Ordinance - 2155ORDINANCE NO.2155
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO.06-02
• 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 to
Change the zoning designation from "Office Professional' (O-P) to "Single -Family
Residential' (R-1)
on that certain property generally described as follows:
Assessor Parcel No. 8487-017-042, 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 "Low -Medium Residential; 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 261h
day of September, 2006, conduct a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider
the said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did adopt Resolution No. 06-5169 recommending
approval of Zone Change No. 06-02 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on the 17`h day of October, 2006, conducted 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 subject property has historically been used as a single-family house.
2. Approval of the zone change will allow the property to enjoy the rights and privileges
that other single-family properties in the area enjoy.
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
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0 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.
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November 7, 2006
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; and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as
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a. The site is currently zoned "Office Professional' (O-P). The subject property has been
used as a single-family house since it was constructed in 1910. The residents have
requested that the property be zoned residential to allow the same rights and privileges as
other single-family houses.
b. Approval of this request will allow the property to have the development standards and
rights of other single-family houses. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect
adjoining property or be detrimental to the area as there are other single-family houses in
the vicinity.
c. Currently and historically the subject property has been used as a single-family
residential property. The proposed zone change would be in the interest or furtherance of
the public health, safety, and general welfare, as the zoning would then match the use. 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.
e. The subject site has a proposed General Plan Designation of "Low -Medium Residential'
(4.1 to 8.0 units per acre). 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 1: Based on the evidence presented, and the findings set forth, Zone Change
No. 06-02 is hereby found to be consistent with the City's General Plan and the land uses
permitted within said zone classification.
SECTION 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 3: The City Council does hereby approve Zone Change No. 06-02 (Exhibit
"A") changing the zoning designation of said property from "Office Professional" (O-P) to "Single -
Family Residential" (R-1), Area District 11.
SECTION 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 7`h day of November, 2006.
• ATTEST:
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City Clerk La 'e Carrico
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Ordinance No. 2155
November 7, 2006
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 17`t' day of October 2006. That thereafter said
Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 7"' day of
November 2006, by the following vote:
AYES:
Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Herfert
NOES:
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None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Touhey
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney Arnold varez-Glasman
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City Clerd Laurie Carrico
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 06-02
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• Indicates area proposed to be rezoned from
"Office Professional" (O-P) to "Single -Family Residential' (R-1), Area District 11