General Plan EIR Scoping Meeting Transportation Advisory Commission September 18, 2013
Outline Project Overview Purpose of the Scoping Meeting Purpose of CEQA EIR Process > Step 1: Initial Study > Step 2: Draft EIR > Step 3: Final EIR 2
Project Overview No formal approvals given Study the environmental impact of > Guiding Principles > Objectives and Policies of Land Use and Mobility Elements > Specific Plan Boundary Changes > Land Use Diagram > Development Caps > Transit Oriented Development Changes to Zoning Code 3
City Council Direction Guiding Principles Overarching vision statements Major changes to the 2 nd Guiding Principle A new guiding principle on education Supported by new objectives and policies 4
City Council Direction Objectives and Policies Update Mobility Element Objectives Goals and Objectives of Mobility Initiatives > Complete Streets > Bicycle Transportation Plan > Short Range Transit Plan 5
City Council Direction 7 Guiding Principles 1. Growth will be targeted to serve community needs and enhance the quality of life 2. Change will be harmonized to preserve Pasadena s historic character and environment 3. Economic vitality will be promoted to provide jobs, services, revenues, and opportunities 4. Pasadena will be promoted as a healthy family community 5. Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars 6. Pasadena will be promoted as a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment, and educational center for the region 7. Community participation will be a permanent part of achieving a greater city 2004 Mobility Objectives Revised Mobility Objectives Manage Multimodal Corridors Promote a Livable Community Protect Neighborhoods Encourage Non-Auto Travel 6 Create a Supportive Climate for Economic Viability Mobility strategies to improve economic vitality Enhance Livability Guidelines for greater equity, community health, and safety Encourage Walking, Biking, Transit, and other Alternatives to Motor Vehicles Strategies to encourage nonauto travel Protection of residential neighborhoods
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City Council Direction Land Use Diagram Additional detail in Specific Plan areas Protect & Preserve residential neighborhoods, historic resources & open space areas. Target Growth in the Central District, transit villages around transit, and neighborhood villages at key intersections. Focus on Economic Vitality land uses & policies that create jobs and enhance and revitalize commercial areas. Plan for Walking, Bicycling, Transit & Accessibility promote alternative modes of travel. 8
City Council Direction Transit Village Locations Fillmore Station (Medical Center) Del Mar Station (Central Core) Holly Street Station (Central Core/ Government) Lake Station (Office Center) Allen Station (Office Center, south of freeway) East Pasadena/Sierra Madre Villa Station (Office, Housing, Retail Mix) 9
City Council Direction Neighborhood Village Locations Fair Oaks & Orange Grove Lincoln Avenue Lake Avenue & Washington East Washington Pasadena City College (Colorado between Allen & Hill) Colorado & Sierra Madre 10
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City Council Direction Development Caps Area Residential Dwelling Units Commercial Sq. Ft. Central District 5,000 4,000,000 South Fair Oaks 800 800,000 East Colorado 500 525,000 East Pasadena 850 1,500,000 North Lake 250 250,000 Fair Oaks/Orange Grove 325 300,000 Lincoln 180 300,000 West Gateway 340 200,000 No Specific Plan 1,710 150,000 12
City Council Direction Changes to the T.O.D. Ordinance Proposed changes will be discussed with the community this fall 13
Purpose of Scoping Meeting Provide information regarding CEQA and the EIR process Get community input on the scope of EIR > What should be considered? > What are your environmental concerns? > Suggestions for alternatives and mitigation measures Identify the next steps and additional opportunities for public input 14
Purpose of CEQA California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) > Disclose project impacts to public and decision makers > Identify ways to avoid or reduce environmental impacts (e.g., mitigation measures) > Analyze alternatives > Solicit feedback from interested people and groups > Limited to environmental impacts 15
EIR Process Initial Study City prepares the Initial Study Community input on Initial Study Draft EIR City prepares the Draft EIR Community input on Draft EIR (Winter/Spring, 2014) Final EIR City prepares the Final EIR Community input on Final EIR and the Proposed General Plan (Summer, 2014) Advisory body review (Summer, 2014) City Council decision (Summer, 2014 16
Step 1: Initial Study Purpose: Preliminary analysis to identify scope of EIR Public Input: > Scoping Meeting > Responses to Notice of Preparation > 45-day public review period closes October 21, 2013 Contents: > Brief project description > Preliminary analysis of 18 environmental topics 17
Step 1: Initial Study Issues Proposed to be Analyzed Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy Geology and Soils Greenhouse Gases Hazardous Materials and Hazards 18 Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population and Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities and Service Systems
Step 1: Initial Study Where to find the Initial Study > Pasadena Permit Center > Pasadena Central Library > www.cityofpasadena.net/generalplan 19
Step 1: Initial Study Commenting on the Initial Study > Scoping Meetings (9/18 and 9/25) > Written comments to Scott Reimers, Planner, via: Email: sreimers@cityofpasadena.net Mail: City of Pasadena Planning Division 175 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 Please include your name and address 20
Step 2: Draft EIR Initial Study City prepares the Initial Study Community input on Initial Study Draft EIR City prepares the Draft EIR Community input on Draft EIR (Winter/Spring, 2014) Final EIR City prepares the Final EIR Community input on Final EIR and the Proposed General Plan (Summer, 2014) Advisory body review (Summer, 2014) City Council decision (Summer, 2014 21
Step 3: Final EIR Initial Study City prepares the Initial Study Community input on Initial Study Draft EIR City prepares the Draft EIR Community input on Draft EIR (Winter/Spring, 2014) Final EIR City prepares the Final EIR Community input on Final EIR and the Proposed General Plan (Summer, 2014) Advisory body review (Summer, 2014) City Council decision (Summer, 2014) 22
How to Stay Informed General Plan website: www.cityofpasadena.net/generalplan Send an email: sreimers@cityofpasadena.net Call: City of Pasadena, Planning Staff at 626.744.6710 Facebook: search Pasadena General Plan Request to be sent notices 23