HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10950 APPROVING THE IRISH HILLS NATURAL RESERVE CONSERVATION PLAN – WADDELL RANCH ADDITION AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATIONRESOLUTION NO. 10950 (2018 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE IRISH HILLS NATURAL
RESERVE CONSERVATION PLAN — WADDELL RANCH ADDITION
AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has adopted policies for protection,
management, and public use of open space lands and cultural resources acquired by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo manages twelve open space areas totaling
approximately 3,850 acres, including the approximately 154 -acre Waddell Ranch; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the
general public have commented upon the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan —
Waddell Ranch Addition as it has moved through a Council -directed approval process, and staff
has considered and incorporated those comments where appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan — Waddell Ranch Addition.
The City Council hereby adopts the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan — Waddell
Ranch Addition, an official copy of which shall be kept on record with the City Clerk, based on
the following findings:
a. The Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan — Waddell Ranch Addition is
consistent with General Plan goals and policies relating to the oversight and
management of City open space areas, specifically Conservation and Open Space
Element Policy 8.5.6 that calls for the development of conservation or master plans
for open space properties to protect and enhance them in a way that best benefits the
community as a whole; and
b. Implementation of the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan — Waddell
Ranch Addition will provide protection of identified natural resources and
appropriate public access to the site while maintaining a majority of the site for
habitat protection and enhancement.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City Council hereby adopts the Negative
Declaration for the project, an official copy of which shall be kept on record with the City Clerk,
finding that it adequately identifies all of the potential impacts of the project and that those
potential impacts identified in the areas of Aesthetics; Biological Resources; Cultural Resources;
Geology and Soils; Hazards and Hazardous Materials; Hydrology and Water Quality; and,
Recreation, are de minimis and less than significant.
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These findings, together with incorporation by reference into the Project Description that the
property will be managed in accordance with policies found in the City's Conservation and Open
Space Element of its General Plan (2006), the Conservation Guidelines for Management of Open
Space Lands of the City of San Luis Obispo (2002), and the City's Open Space Regulations
(Municipal Code 12.22), the issuance of a Negative Declaration is appropriate.
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Gomez, Pease and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16th day c
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington, City1 rk
APPROVED AS T.04MM:
Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this !) I5r day of r a 10,e ?� 1 � .
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Teresa Purrington, City Cle
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