HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-152A RESOLUTION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ADOPTING BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN 203U
WHEREAS, the Butte County General Plan 2030 (GP 2030} Update process was
initiated by action of the Board of Supervisors, including the adoption of Resolution 06-
085 an May 23, 2006, which created the Butte County General Plan Citizens Advisory
Committee and set in motion a process of holding public workshops and meetings
regarding the County's GP 2030 Update; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the GP 2030, Upda#e is to set policy guidelines for
future conservation and development in the County and to address changed conditions
since the last revision of the General Plan, which took place far various elements from
1971 to ].995. The GP 2034 Update is a comprehensive, long-term general plan for Butte
Gounty and establishes an overall framework and set of Iand use planning goals for the
-' unincorporated area of the County. GP 2030 has a 20-year planning horizon; and
'WHEREAS, the GP 2030 process included extensive input from the public,
twenty-three Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings, twenty-four community meetings
within unincorporated communities and areas, and eight major Meeting Series devoted
to:
1. Issues Identification
213. Alternatives Creation and Finalization
4. Alternatives Evaluation and Selection
5. Housing Element
6. Goals and Policy Development
7. Creation of Draft General Plan 2030
8. Draft Zoning Ordinance
Each Meeting Series included a Public Workshop to inform the public and accept
public written and anal commen#, one or more Citizens Advisory Committee meetings,
one or more Planning Commission Study Sessions, and one or more Board of Supervisors
Study Sessions. In total, 4$ meetings were held in conjunction with the eight major
meeting series, not including the Draft Zoning Ordinance Series, which is still underway;
and
WHEREAS, GP 2030 was coordinated with an update to the Housing Element
with the goal of ensuring internal consistency with all GP 2030 Elements. The Housing
Element Meeting Series included a Public Workshop, Citizens Advisory Committee
meeting, and two joint meetings with the Board of Supervisors and Planning
Commission. The Housing Element was adopted by the Board of Supervisors under
separate resolution on August 25, 2009 and is recommended for amendment by separate
resolution of the Board of Supervisors dated October 2G, 2010; and
WHEREAS, GP 2030 was coordinated with a comprehensive update to the
County Zoning Ordinance to ensure consistency between GP 2030 and the new Draft
Zoning Ordinance, which is currently under review and scheduled far fnal adoption in
March, 2011;and
WHEREAS, a number of Special Meetings were held throughout the GP 2030
process on the following topics to assist the Citizens Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors to become informed and educated about these
topics:
1. Economic Summit
2. Fiscalization of Land Use
3. Climate Change
4. Water Resources
5. Butte Regional Conservation Plan
6. Sustainability
7. Migratory Deer Range
8. Wildfre Safety
9. Exploring Optional General Plan Elements
l0.Organization of Draft General Plan; and
WHEREAS, City/County coordination meetings were held, starting with a GP
2030 City/County Summit, which included majorities of the city councils and planning
commissions from each of the five incorporated cities and town within Butte County, and
the Butte County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. The CitylCounty
Summit generated issues and ideas relating to land use planning and general plans. The
City/County Summit also resulted in 23 individual "one-an-one" meetings between the
county and incorporated municipalities to coordinate planning efforts and GP 2030; and
WHEREAS, the GP 2030 process resulted in the production of various reports
and information used to inform the public and decision-makers about key issues
concerning existing conditions, GP 2030 alternatives, and other information about Butte
County, including:
1. Butte County Briefing Book (2007)
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2. Butte County Setting and Trends Report {2007)
3. Alternatives Evaluation Report (200$); and
WHEREAS, comments and participation were sought from County residents,
California Native American Indian Tribes, public agencies, and community groups. Two
newsletters concerning GP 2030 were published at key times during the GF 2030 process
and distributed widely to the public through direct mail, at all GP 2030 meetings and at
County of'f'ices. All documents were made available at all Butte County branch libraries;
and
WHEREAS, the GF 2030 Update was referred to all adjacent counties, all school
districts in the County, the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission, the Butte
County Association of Governments, the Butte County Air Quality Management District,
water districts, Beale Air Force Base, and a number of other public agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County General Plan 2030 Guiding Principles, approved
by the Board of Supervisors on February 13, 2007, provide the foundation for the GP
2030 process and helped guide GP 2030 organization and decision-making. The Guiding
Principles for GP 2030 are:
1. Principle: Cooperative Planning
Through the Butte County General Plan and the incorporated cities General
Plan update process, the County will partner with incorporated cities, special
districts and unincorporated communities on important regional planning
issues.
2. Principle: Circulation
Transportation (all modes) is an important element of the General Plan that
will be coordinated with all of the transportation planning agencies.
3. Principle: GrowthlUrban Development/Housing
The General Plan shat! address areas of urban development for anticipated
growth during the next 20 years to meet the housing needs of Butte County
residents.
4. Principle: Airport Land Use Planning
The General Plan will protect the County airports in coordination with the
2000 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
5. Principle: Natural Resources and Environment
The General Plan shall address the protection, enhancement, utilization and
management of Natural Resources and the Environment.
6. Principle: Public Health and Safety
The General Plan will promote the public's health, safety and welfare.
7. Principle: Economic Development
.The General Flan will play a critical role in establishing a positive
environment for economic development
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8. Principle: Agriculture
The General Plan shall address agriculture as an important aspect of Butte
County's economy that will be protected, maintained, promoted and
enhanced.
9. Principle: Rural Development
The General Plan shall identify appropriate locations and the type of growth
that will occur in rural areas while protecting the integrated benefits of
agricultural resources, natural resources, and the environment.
10. Principle: Recreational Opportunities and Protection of Cultural Resources
The General Plan shall address the need for new parks and recreation
opportunities. Cultural resources that are signifcant to Butte County's history
will be identified and protected.
11. Principle: Sustainability
The General Flan shall address, identify and promote ways to maintain or
enhance economic opportunity, viability and community well-being while
protecting and restoring the natural environment.
12. Principle: Fublic Services
The General Plan will address where and how the full array of public services
and/or facilities will be provided to the varied and diverse geography ofthe
county.
13. Principle: Water Resources
The General Plan shall address the protection and management of water
resources; and
WHEREAS, to address these principles, GP 2030 has been organized into an
Introduction and Overview, including the County's Vision Statement and supporting
statements concerning youth development and sustainability, the Guiding Principles, and
7 mandatory Elements including the Land Use Element, the Housing Element, the
Circulation Element, the Conservation and Open Space Element, and the Health and
Safety Element (including the Noise Element) and 5 optional Elements, including the
Economic Development Element, the Agriculture Element, the Water Resources
Element, the Public Facilities and Services Element; and the Area and Neighborhood
Plans Element; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held public meetings to consider the GP
2030 Update on May 8 and July 11, 2007; February 26, July 22, July 29, and July 34,
2008; February 18, February 19, April 14, May 29, August 25, and December 8, 2009;
January 19, January 21, April 13, July 27, August 24, September 14 and September 29,
2010; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Planning Commission held public meetings to
consider the GP 2030 Update on April 13, September 28, and October 11, 2007; May 9,
May 30, June 13, July 22, November 7, November 14, and December 11, 2008; including
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joint meetings held with the Butte County Board of Supervisors on January 19 and
January 21, 2010, and a Planning Commission meeting held on September 9, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission was provided with the complete contents
of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) consisting of the following documents:
(1) Butte County General Plan 2030 Draft Environmental Impact Report {April 8, 2010),
(2} Butte County General Plan 2030 Final Environmental Impact Report (August, 30
2010); and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the information in the FEIR described above, FEIR administrative record,
staff reports, and all oral and written testimony presented to the Planning Commission;
and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2010 the Planning Commission, under Resolution
No. 10-24, unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors: adopt the Butte
County General Plan 2030; certify the FEIR; adopt a mitigation and monitoring program
together with Findings of Fact pursuant to CEQA and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations; and
WHEREAS, the County complied with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code sections 21000-211178.1 (CEQA} in
the manner described in the Board of .Supervisors Resolution adopted on October 26,
2010 certifying the Butte County General PIan 2030 Final Environmental Impact Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby
makes the following findings:
1. Notice of the Board of Supervisors hearings on the GP 2030, DEIR and FEIR
were given as required by law and the actions were conducted in accordance with
CEQA, and the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. AlI individuals, groups and agencies desiring to comment were given adequate
opportunity to submit oral and written comments an GP 2030 and the
environmental review documents. These opportunities for comment meet or
exceed the requirements of the Planning and Zoning Law and CEQA.
3. All comments submitted during the public review and comment period on the
DEIR were responded to adequately.
4. The Board of Supervisors was presented with all of the information described in
the recitals and has considered this information in adopting this resolution.
5. Adoption of GP 2030 is in the public interest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
hereby adopts Butte County General Plan 2034.
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DULY FASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October 2010, by the following vote:
AYES; SUPERVISORS DOLAN KIRK LAMBERT AND CHAIR CONNELLY
NOES: SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI
ABSENT:NONE
ABSTAIN: No~E
Bill Connelly, Chair,
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Faul Hahn, C of Administrative Offi+
and Clerlc o he ~oa~d of Supervisors
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