Resolution 14062Approved as to Form
CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14062
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA- 05 -02) FOR GRAND
MARINA VILLAGE TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM TO
CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 8.3 ACRES TO
SPECIFIED MIXED USE AND AMEND SECTIONS 2.2, 2.3. AND 2.6 AND
ASSOCIATED TABLES OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE
SPECIFIED MIXED USE DESIGNATION
WHEREAS, The Draft Northern Waterfront General Plan Amendment
(NWGPA) was prepared by the Northern Waterfront Advisory Committee to outline
a vision for the Northern Waterfront planning area; and
WHEREAS, the Draft NWGPA represents the "roadmap" for conversion of
the Northern Waterfront planning area to a new and vibrant district with a variety of
uses that are compatible with the waterfront location and adjacent neighborhoods;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment for Grand Marina
Village (GPA- 05 -02) is designed to implementthe community's vision for the reuse
of the Grand Marina site as articulated in the Draft NWGPA; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment has been under
review by the public, neighboring jurisdictions, and regional agencies since April
2006; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment is required to enable
residential development at the Grand Marina site, as called for in the Draft
NWGPA, while maintaining the existing recreational marina, maritime commercial,
and open space uses on the site; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.; "CEQA ") and the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15000 et seq.),
the City prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration evaluating
the environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan Amendment for Grand
Marina; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on
October 23, 2006 to consider the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and
proposed General Plan Amendment for Grand Marina; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2006 after careful consideration, the Planning
Board unanimously, approved a resolution recommending that the City Council
adopt the proposed General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the Business and
Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP): and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the following finding:
1. The City Council has been advised that subject to meeting City
standards and requirements, the proposed General Plan
Amendment would substantially conform to the adopted Community
Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Business and Waterfront
Improvement Project (BWIP), as proposed to be amended, and the
General Plan policies incorporated by reference within the CIP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the following findings relative to the
General Plan Amendment:
1. The proposed General Plan text and diagram amendments are part of a
comprehensive planning process that began in 2000 when the Northern
Waterfront Advisory . Committee began work on the Draft NWGPA.
2. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the policies
and provisions of the remaining elements of the General Plan.
3. The land use classifications, guiding policies, and implementing policies
included in the proposed General Plan amendment are appropriate for
the City of Alameda and will contribute to an attainment of community
goals for redevelopment of the Grand Marina site.
4. The adoption of the proposed General Plan Amendment will facilitate
housing for a variety of income groups and development of public open
space and recreational facilities for all members of the community.
5. The proposed General Plan text, and diagram amendments will have
acceptable effects on the general welfare of the community because
they will facilitate development of an underutilized site with a mixed use
development that includes residential and related uses.
6. The proposed General Plan text and diagram amendments are
necessary to enable the appropriate development and maintenance of
property in the City because they will facilitate development of a
currently underutilized site.
7. The proposed General Plan text, and diagram amendments are in the
public interest, as they would redevelopment of the site with a more
appropriate mix of uses consistent with the nearby development.
8. The Project will provide substantial public amenities, including public
open space and affordable housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda hereby approves General Plan Amendment (GPA- 05 -02) as shown in
Exhibit A and Exhibit B to this resolution.
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Exhibit B:
Section 2.2 of Land Use Element. Revised specified Mixed Use section to
change the number of Specified Mixed Use areas from "Eight" to "Nine" and
add "MU -6: Northern Waterfront Grand Marina" to list of Specified Mixed Use
Districts.
Section 2.3 of Land Use Element. Amend Table 2 -1 to include:
"MU -6 Grand Marina Specified Mixed Use Area: Residential, Office, Commercial:
40 residential units, 50,000 Maritime Commercial and Industrial, and 400 berths."
Section 2.3 of Land Use Element. Amend Table 2 -3 "Summary of Assumed
Development Increment Table: Residential Properties 1990 - 2010" to maintain
consistency with Table 2 -1.
Section 2.3 of Land Use Element. Amend Table 2 -5 "Summary of Assumed
Development Increment Table" to maintain consistency with Table 2 -1.
Section 2.6 Specified Mixed Use Areas of the Land Use Element. Add
description of MU -6:
MU -6 Northern Waterfront Grand Marina
This area of the Northern Waterfront provides an opportunity to create a lively
waterfront, mixed -use district with residential, commercial, office, maritime, park,
and open space uses that reflect traditional Alameda neighborhoods and
reconnect Alameda to its waterfront.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of January 2007, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 17th day of January, 2007.
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Lara Weisiger, City Cler
City of Alameda