HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 790ORDINANCE NO. 790
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND STRATFORD & GRAHAM
DEVELOPERS, INC. (WILLOW SPRINGS) (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 65864-65869.5)
WHEREAS, in order to strengthen the public planning process, to encourage private
participation in comprehensive planning, and the reduce the economic risks of development, the
Legislature of the State of California has adopted Sections 65864 through 65869.5 of the
Government Code which authorize the City of Beaumont (hereinafter referred to as "City") to enter
into a Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Beaumont City Council certifies that a Negative Declaration, adopted in
conjunction herewith, has been prepared for the proposed development agreement in pursuant to
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Stratford & Grinham Developers, Inc., proposed and submitted and
City staff has reviewed and negotiated the Development Agreement between the City and Stratford
& Graham Developers, Inc., to govern the development and entitlement procedures for the subject
properties, consisting of a 1,566 acre area known as Willow Springs, owned by Stratford & Graham
Developers, Inc. ; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearings were conducted on this matter as required by law by
the Planning Commission on May 4, 1999 and the City Council on May 25, 1999 and the Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Development Agreement
based upon the following findings:
1. The proposed agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and
programs specified in the Beaumont General Plan;
2. The proposed agreement facilitates land uses which are compatible with the uses authorized in,
and the regulations prescribed for, the land use districts in which the real property is located;
3. The proposed agreement is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good
land use planning practice;
4. The proposed agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare;
5. The proposed agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of the property or
the preservation of property values;
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6. The proposed agreement will facilitate quality master planned development which will
aid in the economic development of the City; and
7. The proposed agreement will not have an adverse impact on the environment.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the
recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above.
1HLREFORE, '1H.E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: It has been determined that:
A. The provisions of the Development Agreement between the City and Stratford &
Graham Developers, Inc., are consistent with the General Plan; and
B. The Development Agreement complies with all applicable zoning, subdivision and
building regulations; and
C. The Development Agreement states the duration of the Agreement shall be a period
of 25 years, sets forth the uses of the property, and the density and intensity of use, and sets forth the
maximum height and size of proposed buildings and provides for the reservation, dedication and
improvement of land uses for public facility uses; and
D. A series of conditions of approval have been provided for in the Development
Agreement which will set forth the further steps and requirements for development of the property.
SECTION 2: The Development Agreement between the City and Stratford & Graham
Developers, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and the Mayor of the City of
Beaumont is authorized and directed to execute said Development Agreement on behalf of the City
on or after the date when by law this Ordinance shall take effect.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and
within fifteen (15) days after its passage the City Clerk shall cause a summary to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Beaumont, in a manner
prescribed by law for publishing of ordinances of said City.
ORDINANCE NO. 790
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF June , 1999.
ATTEST:
OR OF THE CITY OF B UMONT
AYES: Mayor Leja, Council Members Berg, Zeller, and Parrott.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Westcot.
ABSTAIN: None.