2007-17 RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO 07-
01(GPA-07-01)FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT TO ADD A NEW LAND USE DESIGNATION OF MEDIUM
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
THE SITE OF A 120 UNIT SENIOR HOUSING MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT TOGETHER WITH A COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER AND A 2.6 ACRE
PARK TO MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 22627 GRAND
TERRACE ROAD IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
WHEREAS,the applicant has applied for a General Plan Amendment to allow fora Medium
High Density Residential designation with a density range of 13 to 20 units per acre for senior citizen
housing to be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace; and
WHEREAS,the applicant has additionally applied for the approval of SP-07-01,Z-07-01,
SA-07-02 and E-07-02 to construct a 120 unit senior oriented multi-family residential project with
an overall density of 20 units per acre on approximately 6 acres located at 22627 Grand Terrace
Road(Assessor's Parcel Numbers 0276-461-09 and 14); and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
Thursday, June 21, 2007; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on Tuesday,
August 28, 2007; and
WHEREAS,under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,Article 7,Section
15080 et al, the environmental assessment of the proposed project made under Environmental
Review Case No 07-02 required the preparation of a Final Environmental Impact Report which
concluded with the appropriate Environmental Findings as set forth in Exhibit K. The Final
Environmental Impact Report was certified by the City Council on August 28, 2007.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City General Plan Community Development Element shall be amended to
incorporate the new land use designation proposed "Medium High Density
Residential" as described in Exhibit C.
2. The City General Plan Land Use Map shall be amended to identify property proposed
under SP-07-01,Z-07-01, SA-07-02 and E-07-02 and legally described in Exhibit E
as "Medium High Density Residential."
3. General Plan Amendment is consistent with current policies of the California
Department of Housing regarding the provisions of low/moderate senior housing.
4. The new "Medium High Density Residential" designation will provide a means to
comply with the State's housing policies.
5. The new"Medium High Density Residential"designation will assist in meeting the
housing needs of the residents of the City of Grand Terrace.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 28"'day of August, 2007.
AYES: Councilmembers Cortes, Miller and Buchanan; Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and
Mayor Ferre
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Mesa, Maryett erre,
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Harper,
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT C
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN TEXT
Amend Section VI—Community Development Element to include under the Residential Land Use
Section:
-- Medium High Density Residential(13—20 Units Per Net Acre)
This land use category applies to areas intended only for the development of multi-family
senior-oriented residential projects at a density of up to 20 units per acre. The project may be
condominiums, townhomes, or apartments designated for seniors-only housing in support of
the City's Housing Element. The project must provide benefits to the community at large
through the development of public facilities such as parks and community centers. The project
must implement zoning through the approval of a Specific Plan of Land Use for the project.
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