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PC - 2010-31 - Approve General Plan Amendment 10-01 and Municipal Code Amendment 10-06 Consisting of Amendments to Land Use Element Regarding Hotel and Motel Dev.PC RESOLUTION 10- 31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 10 -01 AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 10 -06 CONSISTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING HOTEL AND MOTEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has adopted the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and map, including specific development standards to control development; and WHEREAS, Section 65358 of the California Government Code allows the City Council, as the legislative body, to amend all or part of the City's adopted General Plan when it is deemed in the public interest; and WHEREAS, Sections 17.116 of the Rosemead. Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to consider and recommend proposed municipal code amendments to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2010, an Initial Environmental Study for the proposed General Plan and Municipal Code Amendments was completed, finding that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared, in accordance with the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, and local environmental guidelines; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2010 notices were posted in six (6) public locations and a notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune specifying the public comment period and the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and WHEREAS, on November 1, 2010, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to General Plan Amendment 10 -01 (GPA 10 -01) and Municipal Code Amendment 10 -06 (MCA 10 -06); and WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead as follows: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission hereby makes a finding of adequacy with the Negative Declaration and HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance for General Plan Amendment 10 -01 and Municipal Code Amendment 10 -06. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds that General Plan Amendment 10 -01, as proposed, is consistent with the requirements of state law governing general plans, including but not limited to Government Code Section 65300 and following. SECTION 3. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that it is in the public interest to amend the General Plan Land Use Element for the purpose of revising Table 2.1 and deleting Table 2 -2, to clarify that hotel development in the Commercial and High Intensity Commercial land use designations may achieve a maximum FAR of 1.0:1 subject to required amenities and design standards which will be outlined in the Zoning Code (Title 17 of the Rosemead Municipal Code). FINDING: The amenity provisions required for hotels to be eligible for a 1.0:1 FAR will be removed from the General Plan and relocated to the Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, allowing hotel development in the Commercial and High Intensity Commercial land use designations to be eligible for a FAR of 1.0:1 is consistentwith General Plan Land Use Goal 2 and Land Use Policy 4.1, as the amendment would provide expanded opportunities for concentrated commercial uses that contribute to jobs and tax revenues to the community, as well as retain and attract commercial businesses that contribute positively to the overall tax base. SECTION 4 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that Municipal Code Amendment 10 -06 is in the best interest of the public necessity and general welfare, and good city,planning practice dictates and supports the proposed amendment, in that the change to the Rosemead Municipal Code will provide a superior level of planning and protection to the quality and character of the City. SECTION 5. The Planning Commission FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES that Municipal Code Amendment 10 -03 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan. FINDING: The revised hotel and motel regulations are consistent with General Plan Land Use Goal 2 and Land Use Policy 4.1 as they will promote expanded opportunities for concentrated commercial uses that contribute to jobs and tax revenues to the community, as well as promote commercial business retention and attraction that contributes positively to the overall tax base. The revised hotel regulations will enforce high quality amenity standards and sensitive site design measures, while providing flexible, incentive -based project processing regulations to spur older existing hotel and motel development renovation. Lastly, the Municipal Code Amendment 10 -06 proposes to maintain existing development regulations relating to building setback, lot coverage, and height provisions designed to ensure adequate buffering and screening to mitigate potential land use conflicts between residential and nonresidential uses, as required by Land Use Policy 1.2. The public necessity, .convenience, and general welfare will be served by the E adoption of the revised hotel and motel regulations, as the new regulations provide internally consistent development standards that will ensure consistency with the General Plan land use floor area ratios, while providing continued preservation, retention, and development of self- sustaining commercial hotel and motel uses in the City. The new regulations will also make hotel and motel projects desirable and financially feasible. Furthermore, to ensure that the proposed amendment does not adversely impact the City and its residents, regulations governing setbacks, height restrictions, security system requirements and operational standards have been maintained in the current zoning code. SECTION 6. The Planning Commission does HEREBY RECOMMEND that the Land Use Element of the Rosemead General Plan be amended to read as incorporated by this reference as Exhibit A. SECTION 7. The Planning Commission does HEREBY RECOMMEND that the definition of Hotel in Section 17.04.020 (Definitions) of the Rosemead Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: "Hotel" means a building or a portion of a building containing guest rooms intended or designed to be used or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for temporary or overnight accommodations, but not used as the legal residence or principal dwelling place of the occupant(s), with or without meals, in which no provision is made for cooking in any individual room or suite. Entrance to all guest rooms must be from completely enclosed interior halls. SECTION 8. The Planning Commission does HEREBY RECOMMEND that the definition of Motel in Section 17.04.020 (Definitions) of the Rosemead Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: "Motel" means one or more buildings containing guest rooms without kitchen facilities, some or all of which have a separate entrance leading directly from the outside of the building designed and used for rental for temporary or overnight accommodations for guests and are offered primarily to automobile tourists or transients, with garages or parking spaces conveniently located to each room or unit. Motel includes auto courts, motor lodges, motor inns, motor hotels, and tourist courts. SECTION 9. The Planning Commission does HEREBY RECOMMEND that Section 17.84.030 (Group occupancies) of the Rosemead Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: For each guest room in rooming, lodging, fraternity houses, clubs, dormitories, and hotels, there shall be provided one parking space. Each such parking space shall be on the same lot or parcel of land or contiguous thereto, except that parking space for hotels shall be on the same lot or within five hundred (500) feet of the main building SECTION 10. The Planning Commission does HEREBY RECOMMEND that Subsection E of Section 17.84.100 (Commercial and industrial buildings) of the Rosemead 3 Municipal Code be amended to read as follows E. Compact Car Parking Standards. The use of compact car parking shall be allowed only for manufacturing, industrial, commercial, office, motel, and hotel uses. The number of compact car parking stalls may consist of twenty -five (25) percent of the total number of required parking stalls. Each compact car parking space shall be eight feet wide and sixteen (16) feet long. All stalls must be identified by painting "Compact' in each stall using letters no less than ten inches in height. Support columns and /or lighting standards shall not intrude into the minimum dimensions. Compact car parking shall be, as much as is practical, grouped on a common location subject to the approval of the Planning Director. SECTION 11. The Planning Commission does HEREBY RECOMMEND that Subsection 20 of Section 17.112.030 (Uses permitted in specific zones) of the Rosemead Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: 20. Hotels in the C -3, C-4, CBD, and M -1 zones and motels in the C -3, CBD, and M -1 zones subject to the following conditions: (a) Lot Area. The minimum area of the parcel or lot shall not be less than thirty -nine thousand (39,000) square feet. (b) Lot Width. Each lot shall have a minimum frontage of not less than one hundred (100) feet on a major street as depicted on the circulation element of the general plan. (c) Maximum Coverage. The maximum lot coverage of all structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total lot area. (d) Floor Area Ratio (FAR): i. The FAR of a hotel or motel development must be consistent with the land use designation in the General Plan. The General Plan permits additional FAR in the Commercial and High Intensity Commercial land use designations for hotels only. ii. Hotels only in the Commercial or High Intensity Commercial land use designation in the General Plan may be developed up to a maximum permitted FAR of 1.0:1 if the projects meet the required development standards identified in the table below. If a project in one of these land use designations does not meet all of the required amenity standards described in the table below, a maximum FAR of 0.35:1 shall be allowed. a. A hotel project may substitute two additional amenities from the table below for each required amenity. 12 Hotel and Motel Amenitv Standards Required Amenities Motel Hotel Business Center Service* Not Required Required Complementary breakfast Not Required Required In -room wired or wireless high speed internet Not Required Required Additional Amenities: Multi- function ballroom/meeting rooms Not Required Optional Restaurant or bar/lounge Not Required Optional Concierge desk Not Required Optional Convenience store /snack sho Not Required Optional Daycare services Not Re uired Optional Day spa/Salon Not Required Optional Fitness Center Not Required Optional Florist or gift shop Not Required Optional Laundry Service Not Required Optional Pool orspa/Jacuzzi Not Required Optional Reception Lounge Not Required Optional Room Service Not Required Optional Self- service laundry Not Required Optional Valet Parking Not Required Optional * Business Center Service includes guest access to centrally located computer, fax, and copy machine. (e) Number of Rooms. i. Hotels: Minimum 50 Rooms ii. Motels: No minimum. (f) Floor area per guest room: i. Hotels: Minimum 400 square feet ii. Motels: Minimum 300 square feet For the purposes of this section the floor area per guest room shall be calculated by dividing the total gross floor area of the project by the total number of rooms. (g) Interior. /Exterior Corridors: i. Hotels: Interior Corridors only ii. Motels: Exterior corridors permitted (h) Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent of the total lot area is to be landscaped. (i)Yards. Side and rear yards, when abutting residentially zoned or used property, shall be not less than ten feet from property line. (j) If requested by a motel /hotel operator /owner in applying for a conditional use permit, notwithstanding Section 5.42.030 of this code, the owner /operator may rent rooms for extended periods exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days or thirty (30) days in any sixty (60) consecutive day period, as authorized by the conditional use permit. The right to rent rooms for extended periods as authorized by the conditional use permit shall be conditioned upon the owner /operator agreeing to pay and paying to the city at the time set forth in Section 3.16.070 for remission of transient occupancy tax payments, a payment in lieu of taxes in an amount equal to the transient occupancy tax that would otherwise be payable were the units occupied for less than thirty (30) days. In determining the number of units in a motel /hotel complex that may be so occupied, the Planning Commission shall consider the following criteria: Whether or not the overall site design and the floor plans of individual rooms proposed are conducive to extended occupancy. ii. Whether or not adequate parking and other amenities are provided to support extended occupancy. iii. Whether or not the renting of rooms for more than thirty (30) consecutive days is likely to lead to or, in the case of existing motels /hotels, has lead to, police problems due to the design of the motel /hotel and /or the nature of the surrounding area. iv. In applying for the conditional use permit, the owner /operator shall determine the number and /or percentage of rooms to be offered for extended occupancy. The Planning Commission may approve the request as submitted or may establish an alternate number and /or percentage based upon the review of the above criteria, provided, however, that the number shall not be less than twenty (20) percent of the total number of rooms in the hotel or motel nor more than thirty (30) percent of the total number of rooms. (k) The owner and /or operator of any such hotel or motel shall have and maintain only one meter for each utility service to the entire use. (1) A hotel or motel may provide manager's quarters not to exceed one dwelling unit, which complies with the minimum multifamily (R -3) standards as set forth in this code. 9 (m)Every hotel and motel shall have a security system designed to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police which shall include surveillance of arrivals, departures, and parking areas from the office and security hardware, cameras, alarms and lighting. (n) Every hotel and motel shall have an office with a registration desk, and the office shall be located in close proximity to the entry driveway to the street front. (o) Vehicles exceeding eighty (80) inches in width shall not be permitted to park in any parking space required for motel customers. In addition to the parking spaces required for each guest room, every motel shall provide at least one designated recreational vehicle parking space, which is a minimum of ten feet by thirty (30) feet, for each twenty -five (25) rooms in the motel complex. (p) Vehicles exceeding eighty (80) inches in width shall not be permitted to park in any required parking lot used exclusively for hotel customers. (Noncommercial) recreational vehicles or motor homes shall be permitted to park in such lots, if at least one designated recreational vehicle parking space, which is a minimum of ten feet by thirty (30) feet, is provided for each twenty-five (25) rooms in the hotel complex. (q) Every hotel and motel shall be operated in compliance with the operational standards of Chapter 5.42 of this code. (r) An economic feasibility study shall be submitted to the. Planning Department for review and approval. The economic feasibility study shall be prepared by a professional who is familiar with preparation of such documents. The study shall include data to support a finding that there is a demonstrated need for the project and that the project will economically benefit the community as a whole. This section shall not apply to hotels and motels in existence on April 28, 1987 or to expansions allowed pursuant to Section 17.112.030.20.t. of this title. (s) Conditional use permits granted for hotels and motels that were in operation on April 28, 1987, shall require compliance with subsections a, b, c, h, i, k and n only to the extent that said requirements can be imposed without requiring significant and unduly expensive physical modifications to the property or structures of the motel or hotel complex. (t) The floor area of an existing motel or hotel which has a valid conditional use permit may be increased one time up to 25% or 7,500 square feet, whichever is less. The expansion itself must meet the requirements of this title related to setbacks, lot coverage, FAR, height, parking, security system requirements, and operational standards in accordance with Chapter 5.42 of this code, but is not required to compensate for any deficiency or nonconformity in the original building or use. Expansions allowed by this section are allowed by right with no discretionary approvals, including but not limited to a Conditional Use Permit or Design Review, required. 7 SECTION 12. The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL of General Plan Amendment 10 -01 and Municipal Code Amendment 10 -06 amending regulations for the development of hotels and motels within the City of Rosemead. SECTION 13. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on November 1, 2010 by the following vote: YES: ALARCON, ENG, HERRERA, RUIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: HUNTER ABSTAIN: NONE SECTION 14. The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1 st day of November, 2010 William Alarcon, Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on 1 st day of November, 2010, by the following vote: YES: ALARCON, NO: NONE ABSENT: HUNTER ABSTAIN: NONE ENG, HERRERA, RUIZ t4q um Stan Wong' tary E X H I BIT "A" L A N D U S E GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1 o - o 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 o - o 6 Introduction osemead accommodates a diversity of land uses to maintain a balanced community with vibrant residential neighborhoods, a healthy economic base, and quality services for residents and visitors. The Land Use Element establishes policies for the types and location of land uses citywide. The Zoning Ordinance implements these policies by establishing detailed use regulations and development standards for all properties. State planning law requires that the Land Use Element designate "the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land" for a variety of purposes (Government Code Section 65302[a]). Through maps and text, this Element defines the distribution and intensity of development , residential, commercial, industrial, parks /open sace, and public facility land uses within Rosemead and its sphere of influence areas. Finally, the Element describes the relationship between General Plan land use policy, zoning, and other plans. P A G E 2 - 1 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 ROSEMEAD GENERAL PLAN LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T i o- o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - o 6 Relationship to Other Elements and Plans The Land Use Element provides the framework for all other General Plan elements, as the manner in which land is used in Rosemead affects: • The location and design of roadways, bicycle paths, and pedestrian walkways; • The location, type, and design of new housing development (Housing Element); and • Park location and use, and environmental resource protection and use (Resources Management Element).' Although the Land Use Element is often the most referred element in the General Plan, it represents only one part of the General Plan. Coordination between and among all of the General Plan Elements is required to comprehensively address long -range community goals. According to State law as revised in 2007 (AM62), land use elements shall identify and annually review the areas covered by the General Plan that are subject to flooding as identified by floodplain mapping by either the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This is accomplished by reference to the Public Safety Element, where flooding is discussed in further detail. Zoning Ordinance The City's zoning ordinance, which is part of the Municipal Code, divides the City into areas called zoning districts. The zoning ordinance establishes regulations for each district with respect to permitted uses, allowable density, building height, development character, etc. The zoning ordinance consists of a map that delineates the district boundaries, plus text that explains each district's purpose, specifies permitted and conditional uses, and establishes development, maintenance, and performance standards. The zoning ordinance serves as the primary implementation tool for the Land Use Element. Under California law, the zoning ordinance must be consistent with the General Plan. P A G E 2- 2 DRAFT: NOVEMBER I, 2010 E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AM E N D M ENT 1 o- o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - o 6 Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) undertakes regional planning efforts for the six -county SCAG region consisting of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Imperial counties. SCAG's planning efforts focus on developing strategies to minimize traffic congestion, protect environmental quality, and provide adequate housing throughout the region. The Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide — developed with active participation from local agencies, elected officials, the business community, community groups, private institutions, and private citizens — sets forth broad goals and objectives intended to be implemented by participating jurisdictions and agencies such the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Rosemead Downtown Vision Plan The City is currently considering a Rosemead Downtown Vision Plan. This plan focuses on urban design opportunities on Valley Boulevard. The Plan calls for: • Enhancing existing resources — add landscaping and streetscape along Valley Boulevard and encouraging "focal point" buildings at opportunity sites or parcels. • Creating potential districts — identify opportunity parcels along Valley Boulevard near Walnut Grove Avenue and Temple City Boulevard to create image - making public spaces and focal point buildings. • Emphasizing public space — expand the use of public space including the use of courtyards, plazas, outdoor dining, and pedestrian friendly retail. • Enhance Wayfinding — improve signage and placemaking images to encourage the feel of separate districts and distinct places along Valley Boulevard. Measuring Density and Intensity While people generally understand land use terms like "residential," "commercial," and "industrial," State law requires a clear and concise description of these categories. In addition, PAGE2 -3 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1 zOio LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T i o- o i M U N I C I P A L CODE AMENDMENT i o- o 6 population and intensity standards must be specified. To describe the intensity of use — how much development exists on a property — land use planners have developed the quantitative measures of density and intensity. The term density describes the development capacity of residential land. The General Plan describes density in terms of dwelling units per net acre of land (du /ac), exclusive of present or planned streets and other public rights -of -way. Density is also used to describe population density in terms of the number of persons per net acre. Development intensity refers to the extent of development on a parcel of land or lot. Intensity may be calculated using several measures, such as the total building floor area, building height, floor -area ratio, or the percent of lot coverage. The General Plan uses floor -area ratio, or FAR, as a measure of non- residential intensity. The floor -area ratio is the ratio between the total gross floor area of all buildings on a lot and the total land area of that lot. This measure does not include area within parking structures. 1.5 FAR 1.0 FAR Land Use Plan This Land Use Element addresses how properties will be developed over time and the extent to which private and public redevelopment efforts will change, intensify, or otherwise modify uses of property citywide. This section describes the planned distribution and development intensities of all land uses, and identifies specific goals the City will pursue relative to each designated use. PA G E 2- 4 This diagram illustrates how FAR controls the intensity of use on a lot. FAR is determined by dividing the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot by the land area of that lot. For example, a 20,000 square foot building on a 40,000 square foot lot Ids an FAR of o.5 :1. A 0.5:1 FAR Dws a single -story building which 7ers half the lot, or a two -story ilding with reduced lot coverage. DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 o i o 'EXHIBIT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 Land Use Policy Map To maintain the desired balance of uses in the community and achieve goals regarding housing, economic development, parks, and education, the City will make land use decisions in conformance with the Land Use Policy Map, illustrated in Figure z - 1. The Land Use Policy Map provides a two - dimensional description of land use policy, indicating the preferred location and types of permitted uses throughout the City. Land Use Categories This Land Use Element designates five major categories of land use: (1) residential, (2) commercial, (3) office /light industrial, (4) mixed -use, and (5) public facilities. The residential designation is further subdivided into three density ranges: Low, Medium, and High. To provide for a diversity of mixed - use approaches, the Mixed -Use designation includes three subcategories: Residential /Commercial, High Density Residential/ Commercial, and Industrial /Commercial. Table 2 -1 summarizes the density and intensity associated with each land use category and the aggregate acreage for each. The table indicates a maximum density or intensity for each category, which indicates the maximum development potential of any individual parcel. However, not every parcel in Rosemead will be developed to the maximum density or intensity due to physical and other constraints such as public right -of -way needs, placement of buildings, zoning requirements, market desires, and other factors. Also, many residential neighborhoods in Rosemead are fully developed and not expected to experience any significant new development or "recycling" where an existing structure is removed and a new structure is built in its place. Thus, Table 2 -1 also indicates typical densities and intensities that can be expected over the life of this General Plan. Altogether, these factors are used to estimate the possible buildout capacity of the City in terms of population, housing units, and square feet of commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential uses. The typical densities and intensities are for planning purposes only. Any development proposal involving a density/intensity in excess of the minimum but equal to or below the maximum should not require a General Plan Amendment. Q / w PAGE 2 -5 I DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 L A N D U S E E X H I B I T " A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 0- 0 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 This page intentionally left blank. P A G E 2- 6 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 , n n ' Imm�in�ailnnl n ia'�'3X+fi3�a ^+ "IIgEp\ i "^ _ 1 �. 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P A G E z- B DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, z o 1 o E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AM E N D M E N T 1 0- 0 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 o - o 6 Table 2 -1 Land Use Categories and Buildout Potential Maximum Typical Typical Land Use Categories DUs /AC (a) DUs /AC (a) Population or FAR (b) or FAR (b) Density (c) RPCid Pntial Catevories LDR Low Density Residential 7 DU /AC 7 DU /AC 28 Persons /AC MDR Medium Density Residential 12 DU /AC 8.5 DU /AC 34 Persons /AC HDR High Density Residential 3o DU /AC 19.8 DU /AC 79 Persons /AC Cnmmrreial / HnRinPs.q Categories C Commercial (d) 0.35:1 FAR 0.33:1 FAR N/A HIC High Intensity Commercial 0.35 FAR 0.33:1 FAR N/A MHRC Mixed -Use High Density 4o -6o DU /AC 48 DU /Acre and 191_Persons /AC OLI Office /Light Industrial 0.5:1 FAR 0.42:1 FAR N/A Mixed -Use Cateeory MRC Mixed -Use 25-30 DU /AC 3o DU /Acre and u9 Persons /AC Residential /Commercial (e) 1.6:1 FAR 1.6:1 FAR MHRC Mixed -Use High Density 4o -6o DU /AC 48 DU /Acre and 191_Persons /AC Residential /Commercial (f) 2.0:1 FAR 2.0:1 FAR MIC Mixed -Use Industrial /Commercial 2.5:1 FAR Lo:1 FAR N/A PF Public Facilities N/A N/A N/A Onen Snace Categories OS Open Space /Natural N/A N/A N/A Resources CEM I Cemetery N/A N/A N/A Notes: a) DUs /AC: Dwelling Units Per Net Acre (net acres does not include public streets or right -of -ways) b) FAR: Floor -Area Ratio c) Population Density is estimated based on an average household size of 3.981 persons per household and a vacancy rate of 3.02% according to the 2009 California Department of Finance, Demographic Unit. d) Maximum of 1.o:1 FAR allowed for hotel uses that meet the requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. Table 2 .. e) Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial assumes a 67% residential, 33% commercial land use mix. t) Mixed -Use High Density Residential /Commercial assumes a 75% residential, 25% commercial land use mix. Residential Categories Three land use categories are established to accommodate a range of housing types and densities. Preservation and enhancement of single - family residential neighborhoods is a key goal. New development must be compatible with and C PAGE2 -9 '� DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 LAND USE EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ao -oi MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 10-06 complement established residential neighborhoods. In residential areas, in addition to the primary residential use, accessory structures, group homes, religious and charitable organizations are permitted consistent with State law and zoning ordinance requirements. Low Density Residential The Low Density Residential (LDR) land use category is characterized by low- density residential neighborhoods consisting primarily of detached single - family dwellings on individual lots. The minimum permitted density is o dwelling units per acre. The maximum permitted density is 7.o dwelling units per acre. The typical population density is approximately 28 persons per acre. Medium Density Residential The Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use category allows for densities of up to 12 units per acre with a minimum of o dwelling units per acre. Housing types within this density range include single - family detached homes on smaller lots, duplexes, and attached units. The typical population density is approximately 34 persons per acre. High Density Residential The High Density Residential (HDR) category accommodates many forms of attached housing - triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, and condominiums/ townhouses - and small -lot or clustered detached units. The maximum permitted density is 30 units per acre with a minimum of o dwelling units per acre, and the typical population density is 79 persons per acre. Commercial Categories Businesses in Rosemead's commercial districts provide important services to residents and contribute substantially to the City's tee - revenue base: The three Commercial categories are intended to support business activity and to provide incentives to property owners to improve areas that function below their economic potential. P A G E 2- 1 o DRAFT: NOVEMBER I, 2010 Low Density Single Family Residential Development Southern California Edison building Commercial properties EXHIBIT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN A M E N D M ENT 1 o - o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 Commercial The Commercial designation applies to retail and service commercial centers located along major arterials in the City: (I) Valley Boulevard west of Muscatel, (2) Valley Boulevard near and east of Rosemead Boulevard, , (3) Garvey Avenue between New Avenue and Charlotte Avenue, (4) San Gabriel Boulevard between Park Street and Newark Avenue, (5) just west of the Walnut Grove and Garvey Avenue intersection, (6) along Rosemead Boulevard from Mission Drive to Valley Boulevard, and (q) Del Mar from the I -10 freeway interchange to Garvey Avenue. Permitted uses include a broad range of retail, office, and service uses that serve local and regional needs. Prohibited uses include warehousing, manufacturing, industrial uses, and similar uses. The maximum permitted FAR is 0.35:1. Over ^^^^--ifnedI bens such ^^ Hhotels may be developed up to maximum permitted FAR of 1.o:1 if their projects rainirattra ^f twe "addifienal h e t ^ nii as identified in the City's zoning ordinance. Motels may be developed up to the maximum permitted o.ss:1 FAR. Table ° ° if ., h o t e l p feje °t d ees no t rnee th anteft ities in Table 2 n r th ea fl ....1.. b Development approaches for Commercial designations include multi -story structures with underground or structured parking. Where commercial development abuts residential neighborhoods, new projects must be designed with C� . PAGE2 -11 �1`,ZV DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 LAND USE EXHIB IT "A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 0- o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - 0 6 sensitivities to the residential uses in terms of massing, siting of parking and loading facilities, and lighting. P A G E 2- 1 2 DRAFT: N O V E M B E R 1, 2 0 1 0 E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT i o - o i M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T i o- o 6 High Intensity Commercial The High Intensity Commercial designation consists of approximately 19.2 acres within the following two project areas: • The High Intensity Commercial Area i. This area consists of 10 parcels of land totaling approximately 15.6 acres, located on the north side Garvey Avenue between Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue. This site is bounded by Garvey Avenue to the south, Strathmore Avenue to the west, single - family residential land uses to the north, and Paradise Trailer Park and Apartments to the east. High Intensity Commercial Area 2. This area is located on the southeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue, includes three parcels totaling approximately 3.3 acres. Rubio Wash is located just south of site and a combination of commercial and single - family residential land uses are located to the east. hy' PAGEz -i3 Q DRAFT: NOV E M BE R I, 2 0 1 0 The High Intensity Commercial provides up to- 270,000 square feet of commercial retail and restaurant - related uses. The plan envisions complimentary mix of land uses and building sizes as identified in Table 2 -2g and Table 2 -34. Hotels may be LAND USE E X H I B I T " A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 o- o 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 o - o 6 Table 2-z3 High Intensity Commercial /Commercial Designation Land Use and Building Size Requirements For High Intensity Commercial Area i The primary use of the site shall have a major anchor tenant (75,000- 140,000 square feet) and /or an overnight accommodation use Allowed Land Uses Allowable Building Pad Sizes Large Retail Center with Anchor Tenants Consumer electronics and appliances retail, 75,000 - 140,000 department store, discount and variety retail, home square feet improvement, and hardware store General Retail Outlets Home furnishing and housewares retail; music, video, book and entertainment retail; office products retail; 15,000 — 35,000 square feet sporting and recreational equipment retail; hobby and craft retail; and other specialty retail Restaurant - Related Uses S,000 — 10,000 Casual dining restaurants, specialty eateries, and square feet upscale dining Overnight Accommodations: Overnight accommodations, such as hotels, shall have the 100 guest rooms following minimum amenities: a restaurant, bar, (minimum) lounge, meeting room(s), and business center. Ancillary Uses As outlined in Zoning Ordinance The minimum site area requirement within High Intensity Commercial Area 1 shall be 15 acres. The minimum site area requirement within High Intensity Commercial Area 2 shall be 3 acres. The mix of land uses and building sizes for each of the project areas are outlined in Table 2 -2g and Table 2 -34. P A G E 2- 1 4 DRAFT: N O V E M B E R 1, 2010 E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN A M E N D M E N T 1 o- o i M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T i o- o 6 Table z -34 High Intensity Commercial /Commercial Designation Land Use and Building Size Requirements For High Intensity Commercial Area z The primary use of the site shall have a minimum of one general retail outlet and /or an overnight accommodation Allowed Land Uses Allowable Building Pad Sizes General Retail Outlets Home furnishing and housewares retail; music, video, book and entertainment retail; office products retail; 15' 000-35,000 square feet sporting and recreational equipment retail; hobby and craft retail; and other specialty retail Restaurant - Related Uses 51000 — 10,000 Casual dining restaurants, specialty eateries, and square feet upscale dining Overnight Accommodations: Overnight accommodations, such as hotels, shall have the too guest rooms following minimum amenities: a restaurant, bar, (minimum) lounge, meeting room(s), and business center. Ancillary Uses As outlined in Zoning Ordinance Office /Light Industrial The Office /Light Industrial (O /LI) designation applies to properties generally located at the north and south edges of the City. This category provides suitable locations for manufacturing, assembly, and limited food processing uses, as well as office buildings and business parks. Zoning regulations specify the uses permitted and performance standards for industrial uses. The maximum permitted FAR is o.5:1. Industrial Use P A G E 2- 1 5 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 20 10 LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 o- o 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 o - 0 6 Mixed -Use Categories Rosemead has established three Mixed -Use categories to provide options for innovative approaches to land use and development. These categories allow for a mix of land uses in the same building, on the same parcel of land, or side by side within the same area. Such complementary use stimulates business activity, encourages pedestrian patronage, and provides a broader range of options to property owners to facilitate the preservation, re -use and redevelopment of structures. Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial Generally mixed -use development performs best when it is located near other mixed -use development. This configuration gives the residents more retail and office choices located and designed for pedestrian activity. Similarly, business may prefer to locate near each other to gain the synergistic benefits of serving the same clientele. As such, the mixed -use designations are located in such a manner to maximize or capitalize on that synergy. The Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial category allows vertically or horizontally mixed commercial, office, and residential uses, with an emphasis on retail uses along the ground floor. Pedestrian connections among the uses, and as appropriate to surrounding neighborhoods, should be provided. The Mixed -Use designation will allow for mixed use and commercial infill development. Further, parcels may be assembled and consolidated to create larger, integrated development sites. All mixed -use projects are also subject to review and compliance with the City's adopted mixed -use design guidelines. This designation applies to areas of Rosemead with historically less intensive commercial and office development. The Mixed - Use Residential /Commercial category is located on Valley Boulevard between Muscatel Avenue and Valley Boulevard, and on Garvey Avenue between Charlotte Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. Residential densities are limited to a maximum Of 25 to 30 units per acre. For stand -alone commercial use and integrated mixed -use projects, the maximum permitted FAR is L6:L The typical population density is approximately 119 persons per acre. P A G E 2- r 6 DRAFT: NOVEMBER i, 2 o 1 o Office Development EXHIBIT " A " LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 1 M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T 1 0- 0 6 Mixed -Use High Density Residential /Commercial Similar to the Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial category, the Mixed -Use High Density Residential /Commercial category permits vertically or horizontally mixed -use commercial, office, and residential uses, but greater residential densities are permitted and encouraged. Retail uses shall be emphasized along the ground floor of street frontages, and pedestrian connections among the uses and surrounding neighborhoods should be provided. This designation applies to the eastern end of Valley Boulevard and south of Garvey Avenue, just west of the eastern boundary. Residential densities are limited to a maximum of 36 to 6o units per acre. For stand -alone commercial use and integrated mixed -use projects, the maximum permitted FAR is 2:1. The typical population density is approximately 191 persons per acre. Mixed -Use Industrial /Commercial The Mixed -Use Industrial /Commercial category accommodates light industry, research and development, and office uses. The emphasis is on businesses that provide career - oriented and trade jobs. Commercial uses should be limited to those that support the primary industrial and office uses. Areas designated for Mixed -Use Industrial /Commercial are limited to properties along San Gabriel Boulevard south of Hellman Avenue to Park Street, along San Gabriel Avenue south of the SCE easement to Rush Street, and on Garvey Avenue from Walnut Grove to Muscatel Avenue (south side of Garvey Avenue) or City limit (north side of Garvey Avenue). The maximum FAR is 2.5:1. Site design shall take into consideration any adjacent residential neighborhoods with regard to parking lot entrances, location of parking and loading facilities, building massing, and lighting. P A G E 2- 1 7 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 LAND USE EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1 o - o 1 M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T 1 o- o 6 Public Facilities Category The Public Facilities designation applies to those land uses that are operated and maintained for public benefit. Public facilities include educational facilities, parks, utilities, and buildings or areas that support government activities. This land use category also includes quasi - public uses such as private utilities easements, private schools, and institutional activities. Open Space Categories Open Space /Natural Resources This category applies to public properties set aside for diverse recreational interests, including parks, baseball /soccer fields, and picnicking areas, as well as open lands required for resource protection. Cemetery This category applies to the Savannah Memorial Park Cemetery (aka El Monte Cemetery) property located along Valley Boulevard. Permitted uses are limited to those ordinarily associated with a cemetery, as defined specifically in the zoning ordinance. Goals and Policies These Land Use Element goals and policies address four citywide issues that include: (I) enhancing and maintaining existing single - family neighborhoods; (2) providing housing opportunities for all segments of the population; (3) preserving and encouraging a variety of commercial and industrial activities; and (4) revitalizing underperforming commercial corridors. Single - Family Neighborhoods Open Space In some neighborhoods, apartments and townhomes have replaced older single - family residences. This transition has generally improved neighborhoods with the introduction of higher - quality housing. However, it has also created neighborhoods where single - family residences are directly adjacent to apartments and condominiums, and residents have P A G E 2- 1 S DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 Los Angeles County Public Library: Rosemead Branch Rosemead City Hall E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN A M E N D M ENT 1 o- o 1 M U N I C I P A L CODE AMENDMENT 1 o- o 6 expressed concern regarding privacy and the change in neighborhood character. Maintaining housing conditions and protecting the privacy of single -story homes are key challenges in established single - family residential neighborhoods. House sizes and heights have increased over time, leading to inconsistency within neighborhoods when newer homes are constructed adjacent to or between older homes. Many of the larger, multi -story homes have a line of sight into an adjacent home or back yard. The City is committed to preserving established single - family neighborhoods by regulating development and encouraging both property maintenance and rehabilitation. The City has adopted Ordinance No. 851, commonly known as the anti - mansionization ordinance, which amended the zoning code to limit FAR and include design standards to eliminate the looks of excessive density. The City has also adopted and will promote guidelines for new development that encourages high quality site and building design compatibility with surrounding uses: Goal is Maintain stable and attractive single - family residential neighborhoods. Policy I. I: Discourage the entitlement and construction of multiple - family units in neighborhoods that are predominately single - family. Policy 1.2: Provide guidelines and standards to ensure adequate buffering and screening between lower density residential uses and adjacent higher density residential or non - residential uses to mitigate potential land use conflicts. Policy 1.3: Actively promote the maintenance of properties and buildings through code enforcement. Policy I.4: Through the Conditional Use Permit process, Design Review process, residential design guidelines, or zoning enforcement, regulate new and large residential structures that compromise neighborhood quality. Policy 1.5: Require that new single - family residential construction, additions, and renovations be designed to protect the privacy of adjacent P A G E 2- 1 q DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 LAND USE EXHIBIT "A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T t o- o r M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T r o- 0 6 residential properties and the quality of established neighborhoods. Policy 1.6: Where the housing stock and neighborhood design are of high quality, maintain and provide the foundation for strong neighborhood interaction, and ensure that the bulk and mass of new single - family residential buildings or additions be of the same scale as surrounding units within established residential neighborhoods. Policy 1.7: Foster housing stock and neighborhood revitalization, renovation, and good site /architectural design. Policy 1.8: Require that new single - family units utilize detailed architectural articulations to promote the visual character of neighborhoods and comply with the adopted single family design guidelines. Commercial and Industrial Districts Commercial and industrial districts in Rosemead and the jobs and tax revenues they provide contribute significantly to the City's financial well- being. Economically viable commercial and industrial businesses generate tax revenue, provide a variety of shopping and commercial activities, and ensure the long -term fiscal health of the City. Preserving, retaining, and building the City's sales tax base through diverse and successful commercial and industrial uses allow Rosemead to continue to provide high level of public services, and to construct public improvements that enhance the community. The Land Use Element and Plan will maintain, enhance, and invigorate commercial development by: • Concentrating commercial and industrial businesses in established commercial, office, and industrial districts; • Minimizing the "commercial sprawl" of strip commercial development; and • Enhancing high quality commercial building and site design while allowing for increased intensities of use. P AGE 2 - 2 0 DRAFT: NOVEMBER r, 2 0 1 0 Commercial development E X H I B I T " A" L A N D U S E GENERAL PLAN AM ENDM ENT 1 0 -0'1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 With regard to industrial uses, limited areas in Rosemead are designated for such businesses, and the City's focus is on retaining and attracting clean industrial uses that have minimal impact on surrounding residential neighborhoods, that provide quality jobs, and that contribute to the tax base. Goal 2: Expanded opportunities for concentrated commercial and industrial uses that contribute jobs and tax revenues to the community Policy 2.1: Establish a well - balanced and carefully planned collection of signature retail anchors, general retail outlets, casual to upscale restaurants, and upscale overnight accommodations which can take advantage of the High Intensity Commercial designated sites' accessibility to major roadway corridors. Policy 2.2: Revitalize commercial strip corridors by creating attractive and dynamic pedestrian - friendly activity nodes and commercial centers. Policy 2.3: Encourage continued development of self sustaining commercial uses within centers located at strategic intersections. Policy 2.4: Discourage further strip commercial development along major arterials. Policy 2.5: Discourage the rezoning of commercial and industrial districts to residential uses. Policy 2.6: Rigorously enforce property maintenance standards for commercial and industrial properties. Policy 2.7: Establish and apply architectural design review to additions, remodel of existing buildings and new commercial and industrial development. Policy 2.8: Encourage the reconfiguration and development of neighborhood shopping centers by offering modified development standards, more intense floor -area ratios, and other tools. P A G E 2- 2 1 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 LAND USE E X H I B I T " A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 o- o 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - o 6 Mixed -Use The City of Rosemead encourages mixed uses at key locations as discussed on pages 2 -15 to 2 -16 and shown on Figure 2 -1. The Mixed -Use land use designations will promote stronger and enhanced commercial business districts. Enhanced features should include a livelier streetscape, pedestrian - friendly street frontages for new buildings, revitalization of building fagades, creation of active and attractive public spaces, street furniture, and other improvements. A key opportunity exists to revitalize commercial corridors with mixed -use developments that provide both needed housing and commercial retail services. Mixed -use development has several tangible benefits, most importantly: • attracting private investment that can help revitalize older commercial uses; • increasing patronage within the area, which translates to economic benefits to businesses and the community; • . bringing residential and commercial uses within walking distance to each other; and • promoting pedestrian - friendly mixed -use projects with public spaces and lively street fronts where people can meet and interact. For residential and commercial mixed -use projects, tax - generating restaurants, retail uses, and services are required on the ground floor street frontages to create a lively street front. Mixed -use projects often revitalize older commercial districts, but it is important that the design of new mixed -use developments reflect the established character of Rosemead. New mixed -use buildings should be compatible with the scale and massing of adjacent buildings and respect a site's context within the overall community. The City has adopted design guidelines for mixed -use development that provide design criteria to assist developers and City staff on the review of such projects, and to ensure that development is of high quality and reflective of Rosemead's goals. P A G E 2- 2 2 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 EXHIBIT " A" L A N D U S E GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT io -o1 M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T i o- 0 6 Goal 3: Creation of vibrant, attractive mixed -use development Policy 3.1: Encourage mixed -use development as a means of upgrading established uses and developing vacant parcels along arterials and providing new commercial, residential, and employment opportunities. Policy 3.2: Use the Mixed -Use High Density Residential /Commercial land use designation as a vehicle to help strengthen and revitalize Rosemead's central business district. Policy 3.3: Provide adequate buffering between existing residential and commercial or light industrial uses within designated Mixed -Use areas, as well as in adjacent areas. Policy 3.4: Encourage pedestrian friendly commercial and residential planned developments wherever possible. Policy 3.5: Promote lively and attractive ground -floor retail uses that will create public revenues needed to provide for City services and the City's tax base. Economic Development and Revitalization Creating business and employment opportunities will strengthen the City's economic health and provide funds necessary to provide desired public facilities and services. Spending money locally increases the success of local businesses and employers, and improves private investment in the community. Proactive economic development strategies will facilitate and encourage the revitalization of the City's commercial and industrial corridors. Economic development activities include facilitating mixed -use development along commercial corridors to increase the quality of commercial offerings for residents, retaining important industrial districts, and focusing regional commercial activity at key locations that are easily accessible. P A G E 2- 2 3 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 L A N D U S E E X H I B I T " A" G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T i o- o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - o 6 Goal 4: A financially healthy City that can meet residents' desires for public services and facilities Policy 4.1: Retain and attract commercial and industrial businesses that contribute positively to the overall tax base. Policy 4.2: Continue to attract industrial businesses that provide quality jobs for skilled workers. Policy 4.3: Exclude commercial and industrial activities that adversely impact the City and its residents without providing corresponding benefits. Goal 5: Targeted land use changes that improve housing and economic opportunities for residents and businesses and achieve City fiscal and environmental objectives. Policy 5.1: Encourage revitalization of Garvey Avenue east of the SCE easement by promoting mixed -use development that integrates commercial uses with higher - density multiple - family residential uses. Policy 5.2: Encourage revitalization of the San Gabriel Boulevard corridor south of Hellman Avenue to Park Street and then again south of the SCE easement to Rush Street by promoting mixed- use development that integrates light industrial and office /business park uses. Policy 5.3: Preserve the established Central Business District along Valley Boulevard, and establish opportunities for large commercial and residential mixed -use developments. Policy 54 Establish a specific plan to create a "downtown" Rosemead between Walnut Grove Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. P A G E 2- 2 4 DRAFT: NOVEMBER I, 2010 E X H I B IT "A" L A N D U S E G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 o- o 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 o - o 6 Policy 5.5: Continue to support development of Rosemead Place as a commercial center, placing emphasis on improved freeway access and visibility and high quality landscaping design. Policy 5.6: Require that future commercial projects adjacent to the San Bernardino Freeway, south of Marshall Street, be developed in a manner that: • complements established commercial uses; • capitalizes on the high visibility provided by the adjacent freeway through high quality design and signage; and • incorporates the highest construction standards possible. Policy 5.7: Encourage development of high quality commercial or mixed -use center in the vicinity of the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Temple City Boulevard. Zoning and Land Use Policy The City's zoning ordinance serves as the primary tool to implement General Plan land use policies. Under California law, the zoning ordinance must be consistent with the General Plan, meaning that each land use category must have one or more corresponding zone districts, and development standards and land use regulations in the zoning ordinance must reflect the policies in the General Plan. While General Plan discussion of permitted land uses and development intensities is by nature somewhat general, the zoning ordinance provides the specificity property owners and developers seek in identifying how particular properties can be used and developed. Table a- 45 identifies the relationships between land use categories and zone districts in Rosemead. The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to include the mixed -use land use categories. P A G E z- z g DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT io -oi MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 o - o 6 Table z -45 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Consistency Notes: a) This table compares the General Plan land use categories with the zoning districts and overlay districts. It is anticipated that the Zoning Ordinance will be updated and these zoning districts, shown here, may be changed. b) Zone Districts: R -t: Single Family Residential R -2: Light Multiple ll4ediuff- lti- RC -MUDO: Residential /Commercial Mixed -Use Density Residential Development Overlay R -3: Medium Multiple Residential CI -M: Commercial /Industrial Mixed C -1: Neighborhood Commercial O -S: Open Space C -3: Medium Commercial P -D: Planned Development C -4: Regional Commercial D -0: Design Overlay CBD: Central Business District P -0: Professional Office M -t: Light Manufacturing Development Capacity Table 2 -56 identifies the planned distribution of land uses resulting from implementation of the Land Use Plan. Over P A G E z- z 6 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 o 1 o Corresponding Zone General Plan Land Use Category (a) Districts (b) LDR Low Density Residential R -1 P -D MDR Medium Density Residential R -z P -D R -3 HDR High Density Residential P -D P -O D -O C -r P -D C Commercial C -3 P CBD D -O HIC High Intensity Commercial C -4 CBD P MRC Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial RC -MUDO D -O P -D C -3 Mixed -Use CBD P MHRC High Density RC -MUDO D -O Residential Commercial P -D C -3 P -D D -O MIC Mixed -Use Industrial /Commercial P M -I C - 3 C -3 P -D OLI Office /Light Industrial P -0 D -O M -1 PF Public Facilities All Zones OS Open Space/Natural Resources O-S CEM Cemetery O -S Notes: a) This table compares the General Plan land use categories with the zoning districts and overlay districts. It is anticipated that the Zoning Ordinance will be updated and these zoning districts, shown here, may be changed. b) Zone Districts: R -t: Single Family Residential R -2: Light Multiple ll4ediuff- lti- RC -MUDO: Residential /Commercial Mixed -Use Density Residential Development Overlay R -3: Medium Multiple Residential CI -M: Commercial /Industrial Mixed C -1: Neighborhood Commercial O -S: Open Space C -3: Medium Commercial P -D: Planned Development C -4: Regional Commercial D -0: Design Overlay CBD: Central Business District P -0: Professional Office M -t: Light Manufacturing Development Capacity Table 2 -56 identifies the planned distribution of land uses resulting from implementation of the Land Use Plan. Over P A G E z- z 6 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 o 1 o E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - 0 6 time, as properties transition from one use to another or property owners rebuild, land uses and intensities will gradually shift to align with the intent of this Land Use Element. Table 2 -fi6 summarizes the land use distribution, typical level of development anticipated, and the resultant residential and nonresidential levels of development that can be expected from full implementation of land use policies established by this General Plan. Given the almost built -out character of Rosemead, significant redevelopment activities may not occur over the life of this General Plan. Average development densities and potential presented in Table 2 -23 reflect primarily established densities, with limited opportunities for recycling to more intensified development. As shown in the Table 2 -5, the estimated population for Rosemead is approximately 61,48o in approximately 15,924 housing units. P A G E 2- 2 7 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT i o - o r MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT r o - o 6 Table 2 - . 56 Land Use and Population Estimates for General Plan Buildout Notes: a) DU /AC: Dwelling Unit Per Acre, FAR: Floor Area Ratio. b) Population is estimated based on an average household size of 3.981 persons per household and a vacancy rate of 3.02% according to the 2009 California Department of Finance, Demographic Unit. c) Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial category assumes 67% residential and 33% commercial mix. d) Mixed -Use High Density Residential /Commercial category assumes 75% residential and 25% commercial mix. Table 2 -67 summarizes the projected dwelling units, estimated population, and estimated square footage for existing conditions in 2oo9, and what the Land Use Plan of the General Plan will yield at buildout. P A G E 2- 2 8 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 o 1 o Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated General Plan Land Use Net Density/ Dwelling Population Potential Category Acres Intensity Units (b) Square Feet (a) LDR Low Density Residential 965 7.0 DU /AC 6,756 26,o84 0 MDR Medium Density 582 8.5 DU /AC 4,947 19,100 0 Residential HDR High Density Residential 116 19.8 DU /AC 2,297 8,869 0 C Commercial 2 44 0 .33 FAR o 0 3,500,000 HIC High Intensity Commercial 19 0.33 FAR o 0 270,000 OLI Office /Light Industrial 132 0.42 FAR O o 2,400,000 Mixed -Use 30.0 DU /AC; MRC Residential /Commercial 25 1.60 FAR 5 1 ,9 6 5 58o,000 (c) MHR Mixed -Use High Density 48.o DU /AC; C Residential/ Commercial 39 2.00 FAR 1 ,4 1 5 . 5,46 850,000 (d) MIC Mixed -Use Industrial /Commercial 61 Loo FAR o 0 2,66o,000 PF Public Facilities 368 N/A o 0 0 OS Open Space /Natural 83 N/A o 0 0 Resources CEM Cemetery 4 N/A O o 0 Total 2,638 15,924 61,480 10,26o,000 Notes: a) DU /AC: Dwelling Unit Per Acre, FAR: Floor Area Ratio. b) Population is estimated based on an average household size of 3.981 persons per household and a vacancy rate of 3.02% according to the 2009 California Department of Finance, Demographic Unit. c) Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial category assumes 67% residential and 33% commercial mix. d) Mixed -Use High Density Residential /Commercial category assumes 75% residential and 25% commercial mix. Table 2 -67 summarizes the projected dwelling units, estimated population, and estimated square footage for existing conditions in 2oo9, and what the Land Use Plan of the General Plan will yield at buildout. P A G E 2- 2 8 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 o 1 o EXHIBIT "A" LAND USE G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 1 0- 0 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 Table 2 -6g Development and Population - 2009 Conditions and General Plan Notes: a) Dwelling units and population estimates are from the 2009 California Department of Finance, Demographic Unit. Square Feet of Nonresidential is based on GIS data. Implementation Actions The following actions will implement Land Use Element policies and provide guidance to City decision makers, staff, and the public. Each action relates directly to one or more policies. Goal t: Stable and attractive single- family residential neighborhoods. Action 1.1 Revise the Zoning Map and zoning ordinance to provide consistency between the map and the General Plan. Action 1.2 Enhance code enforcement program to require property owners to maintain their homes and property. Action 1.3 Use zoning regulations, and design guidelines, and design review to require new residential development use detailed architectural � >9 4� P A G E 2- 2 9 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 Dwelling Population Square Feet of Units Nonresidential Existing 2009 Development (a) 1 4,75 8 57,594 7,0 General Plan Land 1 5,9 2 4 61,48o I0,26o,000 Use Policy Estimated Increase in 1,166 3,886 3,250,000 Development Notes: a) Dwelling units and population estimates are from the 2009 California Department of Finance, Demographic Unit. Square Feet of Nonresidential is based on GIS data. Implementation Actions The following actions will implement Land Use Element policies and provide guidance to City decision makers, staff, and the public. Each action relates directly to one or more policies. Goal t: Stable and attractive single- family residential neighborhoods. Action 1.1 Revise the Zoning Map and zoning ordinance to provide consistency between the map and the General Plan. Action 1.2 Enhance code enforcement program to require property owners to maintain their homes and property. Action 1.3 Use zoning regulations, and design guidelines, and design review to require new residential development use detailed architectural � >9 4� P A G E 2- 2 9 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 LAND USE EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1 0 - o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 articulations and to provide adequate buffering between lower density residential uses and non- residential uses. Action 1.4 Conduct a housing and neighborhood survey to determine those areas that: • Are strong and should be maintained as they exist today. Typically in these areas the housing is well maintained and has good architectural design and site design; the neighborhood has sidewalks, landscaping, and is pedestrian friendly and safe. These neighborhoods should be maintained through continued code enforcement; new development should be designed to respect existing setbacks, neighborhood character, architectural style and materials, etc. • Are encouraged to revitalize through the introduction of new or renovated housing stock that is designed to promote a higher quality of architectural and site design. This may include improving housing materials, architectural design, site orientation, parking and garage location, setbacks, landscape requirements, etc. Action 1.5 Develop a series of design guidelines and standards to facilitate strong housing and neighborhood maintenance for the appropriate neighborhoods as determined by Action 1.4. Action 1.6 Develop housing and neighborhood design guidelines and standards for those areas (as determined by Action 1.4) that should be encouraged to be revitalized, renovated, and remodeled. In addition, establish new design guidelines that restrict mansionization. Action 1.7 Consult with the AQMD when siting new facilities with dust, odor emissions to avoid siting those facilities near sensitive receptors and avoiding siting sensitive receptors near sours of air pollution. Goal 2: Expanded opportunity for concentrated commercial and industrial uses that contribute jobs and tax revenues to the community P A G E 2- g o DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 EXHIBIT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN A M E N D M ENT 1 0- 0 1 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 Action 2.1 Prepare a specific plan, development standards, and /or design guidelines to plan for future development and for both private and public realm design features in the High Intensity Commercial areas. Action 2.2 Create incentive programs to encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of older commercial areas. Action 2.3 Prepare a specific plan, design guidelines, and /or development standards to plan for existing development's revitalziation and for future development and to plan for both private and public realm design features in the Mixed - Use area located on Valley Boulevard between Walnut Grove and Rosemead Boulevard. Action 2.4 Implement the Rosemead Downtown Vision Plan or other urban design plans, if adopted by the City Council, for new projects and the rehabilitation and revitalization of existing development on Valley Boulevard. Action 2.5 Prepare development standards encouraging the inclusion of public plazas and spaces in new and existing commercial areas. Action 2.6 Develop a marketing program that identifies needed commercial goods and services; actively pursue such businesses to locate within existing commercial and new mixed -use areas. Goal 3 Creation of vibrant, attractive mixed -use development Action 3.1 Encourage, whenever appropriate, land use conversion from marginal commercial, industrial or residential uses to mixed -use development along major arterials in areas of the City designated for Mixed -Use Residential /Commercial. Mixed -use development of this type should be encouraged when a proposal will result in the following: • The assembling of existing lots; • A reduction of the number of access points or "curb cuts" along an arterial; P A G E 2- 3 1 DRAFT.: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 LAN D US E E X H I B IT "A" G E N E R A L PLAN A M E N D M E N T i o- o i M U N I C I P A L CODE AMENDMENT i o- o 6 • No negative impact on surrounding land uses. Criteria for evaluating a proposal within these guidelines could include: • Conformance to Residential /Commercial Mixed -Use development standards and adopted Mixed -Use Design Guidelines. Action 3.2 Require an integrally - colored decorative six foot tall CMU block wall, landscaped buffers with mature landscaping, and /or a vine- covered wall, on those sides abutting a residentially zoned area. Agreements between property owners should be encouraged whereby the applicant installs the wall and /or landscaping and the adjacent property owner maintains it because the wall is on their property. The landscaped buffer strip will have a minimum width of three feet between the property line wall and adjacent property. Action 3.3 Encourage land use conversions to commercial uses, particularly along major arterials, only when a proposal: • Assembles contiguous lots; • Limits the number of curb cuts along major arterials; • Provides adequate on -site parking and on- site circulation; • Operates in conformance with the City's Noise Ordinance and other applicable environmental regulations; and • Will not negatively impact surrounding land uses. Action 3.4 Whenever and wherever possible, encourage the grouping of certain types of commercial activities that would benefit from this type of.a development. Action 3.5 To maximize commercial synergy and to minimize the development of small, stand alone commercial buildings, such as mini - malls, direct new commercial development smaller than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area to shopping centers with a combined floor area of at least 15,000 square feet. This implementation action shall not preclude the development of or P A G E 2- 3 2 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2o i o E X H I B IT "A" LAND USE GENERAL PLAN AM E N D M ENT 1 o- o 1 M U N I C I P A L C O D E A M E N D M E N T i o- o 6 discriminate against small businesses in established commercial areas. Action 3.6 Require owners to maintain their property according to current codes and ordinances. Action 3.7 Apply design standards for industrial and commercial uses Citywide. Action 3.8 During the site development review process, require attractive and revenue generating ground -floor retail uses for all mixed -use projects. Goal 4: A financially healthy City that can meet residents' desires for public services and facilities Action 4.1 Inventory structures and parcels in industrial areas available for redevelopment, and incorporate this information into a guide or book to be distributed to industrial real estate brokers and developers. Action 4.2 The City will restrict industrial activities that may result in significant and detrimental environmental impacts to the City and its residents. The significance will be determined through the preparation of a CEQA Initial Study (IS) and any subsequent environmental analysis. Goal 5: Targeted land use changes that improve housing and economic opportunities for residents and businesses and achieve City fiscal and environmental objectives. Action 5.1 Develop design standards for the Rosemead Square site that enhance freeway visibility and access. Action 5.2 Underground utilities in commercial areas and require developers to contribute. Action 5.3 Promote art in public places and require developers to contribute. Z5d W P A G E 2- 3 3 DRAFT: NOVEMBER I, 2 0 1 0 LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 10 -01 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 1 0 - 0 6 Action 5.4 Ensure that new developments incorporate both local and regional transit measures into project design that promote the use of alternative modes of transportation and /or construct, contribute or dedicate land for the provision of on -site bicycle trails linking the facility to designated bicycle commuting routes. Action 5.5 Ensure that new developments construct buildings that exceed minimum statewide energy construction requirements beyond Title 24 energy requirements. Action 5.6 In new residential developments, promote and /or provide incentives for the use of Energy - Star rated appliances. Action 5.7 Promote the use of shade producing trees, particularly those that shade paved surfaces such as streets and parking lots and buildings. These strategies will minimize the heat island effect and thereby reduce the amount of air conditioning required. Action 5.8 Encourage new development to employ passive heating and cooling design strategies to the extent feasible. Strategies to be considered include orientation; natural ventilation, including cross - ventilation in residential units; high insulation values, energy efficient windows including: high performance glass; light - colored or high - albedo (reflective) roofing and exterior walls; window shading; and landscaping that provides shading during appropriate seasons. Action 5.9 Encourage new developments to implement U.S. EPA Certified WaterSense labeled or equivalent faucets and high - efficiency toilets (HETs) in residential uses, and implement water conserving shower heads to the extent feasible. Action 5.10 Consider targeting local funds, including redevelopment, Community Development Block Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships funds, to assist affordable housing developers in incorporating energy efficient designs and features. Action 5.11 Strengthen local building codes for new construction and renovation to require a higher level of energy efficiency. P A G E z- 3 4 DRAFT: NOVEMBER 1, 2 0 1 0 EXHIBIT "A" LAND USE G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T i o- o i MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT i o - o 6 Action 5.12 Encourage all new government buildings, and all major renovations and additions, meet identified green building standards. Action 5.13 Consider adopting a "Green Building Program" requiring or encouraging green building practices and materials. The program could be implemented through, e.g., a set of green building ordinances. Action 5.14 Encourage the orientation of buildings to maximize passive solar heating during cool seasons, avoid solar heat gain during hot periods, enhance natural ventilation, and promote effective use of daylight. Orientation should optimize opportunities for on -site solar generation. Action 5.15 Consider to provide permitting - related and other incentives for energy efficient building projects, e.g., by giving green projects priority in plan review, processing and field inspection services. Action 5.16 Consider adopting a "heat island" mitigation plan that requires cool roofs, cool pavements, and strategically placed shade trees. Action 5.17 Consider expanding building permit enforcement to include re- roofing thereby ensuring compliance with existing state building requirements for cool roofs on non - residential buildings. Action 5.18 Strengthen local building codes for new construction and implement a program to renovate existing buildings to require a higher level of water efficiency. Action 5.19 Consider adopting energy and water efficiency retrofit ordinances that require upgrades as a condition of issuing permits for renovations or additions, and on the sale of residences and buildings. Action 5.2o Discourage projects that impede bicycle and walking access, e.g., large parking areas that cannot be crossed by non - motorized vehicles, and new residential communities that block PAGE - 35 Q D R A F T NOVEMBER 1, 2010 LAND USE E X H I B IT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT i o - o i M U N I C I P A L CODE AMENDMENT I o- o 6 through access on existing or potential bicycle and pedestrian routes. 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