REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Public Works Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443 amending Subsection U to Section 3804 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code pertaining to the deferral of certain subdivision improvements (all Council Districts):
1. ADOPT a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443, dated July 26, 2023, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the commonsense exemption that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of significant adverse effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 1506(b)(3).
2. BILL (for Introduction) Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 adding Subsection U to Section 3804 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the deferral of certain sidewalk construction, driveway approaches and street trees in subdivisions until prior to occupancy of single-family homes.
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RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt the finding of no possibility of significant adverse effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 1506(b)(3) as set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443; and
2. Approve Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 adding Subsection U to Section 3804 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Municipal Code Section 15-3804, requires that subdividers improve, or execute a secured agreement to install all the public improvements within the development. Most developers enter into a Subdivision Agreement and post bonds to guarantee that they build all the public improvements including the sewer lines, water pipes, streets, sidewalks, street trees and landscaping. The Building Industry Associat...
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