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Recommendation to receive supporting documents into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the General Plan designation of the site from Open Space and Park District (LUD No.11) to Institutional and School District (LUD No.10); and
DISCUSSION
The Salvation Army is proposing to construct a 170,536-square-foot community center and recreation facility at Chittick Field (a.k.a. Hamilton Bowl) that includes the following (Exhibit A - Plans and photos):
· A 73,910-square-foot administration/education building with drop-in daycare, classrooms, a library, a kitchen, art studios, multipurpose rooms, a computer lab and administration offices.
· An 84,171-square-foot recreation center that includes a gymnasium, classrooms, a fitness center, a weight room, locker rooms and an indoor therapy pool.
· A 12,455-square-foot chapel/auditorium with a lobby, lecture halls, stage and backstage areas.
· An outdoor recreation area that includes a 4-acre playing field (soccer/football), a 50-meter swimming pool, warm-up pool, and a leisure pool with fountains, slides and a children's area. Other amenities include a playground, walking trails, 10,OOO-square-foot amphitheater, outdoor climbing wall, challenge course, outdoor patio and horticulture area.
In addition to the proposed community center and related amenities, the site will continue to function as a storm water detention basin per the requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The project proposes a state-of-the-art filtration system to capture trash as well as other unwanted particulate matter (Le., heavy metals) prior to the water entering the storm drain system and, ultimately, the Pacific Ocean.
The proposed General Plan Amendment from Open Space and Park District (LUD#11) to Institutional and School District (LUD#10) is consistent with the intent and goals of the adopted General Plan. The proposed change furthers the goals of maintaining and strengthening the surrounding neighborhood as well as providing quality recreational opportunities.
The project is required to meet the LEED Certified level of energy-efficient design standards.
On June 18, 2009, the Planning Commission approved the Site Plan and Certified the Environmental Impact Report (Exhibit B - Planning Commission Staff Report). In addition, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.
This letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael Mais on June 30, 2009 and by Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on July 1,2009.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The Municipal Code requires Council action within 60 days of positive action by the Planning Commission, which took place on June 18, 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the requested action.
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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
Respectfully Submitted,
CRAIG BECK
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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