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Home My WebLink AboutStaff ReportCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: August 16, 2011! AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing — Introduction of an ordinance amending Title 18 of the Municipal Code by adopting the amended Official Zoning Map in furtherance of the implementation of the General Plan land use map adopted by City Council on June 7, 2011. PREPARED BY: Raymond Pe, Principal Planner PHONE: '336-4421'' DEPARTMENT: Development ices APPROVED BY: EXPLANATION: The proposed zoning map was presented to the City Council on June 7, 2011 as part of the Comprehensive Land Use Update, which included the General Plan Update and the Land Use Code Update (Municipal Code Title 18 Zoning). On June 7, the City Council approved the General Plan Update, and, on June 21, approved the ordinance adopting the amended Land Use Code. The Official Zoning Map is a zoning regulation within the context of and adopted pursuant to the Land Use Code (Municipal Code Title 18 Zoning). The Official Zoning Map establishes zones throughout the City that specify permitted uses, intensity of development allowed, and standards for development such as building heights, setbacks, and required parking. The proposed Official Zoning Map is consistent with and implements the land use designations of the General Plan. The General Plan land use map establishes the general distribution of land uses throughout the planning area. The Official Zoning Map identifies the specific zones that apply within each of the broader General Plan land use designations. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED: ACCOUNT NO. 'Not Applicable APPROVED: Finance MIS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2010051009) was certified by the City Council on June 7, 2011 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: X FINAL ADOPTION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing and introduce the ordinance. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On July 18, 2011, the Planning Commission took action by resolution to recommend that the City Council approve the Official Zoning Map. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-2011 RESOLUTION NO. 20-2011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. CASE FILE NO. 2011-17 GPA, ZC, SPA, IS. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City adopted a General Plan Update including a land use map at a duly advertised public hearing held on June 7, 2011, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Land Use Code Update at a duly advertised public hearing held on June 21, 2011, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and WHEREAS, the General Plan land use map establishes the general distribution of land uses throughout the planning area, and the proposed Official Zoning Map, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," identifies the specific zones that apply within and implement each General Plan land use designation; and WHEREAS, the proposed Official Zoning Map would implement the regulations of the Land Use Code through zone classifications that establish the permitted uses on each parcel of land, the intensity of development allowed, and the standards for development; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the staff report contained in Case File No. 2011-17 GPA, ZC, SPA, IS, which is maintained by the City and incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and WHEREAS the Planning Commission considered the proposed Official Zoning Map, along with all evidence and testimony presented at said hearing, and along with the Environmental Impact Report to assess project impacts of approving the proposed Official Zoning Map, together with any comments received; and WHEREAS, prior to said hearing, the City sought out and incorporated public input throughout the two-year preparation of the General Plan Update and the Land Use Code Update. As part of the public outreach and participation efforts, the City held a total of 21 public workshops, community meetings, and other public engagement events at different locations throughout the City, in addition to public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes the need and desirability to conduct reviews of, and consider amendments to, the Official Zoning Map to accommodate the changing needs of the community; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes the need and desirability to consider amendments to the Official Zoning Map to be consistent with and implement the General Plan; and WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by state law 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 18, 2011, support the Findings of Fact set forth herein. BE IT FURTHER considered the information BE IT FURTHER considered the proposed recommends that the City following findings: RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and contained in the certified Final Environmental Impact Report. RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and Official Zoning Map, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and hereby Council approve and adopt said Official Zoning Map, based on the FINDINGS OF FACT FOR ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 1. The proposed Official Zoning Map reflects the desired future vision of the City that was expressed by the community through the public participation process over the course of more than two years of development of the General Plan Update and the Land Use Code Update. 2. The proposed Official Zoning Map is in the public interest since it would meet the current needs of the community by providing for the types of land uses that are necessary and desirable to the community. 3. The proposed Official Zoning Map is consistent with and implements the land use designations of the General Plan land use map and the regulations of the Land Use Code. 4. The proposed Official Zoning Map is deemed essential and desirable to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community since the specific location and distribution of land uses is necessary to reduce conflicts and insure compatibility between land uses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the City Council. CERTIFICATION: This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of July 18, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: DeLaPaz, Farias, ALvarado, Baca, Pruitt, Reynolds, Flores NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CHAIRMAN 5--IMMO--i--MI.M--- oT • 1 1 r 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 1 i i SAN DIEGO BAY Si 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 '. 1 t ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C 1 CORONADc\ CHULA VISTA Note: Land outside of the City limits, but within the Planning Area Boundary (Lincoln Acres) is subject to County of San Diego land use and zoning regulations until such time as that land is annexed into the City. This map identifies the future zoning designations that would be in effect upon annexation of those properties. 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet National City Southern Boundary Legend Residential RS-1 Large Lot Res. RS-2 Small Lot Res. RS-3 Medium -Low Den. Multi -Unit Res. RM-1 Medium Den. Multi -Unit Res. RM-2 High Den. Multi -Unit Res. RM-3 Very High Den. Multi -Unit Res. Mixed -Use MXC-1 Minor Mixed -Use Corridor MXD-1 Minor Mixed -Use District MXC-2 Major Mixed -Use Corridor MXD-2 Major Mixed -Use District Commercial CA Commercial Automotive CS Service Commercial Industrial IL Light Industrial IM Medium Industrial IH Heavy Industrial Institutional Institutional Open Space OS Open Space OSR Open Space Reserve Military M Military Downtown Specific Plan Refer to the Downtown Specific Plan Applicable Development Zone • I Westside Specific Plan 1.....j RS-4 Residential -Single Family MCR-1 Multi -Use Commercial -Residential (24 du/ac max) MCR-2 Multi -Use Commercial -Residential (45 du/ac max) CL Limited Commercial IC Civic Institutional OSR Open Space Reserve Harbor District Specific Plan Refer to the Harbor District Specific Area Plan Port Master Plan /// Refer to the Port Master Plan of the San Diego Unified Port District Overlays H-# CZ Coastal Zone H Height Restriction (# In Feet) MHP Mobile Home Park Base Layers -----j National City Planning Area Boundary -----� National City Boundary Freeways Roads Railroad EXHIBIT A Official Zoning Map 0 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Miles CALIFORNIA '-. 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