For Economic Development Committee [January 31, 2018]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Robb R. Steel, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Robb R. Steel, Interim City Administrator/Development Services Director
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Initiate Specific Plan Amendment to Change Land Use Designation for Parcel(s) on North Fitzgerald within the Renaissance Rialto Specific Plan.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the representative for Airport Industrial Land Trust (APN #0264-212-27) contacted the City to discuss development options for the property on Fitzgerald Avenue, just south and west of the intersection of Leiske Drive. The 2010 RSP originally designated the 3.08 acre parcel for industrial use (Employment) and the 2016 Amended RSP then designated it for residential uses. The 2010 and 2016, RSP Land Use Maps are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The property owner contends that he did not receive notice of the public hearings on the Amended RSP. Staff determined that the City mailed notice to the property owner of record first class delivery, but we cannot ascertain that the property owner received the notice.
The property owner requests that the City re-designate his property for industrial purposes. On December 21, 2017, the property owner filed a lawsuit (Exhibit B) with the Superior Court claiming inverse condemnation, regulatory taking, lack of notice and other constitutional claims. Nevertheless, we have maintained communication toward amicably resolving the situation.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Staff discussed several options to remedy the situation: (1) swap a City owned industrial property of equivalent value for the subject parcel, (2) City acquire the subject parcel, or (3) re-designate the parcel for industrial uses as before.
The simplest of the options is the third option. Staff contacted LHR to determine the master developer's disposition toward this proposal. Staff wanted to make sure that a re-designation of this parcel would not substa...
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