HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 14-96, GP-1996-1, ZC-1996-1, A-1996-4, LCP-1996-1RESOLUTIONNO. 14-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
ADOPTION OF THE REVISED NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN AND
COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP, AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO
THE LAND USE CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
APPLICANT: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
CASE FILE NOS. GP-1996-1, ZC-1996-1, A-1996-4, LCP-1996-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has caused and duly held studies and
proceedings for the timely amendment of 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 Section 18.112.090 of the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has caused and duly held studies and
proceedings for zone changes and amendments to the Land Use Code pursuant to Section
18.112.040 of the Municipal Code and Title 7, Chapter 4, of the Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has caused and duly held studies and
proceedings for amendments to the Local Coastal Program pursuant to Section 30503 of
the Public Resources Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City ofNational City considered the
Revised National City General Plan and Combined General Plan/Zoning Map, and related
amendments to the Land Use Code and Local Coastal Program at a duly advertised public
hearing on July 1, 1996, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the staff
report contained in Case File No. GP-1996-1, which is maintained by the City and
incorporated herein by reference, along with the proposed negative declaration (IS-1996-
4) and evidence and testimony presented at said hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes the need and desirability to
conduct reviews of, and consider amendment to, the General Plan to accommodate the
changing needs of the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes the need to maintain consistency
between the General Plan and zoning; and,
WHEREAS, community meetings were held and provided citizen input to the
National City Planning Department in drafting the Revised General Plan; and,
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WHEREAS, the General Plan Advisory Committee held meetings and provided
additional citizen input to the Planning Department on revision of the General Plan and
approved the Revised General Plan; 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 Planning Commission of the
City of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the
Planning Commission at the public hearing held on July 1, 1996, support the following
findings:
1. The Revised General Plan is in the public interest, since it has been drafted with the
General Plan Advisory Committee, which consists of citizens appointed by the City
Council, and the Plan's policies, Combined General Plan/Zoning Map designations
and programs respond to citizen comments which were solicited at community
meetings conducted by staff at the direction of the City Council, and the Plan also
reflects updated data on socioeconomic as well as physical characteristics of the
City, which were documented in the issues reports prepared for the General Plan
Revision Program, along with information on public perceptions.
2. The proposed zoning on the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map is consistent
with and necessary to implement the General Plan, since proposed zones are
identical to proposed General Plan designations, and proposed OS, PD and PUD
overlays will provide for discretionary review to ensure higher quality development
and compatibility with surrounding uses, consistent with policy contained in both
the current and Revised General Plan.
3. The proposed Code amendments are consistent with and necessary to carry out the
General Plan, since they establish provisions for permitted uses as well as
development regulations for the new MLR zone and General Plan designation; and
they expand the range of permitted uses in the RS-3 designation as called for by
the Draft Revised General Plan; in addition, the uses permitted in the CA zone are
consistent with the intent of the Automotive Commercial designation to provide
for sales and service for automobiles and other vehicles along the "Mile-of-Cars".
4. The changes incorporated in the Revised General Plan carry out and maintain
consistency with the Housing Element adopted in 1992 and certified by the State,
since Housing Element Conservation Program no. 8 calls for evaluation of
residential neighborhoods for preservation or need for change in conjunction with
the General Plan update; also, the land use designations of the General Plan
provide for the continuation of a broad range of housing types in the City as well
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as for potential development which would satisfy Housing Element objectives for
new construction of housing.
5. The amendments to the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (map) are in the
public interest and consistent with Coastal Act policies; since the proposed CT
designation for the historic Santa Fe Depot and adjacent area will result in
improved potential for public access already called for by the Land Use Plan at the
entryway to the City's Harbor District, and it will affect small parcels that are not
necessary for marine-related industry. In addition, the OS designation was applied
by the Land Use Plan to reflect freeway right-of-way, and changes to the OS
designation address updated information on the boundaries of this right-of-way
and affect small parcels that contain no unique open space values.
6. The amendments to the Local Coastal Program implementation (i.e., zoning
changes) are consistent with and carry out the Land· Use Plan, as amended, since
the CT-CZ zone will apply to the Santa Fe Depot and adjacent properties, and this
zone already is established in the nearby area to carry out the CT designation of
the Land Use Plan. In addition, changes to the CA zone, which discourage used
car sales unless part of a new car dealership, are consistent with and carry out the
intent of the C designation of the Land Use Plan and reflect the use of the area by
the Mile-of-Cars. Applicable development regulations currently applied by the
Local Coastal Program implementation for the affected zoning changes in the
Coastal Zone will remain in effect.
7. The Local Coastal Program, as amended, is intended to be carried out in a manner
fully in conformity with the California Coastal Act, Division 20 of the Public
Resources Code.
8. The Planning Commission finds that on the basis of the initial study and any
comments received that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning
Commission recommends adoption by the City Council of the Revised General Plan and
Combined General Plan/Zoning Map, and related amendments to the Land Use Code and
Local Coastal Program, with the following additional changes:
1. Amend policy O on page 11 in order to discourage fast food restaurants east of
"N' on 8th Street. (The policy as drafted refers to 8th Street east ofHighland.)
2. Delete the word "major" from program 15 on page 16. (This would provide for
relocation of overhead utilities along all streets.)
3. Add the following bullets to program 16 on page 16, further directing where
specific plans would be useful for architectural enhancement:
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• Roosevelt Avenue, freeway frontage area
• McKinley Avenue, freeway frontage area
• Civic Center Drive at Harbor Drive
• 24th Street west ofl-5
4. Add reference in program 16 on page 22 to encourage construction of sound
barriers along 1-5. (The Draft refers only to 1-805.)
5. Delete the word "extension" in program 6 on page 33. (This will avoid the
possible implication that existing housing programs should necessarily be
expanded.)
6. Delete program 13 on page 33. (This proposed identifying parcels suitable for
higher density development.)
7. Add the following programs to the Housing Chapter (page 34):
• Continue to evaluate older commercial and industrial uses for the
possibility of replacement with housing.
• Study the possible application of residential zoning for the commercial-
zoned area 1/2 block south of 8th Street, east of "A:', west of "E" and
north of 12th Street.
8. On the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map, add the PD overlay to the CG-zoned
area 1/2 block south of 8th Street, east of "A:', west of "E" and north of 12th
Street.
9. Add a program, to be placed after program 5 on page 49, to consider expansion of
cooperative programs with the Boys and Girls Club ofNational City.
10. Add reference to program 20 on page 50 for improvements of the interchanges of
1-5 at 24th Street and at Civic Center Drive. (The Draft program called for special
attention to 1-5 at Division Street.)
11. Regarding program 21 on page 51, delete the first bullet, which calls for
completion of Hoover Avenue extension across Paradise Creek.
12. Change the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from proposed RS-3-PD
(currently RT-PUD) to IP-PD for Paradise Valley Hospital property along Hill
Drive.
13. Change the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from CL to IP-PD for property
southeast of 8th Street and Euclid Avenue.
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14. Add policy LL within Chapter VI. Public Services and Facilities (following KK. on
page 46} as follows:
LL. The City will strive to maintain adequate Library facilities and services.
15. Add the following program within Chapter VI. Public Services and Facilities (to be
inserted between programs 5 and 6 of the Draft Plan} as follows:
• Continue to consider use of Library facilities and services for educational
programs.
16. Modify program no. 66 within Chapter VI. by adding the following underlined
wording:
66. Coordinate with interested parties to identify a suitable facility to house a
museum containing exhibits and other materials regarding the history of
National City. Also consider the potential for expansion of existing City
facilities that house historic archives.
17. Modify Policy FF within Chapter VI, as follows with addition of the underlined
wording:
FF. The City will give attention to maintaining and improving emergency and
pre-hospital medical services available to National City residents.
18. Incorporate text changes into programs 45, 48, 50 and 51, with strike-outs over
wording to be deleted and underlining of added contents, as follows:
45. To improve coordinate fire protection capability, upgrade water mains and
install fire hydrants as necessary with Sweetwater Authority Water District.
48. Coordinate with the County Department of Health Services should be
contacted regarding their authority and responsibility to regulate transport
the transportation of hazardous materials v.;ithin National City, ineluding
desigaatioa of a-110".ved routes. (Coooty Health Serviees Department has
responsibility to regalate transport of hazardous material)
50. Participate in regional planning efforts to ensure that quality emergency and
pre-hospital medical care is available to National City residents.
51. Continue to ~valuate the effectiveness of current emergency medical
services available withiR to the City, and consider the benefits and costs
associated with any proposed service revisions.
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19. Amend the provisions of the Land Use Code to refer to the Redevelopment Plan
for permitted uses in the CA zone.
20. Add Grove and Newell Streets, between Sweetwater Road and 18th Streets, as
collector streets.
21. Add Policy MM within Chapter VI. Public Services and Facilities (following the
additional recommended Policy LL, which would address the Library, on page 46)
as follows:
MM. Continue to coordinate with the school districts on needed facilities as new
development is proposed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to
the City Council for public hearing before the City Council.
CERTIFICATION:
This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at its meeting
of July 15, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINELLI, FLORES, KNUTSON, LARGE, BACA, GODSHALK, DETZER.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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