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Item 6f Request to process a General Plan Amendment for a 7.57+ acre parcel located between Black Avenue and Hansen Drive (adjacent to Hansen Park) independent from the General Plan Update. (SR95: 146) Mr. Swift delivered the Staff Report. Ms. Dennis asked about the CEQA process if the staff recommendations were followed. Mr. Swift stated that staff has not made a determination whether a negative declaration or an EIR would be appropriate since staff doesn't have an application or project to review to determine the environmental impacts. Ms. Michelotti asked if the proposed General Plan amendment would be processed at the same time as the application for the project. She observed that since the School District controls what is done with the property, it appears the District is at the mercy of the City regarding a general plan change of the property. Mr. Swift stated that it is up to the applicant. The City Council has jurisdiction on what land use goes on that property once the School District is no longer the owner. Right now the General Plan allows either public or private school use on that site. Mr. Pico referred to the staff recommendation that there is no reason to refer this to the General Plan Steering Committee because there is no reason to believe the Committee will change its recommendation as to the site. The Committee has recommended leaving the existing General Plan designation on the site which is for public institutions or schools. The vote was unanimous. He also asked if the Planning Commission had reviewed this as well. Mr. Swift indicated the Planning Commission recommended the property remain for public institutions or schools. Mayor Tarver asked for confirmation that state law allows the District to override the zoning designation of the City for a proposed school site if it wanted to place a school on the site. He asked if the School District can override the Council's determination in reverse, i.e., where the District no longer wants to use the site for a school. Mr. Roush stated the District cannot override the zoning for a surplus school site. Mr. Fred Bates, 9781 Blue Larkspur Lane, Monterey, Principal with New Cities Business Development Group, along with Pat Stringer, asked to be allowed to process the General Plan amendment for the Del Prado site independent of the General Plan update. He requested the site be given a zoning change to a PUD designation. He plans to build homes similar to the existing neighborhood and wants the opportunity to present this plan to the Planning Commission and to 05/09/95 -6-