HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13139 (Target)RESOLUTION NO. 13139
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING COMMUNITY IMPACT
REPORT ON PROPOSED 137,511 -SQUARE -FOOT TARGET STORE PROJECT ON LOT 6 AT
THE SHORELINE CENTER, 125 SHORELINE PARKWAY
(APN 009-320-45) GPA07-004, ZC07-002, UP07-018, ED07-038, S10-002
The City Council of the City of San Rafael finds and determines that:
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2007, planning permit applications were filed with the City of San
Rafael, Planning Division proposing development of an approximately 137,000+ -square -foot Target
retail store at the San Rafael Shoreline Center. The initial project proposed development on an 19.42 -
acre site located at 125 Shoreline Parkway; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2009, the San Rafael City Council held a duly -noticed public
hearing on the FEIR, accepting all oral and written public testimony and the written report of the
Community Development Department staff. Following closure of the public hearing and deliberation,
the City Council, on a 5-0 vote, adopted Resolution No. 12858 certifying the Target Store FEIR. The
FEIR includes, among others, an assessment of potential urban decay resulting from the project, finding
that this potential impact would be less -than -significant. The FEIR certification was based on and
supported by findings, which are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2010, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the
proposed planning applications, and an Addendum to the certified FEIR prepared for the Target Store
project. The City Council accepted all public testimony and the written report of the Department of
Community Development. Following closure of the public hearing, the City Council voted to continue
the matter to December 20, 2010 in order for staff and Target representatives to respond to questions; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2010, the City Council reviewed and considered responses to
public testimony/comments, including, among others, comments and questions concerning the potential
social and economic impacts of the proposed Target Store on the greater San Rafael area. Following
closure of the public hearing, the City Council voted to continue the matter to a date uncertain in order
for staff to prepare a Community Impact Report for the project; and
WHEREAS, the concerns raised by the public about social and economic impacts are not
physical, environmental impacts required to be analyzed as part of the environmental review process
required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, as the social and economic
impacts do impact the City's analysis of the potential benefits of the project to the community, it was
determined that a Community Impact Report be prepared in order to assist in making findings of
overriding consideration required under CEQA in order to consider approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2011, the City Council approved Resolution No. 13090, authorizing
the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement for professional services with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. ("AECOM") for the preparation of a Community Impact Study for the proposed Target
Store at Shoreline Center. At this meeting, the City Council heard public comments on the proposed
scope of work and recommended the following additions to the Community Impact Report: the addition
of two case studies for a total of six case studies including the Novato and Napa Target stores and
additional information on estimated taxable versus non taxable sales at the proposed San Rafael Target
store. The City Council also authorized the Economic Development Director to include additions to the
Scope of Work that were contained in written requests submitted by January 17, 2011, as long as the
additions did not increase the Community Impact Report cost in excess of $100,000; and
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 13090, authorized the Interim City Manager to modify the scope of
work for the Community Impact Report as appropriate to include changes or additions as were directed
by the City Council at the meeting of January 3, 2011, provided that the total compensation to AECOM
for the Community Impact Report did not exceed $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the staff report for recommending approval of Resolution 13090, included the
components to be included in the Community Impact Report. These components were retail market
analysis, economic impact analysis, fiscal impact analysis and case studies assessing the economic
impact of the addition of a Target store in four cities; and
WHEREAS, following the January 3, 2011 City Council hearing, the Economic Development
Director received three written requests for additions to the scope of work and provided a written
response to the individuals on January 28, 2011. The Economic Development staff provided a written
clarification to the scope of work to AECOM on February 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2011, the San Rafael Community Impact Study of a Proposed Target
Retail Store (Community Impact Report), prepared by AECOM was published; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2011, the City Council held a public hearing accepting and
considering comments on the Community Impact Report. Following closure of the public hearing,
AECOM representatives and City staff responded to comments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts the San Rafael
Community Impact Study of a Proposed Target Retail Store (Community Impact Report), prepared by
AECOM, dated March 31, 2011.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 13139 was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council on the
2151 day of April 2011 by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine and Mayor Boro
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
CC Reso CIR 5-16-11 (final)
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ESTHER BEIRNE, City Clerk