City Council

1.CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, USE PERMIT, MINOR USE PERMIT, DESIGN REVIEW, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84416, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (841740), AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. GPA/ZC/UP/MUP/DR/TTM/DA-2023-01 FOR 919 Sierra Madre Avenue (Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project). This project aims to transform 92.1 acres of a former golf course into a 230-unit age-restricted residential development and six industrial buildings, totaling 353,075 square feet. The redevelopment includes repurposing an existing clubhouse for event use. Additionally, the project involves certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH NO. 2023120720) and adopting the required CEQA findings, mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and consideration and adoption of a statement of overriding considerations.RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a Resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2023120720) for the Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project and adopt the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). 2) Adopt a Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2023-01 to redesignate portions of the Azusa Greens property from Recreation (REC) to Medium Density Residential and West End Light Industrial, aligning with the development plan. 3) Introduce and conduct the first reading of an Ordinance to adopt Zone Change No. Z-2023-01 to rezone the property.Consistent with the proposed development plan, the Board will approve the following:1. Design Review No. DR-2023-33 and Tentative Tract Map No. 84416 for the Age-Restricted Residential Component of the Project, subject to the Conditions of Approval, applicable Development Agreement terms, and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program.2. Design Review No. DR-2023-35 and Use Permit No. UP-2023-13 to permit the construction of the West End Light Industrial (DWL) area.3. Approval of the respective areas from Recreation (REC) to Neighborhood General 3-Medium Density (NG3-Med) and West End Light Industrial (DWL).4. Exterior renovations and operation of the existing Golf Course Clubhouse as an event space, subject to the Conditions of Approval.5. Adoption of a Resolution to approve Design Review No. DR-2023-34, Tentative Parcel Map No. 84170, Use Permit No. UP-2023-11 (24-hour operation for three of six industrial buildings), and Minor Use Permit No. MUP-2023-30 (outdoor storage), subject to the Conditions of Approval, applicable Development Agreement terms, and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program.6. Introduction and conduct of the first reading of an Ordinance to approve Development Agreement No. DA-2025-01 between the City of Azusa and the Applicant, establishing a 10-year term for the Development Agreement, public benefit contribution, infrastructure obligations, and vested development rights for the Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project. Total Cost: N/A (Is the cost of this item?)budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/AD.1 - Staff Report - Azusa Greens Redevelopment ProjectD.1 - Attachment 1 - Residential PlansD.1 - Attachment 2 - Industrial PlansD.1 - Attachment 3 - Final Environmental Impact ReportD.1 - Attachment 4 - Findings of Fact Statement of Overriding ConsiderationD.1 - Attachment 5 - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting ProgramD.1 - Attachment 6 - Land Use and Zone Change MapsD.1 - Attachment 7 - Development AgreementD.1 - Attachment 8 - Resolution, EnvironmentalD.1 - Attachment 9 - Resolution, GP Land Use Map AmendmentD.1 - Attachment 10 - Ordinance - Zone ChangeD.1 -Attachment 11 - Resolution, ResidentialD.1 - Attachment 12 - Resolution, Golf Course Club HouseD.1 - Attachment 13 - Resolution, Industrial EntitlementsD.1 - Attachment 14 - Ordinance, Development AgreementD.1 - Attachment 15 - Public Comments Received for the ProjectD.1 - Attachment 16 - Planning Commission Adopted Resolutions