Resolution - 2013-54RESOLUTION NO.2013-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 13-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13-01
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: WC Homes LLC (Craig Cook)
LOCATION: 1611, 1623 and 1773 West San Bernardino Road
WHEREAS, there was filed with this City 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 Land Use Element and to change the 'land use designation on a portion of the subject
property from:
"Industrial and Manufacturing" to "Residential High" on that certain property generally
described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number 8435-011-005, 8435-015-037; 038, 193-198, 203-207, 210-
220, including Lot No. 89 and northern 247.86 feet of Lot A from Tract Map No. 62342,
in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a zone change
(ZC 13-01) from "Manufacturing (M-1)" to "Specific Plan No. 26 (Bella Vista Specific Plan)";
and
WHEREAS, a precise plan (PP 13-05) for the site plan and architecture has been
submitted for the development of the project; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a tentative tract
map (TTM 72152) for the subdivision of the "Project Site" into 141. lots that includes lots 1
through 135 for the development of 135 town -home units and lots A through D to accommodate
access, interior network of drive isles and open space. Lot 136 will remained developed with an
existing wireless telecommunication facility and Lot 137 to be developed with a parking lot and
will remain with a General Plan Land Use Designation of "Industrial and Manufacturing"; 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 of 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."
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
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WHEREAS, it is a stated policy of the Land Use 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".
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required notice did on the 25`1'
day of June, 2013, 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. 13-
5517 recommending approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the .16"' day of July; 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 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 approve General Plan Amendment No. 13-01, 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 City Clerk shall 'certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions and it shall become effective immediately upon
its approval.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16`" day of July, 2013.
Mayo�relleySanderson,
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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 161" day of July 2013 by the following vote of
the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, McIntyre, Sotelo, Sanderson
NOES: Sykes
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Ci(y Clerk Lau/ieCarrico
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cit ttorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13-01
EXHIBIT A
Indicates area proposed to be redesignated from
"Industrial and Manufacturing" to "Residential High"