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1 2 3 4 5 s 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 92-134 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; TO ADOPT THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM; AND TO ADOPT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 91-01, PASEO LAS PLACITAS, FOR THE MOUNT VERNON CORRIDOR. SECTION I. RECITALS. A. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council adopted the General Plan for the City of San Bernardino by Resolution No. 89-159 on June 2, 1989; and B. WHEREAS, the General Plan established the Mount Vernon Theme area, the implementation of which is the development of Specific Plan No. 91-01 and Environmental Impact Report, Public Hearing Draft, February 25, 1992, Paseo Las Placitas, for the Mount Vernon Corridor (hereafter "Specific Plan"); and C. WHEREAS, Under direction of the Community Development Commission, a Specific Plan for the development of the east and west sides of Mount Vernon Avenue and extending east along Fifth Street to Garner Avenue has been drafted for the Mayor and Common Council's consideration. The Specific Plan includes General Plan Amendment 91-24, which will change the General Plan designation Ifrom CG-1 (General Commercial) and CG-4 (General Commercial/Theme Center) to CG-4-SP, Commercial General/Theme Center-Specific Plan for the area. The General Plan Map will be amended to reflect that ichange and to outline the boundary of the Specific Plan area. Reference to the Specific Plan will be made. The Development Code Amendment, DCA 92-05, will implement the Specific Plan. General Plan Amendment 92-03 will add policy to the General Plan to permit //// //// 1 1 residential apartments and condominiums on the second floor above 2 retail uses; and 3 D. WHEREAS, on May 20, 1991, the Community Development 'I 4 Commission approved a contract with the Arroyo Group to prepare the 5 Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report. On that date, the 6 Mayor and Common Council adopted a moratorium on development in the 7 Specific Plan area; and 8 E. WHEREAS, the goals of the Specific Plan were formulated 9 through a series of meetings with the Mount Vernon Corridor Project 10 Area Committee; the Steering Committee composed of Councilwoman 11 Estrada, Development staff and consultants; and the Technical 12 Advisory Committee composed of representatives from Development, 13 Planning, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire; and 14 Property Owners who attended weekend workshops; and 15 F. WHEREAS, on January 9, 1992, the Development Review 16 Committee recommended adoption of the Specific Plan; and 17 G. WHEREAS, on January 21, 1992 and March 3, 1992, the 18 Planning Commission held noticed public hearings to receive public 19 testimony regarding the Specific Plan; and 20 H. WHEREAS, on September 26,1991, the Environmental Review 21 Committee determined an Environmental Impact Report was necessary. 22 The draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared and presented to 23 the Environmental Review Committee on November 14, 1991. The 24 review and comment period extended from October 31, 1991 to 25 December 17, 1991. Comments were received from the Department of 26 Transportation (CALTRANS) regarding a traffic study. Responses to 27 ~~~~ 28 ~~~~ 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 comments were presented to the Environmental Review Committee on January 9, 1992. The Environmental Review Committee has recommended certification of the Environmental Impact Report; and I. WHEREAS, on March 3, 1992, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 92-01 of the Planning Commission which recommends that the Mayor and Common Council certify the Environmental Impact Report and the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and adopt General Plan Amendment 91-24, General Plan Amendment 92- ~, 03, Specific Plan 91-01, Development Code Amendment 92-05, and the Resolution which incorporates design guidelines into the Development Code, based upon Findings contained in the Planning Commission staff report, and this recommendation has been considered by the Mayor and Common Council; SECTION II. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL HEREBY CERTIFY: (A) The final Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan 91-01, Paseo Las Placitas, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; (B) The final Environmental Impact Report was presented to the Mayor and Common Council who have reviewed and considered the information in the final Environmental Impact Report prior to adopting Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan; and (C) The final Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring Program reflects the review, analysis and independent judgement of the City of San Bernardino. SECTION III. FINDINGS ~/// //// 3 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the 2 City of San Bernardino that: 3 (A) The Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan in 4 that the proposed diversity of ethnic-theme and specialty uses 5 including open-air and semi-enclosed public markets, community 6 service facilities and cultural and social facilities are 7 consistent with General Plan policy for the Mount Vernon Corridor, 8 and with General Plan Policy 1.24.35 which requires formulation of 9 this Specific Plan; 10 (B) The Specific Plan will not be detrimental to the public 11 interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City in 12 that the area is currently blighted and implementation of the 13 Specific Plan will significantly benefit the Mount Vernon area and 14 the City; 15 (C) The subject property is physically suitable for the 16 requested land uses and anticipated development in that the land 17 uses and development were analyzed in the General Plan, the General 18 Plan Environmental Impact Report, and the Environmental Impact 19 Report for the Specific Plan, all which have determined the land 20 uses and development desirable and appropriate for the area; 21 (D) The proposed plan will ensure development of desirable 22 character which will be compatible with existing and proposed 23 development in the surrounding neighborhood in that there are 24 mandatory buffers from adjacent residential uses, and design 25 guidelines which ensure quality development of the Spanish Revival 26 theme architecture; and 27 //// 28 //// 4 1 (E) The proposed plan will contribute to a balance of land 2 ses so that local residents may work and shop in the community in 3 hick they live in that the current condition of the Mount Vernon 4 orridor includes many vacant buildings and parcels. When 5 eveloped, the commercial development required by this plan will 6 rovide places for local residents to work and shop in the 7 ommunity in which they live. 8 SECTION IV. 9 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED by the 10 ayor and Common Council that the Environmental Impact Report is 11 ertified, the Mitigation Monitoring Program is adopted, and 12 pecific Plan 91-01 is adopted. Specific Plan No. 91-01 and 13 nvironmental Impact Report, Public Hearing Draft, February 25, 14 1992, Paseo Las Placitas is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated 15 erein by reference. 16 SECTION V. 17 This resolution shall take effect upon the effective date of 18 n accompanying ordinance adopting Development Code Amendments 19 hich implement the Specific Plan. 20 /// 21 /// 22 /// 23 /// 24 /// 25 /// 26 /// 27 /// 28 /// 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8' 9 l0l 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION...CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM; AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 91-01, PASEO LAS PLACITAS, FOR THE MOUNT VERNON CORRIDOR. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San. Bernardino at a regular meeting therefore, held on the 6th day of April 1992, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members• ESTRADA AYES NAYS x ABSTAIN ABSENT REILLY MAUDSLEY MINOR POPE-LUDLAM x x x X x MILLER x ci G~~;~- The foregoing resolution is here approved t ~ day of , 1992. -~ ~!~ ~ , ~~ ~. -- W. R. olco Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to form and legal content: JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney By : ' ~~ 6 ' ~ ' ' ~ ' PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT February 25, 1992 PASEO LAS PLACITAS SPECIFIC PLAN AND EIR for the Mt. Vernon Corridor CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Planners, Architects & Associated Disciplines ~ ~ r 0 CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION © SUMMARY ii CONTEXT 1 • Project Location and Boundaries 1 • City and Regional Influences 1 • Constraints 3 • Opportunities 7 © MARKET FACTORS 13 • Trade Areas 13 • Retailing Concept 13 © GOALS 15 FRAMEWORK PLAN 17 4.1 Context Connections 19 4.2 Urban Design 21 4.3 Land Use 23 4.4 Circulation and Parking 31 1~ , Y CONTENTS PAGE © DESIGN GUIDELINES 37 5.1 Design Guidelines Approach -Public Private Environment 37 5.2 Design Palette 39 5.3 Areawide Design Guidelines -Public Environment 45 5.4 Gateways Design Guidelines - 5th and 9th Streets 47 5.5 Streetscape Design Guidelines - Mt. Vernon Avenue 49 5.6 9th Street Parking Structure Design Guidelines 51 5.7 Vine Street Parking Structure Design Guidelines 53 5.8 6th Street Parking Structure Design Guidelines 55 5.9 Surtace Parking Design Guidelines 57 5.10 Areawide Design Guidelines -Private Environment 59 5.11 Mercados District -Minimum Lot Sizes 61 5.12 Mercados District -Design Guidelines 63 5.13 Restaurants District -Minimum Lot Sizes 67 5.14 Restaurants District -Design Guidelines 69 5.15 Cinemas District -Minimum Lot Sizes 73 5.16 Cinemas District -Design Guidelines 75 5.17 Detail and Style Elements 81 5.18 Design Details: Height, Massing and Facades 85 5.19 Design Details: Entries, Windows, Roofs and Screens 87 5.20 Design Details: Signage, Lighting, Loading, Trash and Buffers 91 5.21 Building Materials and Colors 93 5.22 Landscape Materials 95 5.23 Rehabilitation Guidelines 99 5.24 Parking Lot Hardscape 101 5.25 Noise Abatement 102 CONTENTS Y' , PAGE 0 IMPLEMENTATION io3 6.1 Public -Private Partnership 103 6.2 Neighborhood Enhancements 105 6.3 Development Potential 107 6.4 Parking District i09 6.5 Arts District 111 6.6 Promotion, Maintenance, Security District(s) 113 6.7 Implementation Components and Responsibilities 117 © ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT APPENDICES 7.1 Summary 119 7.2 Descripton of the Project 119 7.3 Environmental Setting 119 7.4.1 Plan Consistency 119 7.4.2 Incorporation by Reference 119 7.5 Environmental Effects of the Proposed Project and Mitigation Measures 121 7.6 ARernatives to the Proposed Project 135 7.7 Relationships between Local Short-Term Uses of Man's Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity 135 7.8 Growth Inducing Impact of Proposed Actions 137 7.9 Significant Cumulative Impacts 137 7.10 Other Impacts Determined Not Significant 137 7.11 List of Preparers of the Environmental Impact Report 137 7.12 Persons Consulted in Preparing the EIR 137 A. Environmental Impact Report Motice of Preparation Environmental Impact Checklist B. Responses to Notice of Preparation C. Responses to Comments on Draft EIR D. Landscape Standards of the City of San Bernardino E. Environmental Impact Report: Mitigation Monitoring Program r, FIGURES PAGE 1. Project Boundaries 1 2. Regional and City Influences 2 3. Trade Areas 14 4. Context Connections 20 5. Urban Design Concept 21 6. Illustrative Site Plan 22 7. Land Use Areas 24 8. Land Use/Development Standards Matrix 25 9. Existing and Proposed Mt. Vemon Avenue Right-of-Way-Sections 31 10. Circulation and Parking 32 11. Existing and Proposed Mt. Vemon Avenue Right-of-Way-Perspectives 33 12. Functions of the Multi-Purpose Lane 34 13. Parking Structures and Pedestrian Bridges 35 14. Parking Structure Access 36 15. The Public-Private Environment 38 16. Areawide Design Guidelines for Public Elements 46 17. 5th Street Entry Point Guidelines 47 18. 9th Street Entry Point Guidelines 48 19. Mt. Vernon Avenue Guidelines 50 20. 9th Street Parking Structure Guidelines 52 21. Vine Street Parking Structure Guidelines 54 22. 6th Street Parking Structure Guidelines 56 23. Surtace Parking Lot Guidelines 58 24. Areawide Design Guidelines for Private Elements 60 25. Mercados District-Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses 62 26. Mercados District-Design Guidelines 64 27. Restaurants District-Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses 68 28. Restaurants District-Design Guidelines 70 29. Cinemas District-Minimum Lot sizes and Uses 74 30. Cinemas District-Design Guidelines 76 31. Public Investment and Private Response 104 32. Neighborhood Enhancements Program 106 33. Minimum and Maximum Development Potentials 108 34. Parking District 110 35. Potential Locations for Art 112 36. Implementation Components and Responsibilities 117 37. Aerial Photograph of Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan Area and Environs 120 38. Major Fault Locations 122 39. Liquifaction Susceptibility 123 40. Future Noise Contours 124 41. Land Use -General Plan 126 42. Existing Right-of-Way Utilization on Mt. Vemon Avenue 128 43. Existing Street Network 130 44. Potential Historic Districts 131 45. Historical Patterns of Development in San Bernardino 132 46. Locations of Historic Structures 133 47. Potential Locations of Archaeological Resources 134 48. Larger Project Area Alternative 136 INTRODUCTION ~ , Overview The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan was prepared under the direction of the Economic Development Department of the City of San Bernardino Development Agency. The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan contains a vision and practical implementation program to create an appealing shopping, dining, entertainment and community facilities environment for southwest San Bernardino, the City and the region. Paseo Las Placitas features a streetscape and courtyard environment which will be unique within the City and Region. Paseo Las Placitas can serve as a model for creating places which are attractive to neighborhoods, the City and the region through reflection of varied cultures. Paseo Las Placitas is also designed to be an Arts District with artist-designed fountains, murals, sculpture and street furniture. Purpose of the Specific Plan The Specific Plan is enacted pursuant to Section 65450 g1 ~ of the Government Code of the State of California and other applicable laws, and it is intended to provide for systematic implementation of the General Plan, as related to properties located in the area to which the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan applies. Application and Conformity with the Specific Plan The provision of this Specific Plan applies to all properties included in the Specific Plan area. Construction, modification, addition, placement or installation of any building or structure and any new use commenced on any such lot, on or after the effective date of this Specific Plan, should be inconformity with the provisions of this Specific Plan. Provisions of Control in this Specific Plan The following design guidelines are intended as a reference framework to assist the designer in understanding the City's goals and objectives for high quality development within the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan areas. The guidelines complement the mandatory site developmern regulations contained in the Development code by providing good examples of appropriate design solutions and by providing design interpretations of the various mandatory regulations. utilized during the City's design review process to encourage the highest level of design quality while at the same time providing the flexibility necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project designers. Unless there is a compelling reason, these design guidelines shall be followed. If a guideline is waived by the Development Review committee, the Mayor and common Council shall be notified. An appeal, which does not require a fee, may be filed by the Mayor or any Council person within 215 days of the waiver approval. The design guidelines may be interpreted with some flexibility in their application to specific projects. The guidelines will be Enforcement of the Specific Plan The provisions of the Specific Plan shall be enforced by the Planning and Building Services Department in consultation with the Development Department of the San Bernardino Economic Development Agency. Effective Date and Resolution Number The effective date of this Specific Plan shall be 1992 per resolution number of the San Bernardino City Council. i i ~ SUMMARY Amendment This Specific Plan may be amended in the time and manner prescribed by the applicable law. General Plan Amendment and Consistency The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan is a set of interrelated concepts, plans and guidelines regarding how the Specific Plan area can be transformed from a blighted to a productive area. Following is an overview of the Contents of each section of the Specific Plan. 4. FRAMEWORK PLAN describes the immediate setting and the recommendations for Urban Design, Land Use, Circulation and Parking. 5. DESIGN GUIDELINES describe how a unique environment can be Title 19, Section 19.10 of the Development Code identifies the SP (Specific Plan) District as a "base designation to further implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan with respect to specific areas and uses, which by their unique character require a more comprehensive evaluation and planning effort" Based on the provisions of Section 19.10, a General Plan Amendment to change the designation of the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan area fr?m (C) to (SP) is being aoopted concurrently with the adoption of the Specific Plan. This action will accomplish the creation of consistency between the Specific Plan and the General Plan. 2. CONTEXT describes the boundaries of the Specific Plan and its relationship to the City and Region. Constraints and Opportunities related to revitalization are also described. MARKET FACTORS describes the Trade Areas for Paseo Las Placitas. 3. GOALS set forth the directions to be pursued in revitalizing the Specific Plan area. created through a Design Palette of materials, forms and details, interconnections of public and private spaces and construction of properly located and designed parking. 6. IMPLEMENTATION explains how aPublic- Private partnership can implement the plan through a variety of programs and techniques. ll CONTEXT Project Location and Boundaries Paseo Las Placitas is located in the southwest portion of the City of San Bernardino. The 28 acre area is bounded by 9th Street on the north and 4th Street on the south. The Specific Plan area generally extends east and west of Mount Vernon Avenue to a depth of one property. The area extends east along 5th Street to Garner Avenue. Regional and City Influences Paseo Las Placitas is located within a Southern California region of over 9 million persons and is centrally located within the rapidly growing Inland Empire of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Paseo Las Placitas is positioned to take advantage of the following City and regional context potentials: • proximity to Downtown San Bernardino- which can be reached via 5th Street • regional and city freeway access from I-215 via 5th Street • regional rail access from a potential Commuter Rail Station located at the Santa Fe Depot. 1 rrr,intr~~ 10th Street F Fgure 1 Project Boundaries T CONTEXT Paseo Las Placitas Paseo Las Placitas Figure 2 Regional and City Influences 2 Regional Setting of Paseo Las Placitas City Setting of Paseo Las Placitas CONSTRAINTS Paseo Las Placitas' current Constraints in relationship to becoming a viable retail area include: • a lack of viable retailers as reflected in the high level of vacant buildings and/or land a poor architectural image with nondescript older buildings and mediocre design of newer structures r CONSTRAINTS • frequent curb cuts impede traffic flow and pose hazards to pedestrians and drivers • narrow sidewalks next to a busy street • inappropriate uses for a retailing environment • shallow parcels - i.e. a lack of parcel depth from Mt. Vernon Avenue 4 CONSTRAINTS r • cluttered, unattractive signage • lack of adequate and attractive street furniture 5 CONSTRAINTS • unattractive streetscape of 5th Street entry corridor • pockets of deterioration in adjacent residential areas OPPORTUNITIES Paseo Las Placitas' current Opportunities in relationship to becoming a viable retail area include: • La Plaza and 9th Street Parks are attractive open spaces • 5th Street Freeway Access .. OPPORTUNITIES • the unique and attractive design and construction of the Home of The Neighborly Service - National Register of Historic Places Home o/The NelghbOrty Service, 839 North Mount Vernon Avenue. This Mission Revival Style chun;h was dedicated on December 19, 1926. The building pro%ect was organized by the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church, and was founded by that organizatbn and other Christian organizations during the eady 1920s. The organiza- tan and operational format of this community center was directly patterned alter the famous Jane Hull House in Chicago. The building has immense historic and emotanal value to the Hispanic and Black commundy of San Bernardino. (San eemar- dino General Plan, page 3-24) • some existing viable businesses 8 • the existing Villasenor Library OPPORTUNITIES Y • proximity of downtown employees and hotel guests OPPORTUNITIES • proximity of many well-kept houses in the adjacent neighborhoods 10 >> OPPORTUNITIES • potential to upgrade the 5th Street Entry Corridor due to a wide right-of-way and adjacent vacancies or low intensity uses • substantial amounts of vacant land and buildings 11 OPPORTUNITIES • several existing investments in newer structures existing regional access via Amtrak and potential Commuter Rail regional access potential for development of regional transportation, recreation and employment centers in the vicinity of the Santa Fe Depot 12 MARKET FACTORS Trade Areas Paseo Las Placitas is intended to both serve the western neighborhoods of San Bernardino and to be a regional destination for dining, unique shopping and entertainment. Following are highlights of the Analysis of Market Potentials for the Mount Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project prepared by The Natelson Company, Inc., Economic and Financial Consultants. The immediate area potentials within the Primary Market Area (PMA) 2 mile ring and Secondary Market Area (SMA) 5 mile ring include: a projected retail purchasing power of $15.3 million (in 1990 dollars) by the year 2000 in the PMA a projected purchasing power of $1.9 billion (in 1990 dollars) by the year 2000 in the SMA. In addition, persons employed in downtown San Bernardino are projected to spend approximately $200,000 annually on daytime retail purchases in the Paseo Las Placitas area. Based on the growing incomes in the PMA and SMA and the proximity to downtown, the Paseo Las Placitas area is projected to add substantial retail space by the year 2000. Additional support is also projected for service, business and office spaces. Retailing Concept In order to both attract local residents and visitors/shoppersfvom the ten mile ring and beyond, Paseo Las Placitas has been designed with a unique environment and retailing concept. As described in detail in the following sections, Paseo Las Placitas will be a unique pedestrian environment within the Inland Empire. The 13 Paseo features a Pedestrian Promenade along Mt. Vemon Avenue with adjacent Courtyards featuring shaded, outdoor dining areas amidst an environment of flowers and fountains. Convenient parking is provided in four Parking District lots and or structures. The Paseo right-of-way is designed to accommodate an open-air-tram and/or shuttle busses connecting with Downtown office buildings and hotels and with existing Amtrak Station and potential, future Commuter Rail Station at the Santa Fe Railroad Depot. 5th Street, the historic Route 66, will be upgraded as the major point of connection from the nearby I-215 freeway. Complementing the overall pedestrian theme are five major retail components: • an ethnic, gift and home furnishings Mercado featuring unique items from throughout Mexico and Latin America • an ethnic food Mercado featuring foods from throughout Mexico and Latin America • an ethnic restaurant row surrounding La Plaza Park and featuring foods from Mexico and Latin America • amulti-screen cinema complex • speciality retail shops with office and service uses located above. MARKET FACTORS Paseo Las Placitas Paseo Las Placitas Ing Figure 3 Trade Areas 14 2 and 5 mile Trade Areas 10 and 20 mile Trade Areas GOALS The Goals for the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan were formulated through a series of meetings with • the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project Area Committee • a Technical Advisory Committee composed of representatives from Development, Planning, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire • a Steering Committee composed of Development, Planning and Councilwoman Estrada's office • Property Owners who attended weekend workshops. Following is a summary of the Goals and Objectives that were developed through this process. LAND USE • To create a shopping, dining, entertainment and services district which serves residents of southwest San Bernardino To create a regional destination which will attract visitors from the Southern California Region. URBAN DESIGN To create a unique environment that is appealing to all citizens while reflecting the ethnic background of the Mt. Vernon vicinity To create a harmonious relationship with the adjacent residential neighborhoods by buffering with streets, alleys or setbacks, providing an adequate supply of parking and minimizing parking access on residential streets cul-de-sacing selected streets to minimize retail related auto traffic on neighborhood streets. 15 GOALS CIRCULATION AND PARKING Tocreate apedestrian-oriented environment To provide a balanced transportation system to conserve energy and reduce air pollution To create accessibility linkages to IMPLEMENTATION To upgrade the residential neighborhoods adjacent to Paseo Las Placitas To coordinate public and private Investments to achieve the maximum change in the environment at reasonable cost - downtown via a 5th Street shuttle - the Southern California region via the I-215 freeway and a Commuter Rail Stop at the Santa Fe Depot - adjacent neighborhoods via pedestrian streets that connect to Mt. Vernon Avenue with Cul de SaG Walkways. To provide an adequate supply of parking. To support physical change with awell- coordinated and funded maintenance, promotion and security program for the entire Paseo area. 16 FRAMEWORK PLAN The Framework Plan for Paseo Las Placitas consists of three major components: The Urban Design component describes the combination of factors which create the unique, pedestrian environment of the Paseo. MERGEDO RETNL EDGE .. ,.; - ~:: :~ ::.„..^:< Vine SI/BBt RESTAURANT E%ISTING RESTAURANTI RETNLIENNANCEDf~ RETNLOFFlGi ~ RESTAURANT ...........::::..:.,.:.,...~::x~ ..,,., ~ Th Street RESTAURANT E%ISTINGw$Y~ UPUSH 2 <c...,,..,...,.:., ~ PARN.ue. :u:~;nea Vldorie Slfael The Land Use component defines a series of special Land Use Districts and identifies the types of uses which are allowed in each District. RETNwESIDE GNEMAS RETNIAFFlCE ~RETAI~U ~~~~ OFFlCE SIR Slfeel The Circulation and Parking component describes how automobile, bus and open-air trams can access all districts and the manner in which the Parking District will function. PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE WRN RETAIL EDGE Union SVee' YaeA~?FB.~.~.I_ELN..~:~i,•::<;T.•:;`l 9th SVeel S ~~ 'i ELSINO E>MR G IU ~af~Ml~~1:,., em sneer Pueuc PAIUGNG STRUCTURE WITN RETAIL EDGE ~~ Vine Street 17 l y ~ ~ i FRAMEWORK PLAN ~8 CONTEXT CONNECTIONS ... Paseo Las Placitas can reach out to the Neighborhoods, City and Region in a number of ways as illustrated in Figure 4. These Context Connections include: • pedestrian walkways from the adjacent neighborhoods via the cul de sac'd streets • arterial, automobile and bus connections to other neighborhoods via Mt. Vernon Avenue • regional, freeway connection to the region via the 1-215 freeway and 5th Street • regional, rail connection to the region via the existing Amtrak Station and potential Commuter Rail Station • a shuttle connection to downtown employees and hotel visitors via 5th Street. Entry Points at 5th Street and 9th Street define the extent of Paseo Las Placitas - a pleasant, walking scaled environment. Freeway Downtown 19 CONTEXT CONNECTIONS m o m U m a c ` m LL m _U m ~ ~ ~ N p~Ml Y INDUSTRIAL ' ` 9th Street 7th Street REGIONAL OPEN SPACE E- MAJOR EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT Downtown ~._J 5th Street ENTRY (Route 66) PoiNr To REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION Downtown AND flC-CREATIONAL DISTRICT 3rd Street To Downtown O Entry Points Pedestrian Connections/ Cul-de-Sac Streets Arterial Connection $~ Freeway Connection AmtrakStation/Potential Commuter Rail Connection ~~ Downtown/Rail Station Shuttle PedestrianBicycle Connections to Regional Open Space Figure 4 Context Connections To San Bernardino Freeway (I-70) 20 URBAN DESIGN r . l The Paseo Las Placitas environment is created by a rhythm of spaces related to the kind and speed of movement. Pedestrians experience a Wide Sidewalk Promenade along which they can stroll from 5th to 9th Street. Juxtaposed with the Promenade are Courtyard Strolling Paths which connect perpendicularly to the Promenade. Shaded Colonnades in the edges of Public Parking Structures or Lots add another rhythm to the pedestrian experience. La Plaza Park provides an open space focal point for the pedestrian strolling experience. stn street entsrgeer PARK 8th SVeet Victoria Street Entry PoiMS with L Major Corner Plazas ~ 1 Mt. Vernon -Wide Sidewalk ~.i Promenade Courtyard Strolling Paths Connect to Promenade Shaded Colonnades in Parking Structure Edge E-~ Pedestrian Bridges from Parking Structures Pedestrian Connections to Residential Neighborhoods 0 Interior Walkways in Landmark Structures ••~• / Pedestrian Connections to Neighborhoods Through Parks Historic Landmarks Structures to be Preserved 21 Kingman 5th Street Fguie 5 Urban Design Concept At Spruce SVeet URBAN DESIGN Kingman Street:'.'...... Figure 6 Illustrative Site Plan Pedestrians have a variety of interesting routes to travel. This stn street is a key ingredient in creating an area to which people will return. Pedestrians may stroll from the Parking areas to restaurants and shops within the portions of the Courtyard Strolling Paths which are parallel to the Promenade. stn serest Thus, the pedestrian's experience along the Promenade is more urban with vine street cars, busses, trams and long vistas. The Courtyard Strolling Paths provide an intimate experience with shade stn street trees, flowers, fountains and contained vistas. The opportunities for each Victoria Street Pedestrian to create his own combination of experiences is extensive. stn street Automobile drivers and passengers and bus and tram passengers will experience the formal rows of Palm Trees and Spruce Street colorful median while noting the varied Courtyards and La Plaza Park as they pass by. The quality of the environment will stn street encourage them to stop at well- signed parking areas and bus/ tram stops. 22 -'4th Street.. ~. .,,.,. LAND USE The intent of the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan is to guide development into uses that relate well to each other, are responsive to community needs and market demand, are suited to their parcel size and are well located in relation to Parking District Lots or Structures. Land Use Areas and Permitted Uses The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan is designed to create a unique, mixed-use area featuring Mercados, Restaurants with aMexican/ Latin American character and a Activity Generating Uses A Areas Food Sales Mercado - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales of MexicaNLatin American/Ethnic foods and goods such as meat, fish, produce and associated household products and services. The Food Mercado is intended to create a festive and pedestrian-oriented environment. Extension of the inside areas into outdoor, open- airareas is permitted. Cinemas -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the showing of motion pictures with associated sale of refreshments, snacks and non- alcoholic beverages. Other complementary uses such as restaurants, specialty retail and services may be allowed providing that these uses contribute to the festive, active and pedestrian-oriented character of the complex. Promotion of Mexican/Latin American/Ethnic cultures through events such as film festivals, community/ neighborhood plays and conferences is encouraged. Cinema Complex. Figure 7, Land Use Areas, illustrate the location of the uses that are permitted in the Specific Plan area. The uses allowed within each Land Use Area are identified in Figure 8, Land Use/ Development Standards Matrix, on page 25. Design Guidelines contained in Section 5 of the Plan also offer guidance for planning and design. Description of Land Uses The permitted uses described in Figure 8 are divided into Activity Generating Uses and Complementary Uses and are defined as follows: Home Furnishings/ Accessories Mercado - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales of MexicaNLatin American/Ethnic home furnishings goods. hems sold typically include, but are not limited to furniture, appliances floor coverings and other home accessories. The Home Furn ish i ngs/Accessories Mercado may also include complementary ethnic/ commercial uses such as restaurants, specialty retail and services, providing that these uses contribute to the festive, active and pedestrian-oriented characterthe Mercado. Extension of the inside areas into outdoor, open-air areas is permitted. Final location of the three major activity generating uses as well as other complementary land uses will be determined during the revitalization process. The range of Complementary Land Uses are defined starting on page 21. 23 LAND USE ..",'?aw.,`;rzy~~.~. ,`r..`~qq "~fWIWil3i~i_3taytti~YfiF9litYYilYr:Yat .. Y:Yii~iG`xjaRes~o :`: 9Th Stfeet s ', . ~ r '.'.' a I F ~ ~ ~ EXISTING ( p ) ~ FIRE ~~ q ~.!' ? STATION • : (~A.ll ~.;.,.r Union Street•-~.> ~~; .: • : `' ~~ c > F ~ < EXISTING m ~ 9TH EXISTING RETAIL ~ ~ . ` . F s E ~ STREET PARK a (ENHANCED) B ~ s: 8th Stfeet EXISTING ~~ I ::c l A 1 s~ .... CHURCH/SCHOOL •\-/ :~ • >c: Vine Street EXISTING LA PLAZA PARK C • .'.'. j Q •'~'•'~ •'~' EXISTING ~ RETAIL c'C7i (ENHANCED) E p EXISTING RETAIL (ENHANCED) 7th Stfeet ViCtOf18 Stfeet 6th Street j EXISTING OFFICE ~~ y (ENHANCED) Q EXISTING PJJ 3d ~ SPrUCe Stfeet 5th Street u ~ ~ ~ Kingman Street~~- ~_ ''' II ~ EXISTING LIBRARY/OFFICE ' Q o ~ ~ ;~ ~ m 4th Streef~~t ~ n- ~ a m < Fgure 7 Land Use Areas LAND USE AREAS F ~••~ Project Area Boundary 24 LAND USE LAND USE AREAS A B C D E F PEAYRED USES D =Permitted with a Development Permit C =Conditional Use Permh R wired ACTNRYGENERATINGLANDUSES Faod Sales Mercado 3~:~~E`.. ~,.: ~.a,."s~s~~~~ ,: .a:: C ~3 :m .Y?+F: ~.~s`<a.~.:•~~~_:.;: .Yaae~b.~a`,.*a..a .~ ::::~:.:::::....<...>::>,::.. e~..~a a., ::.;~;:;,:;sus;:.a;x C ,.a9ufi~k:4~&:~c::v: >.;.,;.:>.;._,.:::;::;::~:::, ~~~:.~cFu`y~~ ~:'~. :::::::>:<.,.:.<.:<s;:««.;:.::< Home Fumishi yAaessaies Mer~o C C Cinemas C C ~ gNrlPLEMENTARY LAND USES ETAIL Art Galleries ,. ... ' ~ ,~.: a~ Se3Ye.~a~~e: h`.t,:e' ..:........ ..em.: ... a . ~a `s. ~.~.`JtaF~.`C~i,i~'~: ma:>:.;•>::,:;e'o:?<;:,.,~ r<,~a.,.:<,,.. ... ...~,_ :., •,"v., .~.:~~ D h~.3t.<x=}~~a\:: r ..._ ;.._. <~oc ~t`"':: :xy,~ ,. , a . Y,~>: ,,;~c`~:~e"~c~ C £[`~:'<:ti a: .:..:: ,.,. z..:$s:;r y<:~uecv.z:,:a.,:c3 e; ,..•z?~iFw ~a.'n:~ e .:3:.. D :a,,,~ :~.'`"'~':i:CC:: uya..,. ca<:x~~: is S?~SC~geS ,<:raoxci~:z`.o~n <E .x~ ,~s.; ~;~e ,,. ~. pc:C"F:x~:; ..ooco<~>i;"ii!':: BR:iz, ..;.zu.,:r.:a:~: "<w &ti;~wfiaN~;~<:": Business Su Retail D D Durable Goods Sales D D Eatin Establishments C D C C Fast Foad Restaurants C C C C Fast Food Restaurants • Drive Thro h D Grote Sales C C Commaraal Showroom D D Nei hborhoad Retail D D Sale of Abohol C C C ' Retail D D Retail Ed in Public Parki StrucWre C C Pu6lishin and Println C DFFlCE Administrative and Professbnal Offices t f<GKGnM<::;LC)~J°`S~ ..~x.<o~..,~ . ,..<fi: ,.,..c<u. .. ' <R._G<n`&} :.(. :G ~},,..1<:a .aF. b`o` D2 <'2i<' s)~C~~i}.< <K.: a41:xa<~e: is2asQSY:. .:x:<:... ~s :oo>::'Ak?.<..e D2 ..~.n.';'f.',::.~~f.:,..<:,:.` O$c, J..tli~a0e. .,o ~an ::._~Y:`{a.S::":i:<i„:::> , n:.J.,~ya'.:».u:. :..... Communication Services D2 D2 Conference Facilities D2 D2 SERVICES ~,.z..a.<;;~,~; .<, ~~~: ~ ~ ;°; :~:,~~ ~< a~ »~; , e :.,. .. ;:: Animal Care C C Business Su rtSenrices D D Care Services D C C Fnandal Institutions D D HeaNh Clubs and S C C Hotels and Motels C C MedicaNiealth Care Services D D Personal Services and Sales D D , gVICIPUBLIC USE Gvic Services ......::.,:...,..<.~...~...:o.'y~ r.:€t~iarn"i'aZ.a ta'q ._.'.f.:..5a.., fi!`.h: :.«:;a<:..<.<,< A.~ ... . , F~?j~y}3'y~..A'.?<ae tia: ............. :n<:'~«;<;ex.:" A"w:?ninN ,v .'c «i.> s`°a ~.~i:'us._,.a;;;;aRr , . :.: e u:,:.a::h:<:::ra. aa':::i~~>~;iu....:?7 :.e,,:<en..., _.:a>:'ex..: <.,:<.:..<~z:...,,:,a..<„ ;3::Jt:o:i~;:::xz::x!::n::;!:'s3 h,>: «..,:<>t <:«:><>:_><:«x:: D ............ Commun' Education D Institutional D Public Paridn C C Rel' bus Assem D REgiEATIDNICGMMUNfTY Recreation ArealPark Fadlities :jii<ijtiea<2:uR ~°`• a~e~:ex Y.`;<:i~i$N i^.'{.' ,...•~:: r<. "~ ~ i~:.w:irti..:...ejita2j<: ~`~~~ 1kt1k::'A'1:k:~~".lA.`jiiLy}~;: <a •< G.is~»~:~L:~e.SSy~x~[:r.'> `V°t:4{RR[C2:iT:: i:~. ~ ESIDENTIAL U Level Residential _ ,. ,, , h,, ~?:<vc<v"@: ~. ,ag>N~~~'.~u ~~~,<n: .:.::`;: ,. ,., ...:e.~ :: ~n::~:~ti .~~~ T..:::::._.:w.4~.>C~ia 1e: ; D2/C u> <;:. a~;~.:~~a~`, ~.ue.\.n ;~~»r':~z~>. ...n.,.e.n. D2/C .;. ;~.;:- G~:~.::~&~lC^L a.L.,k D21C <:«<;: e::a<: E .. ::;v,:: '::~< pie n .. .::oi':i Figure 8 Land Use/Development Standards Mairlx 25 LAND USE LAND USE AREAS A B C D E F PERYttED USES D =Permitted with a Development Permit C =Conditional Use Permit R wired DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS . .... • . ~ . ~ . . ~ . . ~ ~ .. . ~ ~ .. ~ ~ ~ . o Minimum Parcel Sae 1.0 Acre 13,000 s.f 13,000 s.f 26,000 s.f 13,000 s.f WA o Maximum Buildi He' ht 42' 3 Sro 42' 3 Sto 42' 3 Sfo 42' 3 Sto 42' 3 S WA o Buildi Setbacks - Frorron ML Vernon Avenue 15' to 30' c 15' m 30' c 15' to 30' c 15' k) 30' c 15' to 30' c WA o &dldi Setbacks - Frorkti Otiker Streets 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' WA o Bkaldin Setbacks • Side 0' 0' 0' 0' 0' WA o Buildi Setbacks • Rear 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' WA o Land R uiremerds See Deli n Guidelines • Section S and ndix D lands Standards P ING STANDARD ARK S o Parki R uirements See Develo menl Code Sedlon 19.24 tar re wired Parkin b NOTES: (a) Approved outrloor eating or outdoor display areas as an extension of the business are allowed within the building setback konting Mt. Verran Avenue by CUP. (b) Tlkese requirements may ba reduced by up to 20%vdth the approval of dke Review Aulhairy. (c) From Existing Property Lme. This setbxk allows for (uWre widening of Mt Verran Avenue. (d) See Parldng District on page 109 of tills Specific Plan regarding potentials for parking in Ciry owned Parking Lots ankUor StrucWres. 26 LAND USE Complementary Land Uses Areas B, C, D and E Retail Art Galleries -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, display, sale and/or rental of art objects including painting, sculpture, crafts and other works of visual art. Business Supply Retail - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to, retail sales, rental, or repair from the premises, of office equipment and supplies and similar office goods, primarily to firms and other organizations utilizing the goods, ratherthan to individuals. The sale or rental of motor vehicles and materials used in construction of buildings or other structures are excluded. down restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries. Fast Food Restaurants - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the sale of prepared foods and non-alcoholic beverages. Typical uses include take-out restaurants and short order eating places. No drive- through restaurants will be permitted on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Fast Food Restaurants/Drive Through -Activities typically include, but are not limited to establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the sale of prepared foods and non-alcoholic beverages. Typical uses include drive- throughand take-out consumer items such as furniture, electronics, clothing, home furnishings, or major discount or off-price centers which require major arterial access and/or visibility. Neighborhood Retail - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales from the establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the provision of frequently or recurrently needed small personal convenience items. These include various general retail sales and personal services of an appropriate size and scale to meet the above criteria. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, beauty and barber shops, apparel laundering and dry cleaning establishments, and neighborhood grocery stores. Durable Goods Sales - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales from premises of durable goods which are purchased infrequently. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, furniture, piano and organ, major appliance and carpet and flooring stores. Eating Establishments - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the sale of prepared foods. Typical uses include fine sit- restaurants and short order eating places, including free standing fast food type S@NICeS. Grocery Sales -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales of meat, fish, produce and other foods and associated household products. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, supermarkets, bakeries and specialty food stores. Commercial Showroom - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales of major purchase Sale of Alcohol -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for either on-site and/or off-site consumption. Typical uses include liquor stores, cocktail service and specialty food/cocktail lounge establishments. Specialty Retail -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the retail sales from establishments or places of business providing smaller purchase consumer items including clothing, shoes, home 27 LAND USE furnishings and appliances, jewelry, cosmetics and hobby or special interest items such as bicycles, games, etc. include, but are not limited to, television and radio studios and telegraph offices. include secretarial services, telephone answering services and blueprint services. Publishing and Printing - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to offset printing, plate making, book binding, related reproduction services such as photocopy, etc. associated with creation of printed materials. Retail Edge In Parking Structures -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, eating establishments, fast food restaurants and specialty retail as described above. Office Administrative and Professions/ Offices - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to, professional, executive, management, or administrative uses of private, profit-oriented firms other than public utility firms. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, administrative, legal, medical, financial and insurance offices, and architectural and engineering firms. Communication Services - Activitiestypically include, but are not limited to, broadcasting and other information relay services accomplished primarily through use of electronic and telephone mechanisms. Uses typically Conference Facil)ties - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, meeting rooms and halls for conferences along with ancillary catering services. While these uses are typically associated with a hotel; conference facilities may occur as free-standing structures. Services Animal Can: -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, the provision of animal care, treatment, and boarding services of large and small animals. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, animal clinics, large and small animal hospitals, and kennels which support and are incidental to animal clinics and hospitals. Excluded are grooming and pet stores. Business Support Services - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, firms rather than individuals engaged in the provision of services of a clerical, employment, protective, or minor processing nature, including multi-copy and blue-print services. They exclude the printing of books, other than pamphlets and small reports for another firm, and where the storage of goods other than samples is prohibited. Typical uses Day Care Services -Activities typically include the day time care of individuals under the age of eighteen (18) years of age. Uses typically include nursery schools, preschools and day care centers. Financial Institutions -Uses typically include, but are not limited to, banks, savings and loans and credit unions. Health Clubs and Spas - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, sport and health related activities performed either indoors or outdoors. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, health clubs, spas, gyms and tennis clubs. Hotels and Motels -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, lodging services to, transient guests on a less-than- monthly basis, other than in the case of such uses as private boarding houses. Medical/Health Care Services - Activities typically include, but are not limited to, establishments primarily engaged in the provision of personal health services including prevention, diagnosis and treatment or rehabilitation services provided by physicians, dentists, nurses and other health personnel as 28 LAND USE well as the provision of medical testing and analysis services, but excludes those classified as any public use type. Typical uses include medical offices, dental laboratories and health/ fitness centers. Personal Services and Sales -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, retail sales of small personal convenience items and professional services which are used frequently by the business community. Uses typically include, beauty and barber shops, florist shops, photography studios, and apparel laundering and dry cleaning agencies. active or passive character, playgrounds, and playing fields. Communlty Education - Typical activities include educational services provided by public and private or parochial institutions. Typical uses include elementary, junior high and high schools; junior colleges, and vocational and trade schools. recreational activity. Uses typically include tennis courts, sports fields and golf courses. F Area Civic/Public Use Public use types include the performance of utility, educational, recreational, cultural, medical, protective, governmental and other uses which are strongly vested with public or social importance. Civic Services -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, management or administrative services performed by public, quasi- public, govemmental or utility administrative offices. Uses typically include, but are not limited to, public schools, preforming art centers, community halls, public parks and open space areas of an Institutional -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, services performed by private cultural, educational and/or recreational business. Uses typically include child care and/or elderly care facilities, private schools, churches, temples and service clubs. Public Parking -Typical activities include paved surface parking lots and above or below grade parking structures whose primarily function is to provide short-term parking of automobiles. Public Parking -Typical activities include paved surface parking lots and above or below grade parking structures whose primarily function is to provide short-term parking of automobiles. B, C, D and E Areas Residential Upper Level Residential - Activities typically include apartments or condominiums. Upper Level Residential uses are permitted over retail uses with a Conditional Use Permit. The building footprint of the upper level residential uses may not exceed the building footprint of the retail use below. The density of the Upper Level Residential shall not exceed 50 dwelling units per acre. Religious Assembly - Activitiestypically include religious services and assembly such as customarily occurs in churches, synagogues and temples. Recreational Area/Park Facilities -Activities typically include, but are not limited to, sports performed, either indoor or outdoor, which require a facility for conducting the 29 LAND USE Conditional Use Permit Similar Uses Permitted Conditional Uses are required for those land uses which are deemed to possess location, use, building, or traffic characteristics of such unique and special character as to make impractical or undesirable their automatic inclusion as permitted uses in certain districts. These uses are indicated by a "CUP" in Figure 8, Land Use/ Development Standards Matrix, on page 25. Development projects requiring a Conditional Use Permit will be required to comply with applicable regulations of the San Bernardino Municipal Code. Land uses that are similar to other uses listed in the Specific Plan or contribute to the intent of the Specific Plan may be permitted by the Director of the San Bernardino Planning and Building Services Department in accordance with the San Bernardino Municipal Code. 30 CIRCULATION AND PARKING The functioning and environment of the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan is dependent upon a number of circulation and parking improvements. These improvements are as follows: Mt. Vernon Right-of-Way As illustrated in Figure 9 below, Mt. Vernon Avenue currently has an 82'-li" right-of-way. To accommodate the arterial function identified in the General Plan and to create the Paseo environment, the right- of-way must be expanded. Therefore, the proposed Mt. Vernon Avenue right-of-way provides for: • four 11' wide moving traffic lanes; • two 13' wide outside multi-purpose lanes. No on-street parking will be allowed; • A 12'-(i" median will allow for both landscaping and left turn lanes at the major cross streets; • 15' wide pedestrian promenade on each side of the street with palm trees lining the street edge; • Special paving and curb alignment to create 31 Mt Vertwn Avenue I Putln7111 Figure 9 Existing and Proposed Mt. Vernon Avenue Right-of-Way Sections pedestrian crosswalks at the major intersections to facilitate pedestrian crossings and improve safety. Cul de Sacs As illustrated in Figure 10, cul de sacs are proposed for Union, Vine, Victoria, Spruce and Kingman Streets. These cul de sacs serve a number of important functions including: • prevention of retail, restaurant and cinema traffic from entering the adjacent residential neighborhoods • creating right-of-way for mini-plazas which provide pedestrian and bicycle access to Mt. Vernon Avenue from the adjacent neighborhoods • allowing the creation of four new superblocks with pedestrian-only mid block crossings. Other Streets Except for the changes to the Mt. Vemon Right-of-Way and the Cul de Sacs described above, no other street changes are proposed. ioe uY uM ewweq. - 11111 Tum l1M 1.1..•x.. e..rY 1 rYUwmM. I rYUr11pM 1.M 1.1. 1s ~~ n• n• jurjn• j~~ iMk~ tS ~ YYi- - ewwrt e Mt. Vernon Avenus CIRCULATION AND PARKING Shuttles As illustrated in Figure 10, Shuttle buses or Trams are proposed from 9th Street to Downtown via 5th Street and to the Amtrak/Commuter Rail Station via 3rd Street. Mt. Vernon Right-oi-Way f Shuttle to Downtown and v Amtrack Station Public Parking Structure with Retail Edges and Collonades ® Public Parking Structure Public Parking Lot Pedestrian Bridges from 4•~ Perking Strudures "_~ Auto Access to Parking Strudures or Lots Cul-de-Sacs/Pedestrian Entries r ^ ^ Service Alleys/Buffers ~~ Buffers O Entry Points O Enhanced Pedestrian Crosswalks Q Enhanced Mid•block Crossings o Bus Stops •~~•• Project Area Bounadary Fgure 10 Circulation and Parking Pl1BLIC PARKING STRUCTURE WITH RETAIL EDGE ~. Union Street PUBLIC PARKING m STRUCTURE a ~W 2 ~• stn street ;; 7~ a m ElOBTN^i E Y ~ ~~ ~ PARK R 8th Street 1~ PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE WrfH RETAL EDGE Vina Street II m»xxl 71f1 Street ~snxa • uvuu ~ vu« ~ t Vid i Str ee or a 6th Street ~ $pNCe Street L :~ : _-r c~ 5th Street ~ To 1 Downtown FKingmanStreet '~~ PIALK: Q PARKING , CO ~ LOT . ~: ~ Amtrak StatioN 4th Street~f ~ ~• ~• Potential Commuter Rail Station ~ ~ 3rd SVeet ~~~~~~ To Downtown 32 CIRCULATION AND PARKING Enhanced Pedestrian Crosswalks Enhanced Pedestrian Crosswalks are created at the 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th and 5th Streets. These are created by bulbing out the sidewalks to shorten the crossing distance and using a special cross-walk paving. level office and a stairway just south of 6th Street. These Pedestrian Bridges are further described in the Parking Structure Design Guidelines. Downtown Shuttle A Shuttle is proposed which connects Downtown with Paseo Las Placitas via 5th Street. The shuttle will circulate back and forth between Downtown and 9th Street. Enhanced Mid-block Crossings Enhanced Mid-block Crossings are created at Union, Vine, Victoria and Spruce Streets in conjunction with the cul de sacing of those streets. They are also identified by special paving. West Side Alleys The existing 15' wide alleys on the west side of Mt. Vernon Avenue between 6th and 8th Street are to be maintained and enhanced as part of buffering of residential uses. These alleys can also provide service to retail and restaurant uses. Pedestrian Bridges Pedestrian Bridges connect from the 9th Street and Vine Street Parking Structures to the upper levels of the Mercados. A Pedestrian Bridge also connects from the 6th Street Parking Structure to second 33 Fgure 11 Existing and Proposed Mt. Vernon Avenue Rfght-of-Way Perspectives CIRCULATION AND PARKING Multi-purpose Lanes The Multi-purpose Lanes noted in Figure 12 serve several functions including: Tram Busses Fgure 12 Functions of the Multi-purpose Lane • automobile drop-off for handicapped passengers • automobile drop-off/ pickup for valet parking Loading • bus-stops and tram- stops. 34 Auto drop-off -handicapped and valet CIRCULATION AND PARKING Public Parking Public Parking Lots and/or Structures are located at 9th, Vine, 6th and 4th Streets. Access in all cases is from non-residential streets. Fgure 13 Parking Structures and Pedestrian Bridges 35 Looking South on Mt. Vernon at 8fh Street. Parking Structure with retail edge on left. view of Glnema Gomp/ex next to Parking Structure just North of Spruce Street. CIRCULATION AND PARKING 9th Sheet PUBLK: PARKING STRUCTURE WfTH RETAIL EDGE .$~ Union Street I ~m (. ~ xxm ~ A ` ~ n m 1 I ~ EXISTING I aTH STREET PARK 4xe:~zms .._.... ~«.crosanaw:a~ww.~.w> Bth Street ^ L PUBLIC PARKING ~ ` STRUCTURE WRH ~?~.w -:... ~ RETAIL EDGE ,.....~~ ~xa Vine Street ^ ~ ~ ^ ^ ' 1 ^ ^ `,jam ~- at~xuagjx¢t~as 7th Sheet ^ ^ EXISTING ^ LA PLAZA ., ^ 1 PARK Yctoria Street PUBLIC Ntt. Vernon Right-of-Way PARKING ~ STRUCTURE Shuttle to Downtown and m ' a AmtrackStation ~~o: ® Public Parking Structure with ~ Retail Edges and Collonades ~ ® Public Parking Structure = Public Parking Lot `ham' 4-~ Pedestrian Bridges from P ki St ct ar ng ru ures Auto Access to Parking S ct L t Kin man St tru ures or o s g ... Service Alleys/Butfers Putulc PARKING ~~ BUHerS LOT ^ l J Entry Points 4th SU O Enhanced Pedestrian Crosswalks Q Enhanced NGd-block Crossings ^ ~ ' ^ E ^ , 1 g ^ ' • !_::a~a. uamw~aun~¢a~aa~nuuaxa~xxuZSx 6th Street ~~ SQ `~ ~ ~ Spruce Sheet ~~~ ~ c ~~ Downtown Amtrak StaUoN Potential Commuter Rail Station 3rd Sheet To Downtown Figure 14 Parking Structure Access 36 DESIGN GUIDELINES APPROACH As illustrated in Figure 15 opposite, the unique environment of Paseo Las Placitas will be achieved by a coordinated construction of Public and Private streetscapes, buildings and courtyards according to the Design Guidelines which follow. The pleasant, pedestrian- oriented environment envisioned forthe entire Paseo Las Placitas area is achieved by the proper scaling, proportioning and detailing of both the public streetscape and private courtyard spaces. In the sections of the Design Guidelines that follow are: • the Paseo Las Placitas Design Palette and • Areawide Design Guidelines for Public Elements • Areawide Design Guidelines for Private Elements • Guidelines for individual parcels within the Mercados, Restaurants and Cinemas Districts. Special attention will be given in the design of all parcels to fully comply with the requirements of Title 24 and the latest UBC regarding handicapped access to and use of all public spaces and public and private structures. 37 PUBLIC-PRIVATE ENVIRONMENT Fgure 15 The Public-Privafe Environment 38 and Private Building Facades DESIGN PALETTE The Paseo Las Placitas Design Palette The Paseo Las Placitas Design Palette is inspired by Spanish Revival architecture with its variety of materials, forms, fountains and landscape materials. 39 The environment to be created is one of courtyards and walkways defined by light colored or white, plastered walls of one or two story structures. Clay roof tiles, wrought iron fences, gates and railings and wooden trellis beams and/or columns complete the major vocabulary of building materials. DESIGN PALETTE Extensive use of potted plants, vines on trellises, courtyard and wall fountains and appropriate, metal crafted light fixtures and well-detailed signage of file or carved wood is recommended. 40 DESIGN PALETTE Fountains are one of the major features of Paseo Las Placitas. Each courtyard segment is to incorporate at least one freestanding and/or one wall fountain. Examples of acceptable freestanding and wall fountains. 41 DESIGN PALETTE The Public Environment is designed to incorporate the Spanish Revival Theme in the Street Furniture, Parking Structures, Crosswalks' paving, Pedestrian Promenade paving and the landscaping of the Promenade and Median. Examples of acceptable Spanish Revival Public Streetscape elements. 42 DESIGN PALETTE Creativity and quality in the design of all elements, will be consistent with the Spanish Revival Theme. Examples of acceptable perpendicular building signage as appropiate for the Wide Sidewalk Prom- enade and Courtyards. Window boxes, hand painted signs and awnings can add interest and color to the environment. 43 DESIGN PALETTE The service entrances and their related facades should cant' out the design theme even though the form and detailing of openings can be simplified. A variety of designs of wrought iron fences and gates is consistent with the Spanish Revival vocabulary. 44 AREAWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES The Public Elements of the Paseo Las Placitas set the framework of design and construction quality. The various Public Elements are illustrated in Figure 16 and include: • Gateway Plazas at 5th and 9th Streets • Gateway Structures at 5th and 9th Streets • the Mt. Vernon Right- of-Way • Parking Structures with Retail Edges and Colonnades • Pedestrian Bridges from Parking Structures • Enhancement of La Plaza Park • Preservation of Vistas to Existing Structures • Cul de Sacs/ Pedestrian Entries. Design Guidelines for these Public Elements are contained in the following pages of this section. 45 PUBLIC ENVIRONMENT Mt. Vernon Right-of•Way ® Gateway Plazas ~ Gateway Structures Parking Structures with Retail Edges and Collonades Pedestrian Bridges from 4•~ parking Structures ~~~~) Cul-de-Sacs/Pedestrian Entries View of Existing Structures ~ Existing Structures ~ Courtyard Connections (-~ Mercado Entries ® La Plaza Park Enhancement Courtyards Continuity/Setbacks 0 Mercado Interior Walkways Figure 16 Areawide Design Guidelines for Public Elements nn street EXISTING 9TH STREET PARK Street ~ Street Street oria Street iVeet rce Street 5th Street 46 GATEWAYS DESIGN GUIDELINES The Gateways pertorm several important functions including: • creation of a sense of "A"` y ~ ~"~""~~~~,~' arrival to and departure s <' ~`~" ~, ; ' $ '~~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ from Paseo Las Placitas ~ , ~~ a, ~ `~~~'~ ,~ x~~; ~°~ Mini- laze Related p ,1~ ~ ~ y ' f~~s~~ to Existing Structure ~ ;~~ • introduction to the ~~~ ~ < > ~° overall Desi n Palette of g ~' "'' ~`• " ^~' ;~" ' x~f ,~F ° ~ ~' ~ ~ ~~ Special Entry Point materials forms ~ ¢ ~ ~'~; I Intersection Paving , , "° ~ and introduction fountains and landscape ~' ~,_ ~ Y ~ materials ~ of Pedestrian ~ Cross-walk Paving 40' Corner Plazas Provide Introduction to Areawide Design Palette, use of fountain and space for Gateway Structure - O r~rtn street ~s the pnmary freeway connection to and Entry Point for Paseo Las Placitas. Figure r~ 47 5th Street Entry Point Guidelines 5TH AND 9TH STREETS 40' x 40' Com Created by Ei Public Parkin or Structure Gateway Stru Provides Sen Arrival and In ducesDesign eclat Entry Point ersectlon Paving d Introduction of edestrlan Cross- walk Paving 40' x 40' Comer Plaza Created by Private Edge of en:ado Structure Figure 18 A view of the 9th Street Entry Point and Mercado O9th Street Entry Point Guidelines 48 STREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES The Figure on the opposite page illustrates the Existing street right-of-way, the Interim street right-of-way and the URimate street right-of-way for Mt. Vemon Avenue. The existing street right-of-way of 82'-6" will be expanded to 112'- 6" to allow for the expansion of the roadway and the construction of wider sidewalks. • The existing western alley will remain and be enhanced with screen walls and landscaping to act as a buffer between the commercial activity of the corridor and the existing residential neighborhoods The proposed building setbacks will vary between 15' and 30' depending upon the relationships proposed between buildings and their related courtyards. • Gateway arches will be detailed so there will be no pedestrian access upon the structures The proposed ultimate Mt. Vernon Avenue right-of-way provides for: • Four 11' wide moving traffic lanes • Two 13' wide outside multi-purpose lanes which will enhance potential transit operations. No on street parking will be allowed. • A 12'- 6" median will allow for both landscaping and left turn lanes at the major cross streets • 15' wide pedestrian walkways on each side of the street with palm trees lining the street edge • Pedestrian walkways will bulb out at the major intersections to promote pedestrian street crossings and safety Relative to the proposed modifications of the Mt. Vernon right-of-way as described on page 50 through 92 the following items will be monitored during plan implementation. • Final Design and Construction Documents will carefully consider the visibility of all traffic signals • Trellises and colonnades will incorporate carefully designed night- time lighting • Signals will be coordinated to facilitate pedestrian safety and the mid-block cross walks of the new superblocks • Final Median Design will incorporate breaks whose precise locations will be coordinated with the Fire Department • Gateway Arches will be detailed to provide adequate clearance for fire vehicles. 49 MT. VERNON AVENUE b...... .... Exisdnp Residences r~w.a ~~~ Ultimate Street Right-of-Way Figure 19 Mt. Vernon Ave. Guidelines New Structures ~.+..... r...~i ~~~ r.iww rw~.w ~.. v x n• ~ra~ m n' u ~ o~• ra IAL V.mon Boul.wrd New - Structures a.....r ...a I e..4.aww ...~... Existing Residences I ~~++ I ~~ w.r 50 Mt. V.mon t3a,l.v.rd Exlsting Street Right-of-Way Interfm Street Right-of-Way ""' ~~°'°° °°"~~""° 9TH STREET PARKING STRUCTURE The 9th Street Parking Structure should: • accommodate a 40' x 40' Entry Plaza • incorporate a major automobile entry off Union Street • provide a continuous, 18' colonnade with retail storefronts adjacent • be separated from the adjacent residential area by a 15' buffer Open Alr Colonnade With Retell Edge ~ • be designed as three story garage with 2 levels of covered parking and aroof-top level. Shade elements, such as trellises should be used on the roof level • be designed in a Spanish Revival Style utilizing the Design Palette previously described. Union Street Cn4rsnnn Openings to 2nd Level i of Structure Entry Plaza Accommodates Gateway 51 DESIGN GUIDELINES 40'x40' Ei acxomtxla Structure 50' Retell 1 opposite page Shade Trellixs on Roof Level 2S' Helght to Mairdaln Compstibilily Whh Residential ~ Unbn Street Entry from AAt. Vemon Avenue Mt. Vernon Avenue ! ~ Ramp ~ Resklentlal I Nelghborhoad I I 50' 18' ~ ! Retell Edge Colonnade I I 15' 135' ~ 15' Buller Sidewalk (No Alley) Fgure 20 9ih Street Parking Structure Guidelines 52 VINE STREET PARKING STRUCTURE The Vine Street Parking Structure should: • accommodate a 40' x 40' Entry Plaza • incorporate a major automobile entry off 8th Street • provide a continuous, 18' colonnade with retail storefronts adjacent Retail Edge • be separated from the adjacent residential area by a 15' buffer • be designed as three story garage with 2 levels of covered parking and aroof-top level. Shade elements, such as trellises should be used on the roof level ^--- •~- • be designed in a Spanish Revival Style utilizing the Design Palette previously described • accommodate a Pedestrian Bridge from the Parking Structure which connects to the mercado Pedestrian Bridge To Mercado v..y.. q xT %~rk' ..w ..n yata. .. . uMa _.. O Looking South on Mt. Vernon Avenue at 8th Street with Parking Structure on left and Food Mercado on right. 53 DESIGN GUIDELINES Pedestrian E to Mercado 50' Retail Ec Mt. Vernon Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Connsets st Roof ~ Parking Lewl and Exits I Vine and th Streets Sheds Trellises - on Roof Level " 25' Height to Maintain Compatibilky i With Residential ts. I ~. Colonnade Retail Edge Sidewalk Ramp I I I I Residential Neighborhood (No Alley) Figure 21 Vine Street Parking Structure Guidelines 54 6TH STREET PARKING STRUCTURE The 6th Street parking Structure should: • incorporate a major automobile entry off of 6th Street • provide a continuous, 15' colonnade with retail storefronts adjacent • be designed as three story garage with 2 levels of covered parking and aroof-top level. Shade elements, such as trellises should be used on the roof level • be designed in a Spanish Revival Style utilizing the Design Palette previously described • accommodate a Pedestrian Bridge from the roof (3rd) level of the Cinema/Parking Structure Complex which connects to the upper level of the Retail/ Office Complex. Cinema ~ Edge -._ Pedestrian Bridge ~ To Retail/Office ~ y gkH°v$ Looking West across Mt. Vernon Avenue to 6th Street Parking Structure with Cinemas Edge 55 DESIGN GUIDELINES Cinema Edge Shade Trollisos on RooT Level 25' Haight to Maintain Compatibility Wlih Residential (I Residential Neighborhood Herrington Avenue Fgure 22 6th Street Park/ng Structure Guidelines Pedesvian Bridge Connect at Roof Parking Lwel Pedestrian Bridge connects to the upper level of Retell/Office Complex Mt. Vernon Avenue Cinemas Colonnade Sidewalk 56 SURFACE PARKING Public Surtace Lots are to be provided as the first phase of parking for the Maximum Development Plan. These lots should: • be sized as illustrated adjacent so that the lot dimensions will allow future parking structures of efficient design. Landscaping and stall sizes for these lots should follow the standards set forth in the City's Development Code. 9th Street Parking 140' Vine Street Parking 200' 6th Street a Parking 220' 57 DESIGN GUIDELINES 9th Street Parking Vine Street Parking 6th Street Parking Figure 23 Surface Parking Lot Guidelines 58 AREAWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES The Private Environment of the Paseo Las Plasitas comple- mentthe Public Environment to create a complete, appealing setting. The various Private Elements are illustrated in Figure 24 and include: • Public Plaza Edges which should have appropriate architectural detailing and design elements such as Special Entries • Preservation of Views to Existing Structures • Continuity of Courtyard Connections • Corner Structures which define both the promenade space and the courtyard spaces. • Private Courtyards to be detailed and land- scaped according to the Design Palette • Mercado Entries tied to Public Plazas, Entries off Mt. Vemon Avenue and to the Interior Walkways of the Mercados. These Private Environment considerations are incorporated into the District Guidelines for private development contained in the following pages of this section. District Design Guidelines for Private Developments The Design Guidelines cover two basic types of develop- ment. (1) Larger building develop- ment as will be required for the two Mercados, Cinema complex and the three Public Parking Structures. Should the locations of these blocks be different than those illustrated in pages 59 through 80 of the Design Guidelines, the guidelines shall apply to the use-regardless of the block in which the use is located, i.e., the Mercado, Cinema and Parking Structure Guidelines accompany these uses to whatever their ultimate location. (2) Smaller building develop- ment as will be appropri- ate for the Restaurant and Retail/Office complexes. These guidelines, for these uses, shall also apply wherever the uses are ultimately located. 59 PRIVATE ENVIRONMENT J Public Plaza Edges View of Existing Strictures ~ Existing Structures i Courtyard Connections (-< Mercado Entries ~ Comer Structures ('~ Private Courtyards Mercado Interior Walkways Figure 24 Areawide Design Guidelines for Private Elements 9th Street Extsnrrc aTH STREET PARK Street 3 Street Street oria Street Street ice Street 5th Street 60 MERCADOS DISTRICT Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses The rationale for the Minimum Lot Sizes and the associated uses, as illustrated in Figure 25, is as follows: Development Parcel 1.1 is sized to accommodate an efficient Public Parking Structure with a retail edge along Mt. Vernon Avenue. Development Parcel 2.1 is sized to accommodate a Mercado and associated parking. Development Parcel 3.1 encompasses an Existing Retail use. Development Parcel 4.1 is sized to accommodate a new Community Center. Development Parcel 4.2 encompasses an Existing Church and School. Development Parcel 5.1 is sized to accommodate a Mercado. Development Parcel 6.1 is sized to accommodate an efficient Public Parking Structure with a retail edge along Mt. Vemon Avenue. 61 Development Parcel 4.3 encompasses the Existing 9th Street Park. Development Parcel 4.4 encompasses the Existing Fire Station. The Home Furnishing Mercado will have a wide variety ofgoods from Mexi~ and Latin America MINIMUM LOT SIZES d a d ~: c~ Figure 25 Mercados Distrfct - Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses 8th Street * See Public Elements Design Guidelines 62 9th Street MERCADOS DISTRICT The Design Guidelines for Parcel 6.1 -Public Parking Structure are describe in detail on page 53. The Design Guidelines for Parcel 1.1 -Public Parking Structure are described in detail on page 51. Legend ® CourtyeMS/Plazas Parks Primary Loading Zones ® Bufhr mi~xax~x~u . Shsded Colonnade in Parking Structure Edge xxiewxvoxxru~ Wide SWeWalk Promenade .......eu... ~ Innrtiel Walkways 10 Ilareedo Strucluros ............ Courryaro Walkways a UeJor Public Access Poinn Height Limin Corner Struetuns J gaJor Corner Plaza anta~ Greulatlon Pemm Corridor Entry Point Locations of Development Parcels. awu.. .... '..., .,, ...2 ... r ... .. St F : .. O Looking Soufh on Mt. Vernon Avenue at 8th Street Parking Structure on left and Food Mercado on right 63 Locations of the Adjacent Perspective View s DESIGN GUIDELINES Figure 26 Meresdos District -Design Guidelines a L d C L J 64 ' Preservation of the Home of Neighborly Servive and Church MERCADOS DISTRICT The Design Guidelines for Parcel 2.1 - Mercado include • a 10' setback from 9th Street • a 42' height limit • Major Public Access Points from the Entry Plaza, the Union Street Plaza • connection of the Union Street Plaza to the 9th Street Park. The Design Guidelines for Parcel 4.1 - Community Center include • a 42' height limit • shared service access with the Church parking lot. ® The Design Guidelines for Parcel 5.1 Mercado include • a 42' height limit • a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone • a 20' x 20' Corner Mini Plaza at 8th Street and Mt. Vemon Avenue • Major Public Access Points on the Wide Sidewalk Promenade, from fhe Corner Mini Plaza and to the Vine Street Mini Plaza. Locations of Developmenf Parcels O The Food Mercado 65 DESIGN GUIDELINES Perspective Views Looking North Across 8th Street at the Community Cultural Center 66 Locations of the Adjacent RESTAURANTS DISTRICT Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses The rationale for the Minimum Lot Sizes and the associated uses, as illustrated in Figure 27, is as follows: Development Parcel 7.1 is sized to acccommodate a Restaurant with outdoor dining. Development Parcels 7.2 and 7.3 are sized to accommodate a small Retail Center with courtyards. Development Parcel 8.1 is an Existing Retail project. Development Parcel 8.2 is sized to accommodate a Restaurant with outdoor dining. • Development Parcels 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 are each sized to accommodate a Restaurant with outdoor dining. Development Parcel 10.1 is the Existing La Plaza Park. Development Parcel 11.1 is sized to accomodate a Restaurant with outdoor dining. Development Parcels 11.2 and 11.3 are sized to create a small Retail Center with a courtyard. Development Parcel 12.1 is sized to accomodate a Restaurant with outdoor dining. Development Parcels 12.2 and 12.3 are sized to accommodate a small Retail Center with a courtyard. La Plaza Park is the Open Space Focal Point of Paseo Las Placitas 67 MINIMUM LOT SIZES Figure 27 Restaurants Dlstrlct -Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses 68 ° 7tn street „~,,, utn aireei 1 ~.. RESTAURANTS DISTRICT ® The Design Guidelines ® The Design Guidelines for Parcel 11.2 -Retail for Parcel 11.3 -Retail include include • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Victoria Street, 6th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue • a Setback Structure with 20' minimum courtyard setback from Mt. Vemon Avenue • maintenance of a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone. ® The Design Guidelines for Parcel 7.2 -Retail Center include 69 • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Vine Street, 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue • a Corner Structure with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue or 7th Street • a mid-block Mt. Vernon courtyard with a setback of 15' • a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone. • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Victoria Street, 6th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue • a Corner Structure with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback along 6th Street • maintenance of a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone. m s~ Locations of Development Parcels Legend rU////////.1 Courtyards ~ Plazas Parka Primary Loading Zones ruir~rx~nrr•~ Wide Sidewalk Promenade .........a.r Courtyard Walkways Halpht Llmlts Corner Strueturee Cireulatlon Pattern The Design Guidelines for Parcel 8.1 -Existing Retail Center include • allow conversion of the existing parking area to a Plaza with a new Corner Structure at the sidewalk lines on Mt. Vernon Avenue and Vine Street • a 42' height limit for a new Corner Structure • a 25' height limit on the Existing Retail Structure • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Vine Street, 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue. DESIGN GUIDELINES Figure 28 Restaurants District -Design Guidelines 70 RESTAURANTS DISTRICT The Design Guidelines for Parcel 7.1 - Restaurant include • no setback from Mt. Vernon Avenue • a 42' height limit • loading off of the Service Alley /Buffer • a Comer Structure location • connection of a Courtyard Walkway to the Vine Street Mini- Plaza. The Design Guidelines for Parcel 8.2 - Restaurant include • a 42' height limit • a Corner Structure with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback along 7th Street • connection of the Courtyard Walkways from 7th Street to the courtyard to the north • a 15' Buffer /Loading Zone perpendicular to and connecting with 7th Street. The Design Guidelines for Parcel 9.1 - Restaurantinclude • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Victoria Street, 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue • a Corner Structure with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback along 7th Street • a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone. O Looking West from La Plaza Park to a porfion of Restaurant Row 71 ....... ]•1lYM _.. ~:_._ Locations of Development Parcels The Design Guidelines for Parcel 9.2 - Restaurant include • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Victoria Street, 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue • a Setback Structure with 20' minimum courtyard setback from Mt. Vemon Avenue • a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone. DESIGN GUIDELINES The Design Guidelines The Design Guidelines for Parcel 11.1 - for Parcel 12.1 - Restaurant include Restaurant /Retail Center include • a 42' height limit for the The Design Guidelines for Parcel 9.3 - Restaurant include • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Victoria Street, 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue • a Corner Structure with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback along the Victoria Street Mini- Plaza • a 15' Alley /Buffer / Loading Zone. new Corner Structure • a 42' height limit on the • maintenance of buildings along Mt. Courtyard Walkways Vernon Avenue and a ranging in width from 10' 25' height limit on the to 20' buildings setback fully • connection of the from Mt. Vernon Avenue Courtyard Walkways to • connection of the Victoria Street, 6th Internal Courtyard with Street and Mt. Vernon Walkways to Victoria Avenue Street, 6th Street and • a Comer Structure with Mt. Vemon Avenue no setbacks on Mt. • a 15' Loading Zone Vernon Avenue and a perpendicular to and 10' setback along the connecting with Victoria Street Mini- Victoria Street Plaza • a Corner Restaurant • a 15' Alley /Buffer / Structure with no Loading Zone. setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback /outdoor dining area along Victoria Street • Retail Structures with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback area along 6th Street and the rear property line. 72 Locations of the Adjacent Perspective Views Looking East in a Restaurants Courtyard towards La Plaza Park CINEMAS DISTRICT Minimum Lot Sizes and Uses The rationale for the Minimum Lot Sizes and the associated uses, as illustrated in Figure 29, is as follows: Development Parcel 13.1 is sized to accommodate a Cinema with adjacent Parking Structure. Development Parcel 14.1 is sized to accommodate a small Retail /Office Center with courtyards. Development Parcel 14.2 is an Existing Mental Health Office. Development Parcel 15.1 is an Existing Retail Center. Development Parcel 15.2 is sized to accommodate a Retail / Office Center. Development Parcel 16.1 is Existing Offices. Development Parcel 16.2 is the Existing Villaser5or Library. Development Parcel 16.3 is an Existing Retail /Office Center. Development Parcel 17.1 is sized to accommodate a Office / Retail Center with surtace parking. Development Parcel 17.2 is sized to accommodate a Parking Lot . Development Parcels 18.1 (a,b,c) and 18.2 (a, b, c) are sized to accommodate Fast Food Restaurants with surtace parking. ~ooK~ng nrortneast at Stn and Mt. Vernon to the existing Villasenor Library and office building 73 MINIMUM LOT SIZES ......, Kingman `Street m ~~ ~ :~ a '~ c ~: o E~ L .w > :~ ~ . ~. t: Figure 29 Cinemas District -Minimum Lot Sizes rast rooa 74 6th Street Existing Mental -Health Offices Spruce Street Library 5th Street d ... c d Q .. •d c r ` (~ ,;.;k '; 4th Street CINEMAS DISTRICT ® The Design Guidelines for Parcel 13.1 -Cinema /Parking Structure include • no setback from Mt. Vernon Avenue • a 42' height limit • loading off of an internal Parking Structure Service Way • provision of a shaded Colonnade along Mt. Vernon Avenue • 10'landscaped setbacks along 6th Street, Herrington Avenue and Spruce Street to all sides of the parking structure. The Design Guidelines for Parcel 15.2 -Office / Retail Center include • a 42' height limit on the building adjacent to Spruce Street • a 30' height limit on the building at the Corner of 5th and Mt. Vernon • a Comer Structure with no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 15' setback along 5th Street • connection of the Courtyard Walkways from 5th Street to Mt. Vernon Avenue • accommodation of an Entry Plaza at 5th Street • accommodation of an courtyard between the two new structures contiguous with the Mt. 75 Vernon Walkway. i wr.a E Locations of Development Parcels Legend Y/////////iJ Courtyards I Plases Perks Primary Losdinp Zones ® Butter uw.~xexex x. Shaded COIOnneG In Perking Struetun Edge xo.~x.oooxe WIG Sidewalk PromenaG eeeeee..e~„ Courtyard Welksnys FMlght Limps COrMrSlnlCtVq J Meter Comer PI.=e Ciroulatlon Pet[sm CortlGr Entry Polnt Looking towards Cinemas and Pedestrian Bridge 4th Street Figure 30 Cinemas District -Design Guidelines 76 CINEMAS DISTRICT The Design Guidelines for Parcel 17.1 -Office / Retail Center include • a 42' height limit • a Corner Structure with 15' setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and 5th Street • accommodation of a 40' x 40' Entry Plaza • a 10' landscaped buffer around the surface parking area. 3 ~ ~. __ ~y~~ {y{y, l1 lU ~ i ~r ~n w rr •a Locations of Development Parcels O Looking Southwest at 5th and Mt. Vernon to corner Retail /Office complex 77 DESIGN GUIDELINES The Design Guidelines for Parcel 18.1 (a,b,c) and 18.2 (a,b,c) -Fast Food Restaurants include • a 42' height limit • a Corner Structure with 15' setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and 5th Street • 15' setbacks along 5th Street • Dining Patios in the 5th Street setback • common trash compactor areas • a rear service /delivery area • a 10' landscaped / screen wall along the rear property line • common entry drives allowing access to rear parking areas • fully landscaped area to the front of all structures. Locations of the Adjacenf Perspective Views O Looking South across 5th Street at the Fast Food Row 78 CINEMAS DISTRICT i ne vesign uuiaennes for Parcel 14.1 -Office / Retail Center include • a 42' height limit • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to 6th Street and the neighboring retail development Courtyard • no setbacks on Mt. Vernon Avenue and a 10' setback on 6th Street. .~.,, Locations of Development Parcels Looking West at aRetail /Office Courtyard (left); new corner building in front of existing retail (right) 79 DESIGN GUIDELINES Locations of the Adjacent Perspective Views The Design Guidelines for Parcel 14.2 - Existing Mental Health Center include • allow conversion of the existing parking area to a Plaza with a new Corner Structure at the sidewalk lines on Mt. nth Street Vernon Avenue and Spruce Street • a 42' height limit for a new Corner Structure • maintenance of Courtyard Walkways ranging in width from 10' to 20' • connection of the Courtyard Walkways to Spruce Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue. O Looking Westin Retail Courtyard (Pedestrian Bridge to Parking Structure) 80 DETAIL AND STYLE ELEMENTS The Spanish Revival Architectural Style is created by the sensitive juxtaposition of the following design elements: • arches • columns • colonnades • trellises • courtyards • balconies • towers • exterior stairways • exterior seating • simple, rectangular or arched window openings with divided sash windows. The character resulting from an appropriate juxtaposition of elements is illustrated in the accompanying drawings and in the other illustrations contained in the Design Palette. 81 The heart of the architectural theme is the courtyard. DESIGN AND STYLE ELEMENTS massing and facades. Outdoor dining areas are elements of the festive, pedestrian environment. 82 Second level balconies add interest to the building Towers are essential elements to relieve the predominant horizontal lines of the one and two story buildings. DETAIL AND DESIGN ELEMENTS 83 A variety of architectural forms are appropriate within the architectural theme. interest. Second level balconies and exterior stairways add massing DETAIL AND STYLE ELEMENTS 84 Fountains are to be included in all exterior and interior plazas and courtyards. Trellises of wood and covered colonnades are key elements of the shaded pedestrian environment. DESIGN DETAILS: Height and Massing Height and Massing The Design Guidelines identify all structures as either one story or two stories. This height limit relates to the nature of the uses and to the scale of the adjacent, residential neighborhood. The massing guidelines that follow are appropriate for Spanish Revival architecture The heights and massing combine to create a friendly, pedestrian scale for Paseo Las Placitas. The massing of buildings should: • employ vertical elements - i.e. towers to accent the predominantly horizontal massing • reduce apparent volumes by lowering roof lines • be of varied heights to add variety and interest • employ clean, simple, geometric forms and coordinated massing that produce overall unity while creating interest • embody the Spanish Revival architecture theme in all structures-major and minor • not employ random or irregular building relationships • incorporate awnings, moldings, pilasters and other architectural embellishments whenever possible to create comfortable, human and visually stimulating facades • relate buildings with one another to create acceptable compositional patterns that create a sense of unity and overall harmony. • maintain low plate lines and profiles at street fronts and property edges • stagger long linear walls horizontally to provide interest by breaking long lines • not include large expanses of flat wall planes vertically or horizontally • combine one and two story buildings or building elements to convey a sense of human scale • be predominantly asymmetrical 85 Restaurants and many of the retail uses are accommodated in one story structures. DESIGN DETAILS: Facades Bullding Articulation • Wood trimmed details for balconies are permitted. • Veranda style balconies with open railings are recommended. • Ceramic the accent trim for balconies is permitted • The detailing of material and form should express a sense of sophistication and elegance. • Articulation of chimney tops is encouraged. • Flues for chimneys should be architecturally screened. • Metal fireplace caps should incorporate simple forms characteristic of the architectural style. • Tile accent bands on plaster columns and stairways are acceptable. • Columns integrated into the facade are encouraged. • Facade articulation should reinforce a sense of order through the interplay of light, shadow and texture. • Facades should reflect the quality and the integrity of the underlying structure in a clear and consistent manner. • Details or elements which appear added are not desirable. Details should reflect the structural or material integrity of the building. «, 86 The Mercado structures are two stones in height with mezzanine and/or second storey spaces. DESIGN DETAILS: Entries and Windows Entries High Interior spaces should have operable windows or exhaust vents to release built -up heat. - Transparent glass - Lightly tinted glass - Lightly reflective solar glass (glass with a reflective factor of 30 percent or less) above the first floor Recessed door, window and wall openings are characteristic elements of the Spanish Revival theme and: • Door and window openings in buildings should be accented architecturally through indentation and framing. • Articulation and color for identity and interest is a recommended treatment for building entrances. • Integration with overall building form is required forthe building entrance. • Metal doors without articulation are strongly discouraged. Windows • Fully recessed openings are encouraged, although plaster projections and projecting windows may be used to add articulation to wall surfaces. • Particular attention should be give to the shading of windows with a western exposure. Interior and exterior shading devices are encouraged. • Operable windows are required to allow cross ventilation. Color accented window frames are encouraged. • Metal window frames are allowed. Factory finish aluminum window or door frames are strongly discouraged. • The following glazing materials are allowed: • The following glazing materials are not allowed: - Highly reflective glass - Dark tinted glass - Glass of a pronounced color 87 These sketches illustrate the various guidelines described above and opposite. DESIGN DETAILS: Roofs Roofs Large roof overhangs and Skylights are to be exposed raftertails are designed as an integral • Principal roof forms should encouraged. part of the roof. Their be gable or hip with form, location and color pitches from 3:12 to 6:12. The use of wood shingles, should relate to the simulated wood shingles, building. . • All pitched roof materials flat concrete tiles or other should be clay or concrete roofs should not be Solar panels should be the from the approved acceptable unless integrated into the roof color and material board to approved in a specific design, flush with the roof ensure a continuity of case by The Development slope. Frames should be textures and colors. Review/Environmental colored to complement Review Committee (DRC/ roof. natural aluminum • The use of double stacked ERC). Metal roofs are not frames are prohibited. roof tiles for additional acceptable. Support solar equipment texture is encouraged. should be enclosed and • Roof lines should be screened from view. • Varying plate heights and broken and varied within ridge heights is an overall horizontal encouraged. context 88 DESIGN DETAILS: Screens Screening Screening of mechanical equipment, regardless of location, will be provided pursuant to the Development Code. Satellite dishes will be subject to the provisions of the Development Code. Refuse enclosures will be provided as required in the Development Code. These sketches illustrate the various guidelines described on this section. 89 DESIGN DETAILS: Screens 90 DESIGN DETAILS: Signage and Lighting Signage Concept All commercial Signage must comply with all provisions of the Development Code. Signage maximum allowable area is established in the Development Code. Sign materials should complement the building with materials, colors and textures which reflect those of the overall Specific Plan area. Signs should utilize lettering styles reminiscent of the Spanish Revival Style than that of contemporary signage. The use of file wall signs and wood signs is preferred for individual tenant identification. Sign colors should not be overpowering but should be an accent to the building on which it is mounted. Signs may generally not be painted on exterior walls. However, extremely well-designed, painted signs to offer a special accent, as illustrated in the Design Palette, may be approved by the Development Review Committee. 91 Signs prohibited are established in the Development Code. Lighting Building lights, identical or similar to historical reproductions of the wall mounted and bracket lights illustrated in the sketches throughout the Specific Plan and in the Design Palette photographs are preferred. On-site lighting should include lighting for parking areas, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, service areas, building exteriors, landscaping, security and special effects. Unique accent lighting may be used to feature architectural elements, landscaping, entrances and pedestrian areas so long as it is compatible with all other lighting. Lighting must be installed in accordance with the Development Code. Wall mounted file signs, perpendicular signs and wall mounted and bracket lights are required. DESIGN DETAILS:Loading, 'lash and Buffers Loading Areas Trash Buffers • Loading and service areas Refuse enclousures are Where the commercial, retail or should not be visible from required by the restaurant uses abuts the Wide Sidewalk Development Code. residential, screening will be Pedestrian Promenade or Gates should be painted required in accordance with the the courtyards. Loading to match adjacent Development Code. docks and service areas buildings. Recommended should be located on the enclosure locations rear side of all buildings include inside parking adjacent to the alley/buffer courts, or at the end of areas. parking bays. Locations should be conveniently • Loading docks should be accessible for trash articulated and painted to collection and match the building. maintenance. • Access to service ways Refuse collection areas should be from side should be located on an streets with truck traffic interior side or rear yard. avoiding main, pedestrian- oriented streets, wherever Trash walls of Refuse possible. enclosures may be screened by landscaping • Loading area locations are materials. subject to the Development Code. • Generally, side-loading will be necessary. 92 BUILDING MATERIALS AND COLORS Materials The materials for use within the Specific Plan area include or exclude the following: Exterior plaster should be a smooth trowel finish, sand finish or float finish which simulates plaster over an uneven adobe brick structure. Exterior columns for trellises, porches or colonnades should utilize materials and colors which are compatible with the adjacent building. • The use of bull nose or beveled corners at plaster walls is encouraged. • Exterior paving materials at courtyards, patios, pedestrian identification points should utilize brick, interlocking pavers, quarry file or colored/textured concrete. Natural concrete should not be acceptable in these locations. • Acceptable roofing materials should be as previously identified. • Applied veneers on columns are discouraged. • Tile accent bands on plaster columns are acceptable. • Wood trimmed details for balconies are encouraged. • Rough sawn lumber, preferably with uneven edges for rafter tails, beams, posts and trim • Rafter tails should be four (4) inches or larger. • Thin posts, such as four (4) inches by four (4) inches wood or metal pipe columns are unacceptable. • Wood posts should be six (6) inches or larger. • The use of fascia boards is discouraged. • The underside of eaves, porches and colonnades should be wood planking or exterior plaster. • Ceramic file accent trim for balconies is encouraged. • Stucco or plaster walls with wrought-iron grilles between pilasters is encouraged. • Metal mesh fencing is discouraged. • Use of wood lattice, if any, should be very minimal. • Bold trim and patterns are discouraged. The building and its elements should be unified in textures, colors and materials to provide order and coherence. • The crisp, clean and simple use of tile, brick, stone and masonry are encouraged as design accent and trim if used in an authentic expression of Spanish Revival architecture. • Use of material such as vinyl or aluminum siding is encouraged. Wood, masonite siding and stone should be limited to specific cases as approved by the Development Review/ Environmental Review Committee (DRC/ERC). • Patio trellises, arbors and other exterior structures may be of stucco or wood. They should incorporate forms typical of early California architecture as defined herein. • Wall treatments, viewed from the promenade or courtyard should be float or sand finish or smooth trowel finish. • Materials should not be used to form any high contrasting or graphic pattern that would cause visual distraction. 93 BUILDING MATERIALS AND COLORS • Materials should enrich the building to give it a sense of character and integrity. Materials which are similar to those specified herein and provide the intended appearance may be submitted for consideration during the design review process. Colors • All flashing, sheet metal, vent stacks and pipes should be painted to match adjacent building su rtace. • Subtle accent colors may be used to identify special areas such as entries. • Color accented window frames are encouraged. • Accent colors should not be highly contrasting, arbitrary or graphic. Color should not be used as an attention seeking architectural element but rather to articulate entries or other architectural features. • 17 Cameo • Q7-26P Goosedown • Q7-36P Vanilla Bean • Q6-56P Snoflake • Q7-51 P Snoball • Q7-56P Gull White • Q8-36P Swiss Coffee • Q6-51 P Milkweed Trim Colors In addition to those colors listed above, the following may be used for trim purposes only. • Color is intended to act as a primary theme of the Spanish Revival design theme. In general, the values should remain light, although darker or lighter accents are encouraged to highlight the character of the building, especially on balcony rails and inlaid file bands. • Earthtones-per the approved color palette. • Roofing materials should reflect the color of the clays which were predominantly used in the manufacture of the tiles. See the approved color palette. • Variegated roof tiles should be used. • Exposed gutters and downspouts should be painted to match adjacent roof or wall material. • 51 Birchwood • 63 Travertine • 3 Cliff Brown • Q1-39D Grand Mariner • Q1-55D Milestone • Q2-20D Brown Sugar • Q3-20D Cocoa Mocha • Q4-13T Frosted Bronze Color Palette The following colors have been selected as representative of those preferred for use in the project area. They are not the only colors permitted for use, but rather are meant as a guide to be used in selecting colors from the vast number available. Final selections are subject to approval by Development Review/Environmental Review Committee (DRC/ERC) Plaster Colors Accent Colors In addition to those colors specified for plaster and trim, the following colors may be utilized in limited locations as color accents. • Qi-35D Brandy Wine • Q3-45D Indian Paint Brush • Q2-15D Rose Smoke • Q2-45D Salmon Slip • Q7-40D Tobacco Road • Q11-35D Avocado Fem • Q13-14D Venetian Waters The following colors may be used for exterior plaster, trim or as color accent: • Q4-56P Burlesque • Q6-36P Soapstone 94 LANDSCAPE MATERIALS Concept Landscaping is a key ingredient in creating the environment of the Los Placitas Specific Plan area. The intent of the landscape guidelines is to: • Provide a backdrop and visual setting forthe architectural elements. • Enhance climate control. • Screen parking and service areas. • Complement and accentuate the overall Spanish Revival design theme architectural elements. Landscape Guidelines Landscape Plans shall comply with the Development Code requirements. The guidelines implement the above stated goals are: • The use of vines and shrubbery around columns is encouraged. • The use of vines on trellis structures is encouraged. • Vegetation should be mass planted in key areas, define circulation patterns and create courtyard environments. • Plant material should be massed to: - distinguish entries - define circulation patterns - unify the overall project • Buildings in most cases should be landscaped with low-level plantings and trees to soften the impact of the architecture and provide a more human scale. • One (1) tree 24" box should be installed for every 200 square feet of landscaping in areas other than parking lots. • Plant material, particularly • Clarify the visitor path to vines and espaliered trees, the building entries. shall be used to visually soften project walls. • Establish a unique image for the area. • Reinforce the hierarchy of the circulation system with the formal Wide Sidewalk Promenade and the informal Courtyard plantings. Vegetation of varying heights and textures should be placed along perimeter walls and fences to soften hard planes and to create interest and variety. The formal, regular spacing of the Washingtonia Robusta Palm Tiees on Mt. Vernon Avenue is juxtaposed with the informal patterns of shade trees in the courtyards. 95 • ~" i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITY COUNCIL /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION / AGENCY -City of San Bernardino PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Cfty of San Bernardino TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN` • Mayor W.R. Ho~omb, Chairman • Esther Estrada, First Ward • Jack Reilty, Second Ward • Ralph Hernandez, Third Want • Michael Maudsley, Fourth Ward • Tom Minor, Fifth Ward • Valerie Pope-Ludlam, Sixth Ward • Norine Miller, Severnh Ward ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY • Timothy C. Steinhaus, Agency Administrator DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director Susan M. Morales, Development Specialist PLANNING • Michael Valles • Ruben Lopez • Daniel Ortega • Michael Lindseth, Chairman • Robert Stone • Richard Cole • George Romero • Herbert Clemensen • Judith Jordan • Arlene Dinges, Attemate • AI Boughey, Director • Larry Reed, Assistant Director • Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - MT VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN` • Graciano Gomez, Chairman • Richard Churchwell, Vice Chairman • Esther Mata, Secretary • Melvin Elliott • Alfredo Encino • Teresa Encino • Maureen Giovanni • Jose Gomez • Kevin Mitchell • Manuel Morales • Tod McDonald • Trinidad Padilla • Ernest Vasquez, Sr. • Randy Wyatt STEERING COMMITTEE - MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN` • Esther Estrada, Councilwoman, First Ward • John Husing, Consuttarn • Larry Reed, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services • Susan M. Morales, Development Specialist • Glenda Saul, Presidern, Saul & Associates • Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner, Planning and Building Services • Michael Grubbs, Sr., Civil Engineer, Public Works Department • Anne Ramos, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services • Lt. Robert Curtis, Police Department • Debra Daniels, Code Enforcemern ENV IRON MENTAL/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE • Guy Burdick -Fire Departmern • Mike Grubbs -Engineering DepartmenUPublic Works • Don Jackson -Building & Safety Department • Sherrie Guerrero -Police Departmern • Bill Bryan -Water Departmern • Ellis Williams -Water Departmern • Ed Yelton -Parks & Recreation Departmern • Lany E. Reed -Planning Departmern • Doris Daniels -Development Departmern • Kevin Barnes -Refuse -Public Services Department • Herb Pollack -Administration The Mt. Vernon Corridor SpeCrfiG Plan and area is the same as the Paseo Las Placitas Specrfic Plan and area. The name of the project was modified during the planning process. EXHIBIT "A" i r~ City of S Bdno Res. 92-134 adopted pUBLIC HEARING DRAFT 4/6/92 February 25, 1992 PASEO LAS PLACITAS SPECIFIC PLAN AND EIR for the Mt. Vernon Corridor CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO LANDSCAPE MATERIALS • Fences/Walls should be parking stalls when trees designed as an integral are 50 percent mature. part of the overall site design. They should be Parking area trees should constructed with materials proved a mixture of that are complementary to evergreen and deciduous. the style of adjacent buildings and incorporate - Climatic mitigation of the same finishes and pedestrian spaces and colors. corridors. (Sun protection in summer, • All planting except for rain in winter, open to existing natives should be sun for warming in adequately irrigated and winter). maintained to insure their viability. Lawn and scrub - Shelters from traffic irrigation systems should noise and hazards be separate and avoid the use of heads to cover both - Cultural limitations as a shrub-groundcover and basis for plant lawn simultaneously. selections • The use of parking lot - Maximizing long-term landscaping in excess of ease of maintenance the minimum required for and optimizing water commercial development conservation. is encouraged. • In recognition of San Bernardino's hot summer climate, parking lot trees shall shade a minimum of 30 percent of the area of Plant Palette The plant palette encourages the use of plant materials which are indigenous to Southern California, or were imported and used extensively decades when spanish Revival architecture was initially introduced to Southern California. Drought tolerant species have also been emphasized. COMMON BOTANICAL NAME NAME Street Trees -Large Species Green Ebony Jacaranda Acutrfolia American Liquidamber Sweet Gum Styraaflua Southern Magnolia Magnolia Grandifbra Paper Bark Melaleuca Tree Leucadendron Canary Island Pine Mondell Pine London Plane Tree California Live Oak Pinus Canariensis Pinus Eldarica Plantanus Acerifolia Quercus Agrifolia 96 The regular spacing of the Washingtonia Robusta Palms on Mt Vernon Avenue creates a strong sense of identity and defrnes the Wide Sidewalk Promenade. . c ®LANDSCAPE MATERIALS Holly Oak Querous Ilex California Holly Heteromeles ' Ornamental Shrubs Arbut rfolia Cork Oak Trident Maple Quercus Suber Acer Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia Indica Gbssy Abelia Abelia x Grandiflora Buergerianum Paper Bark Tree Melaleuca 'Edward toucher' Abelia H bred y Crape Myrtle Laggerstroemia Indk:a Leucadendron 'Sprengeri' Asparagus Flax Leaf Melaleuca Sprenger Asparagus Dens'rflorus Melaleuca Linariifolia Japanese Privet Lingustrum Japonicum Pink Melaleuca Melaleuca Ccyote Bush Baccharis Mesophylla Pilularis Purple Leaf Prunus Plum Ceras'rfera Canary Isle Date Phoenix Barberry Berberis Windmill Palm Trachycarpus Palm Cnariensis s ties' ~ ~ Fortunei Canary Isle Pine Pinus Canariensis Bougainvillea Bougainvillea Ornamental Trees spectabilis Mondell Pine Pinus Eldarica Schefflera Brassaia Trident Maple Acer Buegerianum Alle Pine PPo Pinus Hal ensis P Actinophyila White Alder Alnus Chinese Pistache Pistacia Japanese Boxwood Buxux Miaophylla Rhombi(olia Chinensis Japonica Pu le Orchid ~ Bauhinia London Plane Tree Plantanus Acer'rfoli Sasanqual Camellia Tree Variegata a Camellia Sasanqua Canary Isle Beaucanmea Yew Pine Podocarpus Sago Palm Cycas Date Palm Canariensis Macrophyila Revoluta Cana Isle Date ry Beucanrea Gallery Pear Pyrus Japanese Fatsia Japonica Canariensis Calle ana ~' Aralia Lemon Bottle B h Callistemon California Live Oak Quercus A rifolia Daisy Bush Camolepis rus Citrinus g Chrysanemoides St. John Bread Catatonia Holly Oak Quercus Ilex Gardenia Gardenia Carob Siliqua Cork Oak Quercus Suber Jasminoides Carrotwood Cupaniopsis Anacardioxfes California Schinus Mole Chinese Hibiscus Hibiscus pepper Tree Rosa-Sinensis Bronze Loquat Deflexarya Windmill Palm Trachycarpus Japanese Privet L'gustrum Fortunei Japonicum m an Blue Pa eaArmata g e Heavenly Bamboo Nandina l ( (r h Domestics Armata) Oleander Nerium Oleander r ne courryaras conrafn a vanery or snaoe trees m informal groupings to provide shade and visual interest. 97 .. ; LANDSCAPE MATERIALS Sweet Modc Philadelphus Orange Virginalis Spplit Leaf Philodendrum Phibdendrum Selloum Red Photina Photina x Fraseri Mock Orange Pittosporum Tobira 'Wheelerii' Pittosporum Dwarf Mack Tobira Orange Blue Cape Plumbago Plumbago Capens~s 'Select Spreader' Podocarpus Spreading Yew Macrophylla Pme Elephant's Food Portulaca Carolina Laurel Prunus Cherry Carolinians Firethom Pyrancanthus Species Raphiclepis Indica Chinese Wisteria Wisteria Sinensis Shiny Xylosma Xybsma Congestum Shrubs for Ground Covers and Slopes Glossy Abelia Abellia Lily of the Nile Twin Peaks' Granddbra Agapanthus Africanus Baccharis Pilularis Bougainvillea (Various Varieties) Natal Plum Day Lilly or Bi-Color Best for Groundcover 'Petites' Crape Myrtle 'Pethes' Lily Turf African Daisy Fountain Grass 'Rubrum' 'Green Gbbe' 'Wheelerii' 'Ralphii' Cape Plumbago 'Select Spreader' 'Red Leaf' 'Low Boy' Prostrate Varieties Cape Honeysuckle Star Jasmine Bougainvillea Spp. Larissa Grandiflora Hemerocallis Hybred Jasminum Mesnyi Lagerstroemia Nerium Oleander Ophiopogon Vaponicum Osteopermum Pennisetum Setaceum Pittosporum Plumbaggo Auriculata Podocarpus Pyrancantha Raphblepis Tecomaria Capensis Tracheb- spermum Ground Covers Compacts Mitzuwa Gazania Trailing Gazinia Cascade Gazania Mondo Grass Periwinkle: Vinca Major Vinca Minor Aaron's Beard African Daisey be Plants, Trailing Ivy's: Hahn's Needlepoint Xybsma- Congestum 98 Flowers are to be planted in tree boxes, pofs and carts. REHABILITATION GUIDELINES The rehabilitation of any existing building to be retained should comply with the following guidelines. Existing entries should be enhanced by the addition of replacement doors and added porticoes or trellises. Existing windows and walls should be enhanced by the superimposition of plaster frames or the replacement of window walls. The colors and materials of the additive elements should conform~to the design palette, colors and materials previously defined. :: This storefront is typical for the newer buildings along Mt Vemon Avenue 99 REHABILITATION GUIDELINES Accessory structures, built in former parking areas, should conform to all the design guidelines contained in this Specific Plan. All trash and utility systems should be upgraded to comply with the new construction guidelines where possible. If possible, existing signage should be replaced with new signage constructed in accordance with the signage guidelines contained herein. To the extent feasible, existing roofs and rooflines, if not consistant with the Design Guidelines, should be modified to harmonize with the new construction guidelines contained herein. 100 Addition of Design Elements to Existing Facades, such as the one illustrated opposite, can make a . building compatible with the Paseo Las Placitas Design Theme !~ PARKING LOT DESIGN Parking Lot Design provide a minimum clear though combined use of planting dimension of five berming and/or low walls Surtace parking lots are (5) feet (from inside face and landscape. prevalent in the Minimum of curb). Development Plan and in Vehicular access to ' limited portions of the Minimum sizes and building service areas and Maximum Development Plan. quantities for parking lots off-street parking lots all parking lots should have the are stated in the should be located to following characteristics: Development Code. minimize curb cuts over sidewalks and onto any • Tree well and planter Parking should be street. areas within paved screened from streets parking areas should 101 Pedestrian walkways shall be provided within larger parking lots to collect foot traffic and connect with the courtyard entries. NOISE ABATEMENT Noise Abatement The impact significant noise sources should be mitigated through noise abatement techniques which include the following: Solid masonry enclosure- minimum six (6) feet high around noise emitting source • Solid masonry or concrete walls at interface of noise sources • Ground mounted air- conditioning or other equipment should be located away from entries, windows or adjoining property lines • Roof mounted air- conditioriing equipment should be mounted on isolators to reduce vibration. In addition, all development is subject to the Noise regulations in the Development Code. Trash enclosures shall be of compatible materials and design as the buildings. 102 IMPLEMENTATION Public-Private Partnership developers for their consider Equity compliance with the Participation in key The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan's Land projects which are Specific Plan will be Uses and Design most critical to plan implemented through aPublic- Guidelines implementation. Private partnership. • conduct a Marketing Community Center The Public Sector, under the Program to attract leadership of the City of San quality developers and The program for Community/ Bernardino, will: tenants Cultural Center will be further defined with the Project Area • prepare the Design assist in Land Commitee. It may contain city and Construction Assembly as feasible and county services, a Documents for the consulate, youth and family various Public create a facilities, meeting rooms, a Improvements Neighborhood ballroom, art gallery and Enhancement theater or other program • construct the Program for the areas elements. Streetscape and adjacent to the Specific Parking Plan area The Private Sector, consisting Improvements of property owners and identified in the plan create an Art in Public developers, will construct and Places Program to operate the various uses • review Development enhance the area for identified in the plan in Plans submitted by residents and visitors accordance with the Design property owners and/or Guidelines and other appropriate development agreements. Proposed Community/Cultural Center at 8th Street 103 PUBLIC -PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP Q Public Investment a Prbate Response Figure 31 Public Investment and Private Response 9th Street Street ie Street i Street doria Street Street vice Street 5th Street 104 NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENTS The City of San Bernardino will undertake the following efforts to enhance the neighborhood adjacent to Paseo Las Placitas. • a near-term Residential Enhancement Program including rehabilitation of existing units, in-fill new construction and upgrading of street lighting and landscaping • a near-term effort to establish a Downtown Shuttle to connect Paseo Las Placitas with downtown office workers and hotel visitors • along-term process to create a Regional Transportation and Recreation District in the vicinity of the Santa Fe Depot • a near-term effort to secure the regional, Commuter Rail Stop at the Santa Fe Station where it can connect to millions of people in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and connects with the Amtrak national railway line. • along-term process to create a Regional Employment Center in the vicinity of the Santa Fe railroad yards. 105 • a near-term effort to upgrade the 5th Street Entry Corridor to Paseo Las Placitas Santa Fe Railroad Depot-Amtrak/Potentia/ Commuter Rail Stop IMPLEMENTATION m 0 m ~tl V a E m LL N 9th Street 7th Street Downtown 5th Street (Route 66) To Downtown ( 2nd Street ~~ To Downtown Q Residential Enhancement -Near Term ® Regional Employment Center -Long Term ® Regional Transportation and Recreation District -Long Term Pedestrian Connections/ Cul-de-Sac Streets AmtrakStation/Potential Commuter Rail Connection ~~ Downtown/Rail Station Shuttle ® 5th Street Entry Corridor Upgrade Figure 32 Neighborhood Enhancements Program 106 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Figure 33 illustrates the differences between the Minimum and Maximum Development Programs recommended for Paseo Las Placitas. The primary difference between the two Development Programs is the provision of structured parking in the Maximum Development Alternative versus surtace parking in the Minimum Development Program. 107 The Maximum Development plan provides approximately 435,000 total square feet of space while Minimum Development provides approximately 250,000 square feet Each Plan is projected to be developed over a five to ten year period. Example of Surface Parking Lot with Courtyard Walkway MINIMUM MAXIMUM K Figure 33 Minimum and Maximum Development Potentials ingman Street:::.. k~ m ~~.C is ~ c 0 c ,~ m r m ......................... ;'»'••7th Street «>m6th Street m ,~ i. C ,: m „Q ~~Spruce Street a~ .-c of uQ~Svl4~a~.'d4od' 108 S:•4th Street.. PARKING DISTRICT A Parking District is critical to implementation of the Paseo Las Placitas Specific plan. Creation of the Pedestrian Promenade along Mt. Vernon Avenue and the Courtyards requires common parking areas because the lot sizes do not permit self-contained, project- by-project parking and courtyards. The Parking District is based upon a 20°k reduction in most parking requirements as identified in Figure 8, Land Use/Development Standards Matrix. This 20% reduction is based on off-cycle uses-eg. cinemas versus office and the creation of a pedestrian and multi-trip purpose environment. I.E.-people will walk from dining to shopping, shopping to the cinema, etc. The four Parking Structures/ Lots are located immediately adjacent to the major trip generators-the Mercados, Restaurants and Cinemas. They are also located on larger parcels capable of accommodating efficient garages. A priority implementation task is to acquire the parcels identified for public parking in Figure 34. These parcels may initially be used for surface parking with structures added when dictated by parking demand. Interim/Floating Parking District In order to facilitate the creation of the Courtyards and to encourage achievement of the Maximum Development Plan, Interim/Floating Parking District Lots are allowed and encouraged. Floating District Lots can consist of either land purchased by the Agency as sites for ultimate resale and development or privately held lots on which development has not yet occurred. The Floating District Lots can thus provide additional, nearby parking while the area is developing. At some point, the evolving, increasing demand for parking may trigger the need to construct one or more parking structures on the four major Public Parking Areas illustrated in Figure 34 adjacent. Thus project developers are allowed to claim credit in either City owned or privately owned vacant parcels which have been paved and striped to provide parking spaces. Any such space within three blocks of a proposed project is eligible to be an Interim Lot. Spaces in the Interim/Floating Parking District Lots can fulfill all required parking or a portion with the remaining spaces allocated from the Public Parking Areas. The term of the parking agreements for the Interim Floating District Lots may be three months or longer. City Owned Parking Developers/Owners may meet their parking requirements in their on parking areas and/or signing up for spaces in City owned lots or structures for up to 100°,6 of the required Parking. City owned Parking Lots or Structures will commit spaces, as available, on a first come first served basis to provide up to 100% of a Developer/Owner required parking. To obtein Public Parking Space allowments, the Public Parking Lot or Structure must be located within three blocks of the proposed private project. 109 Vine Street Parking Structure with Retail Edge PARKING D ISTRICT ~I 9th Street PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE WITH RETAIL EDGE ?~ Union Streets ~ s b ~'+'~ ..~ ~~p.bn. e~,~j 9~ 3 m a :.. S'G' ~ i S ~~~ r Y '' '" ~~~~, ~ ~ ExISnNG ,>e ~"$ a'd"+r ccs 't'~~%:s~ t 9TH STREET ,3~ a .:. 8th Stre t PUBUC PARKING STRUCTURE WITH RETAIL EDGE ______ _ Vine Street ^ Areas to be Acquired for Public Parking and Related Development ® Self Contained Parking Areas ,~ Primary Service Zones Figure 34 Parking District PUBLIC PARKING - STRUCTURE AND CINEMAS ~~ 6 ~Q Kingman SVeet _ • Puauc PARKING LOT C AND OFFICE C ~ 4th, Street ~•~ j 7th Street • EXISTING • LA PLAZA PARK I Victoria $tre8t 6th Street ExISnNG LIBRARY AND 1 ~ SHOPPING ~ CENTER > m ®Spruca Street C7 5th Street NEW FAST FOOD ROW 110 6th Street Parking Structure with Cinema Edge ARTS DISTRICT The Paseo Las Placitas environment is designed to be a work of art itself-as urban design and architecture, a spatial and cultural event. The streetscapes, plazas and parks are also intended to be a setting for artist-designed fountains, murals and street furniture. Figure 35 shows the general areas in which publicly visible art can be located. It is recommended that the exact placement of works of art be coordinated with the artists creating them. Designation of Paseo Las Placitas as an Arts District will enhance the attraction of quality artists and may facilitate funding of artwork. 111 Murals Humorous, Semi-realistic Sculpture Semi-realistic/Semi-astract Sculpture Astract Sculpture ARTS DISTRICT g Potential Locations for Art Figure 35 Potential Locations for Art i street sTU~c STREET IK 8t 'Bet et Street itreet itr88t 112 PROMOTION MAINTENANCE Dynamic promotion and excellent maintenance and security are absolutely essential to the success of the Paseo Las Placitas area. Promotion Media Paseo Las Placitas will be marketed to three primary user groups -neighborhood residents, City residents and regional residents. Appropriate promotional media for each user group would include: radio and television- English and Spanish stations both private and public access newspapers-English and Spanish-ads and inserts mailers-perhaps including a special Paseo Las Placitas "magazine" or "newspaper' to targeted zip codes articles in City communications mailed to residents Events The above media are geared to attract people to Paseo Las Placitas. A series of events can provide shoppers, diners and cinema goers with a memorable experience so that they will return again and again. Sidewalks Musicians 113 Musical groups -can pertorm in the Courtyards during special events The Wide Sidewalk Promenade (15') of Paseo Las Placitas can accommodate Street Fairs and SECURITY DISTRICT(S) A series of bi-monthly promotional events are recommended in relation to: • Mother's and Father's Days • Cinco de Mayo • Valentine's Day • 4th of July • Thanksgiving • Christmas • Back to School • Summertime These events should incorporate music, dance, theater, crafts and fine arts as well as parades, festivals, dances, parties and other community events. Grand Openings should be held to celebrate the opening of each new building and/or business. A series of colorful banners should be developed to acxompany each new building and/or business. A series of colortul banners should be developed to accompany each seasonal event. Outdoor Courtyard Vendors can be encouraged during weekends and special events and can create opportunities to start small businesses. 114 Banners in the Parks and along Mt. Vernon Avenue can be installed for special events. PROMOTION MAINTENANCE Transition Murals and Graphics Murals and Supergraphics should be related to each of the development sites identified in Section 5 of the Plan. These Security Foot and/or bicycle patrols are recommended as key security measures. Regularly assigned officers who meet with the Murals can add immediate merchants to discuss excitement and color to the prevention and response environment and contain programs can be particularly drawings and text that convey effective. the future facilities to be constructed. Maintenance The entire area needs to be completely maintained on daily basis by professionals using cost-effective technology such as sweepers, vacuums and steam cleaners. Machine based maintenance should be accompanied by one or two full-time "street sweepers" who cover the entire area looking for and eliminating "interim messes" that occur between the daily cleanings. Security should be "low profile" to avoid the impression that this is an unsecured area. The entire area, including all exterior public and private spaces-streets, courtyards, parks, etc. should be maintained by the same maintenance organization as part of a Maintenance District. Maintenance is actually one of the most important promotional activities of Paseo Las P/acitas. People will be alternatively attracted to or turned away by the cleanliness of the area. 115 Temporary Graphics built of cardboard concrete column form Temporary Special Events Signage Musical Groups can perform in Mini-Plazas SECURITY DISTRICT(S) The opening of new businesses and the generation of additional foot traffic will be one of the most important factors in security. Busy areas are safer areas. Security is also one of the most important promotional activities of Paseo Las Piacitas. People will be alternatively attracted to or turned away by an area which is safe or unsafe either in reality or perception. Districts for Promotion and/ or Maintenance and/or Security Special Districts can be created either singularly or in combination to fund and oversee promotion, maintenance and security. These districts, defined in State Law, are either funded by business license or property assessments. In either case, the costs are unusually passed to the business operator who in turn passes them onto this customer as cost of doing business. Constructions fences can be artistic murals excitement and change. mechanical cleaning. A workable strategy will probably require the Development Agency and/or the City to assist in the funding of a special district or districts for maintenance and promotion in the early years of plan implementation. The police department can provide all necessary security with community based services stressing foot and bicycle patrols. 116 On-site, visible maintenance will supplement night-time IMPLEMENTATION COMPONENTS Figure 36 illustrates the various elements of the Specific Plan to be implemented and notes potential responsibilities. Where overlapping potentials are identified, the appropriate entity or team to implement each component will be fine- tuned as implementation proceeds. MT. VERNON AVENUE O O O GATEWAYS O O O PARKING LOTS/STRUCTURES O O O PARKS ENHANCEMENT O ART IN PUBLIC PLACES O O DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE O O O COMMUTER RAIL STOP O O O O RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENT O O O REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION RECREATION DISTRICT O O O O REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT CENTER O O O O MAINTENANCE, PROMOTION AND SECURITY O O COMMUNITY/CULTURAL CENTER O O O O pG3~MQ4L ,. ,, .: MERCADOS O O RESTAURANTS O O CINEMAS O O RETAIL O O OFFICE O O FAST FOOD O O Figure 36 Implementation Components and Responsibilities 117 ,.,-,, ~e5 5~/~' G jy6G~5~~`n ~i~~ __ .: ... .. ... .i.:. ._._.. ...i5 .. AND RESPONSIBILITIES ~"~. p `~~' ~ >. c>> ~~ RESPONSIBRJTIES OUTSIDE OWNERS/ DEVELOPERS CORPORATE AGENCIES gppNSORS MAINTENANCE NATIONAL OTHER CONSTRUCTION b PROMOTION COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT OPERATIONS SECURITY SUPPORT COMPONENTS FOR THE AR7S DISTRICT k ~ I ~ 5 ~f /<;'S<n':~:e4y.~:..°o~:Aa(.Y/Y> l I~VD°LS~I~I 5 .tt /c. MT.VERNONAVENU GATEWAYS O PARKING LOTS/STRUCTURES PARKS ENHANCEMENT O O O O ART IN PUBLIC PLACES O DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE COMMUTER RAIL STO O RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENT O REGIONALTRANSPORTATI RECREATION DISTRIC O REGK)NAL EMPLOYMEN CENTER O O MAINTENANCE, PROMOTIO AND SECURITY O O O O COMMUNITY/CULTURA CENTER .:. Y PG3~N/Q4L O O MERCADOS O O RESTAURANTS O O CINEMAS O O RETAI O O OFFIC O O FAST FOO 118 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT' CONTENTS PAGE 7.1 SUMMARY 119 7.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 119 7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 119 7.4.1 PLAN CONSISTENCY 119 7.4.2 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 119 7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 121 7.5.1 Earth Resources 121 7.5.2 Noise 122 7.5.3 Land Use 124 7.5.4 Housing 125 7.5.5 Parking Facilities/Structures 125 7.5.6 Public Transportation System 127 7.5.7 Alteration of Circulation Patterns 129 7.5.8 Rail Traffic 129 7.5.9 Historical and Archaeological Resources 131 7.6 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT 135 7.7 RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG TERM PRODUCTIVITY 135 7.8 GROWTH INDUCING IMPACT OF PROPOSED ACTIONS 137 7.9 SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 137 7.10 OTHER IMPACTS DETERMINED NOT SIGNIFICANT 137 7.11 LIST OF PREPARERS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 137 7.12 PERSONS CONSULTED IN PREPARING THE EIR 137 FIGURES 37. Aerial Photograph of Paseo Los Placitas 120 Specific Plan Area and Environs 38. Major Fault Locations 122 39 Liquefaction Susceptibility 123 40. Future Noise Contours 124 41. Land Use -General Plan 126 42. Existing Right-of-Way Utilization on Mt. Vernon Avenue 128 43. Existing Street Network 130 44. Potential Historic Districts 131 45. Historical Patterns of Development in San Bernardino 132 46. Locations of Historic Structures 133 47. Potential Locations of Archaeological Resources 134 48. Larger Project Area Alternative 136 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 7.1 SUMMARY The major potential effects of development under the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan for the Mt. Vernon Avenue corridor are: • possible problems with bullding structural stability due to seismic conditions • possible problems with building footings due to soil conditions • potential increase in noise levels upon adjacent residential areas • a change in land use from the General Plan designation • the removal of existing housing • the generation of demand for new parking lots and/or structures • possible impact on existing public transportation systems • the alteration of present patterns of circulation • possible impact on rail traffic • possible alteration or destruction of archeological sites. 7.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Project is described in Sections 1 through 6 of this Specific Plan. In summary, the Project converts a blighted area of approximately 28 acres to a mixed use/retail area comprised of mercados, specialty shops, restaurants, cinemas, a fast food row, office space and community facilities. These land uses are described in Figure 7 on page 24 of the Specific Pian. Creation of a viable mixed use/retail area also requires a number of changes to the circulation network which are described in Section 4.4, starting on page 31. 7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The Specific Plan area is a flat site of approximately 28 acres. As illustrated in Figure 37 the site is surrounded by residential uses on the east and west, strip retail on the north and the Santa Fe railroad yards on the south. There are no significant natural features in the Specific Plan area. 7.4.1 PLAN CONSISTENCY The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan contains recommendations to amend the City's General Plan so that Specific Plan and the General Plan will be consistent. 7.4.2 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE This EIR incorporates by reference, (pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15150.1), the Environmental Impact Report, dated April 1990, for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project, prepared by Urban Futures, Inc. in cooperation with the City of San Bernardino Planning Department. 119 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 0 E a, m ~ c .m ~ Q i Street oject nation Street Figure 37 Aerial Photograph of Paseo Las Placitas Specl/!c Plan Area and Environs 120 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 7.5.1 EARTH RESOURCES Environmental Setting As illustrated in Figure 38 the Specific Plan area is located within the Alquist-Prioto special Studies Zone as defined in Section 12.0 Geologic and Seismic, Figure 47, of the City's General Plan. As illustrated in Figure 39, the Specific Plan area is also located in an area which may be subject to liquifaction as identified in Section 12.0 Geologic and Seismic, Figure 48, of the City's General Plan. Environmental Impacts The Specific Plan proposes new construction which must be designed with proper structural members and foundations to withstand any earthquake impacts. Mitigation Measures Specific new construction and rehabilitation projects within the Specific Plan area shall comply with the mitigation measures identified in the Redevelopment Project EIR which provide that: Geotechnical and Soils engineering reports shall be prepared in conjunction with the preparation of preliminary design layouts and grading plans. These studies will determine areas of seismic and geologic sensitivity and will provide specific mitigation measures for the treatment of potential seismic hazards and other hazardous geologic conditions. All rehabilitation and new development projects implemented as a result of the proposed Project, shall be built in accordance with current and applicable Uniform Building Code standards and applicable County ordinances and safety provisions, which may limit construction and site preparation activities such as grading, and make provisions for appropriate land use restrictions, as deemed necessary, to protect residents and others from potential environmental safety hazards, either seismically induced or those resulting from other conditions such as inadequate soil conditions, which may exist in the proposed Project Area. Rehabilitation programs for upgrading deficiencies where such improvement is warranted shall be practiced by the Agency. All new development projects within the proposed Project Area shall be built in accordance with current and applicable Uniform Building Code (UBC) standards and other applicable City, County, State and Federal laws, regulations and guidelines. The Agency shall work with the City in the monitoring of and Compliance with the requirements of Senate Bill 547, the structure hazard program. 121 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Figure 38 Major Fault Locations 7.5.2 NOISE Environmental Setting As illustrated in Figure 40, the Specific Plan area is located along a portion of the Mt. Vernon Avenue which the General Plan projects to have traffic-generated noise levels exceeding 65 dba. Environmental Impacts The Specific Plan proposes new construction which, as anticipated by the General Plan, will contribute to the project increase in noise levels. 122 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Project .... Location -- "~~ Comptwd by: Sage AseaCEalea Note: This /figure is included /or relerence only. Nefther this E/R fgure, nor the corresponding (gure in the General Plan, are o/ adequate leg~biliry or scale /or evaluating the relationship o/ the Specific Plan area to the data illustrated. A large-scale version of this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where d is mounted /or public use in evaluating actual bcations o! the lactors mapped. Figure 39 Liquefaction Susceptibility Mitigation Measures As illustrated in the Site Plan in Figures 5 and 6 on pages 21 and 22 of the Specific Plan, the Urban Design Concept proposes a continuity of buildings along Mt. Vernon Avenue. These buildings will create significant mass to shield the adjacent residential areas from the traffic generated noise on Mt. Vernon Avenue. The proposed Right-of-Way section of Figure 19 on page 50 of the Specific Plan illustrates how the proposed new structures will shield the adjacent, existing residential structures. 123 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Figure 40 Future Noise Contours 7.5.3 LAND USE Environmental Setting The Specific Plan proposes to change the land use(s) of Commercial (c) as identified in Figure 41 of the General Plan. These changes are detailed in Figure 7 of the Specific Plan on page 24. 124 Note: This figure is included /or re/erence only. NeRher this E/R %gure, nor the corresponding figure in the General Plan, are of adequate legibility or scale /or evaluating the relationship o/ the Specific Plan area to the data illustrated. A large-scale version of this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where it is mounted Jor public use in evaluating actual bcations o/the !actors mapped. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Environmental Impacts The proposed changes in Land Use will have positive economic impacts for the City of San Bernardino in terms of increased employment, sales tax and property tax revenues. The specific nature of the land use changes are closely linked to the urban design environment described in section 5 of the Specific Plan. A deteriorated, blighted, highly vacant strip center will be replaced with acourtyard/promenade environment. Mitigation Measures The impacts are positive and no mitigation measures are required. 7.5.4 HOUSING Environmental Setting Up to two dozen houses are located in the Specific Plan area. Environmental Impact These houses must be acquired to accommodate the new, non-residential land uses recommended in the Specific Plan Mitigation Measures Section 6, Implementation, of the Specific Plan contains recommendations for a Neighborhood Enhancement Plan on page105. The houses and/or the occupants of the houses can be located to infill lots or to new infill construction in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The relocation requirements of the Community Redevelopment Law of California also mandate relocation procedures which will maintain or enhance the housing status of any persons affected by acquisitions and relocation. 7.5.5 PARKING FACILITIES/STRUCTURES Environmental Setting The conversion of the Specific Plan area from a blighted area with significant vacancies to a viable mixed use/retail area will require substantial addition of parking spaces in parking lots and/or structures. 125 i ~ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT r> ~ ~ . " . . .~ , j M- `. ! ~ » t ., } 3 1" ect , ... ,\ _' 'p' aton ~„ ~ :- M,.. 3 ' •~.6 il. ~ ., vK S ; 1' ~ ~~ ; .~ , ' - M . 3!' SINVii:'FAMIiY ~ ! ~,: ' - „ _ ~ ~ .. .. NUL7MLG iAlUliY -~ - ~ +5'i COMMPAClAi.. ' MlCUS781Ai - _~• .%~• GPECiFIG-PLAN ' / ~,.f s f l~ , i. "' , r ,a ., rt > , ! r, - ~ ~ _ _ 7 V ':. t r V ' ~ ... ' , P.-.i' , .' \ rwuw . ! .. ts' 4~.<, t ! ~{.f ~~ :~ ..~..... t ~ r. Yh ~l .... ..... .. .....f .. ...... /'`' i - IS ..4: .~.....,. + .._- •• IWAS r .... ... ,._~..~ , ;. .. Nate: This figure is included /or reference onty. Nedher this EIR /figure, nor the corresponding figure in the General Plan, are of adequate /egi6ility or scale for evaluating the relationship o/ the Speci/ic Plan area to the data illustrated. A large-scale version of this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where it is mounted fog public use in evaluating actual locations of the factors mapped. Figure 41 Land Use-General Plan 126 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Environmental Impacts Current parking lots are small and scattered with inefficient parking layouts and numerous curb cuts required for access. The Parking Structures proposed in Figure 13 on page 35 of the Specific Plan could create unpleasant scale relationships with adjacent residential uses if not properly designed. Mitigation Measures Existing parking layout problems are resolved by the use of a Parking District which consolidates parking as described in section 6 page 109 of the Specific Plan. Potential scale relationship problems between Parking Structures and adjacent residential uses are mitigated by the height limits and buffering requirements imposed by the Design Guidelines. See pages 51 through 53 of the Specific Plan 7.5.6 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Environmental Setting Mt. Vernon Avenue now serves as a major bus route. Environmental Impacts (1) Busses currently use portions of the same street right-of way dedicated to on-street parking. This creates some "weaving" hazards as the pathways of busses pulling over to bus stops can intersect with the pathways of automobiles departing from adjacent curbside parking. (2) The Specific Plan proposes a Downtown Shuttle to connect the Paseo Las Placitas area to office employees and hotel guests in Downtown. This Shuttle could be either a bus or other special vehicle. The stopping procedures for the shuttle need to be coordinated with the regular bus routes. The Downtown Shuttle can use the same bus stops as the regular busses through proper scheduling. If occasional arrival conflicts occur, they can be mitigated by waiting in another portion of the Multi-purpose Lane. (3) The Specific Plan recommends future Shuttle connections to the Santa Fe Railroad Depot to pick up or drop off passengers to or from the Amtrak and the potential Commuter Rail Station. Shuttle connections to the Amtrak and potential Commuter Rail Station will enhance public transportation ridership. 127 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Mitigation Measures The Multi-purpose Lane provides areas for Bus Stops for the existing busses and the proposed shuttle. No mitigation measures are required. Figure 42 Existing Right-of-Way Utilization on Mt Vernon Avenue 128 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 7.5.7 ALTERATION OF CIRCULATION PATTERNS Environmental Setting The Existing Street Network is illustrated in Figure 43 on the opposite page. This street pattern inhibits pedestrian movement along Mt. Vernon Avenue, creates traffic hazards along Mt. Vernon Avenue and allows intrusion of retail traffic into adjacent residential neighborhoods. The proposed Circulation Pattern, illustrated in Figure 10 on page 32 of the Specific Plan resolves these problems of "side friction" conflict by: • the redesign of the Mt. Vernon Right-of-Way as illustrated in Figure 9 on page 31 • creating cul-de-sacs at the Mt. Vernon Avenue ends of selected streets • consolidation of parking locations in District Lots and/or Structures and • the removal of all on street parking. Further, left turns will be safely channeled by the Landscaped Median illustrated in figure 9. Mt. Vernon, 5th and 9th Streets maintain their functions as designated in the General Plan. Environmental Impacts The Environmental Impact of the proposed circulation pattern changes will be positive. Traffic will flow more smoothly and safely along Mt. Vernon Avenue and intrusion of retail traffic into residential areas will be nearly eliminated. Mitigation Measures The proposed cul de sacs create "mini-plaza" areas as described on page 31 of the Specific Plan. The Design Guidelines for all subareas of the Specific Plan require that these "mini-plazas" remain unobstructed so as to allow emergency fire and police vehicle access at all times. 7.5.8 RAIL TRAFFIC As discussed in Section 4.4, page 31 of the Specific Plan and Section 7.5.6 of the Draft EIR, the Specific plan proposes a Shuttle Connection between the Paseo Las Placitas area and the existing Amtrak/potential future Commuter Rail Station. Environmental Impacts The impact of this shuttle connection will be positive by encouraging use of rail as an alternative to the automobile for work and pleasure trips. Mitigation Measures No mitigation measures are required. 129 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Major Arterial (General Plan) F t. Secondary Arterial (General Plan) Neighborhood Collector (Undesignated In General Plan) ••- Project Area Boundary Figure 43 Existing Street Network 9th Street Street e Street Street toria Street street Bruce Street EXISTING RETAIL 5th Street 130 ENVIRONMENT. _ __ PDTENTIAI, ttISTORiC,[?ISTRICTt3;^ Re8ldNntiahRistrld ilAll~ CommerGtal DISIlCt "i- Note: 7.5.9 Project . Location This figure is included Jor reference only. Neither this E!R Jigure, nor the corresponding figure in the General Ptan, are of adequate leg~biliry or scale /or evaluating the relationship o/ the Specific Plan area to the data illustrated. A large-scale version of this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where it is mounted for public use in evaluating actual bcations of the factors mapped. Figure 44 Potential Historic Districts HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES Environmental Setting (1) Figure 44 (which is Figure 11 of the Historical and Archaeological Resources Element of the General Plan) identifies the 500-600 Block of Mt. Vemon Avenue as a potential Historical District. (2) Figure 45 (which is Figure 12 of the Resources Element) notes that portions of Mt. Vemon Avenue and the adjacent residential areas were built in 1920-1935. AL IMPACT REPORT (3) Figure 46 (which is Figure 13 of the Resources Element) identifies the Home of Neighborly Service as a Historic Landmark. 131 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Project Location Note: This figure is included /or reference only. Neither this EIR /pure, nor the corresponding figure in the General Plan, are o/ adequate legibility or scale for evaluating the relationsh~ of the Speci(rc Plan area to the data illustrated. A large-scale version o(this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where d is mounted for public use in evaluating actual bcations of the /actors mapped. Figure 45 Historical Patterns of Development in San Bernardino (4) Figure 47 (which is Figure 8 of the Resources Element) identifies the area east of Mt. Vernon Avenue as an "area of concern for archaeological resources." Environmental Impacts (1) Much of the 500-600 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue has been demolished due to the unsafe condition of the buildings. The remaining structures are of such a scattered nature as to no longer constitute a district. Replacement of these remaining structures is proposed. (2) The other portions of Mt. Vernon Avenue, although built in the 20's and 30's, lack architectural merit. 132 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Project Location ..« ~». .: nls r ERIICD 4 " CAC1F O ;. _>@ ?: 6TATE 1 -- :.. A i '', is <;~- is ff I )MARK LOCATIONS NATIONAL PE61STEq O PCN OHiq 9 OF N18TORIO INTEREST nrd EIAYOn Ewgdrq Gthdk ClnneA ary of Gnlp~S~9on ~ ~nA W W Thin Palk (fit tnd f2) I Note: This figure is included for reference only. Neither this EIR figure, nor the corresponding figure in the General Plan, are of adequate legibility or scale /or evaluating the relationship of the SpecifA: Plan area to the data illusbated. A large-scale version of this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where a is mounted for public use in evaluating actual bcations of the lectors mapped. Figure 46 Locat/ons of Hlstorlc Structures (3) The House of Neighborly Service is retained and enhanced with the addition of an adjacent, new community Center. (See the Land Use Section of the Specific Plan.) (4) Grading or excavation for new construction could impact possible archaeological sites on the east side of Mt. Vernon Avenue. Mitigation Measures (1) Although the remaining structures in the 500-600 block are not planned for retention and rehabilitation, they will be replaced with buildings of a Spanish Revival architectural theme which is appropriate to the ethnic district. 133 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - ~ ,r ~ 'e <~ ~ ~ i s '~. ~ a~ +~ ; ! `~ - ~~o .... y.':;. ....q... Note: This ligure is included for re/erence only. Neither this E/R ligure, nor the corresponding figure in the General Plan, are of adequate legibility or scale /or evaluating the relationship of the Specific Plan area to the data illustrated. A large-scale version of this map was reviewed at the Planning Department where it is mounted for public use in evaluating actual locations o/the /actors mapped. Fgure 47 Potential Locations ofArchaeo/ogical Resources (2) The Neighborhood Enhancement Program described in Section 6 of the Specific Plan recommends rehabilitation of residential areas adjacent to the Specific P-an area. (3) The Home of Neighborly Service will be preserved and enhanced by the upgrading of the overall Mt. Vernon streetscape and the proposed, adjacent Community Center/Cultural Center illustrated and described in the Land Use Section of the Specific Plan. (4) Prior to approvals of any construction project the private applicant and/or the Development Department will retain a City certified archeologist to conduct a literature and records search for recorded sites and previous surveys. In addition, a field survey will be conducted by a certified archeologist unless the project site has been previously surveyed in a manner which meets City approval. Mitigation measures will then depend on the recommendations of the archaeologist's report. 134 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 7.6 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT Status Quo An alternative to the proposed Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan would be for the City to take no actions to improve the area. Larger Project Area As illustrated in Figure 48, a Larger Project Area, extending northward to just beyond Baseline Road was considered. As illustrated on page 108 of the Specific Plan, the Specific Plan does accommodate a Minimum Development Plan of approximately 250,000 square feet and a Maximum Development Plan of approximately 435,000 square feet. The Environmental Impact Report has addressed the potential impacts of the Maximum Development Plan. Reasons for Rejection of the Alternatives Maintenance of the Status Quo would lead to a continuation of the problems noted in Section 1 on pages 3 through 6 of the Specific Plan. This would also run counter to City objectives to remove blight as envisioned by the Mt. Vernon Redevelopment Project. The larger Project Area Plan was not developed into the Specific Plan because it was not conducive to the extent of likely implementation resources available and did not best create the kind of compact, walking environment expressed in the community goals summarized in Section 3 of the Specific Plan. 7.7 RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG TERM PRODUCTIVITY The Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan proposes a set of short-term uses of man's environment which will enhance the Maintenance and Enhancement of long-term productivity by: creating additional shopping, entertainment and employment opportunities in an unserved area which will reduce trip-lengths and associated energy loss and pollution creation providing enhanced alternatives to automobile trip-making including busses, rail, pedestrian and bicycle which will conserve energy and reduce pollution adding significant amounts of trees to a currently barren area which will create additional oxygen. 135 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Figure 48 Larger Project Area Alternative Road Street Street Street 136 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 7.8 GROWTH INDUCING IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTIONS The Specific Plan intensifies the use of the area in comparison to its current use. This is necessary to eliminate the blighted conditions and address the goals of the plan. The Specific Plan creates this growth in an area defined for such growth in both the city of San Bernardino General Plan and the Mt. Vernon Redevelopment Plan. 7.9 SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The major cumulative impact of the specific Plan will be an increase in the intensity of use. This increase in intensity is intended to be achieved as quickly as possible in order to address the blighted conditions of the area. All the Environmental Impacts of the Specific Plan are either positive or mitigated through the Mitigation Measures described herein. 7.10 OTHER IMPACTS DETERMINED NOT SIGNIFICANT An Environmental Checklist was prepared in accordance with the provisions of CE~A and the City of San Bernardino. This checklist was reviewed by the Development Review Committed Environmental Review Committee of the City on September 26, 1991 and the other issues were determined to be not significant. 7.11 LIST OF PREPARERS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT This Environmental Impact Report was prepared by: The Arroyo Group Planners, Architects and Associated Disciplines 142 West Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, California 91105 (818) 795-9771 Project Planner/Manager: Larry B. Morrison, Principal Project Planner: Alejandro Zurita, Associate 7.12 PERSONS CONSULTED IN PREPARING THE EIR ' The Mt. Vemon Corridor Specific Plan and area is the same as the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan and area. The name of the project was modified during the planning process. DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO • Susan Morales, Development Specialist PLANNING DEPARTMENT -CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO • Sandra Paulson, Senior Planner for Planning and Building Services 137 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN* • Graciano Gomez, Chairman • Richard Churchwell, Vice Chairman • Ether Mata, Secretary • Melvin Elliott • Alfredo Encino • Teresa Encino • Maureen Giovanni • Jose Gomez • Kevin Mitchell • Manuel Morales • Tod McDonald • Trinidad Padilla • Ernest Vasquez, Sr. • Randy Wyatt STEERING COMMITTEE - MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN* • Esther Estrada, Councilwoman, First Ward • John Husing, Consultant • Larry Reed, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services • Susan Morales, Development Specialist • Glenda Saul, President, Saul & Associates TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN* • Sandra Paulson, Senior Planner, Planning and Building Services •. Michael Grubbs, Sr., Civil Engineer, Public Works Department • Anne Ramos, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services • Lt. Robert Curtis, Police Department DEVELOPMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE • Guy Burdick -Fire Department • Mike Grubbs -Engineering Department • Don Jackson -Building & Safety Department • Sherrie Guerrero -Police Department • Bill Bryan -Water Department • Ellis Williams -Water Department • Ed Yelton -Parks & Recreation Department • Larry E. Reed -Planning Department • Doris Daniels -Development Department • Kevin Barnes -Refuse -Public Works Department • Herb Pollack -Administration 138 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT iio APPENDIX ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOTICE OF PREPARATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PREPARATION TO: (Agency) (Address) Subject: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report Lead Agency: Consulting Firm (If applicable): City of San Bernardino Firm Name The Arroyo Group Development Department 201 North "E" Street, 3rd. Floor Street Address 142 West Colorado Boulevard San Bernardino, CA 92401-1$07 City/State/Zip Pasadena, CA 91107 Contact Susan M. Morales Contact Larry B. Morrison / Alejandro Zurita Development Department will be the Lead Agency and will prepare an environmental impact repon for the project identified below. We need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the environmental information which is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connexion with the proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR prepared by our agency when considering your permit or other approval forthe project. The project description, location, and the potential environmental effexs are contained in the attached materials. A copy of the Inhial Study (Qdl is O is not) attached. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be sent at the earliest possible date but not later than 30 days after receipt of this notice. Please send your response to Susan M. Morales, Development Specialist above. We will need the name for a contact at the address shown person in your agency. ProjectTille: Mt. Vernon Corridor Specific Plan PrOjectLocatfon: San Bernardino San Bernardino City (nearest) County Project Description: (brief) Preparation and adoption of a Specific Plan for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Area. The Plan converts an unplanned commercial area of approximately 28 acres into a planned mixed use commercial - theme/specialty center, in accordance with the City's General Plan. Date~~ Signature- (~ 1~~~~~A.f/zjJNl Title Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director Relerence: California AdministraUVe Code, Title 14, (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15082(x), 15703, 75375. Telephone (714) 384-5081 m a ux Ewuorp M~INIMN.Wlt11MCFf PIAN~t0.0a PAGE 1 OF t 1`~BD~ ~' CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SE RVICFS DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN September 17, 1991 Prepared for: Development Department of the City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street, Third-Floor San Bernardino, California 91401-1507 Prepared by: The Arroyo Group 142 West Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91105 In coordination with: The Lity of San Bernardino Planning Uepartment CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND Application Number: Preparation and Adoption of a Specific Plan for the Mt. Vernon ProjedDescription:Corridor area. The Specific Plan converts an unplanned commercial area of approximately 22i acres into a planned mixed use commercial-theme/special center, in accordance with the City's General Plan The Mt. Vernon Corridor Specific Plan area, as illustrated in Figure 1, Location: extends from 4th/5th Streets on the South to 9th Street on the north and includes all properties fronting Mt. Vernon Avenue. The Plan area also include properties east of Herrington Street between 5th and 6th Streets as well as properties fronting 5th Street from Mt. Vernon Avenue to Garner Avenue. Environmental Constraints Areas: Va r i ou s General Plan Designation: Commercial (C) , P u p l i c (P ) Zoning Desgnation: Commercial General (GC-4), Public Park (PP) 8. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Explain answers, where appropriate, on a separate attached sheet. 1. Earth Resources Will the proposal resuh in: a. Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic yards or more? b. Development and/or grading on a sbpe greater than 15% natural grade? c. Development within the Alquist-Priob Special Studies Zone as defined in Section 12.0 -Geologic 8 Seismic, Figure 47, 01 the City's General Plan? d. Modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? e. Development within areas defined for high potential for water or wind erosion as identified in Section 12.0 - Geologic & Seismic, Figure 53, of the City's General Plan? 1. Modification of a channel, creek or river? iM~ ~ ~': Yes No Maybe x x x x ~ x x PlAN~006 PMsE tOF_ ~t L9p1 FIGURE 1: PLANNING AREA FOR THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN p. Devebpment wtthin an area subject to landslides, Yes Nc mudslides, liquefadion or other similar hazards as Maybe identNied in Sedan 12.0 - Geobgic 8 Seismic, Figures 48, 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan? x h. Other? None 2. Alr Resources: Will the proposal resuA in: a. Substantial air emissbns or an efleq upon ambient air quality as defined by AOMD? x b. The creation of objectionable odors? x c. DevebpmeM within a high wind hazard area as identified in Sectbn 15.0 -Wind 8 Fire, Figure 59, of the City's General Plan? x 3. Water Resourps: Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount o1 surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces? x b. Changes in the course or lbw of fbod waters? c. Discharge into surface waters or any aheration of surface water qual%y7 x d. Change in the quantity of quality of ground water? x e. Exposure of people or property to flood hazards as identdied in tfw Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel Number 060281 ,and Sedan 16.0 - Fboding, Figure 62, of the City's General Plan? x f. Other? None 4. Biologkal Resources: Could the proposal result in: a. Devebpmem within the Biological Resources Management Overlay, as identified in Sedion 10.0 -Natural Resources, Fgure 41, of the City's General Plan? x b. Change in the number of any unpue, rare or endangered species of plants or their habitat induding stands o} trees? x c. Change in the number o1 any unpue, rare or endangered species of animals or their habitat? x d. Removal of viable, mature trees? (6' or greater) x e. Other? None 5. Noise: Could the proposal result in: , a. Devebpment of housing, health care facilities, schools, libraries, religious facilities or other •noise'sensitive uses in areas where existing or future noise levels exceed an Ldn of 65 d8(A) eMerior and an Ldn 0145 dB(A) interbr as identified in Sedan 14.0 -Noise, Figures 14.6 and 14.13 of the City's General Plan? x o,. a .., ~~.,.o anwv,+n.aiw~as PLµ•YD6 PAGE70F~ (11•pp) . ~... b. Devebpmem o1 new or expansbn of existing industrial, Yes No Maybe commercial or other uses which generate noise levels on areas containing housing, schools, health care facilities or other sensitive uses above an Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterbr or an Ldn of 45 d8(A) interbr7 x c. Other? None 6. Land Use: Will the proposal result in: a. A change in the land use as designated on the General Plan? x b. DevebpmeM within an Airport District as identified in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Repon and the Land Use Zoning District MapT x e. Devebpment within Foothill Fire Zones A d B, or C as identNied on the Land Use Zoning District Map? x d. Other? None 7. Man-Made Harards: Will the project: a. Use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials (inducting but not limbed to oil, pesticides, ehemipls or radiation)T x b. Involve the release of hazardous substances? x c. Expose people to the potential health/safety hazards? x d. Other? None 9. Housing: Will the proposal: a. Remove existing housing or create a demand for add'Rbnal housing? x b. Other? None 9. Transportation / Clrculatlon: Could the proposal, in comparison with the Circulatbn Plan as identified in Section 6.0 -Circulatbn of the City's General Plan, result in: a. An increase in trattb that is greater than the land use designated on the General PIan7 x b. Use of existing, or demand for new, parking tacilities/structures? x c. Impap upon existing public transportatbn systems? x d. Alteration of present patterns of dreulation? x e. Impact to rail or air traffic? x f. Increased salety hazards to vehicles, bigclists or pedestrians? x g. A disjointed pattern of roadway improvements? x h. Significant increase in traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections? x i. Other? None en o .., ~,.,,,o,o ~..wr.nuwaa PLAN.OAB PAGE 70F 9 p~.yp) 10. Public Sorvlas: Will the proposal impact the tolbwing Yes N beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service? o Maybe a. Fire protection? x b. Polioa protedion9 Y c. Schools (i.e., attendance,,boundaries, overbad etc )? , . x d. Parks or other recreational lacilities? x e. Medical aid? x f. Solid Waste? g. OlherT None Y 11. Utllltloo: Will the proposal: a Impact the lolbwing beyond the capability to provide adequate levels o1 service or require the consWdan o1 new faalhies7 1. Natural gas? x 2. Electrichy? x 3. WateR x 4. Sewer? x 5. Otherl None b. Resuh in a disjointed pattern of utility eMensbns7 x c. Require the construction of new facilhies? x 12. Aoathotlca: a. Could the proposal resuh in the obstrud'an of any scenic view? x b. Will the visual impact of the project be detrimental to the surrounding area? x c. Other? None 13. Guttural Resources: Could the proposal resuh in: a. The alteration or destrudan of a prehistoric or historic archaeological she by devebpment within an archaeological sensitive area as identified in Sedan 3.0 -Historical, Figure 8, of the City's General Plan? x b. Ateration or destructbn of a historical site, structure or object as listed in the City's Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey? x c. Other? None w<. a :"'"°'e ~, of ~u.e ne e.~r .... 14. Mandatory Flndinga of SlgnNleanp (Section 15065) The California Environmental Quality Act states that it any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the project may have a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared. Yes No Maybe a. Does the project have the~potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below seR sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistoryT b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short- term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goalsT (A short-term Impact on the environment is one which oxurs in a relatively brief, definRive period of time while bng-term impacts will endure well into the future.) x c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerableT (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is signRicanL) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, eRher directly or indirectly? x C. ~ DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES (Attach sheets as necessary.) See Attachment s ... ~..,.o.o Attachment C: DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES: The information presented below is based on information contained in the City's General Plan as well as on input from the City of San Bernardino Planning and Building Services Department. The following items were noted as yes or maybe in Section C. 1. Earth Resources 1 c. Maybe Proposed development within the Specific Plan area may require excavation and compaction of existing soil. The EIR will describe the existing conditions of the proposed area, identified any potential impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. 1 g. Maybe Potential ground failure areas due to existing levels of groundwater are identified in the City's General Plan. The Specific Plan area is located in a "Moderate High to Moderate" Liquefaction susceptibility area. The EIR will describe the existing conditions of the proposed area, identified any potential impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. 5. Noise 5b. Maybe Development of new or expansion of existing commercial uses within the Specific Plan area may generate higher noise levels. As new development occurs, it is anticipated that there will be significant short-term impacts associated with construction and construction equipment. However, significant long-term impacts are not anticipated as a result of Plan implementation due to the pedestrian oriented environment of the Plan. The increase in Long-term noise levels caused by Plan related projects will be at levels allowed by the City's General Plan. The EIR will describe the existing and future noise environments, address short- term and long-term impacts and provide appropriate mitigation measures. 7of9 6. Land Use 6a. Yes The Plan area will change from a predominantly general commercial with deteriorating residential and commercial uses to a theme/specialty center area. The proposed uses included specialty retail, ethnic markets (mercados), restaurants, entertainment, gift shops and similar uses. 8. Housing 8a. Yes Some relocation of existing residential properties will occur as a result of property acquisition/demolition. These properties are located in non-residential zoning designations. The Plan will not result in an increased demand for additional housing that is not already planned as part of the goals, objectives and policies of City's General Plan. 9. Transportation 9b. Yes Increased commercial development and activities within the Specific Plan area will require new parking facilities which will be constructed as part of proposed new development. It is anticipated that a parking district approach may be necessary to accommodate special parking demand and requirements created by the nature of the proposed theme/specialty center area. The Specific Plan will comply with, and conform to the goals, objectives and policies of the City's General Plan. 9c. Maybe The increase in traffic may affect public transportation systems. The EIR will describe the existing conditions of the proposed area, identified any potential impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. 9d. Maybe The existing pattern of circulation will be altered by implementation of residential cul-de-sacs on secondary streets. The Specific Plan's circulation framework and EIR will describe the existing conditions of the proposed area, identified any potential impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. 8 of 9 9e. Maybe The Specific Plan area is impacted by the proximity to Santa Fe Railroad Depot. Uses that support the reuse of the Depot and rehabilitation of adjacent properties are encouraged by the City's General Plan. The Specific Plan will comply with, and conform to the goals, objectives and policies of the City's General Plan. y 3. Cultural Resources 13a. Maybe Impacts upon potential cultural resources in the Plan area, as identified in the City's General Plan, Urban Archeological District, will be evaluated in the Specific Plan and EIR. The EIR will describe the existing conditions of the proposed area, identify any potential impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. The assessment of existing historical and archeological resources will be based on existing data contained in the City's General Plan. 9of9 APPENDIX RESPONSES TO NOTICE OF PREPARATION ' ` ' STATE OF CALIFORNIA • ___ PETE WILSON, Govan GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH 1400 TENTH STREET SACRAMENTO, CA 65814 D ~~ d~~ ,, OCT-~~ '~ DATEt OCt 04, 1991 TOr Reviewing Agency RE: CITY OF $AN BERNARDINO's NOP for MT. VBRNON CORRIDOR SCx ~ 91102030 Attached for your Comment ie the CITY OF 8AN BERNARDINO's Notice of Preparation of a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the MT. VERNON CORRIDOR. Responsible agencies must transmit their concerns and comments on the scope and content of the EIR, focusing on specific information related to their own statutory responsibility, within 30 dnys of receipt of this notice. We encourage commenting agencies to respond to this notice and express their concerns early in the environmental review process. Pleaee direct your comments to: SUSAN MORALES CITY OF 5AN BERNARDINO 201 NORTH E 6TREET, 3RD FLOOR $AN BERNARDINO, CA 92401-1507 with a copy to the Office of Planning and Research. Pioaso rofer to the SCH number noted above in all correspondence concerning this project. If you have any quaetions about the review process, call Russell Colliau at (916) 445-0613. einceraly, _- ~~ D+vid C. Nunenkamp Deputy Director, Permit Assistance Attachments cc: Lead Agency CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY ;,,~ ARCNAEOLOOICAL INFORMATION CENTER Sen Bemerdln0 County Museum 2024 Orenpe TrOa lane RedWWs, CalMomla 02374 (714) 7021407 8 +yyl I~~~I October 04, 1991 Susan Morales San Bernardino City Cvvelopment Department 201 North E Street, 3rd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92401-1507 6UB1ECTs Convent re Notice of Pr~paratlon of a Draft EIR for Mt. Vernon Corridor 6paeific Planr Initiri Study dated 5aptaabar 17, 1991 Attachment C: Ciscussion of Environmental Evaluation and Mitigation Measures, item 13a, p. 9 The statem?nt "The a55e55ment of existing historical end archaeological resources will be based on existing data contained in the City'c General Plan." is inadeQuate. The general plan does not contain sufficient data to identify or assess known or possible archaeological resources. The project area contains historic resources which may have associated archaeological resources, including the commercial district, Santa Fe railway, Home of Neighborly Service; and may contain additional archaeological resources associated with earlier historic structures that no longer exist above grountl, including a Mormon-period irrigation channel. Based upon information in the Center's files, the potential for historit archaeological resources within the project area is high. I recommv~d that the existing statement he changetl to reflect more Specific concerns for potential archaeological resources. Additionally, a qualified historical archaeological consultant should ba employed to inventory and evaluate these resources, and to develop and appropriate archaeological sensitivity map to be included in th• final specific plan. Sincerely, ~~ ~-~ Laster A. Ross Center Coordinator . ....CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - MEMORANDUM To Susan M. Morales, Development Specialist From Annie F. Ramos, Director Subject NOTICE OF PREPARATION - MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFIC OateParks, Recreation & Comm. Se PLAN October 1, 1991 Approved Date I have received the Environmental Impact check list, evaluation and mltigatlon measures for the Mt. Vernon Corridor. After reviewing the information, I found the various environmental areas have been addressed appropriately and no further comments are necessary from my perspective. p ~6 Od[~ OCT _ 31.991 D %~~ ~~~ ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR Parks, Recreation and Community Services AFR:u 'RIDE 1: F~ROGRES5 ~,~JI' 6OUTHERN ~ + CALIFORNIA 8CS COMPANY.. 1M1 LWOHIA AVlP1UR NLDLAND6, CAUfCMhMA MA+uNO ADORELB' f.o. SO%7000.11EDL.WDB. CAUfoRWA 17J>'1A707 October 6, 1991 City of San Bernardino Development Department 201 North "E" Street, 3rd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92401-1507 1~TTENTION7 Susan N. Horales ~'i7 Mt. Vernon Corridor 8pecillc plan Thank you for inquiring about the availab111ty of natural gas service for your project. xa are pleased to inform you that Southern California Cas Company has facilities in the area where the above named project is proposed. ~aa service to the project Could be provided from various locations throughout project area without any signillcant impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's policies and e7ctenelon rules on Tile with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractural arrangements are 7cwde. You should be aware that Chia letter is not to be interpreted as a contractural commitment to serve the proposed protect, but only as en infozloational service. The availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, the Southern California Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the - California Public Utilities Commission. we can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action which affects gas supply or the conditions under which service 1s available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. Typical demand use fors a. Residential (system Area Average/Use Per Meter) Yearly single Family 7~9 thanes/year dwelling unit Multi-Family 4 or lean units 482 therms/year dwelling unit Multi-Family 5 or more units 4A3 them/year dwelling unit These averages are based on total gas consumption in residential unite served by Southern California Gas Company, and it should not be implied that any particular home, apartment or tract of homes 1+111 use these asaunts of energy, b. Commercial Due to the fact that construction varies so widely (a glass building vs. a heavily insulated building) and there is ouch a wide variation 1n types of materials end equipment used, a typical demand figure is not available for this type of construction. Calculations would need to be made after the building has been designed. r; We havo developed several programs which are available, upon request, to provide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of ener¢y conservation technSpues for a particular project. If you desire furthor in!ormntion an any of our onergy conservation programs, please convect our Builder Services Mana¢er, P.O. Box 3003, Redlands, CA 82373-0306, phone 1.800-624-2487, 8lnosrlly, ,~. a ~L_ Kavin S. Flu~a Technipal supervisor KBF:blh cc: Bnviron Atfairs -ML2088 6 ~~ SOUTHERN CALJFORNIA gag COMPANY 18E1 LUOONIA AvENVE REpLANDS. CALIiORNIA wIUNO AODIIEEE: P.O. ~D%0000, 11EOUNDE, CAUF0/1NIA ft77S-070{ p Od[~ October 6, 1991 Mee' City of San Bernardino Development Department Iwo ~ ~ ~~G( ~ L ' 201 North "E" Street, 3rd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92401-1507 ECONOMIC ~EVE~OPMENT ATTENTION: Susan M. Morales AE: Mt. Vernon Corridor Specific Plan Thank you for inquiring about the availability of natural gas service for your project. We are pleased to inform you that Southern California Gae Company has facilities in the area where the above named project is proposed. Gaa service to the project could be provided from various locations throughout project area without any significant impact on the environment. The service would be in accl~rdance with the Company's policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractural arrangements are mad?. Yol, should be aware that this letter is not to be interpreted as a contractural commitment to serve the proposed project, but only as an informational service. Th? availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, the Southern California Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. We can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action which affects gay supply or the conditions under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. Typical demand use for: a. Residrntiai (System Area Average/Use Per Meter) Yearly Single Family Hulti-Family 4 or less units Multi-Family 5 or more units 799 therms/year dwelling unit 482 therms/year dwelling unit 683 therms/year dwelling unit These averages are based on total gas consumption in residential units served by Southern California Gas Company, and it should not be implied that any particular hom?, apartment or tract of homes will use these assorts of energy. b. Commercial Due to the fact that construction varies so widely (a glass building vs. a heavily insulated building) end there is such a wide variation in types of materials and equip(aent used, a typical demand figure is not available for this type of constriction. Calculations would need to be made after the building has been designed. wo have d0veloped several programs which are available, upon request, tc provide ;sslstance it: selecting the most ettective applications of energy conservation ~crhnlques for n particular pro,+,ect. If you desire further information oh any o! ~uc• energy conaErvatioa programs, please contact our Builder Services Manager, :'.0. 901; 3003, 4edlardy, CA 9273-0308, ph0nc 1 800-824-2497. Sincerely, ~ ~ ~~ Kovin B, Fl um Technics: Supervisor Kf3P: blh ;~:: Eavlron A'fairs -Mi209B EXHIBIT A POTENTIAL EMISSION SOURCES AND MITIGATION MEASURES A. To Minimize Construction Activity Emissions o Waur siu and equipment in the mornsng and evening. o Sppread soil binders on site, unpaved roads, and pparking areas. o Ae~atablish ground cover oa construction site tluough seeding aced watering. B. Reduce Construction Equipment Emissions o Wash off trucks leaving siu. o Properly tune aced matatain all equipment. o Use low-sulfur fuel for equipment. C. Reduce Construction-Ralaud Traffic Congestion '°~ o Provide rideahare incentives. o Provide transit incentives for eonatruction personnel. o Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interferences. o Minimize obstruction of throu -traffic lanes. o Provide a flagperson to guide t~e traffic properly. o Schedule operations affecting roadways or off-peak traffic hours. D. Limit Emissions From Vehicle Trips and Roadway Construction o Operate a Transportation management Plan per SCAQMD regulation XV. o Provide commuter rideshare incentives. o Provide commuter transit incentives. o Promote Transportation Demand Management Associations. o Establish a program of alternative work schedules. o Pstablish a tekcommuting program. o Schedule goods movemeata for off-peak traffic hours. o Promote local shuttle and regional transit systems. o Provide dedicated turn lanes as appropriate. o Provide transit shelters. o Provide birycle lanes, storage areas and amenities. o Ensure effiaeat parking ement. o Prioritize Construction of HO lanes. o Work closely with cities in the region to implement TDM goals. E. Minimize Indtred• Saurtx Emissions o Implement energy conservation measures beyond state and local requirements. o Install energy-efficient street lighttag. o Include enemy costs in capital expenditure analyses o Landscape with native drought-resistant s ecies to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benef~ts. Soutfi Coast AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 81 b0 FLAIR DRIVE, Et. MONTE, t:A 81731 t8t8- October 4, 1991 Susan M. Morelos City of San Bernardino Development Department 201 North "E" Street, 3rd. fl. San Bernardino, CA 92401.1507 Notice of Preparetbn of a Dreg Eavtronmeatal Impact Report for Mt. Vernap Corridor $pecilic Plea Dl~titt Na $l3Cl11003-02 Dear Ms. Morales: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above referenced environmental document. District staff has reviewed and assessed potential impacts that may result from the above referenced project Preliminary staff assessment indicates that the proposed project may adversely affect air quality. Appropriate mitigation measures should be incorporated into the pro~wsed project to reduce air uality impacu to insignificant level. Refer to the Districts °Air `--„° k for Enviro m n'A, m _,~.___ _,_ _._, ... ,___ ~~~g A~>rp~s" to assess and mitigate Upon completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, please forward two copiea to: South Coast Air Quality Management District Planning Division 9150 Flair Drive El Monte, CA 91731 Attn: Local Government • CEQA If you have any questions, please call me at (818) 307-1519. Y~~~.C ~~ Connie Day Program Supervisor Em+tronmental Review CD:li STAT! OF CAIIfORNIA-WSINISS, TRANS/ORTATION AND XWSING AC•INCY -!T! WIIBON, OeMrner DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT B, -.O. IOR 111 SAN a:RNARgNO, GUFORNIA R~D2 TDD (71~) 7i1~d09 Ma. Susan M. Morales City of San Bernardino Development Department 201 North E Strnet, 3rd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92401-1507 Dear Ma. Morales: Notice of ootober 16, 1991 o8-s8d - 66- z2.y ScH~ 91102 030 l5 l~_ C U, I; O OCT 181991 , of a Draft Environmental We have reviewed the above-referenced document and we request that the city of San Bernardino coordinate with Caltrans in all matters regarding access to State Route 66. when available, please Bend the DEIR to: Tom Meyers Transportation Planning, CEQA/IGR California Department of Transportation P.O. BOX 231 San Bernardino, CA 92402 Zf you have any questions, please contact Tom Meyers at (714) 383-6908 or FAX (716) 383-5936. _ _._.___ ...- a:~esasrelyF -, ~n~ ~. HARVEY J. BAwYER, Chief Transportation Planning can Bernardino County Coordination Branch APPENDIX RESPONSES TO COMMENTS ON DRAFT EIR r A .~ fi ~~ . ~~ ~~a ~ ~~~ ~~x~ fi ~~ ~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~_~ ~~~ ^ D ~ D ^ ~~~ ~~ ~~~~ .~~ 1 ~~l ~ ~ 0 0 ~~~a D ~~a ~~~'' ~ ~~~~ a a ~ ~ ~ X~ h J ~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~T ~:~~ ~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~ 4~ ~~^^o^ ~d . ~ <~ d ~ ~d~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~3~ ~~ ~ ~~~~- ~~~~ X ~ /~ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ i ~~~~~ ~~.~~ ~~:~~ ~~~a~ D ^ ^ ^ g i ~~~~ ~~~a. s~ . ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ .7 ~~ ~,~qii tid~ 7 ,~ ~~x ~~ F~ ~~ ~~~~~ a i ~~~ ~~a~ ~~~~ O a~a ~~ 6e~~ g~ J~~~~ ~A !~ j ~' ~~ A ~~ ~ ~aM~ ~~,! ~~~: a ~~ E~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~ ~~~~ ~a ~~ EEat:~~ 6~~a w a ~~ ~ .$J~ a~~: ~#~~~ a ~_ a ~ ~~ ~a ~ ~~ ^ ^ ! ~~~~ ~ ` ~w < <? U + i~9x ~~91n ~~~ ~ ~ ,j~ ~ !~~~ (Q(eppp~ ~ ~ ~ Llp ~~b ~w ~~~~N ~Sw ~~4Ma ^ ^ ^ ~~ g ~~ ~~~ ~Cp ~~~ ~~~~~ ^ - a_. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT EIR A. Department of Transportation - Dlstrfct 8 On September 26, 1991 the Environmental Review Committee of the City of San Bernardino concluded that there will not be an increase in traffic that is greater than the land use designated in the General Plan. (See page 9, item 9a of the Environmental Impact Checklist which was part of the Draft EIR.) This conclusion was reached because the Circulation Element rights-of-ways and the Land Use Element land uses of the General Plan were designed in consort and the (C) Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation allows a greater range and intensity of land use than does the Las Placitas Specific Plan. APPENDIX LANDSCAPE STANDARDS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO J > ~. . ' i .> J.. .. r ~ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARI?II'NTS OF PARKS. RECREATION Al® OOlDiUNITY tBRVICE6 YI.ANNING DEPART2!$7T . pROCSDURE AND POLICY pOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION ?lULTI UNIT COHIiERCL-.L ~NDUSTRLAL January. 199 Table of Contents I. Purpose II. Submittals A. Numbez of Plans and Submittal Procedures B. Landscape Plans C. Irrigation Plans III. Landscape Areas A. 8. C. D. E. F. G. B. I. Maintenance of landscaped Areas Planter Areas Interior Planter Areas Irrigation Setback Areas Slope Grovnd Cover and Bedding Materiel Erosion Control peed Control IV, Plant Materials A, Plant List and Climatic Condltiana B. Street Trees , C. Plant Material V. Inspection A. Irrigation System B. Landscaping VI. Other Requirements CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL OP LAWDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION YI.ANS: I, PURPOSE The intent and purpose of these guidelines ie to provide: 1. Guidance in the required submittal of landscape end lrzigatfon plans. 2. Guidance in meeting street tree requirements. 3, Guidance in selection of plant materiel. 4. Guidance in whet the plans (landseape and irrigation) shall show. II. SUBMITTALS .' A, NUlfBER OP PLANS AND SUBMITTAL PROCIDURE ~~y~; ($~ copies each of landscape and irreTatment along ithlpayment matted to the Public Wosks/Engineering Dap of the appropriate Landscape Plan Review Pee. B, LANDSCAPE PLANS 1. Shall be drawn by one of the following: A. A registered landscape architect. B. A licensed landscape contractor who Installs the actual landscape. C. A nursery. D. The owner. NOTE: The name. address, telephone number. along with signature of the person(s) who do the design shall be on the plans. Registered landscape architects and licensed landscape contractors shall include their registration numbers and/or license numbers. 2. Plans shall be legibly drawn to scale on paper no smaller than 18" x 24" and no larger than 24" z 36". vicinit map and 3. Plans shall show location of the property by Y nearest cross streets and give the property address or assessor's parcel number. 4. plans shall show location of existing and proposed utilities - above ground and underground. 5. Plans shall show type of zoning, the scale, and northerly directional arrow. 6, plan[ materiaolnta'i'heplegendeshall berae following and propose 7. Plana shall show aching and proposed plant mterial drevn to scale at their m tune size. 8. Plans shall contain landscape spec ificetions and details. 9. Plsns shall show all required landscape areas protected from parking areas with concrete curbing. 10. Plans shall shox the name. address. and telephone number of property owner or developer. C. IRRIGATION PLANS 1. All required landscaping shall be provided xith an automatic irrigation system. p. Plans shall be submitted with. attached to, and the same size as landscape plans. 3. Plans shall address conservation of water and energy. A. Components - lox gallonage and low precipitation heads, drip systems and other sub-surface techniques, mini jet heads. moisture censing devices, controllers with ability of variable programming. B. Efficiency - velocity shall be close as possible to 5 feet per second. Plant material with different rater requirements shall be on separate valves. Slopes shall be on separate valves. System design shall eliminate cosily. wasteful. overthrox and runoff. 4. Plans shall shoe: A. Static P.S.I. B. Service Main - type. size and length. C. Water Meter - location and size. D. Approved Backflow Prevention Device - location and size. E. All locations of pipe. valves and heads. (includes emmitters, etc.) S. Slopes required to be planted shall be provided with efficient and water conserving irrigation systems. NOTE: Actual water application rates shall be applied. as soil absorption rates dictate. Over watering shall be avoided. 6. All sprinklers shall be installed with approved swing joints. 7. All above ground sprinklers shall be the pop up type, installed flushed with the soil. Exposed sprinklers on risers above ground are acceptable in limited areas with "bubbler" type sprinklers and do nat border sidewalks, walkways, or areas subject to pedestrian traffic. 8. Separate water meter for landscape irrigation is optional at owners request and expense. NOTE: Omer must notify the Water Department. 9. Plans shall contain installation specifications and details. 10. Plans shall contain irrigation legends as follows: EQUIPMENT ymbol Manufacturer Model d ascription Nozzle Radius GPM PSI YIPS ice type Class Schedule Note: Pipe eicing, (sice) shall also be shown at each section of pipe, (mains and laterals). VALVE CHART Valve Valve Size GPM tl yk," 43 t2 1~" 27 ETC. ETC. ETC. Total ~ Valves Total CPM Note: All valves shall be numbered. FRICTION (PSI LOSS) " Uater Meter Backflow Device Elevation Changes Pipe Valves, Fittings, Miscellaneous Total PSI Loss Original PSI (static) Less Total PSI Loss _ PSI _ PSI _ PSI _ PSI _ PSI _ PSI _ PSI PSI Equals Minimum to Farthest HD _ PSI III. LANDSCAPE AREAS A. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPED AREAS fie maintenance of landscaped areas and graded slopes shall be the responsibility of the developer until the transfer to individual ownership. B. PLANTER AREAS All required landscaping shall be protected by an enclosed concrete curbing. C. INTERIOR SITE PLANTING AREAS Interior planting shall be required and maintained equal to at least :~ "„ JS percent of the open surfaced parking area excluding the area of landscaping strip required 1n the front yard setback area and shall include at least one tree for every five spaces or major fraction ~- thereof. Measurements shall be computed from the inside or perimeter walla or setback lines. D. IRRIGATION All required landscaping shall be provided with automatic sprinkler facilities which shall be maintained In an operative condition. Utilise only reduced pressure (rp) devises or double check valve assembly. No atmospheric vaccuum breakers are permitted. E. SETBACK AREAS All required setbacks abutting a public right-of-way shall be land- scaped (except for walks and driveways which bisect or encroach opon the required landscape area). The required setbacks shall be land- scaped with trees, shrubs, and groundcover. landscaped earth berms shall be erected and maintained within the setback along the above indicated property line. Bermed areas shall have a maximum of 3:1 slope and be planted with ~ tall fescue type turf aresa, or other approved landscaping. aIIllnlIIluIIi Of 6 feet Of landscaping Shall be placed on the exterior of perimeter walls and fences. F. GROUND COVER AND BEDDING MATERIAL Gravel and decorative rock are not appropriate materials to be used as ground cover or bedding material, • G. SLOPES 1. To protect against damage by erosion and negative visual Impact. surfaces of all cut elopes more than five feet in height and fill slopes more than three feet in height shall be protected by land- scaping. Slopes exceeding 15 feet in vertical height shall also be landscaped with shrubs, spaced at not to exceed twenty (20) feet on cetners; or a combination of shrubs and trees as cover plants. Plant material selected and planting method used shall be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site. Public Works/Engineering will also approve these. 2. Plant sizes shall be as follows: i A. Trees 20X - 24" box BOX - 15 gallon B. Shrubs SOX - 5 gallon 5•DX - 1 gallon C. Groundcover 100X - coverage when mature or 12" o.c. 3. The mintenance of gradcd slopes and landscaped arses shall bs V ^~. the reaponsib111ty of the developer until the transfer to individual ownership. 4. All grading and drainage facilities, including erosion control plsnting of graded elopes, shell be done 1n accordance with a grading plan approved by the City Engineer. A gtsding permit shall be obtained prior to any grading being done. tl. EROSION CONTROL All gradinE and drainage facilities, Sncluding erosion control planting of graded slopes, shall be done in accordance with a grading plan approved by the City Engineer. A grading permit shall be obtained prior to any grading being done. I. HEED CONTROL Pre-emergence control, post-emergence control and cultural control of needs shall be addressed in the landscape specifications. IV. PLANT MATERIALS A. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND PLANT LISTS Due to the hot and dry climate of San Bernardino, drought and heat tolerant material may be used upon prior approval. B. STREET TREES Street trees shall be required. Tree varieties and exact location will be determined by the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department or his/her designee. The Parks, Rec- reation and Community Services Department shall mark locations and inspect plant material on site, prior to planting. Sidewalks. curb and gutter, must be clean of debris prior to marking. A 24 hour notice is required for inspection. (see attached specifications for Street Tree planting and Street Tree list). The size of the Street Trees shall be: 1. All 24 inch box specimans~ The 24 inch box trees shall be planted as street trees within the public parkway or City property. C. PLANT MATERIAL Landscaped areas shall have plant material selected and planting methods used which are suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site. Sizes of the plant materials shall conform to the following mix: Trees 20X, 24" box; SOX, 15 gallon; /5`~j 36~~boX; /S:~ij NB~~X Shrubs 80Y., 5 gallon; SOX, 1 gallon Groundcovez 100X coverage Concrete mow strips are required to separate all turf areas from other landscaped areas for all developments except single family residential. ~sF,E RES.OEUr~'4/ Req,;~e,.re~n~ Where trees are planted in paved areas, they shall have a protective tree grate. lkee grates shall be caste iron with a natural fmisR. A deep root system shall be used. V. INSPECTION ~~~ A. IRRIGATION SYSTEM l7'I~ry 3gy ~3~y ~ y 1. Inspections shall be performed by a Park and Recreation Department representative at the following: A. Pressure test of irrigation main line (150 PSU for 2 hours) B. Coverage test and final acceptance. 2. Do not allow or cause [he above items to be covered up, until 1[ has been inspected and approved by a Park Department representative. A ~8 hour notice shall be given prior to anticipated inspections. B. LANDSCAPING 1. Inspections shall be performed by a Park end Recreation Department representative at the following: A. Upon completion of finished grade, soil preparation and final rake out. B. ifien trees and shrubs are spotted for planting. with one example of planting hole for trees and one for shrubs. C. Final inspection vhen planting and all other specified work has been completed. 2. A sl~ hour notice shall be given prior to anticipated inspections. VI. OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Notify Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department of commence- ment of landscaping. Give anticipated time line (start to finish). B. All landscaping, irrigation and street trees shall be installed and maintained in accordance vith City of San Bernardino Municipal Codes. ordinances and standard requirements. C. Material requirement for all plant material shall be number one (1) grade of the California Nursery Industry Certificate as issued by the Agricultural Commissioner of the County of origin. D. All landscape material, irrigation equipment, irrigation components and workmanship shall be guaranteed for a period of not less than one (1) year from date of final approval by [he Director of Parks, Recreation and Com.;.unity Services or his/her designee. The conditions of the guarantee will be to insure, but not limited to all plant material being in healthy condition and free from abnormal conditions which may have occurred during or after planting, such as defoliation or structure dieback. E. ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS CONTACT THE CITY PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT'S LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS. ALL OTHER ITEMS ON ASSESS- MENT DISTRICTS IS COVERED BY PUBLIC k'ORKS/ENGINEERING. _. , APPENDIX ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT • MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM ~.. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOHTHE PROPOSED MT. VERNON CORRIDOR SPECIFlC PLAN AND EIR Mitl ation MeasureImplementing ~Mnhod of g Action Veri/icatlon ~AAT[t RESOUAGEB ytage 2741 . 1 Require geotechnicel and soils reports 2 Conform with UBC Code re Seismic new construction 3 Conform with UBC Code re Seismic rehebilitetion 4 Ciry/Agency coordination re State Seismic requirements NOISE (Aigr 179) _ 1 Building Continuity along Mt Vernon [o buffer adjacent residential arses PIaN Plan 1 Implementation of Neighborhood Adoption of Enhancement Program Specific Plen FAAKMIG FAC.g.ITiBS1STRt(CTUAES (pR4 42'l) . 1 Design Structures of compatible scale per Specific Plan Design Guidelines. A4Y6pA1'~N qfr CH3CUf.AT~N PA7'f~RN. S ~pYyp 1~ ' ... 1 Creation of cul de secs which allow emergency fire 'Specific Plan end Palace access #IISTtlHICAt ANG ARCHA~E'iGICAL S14'65 (page Y~ : . 1 Utilize Spanish Revival erchitecNral theme -.Adoption of Specific Plen 2 Implementation of Neighborhood Adoption of Enhancement Program ~Specifie Plen 3 Enhance setting of Home of Neighborly Service Adoption of .Specific Plan 4 LiteraNre antl recartls searches prior m construction Adoption of approvals Specific Plan Abbreviations ' PW Public Wowks Department PLN Planning end Building Services Department DFiC+DRC Development Review/Design Review Committee CO Development Deper[rtrent UBC Uniform Building Code Adoption of ~.`PW provides Prior to PW 8 PLN Specific Plen `Report to PLN iGrading Adoption of S ifi Pl Plen Check Plan Check ~~.PW pec c en mF Adoption of .~a'Plan Check =. Plan Check DFiC/ERC Specific Plan ,~ _ Adoption of ~~Plen Check ~ :Plan Check D/1C/ERD Specific Plan - - o~ Adoption of ~PIa Check Plan Check Specific Plan fez of Respanlsble Dat• ttion~ Persons x Compbutl 8 Review -Pior kr Desig `-60D8 DRC -8 Bulding Permits of PLN ,Plan Check ~ PW 8 anent DRGFAC ign Review Pior to Desig .DDB DRGERC :eae 8 Building Permits erel PIaN - -.Annual PLNB cifie Plen - DRGERC iew oral PIeN Annual ~.PW 8 :ific Plan DRC/ERC iew provides Prior to ~PW BPLN m [o PLN Greding