Jonathan Moore, Senior Planner
September 26, 2023
General Plan Update
Background and Housing Element update
Transitioning from initial engagement to drafting
Working on preliminary HCD comments
Reviewing other element policies with Steering Committee
Notice of Preparation
Formal start of EIR
Opportunity for scope comments
Pillars
Built Environment
Environment and Sustainability
Socioeconomic Systems
Elements
Land Use and Infrastructure
Community Design
Housing
Circulation
Noise
Conservation & Open Space
Environmental Safety
Health and Environmental Justice
Economic Development
Public Safety
Arts, Culture, and Youth
Bold = state-mandated elements
Draft Place Type Basis
More housing and mixed-use development
Family-friendly entertainment – mini-golf or go-karts
Additional park and recreation space
Space for new and growing businesses
What do place types achieve?
Focus on building form and placemaking
Include more housing and mixed-use options than in the current General Plan Identify different types of allowed land use activities Mixed Use Corridor
Blended Residential Neighborhood
Civic and Institutional
Draft Place Type Map
Draft Place Type Map
Current Land Use
Where is change likely in next 20 years?
Next steps
Scoping meeting 9/27
Steering Committee meetings at 312 E Alisal St during City Hall construction CAP and continued policy review
Drafting of the General Plan/EIR
Questions/Comments