HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/10/21 - Agenda Packet - SpecialAGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 3:30 p.m.
City Hall Tri-Communities Room
10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A1. Pledge of Allegiance
A2. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams
B. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC:
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. State law
prohibits the City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The City Council may
receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per
individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Mayor, depending upon the number of individuals desiring
to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Mayor and not to the members of the
audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain
from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which
might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
C. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION:
C1. City Council Workshop for North Eastern Sphere Annexation Project (General Plan Amendment
DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750; North Eastern
Sphere Annexation Specific Plan DRC2015-00751, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-00752, and
Programmatic Environmental Impact Report – City of Rancho Cucamonga) – A workshop on the
initial planning concepts for the project.
D. ADJOURNMENT
I, Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 15, 2015, per Government Code 54954.2 at
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and on the City’s website.
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Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director, City of Rancho Cucamonga
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N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN
WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT THIS AREA?
Land use designations include
conservation, open space, hillside
residential, and flood control/utility corridor
Area east of Deer Creek included in the
adopted North Etiwanda Specific Plan
Includes several major view corridors
Primary vehicle and non-motorized
connections from Wilson Ave, Banyan Ave,
Milliken Ave, and Day Creek Blvd
Entire area within Equestrian/Rural Area
Overlay with regional and community trails
Multiple Regionally Significant Aggregate
Resources Present
CITY SPHERE AREA (±5,920 acres)
ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
AREA (±5,570 acres)
±100-ACRE GRAVEL PIT
NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (±4,340 acres)
CONSERVATION PRIORITY
(±3,350 acres)
NGHD.
PRIORITY
(±1,200
acres)
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
Preservation & Recreation
•Mountain vistas should be maintained and emphasized.
•Outdoor activity and recreation should be woven into daily life.
•Trails should integrate with neighborhoods, equestrian paths, and open space.
•Opportunities exist in utility/flood control easements for recreation and conservation.
Neighborhoods
•Nearby neighborhood services and amenities would be welcomed, particularly by older residents.
•Connect neighborhoods in areas where there are public and joint-use facilities.
•Flexible housing options that appeal to younger families and empty nesters (strong market demand)
Health & Safety
•The plan should be build on Healthy RC principles.
•Future homes, parks, and other development should enhance fire protection.
•New development and open space plans should preserve and enhance water quality.
WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR
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Access & Connectivity
•Street network and street design should balance all modes and emphasize active transportation.
•The network should distribute and calm traffic rather than concentrating heavy flows.
•Connectivity to the existing high school and new elementary school should be prioritized.
Public & Private Uses
•Conservation and mitigation policies should respect existing property rights.
•Clearly define –and plan funding for -public and private maintenance responsibilities (public/HOA-run
parks, community gardens, joint-use facilities, etc.)
Communication
•All information should be on the City's website so the community can access it conveniently and track
planning and development decisions.
•Utilize the networks built in the Healthy RC outreach process.
WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR
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A walkable village with a range of
housing options and central core of
neighborhood retail and services that
would serve not only residents within the
new neighborhood but also in nearby
developments
Community focal points and gathering
spaces, including a central plaza and
“event ” space in the village core that could
accommodate neighborhood residents as
well as the larger community
Frame mountain views and vistas from
public spaces, such as the core village area
COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPTS COMPLETE PLACES
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
Multi-modal transportation system
emphasizing non-motorized
and inter-connectivity between existing and
planned facilities
A community aesthetic integrating buildings,
open space, landscape and infrastructure
creating a memorable experience and distinct
sense of place
A range and mix of detached and
attached housing types from 2 du/ac at the
edges to 20 du/ac in the village core area
COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPTS HUMAN SCALE PUBLIC REALM
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
Apply sustainable planning principles that
address, at a minimum, water and energy
conservation, water quality, green building
practices, urban agriculture or community
gardens, etc.
Design that supports and encourages an
active lifestyle and walking throughout the
the area, especially through paseos or trails
that are separated from roadways; fully
connected and integrated
COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPTS HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
1.Permanent Conservation
Permanent urban edge, preserving the sensitive natural
habitats, resources, landscapes and views.
2.Fiscal Sustainability
Avoid “patchwork” of fiscally unsustainable neighborhood
fragments, prone to natural hazards (wildfires, landslides..)
3.A Center for North Rancho Cucamonga
A walkable, bikeable destination with commercial
amenities for surrounding neighborhoods, trailhead to
Foothills and civic amenities for the whole community.
4.Add “Missing Middle” Housing Options
Range from large lot view homes to smaller homes and
attached homes targeted to a wide range of household
sizes and types.
NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION PROJECT
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
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EXISTING FOOTHILL OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
HIGH VALUE, CONNECTED HABITAT
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EXISTING OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
CONSERVATION WITH CONTROLLED ACCESS
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Low density residential (yellow)
Very low density residential (tan)
Hillside residential (in North Sphere)
Hillside estate residential (in North Sphere)
Fault zones
Flood control/riparian
Resource conservation (north edge of
neighborhood priority area)
EXISTING ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN (CITY)
MIX OF CONSERVATION AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
North
Etiwanda
Preserve
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EXISTING ZONING (SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY)
MIX OF CONSERVATION AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Single Residential Zone (yellow) -1 acre
parcels
Rural Living Zone (orange) -10 acre parcels
Special Development Residential Zone (pink) is
the “planned development” (surprise us) zone
with few standards.
Intent of SDR is “better site plans”.
Not consistent with City’s objective of maximum
open space conservation
North
Etiwanda
Preserve
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TOWN AND NATURE IN BALANCE
HUMAN AND NATURAL HABITAT CONNECTED
NEASP Area
Previous Heavy Construction
Utility Corridors
Existing Development/Disturbance
Open Space/Conservation
North Etiwanda Preserve
Edge Neighborhood
Creek Corridor Neighborhood
General Neighborhood
Town Center Neighborhood
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
GATEWAY TO THE FOOTHILLS
TRAILS, TRAILHEADS, HIKING AND BIKING AMENITIES
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
GATEWAY TO THE FOOTHILLS
MISSING PUZZLE PIECE IN THE NORTH-OF-210 COMMUNITY
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Neighborhoods with 5-minute walking
distance from center to edge.
Every household within a comfortable,
safe 2-minute walk of a small park or
playground
Safe comfortable longer walk or bike
ride to school and neighborhood shops.
Every home within a 5 minute walk of a
walking/bike riding trail.
NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN
WALKABLE FRAMEWORK
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Neighborhoods with 5-minute walking
distance from center to edge.
Every household within a comfortable,
safe 2-minute walk of a small park or
playground
Safe comfortable longer walk or bike
ride to school and neighborhood shops.
Every home within a 5 minute walk of a
walking/bike riding trail.
An organized mix of housing types
within each neighborhood area.
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THE PUBLIC REALM
WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD STRUCTURE
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THE PUBLIC REALM
CONSERVATION PARK
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THE PUBLIC REALM
PROSPECT PARK
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THE PUBLIC REALM
COMMUNITY AMPHITHEATER
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THE PUBLIC REALM
CREEK PARK
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THE PUBLIC REALM
LINEAR PARKS
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THE PUBLIC REALM
TRAIL NETWORK AND TRAILHEADS
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THE PUBLIC REALM
PARKS AND GREENS
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THE PUBLIC REALM
LANDSCAPE CALIBRATED TO CLIMATE AND LOCAL HABITAT
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THE PUBLIC REALM
PARKS WITH UNIQUE AMENITIES
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THE PUBLIC REALM
TOWN SQUARE
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THE PUBLIC REALM
INDOOR/OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
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THE PUBLIC REALM
WILSON MAIN STREET
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THE PUBLIC REALM
COMPLETE STREETS
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THE PUBLIC REALM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Single family detached only
Houses on lots 50 to 80 feet wide
Edges are sensitive to adjacent
neighborhoods and natural habitat.
EDGE NEIGHBORHOOD
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA HERITAGEEDGE NEIGHBORHOOD
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Range from 1 to 3 dua
Houses on lots 80+ feet wide
HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
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HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
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Range from 6 to 18 dua
Houses, rowhouses, cottage courts,
house-form multi-family, small
courtyard housing
Neighborhood parks and greens
GENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
RANCHO CUCAMONGA HERITAGEGENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD
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RANGE OF HOUSE TYPESGENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD
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HOUSE-FORM MULTI FAMILYGENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD
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TOWN CENTER + NEIGHBORHOOD
Commercial, civic and recreational center for
North Rancho Cucamonga
Restaurants and shops on main street, with
plaza views of valley and mountains
Housing in 20 to 40 d.u.a. range
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
TOWN CENTER MULTI-FAMILYCENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
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SHADY COURTS RESIDENTIAL COURTSCENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
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ROWHOUSES + LIVE-WORKCENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
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TOWN CENTER + NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE COMPARISON
VICTORIA GARDENS
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TOWN CENTER + NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE COMPARISON
CLAREMONT VILLAGE
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WILSON TOWN CENTER
Looking north and
panning to west and
south
Floor ranges from 55’
to 85’ below rim
Gravel pit 3,000’ by
1700’ (120 acres)
VIEW FROM NORTHEAST CORNER
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40’-55’
70’-85’1,700 ft.
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WILSON TOWN CENTER
Looking north and
panning to west and
south
Floor ranges from 55’
to 85’ below rim
Gravel pit 3,000’ by
1700’ (120 acres)
VIEW FROM NORTHEAST CORNER
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
WILSON TOWN CENTER UPPER RIM NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park
Levy Upper Rim Neighborhood Prospect Park Town Center Neighborhoo
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WILSON TOWN CENTER TOWN CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park
Mixed-Type Neighborhood Hilltop Park
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WILSON TOWN CENTER WILSON TOWN CENTER
Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park
Mixed-Use Center Wilson Avenue Piazza
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WILSON TOWN CENTER CREEK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park
Piazza Cucamonga Wilson Bridge Creek
Park
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
WILSON TOWN CENTER
Commercial, civic and recreational
center for North Rancho
Restaurants and shops on main
street, with plaza views of Valley
and mountains
N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
WILSON TOWN CENTER WILSON AVENUE “MAIN STREET”
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MIXED-USE BUILDINGSWILSON TOWN CENTER
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FARMERS MARKET/SPECIAL EVENTSWILSON TOWN CENTER
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LIVELY MIXED-USE PUBLIC SPACESWILSON TOWN CENTER
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Site Mitigation and Development Strategies
•Conservation and Preservation Approach
•Site Grading Feasibility
•Infrastructure Feasibility (initial water supply positive)
•Health & Safety Mitigations
(Flood Control, Fire Department, etc.)
Circulation and Traffic Patterns
•Multi-Modal Transportation Routes/Facilities
•Traffic Capacities, Design Speeds, and
Streetscape Standards
•Subject to approval by City Engineer
Further Financial Analysis
•Continued Demographics and Market Research
•Cost and financing mechanisms for public facilities
FURTHER ANALYSIS UNDERWAY
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N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN
Continue to coordinate with County Flood Control,
fire, utilities, Metropolitan Water District, and other
applicable City and County agencies
Integrate NESASP Process with Healthy RC
Steering Committee and process
Continue to speak with interested parties
Determine the appropriate structure and timing for
town hall meetings
Continue to work with Technical Advisory Committee
to define and refine Plan
Fall 2015: Analysis and refinement
Winter 2015:Refined Plan framework and SP
outline
Spring 2016: Specific Plan and EIR
Summer 2016: Public Hearings
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