HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - - 2003-394 - 12/16/2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2nn3-394
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF FRESNO GRANT
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY OF FRESNO TO REVIEW PLANS, ISSUE
PERMITS AND INSPECT IMPROVEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE
COPPER RIVER RANCH PROJECT SITE CLEARANCE AND GRADING
Whereas, the 2025 General Plan was approved in November of 2002 by the Fresno
City Council; and,
Whereas, the 2025 General Plan depicted land uses for all areas within the existing City
Sphere of Influence, including the Copper River Ranch project area located north of
Copper Avenue between Friant Road and Willow Avenue; and,
Whereas, the applicants for Copper River Ranch submitted a General Plan Amendment
and Rezoning application for review and processing by City Staff members; and,
Whereas, the Copper River Ranch applications were the subject of EIR No. 10126
which was certified by the Fresno City Council in June of 2003; and,
Whereas, the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications for the Copper River
Ranch'project dere also approved by the Fresno City Council in June of 2003; and,
Whereas, the certified EIR, the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications all
contemplated the annexation of the Copper River Ranch project to the City of Fresno;
and,
Whereas, the applicants for Copper River Ranch have submitted Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 5205 for initial review and processing by the Fresno City staff; and,
Whereas, the applicant would like the ability to Rough Grade' a portion of the site
during the winter months of 2004 in an effort to reduce potential air quality impacts and
to excavate 'FMFCD Basin `DE' which will accommodate storm water runoff from a
portion of the Copper River Ranch project and numerous other properties.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fresno City Council requests that the County of
Fresno grant to the City of Fresno the ability and responsibility to review plans, issue
permits, and inspect improvements, for site clearance, grading, access, etc., associated
with the Copper River Ranch project in accordance with the City of Fresno's standards,
policies and ordinances.
This Resolution is not intended to amend or delete any of the adopted 'Standards of
Annexation' found in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno
and the County of Fresno,
CLERK'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO )ss.
CITY OF FRESNO
I, REBECCA E. KLISCH, City. Clerk, of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, at a regular meeting
held on the 16th day of December , 2003.
Ayes`. Calhoun, Castillo, Dages, Duncan, Perea, Sterling, Boyajian
Noes: . _None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
REBECCA E. KLISCH
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HILDA CANTO=MONTOY
City Attorney
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