Agenda Item Wording:
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Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-11 approving Change of Zone No. 2021-12, a request to change the zoning designation of 5,196 square feet of a 15,261 square foot parcel from R-1-5 (Single-family Residential, 5,000 square foot minimum lot size) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use).
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Deadline for Action: 8/15/2022
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Josh Dan, Associate Planner, (559)713-4003, josh.dan@visalia.city <mailto:josh.dan@visalia.city>
Paul Bernal, Community Development Director, (559)713-4025, paul.bernal@visalia.city <mailto:paul.bernal@visalia.city>
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-11 for Change of Zone No. 2021-12.
Summary:
On August 1, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 2022-11 for Change of Zone (COZ) No. 2021-12. The COZ is a request to change the land use designation of 5,196 square feet of a 15,261 square foot parcel from R-1-5 (Single-Family Residential 5,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area) zoning to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use) zoning, located on the northeast corner of South Mooney Boulevard and West Meadow Avenue (APNs: 096-023-023). No persons spoke in opposition at the City Council meeting, and Council voted (5-0) to conduct the first reading of the ordinance.
The second reading of the Ordinance is the final action the City Council takes in order for Change of Zone No. 2021-12 to take effect. Following the second reading and Council adoption, the ordinance will go into effect 30 days following adoption of the second reading.
Background Discussion:
The proposed COZ will facilitate the development of a parking lot for the proposed Tea House and other uses. The developed site, in its current configuration, cannot accommodate most uses allowed in the underlying C-MU zone as the existing paved on-site parking cannot support the parking requirements for most commercial uses based on the building square footage and number of parking stalls on-site. The applicant, through the Site Plan Review process, expressed interest in facilitating a cohesive redevelopment of this site by incorporating the vacant undeveloped site located to the east of the building to provide additional parking consistent with City standards.
Staff concludes that the proposed project is consistent with the City’s General Plan as it relates to providing neighborhood specific commercial services. Land Use Element Objective LU-O-22 provides for creating inclusive compact neighborhoods with opportunities for neighborhood commercial services. Land Use Element Objective LU-O-28 encourages the promotion of pedestrian-oriented retail along transit corridors, such as Mooney Boulevard. Furthermore, Land Use Element Policy LU-P-72 indicates that noise, traffic, and other potential conflicts that may arise in a mix of commercial and residential uses can be mitigated through good site planning and inclusion of appropriate operational measures. Staff concludes, based on the revised site plan accepted by the Site Plan Review Committee and the conditions of project approval, that the proposal meets the intent of this policy.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Prior Council Action:
On August 1, 2022, Council voted (5-0) to conduct the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-11 for Change of Zone No. 2012-12.
Other: N/A
Alternatives: None.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-11 for Change of Zone No. 2021-12.
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Environmental Assessment Status:
Categorically Exempt under Section 15332 (Infill Projects) of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CEQA Review:
The requested action is considered Categorically Exempt under Section 15332 (Infill Projects) of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Categorical Exemption No. 2021-50). The exemption is appropriate as the project will not produce significant effects to noise, air, traffic, or water quality, is consistent with the applicable general plan and zoning designations, is located on two properties totaling 35,423 sq. ft. in size with no significant habitat of note and maintains sufficient access to required utilities and public services.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 2021-11 for Change of Zone No. 2021-12
2. Exhibit “A” - Site Plan
3. 3. Aerial Photo