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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/2024 3:30 CC AGENDA PACKET BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL POST-MEETING AGENDA BAKERSFIELD REGULAR MEETING THE SOUND v= :4YeaRt/rAiee October 9, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements b. Agenda Item Public Statements 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Land Use Alternatives for Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update Staff will conduct a workshop to explain and seek input on preferred land use alternatives for each focus area. Staff recommends the presentation from Rincon Consultants and comments will be received and discussed on the land use alternatives and confirmation of Staffs recommendation of Alternative 4 as the preferred alternative to be included in the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update. *1. Staff Memorandum transmitting correspondence received by Sandra Plascencia *2. PowerPoint Presentation 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Attorney; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)/54957.6 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 6. ADJOURNMENT �MIll BAKERSFIELD FE SOUND 0F ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: October 9, 2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director DATE: October 4, 2024 SUBJECT: Land Use Alternatives for Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update. Staff will conduct a workshop to explain and seek input on preferred land use alternatives for each focus area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the presentation from Rincon Consultants and comments will be received and discussed on the land use alternatives and confirmation of Staff's recommendation of Alternative 4 as the preferred alternative to be included in the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update. BACKGROUND: The City of Bakersfield has embarked on an effort to comprehensively update its General Plan. The Bakersfield 2045 RISE General Plan update provides policy guidance on land use, housing,transportation, infrastructure, community design, conservation, and other development-related topics. State law requires every city and county in California to prepare and maintain a General Plan.As part of the General Plan Update process,the City will evaluate the General Plan Land Use Map(Land Use Map)and determine if the land uses and development patterns articulated through the Land Use Map best reflect the community's vision for the future of Bakersfield. The Land Use Map is one of the General Plan's primary mechanisms for shaping the city's future development pattern.The map assigns a land use designation to each parcel within the city which describe the range of uses allowed and the development intensity permitted on associated parcels. Planning Commission Review. The land use alternatives were presented to the Planning Commission on August 15, 2024.Their recommendations are included in the summary and presentation. Impact of Not Receiving Direction on the Land Use Alternatives. Without clear direction from the City Council on the preferred land use alternative, other critical General Plan elements—such as Circulation, Parks and Open Space, Environmental Justice, Safety, Noise, and Air Quality—are at risk of significant delays. This lack of clarity could also hinder revitalization efforts in key focus areas outlined in the Land Use Alternatives Summary. Why Now and Not Later?The Importance of Immediate Direction. Providing direction now is essential for keeping the General Plan update on schedule and ensuring that development strategies across the City remain cohesive. This direction will allow staff to transition quickly from the planning phase to execution, avoiding delays that could affect other City initiatives. Acting promptly will also demonstrate the City's commitment to strategic growth, fostering confidence among residents and stakeholders and garnering wider support for long-term goals. If this delayed to sometime next year this will push the General Plan progress back further to possibly delaying final adoption to an extra year or more. With the General Plan approved in a more timely way this will allow development to tier off the environmental documents approved and speed of the pace of development. Page 2 of 127 �MIll BAKERSFIELD ➢E SOUND OF • FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City General Fund resulting from this land use alternatives report. Any future developments resulting from these land use alternatives will be subject to the appropriate application processing fees,which have been deemed adequate to cover all operational expenses related to processing projects. COUNCIL GOAL: Community Character& Quality of Life Economic Opportunity for All ATTACHMENTS: Land Use Alternatives Summary Page 3 of 127 \I1!/// BAKERSFIELD 2045 City of Bakersfield RISELand Use Alternatives Summary rZrm.N,r.M, 54.4.4 Gviiewr Introduction The General Plan Update balances achieving the community's vision for 2045, providing opportunities for quality jobs and housing, and complying with State housing requirements. As part of this process, Bakersfield has the opportunity to adopt an updated General Plan Land Use map that reflects the community's vision for the next 20 years. This memo provides an overview of the draft land use alternatives for the General Plan Update, focusing in on key areas of expected change. The project team used input from the community to develop three land use concepts to provide City decision makers and the community with a general understanding of the tradeoffs of different approaches to future growth. The draft alternatives are designed to address various aspects of land use, balancing residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational needs to support a thriving community. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TIMELINE 2021 02 2025 2026 "pkgt, FINAL Existing Issues, Land Use General Plan Public Draft Environmental General Plan Conditions and Opportunities, Alternatives Policies General Plan Review Adoption Background Vision Report Page 11 Page 4 of 127 Vision Bakersfield is a resilient and diverse city that cultivates collaboration in order to provide the highest quality of life for its people. We celebrate our diversity and enjoy a deep sense of community that is fostered through safe and affordable neighborhoods, plentiful parks, and vibrant cultural centers. Natural systems, working lands, and urban life blend together for a thriving economy where high-quality goods and services are accessible through multimodal means and active lifestyles are supported by urban greenery, clean air, and transformative planning. Guiding Principles • Sustainable Living • Economic Vitality Refer to the Vision and Guiding • Equitable Access to Quality Services and Principles Document on Infrastructure •a ers ie • 8' . om • Embracing Community Diversity and Identity • Purposeful and Cohesive Planning • Health, Safety, and Quality of Life Using This Summary This memorandum summarizes the key context, considerations, and options for selecting a preferred General Plan Land Use Alternative. Following a brief overview of context and key considerations, three options for citywide General Plan Land Use are presented, including a summary of key metrics defined below. Following the citywide summary of each alternative, the changes are illustrated specific to each focus area. Because the city strives for a citywide balance of housing and jobs, the 2045 total is only shown for the citywide summaries, while each focus area illustrates how the breakdown of housing units, population, and jobs affects that particular focus area. • 2020 Existing: Existing housing, population, and jobs present in Bakersfield as of 2020 • Net new in 2045 General Plan: Change in planned capacity between the estimated current conditions built today and the build out of the proposed Land Use Alternative • 2045 Total General Plan Capacity: projected total capacity at the time of build out of the alternative. When reviewing these summary metrics, it is important to remember that the Adopted Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan designated land uses at a higher capacity than what was needed according to the 2020 numbers. This current effort aims to rebalance land uses to reflect a more realistic and achievable development potential based on recent trends and accomplishments. Page 12 Page 5 of 127 Data Sources and Methodology Data for the 2020 existing conditions discussed in this report are derived from a combination of sources including the US Decennial Census American Community Survey ACS 5-year estimates. Values for the current number of housing units, population, and jobs within each focus area were derived using a statistical analysis method from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) called data apportionment. This method aggregates and summarizes US Census data for geographic areas that do not necessarily align with the predefined Census block groups. Data apportionment provides a robust methodology for estimating useful statistics from geographic areas which may overlap multiple Census block groups. Estimates of 2045 employment capacity for each alternative were estimated based on the projected amount of floor-space for each land use at build out. The number of jobs at 2045 build out can be estimated by dividing the amount of non-residential floor space (in square feet) by the estimated "employment density" of each non-residential land use type. Industrial uses typically require 1,500 square feet of space per employee; office uses typically require 175 square feet of space per employee; and retail uses typically require 500 square feet of floor space per employee. Estimates of the future population supported at General Plan build out are based on the number of dwelling units allowed under the General Plan multiplied by the average household size in Bakersfield (3.16 people per household). Context A General Plan is a policy document required for all jurisdictions in California that outlines a framework for development and growth over the next twenty to thirty years. It consolidates the city's intentions for development and conservation priorities and guides resource allocation, considering the rights and responsibilities of the public, property owners, special interest groups, businesses, and decision-makers. For the current update, three options for an updated General Plan Land Use Map were originally developed and presented to the Planning Commission. These options evaluate different locations, intensities, and types of development that could occur over the next 20 years. The three alternatives represent different approaches to managing and planning future land use in Bakersfield, aiming to support city growth while aligning with community vision and regulatory requirements. A fourth alternative has also been developed that incorporates desired changes expressed at the Planning Commission meeting on August 15, 2024, representing the "preferred" alternative for the Commission. Page 13 Page 6 of 127 Key Considerations The alternatives are designed to provide a range of options for accommodating future growth, ensure compliance with state housing requirements, and enhance quality of life through well- planned land use. In addition, the alternatives: • Align General Plan Boundary: Because the adopted Metropolitan General Plan encompasses land outside the City limits, this effort aligned the boundary of the General Plan area to only include area within the Bakersfield city limits. This results in any housing, population, or jobs located in County jurisdiction but accounted for in the Metropolitan General Plan not being included in these citywide alternatives. • Incorporate Site Inventory and Unit Projections: Includes assumptions based on detailed site inventory and housing unit projections from the 2023-2031 Housing Element. • Evaluate Capacity: Consider the capacity of various sites for residential and commercial development, including factors such as density, infrastructure, and community needs. • Rebalance Key Growth Metrics: Evaluate the previously planned capacity compared to recent existing conditions and rebalance to better serve the city needs into the future. • Community Enhancements: Include adjustments to provide jobs and amenities, and actualize the city's previously developed visions and plans. Evaluatk... and Trade-offs The selected land use alternative will serve as the foundation for policy direction and land use decisions through 2045. Each alternative is designed to provide for a range of options for accommodating growth, ensure alignment with the concurrent update to the Housing Element, and enhance quality of life through well-planned communities. However, selecting a preferred alternative involves evaluating trade-offs regarding balancing existing and future potential development, preserving community character, providing needed jobs and services, and supporting economic opportunities. The purpose of this memo is to provide decision-makers with sufficient information to choose a preferred alternative. While evaluating the information, it may be beneficial to consider what aspects or characteristics of Bakersfield are most important in order to select a preferred alternative. Relationship to the Housing Element The Housing Element is a chapter of the General Plan, and the only element required to be updated on a specified schedule and certified by the State. Due to this, the Housing Element is being updated as a separate project. Therefore, we have shown housing sites inventory data for informational purposes, but these sites are not part of the land use alternatives discussion or selection of the preferred alternative. Additionally, since much of the growth in Bakersfield will result from the allocation of housing accounted for in the Housing Element, the location of these housing sites, and expected growth that will occur, were taken into account during this process and the number of housing units generated by the alternative does include the Housing Element Page 14 Page 7 of 127 allocation. Additionally, because the General Plan has a longer timeframe (20 years) than the Housing Element, additional housing is included in the General Plan Land Use Alternatives to account for future housing element cycles. Page 15 Page 8 of 127 Land Use Alternatives Process 1. Choose Focus Areas. Through engagement and review of existing City plans, the team identified eight focus areas to study for potential change over the next 20 years. These focus areas were chosen based on current or planned land use patterns, existing and future economic trends, and insights from the community. 2. Create Land Use Alternatives. The project team, in consultation with community input, developed three land use alternative concepts to provide decision-makers and the community with a general understanding of the options and tradeoffs involved. Each alternative proposes distinct land use strategies across the eight focus areas. Evaluation criteria include housing development for future housing element cycles, economic opportunities and job creation, and alignment with City vision and existing plans, the enhancement of parks and recreation, and active transportation. The alternatives were also developed based on a set of key topics and concepts identified by the community during the early community engagement phases of the project. 3. Evaluate and Compare Alternatives. This memo provides a summary of each alternative and related findings and aids in comparing alternatives to facilitate the selection of a Preferred Land Use Alternative. 4. Choose a Preferred Land Use Alternative for Further Study. City decision-makers provide input on their preferences for the city's future growth and development to identify a Preferred Land Use Alternative and inform the project team of any desired changes to the Preferred Land Use Alternative. 5. Analyze the Preferred Land Use Scenario in the Draft General Plan. The project team will use the Preferred Land Use Alternative to develop updated policies for the General Plan Update.Additionally, any necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the Preferred Land Use Alternative aligns with the Housing Element Update and other land use plans. The entire Draft General Plan, including the Preferred Land Use Alternative and the policies and actions in all elements, will then undergo further analysis for the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Page 16 Page 9 of 127 Adopted Land Use Map The General Plan Boundary encompasses the city limits, sphere of influence (SOI), and areas of the unincorporated county, totaling 261,240 acres. The General Plan and adopted land use map designate each parcel in the city for a particular use and put forth broad development policies that shape distinct neighborhoods, districts, and corridors while preserving open space, parks, and public use areas. Land use designations identify the types of development allowed (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial) and the density range for residential uses (how many units are built per acre) permitted on each parcel. The Land Use Map of the currently adopted General plan has 30 land use designations representing six primary land use types across the City. • Residential: Residential land use designations make up approximately 31.15 percent of the adopted General Plan total acreage at an estimated 74,350 acres of land • Commercial: Commercial land use designations make up approximately 3.61 percent of the General Plan total acreage with 8,652.22 acres of commercially designated areas in the City. • Industrial: Industrial land use designations make up approximately 6.36 percent of the General Plan total acreage at an estimated 15,175.82 acres of land • Public Facilities: Public Facilities land use designations make up approximately 5.38 percent of the General Plan total acreage, with 12,857.84 acres designated as Public Facilities • Open Space: Open Space land use designations comprise approximately 7.09 percent of the General Plan area's total acreage. An estimated 16,954.36 acres are designated as Open Space. • Resource: Resource land use designations make up approximately 43.81 percent of the General Plan Boundary's total acreage. An estimated 56,143 acres of land within the city's sphere of influence are designated as Resource. As mentioned previously, the adopted Metropolitan General Plan encompasses land outside the City limits. This update to the General Plan and its mapping aligns the boundary of the General Plan area to the area within the Bakersfield city limits. This results in any housing, population, or jobs located in County jurisdiction but counted in the Metropolitan General Plan not being included in the metrics for these citywide alternatives Page 17 Page 10 of 127 Adopted Land Use Map [ • City of Bakersfield `°' Sphere of Influence BAKERSFIELD VMS - -� RISE 65: r�1 Planning Boundary General Plan Boundary _-- .. - t i " - '---, - — illip1 —� I f edi ''. 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Page 18 Page 11 of 127 Land Use Designation Consolidation As part of the general plan land use alternative process, the project team undertook a comprehensive consolidation and cleanup of the land use designations. This effort aimed to simplify the number of designations, resulting in a more streamlined and manageable system for regulating land use throughout the city. The updated designations offer enhanced clarity and flexibility, ensuring they align more effectively with the applicable zones listed in the accompanying table. This alignment facilitates easier understanding and implementation of land use policies. IIIIP- neral Plan Land Use Min gir Max Applicable zones Legend Density Density Suburban Residential (SR) 0 2 R-S, MH, TT, A Low Density Residential (LR) 2.1 6 R-1, MH, PUD, TT Medium Density Residential(MR) 6.1 20 R-2, R-3, MH, PUD High Density Residential (HR) 20.1 30 R-4, PUD Very-High Density Residential (VHR) 30.1 - R-5, R-6, PUD Regional Commercial (RC) - - C-2, PCD General Commercial (GC) - - C-1, PCD Professional Office (PO) - - C-O, PCD Mixed-use (MU) - - CC, CB, MX-1, MX-2, PUD, PCD Light Industrial (LI) - - M-1 Heavy Industrial (HI) - - M-2, M-3 Public Facilities (P) - - PF Open Space (OS) - - OS, OS-FP, OS-HD, RE Parks And Recreation (OS-P) - - OS, RE Urban Reserve(UR) - - A Resource-Minerals & Petroleum(R-MP) - - DI West Ming Specific Plan - - WM* Research, Technology, & Education Overlay(RTE) PO, MX-1, MX-2 Site included in 2024 Housing Element Page 19 Page 12 of 127 Consolidated Land Use Map BAKERSFIELD 2045 RISE 6J l»r 5�.-or.�„ i..•r. ____..7,-,......L f ____„1„.„_____0 _I= . /k;41‘ I 1., kc. .1•---, __-_,,,,, 41"A. 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These focus areas represent neighborhoods where transformation is expected or desired, undeveloped or underutilized areas were identified, planned or existing transit or infrastructure are present, and areas that are already experiencing change, or members of the community have expressed interest in such change. Goals for the individual focus areas will be incorporated not only into the land use alternatives, but also policy development in the next project phase. BAKERSFIELD 2045 RI SE an~..R.. i i , ,0,__L i 1 ,), . - 1 Old re I Rosedale \ 178 — b 7 —� ao:.daiP wy - Downtown Care iin C , ',,°mo. Focus AFea Old Focus Area 43 (204' . an.na.n um co,.ra.rf..a.a... -- - m�.m 581_ 4 7 a wlii. i VIen,M1pd 184, f--]City of Bakersfield ff'l__J- GosHatl' r r_ v.n .�, _ f Sphere of Influence `1 �' 0 ae , 1 %-_i Planning Boundary �`_`� 1 I ---' I I Focus Areas i 119 L Lgn,o„t LI I iHmon,,, I Miles N imagery provided by Es d and Its Ilcenzors®2024. Page 111 Page 14 of 127 Alternative 1 Alternative 1 focuses on preserving existing industries while accommodating for the needs of increased housing growth. Main features of Alternative 1 include: • Preserving Industrial Development: Combining residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial spaces in one area to promote walkability and vibrant communities, while benefiting businesses and property owners. • Employment Generating Land Uses: Planning land to attract businesses and industries that create jobs, including manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. • Revitalization of Urban Cores: Updating downtown and historic areas by reusing vacant buildings, improving public spaces, and attracting new businesses and residents. • Transit-Oriented Employment Centers: Developing job centers near public transportation to improve accessibility, reduce traffic, and expand job opportunities. Net new in 2045 Gene i 2045 Total General Plan Plan Capacity -111 Housing Units 132,697 443,558 576,255 Population 403,455 1,417,512 1,820,967 Jobs 132,421 263,811 396,232 Alternative 2 Alternative 2 combines principles of smart growth and sustainable development. It prioritizes compact, efficient land use patterns that promote infill development and redevelopment while preserving open space, protecting natural resources, and creating vibrant, livable communities. Main features of the Alternative 2 include: • Additional Park and Recreational Space: Developing more parks and recreational facilities to boost community well-being and leisure opportunities. • Compact Design and Development: Encouraging growth within existing urban areas to use infrastructure efficiently, reduce the need for new roads, and preserve open space. • Transit Accessibility: Locating development near public transit to reduce car use, traffic, and pollution, while offering affordable transportation. • Higher Density Development: Supporting higher-density development to make public transit more viable and ensure destinations are within walking distance. • Mixed-Use Development: Combining residential, retail, office, and recreational spaces in one area to promote walkability, reduce commutes, and support local businesses. 1.11=11111 2020 Existing a new in enera o aGeneralan Plan Capacity Housing Units 132,697 449,668 582,365 Population 403,455 1,436,819 1,840,274 Jobs 132,421 251,138 383,559 Page 112 Page 15 of 127 Alternative 3 Alternative 3 includes key aspects of Alternative 1 and 2, and additional changes that align with recent and ongoing planning efforts by the City of Bakersfield and provide maximum flexibility for development options. Main features of Alternative 3 include: • Alignment with Existing and Ongoing Efforts:Aligning land use changes with existing City vision plans such as Making Downtown Bakersfield, Transformative Climate Communities, and the Economic Development Strategic Plan. • Transit Accessibility: Maximizing development opportunities near transit hubs such as the High Speed Rail station. • Development Flexibility: Assigning land use designations that provide flexible options to allow for more diverse and streamlined development opportunities. • Research and Development Area: Identifying area near CSUB to facilitate Research, Development, and Education innovation and opportunity. 145 Total General Pia J . Capacity Housing Units 132,697 448,838 581,535 Population 403,455 1,434,198 1,837,653 Jobs 132,421 259,738 392,159 Alternative 4 Alternative 4 includes key aspects of Alternative 3, and additional changes that align with recent and ongoing planning efforts by the City of Bakersfield, provide maximum flexibility for development options, and integrate feedback from the City's decision-makers. Main features of Alternative 4 include: • Mixed-Use Corridors: Expanded mixed-use corridors along MLK Boulevard, Niles Street, F Street, Baker Street, and Brundage Lane. • Transit Accessibility: Maximizing development opportunities near transit hubs such as the High Speed Rail station. • Development Flexibility: Assigning land use designations that provide flexible options to allow for more diverse and streamlined development opportunities. • Mixed-Use Research and Development Area: Facilitating Research, Development, and Education innovation and opportunity in new mixed-use neighborhoods adjacent to CSUB and the future High-Speed Rail station. Existing New in 2045 General 045 Total General1.1=11111 2020 Plan Plan [Capacity Housing Units 132,697 454,012 587,753 Population 403,455 1,450,547 1,857,301 Jobs 132,421 258,804 391,225 Page 113 Page 16 of 127 Downtown Core Downtown Bakersfield features varied architecture, a diverse population, and a vibrant combination of businesses and public facilities. Ongoing planning efforts emphasize economic revitalization and address low-income and pollution-burdened communities in the area. Current General Plan Land Use \' v ,��I_ L ' Q■1: 204 JI II I9� I " i �I11:�� 1I � ! 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II �V�O ? t��oQd�Q oU �, ,a gitilfrtr � � ne nn■un■■nu■■ , ' CIIMMIC 1 ■IC—csolici >U , 1101=MErr =32-•-----••==.L.-==..� MI c ir 1 r=■..■ aromas i \ - ma c �. ,Il l=GIIIIIIII _312 '-- _,RP-- Iiiiiiiii•ii Y ' Col oo - '� 0 ozs os `�� �, I.-__J■animal, I ❑I7E�',Fr,i Ii I �, MIAS,N, I'1i, 2024 Existing Conditions Net New in 2045 General Plan Housing Units 6,679 19,942 Population 15,335 68,791 Jobs 36,141 6,357 Page 116 Page 19 of 127 Alternative 3 • Maximizes mixed-use along HSR, Chester, and industrial area south of Hwy 178 • Formally designates civic and government offices as Public Facilities • Residential infill north of Hwy 178 and east of Chester • Replaces industrial with office and mixed-use ' �BAKER5F1KL02045 .e \ J \ I . \ Fe�� 7 Ino � � 13 pi /)OC--fir. _ iI t 2WI i i e i ,LE___I _iiuli.._jr__.7r-L,444orr-----.' [j.,_ , 4 1166'111vmmnibil. 1=1 I a Li �' % EIhith il ii , J C �x� �� ' y �_v__178 �o1/o ,�11/1`ICa .1111 ^' , _ ���o *o� 02 �r �� ��y IGo� Ins gun �h0� �.� �Q�LJi j = ` �n��® ■GMe111111■1111■■IIII..II \ 'I', �' �C ,III eeee■■eeeeeu■•=mean== �, # il�o� �weeeee■eee muun=o■■=■n=_ .r F eeeoeeee■■ _ _`M 1C�'�t ��qn' ---- •r.= �1jE, r ee eeeee�=■..■ � ■_ -3 Oho ,, ..�® =__��� _ '� ,off©o` '-- `._ AIM=_IIIIIIII �l � 11eiuiiiiiiliiY 1 1— _. 70L _AL——I-7 '----��'!11P171u.n ; i 1r Er 7! �_ r- 2024 Existing Conditions Net New in 2045 General Plan Housing Units 6,679 21,914 Population 15,335 75,022 Jobs 36,141 6,470 Page 117 Page 20 of 127 Alternative 1 • Maximizes mixed-use along F Street, Chester Avenue and adjacent to HSR station • Areas immediately adjacent to HSR station will incorporate a Research, Technology, and Education zoning overlay to encourage close integration of housing and job centers. • Expands park designations within planned HSR easement to align with Making Downtown Bakersfield Vision Plan. This park space can be further expanded as the HSR project moves forward. • Formally designates civic and government offices as Public Facilities • Residential infill north of Hwy 178 and east of Chester v u�ICQ_ c B 2045 .-' .� ��G - G G C ss rill 1 9 / 11 ■ 1 �. ,,' w AtE*00A-- I A ` ♦ a,.�, M off' e,."ro' 4( ., k Nk. %���■ o' o La■11l1■\� A_ rCOi-- oo v- /' %/� 11 ` � � ?off ,- '�/a l 111, �� . 178 ' a�lwaluuuuL�_."Ill 11IIII 111��.,7 ; �QL Ifi 1111 n ,o� r Z� monb0 i per-- 11I1 �r1■ r %o�T r� �Uwo 1111■1111■■1111■■A Zr Qo C MMAMIN�'= ��� 1111■1=1 ■•■11■■�f 1_= o�QC� � yi■e®nnnns■c_a� oovo; nnn■ssa■�.::n. ■— sa =(Dc-j.Ss, -,,_ 1111.— _71111n.. MIMI I -:qic--)'--- / , Iiiiiii IIIII 11 ,,771c=j,L75715F---Yrci7J-6-,,/ i -ICI r se FoL�I-_J I -----Ill 1111 ■ 11r � ! ' -Lfnr ■- 1 �n 0 o.zs I h I= -. 24 Existing Conditions Net New in 2045 General PIM Housing Units 6,679 6,627 Population 15,335 20,940 Jobs 36,141 3,249 Page 118 Page 21 of 127 Old Town Kern Old Town Kern has similar opportunities as downtown, with additional focus on economic revitalization and preservation of the neighborhood's historic character. Current General Plan Land USE BAKERSFIELD 10A5-- -I 1 J 1 Qx _ I saws*® ; n_ I ®o : =1=1=1:2141*,:s iipaw ,,,,., . I; ' -- 0 ®Q �gggq I - �i © Q Q J❑Can *Q�Q ❑❑❑0�❑❑❑�000 Iuv��, 7 tQ>•QaQ&� A0000l 1❑f �II I�:4 ` i, 0000 oc'oo ADHEE1l ILL. i11LL%'s -woo H___„.] -ini__ wil.ditifsMarotretralik , oammtaz 1oop000ll 0< �❑DDn0O- �JLL 1❑❑❑❑❑❑JI i 1❑❑❑❑❑❑f� Fr iJEJLI ❑❑❑❑ 1 oil [--I 1 1_ lla) -1 �nl IooioD C -,.,I ❑--��- JURb1 ai I�- 1111 _11 II I 1 1= � 11 I❑_ En IL ,_ __ _==-- n nn 1 - II I nnr� nnnn HnHn( n Goals: • Preserve and celebrate historic character • Attract and encourage additional commercial and retail opportunities • Improve public transportation options • Improve safety pedestrians and bicyclists Page 119 Page 22 of 127 Alternative ' • Largely preserving existing land uses • Addition of mixed-use near Baker and Montgomery and other key housing sites locations • Commercial corridor along E. Truxton to connect to Downtown 11 `11-I _ - I all.. � �- a ===/14®Wit-0, I' i ( ( / YO 178: -x- _--.- �� ei•iftir:• C I lift air ft.le*ilk alar**1St ❑o❑dl 1❑1 • 4W� ,R •���0000 ?�p� 4, ?0E001 1❑144, 1❑❑❑I 1❑ I IL I �, 111 _ r , zif..._iii.„„„, ,.„„,.44.....„,..87, : H__ _— -a_ faii .7 ..„, Zoo ❑❑riper❑❑ i P rLL_ - iLu -11_Lul %iL (��U -1❑❑❑❑❑❑ 1 i I ❑❑❑❑❑❑EU E -0❑❑0❑❑❑ I Ioj -OC 1 �- ❑❑ -� 7 11 1❑ Plill � 17 qr il [ 1 [ ) [\ A i _J ii 1 1 a= a4 Il L r • ,Miles 1 E 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP 111 Housing Units 3,748 2,749 Population 12,254 8,278 Jobs 6,459 1,943 Page 120 Page 23 of 127 Alternative • Emphasis on mixed-use along Baker St. and Kentucky St. • Maintain industrial along Truxton • Pocket parks along Baker, Truxton, and Niles • Additional mixed-use to implement housing element cycle IILPBAKERS IELD2W50P �_______��.___I fI,_ _�� JL I � I �.,lid '• �i�q ®� J a ::: ��IC®® Ng 1 N. e9�O 178`- I"�G �' �r1���� II � � ������ale aft_ _I❑❑❑I]II= 1 s st. `'�Ift,�� 0/245, 1❑I et • aft allitr, riF i ___ r , L Vie,141 1'Iasi illit iiiii,1.,11, r ssie Ile oft, ��❑E InE 4 ea.:* Wr ilk y. J❑❑ ❑❑❑ o1 itub i- ,uU IU❑�ii !(lCJi❑❑❑❑❑❑ f j 1 ❑❑ ❑❑E u ❑ OG 7❑__❑ 1 1❑EI❑aoF I;' 1❑ _ 0 I I❑ f !� ` 7111 I— —I i iL II I ❑❑�I;'��II 'i '____ _ li — rMk= ❑ni---1 17ri Hfii- r'i -I ,I-- Pir 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP II. Housing Units 3,748 3,477 Population 12,254 10,576 Jobs 6,459 1,759 Page 121 Page 24 of 127 Alternative ? • Similar to Alternative 2, with expanded mixed-use along Truxtun Ave. • Formalizes public facilities designations for related uses • Includes pocket parks i BAKERSFIEID 704S- I / tr_41.L I-7_,,1 I ( —( --/— (ma 1 === r lei� v — a 7,[ i/ 1 --"likA.0/1111 ISEIO -�' C7Qm'F1I 5 "• iii jirEgIL 4,44 I I • isa II • 1_` sow a, 'Ay `ft; - "``• , 58,) 11 = — _Iw •.r 'mi 1. J---❑Iwo _L� wits 1 7,ECI ❑ME' _1 SD 7❑❑p❑❑❑MM— I uLL_Jjl i❑LJ iGz_ll iQ� Aul_ i❑❑❑❑❑❑ I 1 I❑❑❑❑❑❑q 1o' _,I�- _�0- i❑❑❑❑❑❑ul ,od n� i ❑ Ii lug, I UL �I El__EN ❑ I I❑❑o�aal IF -�_r- f � I I❑❑ 1 II L- II II I ❑❑A l----�-------- Ar ❑ D:Miles �I I�r �—nn—nrrrn��n� - 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP Housing Units 3,748 3,846 Population 12,254 11,743 Jobs 6,459 1,898 Page 122 Page 25 of 127 Alternative • Further expands mixed-use along HSR, Chester, and industrial area south of Hwy 178 • Formally designates civic and government offices as Public Facilities • Residential infill north of Hwy 178 and east of Chester • Replaces industrial with office and mixed-use BAKERSFIELD 704511,44.461,77 v I In CbkEtt, I =off 9 N. ; MCm � 11,1 :liar 90 178' I _ Q• '�1f���' HEHHI I❑I IL 0 i ♦♦ Ise "� woo 41 [o� L L. --1 n i .`• �f �_ iI : J� I00o , a ' ♦ , f 1[ Lii 00i I ❑L AL—��,dui❑❑❑❑❑❑ 1 1 -I❑❑❑❑❑❑�i ,�F _ Fhl---, JEIMED❑o 1 11 oo iEl It 1J1Hril \ 11 II II II 1 F❑ - i ----J � _]1J � id - 1iJ %0 Miles ❑ �1� ,I _n_ _ nnn lf , I 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP Housing Units 3,748 4,920 Population 12,254 15,136 Jobs 6,459 1,905 Page 123 Page 26 of 127 Greater City in the Hills This area in the northeast of the city is planned for additional parks, recreational, and residential space at a variety of densities. Encouraging additional retail uses within existing community nodes can foster high-quality amenities for existing and future residential neighborhoods. Current General Plan Land Use ,kito, -4�.a r E 1 it BAKERSFIELD 2045 ROE 4 k,_„ , .= 5 5 �`'j '�� HW.A 9 gilih 1 II woo ni, - , ,...171 mig ,, °ry� _ _ ....... 7 Kum ) —r 1 Pe I I MOP thV Al i I'1 11111 184 1111E111 ..rms. i ....,,co, V 11.461%31 II 1/ L E� 111.ivm e1_�m LM � MIME ?MIMI' Mies N' foals. • Maintain existing and develop additional open space, parks, and recreational spaces • Enhance trail and bicycle networks • Improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists • Increase housing supply and options • Improve availability of resident serving amenities • Develop neighborhood commercial centers near existing community nodes Page 124 Page 27 of 127 Alternative 1 • Housing Element driving medium- and high-density housing • Mixed-use replaces regional commercial at Kern Canyon and Hwy 178 to enable transit • Large commercial center at Morning Dr. and Hwy 178 'BAKERS LD 2045 t s...*.'.-I..-. 1‘:\K1 t RI E a . ---- I I • n11F t; k_____ oh ' m ' > ii - - -078,'I v-, i , 4Il — 1 , I r 'r r r . -. r r rd 1 L u //h�1.84� z Ni� -- - / ' Kann lir. r II - N -� o. ' 5 L 11 . - r 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP 111 Housing Units 3,834 41,162 Population 11,912 130,277 Jobs 825 10,388 Page 125 Page 28 of 127 Alternative ■ More emphasis on mixed-use centers at Morning Dr., Hwy 178 and Kern Canyon Rd. SAKERS,LD 2045 .„:4_ , y 11 Ei i • k'' .:, I - ; 1 MOO 1=1Aa 1 111141 nag' , I;78 \jj i ita ,:,,% %„,............?,(.,,, ,i. •1 s P4. I if " ) / 4 1 h J----1 'L I I I .1 A47 -- 1 r V I v _ � � �--- s I-1- �JI 1 1 o oa y ..mm miles 111 — .-- r2024 Existing Conditions' Net new in 2045 GP 111 Housing Units 3,834 42,907 Population 11,912 135,789 Jobs 825 10,035 Page 126 Page 29 of 127 Alternative 3 ■ Aligned with Alternative 2, but adds two acres of General Commercial and more mixed use in the Morning Drive Center BAKERS LD 2045 r ' I lk. , _______, :wa s,t.` F„ Raj!! : 'Yri---t- - , \ `I / . )406111 li �,— ,84 I- L _),,‹ ____ „.,,,,,„ - Ili 1. =1 •T__ 1 II !I 1 ' 0 0.3 \ y,'�{{..'• Miles w e .� PPr —mil= 2024 Existing Conditions' Net new in 2045 GP Ili Housing Units 3,834 43,521 Population 11,912 137,730 Jobs 825 10,160 Page 127 Page 30 of 127 Alternative 1 • Emphasizes mixed-use near Morning Drive and Highway 174 interchange and Kern Canyon Road intersection. • Allows for highway oriented and regional commercial uses at Kern Canyon Road intersection • Dedicates space for a neighborhood serving commercial center at Paladino Drive. 1 + - r ©AKERSFIELD 2045 -,-. , • 1 i 1 �{�jI \ 1 1 ,rpl, \1 1 I 1 -- .-". �i„ 1IF f b / L 1 \ i illIl -1Mill--7 . I. ;71, 1 1 1,,,J / fl 1 I �784' �. 1— v 0 03 0. l yJ' L I Mlles 1•-5� lLl 1 1 1 1 J - .. ... 1 — Pir - 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP Housing Units 3,834 43,018 Population 11,912 136,143 Jobs 825 10,172 Page 128 Page 31 of 127 Rosedale Corridor The commercial corridor features opportunities to promote greater mixed-use, residential, and light industrial development. However, the large central parcel hosts a PG&E substation, and many parcels east of Coffee Road face development limitations due to existing power infrastructure and petroleum extraction operation. Current General Plan Land Us' I - I 1 IC i ` ---� - - 1 1----1 I 1 Ilni ____ _____ 1.__, , 'IIi i-I ILL/ hi ir-"-EI -HI [Linkll-Lr 1-) _i1 ==i0 (71=--ffli L L C:7---1111111 -- ' 1 I : 1-)n tv,,I, ,, Joal: • Attract and encourage additional commercial and retail opportunities • Develop more public open spaces, parks, and recreational opportunities • Increase housing supply and options • Expand pedestrian and bicycle networks to commercial services and nearby neighborhoods Page 129 Page 32 of 127 Alternative 1 • Added large area of regional commercial south of Rosedale Hwy on existing utility property • Increased allowed intensity of Commercial west of Calloway Dr. • Cleaned up light industrial area for consistency with existing uses east of Calloway Dr. II, BAKERSFIELD 2045 - =III tnII \��_. � � es ____ ' Ak IL ' ‘`„ 1 ij 5P 01,011 , ,I I r fir L ,--,1 1 - Ea _____Ja4 __ ....._, 1 i i C ,❑ -F1L I . �. Li-----,_i , c=3----,E=1 i - r---"......„,/,- \ fir' =02 0 It / / J 4 „ fr 7—__ /1—'---1--1 - -----\\ n II i 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP Housing Units 497 10,954 Population 1,643 34,541 Jobs 3,919 14,578 Page 130 Page 33 of 127 Alternative 2 • Added opportunities for mixed-use development throughout corridor • Added potential park space along utility right-of-way at Northwest Promenade Center and south of Langley Rd. BAKERSFIELD 2045 _ j - �� _ L _ -'/ E'r1-'' 1; , 471- --.------- ,./ ,, -ITLF471 r--,- ' [1 Aillrc .58' Rose..Hwy / - -- - i r I ri j ii jill I--IA, , 1 �� �I ill —� �i A !, -- -Q,f7j) n 0 r______________, ---N alli. 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP . Housing Units 497 11,541 Population 1,643 36,397 Jobs 3,919 13,118 Page 131 Page 34 of 127 Alternative 3 • Generally aligned with Alternative 2 • Additional park space along utility right-of-way at Northwest Promenade Center • Allow for mixed-use west of Calloway D.: 11I ;-,_H_r n . ` O J — -- .\-- BAKERSFIELD 2045 � � F7 v � _-__� ' t , , 11 i 1 OH r 1 ? 1 L_ E I J ja _ 11,..=.1JI__ILIT _/, ,,Eitit._ )__:__ cli - i LI 1 T EL ICJ i---2 4-11 i__. , oI�� .0-1054 II 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP 111 Housing Units 497 11,502 Population 1,643 36,274 Jobs 3,919 12,987 Page 132 Page 35 of 127 Alternative • Aligns with Alternative 3 with the additional designated linear park buffering the PG&E substation from adjacent residential neighborhoods. uJU JJO BAKERSFIELD 2045 , r 1 -- ti - � � � J / ��� IULJ 1 Z ti �O Lr iI i 10 . i j\\, —i'LLI[i cji-------F=1 i - r-T_______77--- 0 ' 717 �,,, -,, �2 ,� —'I 0 2 0.4 I' „ ,( rr 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP Housing Units 497 11,502 Population 1,643 36,274 Jobs 3,919 12,989 Page 133 Page 36 of 127 CSU Bakersfield The campus is conveniently located along the Old River Road linkage. The City of Bakersfield is interested in additional collaboration with the university to further enhance and connect the campus to the surrounding community. Current General Plan Land Use '---J,-n � IrU/ r DAKERvi, (?____I i / c JIHE,:y -OAP -J ��r_( �— L 1 p7/I 4ii , 1-- I -1#4 --,\i e, /// n 1 ,- DA-15 1-7 ,S/2 Goals: • Allow for innovative and incubator industries • Increase housing supply and options • Develop more recreational opportunities • Redevelop underused surface parking lots Page 134 Page 37 of 127 Alternative 1 • Housing Element driven transition of office to mixed-use • Opportunity to adapt commercial centers to mixed-use as demand allows LI,-,---_-.1'1,_ ' ry , i -----1 *AICER 1 .rw.Fa.S�-W o-L- � r i _____4 cit , i I I II -- -- ITh__. , ,•___ , f--- a qc jri:) j ,-, ' CE--=thl '' ___ -- / : - ___ _)„-_ , A 1111111111' ail' us, 11 „, --11%_ IC c_ , � o r 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP . Housing Units 1,187 3,740 Population 2,403 13,168 Jobs 5,639 16,390 Page 135 Page 38 of 127 Alternative 2 • Transition much of the office space to mixed-use as feasible ©AKERSFIELD 2045 �r I. / (� I I /� AJ 5wwu. I , �� / AI 1 ll 1 -e ate''' V \1_ T' i r_-- -- \--iri A c , ____, lUij ,:111= tr ti LI , e ic 0 015 O vlt le ��\�� )-.) , ,14-2 Plir 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP . Housing Units 1,187 6,980 Population 2,403 23,404 Jobs 5,639 8,679 Page 136 Page 39 of 127 Alternative ? • Maintains an underlying land use designation of office on areas adjacent to campus • Allows for an overlay to create an area plan that facilitates research and technology uses [il ,----1. L,-: ---r-11(jr?y: �AICER I � A1\IF CEL) D1 ilskv•Fora.5.0.bloc ,I -rE '''' I 71 . E-'>>' , , D Dc p - - aD _ DDF �� DDDDD DD DD f- mu ED DD ; � D�D� J 1_ V ilk 1 1 L._ :lip 1 D7/_, , r„ 40 , r--1 ---P rnr r II% " _I D t= D Q a DDDDDD� S ■L I2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP . Housing Units 1,187 3,740 Population 2,403 13,168 Jobs 5,639 16,390 Page 137 Page 40 of 127 Alternative • Redesignates office to mixed-use on areas adjacent to campus. • Allows for the incorporation of a Research, Technology, and Education zoning overlay to create an area plan that facilitates research and technology uses close to new residences. '.E_. ri5 - / i BAKERSFIELD 2045 d�/ i uuU .,)..14:S..,.,..11. -------1 / - •" He r2, e''• [T11 . 1 1--- _____ 1 7 ' q l ' , :i - / , , r-n-n 2 ' ' z'-'1i--)-j- , /1 , _ 1:7[1: 7 7- ,c_-_ U7 -----7 7 ,, .• G 235- _, r_______,4 _ 1 - ,-----1-S E___ ----- .------\ 1 -' / In \\ \\\1 t11 E Mlles "N c\e �\\1 !/ U .. 1 21 •L Pir • 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP . Housing Units 1,187 7,552 Population 2,403 25,212 Jobs 5,639 12,250 Page 138 Page 41 of 127 Brundage Lane Corridor This area was identified due to the concentration of commercial uses, underutilized parcels, and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Current General Plan Land USE I I IL iuu uu JI 11 I�L I JI u_ -1 , I �I 11 �[ BAKERSFIELD 2045 I I ftR7 II �_ 1II ICJI II I 0 JD ; I 1 Hi i I - ��I II I ZJ� 1 nisi 0 di II , ---i i ,_____, i i —ri—ow - ' J Ell = ril 9\--i '1 11 IL______LI _ _i _ Hiri 1 I IL 1III1à1 a= , 1 LI . -= o 66i �, -= CAI - r aa.--.,, I77� 1711 Tri I -ill - �04 s� y �� � � I _ � - � rl I it = I J_i_e II Ei I LL-1-- 3- 7 _AaC _ I[ I D D15 03 _II---' iflfl L Goals: • Increase transportation infrastructure, including active transportation • Attract and encourage additional commercial and retail opportunities • Increase housing supply and options • Infill and revitalization of vacant/underutilized parcels • Support high intensity non-residential development • Encourage mixed-use development with emphasis in transit-oriented design Page 139 Page 42 of 127 Alternative 1 ■ Increases intensity of commercial along south side of Brundage Lane 1 -juj II u l -iI _I- IHHL BAKERSFIELD 2045 J r I 1 I _II 1 1 II 1 1-1 I_ _ I �-I II H L - - — U ID I I HI II I❑ ri r \ t i u= I El 1 I I-ElEJI 1 I i i I PE ] II i �1 I r-��J I 'i:1 Pi/ r gi. 11 lit Zr] '—'\lliarnilnii —,, ,,.___ _ Q. . =..... ,..,:.. ... ______ L_i_ ,,, ,.. _ _ . �J 58 P �D4)l FFI-3--((� � -j) —OE 1—L 1 __0_ 11 7/ 1 11 11 C H \� ii J - Miles ^ 11 I Plir 11"- 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP ‘IM Housing Units 577 177 Population 1,952 431 Jobs 1,366 2,086 Page 140 Page 43 of 127 Alternative 2 • Emphasizes mixed-use along north side of Brundage and at P St. intersection • Potential park adjacent to Kern Island Canal 11 II i �_, J1 lul j i uUuL _ _ JI BAKERSFIELD 2045 JI I I 1[ II ll I 1_II I _ _� ie 71 II i I 1U IL JI 11 _I II I 0 1 - i51 -- LI II II lr 1L LLL min I —I _ I 1 L- E. J�--- [ I I __�� --L 7_, 1— in 11- -II 4 Li/ [1 1 ----1-1 --7 , )1 -____L uni, .,,,,„.„„.,,--, ; St ,„,e.,, Y,I1 --i+-..-.._�I�: iall•Ir"iiiil �iMEM L-L o C=- 4 — ._ __ 0 I® P- '�I r - +, lr _ - ---' -- WO - FronRpe Ra T1 9—ri DPI ' 1L-n-L: - 1 1 -, 1-, IF , „ , ,,, _ „,, , ,L , ,,,_ -, ,,_ i - , , , 1, _r ' Miles , ,, 0 0. 0 3 T I II L 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP II. Housing Units 577 1,057 Population 1,952 3,213 Jobs 1,366 2,100 Page 141 Page 44 of 127 Alternative 3 ■ Combines Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 �—� ,—L� uu�uuu I 'JI—ll—ILA BAKERSFIELD 2045 _J� I I II I I I I I I -nl II r IL ,1 , _ II I_iitIII -III —ir I❑ � � �. �. 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This area is conveniently located adjacent to rail and currently has large retailers, warehousing, and industry. This area's proximity to residential uses presents an opportunity to increase consumer facing commercial uses. Current General Plan Land Use i _I s,_ D ' 1 L] ti D \ Ir�mn V per" =7_i 1 iI • C L! a _ -,- D D{ D hC]0 r �p J L� D,O I —Inrinni -it A 'J C _,___ 1 IMES" tr -'IJr� D 71 �ljl� II t e-D C i , t • oil _ .— i111 ‘, Dr i 1 in __ Imillom pp MINIMINIMI i, lam= 1-- D DCs]! ?oc�g aD D L Jo�- �;''i�LEI_i II �� �LIIJu,`.t�,�1D ,�cD �JL� o l u,oiu"' ���OCG79 - r1ac �� JD �L,o DD�� DD . , I HL rl y� 0 0 171n p,u? 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MI III r�� �2 yypp y • I I 2041 e -e- MiTTLL A ECme Lame Dr a I am. 173 r �� q via..Dr II -111 _I _ `_ 99 j __I__ c„,„, Q L ' AIA—_-_:__— - _I —,-N, T- � \o wnaa Ln -_. �m J MIiillu op , - itt i Hi - ,..,,E iii=6 3 _- II =■ LI I I Fr ' @ccii 11' 0 ii 45,. 0.9 — Miles N t m ` ' 1 foals: • Create safe and connected active transportation networks • Attract and encourage commercial and grocery store opportunities • Develop public parks and street tree networks • Increase housing supply and options • Develop community and recreational spaces Page 149 Page 52 of 127 Alternative 1 • Northern stretch of MLK allowing mixed-use • Changes along MLK corridor to implement housing element • Regional commercial replacing industrial adjacent to Hwy 58 • Lower intensity industrial adjacent to neighborhoods at Wilson Rd and Union Ave • Transitions industrial at Fairview and S Union to mixed-use f — . fil fir. _ NER5FlELD SI + � -,- rj. _jii, 1 1 czz% .. \-. i'L IF -� �i �4_ \-- I, , ,, 1 �- Stock..Hwy��O�_ _ _. �1;r .t 1 _/ �58r --_ -. . g r____:— INL - 5 204 I t r ag ittailza-4T i "ty. 4 H w.�n, . . li I _lc _ If I3 IA; A9 I • .... NE, =' \Er - . 1 - , rl '1i ma 9aiIIII=J 1A 1 I'— N u■1r �5 =I I ) -��E �'��g 1-_,_ Li li i. ' u■ R r 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP Ilil Housing Units 3,262 24,975 Population 12,267 76,963 Jobs 696 9,542 Page 150 Page 53 of 127 Alternative 2 • Aligning with housing element changes • Less emphasis on expanding commercial in the northern portion; more emphasis on mixed-use • Potential park at Panama Lane adjacent to Crescent Elementary uu V'� — - _ �--� -— Etalifarnia Ave a \ i i 4— I SS 7 I € — C-1 -ki ' .g s _ _ J r yft 204) Ming llva EDme Lama Dr C 4111 r..i //. 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Housing Units 3,262 25,329 Population 12,267 78,082 Jobs 696 9,359 Page 152 Page 55 of 127 Alternative • Aligns with Alternative 3 but formalizes public facilities designations for existing and planned schools. • Designates additional medium density residential along corridor. • Aligns designations with housing element update. estunasp e Ar BAKERSFIELD 2045 ' II I I' in j-§, ANC , , J ' [__t 1 1 . In ., 204 E Dma Lome Dr - lii MCI j(I _ 9 ItIlkli r pm i 1 ■ _ 3 �� 1A_ 4,4 1 'I W(-1 1' I „II a II _IL II 1 - 11ill . ��LHIIIIL =At!! T-01.11 mpg i . m C = i m . _h � I .. !. EIIL ?Av. F=I.LT—ii = 4.11 I ° ' '"'Fi __i 2 2 le mil ... —.1 C Fr 2024 Existing Conditions Net new in 2045 GP 111 Housing Units 3,262 25,879 Population 12,267 79,820 Jobs 696 9,291 Page 153 Page 56 of 127 Mb • BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF bbistajil'e#er CITY CLERK'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM October 9, 2024 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: COUNCIL MEETING OF October 9, 2024, 3:30 PM AGENDA ITEM NEW BUSINESS 3.a. This memorandum is to transmit correspondence received by Sandra Melgoza- Plascencia, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability of the said item. Attachment Page 57 of 127 - LEADERSHIP COUNSEL FOR IIFIF-Le JUSTICE & ACCOUNTABILITY October 9, 2024 Bakersfield City Council 1501 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield CA 93301 Submitted via email RE: 3a. Land Use Alternatives for the Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability ("LCJA") strives to eradicate injustice, advocate for sound policy and secure equal access to all. The communities we work alongside within the City of Bakersfield ("City") are the most vulnerable to impacts from polluting land uses surrounding their community and the lack of land uses to support a healthy community. As the City of Bakersfield updates their General Plan,we ask that you keep disadvantaged communities at the forefront of decision making and include them in all aspects of the General Plan Update as they have been historically left out, underrepresented and neglected. As the City Council reviews the Land Use alternatives, we uplift the following recommendations below for the Brundage Lane, Dr. Martin Luther King ("MLK"), and Old Town Kern Focus Areas. We encourage the City Council to adopt the alternative that most aligns with the communities we work with and advances environmental justice through local land use planning, ensuring the City abides by Senate Bill 1000 § 65302, subd. (h). I. The City must conduct further community engagement for the MLK and Brundage Lane Focus Areas. Public participation is a cornerstone of effective urban planning, and it is crucial that the City of Bakersfield prioritize community outreach and public engagement in updating its General Plan,particularly during the land use alternatives analysis phase. Engaging the public is not only a best practice, but also a legal requirement, grounded in the principles of democratic governance and the need for transparency in decision-making processes. One primary the oflegal p a y ega foundations for public participation in the General Plan process is the California Government Code Section § 65351, which mandates that"during the preparation or amendment of the general plan, the planning agency shall provide opportunities for the involvement of citizens, public agencies, public utility companies, civic, education, and other community groups, through public hearings and any other means the city or county deems 1 Page 58 of 127 appropriate." This statute clearly establishes the necessity of community involvement in shaping the future of local land use and development. At the August 15, 2024 City of Bakersfield Planning Commission meeting, many commissioners shared frustration over the incredibly low amount of community engagement the City exercised when identifying and planning the land use alternatives. LCJA stands behind those commissioners in asking for additional community engagement that extends beyond online surveys and tabling. We ask the City to work alongside grassroot organizations and Community Based Organizations to ensure there is on-going community engagement from community meetings, town halls and opportunities to gather feedback in non-conventional ways such as at swap meets, community churches and cultural events. Beyond legal obligations, numerous studies and planning guidelines emphasize the benefits of robust public participation. According to the American Planning Association ("APA"), effective public engagement can lead to better decision-making, as it brings diverse perspectives and local knowledge into the planning process. This inclusivity can result in more innovative solutions that reflect the needs and values of the community, thereby increasing public trust and ensuring that development aligns with community goals. Furthermore, public engagement helps to mitigate conflicts and build consensus,which can streamline the implementation of the General Plan and reduce the likelihood of legal challenges or public opposition. Moreover, public participation fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among residents, empowering them to be active stewards of their community's future. This is particularly important in Bakersfield, a City with a diverse and growing population, where land use decisions will have long-term impacts on environmental sustainability, economic development, and quality of life. By actively involving the community in the General Plan update,the city can ensure that its land use policies are not only legally compliant, but also socially equitable and responsive to the needs of all its residents. We strongly urge the City to run through each of these alternatives in a location within each of the focus areas to ensure the community is well aware of the alternatives considered by staff and City Council. In discussing each alternative, we recommend the City to also bring attention to the zones and permitted uses under each land use designation to ensure transparency about the potential development that can come as a result. Moreover, the City should consider feedback from the community when recommending an alternative for recommendation. II. The recommendations for the Brundage Lane and MLK Focus areas are incomplete and require further recommendations. 2 Page 59 of 127 Goals under the Brundage Lane and focus areas include increasing active transportation, encouraging additional commercial and retail opportunities, increasing housing supply, the revitalization of vacant and underused parcels and much more. While these goals encompass a lot of what this community would like to see, these goals are not accurately portrayed in the recommendations under the alternatives. Additionally we raise concerns over permitted mix-uses allowed in this area. Currently MX-1 and MX-2 allow a variety of different businesses but the community draws concerns over the overconcentration of liquor stores, smoke shops and warehouses, all of which are allowable uses under MX-1 and MX-2. Within the Brundage corridor there is an overconcentration of liquor stores, smoke shops and warehouses in the area. This community ranks between the 83rd to the 99th percentile in pollution burden on CalEnviroScreen 4.0'. This community ranks within the highest of the state for pollution burden and endures adverse effects from this such as ranking as high as the 97th percentile for asthma and 97th percentile for cardiovascular disease2. We ask the City Council to not permit further industry and warehouses to plague this community and ensure that residents in the Brundage Lane focus area are not put directly at risk of adverse health effects. Furthermore, we urge the Council to include the following recommendations into the land use alternatives and ensure these programs are reflected in the General Plan Update. • Facilitating the Development of Grocery Stores: Residents in this community have two grocery stores within their community, an Albertsons and a Superior. Both stores are on opposite ends of the focus area and one store is incredibly high priced and not accessible for low income residents. We encourage the City to identify vacant and underutilized lots and work with developers to facilitate the development of grocery stores such as Aldi's, Winco or other reasonably priced grocery stores. • Increase in Pocket Parks and Green Spaces: While there is a park in the Brundage Lane focus area, there is a lack of pocket parks and green spaces that would benefit residents within this area. Many residents already bike and walk actively within the community so having parks and green spaces would ensure folks safely exercise and navigate their community. • Transition from Industrial to C-1: There are a lot of mechanic shops and industrial facilities within this corridor,the City should change land use designations to Residential C-1 to prevent polluting land uses in overburdened communities, ensure the safety of the community, and improve access to amenities. This designation would esure retail stores are serving the needs of the community and not causing further pollution. • Increase in Shaded Structures,Trees and Greenery: We encourage the City to facilitate the development and implementation of an increase of trees and shaded CalenviroScreen4.0 Tracts:602900190,6029001902,6029002000 available at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/I 1 d2f52282a54ceebcac7428e6184203/page/CalEnviroScreen-4 0/ 2 CalenviroScreen4.0 Tracts: 602900190,6029001902,6029002000 available at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/11 d2f52282a54ceebcac7428e6184203/page/CalEnviroScreen-4 0/ 3 Page 60 of 127 structures in this area to ensure pedestrians and bicyclists have access to shade while navigating their neighborhood. • Increase Access to Medical Facilities: There are little to no medical facilities available for residents in this area, most have to head west or north to Downtown to be able to access healthcare needs which can be hard to obtain without reliable transportation. We encourage the City to facilitate the development of more medical facilities in this area or ensure there is reliable transportation for residents. The MLK focus area recommendations have incredibly vague and lack actual action. For example, recommendation under alternative 2, one of the goals is to place a"Potential park at panama lane adjacent to crescent elementary." The word potential should be replaced with "The City will place a park on panama lane."Additionally, we uplift the need to also connect with residents in the MLK focus area and identify their land use needs. If the City does not have capacity to conduct further outreach, we encourage the City to use the MLK Prosperity Neighborhood community meetings to further brainstorm and identify land use needs from residents in this community. Similar to the Brundage Lane focus area, this area is also plagued with horrible air quality ranking in the 99th percentile for pollution burden, 96th for cardiovascular disease and 88th percentile for asthma.' Further, we encourage the urgent need to Below are some examples of land uses prioritized by the community that should be addressed in the General Plan. • More Trees,Parks, Green Spaces and Shade: We ask that the City identify the heat islands within the MLK area that will not be addressed through TCC and work with entities that can bring forth more trees and green spaces for residents in this area. Additionally,we ask the City to identify most traveled pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists and ensure there is shading provided to prevent illnesses due to heat. • Facilitation of Grocery Stores: Similarly to the Brundage Focus area, there is a lack of grocery stores available for residents in the MLK area. We encourage the City to identify potential lots that can facilitate a grocery store and work with developers to bring more grocery stores to the MLK area. • Healthy Foods: For both the MLK and Brundage Areas, residents bring forth concerns of the overpopulation of fast food chains in the area. Areas on the opposite side of town have a wide variety of restaurants and healthier food options, but those are lacking in the Southeast. We encourage the City to work with developers to bring healthier restaurants and food choices to Southeast, such as a farmers market. Additionally, we encourage the City to work with the community to identify which businesses they'd like to see in their neighborhood. 3 CalenviroScreen4.0 Tract:6029002200 available at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/11 d2f52282a54ceebcac7428e6 18420 3/page/Cal EnviroScreen-4_0/ 4 Page 61 of 127 We hope the above recommendations are added onto into the land use alternatives before they reach the City Council. III. Alternatives must advance environmental justice through local land use planning. Environmental justice is rooted in the idea that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of negative environmental consequences, and this principle is enshrined in laws such as California's Senate Bill 1000 ("SB 1000"). SB 1000 mandates that cities integrate environmental justice into their General Plans, by identifying disadvantaged communities and adopting goals, policies, and objectives to reduce health risks and address pollution burden . Currently, the City has yet to begin the environmental justice element process and identify disadvantaged communities. As such, the City is at risk of not leading land use development through environmental justice principles. The City must comply with SB 1000 and advance environmental justice principles by selecting an alternative that allows uses for green spaces and safe transportation, which would greatly benefit communities like Brundage and MLK, which have historically lacked access to green spaces, active transportation, safe routes to school, and much more. An increase in access to parks and recreational facilities would serve as a crucial step in rectifying these inequities. Parks and green spaces are not just aesthetic enhancements;they are vital for reducing urban heat island effects, improving air quality, and providing residents with much-needed areas for physical activity and relaxation. This is especially important in neighborhoods like Brundage and MLK, where access to such amenities has been limited. Additionally, improved pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure would reduce residents' reliance on cars, leading to lower emissions and a healthier environment. Alternatives 1 and 4 would further harm these communities due to their focus on increasing mixed-uses. The lack of clarity under these alternatives brings forth the question if these areas, that are already over concentrated with polluting industries like warehouses, will continue to host and facilitate the development of harmful industries. The City must not further exacerbate the already dire air quality pollution concentrated in these areas. Furthermore, federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI, require that government actions do not have discriminatory impacts on communities of color or low-income populations. By prioritizing developments that bring environmental and health benefits to historically marginalized neighborhoods, Bakersfield would be fulfilling its obligations under these laws and advancing the cause of environmental justice. IV. The City must address incompatible land uses in Old Town and the Downtown Focus Area. 5 Page 62 of 127 In efforts to avoid the encroachment of industrial land uses and impacts related to air, transportation, noise and aesthetics in residential communities, and to abide by Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing law, we highly urge the City to avoid adjacent incompatible land uses. For instance, alternatives one and two for the Downtown focus area shows the northwest side of Union designated as medium density residential and heavy industrial. This area also lacks open space and green space which could help buffer between residential and industrial and address heat island impacts. Similarly, the Old Town Kern focus area alternatives all encompass light or heavy industrial land use designations adjacent to medium density residential. We highly recommend the City incorporate land use designations to buffer between incompatible land uses utilizing mixed uses, green spaces, or open spaces. Adopting a land use alternative with incompatible land uses in a disadvantaged community can raise affirmatively furthering fair housing concerns. Lastly, we recommend the City to consider these recommendations when designating land uses in all disadvantaged community focus areas. V. The City's General Plan Update must comply with SB 244 requirements and Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. According to the staff memo, the General Plan Update area will solely focus within the City limits. Pursuant to Gov Code § 65302.10, on or before the due date for the next Housing Element, the City must update the land use element to include an identification of each island or fringe community within the City's sphere of influence that is a disadvantaged community, and include for each disadvantaged community an analysis of water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, and structural fire protection needs or deficiencies. An analysis, based on the existing available data, of benefit assessment districts or other financing alternatives that could make the extension of services to identified communities financially feasible. The City must update the land use element according to Gov Code § 65302.10 and include the county sphere of influences within their General Plan update. While the City does not have jurisdiction and land use authority of the fringe and island County communities, the City must consider the community's infrastructure needs as the City determines the land uses so as to avoid potential impacts on disadvantaged communities. The City's decision to exclude county jurisdiction within their sphere of influence in the General Plan Update, can exacerbate environmental pollution burdens on communities especially if the City's land use decisions will create incompatible land uses. We urge the City to include fringe and island communities within their General Plan Update to incompatible land uses, and we remind the City of its obligation to comply with SB 244. 6 Page 63 of 127 The City should also follow the Office of Planning and Research General Plan guidelines' and ensure the General Plan boundary starts with the City's sphere of influence and land outside the City's boundaries that should be considered in land use planning. Consequently, the City's failure to include the sphere of influence in their General Plan boundary and land use planning can have disparate impacts and may violate civil rights laws by taking actions inconsistent with the City's duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. For instance, the City not Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing under Alternative 1 for Old Town Kern can result in disparate impacts as this alternative proposes heavy industrial land uses adjacent to a disadvantaged unincorporated community already experiencing high pollution burden as depicted by CalEnviroScreen. 1. Figure 1: Description of Alternative 1 under Old Town Kern Alternative 1 • Largely preserving existing land uses • Addition of mixed-use near Baker and Montgomery and other key housing sites locations • Commercial corridor along E.Truxton to connect to Downtown � I RISC p4� I _4,47 :Ilw''►` * icea* kol • • r 'n� ►�1rr�` .. 'a �U - > # tit x 4� c•z,„104 11 General Plan Guidelines.Pg 30.Available at https://lci Ca gov/docs/OPR_COMPLETE_7.31.17.pdf. 7 Page 64 of 127 1 2. Figure 2: Old Town Kern on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 J f,,,,,,,, "u "'„2�-,, 029001202, G'"9ef D. � ,,,, z rt' - z.`- :Niles Point .I 4 4',°p i4, I , ; , s=Yt a v ; t ,,,It ",t ;' 4: 4 , .. ' 1 , ''' 4...41..'.c.: W#3,-„410V144q4AR* -.' ''''l'' '' sy-s,,i,), t �( flirt , .,fib; 1 s' 1 t�II i t{ Fy ' 3 "' ,,r l-ltaiti ; ; � / e�a �t ,";° ,,,.,, ,1,- . .0 1<' ''1,'I w rr' ,-titsr*Ai ~; S. ,'A. .'�T...VI` c'i fit,; '1 ,, VI. Conclusion In summary, the City must do further community outreach and engagement before moving forward with adopting land use alternatives. If the City moves forward now or at a later time, adopting an alternative, this alternative should provide Bakersfield with more open spaces and safer streets, but would also address long-standing environmental inequities in the City. This approach would ensure that all residents, particularly those in underserved areas like Brundage and MLK, benefit from a healthier and more equitable urban environment, working towards fulfilling both state and federal environmental justice mandates. We are open to further conversations on our recommendations and urge the City Council to adopt an alternative that will not further harm the communities you serve. Respectfully, Sandra Melgoza-Plascencia Kern Policy Advocate Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability 559.656.9797 Wendell Wesley Jr MLK Focus Area Debbie Wesley 8 Page 65 of 127 F MLK Focus Area Mike Garcia MLK Focus Area Luis Melgoza Brundage Lane Focus Area Minnor Martinez Brundage Lane Focus Area Evangelina Martinez Brundage Lane Focus Area 9 Page 66 of 127 T. 3 1 i jiAilr... s D iii_i_LL BAKERSFI ELD 2045 '' - ..:-, Tiiiii: .:i.....4: :•, . ,— . .R .±.,_!7v.......figA- ., 4 7 1.w ! it41' . i .. - . JIME � • I 61; - it i -i , -= .I Aim. • In Pt I. Land Use Alternatives and �`` . dIM.P - Selection of Preferred _ - Alternative il Ilii . October 9, 2024 ' - - 4 Page 67 of 127 Project Team ,k Della Acosta, Project Manager Bryce Haney, Planner r=n4 Jose Fernandez, Associate Planner 44,‘l Page 68 of 127 Agenda ■ Project Overview ■ Land Use Alternatives Process Overview ■ Development of the Alternatives ■ Land Use Designations ■ Focus Areas ■ Community Engagement ■ Land Use Alternatives Results ■ Land Use Alternatives Options ■ Preferred Alternative Discussion BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEMage 69 of 127 3 III nrl ill - 31t -"qtritii Spiv- '' Ili%NA Sly li F1jJ !' 1 j1i1 ] jI!i __ _:_ _ I . li rm III11 ri!,1 1 ..,,,,,,, • y of - I_. I,(ti 'rr' YI ! II11{{ Iy �I7I�II I1^f1 Iy��{ u{{ .i I - _ � � y}5_ygr. im_—Ill .� c ! `1 r J i 41 j. >ft�I, '. IA'I1111111 R1Y � 11���1 111�R P..� IIi.IP ii 1- ,. .��.....I--�� � , -.4 9i bxl,, I q4. \� ��1 �-I d ri- I.j, ` { r' M� - ' � ...� - - . MIL., :'1 uu 5.. .I.�eYI����ll��� 1� �g -II ,ii hhs3 . et a ,,t s� s�w i �,, 114 : , 4(L . 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' 1. il li,IPI ;Oi, - •. ;,IIIIIIIIIIII1I, 1 + � i( -- - - _ - C �- a aan — - _ _ II PI e � "� jea F ,N I G � i • 1_ e.1e0 BAKERSFIELD Project Overview 2045 RISE * •TmarA -s • What We've Dgng7a0d7Where We Are General P Update Process CITY OF BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TIMELINE 2021 2024 2025 2026 D , 0, —0-- 19 —0—% [ibi Nf#�{GEC Existing Issues, Land Use General Plan Public Draft Environmental General Plan Conditions and Opportunities, Alternatives Policies General Plan Review Adoption Background Vision Report BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENWQAT1I27 5 -f rf ■ Ills Ill f l -, - . - t ■■ � � milli' � � :. i I ■ ■ � Ill I — .EEEffEff11EIII1R11,.. ■■ ■ irii ri 111 II -. �_ ' III, a _ ,_ - �— _ • - si •■ ,,„„,,, ,__ ,,,ril :...„ ___.,-.:,.0. _:, _ , _ ,,,,,.._ _ _ . - ,pg•mons, ,. ■ _ I / lil I,, l , • tl% f 1,/ „ - yid i� d1 'I' �t .( _ y I To_ _ r _ is 1 - —T � - - '_____f_ _ _4P111._:_j_ -- -,-:- `1---.,-:-.,*.,,.,,:,_;_i,,,, .--.------ - ,;, . . ' - -- II IP .iii-litiet....._ s - -�� �s w Z r IIII oiv- - ti,., _,„,..; - . , \,, . _ . _ • ... •,, zi4 \III/ AkIll f Development of land Use Alternatives BAKERSFIELD 2045 RIS ._ Key Considerations and Process e •T„.q .5, , • Page 72 of 127 Land Use Alternatives Introduction Balance the community's vision for 2045, providing Goal opportunities for quality jobs and housing, and complying with State requirements. Method In part, updating the General Plan Land Use map to reflect the community's vision for the next 20 years. Incorporate community input to develop four land use Process options for balancing the tradeoffs of different approaches to future growth . BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEWage 73 of 127 7 7 Land Use Alternatives Engagement Diverse Engagement incorporated pop-up events, workshops, Strategies surveys, focus groups, and participatory mapping. Geographic Events were geographically spread ensuring every Representation ward was covered, allowing diverse voices to be heard Ed Rich and Detailed Focus on qualitative insights and meaningful conversations — quality over quantity Feedback 71 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENWIDATiI27 8 land Use Alternatives Engagement i r Downtown Core FcwsArea = Greater City in the Hills B + ,` A dee a ! 4 e RISE Focus Area Q �� I . 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O O yr -ik�� K I orarwr.c..wx..a.....i...x<n..+na �W 0 � Q Il ' _ ,,, -7 i ATir � E¢ --,. ou.w...rm m i.m....br.e..curnu..rrm. aa,r,.� ........ v �\ � 1 " .« ,.® - ° "',_ ` To answer the 4uestio�ss6elow use the d I ""` ^y4°" -r A.,,;.w SWOrhd bYISWKIO Cl?C4 GNn4SM the —''* t i mapandpav:demoreeKplanatoninthe O • -r, ., B�KERSFlELD2O45 Reunion Municipal Sobre ,,'. 4, ll L - = " k RISE Alternativas de Uso de Terreno S.M..Medial Fe.,rr 'Ayuda dar forma al futuro de la ciudad. EL-..:..v., A..e..wp•d.:..2sstkSoW.nf d i 411 RISE - • - ;,_--- k F 1Participa en una reunion municipal sue _ e ~ guiara a los miembros de la comunidad a lil- �� • VI travel de una encuesta comunitaria J.,�_ I � .®,�yj� Llpp e' Interactive sobre alternatives del use de - , terreno para la actualizacion del Plan - -_ • e �^ 4 FI �� �. General! Comparta sus ideas y analice las ; I l: �r }f t M e �` _� _f!� _ �" oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo '�l l; Amor W —* ' i-- en Bakersfield. _, _ ,, e ��. m� '� ` :{ • �' - Se proporcionara traduccion at espanot. ,. fir. _� V Cuando: F /.I- . f Martes 30 de enero de 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ==t.- _ :' BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN1ge 75)AT1E7 9 Context and Key Considerations These Alternative Options: • Align the General Plan Boundary to only include area within the Bakersfield city limits • Incorporate Site Inventory and Unit Projections from the 2023-2031 Housing Element • Evaluate Capacity of various sites for development • Rebalance Key Growth Metrics to better serve the city needs into the future • Community Enhancements to provide jobs and amenities, and actualize the city's previously developed visions and plans BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEiF►age 76 of 127 10 Land Use Map • Backbone of the Land Use Element • Broadly categorizes the type of allowed uses for each parcel • Goal is to modernize and simplify, while accommodating future change BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEWage 77 of 127 11 Land Use Designation Consolidation ■ First step was a Map LegendGeneral Plan Land Use Min Max III y icable zones Density Density MIII AN 1. Suburban Residential (SR) 0 2 R-S, MH, TT, A consolidation and cleanup Low Density Residential (LR) 2.1 6 R-1, MH, PUD, TT of the land use designations Medium Density Residential (MR) 6.1 20 R-2, R-3, MH, PUD High Density Residential (HR) 20.1 30 R-4, PUD to better simplify and Very-High Density Residential (VHR) 30.1 - R-5, R-6, PUD Regional Commercial (RC) C-2, PCD General Commercial (GC) - - C-1, PCD streamline land use. Professional Office (PO) - - C-O, PCD Mixed Use(MU) - - CC, CB, MX-1, MX-2, PUD, PCD ■ The updated designations Light Industrial (LI) - - M-1 Heavy Industrial (HI) - - M-2, M-3 offer enhanced clarity and Public Facilities (P) - - PF Open Space (OS) - - OS, OS-FP, OS-HD, RE flexibility, ensuring they Parks And Recreation (OS-P) - - OS, RE Urban Reserve(UR) - - A align more effectively with Resource- Minerals & Petroleum (R-MP) - - DI Research, Technology, & Education PO, MX-1, MX-2 the applicable zones Overlay (RTE)Site included in 2024 Housing Element BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMErlirage 78 ofT1E7 12 12 BAKERSFIELD 2045 RISE ..... 65 ,... I , _ s***a..7411— 1 f 111-1-7 k.. \ l I 1 1. ■ im Ar '• Oildale II �� I r 11 .:I I. 1 I.I I I,,,p_Tr, 5-or.:.1.Al Rosedile + '/, •411111!■I i 18 �. : F:' 0 1 r 4 1-2-1 r:111-1 ri!:=11 1:i::Ili rl 7:,:':;:i: kLIM I ME ' 10 * NI a ,......, ..,- pT:;g„--i -,,....-- - , r ! f A erek• .4440.44044016 Cry ■ ■ '�.u•-Pl. . Pirw-MI �� " • •♦�_ J _ ■. _.� _ ___ I ppqq �m""� �"' City of Bakersfield rr-'----r—j iA ■ E'� I Sphere of Influence I r # 7 ii 204 I_ i Planning Boundary ♦ I ♦ -- Lamont \\ ■■ . . . , 5 _- k 0 IIIIIIEIqj it,,, 0 2 4 Miles N Imagery provided by Esri and its licensors CO 2024. BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEMTce 79 ofT1E7 13 Land Use Alternatives Process 1 . Choose Focus Areas 2 . Create Land Use Alternatives 3. Evaluate and Compare Alternatives 4. Choose a Preferred Land Use Alternative for Further Study 5. Analyze the Preferred Land Use Scenario in the Draft General Plan BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEAf3J6IINDdtTi@7 14 14 Ifilifillifigg --••••M-11...- -- •-• • `: •�. - - s0�—ce r� =� --=t-- - _r - --'_��-:!"y� f7�- ` �'#t:_ ti _ _ .-!y _.,.` __ 'fi v 'mar l�-r.a- :'';r.- ; nr+•.r+w.. ; '.A�r. t- y f ��,♦y R .,. *� ,: _ ... - r•- • •.ii •-.P +. �r ---,,..: _ig. wr Y Sr�ii 4 . .f' i1 �a1M� :: tag' . .r •. -- 4Y_ f' � I. 44 r __Y • �i - - i 4' �y f�ys Y GY17ie'G _ ... , Fii q 4r�, _ , -*.ems• AN t „ter �+.: .w . a> fillIt1,-,,„ I _ .' .� '` L.. ice. .. • - BANK EWEST .r. ... .. - ` - eLLri, s__' '•1: ; - - l :4 - .r: 4 M,L4 I F.,�JiiMii - aGwiw7if�la"' mi- • \\It/ BAKERSFI ELD 2045 Land Use AlternatiRISI_ ves Alternatives Opt,ices, ARreferred Alternative Discussion Alternatives Overview ■ Four citywide alternatives, with areas of most change concentrated into focus areas ■ For each of the four alternatives, we provide a summary of metrics: ■ 2020 Existing : Existing housing , population , and jobs present in Bakersfield as of 2020 ■ Net new in 2045 General Plan : Change in planned capacity between the estimated current conditions built today and the build out of the proposed Land Use Alternative. ■ 2045 Total General Plan Capacity: projected total capacity assuming full buildout of the General Plan. BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEA1age 82 of 127 16 Focus Areas • Chosen through engagement and input from staff • Areas where: • Transformation is expected or desired • Undeveloped or underutilized land was identified • Planned or existing transit or infrastructure is present • Areas already experiencing change or community has expressed a desire for change • Goals for focus areas will be addressed through both land use and policy BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEA1age 83 of 127 17 KERSFI D 2045 I O _'— � N. r' \,--- _.r --1 ♦ I J ♦ rr~ f~ i ,)t♦ I ~ e or7dv>r 11110 -' la_ r WailGreater Cdy in the Hills • Lr wr el 7S Focus Area Rosedale + - Rosedale-Hwy .161•Mgli• • . Dovmtown Care C. Rosedale Corridor 1 Focus Area Old Town Kern _ a - Focus Area . —M. Focus Area Zl- 43, rl r/—I Stockdale Hwy r—'`— �----�IBru nd g 1n T !h1 •4__._,L, .._._ 58' m Flaw0,00,‘(.r.), ; 1-,)---- -c ftd t --�� .1 L --_ �1 hits Ln I1111 II r E Gasford Southwest y 5 s Focus City of B kersfield ■ r trr—�__�—'— _ I� Harri,Ra ` , A Sphere o Influence I S, tl, 0 _ i _�i Planning oundary �C rfr 1 ` l ' Q Focus Ar as ii •♦\ 0 �1—� ❑ II--_ _Le 10 1 I l CC ♦♦ d g Houghton Rd el C \ ♦ I I 0 2 4 I Miles l 1 a , I I Imagery Provided by Esri and its licensors El 2024. BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEI IFJ PDAT1E7 18 Alternative 1 • Preserving Industrial Development • Employment Generating Land Uses • Revitalization of Urban Cores • Transit-Oriented Employment Centers 1.1 020 Existing Net new in 2045 2045 Total General Plan General PIS Capacity iiii. Housing Units 132,697 443,558 576,255 Population 403,455 1 ,417,512 1 ,820,967 Jobs 132,421 263,811 396,232 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEA1age 85 of 127 19 Alternative 2 • Additional Park and Recreational Space • Compact Design and Development • Transit Accessibility • Higher Density Development • Mixed-Use Development rw1117711=Fr 2020 xistin Net new in 2045im_ 2045 Total General Generalgilandm= Plan Capacity Housing Units 132,697 449,668 582,365 Population 403,455 1 ,436,819 1 ,840,274 Jobs 132,421 251 , 138 383,559 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEA1age 86 of 127 20 Alternative 3 • Alignment with Existing and Ongoing Efforts • Transit Accessibility • Development Flexibility • Research and Development Area 111 2020 Existing Net new in 2045 2045 Total General Plan Leneral Pia Capacity jiiimi Housing Units 132,697 448,838 581 ,535 Population 403,455 1 ,434, 198 1 ,837,653 Jobs 132,421 259,738 392, 159 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEA1age 87 of 127 21 Alternative 4 • Mixed-use Corridors • Transit Accessibility • Development Flexibility • Mixed-use Research and Development Area 2020 Existing Net new in 2045 2045 Total General Plan ill keneral Pia Capacity jiiimi Housing Units 132,697 454,012 587,753 Population 403,455 1 ,450,547 1 ,857,301 Jobs 132,421 258,804 391 ,225 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEMage 88 of 127 22 Alternative 1 — Downtown Core „:„._, m=0 \,../ • Transitions industrial in ,wsjq/.� ,.- „, 54 V ,- , }y Downtown to commercial and , r ,- , - -C. r mixed uset: ,,•' ■r 2' . I. ■ :i • Provides for mixed use along - '! r mi ■ ' ' 4 i Chester Blvd around HSR i i;,,,,,,.thou' i--- station i. � r.. s„i -NW � 1'.R ik{ .�ti hitau::::o uu� • Provides for mixed use south ATIMEmilialtill r��m..F11uu=...=.u:.� of Truxtun Ave near Mill Creek - '= Park uopeimUIIJj . ipirw_li mpainm mai- • �.w. ,-E '---�=� "iuuw.0 2 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEIlrage 89 of 127 23 Alternative 2 — Downtown Core ■ Transitions industrial area south ofs ,---- Hw 178 toprofessional office .----- ``. y -- ,,. • Formally designates civic and ? •,:' ■^41111r1 government offices as Public ,f _ �� Facilities / r:d; tg 1 /4• More commercial focus alongIJ + �' rianpwr;i 11 , jilt : ,,, tila■lilltlllllawu1lP , Union Ave south of tracks A riiin�e :p.n.n....I,:: r � ■■■amp:■m.a■■L_�_.III1= riza Cn■iil.al N_uu.=1IEI==� • More mixed use north of Garces rei. r _i_ • = -:-- till pi Circle near HSR and Columbus St uimii ,hail lhII■IIIIU + ., '-- .J „,....I■iI --- BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEIage 90 of 127 24 Alternative 3 — Downtown Core s:... 0.. \..., • Maximizes mixed use along �q E: a5 .---.'• ,, HSR, Chester, and industrial ". i � `' t '' area south of Hwy 178 .,, Pli RR ' , 4+411 • Formally designates civic and ,. , & ili __ �, government offices as Public ;/ ,;-F , .-, Abfai' 4 ■.■� /I ' /i4% 1 Facilities -DI isab : __, / 4 4h#011ilainifi _ -' ` ■iAlllll IIAI� ' ,i • Residential infill north of Hwy 4rinnnen ,.... _:..p I - ,; ,............IIIIIIgA■■�■11:■ 1 ,,,......■■.■..■■ .^� 178 and east of ChesteraniEliNSPLWriil-2 ,, \i on mal= .z..iiiiirrn • Replaces industrial with office '�._ ==++++u+i JOE � �``, � 11111111A�:gui 1 and mixed use r __ � 1 _��Il� r�llrl� ,.; LI g BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENTOgrogT1!7 25 Alternative 4 — Downtown Core _ .., ....._ • Maximizes mixed use along Chester k 2P{5 ���-/-- and F Street ,� 5 • Will incorporate a Research , .-• y'': p 1 Technology, and Education zoning .Ili overlay surrounding HSR ILAMPE • Formallydesignates civic and :fit ='�= g , eAt Twin government offices as Public czu .-." //4 _ 1„�II:ACIm ,To Facilities -- _ r #IIfl___i,i :;,If IIrr1II 1-• fitly, ii11N�■ C Ar �I IA • Residential infill north of Hwy 178 ; ;.r:edo:11111 ::„="„_.,_'IC and east of Chester E•;•;i _;=;jE; 1111111111111110n • Replaces industrial with office and �`,. _ oimariin ,_ mixed use I 1111111AAli7mi ___Ali AA1111fr1 R BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEIage 92 of 127 26 Alternative 1 - Old Town Kern li ■ Lar ely preservingexisting1111-__ �land uses ioQ , ,. ,..a- ( • Addition of mixed use near _ e Baker and Montgomery and .„, z r •4100 other keyhousingsite :� . air . v.. �0 , it , •' locations . ___z_.: • -41:: 4ftiline -lizi.z.. -a- , misisosittio iiii, ° • Commercial corridor along E . E i‘tgAritcit ift.Truxtun to connect to ��n-, z t i • r Downtown Itipla: tiosiseiks41 , D. ,u.,. ________. r BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEIage 93 of 127 27 Alternative 2 - Old Town Kern L„.._ , • Emphasis on mixed use along joili , Baker St. and Kentucky St. SiriVP,00.-a_ 1, . • Maintain industrial along- � iiilfg: 1 * .4,44/Tr u xt kaArzi: �t _4 r. 16 Azr 444 41,1171,411::• 114m., - - lit:wil ZeZettilakt- 4 • Pocket parks along Baker, *04 . 44 oftive-itta„- 44 imosr:Ware Truxtun , and Niles . . 1"---nor . -4, ii.,, lite.iv. 4. 411/tigit 80144er eft • Additional mixed use tos firitaarsamili P. implement housing elementL . BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKOMWfi1!7 28 Alternative - TownKern 5 , ■ Similar to Alternative 2 with v �'_f ir,.,-,, . . : :=1=1=1;nliertWillZ 0, ,. expanded mixed use along , 21o, _ c„,, ,* : _mtwil".. -.-_,_,.., fip4,v,r, Truxtun Ave. .?S — = alr • Formalizes public facilitiescz,4- Jolt it .e*1 I 16 rill e r ril 4 ' . . 4: : tp.., ley itvieritit-,f4:„_ . &, 4.04. designations for related uses ! ... 1. ....44. , aLice. ,ft,_„,„,_„„441, ezzDe, ; ail pi.esitszezat ,, ir 4141-411*Zitit : 21,1? 1 i 4,44.0,,, • Includes pocket parks _,, : gag - :41/. i ,, r 1 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEIage 95 of 127 29 Alternative 4 - Old Town Kern li • Furtherexpandsmixed-use ;� ----I— , -_ _ alongChester, and industrial F _ =; .===ries,Argeark .r. . area south of Hwy 178 , ,=o. - _ iii: iii • . li W--e—'-4,7- tram.1.111:10/14 ■ Formally designates , vii...ftiretie 4.41., ..„, ... 4,,, ...,..,regrarsig tv.a.iftrairiziftraftretgsv 4 —*ft. government offices as Public • 4 tit' '''*1fte "°.'' ,f� i I Joir 4'10/44fti illoill„ zi,-,? Facilities r bloat% rd •.„,,•/..,,,..... dZIF Ole • Replaces industrial with . .i,,,,,,,,I......... „,,„....,,•..„„„,.„, „......,, -..ir office and mixed-use z` '% r law= ir. a it.. 448,„Strekittir ft. i 4%,411Plab - %risk iii, 03=m= :# _ _ BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEMIce 96 of 127 30 Alternative 1 - Greater City in the Hills • Housing Element r��_HI— : „ , ( i driving medium- and :It 1 high-densityhousing Y 1 y { 1 F • Mixed use replaces k\ - ` p regional commercialii „at Kern Canyon and Hwy178 to enable , or,,, ,, ( : ..,,,, transit ,; T ...at! '' M ! 1 ■ Large commercial ) ' center at Morning Dr. ' ,: ,..= 'f4. - ,,,i - "{ r and Hwy 178 • -- i• _ Uhi 1=i3T A---- -,..= BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT+ 97 of 127 31 Alternative 2 - Greater City in the Hills • More emphasis on 1 __ ' mixed use centers at 4'x ti Morning Dr. , Hwy r , 178 and Kern ' r ..� �E Canyon Rd . BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEMTgle 98 of 127 32 Alternative 3 - Greater City in the Hills \-4 i ■ - I ( Aligned with r , #: - = r Alternative 2 but r. `N _� _ I 11, ' _..1- adds two acres of 1;v; _ II..., - ;. ._alt- --. .E I ,4 1 General Commercial1, 0 and more mixed use ; ...... . , IL- k,, 1 -7,-- ?r1 , : ti , - - 1 in the Morning Drive ,� . ) .\\,k - 1 . 1 r Center r , . . .._ , ..:. , . , ..._ _ 11:17',Li--.::::".:,,1 .;'$6.,j,A' BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEMTgle 99 of 127 33 Alternative 4 - Greater City in the Hills • Mixed-use near Morning ;- 1Vii ( I _� --�, � Dr. and Hwy 174 r` , interchange and Kern xM 1111 , yie` ,_ Canyon Road intersection : aii i - . ' 4 I.' , ,'-. ,, • Highway oriented and , ; 411EMMI 0„„, regional commercial uses 'r- r L' r , 1 i a at Kern Canyon Rd . : intersection ,+' ) • Space for a neighborhood s; ; H.,,fr serving commercial center , _ _ ..: :ivy/ at Paladino Dr. ' 7„ „ „ , , 125--k-1- 1 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEK6 100 of 127 34 Alternative 1 — Rosedale Corridor • Added large area of regional SE I �-; I,, ,, commercial south of Rosedale __r____ _ Hwy on existing utility property �� _____ _______ _ _ �, • Increased allowed intensity of -" commercial west of Calloway , '-' Dr. ; gen 4-- .. 1..1• A • Cleaned up light industrial t._____.14.4 area for consistency with :-- existing uses east of Calloway _ _ ,___ -'--� BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKblRA9f 127 35 Alternative 2 — Rosedale Corridor • Added opportunities for SE � ''� , + mixed use development . L ��: throughout corridor i`` -L _ __ 11111111 -. • Added potential park space ii along utility right-of-way at ___ Northwest Promenade AfA N Center and south of �---- 111 Langley Rd . BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 102 of 127 36 Alternative 3 — Rosedale Corridor • Generally aligned with �p�`�� _ Alternative 2 '' • Additional park space along � % 1 � � utility right-of-way at -- - , - Northwest Promenade Center �--- �• Allow for mixed use west of - 1 rish 1 - Calloway Dr. 1 F_______ _ft :- .7 __ 1 .______ 'ri BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKblRA9f 127 37 Alternative 4 — Rosedale Corridor ■ Aligns with Alternative 3 M�RSFIELD 2046 1 1 RISE � with the additional ________ A l _ onim designated linear park jp I `-- „.„... buffering the PG&E Lik-- substation from adjacent residential neighborhoods t_-�-__ j' - r J L _ r.__I - _ ___ i _L_ y1 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 104 of 127 38 Alternative 1 — CSU Bakersfield • Housing Element driven transition of office to mixed M ii ,L_ 1 use � =� • Opportunity to adapt 11 commercial centers to �J _ t mixed use as demand .: ii ,.....: �� ; allows �� .. i BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 105 of 127 39 Alternative 2 — CSU Bakersfield ., i \--0----, • Transition as much of the {4 , - E7 office space to mixed use . - -- it �f as feasible ., - . . IIP Lic _ii_ it -r7------ - 7- . it ---7. -- lt,.. fit :3 j IMt 1 ..• ., - WM )16 7 1 t k 1E, L_i I _p_J1_--, f L Zi ( LiIiTITi i -_ 1 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 106 of 127 40 Alternative 3 — CSU Bakersfield ., • Maintains an underlying „__& r- ,. land use designation of ,,,, ,. „,. office on areas adjacent to � � ��f- campus 'c �; l_, - ■ Allows for an overlay to �c� � create an area plan that ' l''''' ,;f� _� IrillIDYL facilitates research and � P1�__�� technology uses � , .11111111111F BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 107 of 127 41 Alternative 4 — CSU Bakersfield • Redesignates office to ,iA 1 mixed-use on areas ,,,,, campus. adjacent to . ;-''~~ 0 p � , id • Allows for an overlay to , '2/4 A„. „,,/,,, •,•;,7• • / /g create an area plan that ,„7/A .,,,,./ facilitates research and F ____„ r. technologyuses close to kAsti.new residences ,,, , l •,.:,. ,.. ...... -7r) I. �—_ IL - - i I I I BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 108 of 127 42 Alternative 1 — Brundage Lane ■ Increases intensity of commercial along south side of Brundage Lane _IuuJO '7' 1-1 273-Thr 11111-11-11-1177711_ :Emu .99 : � f �IL�� f . _ _ BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKblftrg9f 127 43 Alternative 2 — Brundage Lane • Emphasizes mixed use along north side of Brundage and at P St. intersection • Potential park adjacent to Kern Island Canal �T___ J__ 1 IF iL__ 1 . pi" i El.:±TILT:f ir L __. Li_ 1 il iLi____,1 rhilli - 6-iiiiiii411- it-- l'.! i ' J ,. „, iiiiiim: .,_ i iimm- ='-:wiii .,,Ja zrig.u4.11—P__. ••• _ - --imilumismignpimm: 7:7:. 1 ,---_,-. ,_ L. . L,___. 11211e32--. ,-r-i nid=n11 .. \ ,)- I,Il IliL-TIL . 'IN, 1 ii . ri__IF ---- -7--T 1 .!ii°11.. fl_i I___ BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 110 of 127 44 Alternative 3 — Brundage Lane ■ Combines Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 J1 il__JLiLldilh---- LI 1 Hir._-_ . i 'F' .11---i;--- - LAHI,PTIF 1 1 .. .111-711779 . I :0---iiL ;--14-- „ II -,, - ,, Wrf.i ._„__ IJ 0--- , :..., .244011....... ...twiti: "9.Jitiiiiiitipi c -• "-- ---- --*1 --c: 49li1 - IL c 1 r-i :12'2ei I I I+ f1.-2 ,___in ,Jr: .� BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEWRIOAf 127 45 Alternative 4 — Brundage Lane ■ Expands mixed-use designation to both sides of Brundage Lane and east to the intersection with MLK Boulevard . AV _ n❑ ,' __-__��-o�� �� o�' o�oo *; �� �;_� � 1 v i1 Inp-nn--- n ❑ -Ir I ! I ll 1=E1 1 I_ I C I �I 1_ i_ Q jI 111 I_ _I Imo_ 111 III I I I� _/ L I 1 I �❑HI I I911 II 1=1 III 1 I❑ I �� o i goo 0 o ) _ 0 , _ II 11 1 I 1 �� 1 I i 1= ova �mL. it -- im[ 5 _❑1 1■a„1 I I-_II 1 Li ❑n �■1 - J 11_ ( 1 1- rfiii::' =L i E\ 1 ig riJ I [ _1], 0 ------_ - ILIIIVfi lii- ' 21iLH21111 -= - li -0_ IIIIIIIMH I J— n L L m E=A111.-r ® T i _ -- s Jur --E. 0 0 _ tsI_ ni y --1- 4 iv --1 04 ( r L-I 1 1 I Fr Hrd- BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 112 of 127 46 Alternative 1 — Gosford Southwest • West side light industrial changes to general commercial • East side auto dealership along Wible formally designated regional commercial • Potential for mixed use development at Pacheco and Akers IL4 rile. I\ I y I � 1 _ 1• riol"Mor • • • - • 4..54\.\-- �r•�zApj.i c II II II BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKMPE14@T27 47 Alternative 2 — Gosford Southwest • West side light industrial changes to general commercial to ease transition to residential neighborhoods • Formally designates east side auto dealerships to regional commercial • Potential park at Akers and Pacheco , _, It _,, sizawim-mair -4= .j.,.,,. --fili . , i I ii="' '°A. 0.1116,+ At-. w..!..sTimi - ,... wingum Lli, reol,%-fto... , num L__ __--- ----,, 1 Flonlimumpinommi 1 � 1 99 � 1 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEWRIPATF27 48 Alternative 3 — Gosford Southwest ■ Similar to Alternative 1 , but includes mixed use and park designations near Akers ------ - A . E - iii - - - - - - - - - - - - -_-_- - - - - - - - - - - - -: - - - - - - - - -,----- - - - - - - - - . k';':. -- I milk: a arill111111 ‘.. Nipor i zir W rammAlitilk #:$ I am I t("V"4„W • 4 1 4-- - .. • ---, 1.•,_ Ork_.,1% . ..1!Fillinolni• i I -----, .,..11 El _ ,\ BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEPl3WA9f 127 49 Alternative 4 — Gosford Southwest ■ Aligns with Alternative 3 but has reduced the size of designated park space near Akers. --- - ----- --- - - -- - - - --- -- - - - - - - - - ---- ---- - - - - - ---- - - - - - - , 111141M111W!"Willbrioni. ti ,-___,,. ,i � 1 i iftworwa-- , 1,_ ornasiii. in 1%1,t.i.,. -4$ NN1.1 r i ii 1 maw i tt: _ _ _ ilisr-i I_ t } t by +I � l �, 5ti� �ti .r --,} ,-..: iiii-----zi 1 ,i. -i —I, ---,,, . ,=!. ill 1 6 5'*4, I I BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 116 of 127 50 GPM•rr ■ 1y I iI,=wt i Alternative — Dr. Martin 0. itp ; 1 . 111r I :f i King Jr. Boulevard . 71:1: ' //Pi • _ _ _ . . .. ii -Tr- -[ , . • Northern stretch of MLK allowing mixed use • Changes along MLK corridor to implement housing element • Regional commercial replacing industrial . �� adjacent to Hwy 58 • Lower intensity industrial adjacent toN 7 . . n .. . neighborhoods at Wilson Rd and Union Ave Ago • Transitions industrial at Fairview and S Union to mixed use BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN J ilMf 127 -27-11 g ._ .. _ _:-.1::". EL: , AMA r� i [ 1 Ill �1 Alternative — Dr. MartinLuther 1 -101-:.1,1 ,l 11I111M11 iii King Jr. Boulevard _ � _ _ _._ -I ■ 1 . , . • Aligning with housing element changes ?(,_i. M • Less emphasis on expanding commercial , - in the northern on more em hasisportion ; p 1 � I mixed use i . • Potential park at Panama Lane adjacent T 1 illi to Crescent Elementary : . ::: :� 1 iii., ,I Li . !iI ' BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 118 of 127 , ; I id; Alternative 3 — Dr. Martin Luther k 1 King Jr. Boulevard •_ _/2 _ _ _ • Similar to Alternative 1 but includes - , additional mixed use north of Hwy 58 i • Cleans up designations on vacant parcels ! on northern portion of MLK Blvd to allow ; for streamlined lot consolidations. • Aligns designations with housing element _ o• update • - i • • BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 119 of 127 • ■ - , LE• ati* ram•;.I ■■■p Alternative 4 — Dr. Martin Luther !jJjjI 11lilllll : King Jr. Boulevard .4. , _ • Aligns with Alternative 3 but formalizes public facilities designations for existing and planned schools. • Designates additional medium density residential along corridor. ' • Aligns designations with housing element - update. 3 ■ f • -Lptl BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEN ge 120 of 127 �— 4 4 Key Questions for Discussion • Does Alternative 4 (staff's recommendation as preferred alternative) best align with Bakersfield's future vision? • Are any adjustments needed for the preferred alternative? • Should additional considerations or concerns be addressed? BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKblPA9f 127 55 \III/ BAKERSFIELD Backup Slides 2045 RISE R •rROVa •bdiaufaloildif &ellen& To use if needed ,122 of 127 Relationship to Housing Element • The only element required to be updated on a specified schedule and certified by the State, and therefore being updated as a separate project. • Housing sites shown for informational purposes • The location of these sites and resulting anticipated growth were taken into account • Additional housing is included in the General Plan Land Use Alternatives to account for future housing element cycles BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEKblPA9f 127 57 57 Vision Statement Bakersfield is a resilient and diverse city that cultivates collaboration in order to provide the highest quality of life for its people. We celebrate our diversity and enjoy a deep sense of community that is fostered through safe and affordable neighborhoods, plentiful parks, and vibrant cultural centers. Natural systems, working lands, and urban life blend together for a thriving economy where high-quality goods and services are accessible through multimodal means and active lifestyles are supported by urban greenery, clean air, and transformative planning. Refer to the Vision and Guiding Principles Document on bakersfield2045.com BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 124 of 127 58 Guiding Principles Sustainable Living Economic Vitality Equitable Access to Quality Services and Infrastructure Embracing Community Diversity and Identity ■ Purposeful and Cohesive Planning Refer to the Vision and Guiding Principles Health, Safety, and Quality of Life Document on bakersfield2045.com BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 125 of 127 59 What Requirements? Housing and Vehicle Miles Climate Environmental Land Use Traveled Change Justice Adaptation Complete Development General Plan and Resiliency Streets Streamlining Guidelines BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 126 of 127 60 Citywide 2045 Capacity by Alternative Adopted General Plan Capacity Housing Units 531,936 Population 1,680,920 Jobs 392,603 Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4 Housing Units 576,255 582,365 581,535 587,753 Population 1,820,967 1,840,274 1,837,653 1,857,301 Jobs 396,232 383,559 392, 159 391,225 BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMEpage 127 of 127 61