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Item #5 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2001 TO: H RABLE YOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6i► ---r FROM: David R. Zam , Co unity Development Director SUBJECT: Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, from BP (Business Park) to IP (Industrial Park) for 33 parcels (approximately 89.5 acres) located easterly on Fairway Drive, File Index Number DGZ-35-01 DATE: July 30, 2001 BACKGROUND: The City of Colton, Community Development Department, as applicant, is requesting City Council approval of a Negative Declaration, a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change on 33 parcels of land, from BP (Business Park) to IP (Industrial Park) The proposed change in land use designation will be compatible with the existing developments in the area. Additionally, in staff's opinion, the change will allow the vacant land to be more conducive to future development. The number and type of allowable uses will be expanded under the IP zoning designation. This will occur without compromising development standards, nor significantly increasing potential environmental impacts, such as those that may be associated with uses that typically generate higher volumes of traffic and noise as part of their business. All services are in and available to the area. Sewer service is dependent on an existing lift station, which is currently being activated, as a result of File Index Number DV -24-01, a previously approved project within this area. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The General Plan designation of the project site is Business Park. The purpose of this designation is to encourage the development of areas that are intended primarily to meet the business needs of industrial or manufacturing employers and employees. The proposed General Plan designation of the project site is Industrial Park. The purpose of this designation is to encourage the provision of master planned industrial parks within Colton that have a high level of visual amenities and high quality design standards. Uses are industrial and light in nature. Throughout Colton, there are varying types of industrially zoned land within the urbanized areas of the City. It is, therefore, concluded that the proposed General amendment is consistent with the City's General Plan. The Zoning classification of the project site is BP (Business Park). The BP designation is intended to provide for the development of business and professional offices, with a higher standard of development, which will improve the overall quality of the community. The current zoning is consistent with the current General Plan designation for this property. The proposed IP (Industrial Park) zone is intended to provide for and encourage the development of land for industrial purposes, to attract and encourage the location of desirable industrial plants, and to provide proper safeguards and appropriate transition for surrounding land uses. It is staff s conclusion that the proposed project site is Item #5