HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12841 (Rename Cresta Dr. to Cresta Way)RESOLUTION NO. 12841
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPROVING A REQUEST TO RENAME THE PRIVATE STREET PORTION OF
CRESTA DRIVE LOCATED ON HIGHLAND OF MARIN PROPERTY TO
CRESTA WAY AND RE -NUMBER NINE BUILDINGS ALONG NEW PORTION
OF CRESTA WAY (APN: 155-280-18)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows:
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2009, the City Council approved an Environmental and
Design Review (ED) Permit (ED08-011) to renovate the Highlands of Marin (HOM I) and
former Crest Marin (HOM II) apartment complexes, which are located on a ridge north of
Smith Ranch Road; and
WHEREAS, the ED Permit allowed exterior renovation and re -skinning of all of
the apartment buildings, carports and recreation building; the replacement of an existing
tennis court with a new 2,785 sq. ft. leasing office building; and general site and landscape
improvements; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2009, the property owner applied for approval to rename
the private street portion of Cresta Drive to Cresta Way and re -number nine buildings
located on the new portion of Cresta Way. The change would retain use of the name
"Cresta Drive" on the public street leading to the property; and
WHEREAS, a major renovation of the HOM complex as approved by the City
Council in April 2009, is currently underway. The renovation includes new building
exteriors with common architectural and color scheme for both complexes that are now
under one ownership. The proposal to rename the street would achieve a cohesive address
scheme with a clear and logical progression for the property. The new street name would
reflect the new status of the HOM complex as a consolidated property and will simplify
way -finding for visitors and emergency respondents; and
WHEREAS, consistent with SRMC 15.06.060, the Fire Department, Police
Department, Public Works Department, the U.S. Postal Service and other agencies
including the Community Development Director reviewed the proposed street name
change project and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2009, the project applicant informed tenants of the
98 affected apartments of the requested street name change and hosted an informational
meeting of the tenants on September 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, no concern has been expressed regarding the requested street name
change; and
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WHEREAS, the requested street name change is not anticipated to cause a change
in City service costs nor is it expected to generate any more demand in City services or
emergency responses as well as street and drainage maintenance and other municipal
services to these properties; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director shall inform all City
departments, the U.S. Postal Service, affected agencies and utility services and local
mapping services of the approved street name change; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the application, the City Council has confirmed that
pursuant to Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, the proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA.
Section 15061 exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Since
the project is for a street name change, the proposed project qualifies for a categorical
exemption under Sections 15061 of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the custodian of documents which constitute the record of
proceedings upon which this decision is based, is the Community Development
Department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby approves the requested street name change (P09-012) based on the following
findings:
FINDINGS
1. The requested street name change has been processed consistent with SRMC
15.06.060, in that the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department,
the U.S. Postal Service and the Community Development Director reviewed the project
and recommended its approval. Further, the Community Development Director shall
inform all City departments, the U.S. Postal Service, affected agencies and utility
services and local mapping services of the name change.
2. Tenants of the 98 affected apartments were informed of the requested street name
change and did not express any concern; and
3. The approved street name change is not anticipated to cause a change in City service
costs, nor is it expected to generate any more demand in City services or emergency
responses as well as street and drainage maintenance and other municipal services to
these properties.
4. Pursuant to Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Section
15061 exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Since the
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project is for a street name change, the proposed project qualifies for a categorical
exemption under Sections 15061 of CEQA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
approves the requested street name change (P09-012).
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the forgoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council held Monday, the 5"' of October, 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Miller & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
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