HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 16, 1984 PH (5)A. 1. ENV I HC NMWrAL IMPACT
The project will result in the loss of 48± acres of
prime agricultural soil. If the project is approved,
this loss cannot be mitigated.
Finding
Al the land in and around the City of Lodi is
designated as prime agricultural soil.
4. The developer shall deposit funds with the City to pay
for annually mailings to the owners of parcels abutting '
agricultural lands which will repeat the statement appearing
in the "Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions". These
mailings shall be for a period of ten years and shall be the
responsibility of the Can =ity Development Director.
PCRLIC BEARINGS
Notice thereof having been published in accordance winch law
and affidavit of publication being on file in the office of
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the City Clerk, Mayor Snider called for the following Public
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Nearing to consider:
1) the reco mrmnendat i on of the Lodi Planning Commission to
the City Cmmci 1 that the Final Envi rorrnental Impact Report
(EIR 83-3) of the Tandy -Johnson Ranch, a 48 acre Residential
and Commercial Planned Development proposed for the
southside of Almond Drive and the Westside of Cherokee Lane,
be certified as adequate.
2) the Lodi City Planning Commissions recommendation that
General Plan -Lancs Use Element Amendment GP -LU -84-1,
which encompasses the Tandy -Johnson stanch, be approved
as submitted by the applicant.
3) the Planning Commissions recommendation that
Tandy -Johnson Ranch be zoned P -D (19), Planned Development
District No. 19 with requirements.
The matter was introduced by Com nm i ty Deve 1 opimen t Director
Schroeder who presented a history of the subject and
diagrams of the subject area.
A verbatim transcript of the Public Nearing was made and
shall he attached as Exhibit "A" to the official copy of the
minutes of the meeting.
ENVIFM0grAI.
Following Staff's presentation, public testimony, and
INPACr REPCRT
discussion, Council on motion of Council Member Reid, Olson
OF THE TANDY-
second, certified as adequate the Final Envirormental Impact
J(1149CN RANCH
Report (EIR 83-3) of the Tandy -Johnson Ranch, a 48 acre
CERTIFIED AS
residential and commercial planned development proposed for
ADDCXIATE
the southside of Almond Drive and the Westside of Cherokee
Lane and established the following findings:
A. 1. ENV I HC NMWrAL IMPACT
The project will result in the loss of 48± acres of
prime agricultural soil. If the project is approved,
this loss cannot be mitigated.
Finding
Al the land in and around the City of Lodi is
designated as prime agricultural soil.
Fid
While same modification of current farming practices
may be required, those modifications will not prevent
the continued agricultural use of adjacent parcels.
The use of agricultural chemicals can continue
although in some cases alternative methods of
application or types of chemicals miay be required.
Trespassing and vandalism on adjacent agricultural
parcels can be reduced by constructing a solid fence
along the entire west and south property line
adiacent to any agricultural property. The fence
will reduce trespassing and vandalism by reducing
easy access from the subdivision.
In addition to the fence, the City will require a 20'
building setoack from the property lire adjacent to
agriculture. A row of evergreen trees will be
planted in the setback area.
The City is surrounded by farming operations, yet has
not experienced any particular problems concerning
homeowners' complaints abcW.it agricultural noise or
dust. If a farmer uses a reasonable amount of care,
it is unlikely that he would have a serious problem.
3. 1NVIFM41AfIAL IMPACT
The project will generate approximately 5,829
additional vehicle trips per day which will be added
to surrounding streets.
Finding
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The existing streets adjacent to the Tandy -Johnsen
Project are adequate to handle the additional
traffic. Improvements that will be made on Almond
The City does not have the option of building on "non
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prime" agricultural soils in order to preserve the
prime soils. Every developnent built in the City,
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mall or large, utilizes sane prime agricultural
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soil. The residential, commercial and industrial1_
needs of the City necessitates sane urbanization of
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agricultural land.
Overriding considerations
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The area in question has been designated for
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residential development for many years by the City of
Lodi General Pian. The. area has been undergoing
urbanization over the past year. There are
residential developments adjacent to the proposed
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project. The development is contiguous to existing
developed areas and will be a logical continuation of
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the urbanized area.
The City of Lodi has planned and constructed its
utility system to serve the area with water, sewer
and storm drainage in anticipation of the area
developing. 'lhe existing infrastructure will allow
development of the area without costly expenditures
of public fui-ds for the extension or construction of
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major new lines.
2. 1TNIRDA M'AL IWACr
Urbanization of the subject parcel will affect
adjacent agricultural parcels.
Fid
While same modification of current farming practices
may be required, those modifications will not prevent
the continued agricultural use of adjacent parcels.
The use of agricultural chemicals can continue
although in some cases alternative methods of
application or types of chemicals miay be required.
Trespassing and vandalism on adjacent agricultural
parcels can be reduced by constructing a solid fence
along the entire west and south property line
adiacent to any agricultural property. The fence
will reduce trespassing and vandalism by reducing
easy access from the subdivision.
In addition to the fence, the City will require a 20'
building setoack from the property lire adjacent to
agriculture. A row of evergreen trees will be
planted in the setback area.
The City is surrounded by farming operations, yet has
not experienced any particular problems concerning
homeowners' complaints abcW.it agricultural noise or
dust. If a farmer uses a reasonable amount of care,
it is unlikely that he would have a serious problem.
3. 1NVIFM41AfIAL IMPACT
The project will generate approximately 5,829
additional vehicle trips per day which will be added
to surrounding streets.
Finding
0
The existing streets adjacent to the Tandy -Johnsen
Project are adequate to handle the additional
traffic. Improvements that will be made on Almond
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Drive and on Cherokee Lane will improve the overall
traffic flow. The project will also require the '=
continuation of Century Boulevard, which will provide
access to the southern portion of the project.
4. ENVIACb1VFf M IIVPALT
The project will produce some additional vehicle
generated air pollution.
Finding
Based on air quality projections, the amount of
additional air pollution will be less than 1110th of
1% of the total for the City of Lodi. ibis level is
not considered significant.
5. MVIitCI AWrAL IWACr
The project will generate an estimated 223 additional
school -aged children. This will affect the UISD and
its ability to provide adequate classroom space.
Finding
The applicant has signed a contract with the IZSD in
which he agrees to pay an impaction fee to the
District. The District considers the payment of
these fees as sufficient mitigation for the impact of
the additional students.
B. 1. AI,'11>OWIVIZS 'ID THE PfiWBCr
The FIR discussed several alternatives to the
proposed project. The following are findings on two
of the alternatives.
Aiternative 1
This alternative is a "no build" alternative, which
would mean butt no development would be constructed
on the property.
Finding
This alternative would eliminate the environmental
impacts resulting from the proposed project. This
alternative would, however, affect the future supply
of affordable housing.
The applicant is proposing to construct single-family
houses that will sell in the $85,000 range. Housing
in this price range provides affordable housing for
the residents of Lodi. Housing priced above this
level is out of the price range of the majority of
the residents of Lodi.
Based on a vacant lot survey, it is estirrated that
there are less than 400 vacant single-family lots in
approved subdivisions that could contain houses of
less than $85,000. This figure represents
approximately a 3 -year supply of housing in this
price range. Once this supply of affordable housing
is used up there are very few new subdivisions being
planned to take their place. Mich of this is a
result of the "Greenbelt Initiative" which has
significantly restricted the possibility of new
developments.
Residential projects like Tandy -Johnson often take
18-24 months from the time of approval to the first
houses becoming available. Tandy -Johnson would come
on line just as existing subdivisions in this price
r range are built out or nearly built out. without
projects like Tandy -Johnson, there would soon be a
shortage of affordable housing units.
2. Alternative 4
This alternative would utilize an "infill" property:_
as an alternative to the proposed project. -Y
Finding
The City of Lodi has consistently encouraged the
utilization of "infill" parcels of land available in
the City of Lodi. There are no parcels that could
accommodate the Tandy -Johnson project. Most of the
"infill' properties are small in size, ranging from
single-family lots to one or two acres. All the
large parcels are under development or have an
approved project on then. Additionally, most of
these parcels, if they were available, would be very
expensive. The price would probably make affordable
housing impossible.
C. GRUAMl- INDUCING IMPACT
The project will not have a significant
growth -inducing impact on the City.
Fid
The passage of Measure A. the "Greenbelt Initiative".
has placed a significant future growth limit on the
City of Lodi. All new General Plan amerxkmnts that
require an annexation just receive voter approval.
It does not appear that the voters are inclined to
approve any new annexations. Consequently there nny
be very little growth of the City in future years.
Because there is very little vacant land left within
the City limits, there may be very few new
developments in coming years. (Pg. 22 a 23)
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(M. APPROVI% Council , on motion of Council Member Olson, Hindman seco*xi,
(ENEiAL PIM introduced Ordinance No. 1314 approving General-P1and Lend
LAND LISE Use Element Amendment GP -W-84-1, which enccgmsses the
EI.M0417 Tandy -Johnson Ranch as submitted by the applicant. The
GP -W-84-1 motion carried by unanimous vote.
CRD. APMVING Council, on Trot ion of Council Member Olson, Hinchmin second,
TIiAT TARDY- introduced Ordinance No. 1315 approving the MmYly-Johnsor.
JCHN9 N RANCH Ranch be rezoned P -D (19). Planned Development District No.
BE REZONED P -D 19 with requirements and established the following findings
(19) pertaining to Measure A:
CED. NO 1315 The following would permit continueo production of the farm
INIFIOMM land adjacent to the area:
1. Areas abutting agricultural areas screen with a 7 foot
fence on property line.
2. A 20 foot wide set -back area shall be provided from the
fence and the set -back area shall be planted with dense
evergreen shrubs and trees to the approval of the Pule•lic
Works Director.
3 The developer shall include in the developments
`'Conditions Covenants and Restrictions", a statement which"
Indicates that the subdivision is adjacent to agricultural
operations and that the homeowner's inconvenience from
noise, (lust and spraying.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE. CITY COUNC I L
OF THE CITY OF LOD 1 TO CONSIDER THE RECOr.i11ENDAT I ON
OF THE LODI PLANNING CUf.1ISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
THAT THE FINAL F.NV I RON"MENTAL IMPACT REPORT (E I R 83-3)
OF THE TANDY-JOHNSON RANCH, A 48 ACRE RESIDENTIAI. AND
C(IT-1ERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FOR THE SOUTH
SIDE OF All -ION -D DRIVE AND THE (VEST SIDE OF CHEROKEE
LANE, BE CERT I F 1 ED AS ADEQUATE
NOT CE 1S HEREBY GIVEN that on Play 16, 1984 at the
hour of 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a public hearing in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 Nest Pine Street, Lodi,
California, to consider the reconviendation of the Lodi
Planning Commission to the City Council that the Final
Environmental Impact Report (F.iR 83-3) of the Tandy -Johnson
Ranch, a 48 acre resi(lential and commercial planned
development proposed for the south side of Almond Drive and
the west side of Cherokee Lane, be certified as adequate.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the
office of the City Clerk at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi,
California. All interested persons are invited to present
their views on this matter. Written statements may be filed
with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled
herein and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
Dated: May 2, 1984
By Order of the City Council
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBL I C HEARING BY THE CITY COUNC I L
OF THE CITY OF LODI TO CONSIDER THE LODI CITY
PLANNING CMI I SS I ONS REC0111R'IENDAT I ON THAT GENERAL
PLAN - LAND USE ELM --ENT AMENDMENT GP -LU -84-1.
AYH I CH ENMIPASSES THE TANDY- JOHNSON RANCH, BE
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 16, 1984 at the
hour of 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a public hearing in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 (Vest Pine Street, Lodi,
California, to consider the Lodi City Planning Commissions
recommendation that General Plan - Land Use Element Amendment
GP -LU -84-1, which encompasses the Tandy -Johnson Ranch, be
approved as submitted by the ;applicant.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the
office of the City Clerk at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi,
California. A full text of the proposed ordinance is on file
in the City Clerk's office and can be reviewed during regular
business hours. All interested persons are invited to present
their views on this matter. Written statements may be filed
with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled
herein and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
Dated: May 2, 1984
By Order of the City Council
ALICE. M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
OF THE CITY OF LODI TO CONSIDER THE PLANNING
COMMISSIONS RF.CONlMENDATION THAT TANDY-JOHNSON
RANCH BE ZONED P -D (19), PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT NO 19 WITH REQU I RFAIEN i S
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, May 16, 1989
at the hour of 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a public
hearing in the Council Chambers, City Ball, 221 West Pine
Street, Lodi, California, to consider the Planning Commissions
Recommendation that Tandy-Johnscn Ranch be zoned P -D (19),
Planned Development District No. 19 with the following
requirements:
a. that the 6 acres of commercial zoning on the vest
side of Cherokee Lane, north and south of the
future extension of Century Boulevard conform to
the development standards of the C -S,
Commercial -shopping District;
b. that the cluster homes (i.e. condominiums) portion
of the development be limited to 10 units per
acre and conform to the development standards of
the R -GA, Garden Apartment Residential District;
cnd
C. ihat the single-family portion of the development
conform to the development standards of the R-2,
Single -Family Residential District.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the
office of the City Clerk at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi,
California. A full text of the prc^osed ordinance is on file
in the City Clerk's office and can be reviewed during regular
business hours. All interested persons are invited to present
their views on this matter. Written statements may be filed
with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled
herein and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
Dated: May 2, 1984
By Order of the City Council
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
NOME OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY CaMIL
OF THE CITY OF ICDI ID LCMSIDER THE PLAMING
C1CMIISSICNS RB0CASTtMUICN THAT THE CITY 00UNCIL
APPROVE THE RBQLIEST OF KENKM GLANIZ , c / o
GLANI'Z-DIMIIM-DMIAN, O NSULTING ENGINEMS,
70 NAM P -D (24) , PLVWM DE'VEIMMqr DISTRICT
N0. 24 BY REDUCING THE DENSITY AT 1700, 2100 AND
2200 WEFT EE=IAN LANE WITH COMITICNS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 6. 1984
at the hour of 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a public
hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 West Pine
Street, Lodi, California, to ccnsider the Planning Commissions
recommendation that the City Councii approve the request of
Kenneth Glantz, c/o Glantz-Diemler-Dorman, Consulting
Engineers, to amend P -D (24), Planned Development District No.
24 by reducing the density at 1700, 2100 and 2200 West
Kettleman Lane with the following conditions:
a) that the single-family portion of the development
conform to the R-2, Single -Family Residential
Distilet;
b) that the multiple -family portion of the
development conform to the R -GA, Garden Apartment
Residential District; and
c) that the office -institutional portion of the
development conform to the R -C -P,
Residential -Commercial -Professional District.
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The Planning Commission also recommended that the City Council
certify the filing of a Negative Declaration by the Community
Development Director as adequate envirormdntal documentation
on the project.
Information regarding this item may be obtained tit the
office of the Community Development Director at 221 West Pine
Street, Lodi, California. All interested persons are invited
to present their views on this matter. Written statements may
be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing
scheduled herein and oral statements may be made at said
hearing..
Dated: May 16, 1984
By Order of the City Council
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
First Nationwide Savings Melvin E. Taves
9800 S. Sepulveda Blvd 8% W. Lodi Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045 Lodi, CA 95240
Luckey Development, Inc.
2119 W. March Lane L. J. S M. Peterson
Stockton, CA 95207 533 E. Pine St
Lodi, CA 95240
Thomas Geigle, at al
6826 Wilderness Ct Kenneth Lobaugh at al
Stockton, CA 95209 1080 E. Peltier
Acampo, CA 95220
Lodi Investment Partnership
1 ltd
J.W. Properties
P.O. Box 7576
3515 Country Club Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95207
Stockton, CA 95204
Woodbridge Irrigation Dist.
C 6 P Dunscombe at al
18777 N. Lower Sacramento
Apartado 1750
Woodbridge, CA 95258
Mayaguez, P.R. 00708
Hawaii & San Francisco
Lodi First Nazar,tne Church
Invest Co.
1207 East Highway 12
P. 0. Box 3336
Lodi, CA 9524o
Hawyard, CA 94544
Delmar 6 Doris Batch Otto Hetmle, et al
1767 E. Harney lane 1313 E. Highway 12
Lodi, CA 95240 Lodi, CA 95240
Delwin H n Holt at al
3784 W. Been HoRoman Catholic Bishop, Stockton Stockton, CA 95209 P. p, Box 849Lodi, CA 95241
Jesus Christ of L.D.A.
c/o LDS Church Real Estate
50 E. N. Temple
Salt Lake City, UTah 84150
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Jack M. t E. L. Weil
Guarantee Savings b Lcan Assn 1081 E. Hi hwa 12 T-141- MEADOWS Z-84-6 t MD -84-9
P. 0. Box 9728 LodiCA 95240y tDate Mailed y- 2G . p(
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Fresno, CA 93794 Nrrtno nate 5-14-84
NOTICE OF PIBLIC HEARING BY TETE CITY caMIL
OF THE CITY OF LMI D 0aiSIDER THE PLANNING
OMMISSIONS RZ WMeWI N THAT THE CITY OCLNCIL
APPIUM THE RBQMST OF KENTM GLANIZ, c/o
GIANTZ-DIE1>t..t+R J=iAN, 0Q4SIATING ENGINEERS,
TU SAM P -D (24) . P%ANMD 1EVEIMWr DISTRICT
NO. 24 BY REUMING TILE DENSITY AT 1700, 2100 AND
2200 WEST KEITI.FItiAN LANE WITH CCMITIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 6, 1984
at the hour of 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard. the Lodi City Council will conduct a public
hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 West Pine
Street. Lodi. California, to consider the Planning Commissions
recommendation that the City Council approve the request of
Kenneth Glantz. c/o Glantz-Diemler-Dorman. Consulting
Engineers, to amend P -D (24). Planned Development District No.
24 by reducing the density at 1700, 2100 and 2200 Wist
Kettleman Lane with the following conditions:
a) that the single-family portion of the development
conform to the R-2, Single -Family Residential
District;
b) that the multiple -family portion of the
development conform to the R -GA, Garden Apartment
Residential District; and
c) that the office -institutional portion of the
development conform to the R -C -P,
Residential-Co►imercial-Professional District.
The Planning Commission also recommended that the City Council
certify the filing of a Negative Declaration by the Community
Development Director as adequate environmental documentation
on the prosect.
Information regarding this iteral may be obtained in the
office of the Community Development Director at'221 West Pine
Street, Lodi, California. All interested persons are invited
to present their views on this matter. Written statements may
be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing
scheduled herein and oral statements may be made at said
hearing.
Dated: May 16, 1984
By Order of the City Council
ALICE M. RE I MCHE
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department
TO: CITY COUNCIL DATE: MAY 15, 1984
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FINDINGS OF APPROVAL FOR TANDY-JOHNSON SUBDIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - EIR 83-3
A. l) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The project will result in the loss of 48± acres of prime
agricultural soil. If the project is approved, this loss cannot
be mitigated.
Finding
All the land in and around the City of Lodi is designated as prime
agricultural soil.
The City does not have the option of building on "non prime"
agricultural soils in order to preserve the prime soils. Every
development built in the City, small or large, utilizes some prime
agricultural soil. The residential, commercial and industr;al
needs of the City necessitates some urbanization of agricultural
land.
Overridin considerations
The area In question has been designated for residential develop-
ment for many years by the City of Lodi General Plan. The arra
has been undergoing urbanization over the past years. There are
residential developments adjacent to the proposed project. The
development is contiguous to existing developed areas and will be
a logical continuation of the urbanized area. (Pg. 2)
The City of Lodi has planned and constructed its utility system to
serve the area with water. sewer and storm drainage in anticipation
of the area developing. The existing infrastructure will allow
development of the area without costly expenditures of public funds
for the extension or construction of major new lines. (Pg. 7 b 8)
2) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Urbanization of the subject parcel will affect adjacent agricultural
parcels.
FFiind�inq
While some modification of current farming practices may be
required, those modifications will not prevent the continued
agricultural use of adjacent parcels. The use of agricultural
chemicals can continue although in some cases alternative methods
of application or types of chemicals may be required. (pg. 13 b 14).
Trespassing and vandalism on adjacent agricultural parcels can be
reduced by constructing a solid fence along the entire west and
south property line adjacent to any agricultural property.* The
fence will reduce trespassing and vandalism by reducing easy access
from the subdivision. (pg. 15).
In addition to the fence, the City will require a 20' building
setback from the property line adjacent to agriculture. A row of
evergreen trees will be planted in the setback area.
The City is surrounded by farming operations, yet has not
experienced any particular problems concerning homeowners' complaints
about agricultural noise or dust. If a farmer uses a reasonable
amount of care, it is unlikely that he would have a serious problem.
3) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The project will genarate approximately 5,829 additional vehicle
trips per day which will be added to surrounding streets.
Finding
The existing streets adjacent to the Tandy -Johnson Project Are
adequate to handle the additional traffic. Improvements that will
be made on Almond Drive and on Cherokee Lane will improve the
overall traffic fl,)w. The project will also require the construc-
tion of Century Boulevard, which will provide access to the
southern portion of the project.
4) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The project will produce some additional vehicle generated air
pollution.
Finding
Based on air quality projections, the amount of additional air
pollution will be less than 1/10th of i% of the total for the City
of Lodi. This level is not considered significant. (Pg. 4 b 5)
5) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The project will generate an estimated 223 additional school -aged
children. This will affect the LUSD and its ability to provide
adequate classroom space.
Finding
The applicant has signed a contract with the LUSD in which he
agrees to pay an impaction fee to the District. The District
considers the payment of these fees as sufficient mitigation for
the impact of the additional students.
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B. 1) ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT
The EIR discussed saveral alternatives to the proposed project.
The following are findings on two of the alternatives.
Alternative 1
This alternative is a "no build" alternative, which would mean that
no development would be constructed on the property.
Finding
This alternative would eliminate the environmental impacts
resulting from Oe proposed project. This alternative would,
however, affect the future supply of affordable housing.
The applicant is proposing to construct singin-family houses that
will sell in the $85,000 range. Housing in this price range
Provides affordable housing for the residents of Lodi. Housing
priced above this level is out of the price range of the majority
of the residents of Lodi.
Based on a vacant lot survey, it is estimated that there are less
than 400 vacant single-family lots in approved subdivisions that
could contain houses of less than $85,000. This figure represents
approximately a 3 -year supply of housing in this price range..
Gnce this suppiv of affordable housing is ust:d up there are very
few new subdivisions being planned :n take their place. Much of
this is a result of the "Greenbelt Initiittve" which has signifi-
cantly restricted the possibility of new developments.
Residential projects like Tandy -Johnson often take 18-24 months
from the time of approval to the first houses becoming available.
Tandy -Johnson would come on line just as existing subdivisions in
this price range are built out or nearly built out. Without
projects like Tandy -Johnson, there would soon be a shortage of
affordable housing units. (Pg. 16, 17, 18, 19 E 20)
2) Alternative 4
This alternative would utilize an "infill" property as an
alternative to the proposed project. (Pg. 21 & 22)
Finding
The City of Lodi has consistently encouraged the utilization of
"infill" parcels of land available in the City of Lodi. There are
no parcels that could accommodate the Tandy -Johnson project. Most
of the "infill" properties are small in size, ranging from
single-family lots to one or two acres. All the large parcels
are under development or have an approved project on them.
Additionally, most of these parcels, if they were available, we>uld
be very expensive. The price would probably make affordable
housing impossible.
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C. GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACT
The project will not have a significant growth -inducing impact on the
City,
Fin.-.. dinq
The passage of Measure A, the "Greenbelt Initiative", has placed a
significant future growth limit on the City of Lodi. All new General
Plan amendments that require an annexation must receive voter approv.A .
It does not appear that the voters are inclined to approve any new
annexations. Consequently there may be very little growth of the City
in future years. Because there is very little vacant lana left within
the City limits, there may be very few new developments in coming years.
(Pp. 22 b 23)
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April 11, 1984
City of Lodi
City Council
City Planning Commission
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Rei Johnson -Tandy EIR
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am writing this letter because I cannot attend your
meetings due to my doctor's orders. I have met with Mr. Ron
Thomas and agreed to put my experience and opinion in this
letter for you to consider.
I have been farming grapes from my home -place for the
past 43 Mears. I live at 345 East Taylor Road, a mile west
of Lodi.' From Lower Sacramento Road to my home on the north
side of Taylor Road is solid houses; from my home on the south
side of Taylor Road is houses - almost like living in town.
I have used all types of insecticides over the years on my
vineyards, always careful to have very little or no drift
except away from my home and the neighbors' homes. I farmed
40 acres on Harney '.ane for 17 years with homes on the south,
east & west sides _ my vineyard. I put on all the needed
insecticides and herbicides to raise good grapes. I also farm
grapes on Woodbridge Road, north of Lodi, and I follow the
same procedure there, always careful of the drift - not to
get in neighbors' homes or alfalfa fields.
Over the years you learn how to do dusting with a minimum
of drift by observing wind currents, sometimes having to wait
several days for the right weather. In recent years, we have
gone more to ground spraying. This not only gives us a better
job of coverage and sticking to vines, but by being careful
of calm days, gives us almost no -drift. applications. Then,
too, with the price of chemicals today, you have to keep costs
down by keeping materials on the vines and in the vineyards.
I believe a good high fence next to the vineyards will
keep people living in the homes in there yards and a 15 to
20 foot turning row between the vines and the fence for the
farmer is plenty big enough.
City of Lodi
City Council
City Planning Commission
April 11, 1984 - Page 2
I am familiar with the properties called Johnson -Tandy
and believe any good farmer can continue to farm next door -
after homes are built there.
Looking back over the last 43 plus years, having farmed
and worked all over the Lodi area, I truthfully cannot see
why, in this enlightened age in which we live, we cannot live
side by side with our city friends and relatives - we raise
the food out here for you and you come out to see how we do
it. City living and farming to me are very compatible - we
need both and I'm sure we will always have both.
Sincerely,
Ed Meier