Robin Way Water System Improvements
Pre-Zoning for Annexation
File No. ANX23-002
1 September 24, 2024 Monet Sheikhali, Senior Planner
Planning and Economic Development
Project Description
Pre-Zone 34 parcels to annex into the City to provide water service. • R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential)
• R-2 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential)
2 Project Location
Project Description
4 Five parcels are known to
have contaminated water
(shown in blue).
The remaining parcels are
suspected of suffering from
groundwater contamination.
Project Description
5 Project History
6 • July 19, 2019, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) issued a citation letter to the Robin Way Water System for nitrate maximum contaminant level violations. • March 2020, the Water Board initiated a Proposition 1 Technical Assistance Work Plan to fund planning for infrastructure improvements to consolidate Robin Way into the City’s water system.
• May 2021, it was recommended that all 29 parcels be connected to City water through an annexation process.
• 2023, City and LAFCO included 5 parcels east of Moorland Ave • December 28, 2023, the Prezoning application was submitted. • July 25, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended to Council approval of Prezoning the subject parcels
Project Location
General Plan Land Use
7 Low Density Residential
Medium-Low Density Residential
R-2 R-1-6
CEQA
8 The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and qualifies for the following exemptions:
• Section 15183 - Pre-Zoning is consistent with the
General Plan.
• Section 15303 - Construction consists of limited numbers of new small structures
• Section 15304 - Construction consists of minor land
alterations
Public Comments
9 • An inquiry about the water rates for qualifying low-income residents after the annexation is complete.
Recommendation
10 It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the City Council introduce an ordinance to Prezone the properties situated on Barbara Drive, Robin Way, Eddy Drive, Moorland Avenue, and Bellevue Avenue to the R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) and R-2 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential) zoning districts, consistent with the Low and Medium-Low Density Residential General Plan land use designations and adopt a Resolution of Application for the annexation application to LAFCO.
Monet Sheikhali, Senior Planner
Planning and Economic Development
[email protected]
(707) 543-4698