2003/10/14 City Council Resolution (3)RESOLUTION NO. 2003-236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE LAND USE MAP OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR A.35 ACRE SITE
LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SANTA DOROTEA CIRCLE
BETWEEN DORIAN DRIVE AND DAVIS CIRCLE (APN 143 - 640 -001)
(City of Rohnert Park)
WHEREAS, the applicant, The City of Rohnert Park, has submitted an application for a
General Plan Amendment for property located on the northerly side of Santa Dorotea Circle
between Dorian Drive and Davis Circle (APN 143- 640 -001); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Initial Study prepared for the
project; determined the project would not have a significant effect on the environment;
accordingly directed staff to prepare a Negative Declaration; and has otherwise carried out all
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law, public hearing notices were transmitted to
all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the subject property, and a public hearing was
published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first public hearing in the Press Democrat; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2003, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposal; and,
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2003, the City Council held a public hearing at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park has adopted the Negative
Declaration for the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
have reviewed and considered the information contained in the General Plan Amendment
application for the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following findings:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council, in approving Planning Application PL2003-
041 GP /RZ (General Plan Amendment) makes the following findings; to wit:
General Plan Amendment PL2003 -041 GP
L That the proposed site is appropriate for development under the General Plan Land Use
Designation of Low Density Residential. The property is adjacent to properties designated
"Low Density Residential" to the east and west. The proposed amendment would continue
this pattern of development in the immediate area. The property to the south is a
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neighborhood park that provides recreational opportunities for the area, alleviating the need
for the property to remain a "mini- park."
2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment would be consistent with specific policies in the
Land Use Element of the General Plan relating to low density residential development. The
Land Use Element of the City's General Plan directs that the City promote a compact urban
form that is supplemented by the maintenance proposed General Plan Amendment would reflect the density
established for the area by existing development.
3. That a duly noticed public hearing has been held to receive and consider public testimony
regarding the proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map. Duly noticed public
hearings regarding this General Plan Amendment were held by the Planning Commission on
September 11, 2003, and by the City Council on October 14, 2003.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve
Application No. PL2003- 041GP /RZ: for .35 acre located on the northerly side of Santa Dorotea
Circle between Dorian Drive and Davis Circle (APN 143- 640 -001) from Parks to Low Density
Residential, as depicted on the map attached hereto as (Exhibit "A ") and by reference thereto
incorporated herein.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 14thday of October , 2003, by
the City of Rohnert Park City Council by the following vote:
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Mavor, City of Rohnert Park
Attest:
D uty C' Clerk
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MACKENZIE: AYE NORDIN: AYE SPRAD SENT (1� ABSTAIN (Q)SENT FLORES: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES (0)
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City of Rohnert Park — Ton ate:
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General Plan Amendment /Rezoning Northerly Side of Santa Dorotea Cir
between Dorian Drive and Davis Circle
File No.: PL2003-
041 GPA/RZ
Exhibit "A"