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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2019 Staff: Committee Members: Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Bruce Freeman – Chair Councilmember, Bob Smith Councilmember, Willie Rivera Regular Meeting of the Planning and Development Committee of the City Council – City of Bakersfield Tuesday, October 8, 2019 12:00 p.m. City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 A G E N D A 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT AUGUST 13, 2019 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Committee Discussion and Recommendation Regarding a Park Naming Policy – Tandy/Kitchen 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Committee Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Commercial Retail Standards – Kitchen/Burns B. Committee Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) – Kitchen/Burns 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT   Committee Members Staff: Jacqui Kitchen Councilmember, Bruce Freeman Chair Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Willie Rivera Councilmember, Bob Smith REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:00 p.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members present: Councilmember, Bruce Freeman, Chair Councilmember, Willie Rivera Committee members absent: Councilmember, Bob Smith City Staff: Alan Tandy, City Manager Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager Brianna Carrier, Administrative Analyst III Nathan Gutierrez, Management Assistant Ginny Gennaro, City Attorney Richard Iger, Deputy City Attorney II Phil Burns, Interim Development Services Director Kevin Coyle, Development Services Planning Director Paul Johnson, Development Services Principal Planner Dianne Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director Fidel Gonzalez, Park Construction & Facilities Planner Nick Fidler, Public Works Director Stuart Patteson, Assistant Public Works Director Additional Attendees: Members of the Public /S/ Jacqui Kitchen DRAFT   S:\Council Committees\2019\Planning and Development\08_August Page 2 JK:pa:mc   2. ADOPT JULY 9, 2019 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The report was adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Committee Discussion and Recommendation Regarding Naming of a Park – Tandy/Kitchen City Manager Tandy provided a summarization of the referral made by Councilmember Parlier at the April 10, 2019, City Council meeting regarding the opportunity of naming a new park site Jaswant Singh Khalra “JSK Park” and referenced the memorandum included in the agenda packet regarding naming of a park. The following City residents provided comments in support of naming a future park site location JSK Park: Danie Guhr, Deep Singh, Manpreet Kaur, Auneet Kaur, and Ajaib Gill. The following City residents provided comments in opposition of naming a future park site location JSK Park: Eric, Jennifer Bloomquist, and Jane Doe. Committee member Rivera stated he supported the idea of naming a new park location “JSK Park” or “Unity Park”. He also requested staff contact the family of former Mayor Harvey L. Hall for their support on the “Unity Park” option. Committee Chair Freeman stated he concurred with Committee member Rivera. He made a motion to present staff recommendation option 1 to name the new site “JSK Park” and option 2 to name the new site “Unity Park” to the full City Council for consideration. The motion was approved with Committee member Smith absent. Chair Freeman requested staff research and prepare a policy for naming of parks for Committee discussion at a future meeting. B. Committee Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Conditional Use Permits (CUP) – Kitchen/Burns Planning Director Coyle provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the referral made by Councilmember Freeman at the April 10, 2019 City Council meeting regarding Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinances found in the municipal code. Planning Commissioner Koman asked if the amendments would require all CUP requests to come before the Planning Commission and the City Council. Interim Development Services Director Burns stated that the proposed changes to the ordinances would not change the requirement that CUPs be presented to the Board of DRAFT   S:\Council Committees\2019\Planning and Development\08_August Page 3 JK:pa:mc   Zoning Adjustments, it will require that requests regarding uses permitted by CUPs be presented to the Planning Commission and then City Council for approval. Planning Commissioner Barbara Lomas stated she is supportive of the proposed changes to amend the municipal code and that she would like to see inclusion of a notification requirement to inform affected surrounding neighborhood. Assistant City Manager Kitchen stated the inclusion of a notification requirement will increase the cost of a CUP to the development and increase the time to process them. Committee Chair Freeman requested staff to include the notification requirement as part of the changes and made a motion to present the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinances to the full City Council for approval. The motion was approved with Committee member Smith absent. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m.     DRAFT MEMORANDUM October 8, 2019 TO: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Bruce Freeman, Chair Chris Parlier Bob Smith FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER JACQUI KITCHEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Park Naming & Re-Naming policy BACKGROUND During the April 10, 2019 City Council meeting, several residents requested that the Council consider renaming Stonecreek Park in honor of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights advocate in the Punjab area of India. Councilmember Parlier referred the request to the Planning and Development Committee. At the August 13, 2019 Committee meeting, Staff presented an opportunity to name a new park site located approximately 300 yards from Stonecreek Park, at Sierra Madre and Akers. The Committee discussed naming the new Park “Unity Park” or “JSK Park”; and voted to send the options to the full City Council for consideration. At the September 11, 2019 City Council meeting, Councilmember Freeman made a 2nd referral that the Committee consider a formal policy related to the overall naming and renaming of parks. Staff’s recommendation related to the policy are noted below. EXISTING POLICY There is no formal “Park Naming policy” currently in place; however, new “neighborhood parks” constructed by a single developer (such as past projects by Castle & Cooke) are typically named by the developer with a name that reflects the associated subdivision or area. Examples include Haggin Oaks Park, Campus Park, Quailwood Park, Windsor Park, Windemere Park, etc. Larger “Community parks” are defined by the Municipal Code as regional facilities that serve several neighborhoods and provide a greater range of recreational facilities than a neighborhood park. Examples include Central Park, Martin Luther King Park, Patriots Park, Beach Park, Yokuts Park, Aera Park, the Park at River Walk, the Sports Village, the Mesa Marin Sports Complex, etc. These parks are typically named by the City Council or through sponsored naming rights. RECOMMENDED POLICY The existing practice for the naming of new “neighborhood parks” and larger “community parks” does not appear to need to be changed. However, requests to name parks with multiple developers and to re-name existing parks warrants development of a Park Re-Naming Policy. The City Council has previously adopted a policy to address Street Name changes (Resolution 242-04, attached); and Staff recommends adoption of a simplified version of this policy for Parks as noted below. This process would allow public involvement and provide a uniform methodology for analysis of each Park Naming request. Park Naming and Renaming Policy Type Policy Application Steps New Neighborhood Parks with a single developer The names for new “Neighborhood Parks” (as defined by BMC 12.56.020.G) shall be as determined by the park developer. 1. Developer to file park name with the Recreation & Parks Department. New Neighborhood Parks with multiple developers When there are multiple developers of a new “Neighborhood Park” (as defined by BMC 12.56.020.G), the developers shall engage in community outreach to the impacted neighborhood; and the name shall be as approved by the City Council. 1. Developer to submit application to Recreation & Parks Department; and evidence of Public Outreach. 2. Application scheduled for City Council consideration. Re-naming of existing Neighborhood Parks The re-naming of “Neighborhood Parks” (as defined by BMC 12.56.020.G) shall be as proposed and agreed upon by a majority of the residents living within the park service area; and the name shall be as approved by the City Council. 1. Developer to submit application to Recreation & Parks Department; and a Petition signed by more than 50% of residential property owners within the Park service area. 2. Application scheduled for City Council consideration. Sponsored naming of Community Parks and major City facilities The naming or re-naming of Community Parks (as defined by BMC 12.56.020.E) and/or major City facilities shall be as proposed by the paying sponsor; and the name shall be as approved by the City Council. 1. Developer to submit application to Recreation & Parks Department; and sponsorship information as mutually agreed upon with the City of Bakersfield. 2. Application scheduled for City Council consideration. RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution creating Park Naming and Renaming Policy as noted above. Documents Presented At The Planning & Development Committe, October 8, 2019 Meeting Park Naming & Re -Naming Policy October 8, 2019 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Park Naming Referral April 10, 2019. City Council meeting, residents requested renaming Stonecreek Park in honor of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights advocate in the Punjab area of India. Councilmember Parlier referred the request to the Planning and Development Committee.  August 13, 2019. P&D Committee meeting, Staff presented option to name new park site located 300 yards from Stonecreek Park, at Sierra Madre and Akers. Committee voted to send 2 options to Council. “Unity Park” or “JSK Park:”  September 11, 2019 City Council meeting, Councilmember Freeman made a 2nd referral that P&D Committee consider a formal policy related to the overall naming and renaming of parks. Existing Park Naming Policy No formal “Park Naming policy” currently in place: New “neighborhood parks” constructed by a single developer (such as Castle & Cooke) are typically named by the developer with name that reflects associated subdivision or area. Examples: Haggin Oaks Park, Campus Park, Quailwood Park, Windsor Park, Windemere Park, etc. Larger “Community parks” are defined by the Municipal Code as regional facilities that serve several neighborhoods and provide a greater range of recreational facilities than a neighborhood park. These parks are typically named by the City Council or through sponsored naming rights. Examples: Central Park, Martin Luther King Park, Patriots Park, Beach Park, Yokuts Park, Aera Park, the Park at River Walk, the Sports Village, the Mesa Marin Sports Complex, etc. RECOMMENDED POLICY Proposed Park Naming and Renaming Policy Type Policy Application Steps New Neighborhood Parks with a single developer As determined by the park developer. 1.Developer file park name with the Recreation & Parks Department. New Neighborhood Parks with multiple developers Developers shall engage in community outreach to the impacted neighborhood; and name shall be approved by City Council. 1.Developer to submit application; and evidence of Public Outreach. 2.Application scheduled for Council consideration. Re-naming of existing Neighborhood Parks Shall be as proposed and agreed upon by a majority of the residents living within the park service area; and the name shall be approved by the City Council. 1.Developer to submit application; and a Petition signed by more than 50% of residential property owners within the Park service area. 2.Application scheduled for Council consideration. Sponsored naming of Community Parks and major City facilities The naming or re-naming of Community Parks and/or major City facilities shall be as proposed by the paying sponsor; and the name shall be approved by the City Council. 1.Developer to submit application; and sponsorship information as mutually agreed upon with the City. 2.Application scheduled for Council consideration. Next Steps Option 1. Refer proposed policy to full Council for review and consideration.  Option 2. Request additional research and re- consideration of Park Naming Policy at future P&D Committee meeting. City Council Referral 826 (Ward 5) City Council Committee Meeting Planning & Development October 8, 2019 1 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION April 10, 2019 Referral from Councilmember Freeman: Request the Planning and Development Committee consider making large retail development standards consistent across the City. July 9, 2019 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Presentation addressed: •Definition •Design Standards •Comparable Cities Research •Considerations Councilmember Smith made a motion for Staff to bring the item back as a series of Ordinance options for further discussion. 3 MEETINGS WITH LOCAL ARCHITECTS •Met with local architects to discuss the idea of applying enhanced design standards to all commercial development, not just large retail developments. •Discussed materials, colors, elevations, landscaping, thresholds (e.g., net buildable area), and the concept of a design review committee. •Architects were generally receptive and supportive of enhanced design standards; felt that costs would be minimal and that new requirements would be relatively easy to comply with. 4 EXAMPLES OF DESIGN Location: Mall View Rd. & New Market Way 5 EXAMPLES OF DESIGN Location: Coffee Rd. & Meany Ave. 6 EXAMPLES OF DESIGN Location: South Chester Ave. & South Union Ave. 7 EXAMPLES OF DESIGN Location: Flushing Quail Rd. & Calloway Dr. 8 RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE UPDATES Full Ordinance •Removed the word “large” throughout BMC 17.08.140 so that the requirements would apply to all retail development. Design Standards (Section C) In order to avoid disproportionate impacts on small projects, the following adjustments were made: •Exterior wall and facade standards shall be applicable to facilities over fifty feet in length. •Entryway way requirements shall be required for projects of 5 (or more) acres and/or 50,000 (or more) square feet of gross floor area, which is consistent with current large retail development design standards, for specific site elements that would be very onerous for smaller developments. •In order for smaller properties to be able to develop in an economical way, several other exceptions for parking, pedestrian circulation, and central features and community space. 9 RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE UPDATES Process to request relief from Design Standards Presently, the board of Zoning Adjustment can consider a zone modification to grant a waiver or decrease of the following standards: 1. Automobile parking space or loading requirements on private property, and 2. The height, yard and lot area regulations on a lot or lots, including, but not limited to, modification of such regulations for some or all lots within a subdivision to facilitate zero-lot-line or other typical subdivision development, and 3. Fence, wall and hedge regulations as may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement on a lot; As directed by the Committee, Staff has added a 4th item that the BZA may consider: 4. Design standards for retail developments on private property to promote economic development. 10 NEXT STEPS Present draft text amendments to the Planning Commission for a public hearing, then present to Council. IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) PROCESS City Council Referral No. 827 (All Wards) City Council Committee Meeting Planning & Development October 8, 2019 1 2 CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL April 10, 2019: Referral from Councilmember Freeman, who requested that staff examine ways to improve the CUP process. 3 8/13/2019 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Presentation addressed: •Background •Unlisted Uses •Adding a new use to the Municipal Code (e.g., food trucks and microbreweries) •Determination of Similar Use •Comparable Cities Research •Recommended Ordinance Changes 4 8/13/2019 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Committee Chair Freeman requested staff to include the notification requirement as part of the changes and made a motion to present the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinances to the full City Council for approval. 5 COMPARABLE CITIES In summary: 1. The majority of jurisdictions require that CUPs go to the Planning Commission. Most also have minor use or special use permits that are subject to Director or BZA decision. 2. There are no specific limitations on number of CUPs allowed on an individual parcel or site. The reason for this is that multiple CUPs are sometimes needed, such as a CUP for an assembly use and a separate CUP for a cell tower on the same property. Every jurisdiction said that it was up to the discretion of the department to make the findings that all active CUPs are compatible. 6 COMPARABLE CITIES 3. Most jurisdictions require signage (Fresno and Visalia do not), and Anaheim has an approach where signage is required only for projects that meet a certain size (e.g., 10 or more dwelling units, hotels of 50 rooms or greater, and more than 10,000 SF commercial or industrial). 7 PUBLIC NOTICE Two types of sites: undeveloped and developed On an undeveloped site, the provisions of BMC 17.64.050.B.6. would apply: •Size: 8 feet wide by 4 feet high •One sign for every 300 feet of frontage •Less than 300 feet, one sign •Recommend posting 20 days in advance 8 PUBLIC NOTICE Two types of developed sites: commercial and residential CUP on a developed site in a non-residential zone: one sign, 4 feet wide by 4 feet high, along project site road frontage (but not in the public right of way), and an 11”x17” sign; at the Planning Director’s discretion; in the window of the facility where the activity will occur. CUP on a developed site in a residential zone: one sign, not exceeding 16 square feet in area and 6 feet in height, along project site road frontage (but not in the public right of way). 9 COMMON USES THAT SHOULD BE ADDED TO USES PERMITTED ONLY BY CUP Staff also evaluated CUPs that had been processed during the last 5 years and recommends the addition of the following uses as a conditional use permit in the listed zones: 10 COMMON USES THAT SHOULD BE ADDED TO USES PERMITTED ONLY BY CUP Zone Permitted Use CUP Permitted Use CUP Permitted Use CUP Permitted Use CUP Permitted Use CUP R-1 (One-Family Dwelling)X R-2 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling)X R-3 (Multiple-Family Dwelling)X C-O (Professional & Admin Office) C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)X X X C-2 (Regional Commercial)X X X C-B (Central Business)X X X C-C (Commercial Center)X X X M-1 (Light Manufacturing)X X X X M-2 (General Manufacturing)X Alcohol in Movie TheaterBanquet VenueRoominghouse Truck StopAdult Day Care 11 RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGES 17.64.050 Hearings—Notices. Revised text to incorporate requirements for public hearing notices and signage previously discussed. 12 NEXT STEPS Present draft text amendments to the Planning Commission for a public hearing, then present to Council. 13 14 RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGES 17.64.050 Hearings—Notices. B. 6. In addition, not less than 20 days but not more than 60 prior to the hearing on any general plan amendment, specific plan, or zone change, or conditional use permit, the applicant shall post signs on the property indicating the date, time, and place of the hearing on the proposed general plan amendment, specific plan, or zone change, or conditional use permit. a. One sign shall be posted for every 300 feet of street frontage, or portion thereof, with a maximum of 2 signs per street frontage. If no portion of the property fronts an existing public street, at least 1 sign shall be posted on the property nearest the point of legal access from a public street or as otherwise directed by the planning director. 15 RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGES b. For general plan amendment, specific plan, zone change, and conditional use permit on an undeveloped site, Tthe size of the sign shall be 8 feet wide by 4 feet high. Lettering style, formatting, mounting, and materials to be used shall be as set forth in the administrative policy manual approved by the development services director. c. For a conditional use permit on a developed site in all non- residential zones, the size of the sign shall be 4 feet wide by 4 feet high. The sign shall be posted along the street frontage, but not in the public right of way. In addition, a smaller sign (e.g.; 11” x 17”); at the Planning Director’s discretion; shall be placed in the window of the facility where the activity will occur. For a conditional use permit on a developed site in a residential zone, the provisions of BMC 17.60.070.C. would apply. 16 RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGES ef. The applicant shall remove all signs posted pursuant to this section within 10 days after final city council action on the general plan amendment, specific plan, or zone change, or action by the hearing body for a conditional use permit. Should the applicant withdraw their application for a general plan amendment, specific plan, or zone change, or conditional use permit, all signs posted shall be removed within 10 days of the withdrawing of the application.