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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance No. 05-O20 0 ORDINANCE NO. 05-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 130 CANYON HEIGHTS DR., FROM "NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL, MEDIUM DENSITY" TO SP -6 (MONROVIA SPECIFIC PLAN). ZONE CHANGE Z 2005-01 (APN 8608-003-270 and 8608-003-903) WHEREAS, the subject property is the site of an abandoned Azusa Light and Water reservoir (the Heth Reservoir) and related water facilities, including the terminus of the open channel portion of the Covina Canal, and WHEREAS, the Heth Reservoir site is owned by the Azusa Light and Water Department, who desires to sell the property to Azusa Land Partners, LLC, owner and developer of the Monrovia Nursery property, and WHEREAS, the subject property has been planned for the inclusion into the approved Monrovia Nursery project, and the entitlements for the Monrovia Nursery project, including the Development Agreement, contemplate the acquisition and addition of the subject property to the project, and WHEREAS, the zoning on the property is currently "Neighborhood General, Low Density", but the standards and provisions of the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan (MNSP) need to apply to the subject property, necessitating this Zone Change, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 2, 2005, and after receiving testimony, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and deliberated regarding Zone Change Z 2005-01, to change the zoning from "Neighborhood General, Low Density" to "SP -6 (Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan)", and has recommended that the City Council approve the Zone Change, and WHERLAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa held a duly noticed public hearing on April 4, 2005, concerning this Zone Change carefully considered all oral and written testimony offered therein prior to acting on this Ordinance. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That in accordance with the Azusa Municipal Code and State Planning and Zoning law, it is found that the Zone Change would not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity, and would not adversely affect the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, provided that the conditions of approval are adhered to. The City Council makes the following findings: A. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the Guiding Principles of the General Plan Update and goals and policies of the existing General Plan. 0 0 Guiding Principle # 1 - Natural & Community Environment Vision: Protect the foothills, preserve natural habitat and terrain and integrate nature into future development and use. Enhance the existing fabric of Azusa neighborhoods with new development integrated into the rest of the community by open access and compatible neighborhood design: • Natural and historic flow of water enhances the area • Historic resources are preserved with the development • Public and private views are protected and development is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods and uses, including the Dhammakaya Retreat Center The subject property is a vestige of land not integrated well with the existing adjacent neighborhood, due to the difference in elevation. Adding this property to the Monrovia Nursery site, and integrating it with the planned residential neighborhoods of the Specific Plan would create a vastly superior development alternative, consistent with this Guiding Principle of the General Plan. Guiding Principle # 2 - Quality Neighborhoods R Homes Vision: Maintain Azusa's family-oriented community identity by offering a diversity of home ownership opportunities, reflecting traditional neighborhood patterns: • Dominant housing type is single-family detached homes attractive to middle and upper income home buyers • Architectural styles and features draw on historic patterns and scale • High quality construction, home design, and neighborhood amenities promote well-being and maintain value. Adding the subject property to the future development of the Monrovia Nursery project is consistent with this guiding principle, as it would provide residential housing opportunities as part of planned environment promoted by the Specific Plan. Land Use Goal 1 Provide for a complete and integrated mix of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public and open space, meeting the need of existing and future residents and businesses. Combining the subject property with the Monrovia Nursery site would create great opportunities for the future residential development of the subject property to be part of the integrated mix of land uses and great walkable neighborhoods en visioned by the Monrovia NurserySpecific Plan. B. That the proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties and is reasonable related to the public welfare of the citizens of the City and the affected area: An Environmental Impact Report for the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and entitlements wascertihedbytheAzusaCiyCouncilon2/3/03 (5CH2O02071046) 0 0 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. future development of the subject property would be subject to the terms and conditions of the Vesting Tentative TractMap No. 54057, and the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan, and the EIR mitigation measures, as stated in the DevelopmentAgreement. As part of the final Environmental Impact Report, it is dear/y stated that the SpecWc Plan's environmental review includes subsequent actions that implement the Specific Plan including but not limited to the terms of the Development Agreement. On January 24, 2005, the City ofAzusa prepared an addendum to the EIR based on subsequent further development of the drainage master plan that revealed the need for additional debris basins to protect downstream property. With respect to the subject site, the proposed Zoning Map amendment would accommodate the inclusion of the subject property in the Montarra project, therebyprovidingan integratedapproach to site development. As a result, access of the future development of the subject site would be eliminated to Canyon HeightsDr., therebyenhancingandpreserwngitseastingnei hborhoodcharacter: SECTION 2. The Zoning Map of the City of Azusa is hereby amended to reflect the change in zoning for the property located at 1 130 Canyon Heights Dr. from Neighborhood General, Medium Density to SP -6 (Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan) for the property known as the Heth Reservoir site. SECTION 3. An environmental impact report for the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and entitlements was certified by the Azusa City Council on 2/3/03 (SCH 2002071046) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Future development of the subject property would be subject to the terms and conditions of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 54057, and the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan, and the EIR mitigation measures, as stated in the Development Agreement. The proposed Zone Change request was reviewed, and is determined to be consistent with the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan. As a result, no additional environmental review related to the proposed amendment is necessary to be conducted. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in compliance with the Azusa Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18`" day of April, 2005. DIANE CHAGNON, MAY ATT ILI MENDOZA, CITY CLERK 1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Ordinance No. 05-02, was subject to a first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Azusa on the 4' day of April, 2005. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18`h day of April, 2005, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS_, .CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE VERAMENDOZA, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM R d CITY ATTORNEY