HomeMy WebLinkAbout608 (12)RESOLUTION NO. 608(12)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWIN DALE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVE ZONE CHANGE NO. 1-08, CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) TO OS (OPEN SPACE) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF ARROW HIGHWAY AND THE 1-605 FREEWAY (APN
8533-003-909)
A. RECITALS
(I)
Kare Youth League, Inc., the Applicant, is requesting that the
existing zoning designation of A-1 (Agricultural) be changed to OS
(Open Space) for property located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Arrow Highway and the 1-605 Freeway, Irwindale,
California 91706, in the County of Los Angeles. The subject
property is more specifically identified as APN 8533-003-909.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject zone change shall be
referred to as the "Application."
(ii) On September 19, 2012, the Planning Commission conducted a
duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, at which time they
heard public testimony, discussed the proposed zone change, and
after discussion of the proposed action, the Commission approved
this Resolution 'recommending that the City Council approve the
proposed Zone Change No. 1-08.
(iii) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the
facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Planning
Commission during the public hearing conducted with regard to this Application,
including written staff reports and verbal testimony, this Planning Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The approval of the proposed zone change will preclude
land use incompatibilities since the vacant property is
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currently zoned for single-family residential uses on property
that is bordered by flood control facilities, industrial uses,
and the 1-605 Freeway. The proposed zone change is
consistent with Section 17.84.010 of the Irwindale Municipal
Code, which reads as follows: "the classification of property
may be amended whenever the public interest and necessity
so require."
b. The 14.3-acre site is or will be adequate in size, shape,
topography, location, and other factors to accommodate the
proposed athletic facility.
c. Adequate street access and traffic capacity are available to
serve the proposed development and anticipated
development in the surrounding area. The site takes access
directly from Arrow Highway.
d. Adequate utilities and public services are available to serve
the proposed development, as well as existing and
anticipated development in the surrounding area.
e. The use and development, as described herein, will be
compatible with the existing and intended character of the
area.
f. The proposed use, as described herein, will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the adjacent
properties.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines
that the project, as proposed, is located on a site owned by the Federal
Government and, therefore, the environmental review was prepared pursuant to
the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), instead of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Environmental Assessment was
prepared as well as a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). CEQA provides
for the use of a NEPA document in place of a CEQA document, so long as it
complies with the CEQA Guidelines for environmental review compliance.
4. Based upon the substantial evidence and conclusions set forth
herein above and upon other oral evidence presented at the public hearing, this
Planning Commission hereby approves the recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Ordinance (Exhibit "A") certifying the FONSI and
amending the Zoning Map changing the zoning designation for the subject
property from the current A-1 (Agricultural) to OS (Open Space).
5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution:
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19 th day of September 2012.
I, Ken Lee, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale held on the
19 th day of September 2012, by the following vote:
COMMISSIONERS: C. Roman, D. Amador, R. Chico, A. Tapia
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS: R. Hartman
OMMISSIONERS:
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