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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAera Master Planned Community City Manager Briefing - 05.08.2008.pdfAERA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY CITY MANAGER BRIEFING MAY 8, 2008 SUMMARY AND STATUS REPORT CEQA / PLANNING DOCUMENTS o ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT o SPECIFIC PLAN NEXT STEPS SUMMARY AND STATUS REPORT CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, LA COUNTY AND AERA AGREE TO EXPLORE CITY'S POSSIBLE ROLE AS LEAD AGENCY IN EARLY 2006 TO FACILITATE EXPANDED ANNEXATION PLANNING AND PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED AND ENTERED INTO BY CITY AND AERA IN DECEMBER 2006 CITT ORDSINTERVIEWS AND SELECTS INDEPENDENT CII••.. N . N • S. . NN. DREVIEW AERA'S EIR STUDIES IN APRIL 2007 PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING HELD AT COMMUNITY CENTER MAY 2007 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF ALL CEQASTUDIESPERFORMEDs. O ED is EDAW AND THEIRVARIOUS SUBCONSULTANTS HAVE CONDUCTED NUMEROUS PLANNING AND DESIGN CHARETTES AS WELL AS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FIELD TRIP TO PROJECTS IN NOCAL PER TERMS OF PLANNING AND PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT ALL COSTS PAID BY AERA o $140,000 DEPOSIT 4/07 o $100,000 DEPOSIT 8/07 o $ 75,000 DEPOSIT 1/08 o $100,000 ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT IN PROCESS 5/08 o AERA PARALLEL COSTS $1,500,000 12/06- 5/08 o TOTAL COST DURING PERIOD MORE APPROACHING 2, NEW PROJECT GRAPHICS a rr RiC,._,.,y j;a i{ I. S A,. 4 - - - :r 'a•"'-.i1C%_sj•:. y °' 1 .'y,-FiS.•r ' i <+?,. tc iID,. •ham -•,r U,, a. s• _ _ • . Sa ii . 8.! t - . dY,i.i+R. j. . h .,.E .p .'Ciyw•.. _ _ t wl e ' -.w '" i, 1}xM"i. ,n•. ib. . •7 !` I Crya ~, a} l,. r ' '•' / J, iJ n ry QIP a Zs ++ }- - - s J, ty . a y n : f E. -• - 7• " C. f '. /' , t. a •+ :Y,M,` ?+-al' ':.1:+'tj{Yt ,...x.. 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( ro " , r I l l r I,l Fa° ° • t y _ + fes: i. t / + R•• ' j ;Ks _ . p f 4 ''t-y. r , d ' r •. i 1 i - - 5'..-'3`..: yJIfLIlIII _ 1-: ` _ •- - jam xi. . rylik'.if a h +s t.. .:..;%.`p •.. fp - . __.r s J Wildlife Corridor s'+i Wildlife will be able to live on and move through more than 1,600 acres of open space within the property, which offer core linkages to off-site r' nature preserves. b Owl r Wildlife Connection Points The plan's wildlife corridor allows ROOfor safe animal movement through connection points with adjacent preserved and undeveloped open space: the Harbor Blvd. tunnel, the Tonner Canyon SR -57 freeway underpass and the Brea Canyon Rd. bridges and culverts. Wildlife Underpasses M J Reclaimed Water Parkways, slopes, sports fields r• O Gnatcatcher Habitat Coastal sage scrub will be =' " o restored and enhancedh_1 to provide valuable habitat for the protected - California gnatcatcher. Woodland Preserves and Restoration In the natural open space areas, 16,000 mature trees will be preserved and 28,000 new oak walnut trees will be planted and as part of Aera's plan to a create a healthy and sustainable tree population. Solar Friendly Homes Roofs with south orientation are ideal for capturing the sun's energy through active and passive solar design, helping to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Stream Course Restoration f Berry Creek, severely altered r y'; ` «y . t as a result of oil operations, will o - E "• Y y ,' ..-a33b,1°` ; be revitalized through the removal of non-native vegetation and restoration of the stream course. i _ L Yak •! MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY 71'Fi r t din-, r '1 r •.k 4 e I. a r!, h 2 1 •. r i,. 'h., f , r f t hd ji Neighborhood School Sports Park A proposed school site A 40 -acre sports park was added could served to the plan's design. Aera is looking t% children from ,r. • forward to collaborating with local the new community - residents and the City of Diamond Bar 1 and surrounding on the types of fields and amenities w R` the park could offer. Nowneighborhoods. F City of Diamond Bar Nature Trails 1 Hikers, bikers m and equestrian a riders will be able to explore Oc ;k, land that's been closed for over a a century on nature trails t winding through the property. sse" RegimnI and C nityTrails u,.4111 J] o 3 " j View Corridors-- --- - - Dense stands of oaks and walnuts on the hillsides adjacent to the SR -57 freeway will remain largely preserved to protect and respect s this scenic view corridor. Los Angeles County Orange County Shops and Entertainment The shops, restaurants and q 4 recreation amenities included 1 in the plan will help to minimize Ltt AAW off-site car trips and resulting T greenhouse gas emissions. Green Attributes Plan I 0 0.25 0.5 Miles and the golf course within the community will be irrigated with recycled water, reducing the plan's demand for drinking water by more than 50%. P } r• O Gnatcatcher Habitat Coastal sage scrub will be =' " o restored and enhancedh_1 to provide valuable habitat for the protected - California gnatcatcher. Woodland Preserves and Restoration In the natural open space areas, 16,000 mature trees will be preserved and 28,000 new oak walnut trees will be planted and as part of Aera's plan to a create a healthy and sustainable tree population. Solar Friendly Homes Roofs with south orientation are ideal for capturing the sun's energy through active and passive solar design, helping to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Stream Course Restoration f Berry Creek, severely altered r y'; ` «y . t as a result of oil operations, will o - E "• Y y ,' ..-a33b,1°` ; be revitalized through the removal of non-native vegetation and restoration of the stream course. i _ L Yak •! MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY 71'Fi r t din-, r '1 r •.k 4 e I. a r!, h 2 1 •. r i,. 'h., f , r f t hd ji Neighborhood School Sports Park A proposed school site A 40 -acre sports park was added could served to the plan's design. Aera is looking t% children from ,r. • forward to collaborating with local the new community - residents and the City of Diamond Bar 1 and surrounding on the types of fields and amenities w R` the park could offer. Nowneighborhoods. F City of Diamond Bar Nature Trails 1 Hikers, bikers m and equestrian a riders will be able to explore Oc ;k, land that's been closed for over a a century on nature trails t winding through the property. sse" RegimnI and C nityTrails u,.4111 J] o 3 " j View Corridors-- --- - - Dense stands of oaks and walnuts on the hillsides adjacent to the SR -57 freeway will remain largely preserved to protect and respect s this scenic view corridor. Los Angeles County Orange County Shops and Entertainment The shops, restaurants and q 4 recreation amenities included 1 in the plan will help to minimize Ltt AAW off-site car trips and resulting T greenhouse gas emissions. Green Attributes Plan I 0 0.25 0.5 Miles The Aera Planned Community FIVE INI TIATI VES TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLANNING HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS LISTEN TO FEEDBACK rr TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS 2 RESTORE NATURE GREEN BUILDING SUSTAINABLE: Creating something that offers more while using tess Aera and its team of leading community and green planners collaborated with the City of Diamond Bar and Los Angeles and ©range counties to develop Five Initiatives to Sustainable Community Planning. The initiatives will ensure that the Aera Planned Community will bring a new level of sustainable design to community development in the Los Angeles basin. 1 Places to Live and Thrive 2 Create a sustainable NaturalEnvironment e: Jyi 3 Conserve Energy and Water y mmmW'w 5 Listen to Public Feedback to Create a Better Plan Creating Prosperity Through Balanced Community Design. Balance makes Aera's plan sustainable and beautiful. 'Ihe plan's holistic approach integrates the needs of people, plants and animals to create a premier new community that will be a good neighbor and offer regional benefits. Diverse Home Selection Expansive estate homes, single-family homes, townhomes and more affordable multi -family homes provide a mix of price points within close proximity to regional employment centers. Third Places Integrated throughout the community, "third places" like parks, farmers markets and recreation centers, provide places beyond the home and workplace to relax and be with friends. Amenities Because close -by entertainment and recreation options are a core component to sustainable community planning, the plan's commercial and mixed-use centers will offer a dynamic mix of shops and restaurants, plus miles of trails, a golf club and a sports park. REGIONAL BENEFITS 40 -acre regional sports park New shops and restaurants Proposed school site Miles of nature trails Nature preserve dedication at no cost to taxpayers Fiscal surplus Regionally significant wildlife corridor Range of new home options New recycled water source Woodlands and stream course restoration New fire station site Preserve More Than You Build On. Create A Sustainable Natural Environment. After the Aera Planned Community is completed, wildlife will move freely through dense stands of oaks and walnuts. Coastal sage scrub will thrive where oil pumps once stood. Hikers will explore land that's been closed to the public for over a century. This transformation of an oil field and cattle ranch is made possible through Aera's comprehensive restoration and stewardship program. r U. Woodland Preserves and Restoration In the natural open space areas, 16,000 mature trees will be preserved and 28,000 new oak and walnut trees will be planted as part of Aera's plan to create a healthy and sustainable tree population. Gnatcatcher Habitat Coastal sage scrub will be restored and enhanced to provide valuable habitat for the protected California gnatcatcher. Wildlife Corridor Wildlife will be able to live on and move through more than 1,600 acres of open space within the property, which connects to off-site open space areas. Stream Course Restoration Berry Creek, which has been severely altered as a result of oil operations, will be revitalized through the removal of oil pipelines and non-native vegetation, along with stream course restoration. Water Quality Wetlands Water quality treatment basins featuring natural vegetated swales will be created throughout the property to filter and manage stormwater runoff. GOLF COURSE An environmentally sensitive golf course is proposed on land heavily altered by oil operations. The course would provide habitat for native species and serve as an important fire break on the property. OIL FIELD CLEAN UP Aera's open space and restoration plan transforms an operating oil field and cattle ranch into a sustainable natural environment. Beating The State's Efficiency Standards By 35%. Aera will embrace green technologies to reduce the community's carbon footprint and water consumption. We pledge that homes within the community will exceed Title 24 2005, the State's energy efficiency mandates, by at least 35 percent — and we are one of the first communities in the State to make that promise. Green technologies reduce greenhouse gases Healthy air creates a healthy environment Clean Energy Roofs with south orientations are ideal for capturing the sun's energy through active and passive solar design, helping to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Healthy Indoor Air Low -emission paints and carpets and proper ventilation will create healthy indoor air quality for future residents. OfPik Recycled Water Landscaped parkways, slopes, sports fields and the golf course will be irrigated with recycled water, reducing demand for drinking water by more than 50%. Neighboring cities could also utilize this Water. using less, saving more new water source. Drought -tolerant plants conserve water Drought -Tolerant Plants California -friendly or low-water consuming plants will be used for up to 75% of all slopes, commercial areas, parkways and common areas. GREEN BUILDING TOOLBOX Solar -friendly homes Energy-efficient heating and cooling Energy-efficient appliances Water -conserving appliances Water recycling Drought -tolerant plants and smartirrigation Non-toxic building materials Recycling of construction waste Enhanced attic insulation Energy-efficient windows Extensive shade tree planting In -fill Development: Building new homes near existing jobs will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, greenhouse gases and energy use. Shorter Commutes. Ride Sharing. Roadway Improvements. Aera's traffic management plan, designed to coordinate with other planned regional roadway improvements, demonstrates how sustainable development can actually help to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Homes nearjobs = less greenhouse gas emissions IV" FW Close -to -home entertainment and shopping Public transit encouraged Homes Near Jobs The community will provide a range of new home options near two major regional job centers. Placing homes near jobs is a key component of sustainable community design because it reduces vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. Project Design Ihe shops, restaurants and recreation amenities included in the plan will help to minimize off-site car trips and resulting greenhouse gas emissions. Convenient Public Transit A Park and Ride center, bus turnouts and the community's proximity to two nearby Metrolink stations (Fullerton and Industry) will make ride sharing and public transit a convenient option for future residents. Significant Roadway Improvements Aeras comprehensive intersection improvement i program improves roads and intersections affected by the project to maintain traffic flow. The plan also calls for the widening of Brea Canyon Rd. Increasing roadway capacity ir* CALTRANS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN The CalTrans Climate Action Plan was used as a guide by the Aera planning team. Many of CalTrans' recommendations are incorporated into the community's design. The Climate Action Plan seeks to; Reduce per -capita vehicle miles traveled Relieve congestion Improve travel time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Sustainability Is More Than A Planning Theory. Only by reaching out to our neighbors and listening to their feedback can we design a plan that sustains — and enhances — the quality of life they enjoy today. We pledge to continue the honest, two-way dialog we began eight years ago. Improvements made as a result of feedback. Sports fields for all to enjoy Land preserved for wildlife Roadway system modified Sports Park Added A 40 -acre sports park was added to the plan's design. We're looking forward to collaborating with local residents and the City of Diamond Bar on the amenities the park could offer. Wildlife Corridor Incorporated The project was designed early on to incorporate a wildlife movement corridor through the property in response to feedback from our neighbors. Wildlife will be able to live on and move through more than 1,600 acres of open space within the property, which connects to adjacent open space areas. Roadway Modifications In response to feedback, Aera eliminated a proposed east -west road to enhance the functionality of the wildlife corridor. Also in response to public comments, the plan was designed to not include a public access road through the property to Pathfinder Rd. COMMUNICATION PLEDGE New development proposals often cause both the pro and anti groups to stretch the truth to make a point. We pledge to be straight with the facts. One place you can get accurate information and provide feedback on our plan is www.AeraCommunity.com. CEQA / PLANNING DOCUMENTS ALL EDAW EIR SECTION REVIEWS ARE AT OR NEARING COMPLETION FINAL REVIEW/ EDITS OF TRAFFIC, GHG AND PROJECT ALTERNATIVES COULD BE COMPLETED IN COUPLE OF WEEKS AERA'S EIR CONSULTANT CAN COMPLETE AND PRODUCE COMPREHENSIVE SCREENCHECK DOCUMENT BY END OF MAY UPON CITY'S CONCURRENCE, READY TO SUBMIT SCREENCHECK TO LA / ORANGE COUNTY FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE REVIEWS DRAFT SPECIFIC PLAN CAN BE RESUBMITTED TO CITY WITHIN 2 - 3 WEEKS OF CITY DIRECTION TO PROCEED o DIAMOND BAR SPECIFIC PLAN o ORANGE COUNTY SPECIFIC PLAN / PC o LA COUNTY LIKELY PROCESS TRACT MAP(S) RECENT AND UPCOMING COMMUNITY OUTREACH ROWLAND HEIGHTS CITYHOOD GROUP 2/15/08 DIAMOND BAR CITIZEN GROUP 4/25/08 LOOKING FOR SPORTS GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE RE -CONTACTING HOA'S, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ELECTED IN COMING WEEKS NEXT STEPS AMPC Informational Meeting Black Gold Golf Club April 25, 2008 Attendees: 1. Azis Amid 2. Fran Perez 3. Nef Cortez 4. Larry Black 5. Mike Shay 6. Marny Shay 7. 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