HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-57 | Approval of TM 23-01 | Adopted 10/02/2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY INTO SEVEN PARCELS, LOCATED
AT 6955 CAMINO ARROYO, APN: 841-70-036 and 841-70-
045 (FILE NUMBER TM 23-01)
WHEREAS, On May 15, 2023, an application was filed by Elan Sippel-Feldman
representing Joule Crossing Owner, LLC proposing the subdivision of two parcels at 6955
Camino Arroyo within the C3/HC/M2-PUD, Commercial/Industrial Planned Unit Overlay
zone district; and
WHEREAS, the application submittal was accepted as complete on August 8, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision qualifies as exempt from further
environmental review and qualifies for the State CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b), the
“common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment
since the proposed subdivision will not result in new development; is in conformance with
the City’s General Plan and Zoning; does not seek exceptions or variances; and all
services and access to the resulting parcels are in place; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public meeting on
September 7, 2023, at which time the Planning Commission received and considered the
staff report as well as all evidence received, including written and oral public testimony
related to the project; and
WHEREAS, the City may deny a tentative map only if, based upon substantial
evidence in the record, it makes one or more of the seven listed findings for denial
prescribed by Government Code Section 66474. Staff has reviewed the findings and
concluded that project denial based on these findings would not be supported, and
alternatively, that each of the seven findings may be made to support approval of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting on October 2, 2023
at which time the Council received and considered the staff report as well as all evidence
received including written and oral public testimony related to the project; and
WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents or other materials which
constitute the record of proceedings upon which the project approval is based is the
Community Development Department, Planning Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gilroy
hereby finds as follows:
In order to deny the map, the City Council would have to make one or more of seven
listed findings prescribed by Government Code Section 66474 based upon substantial
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evidence in the record. The seven findings are listed below, along with an explanation
for each one as to why the City Council cannot make the finding:
1. The proposed subdivision TM 23-01 is not consistent with applicable general and
specific plans as specified in 65451.
This Finding cannot be made. The proposed subdivision TM 23-01 is generally
consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision TM 23-01 is not
consistent with the applicable general and specific plans.
This Finding cannot be made. The proposed subdivision TM 23-01 is generally
consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan.
3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
This Finding cannot be made. The site is physically suitable for this type of
development because it is generally consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision and Land Development Code.
4. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
This Finding cannot be made. The site is physically suitable for this density of
development because it is generally consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
5. That the design of the proposed subdivision TM 23-01 or the proposed
improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or
substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
This Finding cannot be made. The design of the subdivision and the proposed
improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially
injure fish or wildlife because the site is located within a developed urban context
and is not in or adjacent to any sensitive habitat areas.
6. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely to cause serious
public health problems.
This Finding cannot be made. The design of the proposed subdivision TM 23-01 will
not cause serious public health problem s because the site is located within an urban
context and has access to urban services including sewer and water.
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7. That the design of the proposed subdivision TM 23-01 or the type of improvements
will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or
use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the governing
body may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use,
will be provided, and that these will be substantially equ ivalent to ones previously
acquired by the public. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to
easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no
authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large
has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed
subdivision.
This Finding cannot be made. The design of the proposed subdivision TM 23-01 will
not conflict with existing access easements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Gilroy hereby approves Tentative Map Application No. TM 23-01, subject to the
conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular
meeting duly held on the 2nd day of October 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ARMENDARIZ, BRACCO, CLINE, HILTON,
MARQUES, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED:
Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Marie Blankley (Oct 4, 2023 15:05 PDT)
Marie Blankley
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EXHIBIT A
TENTATIVE MAP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GILROY CROSSING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
TM 23-01
PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS
The following GENERAL conditions authorize specific terms of the project
ENTITLEMENT(S).
1. APPROVED PROJECT: Tentative Parcel Map TM 23-01 approval is granted to
subdivide two developed commercial parcels totaling 21.36+/- acres into seven
commercial parcels as shown on the proposed map prepared by Kimley Horn,
designated KHA project 197422005, with the title “Sheet Number TM-1, Gilroy
Grossing, Camino Arroyo and HWY 152”, with preparation date 07//2023.
Any future adjustment or modification to the plans, including any changes made
at time of building permit submittal, shall be considered by the Community
Development Director or designee, may require separate discretionary approval,
and shall conform to all City, State, and Federal requirements, including
subsequent City Code requirements or policies adopted by City Council.
2. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS: If Developer, owner or tenant fails to
comply with any of the conditions of this permit, the Developer, owner or tenant
shall be subject to permit revocation or enforcement actions pursuant to the City
Code. All costs associated with any such actions shall be the responsibility of
Developer, owner or tenant.
3. INDEMNIFICATION: Developer agrees, as a condition of permit approval, at
Developer’s own expense, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Gilroy (“the City”) and its officers, contractors, consultants, attorneys, employees
and agents from any and all claim(s), action(s) or proceeding(s) brought against
the City or its officers, contractors, consultants, attorneys, employees, or agents
to challenge, attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of this resolution or any
condition attached thereto or any proceedings, acts or determinations taken,
including actions taken under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, done or made prior to the approval of such resolution that were part of
the approval process.
The following conditions shall be met prior to the approval of the FINAL MAP or
PARCEL MAP, or other deadline as specified in the condition.
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4. TENTATIVE MAP: An approved tentative parcel map, which shall expire twenty-
four (24) months from the approval date, may be extended pursuant to the
provisions of the Map Act.
5. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS: Any covenants, conditions,
and restrictions (CC&Rs) applicable to the project property shall be consistent
with the terms of this permit and the City Code. If there is a conflict between the
CC&Rs and the City Code or this permit, the City Code or this permit shall prevail.
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions shall be met prior to the approval of the FINAL MAP or
PARCEL MAP, or if another deadline is specified in a condition, at that time.
6. PARCEL MAP: It shall be the applicant's responsibility to have a parcel map,
prepared by a person authorized to practice land surveying in California,
delineating all parcels created or deleted and all changes in lot lines in
conformance with the Gilroy Municipal Code. The parcel map shall be approved
by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the County Recorder’s
Office prior to the issuance of any City permits. A parcel map guarantee shall be
submitted to the City, by the applicant’s title company, prior to release of the pa rcel
map to the title company for recordation. Prior to the City’s releas e of the parcel
map to the title company, the applicant may, at the discretion of the City Engineer,
be required to submit to the City an electronic copy of the map in the AutoCAD
Version being used by the City at the time of recordation. It is the applicant's
responsibility to check with their title company and the County Recorder’s Office to
determine the time necessary to have the map recorded after City approval.
(PUBLIC WORKS)
7. EASEMENTS: This parcel map shall establish all necessary Public Service
Easement for all existing public facilities within the map boundaries. (PUBLIC
WORKS)
8. TRASH ENCLOSURES: All existing shared trash enclosures shall have access
rights established with this parcel map. (PUBLIC WORKS)
CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK
I, THAI NAM PHAM, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2023-57 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a
city Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a Regular Meeting of
said held on Council held Monday, October 2, 2023, with a quorum present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official
Seal of the City of Gilroy this Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
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Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)