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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/10/21 - Agenda Packet - SpecialAGENDA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, October 21, 2015  3:30 p.m. City Hall  Tri-Communities Room 10500 Civic Center Drive  Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 A. CALL TO ORDER: A1. Pledge of Allegiance A2. Roll Call: Mayor Michael Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams B. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC: This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Mayor, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Mayor and not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. C. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION: C1. City Council Workshop for North Eastern Sphere Annexation Project (General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750; North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan DRC2015-00751, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-00752, and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report – City of Rancho Cucamonga) – A workshop on the initial planning concepts for the project. D. ADJOURNMENT I, Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 15, 2015, per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and on the City’s website. ______________________________ Linda A. Troyan, MMC City Clerk Services Director, City of Rancho Cucamonga P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA lisa wise consulting, inc. N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT THIS AREA? Land use designations include conservation, open space, hillside residential, and flood control/utility corridor Area east of Deer Creek included in the adopted North Etiwanda Specific Plan Includes several major view corridors Primary vehicle and non-motorized connections from Wilson Ave, Banyan Ave, Milliken Ave, and Day Creek Blvd Entire area within Equestrian/Rural Area Overlay with regional and community trails Multiple Regionally Significant Aggregate Resources Present CITY SPHERE AREA (±5,920 acres) ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (±5,570 acres) ±100-ACRE GRAVEL PIT NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (±4,340 acres) CONSERVATION PRIORITY (±3,350 acres) NGHD. PRIORITY (±1,200 acres) N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Preservation & Recreation •Mountain vistas should be maintained and emphasized. •Outdoor activity and recreation should be woven into daily life. •Trails should integrate with neighborhoods, equestrian paths, and open space. •Opportunities exist in utility/flood control easements for recreation and conservation. Neighborhoods •Nearby neighborhood services and amenities would be welcomed, particularly by older residents. •Connect neighborhoods in areas where there are public and joint-use facilities. •Flexible housing options that appeal to younger families and empty nesters (strong market demand) Health & Safety •The plan should be build on Healthy RC principles. •Future homes, parks, and other development should enhance fire protection. •New development and open space plans should preserve and enhance water quality. WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Access & Connectivity •Street network and street design should balance all modes and emphasize active transportation. •The network should distribute and calm traffic rather than concentrating heavy flows. •Connectivity to the existing high school and new elementary school should be prioritized. Public & Private Uses •Conservation and mitigation policies should respect existing property rights. •Clearly define –and plan funding for -public and private maintenance responsibilities (public/HOA-run parks, community gardens, joint-use facilities, etc.) Communication •All information should be on the City's website so the community can access it conveniently and track planning and development decisions. •Utilize the networks built in the Healthy RC outreach process. WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN A walkable village with a range of housing options and central core of neighborhood retail and services that would serve not only residents within the new neighborhood but also in nearby developments Community focal points and gathering spaces, including a central plaza and “event ” space in the village core that could accommodate neighborhood residents as well as the larger community Frame mountain views and vistas from public spaces, such as the core village area COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPTS COMPLETE PLACES N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Multi-modal transportation system emphasizing non-motorized and inter-connectivity between existing and planned facilities A community aesthetic integrating buildings, open space, landscape and infrastructure creating a memorable experience and distinct sense of place A range and mix of detached and attached housing types from 2 du/ac at the edges to 20 du/ac in the village core area COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPTS HUMAN SCALE PUBLIC REALM N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Apply sustainable planning principles that address, at a minimum, water and energy conservation, water quality, green building practices, urban agriculture or community gardens, etc. Design that supports and encourages an active lifestyle and walking throughout the the area, especially through paseos or trails that are separated from roadways; fully connected and integrated COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPTS HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN 1.Permanent Conservation Permanent urban edge, preserving the sensitive natural habitats, resources, landscapes and views. 2.Fiscal Sustainability Avoid “patchwork” of fiscally unsustainable neighborhood fragments, prone to natural hazards (wildfires, landslides..) 3.A Center for North Rancho Cucamonga A walkable, bikeable destination with commercial amenities for surrounding neighborhoods, trailhead to Foothills and civic amenities for the whole community. 4.Add “Missing Middle” Housing Options Range from large lot view homes to smaller homes and attached homes targeted to a wide range of household sizes and types. NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION PROJECT PROJECT OBJECTIVES N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN EXISTING FOOTHILL OPEN SPACE RESOURCES HIGH VALUE, CONNECTED HABITAT N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN EXISTING OPEN SPACE RESOURCES CONSERVATION WITH CONTROLLED ACCESS N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Low density residential (yellow) Very low density residential (tan) Hillside residential (in North Sphere) Hillside estate residential (in North Sphere) Fault zones Flood control/riparian Resource conservation (north edge of neighborhood priority area) EXISTING ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN (CITY) MIX OF CONSERVATION AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT North Etiwanda Preserve N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN EXISTING ZONING (SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY) MIX OF CONSERVATION AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Single Residential Zone (yellow) -1 acre parcels Rural Living Zone (orange) -10 acre parcels Special Development Residential Zone (pink) is the “planned development” (surprise us) zone with few standards. Intent of SDR is “better site plans”. Not consistent with City’s objective of maximum open space conservation North Etiwanda Preserve N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN TOWN AND NATURE IN BALANCE HUMAN AND NATURAL HABITAT CONNECTED NEASP Area Previous Heavy Construction Utility Corridors Existing Development/Disturbance Open Space/Conservation North Etiwanda Preserve Edge Neighborhood Creek Corridor Neighborhood General Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN GATEWAY TO THE FOOTHILLS TRAILS, TRAILHEADS, HIKING AND BIKING AMENITIES N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN GATEWAY TO THE FOOTHILLS MISSING PUZZLE PIECE IN THE NORTH-OF-210 COMMUNITY N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Neighborhoods with 5-minute walking distance from center to edge. Every household within a comfortable, safe 2-minute walk of a small park or playground Safe comfortable longer walk or bike ride to school and neighborhood shops. Every home within a 5 minute walk of a walking/bike riding trail. NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN WALKABLE FRAMEWORK N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Neighborhoods with 5-minute walking distance from center to edge. Every household within a comfortable, safe 2-minute walk of a small park or playground Safe comfortable longer walk or bike ride to school and neighborhood shops. Every home within a 5 minute walk of a walking/bike riding trail. An organized mix of housing types within each neighborhood area. 1 2 3 4 THE PUBLIC REALM WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD STRUCTURE N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM CONSERVATION PARK N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM PROSPECT PARK N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM COMMUNITY AMPHITHEATER N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM CREEK PARK N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM LINEAR PARKS N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM TRAIL NETWORK AND TRAILHEADS N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM PARKS AND GREENS N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM LANDSCAPE CALIBRATED TO CLIMATE AND LOCAL HABITAT N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM PARKS WITH UNIQUE AMENITIES N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM TOWN SQUARE N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM INDOOR/OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM WILSON MAIN STREET N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM COMPLETE STREETS N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN THE PUBLIC REALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Single family detached only Houses on lots 50 to 80 feet wide Edges are sensitive to adjacent neighborhoods and natural habitat. EDGE NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN RANCHO CUCAMONGA HERITAGEEDGE NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Range from 1 to 3 dua Houses on lots 80+ feet wide HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Range from 6 to 18 dua Houses, rowhouses, cottage courts, house-form multi-family, small courtyard housing Neighborhood parks and greens GENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN RANCHO CUCAMONGA HERITAGEGENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN RANGE OF HOUSE TYPESGENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN HOUSE-FORM MULTI FAMILYGENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN TOWN CENTER + NEIGHBORHOOD Commercial, civic and recreational center for North Rancho Cucamonga Restaurants and shops on main street, with plaza views of valley and mountains Housing in 20 to 40 d.u.a. range N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN TOWN CENTER MULTI-FAMILYCENTER NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN SHADY COURTS RESIDENTIAL COURTSCENTER NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN ROWHOUSES + LIVE-WORKCENTER NEIGHBORHOOD N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN TOWN CENTER + NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE COMPARISON VICTORIA GARDENS N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN TOWN CENTER + NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE COMPARISON CLAREMONT VILLAGE N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER Looking north and panning to west and south Floor ranges from 55’ to 85’ below rim Gravel pit 3,000’ by 1700’ (120 acres) VIEW FROM NORTHEAST CORNER 0’ 40’-55’ 70’-85’1,700 ft. N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER Looking north and panning to west and south Floor ranges from 55’ to 85’ below rim Gravel pit 3,000’ by 1700’ (120 acres) VIEW FROM NORTHEAST CORNER N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER UPPER RIM NEIGHBORHOOD Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park Levy Upper Rim Neighborhood Prospect Park Town Center Neighborhoo N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER TOWN CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park Mixed-Type Neighborhood Hilltop Park N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER WILSON TOWN CENTER Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park Mixed-Use Center Wilson Avenue Piazza N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER CREEK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD Upper Rim Neighborhood Town Center Neighborhood Wilson Town Center Creek Park Piazza Cucamonga Wilson Bridge Creek Park N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER Commercial, civic and recreational center for North Rancho Restaurants and shops on main street, with plaza views of Valley and mountains N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN WILSON TOWN CENTER WILSON AVENUE “MAIN STREET” N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN MIXED-USE BUILDINGSWILSON TOWN CENTER N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN FARMERS MARKET/SPECIAL EVENTSWILSON TOWN CENTER N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN LIVELY MIXED-USE PUBLIC SPACESWILSON TOWN CENTER N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Site Mitigation and Development Strategies •Conservation and Preservation Approach •Site Grading Feasibility •Infrastructure Feasibility (initial water supply positive) •Health & Safety Mitigations (Flood Control, Fire Department, etc.) Circulation and Traffic Patterns •Multi-Modal Transportation Routes/Facilities •Traffic Capacities, Design Speeds, and Streetscape Standards •Subject to approval by City Engineer Further Financial Analysis •Continued Demographics and Market Research •Cost and financing mechanisms for public facilities FURTHER ANALYSIS UNDERWAY ` N ORTH E ASTERN S PHERE A NNEXATION S PECIFIC P LAN Continue to coordinate with County Flood Control, fire, utilities, Metropolitan Water District, and other applicable City and County agencies Integrate NESASP Process with Healthy RC Steering Committee and process Continue to speak with interested parties Determine the appropriate structure and timing for town hall meetings Continue to work with Technical Advisory Committee to define and refine Plan Fall 2015: Analysis and refinement Winter 2015:Refined Plan framework and SP outline Spring 2016: Specific Plan and EIR Summer 2016: Public Hearings NEXT STEPS