HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-08 - ORDINANCES - AMEND ZONE MAP ZC 85 503 (2)ORDINANCE NO. 90-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(Zone Change Case No. 85-503)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and
determine as follows:
a. An application for a zone change was filed with the County
of Los Angeles Department of Community Development on
October 8, 1985, by American Beauty Homes ("the
applicant"). The purpose of the zone change application
is to facilitate the establishment of 187 single family
detached condominium units on 14 lots at the southerly
terminus of Gilbert Drive, and further described in the
attached Legal Description (Exhibit "A") and shown on the
attached map (Exhibit "B"), which was approved by the
Planning Commission (Ordinance 90-08).
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b. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on the application on February 6, 1990 at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:30
p.m. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 90-08
recommending approval to the City Council of the requested
zone change.
c. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the
rezoning application on April 24, 1990 at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:30
p.m.
SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence
received at the public hearing, and upon studies and investigation
made by the Planning Commission and the City Council and on their
behalf, the City Council further finds and determines as follows:
a. The subject property is a 47.4 acre parcel located at the
southerly terminus of Gilbert Drive.
b. The request is for a change of zone from A-2-1 (Heavy
Agricultural) to RPD -1-6U (Residential) for 187 single
family detached condominium units on the site.
c. The subject property is of a size and shape which lends
itself to the proposed uses that would be established as a
result of this request.
d. The subject property is located in a residential area and
is a planned development area.
n e. The City is proceeding in a timely manner with the
preparation of a general plan. There is a reasonable
probability that this project will be consistent with the
future general plan.
f. The recommended change of zone from A-2-1 to RPD -1-6U will
not result in a significant environmental effect.
g. The project has received a Negative Declaration pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public
Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.).
SECTION 3. In acting on the rezoning application, the
City Council has considered certain principles and standards, and
finds and determines as follows:
a. That modified conditions warrant a revision in the zoning
plan as it pertains to the subject property;
b. That a need for the proposed zone classification exists
within the area of the subject property;
C. That the subject property is a proper location for the
Residential Planned Development Zone classification;
d. That the placement of the proposed zone at the subject
property will be in the interest of public health, safety
and general welfare, and in conformity with good zoning
practice;
e. That rezoning the subject property will not result in a
need for greater water supply for adequate fire
protection; and,
f. That the City is proceeding in a timely fashion with the
preparation of a general plan. There is a reasonable
probability that this rezoning will be consistent with the
general plan proposal which will be studied within a
reasonable time. There is little or no probability of
substantial detriment to or interference with the future
adopted general plan if this rezoning is ultimately
inconsistent with the plan. This rezoning complies with
all other applicable requirements of state law and local
ordinance.
SECTION 4. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council
does hereby ordain that the application for a zone change is
approved, and that the official zoning map of the City of Santa
Clarita is hereby amended so that the subject property is rezoned
from A-2-1 to RPD -1-6U.
SECTION 5. The City of Santa Clarita City Council has
reveiwed and considered the enviromental information contained in
the Intial Study, which was considered by the Planning Commission,
and determines that it is in compliance with CEQA and the proposed
project will not have a significant impact on the enviroment. A
mitigated negative declaration was prepared for this project. Based
upon the findings stated above, the City Council hereby approves the
mitigated negative declaration.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage
of this Ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner
prescribed by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of may 1990.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I, George Caravalho City Clerk of the Citpp of Santa
Clarita, do foregoing Ordinance No. 90_10
was regularly introduced and placed upon -its -first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of April
1990. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed
at alar meeting of the City Council on the 8th day
of ZY , 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Klajic
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Darcy
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