Resolution No. 2005-362, dated and signed by Mayor Judith Valles, City of San Bernardino, California, November 1, 2005
Resolution of the City of San Bernardino Adopting the Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, Certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report, Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, Certifying the Traffic Impact Analysis, and Adopting the updated General Plan, the University District Specific Plan, and the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan.
SECTION V. ARROWHEAD SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN FINDINGS
Based upon substantial evidence in the record, the Mayor and Common Council hereby find:
A. The Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan is consistent with goals and policies of the existing Gerneral Plan, as well as revised policies of the proposed General Plan Update, as follows:
Goal 2.2 - Promote development that integrates with and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses.
Policy 2.2.4- Hillside development and development adjacent to natural areas shall be designed and landscaped to preserve natural features and habitat and protect structures from threats from natural disasters, such as wildfires and floods.
Goal 4.4 - Enhance, maintain and develop recreational, cultural, entertainment and educational facilities within the City.
B. The Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The proposed plan would enhance the balance and variety of commercial and residential land uses in the City, in the interest of public welfare and convenience. The land use plan and development standards conform to all applicable and current health and safety standards. Also, in the interest of the public, the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan respects the natural environment in the layout of the proposed development plan and the extensive dedication of natural open space on the project site.
C. The site is physically suitable for the land use designations and development plan proposed by the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan. The land use plan has been designed to conform to the physical features of the site, beginning with a scale model of the existing terrain and the existing historic hotel structure. New development proposed by the Specific Plan was added to the model to maintain respect for the prominence of the existing hotel, the natural setting of the existing landform and sensitive natural resources on the project site and in the surrounding area. The site is physically suitable for the proposed project because the project was designed specifically to conform to the existing physical conditions of the site.
D. The Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan includes a detailed development plan, development standards and design requirements that will ensure compatibility with the historic Arrowhead Springs Hotel, as well as the surrounding development and undeveloped open space. The land use plan and development standards of the Specific Plan have been designed to ensure the highest quality of development, in a context that would be compatible with the historic use of the property, while maintaining an appropriate buffer and interface with surrounding open space and wildlands.
E. The hotels, convention center, office spaces and commercial village proposed within the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan will provide a broad range of employment opportunities for future residents of the project site, as well as nearby residents in other areas of the City. The Specific Plan will improve the balance of land use within the City, by providing commercial and office floor space to attract new businesses to the City and additional shopping and recreational opportunities for City residents and visitors to the hotels and convention center.
SECTION VI. CERTIFICATION OF THE PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Now, therefore be it resolved, found and determined by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino that the final Program Environmental Report (SCH #2004111132) is adequate and complete in that it addresses the environmental effects of the Updated General Plan, the University District Specific Plan, and the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan and fully complies with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the CEQA Guidelines and the City's Environmental Review Procedures. The Final Environmental Impact Report is hereby certified; the Fact, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations are hereby adopted; and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan is hereby adopted.
SECTION VII. ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS
Based upon the above-referenced findings, the Updated General Plan, the University District Specific Plan and the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan are hereby adopted.
SECTION VIII. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
The TIA for the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan has been completed in compliance with the regional CMP and the City's Land Use/Transportation Analysis Program and found to be consistent with the regional Congestion Transportation Plan model. The TIA and all the evidence and information contained therein is attached hereto as an appendix to Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and is hereby certified.
SECTION IX. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
In accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, the Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County of San Bernardino Clerk of the Board of Supervisors certifying the City's compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in preparing and certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report and adopting the Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, the Updated General Plan, the University District Specific Plan, and the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan, and certifying the Traffic Impact Analysis. A copy of the Notice of Determination will be forwarded to the State Clearinghouse.
SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE
The certification of the Final Program EIR and the Traffic Impact Analysis, the adoption of the Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, the Updated General Plan, the University District Specific Plan, and the Arrowhead Springs Specific Plan shall be effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 1st day of November, 2005. Signed: Judith Valles, Mayor, City of San Bernardino
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