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Ordinance - 2163ORDINANCE NO. 2163 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.06-01 •ZONE CHANGE NO, 06-01 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Rene Ortiz LOCATION: Garvey Avenue South and Lark Ellen Avenue WHEREAS, there was filed with this Commission a verified application on the forms prescribed in Section 26-153 and 26-199 of the West Covina Municipal Code, for the reclassification from: "Open Space" (O-S) to "Office Professional" (O-P) on that certain property generally described as follows: Assessor Parcel No. 8476-001-011 in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor; and WHEREAS, consistent with the request, the applicant has also requested a General Plan amendment from "Low Medium Residential" (4.1 to 8.0 dwelling units per acre) to "Medium High Density Residential" (15.1-20 dwelling units per acre); and WHEREAS, consistent with the request, the applicant has also requested a General Plan amendment from "Low -Medium Residential" (4.1 to 8.0 dwelling units per acre) to "Offices'; and WHEREAS, the proposed zone change is requested to provide consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Map, and to establish zoning standards for the subject project; and WHEREAS, said zone change application is requested to allow for the development of a two-story 9,957-square foot office building; and WHEREAS, a precise plan for the site plan and architecture has been submitted for the development of the project; and WHEREAS, a variance has been submitted to deviate from various zoning regulations including front and rear yard setback requirements; and WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to provide for a range of non-residential uses that will ensure a strong economic base for the City; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 12°i day of June, 2007, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application for a Zone Change, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 07-5230 recommending approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 4th day of September, 2007, 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 applicant is requesting approval of a design to allow for the construction of a two-story 9,957-square foot office building. Ordinance No. Zone Change No. 06-01 Page 2 2. The project consists of a zone change requesting to change the zone from "Open Space" (O-S) to "Office Professional" (O-P). 3. Findings necessary for approval of a 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. C. The approval of such a zone change is consistent with the General Plan or applicable specific plans. 4. Pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is considered to be Categorically Exempt (Class 3, New Construction of Small New Facilities) in that it consists of the construction of a 9,957-square foot two-story office building. WHEREAS, based on the evidence, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed zone change facilitates the development of a two-story 9,957-square foot office building with a maximum height of 25 feet will be consistent with the neighboring single-family residences to the west, and south of the subject site. The existing zoning restricts the property to open space uses. The subject property is located on Collector Street. Surrounding land uses include residential to the south and west, the San Bernardino Freeway to the north, and a vacant lot and residential to the east. b. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect adjoining property value and will not be detrimental to the area because the size of the property is significantly larger than surrounding properties. The proposed development is a two-story 9,957-square foot office development that has been designed to be sensitive to neighboring single-family properties in terms of setbacks, architectural treatment and privacy issues. C. The proposed zone change is compatible with the surrounding area in that the subject property is located in an area adjacent to a vacant lot zoned "Office Professional" and adjacent to the San Bernardino Freeway. d. The proposed zone change will not adversely affect the General Plan as consistency between the General Plan and the Zoning Map will be maintained through the proposed General Plan amendment. The concurrent General Plan amendment allows for developments of general office uses. e. The approval of such zone change is consistent with the proposed General Plan land use • designation of "Offices." That land use designation allows for general related office developments. There are no specific plans that affect the property. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented, and the findings set forth, the above Zone Change No. 06-01 is hereby found to be consistent with the City's General Plan and the land uses permitted within said zone classification. Ordinance No. Zone Change No.06-01 Page 3 • A SECTION NO. 2: Pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is considered to be Categorically Exempt (Class 3, New Construction of Small New Facilities) in that it consists of the construction of a 9,957- square foot two-story office building. SECTION NO. 3: The City Council does hereby approve Zone Change No. 06-01 (Exhibit "A"). Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED on this 18`" day of September 2007. iRawN' - ' INAM - M.- 1, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the West Covina City Council on the 4n' day of September, 2007. That thereafter said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18°i day of September, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ci y Atto iey Ar old Alvarez-Glasman rI ity Clerk Laurie Carrico 0 • GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-01 EXHIBIT A Sub'ect Site Indicates area proposed to be redesignated from "Low Medium Residential" to "Offices"