Ordinance No. 772 - Zone Change 96-201AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 96-201, AMENDING
ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "P;
PARKING" TO R-2; LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL" FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2739 N JACKSON AVENUE (APN: 5285-001-005).
WHEREAS, Ms. Cordelia Lai, 4038 Batris Court, Calabassas, California, 91302, filed
an application requesting a zone change from the P to the R-2 zone for property located at 2739
N. Jackson Avenue on July 25, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has an adopted general plan, zoning ordinance, and
map, including specific development standards to control development; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's General Plan designates the subject property for "Medium
Density Residential" allowing a density of up to nine (9) units per acre; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's official Zoning Map designates the site for P; Parking
development which allows continued use as a R-2 site, but is intended as additional parking for
substandard commercial properties on Garvey Avenue; and
• WHEREAS, Sections 9185 and 9186 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the
Planning Commission to consider and recommend proposed zone changes to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 65860 of the California Government Code requires that zoning
ordinances and the zoning map be consistent with the adopted general plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 1996, an initial study for the proposed zone change was completed
finding that all potential environmental impacts can be mitigated to a level of insignificance; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 1996, notices were posted in 10 public locations and 33 notices
were sent to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject property specifying the
public comment period and the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 1996, the Planning Commission held public hearings and
adopted PC Resolution 96-49, approving Zone Change 96-201; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 1996, notices were posted in 10 public locations and 33
notices were sent to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject property specifying
the availability of the environmental analysis, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing
for Zone Change 96-201; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 1996, the Rosemead City Council held duly noticed public
hearings and sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following
determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rosemead
as follows:
Section 1. The City Council HEREBY DETERMINES that a Negative Declaration shall
be adopted. An initial study was completed to analyze potential environmental impacts pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This study analyzes the potential
environmental impacts that could be created from the proposed project. The study was sent to all
responsible agencies, and noticed in 10 public locations, soliciting comments for more than a 21-
day period prior to the City Council hearing. This study found that all potential environmental
impacts can, and has, been mitigated to a level of insignificance.
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Zone Change 96-201
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Section 2. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that placing the
property at 2739 N. Jackson Avenue in the R-2; Light Multiple Residential zone is in the best
interest of the public necessity and general welfare, and good city planning practice dictates and
supports the proposed zone change. The change to the Light Multiple Residential Zone will
provide a superior level of planning and protection to the quality and character of residential
neighborhood.
Settion -1. The City Council FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES that Zone Change
96-201 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan as follows:
A. Land Its ; The Parking designation allows a density of 1 unit/4,500 square feet
as a continued non-conforming use. The designation provided by Zone Change 96-
201 (Light Multiple Residential) allows the same residential density but removes
a non-conforming status. The General Plan designates the site for medium Density
Residential. This designation is compatible with the present and proposed zoning
land use designations. The properties to the south have been designated and
developed in a similar manner.
• B. Circulation; The site is located on Jackson Avenue south of Garvey Avenue.
Garvey Avenue is a major arterial roadway for the City. There is a break in the
raised median to create a turn pocket at this intersection. Adequate access is
provided on Jackson Avenue. Development of this site as parking for commercial
businesses along Garvey Avenue is not likely since these properties do not need
additional parking.
C. Housing; The Housing Element identifies potential residential development sites.
This site, which is zoned for parking use, is not included in this survey. The
proposed zone change would not alter the potential residential development of the
site.
D. Nnis ; There will be no change in the existing land use. The applicant is aware
of the close proximity to the commercial uses on Garvey Avenue which is an
• existing condition.
Section 4. The City Council HEREBY APPROVES Zone Change 96-201, amending
Rosemead Zoning map land use designation from "P; Parking to "R-2; Light Multiple Residential"
for property located at 2739 N. Jackson Avenue (APN: 5285-001-005).
Section. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause
same to be published as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this X day of eLr4WA.), 1996.
Gc C-,A ct., c~ ~ c,
MAR ARET CLARK, Mayor
ATTEST:
NANC VALDERRAMA, City Clerk
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Zone Change 96-201
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Nancy Valderrama, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 772 being:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 96-201, AMENDING
ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "P;
PARKING" TO R-2; LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL" FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2739 N JACKSON AVENUE (APN: 5285-
001-005).
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was duly introduced and placed upon first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the
A day of 996, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed
at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9 day of , 1996, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: TAYLOR, VASQUEZ, CLARK, BRUESCH, IMPERIAL
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
NN CY VALDERRAMA, City Clerk
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