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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - PROPOSED ANNEX 1990 04 (2)s PUBLIC HEARING DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval ✓: '(/// Item to be presented by: Lynn M. Hards��y March 23, 1993 Ordinance No. 93-9, for approval of Zone Change No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990-04), and Resolution No. 93-24, for approval of the Negative Declaration prepared for the project DEPARTMENT: Community Development 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). Prezoning of the project area was reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council prior to submission of the relatedannexation application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The completion of Annexation No. 1990.04 on November 24, 1992, and the adoption of the new zoning code on the same date have made the previously approved prezoning . designation of A-1.2 (Light Agricultural -2 acre minimum lot size) obsolete. , 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. Zone Change No. 93-001 has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and a Negative Declaration of no significant Impact Is proposed for the project. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Zone 7Change No. 93-001, in conjunction with Prezone No. 93-001 and Prezone No. 93-002, was submitted to the Planning Commission on February 16,1993. The Commission reviewed the three projects together and adopted Resolution No. P93.04, recommending that the Council approve the Negative Declaration prepared for the project, and adopt the appropriate new prezone and zone designations for the three project areas. Mopte6: 3-,m (R&w - 43.tY) a-<-� - 9-3- 9 �p a ' --e6a�l .4 Staff recommends that the Council: 1) Receive the staff presentation; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 93-24, approving the Negative Declaration with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 93-9, approving Zone Change No. 93-001, waive further reading, and pass to a second reading. ATTACHMENTS 1) Resolution No. P93-04 2) Draft Resolution No. 93.24 3) Negative Declaration 4) Draft Ordinance No. 93-9 5) Map of the project area LMH;KMK �A193-01w.kmk Public Hearing Procedure 1. Mayor Opens Hearing • States purpose of hearing 2. City Clerk reports on hearing notice 3. Staff Report • City Manager or • City Attorney or • RP Staff 4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes) 5. Opponent Argument (30 minutes) 6. Five-minute rebuttal (Proponent) • Proponent 7. Mayor closes public testimony. 8. Discussion by Council 9. Council decision 10. Mayor announces decision CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF PUBLIC.HEARING REGARDING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ZONE NO. 93-001 (ANNEXATION NO. 1990-04) MASTER CASE NO. 93-001 GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE SAND CANYON'AREA 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. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita regarding the Negative Declaration and Zone Change No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990-04), Master Case No. 93-001, generally located `in the Sand Canyon area 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. This zone change is a change on approximately 44 acres of undeveloped land from existing City of Santa Clarita A-1-2 (Light Agricultural -2 acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code designation RE(Residential Estate). This hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, the 23rd day of March, 1993, at or after 6:30 p.m. Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita. If you wish to challenge this order in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council, at, or prior to the public hearing. Dated: February. 24, 1993 Donna M. Grindey, CMC City Clerk Publish Date: March 2i 1993 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NEGATIVE DECLARATION [X ] Proposed [ ] Final -------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MASTER CASE NO: 93-001 PERMIT/PROJECT: Prezone No. 93-001 Prezone No. 93-002 Zone Change No. 93-001 APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarlta LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Prezone No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990.06) Is located generally north and east of the exiting City limits; west of Haskell Canyon Road, south of Copperhill Drive, and east of the Los Angeles Aqueduct; Prezone No. 93.002 (Annexation No. 1992.01) Is located generally west of the existing City limits at the northwest corner of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road; Zone Change No. 93.001 (Annexation No. 1990.04) Is located generally In the Sand Canyon area south of Iron Canyon Road, east of the eastern terminus of the proposed alignment for Warrnsprings Drive, and north and west of the Angeles National Forest boundary. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The project Includes two prezones and one zone change proposed to bring the project areas Into conformance with the appropriate zoning. designations of the City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code, which became effective December 24, 1992, and consists of the following: Prezone No. 93-001 (Proposed Annexation No. 1990-06) Is the prezone of approximately 210 acres of inhabited land from existing City of Santa Clarita R-1.5000 (Single Family Residential -5000 square foot minimum lot size) and RPD -1-6u (Residential Planned Development, one acre minimum lot size, maximum six dwelling units per acre) zoning to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code designations RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) for the purpose of annexation to the City of Santa Clarlta; Prezone No. 93-002 (Proposed Annexation No. 1992-01) is the prezone of approximately 7.83 acres of undeveloped land from existing City of Santa Clarita G3 DP (Unlimited Commercial - Development Program) zoning to newly adopted City of Santa Clarlta Unified Development Code designation CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) for the purpose of annexation to the City of Santa Clarlta; and Zone Change No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990.04) is a change on approximately 44 acres of undeveloped land from existing City of Santa Clarita A•1.2 (Light Agricultural -2 acre minimum lot size) zoning to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code designation RE (Residential Estate). Iw4r Based on the Information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the requirements of Section 15065 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita [X ] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Community Development finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the environment, and that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA. Mitigation measures for this project [X ] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached LYNN M. HARRIS DEPUTY CITY MANAGER COMMUN Prepared Reviewed Approved E. Aguilar, Annexation Consultant (Name/ritle) Donald M. Williams. Senior Planner (Name/r@le) Donald M. Williams, Senior Planner (NamelrHie) Public Review Period From 1/27/93 To 2/16/93 Public Notice Given On 1/27/93 By: [X ] Legal Advertisement [X ] Posting of Properties [ ] Written Notice --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATION DATE: advanc%negdec.frm 14 ! 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 to 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 Clarlta 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 Clarha 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 Clarlta 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 duty 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 Pian 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 8. 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 she. 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 Clarlta 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 bylaw: 0. L_J . Ordinance No. 93.9 Page 3 • 1993. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED thls day of ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) Mayor I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1993, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: e0wKln0rdW4.int City Clerk Cla• EXHIBIT A ANNEXATION N0. 1990.11 TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA BEGINN LN;G AT A POINT 1N .1E BOUNDARY OF THE EXISTED ON AUGUST 9, 1990. SAID POINT BEING CITY OF. SANTA CLARTTA AS SAME THE SO 4. TRACT NO.44328, FILED IN BOOK 1129, PAGES 81 TO 86 OF SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT ANGELES COUNTY;TREBLY ALONG THENCE NOR Mme' RECORDS OF LOS THE EASTERLY LINE OF LATS 4, 3, 2, AND 1 AND 'INE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAS CENTERLINE OF VIA PRINCESSA; Tf IV EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 1 TO THE WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINECE NORTH 46 DEGREES 40 MINU'IF,S 30 SECONDS 139.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEG SECONDS WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID CENTERLBEES 19 MIMES 30 INE 5p SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE VIA PRINCESSA; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTFiWTL RLY THE MOST NORTHERLY PO LINE OF V'A P�CESSA TO INT OF SAID LOT 1; 77-MNCCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY WESTERLY, AND NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ' NORTHERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY, AND NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOTS 1, 2, 5, 6, 8.AND 11 OF SAID TRACT NO. 44328 TO A POINT IN THE SOUTF� CITY BOUNDARY; . STERLY LINE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY ANI) SAID THENCE SOUTHWESTERLYSOUTI¢RLY, AND CITY BOUNDARY TO THE pOT1V 1� OF BEGII`ININ S EASTERLY ALONG SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 18.91 ACRES (0.03 SQUARE MXES) WRITTEN BY: - L4 � Y:L"az,lm� Tbomas Counts DATE PREPARED: 1 L� • 0 Zone Chance No 93-001 (k..,iexation No. 1990-04) Is a change on .,proximately 44 acres of undeveloped land from existing City of Santa Clarita A•1.2 ( Light Agrleultural-2aere minimum • lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code designation RE - (Residential Estate). 'RON_ N. RO, �I �I 2 V. 7a r4N., 915iv.,���" -rB.Alp. � � Annexation No. 1990-.04 I Ety UNE OF OF SEC.36 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES gly } v � GOVT LJN 3 GOVT t,BT 4 I . I l �31 38 w LME 6 of OEtss ANNEXATION BORY EXIST CITY GORY, N� A3 MOD/F/FD By TNF 40CA4, ASCA/CY FOAMAr/OM COMM/9?/ON CW 9.9.92 OF THE ary ENGINEER err of saNra cLa E. ANNEXATION NO. 1990-04 CNEG(EO tom: SCALE: VM 02 -Wes CITY Of SANTA CLARITA PILED wrN TWCWay RESOLUTION NO. P93-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 93-001, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PREZONE NO. 93-001 TO RL S RM,' PREZONE NO. 93-002 TO CCPD, & ZONE CHANGE NO. 93-001 TO RE WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has proposed and Initiated Master Case No. 93-001, consisting of two prezones and one zone change, to bring the project areas into conformance with the appropriate zoning designations of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code, which became effective December 24,1992; and WHEREAS; the project areas are located as follows: Prezone No. 93-001 (proposed Annexation No. 1990-06), consisting of 210 acres of inhabited land, is located generally north and east of the existing City limits, west of Haskell Canyon Road, south of Copperhill Drive, and east of the Los Angeles Aqueduct; Prezone No. 93-002 (proposed Annexation No. 1992-01), consisting of 7.63 acres of undeveloped . land, is located generallywest of the existing City limits, is located generally at the northwest corner of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road; and, Zone Chanae No 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990.04), consisting of 44 acres of undeveloped land, is located generally in the Sand Canyon area 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; and WHEREAS, such zoning, mapped in Exhibit A (Prezone No. 93-001) and Exhibit B (Prezone No. 93-002), would become effective upon annexation; and WHEREAS, such zoning, mapped In Exhibit C (Zone Change No. 93-001), would become effective 30 days after adoption of the ordinance by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission did set February 16,1993, at the hour of 7 p.m., In the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said Planning Commission, and notice of said public hearing was given in the manner required by the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said Prezone No. 93-001, Prezone No. 93.002, and Zone Change No. 93.001 were duty heard and considered; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita has considered all evidence, oral and documentary, and Is advised of the foregoing. as follows: THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita . RESO P93.04 Page 2 SECTION 1. The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission does hereby find and determine as follows: a. The purpose of Prezone No. 93.001 Is to request a change from existing City of Santa Clarita R-1-5000 (Single Family Residential -5,000 square foot minimum lot size) and RPD -1.6u (Residential Planned Development, one acre minimum lot size, maximum six dwelling units per acre) zoning to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classifications RL (Residential Low), and RM (Residential. Moderate) for the property identified In Exhibit A for the purpose of annexation to the City; The purpose of Prezone No. 93-002 is to request a change from existing City of Santa Clarita C-0 DP (Unlimited Commercial -Development Program) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classification CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) for the purpose of annexation to the City of Santa Clarita; and The purpose of Zone Change No. 93-001 Is to request a change from existing City of Santa Clarita A-1.2 (Light Agricultural-2acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development classification RE • (Residential Estate). b. The Initial Study 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 27, 1993, to February 16, 1993. C. Public participation and notification requirements pursuantto 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 on Its behalf, the Commission further finds and determines as follows: a. That the proposed project, comprised of Prezone No. 93.001, Prezone No. 93-002, and Zone Change No. 93-001, is consistent with the General Plan, and that the proposed project complies with all other applicable requirements of state law and local ordinance. b. That 'a need for proposed Prezone No. 93-001 classifications to Unified Development Code designations RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) exists within the subject area for proposed Annexation No. 1990.06; That a need for proposed Prezone No. 93-002 classification to Unified Development Code designation CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) exists within the subject area for proposed Annexation No. 1992.01; and RESO P93-04 • Page 3 That a need for proposed Zone Change No. 93-001 classification to Unified Development Code designation RE (Residential Estate) exists within the project area of Annexation No. 1990-04, recorded November 24, 1992. C. That the subject properties for Prezone No. 93-001 are proper locations for the RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) prezone classifications as proposed; That the subject property for Prezone No. 93-002 Is a proper location for the CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) prezone classification as proposed; and That the subject property for Zone Change No. 93-001 Is a proper location for the RE (Residential Estate) zone classification as proposed. d. *Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice . justify the proposed zone classifications for Prezone No. 93-001 to RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate); Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice Justify the proposed zone classification for Prezone No. 93-002 to CCPD . (Community Commercial -Planned Development); and Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice justify the proposed zone classification for Zone Change No. 93-001 to RE (Residential Estate). e. The proposed prezone classifications for Prezone No. 93.001 zoning to RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) are consistent with existing land use in the area; The proposed prezone classifications for Prezone No. 93-002 to CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) is consistent with the existing land use in the area; and The proposed zone classification for Zone Change No. 93-001 to RE (Residential Estate) is consistent with the existing land use in the area. Prezone No. 93.001 is a change from existing City of Santa Clarita R-1.5000 (Single Family Residential -0,000 square foot minimum lot size) and RPD -1-6u (Residential Planned Development, one acre minimum lot size, maximum six dwelling units par acre) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classifications RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate); Prezone No. 934)02 is a change from existing City of Santa Clarita C-0 DP (Unlimited Commercial -Development Program) to recently adopted City of Santa Clerits Unified Development Code classification CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development); and 0 RESO P93-04 Page 4 Zone Change No. 93-001 is a change from existing City of Santa Clarita A•1.2 (Light Agricultural -2 acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classification RE (Residential Estate), 9. The Initial Study 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 27, 1993, to February 16, 1993. Public participation and notification requirements pursuantto Sections 65090 and 65351 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed. Proposed Annexation No. 1990-06 prezoning area consists of 210 acres of land contiguous to the boundary of the City of Santa Clarita; Proposed Annexation No. 1992-01 prezoning area consists of 7.83 acres of land contiguous to the boundary of the City of Santa Clarlta; and Annexation No. 1990-04 zoning area consists of 44 acres of land annexed to the City of Santa Clarita on November 24, 1992. SECTION 3. The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Initial Study prepared for the project and finds and determines as follows: a. Sald study found that no adverse Impact to the existing and future environment of the three project areas would result from the proposal. b. The proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and a proposed Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on January 27,1993, In accordance with the California Environmental Ouality Act (CEOA). C. The Planning Commission, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration is in compliance with CEOA and recommends to the City Council that It certify the Negative Declaration prepared for Master Case No. 93-001, consisting of Prezone No. 93-001, Prezone No. 93-002, and Zone Change No. 93-001. SECTIONS. The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that It approve the zoning requests as proposed for Prezone No. 93001 to RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate); Prazone No. 93-002 to CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development); and Zone Change No. 93-001 to RE (Residential Estate). SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify -the adoption of this Resolution to the Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Parks and Recreation, and shall give notice of this recommendation in the manner prescribed by Section 22.60.190 of the City's Planning and Zoning Code. RESO P93-04 Page 5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of _ February 1993 ATTEST: Lynn M. Harris G Deputy City Manager Community Development STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) 1)`I ( )up Jack woodrow, Chairman Planning Commission U r1 I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16thday of _ February 1993 by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Woodrow, Doughman, Cherrington, Brathwaite, and Modugno NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None D nna M. Grindey City Clark mnnezze93-097.rea Y: EXHIBIT A t Ga - ANNEXATION N0. 1990-11 TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA BEGINNING ATA POINT IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA AS SAME EXISTED ON AUGUST 9, 1990, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 4, TRACT NO. 44328, FILED IN BOOK 1129, PAGES 81 TO 86 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOTS 4, 3, 2, AND 1 AND THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 1 TO THE CENTERLINE OF VIA PRINCESSA; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 139.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID CENTERLINE 50 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID VIA PRINCESSA; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF VIA PRINCESSA TO THE MOST NORTHERLY POINT OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY, WESTERLY, AND NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY, NORTHERLY, AND NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOTS 1, 2, 5, 6, &AND 11 OF SAID TRAGI NO. 44328 TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY AND SAID CITY BOUNDARY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, SOUTHERLY, AND EASTERLY ALONG SAID CITY BOUNDARY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL CONTAINS 18.91 ACRES (0.03 SQUARE mnM) WRTITEN BY:. L" Thomas Counts Zune Change No. 93.001 (A..-iexation No. 1990-04) is a change on ,proximately 44 acres of undeveloped land from existing City of Santa Clarity A-1-2 ( Light Agricultural-2acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code designation RE (Residential Estate). SE CG.P ao. / NE. %G T4N,.P/Sly SBM � Annexation No. 1900-p4 i I ' EV LINE OF / . A OF SEC.36 COUN*Y OF. �S ANGELES I I I OWT Lqr 3 00e1' UJr , I t 1 1 —�stY urlE OF 3KC34 11,11jd-1-L ANNEXATION BDRY EXIST. CITY GORY. AS M0DI91CD By THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSIONON S-9-92 SANTA FILED wrm ANNEXATION NQ 1990-04 INK zn-wea THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA RESOLUTION NO. P93-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 93-001, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PREZONE NO: 93.001 TO RL & RM, PREZONE NO. 93-002 TO CCPD, & ZONE CHANGE NO. 93-001 TO RE WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has proposed and initiated Master Case No. 93-001, consisting of two prezones and one zone change, to bring the project areas into conformance with the appropriate zoning designations of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code, which became effective December 24, 1992; and WHEREAS, the project areas are located as follows: Prezone No. 93.001 (proposed Annexation No. 1990-06), consisting of 210 acres of inhabited land, is located generally north and east of the existing City limits, west of Haskell Canyon Road, south of Copperhill Drive, and east of the Los Angeles Aqueduct; Prezone No. 93-002 (proposed Annexation No. 1992-01), consisting of 7.83 acres of undeveloped land, is located generally west of the existing City limits, is located generally at the northwest corner of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road; and, Zone Change No. 93-001 (Annexation No. 1990-04), consisting of 44 acres of undeveloped land, is located generally In the Sand Canyon area 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; and WHEREAS, such zoning, mapped in Exhibit A (Prezone No. 93-001) and Exhibit B (Prezone No. 93.002), would become effective upon annexation; and WHEREAS, such zoning, mapped in Exhibit C (Zone Change No. 93-001), would become effective 30 days after adoption of the ordinance by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission did set February 16,1993, at the hour of 7 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said Planning Commission, and notice of said public hearing was given in the manner required by the Santa Clarita Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said Prezone No. 93-001, Prezone No. 93-002, and Zone Change No. 93.001 were duly heard and considered; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita has considered all evidence, oral and documentary, and is advised of the foregoing. THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita as follows: RESO P93.04 Page 2 SECTION I. The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission does hereby find and determine as follows: a. The purpose of Prezone No. 93-001 is to request a change from existing City of. Santa Clarita R-1-5000 .(Single Family Residential -5,000 square foot minimum lot size) and RPD -1-6u (Residential Planned Development, one acre minimum lot size, maximum six dwelling units per acre) zoning to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classifications RL (Residential Low), and RM (Residential Moderate) for the property Identified In Exhibit A for the purpose of annexation to the City; The purpose of Prezone No. 93-002 is to request a change from existing City of Santa Clarita C3 DP (Unlimited Commercial -Development Program) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classification CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) for the purpose of annexation to the City of Santa Clarita; and The purpose of Zone Change No. 93-001 is to request a change from existing City of Santa Clarita A-1-2 (Light Agricultural -2 -acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development classification RE (Residential Estate). b. The Initial Study 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 27, 1993, to February 16, 1993. C. Public participation and notification requirements pursuantto 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 on its behalf, the Commission further finds and determines as follows: a. That the proposed project, comprised of Prezone No. 93-001, Prezone No. 93-002, and Zone Change No. 93-001, is consistent with the General Plan, and that the proposed project complies with all other applicable requirements of state law and local ordinance. b. That a need for proposed Prezone No. 93.001 classifications to Unified Development Code designations RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) exists within the subject area for proposed Annexation No. 1990-06; That a need for proposed Prezone No. 93-002 classification to Unified Development Code designation CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) exists within the subject area for proposed Annexation No. 1992.01; and RESO P93.04 Page 3 , That a need for proposed Zone Change No. 93-001 classification to Unified Development Code designation RE (Residential Estate) exists within the project area of Annexation No. 1990-04, recorded November 24, 1992. C. That the subject properties for Prezone No. 93-001 are proper locations for the RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) prezone classifications as proposed; That the subject property for Prezone No. 93-002 is a proper location for the CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) prezone classification as proposed; and That the subject property for Zone Change No. 93-001 is a proper location for the RE (Residential Estate) zone classification as proposed. d. Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice justify the proposed zone classifications for Prezone No. 93-001 to RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate); Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice justify the proposed zone classification for Prezone No. 93-002 to CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development); and Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice justify the proposed zone classification for Zone Change No. 93-001 to RE (Residential Estate). e. The proposed prezone classifications for Prezone No. 93-001 zoning to RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate) are consistent with existing land use In the area; The proposed prezone classifications for Prezone No. 93-002 to CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development) is consistent with the existing land use in the area; and The proposed zone classification for Zone Change No. 93.001 to RE (Residential Estate) is consistent with the existing land use in the area. Prezone No. 93-001 Is a change from existing City of Santa Clarita R-1-5000 (Single Family Residential -5,000 square foot minimum lot size) and RPD -1.6u (Residential Planned Development, one acre minimum lot size, maximum six dwelling units per acre) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classifications RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate); Prezone No. 93-002 is a change from existing City of Santa Clarita C-0 DP (Unlimited Commercial -Development Program) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classification CCPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development); and RESO P93.04 Page 4 Zone Change No. 93-001 Is a change from existing City of Santa Clarita A-1.2 (Light Agricultural -2 acre minimum lot size) to recently adopted City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code classification RE (Residential Estate). The Initial Study 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 27, 1993, to February 16, 1993. h. Public participation and notification requirements pursuantto Sections 65090 and 65351 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed. Proposed Annexation No. 1990-06 prezoning area consists of 210 acres of land contiguous to the boundary of the City of Santa Clarita; Proposed Annexation No. 1992-01 prezoning area consists of 7.83 acres of land contiguous to the boundary of the City of Santa Clarita; and Annexation No. 1990.04 zoning area consists of 44 acres of land annexed to the City of Santa Clarita on November 24, 1992. SECTION 3. The. City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission 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 three project areas would result from the proposal. b. The proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environmentand a proposed Negative Declarationwas posted and advertised on January 27,1993, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEGA). C. The Planning Commission, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration Is in compliance with CEGA and recommends to the City Council that it certify the Negative Declaration prepared for Master Case No. 93-001, consisting of Prezone No. 93-001, Prezone No. 93-002, and Zone Change No. 93-001. SECTION S. The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that It approve the zoning requests as proposed for Prezone No. 93-001 to RL (Residential Low) and RM (Residential Moderate); Prezone No. 93-002 to CDPD (Community Commercial -Planned Development); and Zone Change No. 93-001 to RE (Residential Estate). SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution to. the Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Parks and Recreation, and shall give notice, of this recommendation In the manner prescribed,by Section 22.60.190 of the City's Planning and Zoning Code. RESO P93-04 Page 5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February ,1993. ATTEST: Lynn M. Harris G Deputy City Manager Community Development STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) , § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) twv Jack Woodrow, Chairman Planning Commission I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16thday of February 1993 by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Woodrow, Doughman, Cherrington, Brathwaite, and Modugno NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None D nna M. Grindey City Clerk anneM=93-001.ras RESOLUTION NO. 93-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 93-001 WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. The City of Santa Clarita proposes to rezone 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) from A-1.2 (Light Agricultural, two acre minimum lot size) zoning to recently adopted RE (Residential Estate, 0.0 to 0.5 dwelling units per acre) zoning to bring the project area Into conformance with the appropriate zoning designations of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code, which became effective December 24, 1992. B. This proposal Is determined to be a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been reviewed .pursuant to Its provisions. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project based on the findings of the Initial Study, dated January 19, 1993, and the determination that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment, will not Impact resources protected by the California Department of Fish and Game, and that a finding of de minimus Impact on such resources is appropriate. SECTION 2. Based upon the above findings of fact, and upon studies and investigations made on behalf of the City Council, the City Council further finds as follows: A. Based on the Initial Study, the project does not have the potential to adversely effect the environment or resources under the protection of the California Department of fish and Game, and no significant Impacts are anticipated to result from the zone change.. B. A proposed Negative Declaration was prepared for the project based on the Initial Study findings and the determination that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment. C. A notice of environmental assessment was posted and advertised, and the proposed Negative Declaration was made available for a 21 day review period in compliance with the City's adopted CEQA resolution. SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines that: A. The project is compatible with existing development In the area, consistent with the RE zone, and consistent with the land use designations and policies of the City of Santa Clarita General Plan. Resolution No. 93.24 Page 2 B. The project will not have a significant Impact on the environment or on resources under the protection of the California Department of Fish and Game. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: A. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. B. The City Council hereby directs that a Notice of Determination of Negative Declaration be filed with the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) 1, . DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1993 by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Clerk ewndilm,a 2&kmk