MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
April 23, 2024
OPEN
SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA, and virtually on Zoom with a Live Stream on the City of Lincoln YouTube Channel and WAVE Channel 18.
1. CA
LL TO ORDER by Mayor Karleskint at 6:00 PM.
2. RO
LL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Paul Joiner
William Lauritsen
Mayor Dan Karleskint
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 member absent, 0 members excused.
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Jennifer Brown, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Nita Wracker, Finance Director
Var
ious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPO
RT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting was unable to convene.
4. PLED
GE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Councilmember Joiner.
5. AG
ENDA MODIFICATIONS – Sean Scully, City Manager, requested that item10.D, be moved to a future date at the request of the applicant.
6. PRESEN
TATIONS
6.A. California Business Roundtable (CBRT) Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
Charles Anderson, the Regional Public Affairs Manager for the Sacramento Valley Division League of California Cities, provided a powerpoint presentation detailing the historical background on the League of California Cities and its mission and the proposed CBRT Measure, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof. The measure reduces state and local government funding by billions annually, upends local government tax and fee authority, and could open the door to countless lawsuits against cities and threatens local control.
Councilmember Andretta asked what is the league doing to put pressure to oppose this measure? Char
les Anderson responded, stating that the Sacramento Valley Division League of California
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Cities, is meeting regularly to formulate the strategy, meeting with the media and engaging with member cities to bring forth this issue.
Councilmember Andreatta asked for clarification on whether or not the measure will be on the ballot.
Mr. Anderson responded, stating, the measure is expected to be on the ballot.
Councilmember Andreatta asked if anyone has challenged the measure with the Attorney General, as the title is deceptive.
Mr. Anderson responded, yes, there is an ongoing lawsuit, with a hearing in May, to review whether or not the title violates the States constitution.
With no further comments, Mayor Karleskint, thanked Mr. Anderson for the presentation.
Mr. Anderson sent emails regarding this item to the City Clerk the following day with additional information, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
6.B
. Website - meet your City Council members.
Jennifer Brown, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, led into the presentation by stating that, throughout the last seven years, the GIS team has developed tools to support staff with internal projects. Now, with the help of Papantzin Cid-Kochis, GIS Analyst II and her team, the focus now, is to over-haul and introduce public facing maps that will be interactive and usable on mobile devices. The new feature, called “Meet our City Council” allows residents to view city Councilmembers by district along with the ability to review the strategic plan, the mayoral rotation, along with Councilmember biographies. In addition, residents will be able to use the website to look up their specific councilmember based on their address.
Council all expressed their gratitude for their project and for the ability to dig into data through multiple directions.
Hearing no further comments from Council, Mayor Karleskint thanked Papantzin Cid-Kochis and team for their work.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Debbie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, spoke in regards to comments made at the last City Council meeting pertaining to her ongoing case with code enforcement.
2.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, thanked City Councilmembers for attending the Woman’s Club 100-year anniversary on April 8
th and distributed some promotional items, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
3.) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, referred to a quote about giving back to your community.
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8. CONSENT
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda. Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, asked to pull item 8.F and 8.H.
Hearing no other comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of the remainder of the consent agenda. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta -Aye, Brown – Aye, Joiner- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye. The items approved were:
8.A. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2024 Special; March 26, 2024 Regular; and April 9, 2024 Regular City Council meetings. (Gwen Scanlon)
8.B. Receive and File Treasurer's Report for the period ending March 31, 2024. (Nita Wracker)
8.C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-067 adopting and approving an Investment Policy. (Nita Wracker)
8.D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-068 approving the revised Debt Management Policy. (Nita Wracker)
8.E. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-069 approving Acquisition Funding Agreement for the Twelve Bridges, Village 27 Project Utilizing BOLD Program Financing. (Nita Wracker)
8.G
. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-071 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for Services with W+P|19six (formerly Williams & Paddon) for architectural design services in the amount of $177,950, and approve a contingency of $25,000 for unforeseen items that may arise for the City Hall Reorganization Project (CIP 632). (Vin Cay) The Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget allocated $725,000 from Fund 243 – Community Services Administration PFE for professional services for the City Hall Reorganization Project: CIP 632.
After the vote, Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk, stated Mike Garabedian had raised his hand. Mr.
Garabedian asked to comment on Item 8E and City Clerk stated that item had already been acted on and requested he raise his hand on zoom prior to the item being acted upon.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
8.F. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-070 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions for the implementation of a Laserfiche document management system and conversion of current records in an amount not to exceed $96,625.
Mayor Karleskint asked Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, and who pulled the item, what kind of question he had pertaining to item 8.F. Mr. Chapman expressed concern with how the City retrieves archival information, how the data is safe guarded and how will this assist the public in accessing records?
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk, stated that routine items, such as resolutions, ordinances, staff reports and other commonly requested public items will be accessible on our website. From a technology perspective, Jennifer Brown, the Chief Innovation and Technology Officer (CITO), stated that the City has multiple ways to back up the data and that all documents are scanned into the system.
The system we have been using, SIRE, is obsolete.
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Sean Scully, City Manager, stated that it can be frustrating to locate documents, or know exactly what you are looking for; however, this project will enable the search for documents to be user friendly.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of RESOLUTION 2024-070.
Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Joiner. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta -Aye, Joiner- Aye, Brown – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
8.H. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-072 waiving the rental fee for Beermann Plaza for the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Placer County Vintners Association, a 501c6 non-profit corporation, to utilize the space for an event series.
Mayor Karleskint asked Bryon Chapman, a Lincoln resident, if he had a question or concern pertaining to this item.
1.) Mr. Chapman, a Lincoln resident, stated he was concerned that waiving the fee for one group, but not for another could raise issues and or create conflict and was concerned with the message to youth since this event included alcohol.
Sean Scully, City Manager, stated that this request was reasonable, as the hope is to bring people downtown on a limited basis to promote downtown businesses while showcasing the local wineries.
Councilmember discussion ensued.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of RESOLUTION 2024-072
Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Joiner. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta -Aye, Joiner- Aye, Brown – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
Councilmember Joiner left Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m. and returned at 7:05 p.m.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A
. (1) Conduct a public hearing; and (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-073 to adopt the proposed Addendum to the certified 2010 Village 7 Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Liberty at Lincoln Project (SCH# 2005062001) certifying that the changes will not result in any new significant information of substantial importance, new impacts, new mitigation measures, new or revised alternatives, or an increase in the severity of previously identified impacts that would require major revisions to the 2010 Village 7 Specific Plan EIR, and therefore, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the preparation of an additional supplemental or subsequent EIR is not required; (3) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-074 approving the Village 7 Specific Plan Amendment; and (4) Waive full reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1079B approving amendments to the Village 7 General Development Plan.
Mikaela Noble, Assistant Planner, stated, prior to getting into the addendum details, that due to technical errors, chapter 5 in the Village 7 Specific Plan was omitted; however, Council was provided with the information on April 22
nd and referenced a memorandum dated April 22, 2024,
made a part of these minutes by mention thereof along with the corrected document. Ms. Noble
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gave a powerpoint presentation, also made a part of these minutes by mention thereof which provided background on the project, which has been approved by the U.S Army Corp of Engineers, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, CA Dept. of Water Resources, and the CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. The plan also incorporated updated land uses which represents current and anticipated future residential market needs and will reduce future maintenance cost for the City.
Ms. Noble then turned the presentation over to Kevin Valente from Raney Planning & Management, Inc., who stated that the proposed changes would not result in any new significant information of substantial importance, new environmental impacts, new mitigation measures, new or revised alternatives, or an increase of the severity of previously identified impacts that would require major revisions to the original 2010 certified Village 7 Specific Plan EIR.
Mayor Karleskint opened public hearing at 7:09 p.m. with the following comment:
1.) Mike Garabedian, a resident, expressed concern with housing near a sewer plant, and community service district funding.
Sean Scully, City Manager, stated, regarding the BOLD financing and or community service district funding question, the backbone infrastructure will be funded by BOLD programs, which will include sewer and water, and may include school facilities as well. In regards to housing near a waste water treatment plant, we have very strict odor guidelines, and often times, in urban areas, housing is often times close to those facilities.
Mikaela Noble, Assistant Planner, stated, that planning has created a buffer on the west end with open space.
Mayor Karleskint closed public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Councilmember Joiner stated that the evolution of the project has been interesting to watch. In addition, Councilmember Joiner, expressed concern with commercial space going away; however, the minor changes are better for the surrounding communities. Councilmember Brown echoed Councilmember Joiners concerns. Councilmember discussion ensued.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion.
Councilmember Joiner motioned approval of items
RESOLUTION 2024-073, RESOLUTION 2024-
074 and ORDINANCE 1079B and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner- Aye, Brown -Aye, Andreatta – Aye, Lauristen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A
. Police Department Update
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief, shared department accomplishments, a look at projects that are on the horizon, creating a specialized resource team, bring on a public safety therapy dog program amongst other priorities, as presented during the Council meeting. The PowerPoint is made apart of these minutes by a mention thereof.
Councilmember Andreatta congratulated Chief Alves and his team for being recognized as the 7th safest City in California and number 1 in Northern California.
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Councilmember Brown echoed Councilmember Andreatta sentiment and also expressed excitement for the therapy dog program.
Councilmember Andreatta asked if Chief Alves has chosen the officers who will join the SWAT program. Chief Alves responded that he is moving forward with the project but there is a slim pool of candidates
Councilmember Joiner expressed gratitude and appreciation for the police departments efforts.
Councilmember Brown left Council Chambers at 7:56 p.m. and returned at 7:59 p.m.
10.B
. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-075 authorizing a budget augmentation to revenue and the transfer of funds from the 12 Bridges Assessment District (Fund 865) to PFE-Transportation (Fund 240) for the repayment of roadway improvements.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director, stated the report is related to the final clean-up for the 12 bridges bond funds that were incorrectly allocated; therefore, the current finance team is correcting the mistakes that were made in the past.
Hearing no comments or questions from Council, Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the public had any questions.
1.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, asked for clarification on how the funds were used.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director, stated that when the Twelve Bridges Development was constructed, a bond was used to pay for infrastructure, but the expenses were incorrectly paid for out of other funds.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion.
Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of item RESOLUTION 2024-075 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta – Aye, Brown -Aye, Joiner- Aye, Lauristen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
10.C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-076 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Limited Term Property Tax Increment Agreement between the County of Placer and the City of Lincoln as to Tax Rates Areas 003-002, 0003-007, 003-017, and 003-020.
Sean Scully, City Manager, provided background on the item, stating that back in January of 2019 discussions began with the City of Lincoln and Placer County officials to work out a limited term tax sharing agreement with the intent of temporarily shifting the bulk of the property tax revenues to the City for the purpose of public safety staffing. Council had deliberated on placing a sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot, but instead decided to ask the County to consider an amendment to the tax sharing agreement wherein certain terms were changed to allow the City to receive more of the available tax increment and to provide additional time to strategically decide when to consider a future revenue initiative for voter consideration, such as in 2026 and/or 2028.
Council thanked Sean Scully, City Manager and Nita Wracker, Finance Director for their work on this agreement and thanked Placer County for collaborating.
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Mayor Karleskint asked if any one from the public would like to comment on the item.
1.) B
ryon Chapman, a Lincoln resident, suggested that the City will need to continue to think about the future.
2.) Mi
ke Garabedian, a resident, expressed concern with transportation tax and encourage City Council to pursue a sales tax measure now rather than in the future.
Hear
ing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint asked for a motion.
Councilmember Brown motioned approval of item RESOLUTION 2024-076 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta By the following Vote (Approved): Brown -Aye, Andreatta – Aye, Joiner- Aye, Lauristen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
11. CI
TY MANAGER REPORTS –
1.) T
he City of Lincoln has been ranked No. 7 on the SafeWise Safest Cities report. This is a testament to our community's commitment to safety and well-being.
2.)
Nita Wracker has been appointed to the Assistant City Manager position.
3.)
April 20th, the “Big Dill” pickleball ribbon cutting event was held at McBean Park.
12. C
OUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – None.
13. CO
MMITTEE REPORTS
1.)
Councilmember Andreatta attended the Placer County Economic Development Committee which chose to focus on making small businesses in our county and city successful.
The WPWMA board hired a general manager and is slated to begin in June.
2.) Mayor Joiner: Attended the SACOG board of directors, no action items related to the City of Lincoln.
15. INF
ORMATION ITEMS
1.) C
ouncilmember Andreatta: Invited all to attend the Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplain Academy on May 10th at the Rocklin Police Department, as Councilmember Andreatta will be graduating from the academy.
16. ADJOURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Karleskint at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
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Accountability Act of 2024 – Background
Proponent: C alifornia
Business Roundtable
(CBRT)
Comprised of major
corporations including
developers, oil,
insurance,
pharmaceutical
companies and more.
Eligible for November
2024 statewide ballot.
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Significantly threatens local control.
Reduces state and local government funding by
billions annually.
Upends local government tax and fee authority.
Opens the door to countless lawsuits against
cities.
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Over $20 billion of local
government revenues over
10 years at risk.
$2 billion each year from fees
and charges adopted after
January 1, 2022, at risk.
Hundreds of millions of
dollars
of annual revenues
from tax and bond measures
approved by voters after
January 1, 2022, cancelled.
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Taxes and fees adopted after January 1, 2022, that do not comply with t
he new rules are void.
More difficult for voters to approve funding for local services. All future taxes must contain a sunset.
Measures passed after January 1, 2022 without sunset will be repealed. General tax measures will also require the phrase “for general government use” on the ballot.
City charters may not be amended to include a tax or fee.
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• Colfax Measure B, TOT, 2% to 10%, Revenue of $ 29,000 P
assed with 73.5%
• Rocklin Measure F, TOT, 2% to 10%, Revenue of $
300,000 Pass with 59.8%
• Roseville Measure C TOT, 2% to 10% Revenue of $
3,000,000 Passed with 73.0%
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All fee increases n eed to be approved by two-thirds of local legislative body.
Fees and charges may not exceed the “actual cost” of
providing service.
“Actual cost” defined as the “minimum amount necessary” Fees and charges for corporations to use or lease
government property can no longer be market-based.
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Rate schedule revisions and regular adjustments to city fees and charges subject
to higher passage thresholds and potential voter approval.
Examples of Impacted Fees and Charges
o Property development application processing fees
o Plan review
o Gas and electricity service charges
o Parks and Recreation classes and lessons
o Child care services
o Jail booking fees
o Copies of police reports
o Emergency services fee
o Building permit fees
o Sales tax audits
o Abatement of weeds on private property
o Conducting inspections of rental housing
o Fire inspections
o Fines and penalties for administrative Code
enforcement
o Charges for specific health care services
o Lease of city museum to non-profit organization
o Use of Council Chambers by private groups
o Use/lease of city-owned convention center
o Use/lease of city-owned park or other recreation area o Charges imposed as a condition of property
development
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League of California Cities
C
alifornia Fire Chiefs
Association
Association of California Water
Agencies (ACWA)
• California Municipal Utilities
Association ( CMUA)
California State Association of
Co
unties (CSAC)
California Special Districts
As
sociation (CSDA)
School Board Association
(And 250+ individual cities,
counties and districts
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From: Charles Anderson
To: Gwendolyn Scanlon
Subject: RE: Follow-up from last night"s council meeting Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:17:15 PM
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I should add to avoid confusion, that the initiative number 1935, I believe, is just the sequential order of eligible initiative measures. The number it has on the ballot will be different since ballot propositions are numbered 1-99.
From:
Charles Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:59 PM
To: Gwen Scanlon (City Clerk) <[email protected]> Subject: Follow-up from last night's council meeting
Good afternoon, Gwen.
Am I able to add additional information to the minutes for last night’s meeting? Mayor Pro Tem Holly Andreatta seemed concerned about the title and asked if it could be changed, and I said the ballot title and summary are set but I think additional clarification is needed. The proponents title, the Tax Payer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2024 is what the change to the constitution will be known as if the initiative passes. However, this is not the title of the ballot measure that will be seen on the ballot. The ballot measure will look like this:
1935. (21-0042A1)
LIMITS ABILITY OF VOTERS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RAISE REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
For new or increased state taxes currently enacted by two-thirds vote of Legislature, also requires statewide election and majority voter approval. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter- proposed local special taxes by raising vote requirement to two-thirds. Eliminates voters’ ability to advise how to spend revenues from proposed general tax on same ballot as the proposed tax. Expands definition of “taxes” to include certain regulatory fees, broadening application of tax approval requirements. Requires Legislature or local governing body set certain other fees. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments:
Lower annual state and local revenues,
potentially substantially lower, depending on future actions of the Legislature, local governing bodies, voters, and the courts.
(21-0042A1)
I think Holly will find this title more appealing.
Also, she asked if the measure could be withdrawn. I said something similar to I think they could withdraw it but I hadn’t seen anything to indicate they would. I think it would be helpful for the council and public to know that CBRT has until before June 27, 2024 to withdraw the measure. This is the date that the measure will be considered “Qualified for the ballot” by the Secretary of State.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Mikaela Noble, Assistant Planner
DATE: April 22, 2024
RE: Agenda Item 9A: Village 7 Specific Plan and General Development Plan Amendments City Council Staff Report Errata
Further review of the project informati on in the above referenced item identified a minor administrative error. Specifically, the current Draft Village 7 General Development Plan (GDP) Amendment (clean version) – which is attached as Exhibit 3B – does not include Chapter 5. Previous submittals included this chapter, so it has been thoroughly reviewed by City staff; however, a formatting error occurred and Chapter 5 was inadvertently omitted.
Chapter 5 describes the design guidelines for residential areas in Village 7. The applicant is not proposing to amend any textual details in this chapter; however, edits were made regarding general formatting. The edits in this chapter are not significant to the project application. Attachment 5 in the staff report (GDP redlined version) includes Chapter 5 in the linked document.
Attachments:
1. Draft Village 7 General Development Plan: Chapter 5
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
City of Lincoln 5-1
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
February 2024
5.1 Overview
This section contains the design guidelines for the residential neighborhoods and builds upon the Land Use Regulatory Guide in Section 3. Where Section 3 of this General Development Plan focuses on the physical design of neighborhoods, these guidelines focus on the design of homes within them. It provides guidance for home siting and orientation, design quality, and architectural style characteristics.
These guidelines are organized into the following su
b-sections.
1 Home Siting, Orientation, and Design Variation
2 Residential Design Elements
3 Architectural Style Characteristics
The Residential Design Guidelines are to be applied in conjunction with the residential development standards in Section 4. Together, these sections provide the regulatory framework and design guidance necessary to create residential neighborhoods that are consistent with the design principles outlined in the Regulatory Guide.
The guidelines are not to be applied as strict stand
ards. Instead, they should
be interpreted with flexibility, recognizing that a modern implementation of the traditional design elements outlined in this section is anticipated. This will allow home designs to respond to market conditions, development patterns, and/or new information that was not available when this GDP was approved by the City. While flexibility is needed, proper implementation of these guidelines, in tandem with the Regulatory Guide and Development Standards in Sections 3 and 4, is important to create neighborhoods that achieve the vision for the community.
5-2 City of Lincoln
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
February 2024
5.2 Siting, Orientation & Design Variation Guidelines
Porches and other visual cues
instinctively separate the public
and private realm.
Lane loaded homes “front” on to
residential streets to engage the
public realm and include rear
lanes with through-access for
automobiles.
Garage lanes open on to
a
djacent residential streets
providing view corridors through
neighborhoods.
Where the Land Use Regulatory Guide provides design principles for each neighborhood’s development pattern, including the creation of lots and blocks, this sub-section provides the guidelines for the siting and orientation of homes on each lot, as well as the variety of architectural expressions expected of each neighborhood. This is important to ensure that homes will appropriately address the street and define the edge of the public realm and will have sufficient variety in design and character to create a traditional, “built over time” appearance.
The following guidelines should be used to direct th
e plotting, layout,
orientation, and dispersion of home designs within each village residential neighborhood:
5.2.1 Site Planning & Home Orientation
1 Residential lots should be designed to allow for home designs with indoor and outdoor living spaces oriented to the street, which de- emphasize the appearance of garages, such that the active spaces of a home are engaged with the streetscape. 2 Porches, low fences or walls, landscaping, or other features should be incorporated into home design in order to create a visual distinction between the public and private realm. 3 As provided for in the Regulatory Guide, where homes are located along a neighborhood edge street, where privacy, security and/or noise attenuation are not concerns, homes should “front” on to these streets rather than back up to them.
These homes should have architectural elements such as doors, windows, and porches that are visually engaged with the public realm.
4 Homes should include design features, such as front doors, fenestration, and porches that are oriented to the front/street side of the home, to promote “eyes on the street”
neighborhood watch.
5 As provided for in Section 5.3, homes located on corner lots or along neighborhood edge streets (such as the Central
Boulevard) should have enhanced architectural treatments on elevations facing a public street.
6 Where live-end cul-de-sacs or garage lanes terminate adjacent to a neighborhood edge street (such as the Central
Boulevard), homes should be plotted such that the cul-de- sac/garage lane creates a view corridor from the edge street into the neighborhood. In these instances, the homes located at the end of a cul-de-sac or garage lane should incorporate design elements (front doors, porches, fenestration) that front on to the collector street and engage the public realm.
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5.2.2 Design Variation
1 The collection of homes in each village residential
neighborhood should incorporate several architectural
expressions, using a variety of floor plans, building forms, roof designs, materials, colors, garage orientations, outdoor living spaces, and architectural detailing.
2 Homes should be plotted in a manner that disperses a variety of home designs on each block, which collectively, create variety in scale and massing along the streetscape.
3 Each neighborhood shall have a minimum of three floor plans for each single-family housing type and include a minimum of three exterior elevations for each floor plan.
4 No more than two dwelling units with the same floor plan shall be plotted adjacent to one another along a street frontage.
Where this plotting condition occurs, the floor plans should be reversed and each home should have a different exterior design, unique with respect to its elevation, roof forms, detailing, and color scheme.
.
.
A variety of home designs and
architectural expressions create
an interesting streetscape and
edge to the public realm.
Garage lanes can create cross
connectivity and view corridors
through neighborhoods.
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5.3 Residential Design Elements
The design guidelines in this sub-section articulate the architectural quality expected of homes constructed in the community. Regardless of each home’s architectural stye, there are several important elements that should be considered in home design, which include building massing, roof forms, entries, windows, and exterior finishes.
The intent of this guidance is to ensure that home d esign helps build the community’s sense of identity, provides visually interesting streetscapes, and prevents the resulting neighborhood from appearing monotonous and sterile. By engaging living spaces with the public street, carefully siting and orienting garages, and encouraging a variety of architectural details and exterior finishes, the backdrop of homes that visually define the public realm of each neighborhood will create a sense of permanence and establish a strong community identity.
The design elements addressed in this section should
be used to guide the design of single
and multi-family homes. The guidelines should be interpreted with flexibility, allowing home design to respond to the context of the surrounding neighborhood, lot sizes, and applicable development standards. Also, the guidelines should be used in a manner that allows individual home design to adapt to the style characteristics provided in Section 5.4. A variety of home designs and architectural expressions create an interesting streetscape and edge to the public realm.
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5.3.1 Scale, Massing, and Façade Articulation
Encouraged The proper design of a home’s physical form, its mas sing and scale, is essential in creating neighborhoods that have a high-quality appearance. To ensure that homes possess a strong foundation for good design, several basic elements should be employed to ensure that the overall form, scale, and appearance of homes in each neighborhood create an environment that is comfortable for residents to walk, bike, and recreate. To achieve this intent, the following guidelines should be employed.
Breaking up the form and massing of
homes with variations in building height,
bulk, shape, and footprint, with offset wall
planes on each façade. Two-story homes
should incorporate one- story elements
along the front street-side and rear
facades to break up massing and provide
visual relief. Also, see Corner Lot
Guidelines on pg. 5-6.
Articulating building mass with a variety of building
orientations, roof forms, and one-story elements.
Providing stylistic diversity using a mix of plan fo rms and elevations, and a variety of exterior finish materials. See Section 5.2 for additional guidelines regarding creating architectural variety through each residential
neighborhood.
Integrating a combination of single and
m
ultiple-story elements into each
neighborhood to create a varied
streetscape skyline.
Using massing techniques that create a
s
eries of “building blocks” such that each
home’s outer form has a complex and
interesting shape.
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Not Permitted
Building footprints with a
basic rectangle or “L-
shaped” garage-forward
house design.
Unarticulated massing that results in a
b
ox-like building form.
Repeated building forms that create
visual monotony along the streetscape.
Homes that have repetitious flat wall
planes, similar building profiles, and
similar ridge heights.
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5.3.2 Corner Lots and Neighborhood Perimeter Edges
E
ncouraged The architectural treatment of homes located on corn er lots and neighborhood edges requires special consideration to ensure that the visual character of the neighborhood is upheld. Wherever the facade of a home fronts along a street, its appearance influences the visual character of the streetscape. Therefore, any street-facing facade of a home located on a corner lot or neighborhood perimeter street should be treated as a primary facade that incorporates enhanced architectural treatments. For these conditions, the following guidelines should be used to direct home design.
Adding enhanced architectural elements to any
home elevation that faces the street including the
following.
A variety of window treatments including,
but not
limited to, window surrounds, trim, and multi-paned
glass.
A variety of hipped and gabled roof forms.
Exterior façade details such as accent materials,
c
olor juxtaposition, and other architectural
elements appropriate to a home’s individual
style; and
Changes in wall planes between first and second
floors (as appropriate).
Enhancing corner lot units so that the elevations
facing the street are treated as primary elevations.
This includes articulated building mass, wrap around
porches, single story elements, and detail elements
specific to the architectural style of the home.
Making home plans easily
adaptable to include
elements such as wrap-
around
porches, bay windows, or pop-
o
utside gables.
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Not Permitted
Windows that lack
trim elements
and/or do not
have the same
design
appearance as
those on the
front/primary
building elevation
.
Blank walls with no windows or other architectural enhancements that face a public street or park.
Large wall planes with no breaks between first and s econd story elements, and/ or with no changes in building massing.
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5.3.3 Roof Forms
E
ncouraged
Roof forms are important elements of both home and n eighborhood design and should have a high-quality appearance and provide variety along neighborhood streetscapes.
C
areful consideration must be given to roof lines, ridge heights, roof forms, materials, and colors. To accomplish this intent, the following guidelines should be employed.
Varying roof forms within each neighborhood, specific to each home’s architectural style, with changes in massing, pitch, and direction.
Using distinctive roof materials and colors on each
home, that
collectively create enough variety and avoids creating
monotone-colored appearance along the street’s skyline.
Ensuring that all elements of roof design are approp riate to a home’s architectural style, with several different roof forms, planes, ridge heights, design features (gables, hips, dormers, etc.) that break up the mass of the roof and add to the home’s architectural quality
Varying the height of ridgelines and facias.
Using roof materials with substantial, three- dimens
ional
definition and create deep shadow lines along the roof plane.
Specifying roof colors that are harmonious with the
c
olor palette of each house.
.
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Not Permitted
Roof materials that are flat
and create no
shadow relief along the roof
p
lane.
Repetitious gable ends,
framed side to side on rear
elevations.
Repeated roof forms and/or designs
that create a monotonous
streetscape, such that all houses
appear to have a similar or same
roof design.
Homes that all utilize the same roof
materials and colors throughout the
neighborhood.
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5.3.4 Entries
Encouraged A home’s primary entrance is an important element th at influences the character of a neighborhood streetscape. It visually activates a home and engages it with the public realm. As such, a home’s primary entrance, its “front door,” should be articulated as the main focal element of its street-facing elevation. This is achieved through the appropriate use of several design elements, which are outlined below and should be used to guide the design and orientation of each home’s entry.
Using roof elements, columns, porticos,
recesses or projections, windows or
other architectural features that
“announce” a home’s primary
entrance.
Articulating entryways with porches or
courtyards, where design is
appropriate.
Orienting entryways to the
front/street side
of the house, and side street on
c
orner units.
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Not Permitted
Primary entrances that face a side yard, unless located on a corner lot or a paseo.
Front doors that are hidden behind garage doors and/or are not visible from the street.
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5.3.5 Porches and Balconies
Encouraged Porches and balconies add a visually-pleasing, pedes trian-scaled element to a streetscape edge, which brings outdoor living spaces to the front yard and promotes social interaction among neighborhood residents. These features also provide visual relief to the building mass.
As such, porches and balconies are encouraged to promote social activity within the neighborhoods. When porches are incorporated into home design, these guidelines should be followed.
Covering porches with distinct roof forms that
articulate the massing of the house, and
utilizing wrap-around porches on corner lots, or
lots adjacent to open areas.
Raising porches a minimum of 2-feet from the
a
djacent sidewalk elevation to create a visual
separation between the public and private
realm, and to provide a sense of security for
homeowners.
Designing porches as an integral element of
the building, with details, eaves, supports, and
railings that are harmonious with the
architecture of the home.
Designing porches to be at least 6’-deep and
1 0’-wide so there is sufficient area for outdoor
furniture.
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Not Permitted
Porches that do not wrap around the side of the
house (on corner lots, where appropriate).
Porches that are less than 6’-deep.
Porches or balconies that appear
“tacked on” or that lack
architectural design elements
evident in the home.
5.3.5 Porches and Balconies, continued
Encouraged
Using a variety of balcony designs, covered or open, and either recessed into the mass of the building or as a cantilevered element to match architectural style.
A
dding decorative balconies to articulate and provide visual relief on exterior facades.
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5.3.6 Window Treatments
Encouraged Window location is determined both by the practical considerations of interior views and privacy, as well as exterior home design. To ensure that windows have a high-quality architectural appearance, the following guidelines should be implemented.
Including decorative trim elements on windows
located on the sides and rear of homes,
especially on elevations that face neighborhood
edge streets and open space areas.
Adding trim elements that are appropriate to the
architecture of the home and that enhance its
appearance and provide shadow relief along each
building elevation, including the following.
Decorative or bracketed window heads.
Full trim surrounds.
Fabric awnings or awning shutters;
Decorative shutters.
Detailed sill plates; or
Window boxes and flowerpot shelves.
Utilizing glass with no glazing (clear), or with lightly tinted, non-reflective glazing.
Using windows with dark, anodized, painted aluminum,
vinyl, or wood frames that are harmonious with the
architecture an nd color palette of the home.
Utilizing vertically oriented window forms, with
multiple windows paired or ribboned (3 or more)
together with a unifying trim surround.
Including transom or clerestory windows in large wall planes, where appropriate to a home’s architecture.
Recessing windows, when appropriate to home’s archit ectural style (trim surround not necessary).
Using multi-paned windows where appropriate to archi tectural style. 5-16 City of Lincoln
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Not Permitted
Windows without trim
surrounds or
architectural
enhancements on
heads or sills.
Glass with dark or
r
eflective glazing.
Clear anodized or mill-
finished aluminum
window frames.
Monochromatic
treatment of window
surrounds that
‘disappear’ into the
building facade
C
lustered window forms that lack a unifying trim surround or bracketed window heads/sills
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5.3.7 Materials, Colors, and Exterior Finishes
Encouraged The composition of a home’s colors and materials hea vily influences its architectural quality and character. At a neighborhood level, a collection of homes that each possess a well-composed palette of materials and colors, helps generate a timeless appearance, adds diversity to the streetscape and establishes its character and identity. To help direct proper color and material composition, the following guidelines should be employed.
Adding accent materials such as brick, wood siding, or stone to punctuate important architectural forms, such as
entryways, balconies, support columns, or porches.
Utilizing material changes in a logical and aesthetically- pleasing manner and that occur at reverse corners or return on a sidewall towards the privacy fence. Unless a material is being used to create a column effect, the side-wall return shall be no less than 4-feet.
C
reating color schemes that visually articulate a home’s exterior form and that highlight architectural features such as porches, support posts, fascia,
trim, and other detail elements.
Using a maximum of four (4) material types and/or co
lors, exclusive of
the roof and trim.
Including architectural detailing on homes with rear or side elevations that face public streets or parks.
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Not Permitted
Accent materials that
appear “tacked on” to
the house and/or do not
have sufficient sidewall
return
Large-sheet siding
materials such as
plywood, T1- 11, or other
materials that create an unnatural appearance and/or
create distinct reveal lines that are not harmonious with a home’s architectural style.
Accent materials that appear fake or synthetic.
Single color use on an entire home, with no distinction between the primary body and architectural elements
or trim.
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5.3.8 Garage Design and Orientation
Encouraged The prominence of garages along residential streets are a component that can affect the overall scale, appearance, and walkability of a neighborhood. To ensure that garages are incorporated into the design of each home and do not dominate the streetscape, the following guidelines should be implemented.
Varying garage placement in a neighborhood to reduce the visual prominence of garage doors along the streetscape.
Reducing the visual impact of a doublewide garage by using two single doors, in lieu of one single door.
Using garage doors that have a unique window design
a
nd/or color scheme that is appropriate to a home’s
architectural style.
Reducing the prominence of three-car garage configurations by utilizing off-set and/or separated bays, or tandem garage configurations.
Prevent side-entry/swing-in garages from becoming a
focal
point along the streetscape by using architectural elements such as windows or flower boxes, on the side wall facing the street.
Creating shadow lines and dimensional relief by usin
g garage
doors that incorporate raised panels with a wood-like exterior finish and appearance.
Articulating the garage door plane with treatments
s
uch as trellises, Porte cochere, brackets, or
architectural headers.
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5.3.8 Garage Design and Orientation, continued
Encouraged Using alternative garage placement options to avoid a visual monotony of garage doors along the residential streetscape, such as the following.
Recessed Garage
Located at least 5 ft. behind the front elevation/li ving space or porch projection, with setback variations ranging from 5 ft. to 10 ft.
Corner Lot with Side-Street Entry Garage
Garage entry occurs from a side street, thereby elim inating the garage and driveway from the front face of the house.
Forward Swing-In Garage or Split Garages
Located at the front, side, or rear of a plan to red uce garage door’s prominence on the streetscape. A minimum of 25 ft. between the garage door and the side property line is needed to accommodate back-up space.
Alley-Loaded Garage
Accessed from a rear or side alley to eliminate driv eway cuts along the front street.
Detached Garage
Located toward the rear of the lot behind the primar y structure.
N
ot Permitted
Front-loaded garages that are located closer
to the street than the house’s primary front
walls and/or porch areas.
Garage doors that are flat, appear unnatural,
and/or have no windows.
Blank walls facing the street on forward swing-
in or side-entry garages.
Garage door placement that dominates the
front facade.
3-car garage bays that have no off-sets in the
front wall plane or separation among bays.
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ENCOURAGED: AC units are
s
creened from view by low
fencing and landscaping
NOT PERMITTED: AC units are
l
ocated next to building
entrances and not screened from
view.
ENCOURAGED: Equipment rooms
p
rovide space for utilities
5.3.9 Utilities and Storage Areas
The design of each neighborhood should give careful consideration for the placement of utilities, equipment boxes, solid waste receptacles, and other infrastructure-related facilities. This is particularly important in neighborhoods with mcompact development forms, such as small-lot single-family homes or attached townhomes and apartments. The overall intent of these guidelines is to provide design direction for the placement, orientation, and screening of utilities and related facilities to ensure that they are screened from public view and integrated into the design of a residential neighborhood to the best extent possible. With proper attention, these facilities can be unnoticeable elements of a neighborhood versus visually prominent fixtures of the public realm. The following guidelines should be used for air conditioning units, solid waste receptacles, and utility boxes and equipment.
Air Conditioning Condenser Units
1 Air conditioning condenser units (AC units) should be screened from view with a combination of fencing, walls, and/or
landscaping. For single-family detached homes, AC units should be in fenced, side or rear yard areas that screen them from off-site view. For compact and/or attached housing types, where limited or no private
yard space is provided, AC
units should be located adjacent to buildings and banked where possible within single enclosures.
2 Screening of AC units should not interfere with the air circulation requirements of the units and should not inhibit access for unit maintenance.
3 AC units should be located away from building entrances or private outdoor spaces, such as porches and patios.
4 Where feasible for the housing type, AC units should be located on roof tops within equipment wells, or behind parapets or roof ridges, where the equipment can be fully screened from
ground-level view.
Solid Waste Receptacles
1 For neighborhoods where individual toters will be used for solid waste, recycling, and/or green waste, toters shall be located within a fenced yard or an enclosure that screens them from view along a public street or garage lane. Acceptable
locations include the interior of a garage (provided it does not conflict with the required clear space for parking), within a fenced rear/side yard, or within a separate enclosure that screens them from off-site view.
2 For neighborhoods or multi-family developments where
common- use solid waste receptacles are used, each
receptacle (or grouping of) shall be located within a trash enclosure that fully screens it from view.
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3 The design of trash enclosures should consist of a solid fence or wall, with gate, that matches the style, color, and materi al of the adjacent building and incorporates landscape
screening and plantings such as shrubs and vines.
4 Trash enclosures should be easily accessible for service trucks, with access provided from secondary streets or
garage lanes.
5 Trash enclosures should not be located near pedestrian traffic and gathering areas within a neighborhood or multi- family development, such as entries and plazas.
Utility Boxes and Equipment
1 In neighborhoods with compact housing types, including attached homes and apartments, utility boxes (gas meters, water meters, electric meters, etc.) should be banked or clustered together.
2 Utility meters and other equipment should be screened from view with landscaping or screen walls, or should be located within an enclosure or equipment room that screens them from view.
3 Where utilities cannot be fully screened from view, they should be located in landscape planters (not flat turf/groundcover areas) and painted to blend in with adjacent surfaces. For instance, wall-mounted equipment such as electric and gas meters should be painted to match the adjacent building color, and surface-mounted equipment such as transformers and backflow prevention valves should be painted dark green or black to blend in with the landscaping.
4 Components of the neighborhood’s infrastructure and utilities, such as electrical transformers, cable/telephone utility boxes, backflow preventers, etc., should be oriented away from public view and should be sited next to buildings or in landscaped areas behind the back of sidewalks, where they can be screened. In addition, these facilities should not be placed in prominent view corridors, such as at street corners or paseos, where they are prominent in the public view or create visual blockages to key pedestrian linkages within a
neighborhood.
5 To the extent possible and allowable by utility companies, electrical transformers, cable/telephone utility boxes, backflow preventers, and other infrastructure-related components should be screened with evergreen landscaping or placed in an enclosure.
6 Where utilities are located on the roof of a building, they should be located within roof wells or screened from ground- level view by screen walls that are integrated into the building and roof design. In these instances, equipment screening should not appear to be added or “tacked on” to the roof or building and should utilize materials, colors, and exterior finishes that are integral to the architectural design of the building.
ENCOURAGED: Gas meters
b
anked and located within an
enclosure.
ENCOURAGED: Utility meters
p
ainted to match building color.
NOT PERMITTED: Gas meters not
p
ainted or appropriately
screened.
NOT PERMITTED: Transformers not
s
creened from view and located
adjacent to building entrances.
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5.4 Architectural Style Characteristics
Several architectural styles have been selected for the Lewis Property, which are intended to provide diversity and individuality for each village residential neighborhood, while maintaining an overall consistent character for Village 7. The residential styles include, but are not limited to:
1 American Cottage
2 Craftsman
3 American Farmhouse
4 Traditional Americana
The architectural style sheets provided in this sub- section should be used with the residential design elements in Section 5.3 to guide home design. The massing, character, and detailing of the architectural styles should be as authentic to the selected styles as possible.
However, the style sheets should be used with flexibility to allow contemporary adaptations of traditional vernaculars. Architects and designers are encouraged to exercise creativity and individual expression in conceiving and interpreting architectural form.
Furthermore, architectural styles should be honest a
nd appropriate for
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One and two-story massing with simple gabled roofs
Primarily shallow roofs with wide projecting gables and wide overhangs; flat or shingle roof tile
Stucco and/or horizontal siding
Vertically proportioned multi-paned windows arranged in horizontal banks or bands (paired or tripled); dorm er
windows with shed or gable roof element
Wide porch acr oss front elevation with tapered column
detail; outlookers at gable ends
Form
Roof
Walls
Windows
Details
Element Defining Characteristics
5.4.1 American Cottage
The American Cottage architectural style, often influenced by Craftsman homes, provides a strong sense of character in many older California communities. Style elements include massive chimneys, dormers, and tall, narrow multi- paned windows that are often grouped. Roof form is primarily shallow with wide projecting gables. Wide front porches with tapered columns are also indicative of American Cottage design. In an effort to allow design diversity, both traditional and abstract interpretations of this style are encouraged.
Outlooker
Band of Windows
Tapered Columns
Shallow Roof with
Projecting Gable
Dormer with Shed Roof
Wide Front Porch
Graphics shown are for illustrative purposes only.
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Asymmetrical or symmetrical forms; simplified lines and massing with emphasis on the horizontal
Low-pitched gable roofs with broad unenclosed eave
overhangs, exposed rafter tails; flat or shingle roof tile Stucco and/or horizontal siding with stone accents
Vertically proportioned multi-paned windows arranged in horizontal banks or bands (paired or tripled); dormer
windows with shed or gable roof element
Wide front porches supported by heavy tapered wood
columns of stone or wood; outlookers at gable ends
Form
Roof
Walls
Windows
Details
Element Defining Characteristics
5.4.2 Craftsman
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movements of the lat e 19th Century, the Craftsman style focuses on the beauty of simplified lines and massing.
Craftsman architecture usually features low-pitched roofs with broad overhangs and exposed rafter tails. Materials include stucco and horizontal siding. Wide front porches are another key element— generally supported by heavy wood columns made of wood or stone.
In an effort to allow design diversity, both traditional and contemporary interpretations of this style are encouraged.
Outlooker Band of Windows
Stacked Stone Exposed Rafter Tails
Graphics shown are for illustrative purposes only.
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5.4.3 American Farmhouse
The American Farmhouse is traced back to both Coloni al and New England architectural styles. Through technological advances and material availability, the style has evolved from its historical roots.
Predominant features include large wrap porches with simple detailing, two-story massing with primary gable, steep pitched roofs, and accent materials. In an effort to allow design diversity, both traditional and contemporary interpretations of this style are encouraged.
Louvered Shutters Large Wrap Porch Square Posts
Primary Gable on Front
Elevation
Vertically
P
roportioned
Windows
Simple Railings
Graphics shown are for illustrative purposes only.
Element Defining Characteristics
Form Two-story massing with symmetrical or asymmetrical form
Roof Steep pitched roofs; primary gable on front elevation; flat or shingle roof tile
Walls Predominantly horizontal siding; could be combined with stucco and/or vertical siding elements
Windows Vertically proportioned windows on front elevation Details Large wrap porches, square posts and simple railings, louvered attic vents and louvered shutters
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5.4.4 Traditional Americana
Traditional Americana architecture recalls residenti al design from America’s heartland. The simple massing is generally asymmetrical—a combination of one and two-story elements. Appropriate materials include brick, stone, wood- like siding, dormer windows, shutters, wide eaves, and wide wrap porches with simple column detailing. In an effort to allow design diversity, both traditional and contemporary interpretations of this style are encouraged.
Shutters with
Enhanced Sill
Dormer
W
indows
Simple Massing with
G
abled Roofs
Wide Porch Simple Railings Windows with Simple Trim
Graphics shown are for illustrative purposes only.
Element Defining Characteristics
Form One and two-story elements; simple massing,
g
enerally
asymmetrical form
Roof Simple gabled roofs with wide eaves (may include
s
hed or
side hip roofs); flat or shingle roof tile
Walls Stucco and/or horizontal siding
Windows Vertically proportioned multi-paned windows with simple trim; dormer windows; louvered or plank
s
hutters;
enhanced sills
Details Wide wrap porches with simple column and railing d
etails; simplified cornice trim at gable ends
Village 7 Specific Plan and
General Development Plan
Amendments
Item 9A
City Council – April 23, 2024
Background
City Council – April 23, 2024 2
• June 2010
• Adopted Village 7 Specific Plan and General Development Plan • 703.4 acres - 3,285 DU and 125,000 SF commercial space • Certified Village 7 EIR
• August 2013
• Executed Development Agreement for 516-acre Lewis Property • January 2017
• Amended Development Agreement - minor changes to park phasing • August 2022
• Amended Village 7 Specific Plan – incorporate new lot sizes and increased Phase 1 residential unit count (539 to 565)
• Amended DA – minor changes to roadway phasing
Village 7
Specific
Plan
City Council – April 23, 2024 3
Requested Entitlements
• Amendment to the Village 7 Specific Plan
• Amendment to the Village 7 General Development
• Addendum to the Village 7 Specific Plan – t he proposed project will not result in any new significant information of substantial importance, and therefore, the preparation of an additional supplemental or subsequent EIR is not required.
City Council – April 23, 2024 4
Proposed Project
• Open Space and Conservation Easement Boundaries – N ow approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
• Update Land Uses – C
urrent and anticipated future residential
market
• Consolidate Park Sites – R educe future maintenance cost for City • Provide Efficiency – Implementing the Specific Plan and General Development Plan
City Council – April 23, 2024 5
Proposed Project
6 Existing and Proposed Land Use Summary
Land Use Designation Existing/Approved
Acreage Proposed Acreage
Difference as a
result of the
Proposed Project
Village Country Estates (VCE) 4.5 acres 0 acres -4.5 acres Village Low Density Residential (VLDR) 191.8 acres 197.1 acres + 5.3 acres Village Medium Density Residential (VMDR) 144.3 acres 158.4 acres +14.1 acres Village High Density Residential (VHDR) 37.4 acres 29.6 acres -7.8 acres Village Mixed Use Commercial (VMU) 12.2 acres 4.9 acres -7.3 acres Village Parks and Recreation/Linear Parkway
(VP/LP) 101.8 acres 89.7 acres -12.1 acres
Village Open Space/Major Paseo (VOS/MP) 176.8 acres 188.9 acres +12.1 acres Public 34.6 acres 34.8 acres +0.2 acres
Total 703.4 acres 703.4 acres +/- 0 acres
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*Total unit count (3,285 du) would not change.
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Existing Proposed
Findings / Analysis
• Staff concludes proposed Village 7 Specific Plan and
Gen
eral Development Plan Amendments are consistent
with goals, policies, intent of adopted Village 7 Specific Plan and City’s General Plan.
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Environmental Determination
• Minor Technical Changes – T he proposed project would not substantially modify or increase the potential development of the site from what was previously anticipated and analyzed
• Tribal Consultation - T he City conducted tribal consultation with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) to update Mitigation Measure 3 to better reflect current practices
•
Determination - The proposed changes would not result in any new significant information of substantial importance, new environmental impacts, new mitigation measures, new or revised alternatives, or an increase of the severity of previously identified impacts that would require major revisions to the original 2010 certified Village 7 Specific Plan EIR
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Planning Commission Hearing – March 20, 2024
• Public Comments – Co ncerns regarding public safety and increase in traffic
• Commission Comments – Co ncerns related to traffic
impacts to Ferrari Ranch Road and loss of commercial
acreage
• Commission Decision – R ecommended City Council
approval of all requested entitlements by a 5-1-1 vote
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Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt resolution approving the Addendum to the Certified 2010 Vil
lage 7 Specific Plan EIR for the Liberty at Lincoln Project
2. Adopt resolution approving the Village 7 Specific Plan Amendment
3. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 1079B a
mending the Village 7 General Development Plan
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12 Proposed
Trail System
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13 Proposed
Park Plan
Example Page
Changes
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2023 Goals
• Continue to recruit to ensure all authorized positions remain filled • Train and certify traffic officer for motorcycle use
• Update response areas to better analyze crime statistics • Establish full time problem-o riented policing team
• Construct and outfit evidence processing room
• Conduct joint trainings with fire department
Flock ALPR
• 20 ALPR cameras installed in city
• Active in program since 2021
• Sharing with multiple agencies in CA per laws and acceptable p
ractices
• Maintaining transparency public facing transparency portal:
• https://transparency.flocksafety.com/li ncoln-ca-pd
Flock ALPR
• What’s detected:
• License plates, vehicles
• What’s not detected:
• Facial recognition, people, gender, race
• Acceptable use policy:
• Data is used for LE purposes only. Data is owned by LPD and is never sold to 3rd parties
Flock ALPR
• Prohibited Uses:
• Immigration enforcement, traffic enforcement, harassment or intimidation, u
sage based solely on a protected class, personal use.
• Access Policy:
• All system access requires a valid reason and is stored indefinitely • Hotlist Policy:
• Hotlist hits are required to be human verified prior to action.
Flock ALPR
• Mar 12 to Apr 10: 3.1m plate reads, 414 hotlist hits* *Felony vehicles, stolen plate, stolen vehicle,
missing child, custom hotlist entry
Flock ALPR
• Average 82k to 120k daily plate reads
• 1791 searches
• Sharing with 197 California agencies
Flock ALPR
• Recent Case Studies (Late 2023 to present)
• Road rage incident in Twelve Bridges resulting in an assault and stabbing of the victim with serious i
njury. Flock utilized to identify the suspect vehicle and later to locate the suspect for arrest. • Stolen vehicle flock hit, recovered vehicle, narcotics and evidence of identity theft. Driv er out of Sacramento arrested and booked.
• Suspect vehicle in theft at the Lincoln water treatment plant entered into Flock. Su spect returned to Lincoln and was contacted while stealing wire from street lights in a construction area. Narcotics, paraphernalia and a ghost gun recovered. Suspect out of Auburn arrested and booked. • Flock hit for vehicle identified in prior Lincoln theft. Su spects contacted, narcotics and paraphernalia located. Male and female from Sacramento arrested and booked. • Flock hit for Lincoln subject with a felony warrant for assault. Su bject contacted, arrested and booked.
Specialized Resource Team
• Direct engagement with the homeless population with a focus on improving quality of life f
or the affected individuals.
• Department liaison to community homeless groups, resources, and committees. • Investigate and enforce chronic issues in the city that are beyond the scope or oper
ational abilities of other field units.
• Assist the Detective Unit at the direction of the Detective Sergeant. • Attend assigned community events and engage with citizens. • Communicate effectively, professionally, and confidently in public presentations. • Develop rapport and positive relationships between community members and law enf
orcement.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with coworkers, al
lied agencies, the public and community groups
• Beginning May 21, 2024
Specialized Resource Team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Have at least 1 year patrol experience with the Lincoln Police Department by the t
ime of appointment.
• Have at least 3 years total sworn law enforcement experience.
A
SSIGNMENT TERM
• Term of assignment is one year from date of appointment. • At the end of the assignment, based on the needs of the department, the Chief of P
olice may extend the candidate’s assignment, with the terms detailed on personnel order.
• Based on performance, staffing, or other department needs, the Chief of Police may r
emove the candidate from the assignment at any time.
Specialized Resource Team
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
• 5% special assignment pay while in the position.
• Salary adjustment per LPOA MOU.
• If candidate is an FTO or Corporal, if selected, the candidate must resign the pos
ition(s) at time of appointment.
• 4/10 schedule, 0700-1700, Tuesday-Friday, with flexibility to modify schedule based on operational needs.
• Team is part of the Investigations Unit and reports to the Detective Sergeant. • Subject to patrol coverage
• Should patrol staffing be compromised due to unforeseen circumstances, team m
embers may be required to return to patrol full time at any time to provide coverage.
• When on duty, unless unavailable, will be primary unit dispatched to calls for service r
egarding homeless matters.
• Assigned to a two-per son vehicle.
Public Safety Therapy Dog Program
• Emotional Support
• Stress Reduction
• Community Engagement
• Trauma Recovery
• Improving Morale
• Enhancing Communication Skills
Public Safety Therapy Dog Program
• Partnered with Hearts 4 Heroes USA
• Local foundation based in Folsom, CA
• Provide dog free of charge
• Provide training, supplies, food, veterinary and grooming services • Little to no cost to agency
• We have been matched with a dog and will begin coming onsite M
ay/June 2024
• At least a year of training to be certified
Professional Standards Unit
• Formally creating a PSU
• Review use of force, pursuits, citizen complains, IA investigations • Part time responsibility, utilized as needed
• Currently have policy/procedures in place, but this will memorialize th
e entire process and have consistent attention
• Comprised of Captain, Lieutenant, two sergeants
LPD Update 4-23-24
• Questions/Comments