REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 28, 2017
FROM: Jennifer K. Clark, AICP, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
THROUGH: Mike Sanchez, AICP, MCRP, Assistant Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY: Bonique Emerson, AICP, Planning Manager
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to CRV Recycling Centers
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. TA-17-002 dated October 4, 2017 prepared for this matter approving a Finding of No Possibility pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. ***BILL NO. B-51 - (Intro. 9/21/2017) (For adoption) - Approving Text Amendment Application No. TA-17-002 addressing CRV Recycling Centers by amending subsection (B) of Section 15-2750 of the Fresno Municipal Code. (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt the Finding of No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. TA-17-002 dated October 4, 2017.
2. Approve Text Amendment Application No. TA-17-002, to modify zoning and use regulations for California Redemption Value (CRV) Recycling Centers within the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Text Amendment Application No. TA-17-002 was initiated pursuant to Fresno City Council Resolution No. 2016-263 (Exhibit A) and proposes to amend subsection (B) of Section 15-2750 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), relating to California Redemption Value (CRV) Recycling Centers. The text amendment to the Citywide Development Code proposes to modify zoning and use regulations for CRV Recycling Centers within the City of Fresno (Exhibit B). As noted in Resolution No. 2016-263, over the years, Council District Offices have received complaints about CRV Recycling Centers interfering with the quiet enjoyment of nearby residents and of transients "hanging out" as they become intoxicated and leave litter behind. Businesses located in the City have also called to ex...
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