HomeMy WebLinkAbout8529RESOLUTION NO. 8529
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING/REPORTING PROGRAM PIONEER AVENUE RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSTATE 210
AND PIONEER AVENUE AT 1160 WEST PIONEER AVENUE (APN: 0167-
061-01-0000 and 0167-061-03-0000).
WHEREAS, MLC Holdings, LLC, has filed applications for General Plan Amendment No.
145, Specific Plan No. 40 Amendment No. 49 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan), Specific Plan
No. 64 Amendment No. 1 (Bergamot Specific Plan), Tentative Tract Map No. 20528 and
Commission Review and Approval No. 945 for a 117-lot single family residential development
located at the northeast corner of Interstate 210, and West Pioneer Avenue at 1160 West Pioneer
Avenue (APNs: 0167-061-01-0000 and 0167-061-03-0000) (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the
Project and circulated for public review for a period of thirty days beginning on October 4, 2023,
and ending on November 2, 2023; and
WHEREAS on November 3, 2023, notice of the Planning Commission's public hearing for
the Project and related Project Entitlements was published in the Redlands Daily Facts and notices
were mailed to property owners within a 300 foot radius; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and
considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony, and the written evidence submitted by and
on behalf of the applicant and by members of the public; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended to the City
Council that the MND be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the MND and related materials for the Project that were reviewed by the
Planning Commission in making its recommendation for approval have been forwarded to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the City Council's public hearing for the Project was published in
the Redlands Daily Facts by the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on December 19, 2023,
at which interested persons had the opportunity to provide verbal and written testimony on the
Project and proposed MND;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. CEQA Compliance. As the decision -making body for the Project, the City Council has
reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Study and MND, related technical
studies and analyses, public comments received, the Responses to Comments, and supporting
documentation. The City Council determines that the MND and related documents contain a
complete and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts and mitigation measures associated
with the Project. The City Council finds that the MND was prepared in compliance with CEQA,
and that the City complied with CEQA's procedural and substantive requirements.
Section 2. Independent Judgment of Lead Agency. The MND for the Project, prepared by
the City's environmental consultant, reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. The
City has exercised independent judgment and analysis in accordance with Public Resources Code
Section 21082.1(c)(3) in managing as appropriate the environmental consultant, and directing the
consultant in the preparation of the MND. The City Council has independently reviewed and
analyzed the MND and accompanying technical studies/reports, and finds that the MND reflects
the independent judgment and analysis of the City.
Section 3. Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration. The City Council finds on the basis
of the whole record that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant
effect on the environment, including mitigation measures and any project design features, and
hereby adopts the MND for the Project.
Section 4. Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program. Pursuant to Public
Resources Code section 21081.6, the City hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting
Program attached to the MND, and all mitigation measures are included as conditions of approval
for the Project.
Section 5. Notice of Determination. The City Council adopt the MND for the Project and
the accompanying Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file and post
a Notice of Determination in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 6. Custodian of Records. The custodian of documents and other material which
constitute the record of proceedings upon which its decision is based is the Development Services
Director or designee, and all records are located in the City's Development Services Department.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
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ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this December 19,
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor
ATTEST:
e Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day
of December, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Saucedo; Mayor Tejeda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
e Donaldson, City Clerk
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