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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981/03/16 - Agenda Packets~ ~~ cn.tirr)y r c ~,~ ~iN _ ~ RAPICI-K) GLY'AN10[~X',A ~~ ^~'`~ r ~ C~~IT7~Y~77~C~OUNCIL lyn MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1981 1. CALL TO ORDER A. flag Salute B. Roll Ca11: Frost, Mikels, Palomho Bridge Schlosser 2. DISCUSSION OF ETIWAN DA SPECIFIC PLAN The City Council will discuss a proposal for an Eti wanda Specific PZan. Discussion will incI ude anticipated scope of work, pzoj act timing, budoet alternatives, and policy options for reviewing development and land use decision during the interim time period prior to adoption of a Speci flc PZan. 3. LAND USE ITEMS IN THE ETIWANDA/PLANNED COMMUNITIES AREAS At the March 9 meeting, the City Council reviewed land use reconmrendations in the Eti wanda and Planned Cosonunity areas; however, not all eonsi dera ti ons were completed. Additional information was requested pi•i of to decisions being made. 4. CONSIDERATION OF REMAINING LAND USE ISSUES IN OTHER PLANNING AREAS The City Council will consider any land use issues Which remain in the Alta Loma and Cucamonga area (including the industrial area). Any land use modifications to these areas will be considered and reviewed by the City Council. 5. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT SUPER ELEMENTS Besides the Land Use Facet of the Land Use and Development Super Elements there are other components which the City Council must consider prior to its adoption. These include Hnusi ng, Circulation, Public Facilities, and Cortmuni ty Design. Staff will provide a brief overview so that the Council can consider any items it may deem necessary for clarification or revision. 6. AD,]OURNMENT The next meeting on the ,metal Plan will be held on March 2J to discuss the Environmental Resource and Public Health and Safety Super Elements. Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council. My name is Donald King. I am a plann- ing consultant with offices at 9375 Archibald Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga, I have been retained by a local property owner, Mr. Andrew Barmakian, to review the proposed general plan with respect to how this plan will likely affect the area surrounding his property, My review also considered the sta •.ed objectives of the plan with respect to whether these objectives would likely be met by the proposed plan. I have a short presentation which will take 12 minutes. I have made a copy of my remarks for your review, It is obvious that a great deal of quality time and effort has gone into this plan, and I would like to confine my remarks exc lusively to the Etiwanda community area to save time. The plan calls for each district and/or neighbor- hood to have a unique identity. In the case of Etiwanda this identity or image is intended to be one of a rural character reflecting on its histor)•. Maintaining and facilitating comnunity growth and development while achiev- ing a final em~i ronment exhibiting a rural character is at he<t difficult. It's probaly not achievable within the context of the plan as it currentl}• exists, We do understand, however, that a specific plan for the Etiwanda area is being contemplated, We strongly support this idea as the best means of achieving adequa.e planning guidance for the Euture of land uses in the Etiwanda community, ,~ . ltii th respect to the concept of a specific plan we would like t seperat our comments into two areas of consideration affecting this community, First, I would like to iJenti fy some potential problems within the current plan that should be carefully studied in a specific plan in order to insure that these important planning considerations are not overlooked or missed, Second, I would like to suggest for your consideration some actions that you may want to fake now in order to protect your options while a specific pion is under consideration. 2 First I would like to speak to three problems which are most likely to occur in the Etiwanda area resulting from the current plan as proposed. These pot- ential problems should be carefully studied now and during the specific plan process. The circulation system will cause Base Line Road to function as one of the primary traffic carriers serving the proposed regional shopping center. This will occur because of the ease of getting onto and off of the Devore freeway to go north or south rather than using city streets (traveling to the San Bernardino Freeway for example). As trafFic volume increases on Base Line Road, which it is certain to do, turning movement delays will occur. Queing will occur and general bottleneck delays will occur at major north-south inter- sections. Past studies have shown chat when traffic delays occur a percentage of the drivers will seek alternate routes. This will result in more and more through traffic utilizing local streets not intended for that use. This problem merits careful attention when the specific plan is studied. Studies have also shown that people living in specified residential building types have definite expectations regarding the traffic volumes on the streets adjacent to their homes. These expectations have been defined as the "tolerance capac it)•" of the given street. Tolerance capacity has nothing to do with the engineering or design capacity. It relates instead to the amount of traffic deemed acceptable beyond which unhappiness, concern, and complaints to City Hall will occur, even though the road is designed to safely handle that volume of traffic. Some of the land uses shown within Etiwanda along Base Line Road will have their "tolerance capacity" exceeded several fold. This problem should be considered both now and during the specific plan process. Further, some of the land uses now shown along Base Line Road are not con- sistent with the land use location criteria set out in the General Plan Text on pages 34-37. The result are potential internal consistency conflicts- but these are easily resolvable now. h'e often hear the phrase "what you See is what you get". Urban design con- siderations will go a long way to assure that what we get is what we want to see. The general plan has to identify and define the image and character de- sired for Etiwanda. In ordur for the plan to be effective, however, [here need to he measurable criteria and measurable policies so the Citizens staff, commissions and developers can judge a given development proposal con- si stently, In this manner one can also identify what isn't working and then fix it. The specific plan should contain a section on urban design setting out measur- able criteria to be used by developers in designing and everyone else in judging future projects. Finally, I would like to note several things that the Council may wish to consider now. Regarding circulation standards, the Council should direct the Engineering division t analyse t e maintenance cost of existing stone curbs and if ex- cessive compa d to standard curbs, to develop a new Standard curb for the Etiwanda area utilizing stone which will look similar but will have lower main tenance costs. The report should come back within a specified time, say six months or so. Regarding potential land use conflicts along Base Line Road, the Council should take two of three potential actions. The Council should add a statement on page 32 of the General Plan Text, This statement Should reflect, as additional specific plans are prepared, that it is the expressed intent of the general plan, that these specific plans will also supplant the general nlan for the specific plan area, In addition, a statement should note here that the General Plan would apply unless a specific plan speaks to something different, In this way nothing will fall thzough the cracks, so to speak. The land uses shown along Base Line Road east of the Victoria Plan area should be altered to reflect the residential location criteria established on pages 34-37 of the General Plan, or if this seems undesirable, then the land so affected should 6e placed in some sort of a "holding designation" for a short period of time to provide for closer analysis and a specific plan determina- tion, Without this change one way or the other, incompatab le land uses and future problems may not be preventable. Finally, the Ccuncil should consider the selection of a citizens conmit[ee composed of Etiwanda residents and property owners to begin the specific plan parameter considerationL. Mr, Mayor, members of the Council we appreciate this opportunity to have addressed you tonight, • ~.., a va .~. i, ~lw ,V VVIL IIV N.~V!\ STAFF REPORT DATE: March 16, 1981 T0: Members of the City Council and City Manager FROM: Barry K. Hogan, City Planner SUGJECT: ET IWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN n~ ~~ Fi~,:~ i iN~ 1977 A6ST RACT: At the last meeting of the General Plan for the City Council there was a request made for more detailed information to be presented on the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Contained within this memorandum is the additional information, and attached is a Resolution for the City Council to consider relative to particular issues on the Etiwanda Specific Plan. DISCUSSION: Fage 36 of the Revised General Plan Text states that a Specific Plan should be developed for the Etiwanda area. The Plan should address the following: - Local Street and Circulation Pattern ~- Conmunity Character and Design Standards - Neighborhood Park Plan ~- Riding and Niking Trails - Commercial Len ter Location ~- Land Use Adjustments • The Local Street and Circulation Pattern Within the Etiwanda area there are same private streets, some disconti- nuous streets, and for the full development of the Etiwanda area probably some inadequate streets to service the Etiwanda area. The Specific Plan under this topic would provide an ultimate street plan for the Etiwanda area. It would indicate street standards, those streets that would be collectors, and those streets that would be arterials. It would provide for the protection of certain areas by diverting traffic around them, rather than through them, and it will dove-tail with the adopted Circula- tion Flan for the City. Additionally, the local street and circulation pattern would also take into account possible future transit within the area and a ronnection to the other transit within the City. Conmunity Character and Design Standards The Etiwanda Area currently has what is termed a "rural character". This particular section would investigate ways in which to preserve that cha- racter and still allow development to occur, also specific design standards for the retention of the Eucalyptus windrows, ways in which to deal with the existing structures that may have historical significance within the area, the creation of standards for development of additional new units that will be reminiscent of the architectural quality and character ex- istent now in the Etiwanda area. Etiwanda Specific Plan Pfa rch 16, 1981 Page Two • ~leighborhood Park Plan Currently there are three parks shown within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area, The Specific Plan will investigate the appropriateness of parks existing and proposed, indicate probable areas for parks, ways in which the parks may be integrated into the environment, a possible mechanism for purchase and development of the parks. Riding and Hiking Trails The General Plan has designated the area north of the Foothill Freeway right-of-way (Highland Avenue) in the Etiwanda area as one designated for equestrian and cleft-hooved animals. Also the General Plan has a trail system that is proposed for the Eitwanda area. The trail system is a backbone system, it does not occlude any local feeder trails that will be necessary to connect to the master plan trails. There needs to be a great deal of attention given to the location and utility of trails within the Etiwanda area ,not only north of Highland Avenue but south of Highland Avenue, to connect to the Victoria Planned Community and to other areas within Etiwanda. Commercial Center Location There has been a great deal of discussion at the Planning Commission level • over where commercial centers should be located within the Etiwanda area to provide needed service. Shopping center developers tell us that there needs to be at least 9000-10,000 people within service radius of 1-2 miles in order to justify the location of a neighborhood shopping center in a par- ticular area. At this point in time, it is not believed that the Etiwanda area is near or approaching Lhe required number to justify a neighborhood commercial center. However, in the future there may be enough population within the area to justify a neighborhood shopping center. Additionally, the cgmmunity of Etiwanda should have a focus or foci; commercial centers may serve as those foci. Specific studies under the Etiwanda Specific Plan would be to indicate possible areas for commercial centers and design standards to blend the new centers in with the existing older character of Etiwanda. Land Use Adjustments Through the studies performed under the Eitwanda Specific Plan there may be a need to adjust land uses previously approved by the City Council on the Land Use P lan Map of the Gneral Plan. The Etiwanda Specific Plan will take a more detailed look at the land use patterns within the area and there may be a need to adjust or change the land use pattern in cer- tain arras to provide a better street sustem, or to create a stronger community character, or to facilitate a design that would be reminiscent of the rural character or to provide areas for commercial development. To perform an Etiwanda Specific Plan including all of the information de- • tailed above would cost approximately $50,000. The $50,000 would go for a consultant to prepare and conduct the Etiwanda Specific Plan and E.1.R. E tiwanda Specific Plan March 16, 1981 • Page Three and the printing of the documents. It does not account for any time for which the consultant may be required to attend public hearings on the item. If the item were to be prepared by City staff we would request 2 additional personnel on contract amounting to approximately $40,000 plus 15`: overhead cost, and an additional $5,000 for printing and pub- lication costs relative to the Specific Plan. Therefore, the cost to do the Etiwanda Specific Plan 6y staff will amount of $50,000 or to do the Specific Plan by consultant will amount to $50,000. It ;c antici- pated that the plan will take 10-12 months to prepare for public hearing. At the last council meeting there were various issues brought up relative to what Council policy might be if an applicant wished to develop within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area. We have prepared a Resolution for the Council to consider for adoption relative to this issue and other issues. Specifically, within the area of the Etiwanda Specific Plan there are areas which are designated commercial and office use. The greatest amount of land is in the Tow and very low density area. Since commercial gene- rally follows residential development, it is not anticipated over the next year that we would see a great deal of activity in the commercial area. Also, since there are very limited existing sewer lines in the area and low water pressure, it is not anticipated that we would see a great deal of residential activity either within the Etiwanda area. Since August • of 1980, when developers were able to sibmit plans for consideration relative to residential development, we have had only two projects of 112 lots submitted in the Etiwanda area. We do not ancitipa tea problem with a developer spending a great deal of time and money on plans for future development in the Etiwanda Specific Plan area and at a later date having the plan change land use and therefore negate his plans. If that happens to be the case, most developers are aware of the chances they are taking when they consider development. Case law has stated that a de- veloper has no"rights" to the zoning or land use on his property until such time as he has been issued a building permit and has had substantial construction under that building permit. There are two other issues which the Resolution speaks to: - Residential Oevel opment within the Etiwanda Specific Plan Area - General Plan Amendments within the Etiwanda Specific Plan Area It is our opinion that due to the sensitivity that must be used in the approval or consideration of plans in the Etiwanda Specific Plan area that all residential packages must come in for review under the total development approach under the Growth Management Ordinance. Additionally, it would not be prudent to accept a request for any change to the General Plan within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area while the Etiwanda Specific Plan is being pre- pared. r1 ~J ~~ Et iwa nda Specific Plar~ March 16, 7981 Page Four RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution. Re ectf 1 omitted, ar K. o Ci2 lanne 6 H:cd/jk • • • c1TV or a,~ncaio cuc~~loivc,>. ~oc<<cn.+7oh~~ sr~r x~PORT ~ ~ P ~ ~ ! r • ~ C ~ -, O a F U Z U > 1977 DATE: March 15, 1981 T0: Members of the City Council FROR: Barry K. Hogan, City Planner BY: Tim J. 8eedle, Senior Planner SUBJECT: CARRY OVER ITEMS FROM THE ET IWANDA PLANNING AREA At the last City Council meeting on the General Plan, two locations for alternative land use were discussed; additional information is contained herein. Attached to this Staff Report are a series of maps for two sites previously discussed; (1) southeast of East Avenue and the Pacific Rail- road tracks, and (2) Rochester and approximately the Pacific Railroad tracks. Regarding the parcel located at East Avenue and the Pacific Railroad tracks, land use designation for this parcel was changed from Commer- cial designation to Low Density Residential by the Planning Commission ~1 ' because of their feeling that they would rather the Eti Wanda Specific i F ll i l d i Y on. o ow- es gnat Plan examine all appropriate areas for Commerc a ing examination, it appears that parcel number 227-141-14 and 66 (see attached map) is poorly located for Residential land use and would be more appropriately designated for Neighborhood Comnerci al. The property located at approximately Rochester Avenue both north and south of the Pacific Railroad tracks had been originally shown on the General Plan as Medium Density Residential. During the review matter by the Planning Commission, the Staff recommended that those parcels ' be shown as Low Medium Density Residential to more appropriately suit ~{ a the surrounding land use which consists of Low Residential, Lnw Med- G ium Residential, and potential elementary and junior high school sites. ~ The Planning Commission, however, retained the designation of Medium ~~ ~ Residential Density on both parcels. The Planning Commission, at their March 12 meeting, approved the Land Use Plan for Victoria. Based upon the approved Victoria Land Use Plan to achieve consistency, some changes are necessary on the General Plan Land Use Map. Attached as Item 3 is an area map depicting the approved Victoria Plan and the suggested chanoes to the General Plan Land Use Map. As noted on the revised Land Use Plan recommendation, Area 1 ad- jacent to the proposed Victoria Lakes was changed from Office ~o'?ligh Denisty Residential. Area 2 was changed from High Density to Commer- cial. Area 3 was changed~'rom Medium Residential to Law Medium --• " /-I City Council March 16, 1981 • Page 2 Residential. Also Staff recommends that area 3b (not within the Victoria Plan) be changed to Low Medium Residential to be consistent with surround- ing land use designations. RECOMMENUAT ION: That the City Council designate the General Plan Land Use on N~41-14 and 66, located at the southeast corner of East Avenue and the Pacific Railroad tracks to be Neighborhood Commercial. in order for the Land Use Plan to be consistent with the Victoria Plan, the City Council should approve the changes as shown on Exhibit A. Respectfully submitted, BARRY K. HOGAN City Planner B KH :TJ B:jr Attachments • • N ~+ 3 X • O _ Z < <~ ~ z 0 v ~ ~ .~ ~ m' ~I ~~ t~ ~ ~ L~ ,JIB ~I~~ ~ ~ !.~ h:.Lu n ~e v ~j !- a ~ ~~I ~ \~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ j l ~ ~ ~ _~ ~ I I ..\ _ mxwc ~ . c.sr m ~ .I{ ~ jL _ e~ ~ e ° ~ • R Q ~ ~ (.1 j ] N \ i .. a ` ~' ~': ~ i R~~ F "'fJ t s G ~ ° e ~Im ~ ^ 1 IV I I S,y e Q a. 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Particu- lar attention will be made to changes recommended to the Planning Com- mission. City Council will be asked to consider, for adoption, this Super Element with any revisions which they deem necessary. BACY,GROUN D: The Land Use and Development Super Element contains pro- visions which relate to the physical development of the City and the organization of the City's functional and esthetic environment. More than any other Super Element, this establishes the image of the Gity. It provided logical organization of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities and encourages timely development of the public facilities to meet the needs of the community. Within this Super Ele- ment are sub-elements of Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Public Facili- ties (Parks and Recreation), and Community Design. The Land Use Plan depicts the arrangements of land uses at the time the City is fully developed. The Draft land use policies are set forth in the General Plan beginning on page 33 and are expressed in the revised Land Use Map (Figure III-1). Land use acreages of each category, as revised by the Planning Comni ssion, are summarized in the attached Land Use Summary. The residential holding capacity of the plan (the optimum number of dwel li ne units which can be built according to the Land Use Plan at full build out) originally called far a holding capacity of 54,611 dwelling units; however, with the reconxnendations by the Planning Com- mission, the holdiny capacity was reduced 2,443 units to a total of 52,168 dwelling units. The estimated population is determined by mul- tiplying the holding capacity by the projected average household size of 2 J persons thus yielding a holding capacity of approximately 140,800. , li r LA.1D USE SUMMARY AS REVISED BY PLANNING COMMi SSION ESTIMATED LF'ID USE Af,R EAf,E % OF TOTAL CITY Residential Very Low (0-2 du/ac) 2836 13.57 Low (2-4 du/ac) 4975 23.80 Low Medium (4-8 du/a c) 14C3 6.71 Medium (4-14 du/ac) 1249 5.98 Medium High (14-24 du/ac) 224 1.07 High (24-30 du/ac) 138 .66 Subtotal 10,825 51.79 Commercial Neighbc rhood ~ 234 1.12 Commercial 690 3.30 Regional 128 .61 Office 282 1.35 Subtotal 1334 6.38 Industrial Industrial Park 1036 4.96 General 1618 7.74 General/Rail Served 1148 5.49 Heavy ~ 766 3.67 Subtotal 4568 21.86 Public/Institutional Schools 665 3.17 Parks (Including private) 660 2.26 Ci•: is/Community 93 .44 Major Roads 1117 5.34 Subtotal 2343 11.21 Open Space Hillside Residential 228 1.10 Open Space 93 .44 Flood Control/Utility Corridor 1509 7.22 Subtotal 1830 8.76 CITY TOTAL 20,900 100.00;; • u • City Council March 16, 1981 Page 2 Over the course of several community meetings, the Planning Comm ssi on considered 51 public requests for land use than qes and 16 staff initiated requests. The Planning Commission received puhlic input in the form of letters and at meetings in the form of oral comments. Each request was specifically analyzed with the reromnendation being forwarded by the Plan- ning Staff. Besides the land use changes, the Commission made numerous modifications to the text. A summary of the significant changes or policy decisions are as follows: - A Specific Plan was requested to be developed for the Etiwanda area, Page 36, - A policy was adopted regarding the Planned Communities of Terra Vista and Victoria, which would require approval of the Specific Plan prior to development in either area, Page 36 (See attachment). - The City should conduct a detailed land use study along Foothill Boule- • va rd between Grove and Haven Avenue. This study would determine a more precise land use pattern for viable commercial centers, Page 41. - Revisions to Industrial category provide greater variation in industrial use within the General Industrial/Rail Served category, Page 44. - Etiwanda Avenue has given special significance for its historical character. Future roadway improvements would stress protection of existing roadway character, Page 53. - An estimated projection of future housing needs was defined in the Housing Element, Pages 70 and 13 (see attachment regarding revisions to the Housing Element based upon conmen is from California Housing and Conmuni ty Development). - Definition of Affordable Housing for owner-occupied/renter-occupied units was adopted, Page 77. - Detailed specifications of housing programs were approved which the City can use to implement housing objectives and policies, Pages 73-81 (see attachment on Revisions to Housing Element). rr ~ U 1( City Council March 16, 1981 Page 3 - A City central park concept consisting of approximately 100 acres located at the northwest corner of Base Line and Milliken Avenue was accepted, Page 91. - The addition of an equestrian trails component was inserted into the Park and Recreation Element of the General Plan. This component in- cluded revisions to the equestrian trail map, and adoption of speci- fic design standards, Page 101. - The designation of an equestrian rural area located north of Banyan was defined. Policies were adopted for this area which "provided for" and "encouraged" the use for residential use with equestrian amenities. - Some School Board Members have expressed concern regarding possible public interpretati nn of designating future school sites on the Land Use Plan. Therefore, the following statement will be added as a note to the General Plan Map: ~I "The sites shown as proposed schools are not now owned by the respective school district nor is the location site specific. The depiction of a school site is an • indication of a projected future need that may he ad- justed over time as the City and the School Districts develop." This same addition should be added for proposed parks. - The Planning Conmissi on reconmended that the Conmuni ty Design Element be refined to became a more definite statement on design policies and standards for Rancho Cucamonga. These revisions would be brought back at a later date. The Commission did make numerous minor text changes and clarifications. - A design theme for the intersection of Foothill and Haven was ex- pressed to stress the "rural open atmosphere". Development at this intersection would need to integrate the use of open space and special landscape treatment, Page 150. - Wineries shall be allowed to have ancillary uses to the site, such as restaurants, wine sales, and gift shops, Page 151. • City Council • March 16, 19B1 Page 4 Ir. order to adequately complete the review of the Super Element, the City Council may wish to discuss only the areas which they feel need their further attention. Staff will briefly overview the Super Element and an- swer questions which the City Council may have regarding clarifications or modifications to the text. In this wa;• it is hoped that the City Cou- ncil will be able to review and consider for adoption the Land Use and Development Super Element with any neressa ry modifications. RECOMME NOAT ION: That the City Coun mil complete review and consider for adoption the Land Use and Development Super Element with any revisions which they may deem necessary. Resp c±ful ly sub 'Lted, ~~~ ~~ G~ / % ~ 'Ba rr k. Hogan ~, City' Planner • BKH :TJB:jr Attachments 7~ • Residential *A specific plan should be developed far the Etiwa nda area. The plan should address the following: ~~, - Local Street and Circulation Pattern - Comnuni ty Character and Design Standards - Neighborhood Park Plan - Riding and Hiking Trails - Commercial Center Location - Land Ilse Adjustments r•The City shalt not consider for approval any development plans located within the Planned Communities area until such time as the Planning Commission has reviewed and City Council has •pted plans for Victoria and Terra Vista areas VICTORIA is fully matured. IT does not suggest anything about the timing of development. Thus, some projects are not expected to be built during the next 20 years, and others that currently exist, but are to be phased out, may continue ~n operation for another 20 years. +~ Six residential density categories shall be es- tablished for purposes of providing the City with a range of building intensities that allow flexibility to deal with various site con- straints and opportunities. Density (gross average) Category Minimum Maximum Very Low 0.1 2 Low 2 4 Low Medium 4--5- 8 Medium 4--5-- 14 Medium High 14-f5- 24 High 24-25- 30 Ver Low (up to 2 dwelling units per gross acre . The very low residenti ai category is characterized by single-family homes on one- half acre lots, or larger, as commonly found north of Runyan Street and in the northeast portion of the City. r2-4 Low t2 Sdwelling units per gross area). The low density residential classification is characterized by single-family homes. The density is appropriate where the traditional neighborhood character of detached single- family units prevails and where the level of services including roads, shopping and re- creation are not sufficient to justify a higher density. low Medium (588-dwelling units per gross acre , he low-medium category is charac- terized by residential densities somewhat greater than the low density residential group. With gross densities averaging he- iween 5-8 dwelling unit per acre, considerably more housing types may be used, including typical single-family, single-family zero lot line, duplex, and under certain conditions up TERRA VISTA CITY OF FiA\CHO Cl'G\~\IO\GA STAFF REPORT DATE: March 11, 1981 T0: Planning Commission FROI^.: Barry K. Hogan, City Planner SUBJECT: OE PARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COh1MEMT ON PROPOSED HOUSING EL Ei1ENT ABSTRACT: Attached, please find a copy of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) letter of continent to Lauren Wasserman, City Manager, regarding their review of the Rancho Cucamonga draft housing element. There are eight areas that this staff report will cover. Seven of them are in answer specifically to questions or issues raised within the letter of February 11, 1981 from HCD and the remaining eighth issue is the revision proposed by staff for the Housing Element of the General Plan for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The areas of concern are zoning consistency, exemption for affordable housing for mandatory school requirement, Ab 2320, affordable housing opportunities for low-and-moderate income employees, housing near employment centers, inclusionary zoning and implementation of SB 1960. The first seven items we have listed do not require any Commission action if the Commission concurs with the responses made. The eighth item, revisions to the housing element do require the Planning Commis Sion action through resolution. C ISCUSSION: Page 3, paragraph 2 indicates that City Staff has informed HCD that current zoning is at a lower density then the Draft General Plan calls for, As the Planning Commission is aware, the current zoning, which properties within the city enjoy, is that of the County of San Bernardino and in same instances changes which the Planning Commission and City Council have made. The time 'line for the preparation and adoption of the City's new Zoning Ordinance will take approximately one year. It is our anticipation that roughly one month will be used for the preparation for the initial document to begin the consideration process. Substantial review will occur by the Zoning Committee and others before the new Zoning Ordinance would go to hearing at Lhe Planning Commission. Also involved with the new Zoning Ordinance will be a new zoning map which will implement the General Plan, i. e., change all of the zoning to be in conformance with the General Plan. ITEM 0 ~4, Staff Report March 11, 1981 Page 2 Page 3, paragraph 3, indicates the City may wish to consider exempting subsidized developments from the requirement of school letters. Our best information to date, from the various school districts within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, indicate that there is no problem in issuing a school letter indicating available capacity. If, in the future, this situation changes, the City may wish to consider possible exemptions for subsidized units and the ramifications that may be incumbered thereof. Page 4, paragraph 2, talks about a new bill which took effect January 1> 1931, AB 2320, that requires the city to zone sufficient land for residential use in relation to zoning for non-residential use at standards and densities appropriate to meet the housing needs identified in the General Plan. As the Planning Commis Sion is aware, throughout the process of the review of the General Plan the concept of a balanced comnuni ty was espoused and in fact, written into the text of the General Plan. We feel that the Plan demonstrates a balance between residential and other non-residential uses and are confident that the consideration of zoning in the future to implement the General Plan will bring us into compliance with AG 2320. Page 4, paragraph 3, indicates HCD's desire that the city provide or assure that adequate affordable housing opportunities are provided within reasonable distances for low.and-moderate income employees in both primary and secondary jobs. The General P1 an Housing Element indicates that our goal is to capture 30% of the employees generated primarily in the industrial area for housing. All of those 30% are in the 80 to 120% of the median income level. in so far as providing adequate affordable housing opportunities within reasonable distances, outside the city, that is something beyond Lhe city's control and should be addressed to the Southern California Association of Governments and our adjacent cities of Fontana, Gntario, and Upland. Page 5, paragraph 2. This paragraph talks about the premise that 90% of households will choose to live near their place of employment. Without having this study available far our review at Lhe time of the writing of this report, our assumption is that the question asked to the households was very simple and did not have great emphasis upon economics, We believe that our Housing Element directs the-city to try and provide a reasonable percentage of our housing in affordable units, and targets 3070 of the employees to be generated by the industrial base for affordable housing. Also, the location of housing that may be within an affordable range are located close to transit corridors to reduce the dependence upon the automobile and provide a greater link in the connection to the industrial area. The Plan also speaks of a Development Monitoring System that will allow the city [o better determine exactly where these employees live, how many employees are being captw•ed for housing in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and to adjust our programs accordingly so that the goals of the General Plan and the Housing Element are met. Staff Report March 11, 1981 Page 3 Page 5, paragraph 2. This paragraph talks about inclusionary zoning and encourages the city to adopt such a program. The Housing Element indicates that the city should study inclusionary zoning as a program alternative. As the Planning Commission is aware, many cities who have adopted inclusionary zoning have found enumbera ble problems in its implementation. The County of Orange has an inclusionary zoning program, which on the surface appears to have been very successful, however, for those of You who attended the seminar section at the League of California Cities Planning Commissioner's Institute, that it involved an explanation of Orange County's inclusionary zoning practice, will remember that it involves a housing authority for administration and substantial commitments of staff time and energy to make the program work. There was talk of priority processing, assigning a Planner to walk through each and every project through the process and the screening of applicants, etc. Staff is not opposed to an inclusionary zoning program, nor are we in favor of an inclusionary zoning program. As the Housing Element states, inclusionary zoning should be studied as program alternative for the City. Page 5, paragraph 3. This paragraph talks about the City's responsibility under 56 1960 which is the Mobile Home Ordinance allowing mobile homes in a single family zone. The paragraph indicates that we have not provided standards and plans for sites for mobile homes. SB 1960 does not require housing elements to indicate Lora tions, standards or plans for sites for mobile homes. It does, however, put mobile homes into the same category in many instances as standard stick built housing. We are currently working on an ordinance to implement SB 1960 and will bring that ordinance before the Planning Commission in the very near future. ~~li STATE 4F UnfORNIA EDMUND G CROWN JR Ge.vnor g~PARTMENT OF H~USIN~ 1gND CO/j1MUNITY DEVELOPMENT ivision of Researc ono o icy Deve opment 921 Tenth Street Sacramento, CR 95814 (916) 445-4725 February 11, 1981 Lauren M. Wasserman City Manager City of Rancho Cucamonga P .O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Dear Mr. Wasserman: RE: Review of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Draft Housing Element The Department of Housino and Cononuni ty Development has reviewed the draft housing element dated Noverltber 1480, for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Under Section 50459 of the State Health and Safety Code, our Department is authorized to review local housing elements "far conformity with the requirements of Section 65302(c) of the Government Code and the guidelines adopted pursuant thereto." The purpose of our review is to advise the City of any additional steps which might need to be developed and any additional steps which might need to be taken to produce a housing element which is in conformity with the 1977 Guidelines. As set forth in the Housing Element Guidelines, the two most important components of a housing element are: 1. the identification and documentation of housing needs; and 2. the development of a housing program to address these identified needs. In order to conform to Section 65302(c) of the Government Code, the housing element is to contain "standards and plans for the improvement of housing and for the provision of adequate sites for housing" and is to make "adequate provision for housing needs of all economic segments of the community." The Guidelines define adequate provision to be "a good faith, diligent effort" to expand housing opportunities. They further provide that such effort is to emphasize use of a wide range of local public powers which impact upon housing including a commitment to pursue and cooperate in avail- able Federal and State programs. We have noted several areas which need further development for the Rancho Cucamonga Housing Element to conform to State Housing Element Law. STALE Of CAUAOAN'n FOMUNO G. lROWN JR., Coroner DEPgRTMEtJT OF HQnUSIN~ tgND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /~.,~ Dtvtsion o. Researc and o tcy Deve opment (\~, 921 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916) 445-4725 February 11, 1981 ~~ Lauren M. Wasse rtnan City Manager City of Rancho Cucamonga R.O. Box 801 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Dear Mr. Wasserman: RE: Review of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Draft Housing Element The Department of Housing and Community Development has reviewed the draft housing element dated Noveitt6er 1980, for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Under Section 50459 of the State Health and Safety Code, our Department is authorized ! • to review local housing elements "far conformity with the requirements of Section 65302(c) of the Government Cade and the guidelines adopted pursuant thereto." The purpose of our review is to advise the City of any additional steps which might need to be developed and any additional steps which might need to be taken to produce a housing element which is in confo rnti ty with the 1977 Guidelines. As set forth in the Housing Element Guidelines, the two most important components of a housing element are: I. the identification and documentation of housing needs; and 2. the development of a housing program to address these identified needs. In order to conform to Section 65302(c) of the Gave tome nt Code, the housing element is [o contain "standards and plans for the improvement of housing and for the provision of adequate sites for housing" and is to make "adequate provision for housing needs of all economic segments of the community." The Guidelines define adequate provision to be "a good faith, diligent effort" to expand housing opportunities. They further provide that such effort is to emphasize use of a wide range of local public powers which impact upon housing including a commitment to pursue and cooperate in avail- able Federal and State programs. We have noted several areas which need further development for the Rancho Cucamonga Housing Element to conform • to Str.te Housing Element Law. ~. ?t r Staff Report March 11, 1981 Page 3 Page 5, paragraph 2. This paragraph talks about inclusionary zoning and encourages the city to adopt such a program. The Housing Element indicates that the city should study inclusionary zoning as a program alternative. As the Planning Commission is aware, many cities who have adopted inclusionary zoning have found enumberable problems in its implementation. The County of Orange has an inclusionary zoning program, which on the surface appears to have been very successful, however, for those of you who attended the seminar section at Lhe League of California Cities Planning Commissioner's Institute, that it involved an explanation of Orange County's inclusionary zoning practice, will remember that it involves a housing authority for administration and substantial commitmen is of staff time and energy to make the program work. There was talk of priority processing, assigning a Planner to walk through each and every project through the process and the screening of applicants, etc. Staff is not opposed to an inclusionary zoning program, nor are we in favor of an inclusionary zoning program. As the Housing Element states, inclusionary zoning should be studied as program alternative for the City. • Page 5, paragraph 3. This Da ragraph talks about the City's responsibility under SB 1960 which is the Mobile Home Ordinance allowing mobile homes in a single family zone. The paragraph indicates that we have not provided standards and plans for sites for mobile homes. SB 1960 does not require housing elements to indicate locations, standards or plans for sites for mobile homes. It does, however, put mobile homes into the same category in many instances as standard stick built housing. We are currently working on an ordinance to implement SB 1960 and will bring that ordinance before the Planning Commission in the very near future. L_. Res~iectfull s fitted, ~~ ~ ~~'II~'II rry k. H gd n' ~/~7{ityJ~ann~r \ BKHF~kp ~/ • Lauren t1. Wasserman February 11, 1981 Page Two I. HOUSING NEEDS IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION The City has done a convnenda6le job in producing a needs identification section which is well written and documented. In our judgment, the essential info rina ti on for determining housing need has been adequately covered. II. HOUS IiIG PROGRAh1S While an accurate assessment of housing need is essential, the heart of the housing element lies in those provisions relating to the development and implementation of a housing program. To achieve this, Section 6450 of the Guidelines calls fora program containing five explicit commitments as foil o:vs: 1. the specific objectives to be accomplished (quantified when possible); 2. the actions which will be undertaken to implement the program (for example, city council resolution, land acquisition, density bonus, etc.); 3. the sources of financing or funding (e.g., federal or state programs, local revenue bonds, private subsidy, etc.); 4. the local agencies with primary responsibility for implementing programs; and, 5. the establishment of reasonable time frames for accomplishemet of specific objectives, which include benchmarks to indicate progress. The housing program should describe what the locality is doing, and will do aver the next four years to satisfy those housing needs which you have iden- tified. The City's draft program contains some excellent Drogram ideas. However, in most instances these ideas are not yet fully developed into action programs. For example, general language such as "investigate the use of, encourage the use of" is often used. 4lhile this is appropriate for a preliminary report of recommendations to the City Council, an adopted housing element should provide actual commitmen is as to how and when specific programs will be undertaken. Far example, the program section contains a sta tense nt that the City shall investigate the use of the Section 8 Lotver Income Rental Assistance program that provides rental subsidies to law-income households. While we concur with this sta tenient, the housing element should contain an affirmative commitment to participate in this program, indicate when the City plans to begin such participation and specify how many households the City intends to assist annua sly. ~, Lauren f4. Wasserman February 11, 1981 Page Three Data in the Housing Element indicate that the principle need in Rancho Cucamonga is affordability. Approximately 15% of the City's households are low income and experiencing affordability problems; most of the needy households are families. In addition, SCAG has assigned a fair share allocation of 336 households to Rancho Cucamonga for a total adjusted need of 2,618 households. 41e note that the Southern California Association of Gove rninents Arear:i de Housing Opportunity Plan calls for the City to address 3% of the unmet housing - need of low income households per year. We concur that this is a reasonable standard for determining that portion of the City's unmet housing need which should be addressed yearly in the housing element. The draft element contains information on acreage in Rancho Cucamonga available for residential development which, if built at the median density, could accormodate over 38,000 dwelling units. This information indicates that the acrrage is available at various densities to acc onmodate a range of housing responsive to the needs of the community. City staff informs us that generally- r ,,, ,; current zoning is at a lower density than the draft general plan calls for. ~ ~~ In order to be consistent with general plan law the City should conform the zoning ordinance to the new general plan soon after the plan is adopted. _ The draft housing element identifies overcrowding of schools as a constraint to new construction. Currently, residential developers must obtain written certification from affected school districts stating that adequate school capacity is available. The City should, to the maximum extent feasible, assure that this policy does not inhibit the production of housing for low and moderate income families. The City may wish to consider exempting proposed ' subsidized developments from this requirement. Many of the City's proposed programs are excellent ideas and if further developed according the the five criteria outlined above and implemented, could be very effective in meeting housing need. Some of these include: 1. Requiring developers to provide at least 15°~ of all new housing units for low and moderate income households. 2. Using Community Development Block Grant funds and in-lieu payments from industrial and residential developers to reduce the price of land to developers who construct low and moderate income housing. 3. Promoting the use of the Section 235 program which provides mortgage insurance and interest subsidy to purchasers of single-family residences. 4. Investigating the use of revenue mortgage bonds far the purchase of affordable housing by low and moderate income households. La m-en ^1. Wasserman February 11, 1981 • Page four AB 2853, recently enacted into law, establishes some new requirements for the Housing Element of the General Plan. The new law establishes in part, that housing elements adopted prior to October 1, 1981 and in conformity with the Guidelines, are deemed to be in compliance with A6 2853. Under the new law, localities must update their elements at least every five years, except that the first revision must be completed by July 1, 1984. P.nother bill which took effect January 1, 1981, (RB 2320) requires that ~ ~. ~~~- localities zone sufficient vacant land for residential use in relation to zoning for nonresidential use at standards and densities appropriate to meet housing needs identified in the General Plan (Chapter 4.2 of the Government Code). In effect, this means that a locality must zone to allow for the development of housing affordable to all economic segments consistent with its needs as identified in the housing element. This requirement is a strong reiteration of the requirement of AB 2853 that the locality identify adequate sites which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards for a variety of types of housing for all income levels in order to meet the community's housing goals. Under AB 2320, the locality's authority to regulate subdivisions is also limited, insofar as the locality must refrain from imposing criteria far the purpose of rendering infeasible the development of housing for all economic segments of the community. This provision parallels and underscores the requirements of AB 2853 that the administration of land use and development controls be directed towards achieving housing goals. Information in the housing element indicates that Rancho Cucamonga is one of the fastest growing cities in southern California. The element contains , projections that 16,000 to 19,000 new jobs will be created in the City in the next five years. The draft housing element contains an objective to seek to provide housing for 3090 of the households created by the new jobs. We urge Rancho Cucamonga to assure that adequate affordable housing opportunities are provided within reasonable distances for low and moderate income employees in both the primary and secondary jobs. Presently under consideration in four Placer County jurisdictions is a system by which housing development, both market-rate and assisted, would be developed in a timely relationship to the creation of jobs and a rapidly developing industrial area. A consultant has been hired to assist in a study, presently on-going, to plan for the development of such a program which will facilitate the production of such housing. The consultant has been asked to develop a methodology for possible application Statewide which would demonstrate how to link the type of industrial development which is occurring (including type of jobs, wage rates, and relationship to existing transportation and commuting patterns) to the housing needs. Nnong specific factors be in9 examined are: 1. translating wages paid to the workers in the basic jobs into income available for affordable housing for all the employees connected to the jobs (including secondary jobs); 2. determining a reasonable conrm t~ radius which will not significantly deteriorate air quality; 3. establishing the actual mechanism (zoning or other ordinance, use permits, development agreements) ~ J Lauren M. Wasserman February 11, 1981 Page five • which can be used to assure that the future housing and economic development will go forward, hand in hand, without creating a strain on the existing supplies of affordable housing, and without causing insurmountable infrastructure financing problems for the local governments involved, and without passing all costs of new development on to the future low and moderate income housing supply. Of paramount concern, of course, in the development of the local housing elements is the determination of the most effective way to utilize limited public subsidies for assisted housing development, while maximizing the use of local powers to reduce building and infrastructure costs and permit processing time. Currently, all of the above issues and others are still under discussion - because the study is not completed. However, one of the consultant's findings which has applications for Rancho Cucamonga has been that, given a choice of housing opportunities in terms of commuting requirements and costs of housing units, 90;, of households will choose to live near their place of employment. From this premise comes a host of issues that Rancho Cucamonga needs to address related to how local governments looking forward to signifi- cant amounts of economic development can seek to provide affordable housing opportunities for the greatest possible proportion of the future workers. Plans and programs to provide such housing must also be consistent with other measures to encourage the use of transit and other transportation systems, air qualtiy preservation, energy conservation and also maximize the existing and planned expenditures for infrastructure needs. The Rancho Cucamonga draft housing element contains an inclusionary zoning ordinance as a program option that Lhe City is currently considering. A ~~ ~' number of crnmunities throughout the State have adopted such programs. Orange County who, similar to Rancho Cucamonga, has experienced rapid economic development, has adopted an inclusionary housing program which calls for 25% of all new units to be developed as affordable units for low and moderate income households. In order to maintain the availability of housing created by such a program, and to prevent speculation and windfall profits, the County has also applied resale and speculation controls on these units. _ AB 1564 calls for housing elements to consider all aspects of current housing technology, including manufactured housing, as a possible tool for making adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community. This bill became effective January 1, 1980. The Oepa rtment has r amended its Guidelines to re flea this new provision (copy attached), The amended Guidelines require that each locality include in its housing element, standards and plans for provision of adequate sites for mobilehomes as well as factory-built and site-built housing. A related bill, SB 1960, which becomes operative on July 1, 1981, provides for the placement of mobilehomes in single- family residential zones (see attached letter which outlines the requirements of 56 1960). The Rancho Cucamonya draft housing element does not cona tin standards and plans for sites for mobilehomes. City staff informs us that currently, land must be rezoned to provide land for mobi lehome pa rk.s. Staff Lauren M. Wasserman Feh rua ry I1, 1981 Page Six also informs us that the City is preparing an ordinance to comply with the provisions of 56 1960. The housing element should contain a description of how the City plans to provide sites for mobilehomes to comply with current law and 58 1960. We note that the draft housing element does not contain any mention of condo- minium or stock cooperative conversions. A 1978 amendment to the State Sub- division Map Act (Government Code Section 66427.2) requires that unless applicable general or spec ifiic plans contain definite objectives and policies relating to the conversion of existing buildings to condominiums, localities may not use the subdivision map process to disapprove them. Therefore, a discussion of conversions of rental units which includes the City's policies and objectives regarding them should be included in the City's housing element. In examining the impacts of conversion generally, we have identified three major areas of concern: 1. protection of the basic rights of tenants, 2. assurance of an adequate supply of rental housing, and 3. consumer protection for condominium and cooperative purchasers. In summary, we commend Rancho Cucamonga's efforts thus far, and look fo nva rd to working closely with you. We have noted several areas where the present draft should be strengthened Lo conform with the Housing Element Guidelines and Government Code Section 65302(c ). Our staff will be pleased to meet with the City to help work through revisions so that Rancho Cucamonga's Housing Element will meet state requirements. If you have any questions, pte ase contact Georgann Eberhardt or Mary Ann Karrer of our staff at (916) 445-4725. Sincerely, ~c/hl~iP ~~ David Williamson Supervisor, Review Section Enc. cc: Mark Pisano, Executive Director S CAG Tim J. Bee dle, Senior Planner Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department CITY OF RAI~CfiO CI;G\M(NVGA STAFF REPORT G~~C.1,47n,v ~~ < 'n .1 ,~~ ~~~ c~ ~~ o f'- ~ z U > 1977 • DATE: March 11, 1981 T0: Members of the Planning Commission FROi4: Barry K. Hogan, City Planner BY: Tim J. Beedl e, Senior Planner SUBJECT: COMMENTS ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACT: This Staff Report discusses the revisions to the Housing Element as a result of Housing and Community Development comments. Planning Com- mission action should be to review the proposed changes and forward them to the City Council for their adoption. BACKGROU.ID: The State Department of Housing and Community Development recently completed their review of our Housing El anent with many sugges- tions. Paramount in their suggestions are (1) to clearly define the ex- isting and future housing needs of the comnun ity; and (2) to spell out in detail, programs which the City will use to strive to meet the identified housing needs. It is important to note that in considering these housing needs, the state is looking fora "good faith, diligent effort" in per- formance toward satisfying our goals. The housing needs were estimated in the Technical Appendix and have been incorporated into the General Plan document. Attached to this report is an insert to page 73 of the General Plan. This revision tabulates the existing housing needs far low and moderate income households 6a sad upon state and federal regulations defining how much a typical household should pay for housing cost. An additional component to est imatfng our housing needs is a projection of what the future household demand will likely he. Using a goal of 30 percent "capture rate" of locally employed, approximately 6,000 new households should be generated during the next five years. An es- timate has been provided based upon current income distribution to determine the future demand in each income category. This information will 6e further refined once the detailed 1980 Census data is available. Revisions have been made to the "ObJ act fives, Policies, and Programs" starting on page 73 of the General Plan to more clearly define what programs the City would use or study over the next three years. Each program is listed under the category of "Policy" and reviewed through the following topics: Anti- cipated Impact, Responsible Agency, Financing, and Schedule. A substantial Planning Commission March 11, 1961 Page 2 portion of the purposed programs are based upon the City's ability of obtaining funding appro vai. This is always noted in the program description and is also noted as an introduction to the programs themselves. All the programs listed are based upon the Revised Housing Element which the Planning Commission has already adopted. Some programs are to be studied further and others are to be implemented within a stated time frame. RECDMMENDATiDN: it is recommended that the Planning Conmiss ion consider and review the revisions to the Housing Element to the Draft General Plan and adopt the attached Resolution recommending to the City Council inclusion of the attachments in the City's Housing Element. Respectfuljy sy bmitted, B KG: TdB:jr Attachments: Revisions to the Housing Element Resolution of Approval u u C~ sUMWRY - IfOl191x [: pMCPAw•S • p:Dp.fu ACi Ft'I RESPO451B LE PE.FY[Y FIPAHCI4r. SCHEDUtf La. DeveloTent `Mnito ri nn Ca+m+nl tY Development Den[. Ecrmuni [Y Level OVmenr W90i nq proo-am Depe rtment BuC9e[ 1981, common itr Devempment Bl pck Grant 1982 F Beyond L D. AEOp ti nq Zonlnq Ord i- Cmrwnl tY Da'e lopment Dept Cpmmuni[y Development 1981-82 nonce/vap can siz tent Department Budget wi to rand use plan Lc. Seel pu rcAase of Sur- [mmuni ty Development DepC~ Community Development 1982-8a plus fwvernment `ands P1 ock Gran[ Por pfio rdanle xcuzi ng I. d. Ed rl( Pn nOUIICGMnt Uf COMV+gI(y pP Vt Ip C11MI CPU[. (MIAUnitY ptv plnpRtllt pn going Ne. noes mg Por Pur- Cepe rtment Padget cRa se [p Local Empiey- Le. Ieplerentation pf Condo- Cmmunl ty Development Dept. Community Devei UpnMnt pn9of ng [en ve rs ion erdfnance pepa rtment Bptl9e[ (Or E. so. 119 7 11. e. pfe df Nort9age Revenue San Bernardino County, Com- Revenve Oontls Ongoing 9 Jn E5 fOf pY rf M1dSP Of IRa111 ty pPV[lOpment CPpd rfliMnt plPorea Ale M.ouz inq Budget R.p. Investigate "sxa re-A- Community Development C+ept. Community pevel cement 1981-02 Npuse" Progrem Department Budget 11. c. GrnwtA Na nagement Asses- Cpmvnity Development Dept. CORm+n sty Development Ongol n9 ment Infer.ti ve Por 28: Department Budget Af ro rda Ble Housing Ii. e. S[vey Feasi Ail!ty of Community Oevgl opment Dept. (Mmup i[Y Level opment 1981.82 Reeeael Oilmen[ Ag<ncy Department Budget, Agency fleV Pn VeS IL (. Ldne Cc st Mri [e Dorm Comuni[Y Develgpment Dept. Cmvnf tY Dever opment 1982-Bp Ipr Loa Inconr Housing Department Block Grant I Lg. Encp urd ge U;^ Of Avail- Community Devel Opment Dep[.. U. S. Department of Nousi ng Ongoing dEle mortgage Insurance LLs. Department Housing end and UrOan Design prOnrams for Rentel As- Urpan Design si s [ante ILA. part 4indte In Avail- San 0erna rni no Coun [y Hnusi ng U. S. Oepa rtment O1 Nousi ng 198E 92 aBlc sect iOn 8 P.antal Autori [y and Urnan DQ SY gn Ass is[ance Housing 11. i. Becnme "pass nnn<ed" California Department of Nop- Revenue Bands 1981-82 rl tY in Lalifornie sing Finance Agency papa rtment 0( s m9 Agpn[Y Ha*PObrver iM1lp Dro9 rum I l.j. Esoa Uli sn Ponz ing In rnr- Commvni ty Development Oept. Cnmmun lty Development 199t and Beyond matron prggram DeOar[mant 01ack Grant I Lk. Enfouray a veil- Eonnunl ty Devel npmPnt Oept., U,s. Deoa rtment o/ Nousing png0l ng a rte "0 rt 5agP Ins u ranre U. S, Oeoa rtnrnt of Housing and Ur Fan Des iqn pre grams and UfEdO Design • PPC'Rfin gCii DN RESDOHBI9LE AGFHCY FI NA'I[RY SCDEODIE I ll.a. AeM1e bil RaU On Program Cpmmuni [y bevel Opren[ Dept Commun icv Development 1982.90 Block Grant ^1. h. invests gate Fea dl bf lip Communf ty pevel oDmen[ LpDt. [mnunf ty Development 1901-02 of Urban Hoxs[eaoing papa rtpenl 6utl9e[ I I:.c. In vests gate Fea si Cf li ty Commune;y Development Dept , commons ty Development 1982-Ba pl Season 312 Renaeil- U. S. pepx rbren[ of Dousing Block Grant eta;ion leans and Urpan hiign III.d. Invesp gate use of Re- Commun icy Development Dept Community Oevel pprnnt 1981-82 Levelpprent Agency for pepa rtnent Budget FeM1a Eil itaH On 11 Le. ncpu rage L'se of calif- Comvni ty Development D¢OL, Cali fa rnia Cepar[ment pf 1991-fit orn ~a ;eon rtnent of Hpu- Cal ifOrnfa Oeoar[ment o! Nou- Nousi ng Finance Agency sIDg iinan ce A9¢n CY R¢- Sf ng Ftn do c¢ 19<ncy Bands for HOme 0e- Pabulita[ion I V. a, fecoura qe use of Sectlon Community Deve lopment pep0., u. 5, peps r[,men• of Heusi ng 199L02 202 v¢n t al As si stance For U. S. oepa rbren[ pf Hp115 ing and Urpan Desi yn Elderly or Handt capped and Urban Design I V. C. investigate Special Parb Comvni cy Oevelopmen[ D¢pc. [Ommuni ty DevelDpment 1901-82 ing Standards far Elderly Department 0udget or Hand mapped Nousi ng I V. c. En<pu rage use of Calif- comwni ty Development DeoL. Ca1V Pornia Department 01 On9o1 n0 orm is Cepa rtnent of Npu- California Depa rlment of Finance Agency sing Fi a Agency Pro- o Finance Agency grams Tor El deny and (land rtaoped Housing As- sistance Iv. d. Es to El ixM1 Hpusf ng In/Dr- COmmani ty Development Dl Pt. Community Development 1902.9a mats on Program. for Elderly, Block Grant NandicaoDed, Minorities V. a. Dzve lpD HoCi leM1Ome Ordi- Community bevel pDment peD[. Commons ty Oeve lcpment 1991 ce to Implement S.B. Department Fudge[ 1960 V. b. Enc DUrape use of Di fle- Camuni ty Oevel Dement Dept Community Development Ongoing ent !yces of Housing De- Department Budge[ velomant Arrangements VL a. Amend Local Codes ant Or- Cammuni ty Development Dept. commons ty Deve lopment 1981.02 tlindnres in accordance w1 tC pepa rtnent Budget Ene ryy fonservatl on Wid¢- lfnes wi[Mn tM1e General Pt an VL C. Investigate Energy Conner- [amunl ly PeveloG~nent D¢Dl. Community DevelOpmen[ 1902.83 vats On Pet ro ti[d n9 Pro- pepa rlment Budget gram V I.c. Fst aCl qC Erer9y In forma- [ormuni ty pevel oprent GeV[. Cprmuntty Development 1991.02 tl ,n PrOyram Oepa rlment Budget Vi. e. Fst rt,t ism Enc ryr Con ser- Community D¢vrlopm¢nt CeD [.. Corrrum ty D¢vel nprent 1991-82 vacs rn Dom tO ri ng Pr00 ram local U[sliUrs Ce parb¢nt budge t, Local utilities Vt. e. Enapo n ne tOCal Ntill ti es Cummnnl tY Dnvrl pnnxnt D¢p t., Grmtum ty Oeval Dp^•en! 1901.02 e0 prpvi Ae low In r.r r=st Lnc al ntilitl ns Dena rt"~rnt Dud cet. lpc al [Dens fnr Energy Cnns er- II[i I, U¢s vap on 1 ~_J Planning Commission March 11, 1981 • NUMERICAL HOUSING GOALS: (Insert on page 73 before definition of Affordable Housing) The current existing low income housing needs in Rancho Cucamonga is 3,495 plus the fair share allocation of 336 units, totaling 3,831 units as the low income housing need. The existing moderate income housing need is 2,748. The SCAG regional formula for local jurisdictions suggests that, realistically, cities should strive to meet 3% of the current hou sf ng need per year. Thus, 3% of law income housing need is 115 units per year and moderate i;lcome housing need is 82 units per year. An important policy and objective for Rancho Cucamonga is to provide adequate housing for future local employment. The Housing Element suggests a range of between 10% and 30% of local employment to be housed in Rancho Cucamonga. An objective of the Housing Element is to provide for a "capture" of 3p% of the local employment, thus assuring meeting the local housing need and providing fer greater energy effeciency. To estimate the future housing need, a general- ized income distribution of future employment was projected based upon the most current income range within Rancho Cucamonga. Table III-5(A) indicates the pro- jected new households by income distribution during a 5 year period based upon a low capture rate (10%) of 3300 units and a high capture rate (30%) of 6,000 units. • IHDL[ ILL JLH/ PROJECTED NEW HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME DISTRIBUTION 1980-85 Low Capture Rate High Capture Rate 10% 30% 1980-85 Per Year 1980-g5 Per Year Low income (0-80% Median) 1320 264 2400 480 Moderate Income (80-120% Med.) 924 185 1680 336 Above Moderate (-120% Median) 1056 211 1920 384 TOTAL 3300 660 fi000 1200 Based upon the goal to strive for 30% capture rate to house the locally employed through the next five years, approximately 6,000 new units would be necessary. • The demand of those units would consist of 2400 units within the income category of up to 80",median income, 1680 housing units between 80", and 120'% of median in- come and 1920 households would be above 120", of median income. J DB JECTIVES, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS • (To be inserted starting on Page 73 of the General Plan) The objectives, policies, and programs enumerated below shall guide the City's efforts for decent, affordable housing and enco uragenent of a variety of housing types. In order to move towards attaining the housing goals and objectives, the City must commit itself to specific policies and programs. The policies listed below are organized into six issue areas; Adequate Supply, Affordable Housing, Preserving Housing and Neighborhoods, Special Needs, Housing Types, and Energy Effecient Building. The programs listed below are discussed by the action which is intended to occur, the anticipated results, the responsible agency, financing and time frame for completion. Any program discussed below which requires participation at a non-local level would be subject to the approval at the funding source. For example, several programs indicate funding from Comnun ity Development Block Grant program as an Entitlement City. This source of funding has not yet been assured and would likely be available only after June 1982. ADEQUATE SUPPLY: OBJECTIVES: Encourage development of an adequate supply of housing to meet the housing needs of a reasonable portion of per- sons working Sn the City and the region. who wish to Live in the City. POLICIES o The City should provide adequate housing for persons employed in the proposed in- dustrial area and regional shopping center. It is the City's goal to encourage the lo- cation of housing for 30 percent of all em- ployees in the industrial area and 40-50 per- cent of those employed in the regional shop- ping center and local retail crormnercial ac- tivities. Although the Ci [y is largely undeveloped at present, the surge of employees seeking hou- sing as [he industrial and commercial centers develop will generate a need for housing. In order to prevent a situation where workers cannot find nearby housing and mutt therefore commute longer distances, the City shall en- courage [he increase in the amount of resi- dentially developable land. • Planning Commission Housing Element Revision • March 71, 1981 Page 2 0 The City should encvurage a balanced supply of rental and ownership Musing affordable to low and moderate income households. o Affordable units should be located and designed so that they aze rompatible with their surroundings, aze within walking distance of jobs, shopping, conmuni ty Facilities, or transit stops. o The City shall encourage [he dispezsal of affordable Musing units throughout the communtiy, such that they satisfy the widest possible range of housing Iocat ion choice and needs. I.a. ACTION: The City shall establish a development monitoring program which reviews • progress towards meeting housing yoals. Further discussion of this program is on page 89 of the General Plan. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Both residential and non-residential development will be monitored 6y the Community Development Department. A report shall be brought back to the City Council at least once a year reviewing the progress that has been made towards satisfying the City's housing goals. At that time, the City Council should review the effective implementation of housing programs. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCIiJ G: Community Development Budget 1981 and Community Development Block Grant 1982 and 6eyo nd. Subject to "Entitlement" designation. SCHEDULE: On-going I b ACTION: Adoption of a Zoning Ordinance and map which provides for the imple- mentation of the land use plan. The land use plan provides for an expanded housing supply and promotes lower cost housing by permitting greater varia- tion of housing types and densities. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: The rezone of undeveloped lands far residential develop- ment. The fo owing is a summary of residential lands available for rezone and approximate number of potential newly constructed units. • Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Page 4 • I.e. ACTION: The City shall implement an ordinance regarding the conversion of apartment units to condominiums which limits the amount the conversion of apartment units to no more than one-half the number of multiple family rental dwellings added to the housing stock during the preceding year. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Assure the maintenance of an adequate supply of multiple fami y yenta units. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community pev elopment Department FINANCING: Conununity Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: On-going II. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: OB,7ECTI VE p~couzage housing opportunities which are within the financial capabilities of Zow- and tderate-income persons and families. POLICY: 0 The City should develop programs to in- crease the affordability of the existyyy~~~"ng housing stock, especially Zow and rate rost units. In order to ensure at Zow and moderate income households will continue to enjoy affordable housing, the City sha21 do the following actions to increase affordabll tiy. II .a. ACTION; Use mortgage revenue bonds for purchase of existing and new affordable housing stock for ',ow and moderate income ho usehoids. ANTiCt PATED 1MPA CT: The purchase of housing by low and moderate income households with current commitment by San Bernardino County Office of Community Development for the mortgage revenue bond during 1981 fs 2.2 Million Dollars for approximately 10 two bedroom, 10 one bedroom, and 30 studio units. The City will monitor further revenue bond opportunities and pursue those which are feasible. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: San Bernardino County Office of Community Development and Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. FINANCING: San Bernardino County Revenue Bands SCHEDULE: On-going I Planning Conmiss ion Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 • Page 3 Approx. AC q of Units Low Medium Residential 1403 4209 (2-4 du/ac) Medium Residential (4-8 du/ac) 899 5845 Medium High Residential (14-24 du/ac) 224 4256 Hig9h Residential `24-30 du/ac) 138 3726 RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Community Development Department FI tJANCIN G: Community Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: 1981-82 • I. c. ACTION: Inventory and pursue unused, surplus land owned by other governmental entities for po ssihle building sites for affordable housing. ANTI CI P.ATED IMPACTS: Make sites avaf la ble for production of affordable housing. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Community Development Block Grant funds, subject to "Entitlement" designation. SCHEDULE; 1982-84 I.d. ACTION: Require builders to file with the City, announcements of housing units for sale or rent thirty (30; days before offering the units to the general pub- lic. These announcements will be posted in places of local employment. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: Creating an opportunity for purchasing of housing by a oca aT~l-Tbor force. RES PUNSIDLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Community Development Oepa rtment Budget SCHEDULE: On-going Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Page 5 • II. b. ACTION: Investigate the feasibility of encouraging affordable housing through establishing a "share a house" program which would bring compatible people to- gether. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If feasible, such a program would provide opportunities for house hobo afford housing which individually they could not. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Gonmu~i~y Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: 1981-82 POLICY 0 The City should increase the supply of low and moderate cast housing. TAis policy addresses the need to expand the housing stock affordable to low and mod- erate income households. Zn order' to im- plement this ~Sicy, [he City should cron- sider the following actions to increase the hOU$ing SUpD1 U. II.c. ACTION: Through Growth Management assessment process, provide intent ive for new • :.ffo rda ble housing. Incentive is a point rating value for those projects which provide afforda 6le housing of 25 percent or more units within project. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: To encourage the production of afforda bie housing. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Develo Anent Department FINANCING: Community Development Department Budget SCHEDL'L E; On-going II.d. ACTION: Study the feasihil ity of implementation of inclus io nary ordinance to provide at least 15 percent of new housing units for low and moderate income households. further discussion is on page 88. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If feas ibi e, such a program may provide for production of affordable housing. RESPONSIDLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Community Development Department Budget SCHEDl1L E; 1981-82 • Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Page fi • Ii.e. ACTION: Study the feasibility of a redevelopment agency. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If found feasible, such agency could be used to provide for the production of affordable housing and rehabilitation of substandard housing. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FIIANCING: Community Development Department Budget and Agency Revenues SCHEDULE: 1961-82 II.f. ACTIOfI: Use portion of Community Development Block Grant funds to reduce price of land for construction of low income housing. Program options could include purchase of land to sell back to developers of low income housing at a reduced rate for pro- viding the off-site improvements. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: The production of housing for low income households. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Dev elo Anent Department FINANCING: Conmun ity Development Block Grant pending approval of "Entitlement" designation. SCHEDULE: 1982-84 POLICY o The City shall implement programs which assist low- and moderate-income families, the elderly, handicapped persons, large families and minorities in renting and buying existing housing. II .g. ACTION: Monitor mortgage insurance programs available and where applicable utilize such programs to reduce housing costs and to provide rental assistance. Sach programs include Section 201 and Section 221 d(3) and (4 ), ANTICIPATED IMPACT: To provide affordable rental housing to low income households. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department F[NANC IN G: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development SCHEDULE; On-going r i Pla nninq Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Page 7 • II. h. ACTION: Participate in Section 8 Public Housing Income P,e ntal Assistance Programs for existing and new constructed units. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Currently, San Bernardino County Housing Authority tan provide assistance for up to 20 units per year in the City, subject to Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development approval and developers/landowners interest. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: San Bernardino County Housing Authority FINANCING: Department of Housing and Urban Development and San Bernardino Housing Authority. SCHEDULE: 1981-82 II.i. ACTION: Make an application to the California Department of Financing Agency CH FA to become a "designated" city. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: This will allow residents to become eligible for California Department of Financing Agency home ownership/home improvement program providing below market rate interest loans for home purchase and home improvement to low • and moderate income households. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: California Department of Financing Agency FINANCING: California Department of Financing Agency Revenue Bonds SCHEDULE: 7981-82 II.j. ACTION: Establish a housing information program managed 6y a housing coordi- nator which will provide publicity and technical assistance regarding rental assistance programs and home ownership programs for low income and moderate income households. Further discussion is on page 90. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Greater public awareness and participation in housing pro- grams. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Oev elopment Department FINANCING: Community Development Block Grant, pending Entitlement designation. SCHEDULE: 1982 and beyond • Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Page B ~.~J It.k. ACTION: Investigate feasibility of participation in mortgage insurance program for home ownership by low/moderate income ho usehclds. Such programs will in- clude Section 221 d (2) and Section 235 and Section 237. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If feasible seek participation in those programs for funding the purchase of housing 6y low and moderate income households. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development FINANCING: Department of Housing and Urban Development SCHEDULE: 1987-82 PRESERVING HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS: III. OBJECTIVE: promote programs which are designed to maintain and preserve the exist inc housing stock and croncnunity identity of existing • neighborhoods. POLICY 0 The City shall prong to programs [o rehab- ilitate deteriorated housing units. The housing condition survey conducted for this element will provide the basis for establish- ing tatget areas and the extent of their deterioration. The following programs shall be used to improve standard housing units. II [.a. ACTION: Allocate Community Development Block Grant funds for rehabilitation of up to 15 substandard housing units per year through the use of low interest loans/ grants for low income households. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Rehabilitation of up to 15 units per year. RES PONSIDLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Community Development Block Grant Funds, pending "Entitlement" designation. SCHEDULE: 1982-84 Plann in9 Commission Housing Element Reviso ns March 11, 1981 Page 9 III. b. ACTION: Determining the feasibility of urban homesteading for abandoned and delapida ted units. • ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If found feasible, the programs would provide an opportunity for families to purchase abandoned homes at a reduced amount and make repairs to bring hu ild ings up to code and after a minimal period of time receive title to ownership. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department and Mortgage Company FINANCING: Community Development Budget SCHEDULE: 1981-82 POLICIES: 0 The City shall encourage the protection of existing residential neighborhoods from substantial changes in life style and neighborhood character. o The City should promote the cronservation and maintenance of the City's sound hou~ stock through the following programs. III.c. ACTION: Dete nnine feasibility of use of Section 312, Rehabilitation Loans. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If feasible, seek pa rt ir.ipat ion in Section 312, Rehabilitation Loans. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Deve to Anent Department and U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Deve opment FINANCING: Comnu nity Development Block Grant Funds, pending "Entitlement" desig- nation and reha bilitatfon funds, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. SCHEDULE: 1982-84 Ill.d. ACTION: Investigate the use of redevelopment agency to carry out rehabilitation program of neighborhoods and individual homes. ANTICIPATED IMPACT_ If found fea si 6le, pursue establishment of redevelopment agency. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY; Community Development Department FINANCING: Community Development Department Budget • SCHEDULE: 1981-82 Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions • March 11, 1981 Page 10 iIl.e. ACTION: Encourage use of California Housing Finance Agency (CH FA) tax exempt Revenue Bands for direct loan program for housing rehabilitation. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Participation by homeowners will provide low interest loans for rehabilitation. RES POf1SIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department and California Housing Finance Agency. FINANCIN G Community Development Department, Rehabilitation Loans, Cat ifornia Housing Finance Agency SCHEDULE: 1961-82 IV. SPECIAL NEEDS: OBJECTIVE promote programs which meet the special housing needs of the elderly, handicapped or minority groups. The City should provide technical assis- tance and counci Zi ng to the elderly, handi- • capped and minority households needing housing. Zn parti cuZar, the Fallowing actions shall be taken. IV.a. ACTION: Seek funding from Section 8, Rental Assistance, Section 202 (Direct Loans for the Elderly) and Community Development Block Grant. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Home ownership or rental assis to nct to elderly and handicapped. Hou singHOU Sing assi stna cestna ce plan has goal objective of 33 units. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. FINANCING: Community Development Budget and Housing and Urban Development SCHEDULE: 1981-82 IV.b. ACTI OfI: Investigate feasibility for special criteria to provide reduced parking requirements for new housing projects. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: If found feasible, the policy would provide for reduced on- site costs for developer of elderly housing resulting in lower cost units. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Dev elo Dment Oepa rtment FINA NC Ii1 G: Community Development Department 6udg et SCHEDULE: 1981-82 Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Paqe 11 lJ IV.c. ACTION: Encourage use of California Housing Finance Agency (LH FA) home owner- ship/home improvement program, and other home ownership programs. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Provisions for encouraging affordable housing for minority, elderly, and impacted areas. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department and funding agencies. FINANCING: Administration and Community Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: On-going IV.d. ACTION: Establish housing information program that has a coordinator to assist the elderly, handicapped, minorities in pursuit of affordable housing. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: To make available affordable housing known to special need households. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department • FINANCING: Conmunity Development Block Grant funds, pending "Entitlement" de- signation. SCHEDULE: 1982-84 V. HOUSING TYPES: OBJECTIVE Encourage a broadez range of housing types, in terms of rost, construction methods and design. POLICY 0 The City shall work with developers and the Ioca1 Building Industry Association to pto- mute the use of innovative housing techniques and development with a variety of housing types. The following actions shall be imple- mented to further this policy. V.a. ACTION: Develop mo bilehome ordinance which would provide for the implementation o fof S8 1960 added to Government Code Section 65852.3. This law requires Cities to provide for Housing and Urban Development approved mo bil ehom es (on foundation systems) in single family zones. Refer to page 89 for further discussion. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Adopted ordinance will allow for siting of mo bil ehom es in single family zones, thus providing the opportunity for reduced building costs, • RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conrnunity Oev elopment Department Planning Commission Nou sing Element Rev rs io ns March 11, 1981 • Page 12 FINANCING: Community Deveto pment Department SCHEDULE: 1981 IV. b. ACTION: Encourage the use of different types of development arrangements including mo bitehomes, modular communities, subdivisions, condominiums, and planned develop- ments. Table III-6 identifies various potential housing types. Other housing types may 6e considered during the review. Illustrative examples of housing types are provided on Figure III-4. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Creating the opportunity fora variety of housing types with the potential of reduced building costs. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conmtun ity Development Department FINANCING: Conmun ity Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: On-going •IV.c. ACTION: Encourage manufacturers and developers to participate in the development of innovative and cost saving housing design techniques. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Reduction of building costs. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Comnu nity Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: On-going VI. ENERGY EFFECIENT BUILDING: OBJECTIVE promote energy efficiency to all rest- dential developments. POLICY o The City should enrnurage the use of energy efficient building design, site planning and communi ty layout in all re- sidential developments. In order to im- plement this policy, [he following action. in addition to the guidelines and stan- dards identified in "Community c+esign" any "Energy", shall be implemented. Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 Page 13 VI.a. ACTION: Amend local building codes and zoning ordinance in accordance with guidelines established in Housing Element of the General Plan. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: The construction of housing which would have more energy efficiency. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINAf1C1 f7G: Conmu nity Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: 1981-82 Vt. b. ACTION: Consider the feasibility of an energy conservation ordinance for retro- fitting existing housing. ANTICIPATED IMPACT: Overall impact is to increase the energy effec fancy of ex- isting housing stock. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Oev elopment Department FINANCING: Community Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: 1982-83 . VI.c. ACTION: Establish energy information program which would provide for publicity an~iv idual consultation. See further program description in Energy Conserva- tion El anent of this plan. ANTICIPATED IMPACT; Greater public awareness and participation in the energy conservation program. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department FINANCING: Community Development Department Budget SCHEDULE: 1981-82 VI.d. ACTION: Establish an energy monitoring program in cooperation with focal utility companies. AN Ti CIPATED IMPACT: Greater energy conservation awareness by local re sf dents to provide for Rancho Cucamonga energy conservation implementation. RES PONSiBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department and Local Util Sties • Planning Commission Housing Element Revisions March 11, 1981 • Page 14 FINANCING: Community Development Department Budget and Local Utilities SCHEDULE: 1981-82 VI.e. ACTION: Seek cooperation with local utility companies for low interest loans for energy conservation programs. ANTI CI PATER IMPACT: Greater public participation in installing energy conser- vation methods in homes thus reducing cost on energy. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Community Development Department and Local Utilities FINANCING: Community Develo Anent Department Budget and Local Utilities SCHEDULE: 1987-82 C~ C. RESOLUTION N0. 81-30 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission did consider and approve Resolution No. 81-13, a Draft Housing Element to the Draft General Plan on February 17, 1981; and WHEREAS, that Draft Housing Element was reviewed by the State Office of Housing and Community Development; and WHEREAS, the State Office of Housing and Community Development did have comments to be considered by the City in their adoption of the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did consider at a public hearing these comments, NOIJ, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission does revise the Draft Housing Element as shown in Exhibits "A" and "B", and recommends to the City Council the adoption of the Housing Element, as revised. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DRY OF MARCH, 1981. • PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Richard Dah Chairman ATTEST: Secretary of the Planning Commission I, JACK LAM, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify Lhat the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 11th day of March, 1981 by the following vote to- wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Sceranka, Rempel, King, Oahl NOES: COMM[SS IONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tolstoy O/ , ~ d , `` ++ SI G ~Y: ,~;€. ~. . ' S 1: _. ~-~' .vu~~/ Ala- - ~ ~ °~ '~;~ t 9 ., d ~s iOFF,~ ~_s_ ~ ~-~ s ~~` 1'• ~ . ;; _ ' ~, 6t~ St r~ e~ _ ., ~IiY OF R.4NCH0 CUCAiYIOMGA GOMfr1UNIT'! D&~ELOPMEiVT DEPT. MF,^ :1 '~?•1 AM PH 71819110! 1 t 112! 1 ! 2! 31415! 6 ., FRANK De'AMBROGIO WHOLESALE PRODUCE CRAPESA SPECIALTY BOX 101 CU CANONGA, CALIF. 91730 PHONE (714) 987-1859 Cuc't r',cm*a, "nliforn in March 11 , I!'R7 iu ',iho-` it ~7tv ~a nn r. rn '.c •.:i;h to sslc the ^it~• Caunc it and the Tonins, Conm i.t tee to rec~ns iu er the ;!oneral lanA use Tlan or, that Hart of our proper t~' ~rh ich hor~'ers !`~eer 4reelt "hannel one'. adjoins the hnclc end of the ;'ncific eta tc Trnclcin~ Company, which is ]ocatcd on lrrnv P.•.. p. ';t is now zoned me P~,ium-h i;;h «ensi tp' (cnnd aminiuns) 'I'bis parcel of In nd is bclov I°oofihill 3lv«. an« hatf-xay up I'rnm l n'o•.: !'igh,: a•.--n~!jn iui n;; the hack nr.« of the Lruc!ci ng co~~~;~a ny. '.e !'re7 it would be of better nsc ors flrt ini7ustrial Tara, as it bord ors ^ecr ;re~',< Ch annol to thn wc;t all the w^;y un to Poo Lh R1 L'lv«. .ind Meer frr clc Channel beim± nn open channel, we feel that Indus tty would be !:otter fi ttr.d to this .area tl!an hone; wif,h chi.'dren. Lt "act, nerhnps },Fr rr.•aa inirte ;+rnne rty which is now zoned "or con. om iu iums vnu ld ml sn be bet to far an im'.ustrial 'm rlc; however my •m~in conro rn now is Car the arn~ that !:nitdnrs t)~,e ~`~eor 1`rocrc :;hannn l: '~incern lv yours, r c(i.,~~~~~Jah, '•iv pr nnrrbe i; Lhr ':nu th-vest r.ornnr of 'roothi l] end. Facan, rx tr n~'in-~ h,~l f-wav to L~rn'.~ !D~e. an liavr,n :~t'a. and r:c tenth n~ to ''r.er h'w•i, :'hn.n nn; on ,'no thil l !lln., hurl „~. nr. !hp vast by Poor Crnnk "hu nor.;: do npl,ros i-•n Lc 3i etc rqe, noro ur '•.: ss. ,~. iz3~ MARLBOROUGH OEVELOPMENTCRRPRRATIUN March 9, 1981 CITY OF RAPICHO CUCAMONGA City Council P.O. dox 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Clil' OF FA,^ ^I)f ~ q~~-A cos,ranaTVtT;,r.r.,-, i.:F-. AM ~~ ~ ~ n~ 7i819il0ittii?;1 i213i41i,13 Re: March 16, 1981 or March 38, 1981 hearing on the Park & Recreation element of the General Plan. Dear Sirs: We request your consideration of the recent planning commission recommendation that the designated neighborhood park for the area bounded by Foothill, Archibald, 19th, and Haven, be located east of the Central Elementary school, rather than southwest of the Donna Merced Elementary School, as was shown on the staff's proposal for consideration. Since we received no notice of the hearing affecting this site, we were unable to have input to the planning commission's recomnendati on. Marlborough owns the property most directly affected at both probable park locations. [n mid 1980, in preparing plans for 40+_ acre site hetween Archibald and Ramona, we were informed by staff that the park designation was being recommended for relocation to the Church St. site. Because of our ownership of that site as well, the location appeared ideal in order to completely satisfy pu imbey Act requirements with an "instant park" provided at a city-desired location rather than raw land and/or fees which would be of only long-range benefit. Based on this, we undertook desiyn of a 4GC+ unit townhouse project (tentative Tract No. 11663) on the 4G+ acres, and held plans for the Church St. site in abeyance until we could know how much, if any, of the site would be left after park dedications for TTM 71663. This project was submitted for Growth Management approval in December, 19e0. Got having been present at the Planning Comfssion hearings, we do not know the detailed reasoning behind the decision to recommend placino the park at the Ramona site, but given the previous, tentative shift from that very site to the Church St. site, we feel reasonably assured that neither site represents a clear-cut or overwhelming preference over the other. Given the present rather advanced state of design of our TT^1 11663 project, we have an obvious preference for the Chru ch St. location of the park; however, we also think that site now offers several advantages to the city: ,~yy riC ~ ltvuc~( 3-/3-S/ ~~µ ONL CF NiUHY P1 ~1A ,ns~~CPN rv~nY nnNU fn i-.. , ~ "v; m., ~„ ~„ ;~•;~~,q ~g ~Li`~ ' - City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 1. The Ramona site is planned for a PL'D containing 10+ d.u./acre while the Chuuch St. site is planned for R-1 at less than 4 d.u./ acre, therefore, the Quimby Act park requirements will generate a larger facility at the Church St. site. The probable lesser valuation of R-1 property vs R-2 or PUD property should significantly expand this size differential. In effect, when more than one site can be offered by a developer, the city is using that developer's Quimby funds to "buy" a site and a larger and more completely developed park can be "bought" on cheaper land. 2. Since the PUD is recreationally oriented, with three pools, tennis courts, racquetball courts, etc., that develooment will generate minimal neighborhood park demands -- the Church St. site is surrounded by R-1 development which currently generates significant park needs. 3. the Church St. site can be developed now without City expenditure as opposed to the Ramona site, where all of the (reduced sized) development's park dedication requirement would have to be taken as raw land in order to preserve a large enough parcel. 4. Additional undeveloped land exists east of Marlborough's Church St. parcel, allowing even greater future expansion of that site, if desired. 5. The Church St. site is more centrally located in its service area. We have proceeded with our planning on the basis that this project, together with the Church St. park was to the mutual benefit of our firm and the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga. We are still convinced of that fact and request your favorable consideration. Sincerely, MARLBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION I ~ ~Zi~n/~• ~-fart.[..' Paul N. By es Director of Planning and Engineering cc: Bill Hawley ONl of pltu HV PI nJn Jra, cl Pi l~~~ ~N,Nfn ~ ~ ~. ,~ ,, .. ,. ~ ~.. ~.,~.,, RESOLUTION N0. ~~~ r - '-~ ' A RESOLUFION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR DEVELOP- MENT ACTIVITY WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA WHEREAS, it is the City Council's intention to develop a Specific Plan for the Etiwanda area as described in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, it is the City Council's desire to assure that de- velopment proposals will not preclude options for the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, it is the Council's desire to have wide participation in the development of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby declare: • 1. That no General Plan Amendment applications will be accepted within the areas described in Exhibit "A" until such time as the Etiwanda Specific Plan has been adopted by the City Council. 2. That any request for approval for residential development within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area as described in Exhibit "A" shall be submitted as a total development package. 3. That any development proposed in the Etiwanda area as des- cribed in Exhibit "A" shall be consistent with the adopted General Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1981. f 1~) ~~-(. G~ ~~ TPLANNING ~~ CENTER 240NEWPG!?TCENTERDRIVE SWTE2'~5, NEWPORT BEACH, CA.92660 (714)640-4911 March 6, 1981 Mayor Phillip Schlosser P .O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Re: General Plan Change on 94.7 Acres Located at the End of Hermosa Avenue, Known as the Wadsworth Property or "The Woods". N on or able Mayor and Council Members: The Planning Center has been working with the City staff and com- munity leaders on a development proposal on this property for the last 6 months and are preparing a submittal package for April. We have concurred with the comnun ity that a park in the trees would be an asset to the recreational needs of the Alta Loma area. The devel- oper, Woodland Pacific, has proposed that this 14.6 acre park be a gift to the City with improved equestrian trails and riding rink. The proposed park size on the current General Plan seems to be a mis- understanding. At the Planning Commission hearings The Planning Center and Woodland Pacific attended, the park site was only on Lhe west side of Hermosa Avenue. The park apparently expanded to the eastern side of Hermosa without our being notified or Woodland Pacific after or during the course of the Planning Comniss ion hear- ings. This misunderstanding has been resolved with the staff late last week to reflect a 14,6 acre park on the western portion of the site. We respectfully request that the General Plan designation be changed on the land use map to conform to the current expectations of the c onmunity. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, ~ E V ~^, G,,,~- THE PLRNNING CENTER CI'iY O^RANCH RA7C~MONCA ~~ h1AR ~S 1981 Pete~on AM ~ principal 71819110EII11E1112E3191516 PRT:kc cc: Barry Hogan Bill Holley •ttANNING&RESEAnCH •ENVIfXJNMENiAL STUDIES •!iRaAN DCSIGN •LANDSCACE ~RCHrtECEURE •LAND U&ECONOMiCS March 16, 1981 CITY OF RANCHO CUC.4MOSGA C ITl' COUNCIL ?tINUTF.S Spe ci_1 Adj Darned Meeti n, L CALL TO ORDER A special adjourned meeting on the General P7 an of the City Council of the Ci n' of Rancho Cucamonga was held in the Lion's Park Community Center, 9161 Base i.inc Road on March 16, 1981. The meeting was called to ordez a[ 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Phillip D. Sch lasser. Present: founcilmen James C. Prost, Jon D. Mikels, Michael A. Palombo, Arthur H. bridge, and Mayor Phillip D. Schlosser. Also present: Ci [y Manager Lauren M. Wasserman, Deputy City Attorney Robert Dougherty, Community Development Director Jack Lam, City Planner Barry Hogan, Senior Planner Timothy Beedle, and Ci[y Engineer Lloyd Hubbs. 2. DISCUSSION OF ETIIJANDA SPECIFIC PLAN. )Ir. Hagan presented [he Etiwanda Specific Plan item. He stated Chat the revised general plan text stated that a Specific Plan should be developed for Che Eti- wanda area and should address the following: a. Local Street and Circulation Patterns b. Corimmnity Character and Design Standards c. Neighborheod Park Plan d. Riding and Hiking Trails e. Commerical Center Location f, Land Use Adjustments. He said the cost to prepare such a Plan would be approximately $50,000 whether a consultant did the work or i[ was done by staff inhouse. It would ree uire hiring two additional employees if ie were done inhouse. Ne said [he Council would have an opportunity to discuss [his further at [he time the 1981-82 fiscal budget was prepared. A Resolution was presented for adoption with a map described as Exhibit "A" which detailed the boundary areas for the Specific Plan. The number assigned to the Resolution was 81-35. The resolution also stated that no general plan amendment apolica[ions would be ac cepced within [he Specific Area until the Plan has been adopted by the City Council; any request Eor a residential development within this area muse be presented as a total development package; and any proposed development must be consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Hagan further stated that commercial development usually followed residential, therefore, it was no[ anticipated [here would be any great amount of commercial acitivity. d lso, because of the limited amours[ of sewer lines and the low water pressure in that area, it vas doub [ful there would he much residential acct ivi ty in the next year. Adoncion of Resolution No. 81-35 puts into writing the policy of the City Council relative to [he Etiwanda Specific Plan. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve and adopt Resolution No. 8L-06 and to consider the core of the Specific Plan development through the budget pro re ss and that the work be done inhouse rather than by a cons ul[ant. Councilman Frost suj;ges ted that the souche rn boundaries be dropped south to drrow, ease co Etiwandn Avenue. Roth Mikels and Palombo concurred with [hose rhango~. ?layer Schlosser opened the meeting for pnb lie hearinG. Speaking were: * Run 'funncbnum. I!sp ressed his support for the Specific Plan concept, * Duna ld King, representing Andrew Rarmakian. He read his statement. .1 copy was submitted for the record. City Council Minutes March 16, 1991 Page 2 Ttte re being no further response, [he public hen ri nR was closed. Councilman Grid pe asked bow Long wou Ld ie be before we would know whether we could Cund and Ret into [his process. Mr. Wasserman sta [ed that we are now in tha bud};ct p rncess. Once Cour.c it approves Che Resolution, iC will be included in the budge[. 11r. Ilrid ge nLso asked if it were possible to do like the County had done with Che A-1-5 (n Rric ul[ure) zoning by zoning areas in a "holding" zone. ?(r. Duugherq said there were two requirements by State law: zoning and general piua. Che law req u'_re5 Cha[ [he zoning be consistent with [he general plan. The specific plan's purpose is to s7s CemaCically implement the general plan within a given area. He said he would no[ recommend a "hold ing° zone while a specific plan was being con- sidered. He recommended [hat the zoning be made consistent with whatever the general plan desiSnation is. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 [o adopt Resolution No. B1-35. City Clerk k'asserman read the Resolution in full. RESOLUTION N0. 81-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF &L~CHO CL'CAMONCA, CALIFOR.YIA, ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR DEVELOPPIENT ACTIVITY WITHIN THE ET IWA:tlDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. Counc ilaan }likels said Mr. King brought up several points which should be consid ere during the specific plan review, Such as Che circulation around Base Line, section urban design, and some of the measurable criteria. Motion: Cfoved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels for Council [o appeal the Planning Commission's decision on the approval of the tract in the northern Etiwanda area and to set April 1 City Councll meeting for [he hearing. Motion carried unanimousl;: 5-0. (Tentative Tract No. 11549 by Lewis Homes). Councilman Frost expressed concern of whether Che current General Plan designations would be reasonable guidelines until the time Che Specific Plan was adopted. 7. LASD USE ITE`IS LM THE ETIWANDA/PLANNED COICIUNITIES AREAS. Following are [he items which City Council had reviewed on March 9, but deferred [o [his meeting far consideration. Timothy Beedle presented the staff reports. Mr, Beedle stated chat the items had been referred hack to the Planning Commission for consideration alone with changes made in the Victorla Plan. Changes had been made [e be consis [en[ with the Victoria Plan. a. Propet ty located a[ approximately Rochester Avonue north and south of the Pacific Railroad Cracks. (Known as Item "j" on the March 9 agenda). Was origina ll.p designated medium density; heweve r, staff was recommending low-medium density which would be more suicnblo with Che surrounding low density. Mo tint: saved by Pn lombo, seconded by Mikels to retain the low-medium density Eor the parcel on the north, and medium density (5-15 du/ac) for the parcel on the 5ou[h. Nm:ar 9chlos scr np coed Che meetinF for public hearing. There being no response, the public ho.+rinc was closed. Ci tv Council >linutas March 16, 1981 Page 3 Councilman Frost asked about Che future of the lumber yard; if the area is zoned medium dens i[y, would tiie lumber ysrd be grand fa thered until such time as [he rndnership changed or ehe use was changed. Mr. Hogan said i[ would be grandfathured until such time as ehe use discontinued. ?Iotiou carried unanimously j-0 to retain the low-medium dens i[y for the northern parcv L, and to designate medium density for the souehern parcel. b. Proper [y east of Day Creek Boulevard, north of Church Street. (Kno•.+n as Item "e° on the March 9 agenda). Mr. Beed le said staff recommends that this area he designated commercial which is consistent with the Victoria Plan which was recommended and approved by [he Planning Commission. Council expressed concern over the large area of commercial designation (approxi- mately 200 acres). Mayor Schlosser asked if this were viable with the potential of the regional shopping center and [he rest designated commercial? Mr. Hogan said the same concern was expressed by the Flanning Commission, and one of the suggested conditions of approval for the Planned Conununity was [he applicant must phase his development of regional related from Foothill [c Miller Street first, Chen subsequent phasing would be from Miller Street to Base Line. The character of that development would be residential kind of office use. Those would be con- ditions of approval of the Planned Community which would tie the applicant down to some very specific kinds of things that he can or cannot do. The final Resolution would come before Council for consideration and approval. Councilman Palombo stated that he did not like the idea of increasing the commercial. Counci loan Mike is requested the language for the condition for monitoring the phasing development. Mr. Hogan read the following condition which the Planning Commission adopted as a sta Ef guidance for the preparation of [he final condition: "The development process and regional demand for [he regional related area shall be pe ciodically reviewed [o determine [he Continued viability of the amount of acreage proposed, This review shall be not more than three years apart and shall begin after [he opening of the regional center." Mr. Hogan said [he Planning Commission was satis- fied with [his Language of thr conditions for monitoring the development. Councilman Mike is concurred that this wording would put in the safeguards that were necessary. Motion: Moved by Palombo to designate this area as office. For lack of a second, the motion failed. Motion: Moved by Fros [, seconded by Mike is [o approve [he Planning Commission's recommendation [o change [his from high density to commercial and regional related with [he stipulation of a full review. Mnvnr Schlosser opened [he meeting for public he arinF• There being no response, [he henrin; was closed. Pto eton eo approve the Planning Commission's recommendation was approved unanimously 5-0. Citv Council Minutes March 16, 1981 Page 4 c. Parcel located at Eas[ Avenue and the Pacific Railroad Cracks by the I-15 freeway. Currently des Sgna[ed low density. Has been requested that Council cunsid er a neiRhb orhood commercial designation. Moeion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Paiombo Co leave ns low residential designa- tion uneil after the completion of the Specific Plan. Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting far public hearing. Speaking was: k )Ir s. Kleinman. She requested [hat Council Ro back to Che Sedway/Cooke Plan and return the ten acres to a neighborhood commercial designate en as originally approved by Che Planning Commission. She said [he area did not lend itself Co cesiden[ial land use. There being no further response, Mayor Schlosser closed the public hearing. Me [ion carried unanimously 5-0 to retain the low density designation. d. Parcel north of Church, east of Day Creek Boulevard. Mr. Hogan said this was previously indicated as high density. However, last Thursday the Planning Commission saw revisions of the Victoria Plan and Eelt a designation of commercial would be better, and ~to designate the parcel next to is as high density. It is presently indicated as of lice. This would put the higher use next to the proposed water amenity. Count _lman Frost said he totally objected to a high density in this area. Council questioned why this change was req ues ced. Mr. Hogan said the applicant indicated [hat where the high density was originally proposed was doomed to poor planning; it had no amenity to draw from. Therefore, he said [he high density would be more appropriate along [he western edge of [he lake. Councilman Frost said chat wi thou[ knowing what the lake was going to look like, he could not visualize [his. Mr. Lam said [hat in effect what has happened is the density has shifted from the corridor to the lake. Councilman Frost said he questioned whether the density should be there at all. He felt it should remain regional related commercial. Motion: `loved by Mike'_s, seconded 6y Palombo to retain the residential use Eor this area. Moeion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mike ls, Palomobo, Aridge, and Schlosser. NOES: Frost. Mayor Schlosser requested Council to reconsider a decision made on March 9 on Che properly located a[ Foothill east of Rochester. App licanC has requested a low- medium density (5-8 du/ac ), but Council determined to leave this an office designation. Mr. Dov gherty said there had to be a motion for reconsideration which had [o be approved by at lens[ three members of [he Ccund 1. Motion: ?roved by Schlosser, seconded by Mike is [o reconsider [he previous action for ehe parcel at Foothill ease of Rochester. Motion failed by the following vo[o: APES: Ntkcls, Schlosser. NOES: Frost, Palombo, Brid pe. >lav nr Schln:aser callod a recess at B:40 p.n. The meeting reconvene) at 9:05 p.n. with all met„bets of Council and staff present. Ci[v Council Minu[os March 16, 1981 Page 5 Additional Individual Reo uescs for [he Etiwanda/Planned Communities Area. * Charles V. Cumin ins, 1645 A. Laurel Avenue, ^pland. Requested the zoning for tine northeast ~~o rner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard remain commercial. Co unci lcinn Nikele said this should wait Co be addressed by Che Specific Plan. Council concurred with [he Planning Commission's des igna[ion for Chis property pending the completion of Che Specific Plan. * Mr. R. K. Smith, 34 Rarbor Sight Drive, Rolling Hills. Requested that the so uthwese corcer of Etiwanda Avenue and base Line Road should remain commercial. Council concurred this should remain as designated until [he completion of the Specific Plan. * Randall Lewis, Lewis Hcmes. Requested that the density for Terra Vista be changed from medium to median-high density. Council concurred ChaC this should be handled after the [atal plan for Terra Vista has been submitted. * Ja:aes Banks, 13181 Victoria, Etiwanda. Requested that 15 acres north and south of the Pacific Railroad [racks between Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue be considared for very low density pending [he Specific Plan. tie felt such a designation would pro [e c[ [he whole area until Che specific plan was completed. Council expressed the drafC General Plan did what he wanted. * Betty NcSay. Said Mr. Banks'pa reel is bounded by Southern Pacific Railroad. This area is made up of many small parcels. Feels [his area should have a specific plan to include all these small parcels. There being no further conunents from the public, Mayor Schlosser closed Che public hearing for further discussions on the Etiwanda area. Slo ti an: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to approve [he recommendations b}' the Planning Commission as modified by the City Council for the Etiwanda area. Nation carried by the following vote: AYES: Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, Schlosser. N065: Frost (Councilman Frost said he did not completely concur with the Sedway/ Cooke Plan). Motion: ,loved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to approve the General Plan Land Use designations as shown on the map as recommended by the Planning Commission and modified by the Ci[y Council for the areas within the proposed planned communities areas. Notion carried unanimously 5-0. Individual Roquests From [he Cucamonga Area. * Anne Cn linsky. Ren ues[ed consideration of the parcel at Che southeast corner oC .lrchibn ld and Church. The Planning Commission designated this as office. She felt this we.v' no[ comp;ltib le with the area, but should he designated medium density. * L1nyd Ni Ciai~.l, owner oC Che property, Felt Che Property should be zoned office. * :;nb `fill, o:uner of the property, Cult the property should be zoned office. * 5'n.i run Race ro, Celt nn oCfi ce dasignation wau ld create more traffic. Res[ ,r:;i ~nat ion would he median density. t:u uncilnnn priJ Ke said he wou 1J like to postpone item so he could s Wdy the actions nr [hn Planning Commission. Council concurred. Citv Council }tin uses :larch 16, 1981 Page 6 *Cer ry Koski, 9?68 Lay [on Street. Represented over 200 homeowners just north of 6th Street who were concerned with [he deve lopmenC south of 6th Street between Ho llman and Archibald. Council concur rod they would Chov would look into Chis and return on March 70 to discuss ehis and to make a determination. * Roy ftacLiff, 9405 Ilel Lnan Avenue. He has five acres that runs along the flood control channel. His property has been divided between low-medium density and induserial. ae reques fed a consideration for the entire property be zoned mediun dens i[y. , Council concurred to return this item on March 30 for a determination. * Nacho Gracia, 10360 Humbolt Avenue. Speaking regarding the La Manchia Golf Course. He said the owner of the golf course was going to donate a oortion of the property Ear Darks. Me. Beed le said that Mr. Milliken, the owner, had said he would consider a pro- posal to donate up [o [en acres of land for park use. Council directed staff co look into this item. Ma}'or Schlosser called a recess at 10:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened a[ 10:45 p.^,. with all members of Council and staff present. Individual Recues[s from Che Alta Loma Area * Stan Sievers, 6481 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park. Requested that the City Council concur with [he Planning Commission recommendations Co designate [heir property very law density. Property was located noztheast of Beryl and Almond, "Valleyview Mesa Ranch." Council directed staff [o provide Council with information as to the Planning Commission's actions. Council concurred i[ would be helpful to look a[ [he pro- perty and [o bring back on March 30 for a determination. * Roger Sudduth, 5695 Canistel Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga. Said he was present to discuss the proposed Neever tract buffer on east end of Wilson Street just east of Chaffey College. He said they had retained Charles Doskow to represent [hem. He said he simply was present to speak and will come back on the 30th for a determination. * Sharon Rocr ro. She addressed [he 15SUe of park credits being given for bridle [rails and wanted [o see the practice stopped. Council said they would take this item up with [he Parks Element discussion on the 30th of March. * Anne Cn linsky. She requested the removal of Che Trails System from [he General Plan. * Pn~n I{enry, fet[ the trails system should be left in the General Plan. * Chris 8unoit, amphae ized the safe cy that [rails bring Eor hnr se riders, and re- gncsted Chc item remain in the General Plan. * tie ucv Chiciea said he concurred with Ms. Calinsky. Cmmcil rancu n',~d this item should be looked into and discussed during the Parks F.Lument on March 30, City Council >linutes March 16, 1981 Page 7 * Diana Hoard, The Planning Center, 240 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Requested consideration of [he 97 acres aC the north end of Hermosa which is cur ren[ly designated entirely for parks. Councilman Fros [, with Bridge concurring, said thae we should keep the park dosignn[ion. ,\ny development in [his area should be unique u[ili z.i nP. clus ter inK or other such cons ideraCions. Council concurred this should come back on March 30 Cur further discussion. * Paul Burns. Requested Char the park designation at Foothill and east of Archibald be placed back in the original area. Mr. Nogan Said [ha[ at the request of the owners of the property, the park siCe was reloc aced at Central School on Archibald along with [he policy to locate parks adjacent to schools foY park facilities. What Mr. Burns was asking was to have [he park site removed so he could proceed with his development. so he will no[ have [o revise his map. He is willing to designate park siCe land on a future Site. Councilman Mike is said that not all of the Council had read Mr. Burn's letcer and that they should consider this on [he 30th and [o direcC staff for more input regarding [his iCem. Council concurred to bring this back on Che 30 Ch. 5. REVTEW A.~"D DISCUSSION OF LtuND USE AND DEVELOPMENT SUPER ELEMENTS. It was decided [o discuss [his item at the March 23, 1981 meeting. 6. ADJOURVMENT. Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo co adjourn. Motion carzied unanimous ly 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m. ReQ~sp.Lect~f~ully submitted, 1 Beverly Authe leC Deputy Ci[y Clerk ;~ k