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RESOLUTION NO. 03-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council has determined that the Saratoga
Subdivision Regulations are inconsistent with regard to the handling of storm water in
new subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the matter at a duly noticed regular
meeting at which time all interested parties were given a full opportunity to be heard and
to present evidence; and
WHEREAS, as a result of recent state regulatory actions, effective immediately, all
construction projects disturbing an area of one (1) acre or more are required to comply
with General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for
Discharges Associated with construction activity.
WHEREAS, as a result of recent state regulatory actions, effective immediately, all
projects creating or replacing one (1) acre or more of impervious surface, including roof
area and pavement are subject to additional conditions of approval related to storm water
quality control.
WHEREAS, the following findings have been determined:
. That the Best Management Practices for NPDES needs to begin at the
subdivision level and that the current ordinance requirements to install
subterranean storm drains which would carry storm water to the closest
natural watercourse is inconsistent with the Best Management Practices for
NPDES.
. That it is the best interest of all Saratoga citizens for the Best Management
Practices for NPDES to be implemented at the initial stage of new
subdivisions.
NOW, THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby finds that:
. That there is sufficient reason to direct the Planning Commission to study and
report back their findings regarding the proposed amendment that would
incorporate the requirements of the Storm Water Quality Regulations.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby directs the Planning Commission to conduct a
Public Hearing and report back their findings in an expeditious manner.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an a regular meeting of
the Saratoga City Council held on November 5, 2003 on the following roll-call vote, to
wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Kathleen King, Norman Kline,
Vice Mayor Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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