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33 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-P002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROV AL
OF THE FOX HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN, ZONING CODE AMENDMENT AND ZONING CODE MAP AMENDMENT , P2026-0100-SP, -ZCA, -ZCMA, AMENDING TITLE 17 – ZONING CODE OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE (CCMC) TO INCOPORATE THE FOX HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN , AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE CULVER CITY GENERAL PLAN 2045 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15164 (ADDENDUM TO AN
EIR OR NEGATIVE DECLARATION)
(Specific Plan, Zoning Code Amendment, Zoning Code Map Amendment P2026-0100-SP, -ZCA, -ZCMA)
WHEREAS, on August 26th, 2024, the City adopted the Culver City General Plan 2045, establishing higher density mixed use in the Fox Hills neighborhood; and WHEREAS, The Culver City General Plan 2045 identifies the Fox Hills Neighborhood as a special study area that would benefit from closer analysis and specific policy interventions such as the creation of a specific plan; and
WHEREAS, the City retained Studio One Eleven to create the Fox Hills Specific Plan and to implement a development framework covering the Fox Hills neighb orhood (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, to implement the proposed Project, approval of the following applications is required:
1. Fox Hills Specific Plan P2026-0100-SP: to adopt the specific plan; and
2. Zoning Code Amendment P2026-0100-ZCA: to update the Culver City Zoning Code to implement the Fox Hills Specific Plan; and
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33 3. Zoning Code Map Amendment P202 6-0100-ZCMA: to update the Culver City Zoning Map to implement the Fox Hills Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Project requires that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council consider an Addendum to the General Plan 2045 Program Environmental Impact Report ( PEIR), and find that the Addendum properly discloses only minor technical changes or additions to the PEIR; and WHEREAS, on May 13 , 2026, after conducting a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, including full consideration of the project documents, staff report, environmental information and all testimony presented, the Planning Commission, by a vote of 4 to 0, recommended the City Council approve the Fox Hills Specific Plan, Zoning Code Amendment and Zoning Code Map Amendment P2026-0100-SP, -ZCA, -ZCMA, and recommended that the hotel height incentive not be included, as set forth herein below;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and the provisions of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC), the following findings are hereby made:
As outlined in CCMC Title 1 7, Section 17.570.020, the following required findings for Specific Plan adoption are hereby made:
1. The proposed Fox Hills Specific Plan is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs of the General Plan and other adopted goals and policies of the City.
The proposed Fox Hills Specific Plan is consistent with Goal LU-7 in the General Plan, which aims to make Fox Hills a vibrant, mixed use neighborhood that promotes the activation of streets and open spaces and establishes a cohesive, walkable center that is well-connected to its surrounding neighborhoods. Furthermore, Fox Hills is identified as a Special Study Area in the General Plan, which are areas in the City that would benefit from a closer analysis and specific policies and programs, such as the creation of a Specific Plan.
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33 As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.620.030, the following required findings for Zoning Code Map Amendments are hereby made:
1. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the goals, policies, and strategies of all elements of the General Plan, and, in the case of a Zoning Code amendment, will not create any inconsistencies with this Title.
The proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment (ZCA) and a Zoning Code Map Amendment (ZCMA), together known as the Zoning Code Update, were prepared to implement the Fox Hills Specific Plan (“Plan”). The major objective of this Zoning Code Update (ZCU) is to establish the Specific Plan zoning districts and development standards to correspond with the proposed Specific Plan land use designations. The ZCU also implements policies and programs from the General Plan 2045, such as Goal LU-7 of the Land Use Element, which envisions Fox Hills as a vibrant, mixed use area that is walkable and well-connected to its surrounding neighborhoods.
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City.
This amendment was prepared to implement the Fox Hills Specific Plan , which aims to improve and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all members of the community with policies throughout the plan such as complete street improvements that aim to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. The Specific Plan will also integrate a pedestrian paseo network that mitigates the impacts of increased density and development by creating a more connected and walkable neighborhood with added community amenities and green space. A further goal of the Plan is to increase housing supply in the City with the introduction of Specific Plan zoning districts, which is in the public interest of increasing available housing types and reducing housing costs. Better integration and proximity between commercial and residential uses will reduce the distance and number of automobile trips and increase convenience an d access to services and amenities for residents.
3. The proposed amendment is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
An Addendum to the General Plan 2045 Project Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Pursuant to the provision of CEQA Guidelines Section 15 164 (Addendum to an EIR or Negative Declaration). The addendum found that the project revision will not result in any potentially significant impact not already analyzed in the PEIR.
As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.620.030.B, the following additional required finding for a Zoning Code Map Amendment is hereby made: