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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 0503 CCSA REG ITEM 08A POWERPOINTGeneral Plan 2050 and Program Environmental Impact Report May 3, 2023 Overview •Introduction •Background and Community Outreach •General Plan 2050 –Element Review •Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) •Next Steps •Recommendation What is a General Plan? •California law requires each city to adopt a general plan “for the physical development of the city.” •But...it is more than the legal underpinning for land use decisions, it is a vision for how a community will grow, reflecting community priorities and values while shaping the future. Change is an inevitable reality... The General Plan helps our community to direct change in a way that reflects our community, values, and priorities. What is a General Plan? Development Agreements SubdivisionMaps DevelopmentPermits ConditionalUsePermits CapitalImprovements GENERAL PLAN Specific Plans Zoning Design Standards Why is the General Plan being Updated? •Moorpark has grown and changed •Population: 4,030 in 1980 and 36,284 in 2020 •Evolving economy, market, and technology •New legislation has been enacted; this is the opportunity for Moorpark to define its approach in addressing these mandates •Housing production and affordability •Environmental justice •Climate change, risk vulnerability, and resilience What does the General Plan Address? Required topics (“elements”): CIRCULATIONLAND USE SAFETYNOISEOPEN SPACE CONSERVATIONHOUSING What does the General Plan Address? Other topics of “interest:” ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE/SERVICES Sub-section of Circulation and Open Space Elements PARKS AND RECREATION Sub-section of Open Space Element HEALTHCLIMATE CHANGEENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Integrated throughout all elements How did we start? General Plan Advisory Committee •Open Application Period •42 Applicants / 18 selected on recommendation by City Manager and confirmation by Council •Represents diverse professions, areas of residence, viewpoints, experience, and demography •Review and direct each topic area, help engage the community, and guide project staff What was the Process? 9 LAND USE PLAN VISION STATEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADOPTION SUMMER 2020 NOV 2020 –JAN 2021 JAN 2021 –FEB 2022 JAN 2022 –OCT 2022 FEB 2022 –FEB 2023 MAR –MAY 2023 PROGRAM EIR EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS HOUSING Dreaming and Visioning Together What makes us Moorpark? •Special sense and quality of place distinguishing Moorpark from neighboring cities; family oriented and small town “feel” •Smart growth strategy emphasizing residents’ quality of life; recognizing a need to evolve, adapt, and be flexible over time •Support a robust and resilient economy, thriving local businesses, and job opportunities •A diverse and inclusive community, promoting equity and environmental justice •Transportation and utility infrastructure supports neighborhoods and business districts, are efficient, and are environmentally sustainable •Parks, arts and cultural facilities, libraries, and educational facilities are distributed throughout and easily accessible to every resident •Protection of environmental quality is a high priority •Promote healthy lifestyles, with residents among the healthiest of Ventura County •Among the safest communities in California –our community values this and desires it to continue •Values community cultural and artistic expression Vision Statement Moorpark in 2050 is a virtually and physically connected community that provides a sustainable, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe place to live, work, and play for all generations. Moorpark supports and values local businesses, arts and education, innovation, healthy living, and maintains its family-oriented small-town feel. We are stewards of the environment and honor our agricultural and cultural heritage. We balance these values to maintain a high quality of life for our residents. *Approved by the GPAC on 12/10/2020 and by the City Council on 2/03/2021 A Community -Driven Plan GPAC Meetings 1.10/01/2020: Project Overview and Community Attitudes Survey Results 2.10/22/2020: Visioning Activity 3.11/12/2020: Existing Conditions Findings 4.12/10/2020: Vision Statement Confirmation 5.02/25/2021: Opportunity Site Identification 1 6.03/18/2021: Opportunity Site Identification 2 7.04/29/2021: Land Use Types and Character 8.07/10/2021: Land Use Concepts 9.09/02/2021: Housing and RHNA Strategy 10.12/09/2021: Housing Policy 11.12/16/2021: Recommended Land Use Plan 12.03/31/2022: Open Space, Parks and Recreation, Conservation, Safety 13.04/28/2022: Land Use, Economic Development 14.06/23/2022: Mobility, Infrastructure 15.08/04/2022: Public Health, Environmental Justice, Noise 16.08/18/2022: Mobility (part 2) 17.10/27/2022: Implementation 18.01/17/2023: Draft General Plan Public Workshops 1.11/19/2020: Community Visioning Workshop 2.05/27/2021: Opportunity Sites and Land Uses 3.11/14/2021: Land Use Alternatives 4.09/24/2022: Goals and Policies 5.02/16/2023: Draft General Plan Surveys 1.Community Attitudes 2.Community Visioning 3.Land Use Concepts 4.Land Use Alternatives “Pop -Ups” and Community Events 1.Oct 2020: Halloween Trunk or Treat 2.Nov 2020: Rotary Club 3.Apr 2021: Earth Day 4.Oct 2021: Moorpark Country Days 5.Oct 2021: Halloween Trunk or Treat 6.Oct 2022: Moorpark Country Days A Community -Driven Plan Planning Commission Meetings 1.01/13/2022: Draft Housing Element 2.01/25/2022: Draft Land Use Plan 3.01/24/2023: Housing Element Recommendation 4.02/28/2023: Preview –Orientation, Outreach, and Zoning 5.04/25/2023: General Plan and EIR Recommendation City Council Meetings 1.01/15/2020: Contract/Project Approval 2.09/02/2020: General Plan Kickoff and GPAC Selection 3.02/03/2021: Approval of Vision Statement 4.01/19/2022: Draft Housing Element 5.02/02/2022: Draft Land Use Plan 6.01/04/2023: Preview -Orientation, Outreach, and Zoning 7.01/18/2023: Preview –Land Use and Housing 8.02/15/2023: Housing Element Adoption 9.03/01/2023: Preview -Circulation and Noise 10.04/05/2023: Preview –Economic Development, Safety, OSCAR, Environmental Justice, Public Health and EIR 11.05/03/2023: General Plan Adoption and EIR Certification A Community -Driven Plan GPAC 7/10/21 Public Open House 11/14/21 A Community -Driven Plan What Documents have been Prepared? + General Plan Overview General Plan Element Outline •Goals -An ideal statement about a future condition •Policies -Specific statement that guides decision-making to reach a Goal -Commitment to a particular course of action to reach a Goal •Implementation Programs -Action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out general plan policy in support of a Goal The Land Use Element Land Use Element The Land Use Plan depicts the types and location of land uses to be permitted throughout the City with categories of each use and associated intensity of development. Drafted from input from you and the community regarding the type, form, and character of uses considered appropriate for all properties in the city -selected from images illustrating these characteristics. What are the types of development we want to see? Images provided by GPAC and community Opportunity Sites –Where might things change? Community Review and Confirmation Land Use Plan *Recommended by the GPAC and Planning Commission, confirmed by the City Council, as amended Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations RuralR Neighborhood Very Low/EstateNVL NL Neighborhood Low Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Residential RL Rural Low -0.2 R Rural -1RHRuralHigh-1 L Low -1 NVL Neighborhood Very Low/Estate -3MLMediumLow-2 M Medium 4.0 (5.0-7.2 actual)NL Neighborhood Low -8 Revised to reflect on ground existing built conditions while maintaining rural character Revised to reflect on ground existing built conditions Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Neighborhood MediumNM NH Neighborhood High Neighborhood Mixed DensityNMX Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Residential H High - 7.0 (8.0-14.0 actual*) NM Neighborhood Medium -24 VH Very High -15 NH Neighborhood High -32 N/A N/A --NMX Neighborhood Mixed Density -8 Revised to reflect on ground existing built conditions Revised to allow development types recommended by GPAC Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Neighborhood CommercialNC C-A Commercial Auto Related Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Commercial C-1 Neighborhood Commercial 0.25 -NC Neighborhood Commercial 0.35 - C-2 General Commercial -C-A Commercial Center – Auto 0.5 - Support compact development types recommended by GPAC Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Mixed Use LowMUL Mixed Use MediumMUM Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Mixed Use N/A N/A -- MUL Mixed Use Low 1.5 - MUM Mixed Use Medium 2.0 - MUD Mixed Use District 2.0 - MUD Mixed Use District Allow for mixed development types recommended by GPAC Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Industrial FlexIFIndustrial ParkIP Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Industrial I-1 / I-2 Light Industrial / Medium Industrial 0.38 (0.3- 0.8 actual* ) - IP Industrial Park 1.0 - IF Industrial Flex 1.0 - Allow for mixed development types recommended by GPAC and reflect on ground existing conditions Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)l Other AG-1 Agriculture 1 -0.1-0.025 AG Agriculture -0.1- 0.025AG-2 Agriculture 2 -0.025 OS-1 Open Space 1 -0.1-0.025 OS-1 Open Space 1 -0.1-0.025 OS-2 Open Space 2 -0.025 OS Open Space -0.025 P Park --NCP Neighborhood/ Community Park -- S School --S School -- U Utilities --U Utilities -- PUB Public/ Institutional --PUB Public/Institutional -- Consolidate to reflect lack of AG-2 Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Current GP Proposed GP Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac)Abbrev.Name FAR Density (du/ac) FLD WY Floodway --FLDWY Floodway -- FRWY- R/W Freeway Right-of- way --FRWY- R/W Freeway Right-of-way -- Specific Plans SP-1 Hitch Ranch Specific Plan --SP-1 Hitch Ranch Specific Plan -- SP-2 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan II --SP-2 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan II -- SP- 92-1 Carlsberg Specific Plan --SP-92-1 Carlsberg Specific Plan -- SP-D Downtown Specific Plan --SP-D Downtown Specific Plan -- SP-9 Removed Land Use Goals & Policies 1. Citywide topics independent of specific uses and locations, including: Land Use Mix and Development Capacity Sphere of Influence Urban Form and Community Character Land Use Maintenance and Compatibility Compatibility with Natural Resources Sustainable, Healthy, and Equitable Development Land Use Goals & Policies 2. Specific land use categories,addressing such topics as: •Existing Neighborhoods and New Residences •Commercial Area Enhancement and New Development •Mixed Use Districts and Corridors •Industrial Uses •Public Facilities and Services •Specific Plan Areas 3.Downtown Moorpark The Economic Development Element Economic Development Element Goals: 1.Robust Local Economy 2.Economic Development Program 3.Commercial &Industrial Uses 4.Financially Resilient Local Governance 5.A Thriving Downtown The Circulation Element (including mobility and infrastructure) Traffic Modeling Process The Ventura County Transportation Model was used to analyze General Plan 2050 transportation conditions •Existing and buildout land use •Roadway network buildout (with additional streets) •Roadway volume-to-capacity level of service evaluation •Vehicle miles traveled analysis Moorpark Roadway Network Roadway Classifications (Principal Arterial Options) Roadway Classifications (Principal Arterial Options) Example: Walnut Canyon Road/Moorpark Avenue Roadway Classifications (Minor Arterial Options) Example: Princeton Ave Roadway Classifications (Collector Options) Example: Campus Park Dr Roadway Shoulder Options Moorpark Bicycle Network Policy Updates •Evaluate whether a bypass of SR23 to Broadway Road east of Moorpark Highlands should be pursued or alternative use of lands previously dedicated to City. •Roadways not to be widened beyond current width without further study, public consultation and Council approval. Eminent domain as last-resort and with public process. •Include policy to work with Caltrans to enact City’s goals for Walnut Cyn Rd/Moorpark Ave & Los Angeles Ave (state highways). •Include policy to work with Ventura County and the Ventura County Transportation Commission. •Transportation funds should only be allocated to transportation uses. The Open Space, Parks, & Recreation Element (OSPR) Open Space, Parks & Recreation Element •Park development and improvements •Recreation programs serving all residents •An integrated network of multi-use trails •Protection of scenic natural features •Open spaces contributing to health and safety of residents •Addressed GPAC comments on: •Compatibility with adjoining uses •Development of trail network •Implementation -Parks and Rec Master Plan / Arroyo Simi Trail Master Plan Open Space, Parks & Recreation Element Open Space, Parks & Recreation Element The Conservation Element Conservation Element •Protect natural, biological, historical, cultural, archaeological, and paleontological resources •Minimize petroleum drilling and impacts •Reduce energy and water use, maintain resilient and renewable supply, and Implement green building practices •Decrease waste generation •Address greenhouse gas emission and sustainability practices •Addressed GPAC comments on: •Wildlife corridors •Petroleum extraction •Passive energy conservation •Tree canopies The Safety Element Safety Element •2022 VC Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan -emergency preparedness and response •Protect community from seismic, geologic, flood, wildfire and urban structure fire, weather, and health hazards •Provide for adequate and effective law enforcement •Addressed GPAC comments on: •Emergency alerts •Evacuation route planning and animal evacuation •Vegetation management •Backup energy for medical devices and refrigerating medication (PSPS) •Education about disaster resources such as generators and cooling centers The Noise Element mobile + stationary + land use compatibility = quality of life Existing Noise Contours 60 dBA 65 dBA 70+ dBA Noise Goals Goal 1: The health, safety, and general welfare of the public are protected from adverse noise impacts. Goal 2: Existing and future land uses are compatible with current and projected local and regional noise conditions. Goal 3: Minimize noise impacts from non-transportation- related sources, motor vehicle traffic, and railroad operations on sensitive receptors. Draft GP online for review December 22 –March 31 55 Comments received and Revisions Made to General Plan –Attachment 1 4 Comment Letters provided for PC/CC Hearings – Attachment 2 1 Comment Letter received following publication of agenda –included in Supplemental Public Comments and Response Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) PEIR Background Draft EIR circulated for 45 days: Dec 22, 2022, to Feb 6, 2023 Evaluated that the proposed project could result in 5,488 units, 17,336 residents, 4,783,912 nonresidential square feet, and 7,334 jobs Analyzed 20 environmental topics Final EIR provides responses to nine comments received. Minor revisions made to EIR but no changes to conclusions of EIR or new environmental impacts or mitigations identified or required 20 Topics Analyzed in the Draft EIR •Aesthetics •Land Use and Planning •Agriculture Resources •Mineral Resources •Air Quality •Noise •Biological Resources •Population and Housing •Cultural Resources •Public Services •Energy •Recreation •Geology and Soils*•Transportation/Traffic •Greenhouse Gas Emissions •Utilities and Service Systems •Hazards & Hazardous Materials •Tribal Cultural Resources* •Hydrology and Water Quality •Wildfire Orange = Significant and Unavoidable Impacts Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts -Agriculture Agricultural Resources •A total of approximately 462.1 acres of Important Farmland in the city would be converted to nonagricultural uses. (Impact 5.2-1) •No feasible mitigation measures identified. Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts -Air Quality Air Quality •Additional growth in Moorpark would contribute toward cumulative elevated air pollution levels in the air basin from construction and operational activities and be inconsistent with AQMP emissions forecast. (Impacts 5.3-1, 5.3-2, and 5.3-3) •Nonresidential growth associated with industrial land uses could result in new sources of criteria air pollutant emissions and/or TACs near existing or planned sensitive receptors. (Impact 5.3-4) •Mitigation Measures Require future site-specific studies for construction, operation, and health risk. Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts -Biological Resources Biological Resources •Long-term buildout of the city would result in the cumulative loss of habitat and sensitive species in the absence of a Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for Ventura County. (Impact 5.4-2) •Mitigation Measures require site-specific studies for habitat, species, wildlife corridors, and nesting birds. Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts -Cultural Resources Cultural Resources •Buildout of the city could impact an identified historic resource. (Impact 5.5-1) •Mitigation Measures for historic and archeological resources. Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts –Greenhouse Gas Emissions GHG Emissions •Growth in the city would result in a substantial increase in emissions, and emissions in the city would not be aligned with a trajectory to achieve the goals established under Assembly Bill 1279 or progress toward the State’s carbon neutrality goal. (Impact 5.8-1) •General Plan policy to prepare a Climate Action Plan to align with the State’s Scoping Plan targets (Policy COS-8.2). Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts –Hazards & Wildfire Hazards / Wildfire •Portions of the city are within the Very High Fire Hazards Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) and/or wildland-urban interface (WUI). Growth in the city could exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire. (Hazards Impact 5.9-6 and Wildfire Impact 5.20-2) •General Plan policies included to minimize wildfire and evacuation hazards in the Safety Element (e.g., harden infrastructure, require Fire Safety Plans). Significant & Unavoidable Impacts (with Mitigation) Summary of Impacts –Noise Noise •Growth in the city would result in temporary (construction) and permanent (traffic) noise increases at sensitive receptors that exceed established noise standards. (Impacts 5.13-1 and 5.13-2) •Mitigation Measures for construction activities and site-specific construction noise/vibration studies. Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) •In order to approve projects with significant and unavoidable impacts, CEQA requires the adoption of a SOC and findings by the City Council. •This includes a finding that the substantial benefits of the Project outweighs its adverse environmental effects. Planning Commission Hearing •On April 25th the Planning Commission held a hearing to consider the General Plan and Program EIR. • Five individuals provided comments regarding –designation of Edison property, advocacy for labor agreements, opposition to increased density, and circulation routes/SR23 Bypass. •Planning Commission adopted resolution recommending that the Council certify the PEIR and approve the General Plan, including the change of the Edison Property from Agriculture to Utility. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council: 1.Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2.Adopt a resolution: a) Certifying the EIR for the General Plan 2050, including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and b) approving General Plan Amendment 2023-02 adopting General Plan 2050.