First Step Report on a
Potential Rancho Specific Plan
CITY COUNCIL
March 28, 2023
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DEVELOPMENT
Background
• On October 3, 2022, the City of Burbank entered into a settlement agreement for a housing development project at the Pickwick site at 921-1001 West Riverside Drive, Burbank (refer Attachment 1 to the Staff Report)
• One of the terms and conditions (#13) of the settlement agreement requires the City to consider the preparation of a Rancho Specific Plan prior to March 31, 2023
Status of Rancho Master Plan Area and
Regulations
• Currently, there is no adopted specific plan for the Rancho neighborhood
• Goals and policies for the Rancho neighborhood are included within Burbank2035 General Plan Land Use Element
• The zoning designation and development standards for Rancho subareas are specified in Article 24, Chapter 1, Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) of the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC)
Rancho Master Plan Area Boundary
Rancho Master Plan Area Boundary
Components of Potential Rancho Specific Plan
• Establishment of objective standards in compliance with state law • Incorporation of Bike, Pedestrian, & Equestrian Design Guidelines • Rezoning of parcels
• Evaluation of potential historic district and equestrian overlays • Assessment of potential impacts to City services/infrastructure Incorporation of an Equestrian Trail Amenities
Anticipated Project Costs
• Preparation of the Rancho Specific Plan is estimated to cost $1,550,000 for the first year with a subsequent recurring annual cost of $150,000 for staffing
• Anticipated Cost for the Project will include expenses associated with:
• City staff Project Management
• Consultant services to prepare:1) The Specific Plan 2) The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • Community Engagement (e.g., community workshops, walking tours, public hearings) • Technical Studies (e.g., zoning and historic overlays, utility studies) Projected Timeline
• Rancho Specific Plan completion in 24 - 40 months includes:
• Undertake City staff project management duties.
• Request for Proposals and Consultant Selection Processes • Prepare Technical Studies (e.g., zoning and historic overlays, utility studies, etc.)
• Implement Community Engagement and Public Hearing
Processes
• Prepare the Specific Plan
• Complete the Environmental Impact Report
Conclusion
• Rancho specific plan can establish state-compliant development and design standards
• Maintain as much Local Control as possible
• Facilitate sustainable development
• Initial Cost of $1,550,000 to complete the Specific Plan and EIR • Recurring City staff costs of $150,000 for project implementation and maintenance
• 24 to 40 months to complete
Recommendation
Provide City Council direction and input on possible
development of Rancho Specific Plan.
Contact:
Shipra Rajesh, Senior Planner
[email protected]
(818) 238-5250
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