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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-1988 Minutes . City of San Bernardino, California December 16, 1988 This is the time and place set for an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at their Regular Meeting held on Monday, December 5, 1988, at 9:08 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. The City Clerk has caused to be posted the Notice of Adjournment of said meeting held Monday, December 5, 1988, at 9:08 a.m., and has on file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting together with a copy of said Notice which was posted at 10:30 a.m., TueSday, December 6, 1988, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. The Adjourned Regular Meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m., Friday, December 16, 1988, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernar- dino, California. . INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jess Flores. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the fOllowing being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Clark, Acting City Administrator Robbins. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam. PUBLIC COMMENTS No one came forward to speak during the public comments portion of the meeting. . PRESENTATION - CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE John Traver, Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee, gave a presentation reviewing the Committee's recomendations found in the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document. He stated that the committee 1 12/16/88 . considered the various types and amounts of development within the City for residential, commercial and industrial use, including the downtown, Tri-City Commercenter, and Norton Air Force Base Corridors. (A) Woodie Tescher, consultant from Envicom Corporation, introduced the Fundamental Land Use Issue POlicy Statements document and explained that the document was prepared to facilitate the resolution of planning issues for the City. Within the document are questions pertaining to planning issues. The responses to those questions are in the form of recommendations approved by the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). (B) Mr. Tescher stated that the Fundamental Land Use Issue POlicy Statements document consists of two sections. The most significant issues impacting land use development are contained in Section One: Overriding Issues. The secondary issues and those related to specific geographic sub-areas of the City are included in Section Two: Principal Issues. . COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED At 9:25 a.m., Council Member Estrada arrived at the Council Meeting and took her place at the Table. Mr. Tescher stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document and made recommendations for changes, which are listed in their memorandum dated December 15, 1988. Mr. Tescher then presented a detailed review of the Fundamental Land Use Issue POlicy Statements document. He answered questions regarding how the Mt. Vernon and Base Line commercial corridors could be used more effectively to improve the economic viability of the area and benefit the community. Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding used car dealerships and commercial businesses along "E" Street, north of downtown (8th to Base Line Street). Discussion ensued relative to placing senior citizens housing projects in the downtown area. . Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding senior citizen housing facilities and where they should be located. He stated that the downtown area would provide easy access to public transportation and health and social services. 2 12/16/88 . He answered questions regarding density transfers in the hillside areas, stating that the Planning Commission's recommendation prohibits cut and fill for residences on stepped footings above 40% slopes. Discussion ensued regarding sites being developed exclusively for housing at 36 units per acre in the downtown commercial zone. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN - KEY LAND USE ISSUES This is the time and place set for a public hearing on the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements for the City of San Bernardino. (C) Mayor Wilcox opened the hearing. Vince Bautista, Principal Planner, stated that based upon the decisions made at this meeting, staff and the consultant will amend the land use map. The consultant will then prepare a draft general plan, which will be published March 3, 1989. On March 11, 1989, the public hearings to review the draft general plan will begin. It is expected that the General Plan will be adopted on May 31, 1989. . Vince Bautista answered questions, stating the possibility of changes being made to the draft General Plan up until May 31, 1988. Woodie Tescher stated that the General Plan revision process gives direction in preparing the appropriate policies and standards for land use. Henry Empeno, Deputy City Attorney, advised Council that action can be taken in the form of a motion to adopt, reject, or modify the recommendations listed in the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document and that as changes arise, workshops or public hearings could be scheduled to review those issues. Gill Snyder, President of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the effects of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document on the community. He requested that Council delay the adoption of this document for thirty (30) days, to allow the Chamber and its Task Force an opportunity to review the document and make recommendations. . 3 12/16/88 . Jon Sebba, Civil Engineer for J. F. Davison Associates, spoke concerning the CAC's recommendation of a location for a new regional retail commercial center. He agreed that department stores should be encouraged to upgrade; however, they should be allowed to select their own locations. Mr. Sebba suggested that the location of a new retail commercial center be flexible enough to respond to the needs of the department stores and the people of the City. He also commented on the use of water within the City. He stated that within the next 5 to 10 years the lack of water will become a crucial issue. He pointed out that the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document does not fairly represent water usage. Mr. Sebba answered questions regarding landscape requirements. David Schulze, Chairman of the San Bernardino Valley Board of Realtors, stated that the language in the Fundamental Land Use Policy Statements document, does not address issues that the City will face in the future. . He requested that Council delay the adoption of the first 32 pages of the document until after the holidays, to allow the San Bernardino Valley Board of Realtors and the Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to present alternative recommendations to some of the language used in the document. Mr. Schulze answered questions regarding his attendence at previous Citizen Advisory Committee meetings. Monte Snyder, President Elect for the San Bernardino Board of Realtors, requested that Council delay the adoption of the Fundamental Land Use Issue POlicy Statements document. He stated that the document is vague and contains limitations that need to be addressed. Anita Greenawalt, President of the San Bernardino Valley Board of Realtors, stated that funds have been allocated to obtain an expert to review the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document. She requested that Council delay the adoption of this document until after the holidays. . 4 12/16/88 . Steven Wanger, President of FYI Broadcast, stated that used car dealers should be zoned Commercial General, "CG" with stronger code enforcement and new standards many of the problems that exist along the "E" Street Corridor could be solved. It was pointed out that CAC and the Planning Commission had recommended that used auto dealers along the "E" Street Corridor, remain Commercial General. Tony Petta, a member of the San Bernardino Board of Realtors, requested that Council delay the adoption of the Fundamental Land Use Issue POlicy Statements document until after the holidays, to allow the Board of Realtors an opportunity to review the document and present recommendations. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the established deadlines for approving a general plan for the City. It was suggested that the Board of Realtors and Chamber of Commerce submit their recommendations to Council before March 3, 1989. . Woodie Tescher, consultant from ENVICOM, stated that CAC will be discussing specific land use language at their meeting of January 9, 1989, at 6:30 p.m., and the public will have an opportunity to provide input. Deputy City Attorney Empeno stated that under direction of State Law, the City must finalize the general plan by May 31, 1989. If the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document is adopted today, a public hearing could be scheduled in January to review recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce and the San Bernardino Board of Realtors. Scott Scheibe, representing the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Uptown Redevelopment Area, spoke regarding the current designation of Commercial Heavy, "CH" for auto retailers along "E" Street, from Eighth Street, to Baseline Street. He stated that the current designation provides a negative effect on San Bernardino's economy. He stated that by imposing a combination of conditions, standards and code enforcement, any problems created by used auto dealerships can be improved. . 5 12/16/88 . Wayne Hendrix of W. R. Hendrix Engineering & Associates, 255 North "D" Street, Suite 218, San Bernar- dino, California 92401, expressed concern that the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statement document is too specific and does not allow future expansion. Courtney Buse, a member of Citizen Advisory Committee and the Chamber of Commerce Task Force, spoke regarding the limited participation from some CAC members and the density transfers. Mr. Buse recommended an amendment to Policy 16(c) on slope densities for hillside management. John Stubblefield, Stubblefield Enterprises, 2258 Bradford, Highland, California 92346, read a letter dated December 15, 1988, from Darlene Fischer Phillips of Hill, Farrer & Burrill, regarding the adoption of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document for Hillside Management. The letter stated that the Hillside Management (MH) policy statements, particularly Nos. 16(b) and 16(c) pertaining to the amount of development permitted in the "MH" zone, violate State planning policy in at least four major respects: . 1. The policies lack any factual or analytic support. 2. The policies are hopelessly unclear and ambiguous; 3. The process by which the policies have been considered and adopted is defective; and 4. The policies ignore vital social and economic factors. In her letter, Ms. Phillips requested that the Mayor and Common Council reject the CAC's recommendation to adopt Policy 16. She requested that staff undertake a proper and legally valid study based on a factual framework, that it be clear and unambiguous, and take into consideration social and economic factors. Attached to Ms. Phillips' letter was a letter dated July 5, 1988, from Cynthia R. Grace, Deputy City Attorney, stating that although the Interim Policy Guidelines set forth a slope-density gradient, the document contains no methodology for calculating the slope of a parcel. . Council discussed the recommendation of the CAC to include Mt. Vernon as a principal community-serving commercial district. 6 12/16/88 . Woodie Tescher explained the intent of the CAC's recommendation of developing a "theme" of specialty commercial centers and districts, which reflect the historic and or ethnic heritage of the community in the Mt. Vernon areas (4th, 8th and 16th to Highland). In a memorandum dated December 16, 1988, the Planning Department recommended that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) run with the land; that the City not be able to revoke a CUP unless the conditions of approval are not being met; that the City not require a CUP for a change in property or business ownership; that a Certificate of Occupancy be required with a change of property ownership, or business ownership or after a building has been vacant for 180 days; and that all new buildings be required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller that all commerical, industrial and multi-family residences be reviewed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to ensure that all applicable Code requirements are met; and that this issue be addressed in detail in the Development Code. . Mr. Tescher questioned whether the motion was for city-wide use. Council indicated that the motion was for city wide use as well as for Item 29(a), Page 23, of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, concerning the various uses for the "E" Street corridor. Mr. Tescher stated that the CAC's recommendation for Item 29(a) dealt with the types of uses for the "E" Street corridor only. He suggested that instead of limiting the action of the motion to Item 29 (a), that it be a universal statement at the beginning of the document. COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting. Council discussed having reasonable standard code requirements that take into consideration individual cases where code cannot be met. . 7 12/16/88 . Deputy City Attorney Empeno stated that the recommendations from the Planning Department in their memorandum dated December 16, 1988, are going to be in the Development Code with specifics that will provide fairness to the pr oper ty owner s, as well as the goal sand objectives the City wishes to implement in the General Plan. Council Member Flores' following vote: Ayes: Council Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Noes: Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam. motion Members None. carried Reilly, Absent: by the Flores, Council Deputy City Attorney Empeno advised Council that the document, with its preliminary statements, could be adopted at this time and that direction could be given to staff to begin a draft of the language to be used in the General Plan. At the same time, the Mayor and Common Council could set another pUblic hearing to obtain input and allow for review of the document. RECESS MEETING At 11:25 a.m., the Mayor declared a five minute break. . RECONVENE MEETING At 11:35 a.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, "300 North "D" Street, San Bernar- dino, California. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the fallowing being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Clark, Acting City Administrator Robbins. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada, that the hearing be closed. Council Members Flores withdrew his motion and Council Member Estrada withdrew her second. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the downtown area having a greater density than 36 units per acre for senior citizen projects. . 8 12/16/88 . Woodie Tescher answered questions regarding the density of the downtown areas that are designated Mixed Use. In reference to the Planning Commission recommend- ation for Page 32, No. 41(a), Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada, that the wording in the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, be changed to permit senior residential projects in the downtown (generally Central City) area to exceed 36 units per acre, provided that an analysis is performed to demonstrate such long term feasibility; that such projects be subject to a Conditional Use Permit and subject to all development standards such as parking, landscaping, open space, etc.; and provided that a unit cap is imposed at the time of the adoption of the development code. (See Page 18) Woodie Tescher pointed out that conversion of the units in a senior project in the event the project fails, needs to be addressed. He referred to the Planning Commission's recommendation for the last bullet on Item 41(a), which reads as follows: . " .. a plan is prepared for the conversion of the seniors units to standard units and a reduction in their number to that allowed by the underlying zone which shall be implemented if the project is not occupied by qualified seniors". Henry Empeno, Deputy City Attorney, spoke regarding methods of conversion restriction of senior citizens projects that fail after being built. He pointed out a deed restriction as being one method. In reference to the Planning Commission's recommendation, Mr. Empeno stated that some cities have strong success with this type of conversion plan, but it imposes hardships in the destruction or modification of the building. He recommended that the Council keep the language recommended by the Planning Commission, in addition to looking at alternative methods to ensure a project remain senior housing. Council Member Reilly stated that his motion included the Planning Commission's recommendation on senior housing conversions, with the understanding that the language be broadened as recommended by Deputy City Attorney Empeno. . 9 12/16/88 . The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Membrs Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the Planning Commission's recommendation on Item 5, Page 4 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, on providing intensification onl~ to the Central City and Inland Center Malls in lieu of new regional retail commercial centers. It was pointed out that the City would not have any options if the two mall owners chose not to participate in the intensification process. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the word only be removed from the Planning Commission's recom- mendation on Item 5, Page 4 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document. Mr. Tescher requested that location they would allow as an retail commercial designation. Council clarify which alternate for a new . Council discussed whether or not a specific location for a new retail commercial designation needs to be addressed at this time. Woodie Tescher stated that there is a map with a regional commercial designation that is coincidental to the two malls. He explained that there are two options: one is to consider the Regional Opportunities Corridor, which links downtown with the Tri City Area, as another targeted location or to specifically designate other sites on the land use plan. He suggested that a method bility without stating a specific this time, would be to consider plan amendment. to maintain some flexi- geographic location at this matter as a general Discussion ensued regarding the revitalization of "E" Street north of downtown (8th to Baseline Street). . 10 12/16/88 . Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that relative to Item 11, Page 5 and Item 29a, Page 3, that used car dealerships be permitted to continue; and that the Development Code address ways and means of bringing existing uses up to acceptable standards, including a set of improvements. Deputy City Attorney Empeno stated that the document being considered today is not the comprehensive general plan as referred to by John Stubblefield in a letter from his attorney Darlene Fischer Phillips. Mr. Tescher responded to Mr. Stubblefield's letter stating that there is substantial technical information regarding categories of slope, drainage, environmental species habitat, flood hazard, fire hazard etc. that will meet the general plan guidelines. He indicated that there is no simple equation or analysis for a density formula that is used throughout Southern California. . Mr. Tescher stated that during the Planning Commission meeting of December 12, 1988, it was pointed out that the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statement document does not include a method of slope measurement. He explained that two things need to be done: 1) that the precise means to implement any hillside management calculation of slope must be defined in the development code, and 2) that prior to the writing of the development code, he will work with the CAC to define basic parameters (not technical calculation of slope) that the CAC feels are appropriate rules and standards by which the evaluation of slopes can be made. Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding the focused environmental impact report. Vince Bautista Planning Commission's be split as follows: answered questions regarding the recommendation that the 0-15% slope o - 7.5% 7.5 - 15% Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding the need for a density transfer program. . 11 12/16/88 . Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be closed. RECESS MEETING - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP At 12:08 p.m., Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council recess to a luncheon workshop for discussion of the Key Land Use Issue Policy Statements document in the Management Information Center (MIC) Room, Sixth Floor of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. LUNCHEON WORKSHOP - DISCUSSION OF KEY LAND USE ISSUE POLICY STATEMENTS At 12:40 p.m., the luncheon workshop regarding the Key Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, was called to order by Mayor Wilcox in the Management Informaiton Center (MIC), Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. (D) . ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Copeland with the following being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, Acting City Administrator Robbins. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Woodie Tescher, consultant for ENVICOM Corporation, continued with his presentation of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document. (See Page 2) He answered questions, stating that the blanks in the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, concerning how much development should be accommodated and the method of its calculation, will be filled in by the time the land use map is revised and finalized. COUNCIL MEMBERS MILLER AND ESTRADA ARRIVED At 12:45 p.m., Council Members Miller and Estrada arrived at the Council Meeting and took their places at the Council Table. Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding the nationwide standards that have been established for the number of acres for parks to support residential growth, stating that there will be a certain amount of acres per thousand designated once the residential numbers are computed from the land use map. . 12 12/16/88 . He stated that the general plan has a conservation element that will address concerns for water usage. Discussion ensued relative to the allowed for used car dealerships businesses. type of density and commercial Woodie Tescher answered questions, stating that the downtown area would be designated commercial from 8th Street to Baseline Street. He further indicated that car lots could be located below 8th Street. Courtney Buse stated the CAC has agreed to permit used car lots in the Commercial General designation, but that the CUP could be used as a method of control. Principal Planner Bautista stated that the Council can specify areas where used car lots are appropriate. He pointed out that the Commercial General designation implies City wide use. . Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that Item 11, Page 5 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue POlicy Statements document, concerning how "E" Street north of downtown (8th Street to Base Line Street) should be revitalized, be referred back to the CAC for further study and come back with a report. Woodie Tescher stated the CAC recommends commercial uses be consolidated in activity centers at key intersections. Intervening areas should be designated as medium to medium-high density residental to improve the economic viability of the Mt. Vernon/Base Line commercial corridor. He pointed out that the Planning Commission reduced the residential density on Mt. Vernon to medium at 14 units per acre. A disucssion ensued relative to changing the density along the Mt. Vernon and Baseline commercial corridors. Michael Loehr stated that the issue concerning the density along the Mt. Vernon and Baseline commercial corridors, need to be solved before an environmental review can be done. . 13 12/16/88 . Mayor Wilcox suggested that the CAC address the issue of changing the density along the Mt. Vernon and Base Line commercial corridors as a priority item, and inform the citizens who raised concerns at previous meetings, so they may have an opportunity to comment on this issue. Vince Bautista requested that staff be instructed to hold a public hearing at the CAC level. Mr. Tescher stated that a meeting would be scheduled for January 9, 1989, and that the Mt. Vernon and Base Line corridors would be discussed as a topic item. COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES EXCUSED Council Member Flores left the Council Meeting. Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Minor and unanimously that, Item l@, Page 5 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, concerning how the Mt. Vernon and Base Line commercial corridors should be used to improve their economic viability, be referred back to the CAC for review. . Wood i e Tescher answered ques t ions reg ard i ng the location of multi-family residential uses. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the wording "townhomes" be replaced with "units" in Item l6(b), Page 7 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, concerning the type of residential development permitted in hillside areas. Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding the City's ability to deliver future sewer service, stating that this information is contained in a separate infrastructure plan. COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES RETURNED Council Member Flores returned to the Council Meeting and took her place at the Council Table. He explained that a line by line analysis will not be done on old developments with sewage backup problems. Policies and standards for equating land use will be imposed prior to development. . Wood i e Tescher answered quest ions, sta t i ng tha t "FAR", the Floor Area Ratio, is the relationship between the land area and the building area. This normally excludes parking. 14 12/16/88 . Mr. Tescher answered questions along 1-10 frontage, and how it will the Fundamental Land Use Issues document. concerning signage be incorporated in POlicy Statements CITY CLERK CLARK ARRIVED City Clerk Clark arrived at the Council Meeting and replaced Deputy City Clerk Copeland. COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED At 1:20 p.m., Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting. Vince Bautista answered questions regarding indoor motion picture theaters being allowed in the Cal State University Area, and not being allowed in the Verdemont commercial area. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the development of another type of club on the north side of the freeway along the 1-10 frontage, and the Tri-City/Commercenter project area. . Vince Bautista stated that the Planning Commission received a request from Tri-City Corporate Center to develop a club-type use along the freeway corridor. The need for commercial services in the Tri-City Commercenter area was discussd. Courtney Buse, a member of the CAC, spoke regarding the definition of a regional center. Michael Loehr stated that the highest exposure for the freeway frontage off the 1-10 is near the Home Depot. Mr. Loehr answered questions regarding the land use designation in the club area of the City. He stated that the club area is designated mixed use, which allows commercial, but not regional type commercial. Mr. Loehr answered questions regarding a hotel being developed in the Tri-City/Commercenter area, stating that there is a proposal to take one of the hotels off the freeway frontage and place it in the Tri-City/Commercenter project area. . 15 12/16/88 . Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission's recommendation Item 6, Page 2, concerning a high volume discount retail commercial use (typically, using low cost warehouse space) along the 1-10 frontage, not be included in the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document. The Mayor and Common Council suggested that the developer interested in this property be notified of the action taken today. RECESS MEETING At 1:45 p.m, Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the meeting be recessed until 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. RECONVENE MEETING At 2:04 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. . ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present: Mayor Pro-Tempore Flores; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Clark. Absent: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam, Acting City Administrator Robbins. DISCUSSION - GENERAL PLAN - KEY LAND USE ISSUES FUNDAMENTAL LAND USE ISSUES POLICY STATEMENTS Woodie Tescher, consultant for ENVICOM, continued with a detailed presentation of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document. He stated that Items 25, 25 (a), 25 (d) and 25 (f), including the Planning Commission's recommendations for these items, had been referred back to the CAC for further deliberations. Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding the CAC's recommendation for Item 25(d) of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statement document, concerning the types of uses that should be emphasized in the area south of Base Line Street. He stated that the CAC recommended the higher density for economic reasons. . Hi 12/16/88 . Discussion ensued regarding the recommendation of the CAC to allow medium to medium-high density residential in locations between commercial centers, in the area south of Base Line Street. Mr. Tescher stated that if the Council wishes to limit the number of units to be developed in areas between commercial centers to less than 14 units per acre, it should be prescribed in the general plan. He further explained that the Planning Commission's recommendation to change the density to medium density residential only applies to those areas on the map that are designated general commercial or mixed use in the Interim Policy Document. Mr. Tescher added tha t the in ten tis to cl uster commercial uses into nodes at key intersections. The areas between the commercial nodes that were designated commercial or mixed use would be designated medium to medium high. . Michael Loehr answered questions regarding density ranges, stating that they are needed to establish an infrastructure financing plan and to implement the environmental review process. He also stated that a developer could request the higher density as long as all the standards are met in the Development Code. Mr. Tescher explained that medium density allows for 9-14 units per acre and medium to medium-high density allows for 14-24 units per acre. CITY CLERK CLARK EXCUSED At 2: 25 p.m., City Clerk Clark Meeting and was replaced by Deputy City left the Council Clerk Copeland. Mr. Tescher stated that the commercial centers would consist of suburban shopping centers, grocery stores, laundry facilities, donut shops and shoe stores. Vince Bautista answered questions regarding the population count and the standard number of tr ips of multi-family residences. Woodie Tescher answered questions regarding other functional roles of Base Line Street east of Interstate 215 and the area south of Base Line Street. . 17 12/16/88 . He stated that on-site amenities such as security and lighting would be included in the Base Line and Mt. Vernon Corridors. Counc i 1 Member Mi nor made a mot i on, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the following be approved: Item 8 identified as the third bullet of the Planning Commission's recommendation to allow medium density residential in locations between the commercial centers; and Item 9, identified as the second bullet, to allow residential at 9.1 to 14 units per net acre with a maximum bonus of 50% for senior citizen and congregate care facilities, provided that an analysis determines long-term feasibility. Mr. Tescher questioned if Items 28(al and 28(cl of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, concerning the types of uses to be emphasized and how much development should be permitted in the Base Line Street corridor, were considered as part of the motion. It was suggested that Items 28 (al and 28 (c) not be included in Council Member Minor's motion. . Mr. Tescher answered questions regarding the types of congregate care facilites in the City, and the physical form and character of development along Waterman Avenue and "E" Street. Woodie Tescher stated that relative to the office commercial district in the downtown area, the issue of parking will be addressed in the circulation and transportation element of the general plan. He answered questions concerning automobile sales and auto and truck repair yards in the City's heavy commercial districts. Woodie Tescher indicated that Item 41(a), Page 32 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, regarding the range of residential development permitted in the City, would be revised to include the language recommended ear i ler in the meeting. (See Page 9) MAYOR WILCOX ARRIVED At 2:45 p.m., Mayor Wilcox arrived at the Council Meeting and took her place at the Council Table. . Woodie Tescher explained that Item 2, Page 1 of the Planning Commission's list of recommendations was added to develop "themed" specialty commercial centers and districts in the Mt. Vernon area. 18 12/16/88 . Mr. Tescher stated that there will be a Historical Preservation element, which will be used for targeted locations in the City. Deputy City Attorney Empeno advised Council that Item 2 of the Planning Commission's recommendations concerning the development of "themed" specialty commercial centers and districts which reflect the historic and/or ethnic heritage of the community in the Mt. Vernon area (4th to 8th and 16th to Highland), Santa Fe Railroad area, and other appropriate locations, should be adopted and incorporated into the final language. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that Item 2, Page 1 of the Planning Commission's recommendations, be added as a new bullet and incorporated into final language to read as follows: . "develop themed specialty commercial centers and districts which reflect the historic and lor ethnic heritage of the community in the Mt. Vernon area (4th to 8th and 16th to Highland), Santa Fe Railroad area, and other appropriate locations". Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission's recommendation for Item l6(b), Page 7 of the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document, concerning the type of residential development permitted in the hillside area, be approved to include the following language: 25-40% slope: residences on stepped footings, with minimum grading as required for streets, drivew~ sitting of unit, site drainage, slope stability, and fire protection. Above 40% slope: no development; allowable units may be transferred to lesser slopes. Mayor wilcox expressed concern regarding the misinterpretation of the recommendations in the Fundamental Land Use Issue Policy Statements document and the possiblity of something slipping through the cracks. . Mr. Tescher sugges ted a mot i on be made that the material be approved contingent upon the Mayor and Common Council's review and that it be resubmitted back to Council for final review. 19 12/16/88 . Principal Planner Baustista stated that the document would be available for review at the Mayor and Common Council's meeting of January 3, 1989. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that all of the remaining items not specifically covered through the actions taken with the Planning Commission's recommendations and those specifically taken advancing through the study, be approved; and that a full report come back to this body for review and final action on January 3, 1989. ADJOURN MEETING At 3:00 p.m., Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council be adjourned to 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 1988, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. (2) . ~ttf/~ ~/Ek71// Deputy ity Clerk ~f'ld/ ~hb , City Clerk No.of Items: No. of Hours: . 20 12/16/88