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HomeMy WebLinkAbout72-05 • • RESOLUTION NO. 72'05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ADOPTING A POLICY APPLICABLE TO ALL RESIDENTIAL ANNEXATION APPLICATIONS WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (``LAFCO") adopts a sphere of influence and an urban service area for each city in the County of Santa Clara; WHEREAS, the purpose of a sphere of influence, which includes territory outside of a city's existing boundaries, is to establish the probable future boundaries of each city; WHEREAS, the Town's sphere of influence and urban service area include more than 300 acres of unincorporated territory, much of which is already developed; WHEREAS, it is likely that in the future the Town may receive applications from property owners to annex territory within the Town's sphere of influence to the Town; WHEREAS, the City Council determined that, in light of such future annexation applications, the Town should have an annexation policy that would facilitate a comprehensive evaluation of future annexations and ensure that such annexations do not negatively impact the Town's finances; WHEREAS, in accordance with the Council direction, the staff presented a draft annexation policy to the Planning Commission, and it recommended that the City Council adopt the policy attached to this resolution as Attachment A. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does RESOLVE that the document attached hereto as Attachment A, and labeled "Policy Applicable to All Residential Annexation Applications," is adopted as a policy of the Town of Los Altos Hills and shall apply to and be used to evaluate all residential annexation applications the Town receives. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st da 4 July, 2005. BY: May• reene Kerr ATTEST: Karen Jost, a Ierk 769961.1 • • Policies Applicable to All Residential Annexation Applications General Requirements and Policies: The Town of Los Altos Hills Sphere of Influence shows both Town territory and the unincorporated County territory that may be considered for annexation to the Town. The applicants requesting annexation shall be responsible for the payment of all applicable Town staff and consultant charges and deposits and any LAFCO, County, and State Board of Equalization application fees. Required fees and deposits shall be submitted to the Town prior to staff review of the request. In evaluating a proposed annexation, staff shall present a report to the City Council which shall include the following information: A. A Statistical Summary. All relevant data such as land area, population, dwelling units, street miles, park and open space acreage, and assessed valuation, to provide a summary of the area's characteristics. B. Land Use and Planning. Boundaries, topography and natural features, existing land use and development, general plans, and zoning to provide a detailed overview of the existing and planned physical characteristics of the area and to provide a comparison to areas within the Town. All territories proposed for annexation shall substantially comply with the minimum lot size standards and slope density requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance or provisions shall have been made to achieve compliance. The Town may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions as it deems necessary to secure the purpose of the Town's General Plan and Municipal Code and to assure operation of the use in a manner compatible with existing and potential uses of adjoining properties and in the general vicinity, and may require guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with. C. A Plan of Services. Administration and facilities for public services such as law enforcement, fire, sewers, water, and schools, that exist today or are planned for the future. The Plan should also show the level of services to be provided compared to levels provided within the Town. D. Public Services and Facilities. Prior to annexation of parcels, public services and facilities meeting Town standards shall be installed or provisions for their installation shall have been made to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. City Council • i 2005 Annexation Policy July 21,2005 Page 2 Public services and facilities include the following: Sanitary Sewer Facilities: Parcels to be annexed must be connected to the Town's sanitary sewer system or be capable of connection to the Town's sewer to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. All costs of installation of new sewer systems and laterals shall be at the homeowner's expense including inspection, plan check fees, other city fees and annual sewer service charges. The Town will not initiate annexations unless the Town has a sufficient number of sewer capacity rights under its control to first serve existing residents and then all parcels proposed for annexation. Streets: Public streets must be constructed to Town standards and meet Town right of way standards (60-foot width typical). Private streets and facilities that are satisfactory to the City Engineer with adequate provision for their maintenance may be acceptable in lieu of public streets and facilities. Drainage: All new development shall include provision for management of storm drainage in a manner which maintains runoff quantities equal to or less than the runoff quantity in its pre-developed.conditions. Pathways, Recreational Facilities and Open Space Easements: The annexation-proposal shall be subject to review and recommendation by the Town Pathways Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee and the Open Space Committee. Open space easements, pathway easements and/ or in-lieu fees may be required as conditions of annexation. Geologic Hazards: The annexation application documents and physical territory shall be subject to review and recommendation by the Town Geologist. The applicant shall be responsible for any cost required to update the Town's Geologic Hazard Map to include the territory to be annexed. E. A Fiscal Impact Analysis. The analysis shall include initial "start-up" costs, other one-time costs, and continuing annual expenses to the Town by each Department to serve the area. It shall also include one-time and continuing additional revenues by each budget account to be received by the Town as a result of annexation. The Analysis shall show the costs and benefits associated with the proposed annexation. F. Boundaries. Opportunity to realign boundaries that more closely approximate logical man-made or natural physical barriers.