CENTRAL LATHROP SPECIFIC PLAN PHASE 2 AMENDMENT
AND CODE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA-23-104
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING | NOVEMBER 13, 2023 | ITEM: 5.2 1 BACKGROUND
2 The Central Lathrop Specific Plan (CLSP) Phase 2 area was modified from primarily residential to light industrial uses during the 2022 General Plan update due to the potential risk of residential permit restrictions prompted by the 200-year flood protection requirements. The levee improvements are estimated to cost approximately $200 million, with no guaranteed federal or state funding.
The change from residential to light industrial provides opportunities for increased local employment and tax revenue for the City.
BACKGROUND
Sept. 19, 2022, City Council adopted the
comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan
Nov. 9, 2004, City Council approved the Central
Lathrop Specific Plan
Oct. 9, 2023, City Council approved the Zoning
Map to be consistent with the General Plan
Nov. 13, 2023 City Council review of the CLSP
Phase 2 Amendment
Future projects within CLSP Phase 2 Area
CLSP Development Timeline
Sept. 13, 2023, Planning Commission voted to
approve the CLSP Phase 2 Amendment
4 VICINITY MAP – CLSP PHASE 2 AREA
De Lima Rd
Dos Reis Rd
Spartan Wy Lathrop Rd
SUMMARY
5 The CLSP Phase 2 Amendment is an effort to update the Specific Plan to be consistent with Implementation Action (LU-5f) of the General Plan. The CLSP Phase 2 document creates a comprehensive planning framework that guides the development of the 724-acre Phase 2 area. The document contains policies, action items and exhibits regarding:
- Land Use - Infrastructure
- Circulation andTransportation - Design Guidelines
- Management of natural resources - Implementation
SUMMARY
6 The proposed Code Amendment will establish the “IL-CL”, Limited Industrial Zoning District which includes allowed uses and development standards.
The IL-CL designation accommodates a wide range of job-generating uses, including:
- Business Parks - Light Industrial
- Research Development - Science & engineering
- Technology & Energy -Warehouse & distribution
7 CLSP PHASE 2 LAND USE MAP
8 CLSP PHASE 2 LAND USE SUMMARY
DESIGN GUIDELINES
9 The Design Guidelines provide site design and
architectural standards including provisions for:
- Circulation - Building Placement & Parking
- Landscaping - Trash Enclosure & Outdoor Storage
-Walls & Fences - Lighting & Furniture
- Style & Design - Signage
10 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Enhance the character of the Specific Plan area by requiring high quality style and design 11 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Enhance parking lot design with landscaping and promote open space areas
LANDSCAPE & WALL BUFFER
12 The Specific Plan requires a Landscape buffer along the north side of Dos Reis Road.
The landscape buffer includes a 26 - 30 ft. wide landscape corridor within the public right-of-way.
Additional landscape buffer is required within the private property.
An 8 ft. high masonry wall is required on the north side of Dos Reis Rd along future industrial development.
13 LANDSCAPE & WALL BUFFER
14 LANDSCAPE & WALL BUFFER
15 POTABLE WATER NETWORK
16 WASTEWATER NETWORK
17 STORMWATER NETWORK
18 EXISTING TRUCK ROUTE
19 PROPOSED TRUCK ROUTE
CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
20 The proposed CodeText Amendment includes the following. Modify Chapter 17.62, Central Lathrop Zoning Districts of the (LMC) to establish an “IL-CL”, Limited Industrial Zoning District with Development Standards.
Add Article 6, IL-CL: Limited Industrial Zoning Districts to Chapter 17.62 of the LMC.
CEQA
21 A detailed Environmental Checklist was prepared to analyze the proposed Central Lathrop Specific Plan (CLSP) Phase 2 Amendment and Code Text Amendment.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 allows for a streamlined environmental review process for projects which are consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified. The findings in the Environmental Checklist demonstrate that no additional environmental analysis/review is required prior to approval of the proposed project.
PLANNING COMMISSION
22 On September 13, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed CLSP Phase 2 Amendment and Code Text Amendment. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to adopt Resolution No. 23-12, recommending the City Council to find the project exempt from further environmental review and to approve the CLSP Phase 2 Amendment and Code Text Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
23 Consider testimony presented during the public hearing held on October 9, 2023;
Adopt a Resolution to find the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183;
First reading and introduction of an Ordinance to approve the CLSP Phase 2 Amendment and Code Text Amendment.