HomeMy WebLinkAbout142-92RESOLUTION NO. 142-92
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA
91-04 AND THE LAWRENCE/LEEMA
ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville has initiated General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan,
and Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning requests involving the approximately 357
acre Lawrence/Leema Road area; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is located on the south side of Camino Tassajara, presently
comprising a portion of the eastern Town limits; and
WHEREAS, the Lawrence/Leema Road area was annexed into the Town of Danville in
April of 1991; and
WHERF~S, the General Plan Amendment will set appropriate land use designations for
the area consistent with existing Town Goals and Policies, compatible with existing and
planned surrounding development and, to the extent possible, consistent with the desires
of existing area property owners; and
WHEREAS, the associated Lawrence/Leema Road Specific Plan will set specific
development policies and standards, and design guidelines for the Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, the associated Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning requests, contained
within Town Council Ordinance No. 92-10 will implement the Development Standards,
as contained within the Specific Plan, for the Residential - County Estates portion of the
Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been
prepared for the project indicating that; as amended through project modifications,
Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards established by the Specific Plan for
the area, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to be associated with the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing
on May 12, 1992; and
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xxrI-IE~S, the item was continued to the June 9, 1992 Planning Commission meeting and
then to the July 14, 1992 Planning Commission meeting; and
XXrI-IERF. AS, public notice of these hearings were given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 92-15 recommending the
Town Council approve the project; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council did review the project at a noticed public hearing on
September 1, 1992; and
WI-IE~S, public notice of this hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
XVltEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that Town Council approve the
request; and
VeI-IERF~S, the Town Council of the Town of Danville did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Danville adopts a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Significance and approves the General Plan Amendment
request GPA 91-04; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Council makes the following findings in support of this action:
.
The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the
General Plan.
.
.
.
o
The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the preservation of present
aesthetics and other community qualities.
The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the Town's ability to
maintain high-quality public facilities and services.
The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the quality of life within
existing developed areas of the community.
The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the harmony between
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Danville's development and its physical setting;
and, be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Danville approves the Lawrence/Leema
Road Specific Plan; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Council makes the following findings in support of this action:
1. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the Town of Danvilie 2005 General
Plan.
.
The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with applicable Town policies and
ordinances.
.
The proposed Specific Plan will not be adverse to the health, safety, or welfare of
area residents.
.
The proposed Specific Plan will not be adverse to the plans and policies of
surrounding jurisdictions or affected or responsible agencies.
.
The proposed Specific Plan will allow for the orderly development of properties
in the area, lead to developments with sustained desirability, and increase property
values in the area.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on September 1, 1992,
by the following vote:
AYES: Lane, Greenberg, Doyle, Ritchey,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
{ City Attorney
Shimansky
Mayo~
City Clerk
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