HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/2001 BAKERSFIELD
David Couch, Chair
Sue Benham
Mike Maggard
Staff: John W. Stinson
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMI'I'rEE
of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Monday, April 2, 2001
4:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201
Second Floor - City Ha11,1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT MARCH 12, 2001 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Staff update and Committee recommendation regarding tree ordinance - Grady
B. Staff update and Committee recommendation regarding Freeway Status Report -
LaRochelle
C. Staff up. da. te and. Comm. ittee recommendation regarding opening Shellabarger Road
at Pep~ta way - LaHocnelle
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee recommendation on construction dust control in Brimhall
Estates area - LaRochelle
B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding ordinance amending the
Planned Commercial Development Zone to allow for combined zones - Hardisty
C. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding new zone for commercial
development - Grady
D. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding City/County drilling
requirements - Grady
6. COMMI'I'rEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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BAKERSFIELD
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Aia~ Tandy, City Manager Sue Benham
Staff: John W. Stinson Mike Maggard
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SPECIAL MEETING
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMI'I'rEE
:.:: Meeting of Monday, March 12,. 2001
1':00 p.m.
City Manager's Office - City Hall
1. ROLL CALL
Called to order: 1:08 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers David Couch, Chair; Sue Benham; and Mike Maggard
2.ADOPT FEBRUARY 12, 2001 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dave Cross, Architect, spoke regarding his letter to the Committee on the economic impact and
evaluation of a location for the California High Speed Rail station. A study needs to be done in order
to have influence at the California High Speed Rail Authority meeting in June 2001 to evaluate
alignment options.
Committee Chair David Couch stated that our current position is that we want it located in the
Downtown area.
Interim Public Works Director Jack LaRochelle said staff has attended the monthly meetings of the
High Speed Rail and at every meeting made a public statement that we would like it located in the
downtown and efforts are ongoing to get consensus on an exact site. The Kern Transportation
Foundation has been the lead in puffing together a scope of all the issues to bring it forth to the*
community for input. Ultimately, the Council would recommend a preferred location to the State.
Marvin Dean spoke regarding high speed rail and prefers a downtown station site that would aid in
all three areas of redevelopment.
It was discussed that the City should take the lead. Committee Chair David Couch said he would
like staff to make this a priority and he will be referring it to the Urban Development Committee.
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Monday, March 12, 2001
Page -2-
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Committee discussion and adoption of 2001 Urban Development meeting schedule
The Committee reviewed*the draft calendar. The Mamh 26= meeting was deleted. The start time
for the next meeting on April 2"~ was changed to 4:00 p.m. All the other calendared meetings will
start at 1:00 p.m. The Committee unanimously adopted the Urban Development Committee meeting
schedule, with .the above changes.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion andpossible recommendation regarding'Downtown Business and Property
Owners - Vision Committee
Committee Chair David Couch introduced Herman Ruddell from the Downtown Business and
Property Owners (DBA) Vision Committee to make their presentation.
Completinq .downtown element.of 2010 'Plan
Several years ago the downtown element of the 2010 Plan was deferred for completion to a later
date. In discussions at their DBA board meetings regarding projects in the downtown, they would
like to have a plan to fall back on in terms of what the community planning input has been and how
the community would like to see things develop, instead of just reacting to developers' proposals.
It was discussed that the .upcoming Downtown Charrette would help to complete the downtown
element of the 2010 Plan.
Identifyinq and improvincj collector street qrid-_
Mr. Ruddell continued that the traffic flow and capacity of City streets needs to be improved. They
are focusing on F, H, L, and N Streets. For the most part these streets are four lanes, two in each
direction, but in reality as the center lanes are used for left tums, these streets function as two lanes.
They are recommending that the streets, for instance H Street, be made a dominate northbound
street by changed it to two north bound lanes, a center left-turn lane, and one southbound lane.
Then to mirror that, make L Street a dominate southbound with two southbound lanes, a center left-
turn lane and one northbound lane.
Interim.Public Works Director Jack LaRochelle stated that because these streets are 82.5 feet wide
in fight-of-way but only 54.5 feet wide in roadway, there isroom for widening within the right,of-way
without taking property. Standard left-turn lanes with left-turn traffic lights are preferred for safety.
There are many options that can be explored for the north and southbound streets. The Committee
agreed that improvements in traffic flow are needed and staff will meet with representatives of the
DBA to discuss options.
Monday, March 12, 2001
Page -3-
Formation of a parkinq authority
The DBA is still interested in creating a parking authority, which has been discussed with the
· Committee previously. Parking is a problem in the downtown and they would like to bring the
formation of a parking authority back to the forefront again. Development of small parcels is difficult
because lots are not large enough to-build a business and have the space for required parking.
They would like to propose a.series of consolidated parking structures with a parking requirement
that goes with it for any new buildings that are development. If new businesses use the parking
structure to meet their parking requirements, they would pay for the-parking. They are proposing
that the ~consolidated parking structures be built with municipal financing to allow for tax-exempt
""' rates, perhaps public/private partnerships. The proposed parking authority would be used to enforce
parking in the downtown. It is the opinion of the DBA that parking be free to customers and visitors.
The Committee 'discussed many of the aspects including: the need to get business and property
owners' agreement with .parking structures; small one-owner-operator business owners not being
able to leave their stores and accruing parking tickets and the need for an authority to be flexible with
special parking problems; problems associated with business folks who have heavy things to carry
and their having to walk late at night to a parking garage; building costs for parking garages being
approximately $5,000 per space, requiring businesses to use parking structures and safety issues
late at night for users especially with the late,night bar atmosphere in the downtown; who will pay
for security; and the need to achieve a way to ensure accountability of a parking authority to
business and property owners.
The Committee agreed there needs to be a long-term solution for downtown parking. As a short-
term action, City staff will do an analysis of downtown parking structures that might have public
parking spaces or be available for lease or rent by businesses, such as 18~' and Eye, District
Attorney's, Superintendent of Schools and others.
Downtown site for ,high speed rail
.: The DBA is strongly committed to having a downtown site for high speed rail. They are proposing
the City work with the DBA in a partnership to identify a preferred site downtown. Mr. Ruddell stated
there needs to be a non-stop direct airport connection (tram). If there are no stops between the
station and Meadows Field, there may be a possibility of funding for a tram by the FFA.
Jack LaRochelle explained the high speed rail travels at 200+ miles an hour and it slows down to
125 miles an hour in .urban areas because of the noise. Everything is 100% grade separated, so
vehicles will not be crossing. The City's argument for placing it in the downtown has been fairness. ·
It will be going into downtown Los Angeles and San Francisco with larger urban areas to cross and
higher property costs, so why not Bakersfield. The City has been developing its transportation
system so that all roads lead downtown. If the alignment is placed in a suburban area, roads will
have to be built to it and that causes urban sprawl, which will be difficult to overcome in the
Environmental Document.
Marvin Dean said he would Ilke the Southeast PAC to have input into choosing the location.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT DR AFT
Monday, March 12, 2001
Page -4-
The Committee discussed different site location options and alignments. It was emphasized that It
is important to get a consensus of all interested groups in order to have a united single voice
favoring a downtown site before the High Speed Rail Authority meeting in June 2001.
The Committee directed Jack LaRochelle to make a presentation to the DBA and the Southeast PAC
and receive their.input and then make a workshop presentation to the City Council.
Downtown Charrette
Committee Chair David Couch stated the City Council has funded the Downtown Charrette.
Planning Director Stan Grady said tentative target dates now being discussed are May 11 ~, 12t~, and
13th, with wrap-up on the 19a.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Attendance staff: Assistant City Manager John Stinson; Economic Development Director Donna Kunz;
City Attorney Bart Thiltgen; Interim Public Works Director Jack LaRochelle; Planning Director Stan Grady.
Others: Cathy Butler, Downtown Business Association; Herman Ruddell, Downtown Business
Association; Todd Quinones, Channel 23 News; Brian Vetter, Channel 23; Dave Cross, Architect; Marvin
Dean, Southeast Business and'Property Owners Association; Tammi Brown, reporter, KUZZ News; Will
Hutchinson, Smart Growth Coalition; Dave Thor, Channel 29 News; James Burger, The Bakersfield
Californian.
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VIA FACSIMILE U.S. POST FEDEX PERSONAL DELIVERY_~ OTHER_~
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL / KERN COUNTY STATION LOCATION
Honorable Committee Persons:
I am taking this opportunity to bring to your attention that the California High Speed
Rail Authority has a plan showing seven (7) potential station locations in Kern County,
some of which are within the Bakersfield City limits. (See Map from California High Speed
Rail Authority)
The California High Speed Rail Authority has also determined that station locations will
be evaluated for Screening at the June 2001, authority meeting.
The importance of this issue merits a serious comprehensive economic evaluation. The
benefits of the important matter of whether the station location should be within the
Bakersfield City. limits or elsewhere in Kern County, needs to be addressed. This study
should be completed, with a recommendation in time to influence the June California High
Speed Rail Authority meeting. (See attached memorandum to High Speed Rail Authority)
Sincerely, ~~
Dave Cross
DC/jec
Attachments: 1. Map from California High Speed Rail Authority
2. Memorandum from California High Speed Rail Authority
Cc List: Mr. Alan Tandy, Bakersfield City Manager
1400 Q STREET ° BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA ° 93301-5517
PHONE: 661 323-3181 ° FAX: 661 323-3184
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MEMORANDUM
To: Chair and Authority Members /~//~Date: F ruary22, 2001
From... ~ Mehdi Morshed, Executive Director ~~ ........................
Subject: Agenda Item 5: High-Speed Rail Alignment Options
Discussion:
Staff and each regional team will present the attached maps of the regional high-speed rail alignment
options to be evaluated for screening at the June Authority Meeting. This will not preclude other.
alignment options that may be added as a result of further public and agency input from the town halls,
scoping meetings and additional outreach.
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Visioning Downtown
Downtown Vision Mission Statement
To develop a consensus among property owners on a philosophy and standards associated with a
"livable community" in regards to traffic circulation, parking and land use in the downtown area.
· Maximize use of existing downtown assets
Create best value for property owners and potential developers
through improved access, parking and circulation
·Identify opportunities to create synergy, efficiency and the ability.
to include amenities which could not be achieved individually
· Enhance the desirability and utilization of downtown by visitors to
and residents of the greater Bakersfield area
Proposed Lead and Subsequent issues
Economic Development
· Complete the Downtown element of the 2010 General Plan
Building relationships with our neighbors
· Form relationships
Circulation
· Crete a collector street grid
Parking
· Create a Parking Authority
Transportation
· Complete the Freeway 178 corridor
· Plan a Downtown High Speed Ground Transportation Terminal
Downtown Vision Goals 2001
.Parking
· Create a Parking Authority that provides long term parking solutions in consolidated structures at
lower overall costs.
Transportation
Roadways
· Complete the Freeway 178 corridor through downtown to Freeway 99
· Upgrade State Route 204 from Freeway 58 to Freeway 178 to an expressway without curb
cuts
· Upgrade State Route 204 from Freeway 178 to Freeway 99 to a grade separated roadway
Transit
· Plan a Downtown High Speed Ground Transportation Terminal with a direct airport
connection, and reserve right of way
· Plan a regional system of Interurban Transit and reserve right of way, connecting directly with
a downtown HSGT terminal
· Plan a metropolitan system of Light Rail Transit and reserve right of way, connecting directly
with'a downtown HSGT terminal
· Strengthen and create incentives for existing surface transit and connect with future HSGT
terminal
Circulation
Crete a collector street grid as recommended in Colonel Baker" Field, the nest 100 years
· F, H, Chester, L, N, Q Street and Union Ave., are primary north/south collectors or arterials
· California Ave., Tmxtun Ave., 18t~, 21st, 23rd/24th couplet 28th, Golden State Ave., and 34th
are primary east/west collectors or arterials
Pedestrian Elements
Create a pedestrian friendly downtown · Connect downtown bike and walk paths to the Kern River Parkway
· Connect downtown parking structures with pedestrian walkways that are separated from
vehicular traffic and offer direct access parking and buildings
· On streets interior to the collector / arterial grid; create pedestrian malls, Courtyards, plazas
promenades and fountains.
· Encourage sidewalk dining and opportunities for entertainment
· Eliminate vehicular / pedestrian conflicts
Residential mixed use
· Encourage mixed use residential in downtown
Quality of Life issues
· Strengthen our downtown school, and form partnerships with downtown businesses.
Eeon om ie Development
· Complete the Downtown element of the 2010 General Plan
· Recommend that the City of Bakersfield Community and Economic Development Department
serve a single focus on re-development in the three RDA's and work collaboratively with peer
agencies on Economy Development outside RDA's with a Metropolitan and Regional focus
· Identify, Encourage and Support a lead agency, such as the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce or the Kern Transportation Foundation, for the establishment of Kern County as a Self
Help County
· Assist in the formation of Parmerships and development Corporations to assemble block sized or
greater opportunities for development
Building relationships with our neighbors
· Form relationships with surrounding residential communities and strengthen them, thereby adding
value and character to our downtown.
· Form a relationship with the Historic Old Town Kern District and work, collaboratlvely and
cooperatively in developing both Downtown and Old Town
· Incorporate findings of Bakersfield Vision 2020 Project and the Smart Growth Image Project
MEMORANDUM
February 9, 2001
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
FROM: ,~)¢-f'~STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICTS
Commercial zoning by the City is divided into five districts. The most common
are the Professional and Administrative Office zone (C-O), Neighborhood Commercial
zone (C-1) and Regional Commercial zone (C-2). The Central Business zone (C-B)
was drafted for downtown while the Commercial Center zone (C-C) is used for property
within the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. The order of presentation of the
zones in this memorandum is from least permissive to most permissive. The C-O, C-1
and C-2 zone districts are used for new development with C-2 being the dominant retail
commercial zone.
Our zoning ordinance is constructed to allow uses permitted in less intensive
zones to be permitted in more intensive zones. An example Would be medical offices,
which are allowed in C-O zones are a less intensive use than fast food restaurants,
which are allOwed in C-2 zones. With a C-O zone you could only develop the medical
office, however with a C-2 zone you could develop either or both on the same site.
Because of this, the C-2 Regional Commercial zone is the most requested zone.when
commercial zoning is sought because it allows the broadest range of permitted
commercial uses.
Neighborhood Commercial zones permit some uses that are similar to uses in
the Regional Commercial zone, but with more restrictions. An example is drug stores
which are allowed in both zones, however the outside' nursery sales would only be
allowed in the C-2 zone. Another example is fast food restaurants which are allowed in
both zones, however the Speaker box would only be allowed by right in the C-2 zone. "
This gradual lOosening of regulations and expanding the list of permitted uses as
you move from one classification to the next more intensive classification is the essence
of zoning. It addresses land use compatibility at the human Scale.
CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE '
February 9, 2001
Page Two
The attached Table "A" provides a view of the commercial zone districts used by
the City of Bakersfield. The uses in typical neighborhood centers common to both the
C-1 and C-2 zones are highlighted.
There are permitted uses within the C-2 zone that create concern from
neighboring property owners when confronted with a proposed zone change. These .
concerns involve permitted building heights and uses such as crematoriums,
sanitariums and hospitals. A possible solution to these concerns could be to redefine
the Regional Commercial zone as a community commercial zone. Create a third zone
(C-3) and give it the Regional Commercial classification. Place in that zone a blend of
the uses deemed undesirable in the old zone with some of the uses permitted in the
Central Business zone. An example of how this could work is presented in Table "B".
Transferring permitted uses from one district to another will create non-
conforming uses. These uses will have difficulty expanding if they desire to do so at
their present location. For example, if we move funeral services from C-2 to C-3 they
will lose the right to expand their business at their present location because the use
would no longer be permitted by right.
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Attachments
cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
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TABLE"A"
C-O C-1 C-2 C-B C-C -.
80 ~ max b,__~_ he~ 60 feet max'_h,.~.#d_._ing beight gO feet max bulk~ng height max building height = r,c.-,e 180 leer max ~_~:'.~:r~ height
section In the C-O zone section in the C-O and C-1 zones section In the C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones section in the R-3, R-4, C-O, C-1 and
C-2 zones, except ~3es uses
parmitted in the R-1 and R-2 zones es
referenced;
1. A,x,<~-,~,-,g, auditing, tax 1. Appare/ and accessory apecia/ty 1. Adult entertainment establishments 1. Bus, train and other transit station, 1. Apartment hotel, roc,~;nU
preperaf~nandbc, o~eel~ng ahol~S, doasnotlnofudelargescele as defined In Section 17.69.020 and provided that transit vehicles ara not single room occupancy,
sewices, chain department stor~, subject to the regulations of Chapter stored on-site and no repair work or
17.69, sewiclng of transit vehicles is
conducted on-site,
2. Adverlielng agen~os. 2. Automobile ~nSce stations, 2. Apparel and accessory stores, 2. News/magazir, e stand, 2. Bus, train and o~er transit
3rovided that transit vehicles are not
excluding truck stops, sewicing of tranNt vehicles IS
conducted on-site,
3. Banks, ~avings and loans, credit 3. Bakery, retail only, 3. Appliance atore~ Including 3. N~;.c;ub, cabaret, bar, cocktail 3. Parking ~,a~age or sudace lot,
unions and other Ifnanolal Institutions. stove&, refr/gerators, washers, lounge or other establishment selling
dryers, and other electric or gas alcoholic beverages for on-site
appliar~as, Including repair, consumption where such use,
including entertainment, Is the primary
business,
4. Businees and management 4. Book and stationery store, 4. Automobile accessory or part 4. Parking garage or surface lot, 4. Police, lire and other emorg~-~y
axtsulting services, stores, including stereo, phone, fire, service alarm centers,
upholstery and tune-up specialty
shops but excluding heavy or major
mechanical wo~ and all body or paint
work, and where all work is conducted
Inside a building,
5. Business and professional 5. Candy, nut and confectionery store, 5. Automobile dealership, new and 5. Police, fire and other emergency 5. Post u;;',ce and other courier or
membemhip organizations, used, service alarm centers, ~arcel dellve~ sewice,
6. Cornrns~el art and graphic design. 6. Shristmes tree sales, limited 6. Aa~,,~c, bl;e [en~al a~,-rcy, includ;~j 6. Pest o;;'~ and other courier or 6. Sk~ewalk use, ;,-~;n~ but not
between November 15 to December limousine sewice, parcel dolivery service, limited to outdoor seating, su~eot to
26 each calendar year, issuance of an encroachment permit;
7. ~ photography, including 7. Church, excluding schools, 7. Bowling center, billiards, 7. Sids',vslk use, ;,-,c;~Ir, U but not C. Mixed c,7~-~b;i-,a~o,-,s of ~
pomait studios. Issuanco of an encroachment permit; are permitted;
TABLE"A"
C-O C-1 C-2. C-B C-C
!8. Compuflw ~ and data 8. ~ store, 8. Camera and photographic supply, C. Residential uses provided they are D. ~ buildings, strucSures or
~ ~. located in the ee~xtd story or above; uses _nec~____~y to ~ the
·pdncipaluse located on the same lot
or parcel of land.
g, Consumer credit reporting and 9, Drugstore, pharmacy, 9. Card room, binge pador, D, Mixed combirmtlons of uses
~coBeclion eenaces, allowed In subsections A and B above
are permitted;
10, Day care nummy. 10, Fabric, yardage store, 10, Carpet and upholstery cleaners, E. Accessory buildings, structures and
uses necessary to support the
principal use located on the same lot
or parcel of land.
11, DetecUve and esourity Systems 11. Florist, 11, Carwash, detailing,
12, Direct mall advertising esnflces. 12. Fireworks sales, limited between 12. Computers and computer software
June I and July 5 each calendar year, store,
13. Employment agency and help 13. Garment deening, pressing, 13. Department store,
supply m~'~.___~ alteration and repair,
14. ~, surveying, 14. Grocery ~tore~, Including meat, i4. Farmers market; provided it is
an:fnltecltwal and environmental fl~h, fruit, vegetable, delicatessen conducted on a paved surface, shall
plarmiog eswice~, and conven/ence ~tore~ !not be operated more than two days
per calendar week, has been certified
by the Kern County agricultural
commissioner, end that adequate
parking is available through joint,
shared or other arrangement as
approved by the planning director
pursuant to Chapter 17.58,
15~ Family and social esrvice, clinics 15. Hairstyllngsh°Pandbeauty 15. Rcor covering store,
end esnte~. ~alon, Including tanning salons,
1~ Governmental eef~ and ; l& Interior decorating, Including 16. Funeral services, including a
administration; Including libraries, drapery, curtain and upholstery crematory provided it is Incidental to
museums, galledee and Judicial ea/e~ the main use,
17. Insurance eswloes. 17~Jewelry, watch, ~ 17. Fumiturestore, including rental,
Including repair,
18. Legal eewices. 18. Laundromat, 18. Garage for public or commercial
parking,
19. Managemont and public rstations 19. L/quor ~tore, 19. Gift, novelty and souvenir store,
esn,~.
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TABLE'A'
C-2 C-B C-C
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C-1
I
I building and garden supply,
Idka:~, Irdudino chiroprac~ic. I
i acupuncture, masasge therapy and I
Institutions. grooming san~ces, I #ghtlng,, and f/replace Inserts,
I
123. Palm reading, fortune telling, 123. Photocopying and duplicating 123. Hospital, sanitarium,
24. PI~, in c~:~]unctlon with 24. Photographic shops a,-..1 24. Hotel, motel, including ~e~aurants
medical clink:s, developing sarvicas, bars and cocktail lounges provided
they are Inctdentalto the main usa,
~ . _ ...... 25. Physical fitness fadlity, 25. Luggage and leather goods,
~.._~?.~_a~_ ~vata uta~y 126. Pdvata sar~=e c. Jubs. k)dgas. 2S. Mi~,a~y su~us store.
27. Real estate devetopm~ sales 127' Re~tauraet~ and related ea;;~g 27. Mo~oi~ picture theater and
land pmpe,y menagament ~,,~=es. I~ ex~,~l~ .o~-~e a/ce, o~ l audaodums, excluding drive-in,
I
and court raportlng 28. Rosthome, convalescent ~-~-~e, 128. Motorcycle dealership, new and
adult care fa~lity, rask:lenflal cam used,
facility as defined in Section 1502 of
the Health and Safety Code of the
State of California,
29. Teleoommunicaflons 29. Temporary promotional activity as 29. Musical ir~rdment store,
30. Talevision, radio and cable 30. Tobacco store, 30. Nurseries,
31· Tilte and ~ ._of~___; 31. Video disk/tape .~,~1, 31. Paint, glass and wallpaper store,
32. Travel agencies. 32. Veterinar/(small animal only), 32. Poc; and spa sales, provided there
excluding kennel sawices, is no outside storaga of material,
13. Trusts and Investment &ganciss. 33."Shopping =enters. 33. Radio, t~ev~sion and other
consumer electro~ics store, including
rapalr,
I. ~ buiidinga or structures C. Accessory bulldinga or structures 34. Record, tape, disk and other
nece~ to _~__,ch_ use located on the _nec~-____ry to such use located on the ~re-recorded music and vtdeo store,
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C-2 C-B C-C
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C-1
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1. Such stores, shops or busineiie~, 38. Sporting goods, Including bicycles,
except automobile sewi~ stations, camping equipment, flrean~s, skiing
encloeed bulding. No outskle s~orage
of matedals is pemnitted.
2. Products made Inckle~;al to a ~9. Taxide,~st,
..pef?itted use shall be sold at retail on
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TABLE"A'
C-O C'1 C'2 C'B C'C
3. Ail public efltrancea to such stores, 40. Theater, cinema, exckJ~ir~
shops or busirmsses shall be from the drivedn,
properly abuts o~ within o~e hundred
feet lbereof, except b~et · rest or eide
e~rance from ~e building to a public
3mldng area may be provkled.
4. The acceesoe/buildings o~ 41. Trade, vocational or sPeCialized
Iocatod o~ the aame lot or pamel of
employees of lhe above stores or
43. Used merchandise, including
anlklUeS, books, furniture, ~hrift shops,
and pawnshops,
43. Variety store,
44. Video arcade;
C. The accessory buildings or
structures necessary to such use
located on the same lot or parcel of
land;
D. Dwelling for use by ~ker or
night ~ecurity, or as accessory and
Incidental to Ihe permitted use o~ the
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TABLE "B"
C-1 C..~' New' C-3 Zone (~-B C-C
Nelghlxldwod Commercial Zone Community Commerolal Zone i Reglonal Cc~me~-ci~l Zone Genital Bu~lne~ Zone Co,~,~ ~;al Center Zor~
i(Regional ~ Zone)
~0 ._,:~_ _ max b,,,~k~g he~2ht ~0 (90) fee~ max _h,_,~!ng ~ ~ ~'i~i~ ~r b~g he/~ht max building height = none 180 fest max b,_~!_'-~?~ .he_ ~.ht
C-1 and C-2 zone~ C-3 zones C-2 and C-3 zones, ex~_,~pt
uses pannlttsd In the R-1 and R-2
zones as referenced;
1. Apparel and asceesory specialty 1. Adult entertainment establishments 1. Bus, train and ~;h~r tra~iIt 1. Bus, train'and other transit station, 1. Aparlment hotel, ~o,:~i~g house,
._~Y~_, does ncX include large Kale as defined in Se(;tlon 17.69.020 and stat/on, prov/ded that transit provided that tmnelt vehicles are not single room occupancy,
chain depelmeot stores, subject to the regulations of Chapter vehicles are not stored on-site end stored no-site and no repair work or
17.69, no repair work or servicing of servicing of transit vehicles is
transit vehicles Is conducted conducted on-slta,
on-st/e,
2. Automob~ esf~ice stations,. 2. Appa, ral and accessory stores, 2. News/magazine stand, 2. Bus, train and other ~a,-,sit ~_~__t~,,~n_,
provided that transit vehicles are not
including convanlence mat(eta but stored on-site and no repair work or
excluding buck stops, sewiclng of transit vehicles is
conducted on-site,
3. Bakery, retail only, 3. Appliance store, including stoves, 3. N;¥;,;c/ub, cabaret bar, co~.A-MII 3. Nightclub, cabaret, bar, cocktail 3. Parking t,,a~age or sur;aoi lot,
rehtgerstors, washars, dryers, and lounge or other establishment lounge or other establishment selling
other eleGY'lo or gas apldlancas, selling slcoholic beverages for alcoholic beverages for on-sits
Including repair, Mits consumption where such consumption where such use,
us~ Including entertainment, Is ihs including entertainment, is the primary
primary business, business,
4. Book and 8tallonery store, 4. Automobile accessory or part 4. Parking garage or surface lot, 4. F(,;;ce, fire and other
ale. es, including stereo, phone, tire, eswice alarm centers,
. shops but excluding heavy or major
' mechanical work and all body or paint
work, and where all work is conducted
inside a building,
5. Candy, nut and confectionery store, 5. AutoiTIobile dealership, new and 5. Au;o,~o~,#e ~ealershlp, new and 5. Police, fire and other emergency 5. Post o;fice and other COUlter or
used, used, sewice alarm centers, parcel delivery eswtce,
6. Chdalmas tree Miss, limited 6. Automobile rental agency, Includ;rq~ 6. Fo~; office and o~-,~- courMr or 6. Poi; o;fioi i,-~I other courier or 6. Sid¢..'"=;k ,__~e. ;r_-:=_'~;q9 but not
belween November 15 to Decamber limousine servlM, iMl~el de#very service, 3areal dalivery eswice, limited to outdoor seating, subject to
26 each calendar year, Issuance of an enoroachmant pan, it;
TABLE "B"
7. Church, excluding schools, '7. Bowling center, billiards, 7. S;~k use, Ir,,;,'~d~;g but not 7. Sidewalk use, including but not i C. M.i_x_,~d_ C~O~T,~;,'~;'----~ of
Ilrn#ed to outdoor seating, ~ubJect Imited to outdoor seating, subject to allowed in subsections A and B above
to Issuance of an encroachment Issuance of an encroachment permit; are permitted;
~ermlt;
located In the second sto~ or above; uses necessary to sui:~
principal use located on the same lot
or parcel of land.
9. Drugstore, phamtacy, 9. Card room, bingo parlor, 9. Card room, bingo par/or, D. Mixed C,3~b;F.e_!lnns of
allowed in subsections A and B above
are pefTnltted;
10. Falx~ yardage store, 10. Carpet and upholstery cleaners, E. Ac~e~,-y buiid;r,~, stf,,,~,res and
uses necessary to support the
)rincipal use located on the same lot
or parcel of land.
12. Firewod~ sales, limited between 12. Computers and computer software
June 1 and July 5 each calendar year, store,
13. Garment cleaning, pressing, 13. Department store,
14. Grocery stores, including meat, 14. Farmers market; provided it is
fish, lnJit, vegetable, delicatessen and conducted on a paved surface, shall
'by b'te Kan County agricultural
commisskxter, and that adequate
~arldng i~ available through joint,
shared or other arrartgem(mt as
approved by the Idannlng director
pursuant to Chapter 17.58,
15. Hab' styling shop and beauty 15. Floor covering store,
16. Interior de(x)raflng, Including 16. Funeral services, Including a I~ Fur~ral ~r¢ices, l~cludlng ·
drapmy, curtain and upholsteg7 sales, creinatofy provided it is Incidental to crematory provided It Is Incidental
the main use, to the main use,
17. Jewelry, watch, clocks, silverware, 17. Furniture store, Including ~a3tal,
(x)kls and gefltst0tles Including repair,
18. Laufxlmmat, 18. Garage for I~b;Ic or c~,~ercial 18. Garage for publlc or co,~ir, e~¢'..~-t
r~utdng, parldng,
2
TABLE "B"
C-1 C-2 New C-3 Zone C-B' C-C ~
19. Uquor store, 19. Gift, novelty and souvenir store,
20. Locksmith. 20. Hardware store, Including home
buMing and garden ~/,
21. Newsl:ap~, magazine store, 21. Hobby, toy and game store,
22. Pet and pet 8upl3ly store, Including 22. Home furnishings, Including
Ii0hting, and fireplace Inserts,
23. ~ and dupiicat~ng 23. Hospital, senitadum, 25. Nos.obi, sanitarium,
son4ces,
24. PI~ shops and 24. Hotel, motel, indudin0 restaurants, 24. Hotel, motel, Including
developing services, bars and (xx:ktall lounges provided restaurants, bars and cocktail
they are incidental to the main use, lounges provided they are
Incidental to the main use,
25. F~ fitness facility, 25. Luggage and leather goods,
26. Private service clubs, lodges, 26. Military surplus store,
27. Restaurants and related eating 127. Motion picture theater and
3lace~, excluding on-elte alcohol audltodums, excluding drive-In,
eaJea, enteftainme~t or drive-throu0h
service,
28. Reathome, cawaleacent home, 28. Motorcycle dealership, new and
;ad:l#y ea deflrmd In Section 1,502 of
29. Ternlxxary Ixomotional activity as 29. MusJcal instrument store,
deflrmd in Sectk:n 17.C)4.610,
30. Tobacxx) store, 30. Nurser~s,
31. Video disk/tape rental, 31. Paint, g~se and wellpaper st. ore,
32. Veterinary (small animal only), 32. Pool and spa sales, provided there
33. Shopping centers. 33. Radio, television and other
consumer electronics store, Including
repair,
C..A.~.~_~ -___~f buildings or structures34. Record, ape, disk and other
neceseery to such use located on the pre-recorded musk: and video store,
3
TABLE 'B"
~oel. noidental to tim eerving of food, or In
a _c,,~___~/use to ~'m restaurant, '
Ii:xxl~le, ~xlulm' or pmk. ted good etore.
J(Tme ~e c~ thb oode) and not a~tta~
to ff~e aplxoval of the planning
· store, o~ 37. kating tin s. ~ rlnlc~,
tdmll be e~laU~ ~dling new
merchandtee exdu~lvely, exoept u~l
o~mping equipmeflt, fire,mm, skiing
endoeed buicling. No out,cie ~orage
pmmitted u~e emil be ~ at retail on
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MEMORANDUM
February 12, 2001
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: ,,~r,.~STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: OIL WELL' DRILLING - CITY/COUNTY COMPARISON
The attached material was prepared concerning the subject standards. The City
adopted County standards in 1998 for property intended to be annexed. The remainder
of the City is under 1992 rules. The 1992 rules do not require approval in C-O, OS, M or
A zones if 500' from homes. The 1998 rules reduces the 500' to 100' and requires a
CUP for C-O and OS zones. The County rules are the same as the City 1998 rules with
the exception that the City requires a CUP in the OS zone and the County prohibits
drilling in OS zones.
Depending on which regulatory framework the committee supports, staff could
proceed to merge the 'two chapters into one regulation based on the selected
framework.
SCG:pah
S:\STANLEY~oil well.mem.wpd
ME MO RAND UM
February 12, 2001
TO: STAN GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM: JIM EGGERT, PRINCIPAL PLANlx!£~[y~
SUBJECT: OIL WELL DRILLING - CITY/COUNTY COMPARISON
The city has two ordinance chapters that address oil exploration. Chapter 15.66 was adopted in 1992
and covers all land in the city limits as it existed until January 1, 1998. Those lands annexed after that
time are subject to Chapter 15.67.
Chapter 15.67 was adopted in 1998 to affect those lands the city was considering to annex as part of a
sphere of influence expansion. This ordinance was driven by concerns from Enron because of their
concern of differences between the city's ordinance verses the county's. The oil exploration and well
development standards in Chapter 15.67 are the same as Kern County's ordinance with slight
modifications to recognize standard city processes. In addition, the city added a Drilling Island (DI)
zone and Petroleum Extraction (PE) zone which also matches the county's DI and PE zones though
these can only apply to the newly annexed areas.
Chapter 15.66 which covers the areas within the city annexed before January 1, 1998, are slightly
different. They are based on a performance standard that allows unrestricted drilling in industrial and
agricultural zones unless the well is within 500 feet of residences in which a conditional use permit is
required. The county's ordinance allows unrestricted drilling in industrial and agricultural zones but has
no CUP requirement if near residences. Commercial zones in the county require a CUP where the city
does not require a CUP unless within 500 feet of residences. Both ordinances require a CUP in
residential zones. Well site development standards are basically the same.
My recommendation would be to have staffmerge the two ordinance chapters together since it has been
confusing to both staff and the public as to which of the two ordinances to apply. In addition, the DI and
PE zones should be modified to apply citywide instead of just areas annexed after 1998. Chapter 15.66
could have been easily amended instead of adopting another ordinance. If necegsary, we could move
these standards into the zoning ordinance (similar to Kern County) wb..ich may make it easier to find and
apply, especially since we are the first department contacted about well drilling and zoning.
PETROLEUM WELLS/DRILLING
CITY COUNTY
Chapter 15.66 Chapter 15.67
APPLICATION Applies to all areas within the city Applies to just those areas annexed Applies in all unincorporated areas
limits as they existed until Jan. 1, into the city after Jan. 1, 1998
1998
PERMITS Fire Marshall issues a permit ($50) Fire Marshall issues a permit ($50) for Fire Department monitors all wells
for all wells in the city for fire safety all wells in the city for fire safety but no permits are issued.
inspections, inspections.
No planning review or permits No planning review or permits No planning review or permits
required if well is in any commercial, required if in M- 1, M-2, M-3 and A required if in M-2, M-3, NR and A
industrial, open space or agricultural zones. Must be 100' from residence zones. Must be 100' from residence
zone, unless well is less than 500' unless consent given, unless consent given.
from existing residences. If well is
within an identified DOG area as Ministerial Planning Director permit
listed in the ordinance, well.is required if in M- 1 or RF (resource
permitted regardless of zoning or forestry) zones.
proximity to residential development.
Conditional use permit from the Conditional use permit from BZA in Conditional use permit from Planning
Board of Zoning Adjustment is any commercial, open space or Commission required if well is in any
required in all R zones, or if well site residential zones, commercial or residential zone.
is less'than 500' from existing
residences (regardless of zone).
CITY COUNTY
Chapter 15.66 Chapter 15.67
DEVELOPMENT For all wells, delivery hours are For all wells, delivery hours are For all wells, delivery hours are
STANDARDS restricted if within 500 feet of restricted if within 500 feet of restricted if within 500 feet of
residential development (6 am -7 pm, residential development (8 am - 8 pm) residential development (8 am - 8 pm)
(Note: fencing, grading, none on Sundays and holidays)
site restoration and
meeting Division of Oil &If in commercial areas, Public Works
Gas regulations are
Director has the discretion to require
basically the same)
some street improvements if adjacent
properties are developed (usually only
occurs if a CUP is required).
If well is subject to the conditional If well is subject to the conditional use If subject to a conditional use permit,
use process, the BZA has discretion to process, the BZA has discretion to Planning Commission can impose
buffer residential (ie. block wall and buffer residential (ie. block wall and discretionary standards or restrictions
landscaping), street improvements, landscaping), street improvements, similar to the city depending on the
access restrictions, noise and work access restrictions, noise and work effects upon adjacent uses.
hours. This process allows these hours. This process allows these
discretionary conditions to mitigate discretionary conditions to mitigate
impacts depending on the effects impacts depending on the effects upon
upon adjacent uses. adjacent uses.
The following documents pertain to the:
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
meeting of Monday, April 2, 2001
at 4:00 PM.
~-.e~, 2001
City Council
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Council Members:
I would like to begin by asking each of you to ponder a couple of questions:
How would you like an eighteen wheel big rig back up the entire length or your
street?
What thoughts come to mind, safety, traffic, playing children and liability?
Well this is exactly what happened on Shellabarger Road on December 29th 2000.
Someone on our street had a piece of equipment delivered and the truck driver had no
warning that he would be unable to turn around on our street. So he did as he would in
any City or County neighborhood, he delivered the equipment and then to his surprise
could not turn around anywhere nor could he go through the gate at Shellabarger and
Pepita. Why you ask, because it is locked. Many or you may not be aware but
Shellabarger Road is almost a mile long. Oh by the way did I mention that the delivery
was at approximately 4:30 - 5:00 pm, so when he was backing down the street it was
completely dark.
This is again only an example of the type of problems that the new development and
subsequent locked gate have created for residents of Shellabarger Road. I urge you to
continue to negotiate with Mr. Koch to come to a resolution and complete an access
road between Shellabarger and Pepita Way.
I would like to request that this item be an agenda item at the next meeting of the full
City Council and that all residents of Shellabarger and Pepita be notified so that they
have an opportunity to voice their concerns.
Thank you for your continued efforts in correcting this growing problem.
Sincerely,