06 New Harmony Project - City Council - City of Davis

ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION NO. 08-XXX, SERIES 2008
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH DAVIS SPECIFIC PLAN OF
THE CITY OF DAVIS TO REDESIGNATE 3.38 ACRES LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF COWELL BOULEVARD AND DRUMMOND AVENUE
FROM “INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH” TO “MULTI-FAMILY”
WHEREAS, the two parcels (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 069-020-84 and 069-020-85) consisting of
approximately 3.38 acres located at the southwest corner of Cowell Boulevard and Drummond
Avenue, as shown in Exhibit A, are currently designated “Industrial Research” on the South Davis
Specific Plan Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, amending the South Davis Specific Plan land use designation for the subject parcels to
“Multi-Family” will be consistent with new General Plan “Residential High Density” designation and
new “Multi-Family” zoning, and applicable policies and plans; and
WHEREAS, the South Davis Specific Plan is largely built out and applicable policies and land use
designations have been incorporated into the 2001 General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the Multi-Family designation will allow for compact multi-family and infill development
in an existing neighborhood, convenient to local-serving retail, meet housing demand, reduce pressure
for peripheral growth, and facilitate transit and pedestrian/bicycle travel; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan Amendment is appropriate in that it is compatible and consistent with
existing and adjacent residential and business park uses; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan Amendment will not adversely impact the general welfare of residents
or businesses within the area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 10, 2008 to
receive comments and consider the amendment to the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on October 7, 2008 and based on oral
testimony and documentary evidence reviewed during the public hearing, determined that the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project adequately addresses the potential
environmental impacts of the project and the appropriate findings were made. Comments were
received concerning air quality and noise impacts. Additional analysis and information was provided
but did not change the analysis or conclusions of the Initial Study. Supplemental information was
provided to the City Council. The project is also subject to applicable mitigation measures of the
South Davis Specific Plan EIR, certified July 15, 1987 and as revised, and the General Plan EIR,
certified May 23, 2001, which are incorporated by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davis that the South
Davis Specific Plan is hereby amended to redesignate the land use for the subject property from
“Industrial Research” to Multi-Family”, as shown in Exhibit A:
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