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City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
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Date: December 19, 2016 0
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
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From: Mark Scott, City Manager E
By: Mark Persico, AICP, Community Development Director
Oliver Mujica, Planning Division Manager
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Subject: Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution Certifying the Final P
Environmental Impact Report for the Specific Plan, and W
Introducing an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California Approving Specific Plan 15-01 to U-
change the General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning
Districts of approximately 710 acres to the Waterman Baseline
Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan (First Reading)
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Recommendation o
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No.
2015051086) and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations and the and d
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program pursuant to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (Attachment 1); and
2. Introduce an Ordinance approving the Waterman Baseline Neighborhood
Transformation Specific Plan (SP 15-01) (Attachment 2) a
Background a
On November 16, 2016, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-059 2
(Attachment 3)forwarding a recommendation that the Mayor and Common Council: a
1. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopt the Findings of Fact,
Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program; and N
2. Approve Specific Plan 15-01, based upon the recommended Findings of Fact. m
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There have been no previous City Council actions related to the Specific Plan. E
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Discussion
Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.64 (Specific Plans) of the City of San
Bernardino Development Code and California Government Code §65450, National Core E
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- the applicant - is seeking approval of Specific Plan 15-01 (Waterman + Baseline
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Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan) which proposes to change the existing
General Plan Land Use Designations and the existing Zoning Districts of the properties
contained within an area comprised of approximately 710 acres. cn
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The Specific Plan will establish the land use policies and development standards to L
facilitate the maximum build out of up to 4,341 residential units (which is an increase of °
up to 2,395 residential units) and approximately 3,570,448 square feet of non-residential a
uses (which an increase of up to approximately 1,204,063 square feet), and the future
construction of the associated transportation/mobility and infrastructure improvements.
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Waterman Gardens anchors the Specific Plan, but the Plan covers a much broader E
area. Specifically, the proposed boundaries are formed by Sierra Way to the west,
Tippecanoe Avenue and the flood control channel on the east, 3rd Street to the south,
and Highland Avenue to the north. The western boundary is approximately 1.1 miles o
east of the Interstate 215 (1-215) freeway and the northern boundary is approximately
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Overview of a Specific Plan: LL
A specific plan is an economic development tool that sets the long-term vision for a
neighborhood. Through various programs and incentives, a specific plan guides future
development of vacant or underutilized properties. Many cities across the State have w
successfully used Specific Plans to revitalize neighborhoods. Developers also favor
Specific Plan due to the clarity of development standards and the fact that individual
projects have been "pre-cleared" for environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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The Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan does not involve
the construction of a specific development project at this time. The Specific Plan
contains the following mandated chapters:
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Community Visioning a
Chapter 3: Planning Districts
Chapter 4: Land Use Plan
Chapter 5: Design Guidelines cn
Chapter 6: Mobility Plan
Chapter 7: Infrastructure Plan y
Chapter 8: Implementation and Administration m
Statement of Objectives
The following objectives have been established for the Specific Plan and are intended to
aid in the review of the project and associated environmental impacts:
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• Identify desired land uses for districts within the project area, recognizing that E
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districts have diverse needs, opportunities, constraints and assets; a
• Attract a mix of quality, compatible residential, commercial, professional office and 2
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light industrial development while preserving and enhancing existing established
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• Augment the area's development capabilities by enhancing the linkages between
Downtown and Inland Valley Development Agency reuse and development, c
focusing on the economic and physical synergies between these two areas;
• Encourage the growth of jobs and services, with opportunities and training available a
to existing and future residents within the neighborhood;
• Support existing investment in the area and enhancing existing assets;
• Lessen existing land-use conflicts and ensuring avoidance of future conflicts E
between residential neighborhoods and non-residential uses; R
• Further the physical and economic revitalization of the Waterman + Baseline
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• Develop a human capital plan to improve overall quality of life for residents focused o
on education, healthcare and job development; and w
• Minimize the potential for displacement of existing residents as new residents are
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Project Description
The proposed Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan will =
establish a land use and development framework, identify needed transportation and
infrastructure improvements, and serve as a marketing tool for attracting developers to
key sites and for boosting economic development. The Specific Plan is intended to
encourage residential and neighborhood-serving commercial establishments on major CD
corridors such as Baseline Avenue and Waterman Avenue, direct the creation of
employment generating uses to the southern portion of the project area closer to the e
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Civic Center and Downtown, and protect and enhance the existing residential
neighborhoods.
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The proposed land use plan accommodates an increase in existing residential uses a
from an estimated 2,049 units to approximately 4,341 units, an increase in commercial
uses from approximately 2,366,385 square feet to approximately 3,570,448 square feet,
and establishes six (6) distinct districts to guide future development of key parcels °;
throughout the project area, as follows:
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• District 1 - Uptown Professional District. This district encompasses approximately
82 acres located in the northern portion of the Specific Plan project area. It includes -
all of the parcels fronting Waterman Avenue between Highland Avenue and 13tH
Street. The District is intended to consolidate the medical uses scattered along 0°
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Waterman Avenue into a focused district that leverages the demand generated by
St. Bernardine Medical Center. This district would be zoned entirely as a mixed use Y
district accommodating office uses, neighborhood serving commercial uses and
limited residential uses up to 20 dwelling units an acre with a focus on senior
housing. The Specific Plan would establish a connection to the Midtown District for
its employees, patients, and visitors.
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• District 2 - Westside Neighborhood District. This district encompasses
approximately 127 acres at the western end of the Specific Plan project area. The
boundaries of this district are formed by Sierra Way to the west, Waterman Avenue C
to the east, and 5t" Street on the south. The district also includes the parcels
fronting both sides of Baseline Street. The primary intent of this district is to improve o
and preserve the existing single family neighborhoods to the west of Waterman
Avenue. This district would also accommodate mixed use development primarily a
including neighborhood serving commercial uses along Baseline Street and
Waterman Avenue.
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District 3 - Midtown Core District. Located in the center of the Specific Plan project E
area, this district encompasses approximately 120 acres and would serve as the
center of the neighborhood. The boundaries of the district are Waterman Avenue on E
the west, 9'" Street on the south, with no formal roadway boundaries to the north or c
east. Pivotal to this district is the redevelopment of Waterman Gardens, a 38-acre
public housing project. The proposed project replaces 252 units of existing public w
housing with approximately 400 units of mixed income housing, a central park,
community center, and other community and recreational resources. Olive Avenue LL
would be re-designed and accommodate a pedestrian-oriented avenue with a w
variety of housing options, commercial shops and eating establishments along
Waterman and Baseline Avenues, all within walking distance to a repurposed public
K-12 school campus. Mixed use development would be accommodated including E
residential uses up to 30 dwelling units an acre.
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• District 4 - Eastside Neighborhood District. This district encompasses
approximately 144 acres at the eastern end of the Specific Plan project area o
adjacent to the Midtown Core District. The boundaries of this district are loosely
formed by Tippecanoe Avenue and the flood control channel to the east and south,
the parcels fronting Baseline to the north, with no formal boundary to the west. This
district would accommodate mixed use development primarily including
neighborhood serving commercial uses along Baseline Avenue that is consistent a
with the existing single family neighborhoods to the south. Portions of this district
located along or adjacent to the flood control channel would be included in a linear a
park or trail system along the southern and eastern edges of the district.
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• District 5 - Gateway District. This district encompasses approximately 97 acres N
located south of 7t" Street, east of Sierra Way, north of 3� Street, and west of
Waterman Avenue. This district would introduce streetscape and building design
indicating a gateway to the Specific Plan area that would connect and distinguish m
the neighborhood from the Civic Center/Downtown. This district is intended to
promote the identity of San Bernardino through enhanced landscaping and signage E
as well as mixed-use development at Seccombe Lake. This district accommodates M
mixed use development along Waterman Avenue, with a small single family
enhancement area in the center of the district. The majority of the district, including
Seccombe Lake, would allow for higher density residential development up to 30 s
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dwelling units per acre with compatible neighborhood serving commercial uses in n
the form of vertical or horizontal mixed use. 2
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• District 6 - Employment District. This district encompasses approximately 140 cn
acres, located south of 9th Street, east of Waterman Avenue, north of 3rd Street, and
west of the flood control channel. This district would be an employment generating o
and flexible business use district. This district would accommodate office,
commercial, and business park uses (mix of business and support services) 0
creating new job opportunities in close proximity to new and existing residential
development. The Specific Plan project area fronting Waterman Avenue would
accommodate the development of mixed use projects including residential up to 20 CL
dwelling units per acre. The portion between 5th and 4th Streets would remain as the E
existing residential neighborhood. Portions of this district located in or adjacent to
the flood control channel would be included in a linear park or trail system along the E
eastern edge of the district. o
The table below presents information on the existing conditions of each district including w
the square footage of non-residential uses and the number of residential units, and the
proposed build-out of residential units and non-residential square footage allowed by U_
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Specific Plan Build-Out Projections
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(units) (square feet) (units) (square feet)
Uptown Professional 81.7 259 units 1,244,332 SF 277 units 513,363 SF
Westside Neighborhood 127.0 397 units 243,519 SF 808 units 342,852 SF
Midtown Core Mixed Use 119.2 344 units 346,981 SF 1,017 units 610,450 SF
Eastside Neighborhood 144.5 657 units 108,527 SF 1,402 units 206,614 SF
Gateway 97.4 229 units 136,318 SF 675 units 444,896 SF 0
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Mixed Business 140.9 60 units 286,708 SF 162 units 1,452,273 SF
Total 710.7 1,946 units 2,366,385 SF 4,341 units 3,570,448 SF
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Land Use Designations
To guide development and encourage revitalization of the neighborhood, the Specific a
Plan would establish five (5) new land use designations to achieve a mix of residential M
uses and commercial uses. The five (5) land use designations within the Specific Plan o.
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• Open Space. This land use designation is intended to preserve and create in
recreational and open space opportunities throughout the Specific Plan Area. New
development is not permitted, unless it is tied to recreational uses and/or
enhancement of existing facilities, such as a linear trail, ball parks, pocket parks, tot m
lots, and other similar uses.
• Neighborhood Residential. This land use designation is intended to promote the
preservation and enhancement of existing single family neighborhoods while
allowing for the development of new residential units, up to 14 dwelling units per d
acre. This land use designation would buffer existing neighborhoods from higher
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intensity surrounding uses and provide transitions between residential and non- a
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• Corridor Mixed Use. This land use designation is intended to encourage the N
development of a mix of neighborhood serving commercial and residential uses
along Waterman Avenue and Baseline Street. This land use designation would
accommodate both vertical and horizontal mixed use development up to 20
dwelling units per acre and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.5. Existing businesses and a
new construction would incorporate streetscape improvements to encourage
walkability along these two major corridors.
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Urban Mixed Use. This land use designation is intended to develop a pedestrian- E
oriented environment with a variety of housing options, commercial shops and
eating establishments. Mixed use development will be encouraged including E
residential uses up to 30 dwelling units an acre and non-residential uses up to a o
FAR of 0.75. This land use designation is also intended to create a sense of place c
and identify the Specific Plan Area as a distinct location within the City. w
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• Employment. This land use designation is intended to promote the development of
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employment generating uses including office, commercial, and business park uses
(mix of business and support services) to establish new job opportunities in close
proximity to new and existing residential development. This land use designation
allows for non-residential uses up to a FAR of 0.75.
Opportunity Areas o
Within each district, two (2) types of opportunity sites have been identified; catalytic
sites and redevelopment sites. Catalytic sites are envisioned to be significant o
development projects that are likely to occur in the near future that will create the a
momentum for other revitalization projects on adjacent and nearby parcels. There are
seven catalytic sites identified as having a high likelihood of being revitalized in the near
future. In contrast, revitalization sites are parcels throughout the Specific Plan area that
are generally vacant or house underutilized properties and/or older facilities that no a
longer meet current standards and market conditions, and thus have the most potential
for change. They are typically smaller in size and may require additional steps to a
facilitate revitalization (i.e. lot consolidation, demolition). A large number of parcels
throughout the Specific Plan area have been identified as revitalization sites particularly a
along Waterman Avenue, 5t" Street, and Baseline Street. N
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Enhancement Areas N
The Specific Plan includes "Enhancement Areas" that are predominantly residential m
neighborhoods that lie outside of the "Opportunity Areas." No substantive changes are
proposed for these areas. Enhancement Areas include established residential E
neighborhoods outside the corridors, and some existing office professional and M
commercial parcels that are already developed with compatible, economically viable
and job-generating uses. The Specific Plan intends to retain, enhance, and improve
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Land Use Plan and Design Guidelines
Chapter 4 includes development standards for the reuse of existing buildings and new
infill development within each of the five (5) Districts. It also includes a listing of the
permitted uses for each District. While the Specific Plan establishes the development s
standards and permitted uses within the project area and will serve as the governing o
policy document for future development and revitalization, it does not automatically 0
create non-conforming uses or developments within the project area. Existing a
properties will be allowed to continue and modification may be completed as previously
allowed by the City's Development Code. Thus, the Specific Plan is intended to serve
as the governing document for large scale developments involving the assemblage of
properties and/or the revitalization of existing sites. —
The Design Guidelines, contained in Chapter 5, of the Specific Plan provides E
recommendations for how buildings and projects should be developed or revitalized to C
enhance the architectural style of the existing and future neighborhoods. These
guidelines ensure that developments are scaled appropriately within the context of the w
greater neighborhood and intended to direct the reuse of existing buildings and ensure
that infill development reflects the values of local residents and stakeholders of the
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Infrastructure Plan
Chapter 7 presents the existing and conceptual improvements related to water, sewage,
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storm water drainage, solid waste disposal, energy and other essential facilities that are
necessary to support future development within or adjacent to the Specific Plan project
area. The adoption of this Specific Plan does not commit the City to provide funding.
The infrastructure improvements will be appropriately conditioned on a project-by-
project basis with no funding or improvements to be provided by the City unless as part a
of the City's Capital Improvements Program.
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Chapter 8 primarily addresses the manner by which future developments will be a
reviewed through the discretionary land use entitlement process. It should be noted that
the regulations and development standards contained within the Specific Plan are a
intended for large-scale developments and/or development projects involving the
assemblage of parcels. Minor modifications to existing buildings will be governed by the
City's Development Code. It should also be noted that, while the Specific Plan includes v
development standards and incentives intended to maximize development potential, _
Development Permit applications and the appropriate application fees will be still N
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Chapter 8 of the Specific Plan also introduces the concept of a "Specific Plan Recovery
Fee" that would allow the City to develop and impose a fee upon applicants seeking the
approval of discretionary land use entitlement applications, which has been included in
Appendix D. However, consideration of this matter will be deferred to such time that the
City conducts its Fee Study. s
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General Plan Goals and Policies L)
The City of San Bernardino General Plan includes primary goals and policies to guide
future development within the City. The proposed Specific Plan provides a detailed N
explanation of the Specific Plan's relationship to the City's General Plan, including a s
comparison of goals, objectives and policies. The intent of the comparison is to L
demonstrate the Specific Plan's consistency with the General Plan and how the Specific 0
Plan implements the General Plan's policies. Appendix C of the Specific Plan provides a
a side-by-side comparison of the City's General Plan policies and the various elements
of the Specific Plan that carry out these policies.
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California Environmental Quality Act: E
In accordance with §15082 (Notice of Preparation and Determination of Scope of EIR)
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Notice of Preparation (NOP) was E
released on August 31, 2015 for the CEQA-mandated thirty (30) day public review o
period. The purpose of the NOP was to announce the preparation of the Draft ``-,
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood w
Transformation Specific Plan and to allow the general public and other agencies with
the opportunity to submit comments as to the contents of the Draft EIR. Additionally, a U_
public scoping meeting was conducted on September 10, 2015, pursuant to the
requirements of CEQA. The NOP process helps to determine the scope of the
environmental issues to be addressed in the Draft EIR.
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Subsequently, the applicant submitted and the Planning Division accepted the Draft EIR
prepared in connection with the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation
Specific Plan. Accordingly, pursuant to §15085 (Notice of Completion) of CEQA, a
Notice of Completion was filed with the State of California Office of Planning and
Research (State Clearinghouse No. 2015081086) and, pursuant to §15087 (Public °
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Review of Draft EIR) of CEQA, the Draft EIR was released on July 29, 2016 for the
CEQA-mandated forty-five (45) day public review period. Again, the purpose of this
public review period was to allow the general public and other agencies with the
opportunity to submit comments as to the contents and analysis of the Draft EIR. a
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In accordance with §15132 (Contents of Final EIR) of CEQA, the applicant submitted a
and the Planning Division accepted the Final EIR prepared in connection with the .2
Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan. The Final EIR
consists of the following: 1) the revised Draft EIR; 2) responses to comments on the cn
Draft EIR; 3) CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and,
4) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. N
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Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report
Based upon the comments received during the CEQA-mandated forty-five (45) day
public review period, the Draft EIR has been revised to address the comments
submitted and to provide additional analysis to substantiate the environmental
conclusions of the Draft EIR.
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Responses to Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report a L
During the CEQA-mandated forty-five (45) day public review period, comments on the
Draft EIR were submitted by the following: N
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• Blum Collins, LLP (on behalf of SoCal Environmental Justice Alliance) o
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• California Department of Toxic Substances Control Q
• San Bernardino County Department of Public Works W
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As determined by the Planning Commission, the comments received on the Draft EIR
have been adequately addressed.
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CEQA Findings of Fact E
Upon the completion of the revised Draft EIR, it was concluded that the implementation o
of the Specific Plan could create potentially significant adverse impacts, unless
adequately mitigated, for the following environmental factors: W
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• Aesthetics
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• Cultural Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Mineral Resources
• Population and Housing Q
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Utilities and Services Systems
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Pursuant to CEQA, the City of San Bernardino is required to make written findings to R
support the certification of the Final EIR prior to the approval of the Specific Plan. a
Accordingly, as previously mentioned above, the Final EIR includes the CEQA Findings
of Fact for consideration by the Mayor and Common Council. a
CEQA Statement of Overriding Considerations
Upon the completion of the revised Draft EIR, it was concluded that the implementation N
of the Specific Plan would create unavoidable adverse impacts that could not be m
mitigated to an insignificant level, for the following environmental factors:
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• Air Quality
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Noise
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Pursuant to CEQA, the City of San Bernardino is required to balance the benefits of the
proposed Specific Plan against its unavoidable environmental risks when determining to
certify the Final EIR prior to the approval of the Specific Plan. Accordingly, as C
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previously mentioned above, the Final EIR includes the CEQA Statement of Overriding s
Considerations for consideration by the Mayor and Common Council. In summary, the L
Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan provides the °
following benefits: Q
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• Economic Growth
• Employment Opportunities
• Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled E
• Sustainability
• Provision of Needed Housing E
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Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan will contribute
towards providing additional housing at all income levels and establishes the area as a w
major employment center while improving the physical image of the public realm and
complying with regional sustainability regulations and mandates, all of which outweigh a
the unavoidable environmental impacts.
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Z
Pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, the Final EIR includes a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program to ensure that the implementation of the proposed Specific Plan
will adequately mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. o
Fiscal Impact o
There no direct fiscal impacts from adoption of the Specific Plan. However, as individual
construction projects are built and occupied property values will increase and the tax
base will also increase.
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Conclusion a
This Specific Plan will serve as catalysis to transform the area and leverage the public
resources being spent on the reconstruction of Waterman Gardens. On November 16, a.
2016, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed Waterman + Baseline
Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan is consistent with the City of San a
Bernardino General Plan and Development Code and that the application satisfies all N
Findings of Fact required for approval of Specific Plan 15-01.
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Attachments m
Attachment 1 Resolution Certifying the Final EIR and adopting a Statement of
Overriding Considerations E
Attachment 2 Ordinance Adopting the Waterman Baseline Neighborhood
Transformation Specific Plan
Attachment 3 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-059
Attachment 4 Public Hearing Notice E
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Synopsis of Previous Council Actions: There is no previous City Council action
related to the Specific Plan a
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1 RESOLUTION NO.
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2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF t
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
3 IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2015081086) FOR THE
WATERMAN + BASELINE NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION SPECIFIC
4 PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN 15-01), AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT,
5 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE
6 REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. E
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7 WHEREAS, on September 15, 2015, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.64
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8 (Specific Plans) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code and California Government E
9 Code §65450, and application for Specific Plan 15-01 was duly submitted by: d
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Project Applicant: National Core Renaissance w
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13 WHEREAS, Specific Plan 15-01 is a request to allow the change of the General Plan
14 Land Use Designations and the Zoning Districts of the properties contained within an area r
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15 comprised of approximately 710 acres in order to establish the Waterman + Baseline
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Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code §21067 of the California
17 Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.) (CEQA), §15367 of the 2
18 CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §15000 et seq.) and the City's 0
19 Local CEQA Guidelines, the City of San Bernardino is the lead agency for proposed Specific
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21 WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Division of
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22 the Community Development Department of the City of San Bernardino determined that an U)
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23 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) should be prepared in order to analyze all potential S
adverse environmental impacts of proposed Specific Plan 15-01; and m
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WHEREAS, pursuant to §15082 of CEQA, the Planning Division of the Community R
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25 Development Department of the City of San Bernardino issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP)
26 of a Draft EIR for proposed Specific Plan 15-01 on August 31, 2015, and circulated the NOP
27 for the CEQA-mandated thirty (30) day public review period and a public scoping meeting E
28 was conducted on September 10, 2015, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA in order to 2
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allow the general public and other agencies with the opportunity to submit comments as to the
contents of the Draft EIR; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to §15087 of CEQA, the Planning Division of the Community aOQ�
3 Development Department of the City of San Bernardino released a Notice of Completion of
4 the Draft EIR for proposed Specific Plan 15-01 on July 29, 2016 for the CEQA-mandated E
5 forty-five (45) day public review and comment period; and
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6 WHEREAS, pursuant to §15086 of CEQA, the Planning Division of the Community c
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7 Development Department of the City of San Bernardino consulted with and requested
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8 comments from all responsible and trustee agencies, other regulatory agencies, and other W
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WHEREAS, the Planning Division of the Community Development Department of
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the City of San Bernardino received two (2) comment letters from state agencies, one (1)
11 comment letter from a local agency, and one (1) comment letter from an environmental v
12 organization during the CEQA-mandated forty-five (45) day public review and comment 0)
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14 WHEREAS, pursuant to §15132 of CEQA, the applicant submitted and the Planning
15 Division of the Community Development Department of the City of San Bernardino accepted s
16 the Final EIR for proposed Specific Plan 15-01, which consists of the following: 1) the
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17 revised Draft EIR; 2) responses to comments on the Draft EIR; 3) CEQA Findings of Fact; 4) c
18 Statement of Overriding Considerations; and, 5) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting 2
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19 WHEREAS, on October 27, 2016, pursuant to the requirements of§19.64.040 of the
20 City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Development and Environmental Review
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23 WHEREAS, on November 16, 2016, pursuant to the requirements of §19.64.050 of y
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24 the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission held the duly 00
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25 noticed public hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, d
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or opposition to the Final EIR submitted by the applicant for Specific Plan 15-01, and at
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which meeting the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-059 recommending to
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13 SECTION 2. The Mayor and Common Council has independently reviewed, analyzed
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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3 PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN 15-01), AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT,
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(Specific Plans) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code and California Government °
Code §65450, and application for Specific Plan 15-01 was duly submitted by: w
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WHEREAS, Specific Plan 15-01 is a request to allow the change of the General Plan
Land Use Designations and the Zoning Districts of the properties contained within an area
comprised of approximately 710 acres in order to establish the Waterman + Baseline w
Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan; and
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compliance with the City of San Bernardino Development Code; and °;
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Quality Act, the Planning Division of the Community Development Department accepted the 0
Draft Environmental Impact Report submitted by the applicant for Specific Plan 15-01; and
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of Completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan 15-01 released on M
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City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Development and Environmental Review E
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Specific Plan 15-01 to the Planning Commission for consideration; and
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of San Bernardino Development Code, the City gave public notice by advertising in the San 0
Bernardino Sun, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San Bernardino of the c
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City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission held the duly noticed ;o
public hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or
opposition to the Final Environmental Impact Report and Specific Plan 15-01, and at which =
meeting the Planning Commission considered the Final Environmental Impact Report and °
Specific Plan 15-01; and
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Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission has the authority to take action of its =
recommendation to the Mayor and Common Council on the Final Environmental Impact Report a,
and Specific Plan 15-01.
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SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Notice of Preparation (NOP) was released on
August 31, 2015 for the CEQA-mandated thirty (30) day public review period. The purpose of
the NOP was to announce the preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Q
the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan and to allow the general LO
public and other agencies with the opportunity to submit comments as to the contents of the
Draft EIR. Additionally, a public scoping meeting was conducted on September 10, 2015, N
pursuant to the requirements of CEQA. N
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prepared in connection with the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific
Plan. Accordingly, pursuant to §15085 (Notice of Completion) of CEQA, a Notice of
Completion was filed with the State of California Office of Planning and Research (State a
Clearinghouse No. 2015081086) and, pursuant to §15087 (Public Review of Draft EIR) of :L_
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Planning Division accepted the Final EIR prepared in connection with the Waterman + Baseline m
Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan. The Final EIR consists of the following: 1) the M
revised Draft EIR; 2) responses to comments on the Draft EIR; 3) CEQA Findings of Fact and E
Statement of Overriding Considerations; and, 4) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
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EIR; 2) responses to comments on the Draft EIR; 3) CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of o
Overriding Considerations; and, 4) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
recommendation to the Mayor and Common Council for the adoption of the Certification of the
Final EIR and approval of Specific Plan 15-01.
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applications meet certain findings prior to the approval by the Mayor and Common Council. °
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Finding No. 1: The proposed plan is consistent with the General Plan. s
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Finding of Fact: The Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan
proposes to change the General Plan Land Use Designations and the
Zoning Districts of the properties contained within an area comprised of v
approximately 710 acres in order to establish the land use policies and
development standards to facilitate the maximum build out of up to 4,341
residential units and approximately 3,570,448 square feet of non-
residential uses, and the future construction of the associated
transportation/mobility and infrastructure improvements. The primary
purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide a vision and implementation
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comprehensive set of goals, objectives, strategies and guidelines to be °;
used by the City to support, attract and facilitate new development and
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policies to guide future development within the City. The proposed v
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provides a detailed explanation of the Specific Plan's relationship to the
City's General Plan, including a comparison of goals, objectives and
policies. Through Appendix C of the Specific Plan a side-by-side
comparison of the City's General Plan policies and the various elements of
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• Preserve and Enhance San Bernardino's Unique Neighborhoods E
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• Enhance the Quality of Life and Economic Vitality in San
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• Enhance the Aesthetic Quality of Land Uses and Structures in San
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Impacts on Significant Natural, Historic, Habitat, and Hillside E
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Infrastructure and Services to Support Existing and Future C
Residents, Businesses, Recreation, and Other Uses °
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Visitors to the City of San Bernardino from Crime and the Hazards
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• Facilitate the Development of a Variety of Types of Housing to E
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• Conserve and Improve the Condition of the Existing Affordable
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• Assist in the Development of Adequate Housing to Meet the Needs E
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• Promote Equal Housing Opportunity for All Residents of the City N
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✓ Economic Development Element
• Encourage Economic Activity that Capitalizes upon the a
Transportation and Locational Strengths of San Bernardino
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• Ensure Fiscal Viability in Order to Provide a High Level of
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• Enhance, Maintain, and Develop Recreational, Cultural,
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Neighborhoods and Develop a Program to Create Unifying Design
Themes to Identify Areas Throughout the City
• Ensure Individual Projects are Well Designed and Maintained
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• Ensure that Multi-Family Housing is Attractively Designed and
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• Develop Attractive and Safe Commercial, Office, and Industrial
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• Maintain and Enhance the Cultural Quality of Life for the City's
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o Provide Water Supply, Transmission, Distribution, Storage, and
Treatment Facilities to Meet Present and Future Water Demands in
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o Provide Appropriate Storm Drain and Flood Control Facilities
where Necessary
o Provide an Adequate and Orderly System for the Collection and
Disposal of Solid Waste to Meet the Demands of New and
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Energy is Available to Support Existing and Future Land Uses
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o Ensure an Adequate Supply of Natural Gas is Available to Support
Existing and Future Land Uses within the City at a Project Level 9
o Ensure the Operation and Maintenance of Telecommunications N
Systems to Support Existing and Future Land Uses within the City 0
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• Protect the Lives and Properties of Residents and Visitors of the
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• Protect and Enhance Our Archaeological Resources
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o Promote Air Quality that is Compatible with the Health, Well-
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o Conserve Scarce Energy Resources
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creation of employment generating uses to the southern portion of the
project area closer to the Civic Center and Downtown, and protect and E
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implementation program for the future development of vacant or under-
utilized properties within Specific Plan boundaries and contains a a
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revitalization projects and will enhance the physical and visual qualities of
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neighborhood, while preserving the environmental environs. °
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designations and the anticipated land use developments.
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Specific Plan allow the change of the General Plan Land Use Designations
and the Zoning Districts of the properties contained within an area
comprised of approximately 710 acres in order to establish the new Land v
Use Districts and Design Guidelines maintains an appropriate balance of
land uses by providing for the revitalization of existing under-utilized
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Avenue and Waterman Avenue, direct the creation of employment N
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residential neighborhoods. The proposed land use plan accommodates an
increase in existing residential uses from an estimated 2,049 units to
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recommendation that the Mayor and Common Council:
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a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan 15-01 (incorporated °
herein by reference), in accordance with §15090 (Certification of the Final w
Environmental Impact Report) of the California Environmental Quality Act, and
direct the Community Development Director to prepare and file with the Clerk of the
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Resources Code §21152(c) and CEQA Guidelines §15094; and
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Bernardino, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, No. 2016-059, was duly
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of San Bernardino, California, at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 161h day of November 2016,by the following vote, to wit: a
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Notice is hereby given that the City of San Bernardino Mayor and Common Council will hold a public r
hearing on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North c
"D"Street, San Bernardino, California 92418,on the following items:
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SPECIFIC PLAN 15-01 -A request to allow the change of the General Plan Land Use Designations and
the Zoning Districts of the properties contained within an area comprised of approximately 710 acres in
order to establish the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood Transformation Specific Plan. The Specific Q,
Plan boundaries are generally formed by Highland Avenue to the north, Tippecanoe Avenue to the east, E
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The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino welcome your participation in evaluating
these items. The Mayor and Common Council will review the proposal and will consider the proposed
environmental determination in making its decisions. The public is welcome to speak at the public
hearing or to submit written comments prior to the hearing. For more information, please contact the
Community Development Department at City Hall,or by phone at(909) 384-5057.
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If you challenge the resultant action of the Mayor and Common Council in court, you may be limited to ti
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
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Item 6B Specific Plan 15-01
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PROPOSED PROJECT:
Change the General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning
Districts(710 acres)to:
1. Establish land use policies and development
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from 1,946 to 4,341 (2,395)and commercial square
footage from approximately 2,366,385 square feet
to approximately 3,570,448 square feet(1,204,063)
3. Facilitate future construction of the associated
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PROJECT PROCESSING
Community visioning began in 2010
August 31, 2015 Notice of Preparation was circulated
September 10, 2015 Scoping Meeting was conducted
September 15, 2015 Draft Specific Plan submitted
July 29, 2016 Draft Specific Plan and Environmental
Impact Report circulated for public review
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October 27, 2016 D/ERC forwarded to Planning Commission
November 19, 2016 Planning Commission forwarded to Mayor
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SPECIFIC PLAN:
➢ Chapter 1: Introduction
➢ Chapter 2: Community Visioning
➢ Chapter 3: Planning Districts
➢ Chapter 4: Land Use Plan
➢ Chapter 5: Design Guidelines
➢ Chapter 6: Mobility Plan
➢ Chapter 7: Infrastructure Plan
➢ Chapter 8: Implementation and Administration
FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
➢ Draft Environmental Impact Report
➢ Response to Written Comments
➢ Findings of Fact
➢ Statement of Overriding Considerations
➢ Mitigation Monitoring Program
12/19/2016
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS:
➢ Air Quality
➢ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
➢ Noise
➢ Transportation and Traffic
BENEFITS OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN:
➢ Economic Growth
➢ Employment Opportunities
➢ Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled
➢ Sustainability
➢ Provision of Needed Housing
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-059 forwarding a
recommendation that the Mayor and City Council:
1. ADOPT a Resolution certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report and adopting the Findings of Fact,
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program-, and
2. INTRODUCE an Ordinance approving Specific Plan 15-01.
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