HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2024-03 CODE AMENDMENT 255 - Attachment-Signed ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.2024-PC05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 255 (CHAPTER
88 MUNICIPAL CODE CLEANUP) WHICH MAKES VARIOUS
CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE TOD SPECIFIC
PLAN AND FIND THE AMENDMENTS TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa, California (the "City") is a municipal corporation, duly
organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code, Section 65800 et seq. authorizes the adoption
and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities as a means of
implementing the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2024, a notice advertising the Planning Commission's review
of the proposed Development Code and Specific Plan amendments was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2024, the Planning Commission carefully considered all
pertinent testimony and the staff reports presented during the public hearings for the current
revisions to the Development Code.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and are hereby adopted as
findings, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: CEQA Findings The proposed Municipal Code amendment is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3)
and 15061(b)(3). The activity is not subject to CEQA because it will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; the activity is not a project as
defined in Section 15378, and the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only
to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect
on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 3: Based on the entire record before the Planning Commission, all written and
oral evidence presented to the Planning Commission, and the findings made in the staff report and
this Resolution, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt an
ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 255 TO AMEND VARIOUS
Resolution No. 2024-PC05 for Code Amendment No. 255 (Development Code Cleanup)
March 27, 2024
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SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT
CODE)", which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION 4: That in accordance with Section 88.51.060 of the Azusa Municipal Code,
the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve said Code
Amendment No. 255 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, owner
participation agreement or disposition and development agreement; and
The amendments to the Chapter 88 (Development Code) of the Azusa Municipal Code and
TOD Specific Plan are consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan
below:
Chapter 3 Land Use Goal 12:
Ensure that the City's General Plan and Development Code are updated and maintained to
increase effectiveness.
Development Code Amendments: The proposed Code Cleanup changes will ensure that the
Development Code is up-to-date, clear, concise, and effective. The proposed changes will
include clarifying language to the Development Code in regards to the development of
ADUs/JADUs and wall height that will make it more readable and accessible to the general
public. It will also ensure compliance with the most current ADU State Law.
TOD Specific Plan Amendments: The proposed change to allow medical offices on the
ground floor allows for additional flexibility given the recent trend in reduction of brick and
mortar retail spaces. It also allows for the potential reduction of vacant tenant spaces while
maintaining the City's ability to review the site and use on a case by case basis through a
Minor Use Permit thereby increasing the effectiveness of the Specific Plan.
Land Use Policv 12.1:
Review the General Plan and the related Development Code, annually, to ensure internal
consistency with federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
Both documents are reviewed annually to ensure internal consistency with federal, state,
and local regulations and policies. The ADU code update will ensure that that the language
in the City's Development Code conforms to the current ADU State Law.
2. That a proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
Resolution No. 2024-PC05 for Code Amendment No. 255 (Development Code Cleanup)
March 27, 2024
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A zone change is not proposed as a component of this Development Code amendment.
Therefore, the proposed Development Code amendments, and TOD Specific Plan
amendments would not adversely affect surrounding properties.
SECTION 5: Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission does
hereby recommend that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 255.
SECTION 6: The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 7: The custodian of record of proceedings for this action shall be Secretary of
the Planning Commission located at Economic & Community Development Department 213 E.
Foothill Blvd. Azusa CA, 91702.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED the 27th day of March, 2024.
-KfUSA YLtNNING MOMMISSION CHAIRPERSON
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of March, 2024,
by the following vote of the Planning Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Resolution No. 2024-PC05 for Code Amendment No. 255 (Development Code Cleanup)
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EXHIBIT "1"
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 255 TO AMEND
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE)
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