HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2006-62NOT ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-62
A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
DENYING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED
CONVERSION
OF THE VAN LINN APARTMENTS (48 RENTAL UNITS) TO
CONDOMINIUMS AT 1905-1935 "J" AVENUE AND 1904-1934 "K"
AVENUE
APPLICANT: WESTONE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
CASE FILE NO. S-2003-7/CUP-2003-26."
This Resolution was not adopted at the
Meeting of April 4, 2006.
DATE: April 27, 2006
Michael R. Dalla, CMC
City Clerk of the
City of National City
No4 Adorkd
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 — 62
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
DENYING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVERSION
OF THE VAN LINN APARTMENTS (48 RENTAL UNITS) TO
CONDOMINIUMS AT 1905-1935 "J" AVENUE AND 1904-1934 "K" AVENUE
APPLICANT: WESTONE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
CASE FILE NO. S-2003-7/CUP-2003-26
WHEREAS, application was made for approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map
and Conditional Use Permit for the proposed conversion of the Van Linn Apartments (48 rental
units) to condominiums at 1905-1935. "J" Avenue and 1904-1934 "K" Avenue on property
generally described as:
Block 6 of J. J. O'Brien's Subdivision of the southeast quarter of 20 acre Lot 2 in
quarter section 133 of Rancho de la Nacion, in the City of National City, County
of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof no. 1068, filed in the
Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered said application at public
hearings held on December 5, 2005, January 9, 2006 and February 6, 2006, and by resolution
recommended denial of the application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered said applications at a public hearing
held on March 21, 2006, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council considered the staff report
prepared for Case File Nos. S-2003-7 and CUP-2003-26, which is maintained by the City, and
incorporated herein by reference, along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State and City law; and
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City that it hereby denies the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit for
the proposed conversion of the Van Linn Apartments (48 rental units) to condominiums at 1905-
1935 "J" Avenue and 1904-1934 "K" Avenue based on the following findings:
FINDING FOR DENIAL OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
FOR CONVERSION OF THE VAN LINN APARTMENTS TO CONDOMINIUMS
The proposed Tentative Subdivision Map to convert 48 existing apartment units into condominium
units is not consistent with the National City General Plan Housing Conservation Policy which
states "consider, on a case -by -case basis, the conversion of existing apartments or other rental
properties to condominiums, community projects, or stock cooperatives in order to provide
additional home ownership opportunities at all income levels" since the project will reduce the
range of existing rental housing opportunities, by specifically removing larger (i.e. 2 and 3
bedroom) apartment units, which are in short supply and provide suitable housing for larger family
households from the existing rental housing stock. Larger families are considered a special needs
Resolution No. 2006 — 62
April 4, 2006
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housing group because of their need for larger units, which are often limited in supply and therefore
can command higher rents which can lead to overcrowding. Based on 2000 Census data,
overcrowding disproportionately affected renters — 42.4 percent of renters versus 23.9 percent of
owners lived in overcrowded conditions. Furthermore, the City's Housing Element indicates that
the availability of three -bedroom units is limited, therefore converting an existing apartment
complex with larger units sizes would limit available housing for this particular segment of the
community.
FINDING FOR DENIAL OF
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CONVERSION OF THE VAN LINN APARTMENTS
TO CONDOMINIUMS
That the proposed conversion of the Van Linn Apartments into residential condominiums is
not deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and welfare, since the conversion
will result in the displacement of a number of long-time residents of the community by removing
existing large apartment units (i.e. 2 and 3 bedroom units) that are in short supply in National City
and provide suitable housing for larger family households. This particular type of rental housing
stock is limited within the City (City's Housing Element). Coupled with the need to provide
adequate housing for larger family households, the conversion of an existing apartment complex
with larger units sizes would not be deemed essential or desirable since this particular housing type
would be reduced within the community.
The proposed conversion of the Van Linn Apartments into residential condominiums is not
consistent with Housing Element goals and objectives, since there are limited large unit size
apartments (i.e., large 2 and 3 bedroom) within the community, therefore, the conversion to
condominiums will result in a short supply of large unit size apartments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted
forthwith to the applicant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and
final on the day following the City Council meeting where the resolution is adopted. The time
within which judicial review of this decision may be sought is governed by the provisions of
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of April, 2006.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
Nick Inzunza, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, Ill
City Attorney