TITLE
Recommendation to conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the General Plan and re-zoning of two (2) parcels located at 2125 Santa Fe Avenue for the purpose of allowing the expansion of a public park;
Receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and adopt the resolution amending the General Plan from Land Use District No. 3A (Townhome) to Land Use District No. 11 (Open Space/Parks); and
DISCUSSION
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is requesting a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to allow the expansion of Admiral Kidd Park onto a vacant commercially zoned property. The property is approximately 3 acres in size and located between Willard and 21st on Santa Fe Avenue (Exhibit A - Site Plan). The proposed project includes the consolidation of two (2) parcels, the vacation of 21 st Street, and the construction of a new parking lot with 19 parking stalls. Park amenities will include a new soccer field on the existing portion of the park, a large open turf area, three (3) plaza areas, new walking paths throughout the park, and three (3) exercise areas.
With an additional 19 parking spaces proposed for the site, a total of 87 off-street parking spaces would be available to visitors. Staff believes that the park will be a benefit to nearby residents by providing additional open space to an area currently underserved.
On December 4,2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a General Plan Amendment and rezoning, and approved requests for Site Plan Review, General Plan Conformity Finding, Lot Merger and certified Negative Declaration 13-08 (Exhibit B Conditions of Approval and Findings). Following Council action on the item, the tentative schedule includes construction bidding in March 2009, construction starting in May 2009, with an anticipated completion date of May 2010. Project funding is Redevelopment and Open Space Bonds.
This letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael Mais on November 17, 2008 and by Budget Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on November 20, 2008.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 9, 2008 so construction of the project can commence.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
BODY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH ADOPTING, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
SUGGESTED ACTION
Respectfully Submitted,
CRAIG BECK
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
|
APPROVED: |
|
|
|
|
|
PATRICK H. WEST |
|
CITY MANAGER |