ORDINANCE  NO. 1461

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, (1) APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; (2) APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN; AND

(3) APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MEADOWS AT BAILEY CANYON PROJECT LOCATED AT 700 NORTH SUNNYSIDE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA

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WHEREAS, The Congregation of the Passion, Mater Dolorosa Community (“Applicant”) owns the property located at 700 North Sunnyside Avenue, Sierra Madre, California 91024, Assessor’s Identification No. 5761-002-008, consisting of approximately 65 acres (“Property”);

WHEREAS,NUWI Sierra Madre, LLC (“Developer”), in concert with the Applicant, desires to develop a portion of the Property containing approximately 17.3 acres (“Development Parcel”) with up to 42 single-family detached residential units, public rights-of-way, and public park (“Project”);

WHEREAS, the Project is commonly referred to as “The Meadows at Bailey Canyon”;

WHEREAS, the Congregation has applied to the City to: (1) amend the general plan land use map to change the designation of the Development Parcel from Institutional to Residential Low Density (“General Plan Land Use Map Amendment”); (2) adopt a Specific Plan setting forth development and architectural standards to facilitate the development of the Project (“Specific Plan Amendment”); (3) amend the zoning map to change the designation of the Development Parcel from Institutional to R-1 Single Family Residential with a Specific Plan Overlay (“Zoning Map Amendment”); (4) approve a lot line adjustment to change the boundaries of the Development Parcel and consolidate two lots (“Lot Line Adjustment”); (5) approve a development agreement with the Applicant and the Developer (“Development Agreement”); and (6) certify an environmental impact report and approve a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (“EIR”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65353, 65856, and 65867, and Sierra Madre Municipal Code (“SMMC”) Sections 17.64.040, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on April 7, 2022, May 5, 2022, June 2, 2022, July 7, 2022, August 4, 2022 and August 18, 2022 and adopted Resolution No. 22-11 recommending approval of this Ordinance to the City Council, included herein as EXHIBIT 1;

WHEREAS, the City provided notice of the public hearings listed above pursuant to Government Code Sections 65090, 65091, and 65094, including publication in the Mountain Views News on March 19, 2022, posting at the City Hall and project site and mailings to the Applicant, affected local agencies, and every residence within the City’s boundaries on March 21, 2022;

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Specific Plan Amendment. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65453(a) and 65454 and SMMC Section 17.64.050(8), the City Council approves the Specific Plan, as depicted in EXHIBIT 2, finding that the Specific Plan Amendment:

• Necessitates the public interest, convenience, and necessity because adoption of the Specific Plan ensures the development is consistent with the size and character of surrounding development and the topography, flora, and fauna of the surrounding environment.
• Is consistent and compatible with the General Plan, as amended, including its goals, objectives, policies and implementation programs. A detailed analysis of the Project’s consistency and compatibility with General Plan goals and policies is provided in Table 4.11-1, Project’s Consistency with the City of Sierra Madre’s General Plan Goal and Policies, of the Project EIR, incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 3. Zoning Map Amendment. Pursuant to Government Code section 65857 and Sierra Madre Municipal Code Section 17.64.050(8), the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of the Zoning Map Amendment, as depicted in EXHIBIT 2, finding that the Zoning Map Amendment:

• Necessitates the public interest, convenience, and necessity because the zone change from “Institutional” to “One Family Residential R-1” allows the development of the proposed Project, which is consistent with the land use designations of surrounding properties, provides benefits to the City as enumerated in the Development Agreement, and ensures the Property is developed consistent with the standards articulated in the Specific Plan.
• Is consistent and compatible with the General Plan, as amended, including its goals, objectives, policies and implementation programs. A detailed analysis of the Project’s consistency and compatibility with General Plan goals and policies is provided in Table 4.11-1, Project’s Consistency with the City of Sierra Madre’s General Plan Goal and Policies, of the Project EIR, incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 4. Development Agreement. Pursuant to California Government Code, section 65867.5(b), the City Council approves the Development Agreement, included herein as EXHIBIT 2, Attachment E, finding that it is compatible with the Specific Plan and the objectives, policies, and land use programs specified in the General Plan, as amended. A detailed analysis of the Project’s consistency and compatibility with General Plan goals and policies is provided in Table 4.11-1, Project’s Consistency with the City of Sierra Madre’s General Plan Goal and Policies, of the Project EIR, incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 5. CEQA. The relevant CEQA finding is made in Resolution No. 22-58, which was adopted in conjunction with the first reading of this Ordinance, on September 20, 2022.

SECTION7.Recording.Pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5, within 10 days of the effective date of the Development Agreement, the City Clerk must record a copy of the Development Agreement with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.

SECTION 8. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933. She shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and her certification, together with proof of the publication, will be entered in the book of Ordinances of the City Council.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937.

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Gene Goss, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

I HEREBYCERTIFYthat the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by first reading on the 20th day of September 2022, and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of September 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Gene Goss, Mayor Pro Tern Edward Garcia,

Council Member Kelly Kriebs, and Council Member Robert Parkhurst NOES: None.

ABSENT: Council Member Rachelle Arizmendi (excused) ABSTAINED:None.