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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1993CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Mayor — Gary G. Miler Mayor Pro Tem — PhylNis E. Papen Counalrnan — John A. Forbing Councilmen — Gary H. Werner Counciknan — Dexter D. MacBride City Council Chambers are located at South CoastAir Qug W WWwwt asOdAudtown 21865 East Copisy Drim MEETWG DATE: June 2, 1993 Terrence L Bawger City Manager Andrew V. Arczynski City AAomey MEETING TIME: 7: o o p. m . Lynda Burgess Civ Clerk THIS MEETING IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE BY JONES INTERCABLE FOR AIRING ON CHANNEL 12, AND BY REMAINING IN THE ROOM, YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TELE 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR MILLER ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBride, Forbing, �Se�t --Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Miller J! Ahs --c 0,e- -7; YO 2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2.1 ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long-range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion was continued from May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Circulation Element. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council open the Public Hearing, receive presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony and forward comments to City staff. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: � r p ,. M� . • � CD n . '� e.v �"r ed(C.�B,s'�, rl� t,cl.e.,� � 4. ADJOURNMENT: Q+� 10_'q0 4b 4,10/1013 Ci -1--y C7F DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. J; Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: June 2, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 27, 1993 FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion was continued from May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Circulation Element. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, and forward comments to City Staff. ..1rACHMENTS: Staff Report Other EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes X No by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? MAJORITY 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes X No 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No Which Commission? X Yes No 5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Report discussed with the following affected departments: REVIEWED BY: "'�rrence L. Belanger J s DeStefano —qty Manager Community Development Director CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. MEETING DATE: June 2, 1993 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan ISSUE STATEMENT: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. In March of 1993, the Council rescinded Resolution_ No. 92-44, which adopted the General Plan, and directed the preparation of a workshop and public hearing process designed to facilitate public participation in the revision of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992. That document, undergoing revision, serves as the Draft General Plan which is the subject of the public hearing process. On May 26, 1993, the City Council conducted its second public hearing on the adoption of the General Plan, received testimony, an continued the hearing to June 2 in order to review suggested changes to the Circulation Element. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, and forward comments to City Staff. BACKGROUND: On May 19, 1993, City Council began the public hearing adoption process for the General Plan. The Council received testimony on proposed revisions related to land use and open space policy. The public hearing was continued to May 26th in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy and present the Circulation Element. The May 26, 1993, continued public hearing accommodated further public testimony and Council discussion. The hearing was continued to June 2, 1993, for a review of the Circulation Element. Circulation Element: As stated within the Circulation Element of the Draft General Plan, the City of Diamond Bar's traffic circulation has been significantly impacted by regional traffic. The Circulation Element evaluates the transportation needs of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate those needs. The focus of the plan is to identify and evaluate the local circulation needs of the City with regional demands and mandates. 1 The Circulation Element is designed to account for the external forces (i.e. freeway traffic, Industry and Chino Hills growth/development) and develop a strategy to implement the means necessary to mitigate the impacts of this growth. Simply stated, the circulation system needs involve balancing the demand for increased roadway capacity with the vision of our community image and quality of life. During the General Plan workshops, a variety of comments were received regarding the Circulation Element. It is apparent from these comments that there is general agreement on specific issues, particularly the thru-traffic problem, but not general agreement on how the problems can be solved. In particular, various viewpoints were expressed with respect to the potential for a new roadway down Tonner Canyon. The proposed Circulation Element text revisions (Items 10 through 13) give suggested changes to the Circulation Element. The first two are simply editorial suggestions from the consultant team. The third (Item 12) addresses the important issue of a new roadway in Tonner Canyon. Because of the lack of agreement on this facility, the suggested wording tends to "generalize" the existing text in the Circulation Element. This was a response by the consultant team to the lack of consensus on this particular strategy. However, since that time, it has become apparent that there is a desire for more detail rather than more generalization. Accordingly, the consultant team has reevaluated the proposed change to determine how more specific language could be added to the Circulation Element to address this issue. In this reevaluation, it has become apparent that being more specific will require establishing a preferred policy direction to guide the revised and added text. There are several options in that regard. It is the intention of the transportation consultant to discuss these at the meeting of June 2nd. After public comment and City Council direction, more specific text can then be added to this aspect of the Circulation Element. It is hoped that this approach to addressing this important aspect of the General Plan will focus the discussion and enable the revised text to be more responsive to the desires of the community. ADDITIONAL INFORbIATION: Attached please find several pages of suggested revisions to the draft General Plan received from Gary Neely on May 4, 1993. This previously transmitted material is provided in order to discuss, specifically, Mr. Neely's proposed language changes to Strategy l.l.l.d of the Draft General Plan. Please refer to pages 1 and 2 of Mr. Neely's proposal and page I-9 of the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992). The proposed language changes are in reference to the Medium Density Residential (RM) classification within the Land Use Element. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION: --Public hearing notices were published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. In addition, public notices were published within the Diamond Bar and Walnut Highlander and The Windmill. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several 2 hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. Posters announcing th— General Plan workshop and public hearing process have been circulated withi the community. All General Plan documents have been available for review at City Hall and the County Library. PREPARED BY: James DeStefano Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Outline regarding Circulation Element options from Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. dated May 26, 1993 2. Revisions to Circulation Element from Cotton/Beland/Associates memorandum dated May 20, 1993. 3. Letter from Ingeborg Allen dated May 23, 1993 4. Suggested revisions to Draft General Plan submitted by Gary Neely on May 4, 1993. — 3 GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 1 Outline from Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. dated May 26, 1993. DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN Circulation Element OPTION 1: LOCAL/REGIONAL PROGRAM • Local improvements for local traffic Encourage County/State actions for regional improvements • Strategies to minimize neighborhood traffic intrusion DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN Circulation Element OPTION 2: PERIPHERAL CORRIDOR • Conceptual alignment (SR -57 connection in SOI) • MOU with Chino Hills/County • Joint fee program to study/fund • Environmental guidelines i 2> rt. 1 ErGUtk N�l�l LLj 1� j_ TI ll GENERAL PLAN 7. EXISTING STREET SYSTEM - lek FREEWAY 1�zi AMIORAREERIN (—j' k MMRMiIRN. fj- 3 CQUCTOR sant[.- i oia Awam... rb. a. T. orw�[.a rr nnasm crolrcrnn srr.. ' :T Gor �U NNING NOM ORK 0 Li hQ cj��ti T aai,L,i Q%u7 KORM rlorroSt.eie DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN Circulation Element OPTION 3: LAND USE/CIRCUI ATION PHASING • JPA with Chino Hills • Milestone program • Fee program and implementation procedures GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING ,DUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 2 Revisions to Circulation Element from Cotton/Beland/Associates Memorandum dated May 20, 1993 /6 10. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V -15 - Delete: "Future Development in Diamond Bar: The levels of development which would be permissible under the proposed General Plan would result in approximately 6,235 additional dwelling units, 918,000 square feet of commercial uses and 887,387 square feet of office and business park uses. These estimated additional development opportunities within the City will result in corresponding increased in traffic. Estimated tripmaking within the City is projected to increase from 348,632 average daily trips in 1991 to 471,174 average daily trips in 2010. This represents an increase of 33 percent." (Inappropriate level of detail.) 61 �, �'J 0-0-ve , 6Y- 11. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-19: Add new Exhibit V-4 to illustrate Master Plan of Circulation (consistent with Table V-6). 12. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-21: Strategy 1.1.4: "Identify a transportation corridor through Tonner Canyon. The environmental impacts of transportation facilities within the corridor must be minimized and must demonstrably benefit the City of Diamond Bar. The City will further require that any proposed transportation facilities be explicitly demonstrated as acceptable to the City (see also Land Use Strategy 1.6.3)." P(o0,6"V eAy Strategy 1.1.4: „Work with adjacent jurisdictions in the evaluation of regional transportation linkage options through the easterly portion of the Sphere of Influence area which recognize environmental sensitivity (see also Land Use Strategy 1.6.3). axed, pr, Or Utz 13. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-23: Strategy 2.2.2.: " Through the roadway system, ensure that new development within the Tres Hermanos Ranch property is integrated into the community of Diamond Bar." Ensure that the proposed high school site within the Tres Hermanoo Ranch prope is physically integrated into the community of Diamond Bar b apro nate roadway alignment and design. GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 3 Letter from Ingebord Allen dated May 23, 1993 GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC- HEARING JUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 4 Suggested Revisions to Draft General Plan submitted by Gary Neely on May 4, 19930 G�cP—Y N�-MY 1 E. LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES (Revised) IT IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS OF DIAMOND BAR ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS RESIDENTS." (No caama) GOAL 1. Require a mix of land uses which enhance the quality of life of Diamond Bar residents, consistent with its desire to m;iintain its quality and distinctiveness as a planned community. (No Changes; Objective 1.1 Establish a land use classification system to guihit.. the public and private use of land within the City and its sphere of influence. (No changes) Strategies: 1.1.1 Identify residential land use categories to provide an appropriate range of housing types for residential development within the City and its Sphere of Influence. (No Changes) a• Designate currently developed hillside residential areas with an average slope greater than 25 percent as Rural Residential (RR) on the Land Use map. The maximum gross density of Rural Residential will be 1.0 dwelling unit per gross acre (1 du/ac). b. Designate currently undeveloped hillside residential areas with an average slope greater than 25 percent as Low Rural Residential (LRR) on the Land Use Wrap. The maximuni 0r0ss density of Rural Residential will be 1.0 dwelling unit per 2.5 gross acres (0.4 du/ac). (added) C. Designate single family detached residential areas with a slope less than 25 percent as Residential (R) on the Land Use map. The maximum density of Residential areas will be 3.0 dwelling units per gross acre (3 du/ac). (.added to rep&hce RL & RLM designrdl(ns.) d. uesignate currently developed townhome, condominium, apartment, mobilehome and other multiple 11amily residential properties as High Density Residential (RH) on the Land Use niap. The maximum gross density of High Density Residential will be 160 dwelling units per gross acre (16 du/ac). 2 e• Designate currently undeveloped townhome, condominium, apartment, mobilehome and other multiple family residential properties as Medium Density Residential (RM) on the Land Use map. The maximum gross density of Medium Density Residential will be 12 0 dwelling units per gross acre (12 du/ac). (Added) f In conjunction with this plan's s; ated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher teaming (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, designate a combination Residential/RetailiC'omntercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) to be available for an as vet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, housing projects within this area could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need (,t&led) 1.1.2 (No Chances) 1.1.2. a. (No Cham s) b. (No Changes) 1.1.3 (No Changes) 1.1.4 (No Changes) 1.1.5 (No Changes) 1.1.6 (No Changes) 1.1.7 (No Changes) 1.1.8 (No Changes) 1.1.9 (No Changes) Objective 1.2 Preserve and maintain the quality of existing residential neighborhoods while offering a variety of housing opportunities. (No changes) Strategies: 1.2.1 (No Changes) 1.2.2 (No Changes) 1.2.3 (Na Changes) 1.2.4 (No Changes) 1.2.4. a. (IVa Changes) b. (No Charges) 1.2.5 (No Changes, bill correct the spacing) 1.2.6 Broaden the range of, and encourage innovation in, housing types when possible. Require development within residential (LRR, RR, R, RM, RH & MIX) areas to provide amenities such as common usable, active open space and recreational areas. 1.2.7 (No Changes) 1.2.8 (No Changes) 1.2.8 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) 1.2.9 (No Changes) 3 Objective 1.3 Designate adequate land for retail and service commercial, professional services and other employment -generating uses in sufficient quantity to meet the City's needs. (No changes) Strategies: 1.3.1 (Ni changes) 1.3.1 a. (No Changes) b• (No Changes) C. In conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited eruv&ixnt institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hemmanos Ranch, a combination Residential/Retail/Commercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) will be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, commercial projects which compliment and supplement these other planned projects within this area (e.g., hotel, conference center, etc.) will be pursued. (Adde(l) 1.3.2 (No Changes) 1.3.2 a. (No Changes) 1.3.3 (No Changes) 1.3.3 a. (No Changes) b• Typical uses for the commerciallretail section of the mired use center planned for Tres Hermanos Ranch include general retail, specialty retail, food and drug stores, restaurants, financial institutions, lakefront recreational or educational oriented businesses. (Added) 1.3.4 (No Changes) 1.3.5 (No Changes) 1.3.5 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) C. (No Changes) d. (No Changes) C. Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of h i g e r learning (e.g" a University of California campus) and its associated mired use "Cinwithin a City" center on Tres Hermano.c Rnneh in Diamond Bar. (Addal) 1.3.6 (No changes) Objective 1.4 Designate adequate land for educational, cultural, recreational and public service activities to meet the needs of Diamond Bar residents. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.4.1 (No Changes) 1.4.2 (No Changes) 1.4.3 (No changes) 1.4.4 (No Changes) 4 1.4.5 Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. (Added) a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, &ntnasiunt, etc.). (added) 1.4.6 Actively promote plans to locate a linuted enrollment institution of h i g h e 1 - learning (e.g, a University of California .campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (Added) _ a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint ttse meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium', conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). (Added) b• Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i. e., The 1200acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). (Added) 1.4.7 Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. (Added) a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, tine Universih; the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). (added) b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. (Added) 1.4.8 Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Herntanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (Adrterq a. Coordinate ;hese pians tririt other phtns for this properly (i_e., T'cc 1200 am potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). (Added) b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. (Added) Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/cotnntercial) on Property surrounding the lake. (,tdrlMq 5 Objective 1.5 Maintain a feeling of open space within the community by identifying and preserving an adequate amount of open space. (No changes) Strategies: 1.5.1 Maintain an inventory of previous dedications, designations or decisions regarding open space made by the County of Los Angeles and the City. (Secowt sentence moved to I.S.I.a.) 1.5.1 a. Require developers of vacant land to provide appropriate title or other ownership docriments to identify any development restrictions on the property. (Sec above) b• Development rights on these properties are limited by the covenants recorded When these tracts were subdivided During that subdivision process, the owners covenanted (ie., promised) that, notwithstanding any zones on these properties, these lands would not be developed or, in some specific cases, developed with only one residential unit. It is the City's policy to not renegotiate these prior conintitnients unless, after a separate public hearing, it is so deemed that doing so would benefit the community. (!Added) 1.5.2 (No Changes) 1.5.2 a. Investigate the possibility of participation in a State-wide park bond issuance in aider to purchase open space not already protected by open space restrictions. b• (ORIGINAL, CONCEPT DELETED) C. (ORIGINAL CONCEPT DELETED) b. Areas that should be considered for fiaure park facilities include, but are not limired to, Sandstone Canyon, Upper Sycamore Canyon, and Tonner Canyon. (Added) Objective 1.6 Provide flexibility in the planning of new development as a means of encouraging superior design. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.6.1 (No Changes) 1.6.2 (No Changes) 1.6.3 (No Changes) 1.6.4 (No changes) 1.6.5 (No Changes) 1.6.6 (No Changes) 1.6.6 a. (No Changes) b. (No Clmnges) 6 Objective 1.7 Stimulate opportunities for a population which is diverse in terms of age, occupation, income, race, interests and religion to interact, exchange ideas, establish and realize common goals. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.7.1 (No Changes) 1.7.2 (No Cl-ngcs) 1.7.2. a. (No Granges) b. (No Changes) 1.7.3 (No Changes) 1.7.4 (No Changes) GOAL 2. Manage land use with respect to the location, density and intensity, and quality of development in order to maintain consistency with the capabilities of the City and special districts to provide essential services, and to achieve sustainable use of environmental and manmade resources. (No change:) Objective 2.1 Require land use patterns and densities within the city and encourage land use patterns and densities adjacent to Diamond Bar which are consistent with the Plan for Resource Management. Strategies: 2.1.1 (No Changes) 2.1.1 a. (No Changes) — b. (No Changes) C. The City will actively encourage the developnment of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project's potable water reservoir in Chino Hills and pursue a project that will benefit and correspond with the other projects on Tres Hermanos and Tonner Canyon in Diamond Bar. (Added) d As the City pursues possibility of locating a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) in that portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar, it will discuss with the City of Chino Hills the possibility of that campus extending into a portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills. (Added) e. City will, coordinate its efforts to construct Tonner Canyon (Road) Scenic Highway with the City of Chino Hills, the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency, the Counties of San Bernardino and Orange, as well as the Metropolitan Water District. (Added) f The City will monitor the progress of development proposals within the City of Brea's northern sphere of influence and will coordinate the planning for Diamond Bar's sphere of influence with the City of Brea. (Added) g. The City will pursue discussions with the City of Industry regarding Industry's plans for their presently undeveloped property west of the 60157 freeway interchange, north and south of Grand Avenue. With superior mutually beneficial planning this site has unique potential for stimulating economic development throughout the region. Correspondingly, without due diligence in the planning process, this site's potential of negatively impacting the City of Diamond Bar's residents' living environment is significant. (Aiwed) 2.1.2 (No Changes) 2.1.3 (No Changes) Objective 2.2 Maintain an organized pattern of land use which minimizes conflicts between adjacent land uses. (No Changes) Strategies: 2.2.1 (No Changes) 2.2.2 (No Changes) 2.2.3 (No Ganges) 2.2.4 (No Changes) Objective 2.3 Ensure that future development occurs only when consistent with the availability and adequacy of public services and facilities. (No changes) Strategies: 2.3.1 (No Changes) 2.3.2 (No Changes) 2.3.2 a. Pursue a variety of fiinding mechanisms for new :development in addition to developer fees and construction by developers, including tax increment (redevelopment) financing. (A&Icd) GOAL 3 Maintain recognition within Diamond Bar and the surrounding region as being a community with a well planned and aesthetically pleasing physical environment. (No change) Objective 3.1 Create visual points of reference, both within the community and on its boundaries, as a means of highlighting community identity. (No changes) Strategies: 3.1.1 (No Changes) 3.1.2 (No Ganges) 3.1.3 (No Change) 8 3.1.4 With the approval of a majority vote of the City's electorate, pursue the establishment and expansion of landscape maintenance districts as a means of ensuring the ongoing maintenance of medians and community entry statements, as well as maintenance of landscaping of hillsides along major roadways. 3.1.4 a. Ensure that the costs and benefits associated with such maintenance districts are equitably distributed to the property owners and residents who benefit from the anzenity. (A&ied) 3.1.5 (No Changes) Objective 3.2 Ensure that new development and niodiftcations to existing development yield a pleasant living, working or shopping environment as the result of consistent exemplary design. (Reworded) Strategies: 3.2.1 (No Changes) 3.2.2 (No Changes) 3.2.3 (No Changes) 3.2.4 (No Changes) 3.2.4 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) C. (No Changes) d. (No Changes) 3.2.5 (No Changes) 3.2.6 (No Changes) 3.2.7 (No Changes) 3.2.8 (No Changes) 3.2.9 (No Granges) Objective 3.3 Protect the visual quality and character of remaining natural areas and ensure that hillside development does not create unsafe conditions. (Reworrhd) Strategies: 3.3.1 (No Changes) 3.3.2 (No Changes) 33.3 (No Changes) 3.3.4 (No Changes) 3.3.5 (No Changes) 3.3.5 a. (No Changes) b. (Na Changes) 6 GOAL 4. Encourage long-term and regional perspectives in local land use decisions, but not at the expense of the quality of life for Diamond Bar residents. (No Changes) Objective 4.1 Promote and cooperate with efforts to provide reasonable regional land use and transportation planning programs. (No Changes) Strategies: 4.1.1 (No Changes) 4.1.2 (No Changes) 4.1.3 (No Changes) Objective 4.2 Maintain City boundaries which are reasonable in terms of existing service capabilities, social and economic inter -dependencies, citizen desires, and City costs and revenues. (No Changes) Strategies: 4.2.1 (No Changes, but this really is saying the same thing as 4.2.2) 4.2.2 Seek annexation of unincorporated areas west of rite Cite, including expansion of the adopted Sphere of Influence, where the following findings can be made: 4.2.2 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) C. (No Changes) d. (No Changes) 4.2.3 Pursue discussions with the City of Indttsny regarding annexing their Urban Development Agency -owned acreage (Tres Hermanos Ranch) in Chino Hills. (Added) ADDITIONALLY,, - THESE ADDITIONS TO THE PLAN FOR LAND USE ARE REQUESTED: Insert on Page 1-4 Land Use Mir, b. Economics: Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermanos Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is IO enormous. The Positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, strip center vacancies, improving needs, etc.) can be solved. recreational facilities and housing Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and t a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. heir visitors, could provide This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise. Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, which includes both the 142 acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino Hills, the potential impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated. The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the lakes' construction is profound. J PLAN FOR HOUSING: Page 11-1 1, Section D.1. (last paragraph currently reads.) The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventory is that most of the large vacant .properties remaining in the City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or immediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermanos", is designated as a "Specific Plan" because there are no firm development or improvement plans at present. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre, at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need. Revised to read: The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventory is that most of rite large vacant properties remaining in rite City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or inintediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermanos", is designated as a "Specific Plan" because there are no approved development or improvement plans at present. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos be built in conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new lintited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus and its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclainted water lake to this property. As such, housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need Page II -IS, Section D.2.c. (last paragraph currently reads.) It is much more realistic and cost effective for the City to plan that the majority of affordable housing built in Diamond Bar will be built on the Tres Hermanos Ranch, where there is sufficient land of modest topography to make the construction of affordable housing, both single family and detached units. The City of Diamond Bar believes that the combination of density bonuses and a City housing in lieu fund, along with use of State and federal programs will be sufficient to meet its proportionate share of low and moderate income housing needs. Revised to read: It is mach more realistic and cost effective for the Ciry to plan that the majority of affordable housing to be built in Diamond Bar will be built on the Tres Herntanos Ranch in conjunction with this plan's stated - -- desire to bring a new linuted Enrollment -institution. -of higher-learnijgfeg;--University-of•Califernia) camparand - - its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclainted water lake to this property. The City of Diamond Bar believes that the combination of density bonuses and a City housing in lieu fund, along with use of State and federal programs will be sufficient to meet its proportionate share of low and moderate income Rousing needs. r� PLAN FOR HOUSING: 4 ^ (Coszti�uced) ADDITIONALLY, THIS ADDITION TO THE PLAN FOR HOUSING IS REQUESTED: Strategy 1.1.12 (new) Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency's plan to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a• Coordinate these plans with otherp lans for this property ro erty (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the High School and all major highways). C. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/commercial) on property surrounding the lake in order to promote economic development of the City while helping the City meet its existing housing needs as well as those associated with the new institution of higher learning. p --- - -- ------ PLAN FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Insert on Page III -7, 2 Parks & Recreation: Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermanos Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the Citv to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved. Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise and could well provide the resources necessary to improve parks & recreation facilities throughout the City. Insert on Page III -7, 3. Water: Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, which includes both the 142 acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino Hills, the potential impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated. The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the lakes' construction is profound. ADDITIONALLY, THESE ADDITIONS TO THE PLAN FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ARE REQUESTED: Strategy 1.3.9. (nerv) Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 6 PLAN FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CO)ttillUed) Strategy 1.3.10: (new) Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and all major highways). Strategy 1.3.11: (new) Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. Strategy 1.3.12: (new) Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 7 PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES: Insert on Page VI -3: Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermanqs Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved. Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise. Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, which includes both the 142 acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino TBITs [he potenuaTimpact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated. The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the lakes' construction is profound. ADDITIONALLY, THESE ADDITIONS AND REVISIONS TO THE PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE REQUESTED: Strategy 1.1.5.a: (revised) 1. Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. 2. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). 3. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES: (Conditued) Strategy 1.1.5.b: (new) 1. Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. 2. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). 3. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 4. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/commercial) on property surrounding the lake. Strategy 1.3.1: (revised) Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). Strategy 1.4.2: (revised) Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. . a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre - potable water lake, -the 142 -acre reclaimed -water lake, the--High-School and all major highways).- -- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA NO. AGENDA REPORT T®- Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager Iv —LTING DATE: May 26, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 20, 1993 FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion was continued to May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the p"Ic hearing to June 2, 1993. ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Other EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed — Yes X No by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority or 4I5 vote? MAJORITY X No 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? — Yes X No 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? — Which Commission? X Yes No 5. Are other departments affected by the report? — Report discussed with the following affected departments: REVIEWED BY: Terence L. Belanger *Je-s eStefano City Manager Community Develo ment Director 9, REvISIoN 'f0 ,a.D0P'I ED Lk -ND USE CLAP: .Add designajic)tj to Tres Ht'7nonos R-.vwk area to refect new high ::chocl site. ALL, meed :o revise map to ;efle--t preposrd r,?,lacrion in land :t re tntersuy for e-vistiag single family subdivtsiom. 10. REVISION TO"CIRCULATION', PAGE V-15: Delete: "Future Development in Diamond Par: TLe levcls of deve.iopment which would be permissible un&T the proposed General Plan would result in approximately 6,235 additional dwelling units, 918,000 square feet of commercial uses and 887,387 square feet of office and business park uses. These estimated additional development opportunities within the City will result in corresponding increased in traffic, Estimated triprnaking within the City is projected to increase from 343,632 average daily trips in 1991 to 471, 7 74 average daily trips in 2010. This represents an increase of 33 percent." (Inappropriate level of detail.) 11. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-19: Add nen? F:chibit V-4 to Wus-trate .'Master Plan of Circulation. (consistent with Table 5 12. RFti1SION TO "CIRCULkTION', PACE V-21 Stra.egy 7 1. ; 'Identify.• a t%nipo: bat;on c� rr: ;or ti ; �ugli Tt t:ne Canyon, The ernironmental :mj,acis o' ".ar,;por:an,In facilities :Lathin the .:ot idor rnu*�t be minimized and must denton;lrabil b.: n; i t the (+ity of Dia -mon -Bar. The City will further require that any prop_)s.d 'ransporiation facilities be exncc--.try demonstrated as acc;ptabie to th,: Cvy (see also Land Use Strategy 1.6'.21)." Strategy 1.1'.4: Rork ti kh adjacent ;unsdj, tions itt the evalliation of res-r:^nal rrait;ponancrt lirkane options throu��h the easterly ;-)onion of the Sphere of fulluence area which reco;n:Ze envi'lownr„teat senstZtL'ity' (see also Land 17se .Strat, !, 13. REVISION TO "CIRCUL4,TION% PA6C V-23: StrateiX 2.2.2.: ” Througr the roadway system, ensure that new development within tht Tres Hermanos Ranch praperty i; integrated into the cummuntty of Diamond Bar." Ensure that the proposed high School rile within t.l:e Tres He;)nanor Ran;:h property is physically integrated into the community of Diamond Bar b,- appropr.'are roadway alignment and design. 779.00 n F/ OF/, 41� VOLUNTARY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEM NO. DATE: TO: City /Clerk FROM: ADDRESS: FO/L6_114'✓!L, Z(VoC ORGANIZATION: SUBJECT: I expect to address the Council on the subject agenda item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect my name and (address as written above. S NOTE: All persons may attend meetings and address the City Council. This form is intended to assist the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and to ensure correct spelling of names in the Minutes. /�vaQc-vi P-� Am IQvT PSL x'51 a, 94s+. LplQn),_c4-y/74'G Pi-9,Pi- 644q 70 N 56 9 Af) N ANFO Wool) QO, `7 7,rq 5,45 10 314 6� 1V0Xe7,rey �j�nL'ern,► gi76 c Ke �t jq k( Baal l s , �,9-ivtP C zz./i S . �u,vtirA) ZAIIJE CFO 59 'S-'? S— 60 bap l7V/g�e�' C�v1TOcv SeCi /��� K/ocv.9 C�65T � C /U'E — (�417) (?6,0 —3Y7 PLEASE BRING YOUR COPIES OF THE GENERAL PLS (JULY 149 1992) Document 1: Final General Plan Document : Master Environmental Assessment Document 3: Environmental Impact Report CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Mayor — Gary G. Miller Mayor Pro Tem — Physis E. Papen Councilman — John A. Forbes Counolim n — Gary H. Werner Councilmm — Dexter D. MacBride City Council Chunbers are located at: SmtB CosstAir Qtmllfy 'qer wt Db&&Audb7utn 21865 East Coil ►ey Drive MEETING DATE: June 2, 1993 Terrence L Belanger City Manager Andrew V. Arczymski City Attomey MEETING TIME: 7: o o p.m. Lynda Ekir9ess City Clerk The City of Diamond Bar uses RECYCLED paper am encourages you ru uu rrw &ravels. THIS MEETING IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE BY JONES INTERCABLE FOR AIRING ON CHANNEL 12, AND BY REMAINING IN THE ROOM, YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TELEVISED. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR MILLER ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBride, Forbing, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Miller 2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2.1 ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long-range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion was continued from May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Circulation Element. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council open the Public Hearing, receive presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony and forward comments to City staff. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager iviEETING DATE: June 2, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 27, 1993 FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion was continued from May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Circulation Element. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, and forward comments to City Staff. .TACHMENTS: Staff Report Other EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes X No by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? MAJORITY 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes X No 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No Which Commission? 5. Are other departments affected by the report? X Yes _ No Report discussed with the following affected departments: REVIEWED BY: '-rrence L. Belanger JAm6s DeStefano - _,y Manager Community Development Director CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. MEETING DATE: June 2, 1993 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan ISSUE STATEMENT: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty years. In March of 1993, the Council rescinded Resolution No. 92-44, which adopted the General Plan, and directed the preparation of a workshop and public hearing process designed to facilitate public participation in the revision of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992. That document, undergoing revision, serves as the Draft General Plan which is the subject of the public hearing process. On May 26, 1993, the City Council conducted its second public hearing on the adoption of the General Plan, received testimony, ar- continued the hearing to June 2 in order to review suggested changes to th.- Circulation Element. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, and forward comments to City Staff. BACKGROUND: On May 19, 1993, City Council began the public hearing adoption process for the General Plan. The Council received testimony on proposed revisions related to land use and open space policy. The public hearing was continued to May 26th in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy and present the Circulation Element. The May 26, 1993, continued public hearing accommodated further public testimony and Council discussion. The hearing was continued to June 2, 1993, for a review of the Circulation Element. Circulation Element: As stated within the Circulation Element of the Draft General Plan, the City of Diamond Bar's traffic circulation has been significantly impacted by regional traffic. The Circulation Element evaluates the transportation needs of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate those needs. The focus of the plan is to identify and evaluate the local --- circulation needs of the City with regional demands and mandates. 1 The Circulation Element is designed to account for the external forces (i.e. freeway traffic, Industry and Chino Hills growth/development) and develop a strategy to implement the means necessary to mitigate the impacts of this growth. Simply stated, the circulation system needs involve balancing the demand for increased roadway capacity with the vision of our community image and quality of life. During the General Plan workshops, a variety of comments were received regarding the Circulation Element. It is apparent from these comments that there is general agreement on specific issues, particularly the thru-traffic problem, but not general agreement on how the problems can be solved. In particular, various viewpoints were expressed with respect to the potential for a new roadway down Tonner Canyon. The proposed Circulation Element text revisions (Items 10 through 13) give suggested changes to the Circulation Element. The first two are simply editorial suggestions from the consultant team. The third (Item 12) addresses the important issue of a new roadway in Tonner Canyon. Because of the lack of agreement on this facility, the suggested wording tends to "generalize" the existing text in the Circulation Element. This was a response by the consultant team to the lack of consensus on this particular strategy. However, since that time, it has become apparent that there is a desire for more detail rather than more generalization. Accordingly, the consultant team has reevaluated the proposed change to determine how more specific language could be added to the Circulation Element to address this issue. In this reevaluation, it has become apparent that being more specific will require establishing a preferred policy direction to guide the revised and added text. There are several options in that regard. It is the intention of the transportation consultant to discuss these at the meeting of June 2nd. After public comment and City Council direction, more specific text can then be added to this aspect of the Circulation Element. It is hoped that this approach to addressing this important aspect of the General Plan will focus the discussion and enable the revised text to be more responsive to the desires of the community. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Attached please find several pages of suggested revisions to the draft General Plan received from Gary Neely on May 4, 1993. This previously transmitted material is provided in order to discuss, specifically, Mr. Neely's proposed language changes to Strategy 1.1.1.d of the Draft General Plan. Please refer to pages 1 and 2 of Mr. Neely's proposal and page I-9 of the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992). The proposed language changes are in reference to the Medium Density Residential (RM) classification within the Land Use Element. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION: __Public hearing notices were published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. In addition, public notices were published within the Diamond Bar and Walnut Highlander, and The Windmill. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several 2 hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. Posters announcing t17_ General Plan workshop and public hearing process have been circulated withi. the community. All General Plan documents have been available for review at City Hall and the County Library. PREPARED BY: James DeStefano Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Outline regarding Circulation Element options from Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. dated May 26, 1993 2. Revisions to Circulation Element from Cotton/Beland/Associates memorandum dated May 20, 1993. 3. Letter from Ingeborg Allen dated May 23, 1993 4. Suggested revisions to Draft General Plan submitted by Gary Neely on May 4, 1993. 3 GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 1 Outline from Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. dated May 26, 1993. DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN Circulation Element OPTION 1: LOCAL/REGIONAL PROGRAM • Local improvements for local traffic • Encourage County/State actions for regional improvements • Strategies to minimize neighborhood traffic intrusion s IT DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN Circulation Element ri OPTION 2: PERIPHERAL CORRIDOR T. • Conceptual alignment (SR -57 connection in SOI) • MOU with Chino Hills/County • Joint fee program to study/fund - • Environmental guidelines 3 I- Y i �� /iGtRk N•1�1 i11 L it i1 GENERAL PLAN 7 EXISTING STREET SYSIEM _I. �i FREEWAY �i A'1A�OR AREERYk L AWUR AJrkRK LDCCLLECIOR aaacu ORE ArOO.W-1 _ • b iuy.Sony Os�ILO��MMa TANNING NOWAK M76m77 NOGI" NOT TO fCAIE DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN Circulation Element OPTION 3: LAND USE/CIRCULATION PHASING • JPA with Chino Hills • Milestone program • Fee program and implementation procedures GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING JUNIE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 2 Revisions to Circulation Element from CottonlBeland/Associates Memorandum dated May 20, 1993 lo. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-15: Delete: "Future Development in Diamond Bar: The levels of development which would be permissible under the xiproposedGeneral en s l Plan uare fwould eet f coresult tume cial approximately 6,235 additional dwelling units, 9l8q uses and 887,387 square feet of office and business park uses. These estimated additional development opportunities within the City will result in corresponding increased in traffic. Estimated tripm � 1 g o471,174 ithin eCity is projected average daily tripstin12010. se from 348,632 average daily trips i This represents an increase of 33 percent." (Inappropriate level of detail.) 11. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-19: Add new Exhibit V-4 to illustrate Master Plan of Circulation (consistent with Table V-6). 12. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-21: Strate & 1.1.4: "Identify a transportation corridor through Tonner Canyon. The environmental impacts of transportation facilities within the corridor must be minimized and must demonstrably benefit the City of Diamond Bar. The City will further require that any proposed e transportationLand Usees be explicitly Strategy 1.6.3).11. demonstrated as acceptable tot City see also Strategy 1.1.4: Work with adjacent jurisdictions in the evaluation of regional transportation linkage options through the easterly portion of the Sphere of Influence area which recognize environmental sensitivity (see also Land Use Strategy 1.6.3). 13. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-23: Strategy 2.2.2.: " Through the roadway system, ensure that new development within the Tres Hermanos Ranch property is integrated into the community of Diamond Bar." Ensure that the proposed high school site within the Tres Hermanos Ranch property is physically integrated into the community of Diamond Bar by appropriate roadway alignment and design. GENERAL FLAN PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 3 Letter from Ingebo►rd Allen dated May 23, 1993 Ingeborg Allen 1234 D - S. Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 May 23, 1993 C,�t1 Cevr�c,.p �1 Wlp�lt�w n City of Diamond Bar City Hail Community Development Dept. 21660 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 c, Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: I will not be able to attend the upcoming hearing regarding the General Plan, specifically, the session regarding the traffic circulation but wanted to give you my suggestions. Since moving to Diamond Bar in 1990, just before Grand Avenue was opened to Chino Hills. I have noticed a marked increase in rush-hour traffic on Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Avenue, mostly for vehicles going to Chino Hills and Chino. Recently, I had the need to drive to Chino in the evening and of all the vehicles ( approx. 20) that I followed on Grand Avenue, I only saw 3 vehicles actually turning off into the residential areas of Diamond Bar. The rest of them went on to Chino Hills and Chino. Every evening we have traffic backing up on Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Avenue for the people living in these communities because they avoid the freeway and try to save time by driving through Diamond Bar. So far I have seen the right -turn lane on Grand Avenue, and the bicycle lane on Diamond Bar Blvd. taken away to make way for this traffic. This severely impacts Diamond Bar residents and has added as much as 5 minutes to just get from Montefino Avenue using Grand Avenue to my house at the corner of Diamond Bar Blvd. & Grand Avenue. Many residents are looking for short-cuts through city streets to avoid the areas congested by traffic going through this area to other nearby cities. What other inconveniences and added pollution do Diamond Bar residents have to endure to accommodate this through -traffic? Your previous General Plan noted that the traffic flow through the Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. intersection is 60,000 vehicles. Diamond Bar has only approx. 54,000 residents. Even if all these residents were licensed drivers and had a car (which is impossible, since many of them are children), there iA,ould only be 54,000 vehicles in town, and it is even more impossible to think that all these vehicles would be crossing this particular intersection on a daily basis. The added traffic therefore has to come from somewhere else. I think the cars are for residents from Pomona and Chino Hills and Chino. Traffic on Diamond Bar Blvd. with people turning onto Grand Avenue is so bad that cars coming from Quail Summit cannot turn onto Diamond Bar Blvd. It can take upwards of an additional 2 - 5 minutes every evening to get from Quail Summit to my Condominium complex. The local access, right turn only. on Diamond Bar Blvd. to turn onto Quail Summit is frequently ignored by drivers, making the intersection very hazardous. The "Keep Clear" areas at the GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29 1993 ATTACHMENT 4 Suggested Revisions to Draft General Flan submitted by Gary Neely on May 4, 1993. �';-A)Wlt+eo PIC 6/-y M:; --MY - 1 E. LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES (Revised) IT IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS OF DIAMOND BAR ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS RESIDENTS." (No Changes) GOAL 1. Require a mix of land uses which enhance the quality of life of Diamond Bar residents, consistent with its desire to maintain its quality and distinctiveness as a planned community. (No Changes, Objective L.I. Establish a land use classification system to gui,Ir the public and private use of land within the City and its sphere of influence. (No changes) Strategies: 1.1.1 Identify residential land use categories to provide an appropriate range of housing types for residential development within the City and its Sphere of Influence. (No changes) a. Designate currently developed hillside residential areas with an average slope greater than 25 percent as Rural Residential (RR) on the Land Use map. The maximum gross density of Rural Residential will be 1.0 dwelling unit per gross acre (1 du/ac). b. Designate currently undeveloped hillside residential areas with an average slope greater than 25 percent as Low Ritral Residential (LRR) on the Land Use map. The maxinturn gross density of Rural Residential will be 1.0 dwelling unit per ?S gross acres (0.4 du/ac). (Added) �� C. Designate single family detached residential areas with n slope less than 25 percent as Residential (R) on the Land Use map. The maxintunt density of Residential areas will be 3.0 divelling units per gross acre (3 dulac). (Adder/ to rep4+ce RL & JUX dcsigarrti(,ns) d. Designate currently developed townhome, condominium, apartment, mobilehome and other multiple family residential properties as High Density Residential (RH) on the Land Use map. The maximum gross density of High Density Residential will be 16.0 dwelling units per gross acre (16 dulac). e. Designate currently undeveloped townhome, condominium, apartment, mobilehome and other multiple fancily residential properties as Medium Densiry Residential (RM) on the Land Use neap. The maximum gross density of Medium Density Residential will be 12.0 dwelling units per gross acre (12 du/ac). (A(weri) f. In conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher teaming (c. University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, designate a combination Residential/RetailiC'omncercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) to be available for an as vet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, housing projects within this area could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need (A&tei) 1.1.2 (No Changes) 1.1.2. a. (No Chan, s) b. (Ao Changes) 1.1.3 (No Changes) 1.1.4 (No Changes) 1.1.5 (No Changes) 1.1.6 (No Changes) 1.1.7 (No Changes) 1.1.8 (No Changes) 1.1.9 (No Changes) Objective 1.2 Preserve and maintain the quality of existing residential neighborhoods while offering a variety of housing opportunities. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.2.1 (No Changes) 1.2.2 (No Changes) 1.2.3 (No Changes) 1.2.4 (No Changes) 1.2.4. a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) 1.2.5 (No Changes, but correct the spacing) 1.2.6 Broaden the range of, and encourage innovation in, housing types when possible. Require development within residential (LRR, RR, R, RM, RH & MIX) areas to provide amenities such as common usable, active open space and recreational areas. 1.2.7 (No Changes) LIS (No Changes) 1.2.8 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) 1.2.9 (No Changes) Objective 1.3 Designate adequate land for retail and service commercial, professional services and other employment -generating uses in sufficient quantity to meet the City's needs. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.3.1 (No Changes) 1.3.1 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) C. In conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited erudlnunt institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Herntanos Ranch, a combination Residential/RetaillConlntercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) will be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, commercial projects which compliment and supplentent these other planned projects within this area (e.g., Hotel, conference center, etc.) will be pursued. (Added) 1.3.2 (No Changes) 1.3.2 a. (No Changes) 1.3.3 (No Changes) 1.3.3 a. (No Changes) b. Typical uses for the contmercial1rctail section of the mixed use center planned for Tres Hermanos Ranch include general retail, specialty retail, food and drug stores, restaurants, financial institutions, lake front recreational or educational oriented businesses. (Added) 1.3.4 (No Changes) 1.3.5 (No Changes) 1.3.5 a. (No Changes) b• (No Changes) C. (No Changes) I (No Changes) e. Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of h i g e r learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and its associated nixed use "City within a City" center on Tres Herntnnns Rnnrh in Diamond .Bar. (Added) 1.3.6 (No Changes) Objective 1.4 Designate adequate land for educational, cultural, recreational and public service activities to meet the needs of Diamond Bar residents. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.4.1 (No Changes) 1.4.2 (No Changes) 1.4.3 (No Changes) 1.4.4 (No Changes) 4 1.4.5 Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. (Added) a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). (Added) 1.4.6 Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of h i g h e r learning (e.a, a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (Added) a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). (Added) b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 am potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). (added) 1.4.7 Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. (Added) n. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University; the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). (added) b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. (,4am) 1.4.5 Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 143 acre reclainmed water lake on Tres Hermmnnos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (Added) a. Coordinate these pians witii other pleris for this property (i.e., T I.c 1300 am potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). (Added) b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. (Adder) C. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residentiallcomnmercial) on property surrounding the lake. (Added) Objective 1.5 Maintain a feeling of open space within the community by identifying and preserving an adequate amount of open space. (No changes) Strategies: 1.5.1 Maintain an inventory of previous dedications, designations or decisions regarding open space made by the County of Los Angeles and the City. (Second sentence anoved to I.S.La.) 1.5.1 a. Require developers of vacant land to provide appropriate title or other ownership documents to identify any development restrictiot's ott the property. (See above) b. Development rights on these properties are limited by the covenants recorded when these tracts were subdivided During that subdivision process, tite owners covenanted (i.e., promised) that, notwithstanding any zones on these properties, these lands would not be developed or, in sonte specific cases, developed with only one residential unit. It is the City's policy to not renegotiate these prior commitntents unless, after a separate public hearing, it is so deemed that doing so would benefit the community. (added) 1.5.2 (No Changes) 1.5.2 a. Investigate the possibility of participation in a State-wide park bond issuance in order to purchase open space not already protected by open space restrictions. b. (ORIGINAL. CONCEPT DELETED) C. (ORIGINAL CONCEPT DELETED) b. Areas that should be considered for future park facilities include, but are not lintited to, Sandstone Canyon, Upper Sycamore Canyon, and Tonner Canyon. (added) Objective 1.6 Provide flexibility in the planning of new development as a means of encouraging superior design. (No Changes) Strategies: 1.6.1 (ho Changes) 1.6.2 (No Changes) 1.6.3 (No Granges) 1.6.4 (No Changes) 1.6.5 (No Changes) 1.6.6 (No Changes) 1.6.6 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) 6 Objective 1.7 Stimulate opportunities for a population which is diverse in terms of age, occupation, income, race, interests and religion to interact, exchange ideas, establish and realize common goals. (No changes) Strategies: 1.7.1 (No Changes) 1.7.2 (No Cl -rages) 1.7.2. a. (No Changes) b. (no Changes) 1.7.3 (No Changes) 1.7.4 (No Changes) GOAL 2. Manaje land use with respect to the location, density and intensity, and quality of development in order to maintain consistency with the capabilities of the City and special districts to provide essential services, and to achieve sustainable use of environmental and manmade resources, (No Changes) Objective 2.1 Require land use patterns and densities within the city and encourage land use patterns and densities adjacent to Diamond Bar which are consistent with the Plan for Resource Management. Strategies: 2.1.1 (No Changes) 2.1.1 a. (No Changes) b. (No G-nges) C. The City will actively encourage the development of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Projects potable water reservoir in Chino Hills and pursue a project that will benefit and correspond with the other projects on Tres Hermanos and Tonner Canyon in Diamond Bar. (Added) d As the City pursues possibility of locating a limited enrollment institution of higher Teaming (e.g., University of California) in that portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar, it will discuss with the City of Chino Hills the possibility of that campus extending into a portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills. (A.tled) e. City will coordinate its efforts to construct Tonner Canyon (Road) Scenic Highway with the City of Chino Hills, the City of Indusay's Urban Development Agency, the Counties of San Bernardino and Orange, as well as the Metropolitan Water District. (Added) f. The City will monitor the progress of development proposals within the City of Brea's northern sphere of influence and will coordinate the planning for Diamond Bar's sphere of influence with the City of Brea. (Added) 7 g. The City will pursue discussions with the City of Industry regarding Industry's plans for their presently undeveloped property west of the 60157 freeway interchange, north and south of Grand Avenue. With superior mutually beneficial planning, this site has unique potential for stimulating economic development throughout tate region. Correspondingly, without due diligence in the planning process, this site's potential of negatively impacting the City of Diamond Bar's residents' living environment is significant. (,tthted) 2.1.2 (No Changes) 2.1.3 (No Changes) Objective 2.2 Maintain an organized pattern of land use which minimizes conflicts between adjacent land uses. (No changes) Strategies: 2.2.1 (No Changes) 2.2.2 (No Changes) 2.2.3 (No Changes) 2.2.4 (No Changes) Objective 2.3 Ensure that future development occurs only when consistent with the availability and adequacy of public services and facilities. (No Changes) Strategies: 2.3.1 (No Chmrges) 2.3.2 (No Changes) 2.3.2 a. Pursue a variety of funding mechanisms for new ,development in addition to developer fees and constniction by developers, including tax increment (redevelopment) financing. (,Added) GOAL 3 Maintain recognition within Diamond Bar and the surrounding region as being a community with a well planned and aesthetically pleasing physical environment. (No Changes) Objective 3.1 Create visual points of reference, both within the community and on its boundaries, as a means of highlighting community identity. (No changes) Strategies: 3.1.1 (No Changes) 3.1.2 (No Changes) 3.1.3 (No Changes) 3.1.4 Mith the approval of a majority vote of the City's electorate, pursue the establishment and expansion of landscape maintenance districts as a means of ensuring the ongoing maintenance of medians and community entry statements, as well as maintenance of landscaping of hillsides along major roadways. 3.1.4 a. Ensure that the costs and benefits associated with such maintenance districts are equitably distributid to the property owners and residents who benefit from the amenity. (Added) 3.1.5 (No Changes) Objective 3.2 Ensure that new development and modifications to existing development yield a pleasant living, working or shopping environment as the result of consistent exemplary design. (Reworded) Strategies: 3.2.1 (No Changes) 3.2.2 (No Changes) 3.2.3 (No Changes) 3.2.4 (No Changes) 3.2.4 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) C. (No Changes) d. (No Changes) 3.2.5 (No Changes) 3.2.6 (No Changes) 3.2.7 (No Changes) 3.2. S (No Changes) 3.2.9 (No Changes) Objective 3.3 Protect the visual quality and character of remaining natural areas and ensure that hillside development does not create unsafe conditions. (Rewnnted) Strategies: 3.3.1 (No Changes) 3.3.2 (No Changes) 33.3 (No Cl-nges) 3.3.4 (No Changes) 3.3.5 (No Changes) 3.3.5 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) 9 GOAL 4. Encourage long-term and regional perspectives in local land use decisions, but not at the expense of the quality of life for Diamond Bar residents. (No Changes) Objective 4.1 Promote and cooperate with efforts to provide reasonable regional land use and transportation planning programs. (No changes) Strategies: 4.1.1 (No Changes) 4.1.2 (.No Changes) 4.1.3 (No Changes) Objective 4.2 Maintain City boundaries which are reasonable in terms of existing service capabilities, social and economic inter -dependencies, citizen desires, and City costs and revenues. (No Changes) Strategies: 4.2.1 (Na Changes, but 1h s really is saying the same Ming as 4.2.2) 4.2.2 Seek annexation of unincorporated areas west of the Cit), including expansion of the adopted Sphere of Influence, where the following findings can be made: 4.2.2 a. (No Changes) b. (No Changes) C. (No Changes) d. (No Changes) 4.2.3 Pursue discussions with the City of Indusny regarding annering their Urban Development Agency -owned acreage (Tres Hermanos Ranch) in Chino Hills. (Add -1) ALDDITIONALL---Y,-- T REQUESTED: HESE ADDITIONS TO THE PLAN FORLAiVD USE ARE Insert on Page I-61 Land Use Mix, b. Economics: Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermans Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. 10 The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved. Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise. Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, which includes both the 142 acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino Hills, the potential impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated. The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the lakes' construction is profound. S'1 PLAN FOR HOUSING: Page II -12, Section D.1 (last paragraph currently reads:) The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventory is that most of the large vacant properties remaining in the City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or immediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermanos", is designated as a "Specific Plan" because there are no firm development or improvement plans at present. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre, at densities that would provide housin, for all income segments of identified need. Revised to read: The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventoryis that most of the large vacant properties remaining in the City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or immediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermanos", is designated as a "Specific Plan" because there are no approved development or improvement plans atpresent. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos be built in conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new [incited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus and its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclaimed water lake to this property. As such, housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need Page II -IS, Section D.2.c. (last paragraph currently reads:) It is much more realistic and cost effective for the City to plan that the majority of affordable housing built in Diamond Bar will be built on the Tres Hermanos Ranch, where there is sufficient land of modest topography to make the construction of affordable housing, both single family and detached units. The City of Diamond Bar believes that the combination of density bonuses and a City housing in lieu fund, along with use of State and federal programs will be sufficient to meet its proportionate share of low and moderate income housing needs. Revised to read: It is notch more realistic and cost effective for the City to plan that the majority of affordable housing to be built in Diamond Bar will be built on the Tres Herntanos Ranch in conjunction with this plan's stated - - desire to bring a -new -limited enrollntent-institution-of higher-learnb*.(e.-gr- University -of .California) camptrrand- - - its associated'mixed use area surrounding the 143 acre reclaimed water lake to this property The City of Diamond Bar believes that the combination of density bonuses and a City housing in lieu fund, along with use of State and federal progrants will be sufficient to meet its proportionate share of low and moderate income housing needs. �� 4 PLAN FOR HOUSING: (Continued) ADDITIONALLY, THIS ADDITION TO THE PLAN FOR HOUSING IS REQUESTED: Strategy 1.1.12 (new) Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency's plan to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the High School and all major highways). C. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/commercial) on property surrounding the lake in order to promote economic development of the City while helping the City meet its existing housing needs as well as those associated with the new institution of higher learning. PLAN FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Insert on Page III -7, 2 Parks & Recreation: Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermanos Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate longi range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved. Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise and could well provide the resources necessary to improve parks & recreation facilities throughout the City. Insert on Page III -7, 3. Water: Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, which includes both the 142 acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino Hills, the potential impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated. The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the lakes' construction is profound. ADDITIONALLY, THESE ADDITIONS TO THE PLAN FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ARE REQUESTED: Strategy 1.3.9. (new) Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 6 PLAN FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Cowbiued) Strategy 1.3.10: (new) Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting 8c recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and all major highways). Strategy 1.3.11: (new) Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. Strategy 1.3.12: (new) Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 7 PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES: Insert on Page VI -3: Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermanqs Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved. Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise. - Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, which includes both the 142 acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino TI"li _, the potentia impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated. The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the lakes' construction is profound. ADDITIONALLY, THESE ADDITIONS AND REVISIONS TO THE PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE REQUESTED: Strategy 1.1.5.a: (revised) 1• Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. 2. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). 3. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. M PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES: (Continued) Strategy 1.1.5.b: (new) 1. Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. 2. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and all major highways). 3. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 4. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning. (retail/residential/commercial) on property surrounding the lake. Strategy 1.3.1. (revised) Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). Strategy 1.4.2: (revised) Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre - - potable water lake, -the 142•acre reclaimed water lake, the--High:-School and all- major highways):--