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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-31 Packet - Special, DowntownCITY OF UKIAH DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE AGENDA Special Meeting CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 January 31, 2008 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The Committee welcomes input from the audience. If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you are interested in, you may address the Committee when this matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on this agenda, you may do so at this time. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments in which the subject is not listed on the agenda. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion and Direction Concerning the Process and Initial Tasks for the Preparation of a Downtown Specific Plan 4. ADJOURNMENT Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specifc accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 30th day of January, 2008. Linda Brown, City Clerk ITEM N0: DATE: January 31, 2008 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUB]ECT: Discussion and Direction Concerning the Process and Initial Tasks for the Preparation of a Downtown Specific Plan SUMMARY: At the first Downtown Specific Plan Committee meeting on January 10, 2008, the group discussed the potential boundaries for the study area, the purpose of the Specific Plan, and other topics. At the conclusion of the discussion, it was agreed that the objective of the next meeting would be to define the study area and review draft goals and a draft purpose statement. Staff also indicated that it would have a more refined study area map/air photograph, a list of pros and cons of choosing a smaller or larger study area, and a draft flow chart/timeline for the project. Additionally, CouncilmemberThomas also suggested that each Committee member prepare a list of issues and/or concerns to share with the group. Map/Air Photograph: The City GIS Division has prepared a detailed Map/Air Photograph of the potential planning area that will be shared with the Committee at the January 31st meeting. Pros and Cons of Small vs. Large Study Area: A draft table of the pros and cons is attached. Goals and Purpose Statement: A draft list of Goals and draft Purpose statement are attached. Flowchart/Timeline: Staff is working on the task of preparing a draft flowchart/timeline for the project and will attempt to have it ready for the January 31st meeting. (continued on page 2) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue discussion of process and initial tasks for the Downtown Specific Plan, review, edit, and approve draft goals and purpose statement, and select planning area. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTION: Provide alternative direction to Staff. Citizen Advised: Ukiah Main Street and Chamber of Commerce Requested by: City Council Prepared by: Charley Stump, Director of Planning and Community Development Coordinated with: Pam Thompson, Interim City Manager Attachments: 1. Draft goals and purpose statement 2. Draft list of pros and cons of small vs. large study area A P P RO V E D~~~~~1/1--~ Parifl-Thompson, Interim City Manager ATTACHMENT NO. 1 DRAFT Purpose and Intent of the Specific Plan The purpose of the Perkins Street Courthouse Specific Plan is to provide a coherent proactive framework for downtown development and preservation that will guide future public and private- sectoractions. As a result of increased development pressure both in the City and outside the City limits, as well as a number of other factors, downtown Ukiah has arrived at a crucial time in its evolution, and is in jeopardy of unplanned piecemeal change. The intent of this Specific Plan is to manage that change by guiding it with specific urban design objectives for the downtown. Goals of the Specific Plan: 1. To provide proactive leadership and to stimulate redevelopment 2. To rouse and accelerate economic development and the vitality of local businesses. To establishment a viable location for the Courthouse relocation and a strategy for improving competitiveness for State funding. 4. To provide leadership in creating a safe, active, and attractive pedestrian environment, and to ensure strong pedestrian themes in the design of future development. To ensure the revitalization and preservation of Gibson Creek as it flows thorough the project area. 6. To ensure the protection of existing trees and to foster an emphasis on the enhancement of the urban forest. 7. To provide for creative solutions to redevelopment issues. 8. To ensure the preservation and revitalization of historic structures. 9. To ensure retail development on the ground floors of buildings and office and residential uses above. 10. To ensure the upgrading of streets, utilities, storm drains, water and sewer lines, and other infrastructure. il. To improve the aesthetics of the area by adhering to the adopted development standards, undergrounding utility lines, and emphasizing code compliance. 12. To enhance the character of the area rather than allowing its integrity to be compromised by unplanned and incompatible development. 2 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 STUDY AREA PROS CONS Small Study Area Limited number of properly Miss other significant properties, owners, less expensive, smaller tool, less infrastructure potentially less CEQA. analysis and planning. Large Study Area Capture other significant Larger number of property properties, i.e. train depot, owners, more complexity, higher provide larger "certainty tool", cost, potentially more CEQA. accomplish broader infrastructure analysis and planning. 3