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RESOLUTION 2022-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PATTERSON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING (1) THE ZACHARIAS AND BALDWIN RANCH MASTER PLAN, (2) A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE MASTER PLAN, AND
(3) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Patterson (“City”) has prepared a comprehensive land use and regulatory structure for the development of approximately 1,361 acres located outside the existing City limits, known as the Zacharias & Baldwin Ranch Master Plan (“Master Plan”), which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Master Plan requires a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the boundaries, land uses, circulation, and other components of the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan will redesignate the Zacharias area of the Master Plan from Low-Density Residential to Low-Density, Medium-Density, and High-Density Residential, Mixed Use, General Commercial, Light Industrial, and Parks and Open Space, as further described in the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan will redesignate the Baldwin Ranch area of the Master Plan from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential and Parks, as further described in the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan facilitates the buildout of the General Plan and conforms to the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan, as further described in the findings attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, City staff have prepared a master set of Conditions of Approval, attached hereto as Exhibit C, that will apply to development of the Master Plan. Future development in the Master Plan area will also be subject to additional conditions of approval in connection with subsequent development applications; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the City has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2018122052) for adoption of the Master Plan (“Final EIR”). In conjunction with this Resolution, the City Council by separate Resolution certified the Final EIR for the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with this Resolution, the City Council by separate Resolution authorized City staff to file an application with the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission to expand the City’s Sphere of Influence and annex the Master Plan area into City limits; and
WHEREAS, City staff have conducted a full analysis of the Master Plan to ensure compliance with the City’s General Plan, Zoning Code, and other applicable laws, regulations, and standards; and
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WHEREAS, on August 12, 2021, the Patterson Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and recommended approval of the Master Plan, the General Plan Amendment, and Conditions of Approval for the buildout of the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, based on its independent review and analysis, the staff analysis, oral and written testimony, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing that the following circumstances exist:
1. That the Master Plan is consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the Patterson General Plan, including features that include complete neighborhoods, a comprehensive mobility network, connected community facilities, and comprehensive infrastructure, financing, and phasing plans, as further described in Exhibit B attached hereto.
2. That the Master Plan is compatible with surrounding land use designations.
3. That buildout of the Master Plan will assist the City in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation, consistent with goals, policies, and programs of the City’s Housing Element.
4. That the Master Plan will provide a mix of housing products and densities serving a broad range of households, incomes, and ages.
5. That the Master Plan will provide connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods, regional retail centers, and new employment opportunities.
6. That the Master Plan will contain a neighborhood center with retail, restaurants, entertainment, office, and public uses in proximity to nearby residents.
7. That the Master Plan will provide a complete and interconnected system of mobility consisting of roadways, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and transit stops.
8. That there will be parkland, schools, and other public uses within a short walk or bicycle ride of new residences.
9. That the Master Plan contains elements that foster the sustainable use of scarce or nonrenewable resources.
10. That the boundaries of each phase of the Master Plan reflect a logical order of development.
11. That with the construction of new infrastructure and use of certain public financing mechanisms (including impact fees and community facilities districts), there will be adequate public services and facilities to support and serve new residents in the Master Plan, including but not limited to, water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage, circulation, schools, fire protection, and police protection.
12. That the Master Plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the community.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Patterson as follows:
1. Master Plan. The City Council hereby approves the Master Plan, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit A. New development in the Master Plan shall conform to the objectives, requirements, standards, and policies of the Master Plan and related entitlements. City staff shall have the discretion to allow non-substantial modifications to the Master Plan.
2. General Plan Amendment. The City Council hereby approves a General Plan Amendment for the Master Plan. The necessary amendments to the General Plan shall include, without limitation, amendments to the General Plan Map, other affected land use diagrams and figures, the City’s roadway system and circulation network, and any other text edits that may be necessary to integrate the Master Plan into the General Plan. City staff is hereby authorized to make the necessary amendments to the General Plan to incorporate the boundaries, land uses, circulation, and other components of the Master Plan.
3. Conditions of Approval. The Conditions of Approval, attached hereto as Exhibit C, shall apply to the buildout of the Master Plan. City staff shall have the discretion to modify the Conditions of Approval as needed to advance and facilitate development of the Master Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Patterson City Council on the 16th DAY of August 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
EXCUSED:
APPROVED:
Dennis McCord
Mayor of the City of Patterson
ATTEST:
Aracely Alegre, City Clerk
City Clerk of the City of Patterson
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, correct, and true copy of a resolution passed by the City Council of the City of Patterson, a Municipal Corporation of the County of Stanislaus, State of California, at a regular meeting held on the 16 th day of August 2022, and I
further certify that said resolution is in full force and effect and has never been rescinded or modified.
DATE:
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City Clerk of the City of Patterson
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EXHIBIT A
Zacharias & Baldwin Ranch Master Plan
The Zacharias & Baldwin Ranch Master Plan is incorporated by reference to this City Council Resolution and shall be kept at Patterson City Hall, 1 Plaza Circle, Patterson, CA, 95363.
Public review copies of the Master Plan are also available at the City’s web page for City Master Plan documents, available at https://www.ci.patterson.ca.us/658/Master-Plan-Documents. {CW115264.5}
EXHIBIT B
General Plan Consistency Findings
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EXHIBIT C
Conditions of Approval for Master Plan