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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03201990 - 2.4 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon ;i ","' tra Director of Community Development a. _r C�JJIa DATE: March 15, 1990 COL"y SUBJECT: Alamo Specific Plan SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Authorize staff to proceed with the development .of an Alamo Specific Plan based on the attached work scope. 2. Authorize Supervisor Schroder' s office, in concert with the Community Development Department, to establish a 5 member citizen' s committee. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of this effort will be from the Departmental budget. Upon adoption of the specific plan, these expenses can be reimbursed as a fee to future developers. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Board directed staff to consider the development of a specific plan for the Alamo area. In response to that request, we have put together the attached draft work. scope. Should the board authorize this effort, staff will be available to undertake this work item upon adoption of the Countywide General Plan Amendment. A five ( 5) person citizen committee should be established to oversee this effort. CONTINU ED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE- 40 RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE AT - OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON Marc+ 20+ 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x_ OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: Community Development ATTESTED March 20, 1990 County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF Public Works THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AIA CO ADMINISTRATOR BY Vf DEPUTY cjc7/alamo.bos ALAMO SPECIFIC PLAN WORK SCOPE I . PURPOSE The Board of Supervisors has requested the Community Development Department to develop a scope of work for the preparation of a specific plan for the Community of Alamo. This document responds to that request. II . BACKGROUND The Community of Alamo is largely built out. Most of the remaining decisions in the community deal with the fit of development and redevelopment into the established pattern of the community. The major policy designs are largely made; their interpretation and detailing are what is required. A specific plan will allow for such fine tuning. III . SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY The Specific Plan should generally cover all the community of Alamo. The Alamo springs area has been deleted since development decisions in that area are to be resolved through the Alamo Springs MOU with the City of Danville. The proposed boundaries are shown on Map 1 attached. IV. ALAMO SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE An advisory committee made up of approximately 5 individuals should be established to assist the Community Development Department in the preparation of the specific plan. That committee should be drawn from representatives of organization which serve Alamo. Representation should be from AIA, R-7A, P-2B, the Chamber of Commerce, and a local architect or builder. V. WORK TASKS Task 1 - Review of Existing General Plan Policies Staff will pull together a report outlining the General Plan policies (from the new Countywide General Plan) which will impact the preparation of the specific plan and for which the specific plan has to be consistent with. Product: A document outlining relevant plan policies to effect this area. Task 2 - Data Collection. Collect all available data. Approach: The staff will gather and review all available existing data in the form of base maps, topographic maps, aerial photographs, traffic studies, environmental impact reports, environmental data, and engineering information. Based on a review of this data, staff will identify any missing information that may be pertinent to the project. Product: An inventory of available data. Evaluation of existing data as it applies to the Specific Plan and an identification of gaps in the data. Task 3 - Base Maps. Prepare base map(s) . Approach: The staff will prepare a base map from existing available information. Product: Project base maps. Task 4 - Start Up Meetings. Conduct meetings with public agencies, special interest groups and knowledgeable individuals to determine sensitive environmental issues and planning concerns. Approach: The staff will meet with pertinent public agencies and interested individuals to determine key issues and identify sensitive environmental factors influencing the site. These meetings will be done in group and individual sessions and as early as possible in the planning process. Issues to be considered will include: 1. Local input on resources and opportunities available; 2. Perceived issues and problems in the planning area; 3. Draft Specific Plan policies and objectives as previously developed. Product: List of Specific Issues, Draft Specific Plan policies and objectives. Task 5 - Area Characteristics/Environmental Setting. , Prepare site characteristics maps and environmental setting text and maps. Approach: Maps and data shall be prepared on the following subject areas for discussion with the Committee. Natural Factors 1. Geology/Subsidence 2. Hydrology/Area Drainage/Floating 3. Soils 4. Topography 5. Vegetation/Wildlife/Wetlands 6. Visual Character 7. Air Quality 8. Noise Hazard Potential 9. Seismicity and land stability Cultural Factors 10. Archaeological , Historical Resources 11. Circulation (auto, pedestrian, bicycle) 12. Utilities 13. Community Services 14. Existing Land Use/Adjacent Land Use 15. Existing Zoning/General Plan Designation Socioeconomic characteristics and market research data will also be discussed. Product: Maps and and some text outlining the above factors listed above. Task 6 - Opportunities and Constraints Analysis. Approach: Once the site characteristics maps are completed, a land capability analysis or a constraints and opportunities analysis will be prepared for the planning area. Hazard areas, sensitive environmental areas, areas with low development potential , and areas with high development potential are some of the categories of constraints and opportunities that can be identified during this task. Staff will prepare a series of composite maps for review and discussion with the citizens committee. Extensive field work will be done by staff and the committee. Product: Composite maps with accompanying text identifying opportunities and constraints. Workshops held to review and discuss the maps. Task 7 - Specific Plan Use Alternatives. Prepare alternatives (based on site analysis, development program and revised goals, objectives and policies) . Approach: Based on the conceptual land use programs and goals, objectives and policies developed by the staff, we will prepare an alternative land use plans for the study area, corporations of the area, including all issues identified at this point. These plans shall cover the entire study area, and include: o Land Use o Circulation o Open space and conservation o Recreation Product: Alternative land use plans. Task 8 - Design Guidelines. Prepare draft design guidelines. Approach: The design guidelines (development standards) , are, along with phasing and financing programs, intended to be the tools for effectuating the Specific Plan. The guidelines are prepared to assist the developers, as projects are planned and implements. Product: Written and illustrated set of design guidelines. Task 9 - Final Specific Plan Approach: Using the format and outline established during the initial tasks for his assignment, the staff will prepare the Final Specific Plan. Product: A Draft Specific Plan which will be prepared for consideration at public hearing. VI . TIMING AND SCHEDULE It is anticipated that it will take approximately 1 year to develop the specific plan. Upon adoption of the Countywide General Plan staff time will be available to initiate work on this program. JWC;vpl cjc7/alamosp.ws -..___ as '•��• on ( - • G o IF a \1- •` aj .Ct �*� _._� - :.yf3 ._, o` f �„ r '..-: r . -► i • 'ca t 1J i �, . � �•/ N .i r+ � i,,i •i o'� •f r ,i, I.•�z�� jl "�".,,.�j j 4•,� r - y Q' 1� _ "�. , ./. 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