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TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager
and City Council
FROM: Susan Rush
Assistant City Clerk
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. 2
DATE: January 17, 2012
SUBJECT:' ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
1607 West Covina Parkway (Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway and
West Garvey Avenue South — Civic Center)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. ZzZS - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
DISCUSSION:
This ordinance was introduced at a Special City Council meeting on January 10, 2012. The
purpose of this ordinance is to change the zone designation from "Public Building" to
"Neighborhood Commercial" to facilitate the development of a professional/medical office
project within the Civic Center complex. This ordinance will become effective on February 17,
2012, thirty days after its adoption.
P�6pared C Y Margaret Garcia Approved by Su
Deputy Cry .,Clerk Assistant City C
Attachment: No. 1 - Ordinance
No. 2 — Staff Report dated January 10, 2012
• . Attachment No. 1
ORDINANCE NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY .COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Eric Chen, Creative Design Associates, Inc
LOCATION: 1607 West Covina Parkway (Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway
and West Garvey Avenue South - Civic Center)
WHEREAS, there was filed with this City a. verified application on the forms prescribed
in Section 26-153 and 26-199 of the West Covina Municipal Code, for the reclassification from:
"Public Building" (P-B) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C),
on that certain property generally described as follows:
Assessor Parcel No. 8474-001-906, in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed zone change (No. 11-01) is requested to provide consistency
between the General Plan and Zoning Map, and to establish zoning standards for the subject
project; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the request, the applicant has also requested a General Plan
amendment to change the land use designation on the subject property from "Public Facilities" to
"Service and Neighborhood Commercial"; and
WHEREAS, a precise plan (No. 11702) for the site plan and architecture and a tree
removal permit (No. 11-04) to remove significant trees has been submitted for the development
of the project; and
WHEREAS, a variance (No. 11-08) from parking requirements has been submitted for
the development of the project; and
WHEREAS, a tentative tract map (No. 71595) has been submitted, for the subdivision of
the lot to allow 39 office condominiums and create a parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 22na
day of November; 2011, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application
for a Zone Change, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11-5449
recommending denial of the application; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2011, an appeal of the Planning Commission action was filed
by Peichin Lee, CGM Development, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 101h day of January, 2012, conduct a duly
advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered evidence presented by the
Planning Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in its behalf reveal
the following facts:
1. The project consists of a plan to approve the design and allow the construction of
a four-story medical office building with 39 condominium units and a surface
parking lot with 218 parking spaces on an approximately .2.69-acre development
site. In addition, the project includes the expansion of the parking lot on the south
side of the library to 129 parking spaces.
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2. The project includes a 'General Plan amendment to change the land use
designation from "Public Facilities" to "Service and Neighborhood Commercial."
3. The project includes a zone change requesting to change the zone from "Public
Building" (P-B) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C).
4. The. project includes a precise plan for the architecture and site plan layout for the
proposed project and a tree`removal permit to remove 15 trees located in the front
yard setback,
5. The proposal requires the approval of a variance to deviate from parking
requirements.
6. The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative tract map to subdivide the
building into medical office condominiums.
7. Findings necessary for approval of a.zone change are as follows:
a. There are changed conditions since the existing zoning became effective
to warrant other or additional zoning.
b. The proposed change of zone will not adversely affect adjoining property
as to value or precedent and will riot be detrimental to the area.
C. A change of zone will be in the interest or furtherance of the public health,
safety, and general.welfare.
d. The approval of such a change of zone will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan so adopted by the City.
e. The approval of such a zone change is consistent with the General Plan or
applicable specific plans.
8. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT has, been prepared indicating that although the
project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a
significant effect due to mitigating measures.
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as
follows:
a. The proposed zone change will facilitate. the development of a medical office
project within the Civic Center complex.. Since the last General Plan update in
1985, the City envisioned preserving the. Civic Center for Public Facilities or
governmental related office uses. Iri the' past years, the City has worked with
other developers to consider the development of the northwestern portion of the
Civic Center owned by the City of West Covina near the corner of West Covina
Parkway and Garvey Avenue.. In order , for the proposed development to be
consistent with the General Plan and Zoning; a General Plan Amendment as well
as a Zone Change is. necessary to facilitate the development.
b. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect adjoining property value and
will not be detrimental to the area because the property is within the Civic Center
Complex and nearby commercial and, office uses. The proposed medical office
building has been designed to meet the development standards set forth in the
West Covina Municipal Code, except for parking requirements for which a
variance is being sought.
C. The proposed zone change is compatible with . the surrounding area in that the
subject property is located in an area with other office uses and commercial retail
service oriented developments. The subject use is separated from residential uses
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to the north by the I-10 San Bernardino.Freeway. In addition, the City has shown
interest in further developing the Civic Center with other non -governmental office
uses. As such, the proposed change of zone will be in the interest or furtherance
of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
d. The proposed zone change requires a General Plan amendment. The General Plan
includes nine elements (or chapters). California State law requires seven elements
(Land Use, Housing, Open Space, Conservation, Safety, Circulation and Noise).
Two elements of the General. Plan have been modified since 1985, a Design
Element was adopted in 1991, and the Housing Element was revised in 1995. The
Land Use Element deals with the. establishment of a pattern of land use and
standards for the density and, intensity of development. Land use designations are
established in the General Plan and implemented by the Zoning Code and the
Zoning Map. With the approval of a General Plan amendment, the proposed
zone change will be consistent and will not adversely affect the General Plan.
e. The approval of such a zone change is consistent with the proposed General Plan
land use designation of "Service` and. Neighborhood Commercial." That the
proposed land use designation allows for medical office,, general professional
office and service retail developments. The proposed zone change from "Public
Facilities" to "Neighborhood Commercial" would facilitate the development of
the medical office. There are -no specific plans that affect the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, -the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does
resolve as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented, and the findings set forth,.the above
Zone Change No. 11-01 is hereby found to be consistent with the City's General Plan and
the land uses permitted within said zone classification.
SECTION NO. 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this — day of ,
ATTEST: Mayor Steve Herfert
City Clerk Laurie Carrico
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the IOt'day of January 2012. That thereafter said
Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 17'h day
of January, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
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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 1. 01h day of January 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
City Attorney
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Indicates the area proposed to be rezoned from
"Public Building" (P-B) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C)
TO: City Manager and City Council
City of West Covina
• Memorandum
AGENDA
FROM: Jeff Anderson
Planning Director
ITEM NO. 2
DATE: January 10, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 11-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
APPEAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 11-02
APPEAL OF TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 11-04
APPEAL OF VARIANCE NO. 11-08
APPEAL OF. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.71595
NEGATIVE DECLARATION. OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
LOCATION:
APPELLANT:
RECOMMENDATION:
1607 West Covina Parkway (Southeast corner of West
Covina Parkway and West Garvey Avenue South —
Civic Center)
Peichin Lee (CGM Development, Inc.)
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING OF THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 11-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01, PRECISE
PLAN NO. 11-02, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 11-04, VARIANCE
NO.11-08, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.71595, PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO.11-01
3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO.
11-02 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 11-04
4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 11-08
5) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO.71595
Staff further recommends that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
6) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.11-01
DISCUSSION:
On November 22, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 2-1 to deny the proposal to construct a
55,674-square foot, four-story professional/medical office building project located at 1607 West
Covina Parkway. On December 1, 2011, the applicant filed an appeal of the Planning
Commission action to the City Council. The public hearing was continued from the December
20, 2011 Council meeting.
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GPA 11-01, ZC 11-01, P 02, Tree Removal No. 11-04 •
Variance No. 11-08, TTM71595
1607 West Covina Parkway
January 10, 2012, page 3
Parking:
The applicant is requesting to deviate from the required number of parking spaces to
accommodate the proposed 55,680-square foot medical office building. The project as designed
would require a total of 261. parking spaces and.218 parking spaces are proposed. As such, the
applicant is requesting a parking variance. A parking survey was conducted (July 18 — 28, 2011)
to determine the parking demand at the City Hall surface parking lot and top deck of the parking
structure. The surface parking lot has a total of 308 parking spaces while the top deck has a
total of 316 parking spaces. The survey indicated that the peak hour for parking is noon. At
such time, the overall demand is 79 percent, indicating that there was excess parking at the peak
hour. The project has the potential of increasing the demand of the surface parking lot of City
Hall due to the proximity to the proposed project but it appears that adequate parking is available
at the City Hall parking lots on most days.
The parking lot north of the library currently provides 100 parking spaces while the parking lot
south of the library provides 42 parking spaces (142 total). The 100 parking spaces north of the
parking lot would be removed to be replaced by the 218 parking spaces for the office building.
As part of this development, the applicant would remove the 42 parking spaces south of the
library and construct a new parking lot with 129 parking spaces. The specifics of the
construction of the parking lot would be under the County's jurisdiction.
Landscape Revisions:
The development of the professional/medical office building will require the removal of the
vegetation and grading of the site north of the library. This area currently includes large raised
berms, (approximately 30 feet in height) that are densely planted with various sized trees, shrubs
and ground cover. Plans submitted by the applicant indicate that a total of 114 trees will be
removed and 13 trees around the perimeter of the proposed development will be retained. In
addition, the applicant has indicated that a total of 19 trees would be removed in the area south of
the library along with the existing raised planter boxes and lawn area to accommodate the new
surface parking lot for library staff and patrons. A total of 133 trees will be removed for the new
building and expanded parking lots.
The applicant has included a revised conceptual landscape plan in their submittal that indicates a
total of 150 trees will be planted in the two areas. The plans indicate that 118 trees will be
planted in the area north of the library and 32 trees will be planted in the County -owned area
south of the parking lot. (It should be noted that the construction of the parking lot and
installation of trees in this area will be under the County's jurisdiction, not the City's.) The
conceptual landscape plans indicate that of the 118 trees planted in the area north of the library,
30 would be 36-inch box trees and the remainder of the trees would be 24-inch box trees. The
applicant has also indicated that they are proposing to plant (or provide for) 50 additional trees to
be planted at City parks or other City properties.
Mitigated Negative Declaration Revisions:
An Initial Study was prepared and noticed for this project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A, Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact Report (NIND) was prepared. Following the end of the comment period for the
environmental review the applicant raised concerns regarding mitigation measures for Biological
Resources, Transportation and Traffic, and Mandatory Findings of Significance. Based on
consultation with the environmental consultant, substitute mitigation measures have been
included in the MND and as part of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Resolution. Attachment 1 provides more detailed information on the proposed substitute
mitigation measures. These substitute mitigation measures ,are included in the Negative
Declaration Resolution.
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GPA 11-01, ZC 11-01, PP q2, Tree Removal No. 11-04
Variance No. 11-08, TTM95
1607 West Covina Parkway
January 10, 2012, page 4
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding this matter on November 22, 2011. At
the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission voted 2-1-1 (Commissioners Redholtz and Stewart
voting "yes", and Commissioner Sotelo voting "no", and Commissioner Holtz abstaining) to deny
the precise plan, tentative tract map and variance a:s well as to recommend denial of the general plan
amendment, and zone change to the City Council
In denying the project, the Commissioners cited concerns with the proposed parking variance and
overflow parking issues that could create problems for City Hall and the library, concern that the
development was not consistent with the original intent of the Civic Center, and concerns that the
uniqueness of the site would be lost forever. Commissioner Sotelo was prepared to vote in favor of
the project because the proposal would generate jobs, generate revenue for the City and the trees
removed would be replaced.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The sale of the parcel will provide $700,000 in proceeds to the City. There may be some sales
tax generation to the City depending on the type of businesses that occupy the building. Also,
the project will generate approximately $183,000 in annual property tax increment.
Prepared by: Fabiola Wong
Senior Planner
Attachments:
Revie / pproved by: Jeff Anderson, AICP
Planning Director
Attachment 1 — Mitigated Negative Declaration Revisions
Attachment 2 - Draft Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Resolution
Attachment 3 - Draft General Plan Amendment Resolution for Approval
Attachment 4 — Draft Zone Change Ordinance for Approval
Attachment 5 — Draft Precise Plan Resolution for Approval
Attachment 6 — Draft Variance Resolution for Approval
Attachment 7 — Draft Tentative Tract Map Resolution for Approval
Attachment 8 - Draft General Plan Amendment Resolution. for Denial
Attachment 9 — Draft Zone Change Resolution for Denial
Attachment 10— Draft Precise Plan Resolution for Denial
Attachment 11 —Draft Variance Resolution for Denial
Attachment 12 —Draft Tentative Tract Map Resolution for Denial
Attachment 13 Planning Commission Minutes, dated November 22, 2011
Attachment 14 - Planning Commission Staff Report, dated November 22, 2011
Attachment 15— Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-5448, denying General Plan Amendment No.
11=01
Attachment 16 —Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-5449, denying Zone Change No. 11-01
Attachment 17 — Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-5450, denying Precise Plan No. 11-02
Attachment 18 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-5451, denying Variance No. 11-08
Attachment 19 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-5452, denying Tentative Tract Map No. 71595
Attachment 20 — Letters in Support
Attachment 21 — Letters in Opposition
Attachment 22 — Appeal Letter from Applicant
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ATTACHMENT 4
ORDINANCE NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.11-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Eric Chen, Creative Design Associates, Inc
LOCATION: 1607 West Covina Parkway (Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway
and West Garvey Avenue South - Civic Center)
WHEREAS, there was filed with this City a verified application on the forms prescribed
in Section 26-153 and 26-199 of the West Covina Municipal Code, for the reclassification from:
"Public Building" (P-B) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C),
on that certain property generally described as follows:
Assessor Parcel No. 8474-001-906, in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed zone change (No. 11-01) is requested to provide consistency
between the General Plan and Zoning Map, and to establish zoning standards for the subject
project; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the request, the applicant has also requested a General Plan
amendment to change the land use designation on the subject property from "Public Facilities" to
"Service and Neighborhood Commercial"; and
WHEREAS, a precise plan (No. 11-02) for the site plan and architecture and a tree
removal permit (No. 11-04) to remove significant trees has been submitted for the development
of the project; and
WHEREAS, a variance (No. 11-08) from parking requirements has been submitted for
the development of the project; and
WHEREAS, a tentative tract map (No. 71595) has been submitted, for the subdivision of
the lot to allow 39 office condominiums and create a parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 22"d
day of November, 2011, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application
for a Zone Change, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11-5449
recommending denial of the application; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2011, an appeal of the Planning Commission action was filed
by Peichin Lee, CGM Development, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 10`h \ day of January, 2012, conduct a duly
advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered evidence presented by the
Planning Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in its behalf reveal
the following facts:
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Zone Change No. 11-01
January 10, 2012 - Page 2
The project consists of a plan to approve the design and allow the construction of
a four-story medical office building with 39 condominium units and a surface
parking lot with 218 parking spaces on an approximately 2.69-acre development
site. In addition, the project includes the expansion of the parking lot on the south
side of the library to 129 parking spaces.
2. The project includes a General Plan amendment to change the land use
designation from "Public Facilities" to "Service and Neighborhood Commercial."
3. The project includes a zone change requesting to change the zone from "Public
Building" (P-B) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C).
4. The project includes a precise plan for the architecture and site plan layout for the
proposed project and a tree removal permit to remove 15 trees located in the front
yard setback.
5. The proposal requires the approval of a variance to deviate from parking
requirements.
6. The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative tract map to subdivide the
building into medical office condominiums.
7. Findings necessary for approval of a zone change are as follows:
a. There are changed conditions since the existing zoning became effective
to warrant other or additional zoning.
b. The proposed change of zone will not adversely affect adjoining property
as to value or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area.
A change of zone will be in the interest or furtherance of the public health,
safety, and general welfare.
d. The approval of such a change of zone will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan so adopted by the City.
e. The approval of such a zone change is consistent with the General Plan or
applicable specific plans.
8. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT has been prepared indicating that although the
project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a
significant effect due to mitigating measures.
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as
follows:
a. The proposed zone change will facilitate the development of a medical office
project within the Civic Center complex. Since the last General Plan update in
1985, the City envisioned preserving the Civic Center for Public Facilities or
governmental -related office uses. In the past years, the City has worked with
other developers to consider the development of the northwestern portion of the
Civic Center owned by the City of West Covina near the corner of West Covina
Parkway and Garvey Avenue. In order for the proposed development to be
consistent with the General Plan and Zoning, a General Plan Amendment as well
as a Zone Change is necessary to facilitate the development.
b. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect adjoining property value and
will not be detrimental to the area because the property is within the Civic Center
Complex and nearby commercial and office uses. The proposed medical office
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January 10, 2012 - Page 3
building has been designed to meet the development standards set forth in the
West Covina Municipal Code, except for parking requirements for which a
variance is being sought.
C. The proposed zone change is compatible with the surrounding area in that the
subject property is located in an area with other office uses and.commercial retail
service oriented developments. The subject use is separated from residential uses
to the north by the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway. In addition, the City has shown
interest in further developing the Civic Center with other non -governmental office
uses. As such, the proposed change of zone will be in the interest or furtherance
of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
d. The proposed zone change requires a General Plan amendment. The General Plan
includes nine elements (or chapters). California State law requires seven elements
(Land Use, Housing, Open Space, Conservation, Safety, Circulation and Noise).
Two elements of the General Plan have been modified since 1985, a Design
Element was adopted in 1991, and the Housing Element was revised in 1995. The
Land Use Element .deals with the establishment of a pattern of land use and
standards for the density and intensity of development. Land use designations are
.established in the General Plan and implemented by. the Zoning Code and the
Zoning Map. With the approval of a General Plan amendment, the proposed
zone change will be consistent and will not adversely affect the General Plan.
e. The approval of such a zone change is consistent with the proposed General Plan
land use designation of "Service and Neighborhood Commercial." That the
proposed land use designation allows for medical office, general professional
office and service retail developments. The proposed zone change from "Public
Facilities" to "Neighborhood Commercial" would facilitate the development of
the medical office. There are no specific plans that affect the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does
resolve as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented, and the findings set forth, the above
Zone Change No. 11 -0 1 is hereby found to be consistent with the City's General Plan and
the land uses permitted within said zone classification.
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Ordinance No.
Zone Change No. 11-01
January 10, 2012 - Page 4
SECTION NO. 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 10"' day January, 2012.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
1, 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 1 ot" day of January 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
City Attorney
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01
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