I. RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approval of the following:
- Waive the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 842 Re-Zoning the property at 150 S. Hachman from Mixed Use Commercial (MU) to Residential Medium Density (RMD).
II. BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 2020, the City of Coalinga received an application from Fair Find Enterprises for a Tentative Subdivision Map approval to subdivide the parcel at 150 Hachman into five (5) 5,000 square foot parcels for residential development.
The project site is located at 150 South Hachman Street in the City of Coalinga. The site is approximately 0.57-acre and contains three existing residential units totaling 2,910 square feet (s.f.) with 960 s.f. of paved walkways/driveways. The proposed project would include the subdivision of the parcel into five, 5,000-s.f. parcels for future residential development. The proposed project would not include the development or redevelopment of the site at this time, and all existing on-site structures would remain until future development plans are submitted to the City (administrative site plan review).
The current Coalinga General Plan land use designation for the site is Mixed-Use and the site is zoned Mixed-Use (MU). The proposed project requires approval of a General Plan Amendment from Mixed-Use to Residential Medium Density (RMD) and a Rezone from MU to Residential Medium Density (RMD). Approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map is also required for the proposed project.
On May 26, 2020 the City of Coalinga Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and after conducting the public hearing adopted Resolution 020P-004 recommending to the City Council adoption the of combined development.
On June 18, 2020 the City Council approved the combined development application and introduced and waived the first reading of the rezone ordinance.
III. DISCUSSION:
The proposed project includes the subdivision and development of detached single-family residential homes. The proposed single-family subdivision’s average lot size would be 5,000 sq. ft. Access to the proposed project would be provided from South Hachman, E. Polk Street and E. Valley. The proposed project includes curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements that would connect the project site with the existing surrounding residential neighborhood. The General Plan designation for the subject parcel is Mixed Use (MX) with a zoning designation of Mixed Use (MX). In order for the project to be consistent with the general plan and zoning regulations a general plan amendment and rezone are required.
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change
The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change proposes a change in land use and zoning designation from MX (Mixed-Use) to RMD (Residential Medium Density). Staff has carefully reviewed the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Change request to determine how it relates to the specific site, and affects its neighborhood and the community. Staff wants to be sure that any development allowed as a result of a general plan amendment and zone change will "fit in" with the surrounding area and support adopted community goals.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None determined at this time
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Rezone Findings
The following standard findings must be made for each Zoning Ordinance amendment. Specific findings may also be required by the decision-making body on a case-by-case basis.
- The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
- The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent and compatible with the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan, and the other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
- If applicable, the site is physically suitable (including, but not limited to access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the requested zoning designations and anticipated land uses/developments.
- The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
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