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B-1 Receive Presentation and Provide Preliminary Comments Regarding Proposed Vineyard Valley Project (CD)
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AGENDA – Shirtsleeve Session
Date: April 5, 2022
Time: 7:00 a.m.
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AGENDA ITEM B-01
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Receive Presentation and Provide Preliminary Comments Regarding the Proposed Vineyard Valley Project
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EETING DATE: April 5, 2022
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REPARED BY: Community Development Director
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COMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and p rovide preliminary comments regarding the proposed Vineyard Valley Project
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ACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has been approached by applicants seeking annexation and project approvals for the Vineyard Valley project. The project includes approximately 164 acres of land located south of Harney Lane, west of the WID canal and east of the S. Mills/Harney Lane intersection. The project described herein is preliminary in nature and staff is seeking Council comment on the general approach and mix of land uses.
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roject Location/Vicinity
Presentation on Vineyard Valley Project
April 5, 2022 Shirtsleeve Meeting
Land Use Context
The project site is located outside of the city limits of Lodi and within the City’s Sphere of Influence (SOI). The Lodi General Plan designates the project site for urban uses that include Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use Center and Open Space. Immediately south of the project site is designated Armstrong Road Agricultural Cluster Study Area, a designation that is intended to maintain a clear distinction between Lodi and Stockton.
Current General Plan Designations
Project Status
The applicants have approached the City to discuss development of the project site and have undertaken various efforts that would be required for the City to consider the Vineyard Valley project. A first critical milestone was to identify a drainage solution acceptable to the City. The applicants have worked with the City Public Works Department and the Woodbridge Irrigation District (WID) to identify a workable drainage solution.
With a preliminary drainage solution identified, the applicants prepared the current draft land use plan to initiate a discussion of proposed land uses. If Council comments on the project are generally favorable, then the applicants would proceed with refining the project proposal and conducting the technical studies that will be required to support a project review.
Required Approvals
The Vineyard Valley project would require numerous approvals, with actions by the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee and the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). These actions will require environmental review consistent with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – and it is anticipated an Environmental Impact Report would be necessary.
General Plan Amendment. The General Plan land use diagram identifies specific uses for the project site. The applicant’s proposal is similar to the General Plan land uses in many ways , but the proposed project differs enough that a General Plan Amendment (GPA) would be required. The GPA would be among the first approvals that would be considered by the City.
Prezoning/Annexation. The proposed project is outside Lodi’s current city limits and therefore must be annexed to allow development. An initial step in the annexation process is prezoning. Prezoning is essentially the same action as amending a zoning designation inside the City and upon completion of an annexation, the prezoning automatically becomes the City zoning designations for the annexed property. Prezoning is required before the annexation process can commence. Ultimately, the San Joaquin LAFCo will consider and decide on any application to annex land to the City.
Presentation on Vineyard Valley Project
April 5, 2022 Shirtsleeve Meeting
Planned Unit Development. There are certain aspects of the project that are not consistent with standard City zoning classifications, including minimum lot sizes and building setbacks. For this reason, the applicants would propose a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow variations from typical City standards. In addition to describing modified development standards , the PUD w ould also establish expectations for the character of development and the architecture of future homes.
Growth Allocation. Prior to approval of a subdivision, the City must approve a growth allocation consistent with the City’s growth management ordinance.
Tentative Subdivision Map. A tentative subdivision map would be proposed that would include: lot configurations, street sections, locations of public facilities such as parks and drainage , and various other technical details of the project.
Site Plan and Architecture Approval. The final discretionary approval by the City would be review of the project’s site plan and proposed architecture. This review considers the design details of the project and will include review down to the individual unit level.
Project Description
The Vineyard Valley project is still at a preliminary design phase. The applicant team has presented a series of concept plans for staff review and comment. The proposed project is still undergoing refinement and the current plan version presented is intended for general discussion purposes. Do note, numerous design details remai n to be addressed.
Vineyard Valley Conceptual Site Plan
Presentation on Vineyard Valley Project
April 5, 2022 Shirtsleeve Meeting
The proposed project is predominantly residential with a range of housing types and densities. A total of 743 dwellings are proposed in the project, with 729 conventional single-family homes and 14 cottages on small lots proposed as affordable market rate housing. A 4.2-acre lot is proposed for dedication to the City for development of affordable housing. If the project proceeds , then the City would oversee the processing of a plan for the affordable housing.
The project proposes an age-restricted, senior housing component located adjacent to Harney Lane. This portion of the project is not currently proposed as a gated community, but this could be considered during the project review. A Recreation Center facility is proposed within the senior housing and this would be a private facility serving the residents of the senior housing.
Two collector roads are proposed consistent with the General Plan Ci rculation Diagram. These roads would east/west corridors for development south of Harney Lane. Staff would work with the applicants to ensure these roads would be designed to accommodate planned traffic volumes.
The project proposes a single traditional park in the center of the project plus the private recreation center in the senior housing development. Trails and open space are proposed along the eastern and southern project boundaries. Staff would work with the applicant to ensure that park land consistent with City standards is provided and such parks would be designed to meet the needs of residents and the broader Lodi community.
To address challenges related to drainage south of Harney Lane, the applicant has proposed an onsite basin to meet water quality and rate of runoff standards with an underground drainage pipe to convey storm runoff south to an existing inlet to Pixley Slough. The applicant has worked with WID on the design of this drainage facility and this solution appears acceptable to the City, WID and the applicant team.
REQUESTED CITY COUNCIL INPUT:
Staff is requesting comments and direction from the City Council. If Council input for the proposed project is generally favorable, then the applicants will continue to refine the proposal and will undertake the technical studies required for the City to consider the project and complete environmental review.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: As a development application the Vineyard Valley project applicants will executed a reimbursement agreement with the City to fund all costs associated with the project review.
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Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director
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John R. Della Monica, Jr.
Community Development Director
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Attachment:
Proposed Conceptual Site Plan
Vineyard Valley Street Sections
City Council Shirtsleeve
April 5, 2022
Vineyard Valley Project
Preliminary Review
Purpose of Meeting
• Introduce the Vineyard Valley Project to City Council • Discuss Project Status and Review Process
• Receive Preliminary Comments from Council
Harney Lane
S. Mills Ave.
Vineyard
Valley
Project
WID Canal
West Lane
Lower
Road
Project Location
Current General Plan Designations
Vineyard
Valley
Project
Site Land Use Designations
Low Density Residential Open Space
Medium Density Residential Mixed Use Center
Armstrong Road Agricultural
Cluster Study Area
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
Project Status
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
• Preliminary discussions with applicants
• Defined required project approvals
• Preliminary drainage solution
• Applicant, City staff, WID
• Preliminary development plan
• Initial staff comments, plan refinement
• Scoping of CEQA review
• Project would require an EIR
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
Required Project Approvals
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
• General Plan Amendment
• Modest changes to current land use designations
• Prezoning/Annexation
• Prezoning considered by City Council
• Annexation considered by LAFCo
• Planned Unit Development
• Required for non-standard lots
• Allows City to establish vision and expectations
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
Required Project Approvals
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
• Growth Allocation
• Required prior to approval of subdivision
• Tentative Subdivision Map
• Define lots, street alignments and street sections,
dedication of lands
• Site Plan and Architecture Approval
• Details of project design
• Architecture and landscape design
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
Project Description
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
• Project Area – approximately 164 acres
• 729 Single Family Homes
• Lots range from 45’ x 85’ up to 60’ x 105’
• 219 homes senior/age restricted housing
• 14 Workforce Housing Units (Affordable Market Rate)
• Cottage homes on 42’ x 50’ lots
• Affordable Housing Site
• 4.2 acre parcel to be dedicated to City
• City would oversee design and development
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
City Council Shirt Sleeve Session
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
City Council Shirt Sleeve Session
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
Key Features
Senior Housing
Affordable Housing
Range of Lot Sizes
Detention/Drainage
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
City Council Shirt Sleeve Session
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
Primary Park
Canal
Trail
Detention
Basin
Linear Park
Private Rec Center
Public and
Semi-Public
Lands
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
City Council Shirt Sleeve Session
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
Central Collector
South Mills
Southern Collector
Harney Lane
Key Roadways
Harney Lane
• Limited Access
Central Collector
• Primary East/West
Southern Collector
• Secondary East/West
South Mills
• Primary North/South
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
Project Review Process
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE
• Council Shirtsleeve
• Preliminary guidance to staff and applicants
• Engage CEQA Consultant
• Refine Project Proposal
• General Plan Amendment/Pre-zoning
• CEQA considered with GPA/Prezone
• Annexation
• LAFCo would consider annexation
• Growth Allocation
• Tentative Subdivision Map
• Site Plan and Architecture Review
VINEYARD VALLEY PROJECT
City Council
Questions, Discussion and Comments
CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE