PC Resolution-12-03-13-01A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFY THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND APPROVE CODE
AMENDMENT (CA) 11-001 TO AMEND THE TITLE 9 OF THE LAND USE
CODE SECTION 9-3.550 ESTABLISHING SUPPORTIVE � HOUSING
FACILITIES STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 2.
Whereas, the Governor signed Senate Bill 2, on October 13, 2007 and
requires that Cities are required to adopt a Supportive Housing Facilities Ordinance; and,
Whereas, the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 9-3.550 is
formed to provide supportive housing facilities procedure and development standards to
include but not be limited to location, size, area, and management; and
Whereas, the supportive housing facilities code regulations set forth
applicable standards to encourage high quality facilities that provide the necessary housing
services and do not negatively impact properties in the City; and
Whereas, the supportive housing facilities code establishes development
standards that discourage blight, clutter, and provide regulations which will reduce negative
impacts to properties in the City; and
Whereas, the City of San Juan Capistrano Housing Advisory Committee
conducted two (2) work sessions and researched other municipal code amendments to
satisfy Senate Bill 2 regulations,- and forwarded recommendation of approval to the
Planning Commission; and
Whereas, On January 14, 2012 the Planning Commission conducted a work
session to review and comment on the draft code amendment; and,
Whereas, On March 13, 20129 the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the code amendment; and,
Whereas, this project has been reviewed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Administrator has determined that the
project is exempt per section 15061 (b)(3) "The activity is covered by the general rule that
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA" (Section 15061(b)(3)); and,
PC Resolution 12-03-13- 2 March 13, 2012
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1) The proposed Land Use Code amendment conforms with the goals and
policies of the General Plan and specifically, the Housing Element which
encourages the provisions of housing and shelter opportunities and the
Ordinance will allow the development of Supportive Housing Facilities
consistent with that policy; and,
2) The proposed Land Use Code amendment is necessary to implement the
General Plan and to provide for public safety, convenience, and/or general
welfare and to comply with the provisions of Senate Bill #2 of the
California State Legislature; and,
3) The proposed Land Use Code amendment conforms with the intent of the
Title 9, Land Use Code and is consistent with other applicable related
provisions thereof; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby recommends that the City Council
approve Code Amendment (CA) 11 -001 to amend the San Juan Capistrano Municipal
Code Section 9-3.550 establishing supportive housing facilities standards.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th
day of March, 2012, by the
following vote, to wit:
GLS
Sheldon Cohen, Chairman
William Ramsey, AICP, Principal P nne�
Secretary to the Planning Commis ion