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HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-30 ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 91-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT THE TOWN OF DANVILLE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES V~-IERF~S, The Town of Danville has requested approval of Town Local Environmental Guidelines; and XVHERFa~S, adoption of local Environmental Guidelines, consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, is required under section 15022 of the State Environmental Guidelines; and WHERF~S, the local Environmental Guidelines will assist staff in complying with all requirements of the California Environment Act, facilitate in the orderly preparation of environmental documents, and allow for greater public understanding of the environmental review process; and Vv~IEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at their meeting of August 13, 1991; and WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that Planning Commission approve the Environmental Guidelines. NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville recommends that the Town Council adopt the local Environmental Guidelines and makes the following findings in support of the Environmental Guidelines: The proposed Environmental Guidelines are consistent with the Danville 2005 General Plan. Adoption of the local Environmental Guidelines is consistent with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. Adoption of the Environmental Guidelines will assist the Town in the PAGE 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-30 environmental review of projects further aiding in the fulfillment of specific General Plan Goals and Policies such as: no consideration of potential public service and fiscal impacts of new development; b. consideration of cumulative effects of development; Co minimizing the risk to lives and property due to seismic, flood, and geologic hazards; d0 consideration of air-pollution impacts during the development review process; and e. the consideration of visual impacts that may result from a proposed project. ° The guidelines will increase public knowledge of the project review process as it relates to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on August 13, 1991, by the following vote:' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: Arnerich, Hughes, Hunt, Murphy, Osborn, Wright Vilhauer Chairman Chief of Planning pdcz20 APPROVED AS TO FORM: C~ Attorney PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-30