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Home My WebLink AboutCC RESO 2004 - 149RESOLUTION NO. 2004 —149 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT REGARDING HIGHER DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TOURIST, GENERAL, MEDIUM AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONES AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICANT: BAY CANYON DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC CASE FILE NOS. GP-2003-6 WHEREAS, the City Council considered the recommendation and findings of the Planning Commission for approval of an amendment to the General Plan and Housing Element regarding higher density residential development in Tourist, General, Medium and Heavy Commercial Zones and related development standards, along with evidence and testimony presented at the duly advertised public hearing held by the City Council on July 20, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have caused and duly held studies and proceedings for the timely amendment to the General Plan of the City of National City, pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 6 of the Government Code of the State of California, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at a duly advertised public hearing held on June 21, 2004 considered the proposed amendment to the General Plan and Housing Element of the City of National City, along with all evidence and testimony presented at said hearing, and along with the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration together with any comments received; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and desirability to conduct reviews of, and consider amendments to, the General Plan to accommodate the changing needs of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council has considered the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration No. IS-2004-5, together with any comments received during the public review process, and finds on the basis of the whole record (including the Initial Study and any comments received) that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis, and hereby approves the Mitigated Negative Declaration and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Determination. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that the proposed amendment is in the public interest and is consistent with General Plan and Housing Element policies, since it will increase the potential for the City to meet the state housing production requirements, and since the General Plan encourages higher Resolution No. 2004 — 149 August 3, 2004 Page Two density residential development near commercial development along major roadways. The amendment will not affect the following findings made for certification of the Housing Element: 1. The updated Housing Element substantially complies with the provisions of Article 10.6 of the California Govemment Code, including addressing the needs of all income levels. 2. The City has met its fair share of the regional housing needs for the 1991-1999 Housing Element cycle, as determined by the San Diego Association of Govemments. City and SANDAG records show that the City assisted 396 lower income households between 1991 and 1996, or more than ten times its fair share for the Housing Element cycle. 3. The updated Housing Element addresses the dispersion of lower income housing within the City. The Element contains housing goals, policies and programs to achieve a wide variety of housing throughout the City. This is consistent with the criterion that there be additional opportunities for affordable housing not only in areas within the City where concentrations of lower income households already exist, taking into account the availability of necessary public facilities and infrastructure. 4. No City actions or policies prevent the development of the identified sites pursuant to California Govemment Code Section 65583, or accommodation of the City's share of the total regional housing need, pursuant to Section 65584. As documented in the updated Housing Element, the City has sufficient vacant land for construction of housing needed for all household income levels, in accordance with estimates adopted by the San Diego Regional Association of Govemments. No govemmental constraints have been identified that would limit construction on the properties affordable to all household income levels. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby amends the Housing Element to read as follows: Section 4.0 Contraints on Housing Production/Governmental Constraints/Land Use Controls/Paragraph two (2): Additionally, residential uses are also permitted in the Commercial Limited, Commercial Tourist, Commercial General, Commercial Medium and Commercial Heavy Zones. Single-family units are allowed in these zones by right, whereas two-family and multi- family developments are permitted subject to a conditional use permit. Multi -family Resolution No. 2004 — 149 August 3, 2004 Page Three residential uses in Commercial Tourist, Commercial General, Commercial Medium and Commercial Heavy Zones can achieve a maximum density of 34.8 units per acre, and 22.9 units per acre in the Commercial Limited zone. Section 4.0 Constraints on Housing Production/Governmental Constraints/Residential Development Standards/1. Open Space Requirements The City of National City requires that apartment projects and development in the Single -Family Extendable Zone provide usable open space such as common areas and recreational areas. Common areas and recreation areas may be covered and include such uses as patios and swimming pools. The minimum open space square footage is shown in Table 17. These are typical zoning requirements and are not considered excessive. Section 4.0 Constraints on Housing Production/Table 17 Usable Open Space Required for Multi -Family Extendable is 300 square feet per unit. Section 4.0 Constraints on Housing Production/Governmental Constraints/Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types/ 1. Multi -Family Rental Housing Nearly half of the housing in National City is multiple -family housing. The City's zoning ordinance provides for multiple -family units in the following zones: Two -Family (RT), Multi -Family Extendable (RM-1), Multi -Family Limited (RM-2), Senior Citizen Housing (RM-3), Commercial Tourist (CT), Commercial Limited (CL), Commercial General (CG), Commercial Medium (CM), Commercial Heavy (CH). Section 5.0 Housing Resources/Availability of Sites for Housing Development/Underutilized Sites/Paragraphs three (3) The City's CL, CT, CG, CM and CH commercial zones also provide additional potential for housing since the Mixed Use Ordinance allows housing in these zones. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council amends the General Plan to read as follows: Chapter IV Housing/General Plan Map/Paragraph two (2) In addition, residential uses are permitted in the CL, CT, CG, CM and CH commercial zones, except in the Coastal Zone, and in the MLR manufacturing zone. These are described in the Economic Development Chapter. Resolution No. 2004 —149 August 3, 2004 Page Four Chapter IV Housing/General Plan Map/Population Density And Building Intensity (Table) Remove CT and CG from the row with CL. Insert a row with CT, CG, CM and CH. The new row shall include (from left to right) multi -family, 2.98, 1,250, 34.8, 72.6. Chapter V Economic Development/General Plan Map/Commercial-General Commercial, Medium Commercial, Tourist Commercial and Heavy Commercial General Commercial: Permits high intensity commercial and complementary development along major roadways and in community shopping complexes. This designation also provides for compatible residential development limited to no more than one unit per 1,250 square feet of lot area (also referenced in the Housing Chapter). Medium Commercial: Designated mainly along National City Boulevard, north of 16th Street, intended for smaller scale mixed -commercial uses; the area is characterized by small properties with high lot coverage. This designation also provides for compatible residential development limited to no more than one unit per 1,250 square feet of lot area (also referenced in the Housing Chapter). Tourist Commercial: Located near freeway interchanges and next to the City's Bayfront, these areas provide services, goods and accommodations for visitors. Except in the Coastal Zone, this designation also provides for compatible residential development, limited to no more than one unit per 1,250 square feet of lot area (also referenced in the Housing Chapter). Heavy Commercial Located mainly near the central and southem portions of National City Boulevard, and provides specialized services and repairs, and limited manufacturing. Except in the Coastal Zone, this designation also provides for compatible residential development, limited to no more than one unit per 1,250 square feet of lot area (also referenced in the Housing Chapter). PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2004. ATTEST: Mich el Dalla, Cit\dClerk zn ;'Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: 7) :st George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney