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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-01 Packet 3 ITEM NO. DATE: March 1, 2001 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER TO DISCUSS AND PRIORITIZE GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS AND TO DISCUSS LOCAL LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ISSUES SUMMARY: Subsequent to the adoption of the General Plan in 1995, the City Council and Planning Commission met regularly to discuss implementation strategies, and to prioritize implementation projects. The last joint meeting was conducted in 1998, and after a long discussion, a list of implementation projects was established. Since that time, the City Council and Planning Commission have not met to discuss the implementation of the General Plan, or the land use and environmental planning issues facing our community. The purpose of this 2001 joint meeting is to reestablish the practice of conducting an annual meeting to discuss and prioritize General Plan implementation projects. Also, the meeting will provide an opportunity for the Council and Commission to discuss Ukiah's current land use and environmental planning issues, and to develop a closer working relationship. (continued on page 2) RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct a joint meeting at the Conference Center with the City Planning Commission; 2) prioritize General Plan implementation projects; and 3) discuss land use and environmental planning issues, and provide any direction to staff. ALTERNATIVE POLICY OPTIONS: Do not conduct a joint meeting and provide direction to staff. Citizen Advised: Noticed in the Ukiah Daily Journal Requested By: Planning Commission Prepared By: Charley Stump, Director of Planning and Community Development Coordinated With: Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: None Candace Horsley, City IVl~nager CURRENT GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Planning Staff is currently working on the following General Plan implementation projects: 1. Doolin Creek Habitat Enhancement and Public Access Study An Request For Proposals (RFP) is being prepared to solicit professional expertise for this Study. The consultant selection process will follow with an expected starting date in March. 2. Commercial Development Design Guidelines The Planning Commission has conducted a workshop and an Administrative Draft document has been completed. The Draft Guidelines document for public review and Planning Commission/City Council consideration is due in February. 3. Hillside Zoning Regulation Revisions Staff has determined that we need to seek technical assistance for determining build-out projections in the Hillside District. A second Planning Commission Workshop will be conducted once we have this information. 4. Riverside Park Planning and Development We will be submitting the Phase I Work Program to Coastal Conservancy in February. The fencing, landscaping, and bank stabilization work will be performed in the spring/summer, 2001. 5. Sphere of Influence Reduction We are in the process of preparing a Master Services Element and CEQA document required by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for submittal with the Sphere reduction application. We expect to make formal application late this spring. 6. Historic Preservation Program/Ordinance The Draft Historical and Architectural Survey Update has been completed. We are working on alternative approaches to an Historic Preservation Ordinance to share in a workshop setting with the Planning Commission during this fiscal year. 7. Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Implementation: Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) Grant Planning staff is working with the Public Works Department to collect data for the Planning Commission. After the Planning Commission completes its discussions, we will prepare a detailed work program for the Air Quality Management District. 8. Orchard Avenue Extension/Orrs Creek Bridge Environmental Impact Report Processing The Final EIR has been prepared. 9. Housing Element Update: Data Collection and Research We are currently collecting data and doing research. We may apply for a technical assistance grant (State Housing and Community Development - Downtown Rebound Planning Grant) to evaluate vacant and redevelopable land, and to develop a strategy for infill housing and mixed-use development. The grant is due in February, and would be awarded in April 2001. MODIFYING IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Staff is seeking guidance from the Council and Commission concerning the current General Plan Implementation Projects. Should any be deleted, timeframes modified, and/or should new projects be added? PRIORITIZING IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Staff is seeking guidance from the Council and Commission concerning the prioritization of the General Plan Implementation Projects. DISCUSSION OF LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ISSUES: The following list of issues was prepared by staff for discussion purposes. It is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a starting point to initiate a dialog between the Council, Commission, and staff. · Housing · Annexation and Sphere of Influence Reduction · Vacant Land and Redevelopable Land: Constraints and Opportunities · AestheticsNisual Quality · Automobile, Truck, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Traffic/Circulation · Open Space, Creeks and Trees · Historic Preservation · Energy Conservation · Drainage · Signs · Hillside Development · Other RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a joint meeting with the City Planning Commission; 2) prioritize General Plan implementation projects; and 3) discuss land use and environmental planning issues, and provide any direction to staff.