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8/17/2021 - ITEM 1 - CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 2485 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 20-03, ADOPTING THE VINCENT PLACE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-31)AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager DATE: August 17, 2021 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 2485 - ZONE CHANGE NO.20-03, ADOPTING THE VINCENT PLACE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-31) FIV994185u 114121107WROUNA It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2485 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.20-03 AND ADOPTING THE VINCENT PLACE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-31) AT 1024 W. WORKMAN AVENUE BACKGROUND: Request for the Zone Change No. 20-03 (Ordinance No. 2485) to change the zoning designation for 1024 W. Workman Avenue from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to the Vincent Place Specific Plan (SP-31) was processed with an application package involving the following entitlements: • General Plan Amendment to change the land -use designation to Neighborhood Medium to allow up to 20 residential units per acre. • Zone Change to change the zoning designation to a Specific Plan • Precise Plan to allow the development of the site. • Tentative Tract Map to allow for the condominium subdivision • Tree Removal Permit for the removal of eight (8) significant trees. The project involves a request to demolish all existing school buildings/uses on the site and construct a 119- unit multifamily residential condominium project consisting of 72 attached townhome units within 10 buildings, 47 detached single-family residences, internal drive aisles, common open space, guest parking spaces, and other associated internal improvements on an 8.05-acre site. The project was reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 25, 2021. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the project. The City Council held a Public Hearing on July 20, 2021 and voted 5-0 to approve the project, which included the introduction of Ordinance No. 2485. DISCUSSION: This Ordinance was first introduced at the July 20, 2021 City Council meeting. The purpose of Ordinance No. 2485 is to change the zoning of 1024 W. Workman Avenue from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to the Vincent Place Specific Plan (SP-31). The Specific Plan provides standards for the development of a 119-unit multifamily residential development consisting of 47 two-story single-family residential style detached units and 72 attached three-story townhome units. The Ordinance will take effect on the 31 st day after its adoption, which is on or about September 17, 2021. LEGAL REVIEW: The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the ordinance and approved it as to form. OPTIONS: The City Council has the following options: 1. Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2485; or 2. Provide alternative direction. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared and adopted by the City Council on July 20, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-77). Prepared by: Jo -Anne Burns, Planning Manager Attachments Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2485 CITY Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability COUNCIL Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness GOALS & Engage in Proactive Economic Development OBJECTIVES: ATTACHMENT NO.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2485 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 20-03 AND ADOPTING THE VINCENT PLACE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-31) AT 1024 W. WORKMAN AVENUE 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 8457-029-906 in the records of the 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 m7plements 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. 20-02) to amend the designation of the Land Use Element on the subject property from "Civic: Schoor, 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- 31: Vincent Place Specific Plan"; and WHEREAS, the Planning Corrnnission, upon giving the required notice, did on May 25, 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 July 20, 2021, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the zone change application; and WHEREAS, studies and investigations nude 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 119-unit residential project with 47 detached and 72 attached dwelling units and provides a detailed description of proposed infrastructure and development standards. 2. The project includes a general plan amendment requesting to amend the land use designation of the property located at 1024 W. Workman Avenue (former Vincent Children's Center) from "Civic: Schools" to "Neighborhood Medium' to allow for development to occur as indicated by the Specific Plan. 3. The project includes a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to allow for the subdivision of the property and sale of the dwelling units. 4. The project includes a precise plan to demolish all existing school buildings/uses on the site and construct 119 dwelling units (47 detached two-story units ranging from 1,465 to 2,125 square feet, and 72 three-story attached townhome-style units in ten buildings, ranging from 1,214 sq. ft. to 1,822 sq. ft.), internal drive aisles, common open space, guest parking spaces, and other associated incidental improvements on the 8.05-acre site. 5. The project includes a tree removal permit to remove 8 significant trees on the site (7 Oak trees, 1 Crepe Myrtle tree). 6. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT has been prepared indicating the project wifi 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. 20-03 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. 20-03, adopting "Specific Plan-31: Vincent Place 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 this 17th day of August, 2021. APPROVED AS TO FORM Thomas P. Duarte City Attomey Letty Lopez-Viado Mayor ATTEST Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk I, LISA SHERRICK, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2485 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of July, 2021, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day of August 2021, by the following vote of the City Council: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk r fff111/l1 /fl����a�� S�r,rr 111111111 �r �� �a r mot: 111 III Indicates the area to be changed from "Single -Family Residential" (R- 1)to "Specific Plan-31: VincentPlaceSpecificPlan"