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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05212013 - C.65RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. AUTHORIZE a General Plan Amendment Study for the proposed Saranap Village Project, including Assessor Parcels Nos. 184-010-035, 184-010-046, 184-450-025, 185-370-010, 185-370-012, 185-370-033, and 185-370-018, located at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue, Saranap, involving the Land Use Element, to consider re-designating the subject parcels to a Mixed Use (MU) designation, and involving the Transportation/Circulation Element, to consider changes to the Roadway Network Map. 2. ACKNOWLEDGE that granting authorization for this request does not imply any support or endorsement for the application to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. FISCAL IMPACT: None. If authorization is granted, the applicant is responsible for paying the costs for the study. BACKGROUND: The Department of Conservation and Development is in receipt of a letter request from Mark D. Hall, President, Hall Equities Group, for a General Plan Amendment study involving several parcels at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue in Saranap (Assessor Parcel Nos. 184-010-035, 184-010-046, 184-450-025, 185-370-010, 185-370-012, 185-370-033, and 185-370-018). APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/21/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Patrick Roche, (925) 674-7807 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: May 21, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 65 To:Board of Supervisors From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director Date:May 21, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:General Plan Amendment Study Authorization for Saranap Village BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) The combined parcels total 3.30 acres with substantial frontage along both sides of Boulevard Way and generally clustered at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue. Hall Equities Group desires to amend the General Plan to re-designate the subject site to a Mixed Use designation in combination with a rezoning to a P-1: Planned Unit District to support development of a mixed use retail and multi-family residential infill project that would also include significant streetscape/public infrastructure improvements. Hall Equities Group envisions the redevelopment of the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue into a pedestrian friendly village they have named as “Saranap Village”. Saranap Village would include a mixed use development of 25,000 square feet of retail shops and approximately 325 multi-family residential units, and major streetscape/public infrastructure improvements, including: the downsizing of Boulevard Way between Flora Avenue and Saranap Avenue from 4 lanes to 2 lanes, a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap to provide traffic calming and improve the pedestrian experience, and installation of a gateway arch and monument signing to establish a distinct community identity. A copy of the letter from Mr. Hall, Hall Equities Group, requesting authorization for the General Plan Amendment study for the proposed Saranap Village Project is attached to this Board Order (see Exhibit A). Mr. Hall’s letter explains that the desire is to develop the subject parcels into a unified mixed use development to give Saranap a distinct identity and the letter includes conceptual plans illustrating the key components of their proposal. Mr. Hall further explains that Hall Equities Group has recently initiated community outreach effort within the Saranap to present their conceptual plans and to receive the community’s input. Attached for the Board’s consideration under Exhibit B are maps and aerial photos of the site location, comprised of Assessor Parcel Nos. 184-010-035, 184-010-046, 184-450-025, 185-370-010, 185-370-012, 185-370-033, and 185-370-018, showing the existing and proposed General Plan land use designations and zoning districts. Staff recommends Board authorization of a General Plan Amendment study for the Saranap Village Project. The General Plan Amendment study would involve the Land Use Element to consider re-designating the subject parcels at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Sanarap Avenue to Mixed Use (MU), and would involve the Transportation/Circulation Element, to consider corresponding changes to the Roadway Network Map, specifically reducing the number of travel lanes on Boulevard Way (e.g. between Flora Avenue and Saranap Avenue) from 4 to 2 lanes and to provide for a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue, as envisioned in the conceptual plans included in the 5/6/2013 letter from Hall Equities Group. Authorization for this study, however, does not imply support or endorsement for the application to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The requested General Plan amendment will not proceeed. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. CLERK'S ADDENDUM The following people provided written comments (attached) for the Board's consideration: J. David Dacus, Saranap Community Association; Niroop K. Srivatsa, resident of Walnut Creek. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: May 6, 2013 Letter from Mark Hall, Hall Equities Group, Re: Saranap Village GPA Study Authorization Request Exhibit B Proposed “Saranap Village” Maps: Exhibit “A”: May 6, 2013 Letter from Mark D. Hall, Hall Equities Group, Request for General Plan Amendment Study Authorization, Several Parcels, Located at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue, “Saranap Village” Project Exhibit “B”: Proposed “Saranap Village” Maps: Site Location, General Plan, and Zoning Walnut Creek Lafayette §¨¦680 §¨¦680·|}þ24 Mt Diab lo BlvdOakland BlvdJuanita DrW a r r e n R d B oulevard W aySaranap Ave C am i n o D ia b lo Dewing LnLucy Ln Kinney Dr Flora AveEl C urtola Bl v d Blade WayKendall CtDale CtAco rn Ct Nicholson Rd Kend all RdClover LnBaja LnA l t a H i l l W a y Island CtI ri s LnPe t e r son Pl Del Hambre Cir Garden Ct Boulevar d Cir Studebaker RdHillcrest RdPalana CtG r e e n B a y C tSpringbrook RdLaurel Oak LnMoll y Way Wes t m i n ster PlBlade CtWhi t e Horse Ct Bonita CtAllendale CtL i n c o l n s h i r e C t Map Created 05/9/2013by Contra Costa County Department ofConservation and Development, GIS Group30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 9455337:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756WI0380760190Feet This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation andDevelopment with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization'stax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility forits accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information. Sara nap Villa ge Gen eral Plan Amend ment Study, Sara nap Ave. & Bo ulevard Way, Sarana p Are a, GP13 -0003 Legend Site Parcels City Limits CO (Commercial) SM (Single-Family Residential - Medium Density) SH (Single-Family Residential - High Density) MM (Multiple-Family Residential - Medium Density) MH (Multiple-Family Residential - High Density) see City of Walnut C reek's general plan Walnut Creek Lafayette B oulevard W ayJuanita DrWarren Rd Lucy Ln Flora AveSaranap AveBlade WayKendall CtBaja LnI ri s LnGarden Ct Boulevard Cir Palana CtDel Hambre Cir Laurel Oak LnMolly W ay Whi t e Horse Ct Map Created 5/9/2013by Contra Costa County Department ofConservation and Development, GIS Group30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 9455337:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756WI0310620155Feet This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation andDevelopment with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization'stax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility forits accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information. MU (Mixed Use) CO (Commercial) SM (Single-Family Residential - Medium Density) SH (Single-Family Residential - High Density) MM (Multiple-Family Residential - Medium Density) MH (Multiple-Family Residential - High Density) see City of Walnut Creek's general plan Walnut Creek Lafayette B oulevard W ayJuanita DrWarren Rd Lucy Ln Flora AveSaranap AveBlade WayKendall CtBaja LnI ri s LnIsland CtGarden Ct Boulev ard Cir Palana CtDel Hambre Cir Laurel Oak LnMolly W ay Whi t e Horse Ct Saranap Village General Plan Amendment Study, Saranap Ave. & Boulevard Way, Saranap Area, GP13-0003 Site Parcels Parcels General Plan MH (Multiple Family Residential - High) CO (Commercial) SM (Single Family Residential - Medium) MU (Mixed Use) SH (Single Family Residential - High) OS (Open Space) MM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium) Proposed General Plan Current General Plan R-10 (Single Family Residential)M-29 (Multiple Family Residential) C R-B P-1 D-1 N-B Walnut Creek Lafayette B oulevard W ayJuanita DrWarren Rd Lucy Ln Flora AveSaranap AveBlade WayKendall CtKendal l Rd Baja LnI ri s LnGarden Ct Boul eva rd Cir Palana CtDel Hambre Cir Laurel Oak LnMolly W ay Map Created 5/9/2013by Contra Costa County Department ofConservation and Development, GIS Group30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 9455337:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756WI0310620155Feet This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation andDevelopment with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization'stax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility forits accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information. R-10 (Single Family Residential) M-29 (Multiple Family Residential) C R-B P-1 D-1 Walnut Creek Lafayette B oulevard W ayJuanita DrWarren Rd Lucy Ln Flora AveSaranap AveBlade WayKendall CtKendal l Rd Baja LnI ri s LnIsland CtBoule var d Cir Palana CtDel Hambre Cir Laurel Oak LnMolly W ay Saranap Village General Plan Amendment Study, Saranap Ave. & Boulevard Way, Saranap Area, GP13-0003 Site Parcels ParcelsZoning N-B (Neighborhood Business) R-10 (Single Family Residential) R-12 (Single Family Residential) R-15 (Single Family Residential) D-1 (Two Family Residential) M-29 (Multiple Family Residential) R-B (Retail Business) C (General Commercial) P-1 (Planned Unit) Proposed Zoning Current Zoning