general plan advisory committee meeting
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING June 1, 2015| 6:30 – 8:30 Miriam Warne Community Building Westminster Chamber of Commerce
Tonight’s Agenda • Welcome back! • Current General Plan • Proposed General Plan Outline and Topic Areas • Existing Conditions vs. Current Plan • Insights from Staff: What’s Working/Not Working? • Existing and Proposed Land Use Categories • Overview of Proposed Land Use Changes • Next Steps
Project Overview
Project Overview
General Plan Organization
Current General Plan • Adopted in 1996 (20 years old) – GPAC’s very own Don Anderson was the Community Development Director – 13 member GPAC
• Plan before THAT was adopted in 1965 (it was used for 30 years) • Two Volumes – Policy Document (including goals, policies, and implementation programs) – Technical Support/EIR (support data)
Current General Plan • “Issue” Drive • Community Development – Land Use, Housing, Conservation, Open Space
• Economic Development • Infrastructure and Community Services – Transportation/Circulation, Utilities and Services, Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation
• Community Health and Safety – Public Safety, Noise
• Regionalism
Proposed General Plan Outline • “Element” Driven + Special Issues • Three separate documents – General Plan – Environmental Impact Report – Implementation Program as separate document adopted at the same time
• Westminster’s GP will cover all seven required elements PLUS Community Design and Economic Development
Proposed General Plan Outline Land Use • Land Use Designations, Map, and Projections • Nodes and Activity Centers • Unincorporated areas Community Design • Image and Identity • Neighborhood Preservation • Gateways • Streetscapes
Proposed General Plan Outline Economic Development • Fiscal Solvency • Employment Opportunities • Jobs-Housing Balance • Neighborhood and Regional Destinations Housing (no change) • Development of Housing • Conservation of Housing Resources • Presentation of Existing Affordable Housing Stock • Improvement of Housing Opportunities and Accessibility
Proposed General Plan Outline Mobility • Local roadways • Regional connections • Pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities • Land use and transportation planning Parks and Recreation • Amount, location, and distribution • Safety, maintenance, and condition • Programming
Proposed General Plan Outline Public Services, Facilities and Natural Resources • Police and fire services • Water and wastewater, sewer, and solid waste • Conservation (water, energy, natural resources) Public Health and Safety • Noise • Air Quality • Fire Hazards • Emergency Preparedness
Proposed General Plan Outline • Did we capture your direction so far? • Is anything missing?
Setting the Stage
Existing Land Use (on the ground)
Current General Plan
Existing vs. Current GP Projections Acres
Units GP
Existing
GP
Single‐Family
2,495
2,307
16,016
16,149
52,853
48,447
Multifamily
881
693
11,711
12,990
38,646
38,970
Commercial
606
685
8,703,947
9,559,242
Industrial
241
139
5,239,597
2,915,471
447
Public/Semi Public
601
596
Park/Open Space
114
94
Right‐of‐Way
2,025
2,033
Vacant
33
3,442
27,727 6,994
6,994
Existing
15,346,753
1,403,209 Below GP Projection
Notes: EXLU ‐ Multifamily includes Mobile Homes EXLU ‐ Commercial and Industrial existing conditions at projected FARs (0.33 and 0.50, respectively) EXLU ‐ Population reflects existing PPH of 3.3 (Current Plan reflects 3.0)
Existing (3.3) GP (3 pph)
2,872,040
32,581 13,943,544
4,854 Below GP Projection
GP
Population
Existing
Planned Development
Total
Square Footage
10,326
91,499
97,743
6,244 Below GP Projection
Insights from Staff • Areas designated commercial but currently developed as residential, particularly along corridors • Other land uses where the General Plan land use designation and zoning are inconsistent
Insights from Staff
Insights from Staff
Proposed Land Use Category and Plan Changes
Current General Plan Areas to be Generally Preserved 3,200 AC (LDR, PF, P/O&S)
Current General Plan Areas Where Change Could be Considered 1,950 AC (MDR, HDR, PD, Commercial, Industrial)
Issue Area: Planned Development Areas 16 PDs plus Little Saigon CPA (A‐H) 455 acres (7% of City)
Planned Development Areas – Existing Land Uses 70% of PD acreage is developed as Mobile Homes Some Light Industrial and Commercial
Planned Development Agricultural Commercial Office Commercial Retail Light Industrial Mobile Homes Multifamily Residential Public/Quasi Public Facilities ROW Single Family Residential Vacant
455 0 2 41 57 319 4 1 4 12 14
0% 1% 9% 13% 70% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3%
Planned Development Areas – Zoning 80% of PD acreage is zoned Comm or Industrial 20% is zoned Residential (mostly SFD)
Planned Development Commercial ‐ Industrial Commercial ‐ Restricted General Business Light Industrial Local Business Medium Industrial Multiple Units 13‐14/ac Multiple Units 19‐24/ac Multiple Units 8‐12/ac Single Family Residence
455 80 3 116 37 118 9 12 2 15 63
18% 1% 25% 8% 26% 2% 3% 0% 3% 14%
Areas Needed Focused Land Use and/or Policy Attention
Corridor Opportunities
Current General Plan
Changes: 872 AC (12.5% of Planning Area)
Land Use Categories See Handout
Next Steps
Next Steps • Bus Tour June 13th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – – – –
Meet at City Hall Wear comfortable shoes Includes an “on your own” lunch stop General public is welcome!
• GPAC Meeting #6: Land Use Continued – Date to be provided at least 2 weeks in advance
Next Steps • Community Open House #2 – Traveling roadshow (5 stops min) – Present Draft Land Use Plan and Projections from GPAC – Collect public feedback – feedback will be packaged and presented to PC and CC along with the GPAC-approved Draft Land Use Plan
• GPAC Meetings #7-10 – Special Topic Areas (i.e., Mobility, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, Community Design) – Implementation Strategies
Next Steps • Planning Commission Hearing on the Land Plan • Council Hearing on the Land Plan • Prepare Project Description • EIR Scoping Meeting • Write elements and prepare EIR
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING June 1, 2015| 6:30 – 8:30 Miriam Warne Community Building Westminster Chamber of Commerce
GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING June 1, 2015| 6:30 – 8:30 Miriam Warne Community Building Westminster Chamber of Commerce
Tonight’s Agenda • Welcome back! • Current General Plan • Proposed General Plan Outline and Topic Areas • Existing Conditions vs. Current Plan • Insights from Staff: What’s Working/Not Working? • Existing and Proposed Land Use Categories • Overview of Proposed Land Use Changes • Next Steps
Project Overview
Project Overview
General Plan Organization
Current General Plan • Adopted in 1996 (20 years old) – GPAC’s very own Don Anderson was the Community Development Director – 13 member GPAC
• Plan before THAT was adopted in 1965 (it was used for 30 years) • Two Volumes – Policy Document (including goals, policies, and implementation programs) – Technical Support/EIR (support data)
Current General Plan • “Issue” Drive • Community Development – Land Use, Housing, Conservation, Open Space
• Economic Development • Infrastructure and Community Services – Transportation/Circulation, Utilities and Services, Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation
• Community Health and Safety – Public Safety, Noise
• Regionalism
Proposed General Plan Outline • “Element” Driven + Special Issues • Three separate documents – General Plan – Environmental Impact Report – Implementation Program as separate document adopted at the same time
• Westminster’s GP will cover all seven required elements PLUS Community Design and Economic Development
Proposed General Plan Outline Land Use • Land Use Designations, Map, and Projections • Nodes and Activity Centers • Unincorporated areas Community Design • Image and Identity • Neighborhood Preservation • Gateways • Streetscapes
Proposed General Plan Outline Economic Development • Fiscal Solvency • Employment Opportunities • Jobs-Housing Balance • Neighborhood and Regional Destinations Housing (no change) • Development of Housing • Conservation of Housing Resources • Presentation of Existing Affordable Housing Stock • Improvement of Housing Opportunities and Accessibility
Proposed General Plan Outline Mobility • Local roadways • Regional connections • Pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities • Land use and transportation planning Parks and Recreation • Amount, location, and distribution • Safety, maintenance, and condition • Programming
Proposed General Plan Outline Public Services, Facilities and Natural Resources • Police and fire services • Water and wastewater, sewer, and solid waste • Conservation (water, energy, natural resources) Public Health and Safety • Noise • Air Quality • Fire Hazards • Emergency Preparedness
Proposed General Plan Outline • Did we capture your direction so far? • Is anything missing?
Setting the Stage
Existing Land Use (on the ground)
Current General Plan
Existing vs. Current GP Projections Acres
Units GP
Existing
GP
Single‐Family
2,495
2,307
16,016
16,149
52,853
48,447
Multifamily
881
693
11,711
12,990
38,646
38,970
Commercial
606
685
8,703,947
9,559,242
Industrial
241
139
5,239,597
2,915,471
447
Public/Semi Public
601
596
Park/Open Space
114
94
Right‐of‐Way
2,025
2,033
Vacant
33
3,442
27,727 6,994
6,994
Existing
15,346,753
1,403,209 Below GP Projection
Notes: EXLU ‐ Multifamily includes Mobile Homes EXLU ‐ Commercial and Industrial existing conditions at projected FARs (0.33 and 0.50, respectively) EXLU ‐ Population reflects existing PPH of 3.3 (Current Plan reflects 3.0)
Existing (3.3) GP (3 pph)
2,872,040
32,581 13,943,544
4,854 Below GP Projection
GP
Population
Existing
Planned Development
Total
Square Footage
10,326
91,499
97,743
6,244 Below GP Projection
Insights from Staff • Areas designated commercial but currently developed as residential, particularly along corridors • Other land uses where the General Plan land use designation and zoning are inconsistent
Insights from Staff
Insights from Staff
Proposed Land Use Category and Plan Changes
Current General Plan Areas to be Generally Preserved 3,200 AC (LDR, PF, P/O&S)
Current General Plan Areas Where Change Could be Considered 1,950 AC (MDR, HDR, PD, Commercial, Industrial)
Issue Area: Planned Development Areas 16 PDs plus Little Saigon CPA (A‐H) 455 acres (7% of City)
Planned Development Areas – Existing Land Uses 70% of PD acreage is developed as Mobile Homes Some Light Industrial and Commercial
Planned Development Agricultural Commercial Office Commercial Retail Light Industrial Mobile Homes Multifamily Residential Public/Quasi Public Facilities ROW Single Family Residential Vacant
455 0 2 41 57 319 4 1 4 12 14
0% 1% 9% 13% 70% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3%
Planned Development Areas – Zoning 80% of PD acreage is zoned Comm or Industrial 20% is zoned Residential (mostly SFD)
Planned Development Commercial ‐ Industrial Commercial ‐ Restricted General Business Light Industrial Local Business Medium Industrial Multiple Units 13‐14/ac Multiple Units 19‐24/ac Multiple Units 8‐12/ac Single Family Residence
455 80 3 116 37 118 9 12 2 15 63
18% 1% 25% 8% 26% 2% 3% 0% 3% 14%
Areas Needed Focused Land Use and/or Policy Attention
Corridor Opportunities
Current General Plan
Changes: 872 AC (12.5% of Planning Area)
Land Use Categories See Handout
Next Steps
Next Steps • Bus Tour June 13th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – – – –
Meet at City Hall Wear comfortable shoes Includes an “on your own” lunch stop General public is welcome!
• GPAC Meeting #6: Land Use Continued – Date to be provided at least 2 weeks in advance
Next Steps • Community Open House #2 – Traveling roadshow (5 stops min) – Present Draft Land Use Plan and Projections from GPAC – Collect public feedback – feedback will be packaged and presented to PC and CC along with the GPAC-approved Draft Land Use Plan
• GPAC Meetings #7-10 – Special Topic Areas (i.e., Mobility, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, Community Design) – Implementation Strategies
Next Steps • Planning Commission Hearing on the Land Plan • Council Hearing on the Land Plan • Prepare Project Description • EIR Scoping Meeting • Write elements and prepare EIR
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING June 1, 2015| 6:30 – 8:30 Miriam Warne Community Building Westminster Chamber of Commerce
