Resolution - 2007-68•I
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 06-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-01
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Rene Ortiz
LOCATION: Garvey Avenue South and Lark Ellen Avenue
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Planning Commission consider the
redesignation of land use as set forth in the General Plan from:
"Low Medium Residential" (4.1 to 8.0 dwelling units per acre) to "Offices," on that
certain property generally described as:
Assessor Parcel No. 8476-001-011 in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor;
and
WHEREAS, the requested General Plan amendment has been proposed to facilitate the
development of a two-story 9,957-square foot office building; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a zone change
from "Open Space" (O-S) to "Office Professional' (O-P); 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 121h
day of June, 2007, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application for a
General Plan Amendment, at which time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 07-
5229 recommending approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 4ch 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.
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 Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 06-01,
10 amending the land use designation for the subject property as set forth on the Land Use Map of
the Land Use Element as depicted on Exhibit A; and
SECTION 2: The Secretary shall be instructed to forward a copy of this Resolution to
the City Council for its attention in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
Resolution No. 2007-68
September 4, 2007 - Page 2
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 4`h day September, 2007.
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ATTEST: -
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 4`h day of September 2007, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None „=
City Clerk dauriie Carrico'
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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04;Attorrtey AVold Alvarez-Glasman
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