CC – Item 3D– Ordinance No. 788 ORDINANCE NO. 788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 98-206, AMENDING
ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "P;
PARIUNG"TO R-2; LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL"FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2736 STRATHMORE AVENUE (APN: 5284-028-009).
WHEREAS, Mr. Kim Po Cheng, 240 Wistaria Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007, filed an
application requesting a zone change from the P to the R-2 zone for property located at 2736
Strathmore Avenue on April 20, 1998; 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 April 30, 1998, an initial study for the proposed zone change was
completed finding that this project could not have a significant effect on the environment; and _.
WHEREAS, on May 4, 1998, notices were posted in 10 public locations and 41 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 June 15, 1998, the Planning Commission held public hearings and
adopted PC Resolution 98-21, approving a recommendation to the City Council to approve Zone
Change 98-206; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 1998, notices were posted in 10 public locations and 41 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 98-206; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 1998, 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 ail
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 this project could not have
COUNCIL AGENDA
JUL 141998
ITEM No. ZZL • -&
Ordinance No. 788
Zone Change 98-206
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Section 2. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that placing the
property at 2736 Strathmore 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.
Section 3. The City Council FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES that Zone Change
98-206 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan as follows:
A. Ian_ d Ute.; 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 98-
206 (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.
13. circulation; The site is located on Strathmore Avenue. Strathmore Avenue is
classified as a local street in the General Plan. Adequate access is provided via
Strathmore Avenue. The existing circulation design would be maintained with no
significant increase in traffic anticipated . Development of this site as parking for
commercial bus`messes along Garvey Avenue is not likely since the properties in
the immediate vicinity do not need additional parking.
C. &using; 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. Noise; Residential uses will not create any additional noise to the area. 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 98-206, amending
Rosemead Zoning map land use designation from "P; Parking to "R-2; Light Multiple Residential"
for property located at 2736 Strathmore Avenue (APN: 5284-028-009).
Section 5. 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 23rd day of Lune, 1998.
ROBERT BRUESCH, Mayor
ATTEST:
NANCY VALDERRAMA, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 788
Zone Change 98-206
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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. 788 being:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 98-206, AMENDING
ROSEMEAD ZONING MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "P;
PARKING" TO R-2; LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL" FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2736 STRATHMORE AVENUE
(APN: 5284-028-009).
was duly introduced and placed upon first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the
23rd day of June, 1998, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of July, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NANCY VALDERRAMA, City Clerk