RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE POLICY MAP FOR 14.43 ACRES
(NET) FROM LWDR-4 (SINGLE FAMILY LOWER DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) TO MDR-12 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Coastal Community Builders, initiated a General Plan Land Use map amendment and zone change (GPZ2022 -0003) to amend the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map from LWDR-4 (Single Family Lower Density Residential) to MDR-12 (Medium Density Residential) on 14.43 (net) acres of property at 1571 East Main Street, herein referred to as the Project; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2024, with a 4-0-0-1 vote, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq., as amended (Resolution No. 2836); and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2024, with a 4-0-0-1 vote, the Planning Commission made its recommendation in writing that the City Council amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Santa Maria for the Project site (Resolution No. 2837); and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on this amendment to the General Plan Land Use Policy Map by the City Council on December 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Coun cil made no substantial modification of the proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use Policy Map which had not been previously considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all written and oral testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered and relied on the Planning Commission’s recommendations to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Bellecrest Senior Residences Project , in making its decision on the amendment to the Land Use Policy Map of the City’s General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City Council finds that the proposed project is consistent with applicable goals and policies of the General Plan. The proposed residential project will benefit the City by providing for: 1) the provision of a variety of home sites, housing types, and lifestyles; 2) the promotion of neighborhood integrity; and 3) the protection of individual property values by encouraging compatible uses and proper standards for design and development (OBJECTIVE L.U.1a). The Project will help the City to ensure that adequate housing is provided for a ll economic segments of the population through a diversity of housing types, sizes, and density (POLICY L.U.9), and will provide a balance of areas for all housing types and sizes which are compatible with the surrounding land uses (OBJECTIVE L.U.9d).
3. The City Council of the City of Santa Maria approves an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Policy Map for 14.43 (Net) acres from LWDR-4 (Single Family Lower Density Residential to MDR-12 (Medium Density Residential) as shown on Attachment D of the Council Agenda Report dated December 17, 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
4. The Director of Community Development, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to make corresponding changes on the Land Use Policy Map of the General Plan in conformity with this resolution.
5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 17th day of December 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Interim Department Director
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City Manager