HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11681 (Marin Academy Library/Classroom)RESOLUTION NO. 11681
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN 2000 AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, LOT MERGER,
ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT, AND USE PERMIT AMENDMENT IN
ORDER TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN 2000 LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF
1540 FIFTH AVENUE FROM FIFTH AND MISSION RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE TO PUBLIC/QUASI-
PUBLIC; MERGE THE PARCELS LOCATED AT 2 COTTAGE AVENUE AND 1540 FIFTH
AVENUE; RENOVATE THE EXISTING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 2
COTTAGE AVENUE; AND DEMOLISH THE EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 1540 FIFTH AVENUE IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW TWO-STORY
16,820 -SQUARE -FOOT LIBRARY/CLASSROOM BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING,
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
FOR MARIN ACADEMY
(APNs: 011-161-13, 011-193-04, 011-195-01, and 011-195-03)
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2004, a General Plan 2000 Amendment, Rezoning, Lot Merger,
Environmental and Design Review Permit and Use Permit Amendment applications were
received by the Community Development Department requesting approval of renovations to the
administration building located at 2 Cottage Avenue and the construction of a library/classroom
building at 1540 Fifth Avenue with associated parking and landscaping improvements, and on
September 30, 2004, the applications were deemed complete for processing; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements 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, notices regarding the Negative Declaration prepared for this project were
published in a local newspaper of general circulation in the area and mailed to surrounding
property owners and occupants 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 October 19,
2004; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2004, 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 on a
5-0-2 vote recommended to the City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2004, the 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
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 does hereby adopt a
Negative Declaration for the proposed project based on the findings that:
• The City Council 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 City Council hearing.
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Based on this review, the City Council has determined that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant impact on the environment.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, 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 6th of December, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips, & Mayor Boro
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
49'EM. L EONCINI, City Clerk