HomeMy WebLinkAbout723ORDINANCE NO. 723
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
MODIFYING THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ZONING MAP (ZC NO. 01-2018) FROM
A-1 (AGRICULTURAL), C-2 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) AND M-1 (LIGHT
MANUFACTURING) TO CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SIX PARCELS
OF LAND IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE GENERALLY BOUNDED BY DUARTE
ROAD TO THE NORTH, THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF HOPE CAMPUS IN
THE CITY OF DUARTE TO THE WEST, AND SANTA FE DAM FLOOD
CONTROL BASIN TO THE EAST AND SOUTH (APNs: 8533-003-012, 8533-003-
013 AND 8533-005-014 IN THE A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE, APN's: 8533-003-
007 and 8533-003-010 IN THE M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE, AND
APN 8533-005-015) IN BOTH THE C-2 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) AND A-1
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONES), 1500 E DUARTE ROAD
WHEREAS, Sam Staley, on behalf of City of Hope, 1500 East Duarte Road,
City of Irwindale, CA 91706, the Applicant, has made a request for a Zone Change
(ZC No. 01-2018) (Application) to change the zoning designations and modify the
Zoning Map to the "City of Hope Specific Plan" designation for City of Hope for
property located at 1500 East Duarte Road as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and made a part of this Ordinance, - (This Zone Change is being processed
concurrently with General Plan Amendment No. 01-2018 and Zone Ordinance No.
722 and FEIR State Clearinghouse No. SCH# 2015101047); and
WHEREAS, Section 17.84 (Amendments) of the Irwindale Municipal Code
allows for amendments to the Zoning Code to change the zoning of six (6) parcels
of land located at 1500 East Duarte Road (APN's: 8533-003-012, 8533-003-013,
8533-005-014, 8533-003-007, 8533-003-010, and 8533-005-015); and
WHEREAS, the proposed City of Hope Specific Plan (COHSP) provides for
the planned use and long-term development of the City of Hope Campus for the
next 20+ years and the proposed implementing actions for the COHSP, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hope Campus is located in two jurisdictions: the City
of Duarte and the City of Irwindale. The City of Duarte is the Lead Agency for the
COHSP project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City
of Irwindale is a Responsible Agency for the COHSP project pursuant to CEQA;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the
CEQA of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental
guidelines, the City of Irwindale, as a Responsible Agency, has analyzed the
project and has considered the Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEIR")
prepared for the COHSP project and certified by the City of Duarte as the Lead
Agency on March 13, 2018. A copy of the FEIR was circulated through the
State Clearinghouse (SCH# 2015101047), posted on the City's website, and
was available at the Irwindale Public Library and Chief Deputy City Clerk's
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Office. A copy of the FEIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
was posted on the City's website; and
WHEREAS, the FEIR for the proposed COHSP Zone Change provides
an assessment of the environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation
measures associated with the COHSP, and has been prepared in accordance
with the CEQA, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA), and
State regulations in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section
15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines); and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2018, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing, at which time, took testimony on the Application, considered
proposed Zone Change No. 01-2018, an amendment to modify the Zoning Map
designation for six (6) parcels {APN's: 8533-003-012, 8533-003-013, 8533-005-
014, 8533-003-007, 8533-003-010, and 8533-005-015) to City of Hope Specific
Plan and continued the public hearing to the April 18, 2018 Planning Commission
meeting; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 751(18) approving the Zone Change request; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council on the
proposed Zone Change for the COHSP project, was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, On May 9, 2018, City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing, as required by law, on the proposed Application at which time oral and
documentary evidence was introduced along with the written recommendation
of the City of Irwindale City Council, received public testimony; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts
set forth in Recitals of this Ordinance are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this City
Council during the public hearing conducted with regard to the Application,
including written staff reports, verbal testimony, and evidence in the City's record
for the project, this Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a) The proposed Zone Change from A-1 (Agricultural), C-2 (Heavy
Commercial) and M-1 [Light Manufacturing) to City of Hope Specific Plan is
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intended to encourage the highest and best use for the subject property and
be in the best interests and welfare of the City and its residents.
b) The proposed Zone Change is internally consistent with all other provisions
of the General Plan. The Community Development Element of the General
Plan promotes several policies that support the adoption of the COHSP and
associated entitlements. Community Development Element Policy 1 strives
to preserve the overall mix of land uses and development in the community.
Community Development Element Policy 3 seeks to ensure that the type,
location, and intensity of all new development and intensified developments
adhere to the requirements specified in its particular land use category.
Community Development Element Policy 5 promotes the comprehensive
development consistent with the General Plan as opposed to piecemeal and
incremental planning. If adopted, the proposed Zone Change would
implement the proposed City of Hope Specific Plan, which implements
policies set forth in the General Plan, to provide direction for the
development of the City of Hope Campus over several decades, addresses
sustainable practices on and off -Campus, promotes compatibility with
surrounding areas, and provides a unique and flexible policy document that
facilitates Campus growth in relation to the communities in Irwindale and
Duarte.
c) The proposed Zone Change will not be detrimental to the public interest,
health safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The purpose of the
proposed Zone Change is to implement the COHSP, which provides a
comprehensive framework for the long-term growth and development of the
entire Campus, provides clarity in processes and in the coordination
between City of Hope and multiple jurisdictions, and strengthens the
relationship between City of Hope and its neighbors. If adopted, the
proposed COHSP would define permitted uses, regulate the sizes and
locations of buildings, specify design guidelines and development
standards, address mobility and connectivity issues, identify project
infrastructure and services, and provide administrative and implementation
language for the entire 116 -acre Campus.
d) The affected properties are physically suitable in terms of design, location,
operating characteristics, shape, size, topography, and the provision of
public and emergency vehicle access, and public services and utilities and
is served by highways and streets adequate in width and improvement to
carry the kind and quantity of traffic the proposed use would likely generate,
to ensure that the proposed use(s) and/or development will not endanger,
jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the property or improvements
in the vicinity in which the property is located. The City of Hope Campus and
adjacent environs were studied for physical suitability as part of the
preparation for the COHSP and associated Final Environmental Impact
Report.
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SECTION 3. Based upon substantial evidence and testimony received at
public hearing and the findings and conclusions set forth hereinabove, the City
Council adopts and approves proposed Zone Change No. 01-2018 to change the
Zoning Map as shown in attached Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any
reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of
competent jurisdiction , such decision shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council herby declares that it would have adopted this
Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance irrespective of the fact that one or
more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses
or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective. To this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
adoption. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the Chief
Deputy City Clerk to execute this Ordinance on behalf of the City of Irwindale
forthwith upon its adoption.
SECTION 6. The Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and/or posted at the
designated locations in the City of Irwindale
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23d day of May 2018.
ATTEST:
LAI
Laura M.ie o, MMC
Chief Dep ty City Clerk
Af6ert F. Ambriz, Mayor Pro Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss.
CITY OF IRWINDALE }
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 723 was duly introduced at a regular
meeting of the Irwindale City Council held on the 9th day of May 2018, and was
duly approved and adopted on second reading at its regular meeting held on
the 23rd day of May 2018, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmembers: Burrola, Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Ortiz, Mayor Breceda
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
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Laura M. N to, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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