HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10509 proposed slo ranch projectRESOLUTION NO. 10509 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
INITIATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SAN LUIS RANCH
PROJECT, INCLUDING RELATED ACTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on February 12, 2014, to consider the pre- application package for the San Luis Ranch
project, the components of which are described in the Council Agenda Report for April 1, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on April 1,
2014, for the purpose of reviewing the applicant's proposal and the Planning Commission's
recommendation; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the
following findings:
1. The request to initiate the project application, as well as related actions, including the
approval of a Processing Memorandum of Understanding; authorization for staff to initiate
discussions with applicant for a Development Agreement; and authorization for staff to issue a
Request for Proposals (RFP) to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project; is
consistent with City Regulations.
2. Proposed General Plan Amendments and a Specific Plan associated with the project
application are generally consistent with the draft policy direction included in the Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE) Update currently underway, most recently affirmed by the City
Council in a January 21, 2014 public workshop for the LUCE.
3. On February 12, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed the pre - application package
and passed a resolution recommending to the City Council that the application should be initiated,
based on input from Commissioners and the general public.
4. The requested initiation does not grant land use entitlements, but formally authorizes staff
to accept an application for the proposed project, including related requests for entitlements,
which will require evaluation before project approval could be considered.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The proposed request for initiation involves
initial feedback and direction on the proposed project and related entitlement requests, and does
not include any final action or approval. Council action on the proposed initiation is exempt from
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environmental review per CEQA Guidelines under the General Rule (Section 15061(b)(3)).
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. It can be said with certainty that there is no possibility that the subject pre -
application may have a significant effect on the environment because it is only an initiation of
future applications and no project approval is occurring at this time. If initiation of an
application is authorized by the City Council, a formal project submittal for consideration of the
proposed project and associated discretionary entitlements will be subject to environmental
review.
SECTION 3. Action. The City Council hereby authorizes initiation of the project
application allowing formal submittal of requested entitlements for evaluation and further
consideration by Council including annexation of the project site to the City.
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Smith and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Carpenter and Smith,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 1St day of April 2014
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May an Marx
ATTEST:
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t cony J. eji , CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS T ORM:
hristine Dietrick
City Attorney