HomeMy WebLinkAbout741ORDINANCE NO. 741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE PARK @ LIVE OAK SPECIFIC PLAN (ZOA 01-2019)
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
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1200, 1220, AND 1270 ARROW HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE,
CA (APNs: 8532-001-002, 8532-001-006 and 8532-001-007)
WHEREAS, Tony Spinrad, on behalf of Irwindale Partners II, LLC, 510 East Foothill
Boulevard, Suite 206, San Dimas, CA 91711, the Applicant, has made a request for a Zone
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) to amend the Community Development Element and Land Use
Plan Map from Regional Commercial to The Park @ Live Oak Specific Plan for property
located at 1200, 1220, and 1270 Arrow Highway — APN's: 8532-001-002, 8532-001-006,
8532-001-007. (This ZOA is being processed concurrently with Zone Change No. 01-2017,
General Plan Amendment No. 01-2017, Development Agreement No. 01-2017, Tentative
Parcel Map No. 82551 and FEIR State Clearinghouse No. SCH# 2018041001); and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65450 et seq. provides a process for
preparing, processing, reviewing, adopting, and amending specific plans; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has proposed The Park @ Live Oak Specific Plan
("SP'), which provides, inter alia, for the planned use and long-term development of
the site for next 10+ years; and
WHEREAS, the project location for the SP is located at 1200, 1220, and 1270
Arrow Highway (APN's: 8532-001-002, 8532-001-006 and 8532-001-007); and
WHEREAS, the City of Irwindale is the Lead Agency for the SP 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 the
Lead Agency, has analyzed the project and has considered the Final Environmental Impact
Report ("FEIR") prepared for the SP project. A copy of the FEIR was circulated through the
State Clearinghouse (SCH# 2018041001), posted on the City's website, and was available
at the Irwindale Public Library and City Clerk's 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
environmental impacts, alternatives, an
Live Oak Specific Plan, and has bees
Resources Code Section 21000 et sec
California Code of Regulations, Section
proposed SP provides an assessment of the
I mitigation measures associated with the Park @
prepared in accordance with the CEQA, Public
(CEQA), and State regulations in Title 14 of the
15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines); and
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WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on the proposed SP (Zone Ordinance (ZOA No. 0-2019)), 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 unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 776(19) recommending that the City Council approve ZOA No. 01-
2019; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council on the proposed
SP adoption, was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2020 Irwindale City Council conducted a duly
noticed public hearing, as required by law, on the Park @ Live Oak Specific Plan project
and Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed SP 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 Irwindale Public Library, and an electronic copy is provided
on the City's website; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff report and all of the
information, evidence, and testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, On February 26, 2020, the City Council duly approved and adopted on
second reading, Ordinance No. 741; 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 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: The proposed SP is in the best interest and welfare of the City
and its residents. The proposed SP provides a comprehensive framework for the long-
term growth and development of the entire business park, provides clarity in processes
and in the coordination between the applicant, developers, and City.
1. The proposed SP 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 SP 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
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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 The Park @ Live Oak
Specific Plan, which implements policies set forth in the General Plan, would
provide standards and guidelines for the development of the business park over
several years, addresses sustainable practices on and off-site, promotes
compatibility with surrounding areas, and provides a unique and flexible policy
document that facilitates orderly development of the site.
2. The SP 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 Park @ Live Oak Specific Plan, on file with the Community
Development Department and as presented to the City Council at the time of the
adoption of 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 on the 26th day of February 2020.
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I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 741 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale, at
a regular meeting held on the 121h day of February 2020, and was duly approved and adopted
on second reading at its regular meeting held on the 26th day of February 2020, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
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