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
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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
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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.
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Maria Quinonez, ,City Clerk
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