RESOLUTION NO. 2 2n
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA UPHOLDING THE
APPLICANTS' APPEAL AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 310 BELLEVUE AVENUE AND 3150 DUTTON AVENUE FILE NUMBERS MJP05- 008/ MNP05 - 022
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development conducted an Initial Study dated September 27, 2005 and rendered an environmental determination that the proposed General Plan Amendment, will not have a significant impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development conducted a preliminary analysis andrendereda preliminary determination finding no apparentmerit for further consideration of a GeneralPlan Amendment from GeneralIndustry to Medium Density Residential ( 15. 1 acres) and Retail & Business Services ( 0. 57 acres at 310 Bellevue Avenue), without additional comprehensive planning; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing in consideration of a General Plan Amendment from GeneralIndustry to Medium Density Residential ( 15. 1 acres) and Retail & Business Services ( 0.57 acres at 310 Bellevue Avenue) for property located at 310 Bellevue Avenue and 3150 Dutton Avenue; and WHEREAS, there were fewer than four affirmative votes at the Planning Commission in support of the General Plan Amendment, which constitutes a denial under the Commission' s rules and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the applicants appealedthe decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council conducted an appeal hearing regarding the proposal; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that approval of a General Plan Amendment is appropriate for the location because:
1) There is a potential rail station site designated in the General Plan within % 4 -mile; 2) The location is within one mile of neighborhood services; 3) The location is near employment areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa upholds the applicants' appeal and approves a General Plan Amendment from General Industry to MediumDensityResidential (15.1acres) andRetail & Business Services ( 0. 57 acres at 310 Bellevue Avenue) for property located at 310 Bellevue Avenue (APN 134- 072.012) and 3150 Dutton Avenue ( 043- 133- 013).
Attachment 12
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 1.4th day of March 2006.
AYES: ( 6) Mayor Bender; Councilmembers Blanchard, Condron, Martini, Pierce, Sawyer
NOES: ( 1) Councilmember Rabinowitsh
ABSENT: ( 0)
ABSTAIN: ( 0)
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk
APPROVED
TO FORM:
t Attorney
Fall 2005 GPA. Items 2 & 3. reso
Reso. No. 26520