HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 035 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2013-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS
(LOCATION: ALL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND
MIXED USE ZONES WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK; APPLICANT: KAISER PERMANENTE; CASE NO.:
AZC-174)
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park currently does not permit
comprehensive sign programs within the City; and
WHEREAS, owners of commercial developments, at times, experience a
hardship given current sign development standards given certain irregularities with the
site; and
WHEREAS, Kaiser Permanente approached the City about amending the
code to allow for comprehensive sign programs; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a comprehensive sign program creates a
unified architectural statement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed regulations have been proposed to permit
comprehensive sign programs by amending the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, adding
Section 153.170.107 relating to the creation of a Comprehensive Sign Program. Case
Number AZC-174 (the "Project") as described more particularly in the information on file
with the Planning Division;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find, determine and declare
that:
A. An Initial Study and Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact were prepared for the Project in accordance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA
Guidelines.
B. The Initial Study and Negative Declaration were made
available to the public for review and comment as required by law.
C. A properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on August 28, 2013, at which time
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evidence was heard on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration. At the
hearing, the Planning Commission fully reviewed and carefully considered
that evidence, no additional comments were received at the hearing, and
the Planning Commission recommended approval of the negative
declaration for the Project.
D. A properly noticed public hearing was held by the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park on October 2, 2013 at which time
evidence was heard on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration. At the
hearing, the City Council fully reviewed and carefully considered them,
together with any comments received during the public review period.
SECTION 2. The City Council reviewed and considered the Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact and determined the Project will not have a significant impact on
the environment. The Negative Declaration is therefore hereby approved.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
forward a copy hereof to the Secretary of the Planning Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of November, 2013.
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk, of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2013-035 was duly and regularly approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the 6th day of November, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia,
Mayor Manuel Lozano, Ricardo Pacheco, Susan Rubio
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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ALEJAND. £ AVILA
CITY CLERK