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Home My WebLink AboutF-1 Staff Report - Ordinance No. 2018-01 - 2nd ReadingSECOND READING ORDINANCE F-1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: DANIEL BOBADILLA, ACTING CITY MANAGER FROM: KURT CHISTIANSEN, FAICP, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: MARCH 19, 2018 SUBJECT: MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA- 2016-01), SECOND READING FOR ZONE CHANGE (Z-2016-01), MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP-2016-12), DESIGN REVIEW (DR-2016-23), VARIANCE (V-2017-07), AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTRACT APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIXTY (60) SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS. THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM NG2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO DE EDGEWOOD DISTRICT, AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM NG2 LOW TO DE EDGEWOOD DISTRICT. IN ADDITION, THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES A MINOR USE PERMIT FOR THE SENIOR APARTMENTS AND A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS. LASTLY, THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS SEEKING A DENSITY BONUS AND ONE CONCESSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 69515 THROUGH 69518. SIX UNITS ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 E. GLADSTONE STREET. SUMMARY: At the March 5, 2018, City Council meeting, a public hearing was conducted and Ordinance No. 2018- 01 was introduced for first reading by title only, approving Zone Change No. Z-2016-01. The City Council adopted resolutions approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment (GPA-2016-01), Minor Use Permit (MUP-2016-12), Design Review (DR-2016-23), Variance (V-2017- 07), and the Affordable Housing Agreement required for the project based on the findings of facts presented and based on the beneficial fiscal impact to the City. The proposed action conducts a second reading of the Ordinance, by title only, and adopts Ordinance No. 2018-01 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions: 1) Read by title only, second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 2018-01: APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 3/19/2018 Ordinance No. 2018-01 March 19, 2018 Page 2 of 2 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01 AND REVISING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP (FIGURE 1 OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL DISCUSSION: Attached to this Staff Report is the proposed Ordinance No. 2018-01 which was introduced at the March 5, 2018 City Council meeting. If no further revisions to the Ordinance are desired, the City Council can move for the adoption of the Ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Edson Ibañez Kurt Christiansen, FAICP Assistant Planner Economic & Community Development Director Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved: Louie F. Lacasella Daniel Bobadilla Senior Management Analyst Acting City Manager Attachments: 1) Ordinance No. 2018-01 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01 AND REVISING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP (FIGURE 1 OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL WHEREAS, 360 Gladstone LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application requesting approval of the “Gladstone Senior Villa Project” (the “Project”), proposed at 360, 410, and 416 W. Gladstone Street; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed project at a regular meeting on December 13, 2017, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard and the Project was fully considered, and recommended that the City Council approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project proposes the demolition of three existing single-family dwelling units and the development of 60 senior apartment units on a 1.23-acre site (APNs 8621-022-001 and 8621-022-002); and WHEREAS, to develop the Project, Applicant seeks several entitlements, including General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2017-01, Zone Change No. Z-2016-01, Minor Use Permit No. MUP-2016-12, Design Review No. DR-2017-23, Variance No. V- 2017-7, and an Affordable Housing Agreement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) section 21067 and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) section 15367, the City of Azusa (“City”) is the Lead Agency for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa, after giving notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on December 13, 2017 for amendments to the General Plan (General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2017-01), Zone Change No. Z-2016-01, Minor Use Permit No. MUP-2016-12, Design Review No. DR- 2017-23, Variance No. V-2017-7, and an Affordable Housing Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission fully considered, and recommended that the City Council approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed Zone Change No. Z-2017-01 at a regular meeting on January 16, 2018, and conducted a first reading of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. Attachment 1 Ordinance No. 2018-01 Page 2 of 5 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. The Zoning Map, which is incorporated in the Azusa Development Code (Chapter 88 of the Azusa Municipal Code) as Figure 1 is hereby amended to reflect a zone change for property located at 360, 410, and 416 W. Gladstone Street (APNs 8621-022-001 and 8621-022-002) from Neighborhood General 2 - NG2 Low to DE Edgewood District. SECTION 3: That in accordance with Section 88.51.060.E of the Azusa Development Code, it is found that the proposed project 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. The City Council approves Zone Change No. Z-2016-01 based on the following findings: 1. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan, any applicable specific plan, development agreement; and With the implementation of conditions of approval presented in Exhibit M, and the granting of the accompanying Variance, the proposed project is consistent with the DE zone as well as the Azusa General Plan. In accordance with the Azusa Housing Element, the development is in conformance with the following Policies: The 2014-2021 Housing Element of the General Plan sets out goals and policies for Housing demands in the City. Goal H2 describes a provision for adequate housing to meet the needs of the community and establishes a balanced approach to meet housing needs that includes the needs of both renter and owner households. Policy H2.3 facilitates development of affordable housing through the use of financial and or regulatory incentives. Policy H2.3 concerns established partnerships with private developers and non-profit housing corporations to assist Azusa in meeting its housing goals. The project is intended to provide affordable housing and accommodations for low to moderate income earning residents in line with the City’s Housing Element. Additionally Goal H3: Policy H3.1 states that the City should provide a range of residential development types in Azusa, including low-density single-family homes, moderate-density residential townhomes, higher-density multi-family units and residential-commercial mixed use in order to address the City’s share of regional housing needs. Policy 3.7 supports high-quality rental housing for large families, Ordinance No. 2018-01 Page 3 of 5 students, and senior households. Policy H3.8 provides incentives to facilitate the development of senior housing options. Policy H3.9 states the requirement that housing that constructed expressly for low- and moderate-income households not be constructed in any single portion of the City. The applicant is seeking to fulfill these policies through their development. Lastly, Goal H4 recommends minimizing the impact of governmental constraints on housing production. Policy H.4.1 is to provide regulatory incentives, such as density bonuses and reduced parking, to offset the cost of developing affordable housing. The applicant is requesting a variance on parking reduction based on Policy H4.1. Staff has recommended a parking analysis to justify the reduction. The proposed development will provide a senior housing development, which provides an alternative senior housing opportunity for residents of Azusa. There are no development agreements with this amendment. There is no specific plan associated with the development or the site. 2. That a proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties. The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment from NG2 Low Density Residential to DE Edgewood District, and a Zone Change from NG2 Low to DE Edgewood District. The proposed General Plan and Zoning designations allow a maximum density of 27 dwelling units per acre; however, the Housing Element allows up to 40 dwelling units per acre for senior housing. The zone change will not adversely affect the surrounding properties. There is a senior apartment to the west of the project and the use is consistent with similar uses in the vicinity. SECTION 4. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Ordinance is based are located at the City Clerk’s office located at 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 917025. The custodian of these records is the City Clerk. SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any entity, person or circumstance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the City of Azusa hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Ordinance No. 2018-01 Page 4 of 5 SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption. SECTION 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. Not later than fifteen (15) days following the passage of this Ordinance, the Ordinance, or a summary thereof, along with the names of the City Council members voting for and against the Ordinance, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Azusa. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ____ day of ___________________, 20___, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: City of Azusa ________________________________ Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Jeffrey Cornejo, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP _______________________________ Marco Martinez, City Attorney Ordinance No. 2018-01 Page 5 of 5 CERTIFICATION I, Jeffrey Cornejo, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ____ is the actual Ordinance No. ____ that was introduced at a regular meeting of said City Council on the _____ day of _______________, 20___ and was finally passed and adopted not less than five (5) days thereafter on the ____ day of _____________, 20___ by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Jeffrey Cornejo, City Clerk