HomeMy WebLinkAbout8615RESOLUTION NO. 8615
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING/REPORTING PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE SOCIO-
ECONOMIC COST/BENEFIT STUDY FOR THE FOR A USED AUTOMOBILE
SALES FACILITY AND RECONDITIONING/STORAGE FACILITY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NEW YORK STREET AT WEST
BROCKTON AVENUE.
WHEREAS, CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. ("Applicant"), has submitted an application
for Amendment No. 52 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40) to allow
for pre -owned automobile sales as a conditionally permitted land use without sales of new
automobiles within the General Commercial (EV/CG) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific
Plan (the "Project" or "Project Entitlements"); and
WHEREAS, this application was filed concurrently with Conditional Use Permit No. 1179
and Commission Review & Approval No. 962 to include used automobile retail sales and online
sales, pre -owned automobile reconditioning and outdoor storage yard, and related ancillary
activities such as vehicle washing and outdoor loading/unloading activities, submitted for the
parcels located on the west side of New York Street at Brockton Avenue (APNs 0169-011-38-
0000 and 0169-011-39-0000) (the "Project" or "Project Entitlements"); and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, 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 June 11, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program be
adopted; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council adopt the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study prepared for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Mitigated Negative Declaration 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, on or about July 3, 2024, notice of the City Council's public hearing for the
Project, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study,
was published in the Redlands Daily Facts by the City Clerk; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 16, 2024, at which
interested persons had the opportunity to provide verbal and written testimony on the Project,
including the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study.
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/Mitigated
Negative Declaration ("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. Approval of Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. The City Council of the City
of Redlands hereby approves and adopts the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study prepared for the
Project based upon the following findings:
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A. The Project will not create unmitigated physical blight within the City or overburden
public services including, without limitation, the sufficiency of Police and Fire
Protection services.
The Project will not create significant unmitigable physical blight in the City of
Redlands ("City") or overburden public services, including without limitation police
and fire protection services, because the mitigation measures for environmental
impacts, described in the study, have been added to the project as Conditions of
Approval. The Project developer will make improvements to facilitate implementation
of the Project, including the construction of adjacent roadways and roadway
improvements the project frontage. The Project would provide connections to existing
City infrastructure. Utility lines less than 66kV in size or capacity will be placed
underground. Storage and utility areas will be appropriately screened from public
views. The Project developer is required to fund the project's fair share allocation of
any necessary public infrastructure associated with development of the Project.
B. The benefits to the City resulting from development of the Project outweigh any direct
cost to the City that may result.
The Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study demonstrates that the Project will generate
"new net" annual revenues of approximately $57,743.50 and approximately $4,772.10
in costs, and therefore will result in a positive balance of $52,971.40 (or cost/benefit
ratio of +12.10). For every dollar the City spends in providing services to the Project,
the City will receive $12.10 in "new net" revenue. Revenue provided to the City
through sales taxes, increased property tax assessment, and the payment of
development impact fees, indirect funding will be provided for cultural enhancements,
downtown district enhancements, public safety (Police and Fire) enhancements, and
traffic safety enhancements.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 16th day of July, 2024.
Eddie Tejeda, Mayr
ATTEST:
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 16th day
of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Saucedo; Mayor Tejeda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Donaldson, City Clerk
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