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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/01/25 Item 6CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ CffY OF ---- CHUTAVISTA Ol/25/11Item 6 ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FEIR-06-O1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THREE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1) RECLASSIFY THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E AND H STREET FROM A FOUR LANE TO A ~ TWO LANE DOWNTOWN PROMENADE; 2) MODIFY THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE CORRIDORS DISTRICT; AND 3) ADD OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN GUIDELINES AS AN APPENDIX TO THE URBAN SPECIFIC PLAN. SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT EITY MANAG Il2ECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SER ICES REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE 4/5TH5 VOTE: YES ~ NO BACKGROUND The Urban Core Specific Plan adopted by Council May 15, 2007 classified Third Avenue between E Street and H Street as a Downtown Promenade Street (two or four lanes). The amendment under consideration would classify Third Avenue between E Street and H Street as a two lane Downtown Promenade and amend the parking requirements for the outlying areas of the Urban Core to provide additional parking. The Urban Core Specific Plan provides design standards for the Development and the Public Realm within the Third Avenue Village District. A special pedestrian oriented "cafe" environment for the downtown Village is a stated goal of the Urban Core Specific Plan. The outdoor dining design guidelines developed by the Third Avenue Village Association will provide overall standards for the use of outdoor dining azeas along Third Avenue and adjoining streets. By including these guidelines as an appendix to the UCSP, the assurance of quality outdoors dining areas, al fresco, will assist in chazacterizing the 6-1 01/25/11, Item f© Page 2 Third Avenue Village. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project was covered in previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Chula Vista Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP),. FEIl2-06-O1. The Development Services Director has determined that only minor technical changes or additions to FEIR- 06-O1 are necessary and that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent document have occurred. Therefore, the Development Services Director has prepared an Addendum to FEIR-06-O1. Additionally, because the proposed project will be utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies, the Development Services Director has also reviewed the proposal for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Guidelines. The Development Services Director has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (subject to 58.5) pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 24, Section 58.35(a). Thus no further NEPA environmental review is required. RECOMMENDATION Council conducts the public hearing and adopts the draft Ordinance. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At their meeting on December 22, 201Q the Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending that the City Council approve an Ordinance to approve the Addendum to FEIR-06-O1 and Amend the UCSP. DISCUSSION Specific Plan Amendment The UCSP was adopted by Ordinance'and implements the adopted General Plan by establishing land uses; development standards and'design guidelines all within the Specific Plan Focus Areas. Chapter 5 =Mobility; Chapter 6 -Land Use and Development Regulations; and Chapter 8 -Public Realm Guidelines are the affected Chapters in the UCSP. The UCSP allows for amendments as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body. The subject amendments are being initiated by the;City in accordance with all terms and conditions imposed during the original approval of the UCSP and in accordance with terms and conditions pertaining to the Chula Vista Municipal Code. In accordance with Chapter 11, Section "D", of the UCSP; these amendments maybe considered minor in 6-2 01/25/11, Item ~G' Page 3 nature and would generally only require administrative review and approval. Staff decided, however to obtain Council action of these amendments so that the subject amendments would be fully vetted with Council and the public. Third Avenue Traffic Lane The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan proposes to improve the segment of Third Avenue between H Street and F Street with pedestrian and bicyclists' amenities to provide a more attractive destination and encourage walking within the village. The general plan vision for the urban core sees the urban core containing the greatest diversity of public commercial, civic, financial, cultural, and residential uses emphasizing its role as the hub of the City. The diversity of the Urban Core in chazacter, architectural style, pedestrian-friendly environment, will enhance the traditional residential neighborhoods that surround the Urban Core. The Streetscape master plan will accomplish this by providing an environment commensurate with a "pedestrian safe" and "pedestrian enjoyable" setting. The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan design will change the current two - to four lane configuration of Third Avenue between E Street and H Street to a consistent two-lane downtown promenade. The two-lane configuration will enhance pedestrian safety and support the smart growth design principals envisioned by the 2005 General Plan and the UCSP. The change will provide fora "well-balanced" urban environment. Additionally, these public realm improvements will serve to improve the area's visual quality and act as an investment catalyst for property upgrades and new developments. With the proposed reduction in the number of lanes from four lanes to two, the traffic model is now indicating fewer ADT trips on Third Avenue between E and H Streets. The two-lane capacity of Third Avenue is adequate for the new vehicular volumes. No new ADT impacts on local surrounding streets were discovered. The final design has resulted in an enhanced multi-modal design of this segment of Third Avenue with multi-modal circulation including; enhanced public amenities, the incorporation of pedestrian refuge islands and bulb-outs and a Class III bike lane. Staff has modeled the changes to traffic patterns to ensure that unintended congestion does not occur as a result of the proposed two-lane configuration. Using the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) traffic model which projects population increases and their associated trips to the year 2030, the level of service for the subject street segment is maintained within the City's Growth Management thresholds, all the while providing an opportunity for some of those trips to occur on foot. Public Participation Outreach meetings to various community groups were held during the months of January and Febmary 2010 to present and discuss the proposed 2-lane configuration. Outreach groups included the Northwest Civic Association, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, 6-3 01/25/11, Item ~' Page 4 Chula Vista Civic Association, Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) Design Committee and Crossroads II. All were provided an overview of the proposed re- configuration of lanes. Staff received comments and it was staff's general impression that outreach participants supported the streetscape master plan and the traffic lane re- configuration. Residential Parking Standards The UCSP provides pazking standards for residential parking within the Land Use and Development Regulations section. Council directed staff to review how the existing residential parking requirements in the Comdors District azea are performing. Based on this review by staff, staff recommends modifying the pazking requirements from the current UCSP standard of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit and 1 space per 10 dwelling units for guests to the city wide standard of 1.5 spaces for studios and one bedroom units and 2.0 spaces for dwelling units with 2 bedrooms or more. The proposed amendments to the parking requirements affect only the corridor districts, which are areas of the Urban Core that are the furthest away from the center of the Urban Core and have accessibility to transit services. Third Avenue Village Outdoor Dinin¢ Design Guidelines The City of Chula Vista permits outdoor dining along Third Avenue and adjoining streets in the Village area through an administrative permitting process. The UCSP includes Development Guidelines for both the private and public realm, to provide guidance for the design and enhancement of buildings and the street scene within the Urban Core. The Design treatment desired for the Village area supports and encourages a special pedestrian oriented "cafe" environment for the downtown Village. The Third Avenue Village Association believes that the outdoor dining areas along Third Avenue should comply with the intent of the UCSP and has prepared Guidelines for outdoor dining to maintain a quality appearance for the "cafe" environment desired for the downtown Village. The guidelines prescribe the standards for the selection of street furniture, preferred appurtenances and furnishings that would be considered acceptable within the Third Avenue Village area. These guidelines will be included in the UCSP plan as an Appendix. DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict; in that council member Bensoussan and council member Castaneda have property holdings within 500 feet of the boundary of the UCSP areas, which is the subject of this action. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There are no impacts to the General Fund for Amending the UCSP. 6-4 01/25/11, Item Page 5 ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT Amending the UCSP does not have on-going fiscal impacts. Any development, which may occur under the UCSP, could have on-going impacts, which would be identified with each subsequent development project. ATTACHMENTS 1. Amendments 2. Addendum to FEIR-06-O1/FEIR-06-O1 Executive Summary 3. White Paper Analyzing Reclassification ofThird Avenue between E and H Street 4. Third Avenue Village Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines. Prepnred Gy: Cnrry B. Wiflinms, Project Mnnager, Development Services Depnrtmeni 6-5 Attachment 1 URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS Third Avenue Streetscape Master Ptan: The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan (TASMP) design will change the current two/four lane configuration of Third Avenue between E Street and H Street to a consistent two lane downtown promenade. The final design, developed though the streetscape master plan process, has resulted in an improved multi-modal design of this segment of Third Avenue with better traffic circulation; enhanced safety for pedestrians, and incorporation of a Class ill bike lane. To reflect the design of the TASMP, the following amendments are proposed to the Urban Core Specific Plan: Page V-20 -Figure 5.11 is revised as follows: 'Third Avenue will be designed as a two lane downtown promenade from E Street to H Street pursuant to the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan. Page V-22 is revised as follows: a. Third Avenue The cross section of Third Avenue varies greatly between E Street and H6 Street. The roadway varies between 72 feet and 101 feet. The roadway will be modified from its ^ ^',~,R^„~~ current two and four lane configuration between E Street and H6 Street to a consistent two-lane downtown promenade between E Street and H Street. A transition back to four lanes occurs iust north of H Street TL.° ~^^^^'^a^~ ^f Th'.,, . It is proposed to retain the existing lap nted median with additional planted medians to be constructed as Dart of the TASMP. Diagonal parking will be provided for most parts of Third Avenue. Page VIII-8 is revised as follows: 3. Streetscape Treatments for Third Avenue Third Avenue is intended to function as a destination shopping and Village oriented venue where a number of activities can take place. The street has the following segments: 6-6 a. E Street to H6 Street This portion is the heart of the traditional ~Ilage area. Within this segment the street will be designed to have one er~ars travel lanes in each direction with diagonal or parallel parking. The design of this section will provide mid-block pedestrian crosswalks, curb extensions at mid-block and intersections, and wide sidewalks throughout. b. H6 Street to K Street This portion of Third Avenue provides an opportunity to expand the traditional village and improve the village pedestrian environment. This segment will have parallel parking on both sides, two travel lanes in each direction, and a center left turn lane. The design of this segment will provide occasions{ mid-block crossings, curb extensions at mid- block crossings and intersections, and wide sidewalks throughout the length of the section. 2 6-~ 0 Corridors Districts -Changes to Residential Parking Standard: The following revisions are made to the residential parking standard for the. Corridors Districts C-1; C-Z; and C-3. These revisions incorporate the multi-family residential parking standard that is applicable elsewhere in the city of Chula Vista. The parking standard of 1.5 parking spaces for studio and one bedroom units; and two parking spaces for fwo or more bedroom units is more reflective of low rise auto oriented development rather than the more urban standard applied throughout the rest of the urban core which is reflective of a multi-modal environment. The following edits are proposed to the Zoning Sheets for the Corridors Districts Parking Standards: Pages VI-37 through VI-39 are revised as follows: Delete UCSP Residential Parking Standard and reference parking standard established by Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.62.050 for multiple family residential uses. 3 6-9 G1 Third Avenue South (neighborhood Transition Combining District) Urban Regulations 1. Floor AreaRaBo: Min: N/A Max 1.0 2. Lot Coverage: Min: N/A Max 70% 3. Bu)iding Height: Mln: 18' Max 60' 4. BulidingStepback: Notmandatory 5. Street Wall Frontage: 50%Min 6. Setbacks: Street Min: 10' Street Max 20' Nei hborhood Transition: See Section ~. for additional setbacks far paroels adjacent to R-1 and R-2 districts 7. Open Space Requ1-ement: IV/A S. Primary Land Uses: Retail: 100% Max (West of Third Avenue) Office: 100% Max (East of Third Avenue) Residential: 40% Max Parking Regulations 1. Parking Locations: Anywhere onsite 2. Residential Parklr ' : L5 space u See CVMC Guest ace/10~ 19.62.050 0 Min: 3. Hon-Residential Parking: Min: 2 spaces/1,000 sf Onsite Min: 50% Summary sheet does not reflect aU regulations that may apply to each property. Please consult the remainder of the chapter for all criteria. x f a 6-~0 C-2 Broadway South (Neighborhood Transition Combining Distract) x 5 ~c v Urban Regulations 1. FloorArea Ratio: Min: N/A Max: 1..0 2. Lot Coverage: Min: 35% Max: 75% 3. 8utlding Height: Min: 18' Max: 45' 4. BulldingStepback: Notmandatory 5. Street Wa/1 Frontage: 50% Min 6. Setbacks: Street Min: 10' Street Max: 20' 7. Open Space Requirement: N/A 8. Primary Land Ltses: RetaFL 5096 Max Office: 50% Max Residential: 70% Max J Parking Regulations _ io -zo semamc 1. Parking Locations: .Anywhere on-site ~ - 2 Residential Parking: _ _- Mr 1.5 space See CVMC Guest ce/10 du 19.62.050 "T 0 Min: 1 ~--s 3. Non-Residenfial Parking: i / I -' ~ ~ Min: 2 spaces/1,000 sf 8 ? ~ Onsite Min: 50% N~ r I~ x ~ ~ ~~ ~ ,} ,. _ _ _ _ ... _ _ _ .. ~ I Summary sheet does not reflect all regulations ,,,~, J that may apply to each property. Please consult u~ a , the remainderof the chapterforall criteria. i, i ~ ~ n i 6-11 C-3 ~raadsvaq RlortM UrD3n Reg~~latlons 1. F1aarAraa Ra#Ja: Min: N/A Max 10 2. Lo# Coverage: Mart: 35% Max: 75% 3. 6vJJdJng He1gh#: Min: 18' Max 45' 4. BuJldJng S#ephack: Not mandatory 5. Stree# 1A/all frontage: 50% Min S. Sethacks: S*reet Min: 10' Street Max 20' 7. Cpen Space Requi,-emer.L• N/A 8. PrJmary Land Gses: Retail: 50% Max Office: 50% Max Residential: 70% Max 1'ar'•clrg Regu7a#loas I. Parking Locations: l Anywhere on-site :. 2. Resider.#JalParkJng• • L5 space/du See CVMC GuesL• lode 19.62.050 On ' in: % ' 3.. Non-Residential arking: ARin: 2 spaces/1,000 sf Onsre MJn: 50% Summary sheet does net reflect at( regulations chat may apply to each property. Please consult the remainderoffhe chapter forali criteria a Sheet -' it/' 8m, 7. ~ ,~ ~ ;~ R 1 ! ' ! f , r .. . rte. ~ ..r a r rur . rrl 6-12 Attachment 2 ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN EIR-06-O1 SCH #2005081121 PROJECT NAME: PROJECT LOCATION: PROJECT APPLICANT: CASE NO: DATE: I. INTRODUCTION Minor Amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP)-Reclassification of Third Avenue between E & H Street from a Four Lane to a Two Lane Downtown Promenade; Modification to the Residential Parking Standazd in the Corridor District, and incorporation of the Third Avenue Outdoor Dining Guidelines as an Appendix to the UCSP Third Avenue between "E" Street and "H" Street City of Chula Vista PCM-10-03, Minor Amendment to UCSP November 16, 2010 This Addendum has been prepared to provide additional environmental information and analysis to the Final Environmental Impact Report 06-O1 ("EEIR") for the City of Chula Vista Urban Core Specific Plan ("Project"). The FE1R was certified by the City Council on Apri126, 2007. As background, the City of Chula Vista ("City"), as lead agency for the Project under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (Pub. Resources Code, §21000 et seq.), prepared and conducted an environmental analysis of the Project. A Notice of Prepazation was issued on August 18, 2005. A Draft Environmental Impact Report ("DEIR") was publicly circulated from May 30, 2006 to July 13, 2006. After a 45-day public comment period, the City prepared responses to those comments and included them in the FE1R. The FEIR evaluated the environmental effects of the Project. On April 26, 2007, the City Council certified the FEIR (EIR 06-01) and approved the Project. The Project consists of planning documents for the future development ofhigh-density multi-family residential units, mixed use development, community facilities, and commercial acreage for the Urban Core Specific Plan. Minor amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan aze proposed, which would reclassify Third Avenue from afoot-lane Downtown Promenade to a two-lane Downtown Promenade but maintaining the same right-of--way azea. Figure 1 shows the proposed two-lane configuration and the street landscape features. In addition, residential pazking standards for the Corridor District are proposed to be changed to the current citywide standazd for multiple dwellings referenced in Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 19.62.050. Addendum to EIR 06-O1 6-13 II. CEQA REQUIREMENTS Sections 15162 through 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines discuss a lead agency's responsibilities in addressing new information that was not included in a project's final environmental impact report. Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines provides: (a) When an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepazed for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity ofpreviously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known,with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIl2 was certified as complete or the negative declazation was adopted, shows any of the following: a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIlZ or Negative Declazation; b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR; c. Mitigation measures .or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be Feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or altemative; or d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which aze considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or altemative. Addendum to EIR 06-O1 2 6-14 In the event that one of these conditions would require preparation of a subsequent EIR but "only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the [Final] EIR adequately apply to the project in the changed situation," the lead agency could choose instead to issue a supplement to the Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15163, subd. (a)). Thus, the City must consider under the standards articulated above whether there will be previously undisclosed significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously disclosed impacts. (CEQA Guidelines, §§15162, 15163, 15164, subd. (a).) As the discussion below demonstrates, implementing the Project with the modifications to the Urban Core Specific Plan would result in no new significant environmental impacts, or no more severe impacts, than were disclosed in.the FEIR for the Project. Therefore, if is appropriate for the City to prepare an addendum pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, §15164. Section 15164 states that an addendum should include a "brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to Section 15162" and that the explanation needs to be supported by substantial evidence. (CEQA Guidelines, §15164, subd. (e).) The addendum need not be circulated for public review but may simply be attached to the Final EIR. (Ibid.; CEQA Guidelines, §15164, subd. c.) A minor amendment to the Urban Core. Specific Plan as described in Chapter XI of the UCSP does not constitute a substantial change io the previously approved Project, nor would substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the Project would be undertaken. In addition, no new information of substantial importance has been identified that shows that the proposed project will result in significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or significant effects that would be more severe than those identified in the previous EIR. Therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared an addendum to FEIR 06-O1 to address the proposed changes to the Project. III. PROJECT SETTING Minos Amendmenf- Third Avenue Reclassification The Street Reclassificaton project will take place on Third Avenue between E Street and H Street in the downtown area of Chula Vista. Third Avenue, between E Street and H Street is Chula Vista's downtown corridor that is surrounded by retail businesses, restaurants, professional offices and a pazk. Third Avenue between E Street and F Street already exists as a two-lane downtown promenade. There are existing landscape planters on both sides of Third Avenue between E and F Street. The segment of Third Avenue between F and H Streets widens out to four lanes with areas providing either diagonal pazking or pazallel pazking. Landscape planters and other older street furnishings occupy the sidewalk area adjacent to the travel lanes and on- street pazking areas. to EIR 06-01 6-15 Minor Amendment- Change in Residential Parking Standards for Corridor Districts (only) The Corridor District in the UCSP occurs along Third Avenue and Broadway south of H Street and along Broadway north of E Street. The area currently consists lazgely of commercial uses with some multi-family residenfial uses adjacent to single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION One of the proposed minor amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan would reconfigure Third Avenue from a four lane downtown promenade to a two lane downtown promenade from E Street to H Street. The proposed amendment is the result of the City of Chula Vista's desire to make the downtown azea more inviting to pedestrians. The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan was identified as a priority catalyst project through public outreach efforts. Subsequently, traffic engineering analysis and design determined that two lanes would better serve the multi- modal concepts and be more pedestrian friendly. The Third Avenue downtown corridor would thus be reduced to allow for slower vehiculaz traffic, shorter pedestrian crosswalks and the opportunity to beaufify the area with appropriate landscape features. Additional upgrades would include special lighting, medians and benches. The proposed amendment would create a more functional and pedestrian friendly downtown area. The proposal would maintain street lane consistency with that portion of Third Avenue located between E Street and F Street and the street design would be consistent with sound civil engineering techniques and practices. The second proposed minor amendment to the UCSP would involve a change to the Residential Pazking Standads for the Corridor Districts (only) to the citywide standazds cited in CVMC 19.62.050. The parking standard would therefore change from 1.5 sp/du plus 1 sp/10 du for guests (UCSP) to a range of 1.5 pazking spaces for studios and one-bedroom units and 2.0 pazking spaces for units with two bedrooms and more. The third proposed minor addition to the UCSP would consist of including the Outdoor Dining Guidelines as an appendix. Outdoor dining azeas aze proposed as a major venue within the Third Avenue Corridor to activate and energize the street. The guidelines provide a means by which to maintain the physical and visual integrity of the downtown district and avoid the visual clutter that would detract from the Third Avenue Comdor streetscape improvements. The guidelines would help regulate the furniture type, style, material and colors for any proposed outdoor dining setting. Along with the proposed streetscape improvements, the Outdoor Dining Guidelines would help contribute to the Third Avenue Corridor's "sense of place" and community. V. ANALYSIS The General Plan Circulation Element classifies Third Avenue as a two (2) or four (4) lane urban promenade. The final EIRs for the General Plan and for the Urban Core Specific Plan analyzed this segment of Third Avenue as a four lane downtown promenade. The proposed Third Avenue reclassification addressed in this Addendum (and described above) would not result in new or different significant environmental impacts than that which were described in the FEIR for the Urban Core Specific Plan. The proposed change to Third Avenue would not result in either a Addendum to 4 6-16 change in significant impacts or to the adopted mitigation measures. A summary of the traffic analysis is presented in the "White Paper Analyzing Reclassification of Third Avenue between E Street and H Street", with respect to the reclassification ofThird Avenue is discussed below. Methodology The City of Chula Vista Engineering Section analyzed potential traffic impacts as a result of the reclassification of Third Avenue from a four lane to a two-lane downtown promenade. Engineering staff reviewed the traffic study prepared for the Urban Core Specific Plan as well as the original and updated SANDAG traffic models. Engineering staff also analyzed and compared north-south traffic on parallel streets to determine if there would be any spill over traffic as a result of the proposed configuration. The performance of traffic on the affected intersections was also reviewed as recommended by the Urban Core Specific Plan EIR, to ensure that these intersections would continue to provide adequate capacity with the proposed two-lane configuration on Third Avenue. Traffic Analysis Summary In the original traffic study and EIl2, the SANDAG traffic model assigned a volume of 21,000 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) to Third Avenue. With this traffic volume the traffic model indicated a Level of Service (LOS) F for narrowing Third Avenue from afour-lane facility to a two-lane facility for the subject street segment. The Urban Core was remodeled with an updated SANDAG traffic model in February 2010. The updated traffic model indicates that the traffic volume on Third Avenue for the subject street segment is 13,600 ADT. This traffic volume decreased due to the updated traffic model assigning fewer trips to a two-lane rather than four- lane facility. The updated traffic analysis found that the SANDAG traffic model, which provides for 24 hour ADT, systemafically assigns greater numbers of traffic to a designated four lane street simply because the model perceives it as a roadway capable of carrying more vehicular traffic and not because of actual traffic being generated through the four lane street. The updated traffic analysis, therefore, modeled Third Avenue between E and H Street as a two-lane street and, as indicated above, utilized the more updated SANDAG Series 11 traffic model The results showed a significant lowering of projected traffic along Third Avenue. An acceptable LOS D was shown for this two-lane downtown promenade. The SANDAG Series 11 traffic model recognizes that general plans and growth assumpfions change over time. As municipalities grow and policies change, it can be expected that future forecasts will result in different outcomes. The City's General Plan and Urban Core Specific Plan traffic studies and EIlts used the SANDAG Series 10 projections. The results, therefore, of this latest traffic analysis reflect traffic modeling technological updates and actual land use plan changes. The updated traffic analysis, which relies on the 5ANDAG Series 11 model, concludes that with the reconfiguration of Third Avenue from afour-lane to a two-lane downtown promenade, there would be fewer ADT on Third Avenue between E and H Streets, when compared to the Urban Core Specific Plan's prior traffic analysis. Based on the updated traffic analysis, the fewer ADTs on this road segment would accommodate the traffic flow on the reclassified two-lane to EIR 06-O1 5 6-17 road segment, and would be adequate to accommodate the projected vehicular volumes. Additionally, an analysis of local surrounding streets did not demonstrate any new ADT impacts requiring mitigation. The traffic mitigation strategies as required in the Urban Care Specific Plan EIR would continue to be in effect. As an example, Mitigation Measure 5.8.5-3 is currently being implemented and would assist in funding the existing mitigation measures found in the UCSP EIl2. Proposed Parking Revision Summary Providing for vehicular pazking is an indispensable part of the transportation system. A review of the adopted pazking standards for the UCSP reveals that the pazking regulation formula for residential uses resulted in fewer pazking spaces being required than those required by the current CVMC. The reasoning behind the adoption of the UCSP pazking standazd had to do with the fact that the urban core is more reflective of a multi-modal environment. The CVMC parking standard is more applicable to suburban developments with little or no significant transit ridership. However, the proposed revision is recommended to establish parking requirement uniformity with the adopted CVMC for those azeas furthest from the urban core and with less accessibility to transit service. The proposed residenfial parking standard of 1.5 parking spaces for studio and one bedroom units; and two pazking spaces for two or more bedroom units would apply to the UCSP Corridor Districts C-1, C-2 and C-3. Pages VI-37 through VI-39 are revised as follows: Delete UCSP Residential Pazking standazd and. reference parking standard established by Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.62.050 (13) for multiple family residential uses. Proposed /ncorporation of Outdoor Dining Guide/roes Summary Incorporation of the Outdoor Dining Guidelines as an appendix to the UCSP would assist in the orderly implementation of a cohesive design character for the Third Avenue downtown corridor. The guidelines would contribute greatly to establishing the downtown street azea as a public domain, which would accommodate both pedestrian and vehiculaz movements. The guidelines would regulate the visual features of the dining azeas and place a greater emphasis on the cohesive and aesthetic value of the overall streetscape domains. VI. CONCLUSION The proposed modification to the Urban Core Specific Plan would not cause any new or more severe significant environmental impacts, nor require any additional mitigation measures that were not already addressed in the transportation section of the FEIR. Pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and based upon the above discussion, I hereby find that the revisions to the proposed Project will result in only minor technical changes or additions to the Project, and that none of the conditions for preparing a subsequent or supplemental EIR, as identified by State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, exist. Therefore, prepazation of this Addendum is appropriate and adequate under CEQA. Addendum to EIR OG-Ol 6 6-18 ~~ B nj amin uerrero Senior Planner References: City of Chula Vista Urban Core Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report 06-01 City of Chula Vista General Plan Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code White Paper Analyzing Reclassification of Third Avenue Between E Street and H Street; 2/2010 to EIR OG-Ol 6-~9 1.0 Executive Summary 1.0 Executive Summary 1.1 Introduction This summary provides a brief synopsis of: (1) the proposed Urban Core Specific. Plan, (2) the results of the environmental analysis contained within this Environmental Impact Report (EIR), (3) the alternatives to the proposed plan that were considered, and (4) the major areas of controversy and issues to be resolved by decision-makers. This summary does not contain the .extensive background and analysis found in the document. Therefore, the reader should review the entire document to fully understand the project and its environmental consequences. The purpose of this Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is to evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed City of Chula Vista Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP). The UCSP includes proposed land use objectives, development regulations (zoning), and development design guidelines to implement the recently adopted General Plan Update (GPU) vision far the Chula Vista urban core. The UCSP land use development regulations and design guidelines would be used by the City to guide day- to-day decision-making regarding future proposals for new infill development and redevelopment of the urban core so that there is continuing progress towards attainment of plan objectives. 1.2 Project Description and Location The subject of this Program EIR is a proposal to adopt and implement the UCSP which would govern the development and revitalization of the urban core of the City of Chula Vista. The City of Chula Vista is located in southern San Diego County, in the northwest portion of the City of Chula Vista, approximately 4~ miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border and 135 miles south of Los Angeles. The urban core of Chula Vista encompasses approximately 1,700 acres of the traditional downtown area east of I-5, west of Del Mar Avenue, north of L Street, and south of C Street. Within this larger area is a smaller 690-gross-acre area, which was determined to be most in need of redevelopment due to conditions of blight and underutilization. This smaller area comprises the "Subdistricts Area" of the UCSP and is the focus of all the regulatory land use provisions of the UCSP. The new zoning, development standards, and design guidelines proposed in the UCSP will apply only to the Subdistricts Area of the UCSP. Existing zoning and land use regulations will not be changed in the remaining portion of the UCSP study area outside the Subdistricts Area. The remaining portion of the UCSP study area outside the Subdistricts Area consists of stable residential neighborhoods not expected to transition within the planning horizon of the UCSP, were not proposed for Page 1-1 6-20 1.0 Executive Summary change under the adopted GPU, and were thus excluded from the regulatory provisions of the proposed UCSP. The proposed UCSP would refine and implement the vision for downtown Chula Vista expressed in the City's GPU (2005). As a comprehensive, city-wide document, the GPU's goals, objectives and policies are necessarily general. The proposed UCSP would fulfill the role of providing detailed neighborhood-specific land use and development regulations (zoning), development design guidelines, and numerous other mobility and public realm guidelines, incentives and programs to revitalize the urban core in accord with the general goals stated in the GPU. The UCSP would additionally serve as the basis for a variety of other actions, such as parkland acquisitions and transportation improvements. Under the proposed UCSP, the urban core at buildout would consist of an integrated and connected network of three distinct neighborhoods and districts, including the Village, Urban Core and Corridors districts. (For planning purposes each of these three districts are divided into a total of 26 subdistricts). Each district would contain a mix of primarily low- to mid-rise (45 to 84 feet in height) high=density commercial, office, and residential uses and various public amenities such as improved pedestrian streetscapes, bicycle and transit facilities, public art, and parks, plazas and paseos. Two high-rise (up to 210 feet in height) Transit Focus Areas would be permitted in the areas surrounding the existing E and H Street trolley stations. Adoption of the proposed UCSP would replace existing Municipal Code -Zoning far the Subdistricts Area with new zoning that permits increased number of buildings, with increased building heights and mass. This intensification of land use in the Subdistricts Area is planned to accommodate GPU-projected resident and employment populations. Ultimate buildout of the UCSP would allow 7,100 net new residential units over the existing 3,700 for a total of up to 10,800 dwelling units by year 2030. Commercial retail square footage would increase by up to 1 million square feet over the existing 3 million square feet for a total of up to 4 million square feet by 2030. Commercial office space would increase by up to 1.3 million square feet over the existing 2.4 million square feet for a total of up to 3.7 million square feet by 2030. In addition, up to 1.3 million square feet of new commercial visitor-serving uses would be allowed in the Subdistricts Area by 2030. The UCSP land use regulations would supersede existing Municipal Code -Zoning as well as the land use guidelines of the existing redevelopment plan areas that overlap the UCSP Subdistricts Area. Specifically, the Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan would be amended for consistency with the UCSP; the Town Centre I Land Use Policy would be replaced with the UCSP Land Use Matrix and the Town Centre I Design Manual would be repealed to defer to the UCSP design guidelines. Page 1-2 6-21 1.0 Executive Summary 1.3 Environmental Analysis Section 21002 of CEQA requires that an environmental impact report identify the significant effects of a project on the environment and provide measures or alternatives that can mitigate or avoid those effects. This Program EIR contains an environmental analysis of the potential impacts associated with implementing the proposed UCSP. The major issues that are addressed in this Program EIR were determined to be potentially significant based on review by the City of Chula Vista Community Development Department and public comment received on the Notice of Preparation. The issues include land use, landform alteration and visual quality, cultural resources, geology and soils, paleontological resources, population and housing, hydrology and water quality, traffic, circulation and access, noise, air quality, public services, public utilities, and public health hazards. The impact analyses for each of these issues are included in Chapter 5.0. Chapter 9.0 of this Program EIR summarizes the potential environmental impacts that were not considered significant, consisting of biological, mineral, and agricultural resources. Table 1-1, located at the end of this section, summarizes the potentially significant environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures by major issue, as analyzed in Chapters 5.0 and 6.0 of this Program EIR. The last column of this table indicates whether the impact would be reduced to below a level of significance after implementation of proposed mitigation measures. This Program EIR incorporates by reference previous environmental documents covering environmental issues relevant to the approval of the UCSP. The documents used during the preparation of this program EIR are noted in the text, where applicable, and are additionally listed in Chapter 11.0, References Cited, of this Program EIR. The documents are available for review in their entirety at the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue and the Chula Vista Civic Center Library at 365 F Street in the City of Chula Vista. Selected documents are additionally available for review on the City of Chula Vista's website documents page at www.ci.chula- vista. ca. us. 1.4 Project Alternatives Alternatives to the proposed project are evaluated in Chapter 10.0 of this EIR in terms of their ability to meet the primary objectives of the proposed project and eliminate or further reduce identified significant environmental effects. The alternatives considered are the No Project Alternative, the Reduced Project Alternative, and the Automobile Priority Alternative. Page 1-3 6-22 1.0 Executive Summary The No Project Alternative would continue to implement the existing Municipal Code - Zoning based on the former General Plan (1989). The Reduced Project Alternative would reduce development intensity by 25 percent throughout the UCSP Subdistricts Area compared to the proposed UCSP. The Automobile Priority Alternative would reprioritize proposed transportation improvement to maximize vehicle flow on area roadways and at area intersections. A comparative matrix of each of these alternatives is provided in Table 1-2, located at the end of this section. 1.5 Areas of Controversy and Issues to be Resolved In accordance with the requirements of Section 15123 (b) (2 and 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this section identifies the potential areas of controversy as well as any issues which will likely need to be resolved by decision- makers in relationship to the environmental effects of the proposed UCSP. In the course of public meetings concerning the proposed UCSP, local citizens and organization have expressed concern regarding the following major environmental issues. 1.5.1 Land Use/Community Character Concern has been expressed by residents and surrounding neighborhoods regarding potential land use compatibility issues related to community and visual character, noise, and air quality. As discussed in Chapters 5.1 ^~:;= of this EIR, and summarized in Table 1-1. no significant impacts with respect to land use compatibility e,Q ^ ^'se'~r-are anticipated due to harmonious land use designations and adequate vertical or horizontal separation between proposed high-density mid and high-rise uses and neighboring low-rise and/or single family residential uses. As discussed in Chanter 5 2 of this EIR and summarized in Table 1-1 potentially significant impacts with respect to visual character would be avoided through adherence of future oroiects to the development regulations and design guidelines of the UCSP. Relevant UCSP development regulations and design guidelines provide setbacks, stepbacks, screening, landscaping, building design and other measures to avoid or minimize adjacency issues such as architectural mass and form, aesthetics, solar access, ventilation, and other effects. The proposed UCSP permits primarily commercial and residential land uses, which are similar to and compatible with existing zoning and occupied land uses. The UCSP regulatory provisions would not permit new uses within the Subdistricts Area which may create substantial compatibility issues, and would not encourage the development of new uses surrounding the Subdistricts Area. The area surrounding the Subdistricts Area would remain subject to existing Municipal Code zoning provisions which allow low-rise residential uses in areas that are currently occupied by same. Page 1-4 6-23 1.0 Executive Summary The proposed UCSP allows for substantial intensification of existing land uses within the UCSP Subdistricts Area to accommodate a projected three-fold increase in population in the area. The existing community-and visual character of the area could potentially change from existing conditions of mostly low-rise (up to 48 feet in height) single-use commercial blocks surrounded by multi-family residential blocks, to a future mix of low- rise (up to 45 feet in height) and mid-rise (up to 84 feet in height) mixed-use commercial/office and residential blocks, with high-rise structures (up to 210 feet in height) allowed in the areas surrounding the existing E Street and H Street trolley stations. Existing visual character blue sky views solar access ventilation and glare/lighting conditions would be affected by this intensification in land use. While these physical changes are considered substantial, they are not considered to be adverse, given adherence of individual future projects to UCSP development regulations and design guidelines as required by Mitioation Measures 5.2.5-1 and 5.2.5-2. Provisions in the UCSP such as the provision of new mixed-use zoning blassifrcations, paseos to provide walkable access to neighborhoods, reconnection of the street grid pattern in areas that have been previously disrupted, and linking of bikeways, sidewalks and urban plazas throughout the urban core, additionally serve to integrate the community rather than to physically divide it. The principles of smart growth, upon which the UCSP was developed, emphasize innovative mobility and land use planning tools to create a vibrant city center that is a combination employment/residential/commercial area with transit, recreational and other quality of life amenities that serve to create cohesive neighborhoods. While providing updated infrastructure and community amenities, smart growth principles also strive to preserve and enhance existing community character by building upon existing design themes and incorporating local culturally significant resources into plan design. As discussed in Chapters 5.9 and 5.10 of this Program EIR, ;o •~~significant noise and air quality impacts are anticipated for future uses within the Subdistricts Area. Increased vehicle traffic on area roadways would generate future noise levels adjacent to the roadways in excess of acceptable standards for noise sensitive uses such as residential units and outdoor recreation. Mitigation measures are provided in this Program EIR to ensure that future development within the UCSP Subdistricts Area reduces noise impacts to below significance. Prior to issuance of an Urban Core Development Permit or other discretionary permit, all future projects within the Subdistricts Area with the potential to be exposed to noise in excess of specified limits shall be required to complete applicable exterior and interior noise analyses and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Community Development Director that project- specific design includes measures to reduce any noise impacts to below a level of significance. Due to the San Diego Air Basin being in non-attainment for ozone and particulates, future air quality emissions, despite being projected to be lower than current emissions Page 1-5 6-24 1.0 Executive Summary due to improved energy and transportation efficiencies, would be cumulatively significant. In addition, potentially significant air quality impacts would occur for future residents within 500 feet of Interstate 5 along the western edge of the Subdistricts Area due to projected diesel vehicle particulate (PM~o) emissions emanating from the freeway. The UCSP contains special design guidelines for areas adjacent to Interstate 5 that would lessen impacts; however impacts would remain cumulatively significant, avoidable only by source-control measures which are not the jurisdiction of the City of Chula Vista. Implementation of the proposed UCSP would also pose significant air quality impacts, as defined by CEQA, through inconsistency with the adopted Regional. Air Quality Standards (RAQS) and State Implementation Plan (SIP). The goals and objectives of the SIP and RAQS were based upon the former General Plan designated land uses. The recently adopted GPU land uses are inconsistent with the former General Plan, and thus the SIP and RAQS. Because the proposed UCSP conforms to the adopted GPU, the UCSP is in significant conflict with an applicable air quality plan. The only measure that can lesson this impact is revision of the RAQS based on the recently adopted GPU. This effort is the responsibility of SANDAG and San Diego APCD and is outside the jurisdiction of the City of Chula Vista. 1.5.2 Traffic, Circulation, and Parking Surrounding neighborhoods and current residents/users of the urban core have expressed a concern that traffic and parking may increase in their neighborhoods due to the increased development potential under the proposed UCSP. As discussed in Chapter 5.8, traffic volumes on area roadways are anticipated to substantially increase by 2030. Roadway and intersection improvements are incorporated as mitigation measures in the proposed UCSP to avoid future impacts to 19 intersections and 2 roadways segments. However, despite these improvements, three intersections and one roadway segment would remain at unacceptable levels of service. The intersections include Broadway at H Street and Third Avenue and J Street within the Subdistricts Area, and Hilltop Drive and H Street within the study area. The affected street segment is Third Avenue between E and G Streets. Due to right-of-way constraints and conflict with the guiding principle of the UCSP to encourage modes of transport other than automobile, these impacts remain significant and unmitigated. The smart growth principles of the GPU are reflected in the change in mobility emphasis in the UCSP which places more emphasis on multi-modal opportunities including pedestrians, bicycling, public transit and less emphasis on the automobile. By design, the LOS for the indicated roadway segments and intersection would decline due to improvement in the streetscape to benefit pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users. The UCSP development regulations include parking requirements for residential, guest and non-residential uses. A projected total of 18,560 parking spaces would be required to serve future development of the proposed UCSP at buildout. While the majority of new development will provide on-site parking, there are specific locations such as within Page 1-6 6-25 1.0 Executive Summary the Village District and transit focus areas that allow some parking needs to be met off- site and/or through alternative means such as in-lieu fees and shared parking arrangements. A number of other parking improvement strategies are included in the UCSP such as parking buffers, parking districts and parking structures. Potential significant impacts to parking would be reduced to below significance by the incorporation of these development regulations and design guidelines into subsequent development projects, as required as part of the UCSP design review process. Parking improvements will either be made on-site (i.e., where required of subsequent development projects), or off-site (i.e., in coordination with the City's Parking District or in Lieu Fee program. Given these UCSP provisions, future parking conditions were considered to be not significant. 1.5.3 Housing The issue of the effect of the proposed UCSP on housing has been raised with respect to the effect of urban core redevelopment on existing affordable housing in areas surrounding the commercial corridors and in surrounding neighborhoods. If property values increase in the urban core, property values in surrounding neighborhoods would likely increase, thereby increasing the cost of housing and rent. These concerns fall into the general category of socio-economic considerations and are not required by CEQA to be addressed in an EIR. Section 15131 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that "economic or social effects of a projects shall not be treated as significant effects on the environment." Affordable housing issues would only be addressed if they result in a physical change in the environment. There are no issues related to affordability that would translate into unique physical changes in the environment. Nonetheless, given that Redevelopment Plans overlay the majority (approximately 70 percent) of the Subdistricts Area,. provisions of California Redevelopment Law will continue to direct funding to low and moderate income housing. Twenty percent of funds generated through tax increment financing (fees collected within a redevelopment plan. area) are required to be set aside for affordable housing. Due to future revitalized conditions within the Subdistricts Area and overlapping redevelopment plans, it is anticipated that more tax increment financing funds would be generated and made available to serve affordable housing needs. The physical affects of construction of new housing are considered in this Program EIR in Chapter 5.6, Population and Housing. Development under the UCSP would result in a substantial increase in the population of Chula Vista because it would accommodate growth that is planned to occur locally. The UCSP would have a beneficial impact on planned population and housing through the implementation of "smart growth" principles, consistent with the GPU, by directing higher density and intensity development in areas in and around transit and commercial corridors, and on vacant and underutilized land, and would provide housing to help meet the regional housing needs as approved by the Page 1-7 6-26 1.0 Executive Summary State Department of HCD and SANDAG. The development regulations and design guidelines of the UCSP are expected to protect existing, stable residential neighborhoods, reduce urban sprawl, and reduce the direct and indirect impacts of increased population and housing to below a level of significance. Development in accordance with the proposed UCSP would not displace substantial numbers of existing housing or people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere because the overall number of housing units allowed by the UCSP would be sufficient within the area to accommodate the affected population. The UCSP proposes a net increase of up to 7,100 residential units over a 25-year period. During redevelopment of new residential units, existing occupants would be temporarily displaced. These short term effects were considered in this Program EIR to be not significant due to the continuous production of additional housing within the urban core and throughout Chula Vista which would ensure the provision of housing within the same area and would not require it elsewhere in San Diego county or neighboring counties. Page 1-8 6-2~ Minor amendment- Change in Residentia/ Parking Standards for Corridor Districts (only) The Corridor District in the UCSP occurs along Third Avenue and Broadway south of H Street and along Broadway north of E Street. The .area currently consists largely of commercial uses with some multi-family residential uses adjacent to single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION One of the proposed minor amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan reconfigures Third Avenue from a four lane downtown promenade to a two lane downtown promenade from E Street to H Street. The proposed amendment is the result of the City of Chula Vista's desire to make the downtown azea more safe and inviting to pedestrians. The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan was identified as a priority catalyst project through public outreach efforts. Subsequently, traffic engineering analysis and design determined that two lanes would better serve the multi-modal concepts and consequently improve pedestrian safety. The Third Avenue downtown corridor would thus be reduced to allow for slower vehiculaz traffic, shorter pedestrian crosswalks and the opportunity to beautify the area with appropriate landscape features. Additional upgrades would include special lighting, medians and benches. The proposed amendment will create a more safe, functional and pedestrian friendly downtown area. The proposal would maintain street lane consistency with that portion of Third Avenue located between E Street and F Street and the street design will be consistent with sound civil engineering techniques and practices. The second proposed minor amendment to the UCSP involves a change to the Residential Parking Standards for the Corridor Districts (only) to the citywide standards cited in CVMC 19.62.050. The pazking standazd would therefore change from 1.5 sp/du plus sp/10 du for quests (UCSP) to a range of 1.5 pazking spaces for studios and one-bedroom units and 2.0 parking spaces for units with two bedrooms and more. The third proposed minor addition to the UCSP. consists of including the Outdoor Dining Guidelines as an appendix. Outdoor dining areas are proposed as a major venue within the Third Avenue Corridor to activate and energize the street. The guidelines provide a means by which to maintain the physical and visual integrity of the downtown district and avoid the visual clutter that would detract from the Third Avenue Comdor Streetscape improvements. The guidelines would help regulate the furniture type, style, material and colors for any proposed outdoor dining setting. Along with the proposed Streetscape improvements, the Outdoor Dining Guidelines will help contribute to the Third Avenue Corridor's "sense of place" and community. V. ANALYSIS The General Plan Circulation Element classifies Third Avenue as a two (2) or four (4) lane urban promenade. The final EIR for the General Plan and for the Urban Core Specific Plan analyzed this segment of Third Avenue as a four lane downtown promenade. The proposed Third Avenue reclassification addressed in this addendum (and described above) would not result in new or different impacts than that which were described in the FEIR for the Urban Core Specific Plan. Addendum to EIR 06-O1 4 6-28 The proposed change to Third Avenue would not result in either a change in significant impacts or to the adopted mitigation measures. A summary of the traffic analysis with respect to the reclassification of Third Avenue is discussed below. Methodology The City of Chula Vista Engineering Section analyzed potenfial traffic impacts as a result of the reclassification of Third Avenue from a four lane to a two-lane downtown promenade. Engineering staff reviewed the traffic study prepared for the Urban Core Specific Plan as well as the original and updated SANDAG traffic models.. Engineering staff also analyzed and compared north-south traffic on parallel streets to see if there would be any spill over traffic as a result of the proposed configuration. The performance of traffic on the affected intersections was also reviewed as recommended by the Urban Core Specific Plan EIR, to ensure that these intersections would continue to provide adequate capacity with the proposed two-lane configuration on Third Avenue. Traffic Analysis Summary The traffic analysis found that the SANDAG traffic model (which provides for 24 hour Average Daily Traffic (ADT) systematically assigns greater numbers of traffic to a designated four lane street simply because the model perceives it as a roadway capable of carrying more vehicular traffic and .not because of actual traffic being generated through the four lane street. The engineering study, therefore, modeled Third Avenue between E and H Street as a two-lane street and utilized the more updated SANDAG Series 11 traffic model. The results showed a significant lowering of projected traffic along Third Avenue. An acceptable Level of Service (LOS) C was shown for atwo-lane downtown promenade. The SANDAG Series 11 traffic model recognizes that general plans and growth assumptions change over time. As municipalities grow and policies change it can be expected that future forecasts will result in different outcomes. The City's General Plan and Urban Core Specific Plan traffic studies and EIRs used the outdated SANDAG Series 10 projections. The results therefore, of this latest traffic analysis reflect traffic modeling technological updates and actual land use plan changes. The traffic analysis concludes that with the reconfiguration of Third Avenue from afoot-lane to a-two-lane downtown promenade, the SANDAG Series 11 model shows fewer ADT trips on Third Avenue between E and H Street. The two-lane capacity of Third Avenue would, therefore, be adequate to accommodate the projected vehiculaz volumes. Additionally, an analysis of local surrounding streets did not demonstrate any new ADT impacts requiring mitigation. The traffic mitigation strategies as required in the Urban Core Specific Plan EIR would continue to be in effect. As an example, Mitigation Measure 5.8.5-3 is currently being implemented and will assist in funding the existing mitigation measures found in the UCSP EIR. Addendum to EIR 06-O1 5 6-29 Proposed Parking Revision Summary Providing for vehiculaz parking is an indispensable part of the transportation system. A review of the adopted pazking standazds for the UCSP reveals that the pazking regulation formula for residential uses resulted in fewer parking spaces being required than those required by the current City of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC). The reasoning behind the adoption of the UCSP parking standard had to do with the fact that the urban core is more reflective of a multi- modal environment. The CVMC parking standard is more applicable to suburban developments with little or no significant transit ridership. However, for purposes of establishing pazking requirement uniformity with the adopted CVMC for those areas furthest from the urban core and with less accessibility to transit service the proposed revision is being made. The proposed residential parking standard of 1.5 parking spaces for studio and one bedroom units; and two pazking spaces for two or more bedroom units will apply to the UCSP Corridor Districts C-1, C-2 and C-3. Pages VI-37 through VI-39 are revised as follows: Delete UCSP Residential Pazking Standard and reference pazking standard established by Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.62.050 (13) for multiple family residential uses. Proposed /ncorporation of Outdoor Dining Guide/fines Summary The incorporation of the Outdoor Dining Guidelines as appendix to the UCSP will assist in the orderly implementation of a cohesive design character for the Third Avenue downtown corridor. The guidelines will contribute greatly to establishing the downtown street area as a public domain, which. can and should accommodate both pedestrian and vehicular movement in comfort and safety. The guidelines will regulate the visual features of the dining areas and place a greater emphasis on the cohesive and aesthetic value of the overall streetscape domains. VI. CONCLUSION The proposed modification to the Urban Core Specific Plan would not cause any new or more severe physical impacts nor require any additional mitigation measures that were not already addressed in the transportation section of the FEIR. As such, the analysis and conclusions presented in the FEIR are not changed by the proposed action. Pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and based upon the above discussion, I hereby fmd that the revisions to the proposed Project will result in only minor technical changes or additions to the Project, and that none of the conditions for preparing a subsequent or supplemental EIR, as identified by Sections 15162 and 15163, exist. Therefore, the prepazation of this Addendum is appropriate to make the FEIR adequate under CEQA. am~o ~enl in Guerrero Senior Planner Addendum to EIR 06-01 6 6-30 References: City of Chula Vista Urban Core Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report 06-OT City of Chula Vista General Plan Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code White Paper Analyzing Reclassification of Third Avenue Between E Street and H Street; 2/2010 Addendum to EIR 06-01 7 6-31 Attachment 3 WHITE PAPER ANALYZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E STREET AND H STREET The City of Chula Vista, Land Development Section has been requested to analyze the potenfial impacts of reclassifying Third Avenue from a Four Lane Downtown Promenade to a Two Lane Downtown Promenade from E Street to H Street. The General Plan Circulation Element classifies Third Avenue as a " 2 OR 4" Lane Downtown Promenade, Attachment 1. The EIIt for the General Plan and for the Urban Core Specific Plan analyzed this stretch of Third Avenue as a Four Lane Downtown Promenade. This paper describes the impacts of re-classifying the section of Third Avenue as a Two Lane Downtown Promenade from E Street to H Street. Problem Statement Analyze potential impacts along and azound Third Avenue between E Street and H Street after Third Avenue is re-classified, modeled and operated as a two lane facility instead of a four lane facility, as was originally contemplated and accomplished in the Generat Plan Update and Urban Core Specifc Plan EIR's. Methodology 1. Review original SANDAG modeling plots for Preliminary Series 10 land use assumptions from General Plan Update traffic studies. (Attachments 2 & 3) 2. Review new SANDAG modeling plots from Series 11 using General Plan land use assumptions and proposed two lane configuration on Third Avenue. (Attachments 4 & 5) 3. Review results of Urban Core Specific Plan Traffic Study prepazed by Kimley-Hom and Associates dated October 2005. 4. Review Urban Core Specific Plan E]R, Section 5.8, "Traffic, Circulation and Access" dated September, 2006. 5. Review and compaze North-South traffic on pazallel roadways (Fourth and Second as well as East-West Traffic on E, F, G and H Streets to see if there is any spill over traffic. 6. Review intersection geometrics recommended in Urban Cote Specific Plan EIR to ensure they will continue to provide adequate capacity with two lane reclassification along Third Avenue. Average Daily Traffic Discussion The SANDAG traffic model provides 24 hour Average Daily Traffic (ADT). The General Plan and Urban Core EIR's analyzed Third Avenue as a four lane roadway from E Street to F Street. As a four lane facility, the SANDAG computer model tends to assign more vehiculaz traffic to the relatively lazger four lane street than a neazby smaller two lane road. Consequently, higher volumes were shown on Third Avenue during the original General PIan/Urban Core analysis which utilized the Series 10 projections. The computer model attempts to reflect or mimic the real-world phenomenon of a lazger street attracting more drivers and vehicles than a smaller street, i.e. four lanes versus two. 6-32 The Urban Core amendment being contemplated includes the proposed reduction in total number of lanes on Third Avenue between E and H Street. Most recently, the Traffic Planning Section modeled Third Avenue between E and H Street as a 2 lane facility. The outcome of the new model now indicates that the 24 hour ADT traffic volumes aze lower along Third Avenue, as one might expect. As shown oa Table 1, the average ADT on Third Avenue as calculated from the new Series 11 model is 13,600 trips which equates to a Level of Service of D for a Two Lane Downtown Promenade. As shown on Attachment 6, LOS D for a Two Lane Downtown Promenade is acceptable. The original E1R analysis of Third Avenue as a four lane facility, utilizing the Series 10 projections was indicating an average ADT of 18,500 trips with an LOS of A for a Four Lane Downtown Promenade. Table 2 summarizes neighboring streets azound the Third Avenue comdor and indicates no appreciable increases in traffic. All neighboring streets continue to operate within city limits of ADT. SANDAL Modeling Discussion SANDAL is presently utilizing their 2030 Regional Growth Forecast or "Series 11" assumptions and models. As stated on the SANDAL intemet site, "The 2030 Regional Growth Forecast Update is based solely on the current, adopted general and community plans of the 18 cities, and the n:osr recent (June 2006) version of tl:e County's General Plan update. It includes no assumptio~u• about how local plans and policies might evolve over time in respo~:se to the region's continuing growth. Tlse current forecast provides an assessn:e~:t of where our plans of today, if left ur:changed will 1'11 ply one o the cata~ ~s foe taltingcthisnapproacl~tot the~2030 Comprehensive Plan (RCP) f Regional Growth Forecast Update. " "However, general plans do change over ti rca1~2010eoro2020t As those pl tans evolveo future horizon year of current local plans is typ' Y forecasts may result in different outcomes. The RCP is intended to p~•ovide guidance for future plan chmTges. Basing our forecasts on existing plans and policies provides us with an importmat tool to help »2onitor the RCP progress in maintaining and insprovittg the region's guality of life. " As stated above, SANDAL forecasts have changed in the past and will continue to evolve in the future. What is important to take from this discussion is that the General Plan and Urban Core Specific Plan Traffic Studies and EIR's utilized the outdated Se eneral pthe model's mos~ ecent for the amendment shall be utilizing the updated Series 11. In g , changes were due to amendments in the following variables; Series 10 Series 11 Base Yeaz 2000 2003 16 modes Mode Choice 9 modes Speed reductions Mode choice congestion pricing Tolling 2003 2007 RTP ~~ Windows XP Platform Tranplan TransCAD Softwaze 6-33 The discussion here describing changes to the model's forecast is important because some of the traffic volumes in and azound Third Avenue on the latest ADT plots aze lower than the original plots. It would be difficult if not impossible to accurately determine what assumgtions in the new model aze responsible for changes in the new traffic volume plot. Simply put, changes to model output are due to technology updates and real world land use plan changes. Peak Hour Intersection Analysis An important note to know about the SANDAG model is that it only provides accurate 24 hour Average Daily Traffic (ADT) from which traffic studies are written. The model itself does not provide reliable peak hour intersection loin volumes which aze another component of traffic studies. Peak hour loin movements aze typically obtained by a consultant manually adjusting existing counts. The Urban Core Specific Plan EIR was the only document to prepaze peak hour analysis for the intersections around Third Avenue. For analysis of the proposed amendment, and to remain conservative is our analysis, the city intends to utilize the original higher peak hour volumes obtained when Third Avenue was modeled as a four lane facility is the eazlier studies. It is the city's conservative recommendation to continue to preserve the calculated impacts and continue requiring the original mrngations at the E/F/G & H intersections with Third Avenue as determined from the original UCSP traffic study. All intersection mitigations as shown in the original traffic study and EIR aze to remain in effect in the Third Avenue corridor. (Attachment 7) V ehiculaz Speeds along Third Avenue It is reasonable to assume that constructing Third Avenue as a four lane facility with a resulting Level of Service of A would promote accelerated speeds a slower,s morempedestrian friendly General Plan and Urban Core policies advocating environment along the corridor as stated in numerous Goals, Policies and Objectives in the two documents. It is then reasonable to assume that a two lane facility is more apt to keep speeds lower and foster a more pedestrian friendly enviromment in the corridor in line with city policies and directives. Conclusion 1, With the proposed reduction in the number of lanes from four lanes to two, the model is now indicating fewer ADT trips on Third Avenue between E and H Streets. The two lane capacity of Third Avenue is adequate for the new vehiculaz volumes. No new ADT impacts on local surrounding streets was discovered. 2. Maintain mitigation strategies as determined in Urban Core Specific Plan EIR Measures • 5.8.5-1 and 5.8.5-2. Mitigation Measure 5.8.5-3, the VJestem Transportation Development Impact Fee program is now an adopted city program which will assist in funding the existing mitigation measures found in the UCSP traffic study and EIR. 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These three analyses have different degrees of precision in determining impacts based on several considerations which lndude the type of project being considered; the study years chosen; whether the analysis will consider sfiort term Impacts, long- terrr impacts or both; and whether the analysis is being conducted to satisfy a CEOA requirement or Is strictly a City traffic review =..w'- Lltf-65 0„°,~~, /~ T 1 6-40 5.0 Environmental Impact Analysis 5.8 Traffic, Circulation, and Access Mitigation Measure 5.8.5-1 Intersection Improvements The impacts to the intersections listed in 5.8.3.1 (a) above will be mitigated to below significance by the implementation of improvements that have been divided into three tiers for phased implementation based on need and enhancement of the overall street network. Generally, time frames associated with the tiered improvements are anticipated as short-, mid- and long-term. In each tier, the City's existing TMP will determine the order in which projects are implemented during the biannual CIP program review. The Tier 1 improvements would be included in the current CIP and subsequently monitored for improvement within the first five years of implementation of the UCSP. It should be noted that three of the intersections {#T, #16, and #21} are proposed as project features rather than as needed to improve intersection LOS and most likely will be related to and timed with implementation of streetscape improvements along Third Avenue. The intersection numbers in the improvements described below correspond to the intersection numbering system used in the TIA (Appendix C): a. Tier 1 Improvements • , #1 Bay Soulevardll-5 Southbound Ramp/E Street: Add an eastbound through and right-turn Zane, southbound right-tum lane, and northbound right-tum Pane. Coordination with Caltrans will be required for this improvement. #2 1-5 Northbound Ramp1E Street: Add a westbound right-tum lane. Coordination with Caitrans will be required for this improvement. #T Third Avenue/E Street: Convert the northbound and southbound ,r~ shared right-through lane into exclusive right-tum lanes. • J #16 Third AvenuelF Street: Separate the southbound shared through- C./ rght lane into an exclusive through and right-turn lanes, convert the northbound shared through-right lane into an exclusive right-turn lane. #21 Third AvenuelG Street Convertthe northbound/southbound shared through-right lane into exclusive right-turn lanes. • #241-5 Southbound RamplH Street: Add a southbound left, eastbound through and right-tum lanes. 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JJErgim:er/Lantldav/PROJECTS?RAPFlC PROJECTS fDAVEp7hird Avenue Amendmanl Valuma ArWysle ATTACHMENT ~' rn a a City of Chuta Vista Ps+ip~re I'~~' ~,°Ae~ ~! ~a a~ aap ~~~atipp'rya~h~#fi~``~ "ar ~ ~en~e~,'f r nom: V111a~B A's QCI'd~1Q Ra a"~=~,pK~,Y~t11'~~ z7'~rr y''~~7 r^d'~rfi CITY CIF ~~i„ CHULA VISTA Z elslA Eh4~3o ~!~ LZ ............................................suoiinagdddpue a~eu~IS 9'Z SZ ...............................uoT~~inazi~ ueu~sapad paloru;sgoun S'Z SZ ................................... ••••••••••••••••s~uuano~~IlemaplS b'Z ZZ .................................................sp~3S Pue sniia.zquzn £'Z ...............................s~jnu~ Pun saI9~.I. Z'Z Li ...................... Li ""'""""""""""s2urgstum,~ pue azn;tu.~n,~ iaaalS 3o sad~iy i'Z Si ........................................saan;x-,d pne aan;iaan,~;aaa;S :z as;deq,7 ............................................... s~uauiaig adeaspueZ t' i Zi " Z I ................................................. s~uiuadp pug ssaaay £' i Oi ...............................................s~uauzaznsaay~zaT.u~g Z'i v L ........................................suot~eagdddu~isaQ.~aT.zreg i~i ao 9 ...................................................:.................saa~aasg :i as;delta S ............................................saanpaaoad pue ~utssaaoad ao~;na~~ddd b ................................................................................punoa~aeg £ ...................................................................sangap~n~ 3o asodand S~.LI2~LI0~ ~O ~jq~,l, rn I A rn Purpose of Guidelines The purpose of these Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines ("Design Guidelines") is to provide overall standards for the use of outdoor dining areas along Third Avenue and adjoining streets. This achieves a quality appearances and maintains the Third Avenue Village character. Central to the process of permitting outdoor dining along one of the south county's older downtown avenues is the necessity of ensuring that the street furniture and other items placed along the street will complement the overall character of the Village and not detract from the Village's architectural and character vision. The City of Chula Vista permits outdoor dining along Third Avenue and adjoining streets in the Village area through an administrative permitting process Including the issuance of an encroachment permit if within the public right of way. This document contains further description for the implementation of these guidelines for street furniture, preferred appurtenances and furnishings that are considered acceptable within the architectural and cultural framework of the Third Avenue Village area. City of Chula Vista 3 rn I A J Background The City of Chula Vista and the Third Avenue Village Association are pleased to offer existing and encourage future restaurants within the Village the option of utilizing the public sidewalks as outdoor dining areas. Outdoor dining gives restaurant patrons an amenity that has become an increasingly popular feature within the southern California area, due to its sunny weather and mild climates year around. While the City supports the use of outdoor dining arrangements, restaurant operators must be aware of three (3) important factors. in determining how to use an outdoor dining area: 1) Public safety and visibility 2) Circulation flow of pedestrian traffic and 3) Visual appropriateness within Village's character. These Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines are intended to ensure that restaurants use the public sidewalk for outdoor dining in a way that is safe for pedestrians, does not present handicap constraints for the visually impaired, encourages interactions, and supports a pleasant outdoor dining experiences. The Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines has blended elements of the existing Resolution No. 1410 with the current visions and strategies, USCP guidelines, other communities downtown guidelines and local knowledge to create a set of visual pictures to describe the intent and application. We hope this document will encourage more restaurants or cafes to that this opportunity to create an outdoor dining experience within the Village area. City of Chula Vista rn I 00 Application Processing and Procedures Outdoor dining is permitted within the Village along Third Avenue and adjoining streets through an administrative approval process. This administrative process will save time and expense by establishing standards that must be followed for all outdoor dining locations. To apply, a restaurant owner or his/her designee needs to complete the following: Application Form: The applicant should fill out the a brief form with basic information about the restaurant, proposed number of seats and how these are to be arranged within the proposed outdoor space. Site Plan: A plan showing the proposed outdoor dining area with specific measurements (including a representation showing that at least 5 feet of unobstructed sidewalk space within the public right-of--way will remain for pedestrian circulation). Photos or Drawine of Street Furniture: Photos or other graphic representation (including color and materials) of furniture, umbrellas, stands, fences and/or railings needed for the City to verify that the proposed furniture conforms to these Design Guidelines. For application forms, information or questions regarding the outdoor dining design guidelines, please contact the Development Services at (619) 691-5101 or visit in person at City Hall located at 276 Fourth Sti•eeY, Chula Vista. City of Chula Vista rn I cc Chapter l: Barriers Dining area barriers (fences, gates, ropes etc.) are visually appealing and help to define and separate the dining area from the public sidewalk. All barrier material- must be maintained in good visual appearance, without visible fading, dents, tears, rust, corrosion, or chipped or peeling paint. Barriers are required in the followine instances: Required for Leading Edge of all Dining Areas: A solid detectable barrier is required for the leading edge of all outdoor dining areas to ensure that visually impaired pedestrians using canes can detect the dining areas safely. The leading edge, illustrated to the right in orange, is defined as the section of a dining area that is at or near a perpendicular angle to the building wall and/or curb line. Required for Full Perimeter of Some Dinine Areas: A solid detectable barrier is required for the full perimeter (with the exception of access openings) when the outdoor seating area extends more than 3 feet into the public right-of--way. The perimeter includes both the leading edges and parallel edges. Restaurants which do not serve alcohol and whose outdoor seating area extends less than 3 feet into the public right-of--way are not required to enclose the full perimeter of the seating area, but may do so on an optional basis. • Required for Full Perimeter of All Outdoor Dinin¢ Areas Serving Alcohol: State law requires that outdoor dining areas where alcohol is served or consumed must enclose the area, with only one opening to the sidewalk for access. City of Chula Vista rn I 0 Barrier Designs l .1 Barrier Design Applications A wide variety of styles and designs are permissible for outdoor dining area barriers: Sectional Fencing: Sectional fencing (generally defined as rigid fence segments that can be attached together to create a unified fencing appearance) is the most desirable solution for outdoor seating areas using barriers. Such fencing is easily portable, but cannot be shifted by patrons or pedestrians, as can less rigid forms of enclosures. Sectional fencing must be of metal (aluminum, steel, iron, or similar) or of wood construction and must be of a color (either painted or stained). Rope or Chain Rails: Rope or chain-type barriers (generally defined as enclosures composed of a cope or chain suspended by vertical elements such as stanchions) are permitted only if they meet the following criteria: Rope/Chain Diameter The rope or chain must have a minimum diameter of 1 inch, in order to be detectable by the visually impaired. Posts: Vertical support posts (stanchions, bollards, etc.) must be con- structed of wood or metal (aluminum, steel, iron, or similar). Stanchion Base Must Not Be A Trippine Hazard: If a stanchion or other vertical supporting device is attached to as base, that base must be flat and must measure no more that one-half (1/2) of an inch above the sidewalk surface. Typically stanchion have a minimum height of 36". No domed stanchion bases are permitted. City of Chula Vista J Figure 1: Use of rope or chain bv~rier must have a minimum diameter of one (t") inch. Note the approved connection to the stands. I'igw~e 2: Acceptable use of a sectional fence. Note appropriate base and connection to the fence. City of Chula Vista Of I N .Figure 5: A great example ofthe outdoor sectional fencing that is linked together with a great design and has a low profile stanchions. Figure 4: Here is an example of a stanchion that is not permitted within the outdoor area. City of Chula Vista Figure ~: Good example of a preferred sCanchion base [hat is flat and no more than 1/2" above [he sidewalk surface. rn I N w Freestanding: Any barrier (whether sectional fencing or rail-type) must be freestanding, without any permanent or temporary attachments to buildings, sidewalks or other structures. Prohibited Barrier Styles: Fabric Inserts: Fabric inserts (whether natural or synthetic fabric) of any size are not permitted to be used as part of a barrier. Chain-link and Other Fencin¢: The use of chain-link, cyclone fencing, chicken wire or similar appurtenances is strictly prohibited. Materials not specifically manufactured for fencing or pedestrian control (including, but not limited to filled buckets, food containers, tires, tree stumps, vehicle parts, pallets, etc.) and not expressly permitted elsewhere in these Design Guidelines, may not be used as components of a barrier. ] .2 Barrier Measurelnents To ensure their effectiveness as pedestrian control devices and to be detectable by persons with visual impairments, barriers must meet the following measurement guidelines: Height: The highest point of a barrier (such as a stanchion) must measure at least 36 inches in height, with the exception of planters. Open Appearance: Fences or other perimeter enclosures with a height of between 36" and 50" must be at least fifty percent (50%) open (see-through) in order to maintain visibility of street level activity. Any enclosure with a height over 50"must be at least eighty percent (80%) open (see-through). City of Chula Vista 10 N Figure 8: In all cases where the applicant is proposing a rope or chain barrier, the center of the barrier must be 2T' from the sidewalk, as measured 12" from the side stanchions. City of Chula Vista „5.,~~ ,. ,,,..,.s.,..,..... ___.._.._.. Figure 6: Fencing with fabric inserts are not permitted to be fence must be at least 36" along the used as part of the barrier. entire fenced outdoor dining area. rn Maximum Distance from Ground: All barriers must be detectable to visual impaired pedestrians who employ a cane for guidance. Therefore the bottom of barriers must be no greater than 24 inches above the sidewalk surface. How to Measure Rope/Chain Distance from Ground: In the case of a rope or~ chain enclosure, the rope/chain must not exceed 27 inches in height when measured 12 inches or more away from a vertical post (stanchion, bollard or other such support). 13 Access and Openings Minimum Access Width: Any enclosure opening within the barrier must measure no less than 44 inches in width. Location: Enclosure openings should be placed in a location that will not create confusion for visually impaired pedestrians. 1.4 Landscape Elements Landscape Elements, such as planters or freestanding potted plants may be used in addition to, or in place of, other barrier designs. In addition, planters may be used in situations where no barrier is required (for example, where the outdoor dining areas do not extend more than three (3') feet onto the sidewalk) in order to 'I provide added visual interest, or to create a more attractive and welcoming atmosphere. Maximum Height of Planters: Planters may not exceed a height of 36 inches above the level of the sidewalk. (This pertains only to planters, not the plants contained therein.) City of Chula Vista 12 Figure 9: t-lere is un acceptable outdoor dining area that uses planters, materials and chain barrier. City of Chula Vista 13 Figure lo: Planters height may vary but in zII cases must no[ exceed a maximum of 8' fYom sidewalk to top of plant materials. Figure I I : Here are some good esafnples of planter design and uses of materials. City of Chula V ista 14 rn I 00 Maximum Height of Plants: Plant material may not exceed a height of 108 inches (9 feet) above the level of the sidewalk. Planted Material: All planters must have plants contained within them. If the plants within a planter die, the plants must be immediately replaced or the planter removed from the public right-of--way. Artificial plants, empty planters, or planters with only bare dirt, mulch, straw, woodchips or similar material are strictly prohibited. Seasonal or thematic planter displays are encouraged. Chapter 2: Furniture and Fixtures Commercial and Service Retail liveliness depends on maintaining an attractive and high-quality atmosphere. As stated in the Urban Core Specific Plan, within the Public Realm Strategies, the Third Avenue Village and the City of Chula Vista want to create an unified and visually attractive environment which promote a sense of place, encouraging people to dine, explore and seek a variety of shops. The quality of the streetscape and street furnishing is vitally important to that sense of place for the Third Avenue Village retail and pedestrian ambiance. The streetscape, landscaping and the adjacent buildings and/or outdoor spaces are the most significant overall elements in providing a dynamic visual environment. Outdoor dining furniture becomes a prominent part of the streetscape when used in the front or along the sides of buildings, and such furniture needs to uphold the high standards applied to buildings and other improvements within the Third Avenue Village. The pedestrian experience whether strolling along Third Avenue or sitting at a sidewalk cafe plays an important role in the functionality of the overall economic health of the Village and most important a sense of safety. City of Chula Vista 15 rn cn (D Figure 12: "fhe outdoor dining area is for tables and chairs only. Other appurtenances or finnishing are not permitted within this area. Note the services tables and [rash receptacles, these are not permitted. Not permitted within the outdoor dining area. City of Chula Vista 16 rn I rn O A wide range of fumiture styles, colors and materials is permitted. All furniture and fixtures must be maintained in good visual appearance, without visible fading, dents, tears, rust, corrosion, or chipped or peeling paint. All furniture and fixtures must be maintained in a clean condition at all times. All furniture and fixtures must be durable and sturdy construction as not to blow over with normal winds. To ensure a quality visual appearance in keeping with the Third Avenue Village vision, common standards and conditions on the following pages apply to outdoor dining furniture such as tables and chairs. 2.1 Types of Street Furniture and Furnishings Prohibited Furniture or Furnishings: All fumiture or furnishings other than tables, chairs and umbrellas are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to serving stations, bar counters, shelves, racks, sofas, televisions, trash receptacles, torches, etc. Freestanding: Furniture and fixtures must not be secured to trees, lampposts, street signs, hydrants, or any other street infrastructure by means of ropes, chains or any other such devices, whether during restaurant operating hours or at times when the restaurant is closed. 22 Tables and Chairs Tables need to be functional, not only for patrons, but also for pedestrians, given the limited space available for outdoor dining on many of the Third Avenue Village sidewalks. Ciry of Chula Vista 17 Figure 13: Here is a great example oY'an outdoor dining setup and famishing. The chairs may be of dark or natural unpainted materials. 01 T ~i City of Chula V is[a 18 Figure 14: These smaller bistro style tables and chairs are more efficient, along use of the sidewalk and could be applied to various streets within the Third Avenue Village area. Pigure I5: Plastic white or fluorescent furnihire~ is not permitted under any circumstance within the Third Avenue Village area- I rn N Figure 17: Use of white plastic furniture is nat permitted within the Third Avenue Village. City of Chula Vista 19 Figure 16: Combination behveen the chairs and tables is acceptable as long as they match each other, as shown in photos above and below. rn rn w Outdoor dining furniture must also contribute to the overall atmosphere of Third Avenue's entertainment/retail/restaurant district and be complementary in both appearance and quality. Color: Tables may be colored or of a natural unpainted material (i.e., wood, metal, etc.). Tables are not permitted to be white plastic or of any fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid color. Size and Shape: The size and shape of tables strongly affects the functionality of an outdoor dining area. Due to Third Avenue's sidewalks configurations, restaurants should strive for space-efficient seating layouts and furniture siting while creating a usable space that is not to crowded and allows for easy circulation. Square or Rectangular Tables Preferred: Square or rectangular tables are strongly recommended for use in Third Avenue's outdoor dining areas. Better Fit: Square or rectangular tables may fit flush against a building's wall and can permit more usable surface area for patrons while at the same time leaving more space available for pedestrian circulation. More Flexibility: Square or rectangular tables are more flexible for use in outdoor dining areas. Such tables may be combined to seat larger parties much more effectively than can round tables. Smaller Tables Preferred: Smaller tables work better than larger tables and are more effectively and flexible. Although optimal table size varies by each restaurant's specific outdoor dining layout, smaller tables are preferred. City of Chula Vista 20 rn I rn a Chairs, like other outdoor dining elements, must contribute to the overall atmosphere of Third Avenue's commercial/retail district and must b"e complementary in both appearance and quality. Color: Chairs may be colored or of a natural unpainted material (i.e., wood, metal etc.). Chairs are not permitted to be white plastic or of any fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid color. Upholstery: Upholstered chairs are permitted. Upholstery is not permitted to be of any fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid color. Although not discourage, however, material covered chairs tend to be higher maintenance due to the cleaning aspects. These types of material chairs must be maintained in good visual appearance, without visible fading, dents, tears, rust, corrosion., or chipped or peeling paint. Matching: All chairs used within a particular establishment's outdoor seating area much match each other by being of visually similar design, construction and color. Service Podiums: Podiums tnay be constructed of either wood or metal. The color palette shall match the outdoor dining areas theme for that given restaurant. Like other furnishings the podiums must be maintained in good visual appearance, without visible fading, dents, tears, rust, corrosion, or chipped or peeling paint. A small unobtrusive light maybe mounted on the podium, but must not create a visual or safety concern for the diners or nearby pedestrian areas. The location of the service podium may not create confusion for visually impaired pedestrians or create a blocking situation. City of Chula Vista 21 rn rn 2.3 Umbrellas and Stands Umbrellas can add a welcoming feel to outdoor dining areas and provide shelter from the elements, making their use desirable for outdoor dining applications. Appropriately design and sized umbrellas are permitted for use under this outdoor dining program. Umbrellas must be free of advertisements and contained within the outdoor dining area, and the lowest dimension of an extended umbrella must be at least 7 feet above the sidewalk surface. All umbrellas must comply with the following conditions. Contained Within the Outdoor Seating Area: To ensure effective pedestrian flow and safety, all parts of any umbrella (including the fabric and supporting ribs) must be contained entirely within the outdoor seating area. No overhanging onto neighboring sidewalk (s) or landscaped areas will be allowed. Minimum Height for Sidewalk Clearance: When extended, the umbrella must measure at least 7 feet above the surface of the outdoor dining area in order to provide adequate circulation space below. This measurement must include not only the umbrella frame and panels, but also any decorative borders such as fringes, tassels, or other such ornamentation. Maximum Height: Any part of an umbrella used in an outdoor seating area may not exceed a height of 120" (10 feet) above the level of the sidewalk, in order to avoid causing an undue visual obstruction or safety concern to other businesses. Colors: Umbrellas must blend appropriately with the surrounding built environment. There fore, umbrella fabric is not permitted to be of any fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid color. Umbrella covers must be of one solid color. City of Chula Vista 22 rn I rn rn Size and Shape: The size and shape of an umbrella strongly affects its functionality within a constrained space such as an outdoor dining area. Due to the narrow measurements of most restaurants outdoor dining areas, restaurants using umbrellas should strive for space-efficient umbrella designs. Square or Rectangular Umbrellas Preferred: Square or rectangular umbrellas, as opposed to round or octagonal umbrellas, are strongly recommended for use in Third Avenue's outdoor dining areas. Market-Style Umbrellas Preferred: Market-style umbrellas -those designed specifically for patio or outdoor restaurant use -are preferred for outdoor dining purposes. Material: Umbrella fabric must be of a material suitable for outdoor use, and must be canvas-type. No plastic fabrics, plastic/vinyl-laminated fabrics, or any type of rigid materials are permitted for use as umbrellas within an outdoor seating area. Signage or Wording Prohibited: Umbrellas must not contain signage for the restaurant or for any other entity in the form of wording, logos, drawing, pictorial or photographic representations, or any other likewise identifying characteristic. City of Chula Vista 23 T 01 .! Figures I8, I use of metal within theTl Figure 21 : This photo offers another good example of a outdoor umbrella application. City of Chula V ista 24 rn rn 00 2.4 Sidewalk Coverings The basic floor of outdoor seating area should be uncovered sidewalk material (such as concrete, concrete pavers, stamped concrete, etc.) as to provide continuity with the adjacent public right-of--way. Floor coverings or raised platforms may not be used within outdoor dining areas. Prohibited Sidewalk Coverings: Carpet: Prohibited sidewalk coverings include carpet or other flooring material constructed of fabric, canvas, wool, tile, linoleum, nylon, vinyl, or any covering that is intended to resemble turf. Platforms: Raised decks, platforms, or other such surfaces are not permitted within outdoor dining areas. 2.5 Unobstructed Pedestrian Circulation As established in the Outdoor Dining Ordinance, all outdoor dining areas must leave at least five (5') feet of unobstructed pedestrian space outside of the proposed outdoor dining area. These 5 feet of pedestrian space must be clear of obstruction caused by trees, tree wells, posts, hydrants, parking meters or any other infrastructure. In addition, no part of an outdoor dining areas (including plants) may extend into the Sfeet-unobstructed zone. City of Chula Vista 25 City of Chula Vista 26 Figure 21: Overall this photo illustrates the minimum clearances required for an outdoor dining application. Note That there is ample dining area reserved and the public has a safe clearance between the outdoor dining area and other street obstacles, such as the street trees. This also includes other appurtenances such as park- ing meters, signs or poles that may be found within the public rights-ot=ways. rn J O 2.6 Signage and Applications Signage is permitted within outside dining areas affixed only to the building structure and with a valid City permit. No extra or additional Signage is permitted solely as a result of an establishment's participation in this outdoor dining program. No free standing signs or banners will be allowed within the boundaries of the outdoor dining areas or hanging from the perimeter fencing. 2.7 Adjacency to Other Businesses Restaurants need to be mindful of adjoining businesses when using outdoor dining areas, making sure that neighboring businesses remain visible to pedestrians and motorists, and are not negatively affected by noise, odors, etc: pursuant to CVMC 19.66 and 19.68 A restaurant may be required to adjust the outdoor seating area's layout, dimensions or distance from the property line (2 feet or more) to ensure that these performance standards are maintained. City of Chula Vista 27 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THREE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN T0: 1) RECLASSIFY THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E AND H STREET FROM A FOUR LANE TO A TWO LANE DOWNTOWN PROMENADE; 2) MODIFY THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE CORRIDORS DISTRICT; AND 3) ADD OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN GUIDELINES AS AN APPENDIX TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN Recitals Project Boundaries WHEREAS, the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP), which is the subject of this Ordinance, and for the purpose of description is generally located east of I-5, west of Del Mar Avenue, north of L Street, and south of C Street as shown on Exhibit "A". Project Description WHEREAS, the General Plan Update was approved by City Council on December 13, 2005; and WHEREAS, the 2005 General Plan Vision for the Urban Core of the City states that the Urban Core will contain the greatest diversity of public, commercial, civic, financial, cultural, and residential uses emphasizing its role as the hub of the City; and WHEREAS, the 2005 General Plan Vision for the traditional residential neighborhoods that surround the Urban Core states that the attractiveness of living in these areas will be enhanced by the Urban Core's diversity in character, architectural style, pedestrian-friendly environment and enhanced access to facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the Land Use and Transportation Element of the General Plan calls for the UCSP, or other zoning regulations, to implement the new land uses and vision for the Urban Core Sub Area identified in the 2005 General Plan; and WHEREAS, the UCSP was adopted by the City Council on April 26, 2007, (Ordinance No. 3070); and WHEREAS, the UCSP provides pazking standards in the Corridors District for residential uses at 1.5 parking spaces per unit plus guest parking at 1 space per 10 dwelling units; and 6-71 Ordinance No. Page 2 WHEREAS, on January 12, 2010, in response to a request from Crossroads II, the City Council directed staff to assess whether the actual demand for residential parking in mixed use developments is being met in the Corridors District of the UCSP (areas generally south of H Street on Third Avenue and Broadway, and north of E Street on Broadway); and WHEREAS, on February 22, 2010, staff conducted an assessment of an existing mixed use project located on Broadway to determine the parking demand and sufficiency and found that the parking demand was approximately 1.75 spaces per unit; and WHEREAS, based on this assessment, staff recommends modifying the parking requirements within the Corridors District from the current UCSP standard to the city wide standard for residential parking; and WHEREAS, the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Planning process commenced in August 2008, and through the Streetscape master plan process it was recommended that the travel lanes along the segment of Third Avenue between E and H Street be modified from the current two to four lane configuration to a consistent two lane configuration; and WHEREAS, the new two lane configuration will result in an improved multi-modal design of this segment of Third Avenue with improved traffic circulation; be pedestrian friendly, and incorporate a Class III bike lane, and include greater support of the smart growth design principles envisioned by the 2005 General Plan and UCSP; and WHEREAS, a traffic analysis was conducted that modeled the modifications to the lane configurations and concluded that the Third Avenue segment would operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "D" which is established by the 2005 General Plan for Urban Streets; and WHEREAS, a preliminary Master Streetscape Plan was presented in January and February 2010 to outreach to community stakeholder groups including the Northwest Civic Association, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Chula Vista Civic Association, Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) Design Committee and Crossroads II, to provide an overview and to discuss the proposed two-lane configuration and for staff to receive comments; and WHEREAS, the general input from outreach participants were supportive of the Streetscape Master Plan and the traffic lane re-configuration; and WHEREAS, the UCSP provides design standards for development and the Public Realm within the Third Avenue Village District; and WHEREAS, a special pedestrian oriented "cafe" environment for the downtown Village is a stated goal of the UCSP and the outdoor dining design guidelines developed by the Third Avenue Village Association will provide overall standards for the use of outdoor dining areas along Third Avenue and adjoining streets; and WHEREAS, by including these guidelines as an appendix to the UCSP, the assurance of quality outdoors dining areas will characterize the Third Avenue Village; and 6-72 Ordinance No. Page 3 WHEREAS, although Chapter XI of the Final UCSP provides a process for making Minor Amendments to the UCSP and allows the Director of Development Services to approve minor amendments administratively; and WHEREAS, although Chapter XI of the UCSP allows the Director of Development Services to approve minor amendments administratively, the minor amendments are being presented to the City Council for their consideration due to the extensive .community interest shown throughout the Streetscape Master Plan process and the public request made by Crossroads regarding the Corridors District parking standards; and WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has determined that the proposed changes to the UCSP are minor amendments as they would not introduce a new land use designation not contemplated in the Specific Plan; would not change the designation of land uses affecting two acres or more from that shown in the Specific Plan; would not result in changes to the circulation system or other community facility which would materially affect a planning concept detailed in the Specific Plan; would not result in changes or additions to the design guidelines which materially alter the stated intent of the Specific Plan; nor result in new significant, direct adverse environmental impacts not previously considered in the FEIR-06-01; and WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR-06-O1) was prepared and certified for the UCSP on Apri126, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed Amendment to the UCSP was evaluated pursuant to FEIR-06-O1 and was found to not result in significant unmitigated impacts. The Development Services Director has determined that only minor technical changes or additions to FEIR-06-O1 are necessary and that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent document have occurred. Therefore, the Development Services Director has prepared an Addendum to FEIR-06-O1. Additionally, because the proposed project will be utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies, the Development Services Director has also reviewed the proposal for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as implemented by the U.S: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Guidelines. The Development Services Director has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (subject to 58.5) pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 24, Section 58.35(a). Thus no further NEPA environmental review is required. Planning Commission Record WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the Planning Commission for consideration of the Project and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten days prior to the hearing; and 6-73 Ordinance No. Page 4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on said Project at the time and place as advertised, namely December 22, 2010 at 6p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, and said hearing was therefore closed; and WHEREAS, the proceedings and all evidence introduced on this application before the Planning Commission at their public hearing held on December 22, 2010, and the minutes and resolution resulting there from, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding. City Council Record WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing was held before the City Council on January 18, 2011 on the Addendum to the Final EIR-06-O1 for the Urban Core Specific Plan and Amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan and to receive the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to hear public testimony with regard to the same. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find and determine as follows: Section I. Environmental Determination That the proposed project was reviewed for compliance with CEQA and that the proposed Amendment to the UCSP was evaluated pursuant to FEIR-06-O1 and was found to not result in significant unmitigated impacts and that only minor technical changes or additions to FEIR-06-O1 are necessary and that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent document have occurred. The City Council further finds that because none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent document have occurred an Addendum to FEIR-06-O1 may be and is hereby adopted. The City Council further finds that because the proposed project will be utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies, the proposed project must also be reviewed for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Guidelines and the City Council further finds and determines that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (subject to 58.5) pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 24, Section 58.35(a) therefore no further NEPA environmental review is required. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Council does hereby find and determine as follows: Section II. Findings Finding 1: Changes have occurred in the community since the approval of the original UCSP, which warrant approving the proposed amendment. 6-74 Ordinance No. Page 5 On January 12, 2010, in response to a request from Crossroads II, the City Council directed staff to assess whether the actual demand for residential parking in mixed-use developments is being met in the Corridors District of the UCSP (areas generally south of H Street on Third Avenue and Broadway, and north of E Street on Broadway). The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Planning process commenced in August 2008, and through the streetscape master plan process it was recommended that the travel lanes along the segment of Third Avenue between E and H Street be modified from the current two to four lane configurations to a consistent two-lane configuration. Finding 2: The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan for the City of Chula Vista. A special pedestrian oriented "cafe" environment for the downtown Village is a stated goal of the UCSP and the outdoor dining design guidelines developed by the Third Avenue Village Association will provide overall standards for the use of outdoor dining areas along Third Avenue and adjoining streets. By including these guidelines as an appendix to the UCSP, the assurance of quality outdoor dining areas will characterize the Third Avenue Village. The new two-lane configuration will result in an improved multi-modal design of this segment of Third Avenue with improved traffic circulation; create a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere, and incorporate a Class III bike lane, and greater support of the smart growth design principles envisioned by the 2005 General Plan and UCSP. The general plan vision for the Urban Core is an area containing the greatest diversity of public, commercial, civic, financial, cultural, and residential uses emphasizing its role as the hub of the City. The diverse chazacter, architectural style and pedestrian-friendly environment, and easy access to services and facilities will enhance the traditional residential neighborhoods that surround the Urban Core and is consistent with the vision of the City's General Plan for the City's urban core area. Finding 3: The proposed amendment will result in a benefit to the area within the UCSP. The new two lane configuration will result in an improved multi-modal design of the subject segment of Third Avenue with better traffic circulation; create a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere, and incorporate a Class III bike lane, and better support of the smart growth design principals envisioned by the 2005 General Plan and UCSP. A traffic analysis was conducted that modeled the modifications to the lane configurations and concluded that the subject Third Avenue segment would operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "D" which is established by the 2005 General Plan for Urban Streets. The proposed amendments to the pazking requirements affect only the Corridor Districts, which are areas of the Urban Core that are the furthest away from the center of the Urban Core and are more auto oriented with less accessibility to transit services. 6-75 Ordinance No. Page 6 On February 22, 2010, staff conducted an assessment of an existing mixed-use project located on Broadway to determine the parking demand and sufficiency and found that the parking demand was approximately 1.75 spaces per unit and based on this assessment, the parking requirements within the Corridors District shall be modified from the current UCSP standard to the city wide standard for residential parking. The Streetscape Master Plan further enhances the vision by providing an environment commensurate with a "pedestrian friendly" and "pedestrian enjoyable" setting. The Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan design will change the current two to four lane configuration of Third Avenue between E Street and H Street to a consistent two-lane downtown promenade. The two-lane configuration will support the smart growth design principals envisioned by the 2005 General Plan and the UCSP. The change will provide fora "well-balanced" urban environment. Additionally, these public realm improvements will serve to improve the area's visual quality and act as an investment catalyst for property upgrades and new developments. Draft design guidelines for outdoor dining have been prepared to maintain a quality appearance for the "cafd" environment desired for the downtown Village. The guidelines prescribe the standards for the selection of street furniture, preferred appurtenances and furnishings that would be considered acceptable within the Third Avenue Village area. Finding 4: The proposed amendment will not result in significant unmitigated impacts The proposed changes to the UCSP are minor amendments as they would not introduce a new land use designation not contemplated in the Specific Plan; would not change the designation of land uses affecting two acres or more from that shown in the Specific Plan; would not result in changes to the circulation system or other community facility which would materially affect a planning concept detailed in the Specific Plan; would not result in changes or additions to the design guidelines which materially alter the stated intent of the Specific Plan; nor result in new significant, direct adverse environmental impacts not previously considered in the FEIR-06-O1. Finding 5: The proposed amendment will enable the delivery of services and public facilities to the population within the UCSP area. The multi-modal design of this segment of Third Avenue will result in an improved delivery of services and public facilities to the population; better traffic circulation, create and pedestrian friendly atmosphere, and the incorporation of a Class III bike lane will support better smart growth design principals envisioned by the 2005 General Plan and UCSP. Additionally, the public realm improvements will serve to improve the area's visual quality thus acting as an investment catalyst for property upgrades and new developments. The change will provide for a "well-balanced" urban environment with improved access to public facilities such as roads and parks in the project area. The Outdoor Dining Guidelines will enable the delivery of services'by maintaining a quality appearance for the "cafe" environment desired for the downtown Village. The future population within the Specific Plan area will provide restaurant patrons within the Specific Plan 6-76 Ordinance No. Page 7 azea an amenity that has become an increasingly popular feature within the southern California area and will ensure that restaurants use the public sidewalk for outdoor dining in a way that is safe for pedestrians and does not present handicap constraints for the visually impaired. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt an ordinance of the City of Chula Vista approving three minor amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan to: 1) reclassify Third Avenue between E and H Street from a four lane to a two lane downtown promenade; 2) modify the Residential Parking Standards for the Corridors District; and 3) add Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines as an Appendix to the Urban Core Specific Plan all on file in the Development Services Department and City Clerk's Office. Section III. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its second reading. Presented by Gary Halbert, P.E., AICP Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services 6-77 ~cA'~\~' X~ -"De'-\. b ERRATA SHEET REGARDING ITEM NUMBER 6- THIRD AVENUE VILLAG~= OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN GUIDELINES .January 25, 2011 PAGE 8-46 or COUNCIL REPORT AND PAGE 3 OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES, 1ST PARAGRAPH, STRIKE THE WORD "STANDARDS" AND REPLACE WITH THE WORD "GUIDELINES" PAGE 8-60 OF COUNCIL REPORT AND PAGE 17 OF TI.IE DESIGN GUIDELINES, 3RD PARAGRAPH, STRIKE Tl.IE WORDING "PROHIBITED" AND REPLACE WITI-I THE WORD "DISCOURAGED". STRIKE THE WORD "ALL" IN FIRST SENTENCE. STRIKE THE WORDS "OTHER THAN". STRIKE TI.IE WORD "PROHIBITED" AND REPLACE WITH "DISCOURAGED". PAGE 8-64 OF COUNCIL REPORT AND PAGE 2101' THE DESIGN GUIDELINES, 4TII PARAGRAPH, STRIKE THE WORDS "MUST MATCH" AND REPLACE WITH "SHOULD COMPLEMENT". PAGE 8-65 OF COUNCIL REPORT AND PAGE 22 OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES, LAST PARAGRAPH, STRIKE THE WORD "MUST" AND REPLACE WITH "SHOULD". r.fery) 0 H~Wo[ITV ~' . ' '''pC. ""':',/Jiij;)" , ,,0. a,".. ", . ' . "F ' "', ,,'.'~ " January 7,2011 Mr. Adam Sparks President Third Avenue Village Association Sent via e~mail: ma ngia italiano@lcox.net SUBJECT: Comment on Street Narrowing Dear Adam: Thanks for meeting yesterday to talk about streets, sidewalks and enhancing public rights of way improvements in Little Italy. As you know, my company, New City America, Inc, has excelled in the development and growth of the public spaces of Little Italy and overseen its overall development since the late 1990s. As per your request, my comments on the proposed street narrowing of Third Avenue are as follows: 1. Streets must be considered public spaces just as sidewalks are. The distance between buildings frontages on one side of the street to the other is in essence public space. The question is whether the majority of that space is dedicated toward people walking, or people driving. In order to promote the pedestrian experience in a flat surface business district as you have, you want to dedicate the maximum amount of space to those who will be walking and eating or shopping in your business district, as compared to those who are driving through. - Therefore, it is entirely appropriate to minimize traffic lanes and maximize sidewalk width wherever possible; 2. There is no relationship between the volume of traffic and the success of a business. In fact, the faster a car travels on a street through a business district, the less likely they are inclined to stop. 3. People read the blocks by the corners. If the corners have bulb outs which narrow the pedestrian crossing at intersections, those bulb outs should be enhance and beautified to catch !~,: ~fi\fi5!AlJOOlrtroAr""A1@miil~ A ~::; .moJmQltt1IDJruLJBj\m[tffi~ 2130 Columbia Street. San Diego. CA 92101 . 888~356~2726 . 6] 9~233~5009 . Fax 619~239~7105 mail@newcilyamerica.com . www.newcityamerica.com a pedestrian or vehicular visitors' eyes. People are attracted to color, live material and dynamic public spaces; 4. Good, activated public spaces are key to the revitalization of any business districts. People go where people go. Even malls (as the one you will find in Otay Mesa), are attempting to mimic main streets by including diagonal parking, dog runs, public spaces and enhanced, beautified walkways. 5. There is no street like Third Avenue in the entire South Bay. As I mentioned, south of Gaslamp, there is really no competition for a dynamic retail shopping area outside of Third Avenue. 5uch a street cannot simply be concocted by a developer, but rather must be layered upon and improved over time. I hope this gives some clarity to the discussion the on the proposed narrowing of Third Avenue. Please feel free to give me a call at 619233-5009 should you have any further questions. Sincerely, ~~ Marco Li Mandri President New City America, Inc. . Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan - Summary Sheet The Third Avenuc Streetscape Master Plan (TASMP) project arca is between E and H Streets along Third Avenue. The dcsign characteristics arc to remove thc old and antiquated strcet furniture, sidewalks~ crosswalks, landscaping, signage, etc. and to replace with new appurtenances. sidewalks, landscaping, and other public amenities. However, the most important design attribute to this street renovntion is the concept to reduce the travcllane widths, introduction of new median islands, new crosswalk locations, and sidewalk bulb-outs at intersections, table top intersections and relocating bus stops. All of this is in an effoli to slow vchicular traffic, enl,;ourage walkability, enhances store front visibility and creates a pedestrian friendly environment. Communitv Outreach and Input To garner community insight and thoughts on the Master Plan. the City embarked upon a year along outreach program, where they provided design concepts, ideas and listened to comm<.:nts. Here is a brief overview of that process. Kiek-olTCommunity Meetings - July 14,2008 at the "Norman Park Centcr" Walk Around, a tour of Third Avenue - July 17,2008 Lemon Festival Booth - Prioritization of concepts - August 10, 2008 TA V A Board of Directors - November 200S Chula Vista Redcvelopment Corporation - November 200S . T A V A Design Committee - December 200S Rcdevelopment Advisory Committee - December 200S T A V A Design Committee January 2009 Northwcst Civic Association - rebruary 2009 Redevelopment Advisory Committee - Fcbruary 2009 Public Outreach Forum '"Norman Park Centcr..- February 2009 T A V A Design Committee - March 200Y N0l1hwest Civic Association - March 2009 Third Avenue Parking District Working Group - May 2009 Chub Vista Redevelopment Corporation - May 200Y Planning Commission - June 2009 T A V A Design Comm. presentations Dec. 2009 thru present TASMP Opcn Forum - April 2Y, 2010 Restaurant Forum - T ASM P presentation - May 17, 2010 TASMP Open Forum - May 27,2010 TASMP Open Forum - June 24, 2010 Monthly ongoing meetings and presentations on design details throughout - 201 0 TASMP Open Forum - July 29,2010 TASMP Open Forum - August 26, 2010 TA V A - Open House for Realtors presentation on TASMP and vision October 7, 2010 TASMP Open Forum - October 28, 2010 . Crossroads presentation - December 20,2010 Planning Commission presentation - December 22, 20 I 0 Ongoing meetings with TA V A Design Committee and Board - 2009 -2011 Desigll ConccDts Considered During this outreach program the City heard many comments, ideas and suggestions on how Third Avenue should look, feel and function. Over the past six months, the City has made considerable design changes based upon public, TA V A, Chamber and City staff comments. There are many detailed urban elements that the Design Committee for TA V A is tracking with City stafj~ but we have only noted the some of the maioI' elements below: . Appropriate location for street appurtenances i.e. benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, newsracks, etc. Bus turn SlOpS on Third A venue have been relocated to accommodate new pedestrian staging areas and tu nssist in trank flow .i\1ovcd the pedestrian crossing at Fuddruckcrs to south of Madrona intersection to provide a sh0l1er and safer pedestrian crossings Street trees that are in good health and located in a preferred spots will be rctained Removal of the concrete landscape "bunkers" and replacement with street level landscaping w/in pedestrian areas Maintained the number of street parking and may even add a few new spaces New designntcd scooter/motorcycle street parking areas Accommodated a left turn onto Madrona from south bound Third Avenue, while eliminating a left turn from Madrona onto south bound Third Avenue (right only) Working with the church on incorporating their public street improvements \Vorking with the Historical groups to determine the 1110st cost effective way to incorporate signage, plaques, and/or statues into set locations Landscaping to be drought tolerant, yet colorful and functional New street trees arc to be 36:: hox trees if available to provide instant shnde canopy Upgraded street light standards to allow 1'01''1' A V A banner and marketing programs Reduce stamped concrete areas Slow trallie speeds by creating bulb-outs Shorter crosswalk lengths, mid-street refuges and better visual appearance Utilize a branded street tree grate with the TA V A logo to promote the Village Create more public right of way spaces for outdoor dining opportunities IncoqJorate the Village Sign Program clements, i.e. placement, style, etc. Provide for additional opportunities for public al1 Looking at the entire Ii'ontage of Memorinl Park as a pedestrian plazn and meeting space to tie the nOl1h and south enus together 2 - -- Funding Resources $3.7 million - The City has cobbled together several funding sources for Phase I Design and Construction. This will provide renovated and new improvements trom H Street to Park Blvd. along Third A venue $0 million - Phases Il and III trom Park Blvd. to E Street are not funded at this time, (anticipate future grants, tax increment allocations and other funding sources) Phase I - Dcsi~n and Construction Schedule Commence Phase I Design and Construction Drawings Complete Phase I Design and Construction Drawings Project Bidding and Award of Contract Start Construction Completion of Phase I 3