13.2 100.0%
Totals for Area of Interest 13.2 100.0%
Map Unit Descriptions
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.
A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class.
Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils.
Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape.
The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
Custom Soil Resource Report
11 An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.
Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities.
Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.
Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.
Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.
These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.
A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps.
The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all areas. Alpha-Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.
An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha-Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.
Custom Soil Resource Report
12 Eastern Fresno Area, California
DhA—Delhi loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes, MLRA 17
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 2ss8r
Elevation: 30 to 430 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 9 to 16 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 64 degrees F
Frost-free period: 225 to 310 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Delhi and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Delhi
Setting
Landform: Dunes on fan remnants
Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, toeslope Landform position (three-dimensional): Side slope
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Eolian deposits derived from sandy alluvium derived from granite Typical profile
A - 0 to 7 inches: loamy sand
C1 - 7 to 25 inches: loamy sand
C2 - 25 to 60 inches: loamy sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 3 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95 to 19.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 1.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Low (about 4.2 inches) Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 3s
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e
Hydrologic Soil Group: A
Ecological site: R017XY906CA - Non-Alkali San Joaquin Valley Desert Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Hanford
Percent of map unit: 6 percent
Custom Soil Resource Report
13 Landform: Depressions on fan remnants
Hydric soil rating: No
Dello
Percent of map unit: 6 percent
Landform: Depressions on fan remnants
Hydric soil rating: Yes
Grangeville
Percent of map unit: 1 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Hilmar
Percent of map unit: 1 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Dinuba
Percent of map unit: 1 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Custom Soil Resource Report
14 References
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). 2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing. 24th edition.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00.
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deep-water habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service FWS/OBS-79/31.
Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States.
Federal Register. September 18, 2002. Hydric soils of the United States.
Hurt, G.W., and L.M. Vasilas, editors. Version 6.0, 2006. Field indicators of hydric soils in the United States.
National Research Council. 1995. Wetlands: Characteristics and boundaries.
Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_054262
Soil Survey Staff. 1999. Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil classification for making and interpreting soil surveys. 2nd edition. Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436. http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_053577 Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_053580 Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands Section.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical Report Y-87-1.
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National forestry manual. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/ home/?cid=nrcs142p2_053374
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National range and pasture handbook. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ detail/national/landuse/rangepasture/?cid=stelprdb1043084 15 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National soil survey handbook, title 430-VI. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nrcs142p2_054242
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 296. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/soils/? cid=nrcs142p2_053624
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_052290.pdf Custom Soil Resource Report
16 Chapter 5-Mitigation, Monitoring, & Reporting
Program Kin_gsburg 13-Acre Parcel
Annexation Project
CHAPTER 5 MITIGATION,
MONITORING, AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
This MMRP has been formulated based upon the findings of the IS/MND for the Project in the City of Kingsburg. The MMRP lists mitigation measures recommended in the IS/MND for the Project and identifies monitoring and reporting requirements.
Table 5-1: )![it;uatim, 011ilori11g. Ill}{/ R11p,1rti11lT Program presents the mitigation measures identified for the Project. Each mitigation measure is numbered with a symbol indicating the topical section to which it pertains, a hyphen, and the impact number. For example, AIR-2 would be the second mitigation measure identified in the Air Quality analysis of the IS/MND.
The first column of Table -I: Mitigalim, Mo11itori111-: mu/ R ,porting Program identifies the mitigation Measure. The second column, entitled "When Monitoring is to Occur," identifies the time the mitigation measure should be initiated. The third column, 'Frequency of Monitoring," identifies the frequency of the monitoring of the mitigation measure. The fourth column, 'Agency Responsible for Monitoring," names
the party ultimately responsible for ensuring that the mitigation measure is implemented. The last columns will be used by the Lead and Responsible Agencies to ensure that individual mitigation measures have been complied with and monitored.
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prepared by a qualified biologist, acceptable to the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Thesurvey will be focused on the Fresno Kangaroo Rat,San Joaquin Kit Fox, California Tiger Salamander, Monarch Butterfly, Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp andnesting raptors, and migratory birds. The applicant shallfollow any recommendations contained in the
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remains are not recent, but rather of Native
American origin, the Coroner shall notifythe NativeAmerican Heritage Commission (NAHC) in Sacramento within 24 hours to permit the NAHC to
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EXIIIBIT 1
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December 14, 2023
Holly Owen
City of Kingsburg
Community Development Department
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Project: Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Kingsburg 13-Acre Parcel Annexation
District CEQA Reference No: 20231135
Dear Ms. Owen:
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) from the City of Kingsburg (City) for the Kingsburg 13-acre Parcel Annexation project. Per the IS/MND, the project consists of the annexation of a 13.18 acre parcel, pre-zoning that parcel to Highway Commercial to make way for a 18,500 square foot office building, and subdividing the parcel to into four smaller parcels (Project). The Project is located on the west side of State Route 99, south of E. Stroud Avenue in Kingsburg, CA (APN: 394-042-04).
The District offers the following comments at this time regarding the Project:
Project Related Emissions
Based on information provided to the District, Project specific annual criteria pollutant emissions from construction and operation are not expected to exceed any of the significance thresholds as identified in the District’s Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts (GAMAQI):
https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/g4nl3p0g/gamaqi.pdf.
Construction Emissions
The District recommends, to reduce impacts from construction-related diesel exhaust emissions, the Project should utilize the cleanest available off-road construction equipment.
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Vegetative Barriers and Urban Greening
There are residential units located west and south of the Project. The District suggests the City consider the feasibility of incorporating vegetative barriers and urban greening as a measure to further reduce air pollution exposure on sensitive receptors (e.g., residential units).
While various emission control techniques and programs exist to reduce air quality emissions from mobile and stationary sources, vegetative barriers have been shown to be an additional measure to potentially reduce a population’s exposure to air pollution through the interception of airborne particles and the update of gaseous pollutants. Examples of vegetative barriers include, but are not limited to the following: trees, bushes, shrubs, or a mix of these. Generally, a higher and thicker vegetative barrier with full coverage will result in greater reductions in downwind pollutant concentrations. In the same manner, urban greening is also a way to help improve air quality and public health in addition to enhancing the overall beautification of a community with drought tolerant, low-maintenance greenery.
Clean Lawn and Garden Equipment in the Community
Since the Project consists of commercial development, gas-powered lawn and garden equipment have the potential to result in an increase of NOx and PM2.5 emissions. Utilizing electric lawn care equipment can provide residents with immediate economic, environmental, and health benefits. The District recommends the Project proponent consider the District’s Clean Green Yard Machines (CGYM) program which provides incentive funding for replacement of existing gas powered lawn and garden equipment. More information on the District CGYM program and funding can be found at: https://ww2.valleyair.org/grants/clean-green-yardmachines-residential/ and https://ww2.valleyair.org/grants/zero-emission-landscaping-equipment-voucherprogram/.
On-Site Solar Deployment
It is the policy of the State of California that renewable energy resources and zerocarbon resources supply 100% of retail sales of electricity to California end-use customers by December 31, 2045. While various emission control techniques and programs exist to reduce air quality emissions from mobile and stationary sources, the production of solar energy is contributing to improving air quality and public health. The District suggests that the City consider incorporating solar power systems as an emission reduction strategy for the Project.
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Electric Infrastructure
To support and accelerate the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment and development of required infrastructure, the District offers incentives to public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings to install electric charging infrastructure (Level 2 and 3 chargers). The purpose of the District’s Charge Up! Incentive program is to promote clean air alternative-fuel technologies and the use of low or zero-emission vehicles. The District recommends that the City and project proponents install electric vehicle chargers at project sites, and at strategic locations.
Please visit www.valleyair.org/grants/chargeup.htm for more information.
District Rules and Regulations
The District issues permits for many types of air pollution sources, and regulates some activities that do not require permits. A project subject to District rules and regulations would reduce its impacts on air quality through compliance with the District’s regulatory framework. In general, a regulation is a collection of individual rules, each of which deals with a specific topic. As an example, Regulation II (Permits) includes District Rule 2010 (Permits Required), Rule 2201 (New and Modified Stationary Source Review), Rule 2520 (Federally Mandated Operating Permits), and several other rules pertaining to District permitting requirements and processes.
The list of rules below is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Current District rules can be found online at: www.valleyair.org/rules/1ruleslist.htm. To identify other District rules or regulations that apply to future projects, or to obtain information about District permit requirements, the project proponents are strongly encouraged to contact the District’s Small Business Assistance (SBA) Office at (559) 230-5888.
District Rules 2010 and 2201 - Air Quality Permitting for Stationary Sources
Stationary Source emissions include any building, structure, facility, or installation which emits or may emit any affected pollutant directly or as a fugitive emission. District Rule 2010 (Permits Required) requires operators of emission sources to obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC) and Permit to Operate (PTO) from the District. District Rule 2201 (New and Modified Stationary Source Review) requires that new and modified stationary sources of emissions mitigate their emissions using Best Available Control Technology (BACT).
This Project may be subject to District Rule 2010 (Permits Required) and Rule 2201 (New and Modified Stationary Source Review) and may require District San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Page 4 of 6 District Reference No: 20231135
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permits. Prior to construction, the Project proponent should submit to the District an application for an ATC. For further information or assistance, the project proponent may contact the District’s SBA Office at (559) 230-5888.
District Rule 9510 - Indirect Source Review (ISR)
The Project is subject to District Rule 9510 because it will receive a projectlevel discretionary approval from a public agency and will equal or exceed 10,000 square feet of government space.
The purpose of District Rule 9510 is to reduce the growth in both NOx and PM emissions associated with development and transportation projects from mobile and area sources; specifically, the emissions associated with the construction and subsequent operation of development projects. The ISR Rule requires developers to mitigate their NOx and PM emissions by incorporating clean air design elements into their projects. Should the proposed development project clean air design elements be insufficient to meet the required emission reductions, developers must pay a fee that ultimately funds incentive projects to achieve off-site emissions reductions.
Per Section 5.0 of the ISR Rule, an Air Impact Assessment (AIA) application is required to be submitted no later than applying for project-level approval from a public agency. As of the date of this letter, the District has not received an AIA application for this Project. Please immediately submit an AIA application to the District to comply with District Rule 9510 so that proper mitigation and clean air design under ISR can be incorporated into the Project’s design. One AIA application should be submitted for the entire Project.
Information about how to comply with District Rule 9510 can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/permitting/indirect-source-review-rule-overview The AIA application form can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/permitting/indirect-source-review-rule-overview/formsand-applications/ District staff is available to provide assistance with determining if the Project or future development projects will be subject to Rule 9510, and can be reached by phone at (559) 230-5900 or by email at [email protected].
District Rule 9410 (Employer Based Trip Reduction)
The Project may be subject to District Rule 9410 (Employer Based Trip Reduction) if the project would result in employment of 100 or more “eligible” employees. District Rule 9410 requires employers with 100 or more “eligible” employees at a worksite to establish an Employer Trip Reduction San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Page 5 of 6 District Reference No: 20231135
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Implementation Plan (eTRIP) that encourages employees to reduce singleoccupancy vehicle trips, thus reducing pollutant emissions associated with work commutes. Under an eTRIP plan, employers have the flexibility to select the options that work best for their worksites and their employees.
Information about District Rule 9410 can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/compliance/rule-9410-employer-based-trip-reduction/.
For additional information, you can contact the District by phone at 559-230- 6000 or by e-mail at [email protected]
District Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings)
The Project may be subject to District Rule 4601 since it may utilize architectural coatings. Architectural coatings are paints, varnishes, sealers, or stains that are applied to structures, portable buildings, pavements or curbs.
The purpose of this rule is to limit VOC emissions from architectural coatings.
In addition, this rule specifies architectural coatings storage, cleanup and labeling requirements. Additional information on how to comply with District Rule 4601 requirements can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/tkgjeusd/rule-4601.pdf
District Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions)
The project proponent may be required to submit a Construction Notification Form or submit and receive approval of a Dust Control Plan prior to commencing any earthmoving activities as described in Regulation VIII, specifically Rule 8021 – Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities.
Should the project result in at least 1-acre in size, the project proponent shall provide written notification to the District at least 48 hours prior to the project proponents intent to commence any earthmoving activities pursuant to District Rule 8021 (Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities). Also, should the project result in the disturbance of 5- acres or more, or will include moving, depositing, or relocating more than 2,500 cubic yards per day of bulk materials, the project proponent shall submit to the District a Dust Control Plan pursuant to District Rule 8021 (Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities). For additional information regarding the written notification or Dust Control Plan requirements, please contact District Compliance staff at (559) 230-5950.
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The application for both the Construction Notification and Dust Control Plan can be found online at: https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/fm3jrbsq/dcp-form.docx Information about District Regulation VIII can be found online at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/dustcontrol
Other District Rules and Regulations
The Project may also be subject to the following District rules: Rule 4102 (Nuisance) and Rule 4641 (Cutback, Slow Cure, and Emulsified Asphalt, Paving and Maintenance Operations).
Future Projects / Land Use Agency Referral Documents
Future development projects may require an environmental review and air emissions mitigation. A project’s referral documents and environmental review documents provided to the District for review should include a project summary, the land use designation, project size, air emissions quantifications and impacts, and proximity to sensitive receptors and existing emission sources, and air emissions mitigation measures. For reference and guidance, more information can be found in the District’s Guidance for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts at:
https://ww2.valleyair.org/media/g4nl3p0g/gamaqi.pdf
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Matt Crow by email at [email protected] or by phone at (559) 230-5931.
Sincerely,
Brian Clements
Director of Permit Services
For: Mark Montelongo
Program Manager
RESOLUTION 2024 _ 01
A RESOLUTION OF THE KINGSBURG PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE INITIAL STUDY/IUITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND ACCEPT THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ANNEXATION
APPLICATION 2024-01(MATOIAN ANNEXATION), RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PRE-ZONE 2024-OI, AND RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZETIilE SUBMITTAL OF A CITY ANNEXATION APPLICATION
TO THE FRESNO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Kingsburg is initiating an Annexation to the City and a Pre-Zone for APN 394-042-04, a 13.18-acre parcel generally located north of Avenue B and Ventura Court in the County of Fresno, and
WHEREAS, the subject property is proposed to be annexed into the City of Kingsburg and upon annexation designated to the highway commercial land use designation and rezoned to Kingsburg's Highway Commercial (CH) district, and
WHEREAS, the proposed actions have been processed consistent with the Kingsburg Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed Pre-Zone satisfies all the objectives identified in Section
17.04.020 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, The Kingsburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 11, 2024 and accepted public testimony and reviewed the staff report for the annexation and prezoning and the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the annexation, and
WHEREAS, the Kingsburg Planning Commission has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment subject due to the implementation of Mitigation Monitoring Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, after considering all the evidence presented, made the following findings regarding the project:
1. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project.
Implementation of the mitigation measures (biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, and tribal cultural resources) through the Mitigation Monitoring Program (Attachment A) will reduce the project's impact on the environment to a less than significant level.
2. The prezoning of the subject property will be consistent with the Kingsburg General Plan, Land Use Element, and the Kingsburg Zoning Ordinance.
3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety or welfare of the community or immediate neighborhood.
ATTACHMENT D
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1lth day of January 2024,at aregular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Kingsburg by the following vote:
AYES: Blayney, Ekizian, Brock, Taylor and Ruch
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Gorrzalez
Karyl Bartel, Planning Commission Secretary
City of Kingsburg
ATTACHMENT E
LOCATION MAP
Attachment F
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG
REQUESTING THE FRESNO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 13.18 ACRES TO
THE CITY OF KINGSBURG
(MATOIAN REORGANZATION)
WHEREAS, the City of Kingsburg desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3, commencing with Government Code Section 56000 for the proposed annexation of 13.18 acres generally located north of Avenue B and Ventura Court in the County of Fresno; and WHEREAS, the reorganization consists of detachment from the Kings River Conservation District, Fresno County Fire Protection District and Consolidated Irrigation District and annexation to the City of Kingsburg and Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler Sanitation District; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County Fire Protection District and the City of Kingsburg have a transition agreement in full force and effect that applies to fire protection services within the proposed annexed territory on file with Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“Fresno LAFCo”); and WHEREAS, the reorganization is consistent with the Fresno County Master Tax Sharing Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the territory consists of vacant land, is therefore uninhabited and contains no registered voters; and
WHEREAS, an illustration of the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto, and map and written description accurately depicting said territory shall be forwarded to the Fresno LAFCo upon application; and
WHEREAS, the reorganization is consistent with the City of Kingsburg sphere of influence (“SOI”); and
WHEREAS, the reasons supporting this proposed reorganization are as follows:
(a) The territory is within the SOI of the City of Kingsburg. (b) The territory is bounded on two sides by urban development that is within the Kingsburg city limits and one side is adjacent to State Highway 99. (c) Sewer, water, and storm drainage infrastructure is available to the territory. (d) The territory is within the service area of Kingsburg police and fire services. (e) The territory is within the Kingsburg General Plan area. 2 (f) The territory will be developed consistent with the land use designations outlines in the City of Kingsburg General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as set forth in the City of Kingsburg Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, territory will be designated to the highway commercial land use designation and upon annexation rezoned into the City of Kingsburg Highway Commercial (CH) zone district. The prezoning of the territory Highway Commercial (CH) satisfies the applicable provisions of the City of Kingsburg General Plan Land Use Element and City of Kingsburg Zoning Ordinance as set forth in the City of Kingsburg Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that any environmental impacts associated with the reorganization have been appropriately analyzed in the environmental document prepared for the reorganization and as a result it has been determined that the reorganization will not have an adverse impact on the environment, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the proposed reorganization is consistent with the applicable policies, standards and procedures of Fresno LAFCo and WHEREAS, At its meeting on January 11, 2024, Kingsburg Planning Commission after conducting a duly noticed public hearing for the Matoian Reorganization, recommended to the Kingsburg City Council that the reorganization be initiated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED UPON THE ENTIRE RECORD OF THE PUBLIC
HEARING PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED BY THE KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY:
1 Adopts and approves the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the reorganization and implementation of the mitigation measures through the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
2. Adopts this Resolution and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Fresno County is hereby requested to initiate proceedings for the Matoian Reorganization in the manner prescribed by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
3. Approve the Prezoning of the territory to Highway Commercial (CH) in preparation for annexation consistent with the Kingsburg General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance as set forth in the Kingsburg Municipal Code.
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3 I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Kingsburg at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of February, 2024, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Noes: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
Abstain: Councilmembers:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
City of Kingsburg