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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2095 ORDINANCE NO. 2095 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING AN H6 (HIGH RISE OVERLAY) TO THE C-2 ZONED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 55 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE WHEREAS, this zone change was initiated by the City in May of 1998 to add an H8 overlay (high rise allowing up to 8 stories, 85'-0" hEtJht limit) on the property located at 55 West Huntington Drive, commonly known as the Foulger Ford site. On July 21, 1998, the City Council held a public hearong on this zone change to consider adding the H8 overlay and at that time expressed concern regarding the impact on adjoining residential properties and the appropriateness of an eight-story overlay on this site. The City Council felt an H8 overlay was too intense and directed staff to refer this zone change back to the Planning Commission for consideration of an H4 overlay and to expand the public hearing notification to include all property owners within a 600-foot radius. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 25, 1998, before the Planning Commission at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia considered an H4 overlay (high rise allowing four stories, 45'-0") onthe property and based upon evidence presented recommended approval of an H6 overlay (high rise allowing six stories, 65'- 0) on the front 200 of the property extending back from Huntington Drive; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing concerning the zone change on November 17,1998, and approved an H6 overlay on the entire site. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. FINDINGS. The City Council finds and determines that the proposed H6 overlay (high rise allowing 6 stories, 65'-0") on te entire property is consistent with the goals set forth in ARA Resolution 172 and provides more flexibility for potential development of the site. TheCouncil further noted that any high rise development on zonechange/ord2095 -1- 2095 the site would be subject to the Conditional Use Permit process and Agency design approval. It was the consensus of the City Council that adding the high rise overlay at this time is proactive and provides a definitive statement to potential buyers of the maximum development that may be acceptable on the site. The CUP process and design approval allows the City the opportunity to address any potential environmental impacts as well as impacts on residential properties to the west that may be related to any high rise development of the site. The H6 designation is consistent with the General Plan designation of commercial, and the public health, safety, general welfare and good zoning practice justify the proposed zone change. Section 2. Based on the above findings, the H6 overlay (high rise allowing 6 stories, 65 feet) is applicable to subject property. The zoning Map referred to by Section 9233.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to reclassify and designate the described property as C-2 H6. All other applicable maps and designations for such property shall reflect the C-2H6 designation for subject property. Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this lSthdayof December ,1998. ~~~. fNbJAUU M of th City f Afcadia ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: lI);q /1 1MJln Michael H. Miller City Attorney zonechange/ord2095 -2- 2095 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2095 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council on the 15th day of December , 1998, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1member Chandler, Harbicht; Marshall and Kovacic Councilmember Roncelli None J erk of the City 0 zonechange/ord2095 -3- 2095