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ORDINANCE NO. 1204
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION V (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE
MCDONNELL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE PLANNING
AREA'S MAXIMUM PERMITTED SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR ADDITIONS THAT MEET
SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cypress has considered an application
submitted by Miguel Ibarra of Kamus + Keller ("Applicant") on behalf of LTP Modern Machine
("Developer")for a 24,452 square foot addition to the existing 99,643 square foot building located
at 10900 Walker Street in the McDonnell Center Specific Plan (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project requires the following to be approved by the City Council: an
amendment to the McDonnell Center Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 2023-01)and
a Site Plan Review (SPR No. 2023-01); and
WHEREAS, an application was filed for approval of an amendment to the McDonnell
Center Specific Plan ("Specific Plan") in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.20.080 of
Appendix I (Zoning) of the Cypress Municipal Code to permit an increase in the Planning Area's
maximum permitted square footage for additions that meet specified requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the goals and objectives of the General Plan
as laid out in the City Council staff report dated June 12, 2023, and finds that the Project is
consistent with the intent of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, adoption of this Ordinance is exempt in that it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The
adoption of the proposed ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance
establishes procedures and standards for additions to existing buildings within an urbanized
business park.
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and
considered testimony on the application; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, based upon substantial evidence taken from the administrative
record and at the public hearing, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. Findings. Pursuant to Section 4.20.080 of Appendix I (Zoning) of the
Cypress Municipal Code, the City Council finds, after due study and deliberation that the
following circumstances exist:
1. The proposed development is in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of
the general plan.
The project is consistent with the following General Plan goals/policies: r.■
LU-1: Create a well-balanced land use pattern that accommodates existing and future
needs for housing, commercial, industrial and open space/recreation uses, while
providing adequate community services to residents.
LU-2: Ensure that new development is compatible with surrounding land uses, the
circulation network, availability of public facilities, and existing development constraints.
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LU-10: Carefully regulate future development in the Business Park to ensure the current
high quality environment is maintained.
The amendment will contribute to the continued economic vitality of the Cypress
Business Park by providing flexibility for successful businesses seeking to expand their
facilities. Limiting additions to 25 percent of the existing building area and requiring all
other development standards be met will ensure that development is compatible with
surrounding uses and that the high quality environment of the Business Park is
maintained.
2. The design, location, shape, size, operating characteristics, and the provision of public
and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access and public services and utilities
(e.g.,fire protection, police protection, water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal,
storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.), would ensure that
the proposed development would not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a
hazard to the public health, safety, or general welfare, or injurious to the property or
improvements in the vicinity and base zoning district in which the property is located.
The Project is a 24,452 square foot addition to an existing 99,643 square foot warehouse
building and will not create substantial changes to the site that would adversely impact
public health, safety, or general welfare. The amendment requires additions to meet all
applicable development standards, thereby limiting adverse impacts on public health,
safety, or general welfare. Any future applications for additions pursuant to the amended
language are required to undergo Site Plan Review and would be reviewed for potential
adverse impacts through the approval process.
3. The proposed development would:
a. Ensure quality development by encouraging greater creativity and aesthetically
pleasing designs for the individual components of the development and the
development as a whole;
b. Ensure the timely provision of essential public services and facilities consistent with
the demand for the services and facilities; and
c. Promote a harmonious variety of housing choices and commercial and industrial
activities, if applicable; attain a desirable balance of residential and/or employment
opportunities; and result in a high level of amenities and the preservation of the
natural and scenic qualities of open space.
The Specific Plan includes design guidelines, development regulations, and
infrastructure plans which ensure quality development and the provision of essential
public services and facilities. The amendment allows for small additions exceeding the
maximum permitted square footage; however, it limits additions to 25 percent of the
existing building area and requires all other development standards to be met. With these
requirements, the amendment does not impact the Specific Plan's provisions for public
services and quality development. The Specific Plan allows for a variety of commercial
and industrial uses, consistent with the intent for the Cypress Business Park, as outlined
in the General Plan.
4. The subject site is:
a. Physically suitable for the proposed land use designation(s);
b. Physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of development being proposed;
c. Adequate in shape and size to accommodate the proposed development; and
d. Served by streets adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and type
of traffic expected to be generated by the proposed development.
As written, the amendment does not impact the suitability of the Specific Plan Area in
regards to land use, density/intensity, shape and size, or circulation. The amendment
limits the size of permitted additions and requires all other applicable standards to be
met, ensuring proposed additions will be suitable for the site and compatible with
surrounding development.
SECTION 3. A new Subsection 0 (Additions to Existing Buildings) is hereby added to
Chapter V (Development Regulations) of the McDonnell Center Specific Plan as follows:
O. Additions to Existing Buildings
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Additions which exceed the maximum permitted square footage for the Planning Area as
specified in Chapter III (Development Plan) may be permitted subject to approval of a Site Plan
Review pursuant to Section VI.C, provided the following circumstances exist:
1. The addition does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total existing building area on
the site; and,
2. The addition meets all applicable development standards.
SECTION 4. CEQA In accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adoption of this Ordinance is exempt in that it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant
effect on the environment. The adoption of the proposed ordinance is covered by the general
rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment. The ordinance establishes procedures and standards for additions to existing
buildings within an urbanized business park.
SECTION 5. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful,
unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision
of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance and,
to that end, the provisions hereof are severable. The City Council of the City of Cypress declares
that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions
of this Ordinance are declared invalid.
SECTION 6. Effective date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from
its adoption.
SECTION 7. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and posted
pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 26th day of June, 2023.
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CITY CLERK OF TH CITY OF CYPRESS
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I, ALISHA FARNELL, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the
foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the
26th day of June, 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Burke, Marquez, Peat, Minikus and Hertz-Mallari
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS