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HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-32RESOLUTION NO. 91-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE RECOMMENDING TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 91-5) INITIATED BY THE TOWN OF DANVILLE FOR PARCEL J OF SUBDMSION 7480 (APN: 206-010-043) WHEREAS, at the request of the property owner of Parcel J, Subdivision 7480, a parcel approved exclusively as a child care site on the north side of Camino Tassajara, west of Crow Canyon Road, authorization for a General Plan Amendment Study was granted by the Town Council on July 2, 1991; and WHEREAS, the property currently contains a land use designation of Public and Open Space - General Open Space; and WHEREAS, Sections 65350 et. seq. of the Government Code of the State of California prescribe the procedure for adopting and amending the Town's General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville has initiated a General Plan Amendment Study to consider the merits of changing the land use designation from Public and Open Space- General Open Space to Public and Open Space-Public and Semi Public; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending designation of the subject site to Public and Open Space - Public & Semi Public; and WHEREAS, the proposed land use designation is compatible with the land use designation and zoning designations within the area; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been prepared for the project indicating that, because the proposed General Plan will not intensify the allowable land uses in the area, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to be associated with the project; and WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on August 13, 1991; and PAGE 1 OF RESOLUTION 91-32 WItERFAkS, 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 that the Town Council adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and approve General Plan Amendment GPA 91-07, and makes the following findings in support of approving the General Plan Amendment: The proposed project is consistent with comprehensive goals contained within the Danville 2005 General Plan. General Plan Policy 7.10 encourages development of quality child care in conjunction with park, private common areas and church facilities which are allowed uses in the Public - Semi Public land use designation. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the preservation of present aesthetics and other community qualities, rather has the potential to enhance and enrich the community by making lands appropriately designated to provide identified community needs. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the Town's ability to maintain high,quality public facilities and services. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the quality of life within existing developed areas of the community. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the harmony between Danville's development and it's physical setting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville makes the following findings in support of the adoption of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance: The Negative Declaration prepared fully and adequately addresses potential environmental impacts associated with this action, satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On the basis of the Initial Study of Environmental Impact, there is no evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. There is no evidence before the Town that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION 91-32 APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on August 13, 1991, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: Arnerich, Hughes, Hunt, Murphy, Osborn, Vilhauer Vilhauer Chairman Chief of Planning APPROVED AS TO FORM: ppmm71 PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION 91-32