Specific Plan
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop
December 4, 2024
Workshop Purpose
• Provide a Project Overview
• Share outreach and decisionmaker
interview findings
• Collaboratively create a Specific Plan
Vision Statement
Project Goals
Create a vision for the Menifee Innovation District that reflects the input from the City Council, stakeholders and the Menifee community.
Identify the areas opportunities to leverage and constraints to address through the creation of a Specific Plan.
Evaluate and identify infrastructure needs to support future development of the area.
Prepare allowable use matrix, development standards and design guidelines that promotes an appropriate mix of uses that will implement the plan’s vision.
Ensure the plan is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Project Process
Spring 2024
• Research
and Site
Analysis
Summer 2024
• Opportunities
& Constraints
Report
• Workshop #1
• PC/CC joint
Interviews
Fall 2024
• Joint CC/PC
Workshop
• Design
Charette
Winter 2025
• Land Use
Alternatives
• Workshop
#2
Spring 2025
• Preferred
Land Use
Plan
• CEQA
Notice of
Preparation
and
Scoping
Mtg.
Summer 2025
• CEQA
document
prep
• Public
Review
Draft
Specific
Plan and
EIR
Fall 2025
• Final
Specific
Plan and
EIR
• Public
Hearings
Workshop #1 – Key Themes
• Create a unique identity and use high-quality design elements. • Focus on technology-oriented, educational, and research-based industries. • Cultivate a vibrant economy
• Create spaces for entertainment, mixed-use development, live-work spaces, and offices.
• Prohibit warehouse and distribution buildings.
• Provide open space and buffers between SPA and adjacent rural residential areas.
• Encourage multi-modal transit opportunities and walkable streets and trails connecting to surrounding areas.
CC/PC Interviews – Key Themes
• Create a unique identity for the area through innovative architecture, and clear design guidelines.
• Focus on attracting development of office/business parks or innovation campus/incubator spaces/technology hub.
• Provide local, high-paying jobs.
• Further discussion is required about residential development and entertainment/community amenities.
• Collaborate with local educational institutions.
Topics For Discussion…
Residential Land Use Entertainment Land Use
Residential Development
Menifee General Plan
GP assumes 10%
residential land use
(30 acres)
EDC land use
designation
envisions residential
uses playing a
supporting role
Residential uses
shall be integrated
vertically
Residential uses
shall not be allowed
directly adjacent to
the freeway (within
1,000 feet)
State Law (SB 330): Prohibits a jurisdiction from downzoning property for housing unless the jurisdiction “concurrently” up- zones other property to increase enough permitted density to ensure there is no net loss in residential capacity city-wide.
Examples of Residential Development in
Innovation Districts
Research Triangle Park Hub – North CarolinaAggie Square – Davis, CA
Discussion Questions
How could residential development best be
incorporated in the Menifee Innovation District?
Where can residential be located to best fit the
context of the surrounding community and the
District?
Existing Menifee
General Plan
Vision &
Dev’t. Code
Entertainment
Uses
• Menifee General Plan: “The intent of the EDC
designation is to identify areas where a mixture of
residential, commercial, office, civic, industrial,
entertainment, educational, and/or recreational uses or other uses is planned.”
• “The EDC-Southern Gateway Subarea is envisioned as
business park (predominantly light industrial and office uses) and limited support commercial use.”
• Menifee Development Code entertainment uses
allowed:
• Art gallery
• Museum
• Batting cages (indoor)
• Live entertainment/auditorium (indoor)
• Bowling alley
• Breweries
• More…
Examples of Entertainment Options in an
Innovation Districts
Makerspace
Bowling Alley
Climbing Gym Art Gallery/Studio/Incubator Space
BreweryFood Hall
Discussion Questions
Should entertainment be included in the
Innovation District?
If yes, how do you envision entertainment being
integrated into the Menifee Innovation District?
Draft Vision Statements
Considerations:
• Is it aspirational?
• Elements to remove?
• Elements to add?
Draft Vision
Statement
#1
The Menifee Innovation District will be a vibrant
innovation hub that attracts high-tech businesses
and features mixed-use options. With modern
architecture, innovative infrastructure and high-
quality amenities, the district will create a
dynamic environment that creates high-paying
jobs and Includes range of entrepreneurial
opportunities with incubator space, executive
suites, research and development labs, light
manufacturing and corporate headquarters.
Draft Vision
Statement
#2
The Menifee Innovation District aims to attract
innovative industries to the City that offer high-
wage employment and drive long-term economic
growth. Guided by comprehensive development
and design standards to create a unique identity
and vibrant public spaces, the district will emerge
as a premier destination for business.
Draft Vision
Statement
#3
The Menifee Innovation District aims to attract
innovative industries to the City that offer high-
wage employment and drive long-term economic
growth. Featuring cutting-edge architecture and
design, the district will create a dynamic
environment with a unique identity that includes a
range of entrepreneurial opportunities with
incubator space, executive suites, research and
development labs, light manufacturing and
corporate headquarters.
Draft Vision
Statement
#4
The Menifee Innovation District aims for innovative
and sustainable development, attracting high-
paying industries and businesses that drive long-
term economic growth. Featuring cutting-edge
architecture and design, the district will have a
unique identity that seamlessly blends work and
life, offers entertainment options, and includes
walkable streetscapes, and vibrant public
spaces.
Discussion &
Deliberation