ORDINANCE NO. 3334
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE FROM “R- 1-7.2” TO “R -1-7.2P” AND FROM “R- 3” TO “R -3P” ON PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN THE WEST WILSHIRE, WOODS AND WICKETT SQUARE
NEIGHBORHOOD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE PROPERTIES
BOUNDED BY WILSHIRE AVENUE, INCLUDING NORTH AND SOUTH
SIDES OF WEST WILSHIRE AVENUE FROM 529 WEST WILSHIRE
AVENUE THROUGH 720 WEST WILSHIRE AVENUE, WOODS AVENUE,
DRAKE AVENUE AND CHAPMAN AVENUE
LRP-2024-0001
APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNERS SUPPORTING REQUEST
AND FULLERTON HERITAGE
PROPERTY OWNER: VARIOUS
WHEREAS, the City of Fullerton Community and Economic Development Department received applications for a zoning amendment on properties more specifically described as: Orange County Assessor's Parcel Nos. 031-212-16, 031-212-19, 031-224-10 through -22, 031-232-17 through -20, 031-232-22, 031-232-23, 032-061-01 through -11, 032-061- 13, 032-061-14, 032-061-16 through -24, 032-062-02 through -11, 032-062-14 through - 22, 032-062-25; 032-064-11 through -14, 032-064-16 through -19, 032-071-01 and 032- 071-02, 032-071-07 through -09, 032-071-11 through -16, 032-71-34, 032-071-37, 032- 072-01 through -06, 032-072-14.
WHEREAS the Planning Commission of the City of Fullerton, in compliance with Fullerton Municipal Code ( FMC) Chapter 15.76 noticing requirements, held a public hearing for LRP-2024-0001 on September 11, 2024.
WHEREAS FMC Chapter 15.72, Section 15.72.050 requires the Planning Commission review requests to amend zoning for a given property to determine if the proposed amendment has consistency with zoning ordinance objectives and the General Plan. If consistent, the Planning Commission recommends City Council approve the request.
WHEREAS the Planning Commission of the City of Fullerton recommended City Council approve LRP-2024-0001.
WHEREAS, the City of Fullerton, as Lead Agency, determined the request categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council find the projec t categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In all respects as set forth in the Recitals of this Ordinance.
Section 2. City Council finds as follows, pursuant to FMC Section 15.72.050.B:
Finding: That the amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan.
Fact: The proposed Zoning Amendment is consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance which provides a process by which residential neighborhoods may request a preservation
designation (FMC §§15.48.055 and 15.72). In addition, FMC Section 15.17.060 provides site development standards and review for Residential Preservation Zone classifications. The City of Fullerton has previously approved Zoning Amendments to create eleven Preservation Zones in the City and has identified 17 Potential Landmark Districts.
Fact: The proposed Zoning Amendment supports several
Fullerton Plan Goals and Policies, including Goal 1, which supports resilient and vital neighborhoods and districts, Goal 2, which supports a positive identity and distinctive image, Goal 3, which supports a supply of safe housing ranging in cost and type to meet the needs of all segments of the community, and Goal 4, which supports valued and preserved historic
resources.
Finding: That the amendment assures the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, and/or protection of the City’s historic and cultural resources.
Fact: The proposed Zoning Amendment to add the
preservation zone overlay to the existing zoning in the West Wilshire, Woods, and Wickett Square, one of the City’s earlier developed tracts, will protect the City’s stated value of historic preservation and serve to provide a method of review for improvements to residential properties within its boundaries subject to FMC Section 15.17.060 and the Design Guidelines for Residential Preservation Zones.
Finding: That the amendment will be compatible with other uses and zones in the area and not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
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Fact: The proposed Zoning Amendment would apply to
properties within the boundaries herein and would not change the underlying land use classification or Fullerton Plan designation for these properties, nor is construction or future development proposed. Therefore, the West Wilshire, Woods, and Wickett Square would remain compatible with the other uses and zones in the area and there would be no detrimental effect on the health, safety and welfare or surrounding neighborhoods.
Section 3. The applicant shall agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City of Fullerton, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all liability or claims brought against the City arising out of approval of this Ordinance, save and except that caused by the City’s active negligence.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 17, 2024.
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Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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Attachments
• Attachment 1 - Exhibit A
Existing Zoning
Proposed Zoning (outlined in red dashed line)
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EXHIBIT A