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Home My WebLink About2009-04-28 - ORDINANCES - MUNICODE 09 002 AMEND ZC 09001 (2)ORDINANCE NO. 09-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 09-002, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 09-001, ZONE CHANGE 09-001 AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, CREATING A HOMELESS SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of the City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code (UDC) to be in compliance with the Government Code of the State of California; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Division is proposing a Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone, and proposing amendments to the UDC regarding Homeless Shelters, and Transitional and Supportive Housing to ensure consistency with Senate Bill 2; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Division has initiated Unified Development Code Amendment 09-001 and Zone Change 09-001 (Master Case 09-002) to modify the Zoning Map and various sections of Title 17 of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code; WHEREAS, Unified Development Code Amendment 09-001 and Zone Change 09-001 include various modifications to the UDC attached as Exhibit "A" and "B", (the project); WHEREAS, the proposed amendments and Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone are consistent with and further implement the Goals and Policies of the City of Santa Clarita General Plan; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project on February 17, 2009, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the aforementioned meeting was duly noticed in accordance with Government Code 65090. At this meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P09-04, recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Master Case 09-002, consisting of Unified Development Code Amendment 09-001 and Zone Change 09-001 and adoption of the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project on March 24, 2009, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Notice of the time, place, and purpose, of the aforementioned meeting was duly noticed in accordance with Government Code 65090. At the March 24, 2009 Council meeting, the City Council considered the staff report, staff presentation, and public testimony on the proposed amendments, introduced the ordinance to modify the Unified Development Code and passed the ordinance to a second reading on April 28, 2009. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code and creation of the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone to the Zoning Map are consistent with the City of Santa Clarita General Plan. SECTION 2. The proposed amendments to the Santa Clarita Unified Development Code identified in Exhibit "A" are hereby adopted. The proposed creation of a Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone identified in Exhibit "B" are herby adopted. SECTION 3. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings in the Initial Study prepared for the project, the City Council further finds, approves, and determines as follows: a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public and all comments received, if any, have been considered. The document was posted and advertised on January 17, 2009, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from January 17, 2009, through February 17, 2009. C. Staff found that there were no impacts created as a result of the proposed project and a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project in accordance with the CEQA. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Santa Clarita. d. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 09-002 project file within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 4. 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 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its passage and adoption. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law. 2 1 1 1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2009. ATTEST: CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 09-3 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of March, 2009. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of April, 2009, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ender, Ferry NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 09-3 and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806). J "),._ CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) CERTIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Ordinance No. 09-3, adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, CA on April 28, 2009, which is now on file in my office. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of .20 . Sharon L. Dawson, MMC City Clerk By Susan Caputo, CMC Deputy City Clerk 1 1 Exhibit A of Ordinance 09-03 17.12.040 Residential Use Classifications 2. Transitional Housing — includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of stays shall be no less than 6 months and no more than two (2) years. 3. Supportive Housing — includes housing with no limits on length of stay, that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist residents in retaining housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community 17.020.070 Public and Semi -Public Use Type Classifications 4. Homeless Shelter — a facility which provides housing on a not-for-profit basis. Housing may include emergency shelters on a short-term basis or temporary until permanent housing is found. These facilities generally provide referrals to other agencies, meals, counseling and advocacy. (See 17.17.040.S Specific Development Requirements) 17.17.040 Specific Development Requirements S. Homeless Shelters. All facilities which provide housing on a not-for-profit basis, including emergency shelters on a short-term basis or temporary transitional basis (up to and not exceeding six (6) months) until permanent housing is found. These facilities generally provide referrals to other agencies, meals, counseling and advocacy. 1. The homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty (60) individuals. 2. Homeless shelters shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas screened from public view. 3. The homeless shelter shall provide on-site management with security during operational hours only. 4. Parking areas shall be paved. 5. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours. 6. Homeless shelters shall be allowed have intake between the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from 8 a.m. to 10 a.in. 7. Homeless Shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as set forth in this code. 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