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HomeMy WebLinkAbout54-02 RESOLUTION NO. 54-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPT THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF 2002. WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law the Town of Los Altos Hills has updated and amended the Housing Element of the General Plan • WHEREAS, the Housing Element contains goals, policies and programs to ensure there are adequate opportunities in the Town of Los Altos Hills to provide for housing needs at all levels of affordability. WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills, as Lead Agency for environmental review on the Housing Element update and amendment has prepared a Negative Declaration determining that the project will not have a significant environmental impact. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered and recommended to the City Council that it approve the Negative Declaration and the update and amendment of the Housing Element of the General Plan. WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of law, a public hearing thereon has been held, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does RESOLVE that the Town hereby adopts the Housing Element of 2002 to replace the Housing Element of 1998. PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, this 2nd day of May , 2002 by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick and Councilmembers Cheng, Finn and O'Malley NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor casey ABSTAIN: None L:\Users\ccahill\My Documents\HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 20002\CC Housing Element Reso.doc 1 • 410- . By: • . Mayor • Tem ATTEST: City Clerk L:\Users\ccahill\My Documents\HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 20002\CC Housing Element Reso.doc 2 • • TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT TITLE: 2002 Housing Element Update PREPARED BY: Frank Abejo, Planning Consultant NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT SPONSOR: Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California 94022 LOCATION OF PROJECT: 27125 Taaffe Road Los Altos Hills, California 94022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: One of the mandatory elements of a general plan is a housing element that assesses a jurisdiction's housing needs and adopts programs, policies, and quantified objectives to accomplish those needs. State law requires each city and county to prepare a housing element that must be updated every five years. The proposed 2002 Housing Element is the statutory update of the Town's Housing Element that was last adopted by the Town, and certified by the State, in 1998. FINDING: The Town of Los Altos Hills has completed a review of the proposed project, and on the basis of the attached Initial Study, has determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. ipr r 132o32 3 Carl Cahill, Planning Director Date TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Circulated on: _ 1�FRq.. 3 a /032 Adopted 2- Adopted on: May 2, 2002 • Exhibit"A" • Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 INITIAL STUDY In accordance with the policies regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, this document, combined with the attached supporting data, constitutes the initial study on the subject project. This initial study provides the basis for the determination whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. If it is determined that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, an environmental impact report will be prepared which focuses on the areas of concern identified by this initial study. 1. Project Title: 2002 Housing Element Update 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California 94022 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Carl Cahill, Planning Director 650-941-7222 4. Project Location: Town-wide 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California 94022 6. General Plan Designation: The Housing Element applies to all properties within Town limits and therefore includes all land use designations contained in the General Plan. 7. Zoning: The Housing Element applies to all properties within Town limits and therefore includes all zoning designations. 8. Description of Project: One of the mandatory elements of a general plan is a housing element that assesses a jurisdiction's housing needs and adopts programs, policies, and quantified objectives to accomplish those needs. State law requires each city and county to prepare a housing element that must be updated every five years. The proposed 2002 Housing Element is the statutory update of the Town's Housing Element that was last adopted by the Town, and certified by the State, in 1998 • • Initial Studyfor the 20021�ousin ,Element g Page2of8 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The Town of Los Altos Hills is a rural residential community with a population of 7,902. The setting of the Towns is characterized by rural density, rolling terrain and dense vegetation. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: Subsequent to the Town's approval of the Housing Element, a copy will be sent to the State Housing and Community Development Department for review and approval. • Initial Studyfor the 2002 Housin Element g Page 3 of 8 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [] Land Use and Planning [] Transportation/Circulation [] Public Services [] Population and Housing [] Biological Resources [] Utilities and Service Systems [] Geological Problems [] Hazards [] Aesthetics [] Water [] Noise [ ] Cultural Resources [] Air Quality [] Energy and Mineral [] Recreation Resources [] Mandatory Findings of Significance This Initial study has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Information and conclusions in the Initial Study are based upon staff research and the Town's General Plan and Municipal Code. DETERNIINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: [x] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,and a NEGATIVE • DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project.A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environment,but at least one effect I)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,if the effect is a"potentially significant impact"or" potentially significant unless mitigated."An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and(b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Signature (211,/, Date: 4pin-15,2002— Carl Cailh 1 Planning Director Initial Study for•oning of San Antonio Hills Area • Page 4 of 8 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact • I. LAND USE AND PLANNING.Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? [] [] [] [X] b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with [] [] [] [X] jurisdiction over the project? c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? [] [] [] [X] d) Affect agricultural resources or operations(e.g.impacts to soils or farmlands,or impacts [] [] [] [X] from incompatible land uses)? e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community(including a [] [] [] [X] low-income or minority community)? II. POPULATION AND HOUSING.Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? [] [] [] [X] b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly(e.g. through projects in an [] [] [] [X] undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure?) c) Displace existing housing,especially affordable housing? [] [] [] [X] III. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS.Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? [] [] [] [X] b) Seismic ground shaking? [] [] [] [X] c) Seismic ground failure,including liquefaction? [] [] [] [X] d) Seiche,tsunami,or volcanic hazard? [] [] [] [X] e) Landslides or mudflows? [] [] [] [X] f) Erosion,changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation,grading,or fill? [] [] [] [X] g) Subsidence of the land? [] [] [] [X] h) Expansive soils? [] [] [] [X] i) Unique geologic or physical features? [] [] [] [X] • . Initial Study for Housing Element 2002 Page 5 of 8 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact act IV.WATER.Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates,drainage patterns,or the rate and amount of surface runoff! [] [] [] [X] b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? [] - [] [] [X] c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality(e.g.temperature, [] [] [] [X] dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? [] [] [] [X] e) Changes in currents,or the course or direction of water movements? [] [] [] [X] f) Change in the quantity of ground waters,either through direct additions or withdrawals,or [] [] [] [X] through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capacity? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? [] [] [] [X] h) Impacts to groundwater quality? [] [] [] [X] i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water [] [] [] [X] supplies? V.AIR QUALITY.Would the proposal: a)Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or [] [] [] [X] projected air quality violation? b)Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? [] [] [] [X] c)Alter air movement,moisture,or temperature,or cause any change [] [] [] [X] in climate? d)Create objectionable odors? [] [] [] [X] VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? [] [] [] [X] b) Hazards to safety from design features(e.g.sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or [] [] [] [X] incompatible uses(e.g.farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? [] [] [] [X] d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? [] [] [] [X] e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [] [] [] [X] f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g.bus turnouts, [] [] [] [X] bicycle racks)? 5 III • Initial Study for Housing Element 2002 Page 6 of 8 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact g) Rail,waterborne or air traffic impacts? [] [] [] [X] 11 VII.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered,threatened or rare species or their habitats(including but not limited to plants, [] [] [] [X] fish,insects,animals,and birds)? b) Locally designated species(e.g.heritage trees)? [] [] [] [X] c) Locally designated natural communities(e.g.oak forest,coastal habitat,etc.)? [] [] [] [X] d) Wetland habitat(e.g.marsh,riparian and vernal pool)? [] [] [] [X] e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? [] [] [] [X] VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? [] [] [] [X] b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? [] [] [] [X] c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to [] [] [] [X] the region and the residents of the State? IX.HAZARDS.Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including,but not limited [] [] [] [X] to:Oil,pesticides,chemicals or radiation? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? [] [] [] [X] c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? [] [] [] [X] d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? [] [] [] [X] e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,grass,or trees? [] [] [] [X] NOISE.Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? [] [] [] [X] b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? [] [] [] [X] XI. PUBLIC SERVICES.Would the proposal have an effect upon,or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? [] [] [] [X] b) Police protection? [.1 [] [] [X] 6 0 • Initial Study for Housing Element 2002 Page 7 of 8 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact c) Schools? d) Maintenance of public facilities,including roads? [] [] [] [X] e) Other governmental services? [] [] [] [X] XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies,or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? [] [] [] [X] b) Communications systems? [] [] [] [X] c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? [] [] [] [X] d) Sewer or septic tanks? [] [] [] [X] e) Storm water drainage? [] [] [] [X] f) Solid waste disposal? [] [] [] [X] g) Local or regional water supplies? [] [] [] [X] XIII. AESTHETICS.Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? [] [] [] [X] b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? [] [] [] [X] c) Create light or glare? [] [] [] [X] XIV.CULTURAL RESOURCES.Would the proposal: . a) Disturb paleontological resources? [] [] [] [X] b) Disturb archaeological resources? [] [] [] [X] c) Affect historical resources? [] [] [] [X] , d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural [] [] [] [X] values? e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? [] [] [] [X] XV.RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? [] [] [] [X] b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? [] [] [] [X] XVI.MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. 7 • • Initial Study for Housing Element 2002 Page 8 of 8 • Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,substantially [] [] [] [X] reduce the habitats of a fish or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term,to the disadvantage of long-term, [] [] [] [X] environmental goals? c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable? [] [] [] [X] ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current projects,and the effects of probable future projects) d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on [] [] [] [X] human beings,either directly or indirectly? DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Explanations of responses) The Housing Element is intended to facilitate ways in which future residential development can meet the Town's housing needs until 2006. The goals, policies, and programs in the 2002 Housing Element do not specifically propose new development(s) that would directly impact the environment. The environmental impacts of future residential projects, whether resulting from policies of the 2002 Housing Element or occurring naturally from infill development, will be evaluated on a project specific basis. It is likely that most residential projects would be exempted from CEQA. It is also important to note that the 2002 Housing Element has been shaped in large part by successful policies that have been in place since the adoption of the last Housing Element in 1998. 8 • RESOLUTION NO. 02 - O'er A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT-OF THE GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law Government Code Section 65588 the Town of Los Altos Hills has updated and amended the Housing Element of the General Plan WHEREAS, the Housing Element contains goals, policies and programs to ensure there are adequate opportunities in the Town of Los Altos Hills to provide for housing needs at all levels of affordability. WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills, as Lead Agency for environmental review on the Housing Element update and amendment has prepared a Negative Declaration determining that the project will not have a significant environmental impact. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered and recommended to the City Council that it approve the Negative Declaration and the update and amendment of the Housing Element of the General Plan. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined it is in the public interest to amend the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the specific facts supporting the statements in this Resolution are set out in more detail in the April 3rd, 2002 Initial Study and the April 11th, 2002 Staff Report. . NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills does RESOLVE as follows: 1. To recommend to the City Council that the Town amend the General Plan Housing Element Master Path Plan. B Y• Chairman Charles Wong ATTEST . 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