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Home My WebLink About18-Planning & Building Services CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ From: Michael E. Hays, Director Subject: General Plan Amendment No. 96-08; A proposal to change the land use designation from RM, Residential Medium, to CR-2, Commercial Regional, for parcels generally located in the area bounded by 6th and 7th Streets between "F" and "0" Streets Dept: Planning & Building Services Date: December 12, 1996 ORIGINAL MCC Date: January 13, 1997 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: NtA Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolution which adopts the Negative Declaration and approved General Plan Amendment No. 96-08. ~,~Iff. Contact person: Michael E. Hays Phone: 384-5357 Supporting data attached: Staff Re.POrt and Resolution Ward: I FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Nt A Source: (Acct. No.) NtA (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Res 97- " i:3 "- u '" ... rleo .. ~1t.t _ o Agenda Item No.J 8 1!13!q7 . >!; .... :all '" .., <R ~ !'l! CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-08 Mayor and Common Council meeting of January 13, 1997 OWNER: Various APPLICANT: City of San Bernardino REQUEST/LOCATION: A proposal to change the land use designation from RM (Residential Medium) to CR-2 (Commercial Regional-Downtown). All parcels are within the Central City North Redevelopment Area. The affected parcels are generally located in the block bounded by 6th Street and 7th Street between F and G Streets and front on the east side of F Street between 6th and 7th Streets. An expansion of the proposed general plan amendment area is also being considered as part of this project for the parcels located on the south side of 6th Street between "F" and "G" Streets; those parcels on the north side of 6th Street between "G" and "H" Streets and parcels between "E" and "F" Streets. The approximately 10 acre site consists of 58 parcels and is bounded on the north, west and part of the south by a variety of existing homes that are used for both single family and multi-family residential. To the east and south are properties within the CR-2, Commercial Regional land use district. BACKGROUND: The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to prepare a general plan amendment for the primary area as described previously. A review of existing land use designations for affected parcels and the surrounding area shows that islands of RM, Residential Medium land uses would be created between CR-2 uses proposed in the amendment area and "E" Street and between the area and 6th Street. In order to avoid creating such islands of residential property, Staff recommends adding those parcels shown in the expansion area on Exhibit 1. KEY POINTS: o Staff evaluated both CR-2, Commercial Regional and CO-2, Commercial Office- Conversion land use districts. The benefits and drawbacks of both are discussed in depth in the November 19, 1996 Planning Commission staff report (Exhibit 2). o The Planning Commission reviewed the infortnation as presented by Staff and Mr. Roe and recommended approval of the general plan amendment that would change the designation on all parcels to CR-2, Commercial Regional. . ENVIRONMENTAL DISCUSSION: The ERC reviewed the initial study on September 19, 1996 and determined that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment and recommended a Negative Declaration. The public review period was from September 26, 1996 through October 16, 1996 and no comments were received. Copies of the Initial Study were sent to the San Bernardino County Museum, the San Bernardino Unified School District and Omnitrans. No comments were received from any of these agencies (Exhibit 2, Attachment C). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted 5 to o (Hamilton, Lockett, Schuiling, Stone and Thrasher) to recommend adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of General Plan Amendment No. 96-08 changing all parcels to a CR-2 land use designation based upon the Findings of Fact contained in the November 19, 1996 staff report (Exhibit 2, Attachment B). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the Resolution (Exhibit 3) approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-08 to change the land use designation to CR-2, Commercial Regional, based upon the Findings of Fact. Prepared by: Margaret Park, Associate Planner For: Michael Hays, Director of Planning and Building Services Exhibits: 1 - Location Map 2 - Planning Commission Staff Report 3 - Resolution . I . . .. ~-~ 1 I -' I '. _...-:-J3iIUS I .- .:. ~ .. . -T- I ~ ! .. J EXHIBIT 1 I , l .~f .. .. :tl ~ @ t I ~ .... i l l ... .. .. .. ...@ "'"\.. .... '-: .... Ii) i@1 --~--- .. ~ l@! @ .. ... .. $ 0, .. @ .. I , @ l i@ \!) I .<-i-t-bDfJS . ~ @ l ~ ~ ~i ~i~ ... I ~-l-.- . I I ~ : . ~ - -t- -1.J.DU$ I 188JIS ..:I" I I I .. 0 I , 0 ~ I 'So .. "' of' .. .. J I I J I I I .. I 0 , 0 ~ 'So ! "' .. .. $ ~ of' 0 I .., I 0 I .. , , I -~_.__.. $ . ill - CD ! - en .c - co 1i ! - en .c - """ @ .. @ --@--- ill @ ~ ~ ill @ E .. .. ft ;~ I .. ill 13" @ & , ... ...-l-! I 1 & ~ 'i .:c=-'-'-- ---.-~ I l'" ,!. .. II! .. .. ".'"'' L,~.-~' co .0 . co 0) . . ,"1)1'. 188JIS "~,, :-:--: ~ @ ! - i E "C C CD E c( c 5 a. '! ~' ~ ll~ Ii) I>> (ii Ii) r~ @ @ '@ ... -g ill ~l '0 - ~ ~ &- =~ 11 u ~ - '" - Ii .. - li_ .. n N - . ~ .. :1 ~ @ I @ , '-3fWi'II' I @ @ @ nl ~ al ! :c I '~1 III l!! III I )( w I@!@ I 13 € E .. 13 e -13 it> @ I . @-t_i_~ . .\ ' , '. , ..10\ A-l~i~ . .,.. .. 188JIS "H" T \ " EXHIBIT 2 SUMMARY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DMSION CASE: General Plan Amendment No. 96-08 =============================================== AGENDA ITEM: HEARING DATE: WARD: 4 1lI19r% 1 OWNER: Various APPLICANT: City of San Bernardino ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- REQUFST I LOCATION - A proposal to change the land use designation from RM (Residential Medium) to CO-2 (Commercial Office-Conversion) or CR-2 (Commercial Regional-Downtown). All parcels are within the Central City North Redevelopment Area. The affected parcels are generally located in the block bounded by 6th Street and 7th Street between F and G Streets and front on the east side ofF Street between 6th and 7th Streets. The area is inclusive of the following Assessor's Parcels: 134-021-1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,26,27 ,28,29,30,31,32,34,36,37,38; 134-022-1,16,17,18,19; 134-023-1,20,21. An expansion of the proposed general plan amendment area is also being considered as part of this project for the following parcels: 134-<>61-6,7,8,9,10; 134-014-1,2,24,25,26,27,28; 134-013-23,27; 134-022-2,3,4,13,14,15; 134-023- 2,3,4,5 ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- PROPERTY ExIsTING LAND USE LAND USE DESIGNATION SUBJECf NORTIi SOUTH EAST WEST Mixed Residential Mixed Residential Commercial/Multi-Family Residential Commercial/Multi-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential RM, Residential Medium RM, Residential Medium CR-2 Commercial Regional CR-2 Commercial Regional RM, Residential Medium GEOLOGICISEISMIC YES [] FLOOD HAZARD YES [] SEWERS: YES. HAZARD ZONE: NO. ZONE: NO . NO [] mGH FIRE HAZARD YES [] AIRPORT YES [] REDEVELOPMENT YES. ZONE: NOISE/CRASH NO. PROJECf AREA: NO [] NO ZONE: . ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: [] Not Applicable [] Exempt . No Significant Effects [] Potential Effects, Mitigating Measures, NoE.I.R. [] E.I.R. wI Significant Effects STAFF RECOMMENDATION: . APPROVAL o CONDmONS o DENIAL o CONTINUANCE [] Significant Effects,See Attached E.R.C. Minutes TO: ,~ '" GPA No. !l6-O8 Ageuda Item: 4 Hearing Date: 11-19-96 Page 2 REQUFST & LOCATION This request is a proPQsal to change the land use designation from RM (Residential Medium) to CO- 2 (Commercial Office-Conversion) or CR-2 (Commercial Regional-Downtown). All parcels are within the Central City North Redevelopment Area. The affected parcels are generally located in the block bounded by 6th Street and 7th Street between "F" and "G" Streets and front on the east side of "F" Street between 6th and 7th Streets. The area is inclusive of the following Assessor's Parcels: 134-021-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,15, 16,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,34,36,37,38; 134-022- 1,16,17,18,19; 134-023-1,20,21. An expansion of the proposed general plan amendment area is also being recommended as part of this project for the following parcels: 134-061-6,7,8,9,10; 134-014-1,2,24,25,26,27,28; 134-013-23,27; 134-022-2,3,4, 13, 14, 15; 134-023- 2,3,4,5,6. These parcels are located generally on the north side of 6th Street between "G" Street and "H" Street, the south side of 6th Street between "F" Street and "G" Street and in the middle of the block bounded by "E" St., "F" St., 6th St., and 7th St. Attachment A shows the locations of both the primary area and the recommended expansion area. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The project is subject to CEQA and an initial study was prepared. The ERC reviewed the initial study on September 19, 1996 and determined that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment and recommended a Negative Declaration. The public review period was from September 26, 1996 through October 16, 1996 and no comments were received. Copies of the Initial Study were sent to the San Bernardino County Museum, the San Bernardino Unified School District and Omnitrans. No comments were received from any of these agencies. BACKGROUND The approximately 10 acre site consists of 58 parcels and is bounded on the north, west and part of the south by a variety of existing homes that are used for both single family and multi-family residential. To the east and south are properties within the CR-2, Commercial Regional land use district. Feldheym Library is at the southeast corner of 6th Street and "F" Street, an elementary school is at the northeast corner of 7th and "F" Streets and Sturges Auditorium is adjacent to the eastern boundary of the area, at the southwest corner of 7th and "E" Street. Feldheym Library, the elementary school and Sturges Auditorium are all classified as being within the PF, Public Facilities land use designation. There have been three general plan amendments proposed in this vicinity in the past: GP A 93-03, GPA 93-06 and GPA 96-02. GPA 93-03 was an approved request to change the land use designation from RM to CR-2 at the property located at the southwest corner of 6th and "F" Streets. GPA 93-06 GPA No. 96-08 Agenda Item: 4 Hearing Dale: 11-19-96 Page 3 was submitted in conjunction with a conditional use permit application for Assessors Parce1134-023- 19 but was denied. GPA 96-02 was an approved request by Main Street, Inc. to change the land use designation from RM (Residential Medium) to CR-2 (Commercial Regional) for parcels fronting on the north side of 6th Street generally located between "F" and "G" Streets in order to permit development of an artists colony across several lots. At the public hearing for GPA 96-02, this general plan amendment was initiated by the Mayor and Common Council at the request of an affected property owner, Mr. James Roe. The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to prepare a general plan amendment for the primary area as described previously. A review of existing land use designations for affected parcels and the surrounding area shows that islands of RM-Residential Medium land uses would be created between CR-2 uses proposed for the primary area and "E" Street and between the area and 6th Street. In order to avoid creating such islands, staff recommends adding those parcels shown in the expansion area on Attachment A. As a convenience to decision makers, staff has evaluated both the primary and expansion areas and has made recommendations regarding land use designations for both areas. GENERAL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE CONSISTENCY Development Code The CR-2 designation is intended to: "permit a diversity of regional-serving uses in the Downtown area including local, county, and state governmental/administrative, professional offices, cultural historical and entertainment, convention facilities, hotels/motels, financial establishments, restaurants, supporting retail and services, educational institutions, public open spaces and residential and senior housing. Development of sites exclusively for residential uses shall have a minimum contiguous area of I gross acre, with a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre. Senior citizen and senior congregate care housing shall permit a maximum density of 130 units per gross acre, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. " The CO-2 designation is intended to: "promote the conversion, rather than the demolition of existing residential structures where feasible, in designated areas for low-intensity administrative and professional offices. Additionally, this district permits a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre for senior citizen and senior congregate care housing. Existing single family residential structures may remain as a permitted use. " General Plan Staff believes that the re-designation of this area to CR-2 may not be consistent with the following goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan. Goal 1 C states that it shall be the goal of the City to "provide for the continuation and development of land uses which provide for the needs of and attract regional populations, in addition to local residents. GPA No. ~8 Ageada Item: 4 Hearing Date: 11-19-96 J>.ge 4 Objective 1.28 states that the City shall provide for the continued use, expansion, and new development of administrative and professional offices and supporting retail uses in proximity to major transportation corridors and ensure their compatibility with adjacent residential and commercial uses. Objective 1.42 encourages the physical upgrading and revitalization of deteriorated and dilapidated buildings and sites. Policy 1.16.17 states: Establish a "high-activity" sub-area (generally between "D", "E" ,2nd and 5th Streets), where it is the intent to achieve a high level of evening activity, and limit the uses which can be accommodated in the ground elevation of structures to those open in the evening..." ANALYSIS Staff has evaluated the area proposed for the General Plan Amendment and believes there are several issues to consider. These issues include viability of existing uses within the area, conversion of potentially historic homes, location and proximity to sensitive uses. As a result, staff would like to suggest designation of some areas for CO-2 and others for CR-2. Viability of existing uses The properties in the primary area consist primarily of single family and multifamily homes and a few vacant parcels scattered throughout. The area is generally in good condition and major rehabilitation is not necessary or required. The entire plan amendment area is within an area that is recommended for designation as the Historic San Bernardino Overlay Zone. All the homes are older with three homes that have been identified in the City's Historic Resource Reconnaissance Survey as having unique architectural heritage. The home at 696 N. "F" Street was built around 1918 in the Foursquare/Classical Revival style. A home at 672 N. "F" Street was built around 1907 and is representative of the Colonial Revival style. The third property is the site of the Independent Trinity Church and was built in 1909 in the Gothic Revival style. All three properties are located in the primary area and are surrounded by other homes built around the same time period. The General Plan identifies this area are being within the Urban Archaeological District of the City (General Plan Fig. 8) and is in an area developed between 1880-1900 (General Plan Fig. 12). The concern regarding viability is that CQ-2 encourages reuse of such historic buildings, emphasizing reuse over new construction. CR-2 is a more intensive designation that, while providing for reuse of existing homes, places its emphasis, and rightly so, on new construction. The expansion areas proposed by staff do not include any homes or buildings identified in the Reconnaissance Survey although this area is also within the Urban Archaeological District and was originally developed between 1880-1900. The parcels in the expansion area that front on 6th Street have been impacted by heavy traffic entering the City and the commercial uses that surround them. GPA No. 96-08 Agenda Item: 4 Hearing Date: 11-19-96 PapS To date there has been little or no encroachment across 6th Street and from "E" Street to indicate that there is pressure on this neighborhood to convert to intensive regional uses. Staff recommends a measured approach wherein historic homes can be converted to light commercial and professional office uses that complement the surrounding neighborhood. Despite activity around the service station on "H" Street and the bus station at "0" Street, this area has remained an active residential neighborhood. The parcels that are affected are those along 6th Street, which must deal with conflicts between uses (residential vs. commercial). Because of the exposure and traffic along 6th Street, parcels that are still designated as residential are no longer suitable for residential uses. Surrounding uses The general plan amendment area is surrounded by a variety of uses. To the north and northwest is a residential neighborhood that extends north to 9th Street and west to the 1-215 freeway. There is a school property at the northeast comer of 7th Street and "P" Street. To the east is Sturges Auditorium adjacent to the expansion area on the east. At the southeast comer of 6th Street and "P" Street is Peldheym Library, the main city library facility. There is a medical clinic at the southwest comer of 6th/"P" St, a sizeable apartment complex built more recently than existing homes in the amendment area, and the Villa Bemardine Motel. At the southwest comer of 6th Street and "0" St is the Oreyhound Bus Station, and further west the ARCO service station at "H" Street. A review of existing land uses shows the CR-2land use designation creeping upward and westward. This designation and previous commercial zoning has permitted the existing uses that serve the neighborhood to the north, as well as the apartments in the area. The comer clinic across from the library may also be serving the residents of the neighborhood. In the same manner, the bus station may also be used by residents, but could also be providing transients close access to the area. In contrast, the entire area to the immediate north and northwest is residentially designated. There is a school at the comer of 7th/"P" St. that serves the children in the neighborhood. Proximity to sensitive uses The designation of the entire amendment area as CR-2, Commercial Regional could create problems for new businesses in the future. With the existence of two churches within the amendment area and an elementary school at the northeast comer of the area, it could be difficult or impossible for future businesses that require conditional use permits to locate in this area. Specifically, this is due to Development Code required size and locational criteria for such businesses. Conversely, future regional commercial businesses may be incompatible with remaining residences, churches or the school. The encroachment of commercial uses on the school may create conflicts between cars, trucks, children, and conditional uses permitted by commercial zoning. Staff suggests that the properties to the immediate south of the school be designated as CO-2, the same as those properties immediately north of the school. In the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the larger residential neighborhood, likely home to many students at the school, the CQ-21and use designation is recommended. '---- GPA No. 9CHl8 Ageada Item: 4 Hearing Date: 11-19-96 Page 6 Because the entire general plan amendment area is within the General Plan Urban Archeological District and has been settled since the 1880's, and the economic boost that historic areas can give to a city, it seems logical to preserve these areas where possible. The CO-2 land use designation provides for the conversion of existing historic and other old homes to professional offices and provides as incentive reduced requirements for such conversions. There is no restriction as to the type of professional offices permitted and light commercial is allowed as appropriate to the area. Further, the CO-2 designation provides flexibility for office conversion parking for single family/office conversions, whereas the CR-2 designation would require that current commercial parking requirements be met, which again, encourages new construction over reuse of existing structures. The CR-2 designation also permits the conversion of old homes, but staff is concerned that its emphasis on new construction. of large scale projects and no provision for reduced requirements for conversions will be a disincentive to retain the historic flavor of the area. Mrs. Kandy Roe has submitted a letter to the Mayor and Common Council (Attachment C-l) stating her and her husbands' strong interest in being part of a cultural and historic district. As an example, the following businesses would be permitted in the CR-2 designation with a conditional use permit, but may be incompatible with the remaining residential neighborhood: service stations, boarding houses, fraternities/sororities, hotels/motels, Single Room Occupa ncies, nightclubs, bars, lounges and liquor stores. Co-2, the other designation recommended, would not permit these types of uses. Co-2, on the other hand, permits uses that are less intense and does not permit the establishment of high traffic, high intensity uses. This designation does permit the establishment of combination residence and office uses. Access The general plan amendment area is served by 6th Street and "G" Street (Secondary streets) and 7th Street and "F" Street (Local streets). Local streets are not designed to carry traffice generated by commercial regional uses. It is anticipated that the 6th Street off-ramp from 1-215 will be closed by Caltrans in the future and traffic redirected to 5th Street and in fact, redevelopment of the downtown core has taken this into consideration. Because of this expected redesign of freeway access, staff is concerned that drive-by traffic and visibility will be far less than what would be needed to maintain profitable retail commercial businesses in this area. In these difficult economic times, it has been a struggle for many retail businesses to thrive even with prime exposure on Waterman Ave., Baseline Avenue or Highland Avenue. Professional offices do not require the drive-by visibility of retail uses, and as such, would have a better chance for long term success in this area. In addition, assurance that the area would remain historic and cultural would allow the gradual transition of the area from established neighborhood to successful mixed use enclave. L GPA No. ~ Aaeada Item: 4 Hearing Date: 11-19-96 Page 7 COMMENTS RECEIVED At the beginning of September 1996, Staff prepared and sent a letter to all property owners in the proposed plan amendment area. A summary of responses to that letter indicates that 57% of the property owners in the area did not have a strong opinion about the proposed change and did not return enclosed questionnaires. Out of 58 properties owned by 35 people, 8 property owners responded and of those who responded, 7 were in favor of the change and 1, Mr. Heman Cortez, was opposed. Mr. Roe was only in favor of a change to the CR-2 designation for reasons outlined in his letter. All other respondents were in favor of either CR-2 or CO.2 designations (Attachment B). Mr. James Roe, who owns 19% of the properties in the area, has submitted a letter to Staff (Attachment C-2) with copies to the Mayor and Common Council which requests redesignation to CR-2 only. Mr. Roe's letter also proposes designating the area as a historical and cultural district. Staff believes that Mr. Roe's request to designate the area as a historic and cultural district is an interesting one and believe that it merits consideration and further study. CONCLUSION Based on the above discussed issues, staff recommends that only parcels fronting on 6th Street be redesignated as CR-2 as shown on Attachment D. All other parcels are recommended to be redesignated as Co.2, Commercial Office-Conversion. The existence of an active neighborhood, close proximity to an existing school and churches and the need for a buffer between existing and proposed commercial uses prompts this recommendation by staff. Equally important is the inability of local and secondary streets to support traffic generated by regional commercial uses. The necessary findings can be made to support approval of General Plan Amendment No. 96-08 as required in Development Code Sections 19.50.50. The plan amendment proposed in General Plan Amendment No. 96-08 is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code. The project is subject to CEQA and a Negative Declaration has been prepared. '" ...... GPA No. 96.()8 Apada Item: 4 Heariq D8te: 11-19-96 Paae 8 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the PIanning Commission recommend to the Mayor and Common Council the: 1. Adoption of the Negative Declaration. 2. Approval of General Plan Amendment No.96-08 to change affected parce1s to CO.2 and CR- 2 as shown on Attachment D and based on the Findings of Fact (Attachment E). Respectfully submitted, ~~ MARGAREr E. PARK Associate Planner Attachments: A - Location Map B - List of affected parcels C-l - Letter from Kandy Roe C-2 - Letter from James Roe D - Recommended land use designation map E - Findings of Fact F - Initial Study , -' I " - --....LDIllS I .- .:. i1 .. . I . ~..L_'~ .! I -T- I ~ ~ .. . i .~f .. @ ..$ i I ~ .. i . I Ii) s -~--- @ @ .. \i) '-n . . Gli) ~ i , - ~ , 1331;l.l.S lV:lOl ~ I ,"""",'?\ @ 'r-i.lDWlS I ,40l-t-i-lDWlS . J $ ~Ii) Hi 111 .. . ~ @) .... w w a: .... -'" ...J <5 g..,,::,: :'::"ef' ~ .... w w .. a: .... @ '" >- a: ---~--- ~ ~ .. ~ frl '" @ -~- @'" '" .*. @ .~ ~. @ i s e e -@ I G" " , .- I .-.1-' I i ~ 1-' ': .~'1)I'C' co o . CD 0) - c ~ "C C CD E c:( c .!!I Cl. '! CD c, c! I '0. """'\, L..~....>>Jo',..~. 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III I 0. )( W .f;2l , >- -g iii 10...; it ,01 ~ c ~! ='ii "II " u - - .. ;~ i HCii 1I i,.; :l ~ ~ ATTACHMENT 'B' Response to Letter of APN# OWNER Interest 1 134-021-30 Newkirk, Michael No Response 2 134-021-29 Independent Trinity Church No Response 3 134-021-28 Shidler, Robin No Response 4 134-021-27 Gonzales, Jesus No Response 5 134-021-26 Morgan, George No Response 6 134-021-31 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 7 134-021-6 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 8 134-021-36 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 9 134-021-11 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 10 134-021-12 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 11 134-021-13 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 12 134-021-14 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 13 134-021-15 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 14 134-021-16 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 15 134-023-01 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 16 134-023-21 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 17 134-021-37 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 18 134-023-20 Roe, James In favor of CR-2 only. 19 134-021-32 Bristow, Maurice & Jane In favor of proposal. 20 134-021-01 Sherry Fletcher Trust Letter Returned 21 134-021-02 Hernandez, Joe Letter Returned 22 134-021-03 Pinney, Robert & Mary No Response 23 134-021-04 Wirth, Susan No Response 24 134-021-05 Torres, Genaro In favor of proposal. 25 134-021-07 Maidona, Cresenio In favor of proposal. 26 134-021-34 Cortez, Hernan Against proposal. 27 134-021-38 Economic Development Agency No Response 28 134-021-10 Robert Fesmire Trust Letter Returned 29 134-022 -0 1 Cramp Properties, L.P. No Response 30 134-022-02 Foroughi, Marteza In favor of proposal. 31 134-022-03 Foroughi, Marteza In favor of proposal. 32 134-022-13 Foroughi, Marteza In favor of proposal. 33 134-022-14 Foroughi, Marteza In favor of proposal. 34 134-022-15 Foroughi, Marteza In favor of proposal. 35 134-022-04 Vargas, Carmen No Response 36 134-022-19 Southern Tri-Star Investments No Response 37 134-022-18 Home Savings of America No Response 38 134-022-17 Faccone Jr., Ralph Letter Returned 39 134-022-16 Peter Nourse Trust No Response 40 134-023-02 Assistance League of San Bernardino Letter Returned 41 134-023-03 Pelayo, Victor No Response 42 134-023-04 Lopez, A. No Response 43 134-023-05 Bringman, William Letter Returned 44 134-023-06 Sanchez, Antonio No Response 45 134-061-06 Fesmire, Mona Letter Returned 46 134-061-07 Loma Linda University No Response 47 134-061-08 Loma Linda University No Response 48 134-061-09 Loma Linda University No Response , -" ..... ~--'--- - , 49 134-061-10 Loma Unda University No Response 50 134-014-24 Tokai Bank of California No Response 51 134-014-25 Tokai Bank of California No Response 52 134-014-26 Tokai Bank of California No Response 53 134-014-27 Prater. Nowland No Response 54 134-014-28 John Day Trust No Response 55 134-014-01 John Day Trust No Response 56 134-014-02 Olivas, Frank Letter Returned 57 134-013-23 Downtown Apostolic Church In favor of proposal. 58 134-013-27 Downtown Apostolic Church In favor of proposal. ., rD)~~~O\Yl~~ In) OCT 17 1996 ~ A1TA~ -C-l- .....i Kandy Roe 325 W. Sixth Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 884-9933 office/(909) 473-0178 home CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF PlANNING & . BUILDING SERVICES .. October 11,1996 Reference: City of San Bernardino General Plan Amendment 96-08 (GPA 96-08) To All Concerned: o SUBJECT: PROPOSED FUTURE HOME OF THE SAN BERNARDINO mSTORICAL AND CUL TIJRd~ DISTRICT. In March, 1995, an Arts Alliance was formed "to discuss hopes and dreams for creating an entertainment district in downtown San Bernardino...and to make downtown the cultural center of the region." At the meeting the San Bernardino Economic Development Agency (EDA) distributed an updated version ofa 1992 San Bernardino Downtown Plan, which proposed "creating an entertainment district, among other things down/own." (Article attached.) Furthermore, in November, 1995, the County Supervisors accepted a countywide cultural plan that was 18 months in the making. (Article Attached. ) The Main Street division of the EDA has been developing an Art Colony on the south side of Sixth Street between F and G in downtown San Bernardino. (Article attached.) Their first program is tentatively schedule for November. In order to have the Art Colony on Sixth Street, Main Street had to obtain a general plan amendment for the owners of the property, changing the land-use designation (zoning) from Residential Medium (RM) to Commercial Regional-Downtown (CR-2). The City Council on June 3, 1996, voted unanimously in favor of this amendment. The Art Colo~y occupies the majority of the northerly halfofa block that my husband, Jim, and I have been major property owners of for over twenty years. The tree-lined area has many beautiful and historical homes. Uniquely, unlike the surrounding blocks, this block is NOT divided by a street or alley. This large center area is the heart of the block and is an ideal campus setting. (Map enclosed.) At my husband's request, the Mayor and Council further diredcd the Planning Department staff at the June 3rd meeting to prepare a general plan amendment for parcels located on the rest of the block. This general plan amendment would change the land-use designation from RM to CR-2, conforming the whole block with the Art Colony. Additionally, the Mayor requested that we submit our proposal for the area. Last week we submitted a proposal to designate the area the Historical and Cultural District of San Bernardino. ..~ i -, Page 2 October 11, 1996 I-USTORICAUCUL TURAL DISTRICT .. However, at the Planning Commissioners request, staff is also evaluating the Commercial Office-Conversion District (C0-2). I am enclosing a copy of the land-use districts for your perusal. CO-2 would turn the remaining block into professional offices. We feel this would not be a viable use for the block. There is currently no push for this type of development in the area. We want the "best and highest" use for the block. We want to be a part of what is developing with the Art Colony! When Planning has finished their Initial Study and Environmental Review, the,Council will vote on the land-use designation. "When we speak collectively, our voices are heard more clearly," Ms. Feller is quoted as saying at the Art Alliance meeting. We need and would appreciate ALL OF YOUR VOICES in this land-use and HistoricaVCultural District designation. Ms. Feller is further quoted as saying, "We need someone pushing this as much as someone has pushed the new baseball stadium." We are very willing to push this, but need ALL OF YOU pushing with us. San Bernardino has been without a designated Historical and Cultural District long enough' NOW is the time to act! If you are in support of this, please let Jim and myself, and the Mayor and Council hear from you. Do not let this opportunity pass US by! Sincerely, Kandy Roe Copies to: attached P.S. I will be out of town Oct. 18th-28th. I can be reached at home most often. To reach the Mayor and Council: Tom Minor - Mayor Eddie Negrete - 1st ward Freddie Curlin - 2nd ward Rita Arias - 3rd ward David Oberhelman - 4th ward Jerry Devlin - 5th ward Betty Anderson - 6th ward Norine Miller - 7th ward 300 N. "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 (909) 384-5188 Also contact: Ann Harris, Main Street Director 201 N. "E" Street, Suite 104 San Bernardino, CA 92346 (909) 381-5037 , /"--..... ---,'","," "<i ""' Page 3 October 11, 1996 HISTORICAL/CULTURAL DISTRICT copies sent to: .. Keith Stava Civic Light Opera 1398 N. "E" Street San Bernardino, CA Susan Feller c/o Civic Light Opera 1398 N. "E" Street San Bernardino, CA William Bopf Chamber of Commerce 546 W. Sixth Street San Bernardino, CA . " Richard Jonston, Museum Director Cal State San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA Chris Daniels Inland Empire Symphony 362 W. Court Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 John Hoeger Economic Development Agency 201 N. "E" Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 Eliza C. Lander Arts Council For SB County 777 E. Rialto AVe. San Bernardino, CA Ellen Estelia Arts Council for SB County 777 E. Rialto AVe. San Bernardino, CA Sonia Baker Arts Council For SB County 777 E. Rialto Avenue San Bernardino, CA David Raff, President Arts Council for SB Co~nty 777 E. Rialto AVe. San Bernardino, CA I Chris Shovey California Room Feldheym Library 555 W. Sixth Street San Bernardino, CA Jean Anderson Exe Director Cultura~ Affairs 300 N. "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 01410 Ann Harris Main Street 201 N. "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA Suite 104 92401 Daniel Stark, Exe Dir~ctor San Bdno. ConVention & Vistors 201 N. "E" Street, Suite 103 San Bernardino, CA 92401 Margo Wilson The Sun 399 N. "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 Priscilla NordYke Roden The Sun " 399 N. "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 Mayor and COuncil /"/r/""'("~ J IH'J- I .~.. ..:: !Of THE ~,;.:,~~ '.... :- .to>! - :")\'.If-!.ffit. . ~.... ;I ',-,<<. ,'.. .,' ~'., ",.~-, '..:-'--"- .," ~S Alliance,:;disCbSses hopes, '~1~7r-~" '.~{~.i:l', '. .,/?l~':... <;...' .t~. :;.I;l::,~~,-" :.,;~S . B' ~ ~qie!amS .lorluoW!JtlWfU. ~ .'j ~', .-: By MARGO WILSON SUn Staff Writer : -..i~ . . "$ANBERNARDIXO-Some. day. you Olny be able to stroll down "Rhythm Alley" downtown and listen to the saxophones wail- ii1&at the jazz clubs, then proceed to ~e multiplex thenter, where the hottest foreignlilm is pln)'ing. Thursday, members of the newly formed Arts Allinnce met to discuss their hopes and dreams for creating_un-c I; ~'~:::t.:::ai ilment distrrcti:1~'rIownto":,,, S;i:: Ikr:~~lr. dino. The}' D.lso l;;:"~'~,' -;(.'d t~l' neea to get area :;;.:~ ,:.;'Ul-:;::; ~\J , ....~.- .:.; . . lion iri'repairs and updates at Lie California Theatre will be done over the summer, including wit!- ening . the aisles and removing about 250 seats. Keith Stava, general managc:r ofthe Civic Light Opera, said that with the development of the Suo perblock downtown, there is a "window of opportunity, a gold(:n opportunity for the &rts to move ahead. It As Fell.,' sees it, "We need someone pushing thi:; ~I$ Olu.::n ~::i someone has push=..:d t::c I:l.;',~' baseball stadium:' Ellen Estelai and ~',.:.r:;t: !J~.~:el' ENTERTAINMENT work together and to recruit busi- ness support of the arts. Susan Feller, executive direc- tor of the Inland Empire Sym- phony and newly named manager of San Bernardino's California Theatre of the Performing Arts, presided over the group. She said she'd like a goal to be to "mnke downtown tI1e"Clilliii'iiTCei'iter of thCfegidif." --;rhr;"s;;- attending included rep- rcscllt.:lti\'es of the Chamber of COIl:mCI'Ce, Cui State San Benwr- dil,O, th'-.: Arts FOllndation of Sail from the arts foundation dis- cussed the community cultural plan their organization recently prepared, which outlines the area's arts needs and ways those needs might be meL Estelai and Baker talked about creating a central calendar of arts-related activities, a data. hase that all arts groups could use and of the potential for the arts groups to team up on marketing efforts. William Bopf of the Chamber or COlllllwrcc $aid he's be~ll in. vol'.cd \\ith L'!i:.JllIbers in oth~r dtil_';:i th..t !lot" ':.: found wuys to cn. (;OU:-~lgl..' tJusi:>~..;:scs to support t:1e Bernardino County, the San Ber- nardino Economic Development Agency and the four major ten- ants of the California Theatre: the San Bernlltdino Civic Light Opera, San Bernardino Va!Jey Community Concert Assoclauon, Inland Dance Theatre and the symphony. . John Hoeger of the Economic Development Agency distributed '. an updated version of a 1992 San Bernardino Downtown Plan. The plan, which proposes creating an entertainment distn,:t. among other th:l:g::, g(ll,'; to li.a' City CoU/~~~~~,:: ~;~::~::; :.'; ,~:~'.\o ;~'~ ~j- mi 1_ . arts and to recognize those buSi- nesses with awards. He said he'd .! like to do the same here. . Feller said most communities the size of San Bernardino al- ready are doing many of the things the Arts Alliance and city leaders just are beginning to dis- cuss. She said she's worried about government arts funding drying up. She also said arts groups must find alternative means for sup, port and ways to work more clo. sel)' together. "When \,,!.e sP~i.l~..('ollc('ti\'ely, ,Qllr .....OJC~5 arenc;,:'u hiD:',; \..!(';tr- Iy,"shesaid' '. - Thc Art: :\!!ii.llil' ,. 1.-; again on .-\p/'ii 5. 3[0 ices Rising Supervisors bave nothing to say about.. cultw:a1 progrliffi TheSun ..h,,~~.,.t,~~~ COUNTY SAN BERNAltotNO""';A GOVERNMENT n__ : countywide~ulJural pJan that . Develop financial supl'Orl for . was 18 'jDonthiln.the making was . accepted'TUesdaY.by.t!ie Board'. the alis. . Train new artists and develop of Supervisors without comment. culluralleaders. "Many studies have found In remarks to the supervisors. that communities with active and Raft" tried to dispel the notion diverse cultural activities have that cultural events generally are lower crime.Tates and higher stu. an .unmitigated burden on public dent achievement,". county arts finances. . foundation President David Ralf says in the 50-page report. "Businesses are drawn to communities with an active cultu- ral calendar." .' The plan outlines ways to: . Nurture the arts. . Increase audiences. . Address the safety concerns of attendees. . . Enhance arts facilities. . Increase cultural education for children. . Notify the public about specif- ic events. . Increase communitr suppo,.t . for arts and:cultllre. ',: t" . -..' .' A recent California An. Council study shows thaI the arts add $2 billion annually In the Cal. ifornia economy. he said. A $30,000 grant from the Sa. tional Endowment for the .Art. provided the seed mom')' for the plan.. Local businesses "",tch,'d that amount. Ironically.therepoL ..".,.... .. just as the N~ltional Enl..lJwlI!.. :.. for the Arts is bracing li,r a)'"",.. long battle on Capitol Hill. wlkl'e Republic leaders took ::JIlI ,hi, week at its budget. I ~~- rently fronts the property. , /"':"-..... " ~.R'. ti" , " th' k ' '. ,~:_,~. S mnova ve pa s J: ":'''',<;:>.1 $4 million ciow~:c,'." '"rtist Colony and an /i", and Entertainment District move ahead. By PRISCILLA NORDYKE RODE~ Sun 6u~Il~<::ss \':~'ter .-\ pl~11 to re\'italize San Ber- nardino's tith Street corridor with an artists' enclave is gain. ing momentum af'ter a series of problems scnt the project back to the drawing board, Behind a colorful 450-foot mural that depicts quaint homes in a neighborhood set- ting. bulldozcrs have razed half a dozen old houses that failed to live lip to the developer's ex- pectillil;ll:-: Tlw ~!nIL.tures that were to be Ot part or the Artist Colony \\'(':1.' d:iapidated beyond repair ;l:.;~ ".;J! h,' replaced hy new 1"0':.... .":dln:1 rlesignec1 to com- pknH~'::; l!ll' historic Gaylord Hotel. tile t1!1C buildll1g that reo mains. said Ann Harris. exec.. utivc director of ~Iain StreeL lnr and the driving force be. hind the redevelopment effort. "To [lcople on the outside, it might not ;cem like we're mak- ing mtic'h pro~re~s, but we're mo\'ing aln!::~." Harris said. P:ivate irl\"eston; are being linen up to linance the 53 mil- lion to 54 milllOn cost of the pro- ject on property owned by Rich Plastino, president of Plastino Devclopmeot. ~leaowhile, hydroseeding will begin next week on the site of the futurc Artist Colony, The properly will be used for owdonr art shows while the 1!):~:; I ;~I~"l"nl Hotel is being ren,n'eli l'd rnr artists' lofts in the Jii':t phase of the project, Harri", ",aIr!. T:ll' fir:,t sho\\.' is scheduled 0('( :.:'; .V~(I i~l the first phase, a ga- t(''.\":I\' ..;i.~!\ ,ll':-:i;:'!!1<1IIl]:; the area ,IS lilL' L'lllri.lllC(' to San Bernar- clino':.; .-\rt~ and Entertainment DI.<lrll't w>ll be instolled, along wnh t"del-lIme 5t1"eetlights, Sldl'walk, will be replaced and a portion of 6th Street wid- ened, be~inning in September, lIarr::, ~;lld \\"lPll ('ompletcd in three to four H'.lr::. the colon.... will fea.. ture a IO,OOO"quare-foot multi- purpose center and seven smaller buildings that will house designers. architects, and retail businesses that focus on the arts in a park-like setting with winelin~ paths and open ~!1(If'(' -, . /,' ~ i'l{ ,"- .'. '. "\- ,- I . 'J \". An artist's rendering of the Artist Colony, as seen from the air. SixtH'~'-':l' Street runs along the bottom of the sketch; F Street along the r@itt. ThiS is a sketch of the Gaylord Hotel. which will be part of the Artist Colony, Although the original build- ings could not be saved, some of the elaborate moldings. doors and window frames were sal- vaged for use in other strue, HIres, Harris said. "Our plan is to try to repli- cate to some extent the build- ings that were there," Harris said. San Bernardino"s revitaliza- tion elTorts follow a national trend that has been going on in enies throughout the United Sti.ltes. Th(' formula almost alw[l\'::; includes a mix of new uuildings and renova~ed older buildi ngs adapted to new uses, The result ususally is a mix of entertain- ment, ornce, retail. housing and open space,"said Kennedy Smith. director of the National ~Iain Strect Center in Washing- ton, D,C, Construction of a high-rise stote office building, as part ofa Superblock project. is expected to ,boost the economy by con-, '-centrating 1.000 workers within walking distance of downtown ,hops. restaurants and other businesses. Rick Breckon and Rud,' , . __,. M'"" Covarrubias, owners of Floral , Classiques in the Radissoit"Ho: 3 tel, have high hopes for ',Sari : : Bernardino. . ...:..... . :,: . "Anything that will bring peopie downtown will be a ben- elit and a positive innu- eoce," Breckon said, \ ," "Downtown nee~,s a better , image overall and culturally. an art colony or something related to the arts is needed:' said Cov- arrubias, who was raised in the area. .~ ~'.~.rli~> ':~..% ;' ':~~ .....;...... ~$r ~'i. :.g ~~~ ~ :'O::p:t ,,;( :)!jjtJ ~ "<E<=: ..:l '~;f;:.8 tJ ,.....- ~ 1-1 ').;~O 0 ~ .:';,~(lQ 0 _~'~;Cf.I 8 ...~'O U1 "c.1l, H ..~,.:~ :I: "}.p, 0 If:;.. ~ . .!t: .':::~: .~l: t. .~. .<" ...."::-.-<< -:;.... . s:.- :..~~~ -~~---~. .1:. ~.. .' I ~Ul . .-I, i'~~'':':' (,"i, ")" 'j'"" ~ :' ~if::';. 'i;'-,j.; <<> (i> (il ~ (II G> (II ...\~ ;<::. ~., t. ,_ '~~.,o: '., -t-. ~ ~'~,' -..ir~.I: .~' l4" I:;;;) h .r :!I\'..:. .:.l:2L. ~..,.~. 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'~..' .... iCi>1 iCi> ..... ; I ~ -6'1-( ~ l:1 e (!ll ..... . .....tfllo,. ~::! o 8 . I ,\..-.. I .~ ) ~ I , ~ 8 lil lil '" 8 Ul =: 8 '" H '" i iii II o. ii ;.. H "U 1l!I '"I J!::! 8 .. .... C " o .... ::::"1- .. U o E-< ....... ..(.; / COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS -19.D6 r CHAPTER 19.06 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS .. ---. --'---'-- :.- COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS - bJl6 B.. COol (COMMERCIAL OFFICE) DISTRICI' This district is intended to provide for the continued use, expansion, an~ new development of administrative and professional offices, hospitals,. and supporting retail uses in proximity to major transportation corridors and ensure their compatibility with adjacent residential and commercial uses. Additionally, this district permits a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre for senior citizen and senior congregate care housing. C. CO-2 (COMMERCIAL OFFICE-CONVERSION) DISTRICI' CE.) 0.-2 (COMMERCIAL REGIONAL-DOWNTOWN> DISTRICI' This district is intended to pennit a diversity of regional-serving llses in the Downtown area including local, county, and state governmen- tal/administrative, professional offices, cultural/historical and enteltain- .I, ment, convention facilities, hotels/moteiS, fiii:ah~hments, res- taurants, supporting retail and services, educational institutions, public o.pen space~, and resid~ntial.and senior citizen housing. Development of sItes exclUSIvely for resIdentIal uses shall have a minimum conti~ous are~ of I. ~oss acre, ~th a maximum density of 47 units per gro; acre. Semor cItizen and semor congregate care housing shall permit a maxi- mum density of 130 units per gross acre, subject to the approval of a Con- ditional Use Permit. This district is intended to promote the conversion, rather than the demoli- tion of existing residential structures where feasible, in designated areas for low-intensity administrative and professional offices. Additionally, this district pennits a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre for senior citizen and senior congregate care housing. Existing single family residential structures may remain as a permitted use. (MC-818,1-7-92) .-.. - ! "':,#.f':~':"::: ~ II-61 1IH . . , . ~::~~~:..;:;~:.~ ~'; '.~ .;;i~ "~'''''''''' r,- j : ,l.i1.~;.~, .. . ". ~'~'. -ft8 ....;~.::.:' .:?~~:- ."..:..:;.,::......., "'1-;~~ '" ". ....a. _ ij_ ~ ... ';.,:[~-.,.;-" '" ~~~.:~.tt..:r......; ATrACJIMENT -C-2- James Roe 325 W. Sixth Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 884-9933 phone/fax September 24,1996 Margaret Park Valerie Ross Department of Planning and Building Services City of San Bernardino 300 N. "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 RE: General Plan Amendment 96-08 Dear Ms. Park: SUBJECT: Response to proposed GPA 96-08 Questionnaire At the June 3, 1996, City Council Meeting, the Department of Planning and Building was directed by a unanimous vote of the Council to initiate a general plan amendment on the properties on both sides of "F" from Sixth to Seventh, the south side of Seventh from "F" to "G", and the east side of "G" from Seventh to Sixth, the former site of the failed Empire Bay townhouse project, from RM (Residential Medium) to CR-2 (Commercial Regional), and at the former planning director's request to look at "other options." Apparently, Mr. Boughey's "other options" are the CO-2 (commercial office conversion district), which I oppose. The CO-2 district is an extension of the CO-I district, which "is intended to provide for the CONTINUED use (there is no existing use), expansion (there is nothing to expand), new development (it would all have to be new) of administrative and professional offices, HOSPITALS and supporting retail uses. The CO-2 "is intended to promote the conversion, rather than the demolition of existing residential structures where feasible... for these administrative and professional offices." It appears that you are trying to create another Waterman and HigWand Avenue area, or another Arrowhead or "D" Street north and south of HigWand Avenue area. We do not want to be another administrative and professional area, trying to compete with these existing areas, which are closer in proximity to St Bernardine's and the County Hospitals. Since there is no current use of this nature on our block or in the surrounding area, I feel that this would be a leap-frog developmental pattern. I would think by definition that a COol area would . , Page 2 GPA 96-08 September 24, 1996 exist first and that a CO-2 area would be a natural outgrowth as the COol zone developed into the surrounding residential neighborhoods. If you will look at your zone map, you will not see CO-lor CO-2 surrounding this block; this block is being hedged in by the CR-2 zone. San Bernardino has never had a designated area for historical and cultural purposes. Twenty years ago, "The Overall Central City Plan", a comprehensive plan put out by the Redevelopment Agency, called for such an area, it was to be known as the "Superblock. " It was to be located in the downtown area. It was to provide "space for cultural interest _ - painting, design, music, drama, ballet, film and crafts." It was to provide "a beautiful and proud symbol of San Bernardino's cultura1life, upgrading the city's overall image as an urban center." But no timetable was established and no specific area designated. Perhaps NOW is the time, and perhaps THIS is the area! MainStreet has already got one foot in the door on a block that has historically been a whole unit The geography of the block itself, which is a whole unit, not divided by a street or alley as the surrounding blocks are, cry out themselves to remain a whole unit. The historical buildings existing on the block, long to be recognized The misconfigured Arts Colony map, showing a large portion of the middle section of the block cut out, is like a puzzle needing to be finished, but the parts are lost. There has been alot of political rhetoric the past few years about bring people back downtown. Consulting firms that do feasibility studies for downtown revitalization projects say that the first approach to bringing people downtown was to demolish old buildings, thinking private developers would move in. But they didn't. The second phase involves sprucing up the downtown by adding brick sidewalks and planting trees. The idea is to make it look nice and then people would come. But guess what? They didn't The third phase of development across the nation has been the amenities phase. Cities across the country have added cultural facilities to their downtown. This time, the consultants say, THE PEOPLE SEEM TO BE COMING. Robert Bailey, whose consulting firm, AMS Planning and Research, does feasibility studies for proposed cultural and historical centers, says that the San Bernardino-Redlands-Riverside area could support such a center. A study prepared for the California Commerce Agency says that tourism is an economic engine that is creating jobs far faster than all California industries. The work force in the travel industry grew 38 percent in the decade since 1983, compared to 21 percent for all industries. Tourist industry in one of the state's top five employers. The study further says that the tourist business provides entry-level jobs that help keep people off welfare. These are the types of jobs San Bernardino needs most Page 3 GPA96-08 September 24, 1996 Therefore, I am requesting that staff do an Environmental Review and Initial Study on a zone change from RM to CR-2 as directed to determine if subject properties qualify for a Negative Declaration or not Furthermore, I am requesting the area be designated San Bernardino's cultural and historical center and that a feasibility study be made along with your Initial Study. Thank you, ~I?~ K.mesRoe copies: San Bernardino Mayor and Council Ann Harris, Main Street ~ . n ; !. ~~~rW,1~rm : .:" 2 :; 1996 - J1 ....-it~ ..oF SAN BER';A-=.)j;'JC LJEFART~1E.\lT c;: ....__~ . ;]NG to BJILDING S~;1 , h.': C::S QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE TO PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-08: Please check the response that represents your position regarding the proposed General Plan Amend- ment 96-08:: ~ Yes, I am in favor of the proposed General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of my property fromRM, Residential Medium to ce 2, Cc~_ial OBille Cell'.'ersiell er CR-2, Commercial Regional K- No, I oppose the proposed General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of my property from RM, Residential Medium to C0-2, Commercial Office-Conversion or ~-i, e~luRl.r;illllhgiE'Aal Sq i1Tiiic:r{tb / Nri-1?. PIJRP ? bt I Cf b Comments: Name: Address: Please respond no later than October 3. 1996 to: Department of Planning and Building Services City of San Bernardino 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 924 I 8 Ann: Margaret Park Please feel free to attach additional sheets as necessary. " COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS -19.06 * * Bo' COol (COMMEROAL OFFICE) DISTRICf This district is intended to provide for the continued use, expansion, and new development of administrative and professional offices, hospitals, and supporting retail uses in proximity to major transportation corridors and ensure their compatibility with adjacent residential and commercial uses. Additionally, this district permits a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre for senior citizen and senior congregate care housing. c. CO.2 (COMMEROAL OFFICE-CONVERSION) DISTRICT D. This district is intended to promote the conversion, rather than the demoli- tion of existing residential structures where feasible, in designated areas for low-intensity administrative and professional offices. Additionally, this district permits a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre for senior citizen and senior congregate care housing. Existing single family residential structures may remain as a permitted use. (MC-818,l-7-92) CG-l (COMMEROAL GENERAL) DISTRICT This district is intended to provide for the continued use, enhancement, and new development of retail, personal service, entertainment, office and related commercial uses along major transportation corridors and intersec- tions to serve the needs of the residents; reinforcing existing commercial corridors and centers and establishing new locations as residential growth occurs. E. CG-2 (COMMEROAL GENERAL-BASELINEIMT. VERNON) DISTRICT This district is intended to enhance the economic activity of the Baseline Street and Mount Vernon Avenue, and other appropriate commercial cor- ridors; infilling and intensifying existing development, establishing new key activity centers and nodes, allowing for the development of medium and medium high residential density as alternative uses. The residential development shall have a minimum contiguous area of 1 gross acre with a maximum density of 12 units per gross acre along Mount Vernon Avenue and Baseline Street and other designated locations west of 1-215 and a maximum density of 21 units per gross acre along Baseline Street and other designated locations east of 1-215. Additionally, a bonus density of 50% for the development of senior citizen and senior congregate care housing shall be permitted, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. D10 7/92 I ~ COMMERCIAL DISTRlcr~-19.06 E CG-3 (COMMERCIAL GENERAL-UNIVERSITY VILLAGE) DISTRICT This district provides for the development of properties adjacent to California State University at San Bernardino along North Park Boulevard, Kendall Drive, and University Parkway for commercial and personal service uses to meet the needs of students, faculty, and visitors. G. CG-4 (COMMERCIAL GENERAL-THEME CENTER[S]) DlSTRICJ" This district is intended to promote the upgrading and enhancement of Mount Vernon Avenue, between 4th and 9th Streets, by establishing an ethnic-themed specialty commercial center, including retail, restaurant, entertainment, gift shops and similar uses. Additionally, this district shall facilitate the reuse of the railroad depot and adjacent properties for retail/ specialty commercial and similar uses. J>ermitted and conditionally permitted uses and development standards for the Mt. Vernon Corridor (Paseo Las Placitas) are contained in Chapter 19.10, Special Purpose Dis- tricts, Section 19.10.030. MC 830 4-6-92 R CG-S (COMMERCIAL GENERAL - VERDEMONT AREA) This district is intended to provide for the continued use, enhancement, and new development of retail, commercial service uses and other related commercial uses along 1-215 and major transportation corridors and intersections within the Verdemont Area to serve the needs of residents; reinforcing existing commercial corridors and centers, and establishing new locations as new residential growth occurs. MC 863 3-24-93 I. CR-l (COMMERCIAL REGIONAL-MALLS) DlSTRICJ" This district is intended to maintain and enhance Central City and Inland Center Malls and adjacent properties as the principal region-serving retail centers of the City. @ CR-2 (COMMERCIAL REGIONAL-DOWNTOWN) DlSTRICJ" This district is intended to permit a diversity of regional-serving uses in the Downtown area including local, county, and state governmen- tal/administrative, professional offices, cultural/historical and entertain- ment, convention facilities, hotels/motefS,-finandaiestaElishmencs, res- taurants, supporting retail and services, educational institutions, public open spaces, and residential and senior citizen housing. Development of sites exclusively for residential uses shall have a minimum contiguous area of 1 gross acre, with a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre. 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The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan in that it meets Goal IC states that it shall be the goal of the City to .provide for the continuation and development of land uses which provide for the needs of and attract regional populations, in addition to local residents. in that both proposed designations permit a variety of land uses that could be regionally attracting and that could serve the local community. 2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City in that any development proposed for the site in the future will be required to meet the extensive development standards that are in place to buffer residential development and that enable commercial projects in the CR-2, Commercial Regional designation to blend with adjacent neighborhoods. 3. The proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City in that the addition of commercially designated land will provide additional opportunities for economic development that had been unavailable during the recession of the last several years. 4. In the case of an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map, the subject parcels are physically suitable (including, but not limited to access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the requested land use designations and the anticipated land use developments in that all parcels in the amendment area have access to improved streets and are located in the downtown area with existing infrastructure suitable for urban development. Existing homes within the area could be converted to a variety of commercial or mixed-uses and would not be a major obstacle to the development of this area. , , - _." (';lty or :san Hernaramo Environmental Impact O-ck1ist GP A 96-08 Page 1 October 17, 1996 ATTACHMENT "F" INITIAL STUDY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-08 Project DescriptionlLocation: A proposal to change the land use designation from RM (Residential Medium) to CO-2 (Commercial Office-Conversion) or CR-2 (Commercial Regional- Downtown). All parcels are within the Central City North Redevelopment Area. The affected .. parcels are generally located in the block bounded by 6th Street and 7th Street between F and G Streets and front on the east side of F Street between 6th and 7th Streets. The area is inclusive of the following Assessor's Parcels: 134-021-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13, 14, 15,16,26,27,28,29,30,31 ,32,34,36,37,38; 134-022- 1,16,17,18,19; 134-023-1,20,21. An expansion of the proposed general plan amendment area is also being considered as part of this project for the following parcels: 134-061-6,7,8,9,10; 134-013-23,27; 134-014-1,2,24,25,26,27,28; 134-022-2,3,4, 13, 14,15; 134- 023-2,3,4,5,6; Date: October 17, 1996 Applicant: City of San Bernardino 300 North '0' Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Prepared by: Margaret E. Par,k Associate Planner City of San Bernardino Planning and Building Services 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 INITIAL STUDY General Plan Amendment No. 96-08 INTRODUCTION This Initial Study is provided by the City of San Bernardino for General Plan Amendment No. 96-08. It contains an evaluation of potential adverse impacts that can occur if the proposed general plan amendment is approved. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a proposal must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt from CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a proposal, not exempt from CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared. The following components constitute the Initial Study for GPA 96-08: · Project Description · Site and Area Characteristics . Environmental Setting · Environmental Impact Checklist · Discussion of Environmental Evaluation and Mitigation Measures · Conclusion/Environmental Determination Combined, these components constitute the complete Initial Study. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of a proposal to change the land use designation from RM (Residential Medium) to CO-2 (Commercial Office-Conversion) or CR-2 (Commercial Regional-Downtown). All parcels are within the Central City North Redevelopment Area. The affected parcels are located in the block bounded by 6th Street and 7th Street between F and G Streets and on the east side of F Street between 6th and 7th Streets. This primary area is inclusive of the following Assessor's Parcels: 134-021-1,2,3,4,5,6, 7,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,26.27.28,29,30.31.32,34,36.37,38; 134-022- 1.16,17,18,19; 134-023-1,20,21. (See Exhibit A) An expansion of the proposed general plan amendment area is also being considered as part of this project for the following parcels: 134-061-6,7,8.9,10; 134-013-23,27; 134-014-1.2,24,25,26,27.28; 134-022-2.3,4, 13.14.15; 134- 023-2,3,4,5,6 This general plan amendment would change the land use designation from RM. Residential Medium to either CO-2, Commercial Office-Conversion or CR-2, Commercial Regional. City of San Bernardino Environmental Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 3 October 17, 1996 CO-2, Commercial Office-Conversion CO-2 is intended to: 'promote the conversion, rather than the demolition of existing residential structures where feasible, in designated areas for low-intensity administrative and professional offices. Additionally, this district permits a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre for senior citizen and senior congregate care housing. Existing single family residential structures may remain as a permitted use. . This district also would permit a variety of restaurants, personal services such as beauty shops and dry cleaners, and some retail commercial such as drug stores, gift shops and specialty food stores. CR-2, Commercial Regional-Downtown CR-2 is intended to: 'permit a diversity of regional-serving uses in the Downtown area including local, county, and state governmental/administrative, professional offices, cultural. historical and entertainment, convention facilities, hotels/motels, financial establishments, restaurants, supporting retail and services, educational institutions, public open spaces and residential and senior housing. Development of sites exclusively for residential uses shall have a minimum contiguous area of I gross acre, with a maximum density of 47 units per gross acre. Senior citizen and senior congregate care housing shall permit a maximum density of 130 units per gross acre, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. . SITE AND AREA CHARACTERISTICS The site is located in the northwest downtown area of San Bernardino and consists of 58 parcels, 33 in the primary area and 25 parcels in the expansion area. There are 4 streets that serve the plan amendment area, 6th Street, 7th Street, F Street and G Street. G Street and 6th Street are secondary arterials and F Street and 7th Street are local streets. Several parcels are vacant, two parcels are each occupied by a church and the remaining parcels ar? all occupied by either single family residential or multi-family residenti:tl. A survey of the neighborhood shows one home boarded up (134-02l-!0) with the rest occupied by residents. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The subject site is located within an area of moderate to moderately high liquefaction, but is not located within a seismic special studies zone. It is not located in an area of high wind or high fire hazard or high ground water. , , .... City of San BemanIiuo EnviroDDlental Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 4 October 17, 1996 The area is located in downtown San Bernardino and as such, has been developed since the 1880's. CITY CONTACT: Margaret E. Park, Associate Planner (909) 384-5057. City of San Bernardino Environmental Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 5 October 17, 1996 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY for GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-08 . ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINA nON ON THE BASIS OF THIS INITIAL STUDY, . The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. o The proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, although there will not be significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. o The proposed project MA Y have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA ~{/,J!14Y Name and Title Signature ~/~m" Da I City of San Bernardino Environmental Impact Checklist GPA ~8 Page 6 October 11, 1996 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Explain "Yes" and "Maybe" answers on a separate attached sheet. "No" answers are explained on this checklist. See Attachment "A" Preliminary Environmental Description Form, where necessary. 1. Earth ~esources: Will the proposal result in: Yes No Maybe a. Earth movement (cut and/or fill) on slopes of 15% or more based on information contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form No. D.(3)? x b. Development and/or grading on a slope greater than 15 % natural grade based on review of General Plan HMOD map, which designates areas of 15 % or greater slope in the City? x c. Development within the Alquist- Priolo Special Studies Zone as defIned in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 47, of the City's General Plan? x -- d. ModifIcation of any unique geologic or physical feature based on fIeld review? x e. Development within areas defmed for high potential for water or wind erosion as identifIed in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 53, of the City's General Plan? x f. Modification of a channel, creek or river based on review of USGS Topographic Map _San Bernardino South_ ? Yes g. Development within an area subject to landslides, mudslides, subsidence or other similar hazards as identified in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figures 48, 51, 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan? x h. Development within an area subject to liquefaction as shown in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 48, of the City's General Plan? x i. Other? N/A 2. Air Resources: Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or an effect upon ambient air quality as defined by South Coast Air Quality Management District, based on meeting the threshold for significance in the District's, 'CEQA Air Quality Handbook'? b. The creation of objectionable odors based on information contained in Preliminary Description Form, No. G.(3)? c. Development within a high wind hazard area as identified in , City of San Bernardino Enviroomental Impact Checldist GP A 96-08 . Page 7 October 17, 1996 No Maybe _x_ x x x '. City of San Bernardino Enviro"",enllll Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 8 October 17, 1996 Section IS.O-Wind & Fire, Figure 59, of the City's General Plan? _X_ 3. Water Resources: Will the proposal Yes No Maybe result in: a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces that cannot be mitigated by Public Works Standard Requirements to contain and convey runoff to approved storm drain based on review of the proposed site plan? _X_ b. Significant alteration in the course or flow of flood waters based on consultation with Public Works staff? _X_ c. 0 ischarge into surface waters or any alteration of surface water quality based on requirements of Public Works to have runoff directed to approved storm 'drains? _X_ d. Change in the quantity or quality of ground water? _X_ e. Exposure of people or property to flood hazards as identified in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel Number 060281 0020B, and Section 16.0-Flooding, Figure 62, of the City's General City of San Bemardiuo Environmpnlal Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 9 October 17. 1996 Plan? _X_ f. Other?_ N/A _X_ 4. Biological Resources: Could the Yes No Maybe proposal result in: a. Development within the Biological Resources Management Overlay, as identified in Section 10.0- Natural Resources, Figure 41, of the City's General Plan? _X_ l. Change in the number of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants or their habitat including stands of trees based on information contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form No. B.(1) and verified by on-site survey/evaluation? _X_ 2. Change in the number of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals or their habitat based on information contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form No. E.(2) and verified by site survey/evaluation? _Z- 3. Impacls to the wildlife disbursal or migration corridors? _X_ b. Removal of viable, mature trees based on site survey/evaluation and review of the proposed site plan? (6' or greater trunk diameter at 4' above the ground) _X_ City of San Bernardino Environmental Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 11 October 17, 1996 b. Development within an Airport District as identified in the Air Installation Compatible Use Yes No Maybe Zone (AICUZ) Report and the Land Use Zoning District Map? _X_ c. Development within Foothill Fire Zones A & B, or C as identified on the Development Code Overlay Districts Map? X d. Other? - N/A X 7. Man-Made Hazards: Based on information contained in Preliminary Environmental Description Form, No. G.(l) and G.(2) will the project: a. Use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials (including but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? X b. Involve the release of hazardous substances? X c. Expose people to the potential health/safety hazards? X d. Other? N/A X - 8. Housing: Will the proposal: a. Remove existing housing as verified by a site survey/evaluation? X b. Create a significant demand for additional housing based on the City of San Bernardino Environmental Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 12 OCtober 17, 1996 proposed use and evaluation of project size? X c. Other? N/A X - 9. Transportation/Circulation: Could Yes No Maybe the proposal, in comparison with the Circulation Plan as identified in Section 6.O-Circulation of the City's General Plan and based on the conclusions of the City Traffic Engineer and review of the Traffic Study if one was prepared, result in: a. A significant increase in traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections or an increase that is significantly greater than the land use designated on the General Plan? X b. Use of existing, or demand for new, parking facilities/ structures? X c. Impact upon existing public transportation systems? X d. Alteration of present patterns of circulation? X e. Impact to rail or air traffic? X f. Increased safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? _X_ g. A disjointed pattern of roadway improvements? X , ~ City of San Bernardino Environm~nllll Impact Checldist GPA 96-08 Page 13 October 17, 1996 h. Other? N/A _X_ - 10. Public Services: Based on the responses of the responsible agencies or departments, will the proposal impact the following Yes No Maybe beyond the capacity to provide adequate levels of service? a. Fire protection? _X_ b. Police protection? X c. Schools (i.e., attendance, boundaries, overload, etc.)? _X_ d. Parks or other recreational facilities? X e. Medical aid? _X_ f. Solid Waste? _X_ g. Other? _N/A X 11. Utilities: Will the proposal: a. Based on the responses of the responsible Agencies, Departments, or Utility Company, impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service or require the construction of new facilities? 1. Natural gas? X 2. Electricity? X 3. Water? X City of San Bemardiuo Enviromnenlal Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 14 October 17, 1996 4. Sewer? X 5. Other? _N/A X b. Result in a disjointed pattern of utility extensions based on Yes No Maybe review of existing patterns and proposed extensions. X 12. Aesthetics: a. Could the proposal result in the obstruction of any significant or important scenic view based on evaluation of the view shed verified by site survey/ evaluation? _X_ b. Will the visual impact of the project create aesthetically offensive changes in the existing visual setting based on a site survey and evaluation of the proposed elevations? X c. Other? N/A X 13. Cultural Resources: Could the proposal result in: a. The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site by development within an archaeological sensitive area as identified in Section 3.0- Historical, Figure 8, of the City's General Plan? _X_ City of San Bemardioo Environm~n"'l Impact CI1ecklist GPA 96-08 Page IS October 17, 1996 b. Alteration or destruction of a historical site, structure or object as listed in the City's Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey? c. Other? _N/A 14. Mandatory Fmdings oC Significance (Section 15065) _x_ _X_ The California Environmental Quality Act states that if 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. Based on this Initial Study: 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 self 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 importaD.t examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Yes No Maybe x b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short term, to the disadvantage of long- term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (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 significant. ) Yes d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? City of San Bcmardioo Environm~nlal Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 16 October 17, 1996 x No Maybe x _x_ City of San Bernardino Environmental Impact Checklist GPA 96-08 Page 17 October 17, 1996 B. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES (The following responses are numbered to correspond to checklist items in the previous section) 19. The proposal is located in an area identified as having a high potential for subsidence as identified in the General Plan, Section lZ.0 Geologic and Seismic, Figures 48 & 51. All grading and new structures will be built to UBC, Development Code and MC-676 requirements and will reduce the impact to a level of insignificance. lh. The proposal is located in an area identified as having a high potential for liquefaction as identified in the General Plan, Section IZ.O Geologic and Seismic, Figure 48. All grading and new structures will be built to UBC, Development Code and MC-676 requirements and will reduce the impact to a level of insignificance. Sb. An elementary school is located at the northeast corner of the general plan amendment area and may be impacted by uses that would be permitted under a redesignation to CR-Z. CR-Z is designed to promote intensive commercial development of regional significance, which may not be compatible with a low intensity use such as a neighborhood elementary school.' A school will have many students that walk or ride bicycles to and from school which could cause conflicts with regional commercial uses that could be developed in this area. A redesignation to CO-Z would permit less intensive uses and could have fewer impacts to the school would not be expected. 6a. The proposal is for a general plan amendment from RM (Residential Medium) to COol (Commercial Office) and/or CR-Z (Commercial Regional). Single family homes on the affected parcels that were legally established prior to 1991 are a permitted land use in all land use designations. If redesignated as CO-Z or CR-Z, these homes could continue to be used as such. 9a. It is expected that permitted commercial uses allowed by the CR-Z or CO-Z designations would generate more traffic than the existing residential uses. The streets that serve the site are secondary and local street with specific limits to the amount of traffic that can be handled safely. 9b. 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Silverspur trail Anaheim, CA 92807 Tel: 714-974-0428 Fax: 714-974-0317 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES To: City of San Bernardino Planning and Building Services Department, San Bernardino City Hall, 300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino, CA 92418 Dear sir: 11/12/96 I am the owner of the property located at 550 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino City.. The assessor's parcel number is 134-023-14. I am writting to express my interest of changing the property zoning to commercial. Please let me know if my request can be granted. The property is a 5 unit apartment building. It is considered a commercial rental property and does require a business license to operate even now. Also, the building is aged. I would like to have the option and potential for future development. I wish the property can join the other properties which are changing zoning now between F and H streets. I will not be able to attend the hearing at November 19th. 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OWNER 1 134-021-30 Newkirk, Michael 2 134-021-29 Indeoendent Trinitv Church 3 134-021-28 Shidler, Robin 4 134-021-27 Gonzales, Jesus 5 134-021-26 Moraan, Georae 6 134-021-31 Roe, James 7 134-021-6 Roe, James 8 134-021-36 Roe, James 9 134-021-11 Roe, James # 134-021-12 Roe, James # 134-021-13 Roe, James # 134-021-14 Roe, James # 134-021-15 Roe, James # 134-021-16 Roe, James # 134-023-01 Roe, James # 134-023-21 Roe, James # 134-021-37 Roe, James # 134-023-20 Roe, James # 134-021-32 Bristow, Maurice & Jane # 134-021-01 Sherrv Fletcher Trust # 134-021-02 Hernandez, Joe # 134-021-03 Pinnev, Robert & Marv # 134-021-04 Wirth, Susan # 134-021-05 Torres, Genaro # 134-021-07 Maidona, Cresenio # 134-021-34 Cortez, Hernan # 134-021-38 Economic Development Aaencv # 134-021-10 Robert Fesmire Trust # 134-022-01 Cramo Properties, L.P. # 134-022-02 Forouahi, Marteza # 134-022-03 Forouahi, Marteza # 134-022-13 Forouahi, Marteza # 134-022-14 Forouahi, Marteza # 134-022-15 Forouahi, Marteza # 134-022-04 Varaas, Carmen # 134-022-19 Southern Tri-Star Investments # 134-022-18 Home Savinas of America # 134-022-17 Faccone Jr., Ralph # 134-022-16 Peter Nourse Trust # 134-023-02 Assistance Leaaue of San Bernardino Page 1 # 134-023-03 Pelayo, Victor << 134-023-04 Lopez, A. 134-023-05 Brinaman, William 134-023-06 Sanchez, Antonio # 134-061-06 Fesmire, Mona # 134-061-07 Lorna Linda University # 134-061-08 Lorna Linda University # 134-061-09 Lorna Linda University # 134-061-10 Lorna Linda University # 134-014-24 Tokai Bank of California # 134-014-25 Tokai Bank of California # 134-014-26 Tokai Bank of California # 134-014-27 Prater, Nowland # 134-014-28 John Day Trust # 134-014-01 John Day Trust # 134-014-02 Olivas, Frank # 134-013-23 Downtown Apostolic Church # 134-013-27 Downtown ADostolic Church e e Page 2