CC - 2003-37 - General Plan Amendment 03-01 - Low Density ResidentialE
RESOLUTION 2003-37
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 03-01 AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL TO
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 9203 -
9225 STEELE STREET. (APN: 8594-003-024,-025,-017,-026,-027).
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has initiated an application for a general plan
amendment to change the land use designation from Commercial to Low density Residential and a
zone change to change the zoning designation from CBD: Central Business District to R-1: Single
family Residential for five parcels located at 9203 -9225 Steele Street; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's General Plan designates the subject property for Commercial
uses; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's Zoning Map designates the site for CBD; Central Business
District uses; and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.116 and 17.120 of the Rosemead Municipal Code set forth
procedures and requirements for zone changes and amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has an adopted General Plan, zoning ordinance, and
map including specific development standards to control development; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment 03-01 would designate the subject property
"Low Density Residential" allowing for single-family residential developments; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2003, an initial study for the proposed general plan amendment
was completed finding that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment, a negative declaration was prepared; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2003, notices were posted in 12 public locations and 50 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 October 14, 2003, the City Council held a public hearing to receive
testimony relative to General Plan Amendment 03-01; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to make
the following determination.
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Resolution No.2003-37
Rosemead City Council
October 14, 2003
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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 for General Plan Amendment 03-01. 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
amendment. The study was sent to all responsible agencies, and noticed in 10 public locations,
soliciting comments for a 21-day period prior to the Planning Commission hearing. This study
found that there would be no potential significant environmental impacts. The initial study for
General Plan Amendment 03-01 is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that changing the
land use designation to Low Density Residential and placing the property in the R-1: Single family
Residential zone is in the public interest and necessity and general welfare, and good city planning
practice dictates and supports the proposed zone change and general plan amendment. The change
to the R-1: Single Family Residential Zone will provide a superior level of planning and
protection to the quality and character of the proposed area.
Section 3. The City Council APPROVES General Plan Amendment 03-01, amending the
General Plan land use designation from "Commercial" to "Low Density Residential", for the
properties located at 9203 - 9225 Steele Street, (APN: 8594-003-024,-025,-017,-026,-027)
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 2003.
I hereby certify that-the foregoing Resolution No.>eoii-37
2003-37 was duly and regularly adopted by the
Rosemead City Council at a regular meeting held on the
14th day of October, 2003';' by the following vote:
_Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Imperial, Taylor, Alarcon
No: None, Absent: None, Abstain: None ,
City Clerk
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