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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2014 ac - johnsonph1city of san Luis osispo January 28, 2014 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Katie Lichtig, City Manager Communit, JAN 2 8 2014 �_. .: Deve opment Department Planning Division AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE Date!!- Item# aL� I 'I--1, IIti.'ize VIA: Derek Johnson, Community Development Director Prepared by: Kim Murry, Deputy Director, Long Range Planning SUBJECT: Land Use Element update: Resolution and Input to Elements To recognize Council direction regarding proposed changes to Chapter 7 of the draft Land Use Element, staff has prepared the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) for Council consideration. Attachment A of the Resolution contains the complete Airport Chapter in legislative draft format with language that has been updated subsequent to Planning Commission review. Language edits subsequent to Planning Commissions are found in the introductory sentence that occurs prior to the first policy and include two new programs proposed in this chapter. Updated language is shown in italics. If the Council determines that changes are supported in other areas of the Land Use Element that relate to the Circulation Element advertised hearing, the attached Resolution can be revised to reflect Council modification. The Council did receive correspondence recommending some additional language and modifications to portions of the Land Use Element. Tonight's hearing is not agendized to reconsider language in the Land Use Element as the continuance was for the expressed purpose of Chapter 7. Staff will be prepared with a public hearing approach should the council want to address correspondence received since January 14, 2014. Finally, staff received several questions and recommendations regarding the draft Circulation Element subsequent to Planning Commission review. The input is provided in Attachment 2 with Planning Commission draft page numbers where applicable. Input regarding changes are shown organized by chapter with new language in bold (to distinguish from the Task Force /Planning Commission new language which shows in underline) and deleted language is shown as strike -out. Please contact Kim Murry with any questions at kmurry(?slocity.org or via phone at 781 -7274. Attachments: 1. Resolution for changes to Chapter 7 2. Other input /questions Attachment 1 RESOLUTION NO. (2014 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ENDORSING CHAPTER 7 (AIRPORT) OF THE DRAFT LAND USE ELEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED THROUGH THE EIR PROCESS (GPI 15 -12) WHEREAS, the City received a Strategic Growth Council grant in the amount of $880,000 with strict performance timeframes to update the City's Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, in June 2011, the City Council approved goals for the 2011 -2013 Financial Plan including additional funding to support the update of the Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, public participation has been a long tradition in land use issues in the City of San Luis Obispo and public involvement is essential in updating the 1994 Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, to date input has been received through public outreach, including but not limited to two different on -line tools, five community workshops, one workshop at Cal Poly, 31 Task Force meetings, seven Planning Commission hearings, two traveling open houses in six locations, and a community survey returned by over 2,000 respondents; and WHEREAS, the public participation strategy calls for a Task Force for the Land Use and Circulation Elements Update (TF -LUCE) to inform the update process at key milestones, provide feedback and recommendations and disseminate information to each participant's circle of influence; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has reviewed and recommended goals, policies, and programs in the Land Use Element based upon input from the community and the Task Force; and WHEREAS, endorsing the draft Land Use Element to be considered through the Environmental Impact Report process is an important milestone step in the update of the City's Land Use and Circulation Elements update; and WHEREAS, the Council will have additional opportunities to further review the draft Land Use Element after the environmental review process of the Land Use and Circulation Elements update; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by the TF -LUCE, Planning Commission, and staff presented at said hearing; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis 2 Attachment 1 Obispo that Chapter 7 (Airport) of the Draft Land Use Element presented at the hearing on January 28, 2014 as amended by Council shall be considered through the environmental review process as part of the Land Use and Circulation Elements Update. SECTION 1. AIRPORT CHAPTER. A portion of the project description to be considered as part of the EIR process includes the policies and programs related to the Airport Chapter in the Draft Land Use Element shown in Attachment A as modified by City Council, an official copy of which shall be maintained in the Office of the City Clerk referencing this Resolution. 1. Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: RECUSED: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this Mayor Jan Marx ATTEST: Anthony J. Mejia, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ J.Christine Dietrick Christine Dietrick, City Attorney . 2014. 3 Attachment 1 ATTACHMENT A 7 AIRPORT AREA POLICIES TNOTE TO REVIEWER: The City is working with an airport safety expert to develop a new set of guidelines for development near the airport. Policies in this section apply to the Airport Area, as shown on Figure 8 and represent the Airport Influence Area subject to airport safety, noise height, and overflight standards. 7.1 Regional Service The City shall support tThe airport's wiR continued to verve service to the region, consistent with the approved Airport Master Plan.- and FAA - approved Airport Lavout Plan, I Policv 7.1 12 Stvle 1 ❑ Clarity 1 ❑ Currencv 1 ❑ Relocate 1 ❑ Complete 1 ❑ Relevance J ❑ Resources i 7.2 Airport Land Use Plan Land use densit and intensit shall careful) balance noise im acts and the ro ression in the degree of reduced safety risk further away from the runways, consistent with California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook guidelines. The City shall use the Airport Master Plan forecasts of aviation activity as a reasonably foreseeable projection of ultimate aviation activity sufficient for Ion -term land use tannin ur oses. 9e °'�oprv;e„ "void- be-permitted -only Of it ,.°„SIS+cnt• with -the San Luis Obis . Prospective buyers of property whie" subject to airport influence should be so informed. Policy 7.2 J 0 Style ❑ Clarity 10 Currency 10 Relocate 10 Complete 10 Relevance 10 Resources Edited for style only. NEW POLICY 7.3 Airport Safety Zones Airport Safety Zones shall be consistent with California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook guidelines and substantiated by the San Luis Obispo County Airport Master Plan activity forecasts as used for noise planning purposes. I NEW I ❑ Stvle 1 ❑ Clarity 1 ❑ Currencv I ❑ Relocate 1 ❑ Complete I ❑ Relevance 1 ❑ Resources 1 I NEW POLICY I 7.4 Airport Noise Compatibility The_Gitac._shall use the aircraft noise_ analy _s,is.prepared_foruthe_Airport_ Master_ Plan__ Environmental_I,mpact Report as_an accurate mapping_of the_Iong_term noise impact of theairport.s aviation_activity_that is_tied to the ultimate, facilities_ development depicted in the _FAA - approved_ Airport Lavout,Plan_The._City shall use the 60 dB CNEL_aircraft_noise contour__( ?F and State aircraft noise plannnc standa_rdj_as_ the threshold 4 Attachment 1 for new urban residential areas. Interiors of new residential structures shall be constructed to meet a maximum 45 dB CNEL. NEW 7.5 City Annexation and Services ] Complete ❑ Relevance ❑ Resources The..City.'Rte o shall actively pursue annexation of the A:airport Aarea as. noted -in „the. Airport Area Specifjc Plan. Airport Area land inside the urban reserve shall be considered for annexation if it meets the criteria stated in Policy 1.12.4 . and., provisio.n,s_in_ fhe Airport Area Specific, Plan. Annexation of areas that do not meet these interim annexation criteria may be annexed- subject -to completion of environmental -and economic studies and a specific plan: Pending- annexation: Any urban development approved by the County shall be consistent with City development standards-, and Urban development and provision of adequate resources and services needed citywide shall be closely monitored. Policy 7.3 0 style,[ ❑ Clarity ❑ Currency ❑ Relocate ❑ Complete ❑ Relevance ❑ Resources Edited for style only. Interim criteria are no longer applicable since specific plan has been adopted. 7.6 Greenbelt Protection The City shall ensure aAnnexation of the Airport Area Specific Plan-,-whether-,# occurs as sne actior�or- severai, shallil is consistent with the growth management objectives of maintaining areas outside the urban reserve line in rural, predominantly open space uses. An Airport Area aAnnexation shall not take effect unless the annexed area helps protect an appropriate part of the greenbelt near the Airport Area, through one or more of the following methods: Dedicating an open -space easement or fee ownership to the City or to a responsible land - conservation organization. Paying fees to the City in -lieu of dedication; which- -that shall be used within a reasonable time to secure greenbelt open space near the Airport Area. 11 Complete ❑ Relevance ❑ Resources Edited for style only. 7.7 Internal Open Space The City shall ensure areas designated for urban uses in the Airport Area Specific Plan, but not necessarily each parcel, should include open areas as site amenities and to protect resources, consistent with the Conservation and Open Space Element. In addition, the City shall ensure wildlife corridors across the Airport Area shall be identified and preserved. Policy 7.5 [ D Style i El Clarity 111 Currency 10 Relocate 11 Complete ID Relevance ❑ Resources First sentence is not necessary as an element doesn't need to say you must comply with other elements. TO BE UPDATED Figure 9: Airport Area z Attachment 1 GM Y 0 0 Airport Area SMI Eels CHMSPO City Limit Line N Airport Area Figure 9 10 Style 10 Clarity_ I IZI Currency 10 Relocate I ❑ Complete 10 Relevance I ❑ Resources Figure 9 will be updated once airport section is complete. Currently doesn't show full extent of area covered by RASP. 0 Attachment 1 7.8 Development Before Annexation Areas which are designated for eventual urban development in the Airport Area Specific Plan may be developed during the interim with rural residential or rural commercial uses. In such areas, County development standards and discretionary review should assure that projects will not preclude options for future urban development consistent with the City's planning policies and standards. Before any discretionary County land -use or land- division approval for such areas, a development plan for the site should be prepared, showing that circulation, water and other utility, and drainage proposals will be compatible with future annexation and urban development, _and condit,ions,of approval should include payment of City fees regui,red, to. mitigate, traffic., housi_n,g., and open space. impacts. Any development within the urban reserve approved by the County prior to annexation should comply with City standards for roadway cross - sections, bus stops, walking and bicycle paths, landscaping, view protection, setbacks, preferred site layouts, and architectural character. 7.6 1 ❑ Style 1 ❑ Clarity 1 ❑ Currency 1 ❑ Relocate 1 ❑ Complete 1 ❑ Relevance 1 ❑ Resources Minor edits proposed. 7.9 Transit Service The City shall work with SLQCQG, the County. RTA, the Airport, and area businesses to extend tTransit service linking development - sites - -w +th -the -- citywide - bus - system- should -be -- provided concurrent with any additional urban development in the- Airport - Areato the air art and Count areas south of the City. Policy 7.7 1 0 Style 10 Clarity ❑ Currency ❑ Relocate ❑ Complete ❑ Relevance © Resources Policy reworded to promote the continued efforts of this extension. The City will prepare a eGifin plan fer land , habitat nretentien , n„ latien , utilities, and dope within the Airport Area Policy 7.8 1 ❑ Style I ❑ Clarity ❑ Currency ❑ Relocate 0 Complete ❑ Relevance ❑ Resources The Airport Area Specific Plan has been completed and adopted. 7,91 Bus +tress- parka -- 7 -sJ -A -Lac -a #ion -arid Uses- Business -parks may be developed in areas designated for them.. Business parks are to accommodate - research and development and -light manufacturing-in-a-cam pus- like setting, They should- provide high quality design- -of- public and private facilities. Land designated for a business park- should -not be further divided- or developed until the City annexes, the area and approves a master-plan-for-the business park. Attachment 1 7.9.1 1 ❑ Style I ❑ Clarity 1 ❑ Currency 10 Relocate [ 0 Complete I ❑ Relevance I ❑ Resources Relocated to new uses and standard table (Table 1). 7: g:2: --- Building - Intensity Building IGGation and intensity standards will be provided On a speGifiG pIaR for eaGh business part The ratio of huMino floor oree to site area 6hall not exceed 1.0. The Zoning Reoulotione. building height and let Geverage, and rninimum setbacks frorn streets other property I; ;e6, as well as procedwes for eXeept;ens to such standards in special oirG rnstanoeo rl Ainllin riqay he provided only as retaker n ertere. OF art of n speCially eppmve 4aixed use de;,f °clop+ #fie eppfoprlate4es4ential - deity- weL4k"e --set sid ing the max'mum res'deRtial density allowed on aRy neighboring residential area. (A'sE), see thP- res'denfial sedion for POI!GieG on density bonuses for affordable heu6ing+ Policies 7.9.2 [ ❑ Style I ❑ Clarity I ❑ Currency IV Relocate Relocated to new uses and standard table (Table 1). ❑ Relevance 1 ❑ Resources PROGRAMS 7:-0-.3---- Specific -Plan- Attachment I Prog.7.10 10 Style 10 Clarity I ❑ Currency I ❑ Relocate 0 Complete ❑ Relevance ❑ Resources The Airport Area Specific Plan has been completed and adopted. 7.10 Airline Service and Impacts The City will shall continue to work with the County and regional airlines to assure that regional airline services are continued and expanded to adequately serve the needs of the population in the service area of the airport, and - conditions -in -the-vicrinity -of— the - airport are ,.,,.,stem will + r4rG Fiat*E)n Clement p0liGies Prog.7.11 10 Style 10 Clarity 10 Currency ❑ Relocate ❑ Complete 0 Relevance ❑ Resources Policy has been refocused to address airline service. It is not necessary for policy to require compliance with another element. 7.11 Growth Management The City will annex the Airport area denoted in the Airport Area Specific Plan and accommodate incremental development consistent with the growth management policies, including those concerning adequacy of resources and services and development paying its own way. Pro . 7.12 ❑ Style 10 Clarity 1 ❑ Edited to clarify applicability to AASP. ❑ Relocate 7.12 Open Space Dedication and In -lieu Fees In approving development proposals, the City will assure that Airport Area properties noted in the Air ort Area S ecific Plan secure protection for any on -site resources as identified in the Conservation and Open Space Element. These properties, to help maintain the greenbelt, shall also secure open space protection for any contiguous, commonly owned land outside the urban reserve. If it is not feasible to directly obtain protection for such land, fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid when the property is developed, to help secure the greenbelt in the area south of the City's southerly urban reserve line. The City shall set fee levels that would be appropriate in- lieu of open space dedication. Prog.7.13 111 Style 10 Clarity 10 Currency ❑ Relocate ❑ Complete 0 Relevance ❑ Resources Edited to clarify applicability to AASP. NEW POLICY 7.13 County Airport Land Use Plan The Citv shall continue to work with the County Airport Land Use Commission to strive to achieve consistency between the County Airport Land Use Plan and the City's General Plan. If consistency cannot be achieved, the City shall preserve and maintain as a plausibje alternative its constitutional land use and statutory authority to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission with regard to adopting General Plan policies that are consistent with the purposes of the California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook. Attachment 1 State Aeronautics Act and State Law,., Ap.pli_cable. sections of th.e. Zoning Regulations and Sp,ecific_Pl.ans, shall be amended accordingly. _ NEW ❑ Style ❑ Clarity I ❑ Currency ❑ Relocate ❑ Complete ❑ Relevance ❑ Resources NEW PROGRAMS 7.14 Airport Overlay Zone The City shalt create an Air or# Overlay Zone category to cvdi airport compatibility criteria identified in the cteneralplan for those areas located within the A T rt Influence Area consistent with the to rements of tide_ California..State Aeronautics Act_{CaI Pub. Utilities Code. Section 21670, et. sea.) which establishes stale_wide - requirements for airpyrt_fand _ use compatibility piar�ning. the California__ Airport Land Use Planning__ Handbook_ which is . published bar the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics to support and amplify the State Aeronautics Act requirements, and rather related federal and state requirements rela #r "n to airport land use comp ibilit tannin . lm lementation of the comp a ibilit Iicies will be accomplished Lhrough the Abort Land Use and Zoning Code. NEW O Slvle O Clarity D Currency D Relocate I D Complete D Relevance O Resources 7.15 Airport Land Use and Zoning Code The City shall update its Zoning Regulations to address allowable uses and de_yglggment standards for areas located within the Airport Influence Area consistent with the requirements of the State Aeronautics Act, Caltrans Handbook and related state and federal requirements relating to airport land use compatibility. These development standards will include, but not limited to, intensity and density limitations, identification of prohibited uses, infill development, height limitations and other hazards to flight, noise insulation requirements, buyer awareness measures, nonconforming uses and reconstruction and the process for airport compatibility criteria reviews by the City consistent these development standards. NEW O Style 10 Clarity D Currency D Relocate D Complete D Relevance D Resources 10 Other Input Circulation Element Input Introduction. Goals and Modal Split Objectives Pages 2 -7 through 2 -11 Attachment 2 Page 2-8: 1.5 Transportation goals 5 Make the Downtown city more functional and enjoyable for pedestrians, especially in areas with high volume pedestrian traffic, including the Downtown. Page 2 -9 1.6 Encourage Better Transportation Habits 2 Ask the San Luis Ob spo Regional r fanspeftatio n g o Encourage SLOCOG and SLORTA to establish an objective... Page 2-9 1.7 Promote Alternative Forms of Transportation 1 Complete a network .....of the city by 2000 2035 Page 2-9 1.8 Manage Traffic Eliminate 9 (this is covered in Chapter 7 of the LUE) Tr of fic_keduc•tion Pages 2 -12 through 2 -14 Page 2.0.3 The City shall encourage employers within the city limits to participate in trip reduction programs and also work with the County to work with employers outside „r the City limits to encourage employers located outside the City to also participate in such programs. Transit Service Pages 2 -15 through 2 -I8 Page 2 -17 3.1.3 The City will maintain a downtown trolley service as part of its overall transit system as funding permits. Page 2-17 3.1.7 Consolidated Regional Transit Center. The City shall work with other agencies to develop a regional transit center downtown. Bicycle Transportation Pages 2 -18 through 2 -22 Page 2-18 4.0.3 The City shall collaborate with SLO County to coordinate planning and development of county bikeways to support a regional bike network and identify an Qu additional rights of way as become available. Pa eg_2 -22 New program: The City should consider a bicycle licensing program to address bicycle loss and theft problems. 11 Other Input Attachment 2 Walking Pages 2 -22 throu h 2 -24 Page 2-24 5.1.2 The —For areas outside of the Downtown, the City will ptir!tte shall implement its program for the installation of sidewalks to eample+° a continuous and connected pedestrian network, giving areas with the heaviest pedestrian traffic priority in funding. Traffic Management Pages 2 -28 through 2 -34 Page 2-29 7.0.4 In order to increase support for non - automobile travel, the City shall strive to allocate transportation funding across various modes taking into account to the modal split objectives for 2035 as shown-in Figure 1. Page 2 -30 7.1.9 The City shall develop and adopt guidelines that implement Policy 7.0.4 prior to the 2015 -17 Financial Plan. In meeting the " " goal of the polite the guidelines may take into consideration such factors as the need for multi -year planning and budgeting, the reca itimthat projects may benefit multiple modes, that non -city funding sources may be used to meet or exceed the objectives for particular modes, that some extraordinary capital projects (e.g. major interchange improvements ) may be identified as special cases that emergencies or threat to public health or safety may require special treatment, and that certain enterprise and special funds may be restricted to use for specific modes. Neighborhood Traffic Management Pages 2 -35 through 2 -40 Page 2 -37 8.1.3 When este by ° ghbefhoods, The City shall analyze residential streets shall be ^naly-z�for their livability with regards to traffic noise, volumes and speed, as well as the volume of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Traffic calming or other intervening measures may be necessary to maintain the resident's quality of life. Page Figure 3. Add Neighborhoods near Cal Poly as Traffic Management Areas. Street Network Changes Pages 2 -41 through 2 -48 Page 2 -46 The City shall implement closures to off and on ramps as recommended by Cal Trans, where appropriate. (see 2 -47 chart) Page _2 -42 9.1.2 The sponsors of development projects that contribute to the need for the Prado Road interchange or overpass (project C.1) will be required to prepare or fund the preparation of a Project Study Report for the interchange or overpass project. The Project Study Report shall meet the requirements of the California Department of Transportation. Page 2 -43 9.1.5 San Luis Ranch (formerly Dalidio Development. As part of any proposal to further develop the San Luis Ranch (formerly Dalidio Area, the alignment and design of extensions of Froom Ranch Way 12 Other Input Attachment 2 and Calle Joaquin connecting with Prado Road (west of Route 101) shall be evaluated and established, if consistent with the Calle Joaquin Master Plan and approved specific plan. Truck Transportation Pages 2 -49 through 2 -51 Page 2-49 10.0.1 The City shall require STA -sized and CA legal trucks to use the City's truck routes as designated in Figure 5 and actively patrol trucks cutting through neighborhoods. Air Transportation Pales 2 -52 through 2 -54 Page Endorse PC deletion of 11.0.2 through 11.0.4 (including partial policy 7.2.3) Page 11.0.1 The City shall support and encourage expansion of air transportation services in compliance with the adopted San Luis Obispo County Airport Master Plan. Page 2 -53 11.0.5 The City should eneaufage shall work with the County to continue to address aircraft operations so that noise and safety problems are not created in developed areas or areas targeted for future development by the City's Land Use Element, consistent with the California State Aeronautics Act. Page 2 -54 11.1.4 Delete, as did the Planning Commission Rail Transportation Paves 2 -55 through 2 -56 Page 2-55 Introduction The S°uthefft--Union Pacific Transportation Gempan-y—jRailroad owns and maintains a railroad tracks that extends through the county. Pie 2 -55 12.0.1 T Passenger Rail Service (heading) Page 12.0.2 The City shall support regional, State and... Page 2-55 12.0.3. Train Station and Transit Service Connections (heading) The City shall work with the Train Station management to upgrade the facility and visitor services, and shall provide transit service to and from the Train Station in accordance with its Short Range Transit Plan. Page g -55 12.0.4 The City supports using the railroad right -of -way to help meet multimodal inter -city intra -city transportation needs. Page 12.1.1 The City supports maintaining and increasing daily train service.... NEW Freight Rail Service 13 Other Input Attachment 2 The City shall advocate the improvement of safety and inspection standards for freight cars, which are often used by freight trains to transport hazardous materials through the City. NEW Idling trains Trains should turn off motors when parked. The City will work with the Air Pollution Control Board to address strategies for reducing air pollution from idling trains. Circulation Element Implementation and Program Funding Pages 2- 64through 2 -66 Page 16.0.4 Funding for street projeets and parking struetures shall n Reword as follows: Utilization of General Fund resources for street projects shall take into account the City's commitment to fund its alternative mode programs or projects. Page NEW POLICY The City shall encourage SLOCOG to consider initiating a county wide revenue measure devoted to local transportation funding on the basis of population, so that San Luis Obispo County becomes a "self- help" county. 14