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HomeMy WebLinkAbout52-Planning CIT~OF SAN BERNARDIIO - REQUEQ FOR COUNCIL ACTJN Date: May 23, 1986 uptown Redevelopment proj'ect Plan, Subject: Report on the Plan, and Environmental Impact Report Mayor and Council Meeting of June 2, 1986, 2:00 p.m. Frank A. Schuma From: Planning Director Dept: Planning Synopsis of Previous Council action: February 20, 1984 -- Community Deve10pmept Commission adoptes the Prelim- inary Plan for the Uptown Redevelopment Project, (Resolution No. 4579). Previous Planning Commission action: At the meeting of the Planning Commission on May 20, 1986, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 86-3 and made the following recommendations: That the Mayor and Council approve and adopt the Uptown Redevelopment Plan, and the Report on the Redevelopment Plan, and that the Mayor and Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the uptown Redevelopment Plan. Vote: 3-2, 4 absent. Recommended motion: That the Mayor and Council approve and adopt the uptown Redevelopment Plan, and Report on the Redevelopment Plan, and That the Mayor and Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Uptown Redevelopment Plan. ~~ Signature Frank A. Schuma Contact person: Frank A. Schuma Pllone: 383-5057 Supporting data attached: Yes, Staff Report Ward: 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Sou rce: Finance: Council Notes: Am,nrb I,pm Nn~L. . . ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 c :) ::) RESOLUTION 86-3 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE UPTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND REPORTING AS TO CONFORMITY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino (the WAgency) has heretofore taken certain actions with regard to the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Uptown Redevelopment Project (the wRedevelopment PlanW); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and Agency has selected the Redevelopment project Area (the WProject AreaW) within the previously established survey boundaries; and WHEREAS, the Project Area, as selected by the Planning Commission, generally consists of two subareas: Subarea wAw - generally those properties fronting on and/or adjacent to Highland Avenue and Baseline Street between 1-215 and Waterman Avenue and along wEw Street from 8th Street to 23rd Street; and Subarea wBw - generally property that is located between Third Street and Rialto Avenue, and 1-215 and Mt. Vernon Avenue. WHEREAS, the Agency has submitted the following documents for consideration by the Planning Commission: (1) The Redevelopment Plan; <- (2) The draft of the Report to the Mayor and Common Council on the Redevelopment Plan; and 3) The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Uptown Redevelopment Project (SeH 183101007); and WHEREAS, The Agency has requested the Planning Commission to review the Redevelopment Plan for consistency -- . . , I - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 r '- ~ , ,j San Bernardino and in accordance with with the General Plan of the City of render a report thereon to the Agency Government Code Section 654021 and WHEREAS, a memorandum, dated May 20, 1986 has been prepared for review by the Planning Commission regarding the above referenced documents, and at said request of the Agency a public meeting has been conducted thereon, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby approves the Redevelopment Plan. Section 2. The draft of the Report the Common Council on the Redevelopment approved. to the Mayor and Plan is hereby Section 3. The Planning Commission hereby reports that the Redevelopment Plan conforms to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino. The Planning Commission further reports that the redevelopment of the Project Area , conforms with the policies and goals of the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino. Section 4. The Planning Commission hereby recommends '0 that the Redevelopment Plan be adopted by the Agency and the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino. I I II II I I II I II I I I I II I II I II III III I I IIII I II I I II I I I I I II I I I I I IIIII I II I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I II I II III III I I II II I III III I II I II I II I I I IIIIII .. . . C 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 c .:) ..J S..c~ion S. The Planning Commission hereby recommends Environmental Impact Report of the Uptown Project (SCa 183101007) be approved and that the Final Redevelopment certified. Section 6. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the memorandum dated May 20, 1986, as referenced to in the recitals of this Resolution, as the Report of the Planning Commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33346. Section 7. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino and to the Agency. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ~ day of May , 1986 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Flores, Knowles, Lopez, NAYS: ABSENT: Cutler ABSTAIN: Lightburn Brown, Nierman, Watson, Shaw . ~~!\...,..... \I..... ~(\.;~~~~"~ secretaiy I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I II I III II II I III IIII IIII . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ]3 14 IS 16 17 )8 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 ".,1 ( I'"' ,...... '-" -..) The foregoing resolution No. 86-3 is hereby approved this ~ day of Mav , 1986. C the Planning Approved as to form: City Attorney ." , .. ~ITY OF SAN BEfQARDINO Q.. MEMORANDU~ To Planning COUIDlission From Planning Department Subject Uptown Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Date May 20, 1986 Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report Approved Date The Planning Commission is being requested to approve and to recommend to the Mayor and Common Council adoption of the Uptown Redevelopment Plan and Report on the Plan. ~he Commission is also requested to recommend certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzes the effects implementation of the Plan would have on the environment. Although this is not a public hearing item, the Commission may accept public testimony on the Plan, Report, and EIR in order to make a recommendation. The Mayor and Common Council have scheduled a public hearing on June 2, 1986 to consider all items according to State Redevelopment Law. In February, 1983, the Council adopted Resolution 83-49 designating the Uptown Redevelopment Project Survey Area boundaries. The Planning Department prepared a Preliminary Plan and, upon its approval by the Council on February 20, 1984, began preparation of the Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Plan, and EIR. Subsequently an election of members to the Uptown Redevelopment Citizen Advisory Committee was held on July 11, 1984. Since August of 1984, the Committee has been holding regular meetings regarding the development of the Plan, Report on the Plan, and EIR. The Uptown Redevelopment Project Area contains approximately 433 acres and is located in the central portion of the City of San Bernardino. The Project is divided into two (2) Subareas. Subarea "A" generally is comprised of those properties fronting on and/or adjacent to Highland Avenue and Baseline Street between Interstate 215 and Waterman Avenue and along "E" Street from 8th Street to 23rd Street. Subarea "B" generally is those propertiea~ located between Third Street, Rialto Avenue, Interstate 2l~ and Mt. Vernon Avenue. The Project Area contains only 37 acres or 8.5' vacant land in accordance with Redevelopment Law. Following is a synopsis of the three consideration at tonight's meeting. items under REnEVELOPMENT PLAN The Plan, as Redevelopment written, meets Law. It provides the requirements of State a legal description of the . CITY Oil TH.~~ , - ,- c .~ ~- ) uptown Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report May 20, 1986 Page 2 Project Area as well as goals and objectives adopted by the Citizens Advisory Committee. The Plan enumerates specific land use categories proposed within the Project Area and establishes design standards and controls for development and redevelopment of structures and land. The Plan describes in detail the proposed redevelopment actions including property acquisition, relocation, owner and tenant participation, and the disposition of real and personal property. The proposed methods of financing the Project are also described. The Plan would be in effect for forty (40) years and allows the Agency to incur a tax allocation bonded indebtedness (outstanding at anyone time) of up to twenty million ($20,000,000) dollars. The Plan allows for those urban land uses permitted by the existing General Plan or as might be amended in the future. Additionally, the Plan pays particular attention to tbose aspects, i.e., standards which will physically improve the visual image of the Project Area. The Plan, as recommended by the Citizen Advisory Committee, includes modifications to three standards proposed by staff. The following compares the recommendations made by the Committee and staff: Pa9~ 17. It.em 5: C~mmi~~~e RecnmmAndA~inn: Parking spaces visible from streets shall be screened with a thirty-six (36) inch decorative wall (masonry, wrought iron, or similar materials) and/or landscaping as necessary to prevent an unsightly or barren appearance. Vehicle sales or display areas shall be excluded from this thirty-six (36) inch wall and landscaping provision. 'C S~8ff Recnmm~nda~ion: Parking spaces visible from streets shall be screened with a thiry-six (36) inch decorative wall (masonry, wrought iron, or similar material) and/or landscaping as necessary to prevent unsightly or barren appearance. .' , . -"""" ""-'"" ,- v .....,; ....~,;/ Uptown Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report May 20, 1986 page 3 Comm~nt:: The provision of a landscaping buffer as a screen for parking areas is an effective means to improve the visual image from the street. Automobile sales organizations have expressed concern that such a provlslon would obscure critical sight of their merchandise from vehicular passersby. Page 18. Item 13 Committee Recommendation: Signage shall be in conformance with the existing provisions of the City Municipal Code. In designated target areas for which development funds have been specifically designated, signage shall be in conformance with any applicable standards established by the Agency. Staff Recommendation: Signage shall be in conformance with provisions of the City Municipal Code and standards established by the Agency. the existing any applicable Comlli~nt:: All signage throughout the Project Area needs to come under stricter control. The Committee felt that only those areas where the Agency assistance is provided in a large project or target area should be further regulated. Staff contends that a piecemeal approach to signage control will unnecessarily delay the improvement of the overall image of the area. Page 18. Item 15: Committee Recommendation: New development in all other areas shall have a mlnlmum five (5) feet landscaped front setback measured from property line. Staff Recommendation: New development in all other areas shall have a minimum , ,. ....... ....."''- I..,., :) -"./ Uptown Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report May 20, 1986 page 4 ten (10) feet landscaped front setback measured from property line. Comment: All other redevelopment projects adopted by the City have a provision for a ten (10) foot landscaped setback. Such a provision produces a dramatic improvement in the esthetics of an area. The Committee felt that any additional setback requirements above that already mandated by Ordinance would be excessive and present an uneven appearance along the streets. The Plan allows for discretion where a pedestrian oriented environment is presently established. However, the forty (40) year life of the Project will in all likelihood see the recycling of a majority of the structures and development presently found. Staff recommends the retention of the standards as originally proposed. The Agency anticipates providing a wide array of programs to encourage and assist revitalization efforts throughout the Project Area. Assistance will be made available as tax increment funding is achieved over the life of the Project. The following types of programs in the form of loans, grants, subsidies, and direct expenditures: 1. Developmental Assistance 2. Code Compliance, Property Inspection and Rehabilitation 3. General Clean-up and Trash Removal 4. Marketing Research and Promotion 5. Feasibility Analysis 6. Engineering Studies 7. Project Identity and Directional Signage 8. Project Administration 9. Sign Amortization 10. Facade Improvement 11. Employment Linkage 12. Streetscape Improvement 13. Storm Drain Improvement 14. Residential In-fill 15. Public Facilities 16. Land Acquisition and Assembly 17. parking Improvements 18. Small Business Loans .. '" .'........ "-" -....; ,j Uptown Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report May 20, 1986 Page 5 19. Utility Undergrounding 20. Structural Demolition 21. Resident Relocation 22. Business Relocation 23. Freeway Widening and Off-ramp Improvement REPORT ON THE PLAN The Report on the Plan, as written, meets the requirements of the State Redevelopment Law. It lists the reasons for selection of the Project Area, accurately documenting the existence of blight by describing the existing physical, social, and economic conditions in detail. The Report also describes the methods of financing the Project and the method and plan for relocation. The "Neighborhood Impact Report" is an important section required by law. Said "Impact Report" provides information as to; the numbers of low- and moderate- income households presently found in the Project Area, the number of low- and moderate-income housing units in substandard condition, the number of housing units found in non-conforming zoning status. Finally, an estimate of the number of low- and moderate-income households likely to be displaced as a result of Agency action is made. The Report includes an analysis of the Preliminary Plan and various other reports and appendices including a summary photolog. Finally, this staff report, along with the resolution approved by the Commission at this meeting, are included by reference. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT The EIR, as written, meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Final EIR being considered at this meeting consists of the Draft EIR, comments on the,c Draft EIR received dur ing the 45-day public review period, and responses to the comments. The Final EIR has been reviewed by the City's Environmental Review Committee and found to comply with the provisions of CEQA. The Committee recommended on May 8, 1986, that the final EIR be "certified" by the Mayor and Common Council. The purpose of the EIR is to provide decision-makers (staff, the Commission, and the Council) with a detailed analysis of the environmental consequences of approving and implementing the proposed Redevelopment Plan. The Commission should be aware that approval of the proposed Redfvelopment Plan would result in certain impacts as .. -- - '- o ,,-,# Uptown Redevelopment Plan, Report on the Plan, and Final Environmental Impact Report May 20, 1986 Page 6 described in the Report on the Plan and the EIR. Certain mitigation measures are proposed in the EIR which would reduce those impacts to an insignificant level. The EIR analyzed the proposed land use option as well as two additional alternatives for the Redevelopment Project Area. In addition, an analysis was conducted on the environmental impacts for two General Plan Amendment study areas containing the Redevelopment Project Area. Two land use alternatives for each as well as the existing land use and General Plan scenarios were reviewed. Concurrently two Changes of Zone proposals were also included in the analysis so as to provide consistency between zoning and General Plan designations should either of the General Plan Amendments be instituted. At the present time, no amendments to the existing General Plan are proposed in order to divorce land use issues with those of redevelopment. It is staff's intent at a future date to study and propose amending the General Plan so as to avoid the impacts indicated in the EIR analysis. Although not required by CEQA, an analysis of fiscal has been prepared and is shown in Appendix D Environmental Impact Report. impact of the RECOMMENDATION The proposed Redevelopment Plan appears to be beneficial to the City in general and to the Uptown Project Area in particular. The actions proposed would greatly assist in revitalizing an area which is characterized by physical and economic blight. Staff recommends that Resolution be adopted by the Planning Commission. Respectfully Submitted, FRANK A. SCHUMA, Planning Director .. c - """ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM # LOCATION CASE E.I.R. for Uptown Redevelopment HEARING DATE OS/20/86 16 .. -~ -..--.- LEGEND: IZZI U~BAN LAND USES INCLUDING COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL. RESIDENTIAL. PUBLIC FACILITIES. PUBLIC PARKING. ETC. SUBAREA "A" , .~ -:;:- ~ ll~i~ ~ff1r~~ :: -~-=~~~ ~r::rr [R{[E[Q)[EW[E~jQ)~~[E~lJ ~4'~=-:C'Oc~ ; rrr [i2J1Rl@J[E~r ~ \ THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF t, THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SUBAREA "B" ..