Resolution - 2005-55RESOLUTION NO.2005-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 05-01
• WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the City Council consider the redesignation
of land use as set forth in the General Plan from:
"Suburban Residential" (2.1 to 4.0 dwelling units per acre) to "High Density Residential'
(over 20.0 dwelling units per acre), on that certain property generally described.as:
Assessor Parcel No. 8454-018-901, in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor;
and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a zone change
from "Residential Agricultural' (R-A) to "Multiple -Family Residential' (MF-20) and a variance
to exceed a density of 20 dwelling units per acre; and
WHEREAS, a precise plan for the site plan and architecture has been submitted for the
development of the project; and
WHEREAS, a tentative tract map has been submitted for the subdivision of the site into
24 condominiums; and
WHEREAS, a variance has been submitted to deviate from code requirements including
maximum ground coverage, density, lot width, and minimum dimension requirements for
recreation -leisure space; and
WHEREAS, it is a stated goal of the Housing Element of the General Plan "to provide all
residents of West Covina with opportunities to live in decent, safe, sanitary and energy efficient
housing at costs they can reasonably afford"; and
WHEREAS, it is a stated goal of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "identify all
sites, vacant or developed with a potential for residential development, and encourage their
efficient and attractive use'; and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Housing Element of the General Plan to
"encourage the construction of a wide variety of new housing to meet the needs of all residents";
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 121h
day of July, 2005 conduct a duly advertised public hearing to consider the subject application for
a General Plan amendment, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 05-
5035 recommending approval of a change in land use designation to "Medium High Density
Residential' and not "High Density Residential' (Over 20 dwelling units per acre) as requested
by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 16`h day of August, 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.
• NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1: Based on the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the City
Council hereby approves General Plan Amendme t No. 05-01, amending the land use
designation for the subject property as set forth on th and Use Map of the Land Use Element as
depicted on Exhibit A to change the land use de 'gnation to "High Density Residential' (Over
20.0 dwelling units per acre); and
Resolution No. 2005-55
August 16, 2005
SECTION 2: Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, a NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT has been
prepared indicating that although the project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect due to mitigating measures.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 161h day August 2005.
Mayor Shelley Sanderson
ATTEST:
City Clerk Lau he Carrico
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16`h day of August 2005, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Wong, Sanderson
NOES: Hernandez, Miller
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney Ar old Alvarez-Glasman
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- City Cler Laurie Carrico
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-01
EXHIBIT A
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From: "Suburban Residential' (2.1 to 4.0 units per acre)
To: "High Residential' (Over 20.0 units per acre)
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