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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7793 RESOLUTION NO 7793 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ADOPTING THE REDLANDS UPDATED GENERAL PLAN EXCLUDING THE TRANSIT VILLAGE OVERLAY AND ALL ASSOCIATED POLICIES WITH THE TRANSIT VILLAGES WHEREAS, on Mai ch 3, 2015, and May 5, 2015, the City Council affirmed its intent to update the Redlands General Plan and requested the City's Developinent Services Department hire project management staff and a consultant to support the effort, and WHEREAS, on July 31, 2015, the City Council apponited the General Plan Steeriing Committee, an advisory conunittee composed of 34 members of the conununity, to guide the development of the General Plan update, and said coimrriittee held seventeen public meetings throughout 2015 to 2017 to review and develop proposed policies fol the updated General Plan, and WHEREAS, an extensive public outreach effort was conducted to obtain resident input into the General Plan update including two public workshops held in August 2015, a connmunity survey held in Septeinbei 2015, seventeen stakeholder meetings held, a project website www icdlands2035 oig made available, an open house held in Septeinnbei 2016, and joint public workshops of the Planining Commission and City Council held on June 1, 2016, and March 30, 2017, and WHEREAS, two preliminary draft Genual Plans were published in August 26, 2016, and January 3, 2017, foi public review and comment, and WHEREAS, City staff and consultants considered comments received on the preliminary drafts of the General Plan, made revisions to the drafts, and forwaided the revised diafts to the Steering Coinrnittee foi review, and WHEREAS, the proposed updated General Plan meets legal adequacy requirements pursuant to California Goveriunent Code Sections 65300 through 65302, and WHEREAS, a Climate Action Plan was developed in conjunction with the updated General Plan update to analyze Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) in accordance CEQA, and WHEREAS, a Di aft Enviromnnental Impact Report (DEIR) on the updated General PIan update and the Climate Action Plan was published on April 28, 2017, and circulated for a 45-day public ieview and coininent period ending on June 23, 2017, and WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Iimpact Report (Final EIR) was published on July 21, 2017, with responses to conrunents, and I I lcclerlclResolutioinslRes 7700-779917793 GP—CC—main reso FINALamended docx 4. WHEREAS, revisions to the updated General Plan were published on July 21, 2017, in a Public Review Draft General Plan, to ensure consistency with the Final EIR, and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2017, the Planning Division caused a public notice display advertisement concerning the proposed pioject to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it accordance with Redlands Municipal Code and applicable Governinent Code, and WHEREAS, on September 12 and 26, 2017, the Planning Commission field duly noticed public hearings on the updated General Plan update, and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and any written evidence submitted by the general public, and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2017, the Plamnmg Coimimission reconnmended to the City Council approval of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and that the Final EIR for the new Redlands Genial Plan be certified, and WHEREAS, on November 9, 2017, and December 5, 2017, the City Council field a public hearing and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and any written evidence submitted by the genes al public, and WHEREAS, on Novembei 9, 2017, and Decennbei 5, 2017,the City Council considered the proposed updated General Plan as amended by the Planning Corninission on September 26, 2017, as set forth in this Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS SECTION 1 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The Diaft and Final Environimental Impact Report for the proposed updated General Plan have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to applicable sections of Articles 7, S, 9 and 10 of the CEQA Guidelines SECTION 2 APPROVAL The City Council of the City of Redlands adopts the updated Redlands General Plan for the development of the City, excluding the Transit Village Overlay and all associated policies for the Transit Villages, with the following changes a General Plan Arnendment No 131 shall not be included in the update and the property shall r emain designated as Light Industi ial b Incorporate all edits and changes as recommended by Councilmeimbers, and listed in Attacliment F to the staff report 2 1 lccleik\Resolutions\Res 7700-779917793 GP—CC—main reso FINALarnided docx APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017 Paul W Foster, Mayor ATTEST Je Donaldson, City Clerk 3 I 1cclerk\Resolutions\Res 7700-779917793 GP—CC—main reso FINALamended docx I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the S'h day of December, 2017, by the following vote AYES Councilinembers Harrison, Barich, Tejeda, Momberger, Mayor Foster NOES None ABSTAIN None ABSENT None e Donaldson, City Clerk 4 I 1cclerk\Resolutions\Res 7700-779917793 GP—CC—main reso FINALamended docx ATTACHMENT F Recommended Changes to the General Plan Update Proposed language additions are identified with an underscore Proposed language deletions are identified with a FAFikethFough Page 2-2 Add new paragraph to narrative As the City continues to grow in the future, emphasis will be placed on in-fill development within the Citv's core areas The planned transit villages will create new neighborhoods in the Citv and it's important that thev develop with distinctive characteristics that are valued by Redlanders Revise Policy 2-A 4 as follows 2-A 4 Maintain continuity in streetscape design along major streets and avenues that traverse north and south —California, Nevada,Alabama,Tennessee,Orange, Church, University,Judson, and Wabash, and those that traverse east and west—Pioneer, San Bernardino, Lugonia, Redlands Blvd and Citrus Page 2-3 Revise Policy 2-A 13 as follows 2-A 13 Maintain continuity in land uses, including commercial and residential uses, across barriers such as 1-10 and Highwav 210 These barriers should not be seen as"walls" that define completely different neighborhoods or divide the Citv by land use Revise Policy 2 A 15 as follows. 2 A 15 Promote the University of Redlands as a community asset that makes Redlands' identity unique Seek we v ci, to better integrate the University to the rest of the Citv including Downtown and adiacent neighborhoods through urban design,transportation linkages, and promotion of Universitv events 1 Revise Policy 2-A 16 as follows 2 A.16 Use transit stations as focal points for interconnectivity, plan to equally serve travelers from north and south Plan for each village around the transit stations to have a unique character that compliments the adjacent neighborhoods Page 2-11 Revise Policy 2-A 31 as follows 2-A 31 Develop ordinance language and procedures to allow designation of thematic resources Thematic resources can include historical resources such as the street grid and streetscapes established by Judson and Brown architectural resources such as the vernacular packinghouse stvle,or environmental resources such as the Zania Page 2-12 Revise Policy 2-A 47 as follows 2-A 47 Encourage the highest maintenance of historic resources by. n;king;.�c-b 5 +i;2u0 3 12 .n d91Rg .,_e 0 ~cam a ick nAL{ , 'r/g -w , ea" c\nfvrmom^^ d pFox-Aing informeticr to +^- \ 0 noir-km th r ffepe.t..BHGI__Wh PrP • Providing information to homeowners as to how to maintain their historic property • Pursuing funding programs to assist people in doing needed repairs • Proactively enforcing code compliance Revise Policy 2-A 49 as follows 2-A 49 Encourage compatibility of new land uses and new construction adjacent to historical buildings Encourage construction that is physically and aesthetically complementary to the historic buildings-in architectural features and relationship to adioining structures Page 2-13 Revise Policy 2-A 58 as follows 2 A 58 Encourage involvement of Redlands'schools, adult education classes, and the University of Redlands as well as civic organizations and service clubs, in preservation programs and activities 2 Page 2 15 Insert the following language into the narrative on Page 2-15 Despite the city's celebration of its citrus heritage,the amount of land in citrus production has decreased substantially over the years Today, parcel data shows 1,985 acres of land under citrus cultivation, compared to 4,925 acres in 1991 Of these, 152 acres are owned by the City of Redlands (shown in Figure 2-3)as part of an enterprise operated by the Citrus Preservation Division, in the Quality of Life Department While residents and visitors alike appreciate the aesthetic benefits of citrus groves, it is important to operate the groves as an aEriculturaI business if they are to be sustained without placing an undue burden on the Citv's General Fund" Revise Policy 2-P 22 as follows. 2-P 22 Expand the City inventory of citrus groves-in strategic locations such as along the City's entrvways Highwav 210 and in areas adjacent to existing groves Revise Policy 2-A 82 as follows 2 A 82 Continue using the Citrus Preservation Commission as the body to make recommendations and advise the City Council regarding the acquisition, improvement, preservation, operation maintenance, and retention of citrus properties within the city Revise Policy 2-A 83 as follow 2-A.83 Explore funding mechanisms to increase City acreage of citrus groves-to an approximate toraet of 200 acres Revise Policy 2-A 87 as follows 2 A 87 Encourage planting new groves along street frontages where feasible At a FRiniFALI,. vhie- 6ftr-a0z iN' --\ld be planted an44 a aniz shi uld he st !9,999 nnnsquai:e feet tee R.,a viable gFeve AGRZ nrrct fnn�2Q.—,The minimum planted acreage should be one acre preferably in a "grouped" or "squared" pattern Page 2-17 Revise Policy2-A 90 as follows- 2 A 90 Complete and adopt a Downtown Specific Plan as the guide for Downtown development- that will establish guidelines or standards for roadways building forms architecture, signage, streetscape parking and public realm amenities 3 Revise Policy 2-A 101 as follows 2 A 101 Address parking demand by finding additional areas to provide parking for Downtown, and by developing creative parking management strategies, such as shared parking, maximum parking standards, smart" metering, utilizing on-street parking for reuse of existing buildings, paid parking,etc Monitor the impacts of new technologv such as the autonomous vehicle and car hire /car share services on the total demand for parking. Page 2-18 Revise Policy 2-A.111 as follows- 2-A 111 Promote cooperation with educational organizations (schools, community colleges, and the Universitv of Redlands) and community ca:��rz-,"cmrg oups in the programming of artistic and cultural events and opportunities Page 3-1 Revise narrative as follows Redlands' history is tied to its role as a center for commerce and agricultural services The presence of several large employers and institutions has been an important driver in the local economy, and many residents see opportunities for—and the necessity of— new high tech, R&D,and environmentally sustainable businesses These opportunities are spurred by the progressive business environment created by the presence of technology and healthcare companies, manufacturers, and the University of Redlands Retail and commercial growth in north Redlands along West Redlands Boulevard,the transit villages and in the Downtown core is also seen as integral to the City's fiscal health The General Plan seeks to address the community's need for greater retail diversity, local and unique establishments, a diversified economic base,the retention of existing businesses, and an expanding role as a tourist destination Page 3-5 Add new Policy 3-A 10 as follows 3-A 10 Encourage mixed use projects within the transit villages that will attract a wide arrav of uses including retail restaurant entertainment office residential, and cultural offerings Page 3-6 Change narrative as follows A small degree of neighborhood commercial activity exists in predominantly residential areas, such as the Highland Ganyens. Colonv Planning Subarea 4 Revise narrative as follow Retail and commercial growth in North Redlands the transit villa eggs and in Downtown is also seen as integral to the City's fiscal health Page 3-7 Revise Policy 3-A 12 so that it is two policies 3-A 12 Amend the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to limit the development of large warehouse and distribution centers south of 1 10 and east of 1-210 within the East Valley Corridor Zcmvzraz�! ^ Q suer cf th�.�-pri�pr;oe�-ls �Pvcl rr ow t�pes ;� ghbQncvcJ c^ re-la I r r"d^ 5-i+ah no Onanba S+rti_i"A.rept^ Ayenue- 3 A 13 Encourage commercial development neighborhood retail and professional offices and services of the aDoroprjate scale and business types along neighborhood commercial corridors such as Orange Street and Colton Avenue Page 3-S Revise Policy 3-A 17 as follows. 3-A 17 Support opportunities to enhance innovation through business incubators, expanded broadband and digital infrastructure, live work spaces, mixed use development, and policies that accommodate other industry innovations at the Redlands Municipal Airport, Downtown, alone Colton Avenue and Orange Street and in the Transit Villages Page 3-9 Revise Policy 3 A 24 as follows. 3-A 24 Lead efforts to develop and establish a funding source for a local tourism group composed of tourism related businesses,venues and organizations, and to work collaboratively on promoting tourism in Redlands Permanentiv establish and fund a tourism development function within the municipal government to coordinate these efforts 5 Page 3-1Q Add new paragraph to narrative Residential living is one component to downtown health Downtown residents add vitality in the Downtown throughout the day and evening and Provide customers for downtown businesses patrons for transit Ensuring Downtown is a walkable safe environment will attract additional residents Downtown Add a new Policy 3-A 37 3-A 37 Encourage and support the development of additional housing Downtown to increase the vitality and diversity of downtown retail and services Add a new Policy 3-A 38 3-A 38 Enhance and expand the public spaces downtown (streetscapes plazas parks)to improve the pedestrian experience Page 4-12 Revise definition of Agriculture Agriculture Areas designated for crops, orchards groves,grazing, horse boarding, apiaries, agricultural education facilities and the roadside sale of agricultural products grown on site Single family residences are permitted at densities dependent on the underlying zoning Permanent agricultural easements are encouraged in these areas Page 4 13 Revise the definition of Open Space Open Space This classification provides for public and private lands that are mostly unimproved and free of residential,commercial, and/or industrial development They include areas intended for the conservation of natural resources, such as construction aggregates, compatible outdoor recreational uses,such as passive parks and trails, scenic enjoyment,the protection of natural habitats,and the protection of public health and safety, such as areas subject to flooding, and steep or unstable slopes Within the Open Space designation,the following uses would be permitted construction aggregate mining and concrete batch operations per the Upper Santa Ana Wash Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan (Wash Plan), public utilities and facilities such as water,wastewater, energy, and telecommunications facilities,water management areas such as groundwater recharge areas, spreading ponds,flood control structures, educational facilities caretaker facilities_and roads and highways 6 Page 4-16 Revise Policy 4 A 8 as follows. 4 A 8 Promote the development of a greater variety of housing types, including single-family homes on small lots, accessory dwelling units townhomes, lofts, live-work spaces, and senior and student housing to meet the needs of future demographics and changing family sizes Page 4-17 Revise Policy 4-A 16 as follows 4 A 16 Improve vehicular accessibility,traffic flow, and parking availability as well as Dedestrian access and amenities within office, commercial, and industrial areas Revise Policy 4-A 35 as follows 4-A.35 Preserve connections between agricultural lands with other agricultural lands and supporting uses,and �*/a '"Izk:E)R Gf 89F+20+u71l uses Page 4 18 Revise Policy 4 A 43 as follows 4 A 43 Support development of the campus in ways that both strengthens its ties to the community and enhances its status as a major �f000l poi t activity center-for the neighborhood Page 4-19 Revise Policy 4-A 48 as follows 4-A 48 Facilitate the development of a wide range of commercial uses to serve the region, local industry, and residential neighborhoods-,and facilitate emplovment of local residents Page 4-21 Revise the narrative as follows The area is mostly vacant,except for some homes on large lots and citrus trees,and open spaces, including City owned Oakmont Park..and the Herne"Aki" Nature Preserve 7 Revise Policy 4 A 71 as follows 4-A 71 Work to ensure that if San Timoteo Canyon Road is realigned and upgraded it shall Maintain and expand its alignment near the existing rail line, and Be routed to provide ready access to the 110 Freeway via California Street Include a Class I trail alone one side of the shoulder Page 4-27 Add new Policy 4 A 86 as follows 4 A 86 Work with San Bernardino Countv and the State to reduce biological risks to groves and crops from diseases such as huanglonpbing Page 4 28 Revise Policy 4-A 88 as follows 4 A 88 Complete and enhance the sidewalk system along both East and West Redlands Boulevard Make pedestrian enhancements to facilitate the safe crossing of the street Add a new Policy 4-A 89 as follows 4 A 89 Extend and enhance the center median of Redlands Boulevard with landscaping public art and lighting to improve the aesthetics and enhance its function as a major east west boulevard Page 4-29 Revise Policy 4-A 95 as follows. 4 A 95 Encourage the development of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access that reduce the need for on site parking Imorove the pedestrian experience within these corridors through street trees and landscaping Page 4 41 Add new Policy 4-A 145 as follows 4 A 145 Improve pedestrian and roadwav access to facilitate safe access to and from the air ort Page 4-44 Revise Policy 4 A 151 as follows 4 A 151 Support and expand neighborhood watch organizations and citizen volunteer patrols to assist the police in deterring crime Page 5-3 Add new Policy 5-13 15 as follows 5-P.15 Incorporate green infrastructure into the design of new roadways and retrofit existing roadways where appropriate Page 5-4 Add new Policy 5-A 17 as follows 5 A 17 Locate public parking facilities to serve the downtown around the periohery so as not to draw additional vehicles into the core areas Ensure that easilv identifiable pedestrian connections exist between public parking areas and the downtown core Page 5-8 Add new Policy 5-A 22 as follows 5 A 22 Coordinate with San Bernardino Countv and the Santa Ana River Conservancv on implementing the obiectives of the Santa Ana River Trail Parkwav and Open Space Plan Page 5 12 Revise Policy 5-A 23 as follows. 5-A 23 Implement bicycle and trail improvements that provide strong east-west connections between Transit Villages and in the city's wider bicycle network Routes would include the Orange Blossom Trail,the Mission Creek Zanja Trail, routes on Colton Avenue and Citrus Avenue, Santa Ana River Trail and the San Timoteo Canyon Trail Revise Policy 5-A 24 as follows 5-A 24 Implement bicycle and trail improvements that provide strong north-south connections, especially with mayor eastwest trails, including routes on Mountain View Avenue California Street, Nevada Street,Alabama Street,Texas Street, New York Street,Orange Street, Church Street, Dearborn Street,and Wabash Avenue 9 Add new Policy 5-A 30 as follows 5 A 30 Work with neighboring Cities and the Countv to seek grants for bike routes and facilities that span jurisdictions Page 5-17 Revise Policy 5-A 38 as follows 5-A 38 Work with San Bernardino County,the City of San Bernardino,the Citv of Loma Linda, and Caltrans,where appropriate,to implement the intersection and roadway improvements as shown in Table 5-5 and Figure 5-4 Page 5-27 Add new Policy 5-A 66 as follows 5 A 66 Plan for passenger pick up /drop off location for ride sharing services and autonomous vehicles in the future to minimize impacts to traffic flow and ensure passenger safety Page 5-28 Revise Policy 5-P 28 as follows. 5-P 28 Ensure a balanced parking supply that adequately serves the community while employing strategies to reduce both the number of parking spaces needed,a*4 the area occupied by parking- and the number of vehicular trips needed within predominantly pedestrian oriented areas Add new Policy 5 A.68 as follows- S-A 68 Locate downtown public parking to encourage a park once approach Provide pedestrian directional signage to direct persons from peripheral parking to downtown destinations 10