2011-23 RESOLUTION NO. 11- 23
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11-01 TO
REDESIGNATE 0.75 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE MOUNT
VERNON AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET NORTH OF
BARTON ROAD FROM OFFICE PROFESSIONAL TO BRSP-VC
WHEREAS, Evergreen DevCo, Inc., represented by Katie Rounds, has applied
for the approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) 11-01, Zone Change (ZC) 11-01,
and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 11-01 to amend the designations on northerly 0.75
acres by amending the General Plan land use designation from Office Commercial to
General Commercial, change the zoning classification from Administrative Professional,
to BRSP-Village Commercial, and amend the boundaries of the Barton Road Specific
Plan to include the northerly 0.75 acres of the site in the Specific Plan.
WHEREAS, concurrent applications filed include Site and Architectural Review
(SA) 11-02, Tentative Parcel Map 11-01 (Tentative Map No. 19131), Sign Program 11-
02, to re-subdivide approximately 3.6 acres into four lots and develop, in two Phases, a
37,700 square foot commercial center with 1,800 square feet of outdoor seating. The
Sign Program establishes the sign standards for the commercial center.
WHEREAS, an environmental Initial Study was prepared for the Project pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which was circulated for public
review from June 13, 2011 to July 12, 2011. The Initial Study determined that the
project would not have a significant effect on the environment because mitigation
measures have been incorporated into the project to reduce all potential impacts to
insignificant.
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2011, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on the Project at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at
22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on
said date by voting 4-0 approving Site and Architectural Review 11-02 and Sign
Program 11-02, and recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment
11-01.
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2011, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on the Project at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton
Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on said date.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace:
kw 1. The City Council hereby finds that, based on the Initial Study, the public hearing,
and substantial evidence in the record, the Project will not have a significant
effect on the environment because all potential environmental impacts have been
mitigated to a level of non-significance through the incorporation of mitigation
measures in the Project approval. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been
reviewed and considered and reflects the independent judgment of the City
Council.
2. The City Council finds as follows with respect to General Plan Amendment 11-
01:
a. The General Plan Amendment promotes the Grand Terrace General Plan
and each element thereof, and leaves the General Plan a compatible,
integrated and internally consistent statement of goals and policies
because the proposed amendment conforms to Land Use Element Goal
2.3 to provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities
designed to meet the needs of the City's residents, businesses, and
visitors while also providing employment opportunities and with Public
Services Goal. 7.1 to coordinate and balance the provision of public
services with planned development because the site can be served by
existing public services and utilities.
b. The General Plan Amendment is consistent with key objectives of the
General Plan to promote new commercial development that will capitalize
on the City's proximity to major transportation corridors and to provide for
balanced growth, which seeks to provide opportunities for a wide range of
employment and housing and the maintenance of a healthy diversified
economy; and consistent with the intent of the General Commercial
designation provides for general commercial uses to serve the retail and
service needs of the community.
C. Adoption of this General Plan Amendment will not be in conflict with
Section 65358 (b) of the Government Code relating to the number of
amendments permitted per year, because this amendment is the first
amendment of calendar year 2011.
3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this
Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approves General
Plan Amendment 11-01 to amend the General Plan Land Use Map by amending
the Land Use designation on property shown on the attached Exhibit 1 from
Office Commercial (OC) to General Commercial (GC).
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a meeting held on the 26th day of July, 2011.
AYES: councilmembers McNaboe, Sandoval and Hays; Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and
Mayor Staackievitz
NOES: Hone
ABSENT: Hone
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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