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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2018 Item 15 Anholm Bikeway Meeting Date: 9/4/2018 FROM: Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director Prepared By: Jake Hudson, Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager SUBJECT: ANHOLM BIKEWAY & GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission Recommendations: 1. Do not adopt a General Plan Amendment reclassifying neighborhood streets to accommodate volume shifts from traffic diversion. 2. Approve trial traffic calming in lieu of trial traffic diversion at Broad & Ramona/Meinecke with the same proposed monitoring program. Active Transportation Committee Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Anholm Bikeway Plan to include Class IV protected bike lanes in place of on-street parking on one side of the street on Chorro from Lincoln to Mission and on Broad from Missio n to Ramona. Staff Recommendations: 1. Adopt a resolution amending the Anholm Bikeway Plan to define neighborhood wide traffic calming measures and a trial traffic diverter at the intersection of Broad and Ramona/Meinecke; and 2. Adopt a resolution, amending Figure 1 of the General Plan Circulation element reclassifying Chorro Street (Foothill to Palm) & Lincoln Street (Chorro to Broad) from Residential Collectors (major) to Residential Arterials and Meinecke & Murray (Broad to Santa Rosa) from Local to Residential Collector (minor), and approving an addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. REPORT-IN-BRIEF In April of 2018 the Council adopted the Anholm Bikeway Plan. This action included further evaluation of a shared bicycle/vehicle lanes with traffic diversion on Broad, between Ramona & Lincoln. In April and in prior Council discussions, this segment (the middle portion) of the plan area received the most public input regarding the type and intensity of traffic modifications envisioned to provide a safer crosstown bike connection. As a result of public comment, Council directed exploration of a plan which includes traffic calming and diversion to determine if that would be acceptable to the supporters and opponents of the original proje ct design. In addition, if a solution cannot be developed that achieves the multi-modal goals of the project, the adopted Plan calls for a return to the City Council with a recommendation for protected bikeways created in part by parking removal. Packet Pg. 321 Item 15 Staff has completed this evaluation as requested by the Council and developed for consideration a design that includes a single traffic diverter at Broad Street and neighborhood wide traffic calming. Staff has also prepared the corresponding General Plan amendment reclassifying four streets within the Anholm Neighborhood to be consistent with current and projected traffic conditions. Traffic diversion on Broad Street was one of the initial concepts considered at the beginning of this planning effort. It was, however, not pursed initially due to the projected volume increases on Chorro and other neighborhood streets. The volume increase would require corresponding street reclassifications for General Plan consistency. Class IV protected bike lanes created by street parking removal was reviewed by Council as the recommended alternative. Public concerns regarding parking loss and unfamiliarity with this new type of facility resulted in Council direction to staff to further explore a traffic calming -only concept. Staff developed a traffic calming-only plan. However, noting concerns that traffic calming alone could affect a bicycling mode shift, Council directed staff to revisit traffic diversion on Broad Street along with traffic calming in the corridor. The current proposal before Council is for consideration of that combination, diversion and calming, in addition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the recommendation of the Active Transportation Committee. DISCUSSION Background For at least 10 years citizens and city staff have identified the Broad Street area as an important active transportation corridor linking downtown and south-end neighborhoods with the schools, businesses and other destinations in the Foothill corridor and beyond. As a res ult, the most recent City Bicycle Transportation Plans have prioritized a project in this area. In addition, City Council Goals 15-17 Financial Plan identified the Broad Street Bike project as a priority. In fact, the two major bike priorities for the City is the 1) Railroad Safety Trail and the 2) Broad Street Bike Boulevard. The Railroad Safety Trail project has received the County’s only large State Active Transportation Grant and is moving forward with design and permitting. The Anholm Bikeway Plan has been in development for over two years to reduce bicycle/vehicular conflicts and create a low-stress route for bicyclists of all ages and ability levels between downtown and the Foothill Boulevard area. Plan recommendations focus on improving conditions t hrough physical separation between bicyclists and motor vehicles. In addition, in areas where bicyclists share travel lanes with drivers, the focus has been to reduce traffic volumes and speeds to a comfortable level, as established by National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). The proposed diverters on Broad Street are projected to reduce the volume to these levels. Based on the research behind the NACTO and FHWA guidelines this should attr act new riders and support the City’s goals to increase active transportation mode share. A Brief History Work first began on developing the Anholm Bikeway plans (originally called the Broad Street Bicycle Blvd.) when it was established as a priority pr oject under the City’s Multimodal Transportation Major City Goal and funded in the 2015 -17 Financial Plan. Initial Project development involved online forums, public opinion polling, public input meetings, public Packet Pg. 322 Item 15 design charettes, traffic studies, advisory body review, and Council Review. As it relates to the middle section of the bikeway, four concepts emerged: 1. Shared lanes with traffic diversion on Broad, 2. Shared lanes with traffic calming only, 3. Class IV protected bike lanes via converting Broad & Chorr o into one-way couplets, and 4. Class IV protected bike lanes via parking removal on one-side of the Street. Citywide opinion polling at the time indicated majority support (59%) for traffic diversion or protected bike lanes, and 41% support of traffic calming only or no changes. Opinion polling specific to Anholm neighborhood residents resulted in the opposite with majority (67%) in support of traffic calming or no changes and 33% in support of traffic diversion or protected bike lanes. Table 1 below summarizes the continued plan development thru the latest public hearing, Planning Commission on August 14th, 2018. A more through summary of the plan development history is provided in Attachment J. Table 1 – Project Public Meetings Meeting Outcome Project Kick off Community Meeting #1 March 24, 2016 Attendee input on overall project “wants” and “don’t wants” Community Design Charrette #1 June 9, 2016 Attendee input on Initial design concepts Community Meeting #2 March 23, 2017 Attendee input on refined project alternatives Active Transportation Committee July 20, 2017 ATC input on the refined project alternatives and recommend two-way couplet City Council Study Session August 15, 2017 Council directs staff to refine alternative for protected bikeways wi th removal on-street parking removal & a secondary alternative with traffic calming only. Community Meeting #3 December 11, 2017 Attendee input on the refined preferred alternative and the secondary alternative . Active Transportation Committee January 18, 2018 ATC input on the two alternatives and recommend adoption of the draft Plan with the preferred alternative of protected bikeways with parking removal City Council Hearing February 6, 2018 Council conceptually approves plans, with specific calls for the further development of the middle segment from Lincoln to Ramona with traffic calming only. City Council Hearing April 10, 2018 Council reaffirms adoption of Plan. Also, calls for further development of middle segment for a shared street with traffic calming & diversion. If a solution cannot be developed to achieve multimodal goals, return with a plan for protected bikeways. Community Design Charrette #2 May 10, 2018 Attendee input on alternatives for a shared street with traffic calming and diversion Active Transportation Committee (formerly the BAC) May 17, 2018 ATC reaffirms original recommendation of July 2017 for protected bike lanes on Chorro with additional consideration for protected bike lanes on Broad via parking removal Planning Commission August 14, 2018 Planning Commission recommends to not amend the Circulation Element to accommodate diversion but engage in pilot program of traffic calming only & improve pedestrian amenities. After plan concepts were further refined and analyzed another opinion poll was conducted prior to the February 6 th, 2018 Council meeting. This polling effectively yielded similar results as to the prior polling, at the Citywide level approximately 63% supported protected bike lanes and polling specific to the Anholm neighborhood resulted in the opposite with 74% opposing protected bike lanes primarily due to parking loss or changes in traffic patterns. Packet Pg. 323 Item 15 Each of the concepts and their numerous variations have been thoroughly studied under both current conditions a nd projected conditions assuming full buildout of all development in the City as anticipated under the General Plan. It is staff’s professional assessment that all viable options have been comprehensively vetted with the pros and cons identified for the co mmunity’s consideration. Anholm Bikeway Plan Alternatives Although the focus of plan alternatives has been related to bicycle facilities, it important to point out that all plan alternatives include extensive pedestrian improvements such as sidewalk connections, ADA sidewalk ramps, bulbouts, green street elements, and street lighting. Improvements for pedestrians is a key part of the Plan. The plan also calls for significant safety, lighting, and placemaking / public art enhancements at the Chorro street undercrossing. This focus on all active transportation modes, walking and cycling, is consistent with the City’s General Plan in improve healthy and safe transportation options. A. Broad Street Traffic Diversion & Traffic Calming (Council Direction - Staff Recommendation) This plan alternative is the concept that Council directed staff to further develop and analyze. Traffic diversion on Broad is one of the key elements of this alternative, with the goal of reducing vehicle volumes to acceptable levels for cyclists and vehicles to share travel lanes. During the public outreach activities, many residents voiced their concerns over traffic diversion. Responding to these concerns staff studied numerous diversion options and concluded that installation of a single traffic diverter at Broad & Ramona/Meinecke is a best first step in working towards Council’s direction for shared facilities. This provides the least amount of diversion effecting other streets while still achieving target vehicle volumes and spee ds on Broad Street that are appropriate for shared lanes. Figures A and B in this staff report illustrate the location and concept developed for the single diverter on Broad at Ramona/Meinecke. Figure B shows all the neighborhood traffic calming measures on area streets to help mitigate volume changes and potential speed issues resulting from diversion. Anticipated traffic diversion on Broad will result in volume increases on adjacent streets. The streets proposed for reclassification include Chorro, Linco ln, Meinecke, and Murray Streets to accommodate volume shifts pursuant to General Plan criteria. This traffic calming and diverter plan has been developed based on a combination of Council direction, input from the May 10, 2018 public workshop, proposals submitted by one resident group “Anholm Neighbors United”, input from the Active Transportation Committee, and coordination with the Police and Fire departments. Packet Pg. 324 Item 15 FIGURE A: BROAD & RAMONA/MEINECKE DIVERTER CONCEPT The traffic diverter is proposed as a trial measure with monitoring and reporting for 12 to 24 months; the Council would have the option of removing the diverter during that time under the proposed plan. The other key element of this plan is a package of traffic calming measures throughout the Anholm neighborhood. These measures include speed humps, speed cushions (accommodating emergency vehicles), and bulbouts/medians (often referred to as diffusers). In many ways, the traffic calming elements included in the plan proposed by staff are s imilar in concept to those proposed by the resident group “Anholm Neighbors United” (ANU). While the concepts were similar, staff did adjust the geometry of the ANU designs in order to function for turning radii, sight distance and drainage. The design of traffic calming features provided in ANU proposals would prevent access for larger vehicles such as garbage trucks, delivery trucks, and emergency response vehicles from accessing the neighborhoods. Packet Pg. 325 Item 15 FIGURE B: BROAD DIVERSION & TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN Packet Pg. 326 Item 15 A detailed traffic analysis was conducted for the proposed plan, including the diverter on Broad Street. The current volumes without diversion onto Chorro and Lincoln are already beyond the thresholds established under their General Plan street classifications. With the proposed diverter on Broad Street and the implementation of neighborhood -wide traffic calming measures, the worst -case forecasted volumes on Chorro (Foothill to Palm) are projected to increase by approximately 55%. On Lincoln (Broad to Chorro) the volumes are projected to increase by approximately 42%. On Murray & Meinecke (Broad to Santa Rosa) the volumes are projected to increase by approximately 15% to 20%. The plan would also result in the loss of 20 parking spaces on Chorro & 10 parking spaces on Broad in order to accommodate the proposed traffic calming features such as bulbouts. These forecasted volumes are beyond the threshold established under their General Plan Street Classifications. The proposed project, therefore, includes reclassification of these streets to reflect the anticipated volumes. Chorro (Foothill to Palm) and Lincoln (Chorro to Broad) are currently classified as residential collectors and proposed to be reclassified to residential arterials. Murray and Meinecke (Broad to Santa Rosa) are currently classified as local streets and proposed to be reclassified to residential collector minor streets. Table 2 to the right shows the target vehicle volumes and speeds for shared lanes and how the proposed project is projected to affect Chorro St. & Broad St. With traffic calming and diversion it is projected to narrowly meet target conditions. This should positively affect bicycle mode shift, however not to the same degree as protected or traditional bike lanes. B. Traff ic Calming Only (Planning Commission Recommendation) The Planning Commission recommended plan alternative is identical to the Broad Street Traffic Diversion and Traffic Calming alternative, except that the commission recommended traffic calming be used at Broad and Ramona/Meinecke intersection in lieu of a diverter as a trial measure with the same monitoring and reporting for 12 to 24 months; the Planning Commission & Council would have the option of revisiting the diverter & general plan amendments during that time under this proposed plan. A traffic analysis was conducted for this proposed plan which found insignificant shifts in traffic volumes as a result of the traffic calming features. The plan would also result in the loss of 20 parking spaces on Chorro & 10 parking spaces on Broad in order to accommodate the proposed traffic calming features such as bulbouts. Table 2: NACTO & FHWA Target Shared Lane Conditions Packet Pg. 327 Item 15 FIGURE C: TRAFFIC CALMING ONLY PLAN Packet Pg. 328 Item 15 Table 3 to the right shows the target vehicle volumes and speeds for shared lanes and how the proposed project is projected to affect Chorro St. & Broad St. With traffic calming only the plan is not expected to meet target conditions for shared lanes therefore not projected to affect bicycle mode shift. C. Protected Bike Lanes with Parking Removal (Active Transportation Committee Recommendation) The protected bike lanes with parking removal alternative is the Active Transportation Committee’s recommendation and the concept that Council requested be brought back if traffic diversion with traffic calming is not acceptable to the community. Figure C of this report illustrates the measures included in this plan alternative. Effectively this plan alternative calls for the removal of on-street parking on one-side of the street of Chorro (Lincoln to Mission) in order to accommodate a two -way cycle track, shared lanes on Mission (Chorro to Broad), and removal of on-street parking on one-side of the street of Broad (Mission to Ramona) in order to accommodate a protected bike lane in the SB direction and a shared lane in the NB (north- bound) direction. The Active Transportation Committee also recommends that Council consider removing parking on both sides of Broad (Mission to Ramona) in-lieu of just one side in order to accommodate a two-way cycle track inst ead of only a SB (south-bound) protected lane. A traffic analysis was conducted for this proposed plan which found insignificant shifts in traffic volumes as a result of the traffic calming features. The plan would result in the loss of 41 parking spaces on Chorro and 15 parking spaces on Broad in order to accommodate the protected lanes. An additional 33 parking spaces on Broad (Ramona to Mission) require removal to accommodate a two -way cycle track along that segment. In regard to traffic safety, drivewa y crossings would be engineered in accordance with adopted NACTO and FHWA design guidance. For delivery and maintenance vehicles, these activities occur during non-peak parking hours and can be accommodated by the on-street parking spaces that are not proposed to be removed in the vicinity. For trash pick-up, cans can be placed in the buffer area or parkway at gaps for driveways where both locations provide adequate access for garbage trucks. For ADA on-street parking, this plan is in full compliance with current ADA regulations and draft ADA regulations currently under consideration. Table 3: NACTO & FHWA Target Shared Lane Conditions Packet Pg. 329 Item 15 FIGURE D: PROTECTED BIKE LANE & PARKING REMOVAL ALTERNATIVE Packet Pg. 330 Item 15 Although the primary concerns with protected bike lanes been the loss of parking, there have been other co ncerns regarding perceived safety issues and lack of familiarity with Class IV protected bike lanes in a residential setting. If the Council shares these concerns a variant of this plan alternative is to install traditional class II bike lanes in lieu of c lass IV protected lanes using the same space providing by parking removal. This variant is shown below in Figure E. FIGURE E: CLASS II IN LIEU OF CLASS IV & PARKING REMOVAL VARIANT Of all the alternatives protected bike lanes have the highest potential to increase bicycle mode share. It ’s difficult to estimate how much shift this proposed project may result in, however other Cities have experienced increased ridership ranging from 20 % to 170%. This however comes at the cost of significant on-street parking removal. Neighborhood Group Coordination & Plan Assessment Council directed that staff continue to work on project options to see if consensus could be built for the project. Primarily two neighborhood resident groups have been actively engaging with City staff, SLO Streets for All (SSFA) & Anholm Neighbors United (ANU). It’s important to note that neither SSFA nor ANU represents all of the Anholm Neighborhood. Staff has worked with all parties and interests and provided fair and impartial consideration of proposals. Packet Pg. 331 Item 15 SLO Streets For All A group of San Luis Obispo residents called “SLO Streets for All” has provided formal comments to staff, the ATC and City Council to convey the ir shared interests and concerns regarding the Anholm Bikeway “middle segment” design. Prior to the May 17 th ATC meeting, SLO Streets for All submitted a letter signed by approximately 40 Anholm residents and approximately 30 residents of the northern neig hborhoods near Foothill Boulevard. Their concerns are noted below: • Based on the May 10th community design charrette, it was clear that many people in the Anholm neighborhood have concerns about unequal distribution of traffic within the neighborhood with addition of traffic diverters. Further, without diversion, it will not be possible to provide a Class III shared street (bicycle boulevard) with speeds and volumes low enough to attract new riders. • Because research shows that protected bike lanes have the greatest potential to increase ridership and create complete streets, the group recommends that the project proceed with protected bike lanes via either removal of street parking or the “one -way couplet” option. deferring to Council and staff to determine the best option among these alternatives. The preferred design should capture and enhance safety along existing “desire lines”. This includes the preferred safe routes to school route, via Chorro -Mission-Broad (or via the Almond Street “wiggle”), as well a s the popular route for Cal Poly students/employees via Chorro-Murray or Chorro -Foothill. • Protected bike lanes are safest when one-way lanes are provided on each side of the street matching the typical direction of travel. However, if space constraints ma ke this infeasible, two-way cycle tracks may be preferred over no protected bike lanes at all. Anholm Neighbors United: Traffic Diversion & Calming Plan Analysis A group of Anholm residents called “Anholm Neighbors United” (ANU) developed concepts in response to Council direction to consider a traffic calming with diversion plan. This is included in Attachment I of the report. As with the other recommendations a thorough traffic impact study of the ANU recommendation (Appendix B of Attachment D) was conduc ted. Although ANU’s first preference is for no traffic diversion, they have proposed a diversion plan for the purposes of following Council’s direction. The ANU alternative includes a half street diverter from SB Broad Street into the Foothill Plaza (at the southernmost driveway), a half street diverter from NB Broad onto Mountain view and full diverter for non-emergency vehicles on Chorro at Murray. This location of diversion would allow full access of the neighborhood to the shopping center but would also require SB traffic on Broad to divert into the center at the driveway diverter. The traffic study found that this proposal would also substantially affect area streets. NB Chorro Street traffic would shift to Broad Street at Mission and SB Chorro Street traffic would bypass the Murray diverter via Benton Way affecting each of these streets. This results in a 40% volume increase on Broad Street, a 35% decrease on Chorro Street, in additional to increases over 200% on Murray, Meinecke, and Benton Way with traffic needing to go around the Chorro Street Diverter at Murry. Reclassification of some streets may be necessary under this proposal. Packet Pg. 332 Item 15 Staff does not recommend the ANU diversion alternative because the volume increase on Broad far exceeds targets for shared lanes. This alternative is also not recommended due to the extent of projected volume increases on Benton/Murray/Meinecke. From an operation standpoint, half street diverters require heightened level of police enforcement for wrong way driving through the diverter, potential impacts to emergency services, and may require public access easements from the Foothill Plaza shopping center to allow for diversion onto their site. ANU subsequently revised their proposal to not include the diverter at Chorro a nd Murrary. This revision addresses the volume increase on Broad St. and along with the emergency response concerns. However, this revision still does not meet target vehicle volumes and speeds on Broad Streets and public access easements from Foothill Plaza would still be required. Emergency Services Review All the above three project concepts (A, B and C), were reviewed with City Fire and Police Department staff to assess potential concerns to emergency response providers. The configuration of the propo sed traffic diverter on Broad Street is acceptable, and the traffic calming measures will not negatively impact emergency vehicle access on Chorro Street . The installation of bollards that could be removed by emergency response personnel are recommended fo r roadway segments where secondary access may be necessary. The other traffic calming devices proposed, speed cushions/humps and bulbouts, did not present any significant concerns to Fire or Police at this time. If approved, those departments would be consulted prior to the selection of final design and/or construction documents. CONCURRENCES The Active Transportation Committee reviewed the proposed update to the Anholm Bikeway Plan on May 17th, 2018, and unanimously reconfirmed their recommendation from July 20, 2017. Their recommendation is that protected bike lanes on Chorro Street be installed with the additional consideration for protected bike lanes on Broad via on-street parking removal on both sides of the street . On August 5, 2018, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed update to the Anholm proposed General Plan amendment and voted to not recommend reclassifying neighborhood streets to accommodate volume shifts from traffic (1 commissioner position was vacant, and 2 commissioners recused t hemselves). The Commission also approved a motion (3-1) to recommend trial traffic calming in lieu of trial traffic diversion at Broad and Ramona/Meinecke with the same proposed monitoring program as detailed in the proposed updated Plan. Packet Pg. 333 Item 15 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A focused transportation impact study (TIS) was prepared to identify potential project -related impacts related to these changes since traffic diversion proposed for Broad Street is expected to modify existing traffic circulation and shift volumes to other routes—predominantly Chorro Street. The focused TIS is included in the appendix of the updated Anholm Bikeway Plan (Attachment D). The TIS includes the analysis of traffic operations at selected intersections and roadway segments that are most likely to experience shifts in traffic in conjunction with the project. Conditions were analyzed based on existing traffic levels and based on projected future (2035) traffic levels for conditions with and without the proposed project. The analysis included review of existing traffic patterns, forecasts developed with the City’s Travel Demand Forecasting Model, and engineering judgement . The Transportation Impact Study & LUCE EIR addendum found that the proposed Project would not trigger any significant transpo rtation impacts beyond what was already identified in the Final EIR of the Circulation Element . These findings are included in the Council Resolution. FISCAL IMPACT There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with any of the recommended actions. The estimated costs for the improvements identified in the proposed plan are detailed in the Anholm Bikeway Plan on Page 42 of Attachment D and amount to approximately $2 million. Approximately $1 million is funded from a combination of General Funds, SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017), a Safe Routes to School Grant, and an Urban State Highway Account grant. These funds are currently programmed as part of the 2017 -19 financial plan for the phase 1 and phase 2 improvements. Funding for implementation of the remaining improvements will be requested incrementally in subsequent future Financial Plans as funding is available. ALTERNATIVES 1. Planning Commission Recommendation: As recommended by the Planning Commission the Council may choose to adopt an updated Anholm Bikeway plan that includes trial traffic calming at Broad & Ramona/Meinecke in lieu of trial traffic diversion with the same monitoring program. A version of the Anholm Bikeway Plan and resolution reflecting this recommendation are provided in Attachments E & F. Staff is not recommending this alternative because it does not achieve the target volumes and speeds for shared lanes. However, this alternative is supportable by staff as opposed to no changes and as an incremental step towards an improved bike route. Packet Pg. 334 Item 15 2. Active Transportation Committee Recommendation: As recommended by the Active Transportation Committee the Council may choose to adopt an updated Anholm Bikeway plan that includes Class IV protected bike lanes in place of on-street parking. A version of the Anholm Bikeway Plan and resolution reflecting this recommendation is provided in Attachments G & H. Staff is not recommending this alternative because it is not consistent with the concept Council requested. However, this alternative is supportable by staff since it would achieve the project goals. The Council may choose to adopt the variation of this alternative that includes Class II bike lanes in lieu of Class IV protected bike lanes. The Council may make this change by including this specific direction in its resolution and the final adopted plan will reflect this action. This action would not require additional analysis or review by the Council. During deliberations members of the ATC expressed support for this variation as well; this is also supportable by staff. 3. Proceed with Implementation of the Approved Northern and Southern Sections and Differ Decision on the Middle Section: The Council could choose not to modify the Anholm Plan at this time and direct staff to proceed with implementation of the improvements approved north of Ramona and south of Lincoln first along with augmentation of the existing class III signing and striping on the middle segment. Staff would then return to Council after implementation of the Northern and Southern sections for review of the middle segment from Ramona to Lincoln. This alternative is not recommended as it is not likely to increase the bicycle mode split consistent with the overall modal shift goals identified in the Circulation Element. Attachments: a - Resolution (traffic calm, diverter) GP amendment, EIR addendum b - Addendum to LUCE Final EIR c - Circulation Element Streets Classification Diagram Figure 1 d - Council Reading File - Anholm Bikeway Plan (diversion & traffic calming) e - Resolution Anholm Bikeway Plan (traffic calming only) f - Council Reading File - Anholm Bikeway Plan (traffic calming only) g - Resolution Anholm Bikeway Plan (protected bike lanes) h - Council Reading File - Anholm Bikeway Plan (protected bike lanes) i - Submitted Alternatives j - Anholm Bikeway Plan Project Background Packet Pg. 335 Item 15 RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2018 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANHOLM BIKEWAY PLAN WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Land Use and Circulation Elements to the General Plan support reducing use o f single-occupant motor vehicles by supporting alternatives, such as walking and bicycling ; and WHEREAS, the Circulation Element to the General Plan has modal split objectives of 20 percent for bicycles and 18 percent for walking, carpools, and other forms of transportation; and WHEREAS, the Anholm Bikeway Plan calls for implementation of bicycle facilities that have been shown in other communities to provide substantial benefits to bicycle safety and increase bicycle mode share ; and WHEREAS, the City has identified Multi-Modal Transportation as a Major City Goal, with the purpose of prioritizing implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan, pedestrian safety, and the Short -Range Transit Plan; and WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Plan recommends development of a low-traffic route for bicyclists and pedestrians connecting the downtown core to Foothill Boulevard as a “first priority” project ; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Vision Zero policy to eliminate all fatal traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2030, with a focus on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety; and WHEREAS, the City coordinated with neighbors and other community members on outreach and public input through community meetings and other methods; and WHEREAS, during the April 20, 2018 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 10881 (2018 series) adopting the Anholm Bikeway Plan, which called to further evaluate Broad, Mission, Chorro and Lincoln Streets to determine if a Class III Shared Street with traffic calming and diversion on Broad, coupled with measures to mitigate impacts on Lincoln and other streets is acceptable to the community. WHEREAS, the City performed additional outreach to the community after April 20, 2018 on the “middle section” of the Anholm Bikeway Plan including a design charrette, meetings with community members, and public hearings before the Active Transportation Committee and Planning Commission Packet Pg. 336 Item 15 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on September 4, 2018 for the purpose of considering General Plan Amendments proposed as part of the Circulation Element Amendment project including General Plan Circulation Element Streets Classification Diagram changes, an Addendum to the General Plan Circulation Element Final Environmental Impact Report and an Amendment to the Anholm Bikeway Plan; and, WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings a) Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the following findings in support of amending the General Plan to reclassify existing street classifications for the following streets: • Reclassify from existing Residential Collector to existing Residential Arterial: o Chorro (Foothill to Palm) o Lincoln (Chorro to Broad) • Reclassify from existing Local Street to existing Residential Collector (minor): o Meinecke (Broad to Santa Rosa) o Murray Street (Broad to Santa Rosa) i) The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with City’s General Plan Policies, Goals, and Objectives relating to Multimodal Transportation. ii) The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the City’s Adopted Bicycle Transportation plan. iii) The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the City’s Adopted Anholm Bikeway Plan. iv) The proposed General Plan Amendment will reclassify the above- mentioned streets to more appropriately reflect the current and forecasted character of residential streets serving residential and downtown commercial zones. v) On September 3, 2014, the City Council adopted an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Land Use and Circulation Element Update which adequately addresses the potential significant environmental impacts of the classification of streets. The EIR, along with the prepared addendum adequately evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the streets reclassification and found no impacts. Packet Pg. 337 Item 15 b) Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the foregoing findings to amend the Anholm Bikeway Plan as adopted on April 11, 2018 to include establishment of: • A bicycle boulevard between Lincoln and Ramona streets with enhanced bikeway signage and markings • A traffic diverter at Broad/Ramona/Meinecke streets as a one-year pilot for testing prior to permanent installation • Traffic calming features on streets between Lincoln and Ramona SECTION 2. Environmental Review a) An addendum to the Land Use and Circulation Element Update Environmental Impact Report was prepared regarding the reclassification of Chorro, Lincoln, Meinecke, and Murray streets as described above. The addendum concluded the following: i) None of the following circumstances included in Section of 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines have occurred which require a subsequent EIR: a. The streets reclassification changes do not result in new or more severe environmental impacts. b. The circumstances under which the streets are reclassified will not require major changes to the EIR. c. The streets reclassification does not require any substantive changes to previously approved mitigation measures. ii) The streets reclassification would not result in a significant increase in future traffic on affected roadways such that the effect would result in an increase in the severity of any impact previously identified in the LUCE Update EIR, and the proposed street reclassification changes are minor and consistent with the scope of the approved Anholm Bikeway Plan. iii) The changes are consistent with City objectives to increase bicycle mode share to 20% of all transportation trips. SECTION 3. Action. a) The City Council does hereby approve the General Plan Amendment (GENP-1719- 2018) subject to the following conditions: (1) Circulation Element Figure 1 (Streets Classification Diagram) amendment as described as Exhibit A and attached hereto. b) The City Council does hereby approve the Addendum to the General Plan Circulation Element Final EIR (as described and included hereto as Exhibit B) c) The City Council does hereby approve the Addendum to the Anholm Bikeway Plan (as described within the Plan Executive Summary included hereto as Exhibit C) d) The City Council declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect . The recitals contained in this resolution are incorporated by reference. Packet Pg. 338 Item 15 Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of September, 2018. ____________________________________ Mayor Heidi Harmon ATTEST: _________________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, this _______ day of ________________, _____________ ____________________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk Packet Pg. 339 Item 15 Addendum to the Land Use and Circulation Element Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2013121019) Anholm Bikeway Plan & General Plan Circulation Element Amendments City File No: GENP-1719-2018 1. Project Title: Anholm Bikeway Plan and General Plan Circulation Element Amendments 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager 805-781-7590 4. Project Location: Area bound by Foothill Blvd., Chorro St. , Lincoln St., & Broad St. 5. Project Representative Name and Address: Adam Fukushima City of San Luis Obispo 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 6. General Plan Designation: Chorro Street – Residential Collector Major Broad Street – Residential Collector Minor Lincoln Street – Residential Collector Minor Packet Pg. 340 Item 15 7. Zoning: R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), R-4 (High Density Residential), C-D (Downtown Commercial), C-C (Community Commercial), public right- of-way 8. Description of the Project: Amendment to the Anholm Bikeway Plan specifying the neighborhood traffic calming plan with a vehicle diverter at Broad and Ramona/Meinecke and an amendment of the General Plan to change the following street classifications: • Reclassify from existing Residential Collector to existing Residential Arterial: o Chorro (Foothill to Palm) o Lincoln (Chorro to Broad) • Reclassify from existing Local Street to existing Residential Collector (minor): o Meinecke (Broad to Santa Rosa) o Murray Street (Broad to Santa Rosa) General Plan Circulation Element 1. Amend Figure 1: Street Classification Diagram Anholm Bikeway Plan 1. Amend designated Route 2. Amend measures designated for middle segment (Lincoln St to Ramona Dr) in project phases 2 and 3, which include a traffic calming plan and a diverter at Broad/Meinecke/Ramona 3. Amend related sections in plan document 9. Project Entitlements Requested: Anholm Bikeway Plan and General Plan Circulation Element Amendments. 10. Setting and Surrounding Land Uses: The setting for the segment of Chorro Street between Foothill Boulevard and US 101 is R-1 (Low Density Residential) with mostly single-family residences except for two properties fronting Foothill Boulevard which are C -C (Commercial Residential). Chorro Street between US 101 and Palm Street has a mix of land uses including R-4 (High Density Residential) apartment and other higher density residential uses, and C-D (Commercial Downtown) as it approaches the downtown area in the south. Meinecke Packet Pg. 341 Item 15 between Broad and Santa Rosa is primarily R-1 with single-family residences except for five properties that are O (Office ) near the Santa Rosa intersection. Murray Street between Chorro and Santa Rosa is primarily R-1 with single-family residences except for two properties that are O (Office) near the intersection of Santa Rosa. The setting for the segment of Lincoln Street from Chorro Street to Broad Street is R -1 consisting of single-family residences except for one parcel at the corner of Broad and Lincoln which is C-N (Neighborhood Commercial). 11. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.): No permits or approvals from other public agencies are required. 12. Previous Environmental Review On December 9, 2014, the City Council certified the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) Update EIR, which evaluated the potential environmental effects of traffic and circulation city-wide as a result of the updated LUCE. Council Resolution No. 10586 is attached and includes all of the findings and mitigation measures that apply to the LUCE Update. All of these mitigation measures are still in effect and will apply to this project. Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines allows a lead agency to prepare an addendum to a EIR when “minor technical changes or additions” have occurred in the project description since the EIR was certified. In addition, the lead agency is required to explain its decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, which requires subsequent EIRs when proposed changes would require major revisions to the previous EIR “due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.” The evaluation below discusses the circulation issue areas covered by the LUCE Update EIR and concludes that in each case no new environmental effects are created and that there is no increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. CIRCULATION FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: Environmental impacts associated with the 2014 Circulation Element update were evaluated in the LUCE Update EIR (SCH# 2013121019). As addressed below, the proposed amendment to the adopted Circulation Element would result in the reclassification of Chorro Street (Foothill Boulevard to Palm Street) & Lincoln Street (Broad Street to Chorro Street) from an existing Residential Collector to an existing Residential Arterial and the reclassification of Meinecke (Broad to Santa Rosa) & Murray (Broad to Santa Rosa) from local street to Residential Collectors (minor). These reclassifications would not result in any new impacts not previously disclosed in the certified EIR and would not increase the severity of any impact identified in the certified EIR. Packet Pg. 342 Item 15 Traffic and Circulation The Final EIR for the LUCE Update identified eight impacts relative to traffic and circulation. A Transportation Impact Study was prepared for th e Anholm Bikeway Plan amendment to analyze the future traffic conditions of the project site as well as identify potential impacts resulting from the project included in the appendix of the Anholm Bikeway Plan). Based on the Transportation Impact Study, the proposed amendment is consistent with the mitigation measures required to mitigate identified significant impacts that would occur because of build-out pursuant to the City’s Land Use and Circulation Element Update. As proposed , the project would not create any new or exacerbated impacts relative to traffic and circulation because the project proposes to maintain existing conditions. CIR Impact 1: Development and street network changes under the LUCE Update will cause roadways currently operating at LOS D or better to deteriorate to LOS E or F, in downtown San Luis Obispo, roadways operating at LOS E or better will deteriorate to LOS F, or will add additional traffic to roadways operating at LOS E (outside of downtown) or F (in downtown). This is considered a Class I, significant and unavoidable impact. The following mitigation measure was approved: 1) As future development under the LUCE Update is proposed, the City will be required to ensure consistency with the General Plan and the policies/programs listed above. However, with the incorporation of the Proposed Project, adherence to proposed and existi ng City policies and programs discussed above, and continued support of Caltrans’, SLOCOG’s and SLORTA’s efforts to address demand on US 101 in the vicinity of San Luis Obispo, these mitigation measures would not mitigate the impacts. Based on the Transportation Impact Study, implementation of the proposed amendment would not further reduce level of service (LOS), as identified above in CIR Impact 1. The impact identified in the LUCE Update EIR would remain significant and unavoidable, as documented in the CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the LUCE Update and EIR. The City would continue to implement the required mitigation measure identifi ed above. CIR Impact 2: Development and street network changes under the LUCE Update will cause intersections currently operating at LOS D or better to deteriorate to LOS E or F, in downtown San Luis Obispo, intersections operating at LOS E or better will deteriorate to LOS F, or will add additional traffic to intersections operating at LOS E (outside of downtown) or F (in downtown). Impact is considered to be Class I, significant and unavoidable. The following mitigation measures were approved as options to mitigate impacts for these intersections to meet the LOS standard: 1) CIR‐1. Grand & Slack (#8) Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). 2) CIR‐2. California & Taft (#12) Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). Packet Pg. 343 Item 15 3) CIR‐3. Grand & US 101 SB on‐ramp (#13) Install dedicated WB right‐turn lane. 4) CIR‐4. San Luis & California (#55) Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). 5) CIR‐5. Higuera & Tank Farm (#85) Add NB right‐turn lane, WB dual right‐turn lanes, two‐way left‐turn lane on Tank Farm between Higuera and Long. 6) CIR‐6. Broad & High (#89) Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). Augment bicycle facilities and improve transit headways on Broad Street. 7) CIR‐7 Broad & Rockview (#94) Install downstream signal at Broad & Capitolio. Augment bicycle facilities and improve transit headways on Broad Street. 8) CIR‐8. Broad & Capitolio (#95) Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). Augment bicycle facilities and improve transit headways on Broad Street. 9) CIR‐9. Johnson & Orcutt (#96) Install roundabout. 10) CIR‐10. Broad & Tank Farm (#98) Establish time‐of‐day timing plans. Add SB dual left‐turn lane, NB dedicated right‐turn lane and WB dedicated right‐turn lane. Augment Bicycle facilities and improve transit headways on Broad Street. 11) CIR‐11. Broad & Airport (#102) Install TWLTL north of intersection. Augment Bicycle facilities and improve transit headways on Broad Street. Based on the Transportation Impact Study, implementation of the proposed project would not further reduce level of service (LOS), as identified above in CIR Impact 2. The impact iden ti fied in the LUCE Update EIR would remain significant and unavoidable, as documented in the CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the LUCE Update and EIR. The City would continue to implement the required mitigation measures identi fi ed above. CIR Impact 4: Development under the LUCE Update may increase traffic volumes or traffic speed in designated neighborhood traffic management areas. Impact is considered to be Class III, less than significant. As future development under the LUCE Update is proposed, the City will be required to ensure consistency with the General Plan and the policies/programs listed in the LUCE Update EIR. Therefore, mitigation measures are not required. The Circulation Element adopted in 2014 classified Chorro Street from Foothill Boulevard to Palm Street and Lincoln Street from Broad Street to Chorro as an existing Residential Collector Street. If approved, the Circulation Element would be ame nded to reclassify the segments of both of these streets to existing Residential Arterial as detailed on Figure 1. Packet Pg. 344 Item 15 Table 4 of the Circulation Element identifies maximum thresholds for street classification. The project (Anholm Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment), if adopted, would be consistent with general plan policies. Broad, Chorro, Murray, Meinecke would operate within General Plan volume thresholds and not exceed roadway or intersection capacities. CIR Impact 5: Development under the LUCE Update may encourage increased heavy vehicle traffic on non‐designated truck routes. Impact is considered to be Class III, less than significant. As development is proposed per the LUCE standards, the City will be required to ensure consistency with the General Plan and the policies/programs listed in the LUCE Update EIR. Therefore, mitigation measures are not required. Based on the Transportation Impact Study, amending the existing street classifications for the given segments of Chorro, Lincoln, Meinecke, and Murray Streets would not increase the severity of this significant impact per the LUCE Update EIR. The street reclassification by itself would not require any major physical improvements or changes to the affected roadways and intersections. The proposed project includes minor traffic calming and pedestrian improvements within the City right-of-way, and not result in the encouragement of increased heavy vehicle traffic on non-designated truck routes. Conclusion Based on the Anholm Bikeway Plan Traffic Impact Study the proposed project would not result in additional impacts or increase the severity of other impacts already identified in the LUCE Update EIR. All mitigation measures approved in the LUCE Update EIR and associated CEQA findings are still in effect. No new mitigation is required. Other Resources Implementation of the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element would not result in any new physical changes that are not addressed and analyzed in the LUCE Update EIR because the project would be constructed on existing city streets within the public right of way and not require disturbance outside of the existing developed roadway . As noted above, compliance with all mitigation measures that are relevant to the propos ed reclassification would be required upon implementation of this proposed amendment to the Circulation Element. Packet Pg. 345 Item 15 DETERMINATION In accordance with Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of San Luis Obispo has determined that this addendum to the LUCE Update EIR is necessary to document changes or additions that have occurred in the project description since the EIR was certified. The revisions to the project relate to discussions in the Traffic and Circulation sections of the EIR. No other issue areas are affected by the proposed project. The preparation of a subsequent EIR is not necessary because: 1. None of the following circumstances included in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines have occurred which require a subsequent EIR: a. The project changes do not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts. b. The circumstances under which the project is undertaken will not require major changes to the EIR. c. The modified project does not require any substantive changes to previously approved mitigation measures. 2. The proposed project would not result in a significant increase in future traffic on affected roadways such that the effect would result in an increase in the severity of any impact previously identified in the LUCE Update EIR , and the proposed street reclassification changes are minor. 3. The changes are consistent with City objectives to achieve mode split objectives. Available Electronically: LUCE Update EIR (Final EIR): http://www.slocity.org/government/department -directory/community-development/planning- zoning/general -plan Packet Pg. 346 Item 15 o Santa Rosa NorthSantaRosa HigueraW estFoothillCalifornia Foothill SouthHigueraTank Farm LosOsosValley Br o a d Grand MontereyNor t hC h o rro Orcutt Or cutt M adonnaJohnson Joh n s onMarshHighlandCap itolioPrado IndustrialSouth Orcutt LaurelPismoChorro HighPalm Osos BuckleyJeffreyDelRio £¤101 L a guna La k e ¯Miles Source: City of San Luis Obispo, 2018 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 Figure 1Streets Classification Diagram Proposed Existing Arterial Commercial Collector Freeway/Ramp/Highway Residential Local Residential Collector (Major) Residential Collector (Minor) Regional Route/Parkway Arterial San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Avila RanchSpecific Plan Residential Arterial LUCE SOI Planning Subarea !!!!City Limits Urban Reserve Attachment c Packet Pg. 347 Item 15 Attachment e RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2018 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANHOLM BIKEWAY PLAN WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Land Use and Circulation Elements to the General Plan support reducing use of single-occupant motor vehicles by supporting alternatives, such as walking and bicycling ; and WHEREAS, the Circulation Element to the General Plan has modal split objectives of 20 percent for bicycles and 18 percent for walking, carpools, and other forms of transportation ; and WHEREAS, the Anholm Bikeway Plan calls for implementation of bicycle facilities that have been shown in other communit ies to provide substantial benefits to bicycle safety and increase bicycle mode share ; and WHEREAS, the City has identified Multi-Modal Transportation as a Major City Goal, with the purpose of prioritizing implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan , pedestrian safety, and the Short -Range Transit Plan; and WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Plan recommends development of a low -traffic route for bicyclists and pedestrians connecting the downtown core to Foothill Boulevard as a “first priority” project ; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Vision Zero policy to eliminate all fatal traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2030, with a focus on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety; and WHEREAS, the City coordinated with neighbors and other community members on outreach and public input through community meetings and other methods; and WHEREAS, during the April 20, 2018 City Council meet ing, the City Council adopted Resolution 10881 (2018 series) adopting the Anholm Bikeway Plan, which called to further evaluate Broad, Mission, Chorro and Lincoln Streets to determine if a Class III Shared Street with traffic calming and diversion on Broad, coupled with measures to mitigate impacts on Lincoln and other streets is acceptable to the community; and WHEREAS, the City performed additional outreach to the community after April 20, 2018 on the “middle section” of the Anholm Bikeway Plan includin g a design charrette, meetings with community members, and public hearings before the Active Transportation Committee and Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber o f City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on September 4, 2018 for the purpose of considering amendments to the Anholm Bikeway Plan; and, Packet Pg. 348 Item 15 Attachment e WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Action. Based upon all the evidence, consideration of staff recommendations, input from interested parties and public testimony, t he City Council does hereby adopt an amendment, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to the Anholm Bikeway Plan (previously adopted on April 10, 2018) to include the following: • Installation of Class III Shared Street between Lincoln and Ramona with enhanced bikeway signage & bikeway markings • Implement primary features of neighborhood traffic calming package SECTION 2. Environmental Review. Per Section 15304 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities; Section 15301 and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, because the project would be constructed on existing city streets within the public right of way. The project will be constructed in an area that has no value as habitat for biological resources and would not be located in agricultural areas. The proposed street lights would be located in an urban area and would not significantly increase light or glare beyond existing conditions. The project has no potentially significant traffic impacts. The project is consistent with General Plan policies that promote an integrated system of bikeways, walkways, and traffic calming measures that promote a safe, multimodal transportation network. Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of September, 2018. ____________________________________ Mayor Heidi Harmon Planning Commission Packet Pg. 349 Item 15 Attachment e ATTEST: _________________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, this _______ day of ________________, _____________ ____________________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk Packet Pg. 350 Item 15 Attachment g RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2018 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANHOLM BIKEWAY PLAN WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Land Use and Circulation Elements to the General Plan support reducing use of single-occupant motor vehicles by supporting alternatives, such as walking and bicycling ; and WHEREAS, the Circulation Element to the General Plan has modal split objectives of 20 percent for bicycles and 18 percent for walking, carpools, and other forms of transportation ; and WHEREAS, the Anholm Bikeway Plan calls for implementation of bicycle facilities that have been shown in other communit ies to provide substantial benefits to bicycle safety and increase bicycle mode share ; and WHEREAS, the City has identified Multi-Modal Transportation as a Major City Goal, with the purpose of prioritizing implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan , pedestrian safety, and the Short -Range Transit Plan; and WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Plan recommends development of a low -traffic route for bicyclists and pedestrians connecting the downtown core to Foothill Boulevard as a “first priority” project ; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Vision Zero policy to eliminate all fatal traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2030, with a focus on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety; and WHEREAS, the City coordinated with neighbors and other community members on outreach and public input through community meetings and other methods; and WHEREAS, during the April 20, 2018 City Council meet ing, the City Council adopted Resolution 10881 (2018 series) adopting the Anholm Bikeway Plan, which called to further evaluate Broad, Mission, Chorro and Lincoln Streets to determine if a Class III Shared Street with traffic calming and diversion on Broad, coupled with measures to mitigate impacts on Lincoln and other streets is acceptable to the community; and WHEREAS, the City performed additional outreach to the community after April 20, 2018 on the “middle section” of the Anholm Bikeway Plan includin g a design charrette, meetings with community members, and public hearings before the Active Transportation Committee and Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber o f City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on September 4, 2018 for the purpose of considering amendments to the Anholm Bikeway Plan; and Packet Pg. 351 Item 15 Attachment g WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing ; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Action. Based upon all the evidence, consideration of staff recommendations, input from interested parties, and public testimony, t he City Council does hereby adopt an amendment , in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to the Anholm Bikeway Plan (previously adopted on April 10, 2018) to includethe following: • Installation of two-way protected bikeway on Chorro Street between Lincoln and Mission • Installation of southbound buffered/protected bike lane on Broad between Mission and Ramona. • Improved bikeway pavement markings and guide signage within Class III shared lane in northbound direction SECTION 2. Environmental Review. Per Section 15304 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities; Section 15301 and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, because the project would be constructed on existing city streets within the public right of way. The project will be constructed in an area that has no value as habitat for biological resources and would not be located in agricultural areas. The proposed street lights would be located in an urban area and would not significantly increase light or glare beyond existing conditio ns. The project has no potentially significant traffic impacts. The project is consistent with General Plan policies that promote an integrated system of bikeways, walkways, and traffic calming measures that promote a safe, multimodal transportation networ k. Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of September 2018. Packet Pg. 352 Item 15 Attachment g ____________________________________ Mayor Heidi Harmon ATTEST: _________________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, this _______ day of ________________, _____________ ____________________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk Packet Pg. 353 Item 15 D-1 D-2 D-3 Alternative Project - Diverters on Broad and Chorro Street Attachment i Packet Pg. 354 Item 15 Attachment i Packet Pg. 355 Item 15 D-1 Parklet Dive rter on Broad at Ramona Alternative Project - Diverters on Broad and Chorro Street Attachment i Packet Pg. 356 Item 15 D-2 Right Turn Only Traffic Circle on Broad at Mt. View Alternative Project - Diverters on Broad and Chorro Street Attachment i Packet Pg. 357 Item 15 D-3 Median Closure on Chorro at Murray Alternative Project - Diverters on Broad and Chorro Street Attachment i Packet Pg. 358 Item 15 Anholm Bikeway Project Timeline Developmental work on the Anholm Bikeway projects has been extensive over a multi-year period with many meetings with constituents and stakeholder. The following is a summary of work completed to dat e that inlcudes: • Five (5) Public Workshops • Three (3) Active Transportation Committee meetings • One (1) Planning Commission meeting • Three (3) City Council Meetings • A project webpage with Citywide opinion polling including 195 public comments and 1631 unique visitors (https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/189/Issue_3444) • Two opinion polls mailed to residents in the project area • Several informal field visits with residents, commuters, and other stakeholders Early Project Development Work first began on developing the Anholm Bikeway plans (originally called the Broad Street Bicycle Blvd.) when it was established as a priority project under the City’s Multimodal Transportation Major City Goal and funded in the 2015 -17 Financial Plan. Initial Project development involved online forums, public opinion polling, a public input meeting, a public design charette, traffic studies, and Bicycle Advisory Committee (now known as the Active Transportation Committee) review in July o f 2017. As it relates to the middle section of the bikeway, four concepts emerged: 1. Shared lanes with traffic diversion on Broad, 2. Shared lanes with traffic calming only, 3. Class IV protected bike lanes via converting Broad & Chorro into one-way couplets, and 4. Class IV protected bike lanes via parking removal on one -side of the Street. Citywide opinion polling at the time indicated majority support (59%) for traffic diversion or protected bike lanes, and 42% support of traffic calming only or no changes. Opinion polling specific to Anholm neighborhood residents resulted in the opposite with majority (67%) in support of traffic calming or no changes and 33% in support of traffic diversion or protected bike lanes. These options along with the opinion polling and the tradeoffs associated with each one, ranging from volume shifts to parking removal, were presented to Council at a study session on August 15th, 2017. At that time the Council directed staff to continue development of protected Class IV bike lane design using parking removal to provide space for the lane installations. Protected Bike Lane Alternative Staff continued refinement of the Protected Class IV Bike Lanes concept through an online input forum, more public opinion polling, a community input meeting, design modifications and an updated traffic impact study with draft CEQA findings. The Active Transportation Committee reviewed the proposal in January of 2018. Staff then returned to Council on February 6 th, 2018 with a final proposal that included an optional variation of traditional Class II bike lanes in lieu of Packet Pg. 359 Item 15 Table 1 - Project Timeline Meeting Date Outcome Project Kick off Community Meeting #1 March 24, 2016 Attendee input on overall project “wants” and “don’t wants” Community Design Charrette #1 June 9, 2016 Attendee input on Initial design concepts Community Meeting #2 March 23, 2017 Attendee input on refined project alternatives Bicycle Advisory Committee July 20, 2017 BAC input on the refined project alternatives and recommend two-way couplet City Council Study Session August 15, 2017 Council directs staff to refine alternative for protected bikeways with removal on-street parking removal & a secondary alternative of a bike blvd with traffic calming only Community Meeting #3 December 11, 2017 Attendee input on the refined preferred alternative and the secondary alternative Bicycle Advisory Committee January 18, 2018 BAC input on the two alternatives and recommend adoption of the draft Plan with the preferred alternative of protected bikeways with parking removal City Council Hearing February 6, 2018 Council adopts Plan, which calls for the further development of the middle segment from Lincoln to Ramona with traffic calming only City Council Hearing April 10, 2018 Council reaffirms adoption of Plan. Also, calls for further development of middle segment for a shared street with traffic calming & diversion. If a solution cannot be developed to achieve multimodal goals, return with a plan for protected bikeways. Community Design Charrette #2 May 10, 2018 Attendee input on alternatives for a shared street with traffic calming and diversion Active Transportation Committee (formerly the BAC) May 17, 2018 ATC reaffirms original recommendation of July 2017 for protected bike lanes on Chorro with additional consideration for protected bike lanes on Broad via parking removal Planning Commission August 14, 2018 PC recommends not to amend Circulation Element of General Plan to accommodate diversion but engage in pilot program of traffic calming only & improve pedestrian amenities. Packet Pg. 360 Item 15 Class IV protected bike lanes each utilizing the same space provided by removal of on-street parking. Opinion polling of this final concept effectively yielded similar results as the prior polling effort, at the Citywide level approximately 63% supported protected bike lanes and polling specific to Anholm residents resulted in the opposite with 74% opposing protected bike lanes. Most of the concerns with protected bike lanes was related to the scope of on-street parking removal estimated at 75 spaces. Other concerns were about public unfamiliarity with rules and usage of Class IV Bike Lanes and the perceived safety concerns regarding driveway interface with the bike lanes. In response to these concerns, Council directed staff to further explore the concept of shared lanes with traffic calming only. Plan Adoption and Further Development of “Middle Segment” Staff revised the draft Anholm Bikeway Plan to include traffic calming only on the middle segment (Ramona to Lincoln). This information, along, with updated the traffic studies and Draft CEQA findings, were presented to Council on April 10 th, 2018. Most of the concerns regarding this p lan were related to findings that indicated traffic calming alone would not be enough to achieve the target vehicle volume and speed reductions recommended by NACTO and FHWA for shared lanes. As a result, the project would not accomplish the desired bicycle mode split in the corridor. Responding to these concerns Council directed staff to revisit the concept of traffic diversion on Broad as a hybrid option coupled with traffic calming and to continue to work with area residents to refine their recommendations for potential alternatives. Staff has completed development and a thorough analysis of this concept which is now before Council for consideration. 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I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. (SigkAure of Principal Clerk) DATE: AUGUST 25, 2018 AD COST: $222.72 CITY OFI ' SfII! L[Iffi OBI3Pi} SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on September 4, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, Cali- fornia, relative to the following: 1. Introduce an Ordinance establishing boundaries of seven proposed Canna- bis Business Zones - generally located in the Mid-Higuera Plan Area, the Broad Street Corridor Plan Area, the Orcutt Road Area, the Airport Area, the Margar- ita Area, the Higuera Commerce Park Area, and the Sacramento Drive Area — where certain cannabis business activi- ties would be allowed consistent with the City's Zoning Regulations. Case # CODE -1058-2017 For more information, contact Michael Codron of the City's Community Develop- ment Department at (805) 781-7187 or by email at Lng2QLonAsLQgKyM, The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on September 4, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, Cali- fornia, relative to the following: 2. The City Council will consider an amendment to the Anholm Bikeway Plan and an amendment to the Circula- tion Element of the General Plan. It will also consider an Addendum to the 2014 Land Use and Circulation Element Final Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2013121019). Case #: GENP-1719 -2018 (Anholm Bikeway) For more information seethe project web- site: http://www,peakdemocracy.com/3444, or contact Adam Fukushima of the City's Public Works Department at (805) 78f- 7590 or by email at aftma�slaclty, The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limit- ed to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written corre- spondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Reports for Ihis meating will be available for review in the City Clerk's Office and on- line at www.slocity.oro on Wednesday, Au gust 29, 2018. Please call the City Clerk's Olfice at (805) 781-7100 for more Informs. lion. The City Council meeting will be tele- vised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on www.slocity.org. Teresa Purrington, City Clerk Clly of San Luis Obispo August 25, 2018 3819938