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Home My WebLink About1993-04-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - ANNEX 1990 04 (2)AGENDA REPORT UNFINISHED BUSINESS DATE: April 13, 1993 City Manager Approval Item to be presented ,FFA Lynn Harris SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 93-9, approving Zone Change No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990- 04) DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND On March 23,1993, the Council reviewed Zone Change No. 93-001 and adopted Resolution No. 93- 24, approving the Negative Declaration prepared for the project with the finding that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and passed Ordinance No. 93.9, for approval of Zone Change No. 93-001, to a second reading. Zone Change No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990-04) is proposed to bring the project area Into conformance with the City's recently adopted Unified Development Code (UDC), which became effective on December 24,1992. The project area consists of approximately 44 acres of vacant land located In the Sand Canyon area of the City, south of Iron Canyon Road, east of the eastern terminus of the proposed alignment for Warmsprings Drive, and north and west of the Angeles National Forest boundary (see attached map). Zone Change No. 93-001 will change the zoning designation to the recently adopted designation of RE (Residential Estate, 0.0 to.0.5 dwelling units per acre). Although the zoning terminology Is different, standards within the existing and proposed zones are substantially consistent and, therefore, will not detrimentally affect land use In the area. Staff recommends that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 93.9, approving Zone Change No. 93-001. ATTACHMENTS Draft Ordinance No. 93-9 Map of the project area nd„,� Adopted:--i___1/_�.� Agenda Item. ORDINANCE NO. 93-9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ZONE CHANGE 93-001) FOR THE AREA LOCATED SOUTH OF IRON CANYON ROAD, EAST OF THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF THE PROPOSED ALIGNMENT FOR WARMSPRINGS DRIVE, AND NORTH AND WEST OF THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has proposed and initiated rezoning of approximately 44 acres of vacant land located south of Iron Canyon road, east of the eastern terminus of the proposed alignment for Warmsprings Canyon Drive, and north and west of the Angeles National Forest boundary following annexation of the project area to the City of Santa Clarita (Annexation No. 1992-04); and WHEREAS, such zoning, as described in Exhibit A and mapped In Exhibit B, will be designated upon the Zoning Map Incorporated within and made a part of the City's Unified Development Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita City Council set March 23, 1993, at the hour of 6;30 p.m., In the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarlta, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said City Council, and notice of said public hearing was given . in the manner required by the Santa Clarlta Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, testimony was received, If any, for, and/or against the proposed zone change; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said zone change was duly heard and considered. THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as follows: A. The zone change is from City A-1.2 (Light Agricultural, two acre minimum lot size) to RE (Residential Estate, 0.0 to 0.5 dwelling units per acre) In order to bring the project area into conformance with the newly adopted Unified Development Code. B. The Initial Study prepared for the project has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have. been considered. The public review period was from January 26, 1993, to February 16, 1993. C. Public participation and notification requirements pursuant to Sections 65090 and 65351 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed. SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence, If any, received at the public hearing, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and the City Council and on their behalf, the City Council further finds and determines that the project is consistent with the General Plan and compiles with all other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance. Ordinance No. 93-9 Page 2 SECTION 3. In acting on the zone change application, the City Council has considered certain principles and standards, and finds and determines as follows: A. That a need for the zone designation to RE exists within the project area. B. That the subject property Is a proper location for the RE designation. C. That public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice justify the prezoning designation of RE. D. That the proposed prezoning designation of RE Is consistent with existing land uses In the area and would not result In a substantive change to the existing zoning of the subject site. E. That the project area consists of approximately 44 acres of vacant land located In the Sand Canyon area of the City, south of Iron Canyon Road, east of the eastern terminus of the proposed alignment for Warmsprings Drive, and north and west of the Angeles National Forest boundary, as Identified in Exhibit A. SECTION 4. The City of Santa Clarita City Council has reviewed and considered the Initial Study prepared for the project and finds and determines as follows: A. Said study found that no adverse Impact to the existing and future environment of the area would result from the proposal. B. The proposed zone change would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and the proposed Negative Declaration was prepared, posted, and advertised on January 26, 1993, In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). C. The City Council, based upon the determinations set forth above, hereby finds the Negative Declaration to be In compliance with CEQA and approves the Negative Declaration prepared for Zone Change No..93-001. SECTION 5. 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 to designate the subject property RE. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day after adoption. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner prescribed by law: Ordinance No. 93-9 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) 1, Donna M: Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance was regularly Introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of . 1993. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Clerk eoundh.rd932tkmk Zone Change No. 93.001 (A...texation No. 1990-04) is a change on ,proximately 44 acres of undeveloped land from existing City of Santa Clarita A-1.2 ( Light Agricultural-2acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code designation RE (Residential Estate). i COUNTY t t Qwr LDr 3 t I -re C41P114* 4 �. T4.U., F/Swsg �L Annsxation No. 1990-04 ELY UNE i OF SEC.36 OF L O'S. ANGELES OWT wr 4 I ,I __ 36131 �3N 91Y UNE I 6 of scars ANNEXATION. BDRY EXIST CITY BDRY. AS MOD/F/F0 BY THE LOCAL A66 -We FORMAr/ON COMMIZ3/0N ON 9.9.92 OF 232-N465 MUD Wrrm TW CCLM y ANNEXATION NO. 1990-04 THE CITY OF SANTA CIARITA