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CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHINO SENIOR CENTER
13170 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024
WORKSHOP
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT WORKSHOP
4:00 PM
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NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CHINO CITY COUNCIL /
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 AT 4 :00 PM AT THE SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 13170 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA.
ROLL CALL
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, Council Member Marc Lucio.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Chairperson Jimmy Alexandris, Vice -Chairperson Lissa Fraga, Commissioners Brandon Blanchard, Kevin Cisneroz, Steve Lewis, Vincent Lopez, and Lawrence Vieira.
FLAG SALUTE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council and Planning Commission about subjects that do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Due to Council policy and Brown Act requirements, action will not be taken on any issues not on the Agenda.
Ordinance No. 97 -08 (Chino Municipal Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address Council, except as provided under Government Code 1 CHINO CITY COUNCIL
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54954.3(b)(2). If more than three (3) persons seek to address the same agenda item or the same subject matter, the Mayor shall establish a maximum period of time not to exceed thirty (30) minutes.
DISCUSSION
1. Review of Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies for the 2045 General Plan Update.
Receive a presentation on potential land use and transportation changes to incorporate into the General Plan and Zoning Code Update and provide feedback to staff and the consultant on content to be included in the Public Review Draft General Plan.
ADJOURN
The next Meeting of the City Council will be a Special meeting held today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chino Senior Center, 13170 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710.
The next Meeting of the Planning Commission will be a Regular meeting held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Friday, July 26, 2024 this agenda was posted on the south window of Chino City Hall and at the Chino Senior Center, and this agenda together with all of the agenda reports and related documents were posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org by myself or under my direction. _______________________________________
Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.
2 MEMORANDUM
CITY OF CHINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 30, 2024
TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SUBJECT
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Review of Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies for the 2045 General Plan Update. ..end
RECOMMENDATION
1) Receive a presentation on potential land use and transportation changes to incorporate into the General Plan and Zoning Code Update ; and 2) discuss and provide feedback to staff and the consultant on content to be included in the Public Review Draft General Plan. ..body
FISCAL IMPACT
This agenda item is a status report on the 2045 General Plan Comprehensive Update, therefore there are no financial impacts associated with this report.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES The recommendation detailed above will further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
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TITLE: REVIEW OF PREFERRED LAND USE PLAN AND KEY STRATEGIES FOR THE 2045 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
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BACKGROUND
The Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies (Preferred Plan) summarizes the key outcomes of Phase 2 of the General Plan Update project. It reflects extensive community outreach regarding key concepts for land use, transportation, and community character to incorporate in the updated General Plan. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the preferred ideas and concepts that have emerged from the process and receive feedback prior to incorporating them into the Public Review Draft General Plan. Based on decision -maker feedback, the Preferred Plan will be refined and used to guide preparation of the full Dra ft General Plan during Phase 3. The Preferred Plan will also serve as the basis for technical modeling of traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, and utility demand through 2045 related to the required preparation of the Environmental Imp act Report (EIR) as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City is undertaking a comprehensive update to the Chino General Plan and Zoning Code to guide decision -making on development and conservation through 2045. The Chino Gener al Plan is the City's blueprint for the future, built on a shared vision that describes the kind of community Chino residents and businesses want and identifies actions to take to realize the vision. The General Plan Update involves the following distinct phases of work:
Phase 1: Visioning, Issues and Opportunities Identification (October 2022 – April 2023) - Establish a community -wide vision and shared principles to guide the project. Conduct analysis and document existing conditions, opportunities, and co nstraints in Chino to lay the foundation for alternatives exploration.
Phase 2: Alternatives Exploration (April 2023 – July 2024) - Prepare and evaluate distinct alternatives for land use and transportation changes in key locations that respond to the exis ting conditions, opportunities, and constraints. The alternatives are represented conceptually with illustrations, video animations, and examples to facilitate understanding. Build consensus around which alternatives to move forward with and incorporate into the General Plan.
Phase 3: Draft Plan, Zoning and EIR Preparation (Fall/Winter 2024) - Update the General Plan to reflect City Council direction and address emerging trends and new State law with guidance from General Plan Advisory Group (GPAC). Prepare zoning code/map amendments to implement new direction in the General Plan and prepare a legally-defensible EIR to identify and mitigate the environmental impacts. Phase 4: Adoption and Finalization (Spring 2025) - Release the Draft General Plan and EIR for public review and successfully take the documents through the public hearing process, preparing the final General Plan and Zoning Code/Map amendments reflecting decision-maker direction.
During Phase 1 community outreach activities, 1,060 Chino community members shared input on their priorities and preferences, which informed a set a Guiding Principles for the General Plan Update, describing the type of community residents and businesses would like Chino to be in 2045. Then, at the outset of Phase 2, a set of alternatives was developed to illustrate options for achieving the vision encapsulated in the Guiding Principles. The alternatives focus on key areas of the city where change is foreseeable, presenting potential land use, transportation, and design changes that respond to the existing conditions, opportunities, and constraints. Outside of these areas, the General Plan will maintain and preserve existing urban form. The alternatives were refined with input from the GPAC and then presented to the community at a 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 30, 2024
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series of outreach events, including two public open housing meetings attended by more than 250 community members, presentations to various groups and organizations, a statistical survey of a representative sample of Chino voters, and a community wide online survey that garnered 619 responses.
Based on community feedback, a preferred land use plan and a set of key strategies for land use, transportation, and community character has b een prepared to present the preferred ideas and concepts that have emerged from the process. The Preferred Plan will guide preparation of the full Draft General Plan and technical modeling during Phase 3.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The Preferred Plan (Attachment A) focuses on key areas of Chino where change is foreseeable and presents ideas and concepts to move a shared community vision for the future of these areas forward. Outside of these key areas, the 2045 General Plan will maintain the existing urban form and enhance the character and quality of life in Chino's established neighborhoods, and it will support continued implementation of The Preserve Specific Plan. The emphasis is on strategies for land use, transportation, and community character as these topics most influence the technical modeling of traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, and utility demand to be done in the next phase of the work.
Prior to incorporating the preferred ideas and concepts contained in the Public Review Draft General Plan and conducting the technical modeling, feedback from the Planning Commission and City Council is desired to confirm the broad policy direction. These ideas and concepts do not necessarily represent the final policy direction to be included in the General Plan; rather they are intended as a starting point for discussion and refinement. During Phase 3, the concepts will be reviewed further with major property owners and refined with input from the GPAC and City staff and translated into a set of po licies and standards in the Public Review Draft General Plan and Zoning Code. At the end of Phase 3, the public review drafts will be released for public comment and then presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration at adoption hearings.
Desired feedback:
Are these the right ideas and concepts to move forward with in Phase 3? Would you recommend any refinements to the concepts?
Are there additional ideas and concepts to incorporate into Public Review Draft General Plan?
Attachments: Attachment A - Preferred land Use Plan and Key Strategies Attachment B - Open House Meeting Summary
Attachment C - Online Community Survey Report
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CHINO 2045 GENERAL PLAN
Prepared for the City of Chino by:
July 2024
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2 Background
Chino began as an agricultural community and grew with the construction of freeways and airports connecting the community to the region and the nation. Today, Chino is a diverse and growing community with an enviable quality of life and a distinctive small- town ambiance. Between 2000 and 2021, the total population of Chino grew by 38.4 percent and the city is projected to grow at a similar rate over the next 20 years, adding 12,000 new homes and 9,150 new jobs by 2045. As the community looks to the future, a key challenge for the General Plan Update will be managing growth in ways that bring prosperity for the whole community while preserving and enhancing the unique character and spirit of the community.
Areas where vacant, underutilized, and City-owned land are clustered present the best opportunities for accommodating new housing and jobs. In Chino, key areas with the most potential to accommodate new development are shown on the map at right.
With relatively little vacant land, infill development will be an important focus of the next phase of the City’s evolution. There are some older, underutilized shopping centers that can be revitalized with new uses to serve community needs, and City-owned properties can also offer opportunities for redevelopment, particularly when located adjacent to vacant and underutilized land.
Community Engagement Recap
Community engagement is a vital component of the project, and to date over 2,350 Chino residents have weighed in on their priorities and preferences for the future. Early phase outreach led to the creation of a set of Guiding Principles that describe the kind of community Chino residents and businesses would like to see in 2045. Then between May 2023 and June of 2024, more than 1,300 Chino residents weighed in on potential land use, transportation, and design concepts for the key areas. The concepts respond to market opportunities and represent strategies for helping to achieve the shared vision for the future described in the Guiding Principles.
Outreach activities included two open house meetings attended by more than 250 community members, presentations to various groups and organizations, a statistical survey of a representative sample of Chino voters, and a community wide online survey that garnered 619 responses. Based on community feedback, a preferred land use plan and a set of key strategies for land use, transportation, and community character has been prepared to present the preferred ideas and concepts that have emerged from the process.
Preferred Plan and Key Strategies
The Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies (Preferred Plan) summarizes the key outcomes of Phase 2 of the General Plan Update project and presents the preferred ideas and concepts that have emerged from the process. It reflects extensive community outreach regarding key concepts for land use, transportation, and community character to incorporate in the updated General Plan.
The Preferred Plan focuses on key areas of Chino where change is foreseeable and presents ideas and concepts to move a shared community vision for the future of these areas forward. Outside of these key areas, the 2045 General Plan will maintain the existing urban form and enhance the character and quality of life in Chino’s established neighborhoods, and it will support continued implementation of The Preserve Specific Plan. The emphasis is on strategies for land use, transportation, and community character as these topics most influence the technical modeling of traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, and utility demand to be done in the next phase of the work.
On July 30, 2024, the Preferred Plan will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council to confirm the broad policy direction. Based on decision-maker feedback, the Preferred Plan will be refined and used to guide preparation of the full Draft General Plan during Phase 3. The Preferred Plan will also serve as the basis for technical modeling of traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, and utility demand through 2045. The ideas and concepts in the Preferred Plan do not necessarily represent the final policy direction to be included in the General Plan; rather they are intended as a starting point for discussion and refinement. During Phase 3, the concepts will be reviewed further with major property owners and refined with input from the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and City staff and translated into a set of policies and standards in the Public Review Draft General Plan and Zoning Code. At the end of Phase 3, the public review drafts will be released for public comment and then presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration at adoption hearings.
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Preferred Plan Concept Areas Map
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3 Chino 2045 General Plan - Guiding Principles
The Guiding Principles describe a shared image of the kind of place that Chino residents would like their city to be in 2045. Between October 2022 and February 2023, over 1,400 Chino residents provided input that has shaped these Guiding Principles. They represent an important first step for long-range planning, setting the tone for the General Plan Update by identifying key themes and community priorities.
PEOPLE
SMALL TOWN FEEL Chino’s unique sense of place
comes from its friendly, welcoming people. It’s a family-friendly community where generations grow up and grow old together.
HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY SERVICES Chino
takes pride in its excellent community services. Police personnel, firefighters, and first responders work hand-in-hand with residents to keep the community safe, and residents of all ages and abilities enjoy a range of programs and services that enrich their quality of life.
STRONG CULTURAL BONDS Chino celebrates its
culture and heritage with festivals, street fairs, performances, and community events that build hometown pride and bring people together throughout the year.
ACTIVE, ENGAGED POPULATION Chino’s residents,
businesses, community groups, and congregations participate actively in shaping plans and policies for the city’s future.
OPEN GOVERNMENT Collaborative, customer service-
oriented government and clear communication builds strong community relations and encourages positive dialogue.
PLACES
PATTERNS
BALANCED COMMUNITY Chino is a vibrant community
with a range of housing, employment, entertainment, recreation, and sports opportunities for people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. It has a clear development pattern defined by lively activity centers, dynamic employment districts, and livable neighborhoods.
MEMORABLE CITY Chino is known in the region as a safe,
livable city and a destination for culture, festivals, and sporting events.
VIBRANT DOWNTOWN Downtown Chino is a focal point
for civic, cultural, and community life, anchored by its charming historic buildings, the Civic Center, and a host of thriving restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues in a walkable environment.
REVITALIZED COMMERCIAL CENTERS Featuring
a range of new uses that serve community needs, Chino’s reimagined shopping centers are vital activity hubs and social gathering places that contribute to local character and quality of life.
ATTRACTIVE CORRIDORS AND GATEWAYS
Chino’s commercial corridors feature well-designed buildings and streetscapes that provide walkable sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street trees, and landscaping. Inviting gateways to the city build a distinctive sense of place and enhance local pride.
GREEN AND SCENIC CITY From its network of City parks
to the Prado Regional Park, Chino residents enjoy easy access to a range of recreational green spaces in and around the city, framed by the scenic backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains.
HEALTHY CITY Chino promotes active, healthy lifestyles for residents of all ages and abilities with a multi-pronged approach that focuses on nutrition, active living, physical and mental well- being, environmental health, and smart growth practices.
CONNECTED CITY A network of safe streets and multi-use
trails links neighborhoods, parks, schools, and other community destinations, tying older and newer parts of Chino together.
STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
Chino makes strategic investments in infrastructure and technology to support residential and employment growth that benefits the whole of the community.
REGIONAL LINKS Chino’s well-maintained roads and
thriving airport provide convenient connections to the regional transportation network.
ECONOMIC ENGINES Chino prioritizes business attraction and retention to foster a strong, stable, and diverse range of businesses in the community, building on local strengths and assets while welcoming innovation and promoting
entrepreneurship.
SUCCESSFUL LOCAL BUSINESSES Chino is home to
many thriving local businesses that serve one another and the community.
RESPECT FOR THE PAST Chino values, preserves, and
protects its agricultural heritage, its historic buildings, and its ties to the past. Chino welcomes a heritage theme in new development, honors its military veterans, and respects all who have served the community.
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4 Downtown
Context
In the 1940s, anchored by four movie theaters, Downtown Chino was where people went for entertainment. Looking to the future, through community engagement activities, Chino residents have expressed strong support for the idea of creating a mixed use Downtown district in the heart of the city to serve as a focal point for civic, cultural and community life. There is great potential to offer a variety of shopping and dining options, as well as cultural and recreational activities and events all in a walkable, memorable environment.
There are some underused commercial properties on Central Avenue that could be redeveloped with new uses, and the City is the major landowner in the area, meaning it is well-positioned to help make the vision a reality. City-owned land can be redeveloped through public-private partnerships to help move the community vision for downtown forward.
The existing historic buildings on D Street are a key part of what makes this area special, and the plan would focus on preserving and reusing these buildings while also creating design guidelines and standards with a heritage theme for new development. Locally-owned small businesses are also a priority for Chino residents to help ensure that downtown retains its distinctive small town character. A thoughtful parking management strategy for the area will also be essential.
Preserve Historic Buildings that Contribute to Downtown Character
Underutilized Properties Offer Opportunities for
Redevelopment
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2022 CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN
The City adopted a Civic Center Master Plan in 2022 which envisions the relocation of City facilities within the area, the creation of a large civic lawn with plaza space, new private development in commercial, residential, or mixed-use buildings, and construction of a parking structure. The introduction of new commercial and residential uses is integral to the viability of the downtown concept and the Master Plan can serve as a starting point for translating the vision into reality. To permit new housing in the area, a vote of the people would be required, consistent with the City’s residential growth control measure (Measure M).
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5 KEY MOVES
1. Implement a 3-pronged strategy to catalyze creation of a vibrant downtown:
• Partner with a commercial developer to curate a lively mix of new retail shops and restaurants with a balance
of recognizable brands and locally-ownedbusinesses;
• Lease some City land for residential development,
which would help build a customer base for businesses
and create a revenue stream;
• Use revenue generated from the land lease to fund
a new theatre or auditorium, as well as ongoing events
and activities downtown.
2. Create a new Downtown General Plan land use
designation which permits a vibrant mix of business,
entertainment, residential, cultural, and civic uses
to activate the area throughout the day and into the
evening. A mix of uses is encouraged but not required on individual sites in the area. Specific uses permitted on a site will be defined in the updated zoning. A new land use designation will signal that Downtown is intended as a
unique and distinct district within the city. The Downtown designation would clarify that new residential uses would only be permitted subject to a successful Measure M vote.
3. Identify core, civic, commercial-office, and residential- mixed use zones within the Downtown area and
establish permitted uses and development intensities for each. Focus the highest intensity of development along
D Street and Fifth Street to create a distinctive, walkable mixed use core between Sixth and Central, south of C
Street.
4. Establish design standards and distinctive branding to build sense of place and enhance a “small town” character.
Standards should emphasize human-scaled design and
promote a heritage character for the area with a variety of architectural features - vary rooflines, building materials, colors, and façade articulation to heighten visual interest.
Vibrant Downtown Concept
5. Streetscape improvements would include:
• Widening D Street to permit angled parking in proximity to shops and restaurants;
• Extending Fifth Street south to connect with Chino
Avenue and provide for angled parking along the new
segment, and allow for street closures for various civic events;
• Constructing generous sidewalks along D Street and
Fifth Street to allow for outdoor dining and seating;
• Installing high visibility crosswalks, special paving treatments at key intersections and traffic calming
measures to enhance walkability and pedestrian safety;
• Planting trees on street and in public spaces to provide shade and enhance the character of the area.
6. Complete planned bicycle network improvements to
facilitate connections from adjoining neighborhoods.
Bicycle lanes should generally be parallel to major
roadways to minimize the potential for vehicle conflicts and crashes. Bicycle parking racks should be provided
through the area, particularly in and adjacent to the core zone.
7. Incorporate the Master Plan concept for a large civic lawn with plaza space and connecting pedestrian paths.
Plan for additional park space within the Downtown area to help address projected need in this part of the city.
8. Develop a comprehensive parking management
strategy, which would include construction of a multi-
level parking structure and provision of angled street
parking in proximity to the commercial core. Permit
shared parking that facilitates the complementary uses
of the same spaces at different times of day. Encourage people to park once and walk when visiting downtown.
9. Provide incentives for small, locally-owned businesses.
This would include streamlined entitlements/ design
review, businesses start up support, and reducing or
eliminating parking requirements for commercial spaces
of 500 square feet or less, given the availability of parking on-street and in the new parking structure.
Vision: Downtown Chino is a focal point for civic, cultural, and community life, anchored by its charming historic buildings, the Civic Center, and a host of thriving restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues in a walkable environment.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Workshop attendees and 79% of
online survey respondents support
the concept.
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shops and restaurants
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buildings and ensure new
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plaza space
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treatments at key
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Context
Riverside Drive and Central Avenue are important corridors that run through the heart of Chino and provide access to/ from State highways. Today, both corridors feature a mix of retail, restaurant, residential, and commercial uses; however, there are a number of prominent underutilized mid-sized shopping centers along both streets with high vacancy rates that have struggled to attract new tenants in recent years. Community outreach indicates that Chino residents place a high priority on revitalizing these corridors, filling vacant retail spaces, and attracting new uses to serve community needs.
As part of the Housing Element implementation, in 2023 the City adopted a mixed use zoning overlay that permits housing on some underutilized commercial properties along the corridors, and as residential development takes place new rooftops will provide additional patrons to help support local business vitality in the area. However, ownership patterns along the corridors make redevelopment challenging. Sometimes the parcels that make up a given center are owned by different entities, which can be a barrier to coordinated redevelopment. In other cases, the owners may have minimal debit obligations which makes even a limited revenue stream from existing tenants more attractive than the significant investment needed for infill redevelopment. A careful program of incentives will be needed to spur redevelopment of these sites and achieve community priorities.
Park space and roadway safety are also important issues to address in this area of Chino. The City’s Parks and Facilities Master Plan identifies the need for new park facilities to serve northern neighborhoods; however, this part of the city is largely built out and has relatively little vacant land for new parks. As redevelopment takes place in the area, strategies to incentivize new parks and recreational spaces, including mini-parks, pocket parks, and privately owned public open spaces, should be a priority. Additionally, intersections along these segments of Riverside and Central have some of the highest rates of pedestrian related collisions in the city. Riverside Drive in particular has closely spaced alleyways and driveways which increase the risk of collisions between turning vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Related Collisions Class II Bike Lane with Buffer A. Existing Sidewalk
B. Existing Alleyway
A. Potential Protected Sidewalk
A. Landscaping and trees
can be located to buffer
pedestrians from traffic,
enhancing safety and
creating a more walkable
environment
B. Potential Outdoor Dining/Pocket Park
B. Close off some alleyways/
driveways to create
opportunities for outdoor
dining and pocket parks
Central Ave
Riverside Dr
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Chino 2045 General Plan
7 KEY MOVES
1. Create a new Boulevard Mixed Use designation that provides for a mix of commercial- retail and services that cater to the daily needs of local residents together with multifamily housing where permitted under zoning. Permitted uses include retail, restaurants, personal services, public uses, professional business offices, hotels/motels, and housing. A mix of uses is not required on every site but is desired within the corridor segments. Mixed use may be in either a vertical format (multiple uses in the same building) or horizontal format (multiple single-use buildings on the same parcel).
Permitted development intensity for commercial-retail development would range from
0.3 to 1.0 FAR, with minimum FAR allowed by right and higher FAR permitted in exchange for onsite amenities like outdoor dining; mini-parks, plazas, and seating areas; family- friendly facilities; EV fast charging stations; entertainment programming; and public art.
2. Incentivize redevelopment of underutilized properties and the provision of desired amenities by creating a community benefits program that allows for transfer of FAR between parcels on the same site or within the Boulevard Mixed Use district. The program would allow one owner to purchase excess FAR from another property and apply it to their property in exchange for the provision of additional community benefits onsite. Transfers would be recorded and monitored to ensure the total permitted FAR along the corridor is never exceeded. The maximum permitted FAR on any one site would be limited to 1.25 FAR.
3. Establish a Business Improvement District (BID) to help fund installation and maintenance of streetscape improvements, landscaping, plazas, mini parks, banners, flower boxes, public art, events programming, and local business marketing efforts. The BID would be open to local businesses along the corridors.
4. Improve streetscape design along Riverside Drive. Landscaping and trees can be located to buffer pedestrians from traffic, enhancing safety and creating a more walkable environment. Additionally, a Class II bike lane with buffer can be installed along Riverside Drive to improve roadway safety and enhance connectivity to the area. The 2025 General Plan calls for Riverside to be widened to six lanes from its current four, but the roadway currently operates at LOS A (free flow conditions) and modeling of future conditions indicates that widening to six lanes will not be needed. Right of Way planned for widening can be repurposed to accommodate wider sidewalks and bike lanes.
5. Explore opportunities to close off some alleyways or driveways on commercial properties as a way to create opportunities for outdoor dining and pocket parks along Riverside Drive. This strategy can enhance the vitality and ambiance along the corridors while also helping to address a deficit of park space and reduce pedestrian involved crashes.
Boulevard Mixed Use ConceptVision: Foster attractive, human-scaled mixed-use development that contributes to local character and
enhances “small town” sense of place along key segments of Riverside and Central.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Workshop attendees and online survey respondents support the concept, especially adding landscaping, trees, outdoor seating, and events programming.
80% 14% 6%
In favor Oppose Don’t know
STATISTICAL
SURVEY
Monte Vista Ave
Benson Ave
Y orba Ave
C St
B St
Chino Ave
Walnut Ave
Riverside Dr
Oaks Ave
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Davis St
Jefferson Ave
Lincoln Ave
Wright Ave
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Tyler St
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Baca Ave Holly Ave
Serene Ave
Cedar Ave
Tronkeel Ave
Wilson St
Madison St
Guardian Way
T ebo Ave
Loraine Ave
Marshall Ave
Harrison St
Sycamore Ave
Harrison Ave
Breton AveDerby Ave
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Portsmouth St
Center St
Lewis Ave
Monroe St
Vernon Ave Catalpa Ave
Doheny Dr
Oceanside Dr
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Kellogg Ave
Mt Vernon Ave
Oaks Ave
Roosevelt St
D St
Lewis Ave
Sycamore Ave
Gettysburg Ave
12Th St
17Th St
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16Th St
7Th St
3rd St
Harrison St
Lewis Ave
Harrison St
18Th St
10Th St
Walnut Ave
Central Ave
Central Ave
Ramona Ave
Ramona Ave
Chino Ave Chino Ave
C St
Chino Storm Drain Bike Path
City of Chino
Affordable Housing Overlay
Mixed Use Overlay
Boulevard Mixed Use
RD 2 (1-2 du/ac)
RD 4.5 (3-4.5 du/ac)
RD 8 (4.5-8 du/ac)
RD 12 (8-12 du/ac)
RD 20 (14-20 du/ac)
Office Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial
General Commercial
Recreation/Open Space
Public
Public School
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
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Class II - Bicycle Lane
Class III - Bicycle Route
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FAR between parcels
in exchange for
construction of onsite
amenities
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retail, restaurants,
services, and housing
along the corridors
Install a Class II bike
lane with buffer
Streetscape
improvements: widen
sidewalks, install
landscaping to buffer
pedestrians from
traffic, stylized lamp
posts, banners, flower
boxes
Explore opportunities
to close off some
alleyways or
driveways to create
opportunities for
outdoor dining and
pocket parks
Encourage outdoor
seating/dining and
mini parks, plazas,
and kids play areas
onsite
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Chino High
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Chino 2045 General Plan
8 DEMAND PROJECTIONS
Medical office space is in high demand in the region and 70,000 square feet of medical office space has recently been constructed in the area. Additionally, the mixed use and affordable housing overlays adopted in 2023 as part of the Housing Element implementation apply to some
parcels within the shopping centers, and as residential development takes place new rooftops will provide
additional patrons to help support business vitality in the area.
Context
Near the intersection of Central and Philadelphia in the north of Chino, there are several large shopping centers that have struggled to attract tenants in recent years and now have higher vacancy rates. The centers with the highest vacancy rates are designated Regional Commercial in the 2025 General Plan, where permitted uses are relatively limited.
Average parcel size is much larger than in the mid-sized retail centers south of Highway 60 and proximity to the freeway can help attract visitors from out of town. The area is also a short drive from Ontario International Airport, located about
6.5 miles to the northeast.
Philadelphia-Central
Growing Demand for Medical Office Space
Chino Town Square Chino Town Square Chino Promenade
Philadelphia-Central Opportunity Area
13 Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies
Chino 2045 General Plan
9 KEY MOVES
1. Create a new Regional Mixed Use designation that
permits a wide range of retail, dining, entertainment,
office, lodging, recreational, and cultural facilities that cater to both visitors and Chino residents, together
with multifamily housing where permitted under
zoning. A mix of uses is not required on every site but is desired within the corridor segments. Mixed use may
be in either a vertical format (multiple uses in the same building) or horizontal format (multiple single-use
buildings on the same parcel). Permitted development
intensity for larger parcels in size would range from 0.3 to 0.6 FAR, and from 0.3 to 1.0 FAR for smaller parcels.
The minimum FAR allowed by right on all parcels and
higher FAR up to the maximum would be permitted in
exchange for onsite amenities such as outdoor dining;
mini-parks, plazas, and seating areas; family-friendly
facilities; EV fast charging stations; entertainment
programming; and public art.
2. Provide additional incentives for onsite amenities,
such as reduced parking standards and shared parking
between businesses that can use the same parking at
different times of day.
3. Focus economic development efforts to attract a
privately run regional sports facility, like an aquatics complex or volleyball center to a larger site in the
area. A survey of existing recreation facilities in the region indicates potential market opportunities for
these types of facilities, which can attract more users to the area and support the vitality of existing businesses.
4. Install digital signage visible from the major
roadways to advertise events and attract visitors.
Digital signage can also be an opportunity for
advertising revenue.
Regional Mixed Use Concept
5. Leverage proximity to the freeway and the potential
new sports facility to attract a new hotel to the area, providing lodging for out-of-town teams coming for
competitions and travelers arriving/departing from
Ontario International Airport.
6. Build a new multi-use trail along the flood channel
north of the 60 Freeway with connections into the
centers. A striped bicycle lane could be provided along the utility easement between two shopping centers
in the southeast quadrant of the opportunity area to
facilitate access.
Vision: Revitalize underutilized regional shopping centers in the area around Philadelphia and Central, support existing businesses, and position Chino as a regional destination for festivals, cultural, and sporting events.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Workshop attendees and 79% of
online survey respondents support
the concept.
63% 32% 5%
In favor Oppose Don’t know
STATISTICAL
SURVEY
Onsite amenities such as
outdoor dining; mini-
parks, plazas; family-
friendly facilities
Striped bicycle
connection over utility
easement
Overlays permit housing
on some properties
Construct multi-use trail
along flood channel
Regional Sports Facility: Aquatics Center/
Volleyball Center
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Chino 2045 General Plan
10 Euclid-Bickmore
Case Study: The Merge, Eastvale CA
Context
In the southern part of the City there is a large property on the east side of Euclid Avenue that has been vacant for 20 years. Located between Bickmore and Pine, this property was envisioned as a regional retail shopping center when The Preserve Specific Plan was adopted in 2003, but the rise of internet shopping has changed market demand. In today’s market, constructing new physical retail space faces significant financial feasibility challenges. A large portion of the site is also subject to flood control protections. However, demand for light industrial space is strong in the region and projected to remain strong in the coming years, driven largely by growth of the logistics and warehousing sectors.
Chino’s proximity to major population centers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the ports will continue to make it an ideal location for light industrial development, which presents an opportunity to leverage market demand to bring retail to the site and make commercial-retail development feasible in this location.
CASE STUDY
The Merge in Eastvale involves a similar concept and can serve as a model for Chino. It’s a mid-sized shopping mall with retail and restaurants along the street frontage and industrial buildings behind, screened from view and designed to match other buildings on the site. The intent is to permit new retail stores and restaurants along Euclid Avenue, with light industrial or manufacturing uses at the back of the property and screened from the street and adjacent properties.
Good neighbor policies and standards will be needed to minimize conflicts with light industrial uses.
OTHER CRITICAL COMPONENTS
Completing the Pine Avenue Connector is a critical component of the strategy. This project would link Highway 71 with Euclid Avenue, creating an alternate commuter route through the City of Chino. The Euclid/Bickmore property is ideally located to capture commute traffic not only from residents of The Preserve and Eastvale, but also from future development at Ontario Ranch, where over 20,000 new homes are approved and planned for construction.
Pine Avenue Connector Good Neighborhood Policies and Standards Locate driveways and
loading docks away from
residences and sensitive
uses
Prohibit truck parking or
idling on roadways
Prohibit truck parking on
vacant or unimproved lots
overnight
Designate and enforce the
use of truck routes
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signage to guide drivers
toward truck routes
Require businesses to
provide truck drivers with
maps and information on
lodging and food in the area
Require installation of
on-site electric hook-ups
to eliminate engine idling
during loading/unloading
The Merge in Eastvale is a mixed use project with retail along street frontage and industrial buildings behind, screened from view.
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Chino 2045 General Plan
11 KEY MOVES
1. Attract retail and restaurant uses to the northern
portion of the site and focus them along major street
frontages with good visibility and access, locating
light industrial and manufacturing uses behind the
commercial retail uses at the interior of the site.
2. Create a new Employment Mixed Use designation
that would apply to the majority of the site and
permit a mix of commercial retail, light industrial, and manufacturing uses with the following provisions:
• Require a minimum amount of commercial
retail development on the site, which may
include retail stores, restaurants, daily services,
professional offices, lodging, and cultural
entertainment uses. Permitted development
intensity for commercial-retail development would
range from 0.3 to 0.6 FAR, with the minimum FAR
allowed by right and higher FAR permitted in
exchange for onsite amenities, such as outdoor
dining; landscaped gardens, plazas, and seating
areas; play areas and family-friendly facilities;
EV fast charging stations; event spaces and
entertainment programming; public art.
• Permit light industrial and manufacturing uses if
commercial-retail space is also provided. The intent is to attract businesses involving production,
distribution, or repair with supporting office space
where operations are typically enclosed in a structure
and limited exterior storage or operations are fully
screened from public view. Permitted uses would
include light manufacturing, research and
development, small and medium scale warehousing
and distribution, and other similar uses. Breweries,
bakeries, or commercial kitchens would be
Employment Mixed Use Concept
encouraged. Ancillary office space would also be
permitted. Permitted development intensity for these
uses would be up to 0.6 FAR with maximum building
square footage established in zoning.
•Require approval of a site plan that demonstrates
adequate separation and buffering to minimize
conflicts between light industrial uses and other uses
on the site and surrounding properties.
3. Establish “good neighbor” policies and performance
standards for light industrial uses governing screening, landscaping, architectural design, noise, air quality,
and traffic and access. In particular, standards should facilitate access to the commercial-retail uses for
residents of surrounding properties, such as with
safe bicycle and pedestrian routes from adjoining
residential development.
4. Prioritize completion of the Pine Avenue Connector
linking Highway 71 with Euclid Avenue. This connection
will benefit residents in The Preserve and will also
provide access for commuters, helping to generate
a customer base for the commercial-retail uses on
the site, and it will facilitate access to the regional transportation network for light industrial uses.
5. Work with the Orange County Flood Control District
to create publicly-accessible passive open space on
the southern portion of the site for the enjoyment
of community members. Explore the potential for an
interpretive trail in addition to informal opportunities for hiking, dog walking, and picnicking.
Vision: Leverage market demand for light industrial/manufacturing spaces and capitalize on the site’s location on a major regional thoroughfare to realize vision for retail in the south of the city.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Workshop attendees and 74% of
online survey respondents support
the concept.
69% 11% 14%
In favor Oppose Don’t know
STATISTICAL
SURVEY
Mayhew Ave
Euclid Ave
Pine Ave
Fern Ave
Bickmore Ave
Mayhew Ave
Johnson Ave
Botany St Meadowhouse Ave
Meadowhouse Ave
Pine Ave
Euclid Ave
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Bickmore Ave
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Employment Mixed Use
Estate Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
RD 30 (20-30 du/ac)
General Industrial
Agriculture
Recreration/Open Space
Public
Airport Related
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Employment Mixed Use
Estate Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
RD 30 (20-30 du/ac)
General Industrial
Agriculture
Recreration/Open Space
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access for new uses
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residents
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manufacturing uses at
interior of site, buffered
and screened from
surrounding uses
Promote bicycle and
pedestrian access to
retail and restaurants for
surrounding residents
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New Land Use DesignationsTargeted Land Use Changes
New general plan land use designations would be applied to the key areas. Outside of these locations, current general plan land use designations would be retained; however, some targeted changes are proposed to better reflect existing conditions and market opportunities.
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Alicia Way
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h St
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Joaquin St
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Carlisle Ave
Liberty St
Davis St
Jefferson Ave
Daniels St
Lincoln Ave
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right
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Park St
Philadelphia St
Carissa Ave
Tyler St
Terry Ave
Washington Ave
Terry St
Grant St
Anita St
Dover St
18T
h St
Adams St
Wilson St
Garfield St
Hancock St
Baca Ave
Vicente St
Cheyenne Way
Boston Ave
Holly Ave
Clover Ct
Redwood Ave
Vista Ave
Murrieta St
Ambe
r Rd
Cedar Ave
Marigold Dr
Mustang Rd
Pablo St
Crystal Ave
Tronkeel Ave
Elm St
Rosario St
Guardian Way
Snyder Ave
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Locust St
Danito St
Loraine Ave
O
xfo
rd Ct
Marshall Ave
But
terfield Ave
Harrison Ave
Da
isy Ln
Pioneer St
Revere St
Barbara St
Lanier Rd
Center St
Da
isy Ct
Waco St
Heather Cir
Avocado Ave
Azalea St
Ford Pl Carter Ct
Gloria StOceanside Dr
Calico Pl
Geranium
St De
vonshire Ln
Telephone Ave
11t
h St
16Th St
Portsmouth St
Norton Ave
D St
Harrison St
Lewis Ave
Russell Ave
4t
h St
Gettysburg Ave
12t
h St
Benson Ave
Yorba Ave
10Th St
3r
d St
Norton Ave
3Rd St
17Th St
18T
h St
Sycamore Ave
Serra Ave
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SC
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SC
(RD 20)
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Bens
on Ave
G St
Monte Vista Ave
Walnut Ave
B St
Riverside Dr
Ramona
Ave Philadelphia St
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Service Commercial (SC)
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
City of Chino
Sphere of Influence
Proposed General Plan
(Current General Plan)
Francis Ave
Yorba Ave
O
aks Ave
Philadelphia St
Walnut Ave
Chino Ave
Bens
on Ave
Schaefer Ave
Central AveCentral Ave
Mount
ain Ave
Phillips Blvd
Ramona
Ave
Telephone Ave
Az Az
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(GC)
C St
Central Ave
Ramona
Ave
Chino Ave
B St
Walnut Ave
O
aks Ave
Monte Vista Ave
Riverside Dr
Schaefer Ave
Bens
on Ave
G St
Mount
ain Ave
Magnolia Ave
Francis Ave
Phillips Blvd
5t
h St
9t
h St
F St
10t
h St
Norton Ave
D St
Yorba Ave
13t
h St
Vernon Ave
6t
h St
12T
h St
14t
h St
Ross Ave
Park Pl
4T
h St
7T
h St
2nd
St
Telephone Ave
Joaquin St
16T
h St
Carlisle Ave
Liberty St
Davis St
Jefferson Ave
Daniels St
Lincoln Ave
W
right
Ave
Park St
Philadelphia St
Carissa Ave
Tyler St
Terry Ave
Washington Ave
Terry St
Grant St
Anita St
Dover St
18T
h St
Adams St
Wilson St
Garfield St
Hancock St
Baca Ave
Vicente St
Cheyenne Way
Boston Ave
Holly Ave
Clover Ct
Redwood Ave
Vista Ave
Murrieta St
Ambe
r Rd
Cedar Ave
Marigold Dr
Mustang Rd
Pablo St
Crystal Ave
Tronkeel Ave
Elm St
Rosario St
Guardian Way
Snyder Ave
W
isteria Pl
Locust St
Danito St
Loraine Ave
O
xfo
rd Ct
Marshall Ave
But
terfield Ave
Harrison Ave
Da
isy Ln
Pioneer St
Revere St
Barbara St
Lanier Rd
Center St
Da
isy Ct
Waco St
Heather Cir
Avocado Ave
Azalea St
Ford Pl Carter Ct
Gloria StOceanside Dr
Calico Pl
Geranium
St De
vonshire Ln
Telephone Ave
11t
h St
16Th St
Portsmouth St
Norton Ave
D St
Harrison St
Lewis Ave
Russell Ave
4t
h St
Gettysburg Ave
12t
h St
Benson Ave
Yorba Ave
10Th St
3r
d St
Norton Ave
3Rd St
17Th St
18T
h St
Sycamore Ave
Serra Ave
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SC
(GI)
SC
(RD 20)
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Bens
on Ave
G St
Monte Vista Ave
Walnut Ave
B St
Riverside Dr
Ramona
Ave Philadelphia St
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Service Commercial (SC)
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
City of Chino
Sphere of Influence
Proposed General Plan
(Current General Plan)
El P
rado Rd
Kimball Ave
Bickmore Ave
Bickmore Ave
Fern Ave
Euclid
Ave
California Institution
for Men (CIM)
Chino Creek
Chino Creek
Central Ave
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A¼
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(OC)
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(GI)
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rado Rd
Kimball Ave
Fern Ave
Euclid
Ave
Bickmore Ave
Mountain Ave
Central Ave
Pine Ave
Chino Hills Pkwy
Cypress Ave
Merrill Ave
Dupont Ave
Flowers St
San Antonio Ave
La Palma Dr
Sierra Bonita Ln
Vista Del Rio Ave
Monte
Vista Ave
Telephone Ave
Alton St
Gates St
Kimball Ct
GI
0 1,500 3,000750
Feet
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General Commercial (GC)
General Industrial (GI)
City of Chino
Sphere of Influence
Proposed General Plan
(Current General Plan)
Kimball Ave
Chino Airport
Kimball Ave
A¼
Merrill Ave
Remington Ave
Pine Ave
Merrill Ave
Kimball Ave
Euclid Ave
Bickmore Ave
Fern Ave
Main St
Hellman Ave
Remington Ave
Mill Creek Ave
Carpente
r St
Rincon Meadows Ave
Forest Park St
Garden Park St
Yeager St
Natu
re Trl
Chino Corona Rd
Be
gonia Ave
Quiet Woods St
East Preserve Loop
Al
pine Meadows Ave
Ap
ricot Ave
Southpoint St
Moonflower Ave
Channel View St
Botany St
Mcinto
sh
Ave
Lindbergh Ln
Meridian St
Beacon St
Condor Ave
Kings Canyon St
Solitu
de Ave
Grove Ave
Meridian St
Legacy Park St
Flight Ave
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Pine AveW
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rve Loop
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Mill Creek Ave Bickmore Ave
Bickmore Ave
Hellman Ave
Academy St
East Preserve Loop
Pine Ave
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(HDR)
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GI
(GP)
GC
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NC (AR)
MDR
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General Commercial (GC)
General Industrial (GI)
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
High Density Residential (HDR)
Community Core 16 - Mixed Use (CC16)
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
City of Chino
Sphere of Influence
Proposed General Plan
(Current General Plan)
Location: East of Pipeline
Location: South of CIM
Location: South of Schaefer Ave
Location: North of Walnut Ave
Location: The Preserve
Proposed General Plan Land Use
17 Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies
Chino 2045 General Plan
13 Projected Buildout Other Key Strategies
The City is projected to have 119,200 residents, 38,100 homes, and 58,785 jobs at full buildout in 2045, based on regional growth projections and the proposed land use map. New jobs and housing will be focused primarily in the areas shown on the map below. The buildout projections will serve as the basis for technical modeling of of traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, and utility demand through 2045.
The Public Review Draft General Plan will also incorporate the following key strategies for land use, transportation and design.
Projected Buildout in New Land Use Designations Other Focus Areas Chino Hills
Ontario
Montclair
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Kimball Ave
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ral Ave
El Prado Rd
Mount
ain Ave
Chino Hills Pkwy
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Riverside Dr
Schaefer Ave
Ramo
na
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Ramo
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Ave
Pine Ave
GrandAve
Euc
lid Ave
Euc
lid Ave
Phillips Blvd
Francis Ave
A«
Edison Ave
Chino Corona Rd
Bickmore Ave
Yorba
Ave
Yorba
Ave
Monte Vista Ave
Vernon Ave
Benson Ave
Benson Ave
Roswell Ave
Norton Ave
Monte Vista Ave
Eucalyptus AveEucalyptus Ave
Mount
ain Ave
Bickmore Ave
Cuc
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Mccarty Rd
Euc
lid Ave
Remington Ave
He
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Main St
Fern Ave
San Antonio Ave
Fern Ave
Fern Ave
Cypr
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Benson Ave
Magno
lia Ave
Magno
lia Ave
O
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O
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B St
C StC St
D St
G St
Park Pl
Monte Vista Ave
Norton Ave
Norton Ave
Roswell Ave
Pipeline
Ave
Pipeline
Ave
Philadelphia St
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College P a rkAve
Chino Creek
Chino Creek
Chino Creek
Chino Creek
Chino Creek
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Center
Downtown
Euclid and
Bickmore Site
Philadelphia Street
and Central Ave
Riverside Drive
and Central Ave
California
Institution
for Women
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The Preserve
Specific Plan
Map x-X: Projected Buildout
Map Date: 7/24/2024 Data Source: City of Chino GIS, 2022; San Bernardino County GIS, 2022; Dyett & Bhatia, 2022. 0 1 2½
Miles
Regional Mixed Use
Downtown
Boulevard Mixed Use
Employment Mixed Use
Open Space
The Preserve Specific Plan
City of Chino
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Montclair
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Pine Ave
Walnut Ave
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Kimball Ave
Central Ave
El Prado
Rd
Mount
ain Ave
Chino Hills Pkwy
Pipe
line
Ave
Ea
st En
d Ave Central Ave
Riverside Dr
Schaefer Ave
Ramona
Ave
Ramona
Ave
Pine Ave
GrandAve
Euc
lid Ave
Euc
lid Ave
Phillips Blvd
Francis Ave
A«
Edison Ave
Chino Corona Rd
Bickmore Ave
Yorba
Ave
Yorba
Ave
Mont
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Vernon Ave
Benso
n Ave
Benso
n Ave
Roswell Ave
Norton Ave
Mont
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Eucalyptus AveEucalyptus Ave
Mount
ain Ave
Bickmore Ave
Cucamong
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Mccarty Rd
Euc
lid Ave
Remington Ave
Hellman Ave
Main St
Fern Ave
San Ant
onio Ave
Fern Ave
Fern Ave
Cypr
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Ave
Benso
n Ave
Magno
lia Ave
Magno
lia Ave
O
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O
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B St
C StC St
D St
G St
Park Pl
Mont
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Norton Ave
Norton Ave
Roswell Ave
Pipe
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Pipe
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Central Ave
College P a rkAve
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Chino Creek
Chino Creek
Chino Creek
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Ayala Park
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Euclid Ave
Riverside to Edison
California
Institution
for Women
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Map x-X: Other Focus Areas
Map Date: 7/22/2024 Data Source: City of Chino GIS, 2022; San Bernardino County GIS, 2022; Dyett & Bhatia, 2022. 0 1 2½
Miles
Other Focus Areas
Ayala Park Driving Range
Northern SOI
Euclid Avenue
City of Chino
Sphere of Influence
Philadelphia/Central
750 new homes/ 365 new jobs
Downtown
350-650 new homes/ 200 new jobs
The Preserve
6,430 new homes/ 5,465 new jobs
If the City acquires property
from the State on the west
side of Euclid Avenue, across
from the Chino Airport
in the future, plan for an
agricultural community,
featuring a heritage museum
with a working farm, a
training facility dedicated
to sustainable agricultural
practices, a farm-to-table
restaurant, an event space,
other potential commercial
opportunities, and a range
of new homes for young
families.
Policy guidance for future
uses on the former Ayala
Park driving range, including
providing onsite food and
beverage vending for game
and events days and/or
constructing a water park.
Policy framework to
guide future annexations
in northwestern SOI,
addressing coordination
with San Bernardino County,
infrastructure needs, and
phasing.
Maintain current land use
and zoning along Euclid, but
introduce design standards
to preserve views and install
a separated bicycle track
along the west side of Euclid
to enhance north-south
connectivity.
Euclid/Bickmore
400 new jobs
Spectrum
85 new homes/ 50 new jobs
Riverseide/Central
700 new homes/ 100 new jobs
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July 2024
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CITY OF CHINO
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
MAY 2023
PREPARED BY
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VMA COMMUNICATIONS
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Chino Open House Meeting Summary
The two open house meetings hosted on May 6 and May 13 were intended to provide Chino residents with an orientation to the General Plan and the process for updating it; introduce future land use and transportation concepts for six key areas of the city; and get feedback from community members that will help shape the General Plan and Zoning Code Update. Part of the General Plan Update’s inclusive and participatory decision-making process, this feedback will inform a more comprehensive and representative General Plan and Zoning Code Update that aligns with the community's needs and aspirations.
LOCATIONS
• Chino Community Building
• Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 5443 B Street | Chino, CA 91710
• Preserve Community Center
• Saturday, May 13, 2023, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 15800 Main Street | Chino, CA 91708
MEETING SUMMARY
This report presents a summary of the information and feedback gathered during two community open house meetings, held on May 6 and May 13, 2023. At the events, attendees visited seven different stations set up around the room and engage with City Staff members stationed at each station. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions, interact, and provide feedback.
The first introductory station provided residents with background information on the General Plan Update, the Guiding Principles, the Opportunity Areas, and the layout of the remaining six stations at the venue.
The first station also invited participants to indicate on a large aerial map where in Chino they lived to provide a sense of where participants were coming from in Chino , and highlighted the diversity of neighborhoods where participants live.
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Map from May 6 Open House Map from May 13 Open House In total, 75 community members attended the open house meeting at the Chino Community Building on May 6, and 149 community members attended the meeting at the Preserve Community Center on May 13.
The following section includes a summary of input collected at each station from the participants of both meetings. Images of the boards used in both meetings, including the feedback contributed by participants, are included in the Appendix of this document.
Participants were broadly supportive of the concepts presented at each station. Among the most popular concepts were the Vibrant Downtown Concept, the Main Street Mixed Use Concept, the Ayala Park Driving Range Concept, and the Destination Mixed-use Concept.
SUMMARY OF INPUT BY STATION:
Station 1: Guiding principles, General Plan Background, Opportunity Areas Station 1 was primarily informational, so extensive feedback was not collected. However, participants of both meetings were able to engage with the Vision and Guiding Principles board by placing dots near principles that resonated with them or leaving stic ky notes with suggestions or additional feedback. Some of the principles that were supported the most included Small Town Feel, Vibrant Downtown, Green and Scenic City, and Successful Local Businesses.
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Station 2: Downtown
Station 2 included background context and information on the Civic Center Master Plan Concept and the Vibrant Downtown Concept. Most of the participants who visited this station strongly supported the Vibrant Downtown Concept, and envisioned diverse places to eat, shop and gather similar to nearby downtown areas with small-town-ambiances in Upland and Claremont. Many participants also supported narrower downtown streets with buffered bike lanes that emphasize safety and connectivity. Most participants supported leasing City land for retail/residential partnerships to help fund other City facilities such as a new amphitheater and auditorium.
Community Comments:
• Participants were hopeful that the mixed-use concept would align with Chino’s small town feel and charm and supported the preservation of existing historic buildings. • Many participants supported infill development strategies to fulfill Chino’s housing needs and recognized that new housing could help support new businesses. • Many participants also supported narrower downtown streets with buffered bike lanes that emphasize safety and connectivity, though s ome residents wanted to ensure that the locations of buffered bike lanes were thoughtfully considered to avoid affecting traffic. • Participants were hopeful that the suggested improvements would be realized quickly. • Participants encouraged the Civic Center Master Plan to maintain open space for concerts and other City sponsored events, and also preferred that existing facilities (NAC, Senior Center, Library) were either preserved or replaced with updated facilities. • People tended to prefer small local businesses over chain stores in the downtown area as they felt that would be important for maintaining Chino’s small town feel and character.
Station 3: Riverside/Central
Generally, participants offered positive feedback was positive for the Main Street Mixed Use concept .
Participants consistently agreed that shopping centers in this area require significant improvement and investment, and many responded positively to the renderings of Central Avenue and Riverside Drive included in the station board. This aligned with the broad support for more attractive and walkable streets, improved pedestrian pathways and enhanced bike lane networks. Participants generally agreed that mo re housing in Chino will be necessary to address rapidly increasing housing costs and to support future retail and commercial development.
Community Comments:
• Participants emphasized Chino’s small-town nature with regard to mixed -use development and requested a “unique in character” approach that reflects Chino’s small-town feel. • Some participants preferred buffered bike lane rather than the painted bike lane depicted in the rendering. Participants tended to agree that proposed roadway changes shouldn’t negatively impact parking availability or traffic.
• People emphasized the need for buffering pedestrians and public plazas from traffic with shade trees, landscaping, bike lanes and building design.
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Station 4: Philadelphia/Central
Station 4 provided information two proposed concepts: the Medical Mixed-Use Concept, and the Destination Mixed Use Concept. At this station, many participants expressed desires to see Chino’s shopping centers revitalized with new and expanded restaurant, shopping, and entertainment offerings.
Participants expressed interest in an activity driven destination to make residents more inclined to spend time in Chino instead of venturing to other cities for these amenities . Preferences amongst participants slightly varied between the Chino Community Center meeting and the Preserve Community Building meeting: at the Chino Community Center, most participants were pleased to learn of the mixed-use overlay approval and were supportive of both future sports complex use s and residential uses. At the Preserve Community Building participants preferred concepts that proposed new medical facilities and services as well as sports complexes, and several participants were enthusiastic about a new hospital or medical campus to provide an array of medical services.
Community Comments:
• Young families were particularly supportive of the proposed pathways along the flood channel to allow people to walk from one center to the other.
• Participants suggested an additional sports, activity, or play facility for families and children, ideally with a pool and fitness equipment.
• One participant opposed the digital sign for retail.
• Participants suggested partnering with Kaiser Permanente or Cedars Sinai to develop a medical complex, and requested medical facilities focused on pediatrics. • Some participants suggested an additional shopping center with new stores : some participants preferred “mom-and-pop” or local businesses, while others preferred an outlet mall.
Station 5: Euclid Avenue
This station provided information on the Scenic Corridor Concept proposed along Euclid Avenue. While participants were broadly supportive of the ideas proposed in this concept, participants were particularly supportive of creating development standards to increase the landscape setback between new housing and the street and protecting the views of the mountains. Participants of the Chino Community Center open house meeting favored increased landscape setbacks between the street and new housing development and the protected and separated bike lane on Chino Avenue. Alternatively, participants of the Preserve Community Building open house meeting favored the mixed -use overlay and creating development standards to separate and buffer new housing from traffic along the corridor.
Community Comments:
• Some participants requested a protected and separated bike path on Euclid Avenue, since Euclid Avenue is a heavily traveled roadway with high vehicular speeds. • Participants agreed that the proposed bike lane shouldn’t impact traffic on Euclid Avenue going north towards the 60 freeway.
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Station 6: Ayala Park Driving Range
Station 6 provided information on an array of concept ideas proposed at the former driving range located in Ayala Park. Participants were supportive of all of the concepts proposed, and many were enthusiastic about the idea of more than one amenity proposed be added to the same space. However, the most popular concept proposed at both open house meetings was the Container Park, which participants viewed as a welcome opportunity for a place to eat in between games without leaving Ayala Park. After the container park, many also supported the Water/Splash Park, and participants responded positively to the potential addition of facilities to help cool off in the warmer months and a n additional place for children to play.
Participants also supported the Athletic/Training Course and Mountain Bike/Pump Track.
Community Comments:
• Residents proposed co -locating the Container Park and an amphitheater to watch live performances while dining. Some participants also suggested that container park could support small businesses as tenants.
• Some participants questioned if that a water park would be appropriate for the size of the space and preferred an option that could be utilized year-round.
• Participants proposed an age -friendly aquatic facility with a temperature-controlled swimming pool with designated usage for senior residents.
• Other ideas participants provided included:
- additional sports fields such as soccer fields, a baseball complex, basketball courts, an outdoor roller-skating rink, sand volleyball courts, or restored driving range. - farmers markets, art expositions, craft market and cultural fair, mediation garden, or dog park.
Station 7: Euclid/Bickmore
Station 7 provided background information about the Preserve Specific Plan, the Merge in Eastvale, and ideas proposed for the Regional Commercial-Employment Concept. Overall, participants who visited this station were supportive of the concept, understood the context, and agreed it seemed like a reasonable and logical way to attract retail to the area. People strongly supported retail and restaurants on the site and also strongly supported completing the Pine Avenue connector to provide improved access to H wy 71. Many people liked the open space concept and supported the idea of an interpretive walkway with signage and information on the nature and history of the site. Many participants who attended the May 13 open house lived close to and were familiar with The Merge. Participants were curious to know how soon the concept might be implemented and were heartened to learn that the developer of The Merge owns the Bickmore site.
Community Comments:
• One local area resident had previously lived adjacent to The Merge and his observation was that while the project was great, his one concern was that it did not provide pedestrian access to the retail and restaurant uses for surrounding residents.
• Other participants suggested that skinning the industrial buildings to match the retail is good but landscaping and trees to further screen the industrial buildings would be preferable. They emphasized the need for design standards to avoid boxy buildings. 25 6
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• Some participants advocated for outdoor seating with shade trees and landscaping on the site around the retail and restaurants.
• One participant suggested a bicycling trail on the open space portion, and several wanted to see more bicycle connectivity throughout Chino.
• Some participants felt that flooding on Euclid south of Pine has been resolved and knew that ongoing construction on Pine will help with flooding there. The biggest concern was with recent flooding on Bickmore east of Euclid, which is a newly constructed roadway that they thought should have been designed to prevent flooding.
• One or two participants asked whether housing would be allowed on the site as part of a mixed-use project, which they were not in favor of.
• Some raised questions about truck traffic circulation in the area, including to/from the site and whether trucks would use the Pine Connector and how that would affect congestion in the area • One p articipant raised the issue of cellphone connectivity in The Preserve and suggested that having new towers installed as part of commercial and industrial developments might help address spotty service.
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Appendix: Open House Boards
MAY 6 OPEN HOUSE:
Station 2: Downtown
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Station 3: Riverside/Central
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Station 4: Philadelphia/Central
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Station 5: Euclid Avenue
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Station 6: Ayala Park Driving Range
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Station 7: Euclid/Bickmore
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MAY 13 OPEN HOUSE:
Station 2: Downtown
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Station 3: Riverside/Central
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Station 4: Philadelphia/Central
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Station 5: Euclid Avenue
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Station 6: Ayala Park Driving Range
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Station 7: Euclid/Bickmore
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SURVEY
REPORT
CITY OF CHINO
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
JUNE 2024
PREPARED BY
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Chino Online Survey Report
NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS
Total number of respondents: 619
Number of respondents per area:
• Downtown: 367
• Philadelphia/Central: 321
• Riverside/Central: 258
• Euclid/Bickmore: 295
• Ayala Park Driving Range: 387
• Euclid Avenue: 226
• State Owned Property: 240
• Demographic Questions: 163
SUMMARY BY AREA:
Area 1: Downtown
Number of contributors: 367
Question 1. Do you support this concept?
Of the 367 contributors who answered the question, 88.01% support the concept, while 11.99% do not.
Question 2. Is there anything you would change or add to it? Of the 169 contributors who answered this question, the most common topics brought up by respondents included:
• Support for Small & Local Businesses (18%): Respondents wanted to see local small businesses over chains (such as independent restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores), with affordable lease options and incentives to preserve community character. • Enhanced parking solutions (16%): Respondents want to see the City address parking issues by ensuring enough parking spaces for residents and visitors (for example, by adding structured parking) to manage congestion and avoid overflow into residential areas. • Preserve Historical and Small -Town Character (14%): Respondents also mentioned wanting to see the City maintain and enhance the historical and small -town feel of downtown by preserving existing buildings and revitalizing them while retaining their historical charm. 42 2
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• Enhance Green Spaces and Parks (12%): Additionally, respondents mentioned wanting to see an increase in green spaces, including parks, gardens, and pedestrian -friendly areas, with additions like a dog park and playgrounds for families.
• Reduce or Eliminate Residential Developments (11%): Respondents noted that they did not want to see the addition of new residential buildings, including apartments and condos, due to concerns about traffic and parking but instead wanted to see a focus on business and community spaces. • More Entertainment & Community Spaces (10%): Respondents wanted to see the addition of theatres, concert halls, and community gathering areas for events to enhance local entertainment options.
• Improve Public Transportation and Accessibility (9%): Respondents emphasized making downtown more walkable with pedestrianized streets, wider sidewalks, and better connectivity. In addition, they mentioned the need for improved public transit to make downtown more accessible and convenient for residents and visitors.
• Other: Other suggestions included respondents wanting to see protected bike lanes, focusing on cultural and community spaces, and introducing more nightlife options like bars and breweries to create a vibrant downtown.
Area 2: Philadelphia/Central
Number of contributors: 321
Question 1. Do you support this concept?
Of the 321 contributors who answered the question, 79.13% support the concept, while 20.87% do not.
Question 2. Is there anything you would change or add to it? Of the 154 contributors who answered this question, the most frequent topics brought up by respondents included:
• More Restaurants and Retail Options (17%): Many respondents asked for additional dining options, including popular chains and unique eateries.
• Revitalize Shopping Centers and Add Retail (1 4%): Respondents suggested updating and attracting new retail stores to replace or complement existing ones. • Incorporate Green Spaces and Parks (12%): Respondents also recommended more parks, green spaces, and landscaping, including areas for families to enjoy outdoor activities. • Build an Aquatics Center (8%): There were suggestions for including a modern aquatic center with swimming and other water sports facilities.
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• Other. Other comments included suggestions about adding recreational trails and walking paths, addressing homelessness and safety, creating a multi -use sports complex, increasing community - oriented spaces, improving traffic flow and infrastructure, and entertainment venues.
Area 3: Riverside/Central
Number of contributors: 258
Question 1. What does a main street look like to you?
Of the 143 contributors who answered the question, the most common topics brought up by respondents included:
• Walkability and Pedestrian-Friendly Design (20%): Respondents felt that a main street should have an emphasis on a walkable main street, with wide sidewalks, tree-lined streets, and pedestrian safety; in addition, there should be bike lanes, pedestrian-only zones, and overall pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
• Small Businesses and Local Shops (18%): Respondents emphasized the importance of small, locally owned businesses such as boutiques, cafes, and family-run restaurants. • Outdoor Dining and Seating (15%): Respondents favored outdoor dining with shaded seating areas, creating a welcoming environment for eating and socializing. • Greenery and Landscaping (12%): Respondents highlight the need for trees, flowers, and other green spaces to enhance the aesthetic appeal and provide a pleasant atmosphere. • Safe and Welcoming Environment (10%): Respondents emphasized the need for safety features like good lighting and secure pedestrian zones, making the area welcoming for families. • Public Art and Cultural Features (8%): Some respondents want to see public art installations, cultural landmarks, and local history displays to enrich the community's identity. • Other. Other comments included the want for mixed-use buildings with commercial spaces on the ground floor and residential units above to create a lively street life; using the main street for community events, farmers markets, and social activities, enhancing community engagement; concerns about traffic congestion; and preserving and highlighting local heritage and historical elements to maintain Chino's unique character.
Question 2. Which of the following features do you think are appropriate for this area? 254 respondents answered this question and were mostly supportive of all the features . 87.80 % felt street lighting was appropriate for this area , and 73.62% thought native Landscaping was appropriate, closely followed by pop-up events (70.87%) and outdoor seating (70.47%). Features that got less support include public art (49.61%), and designated bike lanes (46.85%). In addition, 2.76% of the respondents chose 'other' and suggested the inclusion of viable businesses, additional parking, street improvements, an outdoor walk area with shops, cafes, small businesses, and more street trees. 44 4
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Question 3. Do you have other ideas for improving Riverside and Central? Of the 93 contributors who answered the question, the most common topics brought up by respondents reflect a strong desire to enhance Riverside and Central by improving traffic flow, updating building aesthetics, supporting small businesses, and ensuring the area is safe and welcoming for the community.
The key themes that emerged include:
• Parking Improvements (20 Respondents emphasized the need for better parking amenities and easier access to parking. Suggestions included designated public parking areas, improved signage for parking availability, and solutions to alleviate current parking challenges. • Small Business and Dining Enhancements (19%): Many respondents wanted to attract small businesses and unique dining options instead of big chains. Suggestions included creating a supportive environment with reasonable rents for local businesses, fostering various dining experiences, and encouraging family-oriented outdoor dining spaces. • Greenery and Parks (15%): Several respondents advocated adding more green spaces and parks along Riverside and Central Avenues. Recommendations included developing pocket parks, enhancing existing greenery, and creating areas that cater to community gatherings and leisure activities.
• Traffic and Transportation Improvements (13%): Respondents suggested conducting a traffic study to time lights for smoother traffic flow and introducing city-run shuttles to ease community movement. Other ideas included introducing dedicated bus lanes or trams connecting to Metrolink and incorporating transit-oriented housing to reduce traffic. • Enhancing the Area's Aesthetics and Amenities (12%): Suggestions included updating and refreshing building facades and storefronts, adding more trees and greenery, standardizing themes to unify the area's appearance, and ensuring that buildings are cohesive and visually appealing.
• Community and Cultural Enhancements (10%): Ideas included supporting arts by introducing theatres, galleries, and music venues, hosting pop-up events and farmers markets, and creating spaces for local artists and cultural displays. Other ideas included emphasizing Chino's history through statues, plaques, and murals and increasing the sense of community with safe and attractive walking areas.
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• Other. Other key themes that emerged were addressing homelessness and safety, a desire to expand retail options and entertainment venues, environmental considerations, and enhancing public infrastructure and amenities.
Area 4: Euclid/Bickmore
Number of contributors: 295
Question 1. Do you support this concept?
Of the 295 contributors who answered the question, 73.90% support the concept, while 26.10% do not.
Question 2. Is there anything you would change or add to it? Of the 153 contributors who answered this question, the most common topics brought up by respondents included:
• Concerns About Industrial Development (17.5 Respondents were largely opposed to more industrial development, citing existing saturation, increased traffic, pollution, and the negative impact on residential areas and property values.
• Desire for More Retail and Dining Options (16.7%): Respondents also wanted to see the addition of retail spaces and restaurants, emphasizing the need for more shopping and dining options within the community, especially unique or diverse offerings, rather than more generic chains.
• Concerns About Traffic and Infrastructure (14.1%): Respondents highlighted the need for improved roadways, better traffic management, and connections, especially the extension of Pine Ave to the 71 freeway.
• More Green and Recreational Spaces (10.4%): Respondents also wanted to see additional green spaces, parks, and nature preserves, advocating for development that enhances community well- being through natural areas and recreational spaces.
• Interest in Specific Retailers (7.1%): There was a desire for specific large retailers like Target or Costco, highlighting a gap in the current local retail market for certain stores. • Other. Other comments included interest in recreational facilities and entertainment facilities like movie theaters and concert venues; support for development in general or under specific conditions, such as ensuring balanced land use or addressing existing vacancies before adding new spaces; Interest in Mixed-Use Developments and Educational Facilities; as well as environmental concerns, with some advocating for preservation efforts and minimizing the impact of development on natural resources.
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Area 5: Ayala Park Driving Range
Number of contributors: 387
Question 1. Rank the following amenities you would like to see in this area. 293 respondents answered this question and ranked the potential amenities with a mountain bike course, motocross, or velepromo having the highest average rank of 3.76, followed by the zipline, athletic training/ninja warrior course (2.87 average rank ), and a community center ( 2.81 average rank). And finally, the container park pop -up space for art/music/food ( 2.43 average rank), and a commercial water park and splash park (2.35 average rank).
Question 2. What other suggestions do you have to improve Ayala Park? Of the 245 contributors who answered this question, the most common suggestions brought up by respondents included:
• Pickleball Courts (63.9%): An overwhelming majority of respondents advocated adding pickleball courts, reflecting this sport's high demand and popularity in the area and the shortage of available courts.
• Dog Park (8.3%): Respondents also showed interest in developing a dog park with amenities for different dog sizes.
• Driving Range/Golf (8.3%): Several comments suggested returning the driving range or incorporating golf-related activities.
• Community Center (4.2%): Some respondents suggested an indoor community center to host various events and activities, such as sports events, community gatherings, and educational activities, benefiting all age groups.
• Walking/Jogging Trails (3.5%): A few respondents mentioned wanting to see the addition of a walking or jogging trail looping the entire park with unique pavement markings and logical connections from parking areas for easy navigation.
• Other. Other suggestions included unique play areas, improved parking, additional shaded areas, more baseball and soccer fields, and a water park/splash park, among others.
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Area 6: Euclid Avenue
Number of contributors: 226
Question 1. What is your vision for Euclid Avenue? What should be added? What should be kept the same?
Of the 226 contributors who answered this question, the most common suggestions brought up by respondents included:
• Traffic Concerns (22%): Many respondents expressed concerns about existing traffic congestion on Euclid Avenue and emphasized the need for improvements to manage current and future traffic volumes.
• Retail and Dining (18%): Respondents had a strong desire among respondents to see more retail options, including diverse dining choices. Many mentioned the need for new and unique retail establishments rather than repetitive chains.
• Park and Recreational Spaces (15%): Many respondents advocated for more parks, recreational areas, and green spaces along Euclid Avenue. This includes suggestions for sports complexes, walking trails, and bike paths.
• Preservation of Agriculture and Open Spaces (12%): Several respondents highlighted the importance of maintaining Chino's agricultural character and preserving open spaces.
Suggestions included keeping farms, avoiding high-density housing, and protecting views of the mountains.
• Other. Other suggestions include the need for improved infrastructure, support for mixed-use development, improving public transportation options to reduce reliance on cars and alleviate traffic congestion; aesthetic improvements included adding landscaped medians, planting more trees, installing attractive sidewalks, and creating a visually appealing streetscape; adding community-focused amenities; as well as concerns about overdevelopment, particularly regarding warehouses, high-density housing, and their impact on traffic, quality of life, and property values.
Area 7: State Owned Property
Number of contributors: 240
Question 1. Do you support this concept?
Of the 240 contributors who answered the question, 85.83% support the concept, 10.42% do not, and 3.75% chose "other."
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Question 2. Is there anything you would change or add to it? Of the 103 contributors who answered this question, the most common suggestions brought up by respondents included:
• Agricultural/Farm-to-Table Focus (21%): Many respondents expressed a strong desire to preserve Chino's agricultural heritage and incorporate farming-related activities. Suggestions included creating farm-to-table restaurants, community gardens, organic farms, and educational opportunities like training facilities or classes. Some emphasized the importance of maintaining open green spaces for agricultural purposes rather than adding more housing or warehouses. • Cultural and Recreational Amenities (13 There was significant support for cultural and recreational enhancements. Ideas included establishing botanical gardens, museums focused on local history and agriculture, outdoor auditoriums for events, and spaces for community gatherings and educational field trips. Respondents also proposed creating parks, playgrounds, and facilities for farmers' markets or farm-themed events. • Concerns about Housing and Commercial Development (10%): Many respondents expressed reservations about adding more housing or commercial properties. Concerns included traffic congestion, infrastructure strain, and preserving Chino's rural character. Some suggested alternatives include focusing on agricultural uses instead of residential or industrial development. • Environmental and Sustainability Features (6 Suggestions focused on environmental sustainability, such as incorporating green building practices, using water-efficient landscaping, and ensuring proper waste management. Some respondents advocated creating arboretums or gardens with water features to enhance ecological diversity and educational opportunities. • Other. Other suggestions highlighted the importance of community engagement and supporting local businesses; concerns about transportation infrastructure to support any new developments; respondents emphasized the need to preserve Chino's history, particularly its agricultural roots; recommendations to conduct economic analyses to determine the best use of the land and ensure that proposed developments are financially viable; and the importance of completing infrastructure projects such as roads and utilities before initiating new developments.
Question 3. Please share any other ideas/ suggestions you may have.
Of the 66 contributors who answered this question, the most common suggestions brought up by respondents included:
• Agricultural and Farming Focus (17%): Respondents favored preserving Chino's agricultural heritage, community gardens, farmers markets, educational programs, and partnerships with local farms like Amy's Farm.
• Recreational and Community Spaces (14%): Many respondents suggested adding recreational amenities such as pickleball courts, green spaces, parks, walking trails, dog parks, sports complexes, and venues for weddings or outdoor activities. • Cultural and Historical Preservation (6%): Respondents suggested integrating Chino's history and culture into the development, possibly through museums, art installations, and educational programs highlighting local figures and events.
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• Infrastructure and Traffic Management (6%): Respondents had concerns and suggestions regarding traffic mitigation, infrastructure development, flood control, and improving transportation to handle growth and development.
• Other: Other suggestions included focusing on attracting non-warehouse commercial developments like offices, restaurants, breweries/wineries, and entertainment venues to stimulate economic growth and diversity; involving diverse communities, provide opportunities for involvement (e.g., volunteer programs, educational activities), and create inclusive spaces for all residents; and ways to promote sustainability through organic farming practices, solar farms, and educational programs on environmental conservation among others.
Demographic Questions
Number of contributors: 163
Question 1. What is your age?
The most common age range of the 163 respondents to this question was 35-44 at 28.83%; this was followed by 45-54 (20.25%), 55-64 (17.18%), and 65 and older (16.56%). While 25-34 only comprised of 14.72% of the respondents, followed by 18-24 (2.45%).
Question 2: What is your gender?
Of the 155 respondents who answered this question, 60.65% were female, 36.77% were male, and 2.58% preferred not to say.
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Question 3. Do you __________ in Chino? Check all that apply.
Of the 158 respondents who answered this question, 81.01% own a home in Chino , while 13.92% rent a home. Additionally, 32.91% work in Chino, and 6.96% attend school in the city.
Question 4. Where do you live? Please indicate your voting district (see map).
Of the 150 respondents who answered this question, 19.33% lived in District 1, 29.33% in District 2, 30.00% in District 3, 19.33% in District 4, and 2.00% chose other (this included Chino Hills: District 5 and Chino unincorporated).
Question 5. How long have you lived in Chino?
Of the 157 respondents who answered this question, a majority had lived in Chino for more than 15 years (52.23%). This was followed by 2-4 years (12.10%), 11-15 years (11.46%), closely followed by 5-7 years and 8-10 years (9.55%). Additionally, 3.18% have only lived in Chino for less than a year, and 1.91% don’t live in Chino.
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Question 6. For statistical purposes only, how would you describe yourself?
46.01% of the 163 respondents who answered this question described themselves as white/Caucasian, followed by respondents describing themselves as Hispanic /Latino (36.81 %) and Asian (12.27%) as seen the figure below.
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