Resolution - 2014-29RESOLUTION NO.2014-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 13-04 AND EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13-04
EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Brandywine Homes and the Irvine Asset Group (Brett Whitehead)
LOCATION: 3228, 3238 and 3244 Holt 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 the
redesignation of land use as set forth in the General Plan and East Hills Master Plan from:
"Residential Suburban" to "Medium Residential" on that certain property generally
described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number 8480-002-051, 8400-002-052 and 8400-002-053, in the
records of the Los Angeles County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a zone change
(ZC 13-04) from "Residential Agriculture" to "Specific Plan;" and
WHEREAS, consistent with this request, a precise plan (PP 13-07) 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 72579) for the subdivision of the "Project Site" to consolidate three (3) contiguous
parcels and to create residential condominium units for the development of 48 town -home units
and a tree removal permit JR No. 13-09) to remove significant trees; 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 "Minimize
the impact of governmental constraints on housing production and affordability," 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 "Support
innovative public, private and non-profit efforts toward the development of affordable housing,"
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
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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, "The City
should continue to assure that residential development conforms to the policies and actions
specified in its Housing Element."
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required notice did on the 13th
day of May, 2014, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said
application; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow the.applicant additional time to address the concerns raised
by the residents in the vicinity of the project, at its regular meeting held on the 131h day of May,
2014 the Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing to their regularly scheduled
meeting for May 27, 2014, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon continuation of the public hearing did on the
27'' day of May, 2014, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider
said application for General Plan Amendment and Revision to the East Hills Master plan, at which
time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 14-5613 recommending approval to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 17th day of June, 2014, 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. 13-04, amending the land use designation for the
subject properties as set forth on the Land Use Map as depicted on 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 be instructed to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolution and it shall become effective
immediately upon its approval.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 171h day of June 2014.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Nick las S. Lewis
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I, NICKOLAS S. LEWIS, 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 17'" day of June 2014 by the
following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
Sykes, Toma, Warshaw;
NOES:
' Herfert
ABSENT:
Spence
ABSTAIN:
None
City Clerk Ni kolas S. Lewis
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ci Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13-04
AND EAST MILLS MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 13
EXHIBIT A
Indicates area proposed to be redesignated from
"Residential Suburban" to "Medium Residential."