01-18-2011 - General Plan Amendment No. 10-01Zone Change No. 10 - Item 12 attach 2 (2).doc
R E S O L U T I O N N O.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 10-01
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 10-01
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Ahmad Ghaderi - Ashdon Development
LOCATION: Northeast Corner of Azusa Avenue and Giambi Way
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WHEREAS, there was filed with this Council a verified application on the forms prescribed in Chapter 26, Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting the redesignation of
land use as set forth in the General Plan from:
“Open Space” to “Service and Neighborhood Commercial,” on that certain property generally described as:
Assessor Parcel No. 8735-001-912 in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the requested General Plan amendment has been proposed to facilitate the development of a auto service station including a car wash, convenience store, food service, a drive-through
window, and office space; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a zone change from “Open Space” (O-S) to “Service Commercial” (S-C); and
WHEREAS, a precise plan for the site plan and architecture has been submitted for the development of the project; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has submitted a conditional use permit application for the operation of a service station, car wash, drive-through facilities, convenience
store and fast food use; and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to provide for a range of non-residential uses that will ensure a strong economic base for the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 24th day of August, 2010, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application for
a General Plan Amendment, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 10-5374 recommending approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 18th day of January, 2011, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered evidence presented by the Planning Commission,
Planning Department, and other interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: Based on the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 10-01, amending the
land use designation for the subject property as set forth on the Land Use Map of the Land Use Element as depicted on Exhibit A; and
SECTION 2: A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
SECTION 3: The Secretary shall be instructed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the City Council for its attention in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 18th day January, 2011.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, Laurie Carrico, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of January, 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
City Attorney