North Lake Specific Plan
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Acknowledgements
The following individuals and entities contributed to preparation of the North Lake Specific Plan:
CITY COUNCIL
Victor Gordo, Mayor
Steve Madison, Vice Mayor, District 6
T yron Hampton, District 1
Rick Cole, District 2
Justin Jones, District 3
Gene Masuda, District 4
Jess Rivas, District 5
Jason Lyon, District 7
CITY COMMISSIONS
Design Commission
Northwest Commission
Planning Commission
Carol Hunt Hernandez, Chair, At Large/District 5
Lambert Giessinger, Vice-Chair, District 4
Jennifer Higginbotham, Secretary, District 7
Mic Hansen, Commissioner, Mayor
Beverly Sims, Commissioner, District 1
Julianna Delgado, PhD, F AICP, Commissioner, District 2 Jay Walters, Commissioner, District 3
Philip Burns, AICP, Commissioner, District 5
Michael Albrecht, Commissioner, District 6
Steven Olivas, Commissioner, District 3, Former
Rick Cole, Commissioner, District 5, Former
Andrea Rawlings, Commissioner, District 6, Former
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Miguel Márquez, City Manager
Nicholas Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Matthew Hawkesworth, Assistant City Manager
DIVISION & PROGRAMS
David Klug, Director, Economic Development
T eresa Garcia, Senior Project Manager
Deborah Membreno, Project Manager
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Greg de Vinck, Director
Brent Maue, City Engineer
Y annie Wu-Bowman, Principal Engineer
Michael King, Forestry Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Joaquin Siques, Director
Jenny Cristales-Cevallos, Deputy Director
Scott Johnson, Senior Planner
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Jennifer Paige, AICP, Director
Jason Mikaelian, AICP, Deputy Director
Luis Rocha, Planning Manager
Rochelle Branch, Manager, Cultural Affairs
Corey Dunlap, Program Coordinator III, Cultural Affairs Kevin Johnson, Principal Planner
Our Pasadena
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Anita Cerna, Principal Planner, Community Planning
Martin Potter, Principal Planner, Community Planning
David Sinclair, Senior Planner, Community Planning
Ani Garibyan, Planner, Community Planning
CONSUL TANTS
AECOM – MIG, Inc. (outreach)
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan T ransportation Authority T ransit Oriented Planning Grant Program Round 4 supported the Specific Plan Update Program.
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T able of Contents
LASP Chapter TOC
1. Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Specific Plan Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Relationship to Other Documents . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Planning P rocess & Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Community P riorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.5 Specific Plan Or ganization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2. Background .........................17
2.1 Community & Historic Context . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2 Existing Land Uses, Urban F orm,
& Public Realm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3. Vision, Goals & P olicies .... 33
3.1 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.2 Goals & P olicies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4. Z oning & Land Use .......... 59
4.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.2 Zoning Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.2 Allowable Land Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5. Public Realm Standar ds ... 69
5.1 Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
5.2 P arkways & Street T rees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6. P rivate Realm Standards . 85
6.1 Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.2 Frontage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
6.3 Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
6.4 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 7 . Implementation &
Administration .................. 117
7 .1 Implementation Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 7 .2 Citywide Implementation Ov erview . . . . . 127
7 .3 Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 7 .4 Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 7 .5 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 A. Appendices ..................... 145
A.1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 A.2 Design Guidance for T ree Selection . . . .148
A.3 Subcommittee Recommendations . . . . .168
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Introduction
Introduction 3 1 1 Specific Plan Ar ea 4 1 2 Purpose 5 1 3 Relationship to Other Documents 5 1 4 Planning P rocess & Outreach 9 Community P riorities 14 1 5 Specific Plan Or ganization 16 18 RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan
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The North Lake Specific Plan (NLSP) area serves as a
primary northern gateway to the City of Pasadena. The
Plan area centers along a prominent north/south corridor connecting with the Central District, the I-210 Freeway and the Metro A Line Lake Station to the south; the
historic residential neighborhoods of Bungalow Heaven,
Washington Square, and Historic Highlands to the east
and west; and Altadena to the north. The Plan area also includes east/west portions of Orange Grove Boulevard,
Washington Boulevard, and Villa Street, branching off of North Lake Avenue. These intersections act as important commercial nodes and crosstown connections.
T oday, the NLSP is predominantly a commercial district whose character reflects the evolution of design and
development trends over the past century of growth.
However, with the adoption of the 2015 General Plan, there is an opportunity to incorporate medium-scale housing
development on infill sites throughout the area, while
preserving and celebrating historically significant properties and architectural characteristics and supporting a more pedestrian-oriented streets environment.
This Specific Plan establishes the following vision statement for the NLSP area, which reflects ideas and feedback from a multi-phase community engagement effort between 2018
and 2021:
“North Lake will be a vibrant and visually cohesive corridor, weaving together several distinct, pedestrian-oriented districts that complement and build upon the cultural and architectural history of the community and surrounding neighborhoods. ” The NLSP presents an opportunity for this vision to be
grounded in policy and practice, and for the City and
community to work together in confronting planning
challenges and envisioning the future of the North Lake area. In addition to an extensive public outreach and
visioning process, the NLSP represents the outcome of a multi-faceted outreach process and technical planning
and design effort, directly informed by the perspectives and expertise of community members, City staff, the Planning Commission, Design Commission, Northwest Commission,
and the City Council.
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A SPECIFIC PLAN?
In the State of California, a Specific Plan is a
regulatory tool that local governments use to
implement their General Plan and to guide
development in a localized area. The General Plan
is the primary guide for growth and development
in a community, and a Specific Plan focuses
on the unique characteristics of a special area
by customizing the land use regulations and
development standards for that area. A Specific
Plan establishes a link between the policies and
implementation programs in the General Plan and
individual development proposals in a defined area
within the City.
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter is organized into the following sections:
» 1.1 Specific Plan Area
» 1.2 Purpose
» 1.3 Relationship to Other Planning Documents
» 1.4 Planning Process and Outreach
» 1.5 Specific Plan Organization
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1.1 Specific Plan Area
The NLSP area generally encompasses the area between
Elizabeth Street to the north, Wilson Avenue to the east, Maple Street to the south and El Molino Avenue to the
west. While the NLSP primarily regulates development
along the Lake Avenue corridor, the standards and policies are influenced by, and intended to provide benefit to the surrounding residential communities, including landmark and historic districts of Bungalow Heaven, Washington
Square, and Historic Highlands.
Map 1.1-1: North Lake Specific Plan Area
The NLSP area has a variety of architectural styles, many with traditional elements like arched openings.
Landsacped medians througout the Plan area provide
additional greening, slow down vehicles, and create a
sense of place for pedestrians.NLSP Area
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1.3 Relationship to
Other Documents
SUMMARY OF 2015 GENERAL PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. Growth will be targeted to serve community needs and enhance the quality of life.
2. Pasadena’ s historic resources will be preserved.
3. Pasadena will be an economically vital city by providing jobs, services, revenues, and opportunities.
4. Pasadena will be a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable community.
5. Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars.
6. Pasadena will be a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment and education center for the region.
7. Community participation will be a permanent part of achieving a greater city.
8. Pasadena is committed to public education and a diverse educational system responsive to the broad needs of the community.
General Plan Land Use Element, 2015
1.2 Purpose
The NLSP sets out a plan to facilitate investment,
development, and improvements to the Plan Area, that
will ultimately help realize the community’ s vision for North Lake Avenue. The NLSP optimizes land uses to
increase opportunities for financially feasible commercial and residential developments, and help ensure that new
development, sidewalk improvements, and added amenities contribute positively to the pedestrian experience. The NLSP includes standards to protect historic resources and support existing elements of the area that provide a sense of place and distinct character, while providing contextual standards for new development.
Future redevelopment opportunities will focus on infill development and making incremental changes to the
area’ s built environment and land use mix. This document will be used by property and business owners, grant-
seeking nonprofits, developers, decision makers, and City staff as the regulations that will guide private and public development projects. While the specific plan introduces a framework and toolkit for designing and implement
future developments, it does not mandate or accelerate
any specific projects or immediate changes to the built environment.
General Plan
The NLSP is one of eight Specific Plans that serve to
implement the City’ s 2015 General Plan Land Use and
Mobility Elements. The General Plan contains eight Guiding Principles and a series of goals and policies that demonstrate the relationship between land use and high-quality design, the arts and culture, sustainable infrastructure, a vital economy, exemplary public services, and public involvement and participation.
The NLSP mirrors and builds upon the General Plan’ s
policies, consistent with the General Plan’ s vision and guidance. It seeks to focus development around transit, and create a pedestrian-oriented gathering place for
surrounding neighborhoods near the Lake/Washington
intersection, and create a well-designed and vibrant
corridor with a mix of uses that support multiple modes of travel. Projects that are consistent with the NLSP policies and development standards will in turn be consistent with the General Plan Guiding Principles, goals, and policies.
While the NLSP establishes an overall vision for North Lake Ave, the policies and standards herein apply specifically to private development and adjacent sidewalks. The NLSP
serves as one of many complementary tools the City uses to implement the General Plan, and to meet sustainability goals through prioritization and guidance for private and public investments.
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GENERAL PLAN GOAL 36: NORTH LAKE
“ A well-designed and attractive corridor supporting
multiple travel modes including transit, bicycling,
and walking with clusters of distinctive places for
shopping, dining, and living.”
GENERAL PLAN POLICIES
» 36.1 Economic Vitality of the Avenue. T ransform
North Lake Avenue from a low-density strip
commercial corridor to series of distinctive low- to
medium-density, pedestrian oriented, mixed-
use villages designed and scaled to transition
with adjoining residential neighborhoods where
residents and visitors can live, shop, work and be
entertained.
» 36.2 Lake T ransit Village. Provide for the
development of higher intensity mix of retail,
office, and multi-family housing uses in proximity
to the Metro Gold Line station that expanded the
customer base for local businesses and support
Metro Gold Line ridership contributing to the
reduction of vehicle trips, energy consumption, and
GHG emissions.
» 36.3 Lake-Washington Neighborhood Village.
Promote the development of additional commercial
uses with housing and pedestrian-oriented
plazas and amenities to establish a “village-like”
environment where people shop, dine, meet friends,
linger, and actively use public places.
» 36.4 Neighborhood Compatibility. Require that
the types of use and location, scale, and design
of development buffer commercial and mixed-use
development on Lake Avenue from adjoining lower
residential neighborhoods.
» 36.5 T ransitional Heights and Setbacks. Protect
adjacent Low Density Residential and Low-Medium
Density Residential areas north of Orange Grove
Boulevard, which contain a number of locally
and nationally recognized historic properties
and districts, from the development of mixed use
or residential projects by requiring appropriate
transitional heights. Mixed use or residential
projects proposed in these locations shall be limited
to no more than three stories in height abutting
the Low and Low-Medium residential areas.
Appropriate setbacks shall also be established in
order to provide further protection.
» 36.6 Accessibility. Design Lake Avenue and
Washington Boulevard as complete streets that
accommodate transit, bicycle, and pedestrian use.
Include wider sidewalks, public plazas, bike lanes,
and bicycle parking.
Previous North Lake Specific Plan
The NLSP builds on many of the objectives from
the original 1997 NLSP (amended in 2007) with
updated goals, policies, land use regulations, and
development standards that address current and
future current needs, opportunities, and challenges.
The previous Plan’ s aspirations for Lake Avenue to
grow beyond its role as a major north/south mobility
corridor and meet its full potential as a thriving center of activity for residents of surrounding neighborhoods
remain integral to the goals, policies, and standards
of the NLSP update. This update of the NLSP further
supports the goals and policies set forth in the
General Plan.
Zoning Code
The Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) is one of the
primary tools for implementing the City’ s General
Plan. Specifically, Title 17 of the PMC, or the Zoning
Code, describes allowable land uses, development
standards, and permit requirements for each zoning
district in the City. The zoning districts and associated land use regulations and development standards
established by the NLSP will be codified in the Zoning
Code.
Design Guidelines for Neighborhood
Commercial & Multi-Family Districts
The Design Guidelines for Neighborhood Commercial
& Multi-Family Districts (October 2009) supplement
the design-related goals and policies of the General
Plan Land Use Element and offer more direction for
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proceeding with the design of a project. The guidelines illustrate options, solutions, and techniques to achieve the goal of excellence in new design specifically for commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings that are subject to design review. The guidelines are not zoning regulations or development standards, but rather performance goals
that apply to areas within the City that do not have detailed guidelines or supplement existing guidelines, including those in the NLSP.
Sign Design Guidelines
The Sign Design Guidelines provide guidance in the way
signs are designed, constructed, and placed in order to further implement the purposes of Chapter 17 .72 (Sign
Regulations) of PMC. The guidelines are intended to
provide good examples of techniques that should be used in order to meet the City’ s expectations for quality business signage to be applied during the City’ s design review
process or Master Sign Plan process.
Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan
The Department of T ransportation’ s Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan (BTAP) (August 2015) provides specific goals, objectives, actions, and timeless for creating an environment (1) where people circulate without a car, (2) that significantly increases the number of people who commute by bike, (3) that increases the number of people who commute by bike, (3) that increases the number of people who use a bike
for utilitarian trips, fitness and recreation, and (4) that provides business and economic benefits for the City. The BTAP provides details for a network of bikeways so that every neighborhood is within a quarter mile of an effective bicycle route and funding strategies to implement the plan.
The NLSP area contains a portion of the BTAP’ s Villa Street buffered bike lane or cycle track route that stretches from Champlain Avenue to Hill Avenue. While outside of the
plan area, a bicycle lane running east-west on Washington Boulevard from Forest Avenue to El Molino Avenue are
located immediately west of the plan area boundaries. The NLSP also supports the BTAP through promoting enhanced
sidewalks that allocate space for bicycle parking and
supporting bicycle infrastructure within the plan area.
Active T ransportation Plan
The Department of T ransportation’ s Active T ransportation Plan would integrate, complement, and update previous
City planning documents, including the City’ s 2024
Pedestrian T ransportation Action Plan, 2021 Greenways
Feasibility Study, City’ s 2015 Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan, and 2006 Pedestrian Plan to create a comprehensive action plan for safe and accessibility walking, biking, and rolling in the City. The community-driven plan will focus on four key areas: implementation strategy development, prioritization and planning for future active transportation infrastructure improvements, consistency with the Mobility Element of the City’ s General Plan and incorporating the latest best practices in active transportation.
Local Roadway Safety Plan
Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) identifies roadway
safety solutions by analyzing citywide collision data and prioritizing them based on cost-benefit and efficacy
analysis. The LRSP was prepared in August 2022, consistent with California Department of T ransportation (Caltrans) program guidelines. This program and subsequent analysis provide a uniform set of criteria for the state of California to evaluate and provide funding to local agencies for local roadway safety improvements.
Local Roadway Safety Action Plan
Local Roadway Safety Action Plan (LRSAP) is a traffic
safety plan that incorporates inclusive public and
stakeholder engagement into the detailed collision analysis of the 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan as a prerequisite for a United States Department of T ransportation
(USDOT) federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Implementation Grant Program. The LRSAP identifies and
prioritizes projects from various City traffic safety plans, such as the Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan, Pedestrian T ransportation Action Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and Local Roadway Safety Plan, on a uniform set of metrics for future USDOT SS4A Implementation Grant funding
opportunities.
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North Lake Avenue T raffic and
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan
Part of the Pasadena T ransportation Action Plan (PTAP), the North Lake Avenue T raffic and Pedestrian Safety
Enhancement Plan was programmed by the City of
Pasadena to focus on enhancing traffic and pedestrian
safety along North Lake Avenue Between Maple and
Mountain Streets. The segment length of 0.6 mile-long is intended to identify concerns and opportunities to enhance traffic and walkability along the corridor. The North Lake Avenue & Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan project
team has engaged in several efforts to understand the
existing nuances of the corridor. Such efforts include
examining and analyzing roadway characteristics, traffic volumes, and collisions. The Plan is consistent with the Pasadena General Plan goals of creating a pedestrian-
friendly environment and enhancing the streetscape. As
the project prioritizes access for people of differing abilities by providing more accessible pedestrian crossings and
maintaining curb access for paratransit users, it is consistent with the goals of the Complete Streets Act of California.
Pasadena Street Design Guide
The Department of T ransportation’ s Pasadena Street
Design Guide (March 2017) implements the 2015 General
Plan Mobility Element Complete Streets Policy, including the following goals and objective: (1) Streets should reflect neighborhood character and accommodate all users; (2)
Complete Streets should accommodate all users such
as pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit, skateboarders and scooter; and (3) Streets should reflect individual
neighborhood character and needs, and support healthy
activities such as walking and bicycling. The NLSP
references the Street Design Guide as it applies to sidewalks, parkways, and street trees, which fall under Chapter 5
(Public Realm) of the NLSP.
Greenways Feasibility Study
Building upon the efforts of the 2015 Mobility Element and associated Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan, the City of Pasadena commissioned a detailed feasibility study
to further develop improvements on four north-south
bicycle boulevard corridors, or Greenways. The study
evaluates traffic calming features based on existing traffic conditions, bicycle level of traffic stress, vehicle level of service, and cost of corridor improvements, and proposes planning level concept plans for each Greenway. T wo of the Greenways identified are El Molino Avenue and Wilson Avenue, located a quarter mile to the west and east of Lake Avenue, respectively. On El Molino Avenue parallel to the NLSP area, the study proposes Class III bicycle boulevard using “sharrow” markings and offset edge islands to create traffic-calming chicanes. On Wilson Avenue parallel to the NLSP area, the study proposes a Class III bicycle boulevard using “sharrow” markings, mid-block traffic-calming islands and diverters, and painted bike intersection crossings
at Orange Grove Boulevard. Both of these north-south
greenways would connect to buffered bike lanes on the
I-210 overcrossings, improving bicycle access to the Central District and the two-way cycle track along Union Street.
Master Street T ree Plan
The Department of Public Works’ Master Street T ree
Plan serves as the guiding document that designates
the official tree species to be planted on a block-by-block basis throughout the City. The NLSP references the Master Street T ree Plan in Appendix A.2 (Design Guidance for
T ree Selection) to guide discussions between the City and community when updating the Master Street T ree Plan for the area. Appendix A.2 includes a description of the existing street trees along North Lake Avenue within the plan area, followed by recommendations for potential new species.
Pasadena Climate Action Plan
The Pasadena Climate Action Plan (CAP) (March 2018)
provides a strategic framework measuring, planning,
and reducing the City’ s share of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions with the goal of reducing emissions by more than half by the year 2035. The NLSP supports the CAP and the identified strategies to reduce GHG through sustainable land use and pedestrian infrastructure as well as urban greening, which are addressed in Chapter 4 (Land Use),
Chapter 5 (Public Realm), and Appendix A.2 (Design
Guidance for T ree Selection).
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1.4 Planning Process & Outreach
The NLSP is informed by a thorough planning and
public outreach process led by the City’ s Planning &
Community Development Department, and supported
by a consultant team of urban planners, urban designers, outreach specialists, economists, architects, and landscape architects. The planning process involved coordination with staff from various other City of Pasadena departments as well, including Public Works, T ransportation, Economic Development, Northwest Programs, and the City’ s
Accessibility Coordinator.
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1.4.1 OUR PASADENA PROGRAM
The General Plan is a document that outlines the
community’ s vision for Pasadena over the next 20 years.
As an overall visioning document, the General Plan’ s goals and policies are implemented in various ways, including Specific Plans. Our Pasadena – Putting the Plan in Motion is the City’ s General Plan implementation program. Focused on updating Pasadena’ s Zoning Code and establishing
neighborhood-specific design and land-use goals for the City’ s eight Specific Plans: Central District, East Colorado, East Pasadena, Fair Oaks/Orange Grove, Lamanda Park,
Lincoln Avenue, North Lake, and South Fair Oaks.
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1.4.2 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Throughout the planning process, the City solicited input from residents, property owners, businesses, community
leaders, and other stakeholder groups through a variety of outreach events, public meetings, interviews, and online engagement tools. The following list provides a summary of public outreach methods, workshops, meetings, and
hearings, and an overview of key recurring feedback themes from the outreach process.
Community-Wide Open Houses
March 2018
In 2018, the City initiated the Our Pasadena Program
to review and update the City’ s eight specific plan
areas. The program’ s primary objective was to establish neighborhood-specific goals and policies resulting in a refined set of permitted uses, residential densities, and development standards and guidelines that will shape
the built environment along the City’ s major commercial and mixed-use areas within the eight planning areas in
accordance with the City’ s General Plan and Guiding
Principles. The program kicked-off with a series of open houses to introduce the program and solicit feedback on the general vision on each of the eight specific plan areas, including North Lake Avenue.
Round 1 Workshop
June 21, 2018
In the Round 1 Workshop, the Planning & Community
Development Department facilitated a listening and
learning session to find out more about participants’
experience living and/or working in, or visiting the NLSP area, and their ideas for how the NLSP could improve the area. The workshop began with a brief interactive visioning activity, and an introductory presentation on the NLSP
Update program, the General Plan vision for the NLSP
area, and background information. For the majority of the workshop, participants were divided into small groups with facilitated discussions on specific topics such as appropriate land uses and housing types, streetscape and public
amenities, and mobility and parking. The main objective of the workshop was to solicit feedback from the community, rather than reach consensus on any particular topic.
Community Walking T our
April 6, 2019
The Planning & Community Development Department
hosted a one-mile walking tour of the NLSP area, starting at the corner of Washington Boulevard and El Molino
Avenue and ended at the Santa Catalina Branch Library.
Participants wrote comments on worksheets as they walked east along Washington Boulevard, then north up Lake
Round 1 Workshop
Avenue, and back down to Washington Boulevard. At the
end of the tour, participants identified specific locations on large maps with image cards depicting desired uses. The following represents major themes that emerged during
the walking tour: residential development, Washington
Theater, Washington Boulevard/Lake Avenue intersection, active sidewalks and storefronts, pedestrian experience, automotive uses, and parking requirements.
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Round 2 Workshop
Round 3 Workshop - Virtual Open House
Y outh Summit
Round 2 Workshop
May 30, 2019
The Planning & Community Development Department
hosted a second community workshop to present
preliminary land use and urban form concepts that
considered a number of factors, including community
feedback received since the first workshop. Input received helped to refine these concepts and guide the drafting of goals, policies, and development standards. In an opening icebreaker activity, participants were able to reaffirm what we heard so far from the community by placing stickers next to those comments. Next, City staff presented background information on the program, an overview of the existing NLSP area, emerging themes and draft vision. Lastly,
participants formed small groups to discuss the concepts.
Each table reported back to the entire group with a
summary of the main points.
Y outh Summit
October 19, 2019
The Planning & Community Development Department
hosted an Our Pasadena Y outh Summit for students at
the Robinson Recreation Center. Through the use of multi- media tools and interactive activities, including a virtual reality tour through parts of the City, the event introduced city planning to youth and allowed participants to share their unique perspective on what they think will make
Pasadena a better place now and in the future.
Round 3 Virtual Open House
October 2020 - March 2022
Live Webinar: October 15, 2020
For the third and final round of community workshops, the Planning & Community Development Department hosted
an interactive virtual open house website and live webinar.
Through an introductory presentation and a series of
informational materials, staff presented the refined NLSP vision and concept, along with full draft standards for the Land Use, Public Realm, and Development & Design
chapters of the plan. Participants were encouraged to
submit questions in the Q&A portion of the live webinar event. While the community was unable to gather in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual platform was
available 24/7 for an extended period of time, allowing participants to visit and provide feedback at their pace and convenience, as well as download materials and share the open house site with family, friends, and neighbors.
Northwest Commission Meeting
April 13, 2021
Following the Round 3 Webinar, the Planning & Community Development Department presented at the Northwest
Commission in Spring of 2021 to solicit feedback on
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WHAT WE HEARD
Participants shared a wide range of input throughout the outreach process, which included the following recurring themes:
» Enhance the pedestrian experience through the
usage of well-maintained street trees, lighting,
benches, and other streetscape amenities.
» Reinforce the North Lake Avenue and Washington
Boulevard intersection as a focal point of community
activity offering a variety of commercial uses,
housing options, and public gathering spaces to
foster a stronger sense of place and more pleasant
walking environment.
» Enhance North Lake Avenue’ s streetscape to
support safe pedestrian and bicycling, and use of
public transportation.
» Create a safe environment for using public
transportation, specifically fostering a welcoming
public realm surrounding the Metro station.
» Encourage the adaptive reuse of existing residential
buildings between Claremont and Mountain Street
for compatible uses, while allowing for a mix of
residential and commercial uses.
» Recognize the importance of the area’ s historic and
cultural resources and utilize them as the basis for
strengthening the district identity for North Lake.
» Encourage the development of more housing
options that support affordable housing.
» Provide opportunities for the development of higher
intensity commercial and residential uses with public
gathering spaces south of Orange Grove Boulevard
with increased access to the Metro Lake Station and
improved walkability.
» Continue to provide opportunities for new housing
that complements existing uses and adjacent
neighborhoods, with an emphasis on housing that is
affordable for people who work in the community.
» Enhance the aesthetics and design of new
development through strengthened design and
development standards, including provisions for
building form transitions sensitive to adjacent
single-family residential neighborhoods and historic
landmark districts.
» Encourage new development that is consistent with
the existing character and design in this area.
» Incorporate active ground-floor uses and
pedestrian-oriented design treatments along North
Lake Avenue and intersecting streets that support a
more vibrant street atmosphere, increase greenery
and better connect the corridor with surrounding
neighborhoods.
» Encourage accessibility in design of the public realm and new developments.
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Design Commission Meeting
May 18, 2021
Community Development Department staff presented
the preliminary draft of the NLSP to Design Commission
in late spring of 2021, focusing on new public realm and development standards that would impact the scale
and design of new construction in the North Lake area.
Commissioners asked thoughtful questions, discussed
considerations from their own expertise, and provided
specific input on how the plan and its regulations could be improved in subsequent iterations.
Planning Commission Meetings
Planning Commission Study Sessions:
May 24, 2023; January 10, 2024; April 10, 2024; May
8, 2024; November 13, 2024; July 23, 2025
The Planning Commission held six Study Sessions to discuss the NLSP between May 2023 and November 2024. At
the conclusion of the May 8, 2024 Study Session, the
Planning Commission voted to create a North Lake Avenue Subcommittee to draft recommendations for public realm
improvements. The April 10, 2024 Study Session, focused on drive-through businesses and potential redistribution of residential density. On July 23, 2025, the Study Session focused on how the Subcommittee’ s recommendations were incorporated in the draft NLSP.
North Lake Avenue Subcommittee:
May 28, 2024; June 7 , 2024; July 15, 2024; August
17 , 2024; August 26, 2024; September 9, 2024;
November 13, 2024
As part of their effort, the Subcommittee held several
meetings with City staff and members of the community.
On May 28, 2024, the Subcommittee met with City
Staff (Planning and Public Works) to review background
information on the public realm, and on June 7 , 2024, a member of the Subcommittee met with Department of
T ransportation staff to review the current public realm plans for North Lake Avenue. The Subcommittee also met with the Executive Director of the South Lake Business Association on July 15, 2024 to learn about the processes to form and manage a Business Improvement District. In addition,
the Subcommittee held a meeting with invited members
of the community on August 17 , 2024, with over 20 total attendees. At that meeting, a 10-member working group
was formed, which met on August 26, 2024 and September
9, 2024.
Based on these meetings and discussions, the Planning
Commission Subcommittee (comprised of Commissioners
Cole, Delgado, Hunt Hernandez, and Sims) provided
detailed input related to the public realm in the NLSP area, including goals, objectives, policies, and implementation actions with timelines. The Commissioners elaborated on the draft NLSP Vision statement, offering a vision for a comprehensive streetscape plan that would transform North Lake Avenue into a Great Street.
Their vision emphasizes the importance of a cohesive,
active, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed public realm in creating a memorable destination and inclusive public arena for commerce and gathering. Acknowledging that
North Lake Avenue currently lacks a cohesive identity in its streetscape and surrounding building forms, their vision uses the metaphor of an ‘outdoor living room’ to describe how both built and natural elements of the streetscape create a secure, well-defined space that invites people to meet, connect, linger, and conduct business comfortably:
“ Appropriate building frontages will form the ‘interior walls’ of the outdoor room; the sidewalks, landscaping, roadways, and related public open spaces and greens its ‘floor’; its ‘ceiling’, the canopy of trees, overhangs, awnings, or umbrellas that modulate our experience of the weather and sky above. Experiencing North Lake Avenue will be protective while celebrating its history and mountain views. ”
The Subcommittee’ s goals are summarized on the next page as Community Priorities for T ransformative Placemaking and Streetscape Design on North Lake Avenue, and their
work has influenced the goals, policies, standards, and implementation actions of the NLSP. The Subcommittee’ s recommendation letter is also included as Appendix A.3.
Planning Commission Hearing:
September 10, 2025
Following the Study Sessions, staff made changes to the draft NLSP incorporating the comments of the Commission and its Subcommittee throughout. Staff brought the Plan back for a hearing in early Fall 2025, where the public was invited to share feedback, the Commission discussed the proposed Plan, and voted to recommend approval to the
City Council.
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COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
for T ransformative Placemaking and Streetscape Design on North Lake Avenue » Sense of Place: Create a Great
Street with a strong sense of
place through public realm
design that offers safe and
visually interesting pedestrian
connections, generates
community gathering and
activity, and respects, preserves,
and celebrates North Lake
Avenue’ s historic fabric and
context.
» Mixed-Use District: Foster
a supportive environment
for investment in businesses
and development of mixed-
use projects that help meet
housing and retail service needs
within the NLSP area and its
surrounding neighborhoods.
» Well Maintained Corridor:
Provide a high standard of
care and maintenance that
contributes to a clean and safe
environment along the entirety
of the corridor and uplifts North
Lake’ s feeling of community
pride and ownership.
» T raffic Calming: Support
strategies to calm traffic
movement along North Lake
Avenue such as public realm
infrastructure and streetscape
design that promote pedestrian
travel and bicycle use and
safety.
» Managed Congestion:
Encourage a metered pace of
travel along the corridor that
reflects North Lake Avenue’ s
identity as a pedestrian-
scaled social and economic
destination via all modes of
transportation, not simply a
vehicle thoroughfare.
» Accessible Destination:
Reinforce North Lake’ s identity
as a destination by improving
public and active transportation
connections to and within
the NLSP area rather than
prioritizing movement through
the area to other destinations.
» Sustainable District: Advance
climate change mitigation
goals, reduce environmental
impacts, and support a
walkable and sustainable
environment through strategies
that de-emphasize single-
occupancy vehicles, reduce
impermeable paving, increase
tree canopy, and create
memorable and delightful
experiences for pedestrians.
» Green and Creative
Landscaping: Promote
creative and sustainable
landscaping techniques that
beautify the corridor while
mitigating the environmental
impacts of stormwater runoff.
» Public Art and Community
Identity: Encourage murals
and public art programming
that reinforce a strong sense of
place and continuity between
North Lake’ s past, present, and
future.
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City Council Hearing
Date to be determined
Section to be completed after Council hearing.
Mailings & Promotional Materials
In addition to public outreach events and workshops,
the Planning & Community Development Department
has advertised the NLSP and provided program updates
through the following platforms and publications:
» Mailers to property owners, occupants, and renters
within the NLSP area and within 500 feet of the NLSP
area boundaries
» E-mailing list for program newsletter subscribers
» OurPasadena Program website
» OurPasadena and Citywide social media accounts
» Council District Newsletters
» City of Pasadena InFocus
» Local press coverage
1.4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
In the 2015 Pasadena General Plan update, the City
prepared a programmatic General Plan Environmental
Impact Report (GP EIR) to analyze potential citywide
impacts, broad policy alternatives, and programmatic
mitigation measures associated with the update of the
General Plan and specific plan amendments. An Addendum
to the GP EIR was prepared to address potential site-
specific environmental impacts associated with the update to the NLSP.
Per the GP EIR, future discretionary review may rely on the analysis provided in the GP EIR for the purpose of tiering and/or streamlining. The purpose of tiering is to use the analysis of general matters contained in a broader EIR
(such as the GP EIR) with later California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents on narrower or site-specific projects. Tiering serves to reduce repetitive analysis and provide subsequent site-specific analysis at a time when it is meaningful.
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Imagery ©2023 Google, Maxar T echnologies, USGS, USDA Farm Service Agency NLSP Area
1.5 Specific Plan Organization
The NLSP is organized into seven chapters and multiple
appendices, as described below.
Ch. 1 - Introduction
This chapter presents the purpose of the NLSP, discusses the relationship of the NLSP to other planning documents, outlines the planning outreach process, and summarizes community feedback and the Planning Commission’ s priorities for North Lake.
Ch. 2 - Background
This chapter provides additional historical context for the NLSP area and identifies challenges and opportunities within the plan area’ s existing conditions.
Ch. 3 - Vision, Goals & Policies
This chapter establishes the overall vision for the NLSP area, and specific visions for the subareas. The vision is followed by goals and policies by subarea and topic.
Ch. 4 - Zoning & Land Use
This chapter introduces the zoning districts for the NLSP and establishes the types of land uses allowed for potential new development within each zoning district.
Ch. 5 - Public Realm Standards
This chapter presents standards and guidelines for the public realm adjacent to new development, including sidewalks, parkways, and street trees.
Ch. 6 - Private Realm Standards
This chapters presents standards and guidelines for development of private property, including allowable densities and heights, as well as required setbacks, open space, and parking standards.
Ch. 7 - Implementation & Administration
This chapter presents implementation actions and responsibilities, and potential programming and funding opportunities to bring the NLSP vision to life.
Appendices
A.1 – Definitions provides a glossary of land use planning and urban design terminology used throughout the document.
A.2 – Design Guidance for T ree Selection supplements the public realm standards introduced in Chapter 5 with a detailed overview of existing street tree conditions, and recommendations for tree species to be incorporated in future updates of the City’ s Master Street T ree Plan.
A.3 – Subcommittee Recommendations includes the full text of a letter written by the Planning Commission Subcommittee.
Metro A Line & Station
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2. BACKGROUND2. MAP2. TABLE
2 1 Community & Historic Context 19 2 2 Existing Land Uses, Urban F orm,
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From its origin as a burro trail in the 1860s, Lake Avenue today serves as a primary northern gateway to the City, and a central north/south thoroughfare connecting Pasadena’ s historic residential neighborhoods of Historic Highlands, Washington Square, and Bungalow Heaven to the Metro
A Line Lake Station, the I-210 Freeway, and the Central District to the south.
North Lake Avenue has long served as an important north/ south route for regional connectivity. Formally opened
as Lake Vineyard Avenue in 1886 to connect Benjamin
Wilson’ s Lake Vineyard Ranch with the mountains, a
horse-car line was established along the Avenue in 1888, followed by development of the Pacific Electric North Lake Avenue Streetcar Line in 1894. As a result of Pasadena’ s 1925 Bennett Plan, Lake Vineyard Avenue was widened in
1929 from a residential street to a major arterial on par with Colorado Boulevard to accommodate the automobile. In
1941, the North Lake Avenue Streetcar Line was abandoned and replaced with bus service.
Residential development from the early 20th Century
began north of the NLSP area, gradually extending south to Villa Street. Commercial development soon followed,
and by the 1920s, the Lake/Washington intersection was an
2.1 Community & Historic Context
important retail center serving surrounding neighborhoods.
Once containing large tracts that were filled with citrus and apricot groves and vineyards, properties along Lake Avenue were subdivided in the early 20th Century to accommodate housing for the growing population. Early homes were built in typical American styles of the period, with many utilizing ‘arroyo stone’ sourced from the nearby Arroyo Seco river.
In the 1920s, zoning districts were established citywide.
The original zoning districts allowed for the development of residential bungalow courts, four-family flats, and
single-family housing along North Lake Avenue, while
commercial development was limited to the intersections at Maple Street, Orange Grove Boulevard, and Washington
Boulevard. The Washington Theater building, which
housed a theater, apartments, offices, and shops, was
among Southern California’ s first mixed-use projects when constructed in 1924.
Economic growth and increased vehicle access supported
the expansion of commercial uses from Orange Grove
Boulevard to Maple Street in the southern portion of the NLSP area, and between Claremont Street and Elizabeth
Street at the northern portion of the NLSP area. As Lake Avenue transitioned into an automobile thoroughfare,
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many of the pedestrian-oriented storefronts along Lake
Avenue were replaced with vehicle-oriented uses, structures, and site layouts.
By the 1960s, the residential area between Claremont Street and Orange Grove Boulevard was zoned for neighborhood
commercial uses. In 1978, a Zody’ s Discount Retailer (now CVS) opened, followed in 1986 by the 6-acre North Lake
Square redevelopment project, which was anchored by a
Boys Market (now Food4Less).
In 1997 , the City Council approved the North Lake Specific Plan, which articulated a vision of a thriving integrated area of commercial, residential, cultural, recreational, and civic activities, featuring a diverse array of shops, services, residential developments, and neighborhood gathering
spaces. The Specific Plan implemented the 1994 General
Plan vision for the area and placed focus on revitalizing North Lake Avenue, building neighborhood identity and
creating community cohesion. Areas within the corridor
were identified for mixed-use development and aimed
to promote a pedestrian friendly environment. Notably,
The Charles Francis Saunders house, home of the nature writer and amateur photographer, at 580 N. Lake Avenue was built in 1906 and is now a designated landmark. Image courtesy of the Saunders Collection at Huntington Library the 1997 NLSP shifted away from auto-oriented uses by
prohibiting new drive-through services and new eating
establishments with take-out service. The NLSP was
amended in 2007 to revise the zoning district boundaries and designations for several parcels within the NLSP,
however amendments did not introduce any changes to the overall plan vision or policies.
The 2015 General Plan Update maintains a primarily
mixed-use environment throughout the NLSP area, with
the exception of a commercial-only designation along Lake Avenue between Orange Grove Boulevard and parcels just
north of Mountain Street, and an institutional designation on the Lake Avenue Church site on the northwest corner
of Lake Avenue and Maple Street. Initiated in 2020, the Pasadena North Lake Avenue T raffic & Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan includes infrastructure improvements
for pedestrians and bus riders in portions of the NLSP area along Lake Avenue between Mountain Street and Maple
Street. Implementation of the Safety Enhancement Plan is in progress at the time of the NLSP update.
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Map 2.1-1: North Lake Specific Plan Designated Historic Resources The NLSP area lies north of the Central District specific plan area. The Metro A Line runs through the southern portion of the SP area, and the 210 freeway meets the NLSP area at its southern terminus. The NLSP area is surrounded by a number of landmark districts including Historic Highlands, Washington Square, and Bungalow Heaven, and includes landmarked buildings throughout.
Metro Station
Landmark District
National Register Historic District
Landmark Buildings
Metro A Line
North Lake Specific Plan Boundary
* Other historic resources, such as eligible
resources are not mapped
Historic Signage
S o u rc e : C ity o f P a s a de n a , C o u n ty o f L o s An g e le s 25 0 0 5 00 1 ,000
F e e t
CATALINA CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
LOS ROBLES
FAIR OAKS
MARENGO
HILL
ALLEN
WILSON
WASHING TO N WASHING TO N
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAY
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
WALNUT
CORSON
BELL
MAPLE
MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE LAKE
WASHINGTON
NORTH PASADENA
HEIGHTS
BUNGALOW
HEAVEN
HISTORIC
HIGHLANDS
WASHINGTON
SQUARE
ORANGE
HEIGHTS
GARFIELD
HEIGHTS
CRAFTSMAN
HEIGHTS
NORMANDIE
HEIGHTS
CRAWFORD’S
VISTA
HOLLISTON
AVENUE
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F e e t
Species 1: Italian Cypress
Species 2: Japanese Flow. Cherry
Species 1: London Plane
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Japanese Flow. Cherry
Species 2: Mexican Fan Palm
Species 3: Mexican Fan Palm
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Cork Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Cork Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Cork Oak
Species 4: Southern Live Oak
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Mesa Oak
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Chinese T allow T ree
Species 3: London Plane
Species 4: Cork Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Southern Live Oak
Species 1: Maul Oak
Species 2: California Bay
Species 3: Mexican Fan Palm
Mexican Fan Palm
Species 1: Incense Cedar
Species 2: Deodar Cedar
Camphor T ree
Jacaranda
Brisbane Box
Queensland Pittosporum
Y ew Pine
Evergreen Pear
Live Oak
No Room for Replant
Pasadena Master Street Tree Plan
CATALINA CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
LOS ROBLES
FAIR OAKS
MARENGO
HILL
ALLEN
WILSON
WASHING TO N WASHING TO N
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAY
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
WALNUT
CORSON
BELL
MAPLE
MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE LAKE
WASHINGTON
NORTH PASADENA
HEIGHTS
BUNGALOW
HEAVEN
HISTORIC
HIGHLANDS
WASHINGTON
SQUARE
ORANGE
HEIGHTS
GARFIELD
HEIGHTS
CRAFTSMAN
HEIGHTS
NORMANDIE
HEIGHTS
CRAWFORD’S
VISTA
HOLLISTON
AVENUE
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T able 2.1-1: North Lake Specific Plan Area Historic Resources Locally Designated Landmark Buildings
Saunders House 580 N. Lake Avenue
Reynolds & Eberle
Mortuary* 825 E. Orange Grove Boulevard
C.C. Loury House 397 N. Catalina Avenue
Oversen Building 1347 N. Lake Avenue
Santa Catalina Library 999 E. Washington Boulevard
Commercial Building 1445 N. Lake Avenue
Breiner House† 1495 N. Lake Avenue
Washington Theatre* 851 E. Washington Boulevard
Former Drive-In Market 731 E. Washington Boulevard
Historic Signs
Washington Theatre 851 E. Washington Boulevard
Crown Hotel and
Restaurant Supply Co. 1368 N. Lake Avenue
Historic and Landmark Districts
Bungalow Heaven
Historic Highlands
Washington Square
Individual Properties Determined Eligible in
1997 North Lake Specific Plan Survey
1109 N. Lake Avenue
1540 N. Lake Avenue
1550 N. Lake Avenue
Landmark Districts Determined Eligible in
1997 North Lake Specific Plan Survey
960-1010 N. Lake Avenue (even side only)
NOTE
At the time of publication, a citywide historic resources survey that will re-evaluate undesignated properties,
including those in the Specific Plan area, is underway.
Those findings will be published separately.
KEY
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NORTH LAKE TIMELINE
1930-1970
» 1930 – Commercial uses are permitted to extend
from Orange Grove Boulevard to Maple Street
and from Claremont Street to Elizabeth Street.
» 1930s – The Lake/Washington intersection grows
as the focal point of commercial uses that serve
the surrounding neighborhood.
» 1941 – The North Lake Avenue Streetcar Line is
abandoned and replaced with Bus Service.
» 1950s – After World War II, Lake Avenue is
rezoned to allow for more intensive development.
» 1960s – Residential areas between Claremont
Street and Orange Grove Boulevard are zoned
for neighborhood commercial uses.
1860-1930
» 1860 – A burro trail is established along the
route of present-day Lake Avenue, connecting
Benjamin Wilson’ s Lake Vineyard Ranch with the
mountains.
» 1875 – Land surrounding the Lake Vineyard trail
is subdivided into parcels and sold.
» 1886 – Lake Vineyard Avenue is formally
established.
» 1888 – A Highland Railroad Company Horsecar
line is established along Lake Vineyard Avenue,
increasing service from Villa Street to New Y ork
Avenue.
» 1894 – The Pacific Electric North Lake Avenue
Streetcar Line is established.
» Early 1900s – Early residential development
occurs on subdivisions along Lake Avenue.
» 1920s – Zoning districts are established, with
most of North Lake Avenue designated for
housing. Commercial development is initially
limited to the intersections at Maple Street,
Orange Grove Boulevard, and Washington
Boulevard.
Lake Avenue Church (434 Maple Way) is
constructed in 1951
Washington Hardware Store (1403 N Lake
Avenue) is constructed in 1930
The Washington Theater today
A Pacific Electric streetcar in Pasadena. Image
courtesy of the Archives at Pasadena Museum of History
(T -12-44)
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NORTH LAKE TIMELINE
1970-2000
» 1970s-80s – Commercial structures increase
in size and prevalence along portions of Lake
Avenue, including Zodys Discounty Retailer (now
CVS) in 1978 and North Lake Square Shopping
Center in 1986.
» 1970s – Pasadena’ s Urban Conservation Office
begins surveying historic properties to comply
with the Historic Preservation Act of 1976 and
state mandates. City Planner John Merritt coins
the term “Bungalow Heaven” to describe the
predominant residential character of the area.
» 1980s – More intense commercial uses are
permitted in the area south of Mountain Street to
Orange Grove Boulevard.
» 1980s – A grassroots movement emerges to
protect bungalow homes after a 1911 craftsman
bungalow is demolished in favor of an apartment
building.
» 1988 – Pasadena Heritage begins hosting a
Bungalow Heaven tour, with proceeds used to
revitalize McDonald Park.
» 1989 – After preparing a Conservation Plan and
conducting an eight-month petition drive, the
city council approves “Bungalow Heaven” as
Pasadena’ s first landmark district.
» 1995 – The North Lake Historic Survey is
completed for the Specific Plan Area.
» 1997 – The first North Lake Specific Plan is
adopted, with a focus on establishing pedestrian-
friendly and transit-oriented neighborhoods
serving mixed-use business and residential
districts.
2000-present
» 2003 – Metro A Line begins service (originally as
the Gold Line) on July 26, 2003, including Lake
Avenue station just south of the NLSP area.
» 2009 – The American Planning Association
names Bungalow Heaven a “Great
Neighborhood” in its Great Places in America
Program, referencing its human scale and
outstanding architecture.
» 2018 – The Our Pasadena Specific Plan Update
process begins.
» 2020 – The North Lake Avenue T raffic &
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan is initiated
to provide mobility and safety enhancements
to the streetscape along North Lake Avenue
between Maple Street and Mountain Street.
Pasadena Accessible Apartments (915 E Rio
Grande St) are constructed in 2003
Walgreens Drug Store (670 N Lake Ave) is
constructed in 2006
North Lake Square Shopping Center (1239 N
Lake Ave) is constructed in 1986
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LAND USE
Land use is a characterization of how a property or
building is used and describes the general activity
occurring on a site, such as commercial retail,
office, residential, industrial, or open space. Land
uses influence the surrounding environment in a
variety of ways; for example, some uses, like retail
stores and restaurants, may draw pedestrians
to an area and create a more active sidewalk
environment, while other uses, like industrial, are
generally more auto-oriented in nature.
URBAN FORM
Urban form refers to the physical form of a
building, both individually and collectively within
a district, and its placement within a specific
site. Elements of urban form such as a building’ s
scale and height help to determine the overall
character of an area. Urban form is influenced
by a combination of planning regulations and
development standards, architectural design, and
site-specific factors such as lot size.
PUBLIC REALM
The public realm refers to spaces that are publicly
owned and/or publicly accessible. The NLSP
regulates the portion of the public realm between
private development and the roadway, typically
comprised of sidewalks, parkways, street trees,
and other amenities such as seating, bicycle
parking, bus shelters, and trash receptacles.
Other portions of the public realm such as the
roadway are designed, regulated, and maintained
by various other City departments and planning
documents.
2.2 Existing Land Uses, Urban Form, & Public Realm
Map 2.2-1: North Lake Specific Plan Subareas
Washington Neighborhood
North Lake Mixed-Use Corridor
North Lake Commercial Corridor
North Lake T ransit District
Sub-Areas
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HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAY
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
WALNUT
CORSON
BELL
MAPLE
MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE LAKE
WASHINGTON
Washington Place
Vineyard Gardens
North Lake Village
Lake Station District
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WASHINGTON PLACE
The Washington Place subarea serves as a northern
entrance to both the City and the NLSP area, extending
from the Specific Plan’ s northern boundary at Elizabeth Street, south to Claremont Street, and along Washington Boulevard between El Molino and Catalina Avenues. The
subarea is focused around the neighborhood-serving
commercial node at the intersection of Lake Avenue and
Washington Boulevard, with commercial office, retail, and restaurant uses occupying a variety of building typologies.
While the Santa Catalina Library, the Washington Theater building, and several traditional retail storefronts reflect the subarea’ s early pre-1940 development, Washington
Place includes an eclectic variety of mid-to-late 20th- century and early-2000s development. Lake Avenue’ s
somewhat fragmented and inconsistent built form reflects its competing functions as both a major thoroughfare
and neighborhood-serving commercial corridor. Many
commercial uses in the subarea feature parking in the rear, with sidewalk-oriented entrances that activate and provide passive surveillance to the streetscape. Other buildings have blank walls and poor transparency along the sidewalk that detract from the pedestrian-friendly design.
In contrast with the subarea’ s sidewalk-facing storefronts, the North Lake Square Shopping Center serves as the most prominent example of the subarea’ s auto-oriented strip mall developments, containing approximately three acres of surface parking on the southwest corner of Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard. This condition reflects a stark shift in the urban form that occurred with the rise of the automobile. Buildings along the west side of Lake Avenue mirrored the contiguous, pedestrian-oriented storefront form along the east side of the street. The west side of Lake Avenue was demolished in 1951 to accommodate the
construction of the shopping center and parking lot. The pedestrian-oriented storefront form on the east side of the street remains. Similarly, the gas station on the northeast corner of the Lake/Washington intersection replaced a
pedestrian-oriented commercial storefront that housed the Ice Cream Parlor, a significant community gathering space.
Aside from the strip malls, and gas station, commercial buildings along Lake Avenue are typically built to the
sidewalk without a setback. Residential uses in the subarea are typically single-family homes featuring substantial grass lawn setbacks of 20 feet or greater. Buildings within the subarea are generally one to two stories in height, with a few exceptions such as the three-story apartments attached to the Washington Theater building.
Like its urban form, Washington Place’ s public realm
features a variety of conditions reflecting an evolution of planning priorities and development styles over the past century. Sidewalk widths and conditions are generally
adequate for pedestrian travel, and street trees are
frequent and large enough to provide visual enhancement and shade. However, the public realm offers inconsistent amenities and attention to pedestrian comfort and
experience, particularly for an area with predominantly neighborhood-serving commercial uses.
Sidewalk widths in the subarea are generally 10 to 12 feet along both Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard, with
some exceptions. Sections of sidewalk on both sides of Lake Avenue between Washington Boulevard and Rio Grande
Street have been extended to approximately 18 feet in
width, accommodating additional space for parkways and
tree plantings. Parkway widths in the subarea are typically The Oversen Building is one of the traditional storefronts in the subarea.
An example of neighborhood-serving commercial uses
along Lake Avenue.
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5 feet, however some parkways along Lake Avenue north of Washington Boulevard feature irregular parkway widths of 1-3 feet, and up to 10 feet on extended sidewalk segments.
Most parkways include grass, street trees, and occasional landscaping elements.
Street tree canopy in the subarea is most consistent along Lake Avenue in the block south of Washington Boulevard, where sidewalk street trees are complemented by additional street trees along a landscaped street median. Most
trees planted along other portions of Lake Avenue in the subarea are mature enough to provide intermittent shade coverage on both sides of the street, however street trees and associated shade coverage is much less consistent
along Lake Avenue north of Rio Grande Street, particularly on the west side of the street. Sidewalks along Washington Boulevard within the subarea are consistently planted with columns of palm trees, which do not provide shade canopy for pedestrians despite framing the street with striking visual effect.
Example of curb extensions along Lake Avenue with
enhanced landscaping.
Washington Park is the only public park in the subarea.
A bus shelter at the corner of Lake Avenue and Claremont Street is the only covered bus stop in the subarea.
At bus stops, riders can typically find benches and trash receptacles, however the only covered bus shelter in the subarea is located at the corner of Lake Avenue and
Claremont Street. Sidewalk lighting is provided through ornately designed pedestrian-scale streetlamps. Signalized intersections offer pedestrian crossing opportunities along Lake Avenue at Rio Grande Street, Washington Boulevard, and Claremont Street. Other than the Lake Avenue
intersection, there are no marked pedestrian crossing
opportunities along Washington Boulevard within the NLSP area, other than El Molino Avenue at the western edge of the subarea (1,400 feet from Lake Avenue), and Catalina Avenue at the eastern edge of the subarea (750 feet from Lake Avenue).
The 5-acre Washington Park, located at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and El Molino Avenue, provides
ample green space along with playground equipment,
basketball and tennis courts, and a softball diamond. There are currently no other public plazas, pocket parks, or smaller public gathering spaces.
A small business on Lake Avenue at Howard Street with a mural.
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VINEY ARD GARDENS
The Vineyard Gardens subarea is a nod to “Lake Vineyard Avenue,” the former name of Lake Avenue. The subarea
encompasses the section of Lake Avenue between
Claremont Street to the north and Mountain Street to
the south. It has a predominantly residential character, comprising a mix of single-family and multi-family
residential uses, however small commercial uses are also located throughout the subarea, many of which occupy
formerly residential structures. The scale and form of its development reflects that of the neighboring Bungalow
Heaven and Washington Square historic residential
districts.
The subarea is characterized by a variety of historic
architectural styles, low building heights, and large
landscaped setbacks. The north/south block lengths are
long and comprised of mostly small lots with approximately 45 feet of frontage and shallow depths, reflecting the early 1900s subdivisions intended for residential use. One- and two-story single-family residential buildings that remain include California Bungalow (Craftsman), Mission Revival, and Minimal T raditional styles that were popular from the 1900s through the 1940s. Many of the residential front
yard setbacks were reduced from their original width to accommodate the 1929 widening of Lake Vineyard Avenue
into a major arterial street.
Greater variation to the subarea’ s urban form is introduced south of Belvidere Street. The most notable exception to the subarea’ s design character is the Los Angeles County Social Services building, which is one of the subarea’ s few three- story structures, and features high level windows and blank walls facing Lake Avenue.
A neighborhood business operating in an older, single-
family structure.
Sheltered bus stop located along Lake Avenue at Belvidere Street.
The subarea’ s public realm includes mature street trees that provide high-quality shade in some segments
but are inconsistent, in part due to the prevalence of
driveways. Sidewalk widths within the subarea along
North Lake Avenue are typically between 10 to 12 feet,
with approximately half of the sidewalk width dedicated to grass parkway. Decorative brick paving and street trees are incorporated in sidewalk extensions toward the southern end of the subarea, but are too inconsistent to provide to create a cohesive public realm character. Bus stops on either side of Lake Avenue at Belvidere Street provide a sheltered bench and trash receptacles. Sidewalk lighting is provided through ornately designed pedestrian-scale streetlamps.
In addition to signalized pedestrian crossings at the northern and southern boundaries of the subarea (Claremont Street and Mountain Street) the only opportunity for pedestrians to cross Lake Avenue within the subarea is at Belvidere Street, located 1,000 feet from the nearest crossing in either direction. Given Lake Avenue’ s 75-foot roadway
width, the lack of dedicated crossing opportunities presents accessibility challenges for pedestrians in the area.
Small commercial uses and multi-family residential uses along Lake Avenue.
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NORTH LAKE VILLAGE
The North Lake Village subarea encompasses the section
of Lake Avenue between Mountain Street to the north
and Orange Grove Boulevard to the south. The subarea
is characterized primarily by commercial retail uses, many of which are occupied by several fast food establishments with street-facing surface parking lots and drive-through facilities. The subarea also includes several neighborhood- serving small businesses, as well as a large CVS drug store and pharmacy.
The subarea is intersected by Boylston Street about halfway between Mountain Street and Orange Grove Boulevard. On
the east side of Lake Avenue, this creates two large north/ south blocks of approximately 600 feet each. On the west side of Lake Avenue, Merrett Drive intersects the northern half of the subarea, creating two smaller blocks. The CVS and associated surface parking lot occupy approximately 3 acres in the northeastern block of the subarea.
The subarea is characterized by 1-2 story structures that reflect an eclectic variety of design styles from mid- to late- 20th Century development and a diversity of site planning arrangements with low lot coverage. The prevalence of
small building footprints, inconsistent setbacks, large surface parking lots, and frequent driveway curb cuts create an auto-oriented character. Many commercial lots feature shared driveways and surface parking lots for adjacent
businesses. Sidewalk-fronting storefronts generally provide surface parking lots in the rear, exemplified by Rose City Plaza’ s retail businesses along Lake Avenue.
Façade treatments lack consistency within the subarea.
Some sidewalk-oriented buildings in the subarea contribute to visual interest and the pedestrian experience through transparency, awnings, and articulation, while other
commercial buildings, most notably the CVS, feature blank walls fronting the sidewalk. Some commercial operations have adaptively reused formerly residential homes, similar to those found more commonly in the Belvidere Gardens
subarea. Fast-food establishments within the subarea have typically received contemporary architectural updates in line with corporate design guidance.
The Eberle Mortuary building, occupied by Union Station Homeless Services at 825 Orange Grove Boulevard, is a
designated Pasadena landmark. According to the City’ s
1995 North Lake Historic Survey, the building appears
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a significant example of Mission Revival architecture.
The subarea’ s public realm typically provides adequate sidewalk widths, however pedestrian comfort is challenged One of the fast food establishments in the North Lake
Village subarea.
Sidewalk conditions featuring street furniture.
CVS and its surface parking which take up 3 acres in the northeast of the subarea.
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by development patterns that focus on vehicle travel and access for surface parking lots and drive-thru lanes. The Pasadena North Lake Avenue T raffic & Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan proposes a traffic signal with high
visibility crosswalks and curb extensions at the central intersection of Lake Avenue and Boylston Street, which
currently lacks the infrastructure for pedestrians to cross Lake Avenue safely within the subarea.
Improved sidewalks north of Boylston Street feature
extended widths with decorative brick paving and large
tree wells. Street tree coverage is inconsistent, however mature street trees provide shade toward the north and
southern ends of the subarea. A landscaped median in the southern portion of the subarea also contains mature trees, contributing to traffic calming and greening in the subarea.
One of the few residential homes within the district.
Improved sidewalks with decorative brick paving and large tree wells.
Restaurant offering outdoor seating for diners.
View of landscaped median on Lake Avenue.
Public street furniture and amenities in the subarea are limited to bus stop benches and trash receptacles, and
occasional bicycle racks. Sidewalk seating areas associated with restaurants contribute positively to the pedestrian experience and activate the public realm. Sidewalk lighting is provided through ornately designed pedestrian-scale
streetlamps.
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I-210 freeway on ramp along Lake Avenue and the Lake
Avenue Metro A Line Station.
Single family residential homes along Maple Way.
Fire Station 33, located in the subarea.
LAKE STATION DISTRICT
The Lake Station District is the NLSP’ s southernmost
subarea, bounded by Orange Grove Boulevard to the north, Wilson Avenue to the east, Maple Street to the south and El Molino Avenue to the west. The I-210’ s Lake Avenue freeway on and off ramps, Lake Avenue Overpass, and Lake Metro A Line Station (accessible via the overpass) all contribute to a multimodal southern gateway to the subarea. The subarea is characterized by a mix of commercial, institutional, and residential uses. Residential and institutional uses are primarily focused in the area south of Villa Street, between El Molino Avenue and Wilson Avenue, with the prominent
Lake Avenue Church and Villa Gardens health center and
retirement community to the west of Lake Avenue.
Institutional uses continue up the west side of Lake
Avenue to Santa Barbara Street, including Fire Station
33 and Pasadena Covenant Church. Although not an
institutional use, the Pasadena Job Center serves as a
resource in connecting reliable workers with homeowners and contractors, and as a community hub for education
and cultural exchange. A variety of commercial uses front Lake Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard throughout
the rest of the subarea. At the time of the NLSP’ s update, the City acquired a parcel at the southeast corner of Lake Avenue and Villa Street (formerly Kaiser Permanente) with the intent of redeveloping the site with multifamily housing and neighborhood services.
The Lake Station District’ s urban form is generally
characterized by one to two-story buildings with a mix of architectural characters. Notably, the subarea’ s institutional uses introduce exceptions to the scale and form of
development, featuring taller building heights and unique design. The subarea’ s two long blocks on the east side of Lake Avenue reinforce an auto-oriented corridor character, while the west side of Lake Avenue is broken into four blocks, contributing to a more walkable environment and providing access to adjacent neighborhoods via Earlham Street and Santa Barbara Street.
Many commercial storefronts and office uses in the
subarea contribute to a relatively consistent street wall with structures built at or near the front property line, as well as a pedestrian-oriented character with windows, awnings, and entrances that open to the street. However, many include surface parking lots and blank or opaque walls adjacent to the sidewalk.
The southern portion of the subarea also includes two
residential areas between Villa Street and Maple Street:
the block between El Molino Avenue and Maple Way, and
the block between Mentor Avenue and Wilson Avenue.
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A historic pastrami restaurant, The Hat, located along
Lake Avenue.
Bus stop with street furniture along Lake Avenue.
residential building typologies, typically ranging between 1 to 3 stories. Many of the subarea’ s single-family houses are built in the California Bungalow and Craftsman styles typical of Pasadena’ s historic urban form. The C.C. Loury House, a local landmark and significant example of the
early 1900s V ernacular Hipped Cottage architectural style, is located in the subarea along Catalina Avenue.
The public realm within the Lake Station District subarea is adequately designed to accommodate pedestrian activity, however Lake Avenue’ s street design and building forms prioritize vehicle movement and access, greatly diminishing the overall pedestrian experience. Pedestrian access is particularly challenging along Lake Avenue between
Orange Grove Boulevard and Villa Street, which lacks a
marked pedestrian crossing opportunity for 1,200 feet.
Sidewalk widths range from 10 to 12 feet throughout the corridor, with relatively consistent tree wells and streetlamps, and occasional bicycle racks. Most blocks include a bus stop with seating and a trash receptacle. A lack of parkways along the corridor maximizes room for pedestrian travel and sidewalk amenities, but increases a feeling of exposure to vehicle traffic. Some segments of the subarea have clusters of street trees planted with enough consistency to provide shade and a sense of buffer from the street, however mature street tree canopy is lacking from several portions of the corridor. Some more recent tree plantings offer potential to enhance the pedestrian experience through shade and
buffering as they mature. The subarea does not include any publicly-accessible open spaces.
Public realm conditions along Villa Street, Maple Street, El Molino Avenue, Mentor Avenue, Catalina Avenue, and
Wilson Avenue in the residential portions of the subarea are comfortable with consistent shade provided by mature street trees. Full sidewalk widths typically range from 10-15 feet, with 5 feet of walkable sidewalk space and 5 to 10 feet of grass parkway.
The North Lake Avenue T raffic and Pedestrian Safety
Enhancement Plan proposes sidewalk improvements
from Orange Grove Boulevard to Maple Street, including
curb extensions at all corners of the North Lake Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard intersection and enhanced
signals, signage, and striping at the fire station. South of Villa Street, the Safety Enhancement Plan proposes traffic calming measures and improved pedestrian conditions such as high-visibility crosswalks and pedestrian refuge island to shorten crossing distance across Lake Avenue.
Medical office located along Lake Avenue.
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3. VISION, GOALS & POLICIES
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3. MAP 3. TABLE
Vision, Goals & Policies
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The NLSP Vision, Goals, and Policies establish the desired outcomes of the plan and provide general direction for
achieving these outcomes.
VISION
» The vision characterizes the intended future of the NLSP area, as shaped by both the General Plan and extensive
community input during the plan update process. The
NLSP vision contains an overarching vision statement
and seven supporting vision objectives.
» The Vision Concept Map (Figure 3.1-1) illustrates how the vision is applied to specific areas along the corridor.
GOALS
» A goal is a statement that describes a desired future condition or “end” state. Goals are change and
outcome oriented, achievable over time, though not
driven by funding.
POLICIES
» A policy is a clear statement that guides a specific
course of action for decision-makers to achieve the
associated goal.
The vision, goals, and policies in this chapter are presented in the following sections:
» 3.1 Vision
» 3.1.1 Vision Statement
» 3.1.2 Vision Objectives
» 3.2 Goals & Policies
» 3.2.1 Plan Area Goals & Policies
» Public Realm
» Development & Design
» Economic Development
» 3.2.2 Subarea Goals & Policies
» Washington Place
» Vineyard Gardens
» North Lake Village
» Lake Station District
T owards a Great North Lake Avenue in Chapter 5 provides additional guidance on transforming North Lake Avenue into a more multimodal, people-focused boulevard with new amenities, landscaping, programming and more.
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3.1 Vision
3.1.1 VISION STATEMENT
3.1.2 VISION OBJECTIVES
North Lake will be a vibrant and visually cohesive corridor, weaving together several distinct pedestrian-oriented districts that complement and build upon the cultural and architectural history of the community and its surrounding neighborhoods.
1. Sustainable Growth
A lively mix of new residential and
neighborhood-serving retail shops, restaurants
and services, close to transit and open space.
2. A Sense of Place
Places with a unique identity and character
that people want to visit, built around engaging
gathering spaces and inviting streetscapes.
3. High-Quality Homes
Well-designed multi-family housing that
creates varied and affordable options to fit
all kinds of Pasadena residents and families.
4. Economic Vitality
Small businesses and local institutions that
contribute to the area’ s economy, providing
jobs as well as other benefits to the area.
5. Walkable Neighborhood
Sidewalks designed for pedestrian comfort,
safety, and mobility, with easy connections to
people’ s daily needs and multimodal transport.
6. Green Community
Attractive streets lined with consistent, healthy
tree canopies and landscaping that will support
climate resiliency and improve public health.
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Figure 3.1-1: Vision Concept MapFigure 1.1-1: Vision Concept Map S o u rc e : C ity o f P a s a de n a , C o u n ty o f L o s An g e le s 25 0 0 5 00 1 ,000
F e e t
Fair Oaks/Orange Grove
Specific Plan
North Pasadena
Heights
Lake Metro A Line Station
CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
LOS ROBLES
FAIR OAKS
MARENGO
HILL
ALLEN
WILSON
WASHINGTON WASHINGTON
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
MOUNTAIN
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
WALNUT
CORSON
BELL
MAPLE
MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Multi-modal, pedestrian-friendly
improvements to North Lake Avenue
as a part of a comprehensive
streetscape plan.
WASHINGTON PLACEWASHINGTON PLACE
• Upgraded public realm and pedestrian-
oriented buildings built to the sidewalk,
consistent with neighborhood landmarks
including the Washington Theater
• Medium-intensity mix of retail, offi ce,
services and multi-family housing
Lake & WashingtonLake & Washington
Neighborhood node with
active uses and public
open space opportunities
VINEY ARD GARDENS
• Context-sensitive infi ll development
with residential character
• Landscaped setbacks and greening
that complements the surrounding
historic districts and neighborhoods
NORTH LAKE VILLAGE
• Low-rise infi ll development with
small landscaped setbacks
• Enhanced streetscape and more
appealing building frontages
HistoricHistoric
HighlandsHighlands
BungalowBungalow
HeavenHeaven
NormandieNormandie
HeightsHeights
CraftsmanCraftsman
HeightsHeights
WashingtonWashington
SquareSquare
Orange Orange
HeightsHeights
Crawford’ sCrawford’ s
VistaVista
East ColoradoEast ColoradoCentral DistrictCentral District
LAKE STATION DISTRICT
• Active frontages and enhanced public
realm to create a sense of place
• New higher-density and transit-oriented
development with mix of everyday uses
District gateway featuring
(improved center median, high-
visibility crosswalks, greenery)
Washington Washington
ParkPark
McDonald McDonald
ParkPark
Proposed Greenway
Bicycle Boulevard
SantaSanta
Catalina Catalina
LibraryLibrary
Proposed
Bike Lane
Longfellow Longfellow
Elementary Elementary
SchoolSchool
Existing
Bike Lane
Lake & Villa
Neighborhood node with
active uses and public
open space opportunities
T raffi c-calming, pedestrian-
friendly improvements to East
W ashington Boulevard.
38 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Sidewalks with outdoor dining, pedestrian amenities, and greening features create an active and welcoming pedestrian environment.
3.2 Goals & Policies
The goals and policies in this section provide policy
direction for implementing the vision for the NLSP area and achieving the desired outcomes based on community
input and General Plan guidance. Goals and policies
also provide guidance to decision makers such as City
staff, City Commissions, or City Council when reviewing development projects, and they can also help support grant funding efforts to supplement the City budget for public improvement projects.
The NLSP includes goals and policies that are applicable to the entire Plan area, as well as specific subareas. The goals and policies for the Plan area are organized by topic:
» Public Realm
» Development & Design
» Economic Development
» Subareas
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Goal 1. A high-quality public realm, including sidewalks and public open spaces, that contribute to North Lake Avenue’ s overall identity and sense of place.
Policies:
1.a. Walkability. Provide an unobstructed path of
travel for users of all abilities that can reasonably
accommodate pedestrian volumes along the
corridor.
1.b. Public Amenities. Provide a designated portion
of the sidewalk as the Amenity Zone for public
amenities such as seating, bicycle parking, trash
receptacles, bus shelters, parkways, tree wells, or
other stormwater management features. Variations
in design of these amenities can contribute to the
distinction of subareas along the corridor.
1.c. Enhanced Storefronts. Encourage attractive
and welcoming storefronts using street-
oriented entrances, planters, seating, and other
enhancements to a building’ s entrance and ground
floor exterior.
1.d. Outdoor Dining. Encourage a vibrant outdoor
dining environment for restaurants fronting North
Lake Avenue to generate activity and promote a
lively and dynamic sidewalk zone.
1.e. Lighting. Provide adequate pedestrian-scale
lighting along sidewalks and in public spaces to
enhance the safety and comfort of visitors, especially
at night, using dark sky-friendly design to limit light pollution by directing lighting downwards.
1.f. Activation Opportunities. Support features that
attract activity and community gathering in the
public realm such as outdoor dining, kiosks, seating,
and public art, such as murals.
1.g. Placemaking Opportunities. Introduce
placemaking features such as decorative
landscaping treatments, signage, and seating at
North Lake Avenue’ s intersections with Washington
Boulevard, Mountain Street, Orange Grove
Boulevard, and Villa Street, to establish continuity
and enhance the corridor’ s visual identity.
1.h. Enhanced Gateways. Enhance visual and physical
conditions surrounding North Lake’ s gateways from
areas to the north and south.
1.i. Public Art. Encourage collaboration between
City departments, Arts and Culture Commission,
Northwest Commission, and local businesses to
identify locations for public art installations and
other aesthetic improvements that reflect and build
upon the North Lake Avenue community identity.
3.2.1 PLAN AREA GOALS & POLICIES
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES FOR THE PUBLIC REALM
The NLSP Public Realm goals and policies were crafted to align with the Planning Commission Subcommittee’ s vision for North Lake Avenue (introduced in Chapter 1), which could be further refined in a comprehensive streetscape plan for the corridor. A new streetscape plan could include detailed guidance and precise recommendations of improvements that would promote pedestrian strolling and discovery, connect neighborhoods, differentiate subareas, and accommodate activities such as people watching, street vending, farmers markets, and outdoor dining. The streetscape plan can also influence canopy trees, parklets, and kiosks that would provide shade and gathering spaces along the street, with street furniture, pedestrian-scaled lighting, bus shelters, bike racks, public art, and additional amenities. Refer to Public Realm Standards (Chapter 5) and Implementation (Chapter 7).
PUBLIC REALM
40 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Landscaped parkways and setbacks and consistent shade trees with large, healthy canopies provide a more comfortable pedestrian experience and support sustainability objectives.
Sidewalks and public spaces with seating, trash and recycling receptacles, parkways, shade trees, and pedestrian infrastructure provide a comfortable and amenity-rich experience for pedestrians in commercial and mixed-use settings.
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Goal 2. A comfortable and well-connected NLSP area that encourages sustainable modes of travel such as walking, biking, rolling, and public transit.
Policies:
2.a. Multi-Modal Environment. Encourage
non-driving modes of travel and multi-modal
connections within the district by providing sufficient space for installations such as bus shelters and
bicycle racks.
2.b. T raffic Calming. Support public realm and
traffic calming improvements that promote safe,
comfortable, multi-modal mobility along North Lake
Avenue, such as the North Lake Avenue T raffic &
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan.
2.c. Pedestrian Environment. Improve pedestrian
conditions throughout the Plan area through
expanded sidewalks, more streetscape amenities
and shade, and pedestrian-oriented design to
enhance walkability.
2.d. Pedestrian Mobility. Support the addition
of signalized crossings, bulb-outs, continental
crosswalks, scramble crosswalks, pedestrian
lighting, and other improvements that promote safe,
efficient, and comfortable pedestrian connections.
2.e. Bicycle Connections. Support proposed bicycle
facilities within and surrounding the Plan area
per the City’ s Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan
(BTAP), Active T ransportation Plan, and/or other
City plans.
2.f. T ransit Connections. Support North Lake Avenue’ s connections to transit and neighboring activity hubs
through addition of bicycle and pedestrian safety
improvements around the Metro A Line Lake Station
and freeway overpass between the NLSP and the
CDSP areas.
2.g. Bus Stop Amenities. At all bus stops, support
implementation of shading devices to shelter
transit users from the elements. Provide adequate
lighting, comfortable seating, and real-time transit
information.
PUBLIC REALM
Enhanced crossing treatments, such as a scramble, can
support a safe and comfortable pedestrian experience.
Wide sidewalks with tree canopies and storefront awnings that provide shade for passersby.
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Goal 3. A green corridor with sufficient landscaping and shade coverage to encourage pedestrian mobility and support sustainability objectives such as carbon sequestration, mitigating the urban heat island effect, and increasing stormwater capture.
Policies:
3.a. Parkways. Incorporate parkways into the public
sidewalk, providing opportunities for street tree
planting, improving permeability for rain and
stormwater capture, and cooling the sidewalk
environment.
3.b. Street T rees. Encourage street tree planting in
amenity zones, street medians, and “tree lanes” to
provide a substantial year-round shade canopy,
and consider the addition of accent trees to support
resilience and celebrate the City’ s climate and
heritage.
3.c. Street T ree Distribution. Increase the frequency
and consistency of canopy trees to improve air
quality and allow pedestrians to walk the length of
the corridor in a shaded environment.
3.d. T ree Protection. Require the protection and
maintenance of mature and healthy trees which
bring aesthetic, environmental, and economic
benefits to the NLSP area through the Citywide T ree
Protection Ordinance.
3.e. Landscaped Setbacks. Incorporate thoughtful
landscaping with sustainable and native plant
materials in areas where wider, buffered setbacks
are appropriate.
3.f. Landscaped Medians. Support the addition of
landscaped street medians along the entire Lake
Avenue corridor within the NLSP area to provide
traffic calming benefits, safe crossing options, and
opportunities for usable space such as community
gardens and pedestrian ‘ramblas’.
3.g. Resilient Plantings. Support the inclusion of
native, drought-tolerant and fire-resistant species
to increase urban resilience and create habitat for
insects and birds.
3.h. Water Conservation. Encourage low-impact
development (LID) and smart irrigation techniques
in all landscaping, incorporating permeable paving,
bio-swales, and other methods to control runoff and
capture stormwater for onsite reuse.
PUBLIC REALM
Consistent street trees add beauty to the public realm and improve the pedestrian experience.
Parkways provide opportunities for street tree plantings, landscaping, and improving permeability.
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T ransparency along streets establishes a connection
between the public realm and private uses.
Ground floor design can contribute to the connection
between public and private realms.
Goal 4. Complementary building forms that reflect the scale of the neighborhood, preserve historic resources, and support a vibrant, walkable district.
Policies:
4.a. T ransit-Oriented Development. Promote higher
density, transit-oriented development within close
proximity of the Metro A Line station, supported
by multi-modal linkages, and pedestrian and open
space amenities.
4.b. Architectural Diversity. Allow for a range of
architectural styles and forms that provide visual
interest and quality design through massing and
façade standards that strengthen the corridor’ s
identity.
4.c. Historic Compatibility. Require new development
adjacent to the district’ s five designated historic
districts and various designated properties to be
compatible with historic scale and design features.
4.d. Scaled T ransitions. Require higher-intensity new
development along North Lake Avenue to provide
appropriate transitions to adjoining lower density
residential neighborhoods.
4.e. T ransparency. Require façade transparency to
improve visual interest, reduce the prevalence of
blank walls, and establish a connection between
ground floor commercial uses and the public realm.
4.f. Pedestrian Orientation. Support site planning,
façade design, and landscaping to support
pedestrian-oriented places that focus activity on the
street.
4.g. Materials. Use durable, high-quality materials
that exhibit a sense of permanence on all sides of
a building, but particularly at the street level and
entrances.
4.h. Hardening. Employ materials and designs that
reduce the chance of ignition during wildfires, to
include using flame-resistant siding and roofing,
enclosing eaves, covering vents, and clearing
flammable material from a perimeter buffer zone.
4.i. Loading, Storage, and Utilities. Locate service
areas away from public streets and residential
neighborhoods, as far as feasible.
4.j. Parking Impacts. Locate onsite parking
underground or in the rear of the lot with access
from a secondary street to reduce the visual impact
and prevent the introduction of new curb cuts or new
surface parking lots abutting North Lake Avenue.
DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
44 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Publicly accessible open spaces such as a pedestrian paseo contribute to an enhanced public realm and create an inviting gateway environment for residents and visitors.
Goal 5. Ample access to open space for both passive and active enjoyment, with a range of well-designed private, common, and public spaces.
Policies:
5.a. Residential Open Space. Incorporate private
and common open space areas that correlate to a
building’ s size and number of residents, including
sheltered places for people to sit and talk such as
porches, loggias, balconies, and arcades.
5.b. Commercial Open Space. Require large non-
residential or mixed-use projects to provide open
space for employees, visitors, and the public.
5.c. Functional Spaces. Create usable, functional open
spaces for residents, employees, and visitors alike.
5.d. Urban Greening. Use open space areas to further
environmental goals – such as carbon sequestration
and reducing the urban heat island effect – through
tree planting, stormwater capture, and native
landscaping.
5.e. Comfortable Setting. Create a pleasant micro-
climate in open space areas, including shade from
summer sun and access to winter sunlight; locate
seating with consideration to noontime sun and
shade.
5.f. Underutilized Spaces. Encourage the creative
transformation of underutilized spaces along the
North Lake corridor, such as large surface parking
lots, to add a variety of placemaking and open
space opportunities.
5.g. Outdoor Dining. Encourage outdoor dining along
the street frontage that is protected from vehicles
through methods such as screening or landscaping.
DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
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Adaptive reuse can preserve the character of historic
residential buildings while adding convenient access to neighborhood services and a variety of other uses.
Facade treatments utilizing high-quality, textured materials and landscaping contribute to the human scale of the
street.
Goal 6. A supportive environment for new development and businesses that are compatible with surrounding residential uses and historic resources.
Policies:
6.a. Healthy Mix of Uses. Expand convenient access to
transit, institutions, services, and amenities that will attract and retain businesses/private investment in
the community.
6.b. Redevelopment Potential. Incentivize
redevelopment of the underutilized Food 4 Less,
CVS, and former Big Lots sites to replace large
surface parking lots with new housing above
community serving stores or offices along the North
Lake Avenue frontage.
6.c. Housing Options. Support a range of housing
types, including co-living and micro-units, that
allow for variety in affordability and configurations,
provide shared amenities, and are suitable for
people across all phases of life.
6.d. Adaptive Reuse. Encourage adaptive reuse to
support new businesses and character of existing
buildings.
6.e. Balanced Requirements. Elevate quality of design
while maintaining a reasonable level of flexibility to
increase market feasibility for new developments.
6.f. Parking Reductions. Reduce parking requirements
to incentivize historic preservation, the provision of
public open space, transit usage, and to lower the
cost of development.
6.g. Lower Barriers to Entry. Simplify parking
standards and exempt small businesses from costly
parking requirements to enable greater flexibility for
changing uses and economic factors.
6.h. Park Once Districts. Support opportunities to
“Park Once and Walk” along North Lake Avenue
by working with property and business owners to
increase shared parking in publicly owned parking
lots and to reduce on-site parking requirements.
6.i. Façade Improvements. Encourage and assist
existing owners to upgrade their properties flanking
the public right-of-way through building repair, re-
modeling, re-painting, and landscaping.
6.j. Cohesive Business District. Develop and maintain
a cohesive and unique visual identity for the NLSP
area’ s businesses, supported by formation of a
business and/or property-owner association and
comprehensive sign program.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
46 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Goal 7 . An active, walkable, neighborhood-serving gateway to North Lake Avenue, with development that respects and reinforces the neighborhood’ s rich history.
Policies:
7 .a. Northern Gateway. Introduce plazas and active
commercial uses that create a sense of place and
welcome residents and visitors into the North Lake
corridor from neighborhoods to the north.
7 .b. Historic Commercial Character. Reinforce the
historic pedestrian-oriented commercial character
of the Lake/Washington intersection.
7 .c. Enhanced Public Realm. Enhance public realm
by requiring wider sidewalks, shade trees, publicly-
accessible open space, and sidewalk dining that
support a sense of place.
7 .d. Pedestrian Improvements. Support the addition
of marked crosswalks and related infrastructure that
reduces crossing distances, slows vehicle speeds,
and improves pedestrian connectivity and safety
along East Washington Boulevard.
7 .e. Engaging Ground Floor. Flexible ground floor
uses supported by active streetscapes and design
treatments that engage pedestrians and encourage
business activity.
7 .f. Proximity to Services. Allow for neighborhood
businesses that provide daily services within
walking distance for residents in the Plan area and
surrounding neighborhoods.
7 .g. Sensitive T ransitions. Allow building heights that support commercial development and provide
appropriate transitions to adjacent Historic
Landmark Districts such as Historic Highlands,
Bungalow Heaven, and Washington Square.
3.2.2 SUBAREA GOALS & POLICIES
T raditional architecture helps reflect the area’ s
historic character.
WASHINGTON PLACE
Seating and landscaping, along with other amenities such as bicycle parking, shade trees, and enhanced crosswalks, provide for a comfortable pedestrian experience.
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Conceptual illustrations of streetscape improvements on North Lake Avenue near Washington Boulevard. 48 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Goal 8. A residential mixed-use corridor that encourages traditional architectural forms and details behind landscaped setbacks, reinforcing the historic character of the existing homes and adjacent neighborhoods.
Policies:
8.a. Architectural Diversity. New development should
complement the existing architecture and reference
architectural styles such as California Bungalow,
Mission Revival, and Minimal T raditional styles.
8.b. Historic Resources. Preserve architecturally and
culturally significant structures and encourage
future alterations or repairs to maintain the
resource’ s character-defining features.
8.c. Adaptive Reuse. Encourage sensitive reuse of
existing buildings to achieve the preservation and
rehabilitation of both designated and undesignated
historic properties.
8.d. Sensitive T ransitions. Require that new
development along North Lake Avenue provides
appropriately scaled transitions to adjoining lower
density residential neighborhoods, including Historic
Landmark Districts of Bungalow Heaven and
Washington Square.
8.e. Enhanced Streetscape. Increase setback area to
provide additional sidewalk, amenities, aesthetic
enhancements to activate the public realm and
transition to residential uses.
8.f. Greening. Contribute to overall greening along the corridor through consistent tree canopies, well-
maintained parkways and landscaped setbacks.
New development can complement existing architecture
while introducing new types of housing for a diverse group of residents.
Vineyard Gardens will continue to accommodate adaptive
reuse to achieve preservation of the neighborhood’ s historic character while welcoming new businesses and services.
VINEY ARD GARDENS
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Conceptual illustrations of new multi-family residential development with a landscaped median on North Lake Avenue. 50 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Goal 9. A commercial mixed-use corridor supported by an enhanced streetscape that promotes opportunities for gathering spaces and neighborhood connections, designed with sensitivity to the adjacent landmark districts.
Policies:
9.a. Mixed-use Redevelopment. Allow mixed-use
projects in the area to expand housing opportunities
and promote the revitalization of underutilized land.
9.b. Ground Floor Commercial. Commercially
focused ground floor uses to support existing
businesses, encourage new businesses and promote
more neighborhood services for the surrounding
community.
9.c. Sensitive T ransitions. Require that commercial
and mixed-use development along Lake Avenue
provides appropriately scaled transitions to
adjoining lower density residential neighborhoods,
including the Bungalow Heaven Historic District.
9.d. Street Orientation. Require new buildings to orient frontages to the street and sidewalk, phasing out
auto-oriented site layouts that prioritize vehicle
access and encourage driving.
9.e. Ground Floor Design. Implement design standards
and guidelines relating to entrances, transparency,
and other elements that help create a ground floor
commercial character.
9.f. Outdoor Dining. Encourage the re-use and
redesign of outdoor space such as excess surface
parking areas to establish a vibrant and inviting
outdoor dining environment.
9.g. Greening. Contribute to overall greening along the corridor through consistent tree canopies and well-
maintained parkways.
9.h. Pedestrian Improvements. Support
implementation of the City’ s North Lake T raffic
and Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan through
sidewalk improvements and high visibility pedestrian
crossings.
Conceptual illustration of pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development and streetscape enhancements.
NORTH LAKE VILLAGE
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Introducing outdoor dining and seating in leftover areas and those previously used for surface parking enhances the public realm and pedestrian experience.
Street-oriented building frontages, outdoor dining, and plants create a welcoming streetscape that enhance the sidewalk and benefit businesses by increasing foot traffic.
52 Vision, Goals & Policies RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan Goal 10. A higher-intensity mix of retail, office, and multi-family housing uses that create a vibrant, transit-oriented southern gateway to the North Lake Avenue corridor.
Policies:
10.a. T ransit Village. Support higher density residential and commercial development that encourages
transit use and provides new housing opportunities.
10.b. Southern Gateway. Introduce wider sidewalks,
trees, and active uses that create a sense of place
and welcome residents and visitors into the North
Lake corridor from the A Line Station and Central
District to the south.
10.c. Quality Public Spaces. Encourage the
development of publicly-accessible open space,
such as paseos, in the subarea, particularly near the
intersection of North Lake Avenue and Villa Street.
10.d. Pedestrian Improvements. Support
implementation of the City’ s North Lake T raffic
and Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Plan through
sidewalk improvements and high visibility pedestrian
crossings.
10.e. Small Setbacks. Minimize building setbacks to
establish a street wall and use any setback area to
provide additional sidewalk, amenities, or aesthetic
enhancements to activate the public realm.
10.f. Ground Floor Design. Incorporate design features
that help activate the ground floor and create a
connection between the public and private realms.
10.g. Sensitive T ransitions. Balance higher-intensity
commercial development standards with stepbacks
that provide appropriate transitions to adjacent
residential properties.
10.h. Greening. Contribute to overall greening along
the corridor through consistent tree canopies and
locating driveways away from North Lake Avenue.
LAKE STATION DISTRICT
Higher density residential and commercial development is allowed in the subarea near transit.
Publicly-accessible open space can improve the public
realm with the addition of landscaping and trees.
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Conceptual illustrations of new mixed-use buildings along North Lake Avenue with publicly-accessible open space.
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Ch. 4
Zoning & Land Use
4. ZONING & LAND USE4. MAP 4. TABLE
Zoning & Land Use 61 4 1 Applicability 61 4 2 Z oning Districts 62 4 3 Allo wable Land Uses 64 60 RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan
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Open Space
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The zoning and land use regulations in this chapter are intended to guide development and decision making
to achieve the vision of the NLSP. While broad land use categories are assigned in the General Plan, the NLSP
establishes a detailed list of allowed land uses and permit requirements for each zoning district within the plan area.
This chapter is organized into the following sections:
» 4.1 Applicability
» 4.2 Zoning Districts
» 4.3 Allowable Land Uses
Zoning & Land Use
Commercial Use
Residential Use
Institutional Use
4.1 Applicability
The applicability of NLSP land use regulations and
development standards are organized by zoning
district and plan chapters (T able 4.1-1). Where the
standards do not apply, the relevant section of
Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) is referenced.
T able 4.1-1: Applicable Specific Plan Chapters
Zone
Specific Plan ChaptersVision, Goals & Policies
Zoning & Land Use
Public Realm Standards
Development Standards
3 4 5 6
NL-MU-C
NL-MU-N
NL-RM-48 17 .22 17 .22
NL-RM-32 17 .22 17 .22
NL-RS-6 17 .22 17 .22
OS 17 .26 17 .26
PS 17 .26 17 .26
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4.2 Zoning Districts
The purpose of the NLSP zoning districts (Map 4.2-1) is to implement the plan vision for each of the subareas as described in the NLSP document, and summarized below.
NL-MU-C
Mixed-Use Core
» Create mixed-use activity centers that
encourage a range of active uses where people
can walk to shops, restaurants, and jobs in
proximity of transit or major intersections
» Support projects that are entirely commercial,
entirely residential, or mixed-use, with ground
floor commercial required at key intersections
NL-MU-N
Mixed-Use Neighborhood
» Promote the development of pedestrian-
friendly neighborhoods with commercial uses
that are sensitive to neighboring residents
» Support projects that are entirely commercial,
entirely residential, or mixed-use, integrated
either horizontally or vertically consistent with
ground floor use requirements
NL-RM-48/32
Residential Multi-family
» Maintain the current uses and protect the
existing residential character using City of
Gardens standards
NL-RS-6
Residential Single-family
» Provide areas for low density residential
neighborhoods and relate new development to
the existing environment
OS
Open Space
» Provide opportunities for parks and recreation
to residents and visitors
PS
Public Semi-public
» Provide for large public or semi-public land
uses that may not be appropriate in other base
zoning districts
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NL-MU-C
NL-RM-32
NL-RS-6
NL-MU-N
NL-RM-48
PS
OS
CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
WILSON
WASHINGTON
Washington
Park
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAYPALM TER
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
BELLBARTLETT ALY
MAPLE
MENTOR MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Metro A Line Lake Station
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4.3 Allowable Land Uses
A. Definitions. Definitions of specific land uses are
found in PMC 17 .80.020.
B. Permit Requirements. T able 4.3-1 identifies the
uses of land allowed, the land use permit required to
establish each use, and limitations that may apply for
a particular use.
C. Standards for Specific Land Uses. Additional
standards may apply to specific land uses; refer to
the PMC section noted in the table, except as noted
below.
1. PMC 17 .50.160 shall not apply to Mixed-Use
Projects.
2. PMC 17 .50.350 shall not apply to Multi-Family
Housing.
D. Ground Floor Frontages. In Mixed-Use zoning
districts, additional commercial requirements and
residential unit restrictions on the ground floor shall apply per Section 6.2.1.
E. Major Construction. For all non-residential uses
with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or
greater, a Conditional Use Permit shall be required
per PMC 17 .61.050.J.2.
F. Prohibited Uses. Those uses not listed in T able
4.2-1 are prohibited by this Specific Plan, except as
otherwise provided by PMC 17 .21.030.A.
G. Nonconforming Uses. Existing uses which are made
nonconforming by this Specific Plan shall be subject
to PMC 17 .71, with the following exceptions:
1. The following uses shall not be expanded:
a. V ehicle Services (except Automobile Rental)
b. Commercial Off-Street Parking
2. A drive-through business may be remodeled,
but not enlarged, with the approval of a
Minor Conditional Use Permit. The number of
queueing positions may be increased with the
approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
The site of a drive-through business shall not be
expanded onto another property.
Symbol Description PMC Section
P Permitted use, Code Compliance Certificate required. 17 .61.020 MC Conditional use, Minor Conditional Use Permit required. 17 .61.050 AMC Conditional use, Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit required 17 .61.050 C Conditional use, Conditional Use Permit required.
AC Conditional use, Administrative Conditional Use Permit required E Conditional use, Expressive Use Permit required. 17 .61.060 TUP T emporary use, T emporary Use Permit required. 17 .61.040 — Use not allowed.
LIMITATIONS:
(L1) Use is not permitted on the ground floor within 35 feet of the sidewalk line. Entries to upper/lower floors and ground floor spaces behind 35 feet are allowed; these spaces shall not qualify as required commercial uses for the purposes of Section 6.2.1. (L2) Use is limited to a maximum of 30% of the total building frontage on the ground floor, regardless of the ground floor frontage type per Section 6.2.1.
T able 4.3-1: Allowable Land Uses
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ZONING DISTRICT LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Land Use1
Permit Requirement
PMC Section
NL-MU-C NL-MU-N
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P 17 .50.275
Boarding Houses2 P P
Dormitories P P
Fraternities / Sororities P P
Home Occupations P P 17 .50.110
Mixed-Use Projects P P
Multi-Family Housing P P
Residential Accessory Uses and
Structures P P 17 .50.250
Single-Room Occupancy P P
Supportive Housing P P
T ransitional Housing P P
COMMERCIAL USES
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBL Y USES
Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting Halls C C
Colleges, Nontraditional Campus
Setting P P
College, T raditional Campus Setting P —
Commercial Entertainment E —
17 .50.130Commercial Recreation, Indoor P P
Commercial Recreation, Outdoor C C
Conference Centers C (L2) —
Cultural Institutions P P
Electronic Game Centers P P 17 .50.100
Park and Recreation Facilities P P
Religious Facilities P P
17 .50.230
with Affordable Housing P P
with Columbarium MC MC
with T emporary Homeless Shelter MC MC
Schools, Public and Private — C 17 .50.270
Schools, Specialized Education and
T raining P P
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Land Use1
Permit Requirement
PMC Section
NL-MU-C NL-MU-N
OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SUPPORT USES
Automated T eller Machines (ATMs) P P 17 .50.060
Banks and Financial Services P P
with Walk-Up Services P P 17 .50.060
Business Support Services P P
Offices, Accessory P P
Offices, Administrative Business
Professional P P
Offices, Government P P
Offices, Medical P P
Research and Development P P 17 .50.240
Work/Live Units P P 17 .50.370
RETAIL SALES
Alcohol Sales, Beer and Wine C C
17 .50.040
Alcohol Sales, Beer and Wine at
Restaurants (including fast food) AC AC
Alcohol Sales, Full Alcohol C C
Alcohol Sales, Full Alcohol at
Restaurants (including fast food) AC AC
Animal Retail Sales P P
Bar / T averns C C 17 .50.040, 17 .61.050.J
with Live Entertainment C C 17 .50.130
Commercial Nurseries — C 17 .50.180
Convenience Stores P P
Food Sales P P
Internet V ehicle Sales P P
Liquor Stores C C 17 .50.040, 17 .61.050.J
Restaurants, Fast Food P P 17 .50.260Restaurants, Formula Fast Food P P Restaurants P P
17 .50.260, 17 .61.050.Jwith Limited Live Entertainment P P with Walk-Up Window MC (A) MC
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Land Use1
Permit Requirement
PMC Section
NL-MU-C NL-MU-N
Retail Sales P P
Significant T obacco Retailers C C 17 .50.330, 17 .61.050.J V ehicle Services, Sales, and Leasing C C
17 .50.360V ehcile Services, Sales and Leasing,
Limited P P
V ehicle Services, Service Stations C C
SERVICES
Adult Day Care, Limited P (L1) P
Animal Boarding P P
Animal Services, Grooming P P
Animal Services, Hospitals P P 17 .50.050
Catering Services P P
Charitable Institutions P P
Child Day Care Centers — P 17 .50.080
Child Day Care, Large P P
Child Day Care, Small P P
Emergency Shelter MC MC
Emergency Shelters, Limited P P 17 .50.105
Laboratories — P
Lodging, Bed and Breakfast Inns — C 17 .50.140
Lodging, Hotels and Motels C C 17 .50.150
Massage Establishments C C 17 .50.155
Mortuaries / Funeral Homes — P
Neighborhood Gardens P P
Personal Improvement Services P P
Personal Services P P
Printing and Publishing C C
Printing and Publishing, Limited P P
Public Safety Facilities C C
V ehicle Services, Automobile Rental C C
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Land Use1
Permit Requirement
PMC Section
NL-MU-C NL-MU-N
INDUSTRY , MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES
Alcohol Beverage Manufacturing P C 17 .50.040,
17 .61.050.Jwith Accessory T asting Room MC C
Custom Manufacturing /
Artisan Production P P
Industry, Restricted MC MC
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & UTILITY USES
Accessory Antenna Array P P
Alternative Fuels/Recharging Facilities P P
Communications Facilities C C
Heliports C —
T ransportation T erminals C C
Utility, Major C C
Utility, Minor P P
Wireless T elecom Facilities, Major C C
17 .50.310Wireless T elecom Facilities, Minor MC MC
Wireless T elecom Facilities, SCL P P
TEMPORARY USES
Filming, Long-term MC MC
Filming, Short-term P P
Personal Property Sales P P 17 .50.190
Seasonal Merchandise Sales P P 17 .50.180
Street Fairs P P
T ents TUP TUP 17 .50.320
Other T emporary Uses TUP TUP
NOTES:
1 See PMC 17 .80.020 for definition of the listed land uses. 2 Includes Co-living facilities, which may include more than one shared kitchen per building. Separation requirements of PMC 17 .50.065 shall not apply.
Ch. 5
Public Realm Standards
Public Realm Standar ds 71 5 1 Sidewalks 75 5 2 P arkways & Street T rees 80
5. PUBLIC REALM 5. MAP5. TABLE5. FIGURE
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The public realm standards and design guidelines in this chapter serve to implement the General Plan vision for the NLSP area and achieve objectives of the Pasadena Street Design Guide, Pasadena Pedestrian Plan, and Pasadena
Master Street T ree Plan. T o improve the public realm for users of all abilities, and to provide enough space for simultaneous uses of the sidewalk, these standards and
guidelines ensure that new developments contribute to the safety, accessibility, and connectivity of their surrounding streetscape network.
The term streetscape can be used narrowly to mean the
character of the space between building frontages and the curb (i.e., the sidewalk) or include related elements such as public open spaces, alleyways, and paseos. However,
a larger and more useful definition means everything that makes up the scene on a street. T ypical elements include the roadway itself, flanking buildings, sidewalks, street trees, street lights, street furniture (permanent benches, trash receptacles, etc.) in addition to adjoining public or publicly- accessible open spaces. Collectively, these elements create an outdoor environment – a place for people to circulate, gather, and be outside.
Beyond their contribution to safe and comfortable pedestrian circulation, these standards and design guidelines support the elevation of North Lake Avenue into a Great Street – a dynamic public space that fosters community, supports the local economy, and invites people to stay. T o that end, this chapter begins with a special section, T owards a Great North Lake Avenue, which provides additional explanation of the features of a Great Street and the ways that development within the NLSP area can support that vision through design of the public realm. A lively streetscape rich with amenities will be critical to realizing the vision of the NLSP, which itself can lay the groundwork for a comprehensive and
transformative streetscape plan for North Lake Avenue, as recommended in the NLSP's Vision, Goals, Policies, and
Implementation Actions (Chapters 3 and 7).
The public realm standards and guidelines in this chapter address and regulate pedestrian infrastructure and
amenities to support a safe, accessible, and comfortable pedestrian experience. After an introduction to the Great Streets framework, this chapter is organized into the
following sections:
» 5.1 Sidewalks
» 5.2 Parkways & Street T rees
Public Realm Standards
MUL TI-PURPOSE STREETS
A "Complete Street " is a public right-of-
way designed to enable safe, convenient, and
accessible travel for all users, regardless of their
age, ability, socioeconomic status, or mode of
transport. Instead of only prioritizing drivers, they
balance the needs of all users within the space
constraints of the corridor. They include physical
improvements that benefit active transportation
(pedestrians and bicyclists) and transit, and often
incorporate traffic calming measures like bike
lanes, curb extensions and landscaped median
islands. Where implemented, these improvements
have been shown to support public health and
safety, equity, and even economic development.
A "Green Street " is a public right-of-way
designed and constructed to integrate sustainable
stormwater management practices that capture,
treat, and infiltrate urban runoff at its source
while enhancing the pedestrian experience
and promoting environmental, aesthetic, and
community benefits. In the City of Pasadena,
Green Streets utilize green infrastructure and
nature-based elements—such as bioswales,
permeable pavements, stormwater planters, and
tree wells—within the parkway and curbside areas
to capture and remove pollutant loads before they
reach our waterways, mitigate urban heat island
effects, increase urban canopy, and contribute
to regional water quality goals and stormwater
permit compliance. Green Streets also support
the City's Climate Action Plan, Complete Streets
Policy, Green Streets Policy, and long-term vision
for sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure.
While one focuses on mobility and safety, and the
other on environmental stewardship and resiliency,
modern street construction projects can combine
both principles into one design for the maximum
benefit to the immediate community.
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T owards a Great North Lake Avenue
GREAT STREETS are more than transportation corridors—
they are dynamic public spaces that foster community,
support local economies, and invite people to gather, linger, and return. They are places people want to be.
The Planning Commission Subcommittee’ s vision for North Lake Avenue aims to transform the corridor into a ‘Great Street.’ This vision prioritizes the creation of a cohesive and inviting streetscape, and the public realm standards outlined in this chapter were developed to support the
Subcommittee’ s long-term plan for North Lake Avenue.
The sidewalk and parkway requirements of the NLSP will
facilitate the establishment of a high-quality public realm that's capable of accommodating various uses and users, enhancing North Lake’ s identity and sense of place.
Placemaking is a collaborative, community-centered
approach to planning, designing, and managing public
spaces that turns a space into a place, prioritizing people and their experiences. Instead of focusing solely on
aesthetics or infrastructure, placemaking asks: How do we create spaces where people want to gather, interact, and feel a sense of belonging? Placemaking can improve not
just the physical enviroment of a space, but the social and economic health of a community as well.
The Project for Public Spaces (PPS), a nonprofit dedicated to creating and sustaining public spaces that build strong urban fabrics through placemaking, defines the following ten qualities of a Great Street. By applying these principles, North Lake Avenue can become not only functional but also a place of community connection and everyday life.
1 Attractions & Activities
People are drawn to places that offer engaging activities— and they’re more likely to come back. Without things to do, spaces stay empty and can fall into decline. Successful destinations offer a diverse range of experiences that appeal to all ages, genders, times of day and year, and group sizes.
A well-planned destination links these experiences along an inviting path that encourages exploration and repeat visits. 2 Unique Image & Identity
The most memorable streets have an individual identity, shaped by their architecture, history, culture, or even the type of businesses they host. This image should feel authentic and be reinforced through signage, public art and street design, as well as upkeep, as cleanliness and maintenance are crucial to preserving a positive image and sense of pride. Local stories, materials, and design elements that reflect the community's character should be celebrated. 3 Active Street Edges
The ground level of buildings should engage the street, with features that promote interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces. Active uses like shops, cafés, or galleries make streets more vibrant and walkable than blank façades or empty lots. At a minimum, the edges should offer visual interest and transparency; blank walls, parking, and other dead zones along the sidewalk should be avoided. Uses
should be designed for year-round activity and help tie both sides of the street together.
4 Essential Amenities
Well-designed amenities support a lively and functional street. These include lighting, shading, trees, landscaping, bus shelters, bike racks, waste bins, and different seating options such as single seats, benches, and café chairs.
Giving people choices in where and how they sit is often overlooked but essential. Grouping amenities together
encourages use and enhances comfort and convenience.
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A variety of permanent, temporary, and/or modular furniture should be widely accessible and distributed throughout, inviting people to stop and stay in the public realm.
FURNITURE
Elements of a Great Street
Murals, sculptures and other forms of art can be incorporated into all kinds of projects, including streetscape plans, development projects and infrastructure works.
Shade trees and human-made shade structures offer protection from the sun and can contribute to pedestrian comfort in the high heat of summer.
Street lamps and other forms of lighting, from string lights to building-mounted sconces to ground lighting, play a major role in the identity and safety of a street after dark.
Bike racks, corrals, lockers create an environment where people feel encouraged to use alternative modes of transportation (and confident in the security of their bike).
Signage with directions and walking distances to nearby destinations and landmarks, biking and transit routes, and/or other local and historical information can help orient visitors.
PUBLIC ART
SHADE BIKE FACILITIES
LIGHTING WA YFINDING
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Adapted from Qualities of a Great Street, Project for Public Spaces. 5 Ongoing Management
Effective management is the backbone of a successful
street. This involves more than maintenance—it includes tenant coordination and programming regular events to
keep the space active. Programming can range from small performances and sales to larger civic, cultural, or seasonal events. Frequent small-scale events–like musicians, walks, or pop-up vendors can help build habit and presence.
6 Seasonal Strategies
T o maintain vibrancy year-round, especially in places with less formal management, seasonal events like holiday
markets, festivals, and recreational programs are vital.
These strategies help draw people in during different times of the year, keeping the street animated regardless of
season. T emporary elements such as seasonal installations or decor can keep the street dynamic and fresh.
7 Design for Diverse Users
A Great Street is for everyone. It should serve a mix of ages, cultures, income levels, and physical abilities. Public space feels truly vibrant when everyone feels welcome
and no single group dominates. T o best achieve this from the start, spaces should be designed with input from
community members, including those historically excluded from planning processes, in order to ensure the design
reflects their needs, values, and desires. It's about equity, representation, and flexibility.
8 Balanced T ransportation
A successful street supports multiple modes of
transportation, ensuring safe access for all by prioritizing walking, biking, and public transit. Use traffic calming strategies (like narrowed lanes, curb extensions, and
reduced speed limits) to ensure that vehicles don’t
overwhelm the space. Pedestrian safety and comfort should come first; intersections and crossings must be safe spaces for people.
9 Blended Spaces
Public life often happens where public and private spaces overlap. Patios, sidewalk cafés, retail displays, and shared street designs help blur this boundary, with businesses like shops and restaurants spilling onto sidewalks. Encouraging this interaction adds energy to the street and supports local businesses.
10 Neighborhood Integration
Great streets don’t exist in isolation—they connect to the broader urban context of the city. Thoughtful transitions from district to district (e.g., commercial businesses
to quieter residential neighborhoods) help maintain
community character and reduce conflicts. Simple
measures such as changes in scale, building type, street width, or landscaping can signal this shift in pace and use. "The best streets are
comfortable to walk along
with leisure and safety.
They are streets for both
pedestrians and drivers.
They have definition, a
sense of enclosure with their
buildings, distinct ends
and beginnings."
– Allan B. Jacobs, author of Great Streets
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5.1 Sidewalks
Map 5.1-1: Sidewalk WidthsThese standards are intended to:
» Ensure a minimum sidewalk width is achieved,
appropriate to support future densities, intensities,
uses, and pedestrian volumes;
» Provide sufficient space to support dedicated
Amenity and Walk Zones; and
» Increase shade, carbon sequestration, and
stormwater capture by allowing adequate space
for street trees and parkways.
5.1.1 SIDEWALK WIDTH
A. Dimension. Projects shall provide sidewalks that
meet the required widths per Map 5.1-1. Where
the existing sidewalk right-of-way is less than the
required width, the difference shall be provided
through a private property dedication.
1. Sidewalks are measured from the Primary
Curb Line of each block to the sidewalk
line, as illustrated in Figure 5.1-2.
2. This area shall be paved for general use to
the standards specified by Public Works,
except for landscaped parkways per
Section 5.2.
3. Within the sidewalk width, sidewalk zones
shall be provided to the dimensions set in
Figure 5.1-3.
4. Where the curb deviates (i.e. bulb-outs),
exceptions in zone width are allowed and
shall be determined by Public Works.
5. Driveways are allowed per Section 6.4.2.
B. Maintenance. Sidewalk improvements shall
be installed and maintained by the abutting
property owner.
15 ft Active12 ft Active
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SIDEWALK WIDTHS
Sidewalk widths of at least 12’ are required throughout the NLSP to provide space for a clear walk zone and basic amenities such as landscaping, lighting, signage, and bicycle parking. Sidewalks of 15’ are required where feasible to increase flexibility of amenity placement and clear paths of travel.
An approximately 12’ residential sidewalk. An approximately 15’ active sidewalk.
The sidewalk line is the line created by
measuring the required sidewalk width (as
shown in Figure 5.1-2) from the primary curb
line. This curb line is the predominant face-
of-curb of a given block at the discretion of
Public Works, and shall not include “bulb-
outs” or occasional reductions in sidewalk
width at intersections.
Some parcels may not currently provide
sufficient width to meet the sidewalk
requirement. In these cases, the property
owner must provide additional paved area
through a dedication to meet the required
sidewalk width.
Figure 5.1-1: Sidewalk Width Measurement
Property line
Primary curb line
Sidewalk line
Minimum sidewalk width
Parcel
Parcel
Parcel
Parcel
As demonstrated by this extended "bulb-out" on North Lake Avenue, many sidewalk segments are or will be wider than the minimum width.
DEFINING THE SIDEWALK LINE
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PASADENA STREET DESIGN GUIDE
Pasadena’ s Street Design Guide provides a framework
for understanding the way sidewalks are used, and
organizes sidewalks into zones to avoid conflict
between various uses and amenities.
Requirements vary based on the level of activity, land
uses, intensities, and densities, as well as special
conditions. Through designating specific zones, the
NLSP can help enhance the pedestrian experience
by increasing sidewalk widths, enabling more shade
coverage and opportunities for amenities such as
seating and landscaping.
The Street Design Guide organizes sidewalks into the
following three zones (see Figure 5.1-2), which provide a basis for standards in the Specific Plan:
» The Amenity / Curb Zone (Amenity Zone) is
the portion of the sidewalk directly adjacent to the
street right-of-way. This zone typically includes street trees, street lights, parkways, street furniture, bicycle parking, bus shelters, and other utility facilities.
» The Walk Zone is the portion of the sidewalk
dedicated to pedestrian travel and shall be free of
obstructions.
» The Building Frontage Zone is adjacent to private
property and allows for outdoor furniture and shade
structures.
Figure 5.1-2: Sidewalk Zones
Walk ZoneAmenity Zone Frontage Zone
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Figure 5.1-3: Sidewalk Zones
Example setback conditions illustrated.
Refer to Section 6.1.4 for required setback dimensions. 7’min 5’min
12’ sidewalk
Roadway
Setback
Range
Amenity ZoneWalk Zone
Frontage
Zone
Diagram 2: 12’ Residential SidewalksDiagram 1: 12’ Active Sidewalks 6’min 6’min
12’ sidewalk
RoadwaySetback Range AmenityZoneWalk Zone
3’max 7’min 5’min
15’ sidewalk
RoadwayAmenity ZoneWalk Zone
Frontage
Zone
Setback
Range
Diagram 3: 15’ Active Sidewalks
A. Amenity Zone. Sidewalks shall provide an Amenity
Zone consistent with the width illustrated in Figure 5.1- 3, including the curb.
1. Projects shall meet minimum parkway and
street tree requirements per Section 5.2.
2. The following elements are permitted in the
Amenity Zone at the discretion of the Director
of Public Works and with public works permits
(if applicable):
a. Paved area for pedestrian mobility,
b. Parkways and street trees,
c. Seating/furniture,
d. Outdoor dining,
e. Planters,
f. Bicycle parking,
g. Bus shelters, and/or
h. Other utility facilities including streetlights,
signals, meter/sign poles, pullboxes, etc.
5.1.2 SIDEWALK ZONES
B. Walk Zone. Sidewalks shall maintain a Walk Zone
as a continuous path of travel for pedestrians at the
width illustrated in Figure 5.1-3. This area shall be free of all furnishings, landscaping, or obstructions.
C. Frontage Zone. Sidewalks may include a Building
Frontage Zone between the Walk Zone and the
sidewalk line. A maximum width is illustrated in Figure
5.1-3.
1. The following elements are permitted in the
Frontage Zone:
a. Paved area for pedestrian mobility,
b. Seating/furniture,
c. Outdoor dining (with a Public Works
permit),
d. Planters, and/or
e. Shade structures per Section 6.2.4.
TYPES OF SIDEWALKS
Active sidewalks , used in more commercial
and mixed-use areas, have a wider Walk Zone to
accommodate higher levels of pedestrian activity.
Residential sidewalks, used in lower-density and
less commercialized areas, have wider parkways
to soften the street with more landscaping and
help buffer a roadway's traffic.
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SIDEWALK ZONES & FEATURES
Walking in Pasadena should be a pleasant and comfortable experience. Long walks without places to pause and rest may become daunting for some pedestrians. Streetscape design and amenities should therefore emphasize pedestrian safety and comfort. Street furniture, when combined with street trees and proper lighting, humanize and communicate the true public nature of our downtown streets. For instance, the proper placement of street furniture introduces distance and a perceived protection from vehicular traffic. Especially in commercial areas, these furnishings should include benches and trash receptacles.
Frontage zones may be used to accommodate tables and
chairs for outdoor dining.
Grass or turf parkways with shade trees are appropriate for residential areas.
Walk zones of 5 feet allow two people to walk together
comfortably.
Wider walk zones of at least 6-7 feet are appropriate for commercial retail areas.
Frontage zones may include planters with landscaping to enhance the ground floor.
Amenity zones may include curb extensions which increase the sidewalk width while also contributing to traffic calming.
BUILDING FRONTAGE ZONE
WALK ZONE
AMENITY /CURB ZONE
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PARKWA YS
Parkways are landscaped or permeable areas
within the sidewalk that play an important role
in the urban landscape by improving pedestrian
comfort, increasing sustainability, and enhancing
the aesthetic character of the public realm. By
expanding the permeable area around street
trees, parkways increase rain and stormwater
capture, leading to improved street tree health
and larger tree canopies, which creates cooler
temperatures for pedestrians, helps to sequester
carbon from the atmosphere, and reduces
pollution in our nearby waterways.
Parkways also provide a visual buffer between the
pedestrian and moving or parked vehicles, which
further improves pedestrian comfort and creates
a more attractive sidewalk environment. T ypically
residential neighborhoods can accommodate
long, uninterrupted areas of parkways within the
sidewalk. In commercial and mixed-use areas,
available space for parkways may be constrained
by bus shelters, street lights, and the need to
accommodate higher levels of pedestrian traffic.
5.2 Parkways & Street T rees
These standards are intended to:
» Enhance pedestrian conditions through increased
landscaping at sidewalk level;
» Provide a visual buffer between parking lane and
sidewalk;
» Improve stormwater capture and increase
permeability of sidewalk zone; and
» Improve street tree health and support the process of carbon sequestration.
5.2.1 PARKWA YS
A. Required Parkways. Projects shall include parkways
within the Amenity Zone as follows; see Figure 5.2-1.
1. In all other zoning districts, parkway length shall
be no less than 30 percent of street frontage,
unless approved by the Director of Public
Works.
Parkway width
must equal required
Amenity Zone width
Non-vegetative groundcover permitted
for up to 20% of total parkway area
Planted areas may be comprised of shrubs,
groundcover, or turf less than 2 feet in height
Access Way of at least 4 feet in width
required for every 20 feet of parkway
Figure 5.2-1: Parkway Design Standards
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Existing parkways should be maintained or expanded with the use of California native plants, softening the public realm and providing opportunities for stormwater capture.
Landscaped medians add a variety of benefits including
visual interest, cooling, stormwater capture, and traffic calming.
While trees in the parkway should provide a pedestrian
shade canopy, street medians are more appropriate for
planting decorative trees that provide visual accent and add to the streetscape's distinct identity.
Consistent tree size and spacing along a sidewalk creates a pleasant rhythm and reinforces the space of the street.
LANDSCAPED MEDIANS
Street medians may be used to incorporate landscaping
and additional trees, providing many of the same benefits as landscaped parkways, while enhancing the street's overall shade canopy, visual character, and safety. Flowering
accent trees in street medians complement street tree
recommendations and add to the streetscape's distinct
identity and seasonal variation.
PARKWA YS & STREET TREES
Parkways and street trees provide numerous benefits and are an indispensable part of the NLSP environment. Most obviously, landscaping enhances the visual quality of the area. But parkways bring sustainable benefits such as
stormwater capture, while street trees provide cooling effects and contribute to the spatial definition of the street that creates a human-scaled space with a comfortable sense of enclosure. T rees also provide overhead cover to pedestrians, offering shade and reasonable protection from the sun and rain. In general, parkways and street trees add a gracious quality to Pasadena.
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MATERIALS & ACCESS GUIDELINES
» Native plants and those which require little
or no irrigation are preferred.
» Plants are not recommended to be planted
within 4 feet of a tree trunk.
» In areas with high pedestrian traffic, plant
material should have a minimum height of
18 inches to discourage pedestrians from
stepping on the parkway. Groundcover is
discouraged unless it can withstand heavy
foot traffic.
B. Dimensions. Parkways shall be constructed at the
same width as the Amenity Zones illustrated in Figure
5.1-3, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb.
1. When street parking is adjacent to the curb, a
paved buffer with a minimum width of 18 inches
is required, in addition to the 6-inch curb,
except where tree grates are adjacent to the
curb.
2. Barriers up to 24 inches high, such as low walls
or fences, are permitted at the interior edge of
the parkway but are not required.
C. Access Ways. Where on-street parking is permitted,
access ways shall be provided at a minimum
frequency of one per every 20 feet of continuous
parkway.
1. Access ways shall be a minimum of 4 feet in
width and provide a firm, uniform walking
surface in all weather conditions from the curb
to the Walk Zone.
2. The finished surface of access ways shall be in
plane with both the adjoining top of curb and
sidewalk.
3. Access ways shall be constructed of pavers,
concrete, or stabilized decomposed granite.
Parkway with street trees and low perennial plantings
D. Planted Area. A minimum of 80 percent of the total
required parkway area for a given project shall be
comprised of plant material.
1. Permitted materials include groundcovers, turf
or turf substitutes, and shrubs or low perennials
that are lower than 24 inches in height at full
maturity.
a. All plant material shall be native or climate
appropriate and have a water use rating
of Moderate, Low or V ery-Low as defined
by Water Use Classification of Landscape
Species (WUCOLS) for the region. Plant
water use requirements may be relaxed
to maximize the efficiency of parkway
stormwater capture systems subject to
approval by the Director of Public Works.
b. Plants with spines or thorns shall not be
planted adjacent to any walkways or curbs.
c. Edible plants are not permitted in
parkways.
d. Artificial turf is not permitted in parkways.
2. When removing existing plant material like turf
grass from a parkway, there shall be no damage
to the street tree roots. Parkway improvements
involving excavation within an existing tree’ s
root zone must be consistent with the City’ s
T ree Protection Guidelines. Root pruning, if
required and approved by Public Works, must
be overseen by a Certified Arborist. Excavation
within a tree’ s root zone must be replanted
immediately to prevent the tree roots from
exposure and undue harm.
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STORMWATER & IRRIGATION
GUIDELINES
» Parkways should be designed to treat and/
or capture stormwater run-off from the
adjacent to the greatest extent feasible
given soil conditions.
» Suspended pavement systems are
encouraged as a means of controlling
runoff volume and should be implemented
under and adjacent to large pedestrian
walkways.
» If impermeable surfaces are used within
parkways, they shall be constructed to drain
to permeable areas.
» Low-volume, sub-surface/drip irrigation
or other non-spray irrigation systems or
hand-watering is preferred where irrigation
is needed.
E. Non-planted Area. A maximum of 20 percent of the
parkway area may be organic or inorganic cover.
1. Permitted materials include permeable pavers,
decomposed granite, gravel, rocks, or mulch.
a. Pavers are not allowed within 3 feet of any
public streetlight pole or pull box or other
utility facilities.
F. Stormwater Management. Parkways shall either
meet the following basic stormwater standards, or
propose a biofiltration planter or swale design based
on local conditions subject to approval of the Director of Public Works.
1. The parkway shall be at the same grade as the
adjacent hardscape surface at the outer edge
of the parkway and slope at a minimum of 1
percent towards the center of the parkway.
2. For parkways with a width greater than 5
feet, the center 2 feet of the parkway shall be
depressed 3 to 4 inches to form a shallow swale
to collect sidewalk stormwater. Alternative
means of storing runoff, such as gravel sumps
within the parkway, may be provided with
review authority approval.
G. Irrigation. Irrigation systems in parkways shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will
eliminate surface runoff onto any impermeable
surface, public or private, under any condition.
1. Design of irrigation systems in parkways shall be
in accordance with all local, state, and federal
laws and regulations for water conservation.
2. Street tree roots shall not be damaged during
the irrigation installation process.
H. Maintenance. Abutting property owner shall
maintain the parkway in a condition so as not to
endanger persons or property, and not to interfere
with the public convenience.
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5.2.2 STREET TREES
A. Species. 1 Street tree species shall be selected
according to the Master Street T ree Plan at the
discretion of the Director of Public Works. T rees may
be planted within parkways or tree wells.
B. Spacing. Street trees shall be planted at a spacing
of one per 30 feet. Exceptions can be made by the
Director of Public Works due to conflicts with street
lights, bus shelters, utility boxes, other street amenities or species type. Closer spacing is encouraged where
feasible/when appropriate for a particular tree type.
C. Well Dimension. T ree well width shall be equivalent to the required Amenity Zone, minus the 6-inch width
required for the curb.
1. If a paved buffer zone is required due to
adjacent street parking, the tree well width may
be reduced to accommodate this buffer strip.
The minimum length of a tree well shall be 6
feet.
2. Street trees planted within tree wells must be
installed according to the Department of Public
Works T ree Planting in T ree Well Standard Plan.
D. Well Frames. T ree well frames, or tree grates, may
be installed according to the Department of Public
Works T ree Well Frame Installation Standard.
E. Expanded Root Zone Cell. Each street tree shall be
provided with an uncompacted root zone volume of
800 cubic feet minimum. The root zone volume depth
shall be 2 feet minimum and 3 feet maximum.
1. Where this root zone volume cannot be
provided within the parkway area, an expanded
root zone cell volume shall be provided below
adjacent pavement using a strategy such as
structural soil or a suspended pavement system
to provide an uncompacted soil area suitable
for tree root growth.
2. The root zone volume per tree requirement may
be reduced by 10 percent where two or more
trees share a contiguous root zone cell.
F. Maintenance. All street trees shall be maintained by the Department of Public Works.
THE IMPORTANCE OF STREET TREES
Street trees play an important role in keeping cities
livable, sustainable and resilient. T rees improve air
quality, increase urban biodiversity, and help reduce
carbon emissions. In addition to environmental
benefits, trees provide health, social, economic, and
aesthetic benefits to communities. Requirements
based on guidance from the City’ s Master Street T ree
Plan will increase street tree coverage and require the preservation or introduction of certain tree species.
In adherence with these street tree standards and
guidelines, new development will contribute to an
enhanced shade canopy that helps to reduce the urban
heat island effect, decrease sidewalk temperatures,
enhance pedestrian comfort, and improve the visual
experience of the street.
1 See Appendix A.2 Design Guidance for T ree
Selection for detailed recommendations to better align
North Lake Avenue's street tree species with the vision, goals, and policies in this Specific Plan related to shade, climate resilience, stormwater capture, and supporting
a vibrant public realm.
A street tree with healthy canopy and sufficient tree well size.
Ch. 6
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Private Realm Standards 87 6 1 Scale 90 6 2 Frontage 100 6 3 Open Space 109 6 4 Parking 114
6. DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
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This chapter is organized into the following sections:
» 6.1 Scale
» 6.1.1 Density (du/ac)
» 6.1.2 Intensity (FAR)
» 6.1.3 Height
» 6.1.4 Setbacks
» 6.1.5 Stepbacks
» 6.1.6 Historic Adjacency
» 6.1.7 Modulation
» 6.2 Frontage
» 6.2.1 Ground Floor Frontages
» 6.2.2 Ground Floor Design
» 6.2.3 T ransparency
» 6.2.4 Shade Structures
» 6.2.5 Arcades & Galleries
» 6.2.6 Walls & Fences
» 6.2.7 Balconies & Roof Decks
» 6.3 Open Space
» 6.3.1 Minimum Area
» 6.3.2 Private Open Space
» 6.3.3 Common Open Space
» 6.3.4 Publicly Accessible Open Space
» 6.3.5 Paseos
» 6.4 Parking
» 6.4.1 Minimum Parking
» 6.4.2 V ehicle Access
» 6.4.3 Layout & Design
Private Realm Standards
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The private realm objective development and design
standards in this chapter serve to implement the vision, goals, and policies of the NLSP, described in Chapter 3.
In addition to the requirements of the NLSP, all projects shall comply with the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC)
requirements below. In the event of conflict between the Zoning Code and the NLSP, the requirements of the specific plan shall control (PMC 17 .12.020.D).
» PMC 17 .40 General Development
» PMC 17 .42 Inclusionary Housing
» PMC 17 .43 Density Bonus
» PMC 17 .44 Landscaping
» PMC 17 .46 Parking & Loading
» PMC 17 .48 Signs
» PMC 17 .50 Specific Land Uses
Per Section 4.1, development standards for the NL-
RM-48/32/16, NL-RS-6, OS and PS zoning districts are
not included in the NLSP. In NL-RM-48/32/16 and NL-
RS-6, development shall be subject to the standards of
the corresponding zoning in PMC 17 .22. In OS and PS,
development shall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit or Master Plan per PMC 17 .26.
Guidelines, incorporated as part of this plan in shaded text boxes, are intended to encourage quality architecture that enhances the community’ s unique character. Projects should also consult Pasadena’ s
Design Guidelines for Neighborhood
Commercial and Multi-Family Districts for further guidance on building form and relationship to the surrounding
neighborhood. Projects required to go through Design Review will be assessed based on the project scope and the standards and guidelines of the NLSP, as well as the
Design Guidelines
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Standard NL-MU-C NL-MU-N
Scale
Allowable Density Section 6.1.1
Dwelling Units per Acre Map 6.1-1
Allowable Intensity Section 6.1.2
Floor Area Ratio Map 6.1-2
Building Height Section 6.1.3
Height Map 6.1-3
Required Setbacks Section 6.1.4
All streets Map 6.1-4
Adjacent to RM/RS 15' min.
Other interiors None required
Required Stepbacks Section 6.1.5
Adjacent to RM/RS Figure 6.1-2
Historic Adjacency Section 6.1.6
Setbacks & Stepbacks Figure 6.1-3
Modulation Section 6.1.7
Length 10% or 20’ break required for buildings exceeding 150' street frontage Area 25% for buildings over 50’ in length
Frontage
Ground Floor Frontages Section 6.2.1
Required Uses T able 6.2-1 and Map 6.2-1
Commercial Depth 35' average, 20' min.
Ground Floor Design Section 6.2.2
Height 15' min.
Residential Elevation -2' to 6’ max.
Minimum T ransparency Section 6.2.3
Ground Floor 60% 50%
Overall Façade 30% 30%
Residential Units 15% 15%
Shade Structures Section 6.2.4
Arcades & Galleries Section 6.2.5
Walls & Fences Section 6.2.6
Balconies & Roof Decks Section 6.2.7
6. MAP6. TABLE6. FIGURE
T able 6-1: Summary of Development & Design Standards
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Standard NL-MU-C NL-MU-N
Open Space
Minimum Open Space Section 6.3.1
Non-residential 5% of Non-residential Gross Floor Area for projects over 40,000 sf Residential 125 sf per studio, 150 sf per 1-bed, 200 sf per 2-bed, 250 sf per 3+bed Publicly Accessible 2% of GFA for projects over 80,000 sf; none required otherwise Private Open Space Section 6.3.2
Common Open Space Section 6.3.3
Publicly Accessible
Open Space Section 6.3.4
Paseos Section 6.3.5
Parking
Minimum Parking Section 6.4.1
V ehicle Access Section 6.4.2
Layout & Design Section 6.4.3
Other Applicable Standards1
General Development PMC 17 .40
Inclusionary Housing PMC 17 .42
Density Bonus PMC 17 .43
Landscaping PMC 17 .44
Parking & Loading PMC 17 .46
Signs PMC 17 .48
Specific Land Uses PMC 1 7 .50
1 Projects shall follow all requirements listed except where modified by this Specific Plan. In the event of conflict between the Zoning Code and this Specific Plan, the requirements of this Specific Plan shall control, per PMC 17 .12.020.D.
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6.1 Scale
These standards are intended to:
» Implement the General Plan density (du/ac) and
floor area ratio (FAR) values;
» Shape development in a manner that creates a
defined public realm and appropriate scale of
buildings for a visually appealing community;
» Reduce building massing through setback and
stepback requirements that create appropriate
transitions to residential neighborhoods;
» Support high-quality architecture and urban
design through modulation requirements and a
varied roof lines incentive; and
» Require appropriate transitions to designated
historic resources.
6.1.1 DENSITY
A. Residential Density. Projects that include
residential dwelling units shall not exceed the
allowable dwelling units per acre (du/ac) set in
Map 6.1-1.
1. Fractions shall be rounded to the nearest
whole number; those at 0.50 may be
rounded up.
2. For projects utilizing state density bonus,
refer to Government Code 65915.
3. The maximum is based on site area. If a
street dedication or easement is required,
density shall be calculated using the size
of the lot prior to the street dedication or
easement.
Map 6.1-1: Residential Density
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Specified by PD, CUP or Master Plan
64 48
32 CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
WILSON
WASHINGTON
Washington
Park
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAYPALM TER
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
BELLBARTLETT ALY
MAPLE
MENTOR MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Metro A Line Lake Station
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CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
WILSON
WASHINGTON
Washington
Park
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAYPALM TER
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
BELLBARTLETT ALY
MAPLE
MENTOR MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Metro A Line Lake Station
Map 6.1-2: Floor Area Ratio
1.5 1.0
N /A
Specified by PD, CUP or Master Plan
6.1.2 INTENSITY
A. Floor Area Ratio. Projects that include non-
residential space, including mixed-use, shall not
exceed the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) set in
Map 6.1-2.
1. In mixed-use projects, residential floor area
is included in FAR.
2. Areas used exclusively for vehicle and
bicycle parking and loading are excluded
from FAR.
3. The maximum is based on site area. If a
street dedication or easement is required,
FAR shall be calculated using the size of
the lot prior to the street dedication or
easement.
2.0 2.25
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CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
WILSON
WASHINGTON
Washington
Park
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAYPALM TER
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
BELLBARTLETT ALY
MAPLE
MENTOR MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Metro A Line Lake Station
Map 6.1-3: Building Height6.1.3 HEIGHT
A. Building Height. Projects shall not exceed the
height limits set in Map 6.1-3.
1. Height is measured per PMC 17 .40.060.
2. Exceptions allowed for Height Averaging
(6.1.3.B) and projecting features such
as appurtenances and railings per PMC
17 .40.060.
B. Height Averaging. With approval of Design
Commission, height limits may be exceeded for up
to 30% of the building footprint to the maximum
set in Map 6.1-3, provided that the average height
over the entire footprint does not exceed the
allowable height; see Figure 6.1-1.
1. The intent is to counterbalance additional
height with lower heights elsewhere on-
site to achieve an economically-feasible
development that protects view corridors
and contributes to a more visually-
compelling skyline.
2. Averaging is not applicable to other
development standards relating to
building scale such as stepbacks. It
may not be used in combination with
a concession for building height when
utilizing PMC 17 .43.
39 ft
Specified by PD,
CUP or MP
51 ft (63 ft)
Figure 6.1-1: Height Averaging
A building may exceed its height limit for up to 30%
of its footprint if another area is lowered so that
the average height is at or below the height limit.
Note: Diagrams used for illustrative purposes only.
Refer to PMC
Maximum Height (Height Averaging)
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BUILDING HEIGHTS
The images below reflect a range of building heights that are allowed in zoning districts throughout the NLSP area.
Architectural features such as roof shape, stepbacks, and modulation can add variation to the roof line and reduce visual impact of building height. These examples are illustrative and may not reflect all applicable development standards.
An approximately 35’, 3-story building.
An approximately 39’, 3-story building. An approximately 51’, 4-story building.
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C. SETBACKS
D. Street Setbacks. Buildings shall comply with the
street setbacks set in Map 6.1-4. Setback ranges
establish a minimum and maximum for the
specified percentage of linear street frontage.
1. Street setbacks are measured from the
sidewalk line; see Figure 5.1-2.
2. Minimum setbacks shall apply to all
stories of a building; setbacks less than
the minimum are prohibited. Maximum
setbacks shall apply only to the ground
floor.
3. Residential units on the ground floor shall
have a minimum setback of 5 feet. Where
ground floor residential units are elevated
between 4 and 6 feet above sidewalk
elevation, a minimum setback of 8 feet
shall be required.
4. Exceptions allowed per PMC 17 .40.160
(T able 4-1).
5. For buildings set back from the sidewalk
line 5 feet or more, a minimum percentage
of the setback area shall be landscaped
with trees, shrubs, and/or groundcover,
either in the form of in-ground landscaping
or planters; see T able 6.1-2.
6. Features allowed within the street setback
include:
a. Landscaping and planters per PMC
17 .44;
b. Hardscape (e.g. stoops, patios);
c. Shade structures per Section 6.2.4;
d. Arcades and galleries per Section
6.2.5;
e. Walls and fences per Section 6.2.6;
f. Seating and furniture;
g. Outdoor dining; and
h. Other open space amenities per review
authority approval.
Map 6.1-4: Street Setbacks
5 ft min.
10 - 15 ft for 50%
Specified by PD, CUP or Master Plan
Refer to PMC, RM-3210-20' for 50%
Specified by PMC
5-10' for 50%
3-5' for 75%
CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
WILSON
WASHINGTON
Washington
Park
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAYPALM TER
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
BELLBARTLETT ALY
MAPLE
MENTOR MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Metro A Line Lake Station
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SETBACKS TO SUPPORT A
HEAL THY TREE CANOPY
Employing an increased street setback within
the established range can support street trees
by creating additional space for tree canopies
to grow. Street setbacks can encourage sensitive
building design to accommodate both existing
and new street trees, leading to healthy tree
growth, additional shade, and greenery.
E. Interior Setbacks. Projects shall have a minimum
setback based on the shared property line, whichever
is greater; see T able 6.1-3. No setback is required along other interior property lines, except where modified for historic adjacency per Section 6.1.6.
1. Interior setbacks are those abutting other
parcels along non-street side and rear property
lines and are measured from the shared
property line.
2. Exceptions allowed per PMC17 .40.160 (T able
4-1).
6.1.4 STEPBACKS
A. Interior Stepbacks. Adjacent to RM/RS zoning
districts, buildings shall not be located within the
encroachment plane sloping upward and inward
at a 45-degree angle measured from the vertical,
commencing 15 feet above
the existing grade along
the shared property line; see
Figure 6.1-2.
1. Exceptions allowed
per PMC17 .40.160
(T able 4-2.1).
T able 6.1-2: Minimum Landscape Setbacks
Frontages with shared entrances to
internal ciruclation 50%
Frontages with individual residential unit
entrances 30%
with a stoop taller than 30 inches 10%
Frontages with individual commercial
tenant entrances 30%
with outdoor dining 10%
Figure 6.1-2: Interior Setbacks & Stepbacks
Adjacent to RM/RS Zoning Districts
REAR
Property line
RM/RS
Zone
45 º
15’
Encroachment plane
rear/side setback varies by district
NL
Zone
15’ setback
T able 6.1-3: Minimum Interior Setbacks
Adjacent to RM/RS zoning districts 15 ft
Within Vineyard Gardens subarea 5 ft
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6.1.5 HISTORIC ADJACENCY
A. Landmark Properties. Projects on parcels with
a historic resource shall be subject to review for
consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’ s
Standards.
B. T ransition Massing. Projects sharing a property line with a designated historic resource shall be subject to the following modified standards; see Figure 6.1-3.
1. Street Setbacks: The minimum street setback
shall be an average of the minimum setback
in Map 6.1-4 and that of the resource for a
minimum of 20 feet from the shared property
line. If between two resources, the street setback
shall be an average of the setbacks of the two
resources.
2. Interior Setbacks: The minimum interior setback
shall be equal to that of the historic resource or
15 feet, whichever is less. No setback is required
where the resource is built to the shared
property line.
3. Streetwall Height: A maximum streetwall
height shall not exceed the height of the
historic resource for a minimum of 20 feet from
the shared property line. A stepback with a
minimum depth of 10 feet is required above this
height, measured from the modified minimum
street setback.
4. Interior Stepbacks: Projects shall not be located
within an encroachment plane sloping upward
and inward at a 30-degree angle measured
from the vertical, commencing 15 feet above the
existing grade at the property line. This plane
is not applicable if the resource is built to the
shared property line.
HONORING HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
In addition to preserving historic landmarks
throughout the district, modified standards for
adjacent properties ensure that historic structures
do not appear diminished or incongruous with
new developments in the surrounding area.
Oversen Building
Washington Theater Building
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Figure 6.1-3: Historic Adjacency T ransition Massing
Streetsetback
range (A-B)
20 ft
Historic
resource
Sidewalk
Street
Sidewalk Line
E
F
B
D
A
C
Project
buildable area
Interiorproperty line
Existing grade
20 ft
Historic
resource
Project
buildable
area
HG
15 ft
30º
Interiorproperty line
Note: Diagrams used for illustrative purposes only.
A: Minimum street setback from setback range
B: Maximum street setback from setback range
C: Street setback of historic resource
D: Modified minimum street setback (average of A & C)
within 20’ of Interior property line
E: Interior setback of historic resource
F: Interior setback of project
G: Height of historic resource
H: Maximum height before stepback of 10’ in depth
within 20’ of Interior property line
PLAN VIEW ELEV ATION VIEW
Sidewalk Line
Sidewalk
Modified Setback Range
Encroachment Plane
Street
C
F
E B D A
G
H
20’
30 º
15’
10’
Interior
property line
Historic resource
Project buildable area
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6.1.6 MODULATION
A. Façade Length. Each street-facing façade exceeding
150 feet in length shall include a minimum break of 10
percent of the façade length or 20 feet, whichever is
greater, such that no unbroken façade is longer than
150 feet.
1. This façade break shall be a minimum of 10 feet
deep, open to the sky; see Figure 6.1-4.
B. Façade Area. Street-facing façades exceeding 50
feet in length shall modulate a minimum of 25 percent
of the area above the ground floor between 2 feet and
12 feet in depth from the primary façade plane; see
Figure 6.1-5. Buildings with a total of 2 stories or less are exempt.
1. The primary façade plane is defined as the
vertical plane with the greatest surface area
above the ground floor.
2. Planes that are separated by a gap of at least
20 feet in width and 20 feet in depth shall be
considered separate façades for the purposes
of this standard.
3. Modulation is not required to be continuous
or open to the sky, and may be recessed or
projected, but not past the sidewalk line.
4. Required stepbacks (6.1.5.A), required façade
breaks (6.1.7 .A), and projected balconies
(6.2.8.A) shall not count toward the
modulation requirement; balconies that are
recessed a minimum of 2 feet shall qualify.
5. Exception to Façade Area requirement
permitted if the street-facing façade meets all
of the following standards:
a. The maximum façade length shall be 100
feet.
b. All windows shall be recessed at least 4
inches.
c. The façade shall use a textural material
comprised of brick, stone, precast concrete,
V enetian plaster, hand-troweled stucco,
or porcelain tiles at least 12 by 4 inches.
Ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles less than 12 by
4 inches, standard stucco, or flat, polished
stone shall not qualify.
Figure 6.1-4: Modulated Façade Length
Façades over 150 feet in length shall include a break
at least 10% of the façade length or 20 feet wide
(whichever is greater), 10 feet deep, open to the sky.
Façades shall modulate a minimum of 25% of the area
above the ground floor 2 to 12 feet in depth from the
primary façade plane.
Note: Diagrams used for illustrative purposes only.
Facade Length
Unbroken façade length Façade break
Articulation
Modulation depth
Primary façade plane
d. The façade shall employ a tripartite division in
which the façade is organized into three horizontal
sections with a base, middle, and top.
i. The middle section shall be differentiated
from both the base and the top through a
change in façade plane of at least 4 inches, or
a consistent horizontal band that projects at
least 4 inches from the façade.
ii. The top section shall use a cornice that is at
least 1 foot in depth.
Modulated façade area
Modulated façade length
Figure 6.1-5: Modulated Façade Area
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CREATING VISUAL INTEREST AND BREAKING UP MASS
Façade modulation refers to variations in depth of a building’ s façade. Modulation can be achieved through architectural elements such as fenestration patterns and window bays, stepbacks, balconies, and full façade breaks. Modulation breaks up building massing, creates visual interest, and provides opportunities for open space.
Balconies and other variations in wall plane depth create visual interest.
C. Alternative Compliance.
1. Eligibility. Modulation standards may be
reduced or otherwise modified through the
Design Review process if:
a. A minimum of 90 percent of the provided
parking is fully or partially subterranean;
b. A minimum of one publicly accessible open
space is provided at the ground level, visible
and accessible from the sidewalk;
c. No other concessions, waivers, or incentives
have been requested, including those
associated with PMC 17 .43 (Density Bonus),
unless the project is designed to achieve
LEED Gold certification; and
d. The review authority makes all of the
following findings.
2. Required Findings.
a. The building design provides modulation
on each street-facing façade in a manner
consistent with the project’ s architectural
style and/or immediate context, including
adjacent historic resources.
b. The building design does not cause an
adverse impact on the quality of the ground
floor and public realm.
c. The ground level open space is of adequate
size and integrated with the building in a
functional way that ensures the space will be
actively utilized.
d. The modification will not be detrimental to
the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
e. The building design is consistent with the
objectives and policies of the General Plan
and NLSP, as well as all other standards of
the NLSP.
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6.2 Frontage
These standards are intended to:
» Promote an active, accessible, and attractive
pedestrian environment at the ground level;
» Activate the pedestrian street experience through
design and use standards;
» Enable flexibility and adaptability over time through quality design; and
» Support a livable urban setting comprised of a range
of uses in a comfortable pedestrian environment.
GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGES
A vibrant street-level atmosphere is created through pedestrian-oriented ground floors and well-designed frontages.
Creating a comfortable and inviting pedestrian environment is essential to promote other means of transportation such as walking. This experience is directly influenced by design treatments and ground floor uses working together to create a visually-engaging sidewalk environment. T o accomplish this, ground floor use standards are established for each block that are complementary to the land use permissions in Chapter 4, Section 4.3. Successful ground floor design creates an inviting, visually engaging, shaded sidewalk and pedestrian environment that supports the intended commercial, residential, or mixed use character of each district.
Ground floor frontage with commercial use, shade awnings, and a transparent entrance.
Ground floor commercial use with outdoor dining.
Residential units on the ground floor buffered by
landscaping yet accessible from the sidewalk.
Ground floor frontage with combination of commercial and common space for occupants of a mixed-use building.
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6.2.1 GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGES
In Mixed-Use zoning districts, ground floor use
requirements are regulated by frontage type per Map
6.2-1 and T able 6.2- 1. Use requirements are regulated as a percentage of the building frontage; see Figure
6.2.1. A. Commercial Uses. Frontage types shall require a minimum amount of the building frontage to
be comprised of, and designed for, commercial
uses per T able 6.2-1 and Map 6.2-1. Permitted
commercial uses by zoning district are found in
T able 4.3-1.
1. Entrances to non-ground floor uses, and/or
entrances to uses prohibited within 35 feet
of the sidewalk, shall not qualify toward the
minimum commercial use percentage
2. Commercial uses shall have an average
interior depth of at least 35 feet and a
minimum depth of 20 feet, measured wall-
to-wall.
B. Residential Uses. Frontage T ypes 1 and 2 per
T able 6.2-1 and Map 6.2-1 set limitations on
ground floor residential uses facing the street.
Permitted residential uses by zoning district are
found in T able 4.3.1.
1. T ypes 1 and 2: Residential units on the
ground floor shall be prohibited within
35 feet of the sidewalk line, inclusive of
setbacks, per T able 6.2-1; see Figure 6.2-2.
2. T ype 3: Residential units on the ground
floor shall be permitted with direct access
to the street and a minimum setback of 5
feet.
3. Residential common space on the ground
floor shall be permitted per T able 6.2-1.
CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
WILSON
WASHINGTON
Washington
Park
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAYPALM TER
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN
BELLBARTLETT ALY
MAPLE
MENTOR MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE
Metro A Line Lake Station
T able 6.2-1: Allowable Ground Floor Building Frontages T ype Commercial
Uses
Residential
Common
Residential
Units
1 80% min. 20% max. Prohibited within 35
ft of sidewalk line2 Allowed, no percentage requirements 3 Allowed, no percentage requirements
Map 6.2-1: Ground Floor Frontage T ypes
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DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
VINEY ARD GARDENS
One of the General Plan’ s Seven Guiding Principles
states, “Change will be harmonized to preserve
Pasadena’ s historic character and environment. City-
wide design principles will be established so that new
development blends with the old; historically and
architecturally significant buildings will be preserved; new public spaces will be acquired; and we will act as
stewards of our natural environment.”
The North Lake Avenue corridor between Mountain
and Claremont developed its historic character in
the early 1900s when it was originally subdivided
into approximately 45-foot-wide lots, primarily for
residential use. One- and two-story single-family
residential buildings were built along the street in the California Bungalow (Craftsman), Mission Revival, and
Minimal T raditional styles that were popular from the
1900s through the 1940s. Although not designated as
a historic district, North Lake Avenue’ s historic character is a valued trait of the neighborhood, and some of the
general policies of the Design Guidelines for Historic
Districts (2002) in Pasadena may be applied to
enhance the traditional feel of neighborhood.
New development should complement and respond to
the immediate area, reflecting the scale and proportion of residential buildings dating from the 1900s to 1940s in the corridor. The following guidelines are encouraged to be used in the Vineyard Gardens area.
Mission Revival style
Infill Construction:
» The pattern in which buildings relate to the street and a sense of human scale in the neighborhood should be
maintained; a front elevation should appear similar in
scale to those seen traditionally in the block.
» The height of a building should not overwhelm that
of houses found traditionally on the block; a building
should appear similar in mass and scale to that of
single-family structures found in the neighborhood.
» Building and roof forms should be similar to those seen traditionally. Simple rectangular building forms are
preferred, and sloping roofs such as gable and hipped
roofs are appropriate for primary roof forms.
» Building materials should appear similar to those used traditionally in the neighborhood, such as wood, brick, stucco, Arroyo stone, and clay tile. Roof materials
should convey a scale and texture similar to those
nearby.
» The use of architectural details that add visual interest to the street is encouraged; components should be
similar in scale to those used historically. Maintain the alignment of horizontal elements along the block.
» Windows and doors should be of a compatible size
and shape, and should be placed in a similar solid-to-
void relationship as historic buildings.
» New interpretations of the three representative
traditional building styles (California Bungalow, Mission Revival and Minimal T raditional) are encouraged.
» Utilities should be placed such that their visual impacts are minimized.
Minimal T raditional style
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Building Alterations:
» Original architectural details and building materials should be preserved in place, whenever feasible.
» Deteriorated architectural details and building
materials should be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible.
» Original architectural details and building materials that have deteriorated beyond repair should be
replaced in kind.
» Historic windows and doors should be preserved; a
new or replacement window or door should match the
appearance of the original.
» Original porches should be maintained.
» Original forms, materials, eaves, rafter tails, gutters and other roof features should be preserved or
replaced in kind.
» An addition should have a compatible design with the
original building.
» A roof-top addition should be subordinate in scale
and character.
» Seismic retrofitting should minimize changes to
original architectural features and building materials.
Streetscape/Site Development:
» Sidewalks and driveways should be compatible
with the surrounding area.
» A fence should be in character with those used
traditionally and relate to the principal structure
on a lot.
» Plant materials should be used to create
continuity among properties. Use plant materials
that are adapted to the Pasadena climate.
» Maintain mature trees. Incorporate established
plantings in new projects.
» Exterior lighting should be a subordinate element.
New Craftsman-style multi-family development
T ypical features of California Bungalow style
Full-width porch
with square
supports
Mixed siding materials,
shingles and wood siding
Gabled dormer
Side-gable steeply
pitched roof
Wide roof overhang
with knee brackets
Residential-scale
windows
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T ypical features of Mission Revival style
Smooth stucco
coating
Stepped parapet and
recessed panels
Arcaded
porch
Clay tile roof
T ypical features of Minimal T raditional style
Residential-scale
windows
Small stoop
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
VINEY ARD GARDENS (CONTINUED)
Simple hipped roof
Low-scale
front facade
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6.2.2 GROUND FLOOR DESIGN
A. Entrances. A minimum of one primary entrance shall
be located on the primary frontage of each building
and open onto a sidewalk or other public space.
1. Primary entrances shall be distinguished by
architectural features or overhead projections,
such as an awning or canopy.
2. All entrances shall be recessed a minimum of
30 inches from the sidewalk line.
3. On Washington Boulevard, entries to
residential units shall be a minimum of 10 feet
from the sidewalk line.
B. Minimum Height. Buildings shall have a minimum
ground floor height of 15 feet, measured from the
sidewalk elevation closest to the primary entrance to
the second story floor or roof of a one-story building; see Figure 6.2-3.
1. For non-residential and residential common
space uses, the primary entrance of the first
habitable floor shall be located at existing
grade along the sidewalk line.
2. For residential units, the first habitable floor
shall be located between 6 feet above and 2
feet below sidewalk elevation.
A residential ground floor elevated above the sidewalk
A commercial ground floor of at least 15 feet in height Ground floor height is measured from sidewalk
elevation. Ground floor residential units may be
sunken or elevated but the second story must start
at least 15 feet above sidewalk elevation.
Note: Diagrams used for illustrative purposes only.
Residential Ch. 6
15' min.
to roof
15' min.
to second-
story floor
Figure 6.2-3: Ground Floor Height
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Frequent entrances and windows on the ground floor
Recessed entrance with overhead awnings
6.2.3 TRANSPARENCY
A. Windows & Doors. Street-facing facades shall
incorporate glass providing views into work, display,
sales, lobby, or similar active areas. Minimum
transparency for street-facing façades is set in T ables
6.2-1 and 6.2-2 based on use.
1. For non-residential and residential common
space uses, ground floor transparency is
measured as the percentage of building
frontage that consists of transparent openings
between a height of 2 feet and 10 feet above
sidewalk elevation.
2. All other transparency is measured as the
percentage of building frontage area, viewed in
elevation.
3. Windows shall be recessed by a minimum of 2
inches from the façade; flush windows may be
allowed per review authority approval.
4. The use of color-tinted, mirrored or highly
reflective glazing is prohibited.
5. Blinds, drapes, posters, and shelving for
product displays visible to the public right-of-
way shall obscure a maximum of 10 percent
of the transparent areas of each respective
storefront or 50 percent for medical office uses.
B. Blank Walls. Windowless expanses of street-facing
walls shall not exceed 20 feet in length.
C. Security Bars. Any exterior or interior security bars shall be designed to be fully hidden from view during
business hours with devices such as concealed side
pockets and ceiling cavities.
T able 6.2-2: T ransparency for Non-residential and
Residential Common Space Uses
MU-C MU-N
Ground Floor 60% 50%
Overall Façade 30%
All Zones
Ground Floor 15%
Overall Façade 15%
T able 6.2-3: T ransparency for Residential Units
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TRANSITIONAL OUTDOOR SPACES
Arcades create a shaded outdoor space between
the public realm and ground floor interior. Shade
structures contribute to a comfortable pedestrian
experience and serve as inviting design features
for ground floor uses.
6.2.4 SHADE STRUCTURES
A. Shading. Shade structures may project up to two-
thirds of the sidewalk width.
1. Shade structures shall allow a minimum of
8 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk
elevation.
2. Shade structures shall not conflict with existing
trees; exceptions to the depth requirement shall
be subject to review authority approval.
6.2.5 ARCADES & GALLERIES
A. Arcades. Any arcades shall be located behind the
minimum setback.
1. Arcades shall be a minimum of 8 feet from back
of column to building façade.
2. The distance between columns shall be equal to
or greater than the arcade depth dimension, as
measured from the column center.
3. The façade within the arcade shall meet the
ground floor transparency set in Section 6.2.3.
4. Uses allowed within arcades include:
a. Pedestrian travel,
b. Seating/street furniture,
c. Outdoor dining,
d. Landscape planters, and/or
e. Bicycle parking.
B. Galleries. Any galleries shall be located behind the minimum setback.
1. Galleries shall allow a minimum of 10 feet of
vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation.
Awnings and arcades provide shaded space for
pedestrians and outdoor dining.
Lighting and ground floor transparency all contribute
to a comfortable pedestrian experience.
Galleries cover the sidewalk, but unlike arcades, the
space above is not enclosed.
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Appropriate residential fence height and placement.
6.2.6 WALLS & FENCES
A. Walls & Fences. Walls and fences shall be subject to PMC 17 .40.180 with the following exceptions for those
located within the street setback.
1. Walls and fences shall have a maximum height
of 48 inches above sidewalk elevation.
2. Walls and fences taller than 30 inches shall be
a minimum of 50 percent transparent and set
back a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk
line, separated by planted area. Walls and
fences 30 inches or less in height do not have a
transparency or setback requirement.
3. Walls and fences used to enclose outdoor
dining may be located at the sidewalk line and
are not required to provide a planted area if the
wall or fence is 36 inches or less and more than
50 percent transparent.
4. Guardrails may exceed the maximum height to
the extent required by the Building Code. The
guardrail shall be a minimum of 50 percent
transparent.
B. Stoops & Patios. Walls along the side of a stoop,
patio or entry to a residential dwelling unit greater than 30 inches in height shall be set back a minimum of 18
inches from the sidewalk line, separated by planted
area.
6.2.7 BALCONIES & ROOF DECKS
A. Balconies. Balconies may project a maximum of 4 feet from the building façade but shall not extend beyond
the sidewalk line or within 6 feet of any interior property line.
B. Roof Decks. Roof decks shall be set back a minimum
of 5 feet from the building edge on all sides. The sum
of all roof decks on a single building shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 50 percent of the roof area.
The side of a stoop set back from the sidewalk by a planted area.
Appropriate residential fence height and placement.
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6.3 Open Space
These standards are intended to:
» Provide a variety of open space types for gathering,
recreation and respite that contribute to enhanced
livability within an urban setting;
» Give residents access to natural light and fresh air in and around their living spaces;
» Improve building design and site planning through
the integration of open space throughout the
development; and
» Correlate open space requirements with number of
residents and size of buildings.
TYPES OF OPEN SPACE
Private. Private Open Spaces (e.g. patios and
balconies) adjoin a dwelling unit and are reserved for
the exclusive use of the resident and their guests.
Common. Common Open Spaces are usable spaces
shared among tenants of a building and often take the form of courtyards and pool areas. It can also include shared indoor spaces, such as lounges, community kitchens, and gyms.
Publicly Accessible. Publicly Accessible Open Spaces (e.g. plazas, pocket parks, and paseos) are privately owned but open to the public and typically include amenities such as seating, landscaping, fountains, and public art.
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T able 6.3-1: Residential Open Space by Unit T ype
6.3.1 MINIMUM OPEN SPACE
A. Private and Common Open Space. Projects shall
provide the minimum Open Space based on use
and size. Areas used regularly for parking, loading or
storage shall not count towards minimum Open Space
requirements.
1. Residential. Projects with dwelling units shall
provide the minimum Open Space per T able
6.3-1 as a combination of Private and/or
Common Open Space.
2. Non-residential. Projects with more than
40,000 square feet of non-residential floor
area shall provide a minimum of 5 percent of
the gross non-residential floor area as Common
Open Space.
3. Mixed-use. Projects shall comply with
requirements applicable to each type of use.
Number of Bedrooms 0 1 2 3+
Per Unit, sq ft 125 150 200 250
Private Open Space (Patio)
B. Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS). Projects
with more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor
area (GFA) shall provide 2% of GFA as PAOS.
1. PAOS shall be provided in addition to Private
and Common Open Space requirements.
2. Projects shall comply with PAOS standards per
Section 6.3.4.
a. PAOS standards may be modified through
the Design Review process, if the review
authority finds that the modified design
continues to be accessible to the public,
functional, and includes features such as
landscaping, trees, and outdoor seating.
IMPORTANCE OF OPEN SPACE
A variety of high quality, usable and
accessible open space contributes to
an active public realm and successful
building design. A combination of Private ,
Common, and Publicly Accessible Open Space
serves a range of purposes, including spaces for
relaxation and community gathering for residents,
employees, and visitors within an urban setting.
Open spaces either on the ground floor or on
upper level stories, correlated to the building
use and size, can also help to break up building
massing creating effective site and building
design.
6.3.2 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
A. Dimensions. A minimum area of 40 square feet with
a minimum dimension of 5 feet in each direction is
required to qualify for Private Open Space.
B. Distribution. A maximum of 40 percent of the
required residential Open Space set in T able 6.3-1 shall be Private Open Space.
1. All Private Open Space shall be outdoors.
2. Private Open Space may be located within a
required setback.
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CREATING COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES
Common Open Spaces provide areas for gathering, recreation, and respite within a development.
6.3.3 COMMON OPEN SPACE
A. Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with
a minimum dimension of 15 feet in each direction is
required for Common Open Space.
B. Distribution. A minimum of 60 percent of the required residential Open Space set in T able 6.3-1 shall be
Common Open Space shared among tenants.
1. A minimum of 70 percent of Common Open
Space shall be outdoors, and a minimum of 80
percent of outdoor Common Open Space shall
be open to the sky.
2. A maximum of 30 percent of Common Open
Space may be indoors. Indoor Common Open
Space shall not include spaces used primarily
for circulation.
C. Access. Common Open Spaces may be accessible to
the public.
D. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of Common
Open Space may be paved in standard concrete.
Remaining areas shall use one of the following
enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone,
unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete,
and/or concrete with exposed or special aggregate.
Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority
approval.
E. Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of Common
Open Space shall be planted area with a minimum
dimension of 30 inches in each direction. Landscaping
shall comply with PMC 17 .44.050.
F. T rees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 750 square feet of outdoor Common Open
Space, whichever is greater, shall be planted within
the Common Open Space. For projects with 2 or more
trees, a minimum of 50 percent of trees planted shall
be shade trees.
1. T rees planted in pots on the ground floor shall
not be counted towards the tree requirement.
G. Water Features. A maximum of 5 percent of the
required Common Open Space shall be fountains,
reflecting pools, or other decorative water features.
Swimming pools are not considered water features for
the purposes of this standard.
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6.3.4 PUBLICL Y ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE (PAOS)
H. Seating. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of 1 seat per 300 square feet of required PAOS. Fractions
shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
1. Benches shall be calculated as 1 seat per 24
linear inches.
I. Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of PAOS shall
be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30
inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall
comply with PMC 17 .44.
J. T rees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 750 square feet of PAOS, whichever is
greater, shall be planted. For projects with 2 or more
trees, a minimum 50 percent of trees planted shall be
shade trees.
1. T rees planted in pots, on the ground floor, shall
not be counted towards the tree requirement.
K. Common Open Space Credit. PAOS in excess of
the minimum may count towards a maximum of 30
percent of the Common Open Space requirement at a
1:1 ratio.
A. Area. Minimum PAOS requirements are set in Section
6.3.1.B, and may be contiguous or noncontiguous,
subject to the dimension and elevation standards
below.
B. Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with
a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction shall
be required for PAOS.
C. Access. A maximum of 20 percent of the PAOS may
be used as outdoor dining for a restaurant subject to
review authority approval; a minimum of 80 percent of
the PAOS shall be accessible to the general public.
D. Signage. PAOS shall have signage visible from the
adjacent sidewalk identifying the space as a publicly-
accessible amenity and listing accessible hours.
E. Hours. At a minimum, PAOS shall be open to the
general public from 8am to 8pm.
F. Elevation. A minimum of 3,000 square feet of PAOS
shall be at sidewalk elevation. If less square footage is required, then all required PAOS shall be at sidewalk
elevation.
G. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be
paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use
one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate.
Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority
approval.
Pedestrian paseos should
have doors and windows
facing them to improve
accessibility and safety.
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GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
The following guidelines are intended for any publicly-accessible open spaces, including plazas, paseos, and pocket parks, required or otherwise.
Framing & Dimensions
» Walls facing the open space should adhere to
façade modulation standards defined in section
6.1.7 .
» In addition to meeting the parking standards
defined in section 6.4, parking lots or structures
facing the open space should be screened with
landscaping or creative, pedestrian-friendly
architecture.
» Storefronts (commercial), and unit entries or
stoops (residential) should front onto the open
space, where possible.
» Design open spaces to maintain direct sight lines
between opposite entrances, where possible.
If paseos are required to jog due to project
constraints, maintain angled views to indicate
it is not a dead end, or manage jogs through
wayfinding and lighting to increase safety.
» A mix of direct sunlight and shade should be
provided through shade structures, landscaping,
and building massing.
» The design of connector paseos should consider
the width of the paseo to height of the building
to manage pedestrian scale and a sense of
enclosure. Recommended proportion is 1:2.5
(width: adjacent building height), where possible.
Accessibility & Safety
» Open spaces should include a sufficient amount
of lighting for safe and comfortable night-time
use.
• Lighting should be an integral component
of the overall open space design and is
encouraged to be incorporated in public art.
• Lighting should be pedestrian scaled,
including both low-level pathway lighting and
overhead wall mounted fixtures.
» Storefronts, stoops, and other entries facing the
open space should be designed and lighted to
prevent hiding spaces.
Amenities & Programming
» Open space should include at least one special
feature such as a public art piece or water feature.
» Bike racks and scooter parking areas should be
provided near entrances, without obstructing
walkways.
» Non-transactional programming should be
encouraged to activate the open space without
financial barriers to entry.
Public paseos provide walkable connections, and can offer opportunities for outdoor dining. Landscaping and trees provide shade and improve aesthetics.
Public open space with retail storefronts and pedestrian- scale lighting.
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6.4 Parking
These standards are intended to:
» Reduce the visual impacts of parking;
» Regulate appropriate parking supply and location in
a manner that prioritizes pedestrian access and multi-
modal activity;
» Encourage change of use and adaptive reuse of
existing buildings through parking reductions and
exemptions;
» Promote a more efficient use of space through shared
parking among multiple uses within a project; and
» Increase design standards for parking structures by
ensuring habitable floor area and screening between
parking and street frontage.
IMPORTANCE OF PARKING
V ehicle parking access, location and supply
influences the street environment, multi-modal
travel and overall development. Managing the
location of vehicular access, such as entries
and driveways, can help to promote continuous
sidewalk activity and safer travel across modes.
Similarly, minimizing surface parking lot size and
locations (such as placing lots behind buildings or
a landscaped open space), supports the success
of street-fronting activity, such as pedestrian
travel and commercial frontages. The number of
required parking spaces is another defining factor
that shapes urban travel and development. By
establishing an appropriate number of parking
spots by land use and size of development,
residential and commercial activity can be
supported while also attracting a variety of new
development. Through tailored standards as well
as parking reductions and exemptions for certain
uses and conditions, space efficiency and cost
savings are promoted.
6.4.1 MINIMUM PARKING
A. Number of Spaces. Projects shall provide off-street
automobile parking spaces per T able 6.4-1 based on
general use classifications.
1. For projects within one-half mile of a Metro
station, reductions in parking and a maximum
number of parking spaces shall apply per PMC
17 .50.340.
2. For projects within 500 feet of a Metro station,
projects may be permitted up to a 30%
reduction in the number of parking spaces.
3. Bicycle parking shall be required per PMC
17 .46.320.
B. Shared Parking. Parking may be shared among
multiple uses per PMC 17 .46.050.
C. Unbundled Parking. For any building with new
residential units, off-street automobile parking spaces shall be leased or sold separately from the unit rental or purchase fees, such that renters or buyers have the
option of renting or buying the residential unit at a
lower price than if the parking was included.
1. For deed-restricted affordable units, one parking
space shall be included in the base rent of each
unit. The tenant may choose to receive the parking
space or receive a rent discount equivalent to
half the amount charged for monthly lease of a
parking space. T enants of affordable units shall
not sublease their parking spaces.
2. Renters or buyers have the right of first refusal to parking built for their unit. Any remaining spaces
may be leased to other users on a month-to-month
basis. New occupants shall have the opportunity
to lease or purchase parking built for their unit.
3. Unbundled parking is not required for a residential
property or unit with an individual garage that is
functionally a part of the property or unit (e.g.,
certain townhome and row houses).
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Entrances to structured parking should be integrated into façade design and screen upper portions of the entrance not required for vehicle clearance.
6.4.2 VEHICLE ACCESS
A. Driveways. For Projects with less than 200 feet of
primary street frontage, a maximum of 1 two-lane
driveway shall be permitted. For sites with more than
200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 2
two-lane driveways shall be permitted.
1. Driveways shall be prohibited on primary
frontages of 200 feet or less where there is
access from a secondary street or alley.
2. The Zoning Administrator shall determine the
primary frontage.
B. Gates. Controlled entrances to parking shall be
located a minimum of 20 feet from the property line to
allow for a queuing vehicle without blocking the public right-of-way.
1. Gates at parking entrances shall be designed
to conceal associated mechanical equipment
from the public right-of-way in compliance with
PMC 17 .40.150.
T able 6.4-1: Minimum Parking by Land Use
Use Classification1 Number of Spaces Exceptions
Residential
≤1-bed: 1 per unit
≥2-bed: 1.5 per unit
Guest: 1 per 10 units
Guest parking may be shared with
commercial parking in mixed-use projects
2 Live/Work Units 1.5 per unit
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly PMC 17 .46.040
Office, Professional & Business Support
2 per 1,000 sf
No parking required for:
• First 5,000 sf of project; and
• First 500 sf of outdoor dining per tenantRetail Sales (including Restaurants) Services (excluding Lodging)
Lodging 0.5 per room No parking required for first 15,000 sf of banquet space
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing 2 per 1,000 sf Recycling Centers: plus 1 space per bin T ransportation, Communications & Utility PMC 17 .46.040 Other Exceptions
No new parking required for:
• Projects within designated historic resources (excluding additions) • Changes of use in structures built prior to 1970
1 Use classifications correspond to general use categories in T able 4.3-1. The number of spaces listed above shall apply to all uses listed under these general categories, with the exception of specific uses where the parking requirement is lower per PMC 17 .46.040.
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6.4.3 LA YOUT & DESIGN
A. Surface Parking. Parking lots shall comply with PMC
17 .46.230 with the following exceptions:
1. Parking shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet
from the primary frontage, a minimum of 10 feet
from any secondary frontage, and a minimum
of 5 feet from RM/RS zoning.
2. Parking shall be buffered by permitted non-
parking uses or a landscaped setback adjacent
to the sidewalk line, except for driveways or
pedestrian access to the parking area.
a. Landscaped setbacks shall include a row
of hedges or shrubs with a minimum height
of 3 feet at the time of planting that form
a continuous visual screen to block vehicle
headlights.
B. Entrances to Structured Parking. For structured
and subterranean parking, vehicular entrances shall
employ the same materials and architectural style as
the primary building.
1. Exterior building materials shall wrap into
parking entrances/exits for a minimum of 20
feet from the building façade, except areas not
visible from public streets.
2. Entrances shall not be larger than the necessary
clearance area.
C. Structured Parking. Along primary frontages, all
floors of parking structures shall be lined with non-
parking uses (e.g. commercial or residential) for
a minimum of 35 feet in depth. Pedestrian access
and driveways in compliance with Section 6.4.2 are
excluded from this requirement.
1. Parking structure façades visible from public
streets, excluding alleys, shall employ the same
materials and architectural style as the primary
building.
a. Open areas on the façade shall be designed
as windows or screened using heavy-gauge
metal, precast concrete panels, laminated
glass, green walls, photovoltaic panels or
other material per review authority.
2. V ehicular ramps shall not be located within
10 feet of the sidewalk line, except at parking
entrances/exits.
3. A parking structure shall not exceed the height
of the tallest building it serves.
D. Underground Parking. Subterranean parking shall
be set back a minimum of 5 feet from RM/RS zoning.
Otherwise, it may extend up to the property line.
Materials do not change at this parking entrance; the same architectural style should be employed throughout.
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Implementation &
Administration
7. IMPLEMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION
Implementation & Administration 119 7 1 Implementation Actions 120 7 2 Citywide Implementation Ov erview 127 7 3 Funding 136 7 4 Infrastructure 141 7 5 Administration 144 118 RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan
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6. MAP 6. TABLE
Implementation & Administration
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The NLSP will be primarily implemented through the
adoption of the plan’ s new Land Use, Public Realm, and Development regulations, which align private sector
investment with the plan’ s vision, goals, and policies.
In addition, public sector improvements and programs
funded through the City and outside sources, can further implement the plan, particularly where redevelopment is less likely to occur.
This chapter includes targeted implementation actions
intended to help guide and prioritize the implementation of the plan. It also provides an overview of existing services, plans, and programs, all of which can be leveraged to help implement the plan. A summary of funding sources is also included to guide the City in understanding and selecting available funding sources to implement the improvements and programs identified in the NLSP. Infrastructure facilities for transportation and traffic, wastewater, water supply, solid waste, stormwater, and electricity are also identified in this chapter for the purposes of meeting the anticipated growth. This chapter concludes with plan administration.
This chapter is organized into the following sections:
» 7 .1. Implementation Actions
» 7 .2. Citywide Implementation Overview
» 7 .3. Funding
» 7 .4. Infrastructure
» 7 .5 Administration
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7. FIGURE
7. 1 Implementation Actions
Specific plans are used by various City departments to
review projects, seek funding, and to understand the vision, goals, and policies of specified geographic areas to guide improvements and programming. Implementing specific
plans requires collaboration across City departments
and coordination with existing citywide implementation
programs, plans, and efforts. See Section 7 .2 for an
overview of Citywide programs that may intersect with
implementation of this Specific Plan.
The following implementation actions are intended to
guide the City in implementing the NLSP over time with
generalized timeframes as follows:
» Ongoing: Periodic or on a continuing basis
» Immediate: Upon adoption of the Specific Plan
» Near- T erm: 0-5 years
» Medium- T erm: 5-10 years
As changes in City priorities, economic conditions, and market trends occur over time, the City may need to revisit and reprioritize the implementation actions. T able 7 .1-1 and the following sections outline implementation actions for the NLSP, including description, timeframe, and responsible parties for each action. Information included for each action is intended to help guide the City in taking next steps, which will include additional planning, coordination, community input, and public processes.
T able 7 .1-1: North Lake Specific Plan Implementation Actions RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENTS:
» P&CDD: Planning & Community Development Department
» DOT: Department of T ransportation
» PWD: Public Works Department
» A&CAD: Arts & Cultural Affairs Division
» EDD: Economic Development Division
» PR&CS: Parks, Recreation and Community Services
» PWP: Pasadena Water and Power
Action Description Timeframe Departments
Amendments (A)
A-1: General Plan
Map and T ext
Amendment
Amend General Plan Land Use Diagram to adjust NLSP
boundary and update land use designations per Chapter
4 (Land Use).
Immediate P&CDD
A-2: Zoning Code
Map and T ext
Amendment
Amend the Zoning Code to replace existing development
standards with the development standards provided in
Chapters 4-6 of this Specific Plan.
Amend Zoning Map to replace zoning district designations indicated on the Zoning Map with the new NLSP zoning
districts.
Immediate P&CDD
A-3: Specific Plan
Amendment
Amend the NLSP including new goals and policies, as well as land use and development standards. Immediate P&CDD
A-4: Annual Report
The Planning Department will present an annual report to the Planning Commission on the implementation actions
in T able 7 .1-1 to inform the Capital Improvement Program and the overall progress of the plan.
Ongoing
P&CDD
DOT
PWD
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Action Description Timeframe Potential Funding Sources/ Relevant CIP Programs Depts.
Infrastructure, Mobility, and Sustainability (IMS)
IMS-1: Master
Street T ree
Plan
Review street tree palette from the
Master Street T ree Plan to consider
tree designations that better
address Specific Plan and Climate
Action Plan objectives for climate
resilience, shading, urban cooling,
and carbon sequestration and which
are complementary to adjacent
development and uses. [Refer to A.2.]
Near-
T erm
General Fund
PWD
Street T ree Replacement
Deposit
CIP:
• T ree Replacement/Planting
Citywide FY 2025-2029
(78959)
1 • Street T ree Master Plan2
IMS-2: North
Lake T raffic
& Pedestrian
Safety
Enhancement
Project
Advance the North Lake T raffic &
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement
Project to make walking along the
corridor easier, safer, and more
interesting. Implement pedestrian-
oriented capital improvements such
as continental crosswalks, curb
extensions, pedestrian level lighting,
leading pedestrian intervals, and
strategies such as water-conserving
low-impact development (LID)
landscaping and smart irrigation
techniques.
Near-
T erm
Gas T ax
P&CDD
DOT
PWD
PWP
T raffic Reduction Fee
CIP:
• Citywide Complete Streets
Program FY 2025-2029
3 • ADA Improvements
Programs (73944, 73937 ,
73913, 73938)
4 • Installation of Leading
Pedestrian Interval and
Audible Signal and
Signalized Intersections
(75125)
5 • Citywide Continental
Crosswalk Implementation
(75917)
6 • Lake Avenue T raffic
and Pedestrian Safety
Enhancements from
Mountain St. to Maple St.
(75105)
7 IMS-3:
Complete
Streets
Program
Improvements
Identify opportunities for safety and
mobility improvements consistent with
DOT’ s Complete Streets Program,
such as signalized pedestrian
crosswalks and bulb-outs with
sustainable elements like bioswales.
Projects should incorporate cooling
strategies, such as green infrastructure,
cool pavements, shade trees, and
cooling amenities aligned with the
City’ s Cooling Pasadena Program
objectives.
Near-
T erm
Gas T ax
DOT
PWD
P&CDD
T raffic Reduction Fee
CIP:
• Citywide Complete Streets
Program FY 2025-2029
3 • ADA Improvements
Programs (73944, 73937 ,
73913, 73938)
4 • Citywide Leading
Pedestrian Interval/
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Implementation Program FY
2025-2029
5 • Citywide Continental
Crosswalk Implementation
(75917)
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IMS-4:
Pedestrian
T ransportation
Action Plan
(PTAP)
Utilize the PTAP to advance
pedestrian-oriented public realm
enhancements such as pedestrian
refuges, High-Intensity Activated
Crosswalks (HAWKs), or pedestrian
traffic signals (where appropriate)
along North Lake Avenue. Develop
a streetscape plan, with community
input, to establish a unique sense of
place, provide pedestrian amenities,
and support wellness through walking
and biking.
Near-
T erm
CIP:
• Citywide Complete Streets
Program FY 2025-2029
3 • ADA Improvements
Programs (FY 2025, FY
2026-2030, 73944,
73937)
4 • Citywide Leading
Pedestrian
Interval/ Accessible
Pedestrian Signals
Implementation Program FY
2025-2029
5 • Pasadena T ransportation
Action Plan - Outreach and
Conceptual Design (75511)
8 • Citywide Continental
Crosswalk
Implementation (75917)
6 • Installation of Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacons (HAWKs) at
Various Locations
9 PWD
DOT
IMS-5:
Mobility
Element
Update
As a part of the next Mobility Element
update, reconsider the Street T ype
designation for North Lake Avenue to
evaluate its function as a Crosstown
Connector and impact on surrounding
neighborhoods and streets.
Medium-
T erm General Fund P&CDD
DOT
IMS-6:
Streetscape
Program for
North Lake
Avenue
Develop a streetscape plan to
moderate vehicle speeds and make
North Lake Avenue and other streets
in the NLSP area safer and more
pedestrian-friendly to accommodate
activities such as people-watching,
street vending, street or farmers
markets, street furniture, public art,
murals pedestrian-scaled lighting, and
bicycle facilities, and other amenities.
As a part of the streetscape plan, study
the feasibility of eliminating on-street
parking in front of drive-through
businesses on North Lake Avenue from
Orange Grove Boulevard to Mountain
Street; the elimination of left-turn bays;
and consider right-of-way reallocation
and widening the central median for
community use through traffic analysis
and community input.
T
erm
Commercial Development
Fee
DOT
PWD
P&CDD
Community Development
Block Grant
CIP:
• ADA Improvements
Programs (FY 2025, FY
2026-2030, 73944,
73937)
4 • Pasadena T ransportation
Action Plan - Outreach and
Conceptual Design (75511)
8 Near-
Near-
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IMS-7:
Citywide
Active
T ransportation
Plan (ATP)
Analyze bike facilities that are
balanced with the street function
of North Lake Avenue. Identify,
evaluate, and prioritize walking and
biking routes and improvements to
major transit stops including the
Metro A Line Lake Avenue Station.
Key bicycle lane transit connections
to be considered for enhancements
are the existing standard bicycle
lanes on Maple Street and Corson
Street which will be evaluated for the
appropriateness of upgrading the bike
lanes to either Class II bicycle facilities
with a buffer or Class IV protected
bicycle facilities.
Medium-
T erm ATP DOT
IMS-8: Bicycle
T ransportation
Action
Plan (BTAP)
Support DOT implementation of
bicycle infrastructure in alignment
with the BTAP, including a Buffered
Bike Lane along Orange Grove
Boulevard and Greenways along Villa
Street, El Molino Avenue, and Wilson
Avenue. Features for the Greenways
to improve access and safety for
walking and biking include traffic
calming treatments such as speed
tables, curb extensions, and traffic
circles. The community will select the
specific type of traffic calming features
that would be the most appropriate
for the neighborhood context. Also,
explore future facilities to provide
connections to existing bicycle
facilities. When funding becomes
available, use concept corridor plans
to develop design packages for
construction bidding to implement the
improvements.
Medium-
T erm
ARPA
DOT
ATP
Gas T ax
Measure R
T ransportation Fund
MTA Grant
Private Capital
Sewer Fund
Surface T ransportation
Program
TDA Article 3
T raffic Reduction Fee
CIP:
• Citywide Complete Streets
Program FY 2025-2029
3 • Greenway (Bike Boulevard)
Implementation (75126)
10 • Pasadena Bicycle Program
FY 2021-2025 (75111)
11 IMS-9: Short
Range T ransit
Plan and
Bus Stop
Improvement
Program
Identify bus stop enhancements
and amenities such as shelters,
lighting, seating, and real-time transit
information along North Lake Avenue.
Medium-
T erm
CIP:
• Bus Stop Improvement
Program (75900)
12 DOT
P&CDD
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Action Description Timeframe Potential Funding Sources/ Relevant CIP Programs Depts.
IMS-10:
Neighborhood
T raffic
Management
Program
Initiate a Neighborhood T raffic
Management Program to involve
residents and community members in
closing Boylston Street between North
Lake Avenue and Mentor Avenue.
Near-
T erm
CIP:
• Citywide Neighborhood
T raffic Management
Program FY 2021-2025
(75114)
13 DOT
IMS-11:
Recreation
and Parks
Facilities
Consider identifying locations for
future recreational and park facilities
in and around the NLSP area as part
of an updated citywide recreation and
park facilities needs assessment to
align facilities with future population.
Medium-
T erm
CIP:
• Citywide Parks
Maintenance Program FY
2025 - 2029
14 PR&CS
Community Identity, Programming and Public Art (PA)
PA-1:
Placemaking
Program
Establish a placemaking program
to work with residents, businesses,
and private investors, and other
City departments to support the
development and installation of
capital improvements and public
realm improvements and their viability
over time. Work with Housing and
Economic Development to support
housing opportunities and community-
serving retail to support residents.
Medium-
T erm General Fund TBD
PA-2: Citywide
Rotating
Public Art
Program
Consider placing temporary public
art within the plan area as part of the
Citywide Rotating Public Art Program.
Ongoing
–
Medium-
T erm
Rotating Public Art Exhibition
Program
A&CAD
Cultural Affairs Annual
Grant Program
PA-3:
Pedestrian-
Oriented Art in
Public Realm
Explore opportunities for pedestrian-
oriented art on commercial and mixed-
use portions of streets in the plan area
through artist-designed crosswalks,
utility boxes, and murals, as well as
enhancements to blank facades, light
poles, medians, and parking strips.
Near-
T erm Public Art Program A&CAD
PA-4:
T emporary Art
Installations
in Empty
Storefronts
Connect building owners with
arts organizations to develop new
temporary art installations in empty
storefronts along streets in the plan
area.
Near-
T erm
BID Membership Fees
A&CAD
EDDCultural Affairs Annual
Grant Program
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PA-5: Business
Association
Formation
Support the formation of a
business and/or property-owner
association such as a Business
Improvement District (BID) to
strengthen opportunities for
placemaking, branding and
marketing, district signage, public
art, parking management, and
façade improvement programs along
North Lake Avenue. Consider the
preparation of an economic analysis
of the North Lake Avenue corridor
to assist in guiding City and BID
investment.
Near-
T erm BID Membership Fees EDD
PA-6: Parking
Program
Explore establishing a Parking District,
use of parking meters, or other
financing mechanisms and sources to
plant and maintain street trees.
Medium-
T erm BID Membership Fees EDD
PA-7: Gateway
to the NLSP
Area
Explore opportunities for creating
signage, such as a monument, that
would act as a gateway to the NLSP
area.
Medium-
T erm General Fund
DOT ,
P&CDD,
PWD,
PR&CS
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GLOSSARY:
» AHSC : Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program (CA State Funding)
» ARPA: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Federal
Funding)
» ATP: Active T ransportation Program (CA State
Funding)
» BID: Business Improvement District
» CIP: Pasadena Capital Improvement Program
(adopted 2025-2030 and recommended 2026-
2030 programs)
» MTA: Los Angeles County Metropolitan T ransit
Authority
» TDA: T ransportation Development Act (CA State
Funding)
1 This project will provide for the replacement, planting, and watering of public trees citywide. It will allow City staff to apply for grant funding to help finance the
planting and watering of trees that need to be replaced. 2 This project will provide for updating the City’ s Street T ree Master Plan and the street tree inventory.
3 The Citywide Complete Streets Program is focused on
developing projects that enhance major corridors and
collector streets to increase multimodal options and
reduce reliance on passenger vehicles. Enhancements
are intended to increase safety for persons walking,
rolling (bicycles and scooters), and transit riders.
4 These projects include the Annual Citywide Street
Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program FY 2025
(73944), the Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and
ADA Improvement Program FY 2023/2024 (73938),
the Curb Ramp ADA Improvements Program FY 2022 -
2026 (73937), and the Annual ADA Citywide Sidewalk
Improvement Program (73913). The ADA Improvement
Program provides for the systematic annual
rehabilitation of streets throughout the City including reconstruction, resurfacing and/or slurry of asphalt
pavement; improvements to concrete curbs and gutters;
improvements to sidewalks; and, installation of ADA-
compliant ramps along renovated streets. The Curb
Ramp ADA Improvements Program provides for the
installation of new curb ramps along arterial, residential, and collector streets that currently lack curb ramps
in order to eliminate the City’ s backlog of over 600
high priority locations. The Annual ADA City Sidewalk
Improvement Program provides for annual concrete
sidewalk improvements citywide, prioritized by the City’ s Accessibility and Disability Commission’ s criteria.
5 This project provides for the installation of leading pedestrian interval and audible pedestrian signals at
approximately 70 signalized intersections, including
along the Lake Avenue corridor.
6 This project provides for the systemic replacement of existing marked crosswalk striping with continental style crosswalks at approximately 340 signalized intersections and 70 marked uncontrolled crosswalks citywide.
7 This project provides for the installation of pedestrian and safety enhancements for the North Lake Avenue
corridor from just north of Maple Street to Mountain
Street. These enhancements include: shortening
pedestrian crossing distances with bulb-outs at key
intersections; widening sidewalks where possible;
installation of improved or new pedestrian lighting;
installation of leading pedestrian signals; and high-
visibility crosswalks and other upgrades.
8 This project provides for public outreach and
conceptual design for corridors identified in the
Pedestrian T ransportation Action Plan (PTAP).
9 This project provides for the installation of High-
Intensity Activated Crosswalks (HAWKs) at various
locations throughout the City, including at the
intersections of Lake Avenue and Elizabeth Street and
Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard.
10 This project provides for the design of enhancements to the accessibility and safety of the bicycle network
along four north-south corridors in Pasadena, including segments of El Molino and Wilson Avenues.
11 This project provides for the implementation of the
Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan, additional on-
street bike parking, the retrofit of existing bikeway
facilities to meet current Caltrans standards, and
the implementation of a bicycle safety and outreach
program. The project will also look at closing gaps in the bike lane network and improving existing facilities.
12 This project provides for the installation of new bus benches, bus stop amenities, and concrete paving at
various bus stops throughout the City.
13 This program is a comprehensive process for
managing traffic volumes, travel speeds, and traffic-
related noise in the City’ s residential neighborhoods.
Ongoing work, including speed hump investigations, the
preferential parking program, and the Neighborhood
T raffic Management Program (NTMP) will continue in
various neighborhoods in FY 2025. A specific NTMP
for the neighborhood of Mountain Street/El Molino
Avenue (between Los Robles Avenue and Lake Avenue)
is expected to begin in FY 2026.
14 This project provides for a program to address and
ensure maintenance and repairs are regularly scheduled
and performed on various park amenities.
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7 .2 Citywide Implementation Overview
The City of Pasadena currently provides a wide variety
of services and programs either directly or through
partnerships with local non-profits, many of which can
support the implementation of Specific Plans. Services
and programs relevant to the NLSP that are implemented
through citywide methods are listed in the following section.
Learn more about the organization of the City of Pasadena, including how various City departments are structured and connected in Figure 7 .2-1.
EQUITABLE IMPLEMENTATION
T oday’ s cities have a responsibility to acknowledge the harm of redlining and other discriminatory policies,
and plan for future development with consideration
to the persisting impacts of historic disinvestment.
Such implications may include displacement through
prohibitive increases in housings costs or commercial
rents, or discriminatory leasing practices in response to new interest and investment from higher-income and
non-minority populations.
While the Specific Plan cannot directly implement
affordability requirements or tenant protection policies, the land use and design standards in this document
intend to benefit all community members by allowing
a variety of housing types, restricting inappropriate
uses, providing more parking flexibility to support
small business, and requiring developers to implement
more public realm improvements. The Specific Plan
will supplement other City policies and initiatives to
help maintain affordability and strengthen existing
community resources.
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1. General Fund
2. Capital Improvement Program
WHO: Mayor & City Council
WHO: Department of Public Works
WHAT: Primary fund of the City that is used
to account for all general revenues of the City
not specifically levied or collected for other
City funds and for expenditures related to
the rendering of general services by the City.
Operating and capital budgets are created
using guiding principles to determine budget
priorities.
WHAT: The City appropriates annual capital
funds by department and project category
through the Capital Improvement Program
(CIP). The CIP budget consists of projects aimed
at improving the city’ s public infrastructure such
as streets, transportation issues, street lights,
traffic signals, parks, public buildings, sewer
and storm drains, the Rose Bowl, the Pasadena
Convention Center, technology, and water and
power projects. Projects can be short, medium,
or long-term.
WHEN: Every year the City Council adopts an
Operating Budget allocating resources to fund vital
public services and programs for everyone who
lives, works and plays in the City of Pasadena.
WHEN: The CIP Budget is submitted annually to
the City Council as a separate budget document in
order to provide more detailed descriptions of City
Capital Improvement Projects scheduled to take
place over the course of the 5-year lifetime of the
document.
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/general-
fund/
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-
works/engineering-and-construction/capital-
improvement-program/
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4. T ree Protection Ordinance
WHO: Urban Forestry Program, Department
of Public Works
WHAT: The City T rees and T ree Protection
Ordinance was adopted as Chapter 8.52 of
the City’ s Municipal Code in 2002. The T ree
Protection Ordinance includes measures to
protect four categories of trees including (1)
public trees, (2) landmark trees, (3) native
trees, and (4) specimen trees in certain areas
of the City. The process for designating
landmark trees is included in the ordinance,
in addition to requirements for removal and
pruning of protected trees. The ordinance
also includes T ree Protection Guidelines that
seek to avoid negative impacts to protected
trees that may occur during construction. If
provisions are violated, the ordinance outlines
penalties and administrative proceedings.
WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-works/
urban-forestry/#pasadena-tree-ordinance
3. Master Street T ree Plan
WHO: Urban Forestry Program, Department
of Public Works
WHAT: Serves as the guiding document
that designates the official tree species to be
planted on a block-by-block basis throughout
the City. The goal of the Master Street T ree
Plan (MSTP) is to promote a uniform urban
design on a neighborhood scale, while also
promoting species diversity city-wide. With
the development and expansion of the City,
and with changes in arboricultural practices,
the MSTP has been revised and amended
accordingly.
WHEN: Periodically
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-works/
urban-forestry/#master-street-tree-plan
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5. Complete Streets Program
WHO: Department of T ransportation
WHAT: Implements Assembly Bill 1358,
known as the Complete Streets Act, enacted
in 2008, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
make the most efficient use of urban land and
transportation infrastructure, and improve
public health through shifting short trips from
automobiles to biking, walking and use of
public transit. The Mobility Element (2015) of
the City’ s General Plan guides the Department
of T ransportation (DOT) through goals and
objectives that address complete streets. DOT
implements Complete Streets through the
Pasadena Street Design Guide (2017), and
the Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan (2015).
DOT is working on several transportation and
safety projects to address complete streets
and eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on
streets.
6. Water Conservation, Recycling, Stormwater Management WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/
transportation/
WHO: Department of Water and Power
WHAT: Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is
a community enterprise that provides electricity
and water to the Pasadena community. The
PWP General Manager reports to the City
Manager and is governed by the City Council.
The Urban Water Management Plan (2021)
provides an analysis of long-term water supply
and demand planning for PWP, including
system analysis, reliability assessment, water-
use targets, water shortage contingency
planning, demand management and climate
change impact.
WHEN: Prepared every five years in compliance
with the Urban Water Management Planning
Act (California Water Code Sections 10610
through 10656).
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://pwp.cityofpasadena.net/uwmp/
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8. Climate Action Plan
WHO: Planning & Community Development
Department, Department of Public Works,
Department of T ransportation and Department
of Water and Power
WHAT: Provides a strategic framework for
measuring, planning, and reducing the City’ s
share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with a
goal of reducing emissions by more than half by
the year 2035. The City is working on a variety of
programs and projects to address climate change
and reduce GHG emissions to implement the
CAP, including the Cooling Pasadena Program,
which is currently under development to prepare a
toolkit and to identify strategies to cool Pasadena’ s
streets, the Complete Streets Program, and the
Save Water Program.
WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/
planning-division/community-planning/climate-
action-plan/
7. Energy and Energy Efficiency
WHO: Department of Water and Power
WHAT: Through the Power Integrated
Resource Plan (IRP), Pasadena Water and
Power (PWP) sets steps for upholding local,
state and federal mandates and internal power
supply goals, including having a balanced and
sustainable mix of sources towards a green
portfolio in the future. Renewable energy
sources include solar, wind, geothermal,
landfill gas, and hydropower. As part of energy
efficiency and sustainability, PWP also has
several programs and initiatives including
electric vehicles, solar, green power, greywater,
drought-tolerant landscaping, and enhancing
Pasadena’ s watershed.
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/water-and-
power/power
pwp.cityofpasadena.net/sustainability/
WHEN: Ongoing
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9. Development Impact Fees
WHO: Planning & Community Development
Department
WHAT: The City charges development impact
fees on new development to offset the cost of
public facilities related to the development, in
turn helping to fund implementation actions
such as improvement projects. While impact fees
associated with new development are updated
periodically, current fees include Public Works’
Residential Impact Fee to fund affordable
housing, Department of T ransportation’ s T raffic
Reduction & T ransportation Improvement fee,
Public Works’ Sewer Facility Charge, and Arts
and Cultural Affairs Division’ s fees to fund public
WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/
permit-center/fee-schedules/
art. Pasadena’ s development impact fees are
calculated based on the number of bedrooms
or gross built area (for the residential and
transportation fees) or estimated project
value (for public art fees). Impact fees are
directed to the General Fund, which funds
initiatives in the associated fee categories.
10. Parks, Recreation and Community Services
WHO: Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
WHAT: Provides the City with recreational
and human service programs focused on
preserving and improving the physical,
social, and economic health of Pasadena
neighborhoods. The parks and recreation
portion of the Department is guided by the
City’ s General Plan Green Space, Parks and
Recreation Element and Master Plan (2007),
which work together to assess existing facilities
and programs, identify additional needed
parking facilities or recreation programs, and
recommend best methods to meet needs. New
park projects, including planning and design
studies for new parks and the construction of
green spaces, facilities, and community centers
are funded in part through the CIP, in addition
to other funding sources.
WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/
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11. Public Art Program
WHO: Arts and Cultural Affairs Division
WHAT: The Public Art Program focuses
on building a publicly available collection
of contemporary art. The Cultural Nexus
Plan (2004) and the Public Art Master Plan
(2014) guide the Public Art Program through
established cultural policies and a vision for
new public art development in Pasadena,
supported by goals and objectives with
strategies for implementation. The City’ s Public
Art Program includes Public Art Requirements
that focus on two areas: new private
development and City construction (CIP)
projects. The requirements may be satisfied
by the creation of a site-specific public art or
by payment in-lieu of artwork. In addition, the
Public Art Program includes a Rotating Public
Art Exhibition Program that complements the
permanent artworks commissioned by the
City’ s Public Art Requirements by temporarily
installing contemporary sculptures in each
of Pasadena’ s seven Council Districts.
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/
arts-and-cultural-affairs/
WHEN: Ongoing
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12. Economic Development Division
WHO: Economic Development Division
WHAT: The Economic Development Division
spurs and facilitates citywide economic
opportunities and strives to secure ongoing local
investment that sustains a healthy job market,
provides high quality commercial districts,
and creates stable tax revenues. The Division’ s
strategic plan, completed in the summer of
2024, focuses on six guiding principles which
will guide the division’ s priorities, programs, and
services for the next five years.
1. Build Systems And Partnerships For
Success
2. Champion Life Sciences and Cultivate a
Deep T ech Ecosystem
3. Invest in Neighborhoods and Small
Businesses
4. Reinforce Pasadena as a Destination for
Culture and Entertainment
5. Expand and Streamline Workforce
Opportunities
6. Prioritize Place and Accessibility
Investments
WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/
economicdevelopment/
13. Master Plans
WHO: Planning & Community Development Department
WHAT: Some areas of the City are governed
by existing Master Development Plans. These
plans set forth the rules for development on
property owned by major public institutions in
Pasadena and are the implementation tools of
the General Plan in these areas. The Master
Plans set forth the maximum amount, type,
and location of future development which will
occur for the institution during the lifespan of
the Master Plan. In the NLSP area the existing
Master Plan is the Lake Avenue Congregational
Church (approved December 1985). As areas
regulated through Master Plan documents,
the Lake Avenue Congregational Church is
separate from the NLSP, however, this institution
is an important community gathering place in
the NLSP area.
WHEN: Ongoing
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/
planning-division/community-planning/
master-plans/
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Figure 7 .2-1: Pasadena City Organization Chart
Mayor &
City Council
Pasadena
Community Access
Corporation
Pasadena Center
Operating
Company
Rose Bowl
Operating
Company
City ManagerCity Attorney /
City Prosecutor City Clerk
Assistant City
Manager
Human Resources
Water & Power
Police
Housing
T ransportation
Planning &
Community
Development
Libraries &
Information
Services
Assistant City
Manager
Finance
Public Health
Parks, Recreation,
and Community
Services
Fire
Public Works
Information
T echnology
Assistant City
Manager
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7 .3 Funding
Funding Source
Category Funding Source
Improvement Category
Pedestrian
Enhancements Streetscape Public
Art
Affordable
Housing
Land-Secured
Financing
Business Improvement District
(BID)/Property-Based
Business Improvement District
(PBID)
Community Facilities Districts
(CFD, Mello-Roos)
Development
Private Sources
Development Agreement
(DA) and Disposition and
Development Agreement
(DDA)
Foundation and Corporate
Sponsorships
This section summarizes a variety of potential funding
sources and financing measures that may help the City and community to implement the actions outlined in T able 7 .1- 1 and support the Specific Plan vision, goals, and policies.
While some implementation actions can be implemented
incrementally, others occur with development projects,
and some others will require capital funding from a variety of sources. It is helpful to have outside funding to expedite implementation of the NLSP improvements as City revenues and fees summarized in the previous section are limited.
T ypical outside sources of funding for pedestrian
enhancements, streetscape improvements, public art, and affordable housing applicable to the NLSP are summarized in T able 7 .3-1 and described in further detail in the following section including:
1. Land-Secured financing
2. Development and private sources
3. Regional and state programs
This list of sources is not exhaustive but is intended to provide a starting point for developing a funding strategy for North Lake improvements and programs. The programs
listed in this chapter are relevant as of the time of Plan adoption, and funding programs are subject to change.
As noted in the following section, grant applications for projects in the NLSP may be more successful if “bundled” with projects in other parts of the city.
T able 7 .3-1: Summary of Funding Sources and Financing Measures by Category 7 .3.1 LAND-SECURED FINANCING
Land-secured financing tools in California include the
formation of benefit assessment districts, business or
property-based business improvement districts, community facilities districts (CFDs), and others described below.
Assessment tools and CFDs leverage the value of new
development to capture additional tax revenues to finance infrastructure. The assessments can either be used to pay for improvements over time as the funds are collected, or can be bonded to make larger, up-front investments. One advantage of land-secured financing tools is that they
can be applied toward district-wide improvements and
are designed to ensure that properties benefiting from
improvements also contribute to those public investments.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)/
PROPERTY -BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (PBID)
A BID is formed through assessments on businesses within the district, and a PBID is formed through assessments of property owners alone. Both BIDs and PBIDs are public/
private partnerships created to support the revitalization of commercial neighborhoods. Establishing a BID/PBID
is voluntary and subject to a majority vote of the area businesses or property owners. BIDs are somewhat limited in their ability to leverage funding and therefore typically provide a narrow scope of services. These may include
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Funding Source
Category Funding Source
Improvement Category
Pedestrian
Enhancements Streetscape Public
Art
Affordable
Housing
Regional, State,
and Federal
Programs
Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities
Program
Sustainable Communities
Competitive Grants
Active T ransportation
Program (ATP)
Urban Greening Program
Environmental Enhancement
and Mitigation (EEM)
Program
California Infrastructure and
Economic Development Bank
(I-Bank)
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Metropolitan T ransportation
Authority (Metro) Call for
Projects
New Markets T ax Credit
(NMTC)
street fairs), security (to supplement local police), and sanitation (to supplement local services). The four existing PBIDs in Pasadena are in the Central District Specific
Plan area, and each is organized around an established
commercial area: Old Pasadena, Pasadena Playhouse
District, South Lake Property Business Improvement District, and the Pasadena T ourism Business Improvement District.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
(CFD, MELLO-ROOS)
Mello-Roos financing is a discretionary financing
mechanism that applies to real property owners within a Mello-Roos District, which is also known as a Community Facilities District (CFD). A CFD may be enacted by a two- thirds majority approval of residents living within the district boundaries or by two-thirds majority vote of landowners when there are fewer than 12 residents. A special tax, which is separate from property taxes, is imposed on real property in an area that benefits from the public improvement. The amount of the tax is determined by the real property owners and is usually less than one percent of the home value at the time the home value was assessed for CFD funding. The newly formed district then seeks public financing through the sale of tax-exempt bonds that are serviced using the special taxes paid by homeowners over the course of the bond’ s term (typically 20 to 30 years). Through Mello- Roos, a project developer or property owner can access
capital to build infrastructure and public improvements at below-market rates. The debt associated with those capital investments recourses back to the property owners rather than to the City.
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7 .3.3 REGIONAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
PROGRAMS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
(AHSC)
The AHSC Program funds land use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Administered through the California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD), funding for
the AHSC Program is provided from the Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Fund, an account established to receive Cap-
and- T rade auction proceeds. AHSC funds are split between Affordable Housing Developments or Housing Related
Infrastructure and Disadvantaged Communities. The Plan
area may qualify for Affordable Housing Developments or Housing Related Infrastructure funding. A contiguous area with at least one transit station/stop must be established for eligibility, including a flexible transit service route.
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
COMPETITIVE GRANTS
The Sustainable Communities Competitive Grants fund
transportation planning activities such as planning for active transportation, safe routes to schools, transit services, vision zero, complete streets, freight corridors, social equity, and integrated land use and transportation planning.
Grants are available on an annual basis and through a
competitive application process managed by Caltrans.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
(ATP)
The ATP funds projects that encourage increased use of
active modes of transportation to increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking, increase
safety and mobility for non-motorized users, advance
the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals, enhance
public health, ensure that disadvantaged communities
fully share in the benefits of the program, and provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. ATP consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the T ransportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle T ransportation
Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SRTS),
into a single program.
7 .3.2 DEVELOPMENT AND PRIVATE
SOURCES
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) AND
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DDA)
A DA is a voluntary but binding contract between a
property owner and the jurisdiction in which the property is located that lays out the rules and conditions for
development. A DA can give the jurisdiction greater control over the development process to define the form and nature of the development and to specify provision of community benefits such as affordable housing or off-site infrastructure improvements. For the developer, a DA may provide a
level of certainty about the land use requirement and
assurance the project will be exempt from future changes in the regulatory code. Benefits to both public and private parties include greater latitude in approval methods for new and creative local land use and flexibility in meeting regulatory requirements. The complexity and time required to negotiate a DA makes it appropriate mainly for larger- scale multi-phase projects.
A DDA is also a voluntary binding contract between a
developer and jurisdiction. Like a DA, it provides flexibility to tailor a project to meet both developer and jurisdictional needs. A DDA differs from a Development Agreement in
that it also entails the sale or lease of City-owned land. A DDA is necessary for disposition of former redevelopment properties held by successor agencies.
FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIPS
Private funds may also be raised for a specific use that implements the vision for the Specific Plan. A variety
of foundations provide funding for community-based
planning, resilience and sustainability initiatives, art installations, and other programs, including the Kresge Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts,
Kaiser Permanente, Citi Foundation, and Bloomberg
Philanthropies.
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CAP-AND- TRADE PROGRAMS
The State administers a growing number of grant
and loan programs, collectively known as the
California Climate Investments Program (CCIP),
that provide funding for projects and programs
that reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and provide
health, mobility, economic, and other co-benefits to
communities throughout the state. Cap-and- T rade
provides funding in three primary areas:
1. T ransportation and Sustainable Communities
2. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding
3. Natural Resources and Waste Diversion
Funding
Under each of these funding areas are numerous
programs that have funding available for projects and
programs that would either be contained within the
NLSP area or benefit the Specific Plan area and the
City as a whole. Programs with high applicability to
the NLSP are summarized in this section, including the
AHSC and Urban Greening programs.
URBAN GREENING PROGRAM
The Urban Greening Program funds a variety of
improvement projects, including urban heat island
mitigation and energy conservation efforts, green streets and alleyways, non-motorized urban trails that provide
safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces,
commercial centers and schools, and others. The program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and- T rade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
If several improvement projects were bundled together, there is potential for the Urban Greening program to fund some NLSP area improvements if the project can demonstrate
improved multi-modal safety or quality of life.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND
MITIGATION (EEM) PROGRAM
The EEM Program was established by the Legislature in
1989 to fund environmental enhancement and mitigation
projects directly or indirectly related to transportation projects. EEM Program projects must fall within one of three categories: highway landscape and urban forestry; resource lands; or roadside recreation. Projects funded under this program must provide environmental enhancement and
mitigation over and above that otherwise called for under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK
(I-BANK)
The I-Bank finances public infrastructure and private
development through issuing tax-exempt and taxable
revenue bonds, providing financing to public agencies,
providing credit enhancements, acquiring or leasing
facilities, and leveraging State and federal funds.
The Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program
provides financing to public agencies and non-profit
corporations for 18 categories of infrastructure and
economic development projects. ISRF Program funding
is available in amounts ranging from $50,000 to
$25,000,000, with loan terms of up to 30 years.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The CDBG Program funds revitalization of neighborhoods, expansion of affordable housing and economic
opportunities, and/or improvements of community facilities and services, principally to benefit low- and moderate- income persons or neighborhoods. Also eligible are the
building of public facilities and improvements, such as streets, sidewalks, sewers, water systems, community and senior citizen centers and recreational facilities.
Operated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal program that
provides grants for economic development, public facilities, and housing rehabilitation. CDBG funds must provide
benefits to low- or moderate-income individuals, prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or may be used for other
emergency community needs, such as those related to a
natural disaster. CDBG funds can be used for development purposes within low- or -moderate income census tracts, or, if the development or activity is located outside of a low- or moderate-income census tract, funds must provide benefits to low- or moderate-income households.
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METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (METRO) CALL FOR
PROJECTS
Every other year, the Metro Call for Projects funds projects across seven modal categories, including pedestrian
improvements, which is applicable for the NLSP. Metro is responsible for allocating discretionary federal, state and local transportation funds to improve all modes of surface transportation. Metro also prepares the Los Angeles
County T ransportation Improvement Program (TIP). A
key component of TIP is the Call for Projects program, a competitive process that distributes discretionary capital transportation funds to regionally significant projects. Local jurisdictions, transit operators, and other public agencies are eligible to submit applications proposing projects for funding.
NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT (NMTC)
The New Markets T ax Credit (NMTC), a federal tax
initiative, could be used to stimulate investment in new development within the Plan area. The NMTC offers tax
credits to investors who finance development in low-income communities. These credits are intended to finance minor gaps in project funding and to increase the rate of return for investors. New Markets T ax Credits can fund up to 30 percent of eligible project costs. Projects must create new jobs in the service area and should provide community
benefits that would not otherwise be possible solely through private financing. Although residential development is not eligible for the program, commercial space in a mixed-
use building or stand-alone commercial projects could be financed in part by the NMTC.
NEW AND FUTURE RESOURCES
As funding opportunities are realized and new funding
becomes available, the City can continue to identify,
monitor, and apply for other governmental funding sources that meet the City’ s and respective agencies’ objectives over time. For example, recently establised funding sources include:
» Cap-and- T rade T ransformative Climate Communities
Local Partnership Program provides funding to
counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes
dedicated solely to transportation improvements or
that have imposed fees, including uniform developer
fees, dedicated solely to transportation improvements.
» HCD Infill Infrastructure Program provides grant
funding for infrastructure improvements for new infill
housing in residential and/or mixed-use projects.
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7 .4 Infrastructure
The City’ s existing infrastructure systems and facilities are owned and operated by different departments and other
public agencies such as the City’ s Departments of Public Works and T ransportation, Pasadena Water and Power, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. These City
departments and other public agencies have processes in place to evaluate existing resources, service area needs, and plan for system upgrades to support growth throughout the City, including the Plan area. The following section identifies how infrastructure facilities for transportation and traffic, wastewater, water supply, solid waste, storm water, and electricity will be provided to meet the anticipated growth.
The 2015 General Plan Update Environmental Impact
Report anticipated residential and commercial growth for the entire City through 2035, including the eight Specific Plan areas. Specific information on the analysis and
environmental determinations associated with the buildout of the General Plan within the Specific Plan area can be found in the NLSP Addendum to the General Plan.
7 .4.1 TRANSPORTATION
The City has a well-developed transportation network of streets, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and transit services.
Three freeways provide regional access to and through
the City: the Foothill Freeway (I-210), the V entura Freeway (SR 134) and the Arroyo Seco Parkway (SR 110). The public transportation system that serves the City includes local bus services, regional bus routes, and light rail. T ransit Services are provided by Pasadena T ransit, Los Angeles Metropolitan T ransportation Authority (LA Metro), the
Los Angeles Department of T ransportation (LADOT)
Commuter Express, Foothill T ransit and numerous other
local transit providers. The City also has Class II bikeways, Class III bike routes, and enhanced bike routes. Additionally, the City has a connected network of pedestrian facilities, designated pedestrian-friendly zones, and upgraded traffic signal technology.
Pasadena DOT helps to implement the Mobility Element
of the General Plan through the Bicycle T ransportation Action Plan (2015), DOT’ s Complete Streets Program,
Neighborhood T raffic Management Program, Safety
Improvement Projects, and other programs and proects
to enhance the safety and mobility of all modes of
transportation. Land use as defined in the General Plan is included in the City’ s travel demand model which is used to determine the potential impact of new projects and the City monitors traffic operations to identify areas of concerns and address safety and mobility needs.
7 .4.2 WASTEWATER SYSTEM
The wastewater system in the Specific Plan area is owned and operated by the City of Pasadena’ s Department of
Public Works and Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), which
consists of approximately 328 miles of gravity pipelines and conveys an annual average flow of approximately
14 million gallons per day (MGD).
1 Wastewater from
individual services flows into the City’ s collection system.
The City’ s wastewater collection system conveys untreated wastewater to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District’ s (LACSD) trunk sewer system for treatment via 92 separate connections.
The Water System and Resources Plan (WSRP) is PWP’ s
25-year strategy, updated every five years, which includes planning related to the treatment of wastewater, primarily residential. LACSD is responsible for the treatment of
wastewater, primarily commercial, from the City. LACSD
prepares an annual report that speaks to their mission, core values and major projects for the year. The 2019 annual report notes LACSD is working to turn waste into electricity, compost and other recycling commodities. LACSD works
closely with cities to support them in compliance with state and federal regulations for solid waste, green energy, and wastewater.
The City updates the Sewer System Management Plan
(SSMP) annually to identify a list of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects that take into consideration the age of facilities, construction materials, current use, capacity, and its condition. The City has undertaken
several major projects to ensure sustained reliability of the sanitary collection system. Projects include sewer
system improvements and capacity upgrades as well as
modernization of pump stations, such as the Busch Garden and Rosemont Sewer Pump Stations.
Developments in the Specific Plan area are subject to
wastewater-related requirements and standard conditions of approval, such as payment of development fees and
implementation of site-specific Storm Water Pollution
Preventions Plan for construction. Development projects are required to comply with all applicable solid waste
regulations, including the California Integrated Waste
Management Act and the City’ s Zoning Code Section
17 .40.120 (Refuse Storage Facilities).
1 City of Pasadena Sewer System Management Plan
(2018) https://www.cityofpasadena.net/wp-content/
uploads/sites/29/Sewer-System-Management-Plan-
SSMP-Final-Report.pdf
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7 .4.3 WATER SYSTEM
PWP, a community-owned utility and a not-for-profit public service owned and operated by the City, serves as the water service provider in the Specific Plan area. The PWP water system includes 14 reservoirs with total storage capacity of 110 million gallons, 17 active wells, 19 booster stations, and 1 treatment plant (Monk Hill Water T reatment Plant).
2 PWP
obtains a portion of its water from the local Raymond Basin and purchases imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD).
PWP is responsible for evaluating the current and projected needs of customers for potable and non-potable water in the City. The WSRP provides screening of alternatives to meet future demands with necessary infrastructure within operational and financial constraints. PWP’ s WSRP includes considerations for water quality, greater dependency
on local water, groundwater basin stability, reliability of the distribution system, affordability, climate change uncertainties, and legislative and regulatory requirements as well as the treatment of wastewater, primarily residential.
In addition, every five years the City updates its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) as required by the California
State water code, which includes an analysis of long-term water supply and demand planning for PWP. The 2021
UWMP update included the population projections and
land use changes based on the most recent General Plan
Update and identified that supplies will exceed demands under all hydrologic scenarios with implementation of
additional supplies, such as recycled water and potable reuse, as well as with conservation measures.
7 .4.4 SOLID WASTE SYSTEM
The Department of Public Works (DPW) collects solid waste from residences in Pasadena and competes with private
haulers for commercial collection. Refuse hauling companies providing commercial solid waste collection are listed
on the Department of Public Works Franchise List. Solid waste is disposed of at the following facilities: Calabasas Sanitary Landfill, Scholl Canyon Landfill, Puente Hills Material Recovery Facility, Southeast Resource Recovery Facility, Commerce Refuse-to-Energy Facility, Olinda Alpha Sanitary Landfill, and Frank Bowerman Landfill. All landfills are required to comply with numerous landfill regulations from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and are subject to regular inspections from CalRecycle and the
local enforcement agency, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
DPW Operations Section oversees waste management in
the City. The DPW is responsible for the solid waste collection 2 City of P asadena – PWP ‘Where our Water Comes
From’ Webpage https://pwp.cityofpasadena.net/water/
and disposal for all residential properties within the City and private haulers compete for commercial collection services in the City in conformance with the City’ s Municipal Code Chapter 8.61. The Zero Waste Pasadena 2040 Plan (Zero
Waste Plan) is DPW’ s 25-year strategic plan, to be reviewed and updated every three years, that seeks to reduce waste at the source and maximize diversion from landfills with the overall goal of striving for zero waste in the year 2040. The Zero Waste Plan identifies diversion potential, greenhouse gas reduction potential, and materials management.
Developments within the Plan area would continue to be
accommodated by existing solid waste service providers
and facilities. Future development projects would be
subject to the California Green Building Code and solid waste reduction strategies under General Plan policies
that continue to encourage the reduction of solid waste through sustainable building practices. Additionally, the City seeks to reduce its solid waste and landfill greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Climate Action Plan (CAP) that establishes a goal of reaching an 87% diversion rate by 2035. CAP implementation actions include the Zero Waste Plan, reporting annually on zero waste progress and optimizing waste diversion.
7 .4.5 STORMWATER SYSTEM
The City provides storm drainage collection in the Specific Plan area and is responsible for operation and maintenance of the collection system. The system includes open channels, closed conduits, catch basins, laterals, manholes, and other associated facilities. The City has approximately 34 miles of storm drain pipes, over 13,000 basins and hundreds of culverts.
The City provides for the repair and replacement of the City’ s storm drain system and improvements to the storm drain facilities throughout the City on an ongoing basis.
However, the City is proposing as part of the 2021-2025 CIP to develop a Storm Drain Master Plan (SDMP) that
would include a comprehensive analysis for stormwater
capture infrastructure, drainage areas, soil characteristics, and wellhead protection zones. Presently, the City relies on a complaint-driven process for storm drain repairs instead of a systematic program of preventative maintenance.
The SDMP would serve as a planning guide for locating
and sizing stormwater and drainage facilities. Adoption of a SDMP will assist in the self-reliance on the City’ s water supply and the Los Angeles National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance.
Developments within the project area would be required to adhere to applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standards, as well as implement site design measures, low-impact development, and best management practices
(BMPs), including infiltration features that contribute to groundwater recharge and minimize stormwater runoff,
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erosion, siltation, and/or flooding. The City is one of the permittees under the NPDES municipal storm water permit which means that any new development in the Plan area is subject to the Los Angeles Standard Urban Storm Water
Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The SUSMP addresses post-
construction storm water pollution from new development projects.
7 .4.6 ELECTRIC SYSTEM
PWP provides electric services in the Specific Plan area with an energy system consisting of 16,58 linear miles of overhead and underground power line, 11,163 poles, and
11 substations.
3 The City owns and operates the Glenarm
Power Plant that includes two power generating facilities.
The system meets the City’ s power demand with 10 percent coming from PWP-owned generating facilities and the
rest purchased from varied sources, both conventional
and renewable, or through the wholesale energy market.
4 Electrical infrastructure in the Plan area is located above ground on utility poles as well as below ground.
The Power Integrated Resources Plan (PIRP) is the
PWP’ s guiding document for achieving internal power
supply goals while upholding local, state, and federal
mandates. The state requires that the PIRP be updated
on a regular basis in conformance with the California
Energy Commission regulations. The PIRP speaks to the
City’ s commitment to shift the energy supply portfolio to low-carbon and renewable resources as well as exceeding state mandates for Renewable Portfolio Standard increase and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
5 The City
also has an adopted Climate Action Plan that continues
efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce the City’ s dependency on traditional energy sources.
New developments in the Plan area would be required
to comply with the California Energy Code, Part 6 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24), CALGreen standards, the City’ s CAP, and the City’ s Green Building Standards Code, which collectively would increase efficiency and decrease consumption levels. Any new developments in the Plan area would require lateral connections to mainlines in coordination with existing utility service providers.
3 City of P asadena – CIP Electric System (2021) https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-works/wp-content/uploads/ sites/29/14-Electric-Section.pdf
4 City of P asadena – PWP ‘Where Our Power Comes From’ Webpage https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/water-and- power/power/
5 City of P asadena – Power Integrated Resource Plan (2023) https://pwp.cityofpasadena.net/wp-content/ uploads/2024/09/2023-Integrated-Resource-Plan-Pasadena-Water-and-Power.pdf
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uploads/2024/09/2023-Integrated-Resource-Plan-
Pasadena-Water-and-Power.pdf (Accessed May 2025).
City PWP ‘Where Our Power Comes From’ Webpage.
Available: https://pwp.cityofpasadena.net/power/
(Accessed May 2025).
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(Accessed May 2025).
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7 .5 Administration
7 .5.1 GENERAL
The Specific Plan serves as the implementation tool for the General Plan and establishes the zoning regulations for the Specific Plan area. All development proposals within the Specific Plan area are subject to the procedures established herein, in addition to those procedures identified in Zoning Code Chapter 17 .60.
The regulations and design guidelines in this Specific Plan subject to the Zoning Code and other City regulations
will not become effective until that amendment process
(by ordinance) is complete. Wherever the provisions
and development standards contained in the Specific
Plan conflict with those contained in the Zoning Code,
the provisions of the Specific Plan shall take precedence.
Where the Specific Plan is silent, the Director of Planning and Community Development or Zoning Administrator will
interpret.
7 .5.2 AUTHORITY
The City of Pasadena initiated and prepared the Central District Specific Plan pursuant to the provisions of
California Government Code, Title 7 , Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8 (Sections 65450 through 65457). The law
allows the preparation of specific plans as required for the implementation of the General Plan. Specific plans
act as a bridge between the general plan and individual development proposals. They combine development
standards and guidelines, capital improvement programs, and financing methods into a single document that is
tailored to meet the needs of a specific area. Jurisdictions may adopt specific plans by resolution or ordinance.
The Specific Plan is the regulatory document guiding land use and development within the boundaries of the Specific Plan area. Upon adoption by ordinance, this Specific
Plan will serve as zoning for the properties involved. It establishes the necessary plans, development standards, regulations, infrastructure requirements, design guidelines, and implementation programs on which subsequent
project-related development activities are to be based. It is intended that local public works projects, design review plans, detailed site plans, grading and building permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.
7 .5.3 APPLICABILITY
All development proposals within the Specific Plan area are subject to those procedures identified in Article 1 and Article 6 of the Zoning Code.
7 .5.4 INTERPRETATION, CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY
A. Interpretation
In case of uncertainty or ambiguity to the meaning or
intent of any provision of this Specific Plan, the Director of Planning & Community Development and/or the Zoning
Administrator has the authority to interpret the intent of the provision in a manner consistent with the goals, policies, purposes, and intent established in this Specific Plan. Refer to Zoning Code Chapter 17 .12 of the Zoning Code.
The Director may, at their discretion, refer interpretations to the Planning Commission for consideration and action.
Such a referral shall be accompanied by a written analysis of issues related to the interpretation. All interpretations made by the Director may be appealed to the Planning
Commission in accordance with the appeal procedures in
the Municipal Code.
B. Conflict
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Specific Plan and the provisions identified in the Municipal Code, the Specific Plan shall prevail. For any other topical issue, development standard or design guideline, and/
or regulation not addressed or otherwise specified in the Specific Plan, regulation and approval shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal
Code, particularly Zoning Code Chapters 17 .12 and 17 .60.
The particular section of code shall be based on the most appropriate or closely matching land use type or procedure, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
C. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Specific Plan, or any future amendments or additions, is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Specific Plan, or any future amendments or additions.
7 .5.5 REVIEW AND APPROVAL
PROCESS
All projects proposed within the Specific Plan area shall substantially conform with the provisions of this Specific Plan. Article 6 of the Pasadena Zoning Code sets forth
development review requirements and processes for
approval of projects.
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Appendices
A. APPENDICESA. MAP A. TABLE
A 1 Definitions 146 A 2 Design Guidance for T ree Selection 148 A 3 Subcommittee Recommendations 168
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A.1 Definitions
Amenity zone: the portion of the sidewalk located above and adjacent to the curb, providing space for amenities such as parkways, outdoor dining, seating, trees, lighting, bicycle racks, bus stops, etc.
Building frontage: The horizontal distance, measured at grade, of building wall facing the street.
Building frontage zone: The portion of the sidewalk
immediately adjacent to the building façade, providing
space for planters, outdoor dining, sidewalk signage, etc.
This zone may not be present on every street or block.
Curb zone: See ‘amenity zone’
Façade: Any exterior wall plane of a building, ground level to top of roof.
Floor area ratio: Numerical value obtained by dividing the above-ground area of a building or buildings located on a lot by the total area of the lot.
Footprint: The total ground floor area of the combined
structures on a site or project area defined by the perimeter of the building(s), including parking structures but excluding parking lots and non-occupancy structures.
Frontage zone: See ‘building frontage zone’
Gross floor area (GFA): The total enclosed area of all
floors of a building measured to the inside face of the exterior walls including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet, but excluding area used exclusively for parking or loading of vehicles or bicycles.
Ground floor: The first habitable floor of a building closest to sidewalk elevation.
Mixed-use project: The combination or commercial and
residential uses in the same structure, where the residential component is located either above (vertical mixed-use)
or behind (horizontal mixed-use) the non-residential
component. Non-residential uses are typically commercial uses.
Open space: For any form of open space (Common,
Publicly Accessible, Private, etc), see Section 6.3.
Parkway: landscaped or permeable areas located within
the amenity zone of the sidewalk.
Paseo: A publicly accessible open space that functions
as a pedestrian passsageway connecting a public street
to another public street, alley, or internal public space.
Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements
established by the Specific Plan.
Plaza: A publicly accessible open space with access from a public street. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the Specific Plan.
Primary curb line: the face of the predominant curb of an individual block forming the edge of the street.
Project: Refer to PMC 17 .80.020
Residential common space: Those portions of a
residential use building not dedicated to residential units that provide common services for residents. This may
include spaces such as, but is not limited to, lobby or common building entry, leasing center, gyms/exercise
space, shared kitchen, recreation center, screening or living room, business center, mail room, or library. These spaces/ portions of the building may be permitted on the ground floor where residential units are not permitted subject to Specific Plan standards.
Setback: The horizontal distance by which a structure,
parking area, or development feature is required to be
separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. In some cases superseded by Setback range.
Setback range: Minimum and maximum horizontal
distances by which a structure or development feature
is required to be separated from the sidewalk line. This measurement is similar to a “build-to” line.
Sidewalk line: The line parallel the property line
accommodating the required sidewalk width, measured
from the curb face. Where a sidewalk width is not specified, the sidewalk line is the property line.
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Sidewalk zones: The three portions of a sidewalk that
together comprise the public realm between a building
and the street. Sidewalk zones are defined by the Pasadena Street Design Guide and regulated by the Specific Plan.
Shared property line: The property line separating
adjacent parcels.
Stepback: The horizontal distance by which an upper story structure or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable.
Regulated above a specified vertical distance.
Street frontage: The horizontal distance along the street, measured at grade, between property lines (or sidewalk line where applicable) that are perpendicular to the adjacent street.
Subterranean: The level of a building, inclusive of parking or habitable space, located primarily below the ground level with a top plate of two feet or less above sidewalk elevation.
T ransparent openings: Building openings (windows or
doors) or transparent glazing that provide visual access into the structure.
Unbundled parking: Parking spaces, in any permitted
configuration, rented or sold separately from the lease or purchase price.
Walk zone: The portion of the sidewalk dedicated to
pedestrian movement, clear of any obstructions.
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A variety of tree species can be found throughout the NLSP area both in street medians and in parkways.
A.2 Design Guidance for T ree Selection
While the City of Pasadena Department of Public Works’ Master Street T ree Plan (MSTP) ultimately determines what tree species is planted in public right-of-way, this appendix to the North Lake Specific Plan (NLSP) is intended to guide discussions between the City and community when updating the MSTP for the Area. During the Specific Plan update process, opportunities were identified to better align North Lake Avenue’ s street trees with the vision, goals, and policies in the NLSP related to shade, climate resilience, stormwater capture, and supporting a vibrant public realm. This appendix includes a description of the existing street trees and recommendations for potential new species North Lake Avenue and key cross streets in the NLSP area that have the greatest need to enhance canopy, and which are not managed through an adopted streetscape plan already. While the guidance in this appendix focuses primarily on street trees located in parkways and tree wells, this appendix also provides guidance on opportunities to incorporate trees and landscaping in street medians and mid- block curb extensions.
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Map A.2-1: Master Street T ree Plan Designations
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Lake Station
Species 1: Italian Cypress
Species 2: Japanese Flow. Cherry
Species 1: London Plane
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Japanese Flow. Cherry
Species 2: Mexican Fan Palm
Species 3: Mexican Fan Palm
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Cork Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Cork Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Cork Oak
Species 4: Southern Live Oak
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Mesa Oak
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Chinese T allow T ree
Species 3: London Plane
Species 4: Cork Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Southern Live Oak
Species 1: Maul Oak
Species 2: California Bay
Species 3: Mexican Fan Palm
Mexican Fan Palm
Species 1: Incense Cedar
Species 2: Deodar Cedar
Camphor T ree
Jacaranda
Brisbane Box
Queensland Pittosporum
Y ew Pine
Evergreen Pear
Live Oak
No Room for Replant
Pasadena Master Street Tree Plan
CATALINA CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
LOS ROBLES
FAIR OAKS
MARENGO
HILL
ALLEN
WILSON
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HOWARD
ELIZABETH
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BELVIDER E
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PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAY
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
WALNUT
CORSON
BELL
MAPLE
MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
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LAKE LAKE
WASHINGTON
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Cork Oak
Species 1: London Plane
Species 2: Live Oak
Queensland Pittosporum
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Mesa Oak
Species 3: Southern Live Oak
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: Cork Oak
Species 1: Chinese T allow T ree
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 3: London Plane
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Specific Plan Area
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A.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF
EXISTING DESIGNATED STREET TREE
SPECIES
California Fan Palm (W ashingtonia filifera)
The California Fan Palm is an evergreen tree characterized by its long narrow leaves and can be found natively in desert oases and stream courses in the southeastern region of
California. The California Fan Palm can grow to be 80 feet in height with a tree canopy of 10-20 feet.
Camphor T ree (Cinnamomum camphora)
The Camphor T ree is an evergreen that is known for its fissured bark, stout branches, and pale green glossy leaves.
The tree produces camphor oil when distilled from wood
chips. These rounded trees can grow up to 70 feet with a canopy width of 50-60 feet. Camphor T rees are known to lift sidewalks and curbs due to their strong branches and trunks.
Chinese T allow T ree (T riadica sebifera)
The Chinese T allow T ree is a deciduous tree characterized by its rounded tree canopy and oval shaped leaves. The
tree produces spectacular fall colors. Native to China and Japan, the Chinese T allow T ree thrives in warm climates with adequate moisture. Once established, these trees can grow up to 40 feet in height with a tree canopy width of 30 feet.
When given ample amounts of moisture, the trees are taller and more upright. Once established, the Chinese T allow T ree can provide an expansive shade canopy for a portion of the year.
Coast Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia)
The Coast Live Oak is an evergreen tree that is known for its large size often characterized by its rounded tree shape. The Coast Live Oak is native to Central and Southern California and is protected as a native tree species under Pasadena’ s local tree ordinance. The Coast Live Oak can grow up to 70 feet in height with a tree canopy width of 70 feet. The Coast Live Oak tree can provide a large spreading canopy which is often greater than the total height.
Cork Oak (Quercus suber)
The Cork Oak tree is an evergreen tree characterized by its tree height and rounded canopy. The underside of the leaf is light gray. The Cork Oak tree is also known by its grey and fissured bark which can be utilized to produce wine bottle corks. Native to the Western Mediterranean region, the Cork Oak can tolerate warm climates. Once established,
these trees can grow up to 70 feet in height with a tree canopy width of 70 feet. The Cork Oak is an ideal tree for providing year-round shade.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
The Crape Myrtle tree is a deciduous tree native to China and Korea with showy magenta, pink or white flowers and dark green foliage that changes in fall to yellows, oranges, and reds. The species’ remarkably smooth bark adds an
additional visual interest to the tree. Once established, these can trees grow well in warm conditions with limited supplemental water, and are suitable for hot, sunny
climates. The Crape Myrtle is a pedestrian-scaled tree that can grow up to 25 feet in height with a tree canopy width of up to 25 feet.
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
The Deodar Cedar tree is an evergreen tree characterized by its conical treeshape, needle shaped leaves and dark gray bark. These trees are native to Eastern Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan. The Deodar Cedar can grow to be
60 feet in height with a canopy of 20-30 feet. Although these trees are drought tolerant, ongoing, or prolonged drought can cause the trees to die.
Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
The Holly Oak tree is an evergreen tree characterized
by its prominent umbrella form. Native to the Western
Mediterranean Region it features spear shaped leaves.
Once established, these trees can grow up to 60 feet in height with a tree canopy width of 60 feet. The Holly Oak’ s rounded shape allows for the tree to be an attractive street tree that provides year-round shade.
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Horsetail T ree – River She Oak (Casuarina
cunninghamiana)
The Horsetail T ree also known as the River She Oak is an evergreen tree is characterized by its use as a windscreen tree. These trees are native to Australia. The Horsetail T ree has the potential to reach a maximum height of 70 feet with a 30-foot canopy. These trees have a conical or rounded tree shape with bluish green, silver, or gray green leaves.
The tree is often grown in California and can be found in urban environments due to its tolerance to smog and salt.
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
The Incense Cedar tree is an evergreen tree characterized by its conical shaped tree which can grow to be 90 feet tall, although their growth rate is initially slow. The Incense Cedar is native to the western region of North America. The Incense Cedar has a canopy width of 10-15 feet with green, scale-like leaves and red brown furrowed bark.
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
The Italian Cyprus is an evergreen tree characterized by its narrow and upright form. This columnar-shaped tree
can grow up to 70 feet with a canopy width of 10-20 feet.
Known for its dark green leaves with a scale-like shape, the tree also produces fragrant flowers. The tree is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia and has shown to be
tolerant to areas with smog.
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
The Jacaranda is a party deciduous tree renowned for its rounded tree shape and vibrant flowers. The Jacaranda is native to south-central South America and characterized by fern-like foliage and attractive violet-color flowers which bloom in spring and summer. Jacarandas can grow up to
50 feet in height with a tree canopy width of 30 feet. The Jacaranda tree is fast growing and drought tolertant and can provide shade for a majority of the year.
London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia)
The London Plane tree is deciduous tree that is characterized by its palmate leaves, tall, oval, or pyramidal tree shapes, and beautiful mottled white/gray bark. The London Plane tree is a hybrid of the American Sycamore and Oriental
Planetree. Once established, the tree can grow up to 85 feet high and a tree canopy width of 70 feet. The London Plane is fast growing and is known for tolerating air pollution.
Maidenhair T ree a.k.a. “Ginkgo” (Ginkgo biloba)
The Maidenhair T ree, also known as the Ginkgo tree, is a deciduous tree that grows in an upright and conical manner.
The Maidenhair T ree is native to China and is characterized by its fan shaped leaves. The leaves produce a brilliant gold yellow color in the fall. Once established, the tree can grow up to 100 feet in certain conditions but can commonly grow to 65 feet. The tree canopy width can extend up to 25 feet.
When used as a street tree, the Maidenhair T ree can create a beautiful visual throughout the seasons. These trees grow well in urban environments – with resistance to air pollution and heat – and can thrive in confined conditions.
Mesa Oak (Quercus Engelmannii)
The Mesa Oak (also known as the Engelmann Oak or
Pasadena Oak) is generally evergreen, but sometimes
drought-deciduous tree that is known for its wide tree
crown. The Mesa Oak is native to the Southern California and Baja California regions. The Mesa Oak has long
elliptical leaves with a dull green/ blue-green sheen. Once established, the tree can grow up to 65 feet in height with a tree canopy width of 80-120 feet. Compared to the
Coast Live Oak, the Mesa Oak typically grows in a more
upright or columnar character in urban settings. When
given a sufficient planting area, the Mesa Oak can provide extensive shade for most of the year.
Mexican Fan Palm (W ashingtonia robusta)
The Mexican Fan Palm is an evergreen palm tree that is
native to northwest Mexico. The Mexican Fan Palm can
grow up to 100 feet with a canopy width of 5-10 feet. The fronds are typically dark green, and the tree produces black pea shaped fruit.
New Zealand Christmas T ree (Metrosideros excela)
The New Zealand Christmas T ree is an evergreen tree that is characterized by bright red flowers, and ovate dark green leaves. These trees are native to New Zealand and are
sometimes used as screens or hedges. The tree is rounded with a maximum height of 40 feet and a canopy width of
30-35 feet. They can thrive in an urban environment given their drought resistance and smog tolerance.
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Oriental Arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis)
The Oriental Arborvitae is an evergreen tree that is
characterized by its green, scaled-like leaves and egg- shaped fruit. This tree is often used as a hedge or screen. It is a rounded tree with a maximum height of 20 feet and a canopy width of 10-15 feet. It needs a substantial amount of water and the possibility for good drainage.
Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana)
The Queen Palm is native to Southern Brazil and Northern Argentina, the Queen Palm grows to 50 feet tall with a
canopy of 20-30 feet. This palm has green leaves with
white flowers and fruits a medium orange drupe.
Queensland Pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifoliaIia)
The Queensland Pittosporum is an evergreen tree that
grows in an upright and rounded manner. The Queensland
Pittosporum is native to Australia and characterized by its diamond shaped leaves. These trees can grow up to height of 35 feet, and a tree canopy width of 20 feet and grow well in urban conditions.
Southern Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana)
The Southern Live Oak is a semi-evergreen tree that is
known for its stunning large, rounded tree shape. The
Southern Live Oak is native to the Southern region of the United States and features leaves with a white colored
underside. Once established, the tree can adapt to most environmental conditions other than high elevations.
Southern Live Oaks can grow up to 80 feet in height and a tree canopy width of 100 feet. With such a large tree canopy, the Southern Live Oak can provide shade for most of the year.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum)
The Victorian Box is an evergreen tree that is known for its uses as an ornamental tree. The Victorian Box can grow up to 40 feet in height with a canopy width of 30-40 feet, once established. The tree is characterized with its green, oblong leaves and sticky fruit. Native to Australia, these trees be used as screens or hedges and are somewhat drought
resistant.
Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
The Western Sycamore is a deciduous tree that can grow to 80 feet with a canopy width of 20-50 feet once established.
The Western Sycamore is native to California and is
characterized by its palmately-lobed shaped leaves and
white bark that is mottled with patches of gray, that peels aways in large plates. The tree sheds its leaves during the winter and produces seedball fruit during the spring. These trees are very tolerant to heat and wind as well as provide shade for a majority of the year.
Windmill Palm (T rachycarpus fortunei)
The Windmill Palm is an evergreen tree that grows upright in a palm shaped manner. Native to Central China, these trees are characterized by their fan-shaped leaves. Windmill Palms can grow up to 30 feet, and a tree canopy width of 10 feet. Once established, the Windmill Palm can serve as a decorative street tree in urban conditions but does not provide much shade for pedestrian comfort.
White Mulberry (Morus alba)
The White Mulberry is a deciduous tree that grows in a
rounded manner. The White Mulberry is native to China and can thrive in some drought conditions. When established, the tree can grow with a maximum height of 50 feet and
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A.2.2 STREET SEGMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS
The following street segments have been analyzed for Design Guidance for T ree Selection. » North Lake Avenue between East Elizabeth Street and Maple Street » East Washington Boulevard between El Molino Avenue and North Catalina Avenue » Orange Grove Boulevard between Elmira Street and North Mentor Avenue .
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Street Segment MSTP Designation(s) Existing T ree Species and Count North Lake Ave. (Elizabeth St. to Maple St.)
Elizabeth St. to
Howard St. London Plane, Live Oak N /A
Howard St. to Claremont
St.
Chinese T allow T ree,Live Oak,
London Plane
London Plane 35
Crape Myrtle 8
New Zealand
Christmas T ree 5
Western Sycamore 5
Queensland
Pittosporum 4
Live Oak 2
Windmill Palm 2
Claremont St. to Mountain
St.
Chinese T allow T ree, Live Oak,
London Plane
Queensland
Pittosporum 19
London Plane 17
Live Oak 13
Western Sycamore 3
Mountain St. to
Orange Grove Blvd.`
Chinese T allow T ree, Live Oak,
London Plane
Live Oak 7
London Plane 5
Queensland
Pittosporum 5
Orange Grove Blvd. to
Maple St.
Chinese T allow T ree, Live Oak,
London Plane
London Plane 40
Maidenhair T ree 10
Queensland
Pittosporum 5
Western Sycamore 2
NORTH LAKE A VENUE (ELIZABETH STREET TO MAPLE STREET)
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Maidenhair trees located at 400 N Lake Ave.
London Plane located at 1506 N Lake Ave.
MSTP designations along North Lake Avenue between East
Elizabeth Street and East Maple Street include Chinese
T allow T ree, Live Oak, and London Plane trees. The
existing street trees do have some overlap with the MSTP designations, including the established London Plane and Live Oak trees. However, many trees along Lake Avenue are not designated in the MSTP, including Crape Myrtles, New Zealand Christmas T rees, Western Sycamores, Windmill
Palms, and Queensland Pittosporums.
London Plane
97 London Plane trees (Platanus x acerifolia) are planted along North Lake Avenue between East Howard Street and
East Maple Street. London Plane trees are designated in the MSTP, and they are the primary trees along this portion of the corridor. Overall, the London Plane trees in this segment are thriving with healthy canopies and space to grow with heights ranging from 5-75 feet and canopies ranging from 5-45 feet. Occasionally, canopy growth appears hindered by nearby buildings. The consistency of the London Plane trees along North Lake Avenue fosters both a uniform visual character and shade canopy. A span of healthy London
Plane trees can be found between 1326 North Lake Avenue and 1300 North Lake Avenue.
Crape Myrtle
Eight Crape Myrtle trees (Lagerstroemia indica) are planted along North Lake Avenue between East Howard Street and
East Claremont Street with heights ranging from 10-20 feet and canopies between 5-25 feet. Crape Myrtles are not
designated within the MSTP. Many of the Crape Myrtle
trees along this corridor are planted in street medians along North Lake Avenue between East Washington Boulevard
and East Claremont Street. The established Crape Myrtles have ample space for their canopies to grow outward. T rees located in street medians such as these contribute to the overall greening of the corridor, provide visual interest, and can contribute to traffic calming along busy North Lake Avenue.
Various Live Oak Species
22 Live Oak trees (Quercus Agrifolia) are planted along North Lake Avenue between East Howard Street and East
Orange Grove Boulevard. These trees are designated
within the MSTP. Live Oak canopy widths vary throughout the corridor from small canopies of only 5 feet on less established trees to up to 50 feet for more mature trees.
Generally, the established Live Oak trees have space for their canopies to expand outward.
Maidenhair T ree
10 Maidenhair T rees (Ginkgo biloba) are planted along North Lake Avenue between Orange Grove Boulevard and
East Maple Street. These trees are all located in a street median between Villa Street and Maple Street at 400
North Lake Avenue. The Maidenhair T rees vary in height with a range of 25-50 feet. However, their canopies are all close to their full potential with a range of 20-30 feet.
Those with less space for their root systems on the southern portion of the median appear to be smaller than those with more space for expansion on the northern side. The trees both green the corridor and provide visual interest with their bright gold leaves in the fall. These trees are not designated within the MSTP.
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New Zealand Christmas T ree
Five New Zealand Christmas T rees (Metrosideros excela) are planted along North Lake Avenue between East Howard
Street and East Claremont Street. These trees are not
designated within the MSTP. The New Zealand Christmas
T rees are predominantly located in the same area, in
front of the North Lake Square Shopping Center at 1301
North Lake Avenue. These trees appear to be healthy with canopies ranging from 10-25 feet. The trees have room for their canopies to expand further, although in a few cases trees planted in the setback of the shopping center appear as though they could prevent the New Zealand Christmas
T rees’ canopies from reaching their full potential. The New Zealand Christmas T rees provide visual interest along the corridor with bright red flowers.
Western Sycamore
Te n Western Sycamore trees (Platanus racemosa) are planted along North Lake Avenue between East Howard Street and
East Maple Street. These trees are not designated within the MSTP. Western Sycamore trees in this area generally appear healthy, but their relatively small canopies of 5-25 feet indicate that some are still in earlier stages of growth, and more mature trees may be constrained to a moderate
size due to surrounding buildings, utility poles, or other amenities. When their canopies are full during the summer and fall months, these trees provide much-needed pockets of shade for pedestrians.
Windmill Palm
T wo Windmill Palm trees (T rachycarpus fortunei) are planted along North Lake Avenue between East Howard Street and
East Claremont Street, both located in the street median.
These trees are not designated within the MSTP. The
Windmill Palm trees contribute to visual interest, greening, and traffic calming along this segment of the corridor.
Queensland Pittosporum
32 Queensland Pittosporum trees (Auranticarpa
rhombifoliaIia) can be found on North Lake Avenue between East Howard Street and East Maple Street, specifically
between East Howard Street and East Rio Grande Street.
These trees are not designated within the MSTP. The
Queensland Pittosporum’ s conditions vary from small
canopies of only 5 feet to more established canopies of 30 feet. In some cases, their canopy growth appears to be impeded by nearby street infrastructure..
New Zealand Christmas T ree located at 1329 N Lake Ave.
Western Sycamore located at 1506 N Lake Ave.
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Street Segment MSTP Designation(s) Existing T ree Species and Count East Washington Blvd. (El Molino Ave. and North Catalina Ave.) El Molino Ave. to
Lake Ave. Queensland Pittosporum
Mexican Fan Palm 38
Queensland
Pittosporum 8
Victorian Box 10
California Fan Palm 4
Lake Ave. to
Catalina Ave. Queensland Pittosporum
Mexican Fan Palm 7
Queensland
Pittosporum 2
Italian Cypress 1
EAST WASHINGTON BOULEV ARD (EL MOLINO A VENUE AND NORTH CATALINA A VENUE) T rees along East Washington Boulevard within the Plan
Area generally do not align with the designations within the MSTP. The MSTP designates the Queensland Pittosporum
as the primary tree species for the segment, although only 10 are planted. There are a variety of non-designated
species planted including Mexican Fan Palm, Italian
Cypress, and Victorian Box trees. The Mexican Fan Palm
tree is the primary street tree planted along the corridor, and the existing tree canopy leaves segments of the street without shade.
Mexican Fan Palm
45 Mexican Fan Palm trees (Washingtonia robusta) are
found along East Washington Boulevard. These trees are
not designated within the MSTP. The majority of the 45
Mexican Fan Palm trees can be found in-between El Molino Avenue and North Hudson Avenue. Although they provide a visually symmetrical frame to the street, there is a noticeable lack of shade along the sidewalk. These blocks border
Washington Park, which provides a nearby concentration of tree canopy, but does not extend to the sidewalk area.
Mexican Fan Palm trees located at 700 E Washington Blvd.
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Queensland Pittosporum
T en Queensland Pittosporum trees (Auranticarpa
rhombifoliaIia) are found along East Washington
Boulevard. These trees are designated within the MSTP.
Dispersed on either side of the intersection with North Lake Avenue, the Queensland Pittosporum trees along
East Washington Boulevard are interspersed with palms
and other trees with smaller canopies, which doesn’t allow for the development of consistent shade along the street.
Generally, the Queensland Pittosporum trees appear to
have space for their canopies to grow, although there are a range of canopy sizes found along Washington Boulevard
between 5-25 feet, indicating that street conditions may be contributing to smaller canopy sizes for some of the trees.
Victorian Box
T en Victorian Box trees (Pittosporum undulatum) are found along East Washington Boulevard. These trees are not
designated within the MSTP. These trees are found between Palms and Queensland Pittosporum trees. Some of the
Victorian Box trees along Washington Boulevard appear to be fairly young and don’t yet have mature, shade-providing canopies.
California Fan Palm
Four California Fan Palm trees (W ashingtonia filifera) are found along East Washington Boulevard. These trees are
not designated in the MSTP. Due to their small canopies of only 15 feet, these trees do not contribute substantially to overall pedestrian comfort along the street. The California Fan Palm trees are found between North Lake Avenue
and North Hudson Avenue and are interspersed with
Queensland Pittosporum and Victorian Box trees. This
segment of Washington Boulevard lacks formal parkways
allowing minimal space for tree roots to grow.
Italian Cypress
One Italian Cypress tree (Cupressus sempervirens) can be found along East Washington Boulevard, located at 989
East Washington Boulevard. The tree has space to grow
and has developed a robust and rounded canopy, providing shade to the sidewalk below.
Queensland Pittosporum located at 811 E Washington
Blvd.
Italian Cypress located at 989 E Washington Blvd.
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Street Segment MSTP Designation(s) Existing T ree Species and Count Orange Grove Blvd. (Elmira St. to North Mentor Ave.)
Elmira St. to North Mentor
Ave.
Live Oak, Mesa Oak, Cork Oak,
Southern Live Oak
Holly Oak 4
Live Oak 4
ORANGE GROVE BOULEV ARD (ELMIRA STREET AND NORTH MENTOR A VENUE) The MSTP designation for East Orange Grove Boulevard
indicates Live Oak, Mesa Oak, and Southern Live Oak
as the designated trees for this area. Currently, there are Holly Oak and Live Oak trees, which partially align with the MSTP designations. The intersection of East Orange Grove Boulevard and North Lake Avenue lacks substantial tree
coverage and shade.
Various Oak Species
Three Holly Oak (Quercus ilex) and three Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia) trees can be found on the portions of East Orange Grove Boulevard included in the NLSP. Oak species are
designated in the MSTP for these segments. The Oak trees appear to be thriving with canopies ranging from 20-40 feet and heights between 15-35 feet. Although there is a robust Oak canopy found in the blocks of East Orange Grove
Boulevard east and west of North Lake Avenue, there are few trees at the intersection of North Lake Avenue and East Orange Grove Boulevard, which lacks shade coverage on its northern and southwest corners.
A Holly Oak tree at the intersection of N Lake Ave. and Orange Grove Blvd.
A Live Oak tree near the intersection of N Lake Ave. and Orange Grove Blvd.
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T rees play an important role in the experience of a streetscape. Through physical character, type of shade, and seasonal variety in the form of flowers or changing foliage, trees have a significant influence on our perception of a streetscape corridor.
In addition to functional placemaking selection criteria, tree species selection should follow urban forestry best practices and take into consideration resilience and future climate change impacts. The planting environment for street trees is harsh, with trees often being subjected to limited root zone volumes, minimal supplemental irrigation, pollution from car exhaust, pet waste, and high temperatures from urban heat island effect as well as light reflected from nearby glazing. As climate change continues, we can anticipate generally warmer temperatures and more extreme heat days; therefore, the role of shade trees in urban environments will become increasingly valuable for urban heat island mitigation and pedestrian cooling. T o meet this need, trees species should be suitable to warmer conditions and extreme heat.
A.2.3 GUIDANCE FOR FUTURE TREE SELECTION
Established Crape Myrtle trees in the median in front of the North Lake Square Shopping Center at 1301 N Lake Ave.
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Street Segment T ree Species
» Lake Avenue
(Elizabeth St. to Howard St.)
» London Plane (Plantus x hispanica)
» Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia/ Quercus virginiana)
» Lake Avenue
(Howard St. to Maple St.)
» London Plane (Plantus x hispanica)
» Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia/ Quercus virginiana)
» Maidenhair T ree (Ginkgo biloba)
» Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
» Washington Boulevard
(El Molino Ave. to Catalina Ave.)
» Queensland Pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifoliaIia)
» Claremont Street (Hudson Ave. to
Mentor Ave., partial blocks)
» Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia/ Quercus virginiana)
» Mountain Street (Wright St. to Mentor
Ave., partial blocks)
» Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia/ Quercus virginiana)
» Orange Grove Boulevard (Elmira St. to
Mentor Ave.)
» Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia/ Quercus virginiana)
» Villa Street (El Molino Ave. to Wilson
Ave.)
» Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia/ Quercus virginiana)
T able A.2-1: T ree Species Recommendations by Street
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Map A.2-2: Recommended Street T rees
Note: Dots indicate recommended tree
species, but are diagrammatic and do
not reflect actual recommended tree
spacing.
S o u rc e : C ity o f P a s a de n a , C o u n ty o f L o s An g e le s 25 0 0 5 00 1 ,000
F e e t
Lake Station
CATALINA CATALINA
MENTOR
EL MOLINO
LOS ROBLES
FAIR OAKS
MARENGO
HILL
ALLEN
WILSON
WASHING TO N WASHING TO N
HOWARD
HOWARD
ELIZABETH
RIO GR ANDE
BELVIDER E
CLAREMONT
PERKINS ALYRUTAN WAY
LADERA
VILLA
EARLHAM
SANTA BARBARA
ORANGE GROVE
BOYLSTON
MERRETT
MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
WALNUT
CORSON
BELL
MAPLE
MENTOR
HUDSON
EL MOLINO
MAPLE
LAKE LAKE
WASHINGTON
Species 1: Live Oak
Species 2: London Plane
Species 3: Maidenhair T ree
Species 4: Jacaranda
Species 1: London Plane
Species 2: Live Oak
Species 1: Holly Oak
Species 2: Live Oak
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Species 1: Queensland Pittosporum
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North Lake Avenue currently has no street trees planted between East Elizabeth Street and East Howard Street,
but there is an opportunity for future plantings to create a cohesive appearance and generate shade coverage along
this portion of the street. Based on their existing success along the North Lake Avenue corridor, London Plane and
Live Oak trees are recommended to remain designated for this street segment in the MSTP.
» London Plane (Plantus x hispanica)
» Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia/ Quercus Virginiana)
NORTH LAKE A VENUE
(EAST ELIZABETH STREET TO EAST HOWARD STREET)
An example of a Live Oak tree
The North Lake Avenue corridor from Howard Street to
East Maple Street comprises a variety of deciduous and
evergreen trees. The deciduous trees provide vibrant
colors and flowers throughout the different seasons of the year. The evergreen trees in the corridor offer a consistent visual identity and contribute to the overall streetscape of the North Lake corridor. The London Plane is the primary existing street tree in the corridor. There are 102 trees currently planted along the corridor.
London Planes and Live Oak trees are recommended for
future plantings along North Lake Avenue, and the trees should remain designated in the MSTP for North Lake
Avenue due to their compatibility with existing plantings and anticipated development typologies. Maidenhair T rees and Jacarandas are recommended as seasonal accent trees to provide splashes of color to the streetscape experience, especially at significant intersections and landscaped street medians (see Map A.2-3). The Maidenhair T rees provide
pops of fall colors from their leaves, while Jacaranda would provide visual interst in the spring and summer with their purple flowers, complementing the corridor’ s existing and future London Plane and Live Oak trees.
» London Plane (Plantus x hispanica)
» Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia/ Quercus Virginiana)
» Maidenhair T ree (Ginkgo biloba)
NORTH LAKE A VENUE
(EAST HOWARD STREET TO EAST MAPLE STREET)
Maidenhair T rees in a street median between E Maple St. and E Villa St.
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An example of a Holly Oak tree
The intersection of East Washington Boulevard and North Lake Avenue is currently lacking shade coverage, due to the lack of trees with substantial canopies and a predominance of Mexican Fan Palms. The existing Mexican Fan Palm trees do not provide shade or enhance pedestrian comfort, so
the Queensland Pittosporum is recommended to remain
as the designated tree for East Washington Boulevard. The Queensland Pittosporum can help provide seasonal shade
for pedestrians and improve the pedestrian experience at the intersection.
EAST WASHINGTON BOULEV ARD
(EL MOLINO A VENUE TO NORTH CATALINA A VENUE)
» Queensland Pittosporum (Auranticarpa rhombifoliaIia)
The intersection of East Claremont Street and North Lake Avenue lacks shade coverage. However, Claremont Street
has a healthy tree canopy along both sides of the street.
Claremont Street has a variety of tree species planted, including California Fan Palm, Horsetail T ree, Live Oak, Oriental Arborvitae, Holly Oak, and White Mulberry.
In keeping with MSTP designations and continuing to
build shade canopy along the street, the recommended
species for Claremont Street are Holly Oak and Live Oak trees. Oak trees currently planted in the subarea appear to be thriving. Planting Oak trees at this intersection can contribute to the establishment of a healthy tree canopy. » Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia/ Quercus Virginiana)
EAST CLAREMONT STREET
An example of a Queensland Pittosporum
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EAST MOUNTAIN STREET
» Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia/ Quercus Virginiana)
The existing streetscape for the intersection of East
Mountain Street and North Lake Avenue is comprised
of a mix of Oak trees and Mexican Fan Palm trees. The
Mexican Fan Palm trees do not provide sufficient shade for the public realm. The various Oak trees, when mature, will provide substantial shade coverage for the intersection.
The setback buildings along the intersection could allow for additional trees, providing more shade. Oak species are included in the MSTP for this area and can thrive,
eventually providing substantial shade coverage.
An example of established Holly Oak trees
Various Oak species characterize the intersection of North Lake Avenue and East Orange Grove Boulevard, with four
Holly Oak trees and four Live Oak trees planted at the
intersection. It is recommended that various Oak species be planted in the future given the thriving examples of these trees throughout the NLSP area.
ORANGE GROVE BOULEV ARD
» Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia/ Quercus Virginiana)
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An example of a Live Oak tree
An example of an Oak species
EAST VILLA STREET
The intersection of North Lake Avenue and East Villa
Street contains various Oak tree species that provide
ample shade. While the MSTP has designated the Mesa
and Live Oak trees for East Villa Street, different Oak tree species are planted, as well as the Camphor T ree. The
southeast side of East Villa Street has substantial shade coverage along the entirety of the block due to the current plantings of the Holly Oak tree. T ree recommendations
correspond to the intersection of East Villa Street and North Lake Avenue, with room for additional shade
coverage, especially on the western side of the intersection.
Given the many thriving Oak species already planted along this corridor, continuing to plant Oak species along East Villa Street is recommended for consistency with the MSTP. » Holly Oak (Quercus ilex)
» Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia/ Quercus Virginiana)
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…to transform its automobileͲŽƌŝĞŶƚĞĚĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌǁŝƚŚƉŽĐŬĞƚƐŽĨĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůĂŶĚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂůƵƐĞƐ ŝŶƚŽ ĂǁĞůůͲĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĂƚƚƌĂĐƚŝǀĞ ĐŽƌƌŝĚŽƌƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝŶŐ ŵƵůƚŝƉůĞ ƚƌĂǀĞůŵŽĚĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐƚƌĂŶƐŝƚ͕ ďŝĐLJĐůŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁĂůŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐůƵƐƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ĚŝƐƚŝŶĐƚŝǀĞ ƉůĂĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƐŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ͕ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ůŝǀŝŶŐ͘ dŚĞƐĞ will serve and be accessible to residents of adjoining neighborhoods…. WĂƐĂĚĞŶĂϮϬϭϱ'ĞŶĞƌĂůWůĂŶ>ĂŶĚhƐĞ
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^ŝŵƉůLJ ƐƚĂƚĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞ sŝƐŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ŝƐ ƚŽ ďĞĐŽŵĞ Ă 'ƌĞĂƚ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ŝŶŐƌĞĚŝĞŶƚŝŶĐƌĞĂƚŝŶŐĂŵĞŵŽƌĂďůĞƵƌďĂŶƉůĂĐĞ͘ƐƚŚĞŚĞĂƌƚŽĨƚŚĞEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞ^ƉĞĐŝĨŝĐWůĂŶƌĞĂ͕ƚŚĞ ǀĞŶƵĞǁŝůůďĞĂƉƌŝŵĂƌLJĚĞƐƚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ͕ĂƉƵďůŝĐĂƌĞŶĂĨŽƌŝŶƚĞƌĐŚĂŶŐĞĂŶĚĐŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞƚŚĞƉƵďůŝĐ ůŝĨĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŽĐĐƵƌƐ ŝŶ Ă ǁĞůĐŽŵŝŶŐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ŶŽǁ ůĂĐŬƐ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐƐ ŽĨ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ƐĐĂůĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉĂƚŝďůĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ͕ ǀŝƚĂů ƚŽ creating a vibrant ‘outdoor ůŝǀŝŶŐroom.’ ƐĂŐƌĞĂƚƐƚƌĞĞƚ͕ƚŚĞǀĞŶƵĞǁŝůůĨƵŶĐƚŝŽŶĨŽƌƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJůŝŬĞĂŶŽƵƚĚŽŽƌůŝǀŝŶŐƌŽŽŵ͕ ĂƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚǁĞůůͲĚĞĨŝŶĞĚƉůĂĐĞĨŽƌƉĞŽƉůĞƚŽďĞŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ͕ƚŽŵĞĞƚ͕ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚ͕ůŝŶŐĞƌ͕ŽƌĐŽŶĚƵĐƚďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ ƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞƐ ǁŝůů form the ‘interior walls’ of the outdoor room; the sidewalks, ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ͕ƌŽĂĚǁĂLJƐ͕ĂŶĚƌĞůĂƚĞĚƉƵďůŝĐŽƉĞŶƐƉĂĐĞƐĂŶĚ greens its ‘floor’; its ‘ceiling’, the ĐĂŶŽƉLJŽĨ ƚƌĞĞƐ͕ ŽǀĞƌŚĂŶŐƐ͕ ĂǁŶŝŶŐƐ͕ Žƌ ƵŵďƌĞůůĂƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŵŽĚƵůĂƚĞ ŽƵƌ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁĞĂƚŚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƐŬLJ ĂďŽǀĞ͘
džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐŝŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞǁŝůůďĞƉƌŽƚĞĐƚŝǀĞǁŚŝůĞĐĞůĞďƌĂƚŝŶŐŝƚƐŚŝƐƚŽƌLJĂŶĚŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶǀŝĞǁƐ͘ 170 RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan
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ϭ͘ ƵŝůĚ Ă ƐĞŶƐĞ ŽĨ ƉůĂĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ďLJ ĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĐĂůĞƚŽĐƌĞĂƚĞĂǀŝďƌĂŶƚŽƵƚĚŽŽƌůŝǀŝŶŐƌŽŽŵ͘
Ϯ͘ ƚƚƌĂĐƚ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŝdžĞĚͲƵƐĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ͕ ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ ŚŽƵƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŝƚƐ ƌĞƚĂŝů ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞŶĞĞĚƐ͘
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ŶƐƵƌĞǀŝƐŝďůĞĐĂƌĞĂŶĚƵƉŬĞĞƉĐƌŝƚŝĐĂůƚŽƚŚĞƐĂĨĞƚLJ͕ǀŝƚĂůŝƚLJ͕ĂŶĚƐĞŶƐĞŽĨĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJƉƌŝĚĞĂŶĚ ownership in North Lake Avenue’s urban street life. Above all ĞůƐĞ͕ƚŚĞǀĞŶƵĞŵƵƐƚďĞĐůĞĂŶ ĂŶĚƐĂĨĞ͘
ϰ͘ &ŝŶĚ ĞĨĨĞĐƚŝǀĞ ǁĂLJƐ ƚŽ ĐĂůŵ ƚƌĂĨĨŝĐ ŵŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ĂůŽŶŐ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƐLJŵďŽůƐ ŽĨ ĞŶŚĂŶĐĞĚ ǁĂůŬĂďŝůŝƚLJ͕ ƚƌĂĨĨŝĐ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ Ă ƚǁŽͲǁĂLJ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ͕ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ŽĨ ƚƌĂĨĨŝĐ ůĂŶĞƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞĂŶĚƉƌŽƚĞĐƚƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶĂŶĚďŝĐLJĐůĞƵƐĞĂŶĚƐĂĨĞƚLJ͘ ϱ͘
ŵƉŚĂƐŝnjĞƚƌĂŶƐŝƚƚŽĂŶĚǁŝƚŚŝŶƚŚĞƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐĂƌĞĂƌĂƚŚĞƌƚŚĂŶƚƌĂŶƐŝƚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŝƚ͘ ϲ͘ DĂŶĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ĐŽŶŐĞƐƚŝŽŶ͘ &Žƌ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ĂƐ Ă ĚĞƐƚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ǀŝĂ Ăůů ŵŽĚĞƐ ŽĨ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶ͕ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚƚŚĂƚĐŽŶŐĞƐƚŝŽŶŝƐĂďLJƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŽĨƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵůƵƌďĂŶƉůĂĐĞƐ͘ƉůĂĐĞďLJ ĚĞĨŝŶŝƚŝŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ĐŽŶĐĞŶƚƌĂƚŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƐŽĐŝĂů ĂŶĚ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĂĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ Ă ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶͲ ƐĐĂůĞĚĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚŝƐŐŽŝŶŐƚŽďĞĐŽŶŐĞƐƚĞĚ͘
ϳ͘ ĚĚƌĞƐƐĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůŝŵƉĂĐƚƐĂŶĚƚŚĞŚĞĂƚͲŝƐůĂŶĚĞĨĨĞĐƚďLJƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐŽƵƌĐĂƌďŽŶĨŽŽƚƉƌŝŶƚ͘ĞͲ ĞŵƉŚĂƐŝnjĞ ƐŝŶŐůĞͲŽĐĐƵƉĂŶĐLJ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞ ƵƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶĐĞ ŽŶ ĨŽƐƐŝů ĨƵĞůƐ͕ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ĞdžĐĞƐƐŝǀĞ ŝŵƉĞƌŵĞĂďůĞ ƉĂǀŝŶŐ͕ ƐƵďƐƚĂŶƚŝĂůůLJ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ƚŚĞ ĞdžƚĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĞĞ ĐĂŶŽƉLJ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ Ă ŵĞŵŽƌĂďůĞ͕ǁĂůŬĂďůĞ͕ĚĞůŝŐŚƚĨƵů͕ĂŶĚƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďůĞĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚƚŚĂƚŝƐĂŵŽĚĞůĨŽƌŽƚŚĞƌƉĂƌƚƐŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƚLJ͘
ϴ͘ DŝƚŝŐĂƚĞƐƚŽƌŵǁĂƚĞƌƌƵŶŽĨĨƚŚƌŽƵŐŚĐƌĞĂƚŝǀĞůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ͘ ϵ͘
ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚ Ă ĐƌĞĂƚŝǀĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ Ăƌƚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ƚŚĂƚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ŵƵƌĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŝŶĨŽƌĐĞƐ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƐĞŶƐĞ ŽĨ ƉůĂĐĞĂŶĚĐŽŶƚŝŶƵŝƚLJďĞƚǁĞĞŶƚŚĞƉĂƐƚ͕ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ͕ĂŶĚĨƵƚƵƌĞ͘
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dŚĞ WĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ WůĂŶ ǁŝůů ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƵŶĚĂƚŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ WƵďůŝĐ ZĞĂůŵ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞ^ƉĞĐŝĨŝĐWůĂŶƌĞĂ͘/ƚǁŝůůƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƚŚĞďůƵĞƉƌŝŶƚĨŽƌŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚŝŶŐƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶͲŽƌŝĞŶƚĞĚĐĂƉŝƚĂů ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐƚŽŵĂŬĞŝƚĞĂƐŝĞƌ͕ƐĂĨĞƌ͕ĂŶĚŵŽƌĞŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚŝŶŐƚŽǁĂůŬĂůŽŶŐƚŚĞǀĞŶƵĞĂƐǁĞůůĂƐ ƚŽĂŶĚ ĨƌŽŵ ĂĚũŽŝŶŝŶŐ ŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚƐ͘ dŚĞ WůĂŶ ǁŝůů ĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞ ƚŚĞ ĞdžŝƐƚŝŶŐ ĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶƐ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐ ŽŶ EŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͕ĂŶĂůLJnjĞǁĂůŬŝŶŐĚĂƚĂĂŶĚƚƌĞŶĚƐ͕ĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞďĞƐƚƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞƐƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵůůLJƵƐĞĚŝŶŽƚŚĞƌ ĐŝƚŝĞƐ͕ĂŶĚƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƚŚĞďĂƐŝƐĂŶĚũƵƐƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶĨŽƌĨƵŶĚŝŶŐĂŶĚŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚŝŶŐĐĂƉŝƚĂůŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐĂŝŵĞĚ ĂƚǁĂůŬŝŶŐ͘
Ϯ͘ ĞƐŝŐŶ Ă ŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ WůĂŶ ĨŽƌ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŝŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞƐƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ ŽĨ ďĞĂƵƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ͕ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ͕ĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŶƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ͘
171North Lake Specific Plan RECOMMENDED
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&ŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ĂĚŽƉƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ^ƉĞĐŝĨŝĐ WůĂŶ hƉĚĂƚĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ŝƚLJ ƐŚĂůů ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ Ă ŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ WůĂŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ Ă ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŽƵƚƌĞĂĐŚ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚŝŽŶ ĞĨĨŽƌƚ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ĞdžƉĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ Ă ĐŝƚŝnjĞŶͲůĞĂĚ ƐƚĞĞƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ͘ dŚĞ ^ƉĞĐŝĨŝĐ WůĂŶ’s njŽŶŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ĞŶĂďůĞ ŵŽƌĞ residents to ‘live above the store’ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ǀĞŶƵĞand provide the needed ‘eyes on the street’ for ƐĂĨĞƚLJĂŶĚƐĞůĨͲƉŽůŝĐŝŶŐƚŚĂƚǁŝůů ĂůƐŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŶĞǁĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJͲƐĞƌǀŝŶŐďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ͘d ŚĞƉƵƌƉŽƐĞŽĨƚŚĞ ŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ WůĂŶ— ŝŶ ĐŽŶĐĞƌƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ njŽŶŝŶŐ ͲͲŝƐ ƚŽ ƚƌĂŶƐĨŽƌŵ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ƉŚLJƐŝĐĂůůLJŝŶƚŽ ĂŐƌĞĂƚƐƚƌĞĞƚ͘/ƚƐĞƌǀĞƐ ĂƐĂĐĂƚĂůLJƐƚĨŽƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀŝŶŐƚŚĞǀŝƐƵĂůĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌŽĨƚŚĞƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂǁŚŝůĞƌĞƐƉĞĐƚŝŶŐ͕ƉƌĞƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ͕ĂŶĚĐĞůĞďƌĂƚŝŶŐŝƚƐŚŝƐƚŽƌŝĐĨĂďƌŝĐĂŶĚĐŽŶƚĞdžƚ͘dŚĞWůĂŶǁŝůůĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚ ĂƵŶŝƋƵĞƐĞŶƐĞŽĨ ƉůĂĐĞ͕ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶĂŵĞŶŝƚŝĞƐ͕ĂŶĚƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŝŶŐǁĞůůŶĞƐƐƚŚƌŽƵŐŚǁĂůŬŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ďŝŬŝŶŐ͘ The ‘new’ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐůĞĂŶ ĂŶĚ ƐĂĨĞ͕ ŶŽ ůŽŶŐĞƌ ƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ƐŽůĞůLJ ĂƐ ĂŶ ĂƌŝĚ ƚŚŽƌŽƵŐŚĨĂƌĞďƵƚĂƐƚŚĞŚĞĂƌƚŽĨƚŚĞƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚƐ͘/ƚǁŝůůŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƚŚĞĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌďĂƐĞĂŶĚ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJǀĂůƵĞƐ͕ĂŶĚŐĞŶĞƌĂůůLJĞŶŚĂŶĐĞƚŚĞƋƵĂůŝƚLJŽĨůŝĨĞĨŽƌƚŚĞƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐĂƌĞĂĂŶĚƚŚĞŝƚLJĂƐĂǁŚŽůĞŝŶ ĂƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďůĞǁĂLJ͘
ϯ͘ &ƵŶĚ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ WůĂŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ďĂƐĞĚ ŽŶthe City’s ďŝŶĚŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ĚŝƌĞĐƚ ĂĚĞƋƵĂƚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ƚŽ ĂĐŚŝĞǀĞƚŚĞŐŽĂů͘
ůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞWĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶWůĂŶƐƚƵĚŝĞƐ͕ĂƐĨŝƌƐƚƐƚĞƉƐŝŶƚŚĞƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͕ƚŚĞŝƚLJƐŚĂůůĐ ŽŶĚƵĐƚĂŶĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ƐƚƵĚLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ^ƉĞĐŝĨŝĐ WůĂŶ ƌĞĂ ǁŚŝůĞ ƐƵƌǀĞLJŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĞŶŐĂŐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ĂŶĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ͘ WƌŝŽƌŝƚŝnjĞ ŝƚLJ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ͕ ĂƉƉůLJ ĨŽƌ ^ƚĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ &ĞĚĞƌĂů ŐƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŝŶŐ Ă WƌŽƉĞƌƚLJͲďĂƐĞĚ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ;WͲ/Ϳ͘ ůƐŽ͕ ĞdžƉůŽƌĞ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ĂŶ ŶŚĂŶĐĞĚ
/ŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ &ƵŶĚŝŶŐ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ;
/&Ϳ͕ Ă WĂƌŬŝŶŐ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ͕ Žƌ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝŶŐ ŵĞĐŚĂŶŝƐŵƐ ͘ ŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ ĐƌĞĂƚŝŶŐĂƐĞƚͲĂƐŝĚĞĨƵŶĚǁŝƚŚĨĞĞƐĐŽůůĞĐƚĞĚĨƌŽŵŶĞǁĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐŝŶůŝĞƵŽĨƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚŽŶƐŝƚĞ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ŝŶƐƚĂůů ƚŚĞ ŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ WůĂŶ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ WĂƐĂĚĞŶĂ ŚĂƐ ĚŽŶĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ͘
džƉůŽƌĞ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚĞ ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ĨƵŶĚƌĂŝƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ƐĞĐƚŽƌ ĚŽŶĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƉůĂŶƚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ƐƚƌĞĞƚ ƚƌĞĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐƌĞĂƚŝŶŐ Ă >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ;>/Ϳ ĨŽƌ ĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚ ŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚƐ͘/ŶƚŚĞĞǀĞŶƚƚŚĂƚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐŵĞƚĞƌƐĂƌĞŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚĂůŽŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͕ĞdžƉůŽƌĞƚŚĞƵƐĞ ŽĨŵĞƚĞƌƌĞǀĞŶƵĞƐŝŶĞdžĐĞƐƐŽĨĞdžƉĞŶƐĞƐƚŽĨƵŶĚŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ;ĂƐǁĂƐĚŽŶĞŝŶKůĚWĂƐĂĚĞŶĂͿ͘
ϰ͘ĞƐŝŐŶĂƚĞĂŝƚLJƐƚĂĨĨůĞĂĚƚŽƐƉĞĂƌŚĞĂĚĂƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐĂŶĚĚĞƐŝŐŶƚĞĂŵ ƚŽĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞĂŶĚĚĞǀĞůŽƉƚŚĞ WƵďůŝĐ ZĞĂůŵ͘ dŚŝƐ ǁŽƵůĚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƐƚĂůůŝŶŐ ĐĂƉŝƚĂů ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞWůĂŶĂŶĚĂŶŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƚŽĞŶƐƵƌĞƚŚĞŝƌǀŝĂďŝůŝƚLJŽǀĞƌƚŝŵĞ͘
ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚ Ă ŝƚLJ ƐƚĂĨĨ ůĞĂĚ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ĨŽƌ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ĐůŽƐĞůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ͕ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ͕ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ŝƚLJ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ —ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ dƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ WƵďůŝĐ tŽƌŬƐ—ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ Ăůů ĐĂƉŝƚĂů ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ĐŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ͕ ĐŽƐƚͲ ĞĨĨŝĐŝĞŶƚ͕ĂŶĚƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞĐŽŶƐĐŝŽƵƐŵĂŶŶĞƌ͘
ŶƐƵƌĞƚŚĞ,ŽƵƐŝŶŐĂŶĚ
ĐŽŶŽŵŝĐĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ
ĂĐƚŝǀĞůLJĂŶĚĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚůLJŵĂƌŬĞƚŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐĂůŽŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͕ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJŚŽƵƐŝŶŐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐĂŶĚĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJͲƐĞƌǀŝŶŐƌĞƚĂŝůƚŚĂƚƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ͘dŽďĞŵŽƐƚĞĨĨĞĐƚŝǀĞ͕ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽƚŚĞWƵďůŝĐZĞĂůŵƐŚŽƵůĚďĞŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĞĚǁŝƚŚŝŶƚŚĞƐĂŵĞƉĞƌŝŽĚŽĨƚŝŵĞƚŽĂĐŚŝĞǀĞƚŚĞďĞƐƚƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ ĞĨĨĞĐƚ;ĂƐǁĂƐĚŽŶĞŝŶKůĚWĂƐĂĚĞŶĂͿ͘
172 RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan
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^͗dǁĞŶƚLJ&ŝǀĞtĂLJƐƚŽdƌĂŶƐĨŽƌŵEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞŝŶƚŽĂ'ƌĞĂƚ^ƚƌĞĞƚ
ϭ͘ƌĞĂƚĞĂŶĞƋƵŝƚĂďůĞďĂůĂŶĐĞŽĨƐƉĂĐĞƵƐĂŐĞďĞƚǁĞĞŶƐŝĚĞǁĂůŬƐĂŶĚƐƚƌĞĞƚƐŝŶƚŚĞƉƵďůŝĐƌŝŐŚƚͲ ŽĨͲǁĂLJ͘ dŚĞŝĚĞĂůĂůůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶŝƐϱϬͬϱϬďĞƚǁĞĞŶƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐĂŶĚǀĞŚŝĐůĞƐ͘dŚŝƐƚƌĂŶƐůĂƚĞƐŽŶEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͕ ǁŝƚŚŝƚƐϭϬϱͲĨƚ͘ƌŝŐŚƚͲŽĨͲǁĂLJ͕ƚŽĂďŽƵƚϱϬĨĞĞƚĨŽƌƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶͲŽƌŝĞŶƚĞĚƵƐĞĂŶĚƚŚĞƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐϱϬĨĞĞƚ ĨŽƌ ĂůůŽƚŚĞƌŵŽĚĞƐŽĨƚƌĂǀĞůĂŶĚŽŶͲƐƚƌĞĞƚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͘
Ϯ͘WƌŽǀŝĚĞƚǁŽǀĞŚŝĐƵůĂƌƚƌĂǀĞůůĂŶĞƐŝŶĞĂĐŚĚŝƌĞĐƚŝŽŶŐŽŝŶŐŶŽƌƚŚĂŶĚƐŽƵƚŚ ĂůŽŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͘ dŚĞƚƌĂǀĞůůĂŶĞƐƐŚĂůůďĞŶĂƌƌŽǁĞĚĂƐŵƵĐŚĂƐƉŽƐƐŝďůĞƚŽĚĞĞŵƉŚĂƐŝnjĞƚŚĞǁŝĚƚŚŽĨƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚͲŽĨͲǁĂLJLJĞƚ Ɛƚŝůů ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƚǁŽ ƐĂĨĞ ƚƌĂǀĞů ůĂŶĞƐ͘ sĞŚŝĐůĞ ůĂŶĞƐ ƐŚĂůů ŶŽƚ ĞdžĐĞĞĚ ϭϮ ĨĞĞƚ ŝŶ ǁŝĚƚŚ͘ dŚĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ƐƉĞĞĚ ĂůŽŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞƐŚĂůůŶŽƚĞdžĐĞĞĚϯϱŵƉŚ͘
ϯ͘
ůŝŵŝŶĂƚĞƚŚĞĐƵƌƌĞŶƚƐŚĂƌĞĚǀĞŚŝĐůĞͬďŝĐLJĐůĞƚƌĂǀĞůůĂŶĞƐ͘/ŶƐƚĞĂĚ͕ ŝŶƐƚĂůů ŽŶĞͲǁĂLJƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ ďŝĐLJĐůĞ ůĂŶĞƐŽŶƚŚĞĞĂƐƚĂŶĚǁĞƐƚƐŝĚĞŽĨƚŚĞǀĞŶƵĞŽƌ ĂƚǁŽͲǁĂLJďŝŬĞǁĂLJŽŶŽŶĞƐŝĚĞƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚĨƌŽŵǀĞŚŝĐůĞ ƚƌĂĨĨŝĐ ďLJ ƚƌĞĞƐ͕ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ůĂŶĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ďĂƌƌĞŶŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĨƵƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ hŶŝŽŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ďŝŬĞǁĂLJ ;ƐĞĞ ƚŚĞ ŝƚLJ ŽĨ ZŽƐĞŵĞĂĚ ĂƐ Ă ŵŽĚĞůͿ͘ /ŶĐůƵĚĞ ďŝĐLJĐůĞ ĂŶĚ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ ƐĂĨĞƚLJ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐĂƌŽƵŶĚƚŚĞDĞƚƌŽƐƚŽƉͬĨƌĞĞǁĂLJŽǀĞƌƉĂƐƐnjŽŶĞƚŚĂƚĐŽŶŶĞĐƚƚŽEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͘
ϰ͘DĂdžŝŵŝnjĞŽĨĨͲƐƚƌĞĞƚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐĂƐŵƵĐŚĂƐƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͘
ůŝŵŝŶĂƚĞŽŶͲƐƚƌĞĞƚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐĨƌŽŵKƌĂŶŐĞ'ƌŽǀĞƚŽ
DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐ ǁŚĞƌĞ ĨƌŽŶƚŝŶŐ ĚƌŝǀĞͲƚŚƌƵƐ͘ tŚĞƌĞ ĐƌŝƚŝĐĂůůLJ ŶĞĞĚĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ŽŶƐŝƚĞ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͕ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƚŚĞŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽŶͲƐƚƌĞĞƚ ƐƉĂĐĞƐŽƌ ƌĞͲĐŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĞ ƚŚĞŵ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŽƌĞ ĞĨĨŝĐŝĞŶƚ ;ŝ͘Ğ͘ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĚŝĂŐŽŶĂůƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͕ĐƌĞĂƚĞƉĂƌŬŝŶŐŝŶůĞƚƐ͕ĞƚĐ͘Ϳ͘
ϱ͘ dŚĞ ĐĞŶƚĞƌ ƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ ůĂŶĞƐ ƐŚĂůů ďĞƌĞŵŽǀĞĚ Žƌ ŵŝŶŝŵŝnjĞĚ ĂƐ ŵƵĐŚ ĂƐ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƐĂĨĞ ƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ Ăƚ ŝŶƚĞƌƐĞĐƚŝŽŶƐ͘ hƐĞĂďůĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĨƌĞĞĚ ƵƉ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌŝŐŚƚͲ ŽĨͲǁĂLJ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ Žƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ƵƐĞ͘ dŚĞ ĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ƐƉĂĐĞ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƵƐĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĐĞŶƚƌĂů͕ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶͲŽƌŝĞŶƚĞĚ ŵĞĚŝĂŶƐ͕ ƌĂŵďůĂƐ ;ƐƵĐŚĂƐŝŶƚŚĞŝƚLJŽĨ>ĂŶĐĂƐƚĞƌͿ͕ĂŶĚǁŝĚĞƌƐŝĚĞǁĂůŬĂƌĞĂƐ͘
ϲ͘dŚĞĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůƌŝŐŚƚͲŽĨͲǁĂLJŐĂŝŶĞĚĨƌŽŵĞůŝŵŝŶĂƚŝŶŐŽŶͲƐƚƌĞĞƚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐĂŶĚĐĞŶƚĞƌƚƵƌŶŝŶŐůĂŶĞƐƐŚĂůů ďĞƵƐĞĚƚŽĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŽƌĞŶůĂƌŐ ĞƵƐĞĂďůĞŵĞĚŝĂŶƐĂůŽŶŐĂůůŽƌƉĂƌƚŽĨEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞƚŽďĞŶĞĨŝƚƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘dŚĞĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůƐƉĂĐĞĐĂŶďĞƵƐĞĚĨŽƌǁĂůŬĂďůĞ͕ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚ ‘ƉĂƌŬďůŽĐŬƐ’ůŝŬĞŝŶWŽƌƚůĂŶĚŽƌ tĞƐƚ,ŽůůLJǁŽŽĚ͕ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJĨƌŽŵKƌĂŶŐĞ'ƌŽǀĞƚŽtĂƐŚŝŶŐƚŽŶĨůĂŶŬĞĚďLJĚƌŝǀĞͲƚŚƌƵƐ͘Kƌ͕ĐƌĞĂƚĞĐĞŶƚƌĂů ĚŝĂŐŽŶĂůͲƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞŶƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ůŝŬĞ ƚŚĞ DŽƵůĞ Θ WŽůLJnjŽŝĚĞƐͲ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƌĂŵďůĂƐ ĨŽƌ ŽǁŶƚŽǁŶ >ĂŶĐĂƐƚĞƌ͖ŽƌĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŐĂƌĚĞŶƐůŝŬĞŝŶsĂŶĐŽƵǀĞƌĂŶĚKĂŬůĂŶĚ͖ŽƌƐŽŵĞĐŽŵďŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ͘
ϳ. “ WĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ ƌefuges” ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ĞŶĚ ŽĨ ĞĂĐŚ ŵĞĚŝĂŶ Žƌ ƐŽŵĞǁŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŝĚĚůĞ ŽĨ ůŽŶŐĞƌŽŶĞƐ ǁŚĞƌĞ ŶĞĞĚĞĚ͕ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚŽƐĞǁŚŽ ĐĂŶŶŽƚĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞĞŶƚŝƌĞƚLJŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚ ĐĂŶ ǁĂŝƚ ƐĂĨĞůLJ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĞĚŝĂŶ ƵŶƚŝů ƚŚĞLJ ĐĂŶ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƐŝĚĞ͕ ůŝŬĞ ƐĞĐƚŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ^ŽƵƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ͘
ϴ͘ >ŝŐŚƚĞĚ ĐƌŽƐƐǁĂůŬƐ Ăƚ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ŝŶ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶƚƌŽůůĞĚ ŝŶƚĞƌƐĞĐƚŝŽŶƐ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ͕ ǁŝƚŚĨůĂƐŚŝŶŐůŝŐŚƚƐĞŵďĞĚĚĞĚŝŶƚŚĞƌŽĂĚĂŶĚŽŶƐŝŐŶƐďĞƐŝĚĞŝƚƚŽĂůĞƌƚĚƌŝǀĞƌƐ͘
ϵ͘/ŶƐƚĂůůĚŝĂŐŽŶĂůĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐƐ;ůŝŬĞŝŶ Old Pasadena) and continental “ladder” crosswalks at intersection Ɛ͘ dŚĞƐĞǁŝůůƐĞƌǀĞƚŽŵĂƌŬEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞďĞƚƚĞƌĂƐĂƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐƚƌĞĞƚ͕ƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶƚůLJůĞƐƐĞŶƚŚĞŵŝdžŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƚƌĂĨĨŝĐ ƐƉĞĞĚƐ͘ƚ Ăůů ƐŝŐŶĂůŝnjĞĚ ŝŶƚĞƌƐĞĐƚŝŽŶƐ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ 173North Lake Specific Plan RECOMMENDED
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ƚŝŵĞĨŽƌƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐƚŽĐƌŽƐƐƚŚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůLJĂŶĚƐĂĨĞůLJ͘ĞĨĂƵůƚƚŽƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐƉƌŝŽƌƚŽ ŝŶŝƚŝĂůŝnjŝŶŐŐƌĞĞŶůŝŐŚƚƐĨŽƌǀĞŚŝĐůĞƐ͘
ϭϬ͘ƚĂůůďƵƐ ƐƚŽƉƐ͕ĞŶƐƵƌĞĂƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚƚƌĞĞĐĂŶŽƉLJŽƌŽƚŚĞƌƐŚĂĚŝŶŐĚĞǀŝĐĞƐƚŽƐŚĞůƚĞƌƚƌĂŶƐŝƚƵƐĞƌƐ ĨƌŽŵƚŚĞĞůĞŵĞŶƚƐ͘WƌŽǀŝĚĞĂĚĞƋƵĂƚĞůŝŐŚƚŝŶŐ͕ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞƐĞĂƚŝŶŐ͕ĂŶĚƌĞĂůͲƚŝŵĞƚƌĂŶƐŝƚŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͘
ϭϭ͘ dŚĞ ĞŶƚŝƌĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚ ƵƐŝŶŐ ǁĂƚĞƌͲĐŽŶƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ůŽǁͲŝŵƉĂĐƚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ;>/Ϳ ĂŶĚ ƐŵĂƌƚ ŝƌƌŝŐĂƚŝŽŶ ƚĞĐŚŶŝƋƵĞƐ͘ /ŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ƉĞƌŵĞĂďůĞ ƉĂǀŝŶŐ͕ ďŝŽͲƐǁĂůĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŵĞƚŚŽĚƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƚƌŽůƌƵŶŽĨĨĂŶĚĐĂƉƚƵƌĞƐƚŽƌŵǁĂƚĞƌĨŽƌŽŶƐŝƚĞƌĞƵƐĞ͘
ϭϮ͘ >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ Ă ĚŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJŽĨ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ—ŶĂƚŝǀĞ͕ ŶŽŶͲŶĂƚŝǀĞ DĞĚŝƚĞƌƌĂŶĞĂŶ͕ ŶŽŶͲŝŶǀĂƐŝǀĞ ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌǁĂƚĞƌĞĨĨŝĐŝĞŶƚƚLJƉĞƐ —ƚŽŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƵƌďĂŶƌĞƐŝůŝĞŶĐĞ͕ĐƌĞĂƚĞŚĂďŝƚĂƚĨŽƌŝŶƐĞĐƚƐĂŶĚďŝƌĚƐ ͕ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀĞĂƐĚƌŽƵŐŚƚͲƚŽůĞƌĂŶƚ͕ǁĂƚĞƌǁŝƐĞĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶŐĂƌĚĞŶƐ͘
ϭϯ͘WůĂŶƚĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ͕ĞǀĞƌŐƌĞĞŶƐƚƌĞĞƚƚƌĞĞƐ—ĂƐĚĞƐŝŐŶĂƚĞĚŝŶĂŶƵƉĚĂƚĞĚĂĚŽƉƚĞĚ^ƚƌĞĞƚdƌĞĞWůĂŶĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ĂƌĞĂͲͲƚŚĂƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ Ă LJĞĂƌͲƌŽƵŶĚ ĐĂŶŽƉLJ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƐƉƌĞĂĚ ƉƌĞĨĞƌĂďůLJ ŽĨ ϭϴ ĨĞĞƚŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ƉůĂŶƚĞĚĂƚĂďŽƵƚϭϬͲϯϬĨĞĞƚŽŶĐĞŶƚĞƌŝŶƚĞƌǀĂůƐ͕ĚĞƉĞŶĚŝŶŐŽŶƚŚĞƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͘ŽŶƐŝĚĞƌƉůĂŶƚŝŶŐĐŝƚƌƵƐĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌĨŽŽĚͲƉƌŽĚƵĐŝŶŐƐƉĞĐŝĞƐĨŽƌƌĞƐŝůŝĞŶĐĞĂŶĚĂƐĂĐĐĞŶƚƐƚŽĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞŽƵƌĐůŝŵĂƚĞĂŶĚŚĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ͘
ϭϰ͘^ŝĚĞǁĂůŬƐƐŚĂůůďĞϭϴĨĞĞƚŝŶǁŝĚƚŚĂƐĂďĂƐĞůŝŶĞ͕ǁŝƚŚϭϬĨĞĞƚĂƉƉŽƌƚŝŽŶĞĚĨŽƌƚŚĞƉĂƚŚŽĨƚƌĂǀĞůŶĞdžƚ to the building property line, known as the “pedestrian zone ͕” ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ϴ ĨĞĞƚ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚƌĞĞƐ͕ƵƚŝůŝƚLJĂĐĐĞƐƐ͕ƐƚƌĞĞƚĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ , known as the “curbside zone.” sĂƌŝĂƚŝŽŶƐŝŶƚŚĞƐĞƚǁŽnjŽŶĞƐŵĂLJ ďĞĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚƚŽĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƚĞŽƵƚĚŽŽƌĚŝŶŝŶŐ͕ŝŶƐƚĂůůŝŶŐƉƵďůŝĐĂƌƚ͕ƐƚƌĞĞƚǀĞŶĚŝŶŐ͕ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌĂĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐ͘
ϭϱ͘tŝĚĞŶĞĚƐŝĚĞǁĂůŬĂƌĞĂƐƐŚĂůůďĞůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚĂŶĚŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚĂƚŽŶĞƚŝŵĞŽƌƉŚĂƐĞĚĂůŽŶŐĞŶƚŝƌĞďůŽĐŬƐ ŽƌƐƵďͲĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƐŝŶĂĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞĚǁĂLJ͘ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĂŶĚĐŽŶƚŝŶƵŝƚLJƐŚĂůůďĞƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚŝŶƚŚĞĚĞƐŝŐŶƚŚĂƚĂůƐŽ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚƐƉĞŽƉůĞƐĂĨĞůLJƚŽƚŚĞŵĞĚŝĂŶĂŶĚĂĐƌŽƐƐƚŚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚ͘WƌŽǀŝĚĞŚĂƌĚƐĐĂƉĞǀĂƌŝĂƚŝŽŶŝŶƐŚĂƉĞ͕ǁŝĚƚŚ͕ ĂŶĚ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ƉĂǀŝŶŐ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞ ƐƚƌŽůůŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝƐĐŽǀĞƌLJ ĂŶĚ ĚŝĨĨĞƌĞŶƚŝĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ƐƵďͲĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƐ͘ Accommodate activities such as ‘people ͲǁĂƚĐŚŝŶŐ͕’ƐƚƌĞĞƚǀĞŶĚŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚƐƚƌĞĞƚŽƌĨĂƌŵĞƌƐŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ͕ǁŝƚŚ ŬŝŽƐŬƐ͕ ŶĞǁƐƐƚĂŶĚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ͕ ƐŚĂĚĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ ƐƵŶ͘ /ŶĐůƵĚĞ ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ ƐƚƌĞĞƚ ĨƵƌŶŝƚƵƌĞ;ďĞŶĐŚĞƐĂŶĚĐŚĂŝƌƐĨŽƌŐĂƚŚĞƌŝŶŐĂŶĚůŝŶŐĞƌŝŶŐ͕ǁĂƐƚĞƌĞĐĞƉƚĂĐůĞƐ͕ǁĂƚĞƌĨĂƵĐĞƚƐ͕ĞƚĐ͘Ϳ͕ƉƵďůŝĐ ĂƌƚĂŶĚŵƵƌĂůƐ͕ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶͲƐĐĂůĞĚůŝŐŚƚŝŶŐ͕ďŝĐLJĐůĞĨĂĐŝůŝƚŝĞƐ͕ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌĂŵĞŶŝƚŝĞƐ͘
ϭϲ͘ dŽ ŐŝǀĞ ǀĂƌŝĞƚLJ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌƌŝĚŽƌ͕ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚƐ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ ĂƐ ĚĞĐŽƌĂƚŝǀĞ ŶŽĚĞƐ or ‘plazaƐ’ Ăƚ ĨŽƵƌ ŵĂũŽƌ ŝŶƚĞƌƐĞĐƚŝŽŶƐ ĂůŽŶŐ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ͗ Ăƚ sŝůůĂ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ KƌĂŶŐĞ'ƌŽǀĞůǀĚ͕͘DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ĂŶĚtĂƐŚŝŶŐƚŽŶůǀĚ͘
ϭϳ͘ dŚĞ ĞĂƐƚ ƐŝĚĞ ŽĨ ŽLJůƐƚŽŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ŽĨĨ Žƌ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ĐƵƌďĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƚŽƉ ŝůůĞŐĂů ĐƵƚͲ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚƚƌĂĨĨŝĐĨƌŽŵĨĂƐƚĨŽŽĚďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐŽŶEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞŝŶƚŽƚŚĞŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚ͘
ϭϴ͘ /ĚĞŶƚŝĨLJ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƋƵŝƌĞ ƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂů ƉĂƐĞŽƐ͕ ƉĂƌŬůĞƚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĞĞŶƐƉĂĐĞƐ͘ ZĞĚƵĐĞ ŽŶƐŝƚĞ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƐŚĂƌĞĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ĂƌƌĂŶŐĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŽŶ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ͕ Žƌ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚͲ ǁŝĚĞ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐŽƌƚŚƌŽƵŐŚƐŽŵĞŽƚŚĞƌŵĞĂŶƐƌĞĚƵĐĞĞdžĐĞƐƐƐƉĂĐĞĨŽƌĐĂƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚŝŶƐƚĞĂĚĂĐƋƵŝƌĞĞĂƐĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƉĂƐƐŝǀĞŐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐ;ŶŽŶͲĂĐƚŝǀĞƌĞĐƌĞĂƚŝŽŶĂůƵƐĞͿĂŶĚƉƵďůŝĐƐƉĂĐĞƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚƚŚĞƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐĂƌĞĂ͘
ϭϵ͘ ƚ ƚŚĞ &ŽŽĚ ĨŽƌ >ĞƐƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͕ ƚŚĞ ŽŶƐŝƚĞ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ƌĞĚƵĐĞĚ ƚŽ ĞůŝŵŝŶĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƚ ŝƐůĂŶĚ ĞĨĨĞĐƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƐƐŝǀĞ͕ ƵŶĚĞƌƵƚŝůŝnjĞĚ ƐĞĂ ŽĨ ĂƐƉŚĂůƚ͘ dŚĞ ŝƚLJ ƐŚĂůůĨŝŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŽ ŝŶĐĞŶƚŝǀŝnjĞ ƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ƚŚĞ ƐŝƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƵŶĚĞƌŐƌŽƵŶĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ĂŶĚĂĚĚĞĚ ŚŽƵƐŝŶŐ͕ 174 RECOMMENDED North Lake Specific Plan
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ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂů ƵŶŝƚƐ ĂďŽǀĞ ƐƚŽƌĞƐ Žƌ ŽĨĨŝĐĞƐ ĂůŽŶŐƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJͲ ƐĞƌǀŝŶŐƌĞƚĂŝůƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ͘dŚĞƐĂŵĞƐŚĂůůďĞƵŶĚĞƌƚĂŬĞŶĨŽƌƚŚĞs^ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ͕ƚŚĞĨŽƌŵĞƌŝŐ >ŽƚƐƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͕ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌƐǁŝƚŚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐĨƌŽŶƚŝŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͘
ϮϬ͘ƐŵƵĐŚĂƐƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͕ƵŶĚĞƌŐƌŽƵŶĚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐƐŚĂůůďĞƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚĨŽƌƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚƐŝƚĞƐ͘ /ŶĂůůĐĂƐĞƐ͕ŶĞǁ ŽŶƐŝƚĞƐƵƌĨĂĐĞƉĂƌŬŝŶŐůŽƚƐĂďƵƚƚŝŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞƐŚĂůůďĞƉƌŽŚŝďŝƚĞĚ͘
Ϯϭ͘dŚĞŝƚLJƐŚĂůůĚĞǀĞůŽƉĂŶĚƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ the means to “Park Once and Walk” along North Lake Avenue by ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐǁŝƚŚƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJĂŶĚďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐŽǁŶĞƌƐƚŽŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƐŚĂƌĞĚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐŝŶƉƵďůŝĐůLJŽǁŶĞĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ůŽƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ŽŶͲƐŝƚĞ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞdžƚĞŶƚ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͘ /ŶĐůƵĚĞ ƐŽŵĞƉƵďůŝĐ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐŝŶƚŚĞƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚŽĨƚŚĞĨŽƌŵĞƌ<ĂŝƐĞƌƐŝƚĞĂƚ>ĂŬĞĂŶĚsŝůůĂĂƐĂƐƚĂƌƚ͘
ϮϮ͘EĞǁĐƵƌďĐƵƚƐƐŚĂůůďĞƉƌŽŚŝďŝƚĞĚĂůŽŶŐEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͘ƐƵƐĞƐĐŚĂŶŐĞ͕ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚŽŶĞƐƐŚĂůůďĞ ƌĞůŽĐĂƚĞĚŽƌĞůŝŵŝŶĂƚĞĚƚŽŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƚŚĞƐĂĨĞƚLJĂŶĚĐŽŶƚŝŶƵŝƚLJŽĨƚŚĞƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƌĞĂůŵ͘
Ϯϯ͘
ŵƉŚĂƐŝnjĞ ĂůůŽǁŝŶŐ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞ ĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐƚŚƌŽƵŐŚƐĐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐŽƌůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ͘KƵƚĚŽŽƌĚŝŶŝŶŐƐŚĂůůŶŽƚďĞĂůůŽǁĞĚĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚƚŽƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂů ƵƐĞƐ͕ ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ ŝŶ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ůŽƚƐ Žƌ ŽƉĞŶ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂƌ ŽĨ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ŽĨ Ă DŝŶŽƌ ŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůhƐĞWĞƌŵŝƚ;DhWͿ͘
Ϯϰ͘ĞǀĞůŽƉ ĂŶ ŝŶĐĞŶƚŝǀŝnjĞĚfaçade improvement “Main Street” ͲƚLJƉĞ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ƚŽ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ĞdžŝƐƚŝŶŐŽǁŶĞƌƐƚŽƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƚŚĞŝƌƉƌŽƉĞƌƚŝĞƐĨůĂŶŬŝŶŐƚŚĞƉƵďůŝĐƌŝŐŚƚͲ ŽĨͲǁĂLJƚŚƌŽƵŐŚďƵŝůĚŝŶŐƌĞƉĂŝƌ͕ƌĞͲ ŵŽĚĞůŝŶŐ͕ ƌĞͲƉĂŝŶƚŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽŶƐŝƚĞ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ͘ WĂƌƚŶĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ,ĂďŝƚĂƚ ĨŽƌ ,ƵŵĂŶŝƚLJ͕ ƚŚĞ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ /ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĞ ŽĨ ƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƐ ͕ Žƌ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů͕ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶĂů͕ ĨĂŝƚŚͲďĂƐĞĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƚŝŽŶƐ͕ĂƐǁĞůůĂƐďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐƚŽƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƉƌŽďŽŶŽĚĞƐŝŐŶĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ͕ůĂďŽƌ͕ĂŶĚŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ͘
Ϯϱ͘ ĞǀĞůŽƉ͕ ĂĚŽƉƚ͕ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĨŽƌĐĞ Ă ĐŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ͕ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞĚ ƐŝŐŶ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ >ĂŬĞ^ƉĞĐŝĨŝĐWůĂŶƌĞĂ͘WĂLJƐƉĞĐŝĂůĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶƚŽƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐƚŚĞ ĂŵŽƵŶƚŽĨƐ ŝŐŶĂŐĞƚŚĂƚŽďƐĐƵƌĞƐƐƚƌĞĞƚͲ ĨĂĐŝŶŐǁŝŶĚŽǁƐƚŽŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉĂƌĞŶĐLJĂŶĚĂƐĞŶƐĞŽĨ ƐĂĨĞƚLJĨŽƌƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐ͘ ŶŽǀĞƌͲƐƚƌĞĞƚƐŝŐŶ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ Žƌ Ă ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŽĨ ďĂŶŶĞƌƐ Žƌ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĂƌƚŝƐƚŝĐ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞŵĂƌĐĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ͕ ĞŶŚĂŶĐĞ ŝƚƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ǀŝƐƵĂů ĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ Ă ƐĞŶƐĞ ŽĨ ĞŶƚƌLJ ĂŶĚ ĂƌƌŝǀĂů;ůŽŽŬƚŽƵůǀĞƌŝƚLJĂŶĚ^ĂŶƚĂDŽŶŝĐĂĂƐĞdžĂŵƉůĞƐͿ͘
WŽƚĞŶƚŝĂůsŝĞǁŽĨEŽƌƚŚ>ĂŬĞǀĞŶƵĞ͖ŝŵĂŐĞŐĞŶĞƌĂƚĞĚďLJDĞŐŚĞƚŝĞƌŽŐŚŽƐƐŝĂŶ
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ƌĞĂƚĞŝƚLJdĂƐŬ&ŽƌĐĞǁͬŝƚŝnjĞŶWĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚŝŽŶ hƉŽŶĂĚŽƉƚŝŽŶ ZĞĂĐŚKƵƚƚŽWƌŽƉĞƌƚLJĂŶĚƵƐŝŶĞƐƐKǁŶĞƌƐ hƉŽŶĂĚŽƉƚŝŽŶͬKŶͲ ŐŽŝŶŐ
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ĐŽŶŽŵŝĐͬĞŵŽŐƌĂƉŚŝĐ^ƚƵĚLJ KŶĞzĞĂƌ
;ŽŶĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJͿĞǀĞůŽƉWĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ^ƚƵĚLJĂŶĚWůĂŶ KŶĞzĞĂƌ
ĞǀĞůŽƉ&ƵŶĚŝŶŐ^ŽƵƌĐĞƐ KŶͲŐŽŝŶŐ
/ŶĐůƵĚĞŝŶĂƉŝƚĂů/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐWƌŽŐƌĂŵ KŶĞzĞĂƌ ĞǀĞůŽƉWƌŽƉĞƌƚLJͲĂƐĞĚ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ;W/Ϳ dŚƌĞĞzĞĂƌƐ
ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚWĂƌƚŶĞƌƐŚŝƉƐǁŝƚŚEŽŶͲWƌŽĨŝƚƐ KŶͲŐŽŝŶŐ
ĞƐŝŐŶŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞWůĂŶ dŚƌĞĞzĞĂƌƐ ;ŽŶĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJͿZĞǀŝƐĞ^ƚƌĞĞƚdƌĞĞƐĂŶĚ>ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐWůĂŶ ;ŽŶĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJͿ
ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚWƵďůŝĐWĂƌŬŝŶŐŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ
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