HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2005-11-14 #U AGENDA REPORT
DATE: November 14, 2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05 -2
OPEN SPACE/RECREATION /CONSERVATION
ELEMENT AMENDMENT
LAND USE ELEMENT CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
BOEING INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS SPECIFIC
PLAN - PERIMETER BUFFER/WATER RETENTION
AREAS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
To amend the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to
reflect the final location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set
forth within the approved Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ( "BIDS ") Specific Plan
and other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element.
BACKGROUND:
The City initiated this General Plan Amendment to amend the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to reflect the final location
and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth within the approved
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ( "BIDS ") Specific Plan and to make other
conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
At the time of City Council approval of the BIDS Specific Plan in July 2003 this project
component was not established in the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of
the General Plan, as it was uncertain as to what the final approvals of the California
Coastal Commission might establish for these proposed areas.
The Coastal Commission approvals were consistent with the delineated areas location
and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth within the approved
BIDS Specific Plan.
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The requested amendment to the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the
General Plan is to now include these areas within the"General Plan document and to make
other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
The project site is irregular in shape and is identified as Lot B, Tract No. 16375. The
property is located along the western edge of the Being Integrated Defense Systems
property adjacent to the Los Alamitos Retention Basin and along the northern side of
Adolfo Lopez Drive, comprising approximately 194,433 square feet or 4.5 acres. Figure
2 -5, Illustrative Site Plan, from the approved BIDS Specific Plan, indicating the subject
"Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" is provided as Attachment 4 for the information
of the City Council.
The General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Designations of the subject property are:
❑ General Plan — Industrial-Light
❑ Specific Plan - Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Specific Plan
❑ Zoning Map — Specific Plan Regulation (SPR).
The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council on the
requested actions before it regarding this General Plan Amendment and adopted
Resolution 05 -55 on October 26, 2005 after conducting the required public hearing. The
Planning Commission determined to recommend approval of the requested amendments
to the General Plan. A copy of the Planning Commission Resolution and a "draft"
minute excerpt is provided as Attachment 2 and 3, respectively. There were no public
comments received by the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW
An Environmental Impact Report was certified for the BIDS Specific Plan by the City
Council on July 28, 2003 through its adoption of Resolution Number 5149 and it is on
file at the Department of Development Services. This component of the BIDS Specific
Plan was fully evaluated in the certified Environmental Impact Report and no additional
environmental review is required.
OVERVIEW OF EXISTING GENERAL PLAN OPEN
SPACE/RECREATION /CONSERVATION ELEMENT
AND LAND USE ELEMENT PROVISIONS AND
REQUESTED REVISIONS
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Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan
Revisions:
❑ The Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan provides
an overview of the various Planning Areas (The BIDS Specific Plan area is
located within Planning Area 2) identified in the General Plan and specifically
provides an overview of the "Natural Resource Land" classification on page OS-
8, stating:
"Natural Resource Land Areas within the City have been designated
for the preservation of natural resources. Natural resource areas would
include land set aside for the preservation of plant and animal life,
areas required for ecological and other scientific study purposes, bays
and estuaries and coastal beaches. Seal Beach National Wildlife
Refuge habitats are typical of this category. A 100 -acre portion of the
Hellman Ranch Specific Plan area has been deed restricted for 25
years for sale at fair market value to a public agency for the purposes
of wetlands restoration, open space, and environmental education
,purposes. The adjacent oil production property (approximately 50
acres) has been similarly restricted, although the 25 -year period does
not commence until cessation of the oil production activities."
Staff Comments: No Revisions to this section of the General Plan Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element are necessary.
O The table on page OS -9 sets forth by Planning Area the name, acreage and use
designation for the various Park and Open Space areas in the City that is
presented below:
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"Parks /Open Space
Planning Use
Area Name Acreage Designation
PA 1 Eisenhower 1.4 NP
Marina Center and Park 2.6 NP -RF /CC
Zoeter Field 1.9 SU
Schooner 0.8 G
Windsurf 0.4 RB
Pacific Electric 6.5 SU -G
Sunset Marina 19.2* RB
PA 2 Gum Grove Nature Park 14.9 SU
McGaugh Gym, Pool/Park 4.7 SU
Heron Pointe Park 0.2 NP
Boeing Integrated Defense 4.5 OS
Systems Specific Plan -
Perimeter buffer areas /retention
areas
PA 3 Leisure World Golf Course/Rec n/a PF
Center
PA 4 Edison Park and Gardens 25.9 CP
Aster Park 0.6 G
Arbor Park 7.7 *, ** NP
Bluebell Park 1.2 NP
Heather Park 1.6 NP .
Almond Park 1.5 NP
N. Seal Beach Community Center 1.2 RF /CC
Old Ranch Country Club 146.4* PF
Old Ranch Neighborhood Park 2.2 NP
PA 5 Seal Beach National Wildlife 920* OS
Refuge
Misc. San Gabriel River Greenbelt 2.0 G
Beaches 80.3* RB
Total 694 24,2
CP = Community Park
NP = Neighborhood Park
RB = Regional Beach/Park
SU = Special Use
G = Greenbelt
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RF /CC = Recreational facility /community center
OS = Open Space
PF = Private facility
* acreage not included in total
** located in Los Alamitos; leased and operated by Seal Beach"
Staff Comments: PA 2 of this table needs to be revised to include the subject
property and the proposed revisions to PA 2 information in
this table are shown by 694A94.44Piketiftmegiike3st and b_old
and double - underlined text as indicated above.
❑ Planning Areas, Planning Area 2 — Hellman Ranch/Marina Hill/Boeing on
page OS -13 and OS -14 describes the current and anticipated recreation and open
space areas:
"Planning Area 2— Hellman Ranch /Marina Hill /Boeing
Existing Parks\Natural Resource Lands
• Gum Grove Park Nature Park (14.9 acres)
• McGaugh Gym, Pool/Park (4.7 acres)
• Heron Pointe Park (0.2 acres)
• Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas, BIDS Specific Plan (4.5.acres)
Gum Grove Park contains a dense grove of over 800 eucalyptus trees. This park,
which will be extended to Seal Beach Boulevard as part of the Hellman Ranch
project, '.v has been dedicated to the City for the enjoyment of the residents
of the community.
The BIDS Specific Plan includes a 4.5 - acre area adjacent to the Los Alamitos
Retention Basin and Adolfo Lopez Drive that is re stricted for use as a storm
water quality treatment basin area in accordance with City and Coastal
Commission permit conditions. The water quality concept is to introduce
bio- filtration, treatment areas, and best management practices (BMPs) to
capture low water flows and provide storm water retention capacity to meet
the stormwater runoff and water quality objectives of the City and other
State agencies.
The Hellman Ranch Specific Plan provides for potential additional
recreation/open space areas that may be developed as part of the total planned
community. These areas /uses include:
• Los Alamitos Retarding Basin — 34.7 acres retarding basin/open space
• Hellman Ranch Lowlands —100 acres on Hellman Ranch for future
restoration, open space, and environmental education purposes.
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• Oil Production Acreage — approximately 50 acres on the Hellman Ranch that
is currently used for oil production operations for future restoration, open
space, and environmental education purposes upon the cessation of all mineral
production activities.
A pedestrian trail is planned to link to the Class I San Gabriel River Trail through
the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power property adjacent to the .west
boundary of the Specific Plan site."
Staff Comments: The proposed revisions to the information in this section
are shown by bold and double- underlined text as
indicated above.
❑ The "City of Seal Beach Parks /Recreation/Open Space Map" on Page OS -15 will
require a revision to indicate the appropriate inclusion the "Water Quality &
Flood Retention Basins" of the BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on
Figure 3 -3, Storm Drain and Water Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as
"Open Space" on said Open Space Map. A copy of this Figure is provided as
Attachment 2.
Related Conforming Amendments to the Land Use • Element of the
General Plan:
❑ The "Seal Beach Planning Area 2 Land Use Map" on Page LU -17 will require a
revision to indicate the appropriate inclusion the "Water Quality & Flood
Retention Basins" of the BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3,
Storm Drain and Water Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open
Space" on said Land Use Map.
❑ The "City of Seal Beach Land Use Map" on Page LU -47 will require a revision to
indicate the appropriate inclusion the "Water Quality & Flood Retention Basins"
of the BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm Drain and
Water Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on said Land
Use Map.
❑ Table 2 — Land Use Summary of the Land Use Element on page LU -50 requires
conforming amendments to reflect the additional acreage of 4.5 acres for "Open
Space" uses within the City, and the appropriate amendments are indicated within ,
table below:
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"Land Use - Table 2 - Land Use Summary
Proposed/
Developed Undeveloped
Designation (acres) (acres) Total Acres
Residential
Low 353.7 0.0 353.7
Medium 505.4 0.0 505.4
High 166.4 0.0 166.4
Commercial
Professional Office 16.4 0.0 16.4
Service 49.3 0.0 49.3
General WAJT4 B9,1 18.0 9 9&1
Industrial
Light 6 112,5 &0T0 (L0 112..5
Oil Extraction 54.6 0.0 54.6
Open Space
Open Space 0.0 42.7 42.7
Golf Course 4464 146.4 0.0 4464 146.4
Wetlands & Wildlife ',
Refuge 100.0 - 92.04) 924.5 1,024.5
Park 6=54 69.7 19.0 6 B&1
School 15.3 0.0 15.3
Community Facility 61.8 0.0 61.8
Military 4,336.0* 0.0 4,336.0*
Beach 0.0 80.3 80.3
to
Total 6067.6 1084.5 7152.1
*does not include Wildlife Refuge"
❑ Table 3, Aggregated Land Use Categories, of the Land Use Element on pages
LU -51 through LU -53 requires conforming amendments to reflect the additional
acreage of 4.5 acres for "Open. Space" uses within the City, and the appropriate
amendments are indicated within table below in "Planning Area 2 (PA 2)" and
within "City of Seal Beach ":
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Land Use - Table 3 - Aggregated Land Use Categories
Land Use Category Acres % of Total
PLANNING AREA 2 (PA 2)
Open Space 9.3 1.9%
Residential Low Density 127.6 s
25.7%
Residential Medium Density 0.0 0.0
Residential High Density 0.0 0.0
Park 19.8 4.0%
School 13.7 2.8%
Community Facility 41.6
8.4%
Commercial - Professional Office • 0.0 0.0
Commercial - Service 12.1 2.5%
2.4%
Commercial - General
1.2%
Open Space - Golf 0.0 0.0
Open Space - Wetlands 444M4
104.5 21.0%
Industrial - Light 11 0
1115 22.6%
Industrial - Oil Extraction 50.0 44444
10.1%
Military 0.0 0.0
Beach 0.0 0.0
TOTAL 4944 100.0%
497.0
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Land Use Category Acres % of Total
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Open Space
422 0.6%
_ Residential Low Density 353.7 5.0%
Residential Medium Density 505.4 ci44
7.1%
Residential High Density 166.4 2.3%
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Park 64 04441
$$.Z 1.2%
School 15.3 0.2%
Community Facility 61.8 0.9%
Commercial - Professional Office 16.4 0.2%
Commercial - Service 49.3 0.7%
Commercial - General 9.34 4444
2$..1 1.4%
Open Space - Golf 4
250.9 3.5%
Industrial - Light 44=743 1.6%
112.5
Industrial - Oil Extraction 54.6 0.8%
Military 5256.0
73.5%
Beach 80.3 1.1%
TOTAL 44445 100.0%
7,152.1
Please refer to Attachment 1 to review the proposed resolution regarding the requested
amendments to the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan
and the proposed conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
The above amendments are those recommended by the Planning Commission through
their adoption of Planning Commission Resolution 05 -55.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The requested action will bring the City's General Plan into conformity with the
adopted BIDS Specific Plan, in compliance with the provisions of State law regarding
internal consistency between a city's General plan and its implementing land use
regulations (specific plans, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, etc.).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that after receiving both written and oral testimony presented during
the public hearing, the City Council adopt General Plan Amendment 05 -2, as discussed
above, through the adoption of Resolution , as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
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Whittenberg
Director of Development Servi -
Attachments: (4)
Attachment 1: Proposed City Council Resolution , A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Seal Beach Adopting
General Plan Amendment 05 -2, Amending the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General
Plan and Conforming Amendments to the Land Use
Element of the General Plan (BIDS Specific Plan)
Attachment 2: Planning Commission Resolution 05 -55, A Resolution of
the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach
Recommending to the City Council Approval of General
Plan Amendment 05 -2, Amending the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General
Plan and Conforming Amendments to the Land Use
Element of the General Plan (BIDS Specific Plan)
Attachment 3: Planning Commission "Draft" Minute Excerpt, October 26,
2005
Attachment 4: Figure 2 -5, Illustrative Site Plan - Approved BIDS Specific
Plan
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NUMBER , A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05 -2,
AMENDING THE OPEN SPACE/
RECREATION /CONSERVATION ELEMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN (BIDS SPECIFIC PLAN)
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RESOLUTION NUMBER E)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05 -2,
AMENDING THE OPEN SPACE/
RECREATION /CONSERVATION ELEMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN (BIDS SPECIFIC PLAN)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City is initiating this General Plan Amendment to
amend the Open Space /Recreation/Conservation Element of the General Plan to reflect
the final location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth
within the approved Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ( "BIDS ") Specific Plan and to
make other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Section 2. At the time of City Council approval of the BIDS Specific
Plan in July 2003 this project component was not established in the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan, as it was uncertain as to
what the final approvals of the California Coastal Commission might establish for these
proposed areas. The Coastal Commission approvals were consistent with the delineated
areas location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth within
the approved BIDS Specific Plan.
Section 3. The requested amendment to the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan is to now include these areas
within the General Plan document and to make other conforming amendments to the
Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Section 4. An Environmental Impact Report was certified for the
BIDS Specific Plan by the City Council on July 28, 2003 through its adoption of
Resolution Number 5149 and it is on file at the Department of Development Services.
The subject project components of the BIDS Specific Plan were fully evaluated in the
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certified Environmental Impact Report and no additional environmental review is
required.
Section 5. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on October 26, 2005 to consider the subject amendments to the General
Plan. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission invited and considered any and all
testimony offered in favor or opposition to said project. At the conclusion of said
Planning Commission public hearing the Planning Commission determined to
recommend to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 05 -2 on a 4 -0 -1
vote, with Commissioner Deaton being absent.
Section 6. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the City
Council on November 14, 2005 to consider the subject amendments to the General Plan.
At the public hearing, the City Council invited and considered any and all testimony
offered in favor or opposition to said project.
Section 7. The record of the hearings indicates the following:
(a) The City is initiating this General Plan Amendment to amend the
Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to reflect the final
location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth within the
approved Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ( "BIDS ") Specific Plan and to make other
conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
(b) At the time of City Council approval of the BIDS Specific Plan in
July 2003 this project component was not established in the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan, as it was uncertain as to
what the final approvals of the California Coastal Commission might establish for these
proposed areas.
(c) The Coastal Commission approvals were consistent with the
delineated areas location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set
forth within the approved BIDS Specific Plan.
(d) The requested amendment to the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan is to now include these areas
within the General Plan document and to make other conforming amendments to the
Land Use Element of the General Plan.
(e) An Environmental Impact Report was certified for the BIDS
Specific Plan by the City Council on July 28, 2003 through its adoption of Resolution
Number 5149 and it is on file at the Department of Development Services. The subject
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project components of the BIDS Specific Plan were fully evaluated in the certified
Environmental Impact Report and no additional environmental review is required.
(f) The subject property is identified as Lot B, Tract No: 16375, and is
an irregular parcel, located along the western edge of the Being Integrated Defense
Systems property adjacent to the Los Alamitos Retention Basin and along the northern
side of Adolfo Lopez Drive, comprising approximately 194,433 square feet or 4.5 acres.
(g) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
NORTH: The Leisure World Retirement community, located
in the Residential High Density, Planned Development (RHD -PD) Zone.
SOUTH: City of Seal Beach facilities including the Animal
Care Center, the Public Works maintenance Yard and the Police Station in the Public
Land Use /Recreation (PLU/R) Zone.
WEST: the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin, in the Public
Land Use/Recreation (PLU/R) Zone.
EAST: The remainder of the Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems Specific Plan area, in the Specific Plan Regulation (SPR) Zone.
Section 8. Based upon substantial evidence in the record of the City
Council hearing regarding the application, including the facts stated in § 1 through § 7 of
this resolution, and in the previously certified environmental documentation prepared in
conjunction with this project, and pursuant to §§ 28 -2600 and 28 -2602 of the City's Code,
the City Council hereby fords that General Plan Amendment 05 -2, consisting of an
amendments to the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan and
other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan, will be
beneficial to the short term and long term land use goals of the City of Seal Beach. The City
Council further fords that approval of the subject amendments to the General Plan will
promote the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, the City Council finds that the
requested amendments to the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the
General Plan and other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General
Plan of the City of Seal Beach will be in the public interest, and makes the following
findings of fact:
(a) The proposed General Plan Amendment to amend the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan and other conforming
amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan will conform land uses to
those set forth within the Land Use Element and the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element for the subject area.
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(b) The proposed project will conform the Land Use Element and the
Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to the adopted Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems Specific Plan and the approved California Coastal
Commission Coastal Development Permit.
(c) The proposed General Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to
the short term or long term goals or objectives of the City of Seal Beach and are in the
interest of the public health, safety and welfare. The proposed amendments are consistent
with the General Plan, as amended.
Section 9. Based on the foregoing Sections 1 through 8, the City
Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment 05 -2 as set forth on Exhibit A, attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach this day of , 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
at a meeting thereof held on the day of , 2005 by
the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
05 -55, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 05 -2, AMENDING THE OPEN
SPACE/RECREATION /CONSERVATION
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN (BIDS SPECIFIC PLAN)
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EXHIBIT A
Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan
Revisions:
A. The table on page OS -9 is amended to read: •
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"Parks /Open Space
Planning Use
Area Name Acreage Designation
PA 1 Eisenhower 1.4 NP
Marina Center and Park 2.6 NP -RF /CC
Zoeter Field 1.9 SU
Schooner 0.8 G
Windsurf 0.4 RB
Pacific Electric 6.5 SU -G
Sunset Marina 19.2* RB
PA 2 Gum Grove Nature Park 14.9 SU
McGaugh Gym, Pool/Park 4.7 SU
Heron Pointe Park 0.2 NP
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems 4.5 OS
Specific . Plan - Perimeter buffer
areas /retention areas
PA 3 Leisure World Golf Course /Rec Center n/a PF
PA 4 Edison Park and Gardens 25.9 CP
Aster Park 0.6 G
Arbor Park 7.7 *, ** NP
Bluebell Park 1.2 NP
Heather Park 1.6 NP
Almond Park 1.5 NP
N. Seal Beach Community Center 1.2 RF /CC
Old Ranch Country Club 146.4* PF
Old Ranch Neighborhood Park 2.2 NP
PA 5 Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge 920* OS
Misc. San Gabriel River Greenbelt 2.0 G
Beaches 80.3* RB
Total 74.2
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•
CP = Community Park
NP = Neighborhood Park
RB = Regional Beach/Park
SU = Special Use
G = Greenbelt
RF /CC = Recreational facility/community center
OS = Open Space
PF = Private facility
* acreage not included in total
** located in Los Alamitos; leased and operated by Seal Beach"
B. Planning Areas, Planning Area 2 — Hellman Ranch/Marina Hill/Boeing on
page OS -13 and OS -14 is amended to read:
"Planning Area 2 — Hellman Ranch /Marina Hill /Boeing
Existing ParksWatural Resource Lands
• Gum Grove Park Nature Park (14.9 acres)
• McGaugh Gym, Pool/Park (4.7 acres)
• Heron Pointe Park (0.2 acres)
• Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas, BIDS Specific Plan (4.5 acres)
Gum Grove Park contains a dense grove of over 800 eucalyptus trees. This park,
which will be extended to Seal Beach Boulevard as part of the Hellman Ranch
project, has been dedicated to the City for the enjoyment of the residents of the
community.
The BIDS Specific Plan includes a 4.5 -acre area adjacent to the Los Alamitos
Retention Basin and Adolfo Lopez Drive that is restricted for use as a storm water
quality treatment basin area in accordance with City and Coastal Commission
permit conditions. The water quality concept is to introduce bio- filtration,
treatment areas, and best management practices (BMPs) to capture low water
flows and provide storm water retention capacity to meet the stormwater runoff
and water quality objectives of the City and other state agencies.
The Hellman Ranch Specific Plan provides for potential additional
recreation/open space areas that may be developed as part of the total planned .
community. These areas /uses include:
• Los Alamitos Retarding Basin — 34.7 acres retarding basin/open space
• Hellman Ranch Lowlands —100 acres on Hellman Ranch for future
restoration, open space, and environmental education purposes.
• Oil Production Acreage — approximately 50 acres on the Hellman Ranch that
is currently used for oil production operations for future restoration, open
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space, and environmental education purposes upon the cessation of all mineral
production activities.
A pedestrian trail is planned to link to the Class I San Gabriel River Trail through
the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power property adjacent to the west
boundary of the Specific Plan site."
C. The "City of Seal Beach Parks/Recreation /Open Space Map" on Page OS -15
is amended to indicate the inclusion of the "Water Quality & Flood Retention
Basins" of the BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm
Drain and Water Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on
said Open Space Map.
Related Conforming Amendments to the Land Use Element of the
General Plan:
A. The "Seal Beach Planning Area 2 Land Use Map" on Page LU -17 is amended
to indicate the inclusion of the "Water Quality & Flood Retention Basins" of the
BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm Drain and Water
Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on said Land Use
Map.
B. The "City of Seal Beach Land Use Map" on Page LU -47 is amended to indicate
the inclusion of the "Water Quality & Flood Retention Basins" of the BIDS
Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm Drain and Water Quality
Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on said Land Use Map.
C. Table 2 — Land Use Summary of the Land Use Element on page LU -50 is
amended to read:
"Land Use — Table 2 - Land Use Summary
Proposed/ Undeveloped
Designation Developed (acres) (acres) Total Acres
Residential
Low 353.7 0.0 353.7
Medium 505.4 0.0 505.4
High 166.4 0.0 166.4
Commercial
Professional
Office 16.4 0.0 16.4
Service 49.3 0.0 49.3
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Proposed/ Undeveloped
Designation Developed (acres) (acres) Total Acres
General 80.1 18.0 98.1
Industrial
Light 112.5 0.0 112.5
Oil
Extraction 54.6 0.0 54.6
Open Space
Open Space 0.0 42.7 42.7
Golf Course 146.4 0.0 146.4
Wetlands &
Wildlife
Refuge 100.0 924.5 1,024.5
Park 69.7 19.0 88.7
School 15.3 0.0 15.3
Community
Facility 61.8 0.0 61.8
Military 4,336.0* 0.0 4,336.0*
Beach 0.0 80.3 80.3 •
Total 6,067.6 1,084.5 7,152.1
*does not include Wildlife Refuge"
D. Table 3, Aggregated Land Use Categories, of the Land Use Element on pages
LU-5 1 through LU -53 is amended to read within said table in "Planning Area 2
(PA 2)" and within "City of Seal Beach ":
Land Use - Table 3 - Aggregated Land Use Categories
Land Use Category Acres % of Total
PLANNING AREA 2 (PA 2)
Open Space 9.3 1.9%
Residential Low Density 127.6 25.7%
Residential Medium Density 0.0 0.0
Residential High Density 0.0 0.0
Park 19.8 4.0%
School 13.7 2.8%
Community Facility 41.6 8.4%
Commercial - Professional Office 0.0 0.0
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Land Use Category Acres % of Total
Commercial - Service 12.1 2.4%
Commercial - General 5.9 1.2%
Open Space - Golf 0.0 0.0
Open Space - Wetlands 104.5 21.0%
Industrial - Light 112.5 22.6%
Industrial - Oil Extraction 50.0 10.1%
Military 0.0 0.0
Beach 0.0 0.0
TOTAL 497.0 100.0%
Land Use - Table 3 - Aggregated Land Use Categories
Land Use Category Acres % of Total
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Open Space 42.7 0.6%
Residential Low Density 353.7 5.0%
Residential Medium Density 505.4 7.1%
Residential High Density 166.4 2.3%
Park 88.7 1.2%
School 15.3 0.2%
Community Facility 61.8 0.9%
Commercial - Professional Office 16.4 0.2%
Commercial - Service 49.3 0.7%
Commercial - General 98.1 1.4%
Open Space - Golf 250.9 3.5%
Industrial - Light 112.5 1.6%
Industrial - Oil Extraction 54.6 0.8%
Military 5,256.0 73.5%
Beach 80.3 1.1%
TOTAL 7,152.1 100.0%
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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 55
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 05 -2, AMENDING THE OPEN
SPACE/RECREATION /CONSERVATION
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN (BIDS SPECIFIC PLAN)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City is initiating this General Plan Amendment to
amend the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to reflect
the final location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth
within the approved Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ( "BIDS ") Specific Plan and to
make other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Section 2. At the time of City Council approval of the BIDS Specific
Plan in July 2003 this project component was not established in the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan, as it was uncertain as to
what the final approvals of the California Coastal Commission might establish for these
proposed areas. The Coastal Commission approvals were consistent with the delineated
areas location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas/retention areas" as set forth within
the approved BIDS Specific Plan.
Section 3. The requested amendment to the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan is to now include these areas
within the General Plan document and to make other conforming amendments to the
Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Section 4. An Environmental Impact Report was certified for the
BIDS Specific Plan by the City Council on July 28, 2003 through its adoption of
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Resolution Number 5149 and it is on file at the Department of Development Services.
The subject project components of the BIDS Specific Plan were fully evaluated in the
certified Environmental Impact Report and no additional environmental review is
required.
Section 5. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on October 26, 2005 to consider the subject amendments to the General
Plan. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission invited and considered any and all
testimony offered in favor or opposition to said project.
Section 6. The record of the hearings indicates the following:
(a) The City is initiating this General Plan Amendment to amend the
Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to reflect the final
location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set forth within the
approved Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ( "BIDS ") Specific Plan and to make other
conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
(b) At the time of City Council approval of the BIDS Specific Plan in
July 2003 this project component was not established in the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan, as it was uncertain as to
what the final approvals of the California Coastal Commission might establish for these
proposed areas.
(c) The Coastal Commission approvals were consistent with the
delineated areas location and size of the "Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas" as set
forth within the approved BIDS Specific Plan.
(d) The requested amendment to the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan is to now include these areas
within the General Plan document and to make other conforming amendments to the
Land Use Element of the General Plan.
(e) An Environmental Impact Report was certified for the BIDS
Specific Plan by the City Council on July 28, 2003 through its adoption of Resolution
Number 5149 and it is on file at the Department of Development Services. The subject
project components of the BIDS Specific Plan were fully evaluated in the certified
Environmental Impact Report and no additional environmental review is required.
(f) The subject property is identified as Lot B, Tract No. 16375, and is
an irregular parcel, located along the western edge of the Being Integrated Defense
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Systems property adjacent to the Los Alamitos Retention Basin and along the northern
side of Adolfo Lopez Drive, comprising approximately 194,433 square feet or 4.5 acres.
(g) The surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows:
NORTH: The Leisure World Retirement community, located
in the Residential High Density, Planned Development (RHD -PD) Zone.
SOUTH: City of Seal Beach facilities including the Animal
Care Center, the Public Works maintenance Yard and the Police Station in the Public
Land Use/Recreation (PLU/R) Zone.
WEST: the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin, in the Public
Land Use/Recreation ( PLU/R) Zone.
EAST: The remainder of the Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems Specific Plan area, in the Specific Plan Regulation (SPR) Zone.
Section 7. Based upon substantial evidence in the record of the Planning
Commission hearing regarding the application, including the facts stated in § 1 through § 6
of this resolution, and in the previously certified environmental documentation prepared in
conjunction with this project, and pursuant to §§ 28 -2600 and 28 -2602 of the City's Code,
the Planning Commission hereby finds that General Plan Amendment 05 -2, consisting of an
amendments to the Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan and
other conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan, will be
beneficial to the short term and long term land use goals of the City of Seal Beach. The
Planning Commission further fords that approval of the subject amendments to the General
Plan will promote the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, the Planning
Commission fords that the requested amendments to the Open
Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan and other conforming
amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of Seal Beach will
be in the public interest, and makes the following findings of fact:
(a) The proposed General Plan Amendment to amend the Open
Space/Recreation/Conservation Element of the General Plan and other conforming
amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan will conform land uses to
those set forth within the Land Use Element and the Open
Space/Recreation/Conservation Element for the subject area.
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(b) The proposed project will conform the Land Use Element and the
Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan to the adopted Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems Specific Plan and the approved California Coastal
•
Commission Coastal Development Permit.
(c) The proposed General Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to
• the short term or long term goals or objectives of the City of Seal Beach and are in the
interest of the public health, safety and welfare. The proposed amendments are consistent
with the General Plan, as amended.
Section 8. Based on the foregoing Sections 1 through 7, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment
05 -2 as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the day of
, 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners '
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
/s/
Gordon Shanks
Chairman of the Planning
Commission
/s/
Lee Whittenberg
Secretary of the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT A
Open Space/Recreation /Conservation Element of the General Plan
Revisions:
A. The table on page OS -9 is amended to read:
"Parks /Open Space
Planning Use
Area Name Acreage Designation
PA 1 Eisenhower 1.4 NP
Marina Center and Park 2.6 NP -RF /CC
Zoeter Field 1.9 SU
Schooner 0.8 G
Windsurf 0.4 RB
Pacific Electric 6.5 SU -G
Sunset Marina 19.2* RB
PA 2 Gum Grove Nature Park 14.9 SU
McGaugh Gym, Pool/Park 4.7 SU
Heron Pointe Park 0.2 NP
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems 4.5 OS
Specific Plan - Perimeter buffer
areas/retention areas
PA 3 Leisure World Golf Course/Rec n/a PF
Center
PA 4 Edison Park and Gardens 25.9 CP
Aster Park 0.6 G
Arbor Park 7.7 *, ** NP
Bluebell Park 1.2 NP
Heather Park 1.6 NP
Almond Park 1.5 NP
N. Seal Beach Community Center 1.2 RF /CC
Old Ranch Country Club 146.4* PF
Old Ranch Neighborhood Park 2.2 NP
PA 5 Seal Beach National Wildlife 920* OS
Refuge
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Planning Use
Area Name Acreage Designation
Misc. San Gabriel River Greenbelt 2.0 G
Beaches 80.3* RB
Total 77
CP = Community Park
NP = Neighborhood Park
RB = Regional Beach/Park
SU = Special Use
G = Greenbelt
RF /CC = Recreational facility /community center
OS = Open Space
PF = Private facility
* acreage not included in total
** located in Los Alamitos; leased and operated by Seal Beach"
B. Planning Areas, Planning Area 2 — Hellman Ranch/Marina Hill/Boeing on
page OS -13 and OS -14 is amended to read:
"Planning Area 2 — Hellman Ranch /Marina Hill /Boeing
Existing ParksWatural Resource Lands
• Gum Grove Park Nature Park (14.9 acres)
• McGaugh Gym, Pool/Park (4.7 acres)
• Heron Pointe Park (0.2 acres)
• Perimeter buffer areas /retention areas, BIDS Specific Plan (4.5.acres)
Gum Grove Park contains a dense grove of over 800 eucalyptus trees. This park,
which will be extended to Seal Beach Boulevard as part of the Hellman Ranch
project, has been dedicated to the City for the enjoyment of the residents of the
community.
•
The BIDS Specific Plan includes a 4.5 -acre area adjacent to the Los Alamitos
Retention Basin and Adolfo Lopez Drive that is restricted for use as a storm water
quality treatment basin area in accordance with City and Coastal Commission
permit conditions. The water quality concept is to introduce bio- filtration,
treatment areas, and best management practices (BMPs) to capture low water
flows and provide storm water retention capacity to meet the stormwater runoff
and water quality objectives of the City and other state agencies.
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The Hellman Ranch Specific Plan provides for potential additional
recreation/open space areas that may be developed as part of the total planned
community. These areas/uses include:
• • Los Alamitos Retarding Basin — 34.7 acres retarding basin/open space
• Hellman Ranch Lowlands —100 acres on Hellman Ranch for future
restoration, open space, and environmental education purposes.
• Oil Production Acreage — approximately 50 acres on the Hellman Ranch that
is currently used for oil production operations for future restoration, open
space, and environmental education purposes upon the cessation of all mineral
production activities.
A pedestrian trail is planned to link to the Class I San Gabriel River Trail through
the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power property adjacent to the west
boundary of the Specific Plan site."
C. The "City of Seal Beach Parks/Recreation /Open Space Map" on Page OS -15
is amended to indicate the inclusion of the "Water Quality & Flood' Retention
Basins" of the BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm
Drain and Water Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on
said Open Space Map.
Related Conforming Amendments to the Land Use Element of the
General Plan:
E. The "Seal Beach Planning Area 2 Land Use Map" on Page LU -17 is amended
to indicate the inclusion of the "Water Quality & Flood Retention Basins" of the
BIDS Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm Drain and Water
Quality Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on said Land Use
Map.
F. The "City of Seal Beach Land Use Map" on Page LU -47 is amended to indicate
the inclusion of the "Water Quality & Flood Retention Basins" of the BIDS
Specific Plan as shown graphically on Figure 3 -3, Storm Drain and Water Quality
Concept Plan, Boeing Specific Plan as "Open Space" on said Land Use Map.
G. Table 2 — Land Use Summary of the Land Use Element on page LU -50 is
amended to read:
"Land Use — Table 2 - Land Use Summary
Proposed/ Undeveloped
Designation Developed (acres) (acres) Total Acres
Residential
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Proposed/ Undeveloped
Designation Developed (acres) (acres) Total Acres
Low 353.7 0.0 353.7
Medium 505.4 0.0 505.4
High 166.4 0.0 166.4
Commercial
Professional
Office 16.4 0.0 16.4
Service 49.3 0.0 49.3
General 75.4 18.0 93.4
Industrial
Light 67.0 50.0 112.5
Oil
' Extraction 54.6 0.0 54.6
Open Space
• Open Space 0.0 42.7 47.2
Golf Course 156.8 0.0 156.8
Wetlands &
Wildlife
Refuge 100.0 920.0 1,020.0
Park 65.4 19.0 65.4
School 15.3 0.0 15.3
Community
Facility 61.8 0.0 61.8
Military 4,336.0* 0.0 4,336.0*
Beach 0.0 80.3 80.3
Total 6,023.5 1,111.0 7,134.5
*does not include Wildlife Refuge"
H. Table 3, Aggregated Land Use Categories, of the Land Use Element on pages
LU -51 through LU -53 is amended to read within said table in "Planning Area 2
(PA 2)" and within "City of Seal Beach ":
Land Use - Table 3 - Aggregated Land Use Categories
Land Use Category Acres % of Total
PLANNING AREA 2 (PA 2)
Open Space 13.8 2.8%
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Land Use Category Acres % of Total
Residential Low Density 127.6 26.3%
Residential Medium Density 0.0 0.0
Residential High Density 0.0 0.0
Park 19.8 4.0%
School 13.7 2.8%
Community Facility 41.6 8.6%
Commercial - Professional Office 0.0 0.0
Commercial - Service 12.1 2.5%
Commercial - General 0.8 0.2%
Open Space - Golf 0.0 0.0
Open Space - Wetlands 100.0 20.6%
Industrial - Light 105.5 21.8%
Industrial - Oil Extraction 50.0 10.3%
Military 0.0 0.0
Beach 0.0 0.0
TOTAL 484.9 100.0%
Land Use - Table 3 - Aggregated Land Use Categories
Land Use Category Acres % of Total
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Open Space 147.2 2.1%
Residential Low Density 353.7 5.0%
Residential Medium Density 505.4 7.0%
Residential High Density 166.4 2.3%
Park 65.4 0.9%
School 15.3 0.2%
Community Facility 61.8 0.9%
Commercial - Professional Office 16.4 0.2%
Commercial - Service 49.3 0.7%
Commercial - General 93.4 1.3%
Open Space - Golf 156.8 2.2%
Industrial - Light 112.5 1.6%
Industrial - Oil Extraction 54.6 0.8%
Military 5,256.0 73.7%
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Land Use Category Acres % of Total
Beach 80.3 1.1%
TOTAL 7,134.5 100.0%
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ATTACHMENT 3
PLANNING COMMISSION "DRAFT'
MINUTE EXCERPT, OCTOBER 26, 2005
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"6. General Plan Amendment 05 -2
Open Space /Recreation /Conservation Element Amendment
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Specific Plan — Perimeter
Buffer/Water Retention Areas
Applicant/Owner: City of Seal Beach
Request: To amend the Open Space /Recreation /Conservation
Element of the General Plan to reflect the final location and
size of the "Perimeter Buffer Areas /Retention Areas" as set
forth within the approved Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan and other conforming
amendments to the Land Use Element.
Recommendation: Approval and adoption of Resolution 05 -55.
Staff Report
Mr. Whittenberg delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in
the Planning Department.) He provided some background information on this .
item and noted that this is a "clean -up" item on the City's approvals of the Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems (BIDS) Specific Plan. He stated that when this plan
was approved by the PC, and ultimately by the City Council, the conforming
amendments to the Open Space /Recreation /Conservation (OSRC) Element
regarding water retention basins was purposely deferred by the City due to the
concern that during its review the California Coastal Commission (CCC) might
change the areas and boundaries of the proposed water retention /storm water
quality basins. He explained that the CCC had approved the project in 2004
without any changes to the boundaries, so the City is now seeking approval for
the amendment to the OSRC Element and the proposed conforming
amendments to the Land Use Element (LUE) of the General Plan to identify
these areas as open space within the City so that future owners of the buildings
cannot request an amendment to incorporate these areas into the parking lots or
for construction of additional buildings. He noted that the area in question
measures approximately 4.5 acres and runs in a north /south direction from
Westminster Avenue southerly adjacent to the Los Alamitos retention basin, then
turns near Adolfo Lopez Drive. He stated that the proposal tonight is that the PC
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recommend approval to the City Council of the General Plan Amendment for the
OSRC Element and the conforming amendments to the LUE to reflect changes
to these 4.5 acres from an industrial use to an open space use. He noted that
Staff would make the changes to the tables within the staff report to reflect
correct open space acreage, as noted by Commissioner Roberts.
Commissioner Questions
Chairperson Shanks asked if there were plans to install a drainage pipe to
alleviate the flooding that occurs along Seal Beach Boulevard (SBB) near the
Boeing facility. Mr. Whittenberg indicated that there is a condition of approval on
the subdivision map for the BIDS property that states that the drainage problem
along SBB must be resolved before the final tract map receives approval. He
noted that resolution of the flooding would not mean that this water would be
routed to the drainage basins to the west, but would simply address drainage
along SBB from the new buildings.
Chairperson Shanks opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Shanks closed the public
hearing.
MOTION by Roberts; SECOND by O'Malley to approve General Plan
Amendment 05 -2 and adopt Resolution 05 -55 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 4 — 0 —1
AYES: Shanks, Ladner, O'Malley, and Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: Deaton
Mr. Whittenberg advised that this is not a final decision of the Planning
Commission. He noted that General Plan Amendments receive final adoption
from City Council, and the PC is simply making a recommendation to City
Council for approval of this item."
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November 14, 2005
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FIGURE 2 -5, ILLUSTRATIVE SITE PLAN -
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