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1987/03/24 Community Development Agency ResolutionRON00002-11/0024R/kf 03/17/87 RESOLUTION NO. 87-06 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES, DIRECTING THE STAFF TO PREPARE THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN REPORT, ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND THE DRAFT EIR AND APPROVING CERTAIN TRANSMITTALS AND FILINGS (ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT) WHEREAS, the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park, California (the "Agency"), has heretofore initiated procedures for the adoption of the proposed Rohnert Park Community Development Project (the "Project") in the City of Rohnert Park, California (the "City");'and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, California, has heretofore selected a survey area within a portion of the municipal boundaries of the City for redevelopment study purposes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33310, gt sea.; and WHEREAS, the Agency desires to commence preparation of the redevelopment plan for the Project (the "Redevelopment Plan"), the Redevelopment Plan Report and all documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended ("CEQA"), upon determination of the necessity therefor in connection with the Project; and WHEREAS, it is necessary, pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33000, -t seu., that certain transmittals and filings be made with the appropriate governmental bodies and agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Agency hereby approves the proposed redevelopment project area boundaries of the Project, as heretofore selected by resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33322. Section 2. The Agency Staff, consultants and special redevelopment counsel are hereby authorized and directed to prepare the Redevelopment Plan for the Rohnert Park Community Development Project, a Survey of Conditions and a Redevelopment Plan Report. Section I. The Agency Staff, consultants and special redevelopment counsel are hereby further authorized and directed to prepare an Initial Study, if deemed necessary, pursuant to CEQA and a Draft Environmental Impact Report, if necessary, and to transmit a Notice of Preparation and any and all others notices in connection therewith to all responsible agencies and other parties and individuals with expertise in environmental concerns, pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines. 2 Section 4. The Agency hereby approves and authorizes the mailing of certain transmittals and the preparation of notices, filings and redevelopment project area boundary maps which shall be made pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33327 and 33328 and in compliance with the intent and provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law. Section 5. The Agency Staff is hereby directed to consult and cooperate with the Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, California, and the Staffs thereof, in the preparation of the environmental documents as hereinabove set forth and such other documents as may be required pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 24th day of March, 1987. Chairman of the, Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park (SEAL) A'T'TEST`. - Secretary of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SONOMA ) ss CITY QF ROHNERT PARK-) I, Pelar M. CallinaD a, Secretary of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 24th day of March , 1987, by the following vote of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park: AYES: (5) Agency Members Cochran, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Lepinski and Eck NOES: ( 0 ) None ABSENT: ABSTAINED: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Community Development Agenc of the City of Rohnert Park this 24th day of , 1987. Secretary of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park - 4 - RON00002-10/0023R/kf v 03/17/87 STATEMENT OF PREPARATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO: Auditor, Assessor, Tax Collector of Sonoma County, to all other affected taxing entities and to the State Board of Equalization Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Sections 33327 and 33328, you are hereby notified that the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park (the "Agency") is in the process of completing the Redevelopment Plan for the Rohne`rt Park Community Development Project (the "Redevelopment Plan"). It is the intention of the Agency to complete the Redevelopment Plan and to have it adopted pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law. It is the intention of the Agency to use the 1986-1987 roll as the Base Year Assessment Roll for the allocation of taxes pursuant to Section 33670 of the Health and Safety Code. Dated: March 25, 1987 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Peter M. Callinan Executive Director X Initial Plan Amended Plan N W"Mooly"VO.r REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ROHMT PARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I I. INTRODUCTION This Preliminary Plan sets forth in general terms a description of the proposed plana for the redevelopment and revitalization of the proposed redevelopment project area for the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project (the "Project Area"). The preparation of this Preliminary Plan for the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project (The "Project") represents a continuing process undertaken by the City of Rohnert Park, California (the"City") and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rohnert Park (the "Agency") to foster an environment conductive to the economic vitality of the City and to provide affordable housing and employment opportunities for the City's population. Section II of this Preliminary Plan sets forth a brief description of existing conditions in the proposed Project Area. Section III addresses specific issues,' as required by law in preparation of the Preliminary Y'lan, and set forth a description of the proposed redevelopment efforts, including ".land uses, principal street layout, population densities, and building intensities and standards. The legal description of the proposed Project Area is set forth in the Appendix and is depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein'by reference. It is recognized that redevelopment is not the only tool available for removing the deterrents to development which exists in the City. The City will continue to seek additional revenue sources and other programs to accompany the proposed redevelopment effort. Combining redevelopwent efforts with other programs should result in further enhancing the City's ability to attain sound and beneficial development. II. EXISTING CONDITIONS The proposed Project Area consists of an underutilizied, blighted and predominantly urbanized area of the City and contains approximately one thousand two -hundred seventy-eight (1,278) acres. The Project Area generally includes the western, central (Hub), and southwestern portions of the City and is bounded generally as follows: parcels adjoining the Northwest Pacific Railroad and Snyder Avenue on the east; East Railroad Avenue and Copeland Creek on the south; Highway 101 and the City Limits on the west; and Millbrae Avenue and Golf Course Drive on the north. In the northeast City the Project Area includes two non-contiguous subacres bounded by Snyder Lane, Daniel Avenue, Golf Course Drive and Country Club Drive; and by Southwest Boulevard, Avenida Cala, Camino Coronado, Copeland Creek, Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder Lane. . Existing structures and development within the proposed Project Area %include older office, commercial, industrial, and residential uses. Some of .,the structures are over 30 years old and beginning to deteriorate. -:State Highway 101 bisects the proposed Project Area, and the Northwest Pacific Railroad intersects the southeastern edge. Much of the existing infrastructure in the proposed Project Area requires upgrading and expansion. Many of the existing residential units are older and deteriorating. The Agency seeks to encourage development through utilization of the provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33000, at seq.: and by implementation of the Rohnert Park General Plan. III. PRELIMINARY PLAN 3.1 Contents of the Preliminary Plan This Preliminary Plan has been prepared pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33324 which requires the following: - A description of the boundaries of the proposed Project Area; - A general statement of the land uses, layout of the principal streets, population densities, building intensities and standards proposed as the basis for the redevelopment of the proposed Project Area; - A demonstration of how the purposes of the Community Redevelopment Law would be attained by redevelopment of the proposed Project Area; - A demonstration of how the proposed redevelopment activities conform to the General Plan of the City; and - A general description of the impact of the redevelopment project upon residents located within proposed Project Area and upon surrounding neighborhoods. 3.2 Proiect Boundaries The boundaries of the proposed Project Area are described in Section II, Existing Conditions, and are depicted on Exhibit A. 3.3 General Statement of Proposed Land uses and tonin The proposed Project as presented in this Preliminary Plan consists of the phased development of commercial, residential, office and industrial uses, the provision of public improvements and the coordination of the planning process to accomplish the foregoing development. It is anticipated that implementation of the final Redevelopment Plan for the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project (the"Redevelopment Plan") will transform the underutilized and blighted proposed Project Area into a coherent and active office, commercial and industrial center providing employment opportunities, and new and rehabilitated residential units accomod.ating current residents and the population growth that is expected in and surrounding the City. An important part of this Preliminary Plan and the subsequent Redevelopment Plan is the provision of the Public improvements which are necessary to accomodate the proposed development. Sewer collection and treatment, drainage, flood control, road, parking and traffic safety measures and other public improvements will be undertaken as a major component of the redevelopment activities. The Project Area currently contains property within the following zoning classifications: A (Agricultural/ open space), R-1 (Single-family residential), R -M (Multi -family residential), P -A (Professional, Administrative Office), C -L (Limited commercial), C -N (Neighborhood commercial), C-R (Regional commercial), C-REC (Recreational Commercial), and M -L (Limited industrial). e The General Plan f the City presently set forth : following uses for property located in'the Project Area: industrial and distribution, office and business services, commercial, Professional- medical, institutional, parks, utility, and low density residential, intermediate density residential, agricultural residential, and high density residential uses. Zoning in the Project Area will conform to the City's General Plan, consisting of commercial, industrial, office and residential classifications. 3.4 General Statement of Proposed Layout of Principal Streets Major access to the Project Area is provided by means of State Highway 101 and through the existing principal streets as set forth on Exhibit A. The general principal circulation plan proposed for the Project includes the streets as set forth on Exhibit A. More specific circulation patterns may be proposed as development plans are hereafter considered by the Agency and the City within the Project Area. ::3.5 General Statement of Proposed Po ulation Densities There are 2.77 persons per dwelling unit in Rohnert Park, per the 1980 Census. There is some vacant residential land in the northwest Snyder Lane subarea within the Project Area. However, most new development primarily will be industrial, commercial or office use. Therefore, the population density within the Project Area is not expected to change significantly. 3.6 General Statement of Proposed Building_ Intensities and Standards It is intended that new residential, commercial, office and industrial development will occur in the proposed Project Area. All development shall either meet or exceed the minimum standards provided by the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the City, Uniform Building Laws and the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area to be approved and adopted by ordinance of the City. Building intensities and standards for development under the proposed Redevelopment Plan will be governed by applicable zoning code standards and shall conform to or exceed applicable Federal, State, and local legal requirements, including standards for street layout, design, land subdivision, setbacks, height of structures, parking and undergrounding of utilities. Construction or installation of all new buildings and structures, and all existing buildings and structures which are expanded, modified, or rehabilitated, shall be subject to approval by the Agency, the planning commission and any and all other appropriate City officials and employees. This review and approval process will assure that the requirements of all applicable codes and regulations are met. Prior to the issuance of permits, proposed plans for development shall be submitted to the Agency and to the City for precise site plan reviewand for purposes of meeting other design and review requirements of the City, as applicable. Compatibility of proposed development with adjacent and nearby property shall be encouraged. Any impacts of the proposed development upon adjacent or nearby property will be minimized to enhance the overall quality of the development. !" 3.7 Conformance with the City's General Plan The proposed land uses for the Project , as outlined in Section 3.3, are currently in conformance with the City's General Plan. In particular, the General Plan allows the land uses and circulation pattern presented in this Preliminary Plan and as will be incorporated in the Redevelopment Plan. As explained in Section 3.3, proposed land uses set forth herein are intended to be a general description of proposed uses for the Project Area, and subsequent specific development plans will contain further details such as types of commercial or industrial uses, design guidelines, public facilities, and other improvements which will more specifically delineate proposed development within the guidelines of the General Plan. This Preliminary Plan is the first step toward implementation of the final Redevelopment Plan which will, at the time of adoption, conform to the City's General Plan. 3.8 General Impact of the Project Upon Residents Located Within the Project Area and Upon the Surrounding Neighborhoods The Agency has determined that the utilization of the redevelopment process will assist the City in guiding and assisting new development, including residential, commercial, office and industrial uses, in both the proposed Project Area and the City in general. Rohnert Park has achieved a high level of land use consistency, with no non -conforming uses within the Project Area. Therefore relocation of residents does not appear probable in the near term. Although not foreseen immediately, relocation benefits will be provided if neccessary in accordance with law and, in particular, pursuant to Government Code Section 7269, at seq. Redevelopment of the Project'Area with new and expanded commerical office and industrial uses will provide increased employment opportunities for current residents of the Project Area and residents within areas adjacent to or nearby the Project Area. It is anticipated that such employment opportunities will provide an improved financial base for persons and families within and nearby the Project Area, and that this will, in turn, make housing more affordable for such persons and families. During program implementation there will be some short-term inconveniences. These are generally due to construction activities that relate to street improvements and the construction of other public improvements. The long-term impact of such improvements, however, is expected to be beneficial to both the Project Area and the community -at - large. The overall impact of project implementation on surrounding neighborhoods is anticipated to be positive over the long-term. The improvements of the interior circulation systems and improvements to storm drain and sewage systems will provide a positive economic and aesthetic impetus to surrounding areas. Furthermore, in providing public improvements existing blighting influences and deterrents to development caused by the absence of such public improvements will be eradicated from within the Project Area. ' 3.9 Attainment of th_ Purposes of the California Corms Lty Redevelopment Law The Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33000, et seq., sets forth the policies and purposes of the State of California with regard to redevelopment. In particular, Health and Safety Code Section 33037 provides. (i) that it is the policy of the State to promote the sound developmentand redevelopment of blighted areas, thereby promoting the general welfare of inhabitants in the communities in which blighted areas exist; and (ii) that is is in the public interest to expend public funds to acquire land, to plan and finance land assembly, to clear land and to make certain improvements in order to redevelop or rehabilitate blighted areas whenever redevelopment cannot be accomplished by private enterprise alone. Health and, Safety Code Sections 33070 and 33071 further provide that decent housing and genuine employment opportunities are vital to the future peace and prosperity of the State, and that the fundamental purpose of redevelopment is to expand the supply of low -and moderate -income housing, to ,.expand employment opportunities, and to provide an environment for the social, economic, and psychological growth and well-being of all citizens. The proposed Project would encourage the rehabilitation and redevelopment primarily of commercial and industrial uses in the Project is Area, thereby creating jobs and increasing job opportunities. It the e anticipated that the economic improvement of the Project Area and financial benefits for those employed therein will upgrade existing housing stock and promote an increase in available housing units within the City and the Project Area, and will make housing more affordable for a larger number of persons and families. It is further expected that the redevelopment of the Project Area will provide an aesthectic improvement and economic uplift to the City and its residents, in general, thereby accomplishing the purposes of redevelopment set forth in the Community Redevelopment Law. The purposes of the California Redevelopment Law would be attained by the proposed redevelopment through: 1. The installation of needed public utilities including, but not limited to, storm drains, water systems and sanitary sewers. 2. The improvement of streets and highways to provide adequate circulation of through -traffic, public parking as well as to provide adequate access to the property involved. 3. The elimination of blighted influences within the proposed Project Area which have prevented proper utilization of the land, and have resulted in stagnant and unproductive conditions of land potentially valuable and useful in contributing to the public health, safety, and welfare. A survey of the proposed Project Area indicates conditions which have contributed to the lack of development of the lots and parcels comprising the proposed Project Area. It is anticipated that redevelopment activity will reverse the present condition of land not being developed to the maximum potential; in particular by means of the construction of adequate public improvements by the Agency and by supporting private development through financing techniques legally available to the Agency. Public improvements undertaken as a part of this project will induce and enable the sound development of surrounding areas. The entire coi,,.uunity will benefit from the increased tax and employment base resulting from development of the Project Area. Present circumstances would allow land within the Project Areal to remain blighted, underdeveloped and unproductive for a indefinate period of time, thereby depriving the cormnunity of the additional economic base induced by development. Sound planning practice dictates the orderly, harmonious and attractive development of the Project Area in order to protect and enchance the private and public improvements therein and to encourage the development of the area as a focal point for the community. Creation of a redevelopment project area is not only a remedial action. but also a preventive measure to ensure orderly development and thereby prevent future 'blight. in conclusion, the existing characteristics of the proposed Project Area indicate the presence of blight, as defined in the Community Redevelopment Lawn. The development of this area in an appropriate manner Oyill benefit the residents, property owners and workers in the City of Rohnert ,Parr. It is :. for the attainment sof ,.orderly and attractive i z ��,, . 'development that the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project has been proposed. ". 9