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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2020 0902 CCSA REG ITEM 09A POWERPOINTCity Council “Kick-Off” Meeting September 2, 2020 Our Agenda ▪What is a General Plan? ▪Why is the General Plan Important; How can it benefit the community? ▪What will it address? ▪How will our community be involved? ▪What will be the process and schedule? What is a General Plan? Develop- ment Agree- ments Sub- division Maps Develop- ment Permits Conditional Use Permits Capital Improve- ments Police Power GENERAL PLAN Specific Plans Zoning Design Standards What is a General Plan? Required Content… ▪Plan diagrams ▪Goals –General, abstract ▪Policies –Action-oriented, represents city commitment ▪Implementation Programs –Actions carrying out policies What is a General Plan? What it is not… ▪Zoning ▪Development standards (building heights, property setbacks, parking requirements, driveway locations, landscape requirements…) •Though, it must establish standards for housing and non-residential density and quantify development capacity ▪Design guidelines ▪A guarantee for project approvals Why Update the General Plan? ▪Moorpark has grown and changed •Population: 4,030 in 1980 and 36,278 in 2020 ▪New legislation has been enacted; this is the opportunity for Moorpark to define its approach in addressing these mandates •Climate change, risk vulnerability, and resilience •Housing •Environmental justice Community Benefits ▪First opportunity in many years for the community to come together, discuss, debate, and mutually build a plan for Moorpark’s future ▪An inclusive process involving everyone ▪Enables thinking about the community holistically, not project -by-project or area-by-area ▪Custom craft the plan reflect the community’s values and visions in responding to state mandares ▪This is your “constitutional convention”! Community Benefits ▪Creates a community-driven vision for the future •Imagines what can be •Preserves what is best, strengthens which is almost good, corrects what is not working •Celebrates the uniqueness and quality of life of Moorpark ▪Develops the blueprint by which that vision will be realized and offers clarity for all users (residents, business-persons, developers, City staff, Planning Commission, City Council) Community Benefits ▪Defines policies important to Moorpark’s residents •New growth that complements, rather than disrupts •Housing that is affordable to everyone •Great places to work, shop, dine, be entertained, recreate, meet and socialize with friends and neighbors •New job opportunities •Increased revenue for services and programs supporting residents Community Benefits ▪Defines policies important to Moorpark’s business community •Invites investment •Enables adjustments to changing economic markets and trends •Builds on emerging businesses and technologies •New job creation •Clarity and certainty of the development approval process for projects consistent with the GP Community Benefits ▪Defines policies important for all •Managed and targeted growth •Efficient mobility and accessibility •Protection from natural hazards such as wildfires •Protection of open spaces and natural lands CIRCULATION What will be Addressed? State-Required Elements LAND USE SAFETYNOISEOPEN SPACE CONSERVATIONHOUSING What will be Addressed? Other Topics of Interest ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE/SERVICES Sub-section of Circulation Element; to be addressed separately PARKS AND RECREATION Sub-section of Open Space Element; to be addressed separately. HEALTHCLIMATE CHANGEENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Required for “Disadvantaged Communities,” recommended, for others How will our Community be Involved? Primary Objectives ▪An inclusive process—residents, business persons, interest and affinity groups ▪Real involvement--contribute your ideas and feedback ▪Ownership of the updated Plan How will our Community be Involved? ▪General Plan Advisory Committee ▪Community Workshops ▪Community Event “Pop-Ups” ▪General Plan Web Site ▪Electronic and Social Media ▪Surveys LAND USE PLAN PROGRAM EIR EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS VISION STATEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES ZONING ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADOPTION What is the Schedule? SUMMER 2020 NOV 2020 – JAN 2021 JAN 2021 – JULY 2021 MAY –DEC 2021 NOV 2021 – MAR 2022 OCT 2022 – FEB 2023 Moving Ahead Together TO KEEP INFORMED AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED: moorparkgeneralplan.com