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2023/08/08 City Council Resolution 2023-063 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE MAP AND TEXT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE SOUTHEAST SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED SOUTH OF THE CANON MANOR SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, WEST OF PETALUMA HILL ROAD, EAST OF BODWAY PARKWAY AND NORTH OF VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE (VARIOUS APNS) WHEREAS, the applicant, Penn Grove Mountain LLC filed Planning Applications proposing amendments to the General Plan (PLGP22-0001), an amended Specific Plan (PLSP22- 0001), a revised Development Area Plan(PLDP22-0001), an amendment to the Development Agreement (PLDA22-0001), and approval of an amended Tentative Map (PLSD22-0001), for the Southeast Specific Plan ("Project") located south of the Canon Manor Specific Plan Area, west of Petaluma Hill Road, east of Bodway Parkway and north of Valley House Drive (various APNs), in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code ("RPMC"); and WHEREAS,the purpose of the proposed amendments is to allow for a more gradual transition of densities and for the addition of twenty-two single-family residential lots within the fourth phase of the Project; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments require changes to the Land Use and Community Design elements of the General Plan, attached to and incorporated in this Resolution as Exhibit A, which include alterations to the lot and street configuration, amending the land use designation from Rural Estate Residential to Low-Density Residential, and adding twenty-two lots to the Project; WHEREAS, the proposed amendments would also amend the Land Use Map of the General Plan as provided on the amended General Plan Land Use Diagram, also attached to and incorporated in this Resolution in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS,the City has prepared the Southeast Rohnert Park Phase 4 Southeast Specific Plan EIR Consistency Review dated June 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference, and determines that the proposed amendments will not result in new environmental impacts not previously evaluated in a previously certified EIR, or a substantial increase in previously identified impacts ("Consistency Analysis") and the City has otherwise carried out all requirements for the Project pursuant to CEQA; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2023, 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, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the information contained in the General Plan Amendment application for the proposal and recommended approval of the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law and the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within an area encompassing a 300-foot radius of the subject property and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing in the Community Voice; and WHEREAS,the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the staff report, attachments, exhibits, and related materials, which are incorporated herein by reference, and held a duly noticed public hearing on August 8, 2023; at the hearing, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; the City Council received and considered the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented in connection with this project. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following findings and determinations with respect to the proposed General Plan Amendment and amendments to Land Use Map: Section 1. Recitals. The above recitations are true and correct. Section 2. CEQA Review. On December 7,2010,the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park certified the Final EIR for the Southeast Specific Plan Project, including adoption of associated CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as described in City Council Resolution No. 2010-134 (2010 EIR). CEQA Guidelines section 15162 provides that "no subsequent EIR shall be prepared" for a project unless the lead agency determines that (1) "substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR"; or(2)"substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken"; or (3) "new information of substantial importance ... shows" one or more significant effects not discussed in the original EIR, greater severity to previously-identified substantial effects, or newly-found feasible mitigation measures that would substantially reduce significant effects. As described in the Consistency Analysis, the proposed amendments will not result in new environmental impacts not previously evaluated in the 2010 EIR, or a substantial increase in previously identified impacts. The proposed amendments (addition of twenty-two lots, alterations to the lot and street configuration, and amending the land use designation from Rural Estate Residential to Low-Density Residential),are minor and will not result in any changes to the proposed project not previously analyzed in the 2010 EIR and no new information of substantial importance shows any significant effects or newly found feasible mitigation measures that would substantially reduce significant effects. Further,the amendments are consistent with the project analyzed in the 2010 EIR. Therefore, no additional environmental review is necessary. Section 3. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings concerning the General Plan amendments proposed by Planning Application No. PLGP22-0001: 1. That the proposed site is appropriate for development under the General Plan's Land Use Designations for the site. The proposed General Plan amendments would decrease the number of lots designated Rural Estate Residential, increase lots designated Low-Density Residential,and add twenty-two lots within the Southeast Specific Plan. These land Resolution 2023-063 Page 2 of 5 uses are consistent with proposed uses and the land use designations in the General Plan and compatible with existing, ongoing development in the area. 2. That the proposed General Plan amendments would be consistent with specific policies in the Land Use Element of the General Plan relative to the proposed development. The proposed amendments are consistent with specific policies, as amended, in the Land Use and Community Design Elements of the General Plan applicable to the Southeast Specific Plan area. The policies establish a primarily residential development transitioning gradually from urban to open space uses on the city's east side. The proposed development is consistent with such policies. 3. That a duly noticed public hearing has been held to receive and consider public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map. A duly noticed public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendments was held on August 8, 2023. 4. That the proposed Project with the proposed General Plan amendments is consistent with the General Plan. The Specific Plan, as originally adopted, contains an extensive analysis of General Plan consistency. The proposed amendments do not change this analysis. In fact, the proposed amendments enhance the Project's consistency with General Plan Goals LU-B (Provide soft urban edges and ensure that designated intensities provide gradual transition to open space at city edges), LU-I (Provide a range of housing variety in type and price, including large-lot homes and housing oriented to students), HO-1 (Provide opportunities for housing development that accommodate projected growth, mitigate potential constraints, and facilitate mobility within the ownership and rental markets. Ensure adequate sites are available to meet local housing needs), and HO-2 (Provide a diversity of housing types that accommodate projected population and demographic changes and enable residents to remain in Rohnert Park throughout their lives). 5. The General Plan amendment approved for this Project will not cause the General Plan to become internally inconsistent. The General Plan amendments proposed by the project applicant are minor adjustments to accommodate the addition of twenty-two lots and provide a more gradual transition within the Low-Density Residential area. The amendments continue to implement the General Plan policies and goals. The General Plan amendment and the remainder of the General Plan comprise an integrated, internally consistent,and compatible statement of policies for the City. The various land uses authorized for the project are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan, as amended. The project is compatible with and conforms to the objectives, policies, general land Resolution 2023-063 Page 3 of 5 uses,and programs specified in the General Plan. The project furthers the objectives and policies of the General Plan and does not obstruct their attainment. The Project is in harmony with surrounding neighborhoods, and the site is physically suitable for the development proposed. 6. That the City has considered and evaluated the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan and finds that the proposed General Plan amendments are in compliance with the General Plan. The General Plan comprises many objectives, policies, principles, programs, standards, proposals and action plans (collectively, "policies"), as well as performance standards. In 2010, the City fully evaluated the extent to which the Project achieves each policy, including those pertaining to compatibility of land use, protection of open space, standards regarding geology, soils and earthquake risks, hazardous materials, flood hazards and drainage, protection of water quality, protection of biological resources, transportation standards and goals, regional and local housing needs,jobs/housing balance, noise, protection air quality, protection of visual resources, standards for public services and utilities, protection of architectural and historic resources, the provision of housing for all sectors of the economic community, and the provision of employment opportunities for residents of the City. The proposed current amendments are minor in nature and do not change the City's original considerations with respect to General Plan compliance. In fact, by increasing the number of total housing units and affordable housing units provided, the proposed amendments improve the Project's compliance with Housing Element of the General Plan. 7. The City finds that the balance achieved by the Project among competing General Plan policies is acceptable. The Project achieves each applicable policy, to some extent, and represents a reasonable accommodation of all applicable competing policies in the General Plan. Section 4. The City Council does adopt and amend the General Plan Land Use Diagram and approve Planning Application No. PLGP22-0001, General Plan Amendments for property located south of the Canon Manor Specific Plan area, west of Petaluma Hill Road, east of Bodway Parkway and north of Valley House Drive (various APNs), amending the General Plan as shown in the Southeast Specific Plan General Plan Amendments attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, and the General Plan Land Use Diagram as shown in the Southeast Specific Plan General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendments attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 8th day of August, 2023. Resolution 2023-063 Page 4 of 5 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK I$L41P 'odriguez, Mayor ATTEST: Syly eva City Clerk �~'- - -_ Attachments: Exhibit A and B ELWARD: GIUDICE: QSANBORN: A1 ', HOLLINGSWORTH ADAMS: RODRIGUEZ: €.1 lly._. AYES: ( ) NOES: ( to A:.ENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) Resolution 2023-063 Page 5 of 5 2-37 Southeast Specific Plan Area LU-22 Require preparation of a Specific Plan prior to approval of any development in the southeast area. The Specific Plan shall include a neighborhood park approximately five to eight acres in size, as specified in OS-12. Development shall be in accordance with the development program outlined in Table 2.4-3. Table 2.4‐3: Use Program: Southeast Specific Plan Area Land Approx. Gross Acreage Housing Units Minimum‐Maximum Approx. Non‐residential Building Area (1,000 s.f.) Rural / Estate Residential 15-20 9.13 10-20 19 Low Density Residential 20-22 27.69 100-180 160 Medium Density Residential 26-29 27.77 230-250 239 Mixed-Use Development 5-10 6.96 80-117 81 10 Parks 5-8 7.98 Total 80 79.53 420 -499 499 10 (Rev. 06/23) LU-23 Permit neighborhood-oriented retail, offices, financial, business and personal services, and other similar neighborhood-compatible uses. LU-24 Permit a maximum FAR of 0.4 for retail-only development, and 1.0 for mixed use development. Only land devoted to non-residential uses shall be counted towards establishing the non- residential FAR requirements. LU-25 Allow residential uses in the mixed use area, as long as they do not front Bodway Parkway. LU-26 Allow the Mixed Use area to be developed with a mix of residential and commercial uses, or with either one of those uses without the other. Northeast Specific Plan Area LU-27 Require preparation of a Specific Plan prior to approval of any development in the Northeast area. LU-28 Require that development in the Northeast Specific Plan area be in accordance with the development program outlined in Table 2.4-4. Resolution 2023-063 Exhibit A Chapter 2: Land Use and Growth Manageme nt Figure 3.2-13 Southeast Specific Plan Area Illustrative Diagram Revised 6/23 Rohnert Park General Plan3-38Figure Not to Scale Frontage Road and side-on building orientation Duplex Units mixed with single family Variety of Housing Types and Sizes Rural Estate Lots along Petaluma Hill Road provide transition to County open space Retail building to define street and corner; Parking screened by buildings Apartments and townhomes mixed with Commercial; Front doors along Valley House Drive Side on building orientation along Valley House Drive Berm and view fence creates soft rural edge and preserves views along Petaluma Hill Road Petaluma Hill RoadValley House Drive NEIGHBORHOODPARK Resolution No. 2023-063 Exhibit B