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Home My WebLink About2016-04-26 - ORDINANCES - PREZONE 16-001 MC 16-012 (2)ORDINANCE NO. 16-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE PREZONE 16-001 (MASTER CASE 16-012) FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,018.39 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS THE WEST CREEK AND WEST HILLS AREA, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF THE LOCKHEED INDUSTRIAL PARK, NORTHWEST OF THE VALENCIA 2 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND WEST OF SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK, ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE EXISTING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY LIMITS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: a. In May 2010, the City of Santa Clarita (City) conducted an annexation survey of the West Creek/West Hills and Copperstone/Copper Hill neighborhoods. Survey cards were mailed to 790 property owners in both areas. Of those who responded, 92% supported annexation and 8% did not support annexation. Six others requested additional information. b. In late 2015, Newhall Land, the developer of the project, indicated to the City that they were in favor of the City proceeding with the annexation of the West Creek and West Hills communities. C. The project includes approximately 1,018.39 acres of land located east of the Lockheed Industrial Park, northwest of the Valencia 2 Specific Plan area, and west of San Francisquito Creek, along the northern boundary of the existing City of Santa Clarita. d. The project area has been entitled for: 2,444 residential units, of which 1,717 have been completed; an elementary school; a junior high school; West Creek Park; and open space. In January 2016, the City began the preliminary work necessary prior to the City Council initiating annexation proceedings, which included a Prezone (PRZ 16-001). f. Prezone 16-001 is consistent with the zoning currently in place within the project area and is consistent with the General Plan. g. Prezone 16-001 is consistent with the entitled and unbuilt portions of the project area. h. Prezone 16-001 includes the following zoning designations: PI (Public Institution); CN (Neighborhood Commercial); UR2 (Urban Residential 2); UR3 (Urban Residential 3); UR4 (Urban Residential 4); UR5 (Urban Residential 5); and OS (Open Space). i. On February 9, 2016, an Initial Study was prepared for Prezone 16-001 for the West Creek and West Hills communities. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Initial Study concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts were associated with the project and a Negative Declaration was prepared. j. On February 19, 2016, 1,963 survey cards were mailed to property owners within the proposed annexation area. Approximately 13% of the cards were returned, with 68% in favor of annexation, 16% against annexation, and 16% needing more information. k. The environmental document was circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public for a 21 -day public review period from February 9 through March 1, 2016, and posted with the Los Angeles County Clerk. 1. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Prezone 16-001 on March 1, 2106. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration and unanimously recommended the City Council approve Prezone 16-001 for the West Creek and West Hills areas. Notice of public hearing was given in the manner required by the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and State law. in. On March 22, as required by law, a 1/8 1h page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper. In addition, all property owners within the project area received a notice of public hearing, and two signs were placed at the entrances of the project area on March 15, 2016. n. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue on April 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. At the hearing, the City Council considered the staff report, received public testimony on the project, and closed the public hearing. The City Council also adopted the Negative Declaration that was prepared for the project, and introduced and passed to a second reading an ordinance that would prezone the proposed annexation area with zoning designations consistent with the City of Santa Clarita Zoning Ordinance. o. The documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based in this matter are on file within the Department of Community Development and are in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDINGS_ Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council finds as follows: a. The current land uses in the project area are consistent with the City's General Plan. The project would assign residential, open space, and commercial prezoning to the unincorporated territory, that both support and are consistent with the General Plan. Specifically, the project is consistent with the following objectives and policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan: • Objective L U 2.1: Provide adequate, suitable sites for housing, employment, business, shopping, public facilities, public utility facilities, and community services to meet the current needs and anticipated future growth. • Policy LU 3.1.1: On the Land Use Map, designate adequate land for residential use at various densities to provide a mix of housing opportunities for all segments of the population, including attached, detached, senior, and mixed-use housing types, which are consistent with the community character and meet the region's housing goals. The project supports these policies in that: 1) The Prezone is consistent with the General Plan land use designations; 2) The Prezone is consistent with the built environment and entitled but unbuilt environment within the project area; 3) The built environment and entitled but unbuilt environment provide for a variety of housing types and densities within the UR2, UR3, UR4, and UR5 zones; 4) The built environment and entitled but unbuilt environment provide for employment, business, and shopping services via an existing commercial center and two future commercial centers; 5) The built environment provides for public services via an existing elementary school, junior high school, and fire station; and 6) the built environment provides for community services via the public park and river trail. b. No General Plan Amendment is necessary or proposed at this time. c. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at the public hearing, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council and on its behalf, the City Council further finds and determines that this proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at the hearing, and upon the study and investigation made by the City Council and on its behalf, the City Council finds as follows: a. Under Section 56375(a)(3) of the Government Code, prezoning is required prior to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) taking action on an annexation; the land being annexed must be prezoned by the annexing city. b. The purpose of the proposal is to prezone the subject site with City of Santa Clarita zoning consisting of. PI (Public Institution); CN (Neighborhood Commercial); UR2 (Urban Residential 2); UR3 (Urban Residential 3); UR4 (Urban Residential 4); UR5 (Urban Residential 5); and OS (Open Space). The proposed Prezone 16-001 amending the City of Santa Clarita Zoning Map is consistent with General Plan zoning designations and existing development entitlements for the subject site. d. The proposed Prezone 16-001 is consistent with the objectives of the Unified Development Code in that it implements the goals and objectives of the General Plan and guides the future growth of the City as it meets the development policies of the City of Santa Clarita. Public participation and notification requirements pursuant to Sections 65090 and 65091 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed. SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the City Council finds as follows: a. On April 12, 2016, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration for the project that was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City Council that, based on the Initial Study and the entire record of proceedings, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 5. FINDINGS FOR PREZONE. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council finds as follows: a. Prezoning is required under Section 56375(a)(3) of the Government Code in that, prior to the Local Agency Formation Commission taking an action on an annexation, the subject site must be prezoned by the annexing city. b. Prezone 16-001, and specifically its proposed amendment of the City of Santa Clarita Zoning Map, is consistent with existing development and/or existing development entitlements for the subject site. C. Prezone 16-001 is consistent with the objectives of the Unified Development Code in that it implements the goals and objectives of the General Plan, and guides the future growth of the City as it meets the development policies of the City of Santa Clarita. SECTION 6. The City Council hereby introduces and passes to second reading, this ordinance approving Prezone 16-001 as described herein and shown on the attached Exhibit A. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of April 2016. AYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ic ss. I, Kevin Tonoian, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 16-05 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 12th day of April 2016. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of April, 2016 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste, Kellar COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 1 L 1 1 1 EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED PREZONE ----- ,SANTA CL.AkfEa West Creek Annexation PRE -ZONE Parcei Outlines City of Santa ClarDa Boundary West Geek Annexation Area (Panxsed) aft Und use PollzylAdaCtoa Luno 201!) f4rccia ' co01T1Rtlt Jan. 20I6 A Co MV or tel AnSaim. 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