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ITEM #2 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consideration of a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Office/Business Park, Zone Change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to BP (Office/Business Park), and Approval of a Negative Declaration for two parcels of property located at 1220 and 1228 Center Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 0276-162-08 and 09). DATE: July 21, 2005 BACKGROUND: On November 23, 2004, the Planning Commission directed the Community Development Department to process a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Office/Business Park, and a Zone Change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to BP (Office/Business Park) for two parcels located at 1220 and 1228 Center Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 0276-162-08 and 09). The two parcels, approximately 22,078 -square feet, are presently developed with a residential structure and commercial uses. A Lot Merger is required to consolidate both parcels into a single parcel. There are no development plans proposed at this time. Future development consistent with the proposed Office/Business Park designation and zoning will require submittal of building and design plans to the City for review and consideration. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: At the direction of the Planning Commission, the Community Development Department is requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Office/Business Park, and a Zone Change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to BP (Office/Business Park) and a Environmental Negative Declaration for two parcels located at 1220 and 1228 Center Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 0276-162-08 and 09). The properties currently contain a residence and business on site and adjoin Office/Business zoning and uses to the north, east and west, and R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning and use to the south. The proposed BP (Office/Business Park) General Plan and zoning designation will provide for the continued use of the existing business on site while allowing future expansion. Staff has concluded that the properties were mistakenly designated residential in April 1, 1980 through zone reclassification Ordinance1583. The property owner has always intended to continue the existing commercial uses on site and to maintain the opportunity to develop future office/business uses in the future. The proposed Zone Change will not change the existing uses on site, and any expansion will be limited in its effects on the surrounding residential environment through the required development standards. A Lot Merger is required to consolidate both parcels into a single parcel which will meet minimum lot size and dimensions for this proposed zoning. The Commission adopted Resolution Number R-04-05, which is a recommendation to the City