HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN MC 10-103 (2)Agenda item: 16
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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Item to be presented by: Jeff Hogan
DATE: June 25, 2013
SUBJECT: THE LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN (MASTER CASE NO. 10-103)
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct the public hearing; and introduce and pass to second reading on
July 9, 2013, an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 10-103
(UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 10-006, ZONE CHANGE 13-003), AMENDING THE
SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) BY ESTABLISHING THE
LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN."
BACKGROUND
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission (Commission) conducted two public hearings on the Lyons Corridor
Plan, with the first taking place on March 19, 2013. At this meeting, the Commission received
an overview of the Lyons Corridor Plan, opened the public hearing, provided comments and
questions for staff, and continued the public hearing.
On April 16, 2013, the Planning Commission took action on the Lyons Corridor Plan and voted
4-0 (Commissioner Burkhart recused himself) to adopt Resolution No. P 13-04, recommending
that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve the
Lyons Corridor Plan. As part of their recommendation, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the Errata Summary (Exhibit A), which is a comprehensive list of all corrections that
address typos, and errors and omissions in the Lyons Corridor Plan.
General Plan Adoption
After several years of public outreach and planning, the City Council adopted the new Santa
Clarita General Plan (General Plan) on June 14, 2011, by adoption of Resolution No. 11-61. The
new General Plan provides a vision that will guide future development of the City through a set
of goals, objectives, and policies outlined in each of the elements of the plan. The General Plan
has established maximum floor area ratios and maximum lot coverage requirements for the
planning area; therefore, no project shall be permitted to go above the thresholds defined in the
General Plan. Many goals and policies have been established to promote urban form, community
design, and City beautification strategies that unify and enhance the Santa Clarita Valley
(Valley), increase quality of life, and provide a distinctive sense of place.
Lyons Avenue Corridor
The Lyons Corridor (Corridor) project area is located within the City of Santa Clarita in the
County of Los Angeles on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall Avenue. The
project area contains 102 acres. The Lyons Avenue Corridor consists of retail centers, medical
office buildings, gas stations, freeway -oriented businesses, and senior housing complexes
constructed from the 1960's to early 2000's, that total more than 1.3 million square -feet of
building space.
Most properties on Lyons Avenue contain single -story "strip mall" buildings, with development
that consists of small -lot, multi -tenant, stucco buildings, with parking situated between the store
fronts and the street. Newer projects were designed to avoid the visual blight of large parking lots
adjacent to the street, and to create as much leasable space as possible under the zoning code.
This includes a financial building at the corner of DeWolfe Road and a drug store at the corner of
Valley Street. Future development within the Lyons Avenue corridor will further improve the
appearance of the street, and will help create an environment that is more conducive to
commerce and economic vitality, pedestrian access, and create a sense of place.
The Lyons Corridor planning area is surrounded primarily by single family residences. There are
multi -family residential units located within the Lyons Avenue corridor itself but are not
included in the planning area. Other apartments and condominium complexes are located south
of the corridor. There are nearly 3,000 dwelling units within a five minute walk of Lyons Avenue
and more than 5,000 units within a ten minute walk. With thousands of homes and multi -family
units located so close to Lyons Avenue, there is tremendous potential to create a walkable
environment where people can shop, eat, and gather. The Lyons Corridor Plan will help realize
this potential and create a community destination that meets the needs of residents and visitors
alike, regardless if they reach the corridor by automobile, bicycle, walking, or other means of
transportation.
DATA GATHERING & PUBLIC OUTREACH
In addition to the policies and objectives outlined in the General Plan, an intense public outreach
process and data collection phase was conducted prior to drafting the Lyons Corridor Plan. The
contents of this plan are also the result of site visits, stakeholder interviews, community
workshops, and an interactive blogging website.
City staff began the corridor planning process by collecting information about the current built
environment and overall conditions of the Lyons Corridor planning area. This was done by
dividing the corridor into 23 study sections that were surveyed and documented on a parcel -by -
parcel basis. City staff photographed all structures, documented building heights, noted property
conditions and landscaping within the public domain, and documented other unique site
characteristics. The intent of this exercise was to create a database of images that could be
presented for study and analysis both during the staff evaluation and the public outreach process.
Blogging Website
A website (SantaClaritaCorridorPlan.com) was created and launched for the corridor planning
effort, acting as the kickoff of the Lyons Corridor planning process on May 1, 2011. The intent of
this website was to keep interested patrons informed about upcoming meetings and draft
documents as they became available. The website also acted as a platform to gather comments
and feedback through an interactive blog and survey feature. During the Corridor planning
process, the website proved to be a valuable resource for community members and property
owners that were unable to attend outreach meetings. The website also proved to be a beneficial
way for City staff to answer questions from members of the community throughout the planning
and outreach process. Within the first five months of the website's launch, over 5,000 views to
the site had occurred. This was attributed to many different forms of communication to get the
word out to the community about the existence of the website.
Community Outreach
To begin the outreach effort, staff sent notices to all 70 property owners and over 400 business
managers/owners within the planning area. This notice informed property and business owners
about the kickoff of the Lyons Corridor planning effort, acquainted them with the Corridor
website, and gave them the opportunity to meet with staff about their thoughts and concerns in
regards to future zoning regulations. This step in the process also provided insight to City staff
about how they could make a more business friendly document while still maintaining the high
standards that residents of the Santa Clarita Valley expect.
Two interactive workshops were held within the community of the planning area early on in the
process. The first was held in the Community Room at Old Orchard Park, and the second was
held in the Old Orchard I Community Association Room. In anticipation of the community
outreach meetings, staff sent out over 1,800 postcards to all property owners within a 1,000 -foot
radius of the Lyons Corridor planning area, aired two This Week in Santa Clarita videos that
played on the local television network, posted articles in the local newspaper, as well as Twitter
and Facebook feeds. Because of this process, over 100 participants provided feedback between
the two outreach meetings held. This information was tabulated and the results were shared on
the Corridor planning website. A summary of these comments, and how the comments were
addressed, can be found under Addressing Public Comments in the Project Description section
of this agenda report. A full list of all outreach meetings and presentations on the Lyons Corridor
Plan has been summarized in the attached Timeline of Events and Information Sessions.
Following the release of the public draft of the proposed Lyons Corridor Plan on January 28,
2013, staff conducted additional outreach meetings in February 2013 to summarize the proposed
Lyons Corridor Plan. A summary of these comments can be found under February 2013
Outreach Meetings in the Project Description section of this agenda report.
Commission Study Sessions and Council Subcommittee Meetings
Two Planning Commission study sessions were held on the Lyons Corridor planning effort. The
first session was held on October 18, 2011, and the second was held on June 19, 2012. During
the first session, the Commission received a presentation on the public outreach process being
conducted for the Lyons Corridor planning effort and was shown the interactive blogging
website. During the second session, the Commission received a progress report from staff on
both the Lyons Corridor Plan and UDC Update.
Following the release of the public draft of the Lyons Corridor Plan, the City Council
Development Subcommittee (Subcommittee), which includes Mayor Kellar and Councilmember
Boydston, held duly noticed meetings on January 28, 2013, and March 4, 2013. At these
meetings, City staff provided the Subcommittee with an overview of the proposed project and the
comments received from the public on the project.
Environmental Review
An Initial Study was prepared for this project in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). This study determined that all impacts related to the proposed project are
considered to be less than significant. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared in
accordance with Section 15070 of CEQA. The Negative Declaration and Initial Study were made
available during a 30 -day public review period from March 5 to April 4, 2013. Documents were
posted in the Permit Center at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall, and at the City of Santa Clarita
Library (Canyon Country, Newhall, and Valencia Branches).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Summary
The Lyons Corridor Plan directly responds to and implements the goals and policies of the Santa
Clarita General Plan discussed in the General Plan Adoption section of this report. The General
Plan has established maximum floor area ratios and maximum lot coverage requirements for the
planning area; therefore, no project shall be permitted to go above the thresholds defined in the
General Plan. The Lyons Corridor Plan is intended to focus on the design, placement,
articulation, and function of buildings within the planning area in relation to the public
right-of-way.
More specifically, the Lyons Corridor Plan, as proposed, will take on a form -based code type
approach. This type of code addresses the relationship between the buildings themselves and
public spaces for the entire planning area. Form -based codes create environments that highlight
the importance of outdoor public spaces such as plazas, squares, and open space, while looking at
the connectivity of streets and blocks. The regulations and standards for the Lyons Corridor
form -based code are presented to the user in words, clearly drawn diagrams, and other visuals.
The result will be a user friendly document for property owners and business owners, as well as a
community -engaged plan that promotes high quality development and uses.
The Lyons Corridor Plan is intended to supplement, and in some cases, supersede the
requirements of the City's Unified Development Code (UDC). The provisions of the Lyons
Corridor Plan may supersede regulations in the UDC on the same or similar topics, but otherwise
applicable requirements of the UDC that are not covered by this plan shall apply to development
within the planning area as noted. Such examples include, but are not limited to, entitlement
application and noticing requirements, Oak Tree preservation ordinance, and private property
landscape requirements.
Project Components
The proposed project can be categorized into eleven chapters, which include the following:
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Lyons Corridor
Chapter 2: Purpose and Applicability
• Chapter 3: Regulating Plan and Transect Zones
• Chapter 4: Zones and Development Standards
• Chapter 5: Overlay Zones
• Chapter 6: Allowable Land Uses
• Chapter 7 & 8: Frontage Type & Building Type Standards
• Chapter 9: Architectural Standards
• Chapter 10: Sign Standards
• Chapter 11: Street and Streetscape Standards
Each of these project components are discussed in detail below.
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Lyons Corridor
This section highlights the data gathering and public outreach process discussed in the Data
Gathering and Outreach section of this report. An overview of the history of Lyons Avenue and
the surrounding community is also introduced. Many photos and charts document the data
gathering and public outreach processes for the reader to follow.
Chapter 2: Purpose and Applicability
This section defines the relationship of the Lyons Corridor Plan to the Unified Development
Code, and establishes how to use the code. In addition, this section establishes a tiered system to
provide incentives for property owners and developers to enhance the aesthetics and use of
outdated properties within the Corridor planning area. Each tier has specific requirements and
incentives to achieve this goal. For a complete synopsis of the tiered incentives see Incentives for
Property Owners under Addressing Public Comments in this report.
Chapter 3: Regulating Plan and Transect Zones
This section establishes four new distinct zones, which include the Lyons Urban 1 (L -UI), Lyons
Urban 2 (L -U2), Lyons Urban 3 (L -U3), and Lyons Urban Center (L -UC). This proposed zoning
map reflects and implements the General Plan Land Use Map.
Chapter 4: Zones and Development Standards
This section identifies and establishes building height, placement, and allowable frontage and
building types within the four established zones identified in the regulating plan. Building
heights in the L -U1, L -U2, and L -U3 range from two to three stories, and maximum building
height in the L -UC zone is four stories. The zoning types mentioned above will ensure that
properties along the Corridor planning area are maintained and redeveloped in context to parcel
size and based on adjacent uses. These zoning standards will assist in ensuring development is of
human scale and pedestrian -oriented by regulating placement of buildings directly adjacent to
public sidewalks.
Chapter 5: Overlay Zones
To provide a finer level of precision and subtlety, overlay zones are applied to specific areas of
the Regulating Plan to modify selected development standards of the underlying zone. The Lyons
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Corridor Plan has established one overlay zone, the Slope Overlay. The Slope Overlay identifies
locations where the grade difference between Lyons Avenue and the parcel pad are significant.
Properties within the Slope Overlay zone are granted larger setbacks (up to 20 feet) to
accommodate the significant changes in topography between the parcel pad and the right-of-way.
Chapter 6: Allowable Land Uses
Typical uses within the four proposed zones include medical offices, commercial offices, retail
and services. A mixture of residential and commercial uses is permitted in the L -U3 with the
appropriate entitlement, and is permitted by right in the L -UC zone. See Section 6.1.040 of the
Corridor Plan for specific uses permitted within the four transect zones.
Chapter 7 and 8: Frontage Type and Building Type Standards
These sections create standards for building types and frontage types allowed within the planning
area, and provide design standards for each type to ensure that proposed development is
consistent with the City's goals for building form, character, and quality. Frontage types will
provide the planning area a continuity that gives distinctive character to the street while also
contributing to the specific form of each building. The frontage and building types will also
ensure that buildings are oriented directly adjacent to the street, and provide opportunities for
outdoor dining and sitting areas.
Chapter 9: Architectural Standards
The architectural standards established in this chapter provide design elements that allow
Craftsman and Victorian architecture for all future development and modifications to existing
development. These standards provide direction for the design of buildings, appurtenances, and
site elements within the planning area. The intent of these standards is to retain and encourage
architectural character, promote quality development, and ensure that both existing and new
development is compatible in size, scale, and appearance with the character of the Lyons
Corridor Plan.
Chapter 10: Sign Standards
This section contains standards and guidelines for signage to ensure that signs installed
throughout the Lyons Avenue Corridor are consistent with the overall quality and character
of new development. The provisions of this chapter allow for a variety of signs not currently
permitted in the UDC to allow for greater visibility, while still ensuring the high quality
standards that the community expects. Only projects described as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 compliant
site can qualify to use the Lyons Corridor Plan sign code. All existing development not
considered a Tier 1 or Tier 2 compliant site within the Corridor planning area is required to use
the sign requirements of the UDC.
Chapter 11: Street and Streetscape Standards
This section establishes a street and streetscape standard plan that identifies the street and
streetscape types allowed within the Lyons Corridor planning area to promote walking, biking,
and other alternative modes of transportation. This section provides right-of-way design
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standards to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for the
character of the public realm of the street. This section is also based on projected development
permitted by the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The ultimate right-of-way width under
the City's General Plan is 116 feet. The Lyons Corridor Plan will require all future development
to build -out the ultimate right-of-way to include 8 -foot sidewalks and 8 -foot landscaped
parkways. Curb -to -curb is already built -out to ultimate width and would not change under the
proposed plan.
Addressing Public Comments in the Document
The following is a summary of comments received during the initial public outreach efforts in
2011 and how staff has addressed them within the document:
Lyons Avenue needs better looking development: not the "corporate cookie cutter" look.
Chapter 7 and 8 create unique frontage and building type standards allowed within the planning
area, and provide design standards for each type to ensure that proposed development is
consistent with the City's goals for building form, character, and quality. Frontage types will
provide the planning area a continuity that gives distinctive character to the street, while also
contributing to the specific form of each building. The frontage and building types that are
permitted in the document were vetted through the public outreach process.
Many shop -nim, centers are difficult to access for pedestrians.
The development standards in Chapter 4 regulate the features of buildings that affect the public
realm. The urban standards regulate building placement, height, and fagade design, and vary
according to the zone for the parcel applied by the regulating plan. Future development is
regulated to orient building placement along the street. This will ensure that buildings are
accessible for pedestrians and create a street presence.
Lyons Avenue needs uniform and consistent architecture that reflects the unique nature of the
corridor as compared to other portions of the City.
The Architectural Standards in Chapter 9 regulate the architecture of buildings, appurtenances,
and site elements within the planning area. Proposed development and facades are required to
comply with these standards. During the public outreach process, the community supported
maintaining two architectural standards for the Lyons Corridor: Victorian and Craftsman.
Lyons Avenue needs more public areas with benches and landscaping.
Chapter 1 I establishes street and streetscape standards required within the Lyons Corridor
planning area to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for
character and quality of the public realm of the street, parkways, and sidewalk. By creating 8 -foot
parkways and 8 -foot sidewalks, pedestrians will be buffered from the street with a sidewalk large
enough for two-way foot or bike traffic.
Lyons Avenue needs more restaurants and entertainment.
Consistent with the Unified Development Code Update, restaurant parking standards have been
simplified to ensure that calculations are easier to populate. As discussed further in Incentives for
Property Owners below, outdoor dining can be established without providing additional parking
in centers that comply with Chapter 9 (Architectural Standards) of this code.
Create incentives for property owners, developers, and businesses to aid in creating the Lyons
Avenue that is envisioned by the Community.
A tiered system (Tier 1 & Tier 2) has been established to provide incentives for property owners
and developers to enhance the aesthetics and use of outdated properties within the Corridor
planning area. Each tier has specific requirements and incentives to achieve this goal. It shall be
noted that the development requirements of the Lyons Corridor Plan do not affect existing
development. Only if and when a property owner chooses to modify their property do the
development standards of this code apply.
Tier I compliant sites include the expansion or modification of projects up to 50 -percent of the
existing permitted building square footage. For a project to be considered a Tier I compliant site,
the entire site must meet the architectural standards established in Chapter 9, parking lot
landscaping requirements, and plant street trees to the satisfaction of the Director. Projects that
conform to Tier 1 are granted the following incentives:
Permitted to use Chapter 10 (Sign Standards) which permits a larger variety of signage
options including larger signage in some scenarios.
Outdoor seating that meets the architectural standards will not be counted towards
required parking.
Tier 2 compliant sites are all new development projects or over a 50 -percent expansion of the
permitted building square footage. Tier 2 project must meet the intent of the Lyons Corridor Plan
and may be granted the following incentives listed below:
• Permitted to use Chapter 10 (Sign Standards) which permits a larger variety of signage
options, including larger signage in some scenarios.
• Outdoor seating that meets the architectural standards will not be counted towards
required parking.
• Projects are granted a 20 -percent parking reduction from the provisions of Section
6.1.050 of the Lyons Corridor Plan.
• Projects that meet the development standards of the Lyons Corridor Plan can be approved
administratively, unless otherwise stated in the permitted use chart in Chapter 6. All new
development over 50,000 square -feet in building area shall require a community outreach
meeting, subject to the noticing requirements of the UDC. If community concerns are
unable to be addressed, the Director shall refer the project to the Planning Commission
for review and consideration.
February 2013 Outreach Meetings
Following the release of the public draft of the proposed Lyons Corridor Plan on January 28,
2013, staff conducted three additional outreach meetings in February to summarize the proposed
plan. A summary of comments from these outreach meetings is listed below:
• Only allowing two architectural styles (Craftsman and Victorian) is too restrictive; should
allow other architectural types.
• Incentives are good; more likely to see Tier 1 type projects in the near future.
• Street trees can restrict business signage; be sure to coordinate landscaping with signage.
• Traffic impacts with new development; need third lane on Lyons Avenue.
• Parking in back of buildings; needs to be well lit and visible.
• Consider adding unique street lighting like Main Street.
• Allow or require landscape that conserves water and resources.
• Projects should require more handicap parking.
These comments were forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration. No further
modifications were made to the Lyons Corridor Plan by the Planning Commission, and the
document was approved by the Commission with the corrections highlighted in the Errata
Summary.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project would not have a fiscal impact as a result of this item.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance -
Exhibit A - Errata Summary
Exhibit B - Negative Declaration and Initial Study
Exhibit C - The Lyons Corridor Plan Link
Attachment 1- Timeline of Events and Information Sessions
Lyons Corridor Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Planning Commission Staff Reports, Resolution, and Minutes available in the City Clerk's
Reading File
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 10-103 (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE 10-006, ZONE CHANGE 13-003), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) BY ESTABLISHING THE LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:
a. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by adoption
of Resolution No. 11-63. The General Plan provides a vision that will guide future
development in the City of Santa Clarita through a set of goals, objectives, and policies;
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65860, local jurisdictions, with newly adopted
general plans, are required to amend their zoning ordinances to ensure consistency with
the newly adopted General Plan;
c. Following adoption of the General Plan in June 2011, the City of Santa Clarita (the
"Applicant" or "City") initiated the Lyons Corridor Plan (the "project" or "LCP");
d. The City of Santa Clarita's proposed project consists of the following:
Unified Development Code (UDCI 10-006: To update the Unified Development Code,
to ensure consistency with the General Plan. The Lyons Corridor Plan is incorporated
herein by reference as Exhibit C;
Zone Change (ZC) 13-003: To update the zoning map to ensure consistency with the
General Plan;
e. The Planning Commission held duly -noticed study sessions on October 18, 2011, and
June 19, 2012, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The study sessions
were held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, and at Old Orchard
Park, Community Room, located at 25032 Avenida Rotella, Santa Clarita. The
following occurred at the study sessions:
On October 18, 2011, the Planning Commission received a presentation on the
project and the community outreach held to date. At that meeting, staff received
comments from both the Planning Commission and the public;
2. On June 19, 2012, the Planning Commission received a presentation on the draft
Lyons Corridor Plan and a progress report on the project. At that meeting, staff
received comments from both the Planning Commission and the public;
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£ On January 28, 2013, the draft of the Lyons Corridor Plan was made available to the
public and posted at the Santa Clarita Library (Canyon Country, Newhall, and Valencia
Branches), at the Permit Center at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall, and on the
SantaClaritaCorridorPlan.com website. Copies of the Lyons Corridor Plan were also
distributed to the Planning Commission and the City Council;
g. The City Council Development Subcommittee held duly noticed meetings January 28,
and March 4, 2013, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The meetings
were held at City Hall, Century Room, at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita;
h. The Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings on March 19, 2013, and
April 16, 2013, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The project was
advertised in The Signal newspaper on February 26, 2013. The hearings were held at
City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. The following
occurred at the public hearings:
On March 19, 2013, the Planning Commission received staff's presentation
summarizing the proposed project, opened the public hearing, and received public
testimony regarding the project. Staff received comments and questions from the
Planning Commission regarding the project. The Planning Commission continued
the public hearing to April 16, 2013;
2. On April 16, 2013, staff provided responses to questions and comments that were
raised by the Commission on March 19, 2013. Staff presented the necessary
approval documents (resolution and associated attachments), including the Errata
Summary, as shown in Exhibit A. The Planning Commission received public
testimony regarding the project, provided final comments to staff, and closed the
public hearing. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 (Commissioner Burkhart
recused himself) to adopt Resolution No. P13-04 recommending that the City
Council certify the Negative Declaration prepared for the project, and approve the
Lyons Corridor Plan;
i. At hearings on the project listed above, the Planning Commission considered staff pre-
sentations and reports, and public comments and testimony on the Lyons Corridor Plan;
j. The documents and other materials, which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the decision of the Planning Commission is based, are on file within the
Community Development Department and are in the custody of the Director of
Community Development;
k. On June 25, 2013, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Lyons
Corridor Plan, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The project was
advertised in The Signal newspaper on June 3, 2013. The hearing was held at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. The City Council
received the staff report, received public testimony, and closed the public hearing;
I. On June 25, 2013, the City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance for the
Lyons Corridor Plan and passed the ordinance to a second reading on July 9, 2013;
in. Based upon the staff presentations, staff reports, and public comments and testimony,
the City Council finds that the Lyons Corridor Plan will not adversely affect the health,
peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area; nor will the Lyons Corridor
Plan jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety,
or general welfare; and
n. The documents and other materials, which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the decision of the City Council is based, are on file within the Community
Development Department and are in the custody of the Director of Community
Development;
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the
foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared, as set
forth in Exhibit B, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA);
b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review, and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been
considered. The Negative Declaration was advertised on February 26, 2013, and posted
on March 5, 2013, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from
March 5, 2013, through April 4, 2013;
c. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City
of Santa Clarita;
d. The documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case No. 10-103 project
file, located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of
the Director of Community Development; and
e. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the
Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS FOR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 10-006 AND ZONE
CHANGE 13-003. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record,
including, without limitation, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the
public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the City Council, and upon
studies and investigations made by the City Council, the City Council fmds as follows:
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a. That the proposed zone change or amendment is consistent with the objectives of the
Development Code, the General Plan, and development policies of the City:
Master Case No. 10-103, which consists of Unified Development Code 10-006 and
Zone Change 13-003, is consistent with the objectives of the Development Code, the
General Plan, and development policies of the City. The Lyons Corridor Plan carries
out a number of General Plan policies and objectives. Specifically, the Land Use
Element of General Plan dictates the City work to promote business development that
upgrades and revitalizes older commercial corridors in a manner that reflects each
community's character, architecture and history. The Lyons Corridor Plan provides
incentives for property and business owners to invest in upgrading and revitalizing
older commercial centers. The proposed plan is also consistent with Land Use Policy
2.1.2 by promoting healthy, walkable communities. This is achieved by providing an
appropriate mix of residential and service uses in proximity to one another. The street
and streetscape section of the document implements this policy by creating wider
sidewalks and parkways to ensure that pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles are in
harmony with one another. The Lyons Corridor Plan further implements the General
Plan by applying distinctive community character guidelines to the planning area
through the use of frontage types, building types, and architectural styles.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration (Exhibit B) prepared for
the project and approves the Lyons Corridor Plan, which includes Master Case No. 10-103,
Unified Development Code 10-006, Zone Change 13-003, consisting of the Lyons Corridor Plan
and the Errata Summary (Exhibit A).
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its passage and
adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published as required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2013.
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INTERIM CITY CLERK
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Armine Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 13- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 2013. That thereafter,
said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the
day of 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance _
and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
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OF ORDINANCE NO. 13 -
NEGATIVE DECLARATION / INITIAL STUDY
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION/
[X] Proposed [] Final
MASTER CASE NO:
Master Case 10-103
PERMITIPROJECT
NAME:
Unified Development Code Amendment 10-006, Zone Change 13-003, and Initial
Study 13-002
APPLICANT:
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Valencia, CA 91355
LOCATION OF THE
PROJECT:
Along Lyons Avenue from 1-5 to the west and Newhall Avenue to the east
DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROJECT: The Lyons Corridor project area is located within the City of Santa Clarita in the County of
Los Angeles on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall Avenue. The project area embraces 102 acres.
Today, the Lyons Avenue Corridor consists of retail centers, medical office buildings, gas stations, freeway -oriented
businesses, and housing complexes that total more than 1.3 million square -feet of commercial building space. The
Lyons Corridor Plan has been proposed to protect and promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience,
prosperity, and general welfare of the Lyons Corridor. The LCP, as proposed, will take on a form -based code type
approach. This type of code addresses the relationship between the buildings themselves and public spaces for the entire
planning area. Form -based codes create environments that highlight the importance of outdoor public spaces such as
plazas, squares, and open space, while looking at the connectivity of streets and blocks. The regulations and standards in
this form -based code are presented in both words and clearly drawn diagrams and other visual exhibits. The result will
be a more user friendly document for property owners and business owners, as well as, a community engaged plan that
promotes high quality development and uses.
Based on the information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the requirements of
Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita
[X] CityCouncil [ ] Planning Commission f )Director of Planning and Building Services
finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the environment, and that a Negative
Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA.
Mitigation measures for this project
[X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached
Jeff Hogan, AICP
PLANNING MANAGER
Prepared by: Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner
(Signature) (Name/Title)
Approved by: Jeff Hogan, AICP, Planning Manager
(Signature) (Name/Title)
Public Review Period From March 5. 2013 — To April 4. 2013 —
Public Notice Given On February 26, 2013
[X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [ ] Written Notice
CERTIFICATION DATE:
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INITIAL STUDY
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Project Title/Master Case Number: Master Case 10-103
Unified Development Code Amendment (UDC 10-006)
Zone Change (ZC 13-003)
Initial Study (IS 13-002)
Lead Agency name and address:
Contact person and phone number:
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Mike Ascione
Assistant Planner lI
(661) 255-4330
Project location: The Lyons Corridor project area is located within the
City of Santa Clarita, in the County of Los Angeles, on
the Lyons Avenue Corridor, east of Interstate 5 and
west of Newhall Avenue.
Applicant's name and address: City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
General Plan designation: Community Commercial (CC) and Mixed Use Corridor
(MXC)
Existing Zoning: Community Commercial (CC)
Proposed Zoning: Corridor Plan (CP) zoning designation including Lyons
Urban I (LU 1), Lyons Urban 2 (LU2), Lyons Urban 3
(3), and Lyons Urban Corridor (LUC)
Description of project and setting: The City of Santa Clarita is updating the Unified
Development Code (UDC or Code) consistent with the
General Plan adopted on June 14, 2011. One element of
this Code update is the creation of "Corridor Plans" that
guide development/redevelopment within a specific
"corridor" or "planning area" in the City where specific
development requirements will assist in creating a look
and feel consistent with the vision of the General Plan.
This initial study shall serve as the environmental
analysis in accordance with the California
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the first
"Corridor Plan" known as the Lyons Avenue Corridor
Plan (LCP). A Program Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) was certified for the City's General Plan on June
14, 2011. In addition, the City adopted its Climate
Action Plan (CAP) on August 28, 2012, with its own
certified environmental document. This Initial Study
shall tier off of the findings of the EIR prepared for the
General Plan, and shall further be in compliance with
the City's Climate Action Plan to ensure that the City's
greenhouse gas emissions are reduced in accordance
with State Law.
General Plan EIR
This initial study is a tiered document in accordance
with Section 15152(b) of CEQA. In accordance with
this Section, agencies are "encouraged to tier the
environmental analyses which they prepare for separate
but related projects including general plans, zoning
changes, and development projects" in an effort to
avoid "repetitive discussions on the same issues and
focus the later EIR or negative declaration on the actual
issues ripe for decision at each level of environmental
review." The approval of the LCP is implementing the
General Plan by creating specific development
standards for the Lyons Avenue corridor to maintain the
theme of development along the corridor, while
prescribing the look and feel of future development of
the Mixed Use Zones approved along the corridor as a
part of the General Plan. The LCP will create a "form -
based" code for the Lyons Avenue Corridor that will
direct the aesthetics of future development including
the location of structures on a project site, the heights
associated with development, and the location of
parking on a project site. The LCP will not entitle
additional development other than what was considered
under the General Plan. A copy of the EIR certified for
the General Plan is available for review at the City of
Santa Clarita Permit Center at 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Proposed Project
The Lyons Corridor project area is located within the
City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles on
Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall
Avenue. Lyons Avenue is commonly known as the
dividing line between the communities of Valencia to
the north and Newhall to the south. The project area
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embraces 102 acres. Today, the Lyons Avenue Corridor
consists of retail centers, medical office buildings, gas
stations, freeway -oriented businesses, and housing
complexes that total more than 1.3 million square -feet
of commercial building space. Surface parking is
common, particularly on properties that were developed
in the 1960s and 1970s, and building heights range
from one to four stories. Two senior living facilities are
located on the north side of Lyons Avenue, west of
Wiley Canyon Road. The senior communities were
constructed in the early 2000s and are adjacent to
medical offices, freeway -serving businesses, and a
Southern California Edison substation. Other residential
uses back up to Lyons Avenue between Wiley Canyon
Road and Avenida Rotella, though primary access to
these communities are oriented inward to the housing
development with no street presence on Lyons Avenue
itself.
Most properties on Lyons Avenue contain single -story
"strip mall" buildings that reflect typical commercial
construction from the 1960s through the late 2000s.
This type of development consists of small -lot, multi -
tenant, stucco buildings with parking situated between
the store fronts and the street. Newer projects, including
a financial building at the corner of DeWolfe Road and
a drug store at the corner of Valley Street, were built
with a higher level of design with the intent to create a
better street presence. The newer projects were
designed to avoid the visual blight of large parking lots
adjacent to the street and to create as much leasable
space as possible under the zoning code. Future
development within the Lyons Avenue corridor will
further improve the appearance of the street and will
help create an environment that is more conducive to
commerce and economic vitality. The LCP will be an
integral part of this process.
The Lyons Corridor planning area is surrounded
primarily by single family residences. Some multi-
family residential units are located within the Lyons
Avenue corridor itself but are not included in the
planning area. Other apartments and condominium
complexes are located south of the corridor. There are
nearly 3,000 dwelling units within a five minutes' walk
of Lyons Avenue and more than 5,000 units within a
ten minutes' walk. With thousands of homes and multi-
family units located so close to Lyons Avenue, there is
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tremendous potential to create a walkable environment
where people can shop, eat, and gather. The Lyons
Corridor Plan will help realize this potential and create
a community destination that meets the needs of
residents and visitors alike, regardless if they reach the
corridor by automobile, bicycle, walking, or other
means of transportation.
The Lyons Corridor Plan has been proposed to protect
and promote the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the
Lyons Corridor. More specifically, the purposes of this
Lyons Corridor Plan is to:
A. Ensure that development is of human scale,
pedestrian -oriented, and designed to create
attractive streetscapes and pedestrian spaces;
B. Moderate vehicular traffic by providing for a
mixture of land uses, pedestrian -oriented
development, compact community form, safe and
effective traffic circulation, and appropriate parking
facilities;
C. Provide standards for the orderly growth and
development of the Lyons Corridor that will assist
in protecting and enhancing the community identity
of the Lyons Corridor;
D. Ensure that proposed development and new land
uses conserve energy and natural resources;
E. Facilitate the development and redevelopment of
walkable, complete neighborhoods with a variety of
housing types to serve the needs of a diverse
population; and
F. Provide for compatibility between different types of
development and land uses through effective urban
and architectural design.
The LCP, as proposed, will take on a form -based code
type approach. This type of code addresses the
relationship between the buildings themselves and
public spaces for the entire planning area. Form -based
codes create environments that highlight the importance
of outdoor public spaces such as plazas, squares, and
open space, while looking at the connectivity of streets
and blocks. The regulations and standards in this fotm-
based code are presented in both words and clearly
drawn diagrams and other visual exhibits. The result
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will be a more user friendly document for property
owners and business owners, as well as, a community
engaged plan that promotes high quality development
and uses. More specifically, the LCP will achieve these
goals by:
A. Creating the Corridor Plan (CP) zone on the City of
Santa Clarita zoning map. Further, within the CP
four new distinct zones will be created including the
Lyons Urban I (L -U I ), Lyons Urban 2 (L -U2),
Lyons Urban 3 (L -U3), and Lyons Urban Center (L-
LC) zones. Typical uses within these zones include
medical office, commercial office, retail and
services. A mixture of residential and commercial
uses is permitted in the L -U3 with the appropriate
entitlement. Building heights in the L-Ul, L -U2,
and L -U3 range from 1 to 3 stories. The L -UC zone
is characterized by mandatory mixed use
development including both commercial and
residential use types. Maximum building height in
the L -UC zone is 4 stories. The zoning types
mentioned will ensure that properties along the
corridor planning area are maintained and
redeveloped in context to parcel size and based on
adjacent uses. These zoning standards will assist in
ensuring development is of human scale and
pedestrian -oriented by regulating placement of
buildings directly adjacent to public sidewalks.
B. Creating a street and streetscape standard plan that
identifies the street and streetscape types allowed
within the Lyons Corridor planning area to promote
walking, biking, and other alternative modes of
transportation. This section provides right-of-way
design standards to ensure that proposed
development is consistent with the City's goals for
the character of the public realm of the street. This
section is also based on projected development
permitted by the Land Use Element of the General
Plan. The ultimate right-of-way width under the
City's General Plan is 116 feet. The LCP will
require all future development to build -out the
ultimate right-of-way to include an eight -foot (8'-
0") sidewalk and an eight -foot (8'-0") landscaped
parkway. The "curb -to -curb" pavement portion of
the right-of-way is already built -out to ultimate
width and would not change under the proposed
plan.
C. Providing architectural standards which currently
include Craftsman and Victorian architecture for all
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future development and modifications to existing
development. Other architectural styles could be
included as deemed appropriate by the City
Council, or its designee. These standards provide
direction for the design of buildings, appurtenances,
and site elements within the planning area. The
intent of these standards is to retain and encourage
architectural variety, promote quality development,
and ensure that both existing and new development
is compatible in size, scale, and appearance with the
character of the LCP.
D. Creating standards for building types and frontage
types allowed within the planning area, and provide
design standards for each type, to ensure that
proposed development is consistent with the City's
goals for building form, character, and quality.
Frontage types will provide the planning area a
continuity that gives distinctive character to the
street while also contributing to the specific form of
each building. The frontage and building types will
also ensure that buildings are oriented directly
adjacent to the street and provide opportunities for
outdoor dining and sitting areas.
Surrounding land uses: The Lyons Corridor planning area includes a mixture of
Urban Residential and Commercial land uses on all
sides of the Lyons Corridor.
Other public agencies whose N/A
approval is required:
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A. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' or a 'Less than Significant with
Mitieation" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
] Aesthetics [ ] Agriculture Resources [ ] Air Quality
] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology / Soils
] Greenhouse Gas [ ] Hazards & Hazardous [ ] Hydrology / Water
Emissions Materials Quality
] Land Use / Planning [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise
] Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation
Mandatory Findings of
1 Transnortation / Traffic f 1 Utilities / Service Systems I 1 Sienificance
B. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the
project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
[ j I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or
"potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis
as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
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[ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately
in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and
(b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project, nothing further is required.
Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner
Jeff W. Hogan, AICP, Planning Manager
Date
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C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
not limited to, primary/secondary ridgelines, trees,
rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the
area?
e)Other I I I I
II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES — In determining whether impacts to
agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to
the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared
by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources,
including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to
information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment
Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement
methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources
Board. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural
use?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or [ ] [ J [ ] [X]
a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning
of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code
section 12220 (g)), timberland (as defined by Public [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
forest land to non -forest use?
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable
air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the
following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non -attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
concentrations?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial [ ] [ ] [] [X]
number of people?
f) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — Would the
project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance? Oak trees?
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f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional,
or state habitat conservation plan?
g) Affect a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) or
Significant Natural Area (SNA) as identified on the
City of Santa Clarita ESA Delineation Map?
h) Other
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
[] I [1 [X]
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the [J
significance of a historical resource as defined in
'15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the [ ]
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
to 115064.5 ?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy or impact a unique [ ]
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred [ 1
outside of formal cemeteries?
e) Other
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as [ ] [ ] [] [X]
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
b) Result in substantial wind or water soil erosion or the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
loss of topsoil, either on or off site?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18- [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
f) Change in topography or ground surface relief [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
features?
g) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic [ ] [ ] [] [X]
yards or more?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
h) Development and/or grading on a slope greater than [ ] [ ]
10% natural grade?
i) The destruction, covering or modification of any [ ] [ ]
unique geologic or physical feature?
j) Other [ I [ ]
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS- Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on [ ] [ ]
the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the [ ] [ ]
emissions of greenhouse gasses?
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ]
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ]
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving explosion or the
release of hazardous materials into the environment
(including, but not limited to oil, pesticides,
chemicals, fuels, or radiation)?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or []
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of [ ]
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
[XI
[X]
[X]
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan [ ]
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, [ J
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with [ ]
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of [ ]
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
i) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential [ ]
health hazards (e.g. electrical transmission lines, gas
lines, oil pipelines)?
j) Other [ ]
IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table
level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)?
[X]
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c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-
site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner
which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
k) Changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
and direction of surface water and/or groundwater?
1) Other modification of a wash, channel creek or river? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
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m) Impact Stormwater Management in any of the
following ways:
i) Potential impact of project construction and [ ]
project post -construction activity on storm water
runoff?
ii) Potential discharges from areas for materials [ J
storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or
equipment maintenance (including washing), waste
handling, hazardous materials handling or storage,
delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor
work areas?
iii) Significant environmentally harmful increase in [ ]
the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff?
iv) Significant and environmentally harmful [ ]
increases in erosion of the project site or
surrounding areas?
v) Storm water discharges that would significantly [ ]
impair or contribute to the impairment of the
beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that
provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian
corridors, wetlands, etc.)
vi Cause harm to the biological integrity of drainage [ ]
systems, watersheds, and/or water bodies?
vii) Does the proposed project include provisions [ ]
for the separation, recycling, and reuse of materials
both during construction and after project
occupancy?
[1 [1 [Xl
[1 [1 [X]
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[1 [1 [X]
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X. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the
project:
a) Disrupt or physically divide an established []
community (including a low-income or minority
community)?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or [ ]
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation [ ]
plan, natural community conservation plan, and/or
policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the
project?
XI. MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES - Would the
project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral [ ]
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally [ ]
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan?
c) Use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful and [ J
inefficient manner?
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XH. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels [ ]
in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive []
groundbome vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise [ ]
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in [ ]
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan [ ]
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, [ ]
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, [ ]
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, [ ]
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere (especially affordable housing)?
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c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project
result in:
a) Substantial adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire protection?
ii) Police protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
XV. RECREATION - Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and []
regional parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility
would occur or be accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilities or require the [ ]
construction or expansion of recreational facilities
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
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XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
establishing measures of effectiveness for the
performance of the circulation system, taking into
account all modes of transportation including mass
transit and non -motorized travel and relevant
components of the circulation system, including but
not limited to intersections, streets, highways and
freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass
transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
program, including, but not limited to level of
service standard and travel demand measures, or
other standards established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or
highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian
facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or
safety of such facilities?
g) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
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XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
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a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
XVII. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME `DE MININWS' FINDING
a) Will the project have an adverse effect either [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
individually or cumulatively, on fish and wildlife
resources? Wildlife shall be defined for the purpose
of this question as "all wild animals, birds, plants,
fish, amphibians, and related ecological
communities, including the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends for its continued viability."
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D. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND/OR EARLIER ANALYSIS:
Section and Subsections
Evaluation of Impacts
I. AESTHETICS
a.) No Impact: The City of Santa Clarita is located within Southern
California's Santa Clarita Valley, which is bound by the San Gabriel
Mountains to the south and east, the Santa Susana Mountains to the
southwest, and the mountains of the Los Padres and Angeles National
Forests to the north. The surrounding natural mountains and
ridgelines, some of which extend into the City, provide a visual
backdrop for much of the City. Other scenic resources within or
visible from the City include the Santa Clara River corridor,
forested/vegetated land, and a variety of canyons and natural
drainages in portions of the City. The proposed LCP is not located
on, or in proximity to any, scenic vistas in the City. The project
would create a "form -based" code for the portion of the Lyons
Avenue Corridor starting at the Interstate 5 Freeway on the western
edge of the project area, to Newhall Avenue on the eastern boundary
of the project area. No development would be approved with the
adoption of the LCP, rather the LCP would provide the framework
for future development/redevelopment within the planning area.
Based on the analysis completed with the EIR for the General Plan
and the proposed LCP, no impact to scenic vistas is anticipated and
no further analysis is required.
b.) No Impact: The LCP is located along the Lyons Avenue corridor
between I-5 and Newhall Avenue. The LCP planning area does not
include any General Plan designated ridgelines as it is located in a
relatively flat portion of the City. The western portion of the planning
area does gradually slope up to the Lyons Avenue/Pico Canyon
overpass at the I-5, beginning at Wiley Canyon Road. The property
between the I-5 and Wile Canyon Road is substantially developed,
and is terraced to maintain the integrity of the existing grade in this
portion of the planning area. Development in this area in the future
would likely continue in this "terraced" pattern of development and
would maintain the topography of the community. Further minor
topographical changes exist along the eastern portion of the project
area east of Wayman Street. The area within this portion of the
planning area is likely to continue to develop/redevelop in a
"terraced" pattern of development as well. Since no General Plan
designated ridgelines are located within the planning area, no impacts
to these scenic resources are anticipated.
Oak trees exist within the LCP planning area. However, the proposed
LCP does not allow for any further impact to oak trees. The City's
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Unified Development Code includes provisions for the removal,
encroachment, and pruning of oak trees in the City. Impacts to oak
trees will be evaluated on a project by project basis as impacts are
identified. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated to oak trees with the
approval of the LCP.
In January 2013, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
adopted the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance to protect historic
resources in the City. The Ordinance allowed property owners to
"opt -in" to place the historic designation on their property. In
addition eight properties were designated as "historic" under the
ordinance as well. However, none of the properties designated as
historic are located within the LCP planning area. The proposed LCP
will not impact the Historic Preservation Ordinance and will allow
property owners within the LCP to opt -in and request that a property
be designated as historic.
c.) No Impact: The LCP will guide the orderly
development/redevelopment of property within the LCP planning
area. The LCP designates that future development/redevelopment
within the planning area utilize two specific architectural themes
including Victorian and Craftsman styles. Further, the LCP
designates the building and frontage types permitted within the
planning area. Designating the frontage and building types in a form -
based code clearly defines the street scene that is desired along the
Lyons corridor in order to get more orderly development consistent
with the vision for the corridor. The Lyons Corridor has been
predominantly developed with parking and small outbuildings
located on the street side of each lot, with the buildings located along
the rear portions of the project. The LCP would require that each new
development/redevelopment of a project site would bring the
buildings out to the street, tucking the parking either behind the
building, or within structured parking as appropriate. The changes to
the street scene will change upon development/redevelopment.
However, the- clear prescriptions provided by the LCP will ensure the
orderly design and development to ensure that the appropriate street
scene is accomplished. Therefore, a less than significant impact
related to visual character or quality of the site and surroundings is
anticipated with the adoption of the LCP.
d.) No Impact: The LCP does not propose to regulate any lighting
within the plan area. The City's Unified Development Code
addresses lighting, providing regulations that require that all lights
are directed downward and are screened from neighboring properties.
In addition, the UDC requires that there is no spill-over of light onto
sensitive biological areas or neighboring properties.
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Development/redevelopment in the LCP will likely create new
sources of light, however structured parking in mixed use areas will
likely reduce the need for unenclosed lighting structures in parking
areas. Since no development is proposed at this time, lighting impacts
are too speculative to analyze at this time and must be evaluated on a
project -by -project basis. However, compliance with the provisions of
the UDC is anticipated to reduce all impacts relating to light in the
LCP area to less than significant levels.
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the General
Plan analyzed the potential impact of aesthetics in Section 3.6 of the
General Plan EIR. The EIR determined that all impacts relating to
aesthetics were anticipated to be less than significant with the
buildout of the General Plan and no mitigation measures were
required for aesthetics.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the Lyons Corridor Plan proposed at this time, no impact
to aesthetics is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
I1. AGRICULTURE
a. -e.) No Impact — There is no farmland of any kind located within
RESOURCES
the LCP planning area. The LCP planning area is predominantly
developed with a mixture of residential, commercial, and service
related uses. The creation of a form -based code to guide
development/redevelopment in the planning area will therefore not
impact any farmland, forest areas, or other agricultural uses.
The EIR prepared for the General Plan discusses agricultural
resources in section 3.5 of the EIR. The General Plan EIR identifies
there would be a significant impact to Important Farmlands due to
areas in the City's Sphere of Influence being converted to Urban
Land Use designations and a Statement of Overriding Considerations
(SOC) was adopted for agricultural resources. No mitigation
measures were identified that would reduce impacts as a result of the
conversion of farmland described above. However, none of these
Important Farmland areas are located within the current City
boundary, its recently annexed areas, or the LCP, and will therefore
not be impacted with the creation of the LCP.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the Lyons Corridor Plan proposed at this time, no impact
to agricultural, farmland, or forest resources is anticipated and no
further analysis is required.
III. AIR QUALITY
a. -e.) No Impact: The City of Santa Clarita is within the South
Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is bounded by the San Gabriel, San
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Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains to the north and east, and the
Pacific Ocean to the south and west. The air quality in the SCAB is
managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD).
The SCAB has a history of recorded air quality violations and is an
area where both state and federal ambient air quality standards are
exceeded. Because of the violations of the California Ambient Air
Quality Standards (CAAQS), the California Clean Air Act requires
triennial preparation of an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP).
The AQMP analyzes air quality on a regional level and identifies
region -wide attenuation methods to achieve the air quality standards.
These region -wide attenuation methods include regulations for
stationary -source polluters; facilitation of new transportation
technologies, such as low -emission vehicles; and capital
improvements, such as park-and-ride facilities and public transit
improvements.
The most recently adopted plan is the 2007 AQMP, adopted on June
1, 2007. This plan is the South Coast Air Basin's portion of the State
Implementation Plan (SIP). This plan is designed to implement the
California Clean Air Act an in turn implement the Federal Clean Air
Act administered by the EPA. The AQMP accommodates population
growth and transportation projections based on the predictions made
by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Thus, projects that are consistent with employment and population
forecasts are consistent with the AQMD.
The creation of the LCP will not alter any of the aforementioned
measures. The General Plan for the City outlined the land use
designations in the City, including the establishment of commercial
and residential densities within the various zones in the City. The
LCP is a form -based code that will set parameters for the
development of property within the LCP planning area consistent
with the densities envisioned in the General Plan. The form -based
code for the LCP provides clear direction on the types of buildings,
the design of the frontages along the public right-of-way, and the
architectural style of the buildings within the planning area. These
parameters will provide the clear direction for future
development/redevelopment within the planning area, encouraging
the mixing of uses in the corridor to create a walkable, pedestrian
community that will reduce vehicle miles traveled by providing the
necessary services in close proximity to existing and future
residential uses. There are over 2,800 residential units within a five
(5) minute walk of the planning area and over 5,000 residential units
within a 10 minute walk of the planning area. Providing a well
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balanced mix of uses along the corridor will encourage
pedestrian connectivity, reducing vehicle trips in the corridor.
The EIR prepared for the General Plan discusses air quality impacts
in Section 3.3 of the EIR. The EIR identifies that there would be
impacts to air quality that require mitigation for both construction -
related and operations -related air quality. The EIR proposes the
implementation of mitigation measures MM 3.3-1 to MM 3.3-9 to
mitigate any potential air quality impacts associated with the
implementation of the General Plan. The General Plan EIR
determined that with the implementation of these mitigation
measures, the impacts to air quality will likely be significant and
unavoidable and an SOC for air quality was adopted. Since the LCP
is implementing the General Plan by providing the form -based
framework for the development/redevelopment of the planning area,
no further mitigation would be required for the proposed amendments
to the UDC. Future projects developed under the LCP would be
subject to appropriate CEQA analysis to determine project -specific
impacts, if any, to air quality to ensure compliance with the General
Plan and the required mitigation measures established in the General
Plan EIR.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP proposed at this time, no further impact to air
quality is anticipated with the proposed amendments and no further
analysis is required.
IV. BIOLOGICAL a. -g.) No Imaact — The LCP is located in an urban environment that
RESOURCES is predominantly developed and therefore does not include any
habitat identified by the Department of Fish and Game or the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. Therefore, the creation of the LCP is not
anticipated to impact any special status species of flora or fauna. The
LCP is intended to guide the development/redevelopment of property
within the planning area and will not entitle any construction activity
within the planning area. The creation of the LCP will implement the
General Plan, by creating a form -based code that will prescribe the
building types, frontage types, and architectural styles for
development/redevelopment of property within the planning area.
Any development in the planning area is speculative at this time,
however must be consistent with the densities outlined in the General
Plan for both residential and commercial land uses. All future
projects under the LCP would be required to be analyzed under
CEQA to determine any project specific impacts to biological
resources as a result of the project would exist.
The EIR prepared for the General Plan discusses possible impacts to
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biological resources in Section 3.7 of the EIR. The EIR identifies that
potential impacts related to biological resources would exist as a
result of the implementation of the General Plan including impacts to
special status species of flora and fauna, impacts to possible
"blueline" streams, and possible impacts to conservation plans in the
City. However, the extent of these potential impacts cannot be
identified at this time and will require further analysis on a project by
project basis. The General Plan incorporated mitigation measures
MM 3.7-1 to MM 3.7-3 to address the possible impacts to biological
resources. However, these mitigation measures are not anticipated to
address the potential impacts to biological resources and an SOC was
adopted for biological resources.
The creation of the LCP proposed at this time is a regulatory act and
is not development specific. The Mitigation Measures identified in
the General Plan will address project specific impacts requiring
additional studies at the time development is proposed in the City.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, the
proposed UDC amendments are not anticipated to have an impact to
biological resources and no further analysis is required.
V. CULTURAL a. -d.) No Impact — The General Plan identifies resources of historic
RESOURCES significance to the City of Santa Clarita, as well as resources that
have historical significance to the State of California. To further
protect these resources, as well as provide for regulations for the
treatment of historical structures in the City, the City Council adopted
a Historic Preservation Ordinance on January 8, 2013. The LCP
planning area is located in a portion of the City that is urbanized with
a mixture of commercial, residential and service related uses. None
of the resources identified in the General Plan, or the Historic
Preservation Ordinance are located within the LCP planning area,
and would therefore, not be impacted as a result of the creation of the
LCP. Historic resources within the LCP would still be subject to the
Historic Preservation Ordinance for any properties that are
designated as historic resources in the future. Further, impacts
associated with historical resources were considered in Section 3.8 of
the EIR prepared for the General Plan. The creation of the LCP will
not have any further impact on cultural resources in the City of Santa
Clarita as it will not alter any unique geological feature,
paleontological resource, any human remains or affect any historical
or archeological resource. However, as identified in mitigation
measures MM 3.8-1 to MM 3.8-7 of the General Plan EIR, further
studies on a project specific basis will be required to determine if any
possible historical resources or unique paleontological resources exist
on a project site. Should any resources be identified in any future
studies or found during any construction activities, the proper
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authorities would be notified to ensure that the proper measures are
taken to preserve all identified resources. With the mitigation
measures outlined in the General Plan EIR, all impacts would be
reduced to a less than significant level.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to archeological, historical or
cultural resource is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
VI. GEOLOGY AND
aA.) No Impact — Southern California has numerous active and
SOILS
potentially active faults that could affect the City. As stated in the
City's General Plan, the City is susceptible to geologic hazards in the
event of a major earthquake (magnitude 8.3) along the San Andreas
Fault. This could result in ground failure and liquefaction. However,
the creation of the LCP would not change the requirements of future
development to follow all state and City building codes/regulations.
The proposed corridor plan will implement the General Plan by
establishing code language to guide future development in the LCP
planning area. The LCP planning area is located in a portion of the
City that is urbanized with a mixture of commercial, residential and
service related uses. Although no construction is proposed at this
time, any future construction would be required to address the
geologic and/or soils conditions on their project site prior to the
issuance of any permits on the project site. The creation of the LCP
proposed at this time is regulatory in nature to further implement the
General Plan. The EIR prepared for the General Plan evaluated the
potential impacts to geology and soils in Section 3.9 of the EIR.
Mitigation measures MM 3.9-1 to MM 3.9-9 were identified and are
anticipated to reduce any impacts associated with future development
to less than significant impact levels.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact related to geology and soils is
anticipated and no further analysis is required.
VII. GREENHOUSE
a. -b.) No Impact — "Greenhouse gases" (so called because of their
GAS EMISSIONS
role in trapping heat near the surface of the earth) emitted by human
activity are implicated in global climate change, commonly referred
to as "global warming." These greenhouse gases contribute to an
increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere. The principal
greenhouse gases (GHGs) include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane,
and nitrous oxide. Collectively GHGs are measured as carbon
dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
Fossil fuel consumption in the transportation sector (on -road motor
vehicles, off-highway mobile sources, and aircraft) is the single
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largest source of GHG emissions, accounting for approximately half
of GHG emissions globally. Industrial and commercial sources are
the second largest contributors of GHG emissions with about one-
fourth of total emissions.
California has passed several bills and the Governor has signed at
least three executive orders regarding greenhouse gases. GHG
statues and executive orders (EO) include Assembly Bill (AB) 32,
Senate Bill (SB) 1368, Executive Order (EO) S-03-05, EO 5-20-06
and EO S-01-07.
AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, is one
of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation that
California has adopted. Among other things, it is designed to
maintain California's reputation as a "national and international
leader on energy conservation and environmental stewardship."
Most notably AB 32 mandates that by 2020, California's GHG
emissions be reduced to 1990 levels.
The EIR prepared for the General Plan analyzed the impacts related
to global climate change in Section 3.4 of the General Plan EIR. The
analysis in the General Plan EIR determined that mitigation measures
MM 3.4-1 to MM 3.4-16 were required to reduce impacts to global
climate change. With these mitigation measures, the impacts to
global climate change were considered to be significant and
unavoidable, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was
adopted related to global climate change. However, Policy CO8.1.1
of the Conservation Element of the General Plan required that a
Climate action Plan (CAP) be adopted within 18 months of the
certification of the City's General Plan to ensure that the City will be
able to achieve California's State -mandated targets to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. On August 28,
2012, the City of Santa Clarks. adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP)
in compliance with the General Plan policy. The CAP used the
baseline year of 2005 in comparison to the impacts associated with
the General Plan land use designations to establish the mitigation
measures required to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. The CAP
determined that projects in compliance with the General Plan are
consistent with the CAP. The proposed LCP is a planning document
for the Lyons corridor that is in compliance with the land use
designations outlined in the General Plan and therefore would be in
compliance with the CAP.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, the CAP
prepared for the City, and the creation of the LCP no further impact
related to greenhouse gas emissions is anticipated and no further
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analysis is required.
VIII. HAZARDS AND
a. -i.) No Impact — The creation of the LCP would not directly expose
HAZARDOUS
people to health hazards or hazardous materials, interfere with any
MATERIALS
emergency response plans, or any land use within 2 miles of an
airport, airfield, or otherwise impact any airport land use plan. The
LCP will implement the goals and policies of the General Plan and
will not have an impact on the environment other than what was
previously analyzed under the General Plan EIR. The General Plan
EIR analyzed the impacts to hazards and hazardous material in
Section 3.11 of the EIR and did not identify any mitigation measures
related to hazards or hazardous materials were required.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact related to hazards and
hazardous materials is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
IX. HYDROLOGY
a. -l.) No Impact — The City of Santa Clarita has an interconnected
AND WATER
system of waterways that lead to the Santa Clara River. Development
QUALITY
in the City is required to reduce the alteration of flows, impeding
flows, and further changing flows of water that would impact
properties and resources both up and/or down -stream. Prior to the
installation of any improvements, developers must demonstrate that
the improvements will not have an impact on the path or velocity of
water flow off of the site. Further, development in the City must
comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) having the responsibility to ensure that water is properly
treated prior to leaving a project site and discharging into any
stormwater drainage facility. The proposed LCP is not changing any
development standards that would impact these requirements.
The EIR for the General Pian evaluated the potential impacts to
hydrology and water quality in Section 3.12 of the EIR. The EIR
determined that there could be impacts associated with hydrology and
water quality, and required that mitigation measures MM 3.12-1 to
MM 3.12-5 be incorporated to mitigate all potential impacts. With
these mitigation measures, all impacts would be reduced to less than
significant levels, requiring all development to demonstrate
compliance with the NPDES standards prior to the issuance of any
permits for development on a project site. Further, prior to any
permits, development would also be required to demonstrate that
there would be no impact to any floodway, water way, or other
drainage course as a result of the proposed project.
The creation of the LCP is a regulatory act and is not anticipated to
chane any of these standards as they currently exist in the UDC or in
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the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Clarita. The LCP will not
result in direct impacts on hydrology and water quality. Further, the
LCP is not anticipated to impact any 100 -year flood hazard area,
tsunami, drainage pattern, or runoff of Stormwater Management
systems. Any construction related activity within the City would
comply with the zoning codes in place at the time that revisions are
requested, including any additional CEQA review if required.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to hydrology and water quality
is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
X. LAND USE AND a. -c.) No Impact — The creation of the LCP is implementing the
PLANNING General Plan by creating a plan for future
development/redevelopment along the Lyons Avenue corridor. The
planning area is predominantly developed with commercial,
residential, and service -related uses. Future
development/redevelopment along the corridor will not impact any
established community that would be disrupted or physically divided
due to the proposed amendments, and therefore, no impact is
anticipated. Further, the creation of the LCP will implement the
General Plan adopted by the City on June 14, 2011, including the
following objectives and policies of the General Plan encouraging the
creation of similar plans for revitalization of communities in the City:
Objective LU 1.2 Maintain the distinctive community character of
villages and neighborhoods throughout the planning area by
establishing uses, densities, and design guidelines appropriate to the
particular needs and goals of each area, including but not limited to
the following:
Policy LU 1.2.1 In Newhall, provide opportunities for new business
and housing by implementing the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan,
provide incentives to promote infill development and re -use of
underutilized sites, and continue to plan for the future development of
North Newhall.
Objective LU 4.3 Enhance older commercial and industrial areas.
Policy LU 4.3.4 Promote business development that upgrades and
revitalizes older commercial corridors, including Lyons Avenue,
Railroad Avenue/Newhall Avenue, Main Street and Soledad Canyon
Road, in a manner that reflects each area's character, architecture,
and history.
As described above, the creation of the LCP will create
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the development/redevelopment within the planning area consistent
with the land use designations approved in the City's General Plan,
promoting infill development and re -use of existing sites. The EIR
prepared for the General Plan comprehensively analyzes the Goals
and Policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan in Section
3.1 of the EIR. Implementation of the Goals and Policies of the
General Plan is anticipated to address any potential impacts
associated with Land Use and Planning and no further mitigation
measures are necessary.
The proposed LCP will not affect current City standards regarding
habitat conservation plans, natural community preservation plans,
and/ or the policies of agencies with jurisdiction over resources and
resource areas within the City since no development is proposed at
this time. All future development would be subject to the standards
established by the City, at the time development is proposed.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to land use and planning is
anticipated and no further analysis is required.
XI. MINERAL AND a. -c.) No Imuact — Gold mining and oil production historically have
ENERGY been the principal mineral extraction activities in and around the
RESOURCES Santa Clarita Valley. Other minerals found in the General Plan
planning area include construction aggregate, titanium, and tuff.
Mineral resources and extraction areas are shown in Exhibit CO -2 of
the City's General Plan. There are no current extraction operations
within the Lyons Corridor planning area. There are small portions of
the planning area at the Wiley Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue
intersection and areas east of Orchard Village that are identified as
being in a Zone 2 (Aggregate) Mineral Resource Zone. However,
these areas are developed and do not have any mining operations.
Therefore, the creation of the LCP is not expected to affect mineral
resources in the planning area, or the City. Should any aggregate or
oil extraction be expanded or introduced in the planning area,
additional review under CEQA will be required to determine if any
project specific impacts exist. The EIR prepared for the General Plan
evaluates the impacts to mineral and energy resources in Section 3.10
of the EIR. The EIR did not identify the need for any mitigation
measures as all impacts were anticipated to be less than significant
relating to mineral and energy resources.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to mineral and energy
resources is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
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XII. NOISE a. -f.) No Impact — The creation of the LCP will not expose persons
to the generation of a significant increase in noise levels,
groundborne vibration, or increase ambient noise. The LCP is a
planning document that will serve as the code for the
development/redevelopment within the Lyons Corridor planning
area. The LCP will serve as a regulatory document and does not
propose any development at this time and therefore, there would not
be a direct impact to noise levels in the city. Further, the LCP does
not propose to alter any noise standards in the Unified Development
Code, or the City's Municipal Code that would impact
development/redevelopment along the Lyons Corridor planning area.
The EIR prepared for the General Plan evaluated the impacts
associated with noise in Section 3.18 of the EIR. The EIR determined
that the impacts associated with construction and operations -related
noise impacts will be significant and unavoidable, even with the
mitigation proposed under mitigation measure MM 3.18-1 to limit
the use of pile driving activities during construction, and an SOC was
adopted for noise. Since the creation of the LCP is implementing the
General Plan and is not proposing any alterations to 11.44 of the
Municipal Code regarding noise standards in the City, no impacts to
noise are anticipated. The proposed LCP is consistent with the
General Plan and will not require any further analysis under CEQA.
However, all future development will be subject to CEQA and would
be required to analyze possible project specific noise impacts and
incorporate all feasible mitigation measures to reduce any identified
impacts.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to noise is anticipated and no
further analysis is required.
XIII. POPULATION a. -c.) No Impact — The creation of the LCP is not anticipated to
AND HOUSING induce substantial population growth in the Santa Clarita Valley
beyond what was considered as a part of the General Plan. The LCP
will implement the General Plan by creating a development code for
the future development/redevelopment along the Lyons Corridor to
encourage redevelopment along the corridor. The EIR prepared for
the General Plan evaluated the impacts related to population and
housing in Section 3.19 of the EIR. The EIR determined that there
would be no impacts related to population and housing and no
mitigation measures relating to population and housing were
required. The creation of the LCP is a regulatory act and will not
include any development activity at this time. Therefore, the creation
of the LCP would not alter the City's population projections and
would he consistent with the City's General Plan.
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Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to population and housing is
anticipated and no further analysis is required.
XIV. PUBLIC
a)i.-iv No Impact — The proposed LCP will not directly increase the
SERVICES
need for additional fire, police, schools, or libraries. However, any
future development/redevelopment along the Lyons Avenue corridor
would be subject to any applicable development fees, which are
established to compensate for growth. The creation of the LCP
would implement the General Plan by creating a plan for the future
development/redevelopment along the Lyons Corridor. Further, the
EIR prepared for the General Plan analyzed the impacts associated
with public services in Section 3.15 of the EIR. The EIR found that
mitigation measures including mitigation measures MM 3.15-1 to
MM 3.15-4 which will require individual development applications
to pay the applicable development impact fees associated with their
development prior to the applicable timeline established by the
jurisdiction responsible for the regulatory fee. With the payment of
the applicable development impact fees impacts to public services
would be mitigated to less than significant levels.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to mineral and energy
resources is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
XIV. RECREATION
a. -b.) No Impact — The proposed LCP will not have any impact on
recreational amenities within the City of Santa Clarita. The LCP will
implement the General Plan by creating a planning document for the
future development/redevelopment along the Lyons Avenue
Corridor. The General Plan EIR evaluated the impacts associated
with recreation in Section 3.16 of the EIR. The EIR determined that
there would be no impact to recreation facilities and no mitigation
measures were required for recreational facilities. The proposed
project does not include any development activities at this time and
all subsequent approvals would be required to comply with the Open
Space and Conservation Element in the City's General Plan and
would be subject to the City's park impact fees.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to recreation is anticipated and
no further analysis is required.
XV.
a. -g.) No Impact — The creation of the LCP is regulatory in nature
TRANSPORTATION /
and is not anticipated to have direct developmental impacts that alter
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TRAFFIC traffic load or capacity on street systems. As previously discussed,
Land Use Objective LU 1.2, Policy LU 1.2.1, Objective LU 4.3, and
Policy LU 4.3.4 of the General Plan seek to encourage the
revitalization of the Lyons Avenue corridor and further revitalize
existing, older communities in the City, implementing of the General
Plan. The LCP will create development standards for the
development/redevelopment of property within the planning area,
providing standards for the building types, frontage types, and
architectural types for all future projects along the Lyons Avenue
corridor. The General Plan prescribed the land uses permitted along
the corridor, including the introduction of the Mixed Use land use
designation along the corridor, with the Mixed Use Overlay zone
designation at the Lyons Avenue/Orchard Village intersection. Any
subsequent development under the LCP would be regulated by the
City's UDC, General Plan, and transportation policies and would be
subject to additional CEQA review to determine the specific project -
related impacts. The EIR prepared for the General Plan analyzed the
potential impacts related to traffic and transportation in Section 3.2 of
the EIR. The EIR determined that all impacts related to transportation
and traffic in the City would be less than significant with the
incorporation of three mitigation measures including MM 3.2-1 to
MM 3.2-3. These measures will require the City to work with
CalTrans as additional infrastructure is required on the regional
highways neighboring the City, and to analyze traffic impacts on a
project -by -project basis. Since no new development is proposed at
this time, no further study is required regarding traffic and
transportation.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to traffic and transportation is
anticipated and no further analysis is required.
XVI. UTILITIES AND a. -g.) No Impact —The creation of the LCF does not include any new
SERVICE SYSTEMS development at this time. The LCP would implement the General
Plan by creating a planning document to guide the future
development/redevelopment of the Lyons Avenue corridor,
consistent with the land use designations of the General Plan.
Therefore, the project would not directly result in the construction of
new water facilities, expansion of existing electric or natural gas
facilities, affect drainage patterns, water treatment services, and
furthermore, no impacts to landfill capacity would occur beyond
what was analyzed in the General Plan EIR. The EIR prepared for the
General Plan evaluated the impacts to utilities and service systems in
Section 3.17 of the EIR. The EIR determined that there would be
significant and unavoidable impacts related to solid waste even with
the incorporation of mitigation measures MM 3.17-1 to MM 3.17-8, j
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and an SOC was adopted for solid wate. These mitigation measures
require that future development be required to provide the
appropriate facilities at the time they are developed, in coordination
with the applicable City/County agency.
Water availability was extensively analyzed in the General Plan EIR
in Section 3.13. Water facilities, including adequacy of water
supplies, groundwater recharge, and perchlorate contamination, will
be adequate for areas within the Castaic Lake Water Agency
(CLWA) service area and the east subbasin. However, water
facilities for areas outside the CLWA service area and east subbasin
would be unavoidably significant even with the mitigation measures
identified in the General Plan EIR and an SOC was adopted for
water. The General Plan incorporates mitigation measures MM 3.13-
1 to MM 3.13-46.
Any subsequent development would be required to comply with the
City's General Plan and the requirements of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and all applicable utility purveyors.
Compliance with these requirements would ensure all federal, state
and local statutes and imposed regulations are met. Since the LCP is
implementing the General Plan, no further impact to utilities and
services are anticipated.
Therefore, based on the EIR prepared for the General Plan, and the
creation of the LCP, no further impact to utilities and service systems
is anticipated and no further analysis is required.
XVII. MANDATORY
a. -c.) No Impact — The creation of the LCP will not have a
FINDINGS OF
significant impact on the environment that would lead to a substantial
SIGNIFICANCE
reduction in habitat of a fish or wildlife species, or reduce or restrict
the number of rare, threatened or endangered species. The LCP
planning area consists of urbanized development along a commercial
corridor in the City. Since the LCP being considered at this time is
implementing the General Plan, no further impacts beyond those
considered under the EIR prepared for the General Plan are
anticipated.
XVIII. DEPARTMENT
a.) No Impact — The legislative intent of the Department of Fish and
OF FISH AND GAME
Game `De Minimus' Finding is "to extend the current user -based
`DE MINIMUS'
funding system by allocating the transactional costs of wildlife
FINDING
protection and management to those who would consume those
resources through urbanization and development..." (AB 3158,
Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990, effective January 1, 1991, Section
1(c)). However, the creation of the LCP would not entitle any new
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development; and any future development proposal seeking
discretionary approval would remain subject to CEQA and the CDFG
Code. Since, the creation of the LCP implements the General Plan,
no further impacts beyond those considered under the EIR prepared
for the General Plan are anticipated and no significant adverse effect
either individually or cumulatively are anticipated to fish and wildlife
resources. Therefore, the project's impacts on fish and wildlife are de
minimus.
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THE LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
www.SantaClaritaCorridorPla n.com
Attachment 1 - Timeline of Events and Information Sessions
Below is a comprehensive timeline of the important events and information sessions that were
conducted on the Lyons Corridor planning process:
■ April 29, 2011: Letters sent to Property Owners
■ May 1, 2011: Blogging Outreach Website Launched (SantaClaritaCorridorPlan.com)
■ May 19, 2011: Letters sent to Business Owners
■ June 17, 2011: This Week in Santa Clarita, Video I
■ July 14, 2011: Lyons Avenue Subcommittee Presentation
■ July 18, 2011: This Week in Santa Clarita, Video II
■ July 21, 2011: Community Outreach Meeting 1 (Old Orchard Park)
■ August 1, 2011: Newhall Redevelopment Committee Presentation
■ August 17, 2011: Old Town Newhall Association Presentation
■ October 13, 2011: Community Outreach Meeting 2 (Old Orchard I Community Room)
■ October 18, 2011: Planning Commission Study Session
■ November 16, 2011: Canyon Country Advisory Committee Presentation
■ June 19, 2012: Planning Commission Study Session
■ January 28, 2013: Draft Release of Document
• January 28, 2013: Development Subcommittee
■ February 6, 2013: Community Outreach Meeting 3 (Old Orchard Park)
• February 13, 2013: Community Outreach Meeting 4 (City Hall)
■ February 19, 2013: Community Outreach Meeting 5 (City Hall)
• March 4, 2013: Development Subcommittee
■ March 19, 2013: Planning Commission
■ April 16, 2013: Planning Commission
Local Publications include:
The Signal Newspaper
KHTS Hometown Station
SCV Talk.com
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN
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PROJECT TITLE: Lyons Corridor Plan
APPLICATION: Master Case No. 10-103
Unified Development Code 10-006, Zone Change 13-003, Initial Study 13-002
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita
PROJECT LOCATION: The Lyons Corridor Plan project area is located within the City of Santa Clarita in the
County of Los Angeles on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall Avenue. The planning area includes
all properties within this boundary that have a General Plan designation of Community Commercial (CC) or Mixed -
Use Commercial (MX -C). Lyons Avenue is commonly known as the dividing line between the communities of
Valencia to the north and Newhall to the south.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita is updating its zoning regulations within the Unified
Development Code (UDC) to be consistent with the General Plan adopted in June 2011. As part of this effort, corridor
plans are being developed to focus on the unique character of each community corridor. The fust corridor plan focuses
on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall Avenue. The Lyons Corridor Plan, as proposed, takes on a
"form -based" code type approach which addresses the relationship between the buildings themselves and public spaces.
The result is a plan that ensures that all future development is pedestrian friendly, aesthetically compatible with the
character of the Lyons Corridor, and ensures compatible uses that serve the community. More specifically, the Lyons
Corridor Plan will create four new distinct zones, will create street and streetscape standards that identify street and
streetscape types allowed within the planning area, will provide architectural standards for all future development, and
will create development standards for all new development and property modifications within the planning area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: On April 16, 2013, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend
that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve the Lyons Corridor
Plan.
A DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared for this proposed project and was posted for public
review from March 5, 2013 to April 4, 2013. A copy of the Negative Declaration and all supporting documents
are available at the Permit Center public counter, located in the City Hall Building at 23920 Valencia Boulevard,
Suite 140, Santa Clarita, California, 91355.
The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date:
DATE: June 25, 2013
TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to
the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearing.
For further information regarding this proposal, you may refer to www.SantaClaritaCorridorPlan.com or contact
the City of Santa Clarita, Department of Community Development, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa
Clarita, CA 91355; Telephone: (661) 255-4330, Mike Ascione, Assistant Planner II.
Dated: June 3, 2013
Armin6 Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk
Publish Date: June 3, 2013
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE LYONS CORRIDOR ......................... 1
CHAPTER2: PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY......................................10
CHAPTER 3: REGULATING PLAN AND TRANSECT ZONES......................14
CHAPTER 4: ZONES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .........................19
CHAPTERS: OVERLAY ZONES......................................................28
CHAPTER G: ALLOWABLE LAND USES ............................................. 30
CHAPTER 7: FRONTAGE TYPE STANDARDS.......................................46
CHAPTER S: BUILDING TYPE STANDARDS ........................................ 53
CHAPTER 9: ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS........................................G4
CHAPTER 10: SIGN STANDARDS...................................................77
CHAPTER 11: STREET AND STREETSCAPE STANDARDS ........................ 93
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the Lyons Corridor Plan
'Ihis subpart of Title 17 of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code shall
be known, and may be cited, as the "Lyons Corridor Development Code" or
may be cited simply as the "Lyons Corridor Plan". References to "Code" or
"Development Code" within the text of this Code are references to this Lyons
Corridor Plan unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, e.g., references to the
"Municipal Code" mean the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code; references
to the "Government Code" are to the California State Government Code, and
so on. 'Ihe Land Use Section of the General Plan describes how the physical
setting and history of the Santa Clarita Valley have combined to create several
distinctive communities, each with its own special character, development
patterns, and lifestyles. The theme of the general plan is creating a "Valley of
Villages," in recognition of the various communities and neighborhoods within
the Santa Clarita Valley that wish to maintain their own distinctive character,
while at the same time recognizing their place in the "big picture" plan for
development within the entire General Plan area. Included among these
"Villages" is the Lyons Corridor located within the Newhall community. This
Lyons Corridor Plan carries out the policies of the General Plan by classifying
and regulating the types and intensities of development and land uses within
the Lyons Corridor planning area, ensuring that they are consistent with, and
in furtherance of, the policies and objectives of the General Plan. The Lyons
Corridor Plan is adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the Lyons Corridor.
More specifically, the purposes of this Lyons Corridor Plan is to:
A. Ensure that development is of human scale, pedestrian -oriented, and
designed to create attractive streetscapes and pedestrian spaces;
B. Moderate vehicular traffic by providing for a mixture of land uses,
pedestrian -oriented development, compact community form, safe
and effective traffic circulation, and appropriate parking facilities;
C. Provide standards for the orderly growth and development of the
' Lyons Corridor that will assist in protecting and enhancing the
community identity of the Lyons Corridor;
' D. Ensure that proposed development and new land uses conserve energy
and natural resources;
E. Facilitate the development and redevelopment of walkable, complete
' neighborhoods with a variety of housing types to serve the needs of a
diverse population; and
GENERAL PLAN
The physical setting and
history of the Santa Clarita
Valley have combined to create
distinctive communities, each
with its own special character,
developmentpatterns, and
lifestyles. The Lyons Corridor is
one of these distinctive
communities.
Introduction to the Lyons Corridor 0
In its earliest days, Lyons Avenue was known as 10th Street and was the main
route between Mentryville and Newhall. The first home was constructed on
Lyons Avenue/10th Street in 1910, near Arcadia Street. In 1928, Newhall
Elementary School moved to its current location at the corner of 11th Street
and Walnut Street.This site was just north of 10th Street, close to the downtown
commercial center yet safely off the main thoroughfares of 10th Street and San
Fernando Road. Businesses clustered around the busy corner of 10th Street and
Spruce Street (today's Main Street), serving not only local residents but also
travelers who used San Fernando Road to travel between Los Angeles and San
Francisco. Downtown Newhall continued to grow, providing an active business
district at the east end of Lyons Avenue/10th Street while Mentryville anchored
the west end. This created a natural corridor of commerce and services between
the two communities.
EXHIBIT 1: LYONS CORRIDOR PLANNING AREA
0 Lyons Corridor Development Code
F. Provide for compatibility between different types of development and
land uses through effective urban and architectural design.
Introduction to the Lyons Corridor
The Lyons Corridor planning area (Exhibit 1) is located within the City of Santa
PLAN AREA
Clarita on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall Avenue. Lyons
Avenue is commonly known as the dividing line between the communities of
The planning area includes
Valencia to the north and Newhall to the south.The planning area embraces 102
102 acres consisting of
acres of mostly commercial development consisting of 1,326,000 square feet of
1,326, 000 square feet of
building space.
building space between the
History
Interstate 5 and Newhall
Avenue.
Newhall was developed in the late 1800s by the Southern Pacific Transportation
Company and was typical of other railroad towns of the same era. Centered
on present-day Railroad Avenue and Market Streets, Newhall included general
stores, saloons, services, churches, and other uses that catered to needs of railroad
employees, their families, travelers, and also people who worked the oil fields in
Mentryville.
In its earliest days, Lyons Avenue was known as 10th Street and was the main
route between Mentryville and Newhall. The first home was constructed on
Lyons Avenue/10th Street in 1910, near Arcadia Street. In 1928, Newhall
Elementary School moved to its current location at the corner of 11th Street
and Walnut Street.This site was just north of 10th Street, close to the downtown
commercial center yet safely off the main thoroughfares of 10th Street and San
Fernando Road. Businesses clustered around the busy corner of 10th Street and
Spruce Street (today's Main Street), serving not only local residents but also
travelers who used San Fernando Road to travel between Los Angeles and San
Francisco. Downtown Newhall continued to grow, providing an active business
district at the east end of Lyons Avenue/10th Street while Mentryville anchored
the west end. This created a natural corridor of commerce and services between
the two communities.
EXHIBIT 1: LYONS CORRIDOR PLANNING AREA
0 Lyons Corridor Development Code
In the ten years from 1910 and 1920, petroleum production diminished as the Mentryville oil reserves were depleted.
When the oil stopped flowing, petroleum workers moved to more active oil fields in Southern California and Mentryville
was abandoned. Lyons Avenue was well established by this point and remained the primary east/west mad in the Newhall
area even though there was no longer people living in Mentryville.1he period from 1930 through the early 1960s was
a quiet time for the corridor. Most of the buildings that were built during the oil boom had been demolished or burned
down, and commercial activities shifted to Newhall proper. There was also a name change: people stopped referring to
the road as "10th Street" and used "Lyons Avenue" exclusively in reference to Sanford and Cyrus Lyons, the owners of
Lyons Station, the first American business in the Santa Clarita Valley. While the east end of Lyons Avenue was busy
and vibrant, the western end was an unpaved country road whose main purpose was to provide access to cattle and
agricultural lands owned by the Newhall Land and Farming Company (Newhall Land). Limited oil and gas production
continued in the western hills, though on a far smaller scale compared to the earlier boom years of Mentryville.
In the 1960s, circumstances changed and Lyons Avenue once again became the major arterial that provided an essential
connection to Downtown Newhall. Interstate 5 was completed in 1965 and Newhall Land commenced development of
the master -planned community of Valencia in 1967. The Interstate created a need for freeway -oriented businesses and
motorist services. The growing communities in Valencia along with the established and expanding neighborhoods south
of Lyons Avenue, created demand for shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, banks, and other uses and services for local
residents. Commercial demand was substantial and the need for business uses and services created the commercial and
retail corridor that remains in place today.
Lyons Avenue was the core commercial and retail boulevard for Newhall and Valencia during the 1970s, 1980s, and
into the early 1990s. The corridor offered a robust mix of shops and services that was central to everyday life for the
residents of Newhall and Valencia. However, as other areas of the Santa Clarita Valley developed, and new commercial
centers were built, Lyons Avenue lost the luster and prominence it had once enjoyed. While still viable and busy, the
corridor was not nearly as vibrant as it had been in its earlier years.
Today, the Lyons Avenue Corridor consists of retail centers, medical office buildings, gas stations, freeway -oriented
businesses, and housing complexes that total more than 1.3 million square -feet of building space. Surface parking
is common, particularly on properties that were developed in the 1960s and 1970s, and building heights range from
one to four stories. Two senior living facilities are located on the north side of Lyons Avenue, west of Wiley Canyon
Road. The senior communities were constructed in the early 2000s and are adjacent to medical offices, freeway -serving
businesses, and a Southern California Edison substation. Other residential uses back up to Lyons Avenue between
Wiley Canyon Road and Avenida Rotella, though primary access to these communities are oriented inward to the
housing development with no street presence on Lyons Avenue itself.
Most properties on Lyons Avenue contain single-story"strip mall" buildings that reflect typical commercial construction
from the 1960s through the late 2000s. This type of development consists of small -lot, multi -tenant, stucco buildings
with parking situated between the store fronts and the street. Newer projects, including a financial building at the
corner of DeWolfe Road and a drug store at the corner of Valley Street, were built with a higher level of design with the
intent to create a better street presence. The newer projects were designed to avoid the visual blight of large parking lots
adjacent to the street and to create as much leasable space as possible under the zoning code. Future development within
the Lyons Avenue corridor will further improve the appearance of the street and will help create an environment that
is more conducive to commerce and economic vitality. The Lyons Corridor Plan will be an integral part of this process.
Introduction to the Lyons Corridor
Santa Clarita General Plan
The Lyons Corridor Plan directly responds to, and implements a variety of
significant policies of the Santa Clarita General Plan. Specific goals and policies
of the General Plan have been highlighted in the form of notes throughout this
plan for reference. More specifically, the General Plan Land Use Map (Exhibit
3) classifies parcels within the corridor planning area as Community Commercial
(CC) and Mixed Use Corridor (MX -C). Typical development and uses within
the CC and MX -C designated parcels include the following:
The Community Commercial (CC) designation is intended for businesses
providing retail and service uses which primarily serve the local market.
Representative uses include restaurants, clothing stores, hardware and auto parts
stores, grocery markets, pharmacies, banks and financial services, specialty retail,
theaters and nightclubs, day care centers, and medical services. These areas
are typically located along arterial streets or at the intersections of high traffic
corridors.
The Mixed Use Corridor (MX -C) designation is intended along specified
commercial corridors in which revitalization of underutilized parcels or aging
buildings is desired, as shown on the Land Use Map, subject to the applicable
requirements of the zoning ordinance. Mixed -uses along corridors maybe either
vertical or horizontal, provided that residential units in these areas should be
protected from adverse impacts of high-volume arterial streets, and will typically
be located an appropriate distance from the roadway.
Portions of the Lyons Corridor Plan are located within the General Plan Mixed
Use Overlay. This designated overlay identifies commercial areas that may be
suitable for mixed residential and commercial development and redevelopment.
The purpose of the Mixed Use Overlay is to provide a development alternative
to the underlying commercial land use designation.
WHAT IS A
GENERAL
PLAN?
The General Plan is a
comprehensive long-term plan
for the physical development of
the City. In this sense, it is a
blueprint" for the future of the
City of Santa Clarita.
EXHIBIT 3: GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE LYONS CORRIDOR
Introduction to the Lyons Corridor 0
Plan Preparation Process and Outreach
An intense public process and extensive data collection phase was conducted
for the Lyons Corridor Plan. The evolution of this plan is the result of site
visits, reviews of documents including the goals and policies of the General Plan,
interviews, and meetings including community workshops, and an interactive
LYONS AVENUE blogging website. City staff began the Lyons Corridor planning process by
collecting extensive information about the current built environment and overall
EVALUATION
conditions of the Lyons Corridor planning area.
The Lyons Corridor was divided The Lyons Corridor was divided into 23 study sections that were evaluated on
into 23 sections that were evalu- a parcel -by -parcel basis (Exhibit 4). The intent of this exercise was to create
ated on a parcel -by parrel basis. manageable images and areas that could be studied and analyzed both during
the staff evaluation and public outreach process. City staff photographed each
structure in its current form, documented current building heights, noted the
condition of landscape within the public domain, and documented other unique
site characteristics.
As part of the Lyons Corridor planning effort, staff had sent a notice to all 70
property owners and over 400 business managers/owners within the planning
area. The intent of this notice was to inform property and business owners
about the kickoff of the Lyons Corridor planning effort, acquaint them with the
corridor website and to give them the opportunity to meet with staff about their
thoughts and concerns about future zoning regulations. This step in the process
also provided insight to City staff about how they could make a more business
friendly document while still maintaining the high standards that residents of
the Santa Clarita Valley expect.
EXHIBIT 4: 23 STUDY AREAS
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Community Outreach Website with Interactive Blog
A website (SantaClaritaCorridorPlan.com) was created and
launched for the new corridor planning effort acting as the
kickoff of the Lyons Corridor planning process on May 1,
' 2011. The intent of this website was to keep interested parties
informed about upcoming meetings and draft documents as
they become available. The website also acted as a platform
' to gather comments and feedback through an interactive blog
and survey feature. During the corridor planning process, the
website proved to be a valuable source for community members
' interested in obtaining information about upcoming events
as well as giving them the opportunity to provide feedback.
This proved to be vital for those unable to attend the outreach
' meetings. The website also proved to be a great way for City
staff to answer questions from members of the community
about the planning and outreach process. The excerpt (right)
' is an example of the open dialog between City staff and the
community on the website. Within the first five months of the
website's launch, over 5,000 hits to the site had occurred. This
was attributed to many different forms of communication to
get the word out to the community about the existence of the
website.
The chart below exhibits the results of a survey question that
was posted on the corridor planning website. This survey
question asked participants to provide their opinion of what
would make Lyons Avenue better overall. Nearly 75% of over
100 participants that took the survey rated better looking
development as one of their top choices.
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WEBSITE BLOG SAMPLE
Mike says.-
July
ays:
July 28, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Thank you for making such an effort to reach
out to the community. It's nice to know our
local government is actually paying attention
to the people that live here. I am a property
owner ofa lot immediately adjacent to one of
the Lyons parcels and am keenly interested in
how we're movingforward with this proj-
ect. Unfortunately, I was out oftown for the
July 21 event, but I am making a point of not
missing the next one in October. By the way,
what's up with the colored dots? Keep up the
good work!
Planning says:
July 28, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Thank you for the comments Mike. The 'dots"
were used to rate the current built environ-
ment, future development architectural styles
and future frontage types. Red was disliked,
green was liked and yellow was no opinion.
We will place the results online in the upcoming
weeks.
George says:
We have lived here for over 30+ years
and all I can say is it is about time.
This area has been in neglected for
sometime now. I would love to see a
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freeway. Cars come out of the gas
stations and go the wrong way to get
back to the freeway.
Introduction to the Lyons Corridor
Public Outreach Meetings
A very important component of the corridor planning process was to meet with
the community to discuss the current and potential future conditions within the
planning area. City staffbegan the process by informing the community about the
first workshop that occurred in the community room at Old Orchard Park on July
21, 2011. This was done by sending over 1,800 postcards to all property owners
within a 1,000 -foot radius of the Lyons Corridor planning area, participating
in Diu Week in Santa Clarita videos that played on the local television network,
a number of articles in the local newspaper, as well as, Twitter and Facebook
feeds. Because of this process, over 100 participants provided feedback between
the two outreach meetings held. This information was tabulated and the results
were shared on the corridor planning website and displayed at the second public
outreach meeting held on October 13, 2011. The information obtained from
these meetings was used in the drafting of this document.
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Other forms of Outreach during the Planning Process
Below is a comprehensive timeline of the important events and
information session that were held to get the word out about
the Lyons Corridor planning process:
April 29, 2011: Letters sent to Property Owners
May 1, 2011: Outreach Website Launched
May 19, 2011: Letters to Business Owners
June 17,2011: This Week in Santa Clarita, Video I
July 14,2011: Lyons Avenue Subcommittee
July 18,2011: This Week in Santa Clarita, Video II
July 21,2011: Community Outreach Meeting I
August 1, 2011: Newhall Redevelopment Committee
August 17,2011: Old Town Newhall Association
October 13,2011: Community Outreach Meeting II
October 18, 2011: Planning Commission Study Session
November 16,2011: Canyon Country Advisory Committee
June 19,2012: Planning Commission Study Session
January 28,2013: Draft Release
January 28, 2013: Development Subcommittee
Local publications:
The Signal Newpaper
KHTS Hometown Station
SCV Talk.com
Introduction to the Lyons Corridor
CHAPTER 2
APPLICABILITY
CHAPTER 2
APPLICABILITY
2.1.010 Authority
This development code is adopted under the authority granted to the City of Santa
Clarita by the California Government Code Section 65800 et seq. and 66410 et
' seq.
2.1.020 Responsibility For Administration
The standards and other requirements of this Lyons Corridor Plan shall be
administered and enforced by the City of Santa Clarita, Planning Commission
and City Council in the same manner as the provisions of the City's Unified
Development Code. All findings, approvals, determinations, or other exercises of
discretionary judgment or any other delegation of authority pursuant to this code
by the director his successors or designees, or any other decision making authorities,
shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the purposes of this Lyons Corridor
Plan, the Unified Development Code, the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code,
the City's General Plan, and the orderly development of the City.
2.1.030 Applicability
'Proposed development, subdivisions, and new land uses within the Lyons Corridor
planning area shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Lyons Corridor
Plan.
' A. REGULATING PLAN.
The Regulating Plan in Chapter 3 defines the zones within the planning
' area that differentiate standards for building placement, design, and use;
and identifies the parcels included within each zone.
B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The development standards in Chapter 4 regulate the features of buildings
' that affect the public realm. The urban standards regulate building
placement, height, and fafade design, and vary according to the zone for
the parcel applied by the Regulating Plan. Proposed development and land
' uses shall comply with all applicable standards.
C. LAND -USE STANDARDS.
' Chapter 6 identifies the land -use types allowed by the City in each of the
zones established by the LCP. Each parcel shall be occupied only by land
uses identified as allowed within the applicable zone subject to the type of
' approval required by the Unified Development Code (for example, Minor
Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, etc.).
GENERAL PLAN
The physical setting and history
of the Santa Clarita Valley
have combined to create several
distinctive communities, each
with its own special character,
development patterns, and
lifestyles.
' ® Lyons Corridor Development Code Applicability of the Development Code
D. ARtlIRECTURAL STANDARDS.
'Ihe Architectural Standards in Chapter 9 regulate the architecture of buildings, appurtenances, and site elements '
within the Lyons Corridor Planning Area. Proposed development and refacades shall comply with all applicable
standards to the satisfaction of the approval authority.
E. SIGN STANDARDS.
Chapter 10 identifies the sign type standards required within the Lyons Corridor planning area. Only projects
that are considered Tier 1 or Tier 2 (Section 2.1.040 Tiered Project Incentives) shall use the Lyons Corridor Plan. ,
Projects that do not comply with Tier 1 or Tier 2 of the Lyons Corridor Plan shall be subject to Chapter 17.51.080
of the Unified Development Code.
F. STREET AND STREETSCAPE STANDARDS. ,
Chapter 11 identifies the street and streetscape standards required within the Lyons Corridor planning area to '
ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for character and quality of the public realm of
the street, parkways, and sidewalk.
G. RELATIONSHIP TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE. '
'Ihe Lyons Corridor Plan is intended to supplement, and in some cases, supersede the requirements of the City's
Unified Development Code, Title 17 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. 'Ihe provisions of the Lyons Corridor '
Plan may supersede regulations in the Unified Development Code on the same, or similar topics, but otherwise
applicable requirements of the Unified Development Code that are not covered by this Lyons Corridor Plan shall
apply to development within the planning area as noted. If a conflict occurs between a requirement of this Lyons '
Corridor Plan and the Unified Development Code, the provisions of this Corridor Plan shall control.'Ihe definitions
of Chapter 17.11 of the Unified Development Code apply to the Lyons Corridor Planning area unless otherwise
stated in this document. ,
H. EFFECT ON EAISTING DEVELOPMENT AND UND USES.
Development and land uses that were lawfully established, and exist within the Lyons Corridor planning area as of '
the effective date of this Corridor Plan are affected as follows:
Existing development and land uses that comply with all applicable requirements of the Lyons Corridor Plan shall '
continue to operate, but if altered or replaced, may only be done so in compliance with this Lyons Corridor Plan.
Development or land use that does not comply with the requirements of the Lyons Corridor Plan may continue to ,
operate, and may be sold or otherwise transferred in compliance with the City's regulations for legal nonconforming
uses or structures in Unified Development Code Chapter 17.05 (Legal nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures).
An example of this circumstance would be a lawfully established existing land use that is not allowed by this ,
Corridor Plan in an applicable zone, or an existing building that does not comply with the setback requirements or
height limits of this Corridor Plan.
Existing development and land uses shall comply with the Lyons Corridor Plan unless otherwise stated. Only '
projects and properties that are Tier 1 or Tier 2 compliant are permitted to use the Lyons Corridor Plan sign
standards Chapter 10, a 20 %reduction in parking from Section 6.1.050 for Tier 2 compliant sites or any other items
as defined in Section 2.1.040. See Section 2.1.040 A and B for Tier compliant requirements. ,
2.1.040 Tiered Project Incentives.
A tiered system has been established to provide incentives for property owners and developers to enhance the aesthetics and
use of outdated properties within the corridor planning area. Each tier has specific requirements and incentives to achieve
this goal.
A. TIER 1 PROJECTS.
The Director may designate a property as a Tier 1 compliant site with the approval
of a Development Review or Architectural Design Review Permit. Expansion or
modification projects up to 50% of the existing, permitted building square footage
is subject to the appropriate entitlement determined by the Director and must meet
Tier 1 requirements. To be considered a Tier 1 project, the project must comply with
the following items.
TIER I REQUIREMENTS.
The entire project site including existing development shall meet, to the satisfaction
of the Director or approval authority, the Chapter 9 Architectural Standards of
this Corridor Plan.
' The project shall meet the parking lot landscaping requirements per Section
17.51.030 of the Unified Development Code to the satisfaction of the Director.
' The project shall plant street trees to the satisfaction of the Director.
TIER 1 PROJECT INCENTIVES.
' Tier 1 projects shall comply with Chapter 10 Sign Standards.
Outdoor seating that meets the architectural standards can be created without
' providing additional on-site parking.
B. TIER 2 PROJECTS.
' All new development projects that include complete redevelopment, or over
a 50% expansion of the permitted building square footage, is considered a Tier 2
' project. Tier 2 projects must meet the intent of the Lyons Corridor Plan and may be
granted the following incentives listed below as determined by the Director.
TIER 2 REQUIREMENTS.
' The project shall meet all the development standards of this Lyons Corridor Plan.
TIER 2 PROJECT INCENTIVES.
Tier 2 projects shall comply with Chapter 10 Sign Standards.
' Outdoor seating that meets the architectural standards can be created without
providing additional on-site parking.
Tier 2 projects are granted a 20°x6 parking reduction from the provisions of Section
' 6.1.050 of this code for all uses on site.
Projects that meet the development standards of the Lyons Corridor Plan can be
' approved administratively unless otherwise stated in Chapter 6 (Allowable Land
Uses). All new development over 50,000 square feet in building area shall require
a community outreach meeting subject to the noticing requirements of Section
17.06.110 of the Unified Development Code. This meeting shall be held at or
near the project area subject to the approval of the Director. The Director shall be
notified 30 days prior to the meeting occurrence. If community or staff concerns are
' unable to be addressed, the Director shall refer the project to Planning Commission
for review and consideration.
TIERED
PROJECTS
The tiered system has been
established to provide
incentives for property
owners and developers to
enhance the aesthetics and
use of outdated properties
within the corridor
planning area.
' ® Lyons Corridor Development Code Applicability of the Development Code
C. How TO USE THIS CODE.
To find the development standards that apply to a particular parcel of land,
the following steps should be taken:
® Fier I compliant project
2 compliant
project trefacadd project (redevelopment
minor expansion) major expansion)
Consult the application submittal checklist
and fee sheet for appropriate fees and items
to submit.
Chapter 3: Regulating Plan and Transect Zones
L-Ul, L -U2, L -U3 and L -UC
Chapter 6: Allowable Land Uses
Permitted, Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit
Verify Parking Requirements
Chapter 4: Zones and Development Standards
Building placement, Parking and Parking placement,
Building Height, Frontage Types, and Building Types
Chapter 9: Architectural Standards
Craftsman and Victorian styles are allowed.
Chapter 11: Street and Streetscape Standards
Required roadway dedication. Sidewalk and Parkway build
out.
Chapter 10: Sign Standards (Tier Compliant Sites)
Chapter 17.51.080 ( Non Tier Compliant Sites)
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CHAPTER 3
' REGULATING PLAN AND TRANSECT ZONES
CHAPTER 3
REGULATING PLAN AND TRANSECT ZONES
'3.1.010 Purpose
This Section establishes the zones applied to properties within the Lyons Corridor
Planning Area.
1 3.1.020 Regulating Plan and Transect Zones
A. ZONES ESTAeUSHED.
The area within the Lyons Corridor is subject to this Lyons Corridor
' Development Code, and shall be divided into Transect Zones that
implement the City of Santa Clarita General Plan Section 3.1.030. The
Corridor Specific Transect Zones described in Section 3.1.040 are hereby
' established, and shall be shown on the Regulating Plan for the Lyons
Corridor.
' B. INTERPRETATION ZONE BOUNDARIES.
If there is uncertainty about the location of any zone boundary shown on
the Regulating Plan, the location of the boundary shall be determined by
' the Director as follows:
1. Where a zone boundary approximately follows a lot line, alley, or
' street line, the lot line, street or alley centerline shall be construed as
the zone boundary, as applicable;
' 2. If a zone boundary divides a parcel and the boundary line location is
not specified by distances printed on the Regulating Plan, the location
of the boundary will be determined by using the scale appearing on
' the Regulating Plan; and
3. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the
property that was formerly in the street or alley shall be included
' within the zone of the adjoining property on either side of the
vacated or abandoned street or alley.
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3.1.030 Transect Zone Descriptions
TABLE A: Transect Zone Descriptions. This table provides the Transect definitions for the City of Santa Clarita. A detailed description of the
Transect refinements used in this Development Code is located in Section 3.1.040.
(N)NATURAL
General Character:
Medium tohigh-DensityMixed Usebuildings, enlertainmenLCivic
Natural Zone consists of lands
General Character:
Natural landscape with some agricultural use
approximating or reverting to a
Building Placement:
Not applicable
wilderness condition, including
Frontage Types:
Not applicable
landsunsuitableforsettlementdue to
Typical Building Height:
Not applicable
topogmphy,hydrologyorvegetation.
Type of Civic Space:
Parks, Greenways
farmhouses, agricultural buildings,
Typical GP Designation:
Open Space, National Forest
(R) RURAL
General Character:
Medium tohigh-DensityMixed Usebuildings, enlertainmenLCivic
Rural Zone consists of sparsely
General Character:
Primardyagricultmalwithwoodland&wedandand scatteredbuildings
settled lands in open or cultivated
Budding Placement
Variable Setbacks
states. These include woodland,
Frontage Types:
Not applicable
agricultural land, grassland, and
Typical Building Height:
1- to 2 -Story
irrigabledesert.Typicalbuildingsare
Type of Civic Space:
Parks, Greenways
farmhouses, agricultural buildings,
Typical GP Designation:
Non -Urban 4, Non -Urban 5, Urban Residential I
cabins, and villas.
Typical Building Height:
4 -plus Story with a few shorter buildings
Typicallyonlylarge towns and cities
'type of Civic Space:
Parks, Plazas and Squares; median landscaping
have an Urban Core Zone.
(SU) SUB -URBAN
Not applicable
Sub -Urban Zone consists of low
General Character:
Lawns, and landscaped yards surrounding detached single-family
density residential areas, adjacent to
houses; pedestrians occasionally
higher zones that some mixed use.
Building Placement:
Large and variable front and side yard Setbacks
Homeoccupations and outbuildings
Frontage Types:
Porches, fences, naturalistic Vee planting
are allowed. Planting is naturalistic
1�1
Typical Building Height:
1- to 2 -Story with some 3 -Story
and setbacks are relatively deep.
Type of Civic Space:
Parks, Greenways
Blocks may be large and the roads
Typical GP Designation:
Urban Residential 2, Urban Residential 3
irregular to accommodate natural
conditions.
(U) URBAN
Urban Zone consists of mixed uses,
General Character:
Townhouses &small Apartment buildings within Mixed Use Devel-
but primarily commercial. It may
opment, with substantial commercial activity; balance between
have a wide range of building types:
landscape and buildings; presence of pedestrians
single, sideyard, and rowhouses.
Budding Placement:
Shallow to medium front and side yard Setbacks
Setbacks and landscaping are van-
Frontage Types:
Porches, fences, Dooryards
able. Streets with curbs and sidewalks
Typical Building Height:
2 -to 3 -Story
define medium-sized blocks.
Type of Civic Space:
Squares, Greens
Typical GP Designation:
UrbanResidential4,Urban Residentia15,CommunityCommercial,
Neighborhood Commercial Regional Commercial
(UC) URBAN CENTER
General Character:
Shops mixed with Townhouses, larger Apartment houses, Offices,
Urban Center Zone consists of
workplace, and Civic buildings; predominantly attached buildings;
higher density mixed use buildings
trees within the public right-of-way; substantial pedestrian activity
that accommodate retail, offices,
Building Placement
Shallow Setbacks or none; buildings oriented to street defining a
rowhouses and apartments. It has
street wall
a tight network of streets, with wide
Frontage Types:
Stoops, Shopfronts, Galleries
sidewalks, steady street tree plant-
Typical Building Height:
3- to 5 -Story with some variation
ing and buildings set close to the
Type of Civic Space:
Parks, Plazas and Squares, median landscaping
sidewalks.
Typical GP Designation:
Business Park Industrial, Mixed Use -Corridor, Mixed Use -Urban
Village
(UCR)URBAN CORE
General Character:
Medium tohigh-DensityMixed Usebuildings, enlertainmenLCivic
Urban Core Zone consists of the
and cultural uses. Attached buildings forming a continuous street
highest density and height, with the
wall; trees within the public right-of-way; highest pedestrian and
— greatest variety of uses, and civic
transit activity
buildings of regional importance. It
Building Placement:
Shallow Setbacks or none; buildings oriented to street, defining a
may have larger blocks; streets have
street wall
steadystreet treeplantingand build-
Frontage Types:
Stoops, Dooryards,Forecourts, Shopfronts, Galleries, and Arcades
ings are set dose to wide sidewalks.
Typical Building Height:
4 -plus Story with a few shorter buildings
Typicallyonlylarge towns and cities
'type of Civic Space:
Parks, Plazas and Squares; median landscaping
have an Urban Core Zone.
Typical GP Designation:
Not applicable
Note: N, R, SU and UCR are shown above for reference, and are not applied to the Lyons corridor area by this Development
Code.
Regulating Plan and Transect Zones
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3.1.040 Corridor Specific Transect Zones
Of the six base zones as described in Section 3.1.030, the Lyons Corridor
Plan utilizes four subzones of the Urban General and Urban Center base
zones. The three subzones of the Urban General base zone are described
below as Lyons Urban 1(L-Ul), Lyons Urban 2 (L -U2), and Lyons Ur-
ban 3(L -U3). The primary uses within these subzones are commercial
and may include a mix of commercial and residential uses in the L -U3
zone. The Lyons Urban Center (L -UC) zone is the only subzone of the
Urban Center base zone within the Lyons Corridor Plan. The L -UC
zone is characterized by mandatory mixed use development including
both commercial and residential use types.
A. LYONS URBAN 1 (L-Ul)
Development within the L -U1 zone shall be at a pedestrian
scale to serve immediately surrounding residential uses. The
L-Ul zone is applied to smaller parcels that can accommodate
one to two story commercial structures with reduced street
front setbacks. Greater street -front setbacks may be permitted
with the incorporation of outdoor dining spaces. Typical uses
within the L-Ul zone include small neighborhood restaurants,
pedestrian oriented retail, and service based uses. Typical
development within the L-Ul zone shall only include buildings
that incorporate the Shopfront & Awning frontage type to
encourage a pedestrian oriented environment. Residential uses
are prohibited in the L-Ul zone.
B. LYONS URBAN 2 (L -U2)
The L -U2 zone is applied to uniquely configured lots located at
the eastern portion of the planning area. Development within
the L -U2 zone may accommodate one to two story commercial
structures with street frontage setbacks ranging from 1 to 5 feet.
The L -U2 zone differs from the L-Ul zone by allowing for a
greater variety of frontage types with outdoor gathering areas
highly encouraged within a Lightcourt or Forecourt frontage
type. Typical uses within this zone include mid-sized retail,
neighborhood services and senior community care. Residential
uses are prohibited in the L -U2 zone.
C. LYONS URBAN 3 (L -U3)
'the L -U3 zone is applied to large parcels that can accommodate
larger commercial structures. A majority of the L -U3 zone
is located between Peachland Avenue and Orchard Pillage
Road where larger buildings currently exist. Setbacks within
this zone are limited to 1 foot along Lyons Avenue. The L -U3
zone differs from the L-Ul and L -U2 zones by allowing for
building heights up to three stories and forecourt and shopfront
& awning frontage types. Typical uses within this zone include
medical office, commercial office, retail, and services. Mixed
use projects that include residential units may be conditionally
permitted with the approval of a Minor Use Permit.
D. LYONS URBAN CENTER (L -UC
The design intent of the L -UC zone is to encourage
high quality, higher density commercial and residential
opportunities within the areas mapped on the Regulating
Plan and to achieve the goals of the City of Santa Clarita
General Plan. The L -UC zone is characterized by a mixture
of residential and commercial uses with structures set close
to the sidewalk. Ground floor commercial uses are common
with outdoor amenities such as plazas and outdoor dining
spaces. Upper floors consist of higher density housing and/
or office uses. The L -UC zone is considered to be a major
destination location for people to gather, work and live.
Parcels within the L -UC designation are typically on larger
lots allowing the flexibility for below grade or structured
parking. The L -UC zone differs from other zones within
the planning area by allowing for building heights up to
four stories and requiring mixed use developments with a
residential component.
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3.1.050 Regulating Plan
The following page is the Regulating Plan for the Lyons Corridor Development
Code. The Regulating Plan is the coding key for the Lyons Corridor Development
Code.
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CHAPTER 4
ZONES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
CHAPTER 4
ZONES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
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4.1.010 The Lyons Urban 1 Zone (L -U1)
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Diagram A: Building Placement
A. BUILDING PLACEMENT.
1. PRIMARY BUILDINGS
A primary building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following
requirements, within the hatched area as shown in the diagram above,
unless specified otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type
in Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards) or Chapter 8 (Building Type
Standards).
Minim ma Max.
a. Front Setback 1' S'
With outdoor Dinning 10"
b. Setback from Residential Zone10' 1st story
(Rear and Side) 15'2nd story
c. Side Setback 0'
d. Side Street Setback 5'
e. Rear Alley Setback O' 1st story
5'2nd story
3. ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS
Patios, uncovered stoops, roof overhangs, and awnings may encroach
5' maximum into the required front setback (Diagram B). Outdoor
dining may encroach into the front setback.
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Diagram B: Building Profile
B. BUILDING PROFILE AND FRONTAGE.
1. HEIGHT
Each structure shall comply with the following height limits.
a. Maximum height: 2 stories shall be permitted. For Rat mof
development, the maximum height to parapet cannot exceed 35
feet from grade; and for sloping roofs, the maximum height of
the roof ridge cannot exceed 45 feet from grade (Diagram B).
b. Accessory structure: 15' maximum to peak.
2. ALLOWED FRONTAGE TYPES
Only the following frontage types are allowed within the L-Ul
zone. The streetfacing facade of each primary building shall be
designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with
Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards).
a. Forecourt (100' minimum lot frontage required)
c. Lightcourt
d. Shopfront&Awning
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C. PARKING AND SERVICES.
1. PARKING, SERVICES & ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
PLACEMENT
Off-street parking, services and accessory structures shall be placed
on a lot in compliance with the following requirements, within the
hatched area shown on the diagram above.
a. Street Setback: Within the 50% of lot nearest the rear lot line.
b. Side Street Setback:5'minimum
c. Side Yard Setback.5'minimum
d. Rear Setback: 5'minimum
Subterranean parking may extend beyond building footprint, and
may extend to a height of T max. above finished grade, provided that
the garage perimeter wall aligns with the face of the building.
2. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Each site shall provide off-street parking in compliance with Section
6.1.050 of this code. A 20% reduction in parking is permitted for all
projects that fully comply with the Lyons Corridor Development
Code (Tier 2 compliant sites).
' D. BUILDING TYPES.
1. Only the following building types are allowed in the L-Ul zone.
Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with
Chapter S (Building Type Standards).
a. Shopfiont Commercial
b. Commercial Fuel Station
GENERAL PLAN
Policy C 7.1.6: Encourage
placement of building entries
in locations accessible to public
sidewalks and transit.
E. ALLOWED LAND USES.
1. Only a land use identified as permitted or conditionally permitted
by Chapter 6 (Land Use Tables) shall be established on a lot in the
L-Ul zone.
Zones and Development Standards
4.1.020 The Lyons Urban 2 Zone (L -U2)
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Diagram A: Building Placement
A. BUILDING PLACEMENT.
1. PRIMARY BUILDINGS
A primarybudding shall be placed on alot in compliance with the following
requirements, within the hatched area as shown in the diagram above,
unless specified otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type
in Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards) or Chapter 8 (Building Type
Standards).
Minimum Max.
a. Front Setback 1' S'
b. Setback from Residential ZOne10' 1st story
(Rear and Side) 15'2nd story
c. Rest and Side Setback 0'
d. Side Street Setback 5'
e. Rear Alley Setback 0' lot story
5' 2nd story
3. ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS
Patios, uncovered stoops, roof overhangs, and awnings may encroach
Y maximum into the required front setback (Diagram B). Outdoor
dining may encroach into the front setback.
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Diagram B: Building Profile
B. BUILDING PROFILE AND FRONTAGE.
1. HEIGHT
Each structure shall comply with the following height limits.
a. Maximum height: 2 stories shall be permitted. For flat roof
development, the maximum height to parapet cannot exceed 35
feet from grade; and for sloping roofs, the maximum height of
the roof ridge cannot exceed 45 feet from grade (Diagram B).
b. Accessory structure: 15' maximum to peak.
2. ALLOWED FRONTAGE TYPES
Only the following frontage types are allowed within the L -U2
zone. The streetfacing facade of each primary building shall be
designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with
Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards).
a. Forecourt (100' minimum lot frontage required)
c. Lightmurt
d. Shopfront&Awning
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Diagram C: Parking Placement
C. PARIDNG AND SERVICES.
1. PARKING, SERVICES & ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
PLACEMENT
Off-street parking, services and accessory structures shall be placed
on a lot in compliance with the following requirements, within the
hatched area shown on the diagram above.
a. Street Setback Within the 50% of lot nearest the rear lot fine.
b. Side Street Setback: 5' minimum
c. Side Yard Setback 5' minimum
d. Rear Setback Y minimum
Subterranean parking may extend beyond building footprint, and
may extend to a height of Y max. above finished grade, provided that
the garage perimeter wall aligns with the face of the building.
2. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Each site shall provide off-street parking in compliance with Section
6.1.050 of this code. A 20% reduction in parking is permitted for all
projects that fully comply with the Lyons Corridor Development
Code (Tier 2 compliant sites).
D. BWLDINGTYPEs.
1. Only the following building types are allowed in the L -U2 zone.
Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with
Chapter 8 (Building Type Standards).
a. Shopfront Commercial
b. Commercial Fuel Station
c. Commercial Block Mixed Use
E. ALLOWED LAND USES.
1. Only a land use identified as permitted or conditionally permitted
by Chapter 6 (Land Use Tables) shall be established on a lot in the
L -U2 zone.
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4.1.030 The Lyons Urban 3 Zone (L -U3)
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Diagram A: Building Placement
A. BUILDING PLACEMENT.
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A primary building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following
requirements, within the hatched area as shown in the diagram above,
unless specified otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type
in Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards) or Chapter S (Building Type
Standards).
Minimum Max.
a. Front Setback (1st and 2nd) 1' S'
3rd Story 15'
Slope Overlay 5' 15'
b. Setback from Residential Zone 10' 1st and 2nd story
(Rear and Side) 15'3rd story
c. Rear and Side Setback 0'
d. Side Street Setback 5'
e. Rear Alley Setback 0' 1st story
5'2nd story
10'3rd story
e. The 3rd Story shall not exceed 50% of the building footprint.
2. ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS
Patios, uncovered stoops, roof overhangs, and awnings may encroach 5'
maximum into the required front setback
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Diagram B: Building Profile
B. BUILDING PWILE AND FRONTAGE.
1. HEIGHT
Each structure shall comply with the following height limits.
a. Maximum height: 3 stories shall be permitted. For flat roof, the
max'vnum height of the parapet cannot exceed 45 feet from
grade; and for sloping roofs, the maximum height of the roof
ridge cannot exceed 50 feet from grade (Diagram B).
b. Accessory Structure: 15' maximum to peak.
2. ALLOWED FRONTAGE TYPES
Only the following frontage types are allowed within the L -U3
zone. The streetfacing facade of each primary building shall be
designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with
Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards).
a. Forecourt (100'minimum lot frontage required)
b. Stoop
c. Shopfront&Awning
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C. PARKING AND SERVICES.
1. PARKING, SERVICES & ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
PLACEMENT
Off-street puking, services and accessory structures shall be placed
on a lot in compliance with the following requirements, within the
hatched area shown on the diagram above.
a. Street Setback: Within the 50% of lot nearest the rear lot line.
b. Side Street Setback: 5' minimum
c. Side Yard Setback: 5'minimum
d. Rear Setback 5' minimum
Subterranean puking may extend beyond building Footprint, and
may extend to a height of 3' max. above finished grade, provided that
the garage perimeter wall aligns with the face of the building.
2. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Each site shall provide off-street parking in compliance with Section
6.1.050 of this code. A 20% reduction in puking is permitted for all
pmjects that fully comply with the Lyons Corridor Development
Code (Tier 2 compliant sites).
D. BuILDINGTVPEs.
Only the following building types are allowed in the L -U3 zone. Each
allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 8
(Building Type Standards).
a. Shopfront Commercial
b. Commercial Pad
C. Commercial Block Commercial
d. Commercial Fuel Station
d. Commercial Block Mixed Use
E. ALLOWED LAND USES.
Only a land use identified as permitted or conditionally permitted by
Chapter 6 (Land Use Tables) shall be established on a lot in the L -U3
zone.
Zones and Development Standards
4.1.040 The Lyons Urban Center Zone (L -UC)
Corner Lot
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Diagram A: Building Placement
A. BUILDING PLACEMENT.
1. PRIMARY BUILDINGS
A primary building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following
requirements, within the hatched area as shown in the diagram above,
unless specified otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type
in Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards) or Chapter 8 (Building Type
Standards).
Minimum Max.
a. Front Setback (1st and 2nd) I' S'
3rd and 4th Story 10'
b. Setback from Residential Zone 10' Ist and 2nd story
(Rear and Side) 15' 3n1 story
20'4th story
c. Rear and Side Setback 0'
d. Side Street Setback 0' S'
e. Rear Alley Setback O' Ist story
5'2nd story
10'3rd and 4th story
e. The 4th Story shall not exceed 50% of the building footprint.
2. ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS
Patios, uncovered stoops, roof overhangs, and awnings may encroach 5'
maximum into, the required front setback
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Diagram B: Building Profile
B. BUILDING PROFlLE AND FRONTAGE.
1. HEIGHT
Each structure shall comply with the following height limits.
1. Maximum height: 4 stories shall be permitted. For flat roof, the
maximum height of the parapet cannot exceed 55 feet from
grade; and for sloping roofs, the maximum height of the roof
ridge cannot exceed 60 feet from grade (Diagram B).
2. Accessory structure: 15' maximum to peak.
2. ALLOWED FRONTAGE TYPES
Only the following frontage types are allowed within the L -UC
zone. The streetfacing facade of each primary building shall be
designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with
Chapter 7 (Frontage Type Standards).
a. Forecourt (100' minimum lot frontage required)
b. Shopfiont&Awning
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' Diagram c Parking Placement
' C. PARKING AND SERVICES.
1. PARKING, SERVICES & ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
PLACEMENT
Off-street parking, services and accessory structures shall be placed
on a lot in compliance with the following requirements, within the
hatched area shown on the diagram above.
' a. Street Setback Within the 50% of lot nearest the rear lot line.
b. Side Street Setback: 5' minimum
c. Side Yard Setback: 5' minimum
' d. Rear Setback. 5'minimum
Subterranean puking may extend beyond building footprint, and
may extend to a height of T max. above finished grade, provided that
' the garage perimeter wall aligns with the face of the building.
2. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
' Each site shall provide off-street parking in compliance with Section
6.1.050 of this code. A 20% reduction in parking is permitted for all
projects that fully comply with the Lyons Corridor Development
Code (Tier 2 compliant sites).
' D. BNILDINGTVPEs.
Only the following building types are allowed in the L -UC zone. Each
' allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Chapter g
(Building Type Standards).
A. Commercial Block Mixed Use
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Only a land use identified as permitted or conditionally permitted by
Chapter 6 (Land Use Tables) shall be established on a lot in the L -UC
zone.
Zones and Development Standards
CHAPTER 5
OVERLAY ZONES
CHAPTER 5
OVERLAY ZONES
5.1.010 Purpose
To provide a finer level of precision and subtlety — the technique of"Overlay Zones"
is added. Overlay Zones are applied to specific areas of the Regulating Plan,
modifying selected development standards of the underlying Transect Zone. For
instance, such an "overlay zone" would modify some combination of the allowed
building height, or allowed frontage types, or specific setbacks requirements within
the overlay area, while leaving the other standards of that zone intact.
This Chapter provides regulations for development and new land uses in the overlay
zones that are identified in this Chapter applied to property by the Regulating Plan
(Section 3.1.050). Overlay zones provide standards that apply in addition to those
of the primary zone, to address important and localized site, environmental, safety,
compatibility, or design issues.
5.1.020 Applicability of Overlay Zones
The provisions of this Chapter apply to proposed development and land uses in
addition to all other applicable requirements of the primary zone. In the event
of a conflict between a requirement in this Chapter and the primary zone, the
requirement in this Chapter shall control.
A. MAPPING OF OVERLAY ZONES.
The applicability of an overlay zone to a specific site is shown by the
Regulating Plan (Section 3.1.050).
B. ALLOWED LAND USES, PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Except as may be otherwise provided by this Chapter for a specific overlay
zone:
1. Development and new land uses within a overlay zone shall comply
with all applicable development standards of the primary zone, and all
other applicable provisions of this Code;
2. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zone by this Code may
' be allowed within a overlay zone, subject to any additional requirements
of the overlay zone; and
' 3. Development and new land uses within a overlay zone shall obtain the
zoning approvals required by this Code for the primary zone.
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5.1.030 Slope Overlay (5) '
A. PURPOSE.
The Slope Overlay identifies locations where the grade difference between '
Lyons Avenue and the parcel pad are significant.
B. APPucARNTY. '
Properties within the Slope Overlay zone are granted larger setbacks (up to
20 feet) to accommodate the significant change in topography between the '
parcel pad and the right-of-way.
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CHAPTER 6
ALLOWABLE LAND USES
CHAPTER 6
ALLOWABLE LAND USES
6.1.010 Purpose
'Ibis Section identifies the land use types allowed in each zone established by the
' Regulating Plan and determines the type of City approval required for each use.
6.1.020 Applicability
' A building shall be occupied by only the land uses allowed by Table A within the
zone applied to the site by the Regulating Plan. Each land use listed in Table A is
defined in section 6.1.050 (Use Definitions and Parking Requirements).
' 6.1.030 Land Use Tables
' A. ALLOWED LAND USES.
1. Establishment of an allowed use. Any one or more land uses
t identified by Table A as being allowed within a specific zone may
be established on any lot within that zone, subject to the planning
permit requirement listed in the Table A, and in compliance with all
' applicable requirements of this Development Code.
2. Use not listed.
' a. A land use that is not listed in 6.1.040 Table A is not allowed
within the Lyons Corridor Planning Area, except as otherwise
Subsection A.3.
' b. A land use that is listed in the table, but not within a particular
zone is not allowed within that zone, except as otherwise provided
' in Subsection A.3.
3. Similar and compatible use may be allowed. 'Ihe Director may
determine that a proposed use not listed in Table A is allowable in
compliance with the procedure in section 17.04.030 (Interpretations
of Unlisted Uses) of the UDC.
' 4. Permit requirements and development standards. When the Director
determines that a proposed, but unlisted, use is similar to a listed use,
the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use
' in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and
what other standards and requirements of this Development Code
apply.
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5. Temporary uses. Temporary uses are allowed in compliance with the
Temporary Use Permit requirements of the UDC.
B. PewuT REQuiREmms.
Table A provides for land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this
Development Code. "These are shown as "P" uses in the table;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a Administrative Permit (UDC
Section17.23.100), and shown as "AP" uses in the table;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit (UDC
Section 17.24.120), and shown as "MUP" uses in the table;
4. Allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (UDC
Section 17.25.100), and shown as "CUP" uses in the table;
5. Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a "X" in the table.
Allowable Land Uses ® ,
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TABLE A: Specific Function.
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
the Lyons Corridor Planning Area
P Permitted Use
AP Administrative Permit
MUP Minor Use Permit required
CUP Conditional Use Permit required
X Prohibited
PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE
Land Use Types (1)
L -U1
L -U2
L -U3
L -UC
Services, Business, Financial, Professional
1. Bank and Financial Services
P
P
P
P
2, Business Support Services
P
P
P
P
3. Professional Offices
P
P
P
P
4. Medical Services
X
P(1)
P(1)
P(1)
5. Veterinary Clinic
X
MUP
MUP
X
Sevices - General
6. Catering Establishment
X
X
P
X
7. Grooming and Pet Store
P
P
P
P
8. Lodging
X
X
MUP(1)
MUP(1)
9. Fuel Sales
P(3)
P(3)
X
X
10. Auto Repair and/or Maintenance
X
CUP(3)
CUP(3)
X
11. Car Wash-ManuallAutomated Self -Serve
X
MUP(3)
X
X
12. Day Care Center
P
P
P
P
13. Recycling -Collection of truck and/or Bins as an Ace Use
X
X
MUP
MUP
14. Personal Services
P
P
P
P
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses
15. Indoor Entertainment
P
P
P
P
16. Indoor Sports and Recreation
X
X
MUP
MUP
17. Instructional Schools
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
18. Live Entertainment
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
19. Community Assembly
X
X
MUP
MUP
20. Museums, Private
P
P
P
P
Residential Uses
21. Home Occupation Businesses
X
X
P
P
22. Residential Health Care Facility
X
CUP
X
CUP(1)
23. Multi Family Mixed Use
X
X
MUP
P(1)
24. Community Care Facility
X
X
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(1) Upper floors of structure only
(2) First andlor second floors of structure only
' (3) Subject to LCP development standards
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6.1.040 Land Use Tables
TABLE A: Specific Function.
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
the Lyons Corridor Planning Area
P Permitted Use
AP Administrative Permit
MUP Minor Use Permit required
CUP Conditional Use Permit required
X Prohibited
PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE
Land Use Types (1)
L -U1
L -U2
L -U3
L -UC
Retail
25. General retail, except, with any of the following features
p
P
p(2)
P(2)
Alcohol beverage sales (Over 10% shelf space)
X
X
CUP
CUP
Drive-through (no seating)
X
MUP
MUP
X
Floor Area over 20,000 square feet
X
X
P(2)
P(2)
Operating between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
MUP
MUP
MUP(2)
MUP(2)
26. Second Hand Stores
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
27. Thrift Stores
CUP
CUP
CUP(2)
CUP(2)
28. Food Stores
P
P
P
P
29. Resturants
Fast foodiwith drive-thru
X
MUP
MUP
X
Full or Limited Service or Takeoutldelivery
P
P
P
P
30. Hookah Bar/Cigar Club
X
X
CUP
CUP
Alcohol Consumption
31. Bar and Alcohol Drinking Establishments
X
CUP
CUP(2)
CUP(2)
32. Wine Bar (Wine Sales and Wine Consumption Only)
MUP
MUP
MUP(2)
MUP(2)
33. As an accessoryto a restaurant (limited, full orfastfood)
AP
AP
AP
AP
Transportation, Communications, Infrastructure
34. Parking facility, public or commercial
CUP
CUP
MUP
MUP
35. Wireless telecommunications facility
Up to 35 feet high
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Above 35 feet high
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Co -located
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
36. Public Services, General
P
P
P
P
Notes:
(1) Upper floors of structure only
(2) First and/or second Floors of structure only
(3) Subject to LCP development standards
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' 6.1.050 Use Definitions and Parking Requirements
'This Section identifies the land use definitions of each use type and the required parking. A 20% reductions in parking can be
' applied to Tier 2 projects.
1. BANK AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Bank and Financial Services
Parkin
Includes financial institutions including: banks, credit
1 space per 250 square feet
agencies, credit unions, investment companies, savings
and loans, and similar financial services.
2. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Business Support Services
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in rendering
1 space per 250 square feet
services to business establishments on a fee or contract
basis. Services include, but are not limited to:
a. Advertising;
b. Blueprinting;
c. Computer related services;
d. Office equipment maintenance and repair;
e. Office equipment sale and rental;
f. Mailing/shipping;
g. Photocopying.
3. PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
Professional Offices
Parkin
Includes professional offices including, but not limited
1 space per 250 square feet
to, administrative offices, advertising agencies, attorneys,
counseling services, computer software designers,
engineering services, insurance agencies, real estate
agencies, and travel agencies.
4. MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Services
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the provision
1 space per 200 square feet
of personal physical health services on an outpatient
basis ranging from prevention, diagnosis, treatment or
rehabilitation services provided by physicians, dentists,
nurses and other health personnel, as well as the provision
of medical testing. Typical uses include, but are not limited
to, medical offices, urgent care facilities, substance abuse
treatment clinics, weight management, physical therapy,
chiropractic, optometry and acupuncture.
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5. VETERINARY CLINIC ,
Veterinary Clinic
Parkin
Includes a fully enclosed veterinary facility providing
1 space per 250 square feet of area (excluding area devoted
routine examinations and treatment of small animals
to housing of animals)
(less than two hundred fifty (250) pounds), including
vaccinations, and may include short-term boarding (not
overnight) and grooming services for patients. Boarding
shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
17.66.090 (Kennels).
6. CATERING ESTABLISHMENT
Catering Establishment
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the
1 space per 250 square feet
preparation of food for off-site consumption. No retail sale
for additional uses on site
or food consumption occurs on-site.
7. GROOMING AND PET STORES '
Grooming and Pet Stores
Parkin
Includes the grooming and/or selling of dogs, cats, and
1 space per 250 square feet
similar small animals with limited indoor boarding of
for additional uses on site
animals during the day.
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8. LODGING '
Lodging
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the provision
1 space per each guest room or suite plus required parking
of commercial lodging on a less than monthly basis to the
for additional uses on site
general public. Typical lodging uses include: Hotels and
Motels.
9. FUEL SALES '
Fuel Sales
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the
Minimum 5 spaces; plus required parking for additional
dispensing and retail sale of fuel and may include as an
uses on site
accessoryand subordinate use the sale ofoils, lubricants and
similar automobile related merchandise. Fuel sales shall be
in accordance with Section 17.63.030 (Fuel Sales). Typical
uses include fuel stations and may include accessory retail
stores offering beverages, prepackaged food, limited food
preparation services, and other associated convenience
items for sale.
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10. AUTO REPAIR AND/OR MAINTENANCE ,
Auto Repair and/or Maintenance Parkin
Allowable Land Uses ® '
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the repair 1 space per each 400 square feet; plus required parking for
of automobiles within an enclosed building and may additional uses on site
include the accessory and subordinate sale of parts and
related merchandise used to repair automobiles. Does
not include body repair and painting. Automobile repair
and maintenance uses shall be in accordance with Section
17.63.050 (Vehicle Repair Garages). Typical uses include,
but are not limited to, brake shops, general repair garages,
auto glass shops, oil change/lubricating shops, muffler
shops, stereo and accessory installation, tire shops,
transmission repair shops and tune-up shops
11. GR WASH- MANUAL/AUTONIATED SELF-SERVICE (NO ATTENDANTS)
Car Wash- Manual/Automated Self -Service
Parkin
Includes establishments that provide facilities for washing
3 car stacking distance in front ofeach bay/lane for washing,
vehicles either by the customer, or an automated tunnel,
drying and vacuuming of cars; plus adequate parking for
where no attendants are used to either wash, dry, detail, or
drying and vacuuming of vehicles to the satisfaction of the
otherwise clean a vehicle.
Director; plus required parking for additional uses on site
12. DAY GRE CENTERS
Day Care Centers
Parkin
Includes facilities of any capacity other than family day
1 space per employee; plus 1 space per each business
care homes or residential service/care homes in which less
vehicle; plus 1 space per each 5 children/adults or 1 space
than twenty-four (24) hour per day nonmedical care and
per each 10 children/adults if adequate drop off/pickup
supervision is provided for children or adults in a group
area is provided
setting. Includes preschools and adult day care.
13. RECYCLING -COLLECTION OF TRUCKS ANDAR BINS AS AN ACCESSORY USE
Recycling- Collection of Trucks and/or Bins as
an Accessory Use
Parking
Includes automobiles, trucks, trailers or vans, licensed by
No additional parking needed
the Department of Motor Vehicles, which are used for the
collection of recyclable materials and includes the bins,
boxes or containers transported by trucks, vans or trailers,
and used for the collection of recyclable materials in return
for monetary payment.
14. PERSONAL SERVICES
Personal Services I Parkin
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Includes establishments primarily engaged in providing 1 space per 250 square feet
services involving the care or appearance of a person
or his/her personal goods and apparel, and similar
nonbusiness related or nonprofessional services, but
excludes services classified elsewhere in this chapter.
Typical uses include, but are not limited to, barbershops,
beauty parlors, day spas, dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up,
laundries (self-service), manicurists/pedicurists, massage
therapists, photography studios, tailors, tanning salons
and independent automated teller machines (ATMs).
Massage therapy shall be consistent with Chapter 5.08 of
the Municipal Code.
15. INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Indoor Entertainment
Parkin
Includes predominantly spectator uses conducted within
1 space per each 3 fixed seats; plus 1 space per each 45
an enclosed building, excluding uses classified under adult
square feet of seating areas with non -fixed seating, plus 1
businesses. Typical uses include movie theaters and live
space for each 3 occupants in other customer service areas
theaters.
16. INDOOR SPORTS AND RECREATION
Indoor Sports and Recreation
Parking
Includes predominantly participant sports and health
Uses not listed below shall be parked at the discretion of
activities conducted within an enclosed building. Typical
the Director.
uses include billiard halls, bowling alleys, health and/or
fitness clubs, ice/roller skating rinks, indoor racquetball
courts and indoor entertainment play facilities.
Billiard Halls
1.5 spaces per each billiard table; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
Bowling Alleys
3 spaces per bowling lane; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
Health and Fitness Clubs
1 space per 150 square feet of weight/equipment room and
pool/spa area; plus 1 space per 60 square feet of aerobic/
martial art instruction area; plus 1 space per 250 square
feet of other floor area (courts, locker rooms, etc.); plus
required parking for additional uses on site
Sports Arenas (soccer, basketball)
25 spaces per field or court; plus 1 space per 3 fixed seats of
spectator area; plus 1 space per 21 square feet of spectator
area without fixed seating; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
Children's Indoor Play Facility
1 space per 200 square feet of recreational activity area;
plus 1 space per 250 square feet of office floor area; plus
required parking for additional uses on site
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17. INSTRUCTIONAL SCHOOLS
Instructional schools
Parkin
Includes specialized non -degree granting schools that
1 space per 200 square feet of instructional area (dance
provide instructional classes in areas including, but
floor, aerobic/martial arts instruction, classroom area,
not limited to, music, martial arts, dance, gymnastics,
etc.); plus 1 space per 250 square feet of office floor area;
language, and tutoring. Includes facilities that focus on
plus required parking for additional uses on site
the physical and mental development of early childhood
assembly area without fixed seats
through the use of exercise equipment, toys, music
1 space per 4 fixed seats (every 24 inches of bench shall
and other age-appropriate stimuli. This use type does
be considered one seat); plus 1 space per 28 square feet of
not include health clubs or similar uses where initial
assembly area without fixed seats
instruction is given and then members/participants are
1 space per 200 square feet of recreational, cultural, social,
free to participate and/or utilize the facility's equipment
and/or cultural activity area; plus 1 space per 250 square
outside of an instructional class.
feet ofoffice floor area; plus required parking for additional
18. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Live Entertainment
Parkin
Includes any live show, performance, singing, dancing, or
No additional parking required
artistic interpretation provided for the amusement of one
or more persons but does not alter the nature and function
1 space per 4 fixed seats (every 24 inches of bench shall
of the primary use. (indoor or outdoor)
be considered one seat); plus 1 space per 28 square feet of
19. COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY
Community Assembly
Parkin
Includes the activities typically performed by, or at, the
1 space per 400 square feet
following institutions:
a. Churches, temples, synagogues and other places of
1 space per 4 fixed seats (every 24 inches of bench shall
worship.
be considered one seat); plus 1 space per 28 square feet of
assembly area without fixed seats
b. Public and private nonprofit clubs, lodges, fraternal
1 space per 4 fixed seats (every 24 inches of bench shall
organizations and meeting halls.
be considered one seat); plus 1 space per 28 square feet of
assembly area without fixed seats
c. Community Centers - Includes a building and related
1 space per 200 square feet of recreational, cultural, social,
facilities used for recreational, social, educational and
and/or cultural activity area; plus 1 space per 250 square
cultural activities, open to the public or a designated part
feet ofoffice floor area; plus required parking for additional
of the public, usually owned and operated by a public or
uses on site
nonprofit group oragency.
20. MUSEUMS, PRIVATE
Museums, Private
Parkin
Includes permanent facilities generally of a noncommercial
1 space per 400 square feet
nature such as aquariums, arboretums, botanical gardens,
private libraries and museums, historic sites and exhibits.
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21. HOME OCCUPATION BUSINESS
Home Occupation Business
Parkin
Includes office businesses which are incidental and
No additional parking required
accessory to a residential use and do not include the storage
of materials of any kind or product manufacturing of any
kind. Home occupation business shall be in accordance
with Chapter 17.65 (Home Occupations).
22. RESIDENTIAL HEALTH GRE FACILITY
Residential Health Care Facility
Parkin
Includes residential facilities usually occupied by the
0.5 spaces for each unit and/or bed
elderly that provide rooms, meals, personal care and health
monitoring services under the supervision of a professional
nurse or other professional health care provider and that
may provide other services, such as recreation, social and
cultural activities, financial services and transportation.
Typical uses include convalescent homes
23. Mutn FAAuLY MIXED USE ,
Multi Family Mixed Use Parkin '
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designation is intended for mixed use development, I Parking for mixed use developments shall be provided in
which is encouraged along specified commercial corridors
in which revitalization of underutilized parcels or aging
buildings is desired, subject to the applicable requirements
of the Code. Mixed uses along corridors may be either
vertical or horizontal, provided that residential units in
these areas should be protected from adverse impacts
of high-volume arterial streets, and will typically be
located an appropriate distance from the roadway. Non-
residential uses consistent with this district include those
in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and Community
Commercial (CC) districts. "Ihe residential density range
in mixed use corridors shall be a minimum of eleven (11)
to a maximum of thirty (30) dwelling units per acre, and
maximum floor area ratio for the non-residential portion
of the development shall be 1.0.
24. COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY
the amount as indicated below, unless a minor use permit
for a shared parking agreement is approved:
A. For mixed use developments with two (2)
bedrooms or more, parking shall be provided at a rate of
two (2) spaces per residential unit and 0.5 spaces for guest
parking. Parking area shall be designated and covered.
Tandem parking may be permitted.
B. For mixed use developments with one bedroom
units or studios, parking shall be provided at a rate of one
space per unit and 0.5 spaces for guest parking. Parking
area shall be designated and covered. Tandem parking
may be permitted.
C. For mixed use developments, parking for the
nonresidential component shall be provided at a rate of
one space per two hundred (200) square feet.
D. A parking analysis shall be required to determine
the total number of parking spaces needed for a mixed use
project. If changes to the uses occur at a future date, a new
parking analysis will be required to reflect the new uses.
E. Residential guest parking at a rate of 0.5 spaces
per unit may be used to supplement the required parking
spaces for the commercial component of the mixed use
development.
F. Subterranean parking will not be defined or
counted as a building story or level and is encouraged in
both vertical and horizontal mixed use developments.
G.'IheApprovingAuthoritymayallowthe integration
of parking alternatives for nonresidential uses in the form
of valet and/or on -street parking spaces, where permitted,
with the approval of the project parking analysis.
Community Care Facility
Parkin
Includes any residential facility which is planned, designed
0.5 spaces per unit; plus guest parking at 1 space per each
and managed to include facilities and common areas that
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maximize the residents' potential for independent living.
'Ihe facility may be occupied by elderly or disabled persons
or households as defined in the Health and Safety Code.
Direct services that may be provided include those relating
to nutritional, social, recreational, housekeeping and
personal needs of the residents.
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25. GENERAL RETAIL
General Retail
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
1 space per 250 square feet
goods and merchandise, but excludes those uses classified
donation facilities
under "Retail Sales, Specific" and other use classifications
in this chapter. Typical retail uses include, but are not
limited to, apparel boutiques, appliance, antiques, auto
parts, art supply, bakeries, butchers, bicycle, book,
electronics, florists, hardware, hobby, jewelry, magazine,
music, pet supply, pharmacies, sporting goods, stationary,
toy, video rental, and vintage clothing stores.
26. SECOND HAND STORES
Second Hand Stores
Parkin
Includes establishments selling pre -owned or used items,
1 space per 250 square feet
including, but not limited to, apparel, electronics, furniture
donation facilities
and household goods, but does not include antique, coin,
vintage clothing, orsporting goods/memorabilia stores.
27. THRIFT STORES
Thrift Stores
Parkin
Includes a shop selling secondhand goods, such as clothes,
1 space per 250 square feet, plus parking for merchandise
often to benefit a charity; also called thrift shop. "Thrift
donation facilities
stores may, but are not required to have, merchandise
donation facilities.
28. FOOD STORES
Food Stores -The following are food store
uses:
Parking
(a) Supermarket/Grocery - A retail establishment,
1 space per 250 square feet
exceeding three thousand, five hundred (3,500) square
feet, primarily selling food as well as other convenience
and household goods and may include subordinate uses
such as bakeries, delis, and take out restaurants. Alcohol
sales (beer, wine, or other spirits) shall be limited to less
than 10% of the shelf space for the sale of goods and shall
be in accordance with the provisions of UDC Section
17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales).
(b) Convenience Store - any retail establishment, up to
three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet in size,
offering for sale pre-packaged food products, household
items, newspapers and/or magazines, sandwiches and
other pre -prepared foods for off-site consumption. Beer
and wine sales shall be in accordance with the provisions
of UDC Section 17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales).
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' 29. RESTAURANTS
Restaurants
Parkin
Includes establishments primarily engaged in the
1 space per 250 square feet
preparation and retail sale of food and/or beverages for
square feet of outdoor seating area
immediate or semi -immediate consumption either on- or
off-site. Restaurants are further classified as:
(a) Fast Food with Drive -Through or Drive -Through-
1 space per 60 square feet
includes establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale
of pre -prepared or rapidly prepared food and/or beverages
at a walk-up counter or drive-through window for either
on-site or off-site consumption and may include seating.
(b) Limited Service - includes establishments primarily
For uses up to 1,500 square feet: 1 space per each 100
engaged in the retail sale of pre -prepared or rapidly
square feet, up to a maximum of 10 spaces; plus 1 space
prepared food and/or beverages at a walk-up counter for
per each 100 square feet of outdoor seating areas; For uses
either on-site or off-site consumption and may include
greater than 1,500 square feet: 1 space per each 100 square
seating. Includes, but is not limited to, beverage shops
feet; plus 1 space per each 100 square feet of outdoor
(coffee, health drinks), delicatessens, donut shops, ice
seating areas
cream parlors and pizza parlors. Alcoholic beverage service
and/or bars may be provided as an accessory or subordinate
use in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.66.020
(Alcohol Sales).
(c) Full Service - includes establishments primarily
For uses up to 1,500 square feet: 1 space per each 100
engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and
square feet, up to a maximum of 10 spaces; plus 1 space
beverages, where food is ordered and served at a table.
per each 100 square feet of outdoor seating areas; For uses
Alcoholic beverage service and/or bars may be provided
greater than 1,500 square feet: 1 space per each 100 square
as an accessory or subordinate use in accordance with the
feet; plus 1 space per each 100 square feet of outdoor
provisions of Section 17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales).
seating areas.
(d)Take Out/Delivery -includes establishments primarily
1 space per each 250 square feet; plus 1 space per each
engaged in the retail sale of food and/or beverages where
vehicle used for business purposes
all or a significant portion of the consumption takes place
off-site, no on-site seating is provided.
30. HOOKAH BAR/CIGAR CLUB
Hookah Bar/Cigar Club
Parkin
Includes establishments that are primarily engaged in the
on-site recreational use of tobacco products.
1 space per 250 square feet
31. BARS AND ALCOHOL DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
Bars and Alcohol Drinking Establishments
Parkin
Includes establishments used primarily for sale or
1 space per each 100 square feet, plus 1 space per each 100
dispensing of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption
square feet of outdoor seating area
and that are not part of a restaurant. Such establishments
may include food service which is accessory and
subordinate to the primary use. Such establishments shall
be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.66.020
(Alcohol Sales). Excludes wine bars.
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32. WINE BAR (WINE SALES AND WINE CONSUMPTION ONLY)
Wine Bar
Parkin
Includes establishments used primarily for sale or
1 space per 250 square feet
dispensing of wine for on-site consumption and that are
not part of a restaurant. Such establishments may include
food service which is accessory and subordinate to the
primary use. Such establishments shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Section 17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales).
33. AS AN ACCESSORY TO A RESTAURANT
As an Accessory to a Restaurant
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Alcoholic beverage service and/or bars may be provided
No additional parking required
as an accessory or subordinate use in accordance with the
provisions of Section 17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales).
34. PARx NG FAaLrr ES
Parking Facilities
I Parkin
Includes parking services involving buildings or lots which
are publicly or privately owned or operated.
As determined by the Director
35. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Parkin
Includes commercial and private electromagnetic
As determined by the Director
and photoelectric transmission, broadcast, repeater
and receiving stations for radio, television, telegraph,
telephone, cellular telephone, microwave communications
and data network communications; including commercial
earth stations for satellite -based communications.
Includes antennas (dish and satellite), telecommunication
towers, monopoles and equipment buildings. Wireless
communication facilities shall be in accordance with
Chapter 17.69 (Wireless Communication Facilities and
Satellite Dish Antennas). Does not include accessory
structures, including home television and radio receiving
antennas, HAM radio antennas, residential satellite
dishes in accordance with Chapter 17.69 (Wireless
Communication Facilities and Satellite Dish Antennas),
and communications facilities for community services
provided by a public agency.
Co -located — Must be below the roofline of the building,
camouflaged, and architecturally consistent with the
building or structure and similar to the other wireless
facilities on the project site.
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' 36. PUBLIC SERVICES, GENERAL
Public Services, General
Parkin
Includes uses provided by public or semi-public agencies
As determined by the Director
which are necessary to support the community's health,
safety, and welfare. Typical general public services include,
but are not limited to: community water facilities (includes
storage, wells, and treatment facilities); administrative
government facilities; libraries; museums; police and fire
stations; and post offices.
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CHAPTER 7
FRONTAGE TYPE STANDARDS
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7.1.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. PURPOSE.
' Frontage types are architectural elements that are attached to a building volume and provide a transition between
the outside and the inside of a building. Frontage types, when continuously arrayed, will provide Lyons Avenue
a continuity that gives distinctive character to the street while also contributing to the specific form of each
' building. Frontages are the means of access into buildings and visually reinforce their human scale. Frontage
types add individuality to the massing of buildings and create variety on the street as a whole.
' This section identifies the frontage types allowed within the Lyons Corridor and provides design standards to
ensure that buildings relate to the street frontage and form a clear boundary between the public and private realm.
B. APPLICABILITY.
1 Each proposed building shall be designed to incorporate a frontage type designed in compliance with the standards
of this section for the applicable type.
' C. ALLOWABLE FRONTAGE TYPES BY ZONE.
' A lot may be developed only with a building having a frontage type allowed by Chapter 4 in the transect zone
applicable to the lot.
7.1.020 Frontage Summary and Definitions
' The character and arrangement of the private frontage is regulated by the standards herein, these shall be applied
to each zone to create a particular and appropriate transitional relationship between the private and public realm.
' This relationship between the private and public realm is what collectively defines the nature of the streetscape.
Frontage types are required for all buildings within each zone as shown in Table C. Frontage types represent a
range of extensions of the basic facade of the building. While the urban standards of this Code provide a range of
' frontage types permitted within each zone, the actual choice and review of a type shall be dictated by individual
building designs and, ultimately, the Director's discretion.
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FRONTAGE I FRONTAGE
a. Common Yard: a frontage wherein the facade is set back substantially
from the frontage line. The front yard created remains unfenced and is visually
continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape. The deep
setback provides a buffer from the higher speed thoroughfares. 40,v
h. Porch & Fence: a frontage wherein the facade is set back from the
frontage line with an attached porch permitted to encroach. A fence at the
frontage line maintains the demarcation of the yard. The porches shall be no
less than 8 feet deep. Lt
c. Dooryard: a frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage
line with an elevated garden or terrace permitted to encroach. This type
can effectively buffer residential quarters from the sidewalk, while remov-
ing the private yard from public encroachment. The terrace is suitable for
cafes as the eye of the sitter is level with that of the standing passerby. IL or
I Stoop: a frontage wherein the facade is aligned close to the frontage line with
the first story elevated from the sidewalk sufficiently to secure privacy for the
windows. The entrance is usually an exterior stair and landing.mull:
e. Forecourt. a frontage wherein a portion of the facade is close to the front-
age line and the central portion is set back. The forecourt created is suitable R: j
forvehiculardmp-offs.This type should be allocated in (onjun(tion with other
frontage types. Large trees within the forecourts may overhang the sidewalks.
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f. Lightcourt: a frontage wherein the facade is setback from the frontage line I
by a sunken IightcounThis type buffers residential use from urban sidewalks and
removesthe privateyard from public encroachment The lightcourt is suitablefor
conversion to outdoor cafes.
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g. Shopfront and Awning: a frontage wherein the facade is aligned close
to the frontage line with the building entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is
conventional for retail use. It has a substantial glazing on the sidewalk level
and an awning that mayoverlap the sidewalkto the maximum extent passible.
h. Gallery: a frontage wherein the facade is aligned close to the frontage line
with an attached cantilevered shed or a lightweight colonnade overlapping the
sidewalk. This type is conventional for retail use. The gallery shall be no less than
10 feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within 2 feet of
the curb. Notwithstanding the graphic, encroachments will not be permitted.
i. Arcade: a frontage wherein the facade is a colonnade that overlaps the
sidewalk, while the facade at sidewalk level remains at the frontage line. This
type is conventional for retail use. The arcade shall be no less than 12 feet wide
and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within 2 feet of the curb.
Notwithstanding the graphic, encroachments will not be permitted.
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1 7.1.030 Stoop
A. DESCRiimoN.
1 Stoops are elevated entry porches/stairs placed close to
the frontage line with the ground story elevated from the
1 sidewalk.'Ihe stoop is suitable for ground -floor commercial
use at short setbacks. A shed roof may also cover the
stoop. "Ibis type may be interspersed with the Shopfront
1 and Awning frontage type.
B. DKIGN STmDARDs.
1 1. Stoops may encroach 8' maximum into front setback.
2. Stoops shall be raised 18" minimum. and 36"
1 maximum from the finished grade.
3. Stoops must correspond directly with the building
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4. Stoops shall be 6' minimum and 10' maximum wide.
1 5. "There may be a low (30" or less) decorative fence
along the property lines.
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7.1.040 forecourt
A. DESCRIPTION.
Forecourts are uncovered courts within a storefront,
gallery or arcade frontage, wherein a portion of the
facade is recessed from the building frontage. The court
is suitable for outdoor dining, gardens, vehicular drop-
offs, and utility off loading. A fence or wall at the property
line may be used to define the private space of the court.
The court may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating
a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps
to the court. This type should be used sparingly and in
conjunction with Stoops and Shopfronts.
B. DgwN Swam.
1. A forecourt shall be 10' deep minimum (clear) and
30' deep maximum (clear)
2. A forecourt shall be 10' wide minimum and 50'
wide maximum or 50% of lot width, whichever is
less.
3. Forecourts shall have a minimum of25% landscaping.
4. A 6 to 8 foot decorative non -view obscuring wall
may be used to define the private space of the court.
5. If the forecourt is raised above the adjacent grade,
it should not be more than 3' above the grade of the
sidewalk.
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' 7.1.0501ightcourt
A. DEsopmN.
1 Lightcourts are frontages wherein the facade is set back
from the frontage line by a sunken light court. Lightcourts
' buffer residential uses from sidewalks and remove the
private yard from public encroachment. A lightcourt is
suitable for conversion to outdoor cafes.
' B. DESIGN STANDARDS.
' 1. Basements accessed by a lightcourt shall be depressed
at least 2' below, but not more than 5' below, the
adjacent sidewalk.
t 2. Ground floors accessed by a lightcourt shall be
raised at least 12" above, but no more than 5' above,
the adjacent sidewalk.
' 3. Lightcourts must correspond directly with the
building entry(s) and the stairs maybe perpendicular
' to or parallel with the adjacent walk.
4. Lightcourts shall be at least 10' wide, clear of the
stair to the raised ground floor.
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7.1.060 Shopfront and Awning
A. DESCRIPTION.
Typically, the Shopfront and Awning frontage type
applies to storefronts along the corridor. Storefronts
are facades placed at or close to the right-of-way line,
with the entrance at sidewalk. They are conventional
for retail frontage and are commonly equipped with
cantilevered roofs or awnings. Recessed storefronts are
also acceptable.
B. DEm STANDaDs
Storefronts are like small buildings with their own base,
"roofline", and pattern of window and door openings.
1. Storefront assemblies (the doors, display windows,
bulkheads and associated framing) should not be
set back into the Shopfront openings more than 2'
maximum, so that passing pedestrians have a clear
view of the shop interior.
2. With the incorporation of an outdoor dining area,
storefronts may be set back up to 12', but not less
than 8' to create a covered Alcove. The maximum
width of the Alcove shall be no more than 25'or 25%
of the building width, whichever is less.
3. Base: A panel of special material is recommended
below display windows. Materials recommended for
walls are generally suitable. Base materials should be
the same or "heavier" materials visually than walls.
a. Brick and wood should only be used if the rest
of the wall surface is the same material; neither
material should be used exclusively.
b. Ceramic tile is frequently used as a storefront
base. Dark the with light stucco is an effective
combination. Different colors and sizes of tile may
be used for decorative effect.
4. Display windows: Storefront windows along the
primary frontage shall be at least 65% of the width
of the fust floor building width, and not have opaque
or reflective glazing. Where privacy is desired for
restaurants and professional services, etc., windows
should be divided into smaller panes.
5. Recessed Entries are recommended.
Recommended treatments include:
a. Special paving materials such as ceramic tile;
b. Ornamental ceilings such as coffering, and
c. Decorative light fixtures.
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' 6. Doors should be substantial and well detailed.
'they are the one part of the storefront that patrons
will invariably touch and feel. They should match
the materials, design and character of the display
window framing. Aluminum framed doors are not
' recommended.
7. Cornices should be provided at the second floor (or
roofline for a one-story building) to differentiate the
storefront from upper levels of the building and to
add visual interest; this also allows the storefront to
function as the base for the rest of the building.
' 8. Awnings, signs, and related fixtures shall be located
8 feet min. above the adjacent sidewalk.
' 9. Awnings shall only cover Storefronts and openings,
so as not to cover the entire Facade.
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CHAPTER 8
BUILDING TYPE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 8
BUILDING TYPE STANDARDS
8.1.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. PURPOSE.
"Ibis section identifies the building types allowed within the Lyons Corridor
Planning area, and provides design standards for each type, to ensure that
proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for building form,
character, and quality.
B. APPLICABILITY.
Each proposed building shall be designed in compliance with the standards
of this section for the applicable building type, except for public and
institutional buildings, which, because of their unique disposition, and
application are not required to comply with building type requirements.
C. ALLOWABLE $GILDING TYPES BY ZONE.
A lot may be developed pursuant to building type allowed by Chapter 4 in
the transect zone applicable to the lot.
Building Type Standards
8.1.020 Commercial Pad
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A. DESCRIPTION.
A building may be designed for a single occupant or multiple
occupants. A commercial pad building design is appropriate for
corporate chain restaurants or similar commercial type uses. A
commercial pad building may be located upon a qualifying lot
as defined in Chapter 4.
B. ACCESS.
1. The main pedestrian entrance shall directly face the
primary street elevation.
2. Where an alley is present, puking shall be accessed
though the alley.
3. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking shall
be accessed from the side street.
4. 'There shall be no more than one driveway to any one
street for each development site, unless otherwise by the
Director.
5. Reciprocal ingress and egress, circulation and parking
arrangements shall be encouraged where possible to
limit unnecessary driveways.
C. PARKING AND SERVICES.
1. Required puking may be at -grade, structured, or
subterranean. If structured parking is provided, the
faSade of the structure shall be consistent with the colors
and materials and character of the primary structure.
2. Where an alley is present, services, above ground
equipment, and trash enclosure areas shall be located
adjacent to the alley.
3. Where an alley is not present, above ground equipment
and trash enclosures shall be located at least 10 feet
behind the facade of the building and be screened from
public view with landscaping or a fence.
4. Utility, trash, recycling, food waste and service
equipment, including satellite receiving dishes,
transformers, and backflow devices, shall be located
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away from streets and enclosed or screened from view
by landscaping, fencing or other architectural means.
5. Rooftop equipment shall be screened from view on all
sides, and integrated into the overall building design.
6. Trash facilities and recycling containers must always
be within covered enclosures to the satisfaction of the
Director.
7. Trash enclosures shall be located within the rear 50%
of the project site. Access shall be conveniently located
and causes a minimum number of parking spaces to be
blocked while a refuse truck is present.
D. 0UTDooA DININdPDBuc SPACE.
1. Outdoor dining/public space shall be integrated into
the overall project design. A minimum of 250 square
feet of dining space/public space shall be required.
2. Outdoor dining/public space areas may encroach into
front setbacks. However, area utilized for outdoor
dining that encroaches into the front setback shall not
count towards the 250 square foot minimum outdoor
dinning requirement.
3. Outdoor dining/public space shall be landscaped to the
discretion of the Director.
E. BUILDING SM AND MASSING.
1. To reduce massing, all elevations shall include
articulation consistent with the architectural design of
the main elevation.
2. "Ihe visibility of elevators, staircases, and exterior
corridors shall be incorporated into the massing of the
building.
3. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two
facades of equal architectural expression.
4. Where appropriate, buildings shall include varying
heights to create visual interest and to reduce massing.
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1. Each drive-through lane shall be separated from the
' circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from
the property, or access to any parking space.
2. Each drive-through lane shall be striped, marked, or
' otherwise distinctly delineated.
3. Drive-through reader and order boards shall be obscured
from public view and shall be located within the rear
' 50% of the project site.
4. The vehicle stacking capacity for uses containing drive-
through facilities shall be as follows:
' a. Drive -Through Restaurant: Stacking shall be
a minimum of 80 feet between the order board
and the pick-up window and a minimum of
120 feet behind the order board.
' b. Bank Drive -Through Stacking shall be a
minimum of 100 feet for each window or
automated teller machine. If multiple bays are
proposed stacking shall be to the satisfaction of
the director.
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C. Auto uses, such as self-service car washes, oil
change facilities and similar uses: Stacking
shall be a minimum of 60 feet free and clear to
all drive aisles and parking areas.
' d. A former bank drive-through that does not
meet the minimum regulations for a food use
may be converted to a restaurant drive-through
with the issuance of a MUP.
e. Other uses as determined by the Director of
Community Development.
' G. LANrAAK.
All projects shall be developed in accordance with section
' 17.51.030 of the UDC unless otherwise detailed below:
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a. All public landscaping fronting the subject property
shall be incorporated as a part of all proposed projects
subject to the regulating public landscape plan.
b. All parcels abutting residentially zoned parcels shall
provide buffer landscaping to screen and minimize
building mass as determined by the Director.
C. Landscape shall not obscure the visibility of ground
floor storefronts.
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A. DEsmrrioN.
A building or block designed for multiple store fronts within the
same structure. A Shopfront Commercial building is designed
to accommodate a variety of retail and service uses that create a
vibrant walkable community. A Shopfront Commercial building
maybe located upon a qualifying lot defined in Chapter 4.
B. AccEss.
1. "There shall be a minimum of two pedestrian entrances,
one located along the primary street elevation and a
second through the rear elevation.
2. Parking shall be accessed though an alley.
3. Where an alley is not present, parking shall be accessed
through a secondary street where possible.
4. Reciprocal ingress and egress, circulation and parking
arrangements shall be required where possible and
feasible to facilitate ease of vehicular movement between
adjoining properties and to limit unnecessary driveways.
C. PARKING AND SERVICES.
1. Required parking may be at -grade or subterranean.
2. Services, above ground equipment, and trash enclosure
areas shall be located within the rear 25 percent of the
lot and shall be accessed through the ally.
3. Where an alley is not present, above ground equipment
and trash enclosures shall be located at least 10 feet
behind the facade of the building and be screened from
public view with landscaping or a fence.
4. Utility, trash, recycling,fnodwaste and service equipment,
including satellite receiving dishes, transformers, and
backflow devices, shall be located away from streets and
enclosed or screened from view by landscaping, fencing
or other architectural means.
5. Rooftop equipment must be set back a minimum of 10
feet from building walls, screened from view on all sides,
and integrated into the overall building design.
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b. Trash enclosure location and access shall be designed
to the satisfaction of the Director. Such access shall be
conveniently located and causes a minimum number
of parking spaces to be blocked while a refuse truck is
present.
7. Trash facilities and recycling containers must always
be within covered enclosures to the satisfaction of the
Director.
8. Drive-throughs are prohibited.
D. OuTD= DININdhBuc SvAu.
1. Outdoor dining/public space shall be integrated into
the overall project design. A minimum of 250 square
feet of dinning/public space shall be required.
2. Outdoor dining/public space areas may encroach into
front setbacks. However, area utilized for outdoor
dining that encroaches into the front setback shall not
count towards the 250 square foot minimum outdoor
dinning/public space requirement.
3. Outdoor dining/public space shall be enclosed with a
fence and landscaped subject to the discretion of the
Director.
E. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING.
1. To reduce massing, all elevations shall include
articulation consistent with the architectural design of
the main elevation.
2. The visibility of elevators, staircases, and exterior
corridors shall be incorporated into the massing of the
building.
3. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two
facades of equal architectural expression.
4. Where appropriate, buildings shall include varying
heights to create visual interest.
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' F. LtxosctPE.
All projects shall be developed in accordance with section
' 17.51.030 of the UDC unless otherwise detailed below:
a. All public landscaping fronting the subject property
shall be incorporated as a put of all proposed projects
' subject to the regulating public landscape plan.
b. All parcels abutting residentially zoned parcels shall
provide buffer landscaping to screen and minimize
' building mass as determined by the Director.
C. Landscape shall not obscure the visibility of ground
' floor storefronts.
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8.1.040 Commercial Block -Commercial
Building Type Diagram
A. ksauTKIN.
A building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or
office uses on the ground floor street frontage, with upper floors
configured for office use. A Commercial Block -Commercial
building may be located upon a qualifying lot defined in
Chapter 4.
B. Accus.
I . The main entrance to each ground floor area shall be
directly from and face the street.
2. Where applicable, elevator access shall be provided
between the subterranean garage and each level of the
building.
3. Pedestrian circulation on upper floors shall not be
exposed to street frontage.
4. Where an alley is present, parking shall be accessed
though the alley.
5. Where an alley is not present, parking shall be accessed
from the street through the building.
6. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking shall
be accessed from the side street through the building.
7. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or
driveways shall be located as close as possible to the side
or rem of each lot.
8. Reciprocal ingress and egress, circulation and parking
arrangements shall be required where possible and
feasible to facilitate ease of vehicular movement between
adjoining properties and to limit unnecessary driveways.
9. Services and/or loading areas shall not face public streets.
10. Pedestrian linkages to nearby neighborhoods, other
commercial project, and the street edge shall be provided.
11. Access between transit stops and building entrances
shall be clearly defined.
12. On-site pedestrian circulation systems shall be directly
connected to off-site public sidewalks.
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13. Planted islands and pedestrian walkways shall be
provided to connect parking and building entries.
C. PARKING AND SEIMaS.
1. Required parking may be at -grade, structured, or
subterranean. If structured is provided, the fagade of
the structure shall be consistent with the colors and
materials and character of the primary structure.
2. Where an alley is present, services, above ground
equipment, and trash enclosure areas shall be located on
the alley.
3. Where an alley is not present, above ground equipment
and trash enclosures shall be located at least 10 feet
behind the facade of the building and be screened from
public view with landscaping or a fence.
4. Utility, trash, recycling, food waste and service
equipment, including satellite receiving dishes,
transformers, and backflow devices, shall be located
away from streets and enclosed or screened from view
by landscaping, fencing or other architectural means.
5. Rooftop equipment must be set back a minimum of 10
feet from building walls, screened from view on all sides,
and integrated into the overall building design.
6. Trash/recycling enclosures and other facilities serviced
by trucks should be strategically placed to minimize
blockage of street traffic during servicing.
7. Trash facilities and recycling containers must always be
within covered enclosures.
D. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING.
1. On larger lots, new structures should be clustered to
create plazas or pedestrian malls in order to prevent
long rows of buildings.
2. To reduce massing, all elevations shall include
articulation consistent with the architectural design of
the main elevation.
3. The visibility of elevators, staircases, and exterior
corridors shall be incorporated into the massing of the
building.
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4. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two
facades of equal architectural expression. Prominent
architectural features should be located near corners and
intersections.
5. Where appropriate, buildings shall include varying
heights to reduce massing.
' E. OPEN SvluE.
1. Courtyard and open space areas may be located on the
ground or upper floors.
2. Open space shall equal a minimum of fifteen percent
(15%) of lot area.
3. Open space requirement may be accomplished through
the incorporation of outdoor dining and public
gathering areas.
4. Outdoor dining areas may encroach into front
setbacks. However, area utilized for outdoor dining
that encroaches into the front setback shall not count
toward the fifteen percent (15%) minimum open space
requirement.
5. Outdoor dinning/public space shall be enclosed and
landscaped to the discretion of the Director.
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' All projects shall be developed in accordance with section
17.51.030 of the UDC unless otherwise detailed below:
a. No private landscaping is required in front of the
t building if built to property fine.
b. All public landscaping fronting the subject property
shall be incorporated as a part of all proposed projects
subject to the regulating public landscape plan.
'C. All parcels abutting residentially zoned parcels shall
provide buffer landscaping to screen and minimize
building mass as determined by the Director.
' d. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to
avoid the sensation of forced podium hardscape through
the use of ample landscaping.
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e. Landscape shall not obscure the visibility of ground
floor storefronts.
f. Where applicable, landscape shall not be used to
separate a front yard from the front yards on adjacent
parcels.
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8.1.050 Commerdal BM -Mixed Use
Building Type Diagram
A. DESQ1maN.
A building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or
office uses on the ground floor street frontage, with upper floors
configured for dwelling units. A Commercial Block -Mixed
Use building may be located upon a qualifying lot defined in
Chapter 4.
B. AccEss.
1. 'Ihe main entrance to each ground floor area shall be
directly from, and face the street.
2. Entrance to the residential and/or non-residential
portions of the building above the ground floor shall be
through a street level lobby.
3. When applicable, elevator access shall be provided
between the subterranean garage and each level of the
building.
4. Pedestrian circulation on upper floors shall not be
exposed to street frontage
5. Where an alley is present, parking shall be accessed
though the alley.
6. Where an alley is not present, parking shall be accessed
from the street through the building.
7. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or
driveways shall be located as close as possible to the side
or rear of each lot.
8. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking shall
be accessed from the side street through the building.
9. Services and/or loading areas shall not face public streets.
10. Pedestrian linkages to nearby neighborhoods, other
commercial projects, and the street edge shall be
provided.
11. Access between transit stops and building entrances
shall be clearly defined.
12. On-site pedestrian circulation systems shall be directly
connected to off-site public sidewalks.
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13. Planted islands and pedestrian walkways shall be
provided to connect parking and building entries.
C. PARKING AND SERVICES.
1. Required parking may be at -grade, structured, or
subterranean. If structured puking is provided, the
fa5ade of the structure shall be consistent with the colors
and materials and character of the primary structure.
2. Dwellings may have indirect access to their parking
stalls.
3. Where an alley is present, services, above ground
equipment, and trash enclosure areas shall be located on
the alley.
4. Where an alley is not present, above ground equipment
and trash enclosures shall be located at least 10 feet
behind the facade of the building and be screened from
public view with landscaping or a fence.
5. Utility, trash, recycling, food waste and service
equipment, including satellite receiving dishes,
transformers, and backflow devices, shall be located
away from streets and enclosed or screened from view
by landscaping, fencing or other architectural means.
6. Rooftop equipment must be set back a minimum of 10
feet from building walls, screened from view on all sides,
and integrated into the overall building design.
7. Trash/recycling enclosures and other facilities serviced
by trucks should be strategically placed to minimize
blockage of street traffic during servicing.
8. Trash facilities and recycling containers must always be
within covered enclosures.
D. Bu11DING SRF AND MASSING.
1. On larger lots, new structures should be clustered to
create plazas or pedestrian malls in order to prevent
long rows of buildings.
2. To reduce massing, all elevations shall include
articulation consistent with the architectural design of
the main elevation.
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3. The visibility of elevators, staircases, and exterior
corridors shall be incorporated into the massing of the
building.
4. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two
facades of equal architectural expression.
5. Where appropriate, buildings shall include varying heights to
reduce massing.
E. OPEN SPACE.
1. Courtyard and open space areas may be located on the
ground or upper floors.
Required residential open space
1. Required yard open space shall be provided for each
residential unit as follows:
a. Studio units- fifty (50) square feet.
b. One bedroom units- seventy-five (75)
square feet.
c. Two (or more) bedroom units- one hundred (100)
square feet.
2. Required recreational facility area shall be provided for
each residential unit as follows:
a. Studio units- one hundred (100) square feet.
b. One bedroom units- one hundred and fifty (150)
square feet.
c. Two (or more) bedroom units- two hundred (200)
square feet.
3. Required recreational facilities shall be provided in one
or more of the following manners:
a. Landscaped park -like quiet area.
b. Childress play area.
c. Fitness facility.
d. Family picnic area.
e. Swimming pool with cabana or patio cover.
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Required non-residential/commercial open space
1. Non-residential open space shall equal a minimum of
fifteen percent (15%) of net lot area.
2. The non-residential open space requirement may be
accomplished through the incorporation of outdoor
dining and public gathering areas.
3. Outdoor dining areas may encroach into front
setbacks. However, area utilized for outdoor dining
that encroaches into the front setback shall not count
toward the fifteen percent (15%) minimum open space
requirement.
F. WDSCAPE.
All projects shall be developed in accordance with section
17.51.030 of the UDC unless otherwise detailed below:
a. No private landscaping is required in front of the
building if built to property line.
b. All public landscaping fronting the subject property
shall be incorporated as a part of all proposed projects
subject to the regulating public landscape plan.
C. All parcels abutting residentially zoned parcels shall
provide buffer landscaping to screen and minimize
building mass as determined by the Director.
d. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to
avoid the sensation of forced podium hardscape through
the use of ample landscaping.
e. Landscape shall not obscure the visibility of ground
floor storefronts.
f. Where applicable, landscape shall not be used to
separate a front yard from the front yards on adjacent
parcels.
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8.1.060 Commercial Fuel Station
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A. DEswrnoii.
A Commercial Fuel Station is a facility where gasoline or other
fuels are sold and where accessory car washes may be permitted
with the appropriate entitlement. A fuel station consists of a fuel
bar with gasoline or alternative fuel outlets and typically other
associated facilities such as car washes convenience stores and
food services. A Commercial Fuel Station may be located upon
a qualifying lot defined in Chapter 6 (Allowable Land Uses).
B. Access.
1. The minimum drive aisle width for exterior drive aisles
adjacent to new or redeveloped pump islands shall be
eighteen (18) feet. The minimum drive aisle width
for interior drive aisles adjacent to new or redeveloped
pump islands shall be twenty six (26) feet curb to curb.
2. Reciprocal ingress and egress, circulation and parking
arrangements shall be required where possible and
feasible to facilitate ease of vehicular movement between
adjoining properties and to limit unnecessary driveways.
C. PANNING AND SE MM.
1. Where an alley is present, services, above ground
equipment and trash container areas shall be located on
the alley.
2. Where an alley is not present, above ground equipment
and trash enclosures shall be located at within the rear
50% of the project site and be screened from public view
with landscaping or a fence to the satisfaction of the
Director.
3. Utility, Trash, Recycling, Food Waste and Service
Equipment, including satellite receiving dishes,
transformers, and backflow devices, shall be located
away from streets and enclosed or screened from view by
landscaping, fencing or other architectural means.
4. Trash facilities and recycling containers must always
be within covered enclosures to the satisfaction of the
Director.
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5. Puking area shall not be permitted to block ingress to
or egress from pump islands or service bays.
D. DEAGN STmmDs.
1. Tank and tank vents shall be completely screened or
incorporated into the building architecture.
2. Separate structures (canopies, car wash, cashiers booth,
etc.) shall have consistent architectural detail and design
elements to provide a cohesive project site.
3. Corporate colors or patterns shall not be permitted for
any structure or site element, other than the sign.
4. All station amenities such as lighting fixtures, trash
receptacles, and other features shall be coordinated in
design with the building and the district in which it is
located
5. Public rest rooms shall be provided on site. Where
a convenience store is present, rest rooms shall be
accessed from the interior of the convenience store.
6. The servicing and/or maintenance of vehicles shall be
prohibited.
7. Propane tanks are allowed as an accessory use to a
fueling sales facility. They shall be screened and/or
landscaped, and set back from any right-of-way in a
location that is satisfactory to the Director.
8. The outer radius of any turning area to all pump islands
shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.
9. Sale of merchandise, clearly incidental to the automotive
industry shall be permitted only within an enclosed
building. Merchandise display shall be permitted on
each pump island; provided, that the aggregate display
area on each island shall not exceed twelve (12) square
feet.
E. CANw DESIGN.
Pump canopies shall have peaked roofs and relate
architecturally in scale, proportion, materials, detail and
color with the building.
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2. Peaked roof forms shall be required for the pump
canopies with a minimum 4:12 roof pitch and gable
ends oriented to the street when possible.
3. Metal or plastic detail shall not be permitted.
4. Lighted bands or tubes or applied bands of corporate
color are prohibited.
F. LlfixnNG SYANDARDs.
' 1. All light sources shall be directed downward and shielded
from streets or adjoining properties. Illuminators should
be integrated within the architecture of the building
into the canopy dripline.
2. Light fixtures mounted under canopies should be
completely recessed into the canopy with flat lenses that
are translucent and completely flush with the bottom
surface (ceiling) of the canopy.
3. Lights should not be mounted on the top or sides
(fascias) of the canopy, and the sides (fascias) should not
be illuminated.
4. Maximum pole heights shall not exceed 15'.
G. ACCESSORY CAR WASNEs.
1. The wash rack and any other enclosed work space shall
be constructed and arranged so that entrances, exits
and openings therein shall not face any property in any
residential zone, or shall be adequately screened and
noise buffered from the residential zone.
2. Self-service car washes shall provide a minimum
three (3) car stacking area for the washing, drying and
vacuuming of cars. These stacking areas shall be in the
rear of the site and screened from the public right-of-
way to the satisfaction of the Director.
3. Wash and rinse water shall be fully reclaimed and
recirculated at full service car washes. Additional
non -reclaimed water required to account for losses
due to evaporation, water carried out on vehicles as a
result of their having been washed, and similar losses
is permitted.'Ihe reclamation and recirculation system
shall be designed by a professional engineer registered
in the State of California to practice in the field of
mechanical engineering.
4. Provisions shall be made to prevent area water from the
site from flowing over any public sidewalk
5. Self-service automated car washes shall be permitted
as accessory uses to fuel sales and shall be located no
closer than fifty (50) feet from a residential zone unless
modified by the Director.
H. LANDSCAPE.
All projects shall be developed in accordance with section
17.51.030 of the UDC unless otherwise detailed below:
a. All public landscaping fronting the subject property
shall be incorporated as a part of all proposed projects
subject to the regulating public landscape plan.
b. Provide ample landscaping, in combination with
building orientation, to enhance the streetscape and
define the street edge when setting building structures
back from the street is unavoidable. Landscape planters
shall incorporate a decorative two foot high garden wall
along all street frontage.
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CHAPTER 9
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 9
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
9.1.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. PURPOSE.
The standards in this section provide direction for the design
of buildings, appurtenances, and site elements within the
Lyons Corridor Planning Area. The materials, methods, and
forms herein are standards. Other materials, methods, and
forms will require explicit approval from the review authority,
based on a finding that they conform to the design intent of
this Code.
B. APPLICABILITY.
The intent of these guidelines is to retain and encourage
architectural variety, promote quality development, and
ensure that both existing and new development:
Is compatible in size, scale, and appearance with the character
of the Lyons Corridor Plan;
Is attractive and an asset to the community;
Preserves and enhances natural features of a site;
Incorporates quality articulation, community character
features, multiple building forms, desirable building details,
and other elements that display excellence in design;
Provides pedestrian -oriented design to enrich the pedestrian
experience;
Promotes the use of high quality materials; and
Incorporation of green building components.
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GOALS
The overarching objective of
these Architectural Standards is
to establish communities that
possess qualities that make them
special, unique, and
memorable.
1.020 General Design '
A. PROJECT ENTRY DESIGN. '
Project entries shall be easily identifiable and aesthetically
pleasing. Entries shall be designed to complement the overall '
style of the project.
1. The following accent features shall be incorporated into
the project entry to the discretion of the Director: '
Ornamental plantings;
Planted driveway medians (minimum seven feet wide); ,
Water features;
Architectural monuments; '
Decorative walls;
Enhanced paving (colored, textured, and permeable); ,
and
Accent fighting.
B. Puuuc Pun SrncEs. '
Specialized, defined public outdoor space shall be
incorporated into the overall building and project design per '
the allowed building and frontage type to the discretion of
the Director.
1. Pedestrian oriented squares, courtyards, arcades, '
atriums, verandas, balconies, and roof terraces, shall
be placed and designed to encourage attention and the '
presence of people day and night.
2. Outdoor spaces shall have clear, recognizable shapes ,
that reflect careful planning and not be a result of "left
over" areas between structures.
3. Site amenities, such as benches, drinking fountains, ,
provisions for bicyclists, water features, and public art
should be utilized and should complement the project's
architectural character. ,
4. Shade trees, umbrellas, and shade bars that provide
relief from the sun should be incorporated within public t
outdoor spaces where appropriate.
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' C. CART RETURN, LOADING & DELIVERY.
Service and loading areas shall be located and designed
' for convenient access by tenants, for easy access by service
vehicles, and to minimize circulation conflicts with other
uses on site.
' 1. Cart return facilities shall be consistent with the design
of the project and building architecture. Similar or
' the same materials shall be used on the return as the
buildings.
2. Cart returns within the parking lot shall be designed
' with a minimum of three (3) foot landscape planters on
each side.
' 3. Service, utility, and loading areas shall be carefully
designed, located, and integrated into the site plan.
These areas shall be located and designed for easy access
' by service vehicles, for convenient access by each tenant
and to minimize circulation conflicts with other site
uses. These critical functional elements shall not detract
from the public view shed area or create a nuisance for
' adjacent property owners.
4. Loading areas shall be located in the rear of the
' site. Loading areas located near a side street shall be
adequately screened from public view.
5. Loading and delivery space shall be provided for all
' development subject to the discretion of the Director.
D. PARKING LOT SCREENING.
All parking lots shall be adequately screened with walls,
berms, and landscaping to prevent headlight and visual
impacts to public streets and surrounding properties.
1. A landscaping buffer shall be provided between the
parking area and public right-of-way. The buffer may
' be designed to provide stormwater retention through
wet or dry swales, sumps, etc.
2. A 36 -inch to 42 -inch high berm, headlight hedge, or
' aesthetically pleasing masonry wall shall be provided
to screen any parking area at the street periphery.
' 3. When walls are used to screen parking, breaks should
be provided to allow pedestrian circulation.
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E. WAus wo FwEs.
Walls and fences shall be designed to blend with the site's
architecture. Landscaping shall be used in combination with
walls to soften the appearance and to aid in the prevention
of graffiti.
1. Zhe use of chain link fence is prohibited.
2. Wrought iron fences should have iron posts and/or
brick or stone piers.
3. Both sides of perimeter walls shall be architecturally
treated and shall blend with the site's architecture.
A minimum of a three (3) foot landscape planter is
required adjacent to any wall or fence.
4. Garden walls, and retaining walls exposed to public
view, should be made of a natural material, brick, stone,
or stucco compatible with the design of the principal
building.
5. Uses adjacent to from residentially zoned property or
property developed with a residential use, shall provide
a minimum six (6) foot high masonry wall along all
common lot lines. In addition, fifteen (15) gallon trees
shall be installed and maintained along the inside of
the wall in a minimum five (5) foot wide planter. The
trees shall be located a maximum of twenty (20) feet
apart for the length of the common lot line or to the
satisfaction of the Director.
6. Patio walls shall be no taller than 36 inches. Walls shall
have a minimum of a two (2) foot planter around all
wall faces.
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' F. GENERAt DESIGN PRINCIPLES.
Projects shall be designed to integrate the following. The
' following are general design principles that apply to all new
development to ensure that projects possess quality design
attributes.
' 1. Richness of material surface and texture.
2. Muted earth tone colors (such as off-whites, ochres,
' umbers, beiges, tans, browns, or other similar subdued
colors) for primary building surfaces, with more intense
' colors limited to accents.
3. Significant wall articulation (insets, canopies, wing
walls, trellis features, arches, colonnades).
' 4. Full -sloped roofs, multi -planed roofs (combination of
pitched and flat roofs).
' 5. Window configurations compatible with the design of
the building.
' 6. Articulated building mass and form.
7. Landscape elements, which include plantings and
hardscape, that complement the type of architecture,
enhance building and site design, and are integrated
into the surrounding context.
8. Plazas, landscaped areas, fountains, public art, textured
pavement, and vertical building features should be
combined to create focal points and identity.
' 9. Functional and aesthetic vehicular and pedestrian
connections to adjacent sites should be considered
during site plan development.
' 10. Dead end drive aisles and intersections shall be avoided.
11. Pedestrian links shall be provided between buildings
' on the same site, public open spaces, and parking areas
and should be visually emphasized through the use of
landscaping or trellis features, lighting, walls, and/or
' distinctive paving. Pedestrian links should be consistent
with Title 24 California Building Code of Regulations
' accessibility requirements.
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G. DESIRABLE ELEMENTS OF A PRmEcr DESIGN. '
In addition to the elements previously listed, all projects shall '
possess the following:
1. Comprehensive sign program integrated with the
building, site, and landscape design. ,
2. Visually distinctive, inviting, and identifiable site and
building entrances. '
3. Clear vehicular access and circulation.
4. Safe and practical access for pedestrians. '
5. Parking areas that are landscaped and screened from
public view.
6. Architecturally integrated and concealed mechanical '
equipment.
H. UNDESIRABLE ELEMENTS OF A PROJEcE DESIGN. '
'Me following elements shall be avoided: ,
1. Large blank, unarticulated wall surfaces.
2. Exterior materials that are inconsistent with the ,
architectural design or style of the project.
3. Exposed, untextured concrete precision block walls. ,
4. Highly reflective surfaces.
5. Visible outdoor storage, loading, and equipment areas. '
6. Disjointed parking areas and complex circulation
patterns.
7. Large parking areas visible to major thoroughfares. '
8. Large, out -of -scale signs.
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9.1.030 Architectural Standards for Specific Styles
A. STYLE PRECEDENTS.
This section identifies the architectural styles allowed within the
Lyons Corridor: Craftsman and Victorian. 'These two styles were
selected by the community during the public outreach effort and also
reflect the style of recent buildings that have been constructed within
the corridor. The standards listed in this section seek to achieve two
purposes: 1) to create high-quality projects whose designs will create
a sense of place both on their immediate property as well as along the
length of Lyons Avenue; and 2) to simplify the development review
and approval process by laying out clear, specific design criteria and
expectations.
The standards listed in this section provide a broad overview of the
Craftsman and Victorian styles, but are not comprehensive. Designers
and applicants are encouraged to create projects that use not only the
design elements listed but also other Craftsman and Victorian elements
that are appropriate and in keeping with the respective style. The
standards listed serve as a development framework and practical style
manual with the understanding that each building or project must fit
the context of its specific site and surroundings. While projects shall
comply with the standards for the applicable building types listed in
this section, designers do have flexibility in the kinds of style elements
they choose to use and how they apply the respective style to their
projects. Creative designs are encouraged and expected.
B. CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS.
Notwithstanding the encouragement for creativity and a project's
individual styling, should a conflict arise in the application of site/
building elements, appurtenances, materials, configurations, etc., the
general standards for the Craftsman and Victorian styles shall control.
In such instances, the approving authority shall have the final word in
what is and what is not consistent with the standards for the Craftsman
and Victorian styles.
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9.1.040 Craftsman
A. HISTORY AND CHARACTER.
The Craftsman Style is derived from the constructional logic
of carpentry in which buildings are proportioned and formed
by the repetition of structural elements: walls, columns,
beams, rafters railings and so on. Its guiding force was the
English Arts and Crafts movement, which favored the beauty
and honesty of traditional hand craftsmanship and natural
materials. In America, these ideas and the style that derived
from them were espoused and disseminated by Gustav
Stickley.'Ihe style was adapted for countless small houses and
bungalows from the 1900s to the 1940s but found its most
sophisticated expression in the California work of Pasadena
architects Greene and Greene. The Craftsman bungalow
became widely popular during that era. Since that time, the
Craftsman style has developed various interpretations that
have adapted it to multi -family and mixed-use prototypes.
Craftsman Style buildings are defined by large gabled
roofs, occupied attic spaces lit by dormer windows and
street -friendly porches. The massing is low slung. Walls of
horizontally patterned wood siding or shingles typically sit
upon a brick, stone or stucco foundation base. Windows and
doors are vertical in proportion and are trimmed in wood.
Roofs are sloped with clad in wood or asphalt shingles with
broad overhangs and exposed rafter tails. Porch and balcony
roofs are typically supported by brick, stone, stucco or heavy
timber piers. Chimneys are stucco, stone or brick.
Essential Characteristics of
the Craftsman Style
Low, horizontal proportions, characterized
by low pitched gable roofs, horizontal
materials, and broad windows and doors.
Wide, projecting eaves with exposed
rafters tails, supporting beams or braces,
and timber frame decoration in the gable
ends.
Ganged windows and doors, vertical in
proportion and trimmed with wood.
An emphasis on natural materials,
particularly wood and brick, often with
natural stone foundations and piers.
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9.1.040 Craftsman
Although the following items are considered the most
typical character defining features of a Craftsman, not all
of these will apply to each Craftsman -style building. Each
building must be addressed individually and is subject to
the discretion of the Director or other approval body.
A. GENERAL DESIGN ELEMENTS.
1. Wood shingle siding and/or wood horizontal siding
and/or cut stone cladding.
2. Tapered porch supports
3. Exposed rafters
4. Decorative (false) beams or braces under gables
5. Shed, gabled or eyebrow dormers
B. ROOF ELEMENTS.
1. Low -Pitched gabled (or sometimes hipped
roof)
2. Wide, unenclosed cave overhangs
3. Timber framed
4. Triangular knee brace supports are common
C. OPENINGS.
1. Windows are typically double hung, casement or
french casement with clear glass panes.
2. Windows should be framed with 4" minimum wood
or fiber cement trim and a 2" minimum apron.
3. Window sills are highly encouraged.
4. Door surrounds should be wood, brick or cast stone.
5. Doors may have square or arched tops.
D. BAYS.
1. Bays are used to break down the massing of the
building.
2. Two types are found: Square and Oriel/Chamfered.
3. Made from a combination of wood, stucco, or cast
stone.
E. VENTS.
1. Attic vents are often found on gable ends and have a
simple trim surround.
2. May be grouped with small accent windows.
3. Sometimes found as decorative grills.
F. MATERIALS
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Cladding
Siding, brick, or stucco. Siding may be wood,
'
composition board, or fiber -cement board with
beetled lap or bevelled profile. Stucco may be
cement with smooth sand finish. Stucco is per- ,
miffed only as a primary material on one-story
structures, or as a base material on multi -story
structures. '
Foundations
Stone, cast stone, painted concrete, or brick
face.
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Windows
'
Wood, aluminum -clad wood, vinyl, or vinyl -
clad wood. Glass shall be clear and non -
reflective. '
Doors
Principal doors may be made of wood or fiber-
glass. French doors may be made of wood,
'
aluminum -clad wood, vinyl, vinyl-chad wood,
or fiberlgass.
Gutters
Half round copper or metal. PVC is not permit- '
ted.
Downspouts
I Round or rectangular, copper or metal. PVC is
'
not permitted.
Columns
IWood, fiberglass, orcomposite.
Railings
I Square balusters in wood. '
G. COLORS
'
Cladding
Siding and stucco colors may be dark green,
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olive-green, light brown, light blue, or natural
stained. Brick may be red.
Roofing
I Roof shingles are typically dark gray or black. '
Windows
Sashes and frames may be white or off-white.
Additional colors conditional upon approval.
Trim
White, off-white, dark brown, dark red, or '
dark green. Additional colors conditional upon
approval.
Gutters/Downspouts
'
I Natural copper finish, or white, black, dark red,
or dark green.
Columns
I White, off-white, dark brown, dark green, or t
natural stained.
Railings
White or off-white. Additional colors condi-
tional upon approval. ,
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' 9.1.050 Victorian
A. HISTORY AND (NARAETER. Nt
' Victorian architectural styles employ the use of highly decorated wood
accents, attention to detailing at all portions of the building, geometric
shapes, and a mix of hip and gable end roof designs all brought
' together with an array of accent and field color schemes. Historically,
the Victorian architectural style is associated with the architectural
styles prominent during the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, which
corresponds to the late decades of the reign of Queen Victoria in the
United Kingdom.'lhere are six sub -styles of Victorian architecture:
Second Empire, Stick (Eastern and Western), Queen Anne, Shingle,
' Richardson Romanesque, and Folk Victorian. 'lhe type of Victorian
architecture appropriate for the Lyons Corridor Planning Area shall
refer to the Stick, Queen Anne, and Folk Victorian Styles.
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Essential Characteristics of
the Victorian Style.
Steeply pitcbedgable roofs
Wide projecting eaves and decorated gable
rakes.
Tall vertical proportions for windows and
doors.
Highly detailed windows and door head
trim.
Walls of brick, clapboard, board and
batten, shingle, or stone
Highly detailed wooden porches and
balconies.
9.1.050 Victorian
Although the following items are considered the most typical
character defining features of a Victorian, not all of these will
apply to each Victorian -style building. Each building must
be addressed individually and is subject to the discretion of
the Director or other approval body.
A. RooF ELEMENTS.
The Victorian style uses steeply sloped roofs that are
composed of a combination of hip, gable, shed, and rare
curvilinear roof forms. Gable ends are highly decorated at
the apex whereas hip forms are less detailed. Tower elements
are often highly decorative to create dramatic interest and are
typically utilized at an entry point or corner of the building.
B. ATTACHED ELEMENT.
Covered porches and open spindle balconies are common
with the Victorian style. Gable and shed dormers create
interest along the roof plan. Decorative wood detailing is
attached at gable ends, posts, and eaves.
C. Omuta.
Doors and windows are detailed with wood trim and accent
color. Door and windows often contain larger panes of glass
surrounded by smaller panes.
D. WALL ARTICUTA oro.
Each wall plan should be articulated to provide relief, detail,
and scale to the building design. The Victorian style typically
includes the use of enhanced entries and large overhangs,
coupled with steeply sloped roof forms. Wall plans should be
simple and articulated at changes of roof forms. Geometric
wall angles are introduced at corners.
E. ACCENTS.
Typical accents include knee bracing at gable ends, overhang
detailing, siding enhancement, and finials at the gable apex.
Decorative wood detailing are common throughout the
building design.
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' F. MATERIALS AND ACCENTS
Walls
Horizontal lap siding, board and batten siding,
scalloped siding, shingle siding, native stone,
Sto nework
brick, cement/fiber siding (6-in(h, 8 -inch, 12 -
inch horizontal siding).
Foundations
Stone, cast stone, painted concrete, or brick
face.
Windows
Wood, aluminum -clad wood, vinyl, or vinyl -
Trim
clad wood. Glass shall be clear and non -reflec-
tive. Often containing larger panels of glass
surrounded by smaller panes.
Doors
Principal doors may be made of wood or fiber-
glass. French doors may be made of wood,
aluminum -clad wood, vinyl, vinyl -clad wood,
or fiberglass.
Gutters
Half round copper or metal. PVC is not permit-
ted.
Downspouts
Round or rectangular, copper or metal. PVC is
not permitted.
Columns
IWood, fiberglass, orcomposite.
Roofing
Dimensional asphalt/composite shingles,
limited metal roofing, multi -gabled roof.
Accents
Ornamental trim, moldings, scrolled brackets,
scalloped shingles, wood vents, decora-
tive stone or brick bands, decorative braces,
decorative half-timbering, lintel -type sash,
canvas awnings, wood porches, balconies/
shading devices, circular corner building forms,
overhanging eaves, encircling porch or veranda,
tapered round porch posts, spindle and spool -
like balusters, spindles along porch frieze,
lattice-like porch base, barge board or verge
boards, bay windows
G. COLORS
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Wal Is
Muted shades of virtually any color are ap-
propriate.
Sto nework
Certain materials, such as stone and brick,
have distinct coloring in their natural state and
should be thought of as an element of the color
palette used. These materials should not be
painted.
Trim
I Brighter colors should be used as accents.
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CHAPTER 10
SIGN STANDARDS
1 CHAPTER 10
SIGN STANDARDS
' 10.1.010 Purpose
This section contains standards and guidelines for signage to ensure that signs installed throughout the Lyons Avenue Corridor
' are consistent with the overall quality and character of new development. Please refer to the Unified Development Code for all
sign related information or regulations not specifically addressed in this section of the Lyons Avenue Corridor Plan.
10.1.020 Applicability
' 'The provisions of this Section apply to proposed development and land uses in addition to all other applicable requirements of
the base zone. In the event of a conflict between a requirement in this section and the base zone, the requirement in this section
' shall control.
a. 'Ihe sign standards determine the allowed type and size, material, design, and maintenance requirements for signage
' located throughout the Lyons Avenue Corridor planning area. In the event of a conflict between this Section and any
other City code, the provisions of this Section shall apply.
b. All issues not specifically addressed herein shall be addressed pursuant to the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code.
' c. The replacement of signs due to tenant changes is exempt from this section if no other exterior alterations are
proposed.
' d. Only those existing or proposed projects described as Tier One or Tier Two projects as detailed in section 2.1.040
of this plan shall adhere to the standards set forth in this section of the Lyons Avenue Corridor Plan. All other
properties not considered a Tier One or Tier Two project shall comply with Section 17.51.080 of the Unified
' Development Code.
10.1.030 Permit Requirements
' A. INDIVIDUAL SIGNS.
The Director shall have the authority to review and approve all signs complying with the standards of this Article except
' as otherwise noted. Any sign requests not complying with these standards shall require Variance approval.
B. SIGN PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
' 1. A master sign plan shall be required for:
a. A new project with five or more tenants;
b. A project consisting of major rehabilitation work on an existing project with five or more tenants, that involves
exterior remodeling, and/or the application proposes modification to 50 percent or more of the existing signs
' on the site within a 12 -month period. For the purposes of this Chapter, major rehabilitation includes those
projects described as Tier One or Tier Two projects as detailed in section 2.1.040 of this plan.
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2. Each sign installed or replaced shall comply with the approved master sign plan.
B. SwmwL
1. For each business establishment, the total sign area permitted shall be three (3) square feet of total sign area for
each linear foot of primary frontage facing a street or internal pedestrian walkway. Sign area for monument signs
shall not count towards this requirement.
2. For multi -tenant buildings, each establishment shall be calculated individually. For corner establishments, the
fafade facing Lyons Avenue shall be considered the primary elevation.
3. Signage on secondary elevations shall count towards the total sign area permitted for each establishment.
4. 'Ihe method of sign attachment to the building should be integrated into the overall sign design.
5. Signs should not cover up windows or important architectural features.
6. Flush mounted signs should be positioned within architectural features, such as the window or panel above the
storefront or flanking the doorways.
7. Flush mounted signs should align with other signs in the project center to maintain the existing pattern.
8. External illumination of signs and awnings is preferred.
9. Lighting of all exterior signs should be directional to illuminate the sign without producing glare on pedestrians
autos, or adjacent residential units.
10. Electrical connections should not be visible on signs.
11. To conserve energy, there should be a standard shut-off time for illuminated signs for businesses that do not
operate at night.
12. A single development with more than five users should provide a unifying sign theme through a sign program. All
signs should be consistent with each other in the following ways:
a. Type of construction materials
b. Letter size
c. Method of sign support
d. Configuration of sign area
e. Shape of total sign and related components
13. Illumination should consist of incandescent, halogen, neon, LED, and metal halide light sources only. High
pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, and fluorescent lighting are strongly discouraged.
14. Contrasting colors should be used between the color of the background and the letters of symbols used. Light
letters on a dark background or dark letters on a light background are most legible.
15. Colors or color combinations that interfere with the legibility of the sign copy should be avoided.
16. Sign design, including color, should be appropriate to the establishment, conveying a sense of what type of business
is being advertised.
17. The location of all permanent signs should be incorporated into the architectural design of the building. Placement
of signs should be considered part of the overall facade design. Sign locations should be carefully considered, and
align with major architectural features.
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18. Storefront signage should help create architectural variety from establishment to establishment. In multi -
tenant buildings, signage should be used to create interest and variety.
19. All signs (including temporary signs) should present a neat and aligned appearance.
20. All signs (including temporary signs) should be constructed and installed utilizing the services of a professional
sign fabricator.
21. All master Sign Plans shall comply with thew standards of this section.
10.1.040 Sign Type Standards & Guidelines
For the purposes of this plan, the following Sign Types are established and permited per the requirements:
A. MONUMENT SIGNS
B. GRAND PROJECTING SIGNS
C. MARQUEE SIGNS
D. WALL SIGNS
E. BLADE SIGNS
F. AWNING FACE SIGNS
G. RECESSED ENTRY SIGNS
N. WINDOW SIGNS
I. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
I. TEMPORARY BANNER SIGNS
K. PORTABLE SIGNS
L. DIRECTIONAL/ INFORMATIONAL SIGNS
M. INCIDENTAL BUSINESS SIGNS
N. REAL ESTATE SIGNS
0. FUEL PRICING SIGNS
P. FUEL SALES CANOPY SIGNS
Sign Standards
A. MONUMENT SIGN.
Monument signs are permitted in all zones: subject to the following regulations:
1. Number.
a. Only one monument sign may be permitted on any lot or parcel of land having a minimum of one hundred
(100) feet of continuous street or highway frontage. For the purposes of calculating frontage on a corner lot,
frontage shall include the total linear distance of such lot(s) on each of the streets.
b. In the event of any lot or parcel of land having continuous street frontage exceeding one hundred (100) feet,
one additional monument sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred (400) feet of continuous
frontage. In no event, however, shall a monument sign be located closer than two hundred fifty (250) feet from
any other monument or freestanding sign on the same property or center.
c. In order to reduce the number of nonconforming signs within the City, no parcel of land whereon there
exists any legal nonconforming pylon sign shall be allowed a monument sign unless at least one existing legal
nonconforming pylon sign or billboard of equal or greater sign area is first removed.
2. Area and Height.
a. A maximum area of fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the base, shall be permitted.
b. Larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to
a pylon sign, the sign may have an area exceeding fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the base,
pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing per Section 17.23.190 of the UDC.
c. A monument sign shall have no more than two (2) sign faces.
d. A maximum height of six (6) feet shall be permitted.
e. Larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to a
pylon sign, a maximum height of up to eight (8) feet may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced
signing per Section 17.23.190 of the UDC..
3. Address and Content.
a. Monument signs shall clearly show the property address with letter sizes not to exceed eight (8) inches in
height.
b. Only name and/or symbol of retail/office center (or name of retail/office center and on-site businesses or
organizations) and addresses may be permitted. Brand names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and
other information which makes the sign appear to be advertisement are prohibited.
4. Multiple -Tenant Monument Signs.
a. Displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign face are permitted pursuant to a master sign plan.
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B. GRAND PRDIEONG SIGNS.
Grand Projecting Signs are tall, large, vertically oriented signs which project from the building perpendicular to the
fa$ade and which are structurally integrated into the building.
1. Number.
a. Only one (1) Grand Projecting Sign shall be permitted per establishment.
2. Area, Height and Width.
a. Jhe area of Grand Projecting Signs shall count towards the total sign area permitted based on the Linear
Frontage Ratio.
b. The maximum sign area of Grand Projecting Signs shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet. A maximum
sign area of forty-eight (48) square feet maybe approved pursuant to an enhanced Sign Review.
c. Grand Projecting Signs shall be at least twelve (12) feet and no more than thirty (30) feet in height from the
bottom -most part of the sign to the tallest part of the sign.
d. Letter width shall not exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the sign width.
3. Location.
a. Including the attachment apparatus, Grand Projecting Signs shall project no more than three (3) feet from the
fagade of the building. Grand Projecting Signs may project up to four (4) feet from the facade of the building
pursuant to an enhanced Sign Review.
b. Grand Projecting Signs shall not encroach into the public right of way.
c. No portion of a Grand Projecting Sign shall be lower than twelve (12) feet above the level of pedestrian
walkways.
d. No portion of a Grand Projecting Sign shall extend above the roofline.
4. Lighting.
a. Grand Projecting Signs may not use animation, chase lights or flashing lights.
b. Grand Projecting Signs shall be illuminated by halo illumination or exposed incandescent bulb illumination
only.
3. Content.
a. Letters shall be oriented right-side-up and stacked in a single upright row with the first letter being at the top
of the sign and the last letter being at the bottom.
b. Only name and/or symbol of retail/office center (or name of retail/office center and on-site businesses or
organizations) and addresses may be permitted. Brand names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and
other information which makes the sign appear to be advertisement are prohibited.
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C. MARQUEE SIGRS.
Marquee signs for approved movie and live performance/theater uses are permitted in all approved zones subject to the
following regulations:
1. Number.
a. Only one (1) Marquee Sign shall be permitted per establishment.
2. Area and Height.
a. Signs shall be proportional in sign area to the structure on which they are located.
b. Signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
3. Location.
a. Marquee signs shall be located no closer than two hundred -fifty (250) feet from another existing marquee sign.
4. Lighting.
a. Signs may be internally or externally lighted.
b. No electronic copy or digital media shall be permitted.
3. Content.
a. Name of movie or live performance theater may be permitted. Brand names, telephone numbers, web addresses,
prices and other information which makes the sign appear to be advertisement are prohibited.
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1 D. WALL Sas.
Wall Signs are signs that are located on, and parallel to, a building wall are subject to the following regulations:
1. Number and Area.
a. Ground -Floor Establishments.
' i. Each ground -floor establishment with a separate entrance shall be permitted one primary wall sign along
the main elevation with a primary entrance, facing a street, on-site parking area or internal pedestrian
walkway. A maximum of one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall sign area for each one linear foot of
building or tenant frontage shall be permitted.
ii. Each ground -floor establishment with a separate entrance shall be permitted secondary wall signs along
' up to two (2) other elevations (including the rear) with a secondary entrance, facing a street, on-site
parking area or internal pedestrian walkway. A maximum of one-half (1/2) the allowable area of the
primary wall sign shall be permitted.
' iii. A ground -floor retail establishments with two (2) entrances along the main elevation may be permitted
two (2) primary wall signs along the main elevation, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and
the following regulations:
' (1) The main elevation shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150) feet, and a
minimum gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(2) The combined area of all signing along the main elevation shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5)
square feet of wall area for each one linear foot of building or tenant frontage.
(3) The wall signs shall have the same design and shall be located adjacent to or above the building
entrances.
iv. Larger ground -floor retail establishments may be permitted up to four (4) supplemental wall signs along
the main elevation to advertise services provided or sub -tenants, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced
' signing and the following regulations:
(1) The main elevation shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150) feet, and a
' minimum gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(2) The combined area of all signing along the main elevation shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5)
square feet of wall area for each one linear foot of building or tenant frontage.
' (3) The combined area of all supplemental signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of
all signing along the main elevation.
' b. Shared Entrances.
i. Any building containing establishments that front only an interior mall having a limited number of
entrances shall be considered a single establishment for the purpose of computing the number and area
of wall signs permitted on the exterior walls of such building.
ii. Each first- and second -floor establishment that does not have a separate entrance or does not front a
street or on-site parking area shall be permitted a maximum sign area of two (2) square feet oriented
' facing the street, entrance or on-site parking area.
b. Second Floor Establishments.
' i. For each second floor establishment with a separate entrance facing a street or on-site parking area, one
wall sign with a maximum area of ten (10) square feet shall be permitted. A maximum area of up to
twenty (20) square feet may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.
ii. A maximum three (3) wall signs shall be permitted per ground floor establishment with a separate entrance
and a maximum one wall sign shall be permitted per elevation of each ground -floor establishment.
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2. Height.
a. A maximum height of up to two (2) feet and two vertical lines of text shall be permitted. For initial capital
letters or logos, a maximum height of up to two and one-half (2-1/2) feet shall be permitted.
b. A maximum height of up to eight (8) feet and three (3) or more vertical lines of text may be permitted,
pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.
3. Width.
a. The maximum width of seventy-five (75) percent of the building or tenant frontage shall be permitted.
4. Location.
a. Wall signs shall not extend above eave line or parapet on the lowest point on the sloping roof of the
building on which it is located.
b. Wall signs shall be located approximately parallel to the plane of the building and shall not project more
than eighteen (18) inches from the building face.
3. Lighting.
a. Wall signs may be internally or externally lighted. No exposed neon is permitted.
3. Content.
a. Only individual letters of a business name or individual letters and adjacent logo may be permitted. Brand
names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and other information which makes the sign appear to
be advertisement are prohibited. Supplemental wall signs along the main elevation, advertising services
provided or sub -tenants, may be permitted pursuant to a sign review permit.
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E. BLADE SIGNS.
Blade Signs are oriented perpendicularly to the building fagade and which are suspended under a bracket, armature, or
other mounting device. Blade Signs are permitted in all approved zones subject to the following regulations:
1. Number.
a. Only one blade sign shall be allowed per establishment with an entrance fronting onto either a public or private
pedestrian walkway.
2. Area, Height and Width.
a. No Blade Sign shall exceed six (6) square feet in size.
b. The height of the blade sign shall be no more than two (2) feet.
c. The width of a blade sign shall be no more than three (3) feet.
3. Location.
a. Blade Signs shall project no more than three (3) feet from the fagade of the building including attachment
apparatus.
b. No portion of a Blade Sign shall be lower than eight (8) feet above the level of the sidewalk or other public
right-of-way over which it projects.
c. Blade Signs shall only be mounted on the wall area below the second floor.
d. No portion of the blade sign shall encroach into the public right-of-way.
e. Blade signs may be located underneath awnings.
4. Lighting.
a. Blade signs shall be unlit or externally lit.
3. Content.
a. Only individual letters of a business name or individual letters and adjacent logo may be permitted. Brand
names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and other information which makes the sign appear to be
advertisement are prohibited. Supplemental wall signs along the main elevation, advertising services provided
or sub -tenants, may be permitted pursuant to a sign review permit.
Sign Standards
F. AWNING FACE SIGNS.
Awning Face Signs are signs applied to the primary face of an awning, including sloped awning faces and vertical "box"
awning faces. Awning Face Signs are permitted in all approved zones subject to the following regulations:
1. Number.
a. Only one Awning Face Sign per establishment shall be permitted.
2. Area, Height and Width.
a. No Awning Face Sign shall exceed twenty percent (20°x6) of the area of the awning face.
b. the height of the Awning Face Sign shall not exceed eighteen (18") inches in height when incorporated with
a Wall Sign at the same entryway or twenty-four (24") inches when not incorporated with a Wall Sign at the
same entryway.
c. The width of the Awning Face Sign shall not exceed seventy-five (75%) of the width of the awning.
3. Location.
a. Awning Face Signs shall project no farther from the building than its associated awning.
b. No portion of an Awning Face Sign shall be less than eight (8) feet above the level of the sidewalk or other
public right-of-way over which it projects.
4. Lighting.
a. Awning Face Signs shall be unlit or illuminated by external illumination only.
3. Content.
a. Only individual letters of a business name or individual letters and adjacent logo may be permitted. Brand
names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and other information which makes the sign appear to be
advertisement are prohibited. Supplemental wall signs along the main elevation, advertising services provided
or sub -tenants, may be permitted pursuant to a sign review permit.
b. The sign copy of Awning Face Signs should consist of the same material, vinyl or paint applied directly to the
awning.
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G. REassED ENTRY Sicros.
Recessed Entry Signs are signs that are oriented parallel to the building fagade and which are suspended over a recessed
entry. Recessed Entry Signs Signs are permitted in all approved zones subject to the following regulations:
1. Number.
a. No more than one (1) Under Awning Sign shall be permitted per establishment per £made.
b. In no circumstance shall a Recessed Entry Sign be incorporated at the entryway of an establishment that
utilizes a Wall Sign at the same entryway.
2. Area, Height and Width.
a. No Recessed Entry Sign shall exceed twenty (20) square feet in size.
b. The height of a Recessed Entry Sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24") inches in height.
c. The width of a Recessed Entry Sign shall not exceed ten (10') feet or seventy-five (750/6) of the establishment
frontage, whichever is less.
3. Location.
a. Recessed Entry Signs shall not project beyond the fagade of the building.
b. No portion of a Recessed Entry Sign shall be lower than eight (8) feet above the level of the sidewalk.
4. Lighting.
a. Recessed Entry Signs should be illuminated by external illumination only.
3. Content.
a. Only individual letters of a business name or individual letters and adjacent logo may be permitted. Brand
names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and other information which makes the sign appear to be
advertisement are prohibited. Supplemental wall signs along the main elevation, advertising services provided
or sub -tenants, may be permitted pursuant to a sign review permit.
Sign Standards
H. WINDOW SIGNS.
1. Guidelines. '
a. Window signs are permitted in all zones; provided, that such signs do not exceed twenty five (25) percent of
the area of any single window or of adjoining windows on the same frontage. This provision is not intended to '
restrict signs utilized as part of a window display of merchandise when such signs are incorporated within such
display.
2. Content. '
a. Business name business logos, and services incidental to the business may be permitted. Telephone numbers,
web addresses, prices and other information which makes the sign appear to be advertisement are prohibited. '
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' I. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
Building Identification Signs are signs which are mounted to the front fascia of an awning or on and parallel to a building
' wall that announces the name of a building. Building Identification Signs are permitted in all approved zones subject to
the following regulations:
t 1. Number. Only one Building Identification Sign shall be allowed for each multi -tenant building.
a. Under no circumstance shall both a Building Identification Wall Sign and a Building Identification Awning
Sign be permitted for the same building.
' 2. Location.
a. Building Identification Signs located upon the front fascia of a canopy shall be contained completely within
' that fascia and oriented parallel to the building wall surface.
b. Building Identification Awning Signs shall be located only on the fascias of an awning above the primary
' building entrance and shall be located entirely within the canopy fascia.
c. Building Identification Awning Signs shall project no farther from the building than its associated canopy.
d. No portion of a Building Identification Awning Signs shall be less than eight (8) feet above the level of the
' sidewalk or other public right-of-way over which it projects.
e. Building Identification Wall Signs shall project no more than one (1) foot from the fagade of the building.
' f. Building Identification Wall Signs shall be located only on the frieze, cornice, or fascia area of storefront level;
frieze, cornice, fascia, parapet of the uppermost floor; or above the entrance to main building lobby.
3. Lighting.
' a. Building Identification Awning Signs should be illuminated by external illumination only.
b. Building Identification Wall Signs should be illuminated by external illumination or halo illumination only.
' 4. Content.
a. Building Identification Awning Signs should consist of vinyl or paint applied to canopy, or may be inscribed
into the canopy.
' b. Only individual letters of a business name or individual letters and adjacent logo may be permitted. Brand
names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and other information which makes the sign appear to be
' advertisement are prohibited. Supplemental wall signs along the main elevation, advertising services provided
or sub -tenants, may be permitted pursuant to a sign review permit.
Sign Standards
1. TEMPORARY BANNER SIGNS.
Temporary Banner Signs are permitted in all approved zones subject to the following regulations:
1. Time Limits.
a. Signs shall be limited to sixty (60) days per calendar year for each establishment.'1his time may be utilized in ,
any combination of duration; however, the number of special events shall not exceed five (5) per calendar year.
2. Height and Area.
a. Signs shall be limited to three (3) feet in height and sixty (60) square feet in area and may not include prices, '
telephone numbers, leasing information, name brands or specific items for sale. The sign area of Temporary
Banner Signs shall not count towards the total allowable sign area for each establishment. ,
3. Location.
a. Signs shall be affixed wholly to the structure or site associated with the special event, shall not extend above
the roofline and shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
4. Content.
a. Name of business and/or a unique event, happening, action, or occasion permitted to occur on-site may be
permitted. Brand names, telephone numbers, web addresses, prices and other information which makes the
sign appear to be advertisement are prohibited.
5. Construction Activity.
a. A business located within a commercial center, undergoing construction, with an active building permit, may '
be permitted one temporary banner in lieu of a wall sign, during the period of construction.
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' K. Pa TABLE Suis.
A portable sign is a sign that is self-supporting, designed to be moveable and not structurally attached to the ground,
' a building, a structure or another sign. Portable signs include, but are not limited to, sandwich board signs, A -frame
signs, and other similar signs.
' 1. Number.
a. One (1) Portable Sign shall be permitted for each establishment with an entryway directly accessed from an
internal pedestrian walkway or the pubic right-of-way. Portable Signs are not permitted on the public right-
of-way.
2. Area, Height and Width.
' a. The maximum allowable sign area shall be six (6) feet for each of a total of two (2) permitted sign faces.
b. The maximum allowable height of a Portable Sign shall be three (3') as measured from the grade of the
walkway upon which it is located.
' c. The maximum allowable width of a Portable Sign shall be two (2) feet. The maximum width shall be
measured as a part of the entire Portable Sign structure.
3. Location.
a. Portable Signs may be located on private property and are prohibited within any drive internal drive aisle or
any portion of the public right-of-way.
b. Portable Signs shall be only be located directly adjacent to the associated establishment.
c. Hand-held portable signs are prohibited.
4. Lighting.
a. Portable signs shall remain unlit.
5. Content.
a. Business name business logos, and services incidental to the business and prices maybe permitted. Telephone
numbers, web addresses are prohibited.
Sign Standards
L. DIREmmONWR mmilIAL SIGNS.
Directional/Information signs may be approved subject to Section 17.51.080 (j) of the UDC and shall not count
towards the total permitted sign area.
M. INaouTAL BUSINESS SIGNS.
Incidental Business signs may be approved subject to Section 17.51.080 (k) of the UDC and shall not count towards
the total permitted sign area.
N. REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
Real Estate signs may be approved subject to Section 17.51.080 (o) of the UDC and shall not count towards the total
permitted sign area.
0. FuEL Nam SIGNS.
Fuel Pricing signs may be approved subject to Section 17.51.080 (p) of the UDC and shall not count towards the
total permitted sign area.
P. FUEL SALES CANOPY SIGNS.
Fuel Sales Canopy signs may be approved subject to Section 17.51.080 (p) of the UDC and shall not count towards
the total permitted sign area.
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CHAPTER 11
STREET AND STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 11
STREET AND STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
' 11.1.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. PURPOSE.
1 This section identifies the street and streetscape types allowed within the Lyons Corridor Planing Area, and provides
design standards to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for the character of the public
' realm of the street. "These standards also establish an environment that encourages and facilitates pedestrian activity. The
proposed street network is based on projected development permitted by the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
B. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE.
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1.
Make Lyons Avenue a walkable community by retrofitting pedestrian connections and facilities into existing
development where needed, and by promoting healthy streets in new development.
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2.
Upgrade streets that are not pedestrian -friendly
due to lack of sidewalk connections, safe street crossing points,
vehicle sight distance, or other design deficiencies.
' 3.
Establish safe and aesthetically pleasing environments that encourage and facilitate pedestrian and non -motorized
activity.
4.
Create walkable communities in which interconnected walkways provide a safe, comfortable and viable alternative
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to driving for local destinations.
5.
Provide multi -modal circulation systems that move people and goods efficiently while protecting environmental
resources and quality of life.
6.
Provide adequate facilities for multi -modal
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travel, including but not limited to bicycle
parking and storage.
GENERAL PLAN
7.
Emphasize providing rights-of-way for
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non -vehicular transportation modes so
The Santa Clarita Valley circulation system provides
that walking and bicycling are the easiest,
vital connections linking neighborhoods, services, and
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most convenient modes of transportation
employment centers througbout the community and
available for short trips.
the region. A comprehensive transportation network of
8.
Enhance community appearance through
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landscaping, street lighting, street funiture,
roadways, multi -use trails and bike paths, bus transit,
bus shelters and benches, and other aspects
and commuter rail provides mobility options to valley
of streetscape design within the right -of-
residents and businesses. Planning for the ultimate
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location and capacity ofcirculation improvements will
9.
Provide provisions for equipment and
also enhance economic strength and quality of life in
facilities to support the use of bicycles as an
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alternative means of transportation.
the Santa Clarita Valley.
Street and Streetscape Standards
11.1.020 Lyons Avenue- Existing
A. EXISTING CONDITION.
From approximately Newhall Avenue to the
Interstate 5 freeway, Lyons Avenue is defined
by its functionality as a vehicular corridor
for surrounding residential neighborhoods
and primarily consists of one to four story
commercial buildings. Many of these
buildings were constructed in the 1970's
and reflect a style that lacks distinctive
architectural character and is reminiscent of
the development patterns of that era. It is an
urban thoroughfare consisting of four to six
lanes of traffic with limited parallel parking
and partially landscaped medians throughout.
The existing right-of-way varies between
approximately 90 and 100 feet in width and
provides a pedestrian experience limited by
obstructions such as newspaper stands and a
lack of landscape elements, street furniture and
inviting storefronts.
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EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A shows a typical cross section of Lyons Avenue looking east
towards Peachland Avenue. An under utilized commercial center to
the south (right) and the Old Orchard II residential subdivision and
Old Orchard Park to the north (left). This exhibit demonstrates a
portion of the current condition of Lyons Avenue highlighting the
partially landscaped medians, six lanes of traffic and development
patterns typical of 1970's era development including an uninviting
pedestrian experience and surface parking lots immediately
adjacent to the public right-of-way. 'the Lyons Corridor Plan
encourages buildings to be brought to the front of parcels masking
parking lots from public view and pedestrian oriented development
including public landscaping and inviting storefronts. Many of the
pedestrian spaces within the planning area are constrained by above
ground appurtenances obstructing pedestrian and bicycle traffic as
demonstrated in Exhibit B. 'Ihe Lyons Corridor Plan encourages
the development of the public realm to create environments that are
inviting and adequately suited to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
11.1.020 Lyons Avenue- Existing
B. EnSTING CONDITION.
Portions of the sidewalk along Lyons Avenue are
no more than 4 feet in width as evidenced by
Exhibit C. Some buildings have incorporated
planters or other objects into their building
design that have limited sidewalk widths
severely limiting two-way pedestrian and
bicycle traffic. 'Ihe Lyons Corridor Plan seeks
to improve this condition by increasing the size
of the public realm to include widened sidewalks
and improved public landscaping to enhance
the pedestrian experience. Likewise, Exhibit
D demonstrates another condition within the
Planning area where sidewalks may be up to 8'
in width however no public amenities such as
landscaping, benches or bicycle parking have
been provided. A primary objective of the Lyons
Corridor Plan is to significantly improve this
condition by incorporating significant amounts
of landscaping and street furniture to encourage
a pleasant pedestrian environment.
EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT D
Street and Streetscape Standards
11.1.030 Future Conditions
A. THE STREET:
The General Plan designates Lyons
Avenue as a Major Highway with an
ultimate buildout right-of-way of 116 feet
with three traffic lanes in each direction.
Exhibit E, details the dimensions of
each of these lanes, the center landscape
median, the parkways, and pedestrian
and bike oriented sidewalks. It should be
noted that the extra wide sidewalks and
parkways help create a buffer between the
street and the public walkable realm. All
Tier 2 projects shall be required to build
out the ultimate right of way along their
property frontage.
Changes from Existing Conditions:
• As illustrated in Exhibit E, increase the
sidewalk to 8' on each side.
• As illustrated in Exhibit E, add 8'
landscaped parkway.
• As illustrated in Exhibit F, add street
trees to the parkway spaced at a distance
of 30' on center.
• As illustrated in Exhibit F, provide
areas within the parkway for benches,
newsstands, and bike racks.
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Encourage street cross-sections that locate
landscaped parkways between the curb
and the sidewalk to create a visually
pleasing streetscape and provide pedestrian
protector.
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B. THE PARKWAY AND SIDEWALK
The S foot wide parkway along Lyons Avenue shall have canopy shade trees (street trees) every 30 linear feet on
center as shown in Exhibit F to the discretion of the Director or approval body. The applicant is required to plant
24" box trees. The variety and tree plant species shall be determined by the Director. All other unpaved area within
the parkway shall be planted with ground cover, flowers, and/or bushes to the satisfaction of the Director refer
to the Corridor Guidelines on file with the Planning Division for a list of approved amenities and plant species.
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EXHIBIT F: PLAN VIEW LYONS CORRIDOR PARKWAY AND SIDEWALK
IC. PARKWAY AMENITY- BENCH, BIKE RACKS,
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' As shown in Detail A, parkway amenities
have been established to keep benches, bike
racks, and newsstands out of the sidewalk
' area. The applicant shall refer to the Corridor
Guidelines on file with the Planning Division
for a list of approved amenities and plant
species type. At time of project submittal,
the Director shall determine what parkway
amenity is appropriate and consistent with
' the Guidelines for the proposed location.
This will be determined by the distance to
nearest amenity on adjacent parcels. No
' parkway amenity shall be any closer than 50
feet to the next location.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
STAFF REPORT
THE LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN
MASTER CASE NO. 10-103
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 10-006
ZONE CHANGE 13-003 INITIAL STUDY 13-002
DATE: April 16, 2013
TO: Chairperson Eichman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jeff Hogan, AICP, Plantling Manager
CASE PLANNER: Mike Ascione, Assistant Planner II
APPLICANT: . The City of Santa Clarita
LOCATION: The Lyons Corridor planning area is located within the City of Santa
Clarita in the County of Los Angeles on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate
5 and west of Newhall Avenue. Lyons Avenue is commonly known as the
dividing line between the communities of Valencia to the north and
Newhall to the south. The planning area embraces 102 acres of mostly
commercial development consisting of 1,326,000 square feet of building
space.
REQUEST: This is a request to update the City of Santa Clarita's zoning regulations
and zoning map for the Lyons Avenue corridor planning area to ensure
consistency with the General Plan, as required by State Law.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing on the Lyons Corridor Plan on
March 19, 2013. At that time, the Planning Commission heard a staff report and public testimony
regarding the proposed Lyons Corridor Plan. The Commission continued the project to April 16,
recommending that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration and approve the Lyons
Corridor Plan.
The following section discusses the comments received from the Planning Commission and
community during the March 19, 2013, Planning Commission meeting.
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April 16, 2013
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Limiting property owners within the Lyons Corridor planning area to two architectural styles is
too restrictive. Flexibility should be created within the document to allow for variation.
During the initial public outreach process, five architectural styles were presented to the
community for consideration within the Lyons Corridor Planning area. Overwhelming support
was received for Craftsman and Victorian architectural styles. As a result, the Craftsman and
Victorian architectural styles was codified within the corridor plan document. During post draft
community outreach held in February 2013, concerns were expressed from property owners that
only two architectural styles was too restrictive. This same concern was expressed by the
Planning Commission during the March 19, 2013 hearing. During the Planning Commission
meeting, the Commission directed staff to allow for more flexibility within the plan as it relates
to architecture.
The Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council could include additional
language in the Corridor Plan to allow for architectural flexibility with the approval of a Minor
Use Permit. This permit could be granted provided that the proposed architectural style meets the
intent of the Lyons Corridor Plan. By requiring an approved Minor Use Permit to deviate from
the architectural styles provided in the plan, the document provides flexibility, while stil]
ensuring consistency with the intent of the Lyons Corridor Plan.
What is the posted speed limit on Lyons Avenue and how was that speed determined? What is the
enforcement procedure used to ensure that patrons are driving the posted speed?
As determined by the vehicle code, the City's Traffic Division conducts Speed Zone Surveys for
all major roadways throughout the City. In October of 2012, this survey was updated and
included Lyons Avenue within the corridor planning area. The results of this survey, which is
based on actual driving conditions, determined that speeds on Lyons Avenue east of Avenida
Rotella should be reduced from 40 miles -per -hour (mph) to 35 mph and speeds west of Avenida
Rotella on Lyons Avenue should be maintained at 40 mph. Enforcement of the posted speed
limits within the planning area is conducted by the Sheriffs Department randomly with the use
of radar.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1) Receive staff presentation;
2) Receive testimony from the public;
3) Provide final comments and direction to staff;
4) Close the public hearing; and
5) Adopt Resolution P13-04, that recommends that the City Council adopt the Negative
Declaration prepared for the project; and that the City Council approve Master Case No. 10-
103, consisting of Unified Development Code 10-006 and Zone Change 13-003, and any
additional recommendations, for the Lyons Corridor Plan.
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April 16, 2013
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution P13-04
A. Exhibit A — Lyons Corridor Plan*
B. Exhibit B — Zoning Map*
C. Exhibit C — Errata Summary
2. Errata Summary
*Attachments A and B were previously. provided to the Planning Commission on January 28, 2013 and are available
on the City's Corridor Planning website at www.SantaClaritaCorridorP]an.com
RESOLUTION NO. P13-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AND APPROVE
MASTER CASE NO. 10-103 (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 10-006, ZONE CHANGE
13-003), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) BY
CREATING THE LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The Planning Commission does hereby make the
following findings of fact:
a. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by
adoption of Resolution No. I 1-63._ The General Plan provides a vision that will guide
future development in the City of Santa Clarita through a set of goals, objectives, and
policies;
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65860, local jurisdictions, with newly adopted
general plans, are required to amend their zoning ordinances to ensure consistency
with the newly adopted general plan;
C. Following adoption of the General Plan in June 2011, the City of Santa Clarita (the
"Applicant" or "City") initiated the Lyons Corridor Plan (the "project" or "LCP");
d. The Lyons Corridor planning area is located within the City of Santa Clarita in the
County of Los Angeles on Lyons Avenue, east of Interstate 5 and west of Newhall
Avenue;
e. The City of Santa Clarita's proposed project consists of the following:
Unified Development Code (UDC 1) 0-006: To update the Unified Development
Code, to ensure consistency with the General Plan. The Lyons Corridor Plan is
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A;
Zone Change (ZC) 13-003: To update the zoning map to ensure consistency with the
General Plan;
f The Planning Commission held duly -noticed study sessions on October 18, 2011 and
June 19, 2012, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The study
sessions were held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita and at Old
Orchard Park„ Community Room, located at 25032 Avenida Rotella, Santa Clarita.
The following occurred at the study sessions:
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1. On October 18, 2011, the Planning Commission received a presentation on the
project and the community outreach held to date. At that meeting staff received
comments from both the Planning Commission and the public; j
2. On June 19, 2012, the Planning Commission received a presentation on the draft
Lyons Corridor Plan and a progress report on the project. At that meeting staff
received comments from both the Planning Commission and the public;
g. The City Council Development Subcommittee held duly -noticed meetings on January
28, 2013 and March 4, 2013, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements.
The meetings were held at City Hall, Century Room, located at 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita;
h. The Planning Commission held duly -noticed public hearings on March 19, 2013 and
April 16, 2013, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The project was
advertised in The Signal newspaper on February 26, 2013. The hearings were held at
City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. The following
occurred at the public hearings:
On March 19, 2013, the Planning Commission received City staffs presentation
summarizing the proposed project, opened the public hearing, and received public
testimony regarding the project and staff received comments and questions from
the Planning Commission regarding the project. The Planning Commission
continued the public hearing to April 16, 2013;
2. On April 16, 2013, staff provided responses to questions and comments that were
raised by the Commission on March 19, 2013. The Planning Commission
received public testimony regarding the project. The Planning Commission
provided final comments to staff and closed the public hearing. Staff presented
the necessary approval documents (resolution and associated attachments),
including the Errata Summary, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit C, and
the Planning Commission took action on the resolution of recommendation to the
City Council;
At its hearings on the project, listed above, the Planning Commission considered
Lyons Corridor Plan;,
j. Based upon .the staff presentations, staff reports, and public comments and
testimony, the Planning Commission finds that the Lyons Corridor Plan will not
adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the
area; nor will the Lyons Corridor Plan jeopardize, endanger or otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare; and
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k. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is based for the
Master Case No. 10-103 project file is with the Community Development
Department; the record specifically is in the custody of the Director of
Community Development.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS.
Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council hereby find as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been
considered. The Negative Declaration was advertised on February 26, 2013 and
posted on March 5, 2013, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period
was open from March 5, 2013 through April 4, 2013;
C. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on
the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of
the City of Santa Clarita;
d. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is made is the Master Case
No. 10-103 project file, located within the Community Development Department
and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and
e. The Planning Commission, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds
that the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance
with CEQA.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS FOR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 10-006 AND
ZONE CHANGE 13-003. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire
record, including, without limitation, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at
the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission,
Commission recommends that the City Council find, as follows:
a. That the proposed zone change or amendment is consistent with the objectives of
the development code, the General Plan, and development policies of the City and
forward a recommendation of approval:
Master Case No. 10-103, which consists of Unified Development Code 10-006
and Zone Change 13-003, is consistent with the objectives of the development
code, the General Plan, and development policies of the City. The Lyons Corridor
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Plan carries out a number of General Plan policies and objectives. Specifically,
the Land Use Element of General Plan dictates that the City work to promote
business development that upgrades and revitalizes older commercial corridors in
a manner that reflects each community's character, architecture and history. The
Lyons Corridor Plan provides incentives for property and business owners to
invest in upgrading and revitalizing older commercial centers. The proposed plan
is also consistent with Land Use Policy 2.1.2 by promoting healthy, walkable
communities. This is achieved by providing an appropriate mix of residential and
service uses in proximity to one another. The street and streetscape section of the
document implements this policy by creating wider sidewalks and parkways to
ensure that pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles are in harmony with one
another. The Lyons Corridor Plan further implements the general plan by
applying distinctive community character guidelines to the planning area through
the use of frontage types, building types, and architectural styles.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council adopt the
Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve the Lyons Corridor Plan, which
includes Master Case No. 10-103, Unified Development Code 10-006, Zone Change 13-003,
consisting of the Lyons Corridor Plan (Exhibit A), the Zoning Map (Exhibit B), and the errata
Summary (Exhibit Q.
SECTION 5. The Planning Commission Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16h day of April, 2013.
LISA EICHMAN, CHAIRPERSON
PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
JEFF W. HOGAN, SECRETARY
PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Jeff W. Hogan, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th of April, 2013, by the
following vote of the Planning Commission:
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'EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION P13-04
LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN
INCORPORATED BY
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EXHIBIT B OF RESOLUTION P13-04
ZONING MAP
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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EXHIBIT C OF RESOLUTION P13-03
ERRATA SUMMARY
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Tuesday
April 16, 2013
6:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by
Chair Eichman at 6:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa
Clarita, California.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Ostrom led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Chair Eichman and Commissioners Burkhart, Heffernan, Ostrom, and Trautman were all present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Ostrom and seconded by Commissioner Trautman to
approve the agenda. Said motion was approved by a vote of 5-0.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2013, REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Commissioner Burkhart and seconded by Commissioner Trautman to
approve the minutes of the March 19, 2013, regular meeting. Said motion was approved by a
vote of 5-0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 MASTER CASE 11-040, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-007
continue the item to a date uncertain. Said motion was approved by a vote of 5-0.
ITEM 2 MASTER CASE 12-168, REVISION TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 060258, TIME EXTENSION 13-001
Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and computer slide presentation.
The Commission and staffed discussed some of the revisions made to the project.
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The public hearing was opened at 6:26 p.m.
Brent Caldwell, representing Brookfield Homes, addressed the Commission.
Mark Subbotin and Kerry Seidenglanz spoke in support of the proposed project.
Lynne Plambeck and Cam Noltemeyer spoke in a neutral position to the proposed project.
One written comment was submitted.
The Commission asked the applicant to address questions regarding the requested length of time
of the extension.
The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m.
The Commission and staff made closing comments.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ostrom and seconded by Commissioner Burkhart to adopt
Resolution P13-02, approving Master Case 12-168, to revise Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM) 060258 and approve Time Extension 13-001 for a four-year extension to VTTM
060258, in the City of Santa Clarita, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval ("Exhibit
A"), with amendments to Condition PR15 regarding trail maintenance. A roll call vote was
taken. Said motion was approved by a vote of 4-1.
ITEM 3 MASTER CASE 10-103, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
10-006, INITIAL STUDY 13-002
Commissioner Burkhart recused himself from participation on the item, as his home is within
500 feet of the project area.
Mike Ascione, Assistant Planner II, gave the staff report and computer slide presentation.
There were no speakers on the item.
The public hearing was closed at 6:49 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ostrom and seconded by Commissioner Heffernan to
adopt Resolution P13-04, that recommends that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration
Unified Development Code 10-006 and Zone Change 13-003, for the Lyons Corridor Plan. A roll
call vote was taken. Said motion was approved by a vote of 4-0.
ITEM 4 MASTER CASE 13-009, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE 13-001,
ZONE CHANGE 13-001, INITIAL STUDY 13-001
James Chow, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and computer slide presentation.
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Hunt Braly, Allan Cameron, Lynne Plambeck, and Cam Noltemeyer spoke in a neutral position
to the update.
Mr. Chow responded to comments made by the public speakers.
The Commission and staff discussed various sections of the proposed update and then reviewed a
list of additional recommendations to make to the City Council.
The public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Trautman and seconded by Commissioner Heffernan to
adopt Resolution P13-03, that recommends that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration,
prepared for the project, and that the City Council approve Master Case 13-009, consisting of
Unified Development Code 13-001 and Zone Change 13-001, including the following
recommendations, for the update of the Unified Development Code:
1) Amend an existing finding for parking reductions to include the words "private streets" to
ensure that the granting of the permit will not result in the parking of vehicles onto
private streets in such a manner as to interfere with the free flow of traffic.
2) Allow the continued flexibility of combining individual and common open space
requirements for mixed use developments.
3) Amend the commercial parking requirement ratio for live/work units from one space per
250 square feet (as proposed in the UDC Update) to requiring parking to be based on the
specific commercial use type as provided in the UDC.
4) Increase the allowed number of students receiving instruction, as part of a home
occupation permit, from one student to up to five students, with no more than two
vehicles incidental to the home instruction.
5) Clarify that all appeals related to filming throughout the City are heard first before the
City Manager and, if necessary, before the City Council.
6) Reinstate proposed deletions of duplicative definitional language in the Happy Valley
Special Standards District and Oak Tree Preservation sections of the UDC.
7) City Attorney's Office research the ability to add an additional standard that would
Waste Facilities
8) If applicable, incorporate Animal Control and Health Department requirements to
provide minimum open space areas for the keeping of larger animals.
9) Staff continue to work with Mr. Hunt Braly, representing Sierra Highway Holdings, LLC,
on his request to allow a legal nonconforming light industrial use on Sierra Highway,
north of Soledad Canyon Road, the ability to have up to two years, plus an additional
year extension in order to re-establish a use that has been discontinued.
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A roll call vote was taken. Said motion was approved by a vote of 5-0
PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT
Jeff Hogan, Planning Manager, gave the Planning Manager's report. Mr. Hogan reported that on
March 26, the City Council approved the Habitat for Heroes project, as well as the North Saugus
Annexation. Staff anticipates that annexation recording sometime next year. He also informed
the Commission that at the LAFCO hearing on April 10, the South Sand Canyon Annexation was
approved, and should record sometime next week.
Mr. Hogan reminded the Commission that they have a joint study session on May 7 regarding
the budget. He also informed the Commission that they will not have any meetings in May. Their
next meeting is scheduled for June 4, and there will also be a study session that evening. .
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Ostrom reminded everyone that the Cowboy Festival is taking place this
weekend.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Cam Noltemeyer, Lynne Plambeck, and Allan Cameron made public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Ostrom and seconded by Commissioner Heffernan to
adjourn the meeting. Said motion was approved by a vote of 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned
at 8:00 p.m
Jeff W. Hogan, Planning Manager
Community Development
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Lisa Eichman, Chair
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