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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-27 - ORDINANCES - AMEND HMNH SP, MP, AND DEV AGMT (MC 17-193) (2)ORDINANCE NO.21-5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL SPECIFIC PLAN, MASTER PLAN, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 200,000 SQUARE -FOOT EXPANSION OF THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL CAMPUS, AS INCLUDED IN MASTER CASE NO. 17-193 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. The approximately 29.77-acre Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital ("HMNH") campus is generally located north of the intersection of McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road, east of Interstate 5 (I-5) in the City of Santa Clarita ("City") in northern Los Angeles County. The HMNH campus is located at 23845 McBean Parkway (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2861-073-010, 2861-073-11, and 2861-073-012). The HMNH campus includes hospital and emergency service buildings owned by the HMNH, as well as other non-HMNH-owned, hospital -affiliated medical office buildings that house physical specialists, outpatient services, and programs providing continuing medical education to physicians, hospital staff, and other clinical professionals in the Santa Clarita Valley. The HMNH campus currently comprises 578,000 square feet of building area, including 377,415 square feet of hospital and related uses (including the new five -story inpatient building (IP-1 Building)), 24,425 square feet of support facilities, and 176,160 square feet of medical offices; b. The City adopted a Master Plan and Development Agreement for the HMNH in 2008 (for which a Draft Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") and a Final EIR were prepared) and a Specific Plan, Amendment to the Master Plan, and an amendment to the Development Agreement for the HMNH in 2016 (for which an EIR Addendum was prepared). As a result of the 2016 Specific Plan, the General Plan and Zoning designation for the HMNH campus was changed from Public/Institutional (PI) to Specific Plan (SP); c. The areas immediately adjacent to the HMNH campus include the following uses: • North and Northeast: Land uses consist of. detached single-family residences along Bellis Drive; medical office buildings; the Sunrise at Sterling Canyon facility (beyond the medical office buildings), which is a senior living facility that provides independent living, assisted living, and hospice care; townhomes along McBean Parkway, north of Sunrise at Sterling Canyon; and Valencia United Methodist Church, east of McBean Parkway and north of Avenida Navarre. • East and Southeast: Land uses consist primarily of single-family residences (developed in 1969), which are located east of McBean Parkway. Page 1 of 9 West and Northwest: Land uses consist primarily of single-family residences (developed in 1987), along Anzio Way, Parma Court, Milano Lane, Tossano Drive, and Sardinia Court, and open space. South and Southwest: Land uses consist primarily of single-family residences located south of McBean Parkway (constructed in 1969), as well as single-family residences (constructed in 1978), located north of McBean Parkway along Dalgo Drive, Empalmo Court, and Alegro Drive. d. An application for Master Case 17-193, the HMNH Master Plan Second Amendment, was filed by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital ("Applicant") with the City on October 11, 2017. The application includes amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan, Master Plan, and Development Agreement (Project) for the following purposes: 1. To have the 2021 Amended HMNH Specific Plan replace the Specific Plan adopted in 2016 in its entirety. The 2021 HMNH Specific Plan does not change the maximum number of beds (368) permitted under the 2016 Specific Plan and the 2008 Master Plan; 2. To add 200,000 square feet of hospital building area, consisting of the 115,700 square -foot Inpatient Building No. 2 ("IP-2 Building") and the accessory 84,300 square -foot Diagnostic and Treatment Building ("D&T Building"); 3. To add up to 292 parking spaces to PS-4 through the construction of up to three new levels to the existing structure; 4. To construct a second central plant within the basement and on the roof of the D&T Building; 5. To modify the parking plan to allow for parking resources, if necessary, including paid parking; and 6. To extend the term of the Development Agreement by 10 years. e. Environmental conditions on the Project site have been altered substantially by existing and historical uses of the property. The 200,000 square -foot expansion is located on existing surface parking lots (Parking Lot D, Lot I, and a portion of Lot H). When the Notice of Preparation ("NOP") for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report ("SEIR") was issued in 2018, Lot D was occupied by hospital -affiliated temporary trailers and temporary construction trailers used by the contractors for the construction of the IP-1 Building. With the completion of the IP-1 Building, these trailers were removed, and Lot D was returned to a use as a surface parking lot. Construction of the proposed hospital buildings would also require removal of Lot I (eight parking spaces located immediately south of the Nursing Pavilion), and a portion of Lot H (located immediately south of Lot D). The location of the proposed aboveground parking structure is currently that of a subterranean parking structure (PS-4), which comprises three levels of subterranean parking and a partially covered surface parking level; Page 2 of 9 f. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA;" Pub. Resources Code, §21000 et seq.), the City is the lead agency and the City Council is the decision - making body for the HMNH Master Plan Second Amendment. The City's Planning Commission is a recommending body for the Project; g. The City determined an SEIR must be prepared for the Project, and that the following areas must be addressed in the SEIR: aesthetics, air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, transportation, tribal cultural resources, and utilities (wastewater and water supply); h. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15163(b), the supplement to an EIR need contain only the information necessary to make the previous EIR adequate for the Project as revised; i. The NOP for the Project was submitted to the State Clearinghouse and filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk on August 21, 2018, with the 30-day review period ending on October 1, 2018. The NOP was also circulated to affected agencies, pursuant to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.). Agencies that received the NOP include, but are not limited to, the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Air Quality Management District, law enforcement agencies, school districts, waste haulers, water agencies, and transportation agencies serving the Santa Clarita Valley in accordance with CEQA's consultation requirements. Comments from eight public agencies were received in response to the NOP; j. A scoping meeting was held at Santa Clarita City Hall in the Century Conference Room on September 13, 2018, to obtain information from the public as to issues that should be addressed in the SEIR. Notice of the scoping meeting was published in The Signal newspaper on August 28, 2018, and was mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the Project site, in addition to approximately 79 agencies, interested parties, and individuals who requested to be notified of the Project. No agencies, interested parties, or members of the public attended the scoping meeting; k. The City prepared a Draft SEIR for the HMNH Master Plan Second Amendment that addressed all comments received on the NOP. The Draft SEIR was distributed for public review, and a Notice of Availability ("NOA") and Notice of Completion ("NOC") were filed with the State Clearinghouse on November 20, 2020. A 60-day review period began on November 23, 2020, and ended on January 22, 2021. The NOA was filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk on November 24, 2020. The NOA was also mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the Project site, in addition to approximately 36 agencies, interested parties, and individuals who requested to be notified of the Project. Written comments received on the Draft SEIR have been fully responded to, and those comments received after the Planning Commission's review of the Project will be fully responded to prior to certification and approval of the Project by the City Council, if granted; 1. The HMNH Master Plan Second Amendment was duly noticed in accordance with State and local laws and was advertised in The Signal, by on -site posting 21 days prior to the Page 3 of 9 hearing, and by direct first-class mailing to property owners within 1,000 feet of the Project site; m. The Planning Commission was introduced to the item at a public hearing on December 1, 2020, and continued the item to January 19, 2021. At a public hearing on March 2, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted Resolutions P21-04 and P21-05 by a vote of 4 to 0 (with one abstention), recommending the City Council certify the Draft Final SEIR and approve Master Case 17-193; n. The Draft Final SEIR was presented to the City Council on April 13, 2021. A copy of the responses to comments from the Final SEIR were sent to each agency and individual who submitted comments on the Draft SEIR on March 26, 2021; o. The City Council has considered the Final SEIR prepared for the HMNH Master Plan Second Amendment, as well as information provided in staff reports; p. The City Council also considered staff and applicant presentations, staff reports, and information presented to the Planning Commission to assist its understanding of the Project, the SEIR, and public comments on the Draft SEIR; q. Based upon staff and applicant presentations, staff reports, and public comments, the City Council finds that the HMNH Master Plan Second Amendment will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area, will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of property in the vicinity of the Project site, and will not the jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare, since the Project conforms with the zoning ordinance and is compatible with surrounding land uses. The Project proposes the extension of all utilities and services to the Project site. Currently, all required utilities and services are available within the HMNH campus; and r. The location of the documents and other materials, including the 2008 Master Plan EIR and 2016 Specific Plan Addendum documents, that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based for the Master Case 17-193 Project file is with the Community Development Department, specifically in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. CEQA FINDINGS. The City Council finds that the Final SEIR for Master Case 17-193 identifies and discloses Project -specific impacts and cumulative Project impacts. Environmental impacts identified in the Final SEIR, findings, and facts in support of findings are herein incorporated as "Findings Required by CEQA," (Exhibit "A") and identified as follows: a. On April 13, 2021, the City Council certified the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) (SCH No. 2004111149) by separate resolution for Master Case 17-193, which was prepared in compliance with CEQA. For purposes of these findings, the FSEIR is comprised of the Draft SEIR, the Draft FSEIR approved by the Planning Commission, and the FSEIR certified by the City Council. Page 4of9 SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR A ZONE CHANGE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 17-193, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The proposed Project will be consistent with the General Plan, as the amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan would allow for the historical use of the property to continue in accordance with the provisions of the HMNH Specific Plan, as well as the modification to HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement. The attached HMNH Specific Plan details the consistency of the proposed Project with the General Plan, including a detailed discussion of the provisions of various elements of the General Plan, including the Land Use Element, Circulation Element, Noise Element, Safety Element, and Open Space and Conservation Element. Therefore, with the approval of a modification to the Master Plan and Development Agreement, the Project will be consistent with the General Plan. b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; The amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan will allow the continuance of the land use historically located on the subject property. All uses contemplated by the Project are consistent with those uses existing on the subject property under the current Specific Plan. The Project will not alter the total number of hospital beds located on the campus. c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and The amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan, along with the associated modifications to the HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement, would allow for the addition of up to 200,000 square feet of space in the form of a second inpatient building, a diagnostics and testing facility, and the expansion of Parking Structure #4. The amendments would not increase the total number of permitted beds (368) on campus. The total addition to the building area would provide much -needed services to the community. The additional building area is for compliance with the newly adopted California Building Standards code for all hospitals in California. These improvements are for the benefit of the community and will not create a hazard or be detrimental to the surrounding community. d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitabilityfor the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; Page 5 of 9 3. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and 4. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The construction of the new inpatient building and diagnostics and testing facility, along with the modifications to the HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement, will use a portion of the site previously used as surface parking lot. Improvements will be consistent with the uses, size, and massing of the existing HMNH campus. Improvements to Parking Structure #4 would provide additional parking stalls oriented vertically over the existing footprint of the at -grade parking. The Project will use the existing infrastructure in accordance with the approval of the MHNH Master Plan and will only require minor grading for the expansion areas. The Project is located within an area of the City that has been developed and is connected with City services, including Fire and Sheriff protection, and is further connected to all necessary utilities to accommodate the proposed amendments to the HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement. SECTION 4. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 17-193, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The proposed Project will be consistent with the General Plan, as the amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan would allow for the historical use of the property to continue in accordance with the provisions of the HMNH Specific Plan, as well as the modification to HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement. The attached HMNH Specific Plan details the consistency of the proposed Project with the General Plan, including a detailed discussion of the provisions of various elements of the General Plan, including the Land Use Element, Circulation Element, Noise Element, Safety Element, and Open Space and Conservation Element. Therefore, with the approval of a modification to the Master Plan and Development Agreement, the Project will be consistent with the General Plan. In addition, the 10-year extension to the Master Plan will allow for the buildout of the HMNH campus, as approved by the City Council. b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; The amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan will allow the continuance of the land use historically located on the subject property. All uses contemplated by the Project are consistent with those uses existing on the subject property under the current Specific Plan. The Project will not alter the total number of hospital beds located on the campus. c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially rJ Page 6 of 9 detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and The amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan, along with the associated modifications to the HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement, would allow for the addition of up to 200,000 square feet of space in the form of a second inpatient building, a diagnostics and testing facility, and the expansion of Parking Structure #4. The amendments would not increase the total number of permitted beds (368) on campus. The total addition to the building area would provide much -needed services to the community. The additional building area is for compliance with the newly adopted California Building Standards code for all hospitals in California. These improvements are for the benefit of the community and will not create a hazard or be detrimental to the surrounding community. d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitabilityfor the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; 3. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are readily available; and 4. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The construction of the new inpatient building and diagnostics and testing facility, along with the modifications to the HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement, will use a portion of the site previously used as surface parking lot. Improvements will be consistent with the uses, size, and massing of the existing HMNH campus. Improvements to Parking Structure #4 would provide additional parking stalls oriented vertically over the existing footprint of the at -grade parking. The Project will use the existing infrastructure in accordance with the approval of the MHNH Master Plan and will only require minor grading for the expansion areas. The Project is located within an area of the City that has been developed and is connected with City services, including Fire and Sheriff protection, and is further connected to all necessary utilities to accommodate the proposed amendments to the HMNH Master Plan and Development Agreement. SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR A MODIFICATION TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for revisions to Development Agreement 06-001, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed development agreement complies with City zoning, subdivision, and other applicable ordinances and regulations; Page 7 of 9 The modification to Development Agreement 06-001, containing the addition of 200,000 square feet of space, including a new inpatient building, diagnostics and testing facility, expansion to Parking Structure #4, and a 10-year extension to the sunset date and revisions to right-of-way improvements, is in conformance with all applicable ordinances and regulations as indicated in Section 3 above. b. That the proposed development agreement provides for clear and substantial public benefit to the City and/or residents along with a schedule for the benefit; and The proposed HMNH Specific Plan Amendment and associated modifications do not reduce any of the clear and substantial benefits that were cited by the City Council in approving Development Agreement 06-001. The additional 200,000 square feet of space, including the new inpatient building and diagnostics and testing facility, is considered an additional level of public benefit. c. Any development agreement that contains a subdivision shall comply with the provisions of Government Code Section 66473.7. The proposed modifications to Development Agreement 06-001 do not contain a subdivision of land. SECTION 6. AMENDMENTS. The City Council hereby approves the ordinance, including amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan, as included in Exhibit "A" incorporated by reference, and updates to the Master Plan and Development Agreement to reflect the amendments to the HMNH Specific Plan, and extending the Master Plan and Development Agreement by 10 years. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its passage and adoption. SECTION 8. 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 271h day of April, 2021. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: 1 Page 8 of 9 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 21-5 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of April, 2021. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th day of April, 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, McLean, Weste, Gibbs, Miranda NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 21-5 and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806). CITY CLERK Page 9 of 9 Fxhihit A Henry Mayo Newhall Specific Plan Incorporated by reference http://www.santa-clarita.com/planning/environmental 1 1 1