HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-09 - RESOLUTIONS - HOMELES SHELT DENIAL MC 00-339 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 01-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING MASTER, CASE 00-339 REQUESTING TO ESTABLISH A
HOMELESS SHELTER LOCATED AT 17714 SIERRA HIGHWAY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (hereafter "City")
hereby makes the following findings of fact:
A. An application for a conditional use permit was filed on September 18, 2000 by
Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (the "applicant"). The
property for which this entitlement has been filed is located at 17714 Sierra
Highway. The existing zoning and general plan designations for the property are
CC (Community Commercial).
B. The applicant has proposed a conditional use permit to allow for a 3,300 square
foot homeless shelter in an existing 20,000 foot commercial center. The space
would include a kitchen facility, bathrooms, office space, dining facilities, and 38
beds for men and women maximum. The applicant revised the floor plan to
provide a maximum of 27 beds.
C. The surrounding land uses include a contractors yard to the north, a plumbing
contractors yard and residential to the east, existing commercial to the south,
and vacant land, auto repair, residential, and a storage yard to the west.
D. The project necessitates the filing of a conditional use permit due to the homeless
shelter use.
E. At the hearing of November 7, 2000, the Planning Commission continued the
item to the November 8, 2000 4journed Regular Planning Commission meeting.
l`. At the hearing of November 8, 2000, the Planning Commission considered the
staff report prepared for this project and received testimony on this proposal. At
this meeting, the Planning Commission approved the project.
G. On November 9, 2000, an adjacent property owner appealed the decision to the
City Council.
H. On December 12, 2000, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarity conducted
a public hearing and considered the appeal of the Planning Commission's
adoption of the Negative Declaration for the homeless shelter, and Conditional
Use Permit 00-016(Master Case No. 00-339). The public hearing was held on or
before 6:30 p., at City Hall,
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Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard,
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WHEREAS, based upon the above findings of fact, and upon studies and
investigations made on behalf of the City Council, the City Council further finds the following
Conditional Use Permit findings:
A. That the proposed location and operating characteristics of the homeless shelter
is not in accordance with the purpose of the Development Code, the purpose of
the zone in which the site is located, the Santa Clarita General Plan, and the
development policies and standards of the City. That the homeless shelter as
proposed would be incompatible in a retail shopping center where retail
businesses are directly adjoined to each other.
The proposed request would not be consistent General Plan Goal 4 of the Land
Use Element which seeks "to ensure that development in the City is consistent
with the overall community character and that it contributes in a positive way
toward the City's image." Additionally, this request conflicts with General Plan
Goal 4.15 of the Land Use Element which seeks to "maintain and/or enhance the
character of the various communities through compatible land use standards
design guidelines, while promoting an overall identity for the Santa Clarita
Valley." The simultaneous functioning of a homeless shelter, bar, and various
retail uses all adjoined and within the boundaries of one shopping center would
be incompatible with the City's General Plan goals previously mentioned,
because such a condition would substantially impact the existing and future
businesses in the shopping center.
B. That the location and operating characteristics of the development and the
conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be detrimental
to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the existing and
future businesses within the boundaries of the retail shopping center which
includes a horse specialty store, pet store, art gallery, and bar. The proposed
operation of the homeless shelter would have a harmful effect on the retail
businesses in the shopping center in that area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California, as follows:
SECTION -1 The City Council hereby denies Master Case 00-339.
SECTION 2 The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2001.
ATTEST: YOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) as
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 9* day of January, 2001 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Waste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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