Los Angeles Daily News, (DAILY NEWS) Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and Public Hearing Notice for the City's Density Bonus and Reasonable Accommodation Ordinances (Zone Code Amendment 2013-02) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Fernando has completed an Initial Study checklist for a proposed zone code amendment (Zone Code Amendment 2013-02) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The purpose of the proposed project is to amend Chapter 106 (Zoning), Article VI of the City of San Fernando City Code to add provisions for density bonuses and other incentives or concessions prescribed by State law for developments that include affordable housing, senior housing, and certain childcare facilities, and to establish a reasonable accommodation procedure for persons with disabilities who are covered under Federal and State fair housing statutes. The Project Area includes the incorporated boundaries of the City of San Fernando, located in Los Angeles County. The Negative Declaration finds that the proposed zoning code amendments will: (1) not degrade the quality of the environment; (2) have no impact on long-term environmental goals; (3) have no cumulative effect upon the environment; (4) not cause adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly; and (5) not cause a direct or indirect impact to natural resources. Any potential impacts associated with these amendments are anticipated to be less than significant, as the proposed ordinances do not involve plans for development, but rather are required updates of the city's zoning code to implement State housing law. Pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, the City of San Fernando as the "Lead Agency" is providing a 20-day public comment period during which all interested individuals can submit comments to the City of San Fernando Community Development Department on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration document. The 20-day public comment period for the Initial Study and Negative Declaration is from Thursday, August 22, 2013 to Tuesday, September 10, 2013. During the public review period, the Planning and Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to allow public comments on the draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration, on the date provided below: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Planning and Preservation Commission Public Hearing Public Comment Meeting on Draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City of San Fernando City Hall-Council Chambers 117 Macneil Street San Fernando, CA 91340 Final adoption of the Draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration will be held at a noticed public hearing before the San Fernando City Council at a future date. A copy of the Draft Initial Study, Negative Declaration, and other materials used as baseline information by the Lead Agency to make the determination that the proposed project merits adoption of a Negative Declaration are available for review at the City of San Fernando Community Development Department, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340, Las Palmas Park, 505 S. Huntington Street, San Fernando, CA 91340, and at Recreation Park located at 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340. Documents are also available online at: www.sfcity.org/environmental. Any individual, group, or agency wishing to comment on the project may submit comments to Edgar Arroyo, Assistant Planner, at earroyo@sfcity.org or by written correspondence to 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340. For questions, please contact Edgar Arroyo at (818) 898-1227. Sincerely, FRED RAMIREZ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Publish August 22, 2013
