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WHEREAS, the purpose of the following analysis is to determine whether the increased density permitted by designating the property as Specific Plan No. 64 which would allow approximately 8.1 units per gross acre would be consistent with the mandatory findings required by Measure "U." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In accordance with Section 4.40s of the Redlands General Plan, the City Council of the City of Redlands hereby approves the re -zoning of lands designated "Urban Reserve" in the Redlands General Plan (as of June 1, 1987) or in active agricultural production (as of November 3, 1986) to permit residential density greater than the Residential Estate (R-E) classification as the same existed as of June 1, 1987, based upon the following findings: A. There are substantial and overriding economic or social benefits to the City and its residents and taxpayers from the proposed density. Under the existing zoning designation, the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (EVCSP) contains goals and policies aimed at preserving agricultural uses within the East Valley Corridor as long as this type of land use remains realistic and financially feasible. As continued agricultural production on the site has been determined to be infeasible in the long term, through the removal of the remaining citrus groves in 2009, the conversion of the site to development would be consistent with the EVCSP's intent. The additional 117 units would substantially add to the tax revenue accruing to the City that helps fund infrastructure and public services, which is a direct economic benefit to the City. As part of the project, the developer will also pay development impact fees for transportation and other infrastructure, as well as police, fire, and for the library. From a social benefit standpoint, the project will include common open space through pocket parks, and a public open space for gathering, recreation and socialization of residents of the whole City of Redlands, filling a recognized public need. In addition, the construction of new homes on small lots provides a variety of housing types and affordability levels in the City of Redlands, which is consistent with the policies contained within the City's current 2035 General Plan and will contribute an additional 117 new housing units that will help the City meet its overall housing goals. B. The proposed density increase will not cause adverse environmental impacts, either individually or cumulatively, directly or indirectly. The project has been analyzed through the drafting of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, with thirteen mitigation measures that have been incorporated as Conditions of Approval, referencing technical studies prepared for the project, to ensure the project will not have a significant impact on the environment, either individually or cumulatively, directly, or indirectly. 2 I:\Resolutions\Res 8500-8599\8531 Approval of the Conversion of Agricultural Land Pursuant to Redlands General Plan - Measure U.docx-ms