ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 08-06, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.41-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 1500 HILL STREET FROM LI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO SP-7, SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Signal Hill is proposing a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Signal Hill, California, by changing the designation of an approximately 1.41-acre site at 1500 Hill Street located on the south side of Hill Street between Gundry and Walnut Avenues from LI, Light Industrial to SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan to allow the site to be listed as an affordable housing site on the City s housing inventory site included in the current Update to the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the rezoning of the site to SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, is consistent with the 1.4, Very High Density Residential designation on the General Plan s Land Use Element Generalized Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2008, the City conducted a noticed community workshop to discuss the City s housing needs, goals and objectives and all interested parties were given an opportunity to comment on the proposed use of the site as an affordable housing project; and WHEREAS, on June 17, 2008, after proper notice and public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 08-06; and 1
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2008, notice of a City Council public hearing regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment was mailed to all property owners within three-hundred (300) feet of the subject property, was published in The Signal Tribune newspaper and was posted in accordance with S.H.M.C. Section 1.08.010; and WHEREAS, the City Council has approved Negative Declaration 06/05/08(2) relative to Zoning Ordinance Amendment 08-06, in satisfaction of requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, on August 12, 2008 the City Council held a public hearing and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed rezoning of the property. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City Council has reviewed Zoning Ordinance Amendment 08-06 and found the proposed amendment to be in the best interest of the community and its health, safety and general welfare in that it is consistent with the following Goals and Policies of the Signal Hill General Plan: Land Use Policy 1.2 - Provide opportunities for a variety of residential densities and housing styles. Land Use Policy 1.4 - Provide for density bonuses, which exceed maximum densities specified in the land use plan and classification system, for development projects for low and very-low income or "special need" households in low, medium, and high-density land use classifications. 2
Land Use Policy 3.7 - Maintain and enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods. Land Use Policy 3.12 - Encourage and promote high quality design and physical appearance in all development projects. Land Use Policy 3.13 - Reinforce Signal Hill's image and community identity within the greater Long Beach Metropolitan area. Housing Element Policy 2 - Plan for a housing supply that contributes to meeting the needs of all household types, income groups and special needs. Housing Element Policy 4 - Continue the implementation of working partnerships with private developers and nonprofit housing corporations to ensure the development of affordable housing. The proposed zone change will encourage the development of up to 60 multi-family dwellings for very low and low-income households at 1500 Hill Street on the south side of Hill Street between Walnut and Gundry Avenues. Approval of the Amendment and associated General Plan Amendment are necessary to secure State Department of Housing and Community Development approval of an Update to the Housing Element as it is necessary to demonstrate that the City will have enough affordable housing sites to achieve the City s fair-share of housing growth through 2014. The site is 1.41-acres in size and is located south of Signal Hill Elementary School and north of vacant land formerly home to a refinery. There are industrial uses in dated and unattractive buildings that will be demolished for the project. The property owner is a willing seller and has entered into a Purchase Sale Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency. The site is considered appropriate for affordable housing in that nearby amenities include proximity to: a bus stop; the Civic Center including Signal Hill Park, the Community Center and Library; a grocery store and pharmacy; and school. Upon acquisition, the Agency will identify a developer and a site plan and building elevations will be brought to the Planning Commission for review and approval. 3
2. That the amendment is consistent with applicable State law in that the State law and Signal Hill Municipal Code provide a process for amending the zoning ordinance and specific plans. 3. That the amendment is in conformity with the Redevelopment Plan and regulations of the Redevelopment Agency. 4. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is in the best interest of the community and its health, safety and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Zoning Ordinance Amendment 08-06 hereby amends the Official Zoning Map of the City of Signal Hill as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Signal Hill, California, on this. MICHAEL J. NOLL MAYOR ATTEST: KATHLEEN L. PACHECO CITY CLERK 4
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SIGNAL HILL ) I, KATHLEEN L. PACHECO, City Clerk of the City of Signal Hill, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. was duly introduced at a regular meeting on the 12 th day of August 2008, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Signal Hill, California, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2008, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KATHLEEN L. PACHECO CITY CLERK 5