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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN RAFAEL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLAMATION FOR BAYVIEW BUSINESS PARK MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
LOCATED AT 22-150 PELICAN WAY, 2505-2597 KERNER BOULEVARD AND 85-101
GLACIER WAY
APN 009-291-15,16,22,23,38,39,42,54,55,56,57,69&70
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2012, Bayview Business Park Owners filed zoning and use
permit applications (ZC12-001 & UPI 2-040) to amend the existing Bayview Business Park Master
Plan, Planned Development District PD 1675 text, to update the ordinance consistent with current
general plan and zoning provisions and remove antiquated standards, and the Master Use Permit
UP82-65(c) conditions of approval to reflect the updated standards and built -out conditions of the
project; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of the City of San Rafael Environmental
Assessment Procedures Manual and the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), an Initial Study/Negative Declaration was prepared for the proposed project, which found
that the project would not result in a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2013, a public notice regarding the Negative Declaration prepared
for this project was posted at the Marin County Clerk's office, posted on-site in two locations,
published in a local newspaper of general circulation in the area and mailed to surrounding
property owners within 300 feet, pertinent agencies (including responsible and trustee agencies),
organizations and special interest groups pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15072; and
WHEREAS, copies of the Negative Declaration were made available for a 20 -day review
period by pertinent agencies and interested members of the public, commencing on March 6, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2013, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on the proposed project and the Negative Declaration, accepting all oral and written public
testimony and the written report of the Department of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, at its March 26, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 13-
04 unanimously recommending to the City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2013, City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed
project and the Negative Declaration, accepting all oral and written public testimony and the
written report of the Department of Community Development; and
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WHEREAS, the custodian of documents which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which this decision is based is the Community Development Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the Bayview Business Park Master Plan
amendments to the use permit and PD zoning ordinance (text amendments) based on the findings
that:
a) The City Council has exercised its independent judgment in evaluating the Negative
Declaration and the Negative Declaration has been considered in conjunction with
comments received during the public review period and at the public hearings.
b) Based on review of the whole record before it, including staffs report, the initial study
and any comments received, the City Council has determined that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant impact on the environment.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, 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 the 6`" day of May, 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Connolly, Heller & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmember: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: McCullough
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Ci ....__.__._m..
ty Clerk