PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Director
BY: Ricky Ramos, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:
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GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE NO. 21-001 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022)
REQUEST:
To determine if the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal year 2021/2022 is in conformance with the General Plan goals and policies.
LOCATION:
Citywide
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APPLICANT:
Public Works Department, City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
PROPERTY
OWNER:
City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
1. Does the proposed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for fiscal year 2021/2022 conform to the goals and policies of the General Plan?
2. Has the appropriate level of environmental analysis been determined?
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A) Find the proposed project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15306.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 1718 approving General Plan Conformance No. 21-001 (Attachment No. 1).
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Do not approve General Plan Conformance No. 21-001.
B) Continue General Plan Conformance No. 21-001 and direct staff accordingly.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Section 65401 of the California Government Code requires that a local planning agency review a list of proposed projects recommended for planning, initiation, or construction during the ensuing fiscal year for conformance with the local General Plan. This list of proposed projects is contained in the CIP submitted by the Public Works Department for fiscal year 2021/2022 (Attachment No. 1, Exhibit A). The role of the Planning Commission in reviewing a CIP is to ensure the conformity of each project with the goals and policies of the General Plan. The City Council will then review and act on the benefits and funding source of individual projects listed in the CIP.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
General Plan Conformance:
Exhibit A of Resolution No. 1718 (Attachment No. 1) outlines the proposed CIP for fiscal year 2021/2022 and the relevant General Plan goals and policies.
Zoning Compliance:
Not applicable.
Urban Design Guidelines Conformance:
Not applicable
Environmental Status:
The General Plan Conformance review is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15306, Class 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that information collection that does not result in major disturbance to an environmental resource is exempt from environmental review. Some projects identified in the CIP may require project specific CEQA review at the time they may be proposed.
Coastal Status:
Not applicable.
Design Review Board:
Not applicable.
Subdivision Committee:
Not applicable.
Other Departments Concerns and Requirements:
The Public Works Department, acting as applicant for this General Plan Conformance, has reviewed and is processing the CIP through the City Council.
Public Notification:
General Plan Conformances are non-public hearing items and do not require legal notification.
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SUMMARY:
Staff has identified goals and policies that are applicable to the CIP in Exhibit A of Resolution No. 1718 (Attachment No. 1). Because the proposed projects further the goals and policies of the General Plan, staff recommends the Planning Commission approve General Plan Conformance No. 21-001 finding that the CIP is in conformance with the General Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution No. 1718