HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2314 RESOLUTION NO. 2314
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION
FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOBEY ROAD AND CHESTER AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga has determined that the area at the
southwest corner of Sobey Road and Chester Avenue designated Open Space-
Outdoor Recreation is not needed for a park site or trail staging area and
that the community would be better served by receiving in lieu fees from
future development of the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Planning Commission at a regular meeting
in accord with Government Code Section 65351, held a public hearing on
February 12, 1986, and reviewed the proposed amendment to the Land Use
designation at the southwest corner of Sobey Road and Chester Avenue; and
WHEREAS, after the closing of said public hearing, the Planning
Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend
the Land Use Element designation of the area at the southwest corner of
Sobey Road and Chester Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga, at a regular
meeting of February 19, 1986, held a public hearing in accordance with
Government Code Section 65355, and reviewed the proposed amendment to the
said Land Use Element; and
Having heard the evidence presented, both written and oral, the City
Council of the City of Saratoga hereby MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS in
connection with the proposed amendment to the Land Use Element designation
of the General Plan:
1. The southwest corner of Sobey Road and Chester Avenue is zoned
R-1-40,0O0. Any future residential development will require a
minimum lot size of 40,000 sq. ft. Open space remains within
the development of the land for residential use because of the
large lot size.
2. The proposed amendment will maintain the character of the
neighborhood and will have no adverse impact on the surrounding
area.
3. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the public
safety, health and welfare or be materially injurious to
adjacent properties or improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the findings set forth hereinabove, the
City Council of the City of Saratoga resolves as follows:
That the land use designation of the area at the southwest corner of
Sobey Road and Chester Avenue shall be amended from Open Space-Outdoor
Recreation (OSOR) to Residential-Very Low Density Single Family (RVLD).
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 19th day of
February, 1986, by the following vote:
AYES'.' Councihnenkers Callon, Fanelli, Hlava, Moyles and Mayor
Clevenger
NOES: None
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK