HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 13-08 RESOLUTION NO. 13-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
2-13, AN AMENDMENT OT THE GENERAL PLAN
TO ADD AN ARTS AND CULTURE ELEMENT
WHEREAS, local governments are authorized by Government Code
section 65350 et seg., to prepare, adopt and amend general plans; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to add an Arts and Culture Element
to the City of San Jacinto General Plan ("Amendment") initiated by the City of
San Jacinto, (city-wide) implements the overall policies and goals of the General
Plan and leaves the General Plan internally consistent; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment was sent to affected public entities
for their review and comment as part of the environmental documents prepared
for this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment was reviewed, studied, and found to comply
with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as more fully described
below; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2013, the Planning Commission of the City of
San Jacinto ("Planning Commission") conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
the Amendment at which time all persons wishing to testify in connection with the
Amendment were heard and the Amendment was fully studied; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution
have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
SECTION 1. Based on the entire record before the Planning Commission,
all written and oral evidence presented, and the findings made in this Resolution,
the Planning Commission of the City of San Jacinto has recommended the City
Council approve the Amendment to the General Plan to add an Arts and Culture
Element, (city-wide).
SECTION 2. Based on the entire record before the Planning Commission
and all written and oral evidence presented, the Planning Commission finds the
Amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the General Plan and leaves
the General Plan a compatible, integrated, and internally consistent statement of
policies for the following reasons:
A. The Amendment supports the Vision for the Future in the General Plan
B. The Amendment is integrated and compatible with all other Elements
of the General Plan.
C. The Amendment offers a means to improve the quality of life for all
residents of the City of San Jacinto.
D. The Amendment offers an economic development strategy to promote
the arts as a means to attract businesses and tourism and revitalize
the downtown.
SECTION 3. Based on the entire record before the Planning Commission
and all written and oral evidence presented, the Planning Commission finds the
Amendment complies with CEQA for the following reasons:
An environmental analysis has been conducted which evaluated
information and impacts based on the specifics of this proposed project.
This analysis determined that the proposed Amendment could not be a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration is
recommended.
SECTION 4. The location and custodian of the documents and any other
material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning
Commission based its decision is as follows: Planning Director, City of San
Jacinto Planning Department, 595 S, San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA
92583. (951) 487-7330.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 24th day of October, 2013.
Ise Martine , C i man
ATTEST:
Catron, Deputy City Clerk