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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-07 - AGENDA REPORTS - DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SP (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: MvIa Ir YK-ellar and City Councilmembers i e T!�rautman and City Planning Commissioners F e ROM: cnn4 R Puls ity Manager DATE: September 7, 2004 SUBJECT: DOWNTOVvrN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN – STATUS REPORT RECOMMENDED ACTIO City Council and Planning Commission receive report regarding Downtown Newhall Specific Plan. BACKGROUND On June 8, 2004, the City of Santa Clarita Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with Moule and Polyzoides to prepare a Specific Plan for Downtown Newhall. The goal of this specific Plan is to provide property and business owners with the tools to entice private investment into the area and to create a series of thriving economic engines in Downtown Newhall. Work on the project began in July and to date the project team has toured the Downtown Newhall project area, visited other downtowns in Southern California, began compiling traffic and parking data, and conducted a community outreach meeting. At tonight's joint study session, staff will: further update the Council as to actions that have been completed, summarize recent public involvement and participation, and provide a timeline for the next steps to be accomplished—which includes a charrette during the week of September 13, 2004 followed by commencement of the preparation of the draft Specific Plan and strectscape design amenities. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Any other action as directed by Council. FISCAL IMPAC None by this action. ATTACHMENTS None. KRP:JES:Icp Agenda Item S-*'PBS'ADVANCDDntn Nwh1W90704jntstdysessn.doc