HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - UDC ZONING MAP MC 13-084 (2)Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:)
Item to be presented by: Jason Smisko
DATE: December 10, 2013
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE ZONING MAP ON 120 PARCELS OF
LAND, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 337 ACRES, IN THE
CITY (MC 13-084)
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 13-002,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA."
BACKGROUND
On November 26, 2013, the City Council conducted the public hearing related to Master Case
(MC) 13-084 to modify the City of Santa Clarita General Plan Land Use Map and Unified
Development Code (UDC) Zoning Map. At that meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution
approving General Plan Amendment 13-001. The City Council also introduced and passed to a
second reading an ordinance amending the UDC Zoning Map.
History
On June 14, 2011, the City of Santa Clarita adopted a new General Plan (One Valley One Vision)
along with a new General Plan Land Use Map. On June 11, 2013, the City of Santa Clarita
adopted a new Unified Development Code (UDC) that complies with the policies established in
the new General Plan, as well as a Zoning Map consistent with the approved General Plan Map.
Furthermore, during the time these two documents were being adopted, the City completed seven
annexations, encompassing nearly 7,000 acres and 25,000 residents.
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As a result of these three actions, staff conducted a final analysis on the over 61,000 parcels
located within the City to ensure the classification of each parcel accurately represents the use
on the land. The results of this review indicated that 121 parcels, a total of 351 acres, contained
an inconsistent designation. Of these parcels, 37 are held in private ownership and 84 are in
public ownership by either the City of Santa Clarita or the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (SCRRA).
Therefore, staff initiated MC 13-084 to modify the General Plan Land Use Map and the UDC
Zoning Map. The changes were made to the General Plan Land Use Map at the City Council
meeting of November 26, 2013. The action requested will adopt the ordinance to approve Zone
Change 13-002, amending the Zoning Map of the City to be consistent with the General Plan.
A map of the proposed Zoning changes is attached.
Planning Commission
At the Planning Commission meeting of October 15, 2013, MC 13-084 was presented to the City
of Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The Commission voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution recom-
mending that the City Council amend its General Plan Land Use Map and UDC Zoning Map.
Environmental Status
A draft Negative Declaration was prepared for this proposed project, and was available for public
review beginning 12:00 pm on September 24, 2013, and ending on October 15, 2013. During
this public review period, a copy of the Negative Declaration, with all supporting documents,
was available at the Permit Center located on the first floor of City Hall. A copy of the draft
Negative Declaration was also posted at the Santa Clarita Library, Valencia Branch, during the
public review period noted above.
Public Participation and Comment
All property owners have been notified in writing of the proposed zoning change affecting them,
and of the dates of the public meetings related to this project.
On September 24, 2013, a Notice of Public Hearing/legal notice advertising the Planning
Commission public hearing and draft Negative Declaration were placed in The Signal. Further-
more, on November 5, 2013, a Notice of Public Hearing, advertising the City Council public
hearing and draft Negative Declaration, were placed in The Signal.
To date, the Community Development Department has not received any written correspondence
on the proposed project.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
Proposed Zoning Map Changes
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 13-002,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following
findings of fact:
a. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by
adoption of Resolution No. 11-63. The General Plan includes the state mandated
elements required by the State of California;
b. On June 11, 2013, the City Council adopted the update to the Santa Clarita
Unified Development Code (UDC), by adoption of Ordinance No. 13-08. The
UDC includes the Zoning Map for the City. The document was updated to
implement the General Plan among other updates;
C. The City of Santa Clarita's proposed project consists of General Plan Amendment
13-001 (with Exhibit A to this ordinance), and Zone Change 13-002 (Exhibit A of
this ordinance) to update the Land Use Map of the City's General Plan and the
City's Zoning Map, as outlined in the UDC, to make minor refinements,
corrections, and clarifications;
d. The City of Santa CMta initiated the update to the General Plan Land Use Map
and Zoning Map on June 17, 2013;
e. On September 20, 2013, City staff sent notices to the 23 private land owners
whose properties were proposed to be changed as part of this project;
f. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this project
commencing on October 15, 2013, at 6:00 pm, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita;
g. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered the staff
report, staff presentation, applicant presentation, and public testimony on the
proposal, and unanimously (4-0) approved Resolution P13-011, recommending
the City Council approve Master Case (MC) 13-084;
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h. The City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing in accordance with the City's
noticing requirements. The project was advertised in The Signal newspaper on
November 5, 2013. The public hearing was held November 26, 2013, at City
Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 pm;
At the City Council meeting on November 26, 2013, the City Council received
City staff's presentation summarizing the proposed project, opened the public
hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project, and staff received
comments and questions from the City Council regarding the project;
j. At the City Council meeting on November 26, 2013, the City Council adopted
a resolution certifying the Negative Declaration prepared for the project
(MC 13-084), and approved General Plan Amendment 13-0001; and
k. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based for MC 13-084
project file is with the Community Development Department; the record
specifically is in the custody of the Director of Community Development.
SECTION 2. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR ZONE CHANGE 13-002. Based on the
above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, oral and
written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other trans-
mittals from City staff to the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the City
Council, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan;
The project contains an amendment to the City's General plan, and therefore the
project would be consistent with the General Plan as amended. There are no
aspects to the proposed projects that impact the contents or impede on any of the
goals and objectives of the City's General Plan.
b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone, and complies with
all other applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code;
The project contains a Zone Change request that, along with the General Plan
Amendment, would make the existing uses of the parcels in conformance with the
Unified Development Code.
C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the
public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially
detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the
vicinity and zone in which the property is located;
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The project will be modifying the General Plan and Zoning Maps to reflect the
existing use of the underlying parcels. No construction is proposed with this
project. This project will not result in any hazards or detriments to the public.
d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the
proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the
following:
The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable
for the proposed use;
ii. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient
width, and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of
traffic such proposal would generate;
iii. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are
readily available; and
iv. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste
collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment,
and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.
The project will be modifying the General Plan and Zoning Maps to reflect the
existing use of the underlying parcels. No construction is proposed with this
project. There is no impact to traffic, public protection services and the provision
of utilities.
SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR ZONE CHANGE 13-002. Based on
the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, oral
and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other trans-
mittals from City staff to the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the City
Council, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
a. That modified conditions warrant a revision in the Zoning Map, as it pertains to
the area under consideration;
The project will be modifying the General Plan and Zoning Maps to reflect the
existing use of the underlying parcels. As these uses were contemplated in the
City's General Plan and in the Unified Development Code, it is appropriate to
have their land uses and zoning designations be consistent with their actual uses.
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b. That a need for the proposed zone classification exists within such area;
The project will be modifying the General Plan and Zoning Maps to reflect the
existing use of the underlying parcels. The change of zone classification is
needed to address and to correctly reflect the use of the land.
C. That the particular property under consideration is a proper location for said zone
classification within such area:
That placement of the proposed zone at such location will be in the interest
of public health, safety and general welfare, and in conformity with good
zoning practice;
The project will be modifying the General Plan and Zoning Maps to reflect
the existing use of the underlying parcels. As these uses were contem-
plated in the City's General Plan and in the Unified Development Code, it
is appropriate to have their land uses and zoning designations be consistent
with their actual uses.
ii. That the proposed zone change is consistent with the adopted General Plan
for the area, unless a General Plan Amendment is filed concurrently and
approved with said zone change;
The project contains an amendment to the City's General Plan and there-
fore the project would be consistent with the General Plan as amended.
SECTION 4. The City Council approves the request to re -designate 121 parcels within
the City of Santa Clarita as shown on the Zone Change Map (Exhibit A).
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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2013.
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ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY CLERK
or
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Armine Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance No.13- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first
reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of November, 2013. That
thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
on the 10th day of December, 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance 13-_ and
was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
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EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE NO. 13 -
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