HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-05 - AGENDA REPORTS - DRAFT NORTH NEWHALL SP (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: M Weste and City Councilmembers
ftr m nd City Planning Commissioners
FROM: erneskamp, t anager
DATE: September 5, 2006
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF DRAFT NORTH NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council and Planning Commission receive presentation and provide input on the
preparation of the Draft North Newhall Specific Plan (NNSP).
BACKGROUND
In anticipation of the four-day charrette beginning on September 21, 2006, and following two
months of research, a kick-off community outreach meeting, Council sub -committee meeting,
and numerous meetings and interviews with targeted local and agency stakeholders, staff will
provide a summary of what has been learned to date about the NNSP properties.
At this joint study session, the City Council and Planning Commission will learn how this
specific planning process will allow multiple stakeholders with varied opinions and ideas on the
area's development potential to work collaboratively to propose a project that the City and
community can support. The ultimate goal of the Specific Plan is to provide property and
business owners with the tools necessary to entice quality investment into the area, ensure a
consistent development pattern with complimentary uses, preserve environmentally sensitive
areas and provide a mechanism to construct needed public improvements.
Some of the subject areas to be elaborated on tonight include land use, property
constraints/opportunities, integration with neighboring communities, transportation, mixed uses,
transit oriented development, architectural standards, and plan implementation. In addition, a
timeline for the next steps to be accomplished will be presented which will include items such as
public participation, plan creation and preparation of the project's Environmental Impact Report.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Any other action as directed by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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