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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 377371 RESOLUTION NO. 3773 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON SAID REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the Cypress Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency ") has prepared the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project (the "Redevelopment Plan ") and has filed its report on said Plan with the City Council of the City of Cypress; and WHEREAS, the Cypress City Council sitting as the Planning Agency has approved and forwarded to the Agency its report and recommendation that the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Project is in conformity with the General Plan of the City of Cypress and has recommended approval of said Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Agency has reviewed and considered the Draft Environmental Impact Report prepared on the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report with respect to the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to notice duly given, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency have held a full and fair public hearing on the proposed Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Redevelopment Plan on the proposed Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project. The City Council hereby certifies that the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan as determined herein and incorporated by reference has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and state and local environmental guidelines and regulations, and that it has reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report and the information contained therein in connection with the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project. SECTION 2. The City Council has considered the Report to the City Council, which is the report and information required by Health and Safety Code Section 33352, and all testimony for and against adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project. All objections not incorporated into the findings of the City Council herein are hereby overruled. A full and fair public hearing has 72 been held on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project herein incorporated by reference, and the City Council considered all comments received thereon, which comments and responses thereto are contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report. The City Council hereby approves and certifies the said Final Environmental Impact Report as the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project. SECTION 3. The City Council further finds: a) That none of the adverse impacts after mitigation will have a significant effect or result in a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse effect or adverse change in the environment. b) The City Council makes written findings set forth in Section 4 herein. Based on such findings, the City Council hereby finds that significant environmental effects have been reduced to an acceptable level in that all significant environmental effects have been eliminated or substantially lessened. Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds and determines that the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. c) That in the event it is determined that significant environmental effects are not mitigated or substantially lessened, the City Council hereby finds it is appropriate to approve and carry out the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project because of the overriding considerations set forth in Section 4 herein. SECTION 4. The City Council hereby finds with respect to the adverse environmental impacts detailed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report: a) That the adverse environmental impacts associated with the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan have been considered and recognized by the City Council. b) That comments and responses made during the public hearing of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency have been considered and recognized by the City Council. c) The City Council finds and determines, pursuant to Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15091(a), that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which avoid or substantially lessen the following potentially significant environmental effects: - 2 - 1. Circulation and Traffic Impacts and mitigation measures to alleviate impact are discussed on pages 38 -48 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, as amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. 2. Land Use and Relevant Planning Impacts and mitigation measures to alleviate impact are discussed on pages 49 -51 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, as amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. 3. Aesthetics Impacts and mitigation measures to alleviate impact are discussed on pages 52 -55 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, as amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. 4. Air Quality Impacts and mitigation measures to alleviate impact are discussed on pages 56 -64 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, as amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. 5. Noise Impacts and mitigation measures to alleviate impact are discussed on pages 65 -68 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, as amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. 6. Public Services and Utilities Impacts and mitigation measures to alleviate impact are discussed on pages 69 -79 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, as amended, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. d) That environmental, economic, social and other considerations and benefits derived by development of the project make infeasible project alternatives as follows: "No Development" Alternative This alternative would not result in the development of approximately 74.6 acres for the Cypress Business and Professional Center Projcect. This alternative involves the utilization of the project site in its current land use status. The Project Area would continue to stagnate and decline as blighting conditions would persist. The existing levels of blight would be perpetuated, resulting in continued physical 3 741 and economic deterioration throughout the redevelopment areas. The Council rejects this alternative because a no development alternative would not provide the future employment opportunities which are expected within the proposed Project. It would also not provide the economic benefits which would be produced for the City of Cypress. "No Project/Existing Zoning" Alternative This alternative would permit development of the project site under the existing zoning and land use designation of Public /Semi - Public. Site development according to the current zoning and land use designation may result in a variety of uses.In comparison to the Project, this alternative would also result in the following: traffic impacts would be lower; existing zoning and land use designation of Public/Semi- Public uses would be retained; aesthetic impacts would likely be less than those of the proposed project; vehicle emission levels would be less; noise impacts on the local area would be reduced; and the impact upon public services and utilities would potentially be lessened. However, the Council rejected this alternative because a no project alternative would result in the development of the site without the benefit of tax increment financing which is intended to alleviate existing and future deficiencies in the infrastructure. "Residential Only" Alternative This alternative would involve development of residential dwelling units instead of the proposed business park and golf course. The following would result if this alternative was adopted: a significant reduction in traffic impacts, as compared to the proposed project; a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and /or Specific Plan would be required, in order to create buffer regions that would alleviate negative impacts; less intense, but more extensive, aesthetic impacts due to the development of a larger area than the proposed project; a reduction of traffic related air quality impacts; residential uses would be disturbed by the existing racetrack activity; a reduction of demands upon public services and utilities, except for those related to water, sewer and solid waste disposal, of which would be significantly greater. This alternative was rejected since it would eliminate the prospective employment which would be generated by the proposed project; thereby, eliminating the opportunity for a better jobs /housing balance within the region. In addition, this alternative would result in the loss of significant, positive tax revenues. 4 "Retail Commercial Center" Alternative This alternative would develop a retail commercial center instead of the proposed business park and golf course. The following would occur if this alternative was adopted instead of the proposed development: a significantly greater impact upon traffic in the project area; a zone and a land use designation change would be required; additional aesthetic impacts if built instead of the golf course, and similar impacts if built instead of the business park; a decrease in air quality; an increase in noise levels; and an increase in the demand for public services and utilities, especially those related to the police and fire departments. This alternative is not environmentally superior to the proposed project and was therefore rejected "Reduced Density" Alternative This alternative involves the reduction of development by 25% and, therefore, reducing the environmental impacts of the proposed project, proportionately. The Reduced Density Alternative is considered the environmentally superior alternative. However, the Council has rejected this alternative because it would not provide the level of employment opportunites anticipated from the proposed project and it would generate less revenue from sales tax and tax increments. "Alternative Site" Alternative This alternative involves the development of the proposed project on another site of similar size and exposure. However, the proposed project involves the revitalization of the abandoned golf course which is locationally specific. Therefore, this alternative would involve only the proposed business park. The impacts resulting from the adoption of this alternative would be similar to those identified for the proposed project. However, a zone change may not be required if the alternative site has compatible land use to the proposed project. Since this alternative is not environmentally superior to the Project, and it does not provide for the fulfillment of the basic project objectives of revitalization of the project area, it has been rejected by the Council. SECTION 5. The City Council hereby adopts the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and the mitigation monitoring program attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution to monitor the changes which have been adopted or made a condition of project approval as described in Section 4 of this Resolution. - 5 - SECTION 6. The City Clerk, in cooperation with the Executive Director of the Council, is hereby authorized and directed to file a notice of Determination, pursuant to Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15094. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of June ,1990. ATTEST: AMW/4 City Clerk of the City of Cypress STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS ayor he City of Cypress I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk for the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the llth day of June , 1990, by the following roll call vac. AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kerry and Age NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel City press 6 erk of the it of Cy o additional mitigation is required. o additional mitigation is required. No additional mitigation is required. 0 No additional mitigation is required. et o c il a g3 E: g !" 1 ; 1 3,2° o 3; v v ' 3� d 2 8 nQ • P.'s Pi: i R I E. a dg 9c -r Jr a 77 4 3 O Y O z�O 0 z 0• d /z 0 0 l„ MM O V1 z 7ro H 7d 0 H