Planning Department

Zoning Code Amendment:Change Hearing Body from Hearing Officer to Planning

Commission for Major Projects over 75,000 square feetCity Council Hearing

May 23, 2011

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Major Project ProcessingZoning Code Amendment

BACKGROUND:

• September 14, 2009, Council referred to Ed Tech Committee. Changes to Zoning Code regarding hearing process for large projects.

• April & June of 2010 staff met with ED Tech Committee to discuss options and analyze thresholds for the proposed amendment.

• January 12, 2011, Planning Commission recommended City Council approve the proposed Zoning Code Amendment as prepared by staff.

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ANALYSIS:

• Recommend threshold based on gross floor area. Builds on existing Zoning Code thresholds.

• Projects exceeding 75,000 square foot was the most appropriate threshold to capture projects of city-wide significance.

• South Fair Oaks Specific Plan exempts specific uses from Conditional Use Permit requirement projects exceeding 25,000 square feet. Intent of exemption to provide incentive and encourage specific development.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Nonresidential projects exceeding 75,000 square feet, Conditional Use Permit. Planning Commission hearing body, City Council appeal body.

• Mixed-use projects where nonresidential portion

exceeds 75,000 square feet, through Conditional Use Permit process, Planning Commission hearing body, City Council appeal body.

• Require specific uses within South Fair Oaks Specific Plan exceed 75,000 square feet Conditional Use Permit. Planning Commission hearing body, City Council appeal body.

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HEARING PROCESS FLOW CHART

CITY COUNCIL DECISION

CURRENT PROCESS PROPOSED PROCESS PROJECTS EXCEEDING

75,000 SQ. FT.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECISION

CALL FOR REVIEW / APPEAL

ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTED

HEARING OFFICER DECISION

CALL FOR REVIEW / APPEAL

PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION

CALL FOR REVIEW / APPEALENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

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•630 South Raymond Avenue•58,348 square feet Medical Office Building (constructed)

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•Pasadena Humane Society at 309-361 S. Raymond Avenue•31,358 square feet Animal Shelter (not constructed)

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Major Project ProcessingZoning Code Amendment

Whole Foods Market 465 South Arroyo Parkway76,482 square feet Retail use (constructed)

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•Vons Supermarket 2355 E. Colorado Boulevard•76,628 square feet Retail use (under construction)

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Colorado at Lake Project 880-940 East Colorado Boulevard229,349 square feet Retail, Office, Hotel use (not constructed)