HomeMy WebLinkAbout1692 - RECOMMEND TO CERTIFY GP UPDATE EIRRESOLUTION NO. 1692
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(SC H #2006011119)(PA2006 -159].
WHEREAS, after an extensive public participation process, the City prepared a
comprehensive update of the Newport Beach General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
requirements, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) was filed with the State Clearinghouse,
which assigned State Clearinghouse No. 2006011119, indicating that an Environmental
Impact Report would be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the NOP and an Initial Study were distributed to all responsible and
trustee agencies and other interested parties for a 30 -day public review period
commencing on January 20, 2006 and ending on February 27, 2006; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA requirements, a Notice of Completion
(NOC) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was filed with the State
Clearinghouse on April 21, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was distributed to agencies, interested organizations,
and individuals by the City. The distribution list is available at the City of Newport Beach
Planning Department. The Draft EIR dated April 2006 was been distributed separately
due to bulk and is hereby designated as EXHIBIT EIR -1 of this Resolution as if fully set
forth herein; and
WHEREAS, a 45 -day public review period for the Draft EIR was established
pursuant to State law, commencing on April 21, 2006 and ending on June 5, 2006. The
review period was subsequently extended to June 13, 2006; and
WHEREAS, all comments received during the public review period for the Draft
EIR were responded to in the Response to Comments (RTC) document, which is
Chapter 10 of the Final EIR, Volume 1A, dated July 2006. The Response to Comment
document has been distributed separately due to bulk and is hereby designated as
EXHIBIT EIR -2 of this Resolution as if fully set herein. The Planning Commission
considered all comments and responses during its review of the Environmental Impact
Report and project, and the process did not raise significant new information of a
significant environmental impact that would warrant revision of the EIR or recirculation
of the EIR for additional public input and /or comment; and
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WHEREAS, on September 9, 2004, December 9, 2004, May 19, 2005,
June 9, 2005, August 16, 2005, August 30, 2005 and November 17, 2005, the Planning
Commission held noticed public meetings at which time the project description for the
Environmental Impact Report was considered; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2006, May 18, 2006, June 1, 2006, June 15, 2006
and June 22, 2006, the Planning Commission held noticed public hearings at which time
the draft Environmental Impact Report was considered. Notice of time, place and
purpose of the public hearings was given in accordance with applicable laws and
testimony was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at the
hearings. Responsible and trustee agencies and the public have been given an
opportunity to review and comment on the adequacy of the Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, on July 13 & 20, 2006, the Planning Commission held noticed
public hearings at which time the Environmental Impact Report along with the
comments received and responses prepared (Final EIR) were considered. Notice of
time, place and purpose of the public hearings was given in accordance with applicable
laws and testimony was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at
the hearings; and
WHEREAS, the draft and final EIR analyzes the impacts of the project at the
level of a program EIR, analyzes potential cumulative impacts and discusses project
alternatives as required by CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report identifies significant impacts
to the environment which are unavoidable in the areas of Aesthetics and Visual Quality,
Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Noise, Population and Housing and
Transportation/Traffic; and..
WHEREAS, the draft Findings of Fact and draft Statement of Overriding
Considerations were considered by the Planning Commission and found adequate and
satisfactory, and hereby recommends their adoption to the to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No.
2006011119) attached to this Resolution by reference has been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA
Guidelines.
2. The final EIR was presented to the Planning Commission and the Commission
reviewed and considered the information contained in the final EIR prior to making
its recommendation.
3. The final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission.
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4. The Planning Commission recommends that the General Plan Update
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2006011119) be certified by
the Newport Beach City Council, including the Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
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AYES: Eaton, Hawkins, Toerge. Cole, Tucker,
McDaniel, Henn
NOES:
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EIR -1
Draft Environmental Impact Report
for the General Plan Update
including the Technical Appendix
(SCH #2006011119)
This document is on file with the Planning Department — PA2006 -159
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EIR -2
Final Environmental Impact Report
Responses to Comments
on the Draft Environmental Impact Report
for the General Plan Update
(SCH #2006011119)
This document is on file with the Planning Department — PA2006 -159
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