HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 7584 (Meyer Rd Subdivision)RESOLUTION NO. 7584
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DECISION TO REQUIRE A FOCUSED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
MEYER ROAD SEVEN LOT SUBDIVISION
MEYER ROAD AND THE END OF "C" STREET
(AP 12-291-16 & 17)
WHEREAS, in December 1986, the applicants filed a
tentative map application for a seven lot single family residential
subdivision on an 8.5 acre parcel fronting Meyer Road and the
end of "C" Street; and
WHEREAS, staff completed an initial environmental
study concluding that the project may result in adverse environmental
impacts, recommending that a focused environmental impact report
be prepared; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 1987, the Planning Commission
reviewed the initial study and recommended on a 7-0 vote to
require preparation of a focused EIR, with additional issues
being added per their discussion; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1987, the applicants appealed
the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council asserting
that the requirement to prepare a focused EIR was discriminatory,
without reasonable basis and lacked legal authority; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 1987, the City Council held
a public hearing on the appeal. After public testimony and
lengthy discussion, the City Council denied the appeal and
upheld the Planning Commission's decision to prepare an EIR
focusing on the following issues:
(1) Earth-Soils/Geology
(2) Hydrology/Drainage
(3) Plant/Animal Life
(4) Land Use
(5) Transportation/Circulation
(6) Fire Safety
(7) Archeology
(8) An assessment of alternatives to include:
(a) Open Space (+ no project alternative)
(b) Lower density project (compatible with
the draft Hillside Resource land use designation)
(c) Redesign of the project at the same density
(d) A higher density project (compatible with
the draft low density residential land
use designation)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
denies the appeal and upholds the Planning Commission decision
RESOLUTION NO. 7584
to prepare an EIR for the proposed project focusing on the
above listed issues and based on the following findings:
A requirement to prepare an focused EIR in this case
is necessary to address potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed seven lot subdivision.
Preparation of an EIR focusing on the above issues
would be consistent with Section 15064 of the California
Environmental Quality Act which pertains to determining
significant environmental effects and judgment of
public controversy. Based upon the record, neighborhood
controvery does exist and experts' opinions have
been questioned. Preparation of a focused EIR would
provide a third party analysis of the conclusions
of the various reports contained in the initial study
document.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council
of said City on MONDAY , the THIRD day of AUGUST
1987, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Nave, Willms & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli
JEA M. LEONCINI City Clerk