2003/10/14 City Council Resolution (5)RESOLUTION NO. 2003-238
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.57 ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 6750 COMMERCE BOULEVARD (APN 143 - 380 -014)
(City of Rohnert Park)
WHEREAS, the applicant, The City of Rohnert Park, has submitted an application for a
General Plan Amendment for property located at 6750 Commerce Boulevard (APN 143 -380-
014); 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 August 28, 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 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council, in approving Planning Application PL2003-
045GP/RZ (General Plan Amendment) makes the following findings; to wit:
General Plan Amendment PL2003 -045GP
1. That the proposed site is appropriate for development under the General Plan Land Use
Designation of High Density Residential. The property is adjacent to properties designated
"High Density Residential" to the east and south. The properties to the south are developed
with multi - family projects and the proposed amendment would continue this pattern of
development in the immediate area. The site is also identified in the Housing Element of the
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City's General Plan as a site for potential redevelopment with up to 26 multi- family units.
The provision of additional housing in proximity to commercial uses and jobs and the
adjacent bus line would be a beneficial impact, in that it would reduce the need to travel
longer distances from residences to shopping opportunities and employment centers and
would make public transit readily available to a future project's residents.
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 of urban densities such as that proposed by the
General Plan Amendment. The General Plan further speaks to the provision of higher
density housing to meet the needs of students. The provision of additional housing in
proximity to commercial uses and jobs and the adjacent bus line would be a beneficial
impact, in that it would reduce the need to travel longer distances from residences to
shopping opportunities and employment centers and would make public transit readily
available to a future project's residents.
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
August 28, 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 .57 acre located at 6750 Commerce Boulevard (APN
143 - 380 -014) from Public /Institutional to High Density Residential, as depicted on the map
attached hereto as (Exhibit "A ") and by reference thereto incorporated herein.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 14th day of October, , 2003, by
the City of Rohnert Park City Council by the following vote:
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Mayor, City of Rohnert Park
Attest:
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APN: City of Rohnert Park — Date:
143 - 380 -014 8/28/03
General Plan Amendment/Rezoning at
6750 Commerce Boulevard
Scale: File No.: PL2003-
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Exhibit "A"