General Plan Annual Progress Report
2021
City of Marysville
Prepared by the City of Marysville Community Development and Services Department
March 2022
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Table of Contents
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I. Introduction........................................................................................................2 II. Plans and Projects..............................................................................................2 III. General Plan Elements.......................................................................................4 Land Use Element..................................................................................4 Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element.............................5 Circulation and Scenic Highways Element............................................5 Community Safety and Seismic Safety..................................................5 Noise ......................................................................................................6 Housing..................................................................................................6 IV. Involvement/Participation..................................................................................6 V. Conclusion .........................................................................................................8 2021 General Plan Annual
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I. Introduction
This report has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 65400.
Guidance for preparation of the report is provided by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
The purpose of the document is to report on the City of Marysville’s progress in implementing its General Plan. The General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report will be presented to the City Council on March 15, 2022.
Background
The City last adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan in August 1985 and has amended minor sections the Plan on several occasions since. The City of Marysville has identified that a comprehensive General Plan update is a priority for the City. Therefore, the City Council included the General Plan in its fiscal year 2022 budget.
Informational Document
This document is a reporting document and does not create or alter policy. The content is provided for informational purposes only and is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection).
Organization
After this Introduction, a summary of projects and issues addressed over last year is provided, and then each General Plan element is addressed. Appendix A includes the mandatory HCD Housing Element reporting forms.
II. Plans and Projects
During 2021 the City processed several notable projects including the Ellis Lake Apartment project and several other single family homes. The following summaries provide a brief overview of these projects and programs and are not intended to be exhaustive.
Building Permits
The Community Development and Services Department (CD&S) issued approximately 549 building permits in 2021. This was an increase of 121 permits compared to the last year. Total construction valuation (value of the work performed under permit) was $379,283.93.
Planning Permits
In addition to completing a planning review on each of the 549 building permits issued, CD&S 2021 General Plan Annual
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processed a variety of planning permits (entitlements) during 2021, which were primarily Conditional Use Permits and Design Review for projects located within the City’s Historic District.
Housing Units Approved:
• 1 Minor use permit for a single-family dwelling located at 510 11th St. • 1 Development Plan review for the 71 East Lake Apartments located at 15 E. 13th St. • DR21-32 Design Review for a new four-plex located at 830 7th St • Total units: 76
Commercial Development Approved:
40 Design review applications, with 11 that went before the Architectural Review Board • DR21-02 for Standing Clock located at SW corner of 3rd & D • DR21-13 for Sign exception located at 21 E. 10th
• DR21-15 signs for 7-11 located at 501 5th St.
• DR21-16 signs for Taco Bell located at 631 10th St.
• DR21-18 for a new commercial building located at 830 E St. • DR21-20 Design review for new commercial structure located at 1024 E St. • DR21-25 Sign exception for a commercial building located at 723 E St. • DR21-25 Design review for commercial solar panel structures located at 800 3rd St. • DR21-28 Signs approval for commercial building located at 610 10th St.
Projects Reviewed by the Planning Commission During 2021 In addition, the following major planning efforts were reviewed by the Planning and Historic Preservation Commission during the past year:
• Public Hearing, Review and Recommended Approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element
• General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Code Update informational meeting • Public Hearing, Review and Recommended Approval of the Safety Element Update City Council
• Public Hearing, Review and Recommended Approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element
• General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Code Update approval of the budget and Memorandum of Understanding with SACOG.
• Approval of a master lease agreement with ATT to allow small cell equipment on cityowned right-of-way. 2021 General Plan Annual
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III. General Plan Elements
The General Plan details the City’s guiding principles for a variety of planning topics and is the constitution for future development. California Government Code Section 65300 et seq. provides direction and specifications for the content of the General Plan. The following nine elements are required:
• Land Use
• Circulation
• Conservation
• Open Space
• Air Quality
• Noise
• Safety
• Housing
• Environmental Justice
The elements may be combined or renamed, but basic requirements must be included. An agency may adopt any type of optional element, such as an Economic Element, at its discretion.
Only the Housing Element must be certified by another agency (i.e., HCD).
The current City of Marysville General Plan consists of the following Elements:
• Land Use
• Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation
• Circulation and Scenic Highways
• Safety
• Noise
• Housing
The following sections address implementation for each of the City’s General Plan Elements.
Land Use Element
The Land Use Element guides the City’s land use policy and ensures that appropriate development takes place, with adequate provision of public services and utilities. Land use designations are specified, defined, and mapped in the Land Use Diagrams. The land use designations roughly correspond to the City’s zoning districts. Existing condition of infrastructure and future needs is also included in the Land Use Element. Summary City Goals found within the Land Use Element are as follows:
• To designate, protect, and provide land to ensure sufficient residential development to meet community needs.
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• To retain and renew existing commercial land uses and designate sufficient new commercial areas to meet future city needs.
• To provide sufficient land designated for industrial uses that are compatible with the existing community.
Potential impacts from new development are assessed under CEQA. Additional conditions of approval and mitigation may be required if deemed necessary to provide for issues such as screening, parking, and noise-reduction, or otherwise address issues per the General Plan’s direction.
Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element
The Conservation and Open Space Element works to provide a description of the land and waters that are unimproved and are to be devoted to natural uses through land use designation; a description of conservation efforts that will protect and maintain natural resources; and a description of existing and planning recreation sites and facilities. The summary City Goal found within the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element is as follows:
• To designate, protect, and conserve the natural resources, open space, and recreation lands in the City; and provide opportunities for recreation activities to meet citizen needs.
Circulation and Scenic Highway Element
The general well-being of a modern-day city is dependent upon its ability to efficiently and safely transport people and goods within, and through the area. The Circulation and Scenic Highway element provides a plan of how the City will coordinate transportation and circulation activities, promote efficient travel, and make efficient use of existing and proposed facilities and public utilities transporting goods and people. The summary City Goal found within the Circulation is as follows:
• To provide and maintain a safe and efficient system of streets, highways, and public transportation to service residents’ needs, promote sound land use, and protect and enhance scenic highways.
Safety
The Safety Element provide a description of activities and services which provide protection from natural and manmade hazards. The summary City Goal found within the Community Safety and Seismic Safety Element is as follows:
• To minimize the danger of natural and manmade hazards and to protect residents and visitors from the dangers of earthquake, fire, flood, or other disaster.
The state requires the Safety Element be updated at the time the Housing Element is updated. 2021 General Plan Annual
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PlaceWorks, a planning consultant firm, prepared an update to the Safety Element. The Planning and Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings September 2, and November 10th, 2021. The Planning and Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Safety Element. The Safety Element was approved by City Council in January 2022.
Noise
The Noise Element provides an analysis of community noise and the exposure to noise by its citizens. The purpose of the Noise Element is to protect citizens from noise that could jeopardize their health and welfare. The summary City Goal found within the Noise Element is as follows:
• To protect residents from health hazards and annoyance associated with excessive noise levels.
Housing Element
The Housing Element works to provide housing for all of the community and addresses the needs of specified populations. The City hired PlaceWorks, to update the Housing Element update for the next planning period 2021 to 2029.
The City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation will be 167 units over the next eight-year planning horizon.
The Planning and Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on June 23, 2021, and recommended that the City Council approve the updated Housing Element. The City Council held public hearings on July 7, 2021, August 17, 2021, and approved the final document on November 16, 2021.
The City continues to work with service providers to provide for the needs of lower- income households, the disabled, and other special needs populations, per the direction provided by the Housing Element. Summary City Goals found within the Housing Element are as follows:
• Accommodate the City’s share of Regional Housing Needs for all income groups. • Encourage the provision of affordable housing.
• Improve/Conserve the existing supply of housing.
• To conserve existing affordable housing.
• Ensure equal housing opportunity.
• To promote energy conservation.
• Promote the preservation of Historic Resources.
• Promote fair housing
IV. Involvement/Participation
To achieve the summary goals listed above, the City has continued dialogue with local, regional, 2021 General Plan Annual
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State, and federal agencies on a variety of projects, thereby continuing previous coordination efforts with other agencies and facilitating new opportunities. The City constantly strives to ensure collaboration between national, California, and regional agencies as required by federal, State, and local regulations. The City works to make such agencies aware of local programs and policies and bring their actions into conformance with the General Plan.
The City also involves citizens, Native American tribes, and public interest groups in the planning process. As part of the Housing and Safety Element updates, staff conducted tribal consultation consistent with the requirements of Senate Bill 18.
Staff works to ensure that the public is made aware of all planning projects through mailings and notices in the newspaper to allow for their participation. Routine feedback and public input is requested, and the City strives to ensure that its website is maintained and provides for current up-to-date information regarding planning issues.
During 2021 the city conducted numerous public hearings on the Housing Element update, the Safety Element Update and an information item to discuss the planned comprehensive General Plan Update, Specific Plan and Zoning Code Update.
V. General Plan Update, Specific Plan and Zoning Code Update As part of the competitive Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, the City was awarded $450,000 in competitive funds and $40,000 in non-competitive funds that will be used to prepare a Specific Plan covering five SACOG Green Means Go districts within the City. On November 16, 2021, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SACOG to hire AECOM to prepare a specific plan and zoning code update. The City also approved a consultant agreement with AECOM to prepare a comprehensive update to the General Plan.
Specific Plan
Staff proposes to prepare a specific plan that would comprehensively plan the designated Green Zone area of the City. The specific plan offers a unique opportunity to develop policies, update land use, analyze vehicle miles traveled, traffic calming measures and identify infrastructure constraints, which in turn will accelerate housing and economic development. This effort would meet all of the REAP objectives including:
1. Increase and/or accelerate housing supply
2. Support infill housing and revitalization in the Green Zone
3. Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through location of efficient housing.
4. Develop and implement traffic calming strategies and increase mobility to support walking, biking, transit, etc.
5. Retain and expand community assets in Green Zones and implement the City’s Bounce Back Initiative.
General Plan Update
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Taking advantage of the opportunity to leverage funds and technical information, staff proposes to undertake a comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan in conjunction with the Specific Plan. The General Plan will be a stand-alone project but will be covered by a joint General Plan/Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for environmental clearance. This is a unique opportunity to leverage citywide technical studies that will be needed for the Specific Plan, at the same time information can be used to update the General Plan, to reduce overall costs of the effort.
The General Plan has not been updated comprehensively since 1983, so this will be an opportunity for the City to examine its vision and policies, update outdated information and look for ways to enhance economic opportunities. It is expected that the General Plan update will provide a vision to 2040. The update process is expected to be a year and a half effort and will be considered by the City Council in 2023.
Zoning Code Update
In order to be consistent with recent state law the Housing Element identified the need to update the Zoning Ordinance. The City received a SB 2 Grant in 2019 to assist with updating the Zoning Ordinance. Due to staffing constraints this work has not been completed yet.
Leveraging the General Plan and Specific Plan work, AECOM will assist the City in updating the Zoning Ordinance concurrently as part of the overall work program.
VI. Conclusion
This is an exciting time for the City with major planning projects going forward. The General Plan is the City’s roadmap and guiding vision. Due to the world’s ever-changing nature, upkeep and maintenance of the General Plan should be a continuous process. The City implements the General Plan’s vision on a day-to-day basis in its many planning projects and strives to include the public in the decision-making process. There will be multiple opportunities for public participation as these projects move forward.