Resolution - 2013-1RESOLUTION NO. 2013-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 12-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 12-01
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Kye Evans, Brandywine Homes
LOCATION: 512 S. Valinda Avenue
WHEREAS, there was, filed with this Commission a verified application on the forms
prescribed in Chapter 26, Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting a revision to
the General Plan to change the land use designation on a portion of the subject property from:
"Low Medium Residential" to "Medium Residential" on that certain property generally
described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number 8476-023-045, in the records of the Los Angeles County
Assessor; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a zone change
(ZC 12-01) from "Single -Family Residential (R-1)" to "Specific Plan No. 25 (Waverly Specific
Plan)"; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested Tentative
Parcel Map (No. 71942) to subdivide the Immanuel First Lutheran Church site into three parcels;
and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a tentative tract
map (TTM 71960), with an overall density of 8.2 dwelling units per the 2.31 acre site. The
proposed density is consistent with the proposed General Plan designation and zoning
classification of the site; and
WHEREAS, it is a stated goal of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "Provide a
variety of housing types to accommodate all economic segments of the City," and
WHEREAS, it is a stated goal of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "Promote
equal housing opportunity for all residents," and
WHEREAS, it is a stated goal of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "identify
adequate sites to achieve housing variety," and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "provide
high quality housing for current and future residents at all income levels to achieve a "balanced"
community," and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Housing Element of the General Plan to
"encourage housing construction or alteration to meet the needs of residents with special needs
such as large families, the elderly and disabled," and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "provide
a range of residential development types in West Covina, including low density single-family
homes, moderate density townhomes, higher density multi -family units, and
residential/commercial mixed use in order to address the City's share of regional housing needs,"
and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Housing Element of the General Plan to "explore
opportunities for new residential development within those areas of the City occupied by vacant
or underutilized, obsolete commercial and industrial uses."
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WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to
"Preserve the essential residential character of West Covina — a City of beautiful homes"; and
WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to
"Arrange land uses with regard to the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the residents of
the City."
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required notice did on the 11 "'
day of December, 2012, 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.
12-5493 recommending approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 15°i day of January, 2013, 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 Planning Commission of the City of West Covina does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION I: Based on the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 12-01,
amending the land use designation for the subject property as set forth on the Land Use Map as
depicted on Exhibit A; and
SECTION 2: A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
SECTION 3: 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.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15t' day of January, 2013
Shelley Sanderson
ATTEST:
City Cle k'Laurie 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 held thereof on the 15`" day of January 2013 by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Sotelo, Sykes, Sanderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Laurie Carrico
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
lt ' Attorney4md Alvarez-Glasman
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EXHIBIT A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 12-02