ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
NO. 21-007
BEACH AND EDINGER CORRIDORS SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT – MEDICAL SERVICES
APRIL 5, 2022
REQUEST
Zoning Text Amendment No. 21-007
To amend the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan to allow Medical Services on the ground floor within the Town Center-Core Segment and eliminate discretionary review for Indoor Veterinary Clinics within the specific plan
Town Center - Core segment of the BECSP, all Medical Services limited to:
above the ground floor (Special Condition C2)
along Ellis Avenue and Delaware Street (Location L4)
Indoor Veterinary Clinics require CUP from the Planning Commission
REQUEST
Zoning Text Amendment No. 21-007
Section 2.1.3 (Town Center – Core), Section 2.2.1 (Use Types), Subsection 3)(b) (Medical Services)
Eliminate Special Conditions “C2” and Location “L4” from Medical Services to allow Medical Services on the ground floor of all streets of the Town Center - Core segment of the BECSP
REQUEST
Zoning Text Amendment No. 21-007 cont.
Section 2.2.1 (Use Types)
Eliminate “c” (representing CUP to PC) next to “Indoor Veterinary Clinic” of the Medical Services table and replace it with a dot to indicate the use is permitted by right
ANALYSIS
Original intent for ground-level retail to create a more active pedestrian experience
Market changes for traditional retail uses
Consistent demand for medical services
Indoor Veterinary Clinics in BECSP
Similar to other professional office uses
Permitted by right outside of BECSP
Does not offer extended boarding or hours
Savings in processing time
Consistent process with similarly zoned areas
Expand a desired use within BECSP
Medical on the ground floor; similar customers and hours Fill underutilized commercial centers; contribute to the pedestrian experience
No new land uses
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission and Staff recommends approval of the ZTA based on the following:
Consistent with the General Plan
Addresses a community need for health and wellness by expanding accessibility to Medical Services
Reduces processing time for Indoor Veterinary Clinics
Consistent with other commercially zoned areas
Could facilitate the establishment of new businesses, result in new job creation, and increase sales tax revenue