HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6038RESOLUTION NO. 6038
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
PEACOCK GAP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE SAN
RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
INITIATE REZONING AND NREZONING OF PROPERTIES CONSISTENT
WITH SAID PLAN
WHEREAS, in 1974 the City of San Rafael adopted a General Plan which set
forth "neighborhood planning" as Basic Policy 9; and
WHEREAS, beginning in May, 1979, with the choice of John Roberto and
Associates as consultant, the City has worked with the residents, property owners
and other interested agencies, groups and individuals while preparing the Peacock
Gap Neighborhood Plan; and
WHEREAS, there were four meetings held in the neighborhood to consult with
and make presentations to the residents, property owners, developers, and other
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the San Rafael Planning Commission held public hearings on April 8,
1980; May 6, 1980; and September 3, 1980; and conducted public meetings on May 20,
1980; June 17, 1980; June 23, 1980; July 1, 1980; and July 22, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed and con-
sidered the content and findings of the Environmental Impact Report prepared for
the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Plan and alternatives; and
WHEREAS, to adopt the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Plan, a General Pian amend-
ment is necessary in order to change the designation of Pt. San Pedro Road between
Riviera Drive and the entrance to the Dillingham property from a two-lane local
arterial to a four -lane local arterial; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the text of the Plan, staff
materials, and written and verbal testimony by neighborhood organizations, property
owners, and other interested parties, the Planning Commission recommended that said
Neighborhood Plan as revised in August, 1980, and further revised per Commission
direction on September 3, 1980, implements the requirements of the San Rafael
General Plan, specifically Section IV, C2, by providing refinement and detail of
said General Plan for the Peacock Gap Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission further recommended that said Peacock Gap
Neighborhood Plan provides for the health, safety, and welfare, not only of the
residents and landowners of said neighborhood, but for the entire community, as
well, by providing sound and justifiable means for the further development of said
neighborhood through the provision of guidelines for development which evaluate
land capabilities and housing by consideration of neighborhood community features
and environmental constraints and opportunities; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 6038
WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on October 20, 1980,
November 24, 1980, and December 1, 1980 and a public meeting on December 15, 1980,
and after review and consideration of the text of the Planning staff materials,
Planning Commission recommendations, and written and verbal testimony by neighborhood
organizations, property owners, and other interested parties, the City Council
finds that said Neighborhood Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission on
September 3, 1980, and amended by Council motions on December 15, 1980, implements
the requirements of the San Rafael General Plan, specifically Section IV, C2, by
providing refinement and detail of said General Plan for the Peacock Gap Neighborhood;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that said Peacock Gap Neighborhood
Plan provides for the health, safety, and welfare, not only of the residents and
landowners of said neighborhood, but for the entire community, as well, by providing
sound and justifiable means for the further development of said neighborhood through
the provision of guidelines for development which evaluate land capabilities and
housing needs by consideration of neighborhood and community features and environ-
mental constraints and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, to fully implement said Neighborhood Plan, the City will be
obliged to effect certain rezoning and prezoning of property so that said zoning
shall be consistent with the adopted Neighborhood Plan and to enter into development
agreements with owners of the major vacant parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Rafael City Council adopts
the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Plan and amendment of the San Rafael General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council joins the Planning Commission
in declaring the City's intent to set such public hearings as necessary to rezone
and prezone properties within the Peacock Gap neighborhood as necessary to fulfill
the purpose and intent of the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Plan.
I,JEANNE M. LEON CIN I, 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 City Council of said City held on Monday the fifteenth day
of December, 1980, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:Breiner, Jensen, Nixon & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:Miskimen
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J ANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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