HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - AMEND GP CIRC SAND CYN RD (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
August 26, 2003
,( A'
Jeffrey Lambert
/I
DIRECTION TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
ELEMENT ADJUSTING THE SAND CANYON ROAD
ULTIMATE RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH BETWEEN LOST
CANYON ROAD AND PLACERITA CANYON ROAD
Planning and Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct staff to initiate an amendment to the Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation Element,
adjusting the ultimate right-of-way width of Sand Canyon Road, from Lost Canyon Road to
Placerita Canyon Road.
BACKGROUND
The segment of Sand Canyon Road located between Soledad Canyon Road to the north and
Placerita Canyon Road to the south which extends through the Sand Canyon community is listed
as a Major Highway in the City of Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation Element. Designation
as a Major Highway requires 116 feet for the ultimate right-of-way. However, the Circulation
Element also specifies that the segment of Sand Canyon Road, south of Lost Canyon Road, will
remain a two-lane roadway (one lane in each direction), although deceleration lanes and tum
lanes may be required. Also, an equestrian trail is planned along this segment of Sand Canyon
Road. Staff recommends that Council direct staff to adjust the ultimate right-of-way width to be
consistent with its continued operation as a two-lane roadway. This roadway width adjustment
will require an amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element. Council direction to
proceed will initiate the General Plan amendment process, which will require Planning
Commission consideration and final action by the City Council in a public hearing at a later date.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Do not pursue the amendment to the Circulation Element.
2. Other actions as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impacts are anticipated with the recommended action.