HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2004 - 212NOT ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-212
A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN
FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY, CASE
FILE NO.: GP-2004-4/SP-2004-2."
This Resolution was not adopted at the
City Council Meeting of November 16, 2004.
DATE: November 16, 2004
Midhael R. Da a, CMC
City Clerk of e
City of National City
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004 — 212
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FOR
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY
CASE FILE NO.: GP-2004-4/SP-2004-2
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of
National City has drawn its attention to the renaissance of the downtown area as a
juncture of favorable circumstances. This vision commences with the creation of the
National City Downtown Specific Plan. The downtown area is envisioned to be a
desirable and attractive destination to live, invest and thrive through the implementation
of innovative policies, standards and procedures which in turn would generate a vibrant
catalyst for further redevelopment and the full revitalization of Downtown National City;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission has prepared and
processed the National City Downtown Specific Plan which has been prepared pursuant to
the regulations of Sections 65450 to 65457 of the California Government Code, which
have been adopted and incorporated under Section 18.08.030 of the National City
Municipal Code, and the General Plan Amendment has been processed pursuant to
Chapter 18.112 (Amendments) of the National City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the National City Downtown Specific Plan is to
reinforce the downtown as the civic center, hub of commercial commerce, attraction to
modem living, and heart of National City. All new developments and the
revitalization/rehabilitation of existing buildings and structures within the downtown area
would be governed by the National City Downtown Specific Plan and the City's General
Plan. The National City Downtown Specific Plan land use designations, development
standards, design guidelines, and development review procedures will be incorporated by
reference in the General Plan. Where there is a conflict between the Land Use Code the
National City Downtown Specific Plan shall take precedent. Where the National City
Downtown Specific Plan is silent on issues, the Land Use Code shall be the governing
document. The Land Use Code states the authority for an adopted specific plan to
override Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, a Program Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for
the Community Development Commission, pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act to evaluate the potential environmental impacts that could occur
with the approval and implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan. Accordingly, on
September 15, 2004, the Notice of Completion was prepared and filed with the State
Clearinghouse of the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The mandatory 45-day
public review period commenced on September 17, 2004, and ended on November 1,
2004, at 5:00 p.m.; and
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WHEREAS, no public comments on the Program Environmental Impact
Report were received; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2004, the Planning Commission held a duly
advertised public hearing to consider the proposed National City Downtown Specific
Plan and General Plan Amendment, along with all evidence and testimony presented at
said hearing, and upon the conclusion of the public hearing the Planning Commission
approved the National City Downtown Specific Plan and forwarded a recommendation
of approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2004, the City Council held a duly
advertised public hearing to consider the recommendation and findings of the Planning
Commission for approval of the National City Downtown Specific Plan and General Plan
Amendment, along with evidence and testimony presented; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds that the
National City Downtown Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment is in the public
interest and is consistent with General Plan policies due to the fact that the intent of the
National City Downtown Specific Plan is to reinforce the downtown as the civic center, hub
of commercial commerce, attraction to modem living, and heart of National City, and as
such the City Council has made the following findings:
1. The Community Development Commission will certify the Program
Environmental Impact Report, adopt the Findings of Facts and Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and approve the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program due to the fact that the National City Downtown Specific
Plan would not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. The amendment to the General Plan and adoption of the National City
Downtown Specific Plan, which would allow for revitalization of the
downtown area through the implementation of new land use and
development standards, design guidelines, and development review
procedures, is in the public interest and is consistent with General Plan
policies due to the fact that the National City Downtown Specific Plan would
facilitate the transformation of the downtown area into a vibrant core
community.
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3. The amendment to the General Plan and adoption of the National City
Downtown Specific Plan would not affect the City's certified Housing
Element in which National City shall comply with the provisions of Article
10.6 of the California Government Code, including addressing the needs of
all income levels, and due to the fact that no governmental constraints have
been approved by the National City Downtown Specific Plan that would limit
construction on the properties affordable to all household income levels.
4. The National City Downtown Specific Plan conforms to the proposed
General Plan policy which calls for the reinforcement of the Downtown as
the City's heart, civic center, and commercial hub; by encouraging intensive
commercial, residential and mixed -use, pedestrian -oriented development;
and containing development standards that involve taller structures and
higher densities, and also require lesser setbacks and fewer on -site parking
spaces, relative to other areas of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council amends the General
Plan, Chapter II — Overall Urban Framework by adding Policy AB (currently on page 13)
to read as follows:
The Downtown shall be reinforced as the City's heart, civic center, and
commercial hub. To accomplish this, a specific plan should be drafted
encouraging intensive commercial, residential and mixed -use, pedestrian -
oriented development. Development standards of the specific plan may
involve taller structures and higher densities, as well as require lesser
setbacks and fewer on -site parking spaces, relative to other areas of the
City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 2004.
Nick Inzunza, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Dalla, City Clerk George H. Eiser, Ill
City Attorney