HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1393 ORDINANCE 1393
AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT
AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM RG/PD
(RESIDENTIAL GARDEN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
AND MU-2 (MIXED-USE 2) TO R-3 (HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) AND TO APPLY THE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP)
OVERLAY TO THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED WITH
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8438-015-037, -059, -
043, AND -047 (APPLICANT: CAL 33 PARTNERS, LLC;
CASE NUMBER Z-555).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby find,
determine and declare as follows:
a) That the owner. of certain real property filed an application
for a zone change from RG/PD (Residential Garden Planned
Development) and MU-2 (Mixed-Use 2) to R-3 (High Density Residential)
and to add the Specific Plan (SP) Overlay to real property identified with •
Assessor Parcel Numbers 8438-015-037, -059, -043, AND -047 in the Los
Angeles County Assessor's Records (the "Property"), described more
particularly in the said application which is on file in the office of the
Planning Division of the City; and
b) That pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Planning
and Zoning Law (Sections 65800 et seq. of the Government Code of the
State of California), studies were commenced for the purposes of
amending the Zoning Map of the City of Baldwin Park; and
c) That a duly noticed public hearing was held upon said
matter by the Planning Commission, and based upon the evidence
presented, it was determined that the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the reclassification of the Property to R-3 (SP); and
d) That the City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on said matter and based upon the evidence presented and each
member of the Council being familiar with the site, it was determined that
the public interest, necessity, convenience and general welfare warrant
the approval of the Planning Commission recommendation and approval
of a change in zone classification for the Property from RG/PD to R-3
(SP).
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SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby adopt
the following Findings of Fact related to said Zone Change:
a) The amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and
objectives of the General Plan.
The zoning code map amendment (zone change) would be consistent
with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan in that it would
effectively modify the zoning of the major project site and remainder
project properties to allow the construction of 47 detached condominium
units without creating a 'spot zoning' issue. Specifically, the zone change,
which consists of changing the zone from either RG-PD or MU-2 to R3
with Specific Plan Overlay, would satisfy Goal 2.0 of the Land Use
Element which states that the City should accommodate new
development that is compatible with and complements existing
conforming land uses. The proposed zone change would also satisfy
Program 12—Land Use Controls of the Housing Element which calls for
the City to provide flexibility in development standards through the
Specific Plan process; and
b) The amendment will not adversely affect surrounding
properties.
The zoning code map amendment would not adversely affect surrounding
properties because it will allow for the main project site to be designated
with a specific plan that would allow a currently vacant property to be
developed as part of a comprehensive plan for a forty-seven (47) unit
detached condominium development; and
c) The amendment promotes public health, safety and general
welfare.
The zoning code map amendment would promote the public health, safety
and general welfare of adjacent development and the City as a whole
because it would provide for the development of a property that is
currently vacant. The zone change would further the goal to improve the
area with a detached condominium development that would enhance the
areas and properties around the site; and
d) The amendment serves the goals and purposes of the
zoning code.
The zoning code map amendment serves the goals and purposes of the
zoning code in that it provides for the orderly development of a new
detached condominium community on an area that is currently vacant.
Designating the subject site with a Specific Plan Overlay and an
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underlying zone of R-3, High Density Residential will include the property
in a residential development that enhances the character of the
community while providing additional housing options to the community.
The project supports Goal 3.0 of the City's Housing Element because it
contributes in accommodating the City's regional share of housing needs.
SECTION 3. The Zoning Classification of the Property is hereby reclassified
from RG/PD to zone R-3(SP).
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and
shall cause a copy of the same to be published in a manner prescribed by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 18th da of January, 201.E
MA! UEL LO A •, MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance 1393 was regularly introduced for first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on December 21, 2016. That thereafter said
Ordinance was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
January 18, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSTAI OUNCILMEM)ER:
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AL JA DRAA VILA
CITY CLERK