Ordinance - 2482ORDINANCE NO.2482
AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 20-02 AND ADOPTING THE WALNUT
GROVE SPECIFIC PLAN
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 following
reclassification:
From Single -Family Residential (R-1) to a Specific Plan
on that certain property generally described as follows:
Assessor's Parcel Number 8442-018-900 in the records ofthe Los Angeles County Assessor;
and
WHEREAS, local governments are authorized by Government Code section 65450 et seq.,
to prepare specific plans for the systematic implementation of the general plan; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan implements the policies of the General Plan by providing
an orderly, functional and compatible land use pattern; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the request, the applicant has also requested a General Plan
Amendment (No. 20-01)to amend the designation ofthe Land Use Element on the subject property
fiom "Civic: School" to `Neighborhood Medium;" and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, said zone change application is requested to
allow for the adoption of a new Specific Plan known as "Specific Plan-30: Walnut Grove Specific
Plan"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on March 9,
2021 and March 23, 2021, conduct duly noticed public hearings to consider said application and
did give all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard, and voted to recommend the City
Council's approval of the above stated application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council upon giving the required notice, did on May 4, 2021,
conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the zone change application; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and on its behalf reveal
the following:
1. The project consists of a specific plan intended to allow for and guide the
development of a 158-unit multifamily condominium complex and provide a
detailed description ofproposed infiastructure and development standards.
2. The project includes a general plan amendment requesting to amend the land use
designation of the property located at 1651 E. Rowland Avenue (former Pioneer
School) fiom "Civic: Schools" to "Neighborhood Medium' to allow for
development to occur as indicated by the Specific Plan.
3. The project includes a Tentative Tract Map to allow for the condominium
subdivision of air rights.
4. The project includes a precise plan to demolish all existing school buildings/uses
on the site and construct 158 residential condominium units (66 two-story single-
family residential style detached units: ranging from 1,471 sq. ft. to 1,798 sq. ft.
and 92 attached three-story townhome style units: ranging from 1,310 sq. ft. to
1,721 sq. ft.), internal drive aisles, common open space, guest parking spaces, and
other associated incidental improvements on a 9.14 acre site.
5. The project includes a tree removal permit to remove nine (9) significant trees on
the site (5 Oak trees, 2 Maple trees, and 2 Bottle Brush trees).
6. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Enviomnental Quality Act (CEQA)
of 1970, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT has been prepared indicating the project will not have a significant effect
on the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based on the evidence presented, Zone Change No. 20-02 is found to be
consistent with the City's General Plan (as amended) and the land uses permitted within said zone
classification.
SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby approve Zone Change No. 20-02, adopting
"Specific Plan-30: Walnut Grove Specific Plan" and changing the zoning designation for subject
property as set forth on Exhibit A and amending the Zoning Map of the City of West Covina.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify passage of this ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published as required by law.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and
after the date of its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of May, 2021.
APPROVED O F RM
Thomas P. Duarte
City Attorney
ATTEST
Lisa Sherrie
Assistant Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2482 was introduced at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 4th day of May, 2021, and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council held on the 18th day of May, 2021, by the fallowing vote of the City Council:
AYES: Diaz, Tabatabai, Wu
NOES: Lopez-Viado
ABSENT: Castellanos
ABSTAIN: None
Lisa She •ck
Assista City Clerk
Subject Property; R-1
1651 E. Rowland,: Avenue
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Indicates the area lobe changed from "Single-FaniilyResidential" (R-I) to
"SpecificPlan-30: Walnut Grove Specific Plan"