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Home My WebLink AboutCC Res 3068 1981-06-08 I I I RESOLUTION NO. dtJG,q A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE OPEN SPACE/RECREATION/CONSERVATION ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN ' WHEREAS, under California State Lawall cities must adopt open space and conservation elements to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 1973, the City Council adopted an Open Space/ Recreation/Conservation Element to the General Plan by Resolu- tion No, 2275; and WHEREAS, since adoption of the element, many park and open space projects have been implemented; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with the proposed Hellman Specific Plan, Gum Grove Park is proposed to be dedicated to the City, an 18+ acre park is proposed to be dedicated and the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin is proposed as an Orange County Regional Park; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 1981, the Seal Beach Planning Commission approved and recommended to City Council adoption of the amendments to the Open Space/Recreation/Conservation Element to the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby approve the proposed amendments to the Open Space/Recreation/ Conservation Element to the General Plan referred to as Exhibit "A" in this resolution. Said E~hibit "A" shall be considered a part of this resolution and is adopted by reference. . . PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Councihof,.the Cit of ea1 California, at a meeting thereof held on the cLftt day of ....:h 1981, by the following vote:;....- /T , ' . / (/. U AYES: Councilmember(s . NOES: Councilmember(s) ABSENT: Councilmember(s) , it~ L- ' ~-L ~ d-- Mayor ~ ATTEST: ,;' , r ~Lfi/, j/ Ii ( e.'.~ 1 ty C er ' / . ,- . ( I ( I ( EXISTING PAGE St9~~gl jJ ~ /(P~ -f"" 2. Gunr.!l(ere Pal'k - Collcqe Park East 3. Heather Park - Colle!l::! I'al'k East 4, Aster Pal'k - College Pal'k East 5, Marina Park - Coastal District 6. Eisenhower Park - Coastal District 7. Schoon;:)' Pal'k - Coastal District Proposed nei ghborhood pal'ks: I, Los Angeles \-Iatel' and PO\.:er property - Coastal District 2, Marina Park Expansion - Coastal District COIl/,IUNITY PARKS Community parks are 1 arger titan nei ghborhood parks and aj'C des i gn.:-d to serve the needs of a broader age grol.lp. These pal"l<s often attract people from outside the immediate area in \"/hich they al'e located. Typically these facilities c.ontain tennis, volleyball, handball and hasketball courts, picnic areas und sports fields for seasonal sports such as baseball and football. Community pal'~S generally range in size from approximately 5 to 30 acres. Existing community park: 1, Edison Park - CollegE! Par~ Hest REClIONllL BEACIIES AND PARKS Regional beaches and parks are desigllated to meet th~ needs of both res'idents ilnd non-rasidents and usually attract a large nUliIber of people from ou ts i de the iuunedi a te area. Generally lhese fac jl itiE's are over 30 acrc,s in size alia appeal to all age groups. I':a tural surrOlllldi ng5 and spaci OllSI1C'SS <Ire cmrhas i zed 3 .. I "I PROPOSED AMENDMENT Resolution Number E X H I BIT A 2. Gummere Park - College Park East 3. Heather Park - College Park East 4. Aster Park - College Park East 5. Marina Park - Coastal District 6. Eisenhower Park - Coastal District 7. Schooner Park - Coastal District Proposed neighborhood parks: 1, Los Angeles Water and Power property - Coastal District 2, Marina Park Expansion - Coastal District COMMUNITY PARKS Community parks are larger than neighborhood parks and are designed to serve the needs of a broader age group. These parks often attract people from outside the area in which they are located. Typically these facilities contain tennis, volleyball, handball and basketball courts, picnic areas and sports fields for seasonal sports such as baseball and football. Community parks generally range in size from approximately 5 to 30 acres. Existing Community Park: 1. Edison Park - College Park West Proposed Community Park: 1. 18.1 acre park on Hellman land adjacent to Flood Control Basin REGIONAL BEACHES AND PARKS Regional beaches and parks are designated to meet the needs of both residents and non-residents and usually attract a large number of people from outside the immediate area. Generally these facilities are over 30 acres in size and appeal to all age groups. Natural surroundings and spacious- ness are emphasized to a greater degree than in community parks. Regional facilities are often used for day-long outings. 3 . ( I ( I ( EXISTING PAGE Resolution Number To a greatel' de~JI"ee than in community parks. Regional facil ities are oten used for day lon!l outings. The shOl'eline of Scal Beach I~oulcl be considered to be of )'egional significance. Recreational activities are associated I,tith the ocean, beach and pier. Primal'y recreational activities includc swimming. wadin~, surfing, pier and S!JOI't fi shing, sunbathing, jogging, volleyball and some unOl'ganized games. It has beeil proposed in the r,laster Plan of Regional Parks for Orange CO'Jnty that the area knO\'/n as the Los Alamitos Basin (Hellman Ranch) become a regional park. During the first phase of development of this park it is anticipated that 15 acres of the site l'lill be devoted to facilities for baseball, football and other active sports. Ten acres of the site I,till be developed as a lake for boating and fishing and a remaining 13 acre section I,till be used as a picnic area, with parking and landscaping. Sunset Aquatic Park lies I,!ithin the city limits of Seal Beach. Presently th~ facility has not yet been completely develored. The Aquatic Park Ilill include boat slips, picnic al'eas, camping facilities, and a boat repair yard. Prim3.I'y activities \'Iill include boatin~j, sl'timming, fishing, and camping. SPECIAL USE PARKS OR FACILI11ES Special use parks or facilities are parklike places or special recreational hcilities \1here a unique recreational activity i5 provided. The sej'vice areas and size of the<;c facilities vary according to their principal use. These facil'ities s::n~,rally have a neighborhood 01' cOfnmunity ori:mtaticn. 1\ II PROPOSED AMENDMENT Resolution Number The shoreline of Seal Beach would be considered to be of regional significance. Recreational activities are associated with the ocean, beach and pier, Primary recreational activities include swimming, wading, surfing, pier and sport fishing, sunbathing, jogging, volleyball, and some nonorganized games, It has been proposed in the Master Plan of Regional Parks for Orange County that the area known as the Los Alamitos Basin (Hellman Ranch) become a regional park, Sunset Aquatic Park lies within the City limits of Seal Beach. Presently the facility has not yet been completely developed. The Aguatic Park will III include boat slips, picnic areas, camping facilities, and a boat repair yard. Primary activities will include boating, swimming, fishing, and camping. SPECIAL USE PARKS OR FACILITIES Special use parks or facilities are parklike places or special recreational facilities where a unique recreational activity is provided. The service areas and size of these facilities vary according to their principal use. These facilities generally have a neighborhood or community orientation. I 4 . l>ILLI:i"J.Nf; PAGE Resolution Number .. .. . "I ."'1.......,.". .."".... .. ,........ I -- .-. II I ~ " j! .' .' --~ '. 'N . :' , . JJ~!l. ' .. ~ PARKLAND ~ u "1_- {c. I .. :! ~ ~ . '- ..-- ( ..- ~ ~ ~ ...- : .r'STMlltty!. .'Vr. ~ I~ . , , , , I .._ , , , . . , , , , , , ,,-- -----~', , - - - - - - - - - -.:!.... , ... _. ......... ..... . ............. ..... ..... .oO ( . . . ';" . . . ".. : THE CITY OF SEAL DEACIl CALIFORHIA oIULY '. . I .7 Reglonol Parks Community Parks Existing a. "'" .A ~~ Proposed o A ,... '. . - ........ ....foJ6I1J ~'".I.c.nUJ'!l./jlY;&' - -.. .. ..Au...... ..a.. .."'..... .. "... ..... I -- --, II .. 0, J' . .' . S: N . :' -/ r ":PARKLANQ " \ . . .' ResoLution Number ," " {Cj .. ,.-- '. . . , . , ~ . . . .' ..-- .......,.. . , .', ~ .......--- '.. ...-.. ,.oJ 'r .,. . ,I , c ..- '- ~ wr'''UNI'''. &'1 . . . ED N~14 PARK , , , . -- ~ Z1 , I~ , , , , , ,-------... r ',- , ---------_.=!.... ... - ......... ..... . .. ..u...... ..... ... ( THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CALIFORHIA oIULY I. .117 Reglonol Pork~ Communily Pork. Exisling o A -, Proposed o A ~ . EXISTING PAGE Resolution Number ( Existing private recreational facilities: 1. Leisure World Golf Course - Leisure World 2. Leisure World Club Houses - Leisure World 3. Old Ranch Country Club - Adjacent to College Park East 4. Old Ranch Tennis Club - Adjacent to College Park East EXISTING Acreage PROPOSED Acreage Regional Parks Beaches 52 # los Alamitos Retarding 38 Sunset Aquatic Park 28 # .Basin, Ph. 1 Sunset Aquatic Park' 67 I COlrmunity Parks Ed i son 26 **** Ii Neighborhood Parks Shapell 1.8 Marina Community 1 ***** Marina Community 1.4 Ii L.A. Water & Power 3 * ( Eisenhower 1.4 Schooner .8 Gummere 1.3 Heather 1.6 Aster .6 Greenbelt pacific Electric R/14 8.2 # San Gabriel River 2.3 Soecial Use Facilities . Gum Grove North Seal Beach Center r'lcGaugh School Zoeter School 10 **** Ii .5 # 6.8 ** # 2.4 ** # Gum Grove 5 I TOTAL 142.8 TOTAL 116.3 * GRAND TOTAL (existing and proposed) = 259.1 Acres A portion of the Los Angeles Water and Power proper~v will be held in open space. A portion of school site estimated to be used for recreational purposes. Sites are presently under lease by the City. Site is proposed to be leased by the City. Acreage includes parking lots and/or buildings. 7 ** ( **** ***** # . I I PROPOSED AMENDMENT . Resolut1on Number Existing private recreational facilities: 1. Leisure World Golf Course - Leisure World 2. Leisure World Club Houses - Leisure World 3. Old Ranch Country Club 4. Old Ranch Tennis Club - Adjacent to College Park East - Adjacent to College Park East EXISTING ACREAGE PROPOSED ACREAGE Regional Parks Beaches 52# 28# Los Alamitos Retarding Basin, Ph. 1 Sunset Aquatic Park 38 67 Sunset Aquatic Park Community Parks Edison 26****# Hellman 18.1 Neighborhood Parks Shapell Marina Community Eisenhower Schooner Gummere Heather Aster 1.8 1.4# 1.4 .8 1.3 1.6 .6 Marina Community L,A. Water & Power 1***** 3* Greenbelt Pacific Electric R/W Special Use Facilities Gum Grove North Seal Beach Ctr. McGaugh School Zoeter School 8.2# San Gabriel River 2.3 10# ,5# 6.8**# 2,4**# Gum Grove 1.1 TOTALS 142.8 133.5 GRAND TOTAL (Existing and Proposed) = 276.3 acres * A portion of the Los Angeles Water & Power property will be held in open space. A portion of school site estimated to be used for recreational purposes. Sites are presently under lease by the City Site is proposed to be leased by the City. Acreage includes parking lots and/or buildings. 7 ** **** ***** # I I I .... ~.. '_ .:<1..... RESOLUTION NO. 1127 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING AND RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT, OPEN SPACE/ RECREATION/CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, the City's General Plan was adopted from 1973 through 1977 by the approval and adoption of separate elements; and WHEREAS, a portion of the area covered in the General Plan was annexed in 1975; and WHEREAS, this annexed land was vacant at time of annexation, with the except- tion of oil production; and WHEREAS, for the past two years the City has been working with a private planning consulting firm to prepare a development plan for approximately ZZ5 acres of land annexed in 1975; and WHEREAS, after extensive research into physical, economic and social factors relating to site constraints, ten plans were prepared, evaluated and rejected for various reasons; and WHEREAS, the proposal to develop the site through the Specific Plan process requires amendments to the Land Use Element, Open Space/Recreation/ Conservation Element and Circulation Element of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 1981, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on these proposed amendments to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were found to be internally consistent and consistent with the proposed Hellman Specific Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the attached proposed amendments to the Land Use, Open Space/Recreation/Conservation and Circulation Elements to the General Plan. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON following vote: Knapp, Ripperdan, Covington, Gilkerson, Leibert May 20 , 1981 by the AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None None Chairman of the Planning Commisslon Secretary to the Planning Commission