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RESOLUTION NO. 96-50
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; ADOPTING THE STATEMENTS OF OVERRIDING
3 CONSIDERATION AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM;
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 95-01; AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
4 AMENDMENT NO. 95-03 TO ESTABLISH A NEW LAND USE CATEGORY, TO AMEND
THE LAND USE MAP OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND TO AMEND THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT; AND APPROVING THE SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL TRADE
CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN.
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SECTION 1.
Recitals
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council adopted the
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(b)
Planning and Building Services Division
WHEREAS,
staff
determined that
to develop
Specific
the proposed
Plan
11,056,617
feet
commercial,
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office,
of
research
square
development, industrial and international trade center on 652 acres
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17 and to amend the Circulation Element could have a significant
18 effect on the environment and thus warranted the preparation of an
19 Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California
20 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
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(c) WHEREAS, the City held a pUblic scoping meeting on
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23 Draft EIR, and
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25 Environmental Impact Report was made known to the public,
26 responsible agencies and other interested persons for their
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required by CEQA; and
(e) WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
was prepared to address the San Bernardino International Trade
Center Specific Plan (SPL 95-01) which includes General Plan
Amendment No. 95-03; and
(f) WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was made available to the
public, responsible agencies and other interested persons for their
review and comment from November 21, 1995 to January 5, 1996 as
required by CEQA; and
(g) WHEREAS, verbal and written comments were received
on the Draft EIR; and
(h) WHEREAS, these comments were responded to both
orally and in writing as required by CEQA; and
(i) WHEREAS, the Planning commission conducted a noticed
public hearing on February 6, 1996 in order to receive public
testimony and written and oral comments on the San Bernardino
International Trade Center Specific Plan and EIR (SPL 95-01) which
includes General Plan Amendment No. 95-03; and
(j) WHEREAS, the Planning and Building Services
Department Staff Report dated February 6, 1996, which summarizes
the potential effects of the San Bernardino International Trade
Center Specific Plan which includes the amendment to the General
Plan; and
Mitigation Monitoring
Planning commission in
(k) WHEREAS, the proposed
Reporting Program was reviewed by the
compliance with CEQA; and
(1) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after receiving
public testimony, recommended approval of the Specific Plan,
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adoption of the General Plan Amendment, certification of the
Environmental Impact Report, adoption of the statements of
Overriding consideration, adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program; and
(m) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council conducted a
noticed public hearing on March 4, 1996 and fully reviewed and
considered Specific Plan No. 95-01, General Plan Amendment No. 95-
03, Draft EIR, Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program,
Statements of Overriding Consideration, the Planning Division staff
report and the recommendation of the Planning commission.
SECTION II. Final Environmental Impact Report
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED THAT THE
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL HEREBY CERTIFY:
A. The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Specific Plan
No. 95-01 and General Plan Amendment No. 95-03 has been
completed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act. The Final EIR and all the evidence and
information contained therein is attached hereto as Attachment
A-I (Draft EIR), Attachment A-2 (draft FEIR), Attachment B
(Statements of Overriding Consideration), Attachment C
(Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program) , Attachment D (Draft
Specific Plan), Attachment E (Recommended specific Plan
Changes), Attachment F (Site Vicinity and General Plan Land
Use Designation Map), Attachment G (General Plan Text
Revisions), and Attachment H (Circulation Element Revision
Map) and incorporated herein by reference;
B. The Final EIR was presented to the Mayor and Common Council
who have reviewed and considered the information in the Final
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EIR prior to adopting Specific Plan No. 95-01 and General Plan
Amendment No. 95-03.
The Final EIR has identified all significant environmental
effects of Specific Plan No. 95-01 and General Plan Amendment
No. 95-03 and there are no known potentially significant
environmental effects not addressed in the Final EIR.
Although the Final EIR identifies certain significant
environmental effects that would result if Specific Plan No.
95-01 and General Plan Amendment No. 95-03 are adopted, all
significant effects that can feasibly be avoided or mitigated
will be avoided or mitigated by the implementation of the
mitigation measures as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program for the Final EIR. The Mitigation
Monitoring Reporting Program is hereby adopted and is attached
hereto as Attachment C and incorporated herein by reference;
Potential mitigation measures and other project alternatives
not incorporated into or adopted as part of Specific Plan No.
95-01 and General Plan Amendment No. 95-03 were rejected as
infeasible, based on specific economic, social or other
considerations as set forth in the statements of Overriding
Consideration. The statements of Overriding Consideration are
hereby adopted and are attached hereto as Attachment Band
incorporated herein by reference;
The Mayor and Common Council have given great weight to the
significant unavoidable adverse environmental impacts. The
Mayor and Common Council find that the significant unavoidable
adverse impacts are clearly outweighed by the economic,
social, cultural and other benefits of Specific Plan No. 95-01
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and General Plan Amendment No. 95-03 as set forth in the
statements of Overriding Consideration.
The findings contained in the statements of Overriding
Consideration with respect to the significant impacts
identified in the Final EIR are true and correct, and are
based upon substantial evidence in the record, including
documents comprising the Final EIR.
The Final Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program and the statements of Overriding
Consideration reflect the independent review, analysis and
judgement of the City of San Bernardino.
SECTION III. Specific Plan Findinqs
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO THAT:
A. The proposed specific plan is consistent with the General Plan
in that it fulfills Goal lB, Goal lG(b) and Goal lI.
Specifically, Goal II directly relates to the orderly and
economic transition of Norton Air Force Base.
B. The proposed specific plan would not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of
the City in that implementation of the Specific Plan will be
in accordance with all mitigation measures identified in the
EIR and contained within the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting
Program, all Conditions of Approval, and any subsequent
approvals/permits required to implement the project.
C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested
land use designations and the anticipated land use
developments in that the property is flat, is located in an
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infill area and has adequate infrastructure to support the
proposed development.
The specific plan will ensure development of desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed
development in the surrounding neighborhood in that the nature
of the development which will occur within the specific plan
areas will be governed by comprehensive Planning Area
Regulations which provide more specificity as to the types of
uses which will be permitted, as well as by development
standards regarding setbacks, heights, lot coverage, etc., all
of which shall serve to reduce any incompatibilities with
adjacent land uses.
The proposed specific plan will contribute to a balance of
land uses so that local residents may have the opportunity to
work and shop in the community in which they live in that the
specific plan includes 44.5 acres of office uses, 54.5 acres
of R & D uses, 291.2 acres of industrial uses and 141.5 acres
for an International Trade Center.
SECTION IV. General Plan Amendment Findinqs
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO THAT:
A. The proposed general plan amendment is internally consistent
with the General Plan in that it fulfills Goal lB, Goal lG(b),
Goal 4A, Goal 6A and Goal II. Specifically, Goal II directly
relates to the orderly and economic transition of Norton Air
Force Base.
B. The proposed general plan amendment would not be detrimental
to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or
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welfare of the City in that it provides land use designations
that will enable the reuse of the base and avoid deterioration
of the site. In addition, implementation of the general plan
amendment will be in accordance with all mitigation measures
identified in the EIR and contained within the Mitigation
Monitoring Reporting Program, all Conditions of Approval, and
any subsequent approvals/permits required to implement the
project.
The proposed general plan amendment would not affect the
balance of land uses within the City in that the amendment
provides similar uses as were in existence when Norton Air
Force Base was existing.
SECTION V. certification of the Environmental Imoact Reoort
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED by the
Mayor and Common Council that the Final Environmental Impact Report
is certified, the Statements of Overriding Consideration are
adopted and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program is adopted.
SECTION VI. Amendments
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO THAT:
A. The Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of San
Bernardino is hereby amended by establishing a new land use
category of ITC - International Trade Center; by changing the
land use map from PF Public Facilities to ITC
International Trade Center for the project site; and amending
the Circulation Element. A copy of the exhibits are attached
hereto as Attachments F, G and H and incorporated herein by
reference. The 652 acre San Bernardino International Trade
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Center Specific Plan site is shown on the site Vicinity and
General Plan Land Use Designation Map which is attached hereto
as Attachment F and incorporated herein by reference.
B. Specific Plan No. 95-01, the San Bernardino International
Trade Center is hereby adopted; consisting of Attachment D
(Draft Specific Plan) and Attachment E (Recommended Specific
Plan Changes) and incorporated herein by reference.
C. The specific plan described in section VI, Subsection B is
designated as Specific Plan No. 95-01 and shall take effect
upon the adoption of this resolution by the Mayor and Common
Council.
D. The general plan amendment described in Section VI, Subsection
A is designated as General Plan Amendment No. 95-03 and shall
take effect upon the adoption of this resolution by the Mayor
and Common Council.
SECTION VII. Text Chanqe
This resolution and the specific plan and general plan amendment
affected by it shall be referenced or inserted in an appropriate
location in the General Plan which has been previously adopted and
approved by the Mayor and Common Council and which is on file in
the office of the city Clerk.
SECTION VIII. Notice Of Determination
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 adopting the Final
Environmental Impact Report, Statements of Overriding Consideration
and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program. A copy of the Notice
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RESOLUTION. . CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT;
ADOPTING THE STATEMENTS OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION AND THE
2 MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM; ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN NO.
95-01; AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-03 TO ESTABLISH
3 A NEW LAND USE CATEGORY, TO AMEND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE GENERAL
PLAN AND TO AMEND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT; AND APPROVING THE SAN
4 BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN.
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of Determination will be forwarded to the State Clearinghouse.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing
resolution was duly
adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council
San
of the ci ty of
Bernardino at a
regular
meeting thereof held on the
4th
March
, 1996, by the following vote to
day of
wit:
Council Members
OBERHELMAN
AYES NAYS
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ARIAS
DEVLIN
ANDERSON
MILLER
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
day of March , 1996.
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.yom Mi or, Mayor "-
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form
and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN
City tttorney 7
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