Ordinance - 2132ORDINANCE NO. 2132
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-04
WHEREAS, there was filed with the City a verified application on the forms prescribed
in Section 26-153 and 26-199 of the West Covina Municipal Code:
a proposal to reclassify the westerly portion of Galster Park from "Multiple -Family
Residential-8 Dwelling Units per Acre" (MF-8) to "Open Space" (O-S)
on that certain property generally described as follows:
Assessor Parcel No. 8493-003-911, as shown on the latest rolls of the Los Angeles County
Tax Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zone change is consistent with the proposed General Plan
Designation of"Open Space'; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zone change maintains consistency between the General Plan
and Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 12`h
day of April, 2005, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application for a
Zone Change, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 05-5006
recommending approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 19`h day of April, 2005, 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 City is requesting to change the zoning to "Open Space" (O-S) to provide
appropriate zoning for the subject portion of Galster Park.
2. Approval of the zone change will allow the development of the entire park
through the Galster Park Master Plan.
3. Findings necessary for approval of 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.
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.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, the project
is a General Exemption (Section 15061 (b) (3)) in that the proposed Zone Change
will not have a significant effect on the environment and any future development of
the property would be in compliance with CEQA.
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WHEREAS, based on the evidence, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as
follows:
a. The site is currently zoned "Multiple-FamilyResidential-8 Dwelling Units
per Acre" (MF-8). The area is outside the fenced area of the park. The
City is requesting to change the zoning to "Open Space" (O-S). Galster
Park Master Plan will guide future improvements to the park. The
subject property is unique in terms of elevation and topography from
surrounding properties.
b. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect adjoining property or
be detrimental to the area as Galster Park is a wilderness park, which
provides a nature experience within a dense residential area.
C. The proposed zone change would be in the interest or furtherance of the
public health, safety, and general welfare by providing that the area can be
developed in the future for park purposes. As such, the project will not
adversely impact public health, safety, and general welfare.
d. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect the General Plan as
the General Plan and the Zoning will continue to be consistent. The
proposed zone change does not affect the existing density.
e. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of "Open Space." The
proposed zone change does not change the existing density. Therefore,
zoning consistency with the General Plan remains.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does
hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented, and the findings set forth, Zone
Change No. 05-04 is hereby found to be consistent with the City's General Plan and the
land uses permitted within said zone classification.
SECTION NO. 2: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1970, the project is a General Exemption (Section 15061 (b) (3)) in that the proposed
Specific Plan will not have a significant effect on the environment and any future
development of the property would be in compliance with CEQA.
SECTION NO. 3: The Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that it approve Zone Change No. 05-04 (Exhibit "A") to reclassify the zoning from
"Multiple -Family Residential-8 Dwelling Units per Acre" (MF-8) to "Open Space" (O-S).
SECTION NO. 4: The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Ordinance and
shall cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 3`d day of May 2005.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk L urie Carrico
Mayor Shelley Sanderson
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Ordinance No.2132
May 3, 2005
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 I9`h day of April 2005. That thereafter said
Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 3`d day of
May 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
Hernandez, Miller, Wong, Sanderson
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Herfert
ABSTAIN:
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Indicates area proposed to be rezoned from
"Multi -Family" (MF-8) to "Open Space" (O-S)