HomeMy WebLinkAbout722 (2)ORDINANCE NO. 722
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN DEFINING
PERMITTED USES, REGULATING THE SIZES AND LOCATIONS OF
BUILDINGS, SPECIFYING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, IDENTIFYING PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE AND
SERVICES, AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND IMPLEMENTATION
LANGUAGE, FOR SIX (6) 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 THE SANTA FE FLOOD CONTROL
BASIN TO THE EAST AND SOUTH
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65450 etseq. provides a process
for preparing, processing, reviewing, adopting, and amending specific plans;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Hope has proposed a City of Hope Specific
Plan ("COHSP'), which provides, inter alfa, for the planned use and long-term
development of the City of Hope Campus for next 20+ years; and
WHEREAS, the project location for the COHSP is 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 the Santa Fe Flood Control Basin to the east and south;
and includes six parcels in the City of Irwindale (APN's: 8533-003-012, 8533-
003-013,8533-005-014,8533-003-007,8533-003-010, and 8533-005-015); 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 CEQA. The City of Irwindale is a Responsible Agency
for the COHSP 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 Office. A copy of the FEIR and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program was posted on the City's website; and
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WHEREAS, the FEIR for the proposed COHSP 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 and
continued the public hearing to the April 18, 2018 Planning Commission meeting;
and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on the proposed COHSP and corresponding General Plan
Amendment (GPA No. 01-2018), Zone Ordinance (ZO No. 02-2018), Zone Change
(ZC No. 01-2018), and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR SCH#
2015101047)) for COHSP, at which time oral and documentary evidence was
introduced along with the written recommendation of the City of Irwindale
Planning Commission, received public testimony; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council on the
proposed COHSP adoption, was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed COHSP as presented to the City
Council is on file with the Community Development Department at City Hall,
additional printed copies are also posted at the Library Public Library, and a
link to the document is provided on the City's website; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2018, the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing on the proposed COHSP and corresponding applications including: General
Plan Amendment (GPA No. 01-2018), Zone Ordinance No. 723, Zone Change (ZC
No. 01-2018), and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for COHSP (SCH#
2015101047), 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,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated
herein by the reference.
SECTION 2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council
during the public hearing, including written staff reports and verbal testimony, the
City Council hereby finds and determines:
1. The proposed COHSP is in the best interests and welfare of the City and its
residents. The proposed COHSP 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 residents.
2. The proposed COHSP is consistent with the City's 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, proposed City of Hope Specific Plan, which
implements policies set forth in the General Plan, would provide standards and
guidelines 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.
3. The COHSP and the adoption thereof complies with Government Code
Section 65450 et seq.
SECTION 3. Based upon the substantial evidence and testimony
received at the public hearing and the findings and conclusions set forth
hereinabove, the City Council hereby accepts the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and hereby adopts the COHSP, on file with the Community
Development Department and as presented to the City Council at the time of the
adoption of this Ordinance.
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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 on the 23rd day of May 2018.
ATTEST: 11
PLN
Laura M. t , MMC
Chief Deput City Clerk
Albert F. Ambriz, Mayor Pro
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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. 722 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
L/V
Laura M. Nie%Q, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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