CC 08-17-2021 Item No. 20 General Plan Amendment Authorization Process_Staff PresentationGeneral Plan Amendment Authorization ProcessAugust 17, 2021CC 08-17-2021 Item No. 20
Background•GP Amendments Process first adopted on Sept. 1, 2015•Developed considering the following issues: •Provide for more orderly development •Ensure additional development improves quality of life •Provide opportunity for early community input •Avoid an unnecessarily complex process•Provide Council direction early in the process
Work Program •Part of the FY 2020-21 Work Program•Previously heard by Council on Feb 2, 2021•Comments and direction provided by Council
Existing Proposed
Updates from Council Direction•Noticing Improvements•Defined Substantial Compliance•Define Minor Amendments•Request Voluntary Community Amenities benefit impacted neighbors•Additional Staff Proposed Modifications
Recommended Action •Conduct the public hearing •Find actions exempt from CEQA; and,•Amend the Procedures for Processing of General Plan Amendment Applications
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