PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
BY: Madalyn Welch, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
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ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (ZMA) NO. 24-004 (MAPPING CONSISTENCY CLEAN-UP PROJECT - COMMERCIAL SITES)
REQUEST:
To amend the current zoning map to bring 5 inconsistently zoned parcels consisting of commercial type uses into conformance with their General Plan designations.
LOCATION:
Citywide
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APPLICANT:
City of Huntington Beach
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Various
BUSINESS
OWNER:
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A) Find the proposed project exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to section 15183; and
B) Recommend approval of Zoning Map Amendment No. 24-004 with findings (Attachment No. 1)
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Recommend denial of Zoning Map Amendment No. 24-004 with findings,
B) Continue Zoning Map Amendment No. 24-004 and direct staff accordingly.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
The project includes the following request:
Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) No. 24-004 - To amend the current zoning map to bring 5 inconsistently zoned parcels consisting of commercial type uses into conformance with their General Plan designations.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
General Plan Conformance:
The General Plan is a comprehensive, long-term policy document that provides the framework for guiding civic decisions and development of the City over a 25-year planning horizon. Government Code Section 65300 of the California State law requires every city to prepare and adopt a General Plan. Essentially, it is the City's official statement about the extent and types of development needed to achieve community physical, economic, and environmental goals.
The General Plan acts to clarify and articulate the City's intentions with respect to the rights and expectations of the public, property owners, and prospective investors and business interests...
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