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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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NOVEMBER 3, 2009, Item~
ITEM TITLE:
ZONING OPTION FOR PRESERVATION OF
LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF SECOND
BETWEEN I At'ill J STREETS.
DEPUTY CITY MANAG8R1DEVELOPMENT
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SUBMITTED BY:
SERVICES
REVIEWED BY:
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO I X I
SUMMARY
As requested by the City Council at its October 20, 2009 meeting, this report provides
information on the potential expansion of RI-15 zoning on the west side of Second
A venue between I Street and J Street.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the subject activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State
CEQA Guidelines because the activity will not result in an enactment or amendment of a
zoning ordinance nor will it result in a physical change to the environment; therefore,
pursuant to Section 15060 (e)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject
to CEQA. In addition, the Environmental Review Coordinator has further determined that
there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is
also not subject to CEQA. Although environmental review is not required at this time, if
the Council directs staff to bring back a proposal for specific enactment or amendment
for rezoning any properties, environmental review will be required and a CEQA
determination completed prior to action on any proposed zone change.
RECOMMENDATION That the City Council provide direction to staff whether to
proceed with preparing a rezoning proposal or other actions for the subject area.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON Not applicable
DISCUSSION
At the October 20, 2009, Council meeting, residents from the neighborhood along
Second Ave. south of 1 Street expressed concerns regarding a recent project to subdivide
a large lot in the area. Under the present RI-7 Zoning that proposal split the existing
23,381 square-foot lot into three lots, each buildable with a single-family dwelling.
Residents expresscd general concerns on the effect of such infill development on the
character of the neighborhood. Given that the RI-7 Zone applies to several other larger
lots in the area (see Attachment I), the potential for further lot splits and infill
development exists.
A possible option for preserving large lots located along the west side of Second Avenue
between "I" and "J" Streets is the expansion of the adjacent RI-15 Zone that exists along
Del Mar Avenue. This zone was established in the 1980s as a way to preserve the large
lots situated on Del Mar Avenue between "I" and "J" Streets. Although staff has not fully
begun investigation into this matter, the RI-15 Zone might be able to be expanded in an
eastward direction to the west side of Second Avenue, encompassing approximately 20
parcels. It appears that only the parcel located at 682 Second Avenue might be large
enough to be subdivided under an RI-15 designation. The potcntial cxpansion of the RI-
15 Zone to encompass the west side of Second A venue between "j" and 'T' Streets
would be consistent with the General Plan designation of Low-Mcdium Residential.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICTS:
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict, in
that Council Member Bensoussan has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundary
of the area which is the subject of this report.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact as this report only regards discussion of potential future changes in
zoning. In the event that Council directs staff to pursue any rezoning or other action,
staff will identify associated fiscal impacts when that item is returned to Council for
action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Ongoing fiscal impacts associated with any future rezoning or other action affecting the
subject area will be identified when that item is returned to Council for action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Existing Zoning
Prepared by: Steve Power. Principal Planner, Development Services Department
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