HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-71 - Approving Planning Application PA-00-24(B) as AmendedRESOLUTION NO. QC -- 171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION PA -00-24(B) AS AMENDED.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Harbor Soaring Society with respect to
real property located at 2501 Placentia Avenue, more commonly known as Fairview
Park, requesting a change in the glider take -off and landing areas in the Fairview Park
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Fairview Park Citizen's Advisory Committee and the Parks,
Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission recommended approval of the
proposed Master Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing for the proposed amendment to the
Fairview Park Master Plan was held by the Planning Commission on August 28, 2000,
with the Planning Commission recommending approval of PA -00-24(B) as amended;
and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing for the proposed amendment to the
Fairview Park Master Plan was held by the City Council on September 18, 2000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based on the evidence in the record
and the findings attached hereto as Exhibit "A", incorporated herein by reference, the
City Council. hereby approves Planning Application PA -00-24(B) with respect to the
property described above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000.
ATTEST:
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Deputy City rk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
Mayor of t; e City of Costa Mesa
APPROVED TO F•-
/CITY ATTO''
I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. Co -7i was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of September, 2000.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 19th day of September, 2000.
1.
Deputy Cit Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of
the City Co cil of the City of Costa Mesa
EXHIBIT "A"
FINDINGS
APPL. PA -00-24B
A. The master plan amendment, as revised, meets the broader goals of the
General Plan and the Zoning Code by exhibiting excellence in design, site
planning, integration of uses and structures and protection of the integrity of
neighboring development. Specifically, a revised location north of the multi-
purpose trail has been selected which allows the Harbor Soaring Society to
combine the take -off and landing areas into one large area rather than having
them separated by the multi-purpose trail. The new location also allows model
aircraft to land without having to fly over heavily used areas including the
picnic pavilion and restroom area. It will also prevent damage to the
proposed California Native Grasslands habitat by providing a mowed turf area
outside of the habitat restoration area, and it will eliminate the need to place
the aircraft launch line across any of the proposed pedestrian trails, thus
eliminating a potentially hazardous condition for walkers and bicyclists.
B. The proposed project complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-
29(e) because:
• The use, at the revised location, is compatible and harmonious with uses
on surrounding portions of the park.
• Safety and compatibility of the design of the parking areas, landscaping,
and other site features including functional aspects of the site development
such as automobile and pedestrian circulation have been considered.
• The cumulative effects of all past and present planning applications have
been considered for both the subject property and surrounding properties.
C. An initial study was prepared, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act. According to the initial study and negative declaration, which reflect the
independent judgment of the City of Costa Mesa, the proposed project could
not have a significant effect on the environment.
D. The project is exempt from Chapter IX, Article 11, Transportation System
Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.