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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-39 CC Reso - Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines RESOLUTION NO. 2015-39 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING THE HOMELESS SHELTER USE AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR SITING, DESIGNING AND USING HOMELESS FACILITIES WHEREAS, on August 1, 2001, the City of Ukiah adopted Resolution 2001-15 (Homeless Facilities) establishing Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines for Siting, Designing and Using Homeless Facilities; and WHEREAS, the 2001 Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines for Siting, Designing and Using Homeless Facilities required that a Use Permit be obtained prior to the establishment of a Homeless Facility; and WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2008, Senate Bill No. 2 (SB2) was adopted requiring cities and counties to amend zoning to permit year-round emergency shelter (s) without discretionary action pursuant to Government Code section 65583 (a)(4)(A).; and WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah's General Plan Housing Element H2-f requires a Zoning Ordinance amendment allowing the establishment of a homeless facility without discretionary action; and WHEREAS, after the conduct of the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted (4/1, with Commissioner Sanders dissenting) to recommend City Council adoption of the Ordinance revising the Municipal Code, and approval of a Resolution amending the Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the required text amendment to Resolution 2001-15 includes additional language that eliminates the need for a Use Permit within the Homeless Shelter Overlay area; and WHEREAS, On September 2, 2015, the City Council, after conducting of a public hearing, approved a Negative Declaration and adopted an Ordinance revising Article 15.5 (Homeless Facilities) of Chapter 2, Division 9 of the Ukiah Municipal Code; and RESOLUTION XX WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the amended Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines, included as Exhibit "A" herein; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby approves the amended Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines to be used to guide the use, siting, and design of homeless shelter facilities in the City of Ukiah. PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 2nd day of September, 2015 by the following roll call vote AYES Councilmembers Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Mayor Crane. NOES None ABSTAI N None A mE a=g�None Douglas F. C ane, Mayor ATT -ST: JaFgd Thiele, Deputy City Clerk Exhibit A HOMELESS SHELTER FACILITY USE AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES I. Purpose and Intent In recognition of the growing numbers of homeless persons in the Ukiah area, these guidelines are intended to provide a guide by which a temporary or long-term homeless shelter could be established within the City of Ukiah. They are also intended to ensure that the public's health, safety, and welfare are maintained. The term "homeless shelter" means the same as "homeless facility." 11. Pen-rit and Planning Requi rerrents Use Permit: All homeless shelters require Planning Commission approval of a Use Permit, consistent with the provisions contained in Ukiah Municipal Code §9262 except those located within the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone. Use Permit applications are on file in the office of the Planning Department. Conditions of approval shall be imposed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Article 15.5, Chapter 2 of the Ukiah Municipal Code. Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Shelter Management Plan: Shelter providers shall establish a Shelter Management Plan in conjunction with the required Use Permit. Shelter Management Plans shall address issues such as transportation needs, client supervision, food service (if any or if allowed), client services, interior and exterior building improvements for client and neighborhood welfare, pets, and any other component which might bear on ensuring that the shelter is operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner. The Shelter Management Plan shall also include measures to be implemented that will ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. III. Operational Standards: A. Minimum Distance to Nearest Residential Development: Homeless facilities shall be located a sufficient distance from residential developments so that they will not create adversely impacts. Factors such as topography, landscaping, structures and other natural or man-made features shall help to determine whether or not a proposed facility could have an adverse impact on residential areas. B. Minimum Distance to Nearest School or Public Park: Homeless facilities shall be located a sufficient distance from schools and parks so that they will not create adversely impacts. Factors such as topography, landscaping, structures and other natural or man-made features shall help to determine whether or not a proposed facility could have an adverse impact on schools and parks. School and public park hours of use shall also be considered when determining the appropriate distance from schools and parks. C. Hours of Operation: Temporary homeless shelters typically are restricted to the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during winter months (November to March). Hours can vary depending on the severity and/or duration of the winter, or any other unforeseen factor (e.g., natural disaster, etc.) which, individually or collectively, warrant different hours of operation. Permanent homeless shelters are allowed to have expanded hours of operation, depending upon the extent of in-residence services provided. D. Shelter Separation from Other Shelters: Shelter Size (Number of Beds) Min. Separation from Other Shelters 25 or less 0.25 miles 26-75 0.50 miles 76- 100 1.00 m iles 101 - 125 1.50 miles 126 or more 2.00 miles E. Location: Shelters should be located within a reasonable distance or travel time from services and facilities used by the homeless (e.g., food service, bus stops, government offices, etc.). They should be in areas that are safe and have low crime rates. Shelters should be located so as to minimize travel routes through residential neighborhoods to get to transit facilities or other services needed by the homeless. Finally, they should be located so their operations do not conflict with nearby businesses. F. Shelter Site and Facility Size/Capacity: The size of the shelter site should be commensurate with the size of the proposed shelter structure and the activities attendant to its operation. To insure that the shelter operation is fully contained on site, the building should be of sufficient dimension and capacity to house the proposed number of residents and provide space for a variety of support activities, as well as other activities and facilities essential for its operation. This would include, but not be limited to, adequate shower/bath facilities, toilets, off-street parking, staff facilities, food preparation facilities, counseling center, health screening facilities, day care center, and the like. G. Enclosed and Screened Facilities: Shelter activities should be enclosed within buildings, except for outdoor waiting areas and play areas for shelters which accommodate families with children. Outdoor areas associated with the shelter should be enclosed and appropriately screened to ensure privacy and to provide comfortable waiting areas. H. Lighting: Adequate on- and off-site lighting should be provided. I. Access: Adequate pedestrian access should be provided between a homeless shelter and transit facilities and other services needed by the homeless. 1 1 1