HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-10 - ORDINANCES - AMEND NV2 SP SELF STORAGE (2)ORDINANCE NO. 03-7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE NORTH VALENCIA I
SPECIFIC PLAN, ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW SELF
STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE COMMERCIAL AREAS WITH AN
APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of the
City of Santa Clarita North Valencia I Specific Plan to be in compliance with the Government
Code of the State of California;
WHEREAS, the applicant initiated a Specific Plan Amendment (Master Case 02-321) to
the North Valencia I Specific Plan on August 28, 2002 to allow self storage facilities in the
commercial areas of the Specific Plan with an approved conditional use permit;
WHEREAS, Specific Plan Amendment 02-003 includes modifying the Land Use
Regulations and Development Standards to the North Valencia I Specific Plan to allow self
storage facilities in the commercial areas of the Specific Plan with an approved conditional use
permit. The proposed amendment is hereby amended in bold as follows:
RES COM BP REC SC OS
Self storage, public storage, and storage warehouses X C M X X X
WHEREAS, the applicant's conditional use permit to construct an 82,500 square foot
self -storage facility in the Lowe's commercial shopping center of the North Valencia I Specific
Plan was approved by a separate resolution;
WHEREAS, the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the specific plan amendment and
conditional use permit was adopted by a separate resolution;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of the North
Valencia I Specific Plan, the General Plan, and the development policies of the City. The
development of the 82,500 square foot self storage facility is guided by the North Valencia
Specific Plan. This document controls the zoning on the site. Currently, the North Valencia
Specific Plan designates the proposed site as a commercial area (COM). This designation
permits a wide range of retail, service, and general commercial activities. These areas are
intended for retailing and service uses of a community -wide nature that attract people from
beyond the immediate neighborhood. Although self storage facilities would fall under this
definition (commercial activities), the specific plan prohibits this use in the Commercial area
(COM). The applicant is proposing a Specific Plan Amendment that would allow self storage
facilities in the Commercial area (COM) with an approved conditional use permit.
There are four Commercial areas in the North Valencia Specific Plan which consist of the
Promenade commercial shopping center (constructed and operating), Pony League Auto Center
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(approved but not built), Harborwoods Apartments (pending conditional use permit approval),
and the Lowe's Home Improvement shopping center (constructed with two remaining vacant
pads). The applicant is requesting to construct the 82,500 square foot self storage facility in one
of the two remaining commercial pads within the Lowe's Home Improvement shopping center.
The proposed pad is located in the rear of the shopping center behind the Lowe's building,
In/Out Burger restaurant building, and the CLWA pumping plant station building. Because of
the limited views, general retail/restaurant uses would consider this pad not desirable but
desirable to self storage facilities as these types of uses don't require street frontage. Where
there are public views (Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge, Valencia Boulevard, and the trail along
the single family homes in Bridgeport) the proposed storage facility would provide screening
(fencing and landscaping etc.) to the extent possible. Thus, the proposed amendment with an
approved conditional use permit would be consistent with the North Valencia I Specific Plan, the
General Plan, the development policies of the City, and the following set of Specific Plan design
principles:
1. That the proposal would provide a sensitive and protective interface with the Santa Clara
River system by utilizing appropriate setback, grading, landscape and water quality
treatments. The proposal would not encroach upon the Santa Clara River and would be
separated by the trail and ten feet of dense landscaping.
2. That the proposal would create and enhance opportunities for non -vehicular travel by
providing pedestrian trails serving the commercial area as well as surrounding planning
areas. The proposal would not impact the adjacent trail and as part of the conditions of
approval the trail shall be complete prior to obtaining building permits.
3. That the proposal would foster the design and integration of a mutually beneficial
relationship between the natural and built environments, sensitive land use transition
treatments, attractive streetscapes, and indigenous architectural and landscape
architectural design themes. The proposal includes mature landscaping and compatible
architecture with buildings within the Lowe's Home Improvement shopping center.
4. That the proposal would provide public access to the trails adjacent to the Santa Clara
River. The proposal would not impact the adjacent trail and as part of the conditions of
approval the trail shall be complete prior to obtaining building permits.
5. That the proposal would provide a landscape design emphasizing a pleasant and inviting
character along Bouquet Canyon Road. The proposal includes mature landscaping and
compatible architecture to ensure an aesthetically pleasing view from Bouquet Canyon
Road.
6. That the proposal would encourage the use of alternate fuel vehicles within the project
area. The proposal would generate a lower volume of traffic compared to other
commercial uses that are allowed on the project site resulting in less fuel use.
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
March 18, 2003 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, Ca 91355. At this
meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P03-09, recommending approval of the
amendment to allow self -storage facilities in the commercial areas of the North Valencia I
Specific Plan with an approved conditional use permit to the City Council. In addition, the
Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the applicant's conditional use
permit to construct an 82,500 square foot self storage facility in the Lowe's commercial
shopping center of the North Valencia I Specific Plan;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed
public hearing regarding the specific plan amendment to the North Valencia I Specific Plan on
May 13, 2003 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
WHEREAS, the City Council introduced an ordinance to modify the North Valencia I
Specific Plan on May 13, 2003, and passed the ordinance to a second reading on June 10, 2003.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the North
"— Valencia I Specific Plan and meets the requirements of the Government Code of the State of
California.
SECTION 2. Permitted Use Chart Table 11-1 of the Land Use Regulations and
Development Standards Section of the North Valencia I Specific Plan is hereby amended in bold:
RES COM BP REC SC OS
Self storage, public storage, and storage warehouses X C M X X X
SECTION 3. That if any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion shall
be stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND APPROVED this 10`h day of June, 2003.
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ATTEST:
CTI"Y CLERK
STAIE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk, CMC, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 03-7 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 13`h day of May, 2003. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10`h day
of June, 2003 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth
CITY CLERK
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