HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 6862 (Smith Ranch Hills Marin)RESOLUTION N0. 6862
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
FOR SMITH RANCH MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS
(Re: Smith Ranch Hills Marin)
(Formerly known as: Gallinas Retirement Village)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 14 of the San Rafael Muni-
cipal Code, application has been received for amendment to the
Smith Ranch Master Plan to revise the land use designation for
areas currently depicted as Parcels 5 and 12 of Smith Ranch; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has also requested adjustment of
the public open space "Parcel C" to create a new building site
for the relocation of the existing Las Gallinas Fitness Center/
Pool Club; and
WHEREAS, City staff has prepared an Initial Environ-
mental Study in accordance with State EIR Guidelines to assess
the potential environmental impacts of the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the certified Smith Ranch Master Plan EIR and
the certified Northgate Activity Center Plan EIR also address
potential impacts associated with development of the subject
properties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on February 28, 1984,
held a duly noticed public hearing on the matter and heard all
public testimony regarding the application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the pro-
posal would not create significant adverse impacts and recommended
that the City Council certify that the project impacts were
adequately addressed under the Smith Ranch Master Plan Environ-
mental Impact Report, the Northgate Activity Center Plan Environ-
mental Impact Report, and the project Initial Study; and
WHEREAS, the City Council denied the proposal on
April 2, 1984, but rescinded that decision on June 18, 1984, and
directed the applicant to resubmit a revised proposal including
an increased housing component for review by City staff and con-
sideration at a duly noticed public hearing on July 2, 1984; and
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WHEREAS, staff has prepared a revised initial environ-
mental study for the revised submittal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concluded on July 7, 1984,
that the project would not result in significant adverse impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Rafael City
Council certifies that the project impacts associated with the
requested Master Plan changes are adequately addressed under the
Smith Ranch Master Plan Environmental Impact Report, the Northgate
Activity Center Plan Environmental Impact Report, and the project
Initial Study.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, 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 MONDAY , the 2nd day of JULY 1984, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS• Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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JE M. LEONCI I, City Clerk
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