HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.145 (11-19-19) RESOLUTION NO. 2019.145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LYNWOOD GENERAL PLAN PERTAINING TO
CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL TO
RESIDENTIAL IN REGARD TO FOUR (4) PARCELS COMPRISING
APPROXIMATELY 0.46 ACRES LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE
ATLANTIC CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER AT ATLANTIC AVENUE
AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NUMBERS 6193-003-902, 6193-003-903, 6193-003-904 AND
6193-003-905 (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS "SITE")
WHEREAS, approval of the General Plan Amendment No. 2019-01 would
designate four(4) properties identified by Assessor Parcel Numbers 6193-003-902, 6193-
003-903,
6193-003-904 and 6193-003-905 (herein collectively referred to as "Site") from
Commercial to Residential General Plan Designation; and
WHEREAS, currently the Site is vacant and undeveloped as per current General
Plan and Zoning Code designations; and
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Municipal'Code (LMC) Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 110
(General Plan Amendment) authorizes and sets standards for approval of General Plan
Amendment applications; and
WHEREAS, City of Lynwood policy encourages consistency of its Zoning Code
with the General Plan and promotes separation of conflicting land uses through good
planning practices; and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on November 12, 2019, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 3412, thereby recommending approval to the City
Council of General Plan Amendment No. 2019-01; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2019, General Plan Amendment No. 2019-01 was
noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which included a 300-foot radius
public hearing notice (from the subject site) to all property owners, and publication in the
Lynwood Press Wave. In addition, the notice was posted at three (3) public locations, -
which included inside City Hall, outside City Hall at the kiosk, and on the City's website;
and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2019, the City Council held a public hearing to
receive public testimony relative to General Plan Amendment No. 2019-01; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Plan has determined that 20
percent of all Lynwood households were classified as overcrowded to severely
overcrowded constituting an approximately 40 percent higher percentage than Los
Angeles County population as whole for the same category; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element recognizes that
housing overcrowding "can lead to neighborhood deterioration due to the intensive use
of individual housing units leading to excessive wear and tear, and the potential
cumulative overburdening of community infrastructure and service capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to LMC Section 25.110-3, pertaining to the findings required to
approve a General Plan Amendment, the City Council hereby finds and determines as
follows:
A. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein and made a part
of these findings.
B. The approval of the proposed GPA will enable the establishment of a beneficial
community use from a presently vacant and underutilized property to a residential
use, the highest and best use of the subject site. In addition, the proposed GPA
is entirely appropriate as the proposed entitlement request will allow for the
development of in-scale and compatible residential uses immediately adjacent to
a single-family and multi-family neighborhoods as well as complimentary
commercial uses. Primary access from Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue for
this historically underutilized site will further add a community benefit in the public's
best interests.
C. The establishment of residential uses are in keeping with the goals, policies, and
objectives of the Lynwood General Plan. More specifically, the Land Use, Noise,
Housing and Economic Development Plan Elements:
Housing Element Policy 2.1 —"Identify and monitor suitable sites to accommodate
the City's 201 4-2021 RHNA allocation and encourage the construction of new
affordable housing by advertising vacant and underdeveloped parcels to
developers." The proposed zoning change creates housing opportunity and
encourages the development of housing within the City consisting with the Housing
Element.
Housing Element Policy 2.3 — "Facilitate and encourage the development of
affordable housing for seniors, large families, and other identified special housing
needs." The proposed zoning change creates housing opportunity and
encourages the development of housing within the City consisting with the Housing
Element.
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Land Use Element Policy 4.1.3 — "Ensure that residential neighborhoods are
protected from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses which may
have a negative impact on the residential environment." Changing the General
Plan Designation as proposed will result in a compatible activity and land use
immediately adjacent to single-family and multi-family residential uses.
Land Use Policy LU-1.5 Residential High Density (R-3) — "The Residential High
designation allows multi-family developments of apartments, condominiums, and
single-family attached units. At 4.7 persons per household, the maximum
population density is 85 persons acre." Completing the proposed GPA complies
with this Land Use Policy by adding and creating a mix of housing specifically
targeting these high density residential housing types and contribute to the
shortage of housing in the City.
Noise Element— "California Office of Noise Control Land Use Compatibility Matrix
for Community Noise Exposure establishing `Normally Acceptable', `Conditionally
Acceptable' and `Normally Unacceptable'." The proposed project will achieve a dB
level of less than 70 and determined a "Normally Acceptable" noise level which will
not be a nuisance to the surrounding single-family and multi-family residential
neighborhoods.
The proposed development will act as an ideal buffer between sensitive receptors
and noise-generating commercial uses. "Goal NOI-1 will protect those living,
working, and visiting the community from exposure to excessive noise." Policy
NOI-1-1 Sensitive Receptors — "Prohibit the development of new commercial,
industrial, or other noise-generating land uses adjacent to existing residential uses
and sensitive noise receptors such as schools, health care facilities, libraries, and
churches if noise levels are to exceed 65 dBA CNEL (decibels on A-weighted scale
Community Noise Equivalent Level)."
Policy Economic Balance—"The City shall regularly evaluate the City's population
characteristics, housing stock, character, and changing employment trends to
better compete with neighboring communities." The potential development of new
housing inventory will better position the City in these category trends.
D. The proposed GPA will not conflict with the provisions of the zoning code because
any subsequent development will be required to comply with all of the development
standards of the underlying zone. If a subdivision action is proposed, subdivision
regulations will not be impacted as it must comply with the standards of Subdivision
Map Act. Finally, the subject site is not within or near any city specific plan overlay
area.
E. The proposed GPA will not adversely affect surrounding properties and does not
have a negative impact on the City's land use policies.
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The proposed GPA and ZC actually compliment good zoning practices and creates
a compatible use that creates a buffer between commercial uses and single-family
to multi-family residential uses.
Section 2. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code actually
compliments good zoning practices and creates a compatible use that creates a buffer
between commercial uses and single-family to multi-family residential uses.
Section 3. Consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council
hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 2019-01 changing the designation of the
Project Site from Automobile Parking (P-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3). This
General Plan Amendment No. 2019-01 shall not go into effect until Zone Change No.
2019-01 goes into effect.
Section 4. This Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, sections: 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment); 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not
a project as defined in Section 15378); and 15061(b)(3), because the activity is covered
by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing
a significant effect on the environment. The Resolution maintains the status quo and
prevents changes in the environment pending the completion of the contemplated
municipal code review. Because there is no possibility that this Resolution may have a
significant adverse effect on the environment, the adoption of this Resolution is exempt
from CEQA.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or word of this Resolution is for
any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council of the City
of Lynwood HEREBY DECLARES that it would have passed and adopted this Resolution
and each and all provisions thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said
provisions may be declared to be invalid.
Section 6. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter the
same shall be in full force and effect.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Lynwood, California, this 19th day of November 2019.
Jos J Luis Solache, Ma :r
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AT TO CONTENT:
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Noel Tapia, Jose eteotl,
City Attorney City anager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its
regular meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the 19th day of November,
2019 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASANOVA, SANTANA, MAYOR
PRO TEM CASTRO, AND MAYOR SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council
of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Resolution No. 2019.145 on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on
the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 19th day of November, 2019.
aria Quinonez,
City Clerk
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