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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.015 (02-02-16)RESOLUTION NO. 2016.015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE ADDITION OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT (GPA 2016 -01A). SECTION 1. FINDINGS: WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood, has filed an application for approval of GPA 2016 -01A, requesting an amendment to the General Plan. The requested amendment is to add the Senior Citizen Housing Development (SCHD) Zoning District to the General Plan. WHEREAS, there is hereby imposed on the associated development projects certain fees, dedications, reservations and other exactions pursuant to state law and City ordinances, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the associated development projects are subject to certain fees, dedications, reservations and other exactions as provided herein, and; WHEREAS, this project would be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided for in Section 15061 as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, and; WHEREAS, on January 28, 2016, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood held a meeting to consider a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2016 -01A). At said meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of General Plan Amendment GPA 2016 -01A to the City Council, and; WHEREAS, on February 2, 2016, the City Council of the City of Lynwood held a public hearing to consider the consider the subject General Plan Amendment, and; WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred, and; WHEREAS, all of the facts set forth in this Resolution are true and correct. BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS WITH RESPECT TO GPA 2016 -01A: Based upon substantial evidence presented during the above - referenced public hearing, including written and oral staff reports, and the record from the public hearing, the City Council hereby finds that: 1. Conformance with General Plan Policies — The proposed general plan amendment is consistent with the General Plan, and its goals, objectives, policies and programs. FACT: All of the proposed changes are consistent with, and do not conflict with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs established within the General Plan or any specific plan. The amendment to the General Plan will introduce the Senior Citizen Housing Development (SCHD) District. Goal 2 of the City's Housing Element states the City shall "assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low -and moderate - income households ". Goal 3 of the City's Housing Element states the City shall "identify adequate housing sites which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income groups ". 2. Health, Safety and Welfare — The proposed general plan amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. FACT: The proposed General.Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the public health, safety or general welfare. This item would be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061 as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. The amendment will comply with all the health and safety provisions of the General Plan and Municipal Code and will expand the number of safe, affordable housing opportunities for low income families within the City of Lynwood. SECTION 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDED: Section 4.2.2 under "Residential Policies" (page 4 -15) of the General Plan shall be amended to incorporate the following: Policy SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LU -1.6 (SCHD) The Senior Citizen Housing Development designation is designed to provide for residential uses that are appropriate for the development of seniors, recognizing their unique lifestyles and needs, by allowing higher densities, a mix of uses, and requiring in return, higher design and 2 construction standards, as well as the provision of specific site and building amenities. Intensity - The maximum allowable density is 95 dwelling units to the gross acre. Allowed Uses - The Senior Citizen Housing Development designation allows for senior citizen housing units that may be rental, condominium, cooperative, or other form of fee - simple ownership; and Location Criteria - This designation is designed to be located within a reasonable walking distance of a wide range of commercial retail, professional, social and community services patronized by senior citizens, and within a reasonable walking distance of a bus or transit stop unless a common transportation service for residents is provided and maintained; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lynwood HEREBY APPROVES Resolution No. 2016 -015 approving GPA 2016 -01A, thereby amending the General Plan as described in the Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February 2016. SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption. of this City Council Resolution. ATTEST: Maria Qurnonez, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David A. Garcia, City Attorney 3 Edwin Hernandez, Mayor APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 2 "d day of February 2016, and passed by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAWBEAS, SOLACHE, CASTRO AND MAYOR HERNANDEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Maria Quinonez, City.Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF. LOS ANGELES ) I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2016.015 is on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 2nd day of February 2016. . �44 Maria Quinonez, ,City Clerk 4