fixtures; and
WHEREAS, in addition to these water-conserving efforts, landscapes should be
designed based on the functional use of the landscape and appropriate horticulture, by
including plants best suited for the climate; and
WHEREAS, public agencies as water users can provide leadership in water
conserving landscape and irrigation practices, and a more comprehensive water
savings can be achieved if the Town adopts landscape requirements for use in its own
landscape irrigation activities; and
WHEREAS, such landscape requirements do not increase the cost of landscaping
when computed over the life of the development and do not diminish the aesthetic
quality of the landscaping; and
WHEREAS, outdoor landscaping consumes approximately 25% of water used in
the East Bay Municipal Utility District service area, and use of proper plant materials,
efficient irrigation systems and good landscape management practices can reduce
water usage demand for outdoor purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the ordinance at a noticed
public hearing on April 9,1991; and
WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required
by law; and
WHERFa~, a staff report was submitted recommending that Planning
Commission recommend approval of the ordinance to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the
Town of Danville recommends approval of the Landscape Ordinance for New
Development (Exhibit B) to the Danville Town Council.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on April 9,
1991, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Arnerich~, Hughes, Murphy, Osborn, Vilhauer
Hunt,
Wright
Chie~lanning
APPROVED AS TO F~ORM:
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