RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 23-001, AMENDING THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MULTI-
RESIDENTIAL (MR1) AND OPEN SPACE (O) TO MR1
WHEREAS, the subject property is approximately 45 acres located on the west side of Sierra Highway between Avenue H and Avenue H-8 (APNs: 3135-001-903 thru 3135-001-918); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.c. of City Council Resolution No. 93-07, Maison’s Sierra Phase I, LP (“Applicant”), has initiated an application for a General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) No. 23-001 to redesignate 45 acres from Multi-Residential (MR1) and Open Space (O) to MR1; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17.24.040 of the Lancaster Municipal Code (“LMC”), the Applicant has initiated an application (Zone Change (“ZC”) No. 23-001), and requested a change to the zoning designation on the subject site from MDR (Moderate Density Residential) and PK (Park) to MDR; and
WHEREAS, Staff has performed necessary investigations, prepared a written report, and recommended approval of these applications, subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2023, the City’s Planning Commission held a public hearing on GPA No. 23-001 and ZC No. 23-001, notice of which was published and provided as required by law, and adopted Resolution No. 23-36 (the “Planning Commission Recommendation”), recommending to the City Council approval of GPA No. 23-001 and ZC No. 23-001; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted and certified that it has reviewed and considered the information in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the proposed project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (including its implementing regulations). The Planning Commission found that the Initial Study determined that the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment; however, there will not be a significant effect in this case with the implementation of the mitigation measures detailed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Planning Commission found, pursuant to Section 21082.1 of the Public Resources Code, that the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the proposed project reflects the independent judgement of the City of Lancaster.
WHEREAS, public notice was published and given as required by law, and a public hearing was held on December 12, 2023, before the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and adopt GPA No. 23-001; Resolution No.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the foregoing Recitals are true, correct and a substantive part of this Resolution.
2. That the City Council hereby adopts the following General Plan Amendment findings, pursuant to Section 17.24.140 of the LMC, in support of approval of this application:
a. Information presented at the public hearing shows that such amendment is necessary to implement the general plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.
3. That the City Council hereby directs Community Development Department staff to file the Notice of Determination pursuant to CEQA (including its implementing guidelines).
4. That the City Council hereby approves GPA No. 23-001 to redesignate the subject property from MR1 and O to MR1.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Resolution No.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ______ day of ___________________, _____, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________________ ______________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
City Clerk Mayor
City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF LANCASTER )
CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL
I, _____________________________, _________________________ City of Lancaster, California, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No._____________, for which the original is on file in my office.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, on this ____________ day of _____________________, _________.
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