Ordinance - 2138ORDINANCE NO. 2138
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-07
WHEREAS, Cortez Park Master Plan Amendment No. 8 incorporates the subject
• property into Cortez Park, it is proposed that the zoning be reclassified from:
"Residential -Agricultural" (R-A) to "Open Space" (O-S)
on that certain property generally described as follows:
Assessor Parcel No. 8479-022-904, 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 14`h
day of June, 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. 05-5029
recommending approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 21" day of June, 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.
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in its behalf reveal
the following facts:
The City is requesting a zone change from "Residential -Agricultural' (R-A) to
"Open Space" (O-S).
2. 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.
• 3. 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.
Ordinance No. 2138
Zone Change No. 05-07, Cortez Park
July 5, 2005
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as
follows:
a. The site is currently zoned "Residential -Agricultural" (R-A). The City is
requesting to change the zoning to "Open Space" (O-S) to incorporate 421
• S. Citrus Street into Cortez Park. Cortez Park Master Plan Amendment
No. 8 will guide future improvements to the park. The subject property
is unique in that it is currently owned by the City.
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b. Approval of this request will allow the incorporation of the property into
Cortez Park. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect
adjoining property or be detrimental to the area as Cortez Park is a
community park, which provides recreational opportunities within the
eastern part of the City.
C. Currently the site is not within the area of Cortez Park. The proposed
zone change would be in the interest or furtherance of the public health,
safety, and general welfare in that the area can be incorporated into the
park site. 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. 05-07 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 Zone
Change 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. 05-07 (Exhibit "A") to reclassify the zoning from
"Residential -Agricultural" (R-A) 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 5`h day of July 2005
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Laurie Carrico
Mayor Shelley Sanderson
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Ordinance No. 2138
Zone Change No. 05-07, Cortez Park
July 5, 2005
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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 21" day of June 2005. That thereafter said Ordinance
was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 5`h day of July 2005,
by the following vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Miller, Wong, Sanderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None /�'✓ -'�
City Clerk L urie Carrico(/
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney old Alv rez-Glasman
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• Indicates area proposed to be rezoned from
"Residential -Agricultural" (R-A) to "Open Space" (O-S)