San Ramon City Council
November 28, 2023

RESOLUTION NO. 14-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON RECOMMENDING
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SAN RAMON GENERAL PLAN 2040

PROJECT INCLUDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(GPA 2023-0002); REZONE (RZ 2023-0002); PREZONE (PZ 2023-0001); SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SP 2023-0001); ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
(ENVR 2023-0003); AND REPEAL OF THE NORTH

CAMINO RAMON SPECIFIC PLAN

CITY OF SAN RAMON (APPLICANT)

VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS
SAN RAMON GENERAL PLAN 2040 PROJECT
WHEREAS, State law requires each California City and County to prepare and adopt a general plan which is defined as “a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency's judgment bears relation to its planning”; and
WHEREAS, the San Ramon General Plan articulates a vision for the City and focuses on what is achievable through the horizon period and sets forth actions to be undertaken by the City to create the quality of life and community character envisioned in the plan; and WHEREAS, periodic review is necessary to ensure that the plan assumptions are current and the vision of the General Plan can still be accomplished, including specific State requirements for the mandatory General Plan Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, the San Ramon electorate approved General Plan 2020 including an urban growth boundary to encourage smart growth by promoting infill development and discouraging urban sprawl by providing mixed use of commercial, retail, education, recreation, and housing and a plan for the acquisition and preservation of ridgeline areas and agricultural lands contiguous to the City of San Ramon; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2011, the City completed a comprehensive update to the General Plan 2020 collectively referred to as the General Plan 2030; and WHEREAS, on April 28, 2015, the City approved a General Plan Amendment (GPA 14- 400-001) to address necessary Housing Element revisions and related updates to the General Plan 2030 thereby resulting in the creation of the General Plan 2035 policy document; and WHEREAS, on November 27, 2018, the City approved a General Plan Amendment (GPA 16-400-001) to amend the General Plan 2035, related Land Use Map, and related policies to implement a Citywide Retail Strategy that identified the type of retail that can be attracted to San Ramon and where retail should best be located; and

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Packet Pg. 790 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on October 22, 2019, the City approved a consolidated General Plan Amendment for the Mudd’s Property (10 Boardwalk Pl., APN: 209-770-015) with GPA 19-400- 002 to change the General Plan land use designation from Office to Park, and for the Laborer’s Property (1001 Westside Dr., APNs: 211-040-013 and 211-040-030) with GPA 18-400-001 to amend the location of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) by approximately 15 acres; and WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law requires adoption of a General Plan Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City of San Ramon’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) of 5,111 housing units (comprised of 1,497 very-low income units, 862 low-income units, 767 moderate-income units, and 1,985 above moderate-income units), affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate and encourage a variety of housing types for all income levels, (Gov. Code Sections 65583.2 and 65583(c)); and WHEREAS, on June 15, 2021, the City initiated a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021- 0001) for a comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan Housing Element for the 2023-2031 planning period (2023-2031 Housing Element), an update to the General Plan (2040 planning horizon), and an update to the Climate Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-0001) application was bi-furcated to review the 2023-2031 Housing Element separately, as a result of a January 31, 2023 statutory deadline expiring the 2015-2023 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2023, the City adopted Resolution No. 2023-017, approving General Plan Amendment GPA 2021-0001 updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 in compliance with State housing law; and WHEREAS, the remaining update to the General Plan (2040 planning horizon) was assigned a new General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023- 0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the remaining update to the Climate Action Plan (CAP) continues through a subsequent review process, after review of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (GPA 2023- 0002; RZ 2023-0002; PZ 2023-0001; SP 2023-0001; ENVR 2023-0003); and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the City approved a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2022-0002) for the property located at 2481 Deerwood Drive (APN: 208-640-003) to change the General Plan land use designation from Office to Multiple Family-High Density Residential and Open Space; and
Regarding the Public Review Process
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, the City held a joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session to provide an overview of the Housing Element requirements, contents, potential challenges, update process; and receive public input; and

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Packet Pg. 791 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on September 9, 2021, the City held a virtual Community Workshop and gave an overview of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, and Climate Action Plan Update with the community and solicited comments on the City’s proposed Updates; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2021 through October 21, 2021, the City conducted an online Community Survey soliciting input from the public on the 2023-2031 Housing Element, San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, and Climate Action Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in Summer and Fall 2021, the City sought public input on where additional housing should be considered for the 2023-2031 Housing Element using an online interactive map on the City’s website; and
WHEREAS, in Summer 2021, the City created a Housing Element and General Plan Update webpage on the City of San Ramon’s website to provide information on the 2023-2031 Housing Element, San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, and Climate Action Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in September 2021, the City created an additional dedicated webpage at www.plansanramon.com for the 2023-2031 Housing Element, San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, and Climate Action Plan Update that serves as a landing place for information; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted a joint study session to provide a project update and solicit feedback on the 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, the Association for Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board adopted the Final Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan: San Francisco Bay Area for the 2023 – 2031 planning period; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2022, the Planning Commission Ad Hoc Committee held a study session to review the Housing Element adoption schedule, Housing Sites Inventory, and received an overview AB 215; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, the City held a joint Planning Commission/Housing Advisory Committee study session to review the criteria used for housing site inventory selection as well as the different categories included in the sites inventory; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2022, the City held a Planning Commission Ad Hoc Committee study session to discuss the City’s Housing Element site inventory selection process; and discuss housing sites; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City held a Planning Commission study session to provided further discuss the Housing Sites Inventory, provide a summary of the comments received at the Planning Commission Ad Hoc meetings, and receive feedback on the Housing Element Update; and

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Packet Pg. 792 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on March 22, 2022, the City held a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop to solicit input from the City Council and Planning Commission and the public about the Housing Element Sites Inventory and Update; and
WHEREAS, nine additional meetings were conducted with the various City Committees/Commissions regarding the Housing Element and General Plan Update as follows:
• Economic Development Advisory Committee (September 8, 2021) • Open Space Advisory Committee (September 13, 2021)
• Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (September 13, 2021) • Arts Advisory Committee (September 15, 2021)
• Transportation Advisory Committee (September 16, 2021) • Transportation Demand Management Advisory Committee (September 20, 2021) • Teen Council Committee (September 21, 2021)
• Parks and Community Services Commission (September 22, 2021) • Housing Advisory Committee (September 23, 2021); and
WHEREAS, the City attend five community events to answer questions and provide information related to the Housing Element and General Plan Update as follows:
• Community outreach booth at the Run for Education Expo (October 9, 2021) • Culture in the Community Event (October 17, 2021)
• Business Expo and Mixer (March 31, 2022)
• San Ramon Dougherty Station Farmer’s Market (May 15, 2022) • Art & Wind Festival (May 29-30, 2022); and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2022, the City Council formed a General Plan Mixed Use Ad Hoc Committee for a limited purpose and term, comprised of two City Council members and two Planning Commissioners, to update the definition of Mixed Use to convey the City’s desire to preserve retail on existing neighborhood retail centers, while meeting the City’s RHNA obligation; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2022, a public notice was published in the San Ramon Valley Times, posted at several locations throughout the City and on the City’s website, mailed notices, and emails to interested parties on the joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearings to discuss the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2022, the City released the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Public Review Draft) for the mandatory 30-day public review period; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2022, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted their first of three required public hearings on the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element in a joint Public Hearing and received public input on the proposed Housing Element Update, provided comments to staff for consideration, and continued the joint public hearing to June 21, 2022 for further discussion; and

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Packet Pg. 793 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on May 19, 2022, the City held a Housing Advisory Committee study session to discuss and receive comments on the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on May 31, 2022, the City held a General Plan Mixed Use Ad Hoc Committee study session No. 1 to discuss and provide feedback on Mixed Use land use policies and standards; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted their second of three required public hearings on the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element in a joint Public Hearing and received additional public input and provided comments on the proposed Housing Element Update in advance of the City’s submittal to HCD; and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2022, the City held an Economic Development Advisory Committee study session to discuss and receive comments on the Draft Economic Element policies and the 2022 Retail Development Opportunities Analysis for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2022, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project as well as a Notice of EIR Scoping Meeting with the Planning Commission on July 5, 2022 was published in the San Ramon Valley Times, mailed, and emailed to all known interested parties, posted with the Contra Costa County Clerk and State Clearinghouse, posted in City facilities, and on the City Website; and WHEREAS, on June 29, 2022, the City held a General Plan Mixed Use Ad Hoc Committee study session No. 2 to discuss and provide feedback on Mixed Use land use policies and standards; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2022, the City held a Planning Commission EIR public scoping meeting to receive public testimony on the content of the proposed EIR for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2022, the City held a Planning Commission study session to discuss and receive comments on the Draft Economic Element policies and the 2022 Retail Development Opportunities Analysis for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, after incorporating updates to the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element based on public comments and direction from the Planning Commission and City Council, the City submitted the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to HCD for their review; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 2022, the City held a General Plan Mixed Use Ad Hoc Committee study session No. 3 to discuss and provide feedback on the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan and Land Use Designations; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022, the City held a Planning Commission study session to discuss and provide feedback on the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan and Land Use Designations; and

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Packet Pg. 794 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on September 12, 2022 and September 16, 2022, the City held Open Space Advisory Committee study sessions to receive comments on the draft Open Space and Conservation Element polices for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the City held a City Council study session to discuss and provide feedback on the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan and Mixed Use Land Use Designations; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2022, the City held a Parks and Community Services Commission study session to receive comments on the draft Parks and Recreation Element polices for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2022, the City held a General Plan Mixed Use Ad Hoc Committee study session No. 4 to discuss and provide feedback on Mixed Use Development Standards; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, HCD provided their comment letter to the City and identified revisions necessary for compliance with State Housing Element law; and WHEREAS, on October 20, 2022, the City held a Transportation Advisory Committee study session to receive comments on the draft Traffic and Circulation Element polices for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, staff provided an update to the City Council on HCD’s comment letter, identified next steps for the Housing Element Update, and received public input; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, staff provided an update to the Planning Commission on HCD’s comment letter, identified next steps for the Housing Element Update, and received public input; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, November 18, December 2, and December 14, 2022, the City met with HCD to discuss the agency’s comments in greater detail and gain additional specificity and clarity on changes needed to receive certification; and WHEREAS, on December 21, 2022, pursuant to AB 215, the City released for public review the revisions made to the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on December 28, 2022, after the minimum seven-day public review period of the revisions to the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element, the City resubmitted the revised Draft to HCD to initiate their review; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2023, City staff met with HCD to discuss the agency’s review of the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element, submitted to HCD on December 28, 2022; and WHEREAS, based on HCD’s comments provided on January 12, 2023, City staff prepared additional errata revisions to the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element; and

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Packet Pg. 795 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on January 12, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly and properly noticed public hearing and recommended that the City Council adopt the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2023, pursuant to AB 215, the City released for public review the errata revisions made to the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2023, after the minimum seven-day public review period of the errata revisions to the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element, the City resubmitted the revised Draft to HCD to initiate their review; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2023, the City Council held a duly and properly noticed public hearing and approved the General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-0001) to repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element in compliance with State Housing Element Law; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the City of San Ramon’s adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element as substantially compliant with State Housing Element Law; and WHEREAS, none of the minor technical edits associated with the incorporation of the adopted and State-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element into the San Ramon General Plan 2040 represent significant changes to policies or intent of the adopted and State-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to maintain the adopted and State-certified 2023- 2031 Housing Element and that no additional changes have been proposed as part of the remaining San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project that would be inconsistent with adopted and State-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the City held a Planning Commission study session to discuss and provide feedback on Mixed Use Definitions, Development and Design Standards, and a Land Use Discussion; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2023, the City held a Planning Commission study session to discuss and provide feedback on draft Growth Management Element and Land Use Element policies, and proposed land use map amendments for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2023, a public notice of a joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing on May 30, 2023 was published in the San Ramon Valley Times, posted at City Hall and on the City’s website, mailed notices, and emails to interested parties to discuss the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan); and

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Packet Pg. 796 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on May 24, 2023, the Public Review Draft of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 was released and presented at the May 30, 2023 joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2023, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted the first of three required public hearings on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023- 0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration; and
WHEREAS, access to the May 30, 2023 joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at: https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4698; and WHEREAS, four additional meetings were conducted with the various City Committees/Commissions regarding the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project as follows:
• Open Space Advisory Committee (July 10, 2023) on the draft Open Space and Conservation Element
• Parks and Community Services Commission (July 12, 2023) on the draft Parks and Recreation Element
• Transportation Advisory Committee (July 20, 2023) on the draft Traffic and Circulation Element
• Economic Development Advisory Committee (August 9, 2023) on the draft Economic Development Element
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2023, a public notice of two Planning Commission public hearings on August 1, 2023 and August 15, 2023 was published in the San Ramon Valley Times, posted at City Hall and on the City’s website, mailed notices, and emails to interested parties to discuss the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan); and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted the second of three required public hearings on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration; and
WHEREAS, access to the August 1, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at:
https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4747; and

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Packet Pg. 797 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on August 15, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted the third of three required public hearings on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration and continued the Planning Commission Public Hearing to September 5, 2023 for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, access to the August 15, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at:
https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4756; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted their fourth public hearing on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration and continued the Planning Commission Public Hearing to September 19, 2023 for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, access to the September 5, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at:
https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4757; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted their fifth public hearing on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration and continued the Planning Commission Public Hearing to October 17, 2023 for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, access to the September 19, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at:
https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4777; and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2023, a public notice of a joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing on October 3, 2023 was published in the San Ramon Valley Times, posted at City Hall and on the City’s website, mailed notices, and emails to interested parties to discuss the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan); and

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Packet Pg. 798 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council conducted the second of three required public hearings and the Planning Commission conducted their sixth of three required public hearings at a Joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, a revised Public Review Draft (dated September 26, 2023) was presented at the joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing with the September 26th draft showing: 1) all tracked changed accepted from the May 24th draft, and 2) errata changes shown as tracked changes based on comments received since the May 30th joint CC/PC public hearing; and
WHEREAS, access to the October 3, 2023, joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at: https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4794; and WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted their seventh public hearing on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan) and received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, provided comments to staff for consideration and continued the Planning Commission Public Hearing to November 7, 2023 for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, access to the October 17, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing agenda, staff report, minutes, and meeting video is available on the City’s website at:
https://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4797; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.5, the City of San Ramon complied with the review requirements for the proposed Safety Element of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, which contains all applicable contents set forth in Government Code Section 65302; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted their eighth public hearing on the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project (including General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan), received public input on the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, and closed the public comment for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and

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Packet Pg. 799 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council to maintain the existing Hillside Residential land use designation on three parcels commonly referred to as the Geldermann Properties (APNs 211-010-042, 210-010-043, and 210- 010-035) and defer consideration of amending the Geldermann Properties land use designation until the City conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the Westside Specific Plan; and Regarding Tribal Consultation
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65352 and 65352.3, the City of San Ramon requested consultation with the local California Native America tribes as shown on the contact list provided by the California Native American Heritage Commission; and WHEREAS, three requests for consultation pursuant to Government Code Section 65352.3 were received for the 2023-2031 Housing Element and three requests for consultation pursuant to pursuant to Government Code Section 65352.3 were received for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, during review of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation requested consultation with the City on July 5, 2022, the City met with tribe representatives on September 16, 2022 and October 19, 2022, and completed consultation on October 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, during review of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, the Indian Canyon Band of Costanoan Ohlone People requested consultation on July 17, 2022, but did not respond to the City’s request to meet and therefore, the City concluded consultation in September 2022; and WHEREAS, during review of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, the Wilton Rancheria tribe requested consultation on July 27, 2022, and after exchanging emails regarding project questions, consultation was completed on August 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, during review of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation requested consultation with the City on May 26, 2023, the City met with tribe representatives on June 14, 2023. Follow-up documentation was provided by the City per the tribe’s request, but no response was received regarding the City’s request to meet and therefore, the City concluded consultation in October 2023; and WHEREAS, during review of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, the Wilton Rancheria tribe requested consultation with the City on May 26, 2023, the City met with tribe representatives on June 8, 2023. Follow-up documentation was provided by the City per the tribe’s request, but no response was received regarding the City’s request to meet and therefore, the City concluded consultation in October 2023; and
WHEREAS, during review of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, the Indian Canyon Band of Costanoan Ohlone People requested consultation on September 6, 2023, but did not respond to the City’s request to meet and therefore, the City concluded consultation in October 2023; and

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Packet Pg. 800 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Resolution No. 14-23

Regarding Measure G Compliance for the 2023-2031 Housing Element WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 65353 and 65854 require the Planning Commission hold a public hearing on the General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-0001) for the 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, Measure G, approved in 1999, requires that subsequent amendments to the General Plan may only be adopted by a 4/5 vote of the City Council after recommendation in favor of such amendment is made by a 4/5 vote of the Planning Commission, and after three public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2022, June 21, 2022, and January 12, 2023, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings to discuss the proposed revisions and changes to the Housing Element Update and to receive input for the public which collectively satisfied the three public hearings requirement of Measure G and Government Code Sections 65353 and 65854; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2022, June 21, 2022, and January 30, 2023, the City Council held duly noticed public hearings to discuss the proposed revisions and changes to the Housing Element Update and to receive input for the public which collectively satisfied the three public hearings requirement of Measure G and Government Code Sections 65353 and 65854; and Regarding Measure G Compliance for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 65353 and 65854 require the Planning Commission hold a public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project; and
WHEREAS, Measure G, approved in 1999, requires that subsequent amendments to the General Plan may only be adopted by a 4/5 vote of the City Council after recommendation in favor of such amendment is made by a 4/5 vote of the Planning Commission, and after three public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 30, 2023, and October 3, 2023, the City Council and Planning Commission held two duly noticed Joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearings to discuss the proposed revisions and changes to the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project and to receive input from the public; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023; August 15, 2023; September 5, 2023; September 19, 2023; October 17, 2023; and November 7, 2023; the Planning Commission held six duly noticed public hearings to discuss the proposed revisions and changes to the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project and to receive input from the public; and
WHEREAS, collectively through the two duly noticed Joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearings and the six duly noticed Planning Commission public hearings, the Planning Commission satisfied the three public hearing requirement of Measure G and the public hearing requirements of Government Code Sections 65353 and 65854; and

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Regarding CEQA Compliance for the 2023-2031 Housing Element WHEREAS, the 2023-2031 Housing Element is tiered off the previous Housing Element, which the City analyzed under CEQA with an addendum to the General Plan 2030 EIR; and WHEREAS, the 2023-2031 Housing Element at issue, therefore, includes only the changes proposed to that Housing Element, and these changes would not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment; and
WHEREAS, the changes made to the Housing Element as a result of the 2023-2031 Housing Element are strictly policy changes and do not provide entitlements to any specific land use projects, nor do the changes amend the General Plan land use map or zoning or modify land use designations, densities, or land use intensities; and WHEREAS, any changes to the City municipal code or General Plan required by the 2023- 2031 Housing Element will be reviewed under CEQA for environmental impacts when the proposed action is brought forward for the City’s consideration; it would be too speculative to foresee environmental impacts resulting from the 2023-2031 Housing Element at this time; and WHEREAS, based on these factors, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element Update would have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the Planning Commission determined the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) common sense exemption; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the 2023-2031 Housing Element is part of the City of San Ramon’s efforts to “undertake all necessary actions to encourage, promote, and facilitate the development of housing to accommodate the entire regional housing need,” as required by Government Code section 65584 (a)(2), which further requires the City to take reasonable actions “to ensure that future housing production meets, at a minimum, the regional housing need established for planning purposes”; as such, the Planning Commission further determined that it is exempt from CEQA under Gov. Code § 65584(g), which states that determinations made by a city or county pursuant to § 65584 are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared the 2023-2031 Housing Element in accordance with State Housing Element Law and HCD findings; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2023, the City Council held a duly and properly noticed public hearing and approved the General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-0001) to repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element in compliance with State Housing Element Law; and
Regarding CEQA Compliance for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project

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WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 (SCH No. 2022060549) (the “EIR”) to be prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”) and the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 14 Cal. Code Regs. §15000 et seq. (the “CEQA Guidelines”) in order to determine whether the proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-0002) and associated Rezone (RZ 2023-0002); Prezone (PZ 2023-0001); Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2023-0001); Environmental Review (ENVR 2023-0003) applications; and repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan, collectively referred to as the “San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project” (the “Project”) could have a significant impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, the EIR was prepared, published, circulated and reviewed and completed in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and the San Ramon Municipal Code, and constitutes an adequate, accurate, objective and complete EIR in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and the San Ramon Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the EIR evaluated the potential environmental impacts that could result from the approval of the “Project,” as such term is used in the EIR, and in particular focused on potentially significant impacts, alternatives to the Project and the self-mitigating General Plan Implementing Policies that are designed to mitigate or avoid the potentially significant impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, where applicable, General Plan Implementing Policies were identified in the EIR to reduce those potential impacts to a less-than-significant level or to avoid those impacts, where feasible; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 13- 23 recommending the City Council adopt CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and recommended certification of the EIR for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, as being complete and prepared in compliance with the provisions of CEQA; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission finds that the recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission hereby finds that, based on substantial evidence in the record:

1. That the recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference; and

2. That the San Ramon General Plan 2040 (Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 5) with errata changes (Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 5) incorporates amendments based on the selection of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Alternative 2 (New Infill Mixed Use within the City Core and Additional Retail Shopping Alternative) and is comprised of updates to the following Elements: (1) Economic Development, (2) Growth Management, (3) Land Use, (4) Traffic and Circulation, (5) Parks and Recreation, (6) Public Facilities and Utilities, (7) Open Space and Conservation, (8) Safety, (9) Noise, and (10) Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas, is internally consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs

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3. That remaining updates to the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, which incorporate amendments based on the selection of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Alternative 2 (New Infill Mixed Use within the City Core and Additional Retail Shopping Alternative), is comprised of amendments to the San Ramon Village Specific Plan (Exhibit 3), repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan, associated Municipal Code Zoning Ordinance amendments (Exhibit 4), and Zoning Map changes that implement the General Plan (Exhibit 5), are consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified, as a whole, in the General Plan 2040 and the adopted and Statecertified 2023-2031 Housing Element; and

4. That the proposed San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, which incorporate amendments based on the selection of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Alternative 2 (New Infill Mixed Use within the City Core and Additional Retail Shopping Alternative), will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the proximity of San Ramon, or is materially detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the City of San Ramon because the Project implements the direction of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 policies, as well as reflects amendments needed to implement State laws; and

5. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council repeal the San Ramon General Plan 2035, in its entirety (with the exception of the adopted and State-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element), and adopt the San Ramon General Plan 2040 (Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 5) with errata changes (Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 5); and

6. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council repeal of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan; and

7. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Specific Plan amendments to the San Ramon Village Specific Plan (Exhibit 3); and

8. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the associated Municipal Code Zoning Ordinance amendments (Exhibit 4) and Zoning Map changes that implement the General Plan (Exhibit 5); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission, having adopted Resolution No. 13-23 on November 7, 2023, recommending the City Council adopt CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and recommended certification of the Final EIR for the San Ramon General Plan 2040 Project, including the selection of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Alternative 2 (New Infill Mixed Use within the City Core and Additional Retail Shopping Alternative), as being complete and prepared in compliance with the provisions of CEQA, hereby incorporates all the findings and the record of decision related to said Resolution by reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission, in the exercise of its independent judgment, and based upon all the evidence in the record Resolution No. 14-23

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REVISED PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT
SAN RAMON GENERAL PLAN 2040
(dated September 27, 2023, previously provided to Planning Commission and City Council and incorporated by reference) hƩps://sanramonca.iqm2.com/CiƟzens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=3472&Inline=True

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General Plan 2040 – Public DraŌ Errata Changes List (dated 09/27/2023) Global:
 Consistent references on use of City vs. city
 Consistent Planning Area size
IntroducƟon Chapter and Glossary:
 Table 1-2 (Consistency between the GP and ZO): Revise the following residenƟal land uses and consistent base zoning districts with the highlighted edits:
o Low Density ResidenƟal
o Low Medium Density ResidenƟal
o Medium Density ResidenƟal
o Medium-High Density ResidenƟal
o High-Very High Density ResidenƟal
 Table 1-2: Zoning consistency Tables revised to add new San Ramon Village Housing Opportunity that implements the San Ramon Village Specific Plan
 SecƟon 1.5, Board and Commissions secƟon: Edit the following sentence with the highlighted edits:
“ImplementaƟon of the General Plan will involve the Planning Commission, the Parks and Community Services Commission, the Architectural Review Board and the City’s eight nine advisory commiƩees (Arts, Economic Development, Open Space, Housing, InnovaƟon and Technology, Library, Senior CiƟzen, TransportaƟon, and TransportaƟon Demand Management).”
 SecƟon 1.6, Annual Report secƟon: Revise the following paragraph with the highlighted edits:
“In addiƟon, any miƟgaƟon monitoring and reporƟng requirements prescribed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) idenƟfied in the general plan environmental impact report (EIR) should be addressed in the annual report because they are closely Ɵed to plan implementaƟon. Finally, the annual report should include the implementaƟon status of the General Plan goals and policies and a summary of all general plan amendments adopted during the preceding year and an outline of upcoming projects and general plan issues to be addressed in the coming year, along with a work program.”  Glossary: Incorporated glossary changes based on Sept 5 PC comments.

Economic Element Chapter:
 Year 2021 Employment SecƟon: Change with the following highlighted edits:
…37,301 jobs (data from EMSI) to …jobs (Economic Modeling Specialist InternaƟonal (EMSI) data).
 FUTURE NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS SecƟon: Edit with the following highlighted edits:
“Table 2-2 summarizes the potenƟal long-term demand/development opportuniƟes, based on opƟmizing opportuniƟes, in San Ramon. Change name of Table 2-2 “Summary of PotenƟal Long-Term Demand/Development OpportuniƟes in San Ramon”  Fiscal Analysis of the General Plan secƟon: Revise the following sentence with the highlighted edit:
“In 2014, the City created a Citywide Community FaciliƟes District (CFD) which also serves to offset costs of City services and faciliƟes formfrom new development.” Exhibit 2

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 Policy 2.3-I-1: Revise with the following highlighted edits:

Implement the goals and strategies of the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) and assess the need for updates as warranted in response to changes to economic condiƟons.  Policy 2.3-I-8: SubjecƟve language. Delete: “low business license fees”  Policy 2.3-I-8: Revise so that only the following is the policy text:
“Promote San Ramon as a locaƟon for business.”
The following remaining text shall be italic text that describes implementaƟon, but not part of the policy:
“Coordinate a City effort to “sell” San Ramon as a business locaƟon offering assets that include an educated workforce; compeƟƟve development sites; and an acƟve, businessfriendly government with low business license fees.”  Policy 2.3-I-9: Revise policy with the following highlighted edit:
“Develop a comprehensive Business Development Strategy that includes access to tools and resources needed by new and exisƟng businesses to grow in San Ramon as part of the EDSP update.”
 Policy 2.3-I-9: In italics, change date from 2011 to 2018:
“… incorporated into the 2011 2018 EDSP…”
 Policy 2.3-I-10: Add a new Policy 2.3-I-10 with the following text related to tourism:

Policy: AƩract and engage organizaƟons that promote tourism in San Ramon.

Italics text below policy: The Chamber of Commerce and Discover San Ramon can play a key role in supporƟng tourism in San Ramon
 Policy 2.3-I-16: Delete italicized text. Replace italicized with:

In 2020, the City approved the CityWalk Master Plan a 135 acres area within Bishop Ranch.

The CityWalk area integrates recreaƟonal ameniƟes, office and commercial uses, and up to 4,500 mulƟ-family residenƟal units over the next 20 to 30 years. CityWalk will draw users and visitors throughout the day and week, in part through revenue-generaƟng businesses that will both contribute to the diversity of uses and provide economic support.  Policy 2.3-I-21: Revise policy with the following highlighted edits:
“Evaluate the ability of new All new development shall to pay for its infrastructure, its share of public and community faciliƟes, and the incremental operaƟng, maintenance, and upgrade costs it imposes.”
 Policy 2.3-I-33: Add a new Policy 2.3-I-33 with the following text related to commercial property maintenance:

Policy: AcƟvely engage commercial property owners to maintain and/or upgrade their properƟes through building, site, and landscape improvements.

Growth Mgmt. Element Chapter:
 Growth Management Intro, last paragraph: Add following highlighted updated text:

While Measure J eliminated the previous Measure C requirements for local performance standards and level-of-service standards for non-regional routes, San Ramon maintained local standards unƟl the General Plan 2040 update. Due to economic and populaƟon

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growth projected at General Plan 2040 buildout, San Ramon has chosen to shiŌ to a carry forward these growth standards as performance guidelines approach in this Element. San Ramon’s GME growth management performance objecƟves and guidelines represent the desire of the City and its residents to preserve and enhance the quality of life in San Ramon.  Police Facility Analysis SecƟon: Delete the following:
“…contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office;” Replace with the following:
“…through a 911 Dispatch Center, operated by the San Ramon Valley Fire ProtecƟon District.”
 Schools Facility Analysis SecƟon: Revise the following with the highlighted edits:

The City of San Ramon is served by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD).

This mulƟjurisdicƟonal District currently operates eleven 12 elementary schools (grades K5), four middle schools (grades 6-8), two high schools (grades 9-12), one alternaƟve educaƟon high school (minimum age 16), and the VENTURE independent study school (grades K-12) within the City of San Ramon. Currently, approximately 17,63057 students aƩend schools in San Ramon.
 Policy 3.4-I-6: Modify the policy by deleƟng “…such as light rail or BART…” from the policy. Revise italic text below the policy to be consistent with the policy revision:
“San Ramon, Danville, and Contra Costa County have adopted a memorandum of understanding that designates the I-680 right-of-way as the preferred alignment for future rail transit service through the San Ramon Valley for the purpose of serving major employment centers. The Measure J TransportaƟon Expenditure Plan allocates funding for the Innovate 680 program and projects such as the I-680 Carpool Lane Gap Closure/Transit Corridor Improvements including auxiliary lanes, and increased express bus service for the San Ramon Valley.
 SecƟon 3.6, JOB AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES: Update with addiƟonal historical background and where we are going with raƟo with the following highlighted edits:
“…labor supply for businesses in San Ramon. Though the job/housing raƟo has improved from 1.51 to 1.26 since 2000, In 2000, the raƟo of the number of jobs to the number of housing units was 1.51. In 2022, the job/housing raƟo is 1.26. There are sƟll more people commuƟng from other ciƟes to jobs in San Ramon than there are local residents working within the City. This indicates a need to conƟnue improving the balance of jobs and housing within the City of San Ramon, and by buildout of this General Plan to the year 2040, the jobs/housing raƟo is esƟmated to be increase to 1.89 due to Plan Bay Area’s esƟmated increase of jobs. While the City is increasing opportuniƟes for housing producƟon to meet our regional housing needs, job growth conƟnues to remain strong. When the City incorporated in 1983, much of its area had already been developed or pre-zoned for office and residenƟal uses. Today, the area within the San Ramon city limits is mostly developed and the challenge to the City is to provide a broader range of residenƟal opƟons within a limited land area to bring job and housing opportuniƟes in closer equilibrium. A broad range of housing issues is discussed further in the Housing Element.

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Land Use Element Chapter:
 Table 4-1: Change the Contra Costa County ResidenƟal Units (Occupied) % Change from “<1%” to “8.2%”
 Figure 4-1: Update Planning Subareas to show boundary of City Core boundary line.  Twin Creeks Planning Subarea secƟon: Revise the following last sentence with the highlighted edit:
“With respect to commercial development, Twin Creeks subarea has approximately 38,800 square feet neighborhood serving commercial space associated with Applebee’s restaurant, Bollinger Crossing, and Homestead Village projects.”
 SecƟon 4.2, Planning Subareas in San Ramon, between the Twin Creeks and Westside headings:

Added a new City Core heading with the following text:

The City core is the area generally east of I-680, south of the City limit with the Town of Danville, generally north of Inverness Park subdivision along the Bollinger Canyon Road corridor, west of Alcosta Blvd.
 Density/Intensity Standards SecƟon: Redundant to definiƟon. Remove the following highlighted text:
“… and streets which provide primary and direct access to a public street”  General Plan Land Use ClassificaƟon secƟon: Revise the following residenƟal land uses descripƟons with the highlighted edits:
o Single Family ResidenƟal-Low Density ResidenƟal. Single-family rResidenƟal development at densiƟes of between 0.2 -3 units per acre. Typical lot sizes range from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. This designaƟon reflects exisƟng low-density neighborhoods, such as Twin Creeks Hills and Royal Ridge.
o Single Family ResidenƟal-Low Medium Density ResidenƟal. Single-family rResidenƟal development at densiƟes of between 3-6 units per acre with a maximum lot size of 10,000 square feet. The Oaks in the Westside is an example of this designaƟon. o Single Family-Medium Density ResidenƟal. Single-family rResidenƟal development at densiƟes of between 6-14 15 units per acre with typical lot sizes of approximately 3,500 square feet and including detached units, zero lot line units, garden paƟo homes, and townhomes. New rResidenƟal development in Country Faire is typical of this designaƟon. o MulƟple Family-Medium-High Density ResidenƟal. MulƟple-family rResidenƟal development at densiƟes of between 154-30 units per acre. Such development should reflect high quality design with integrated open space and recreaƟonal and/or cultural ameniƟes, and opportuniƟes for workforce housing. Structure parking would be necessary at the higher end of the range. Promontory View in the Crow Canyon Redevelopment area is an example of this designaƟon.
o MulƟple Family-High-Very High Density ResidenƟal. This new designaƟon provides for the highest density mulƟple-family residenƟal development at densiƟes of between 30-50 units per acre. Such development units should reflect high quality design with integrated open space and recreaƟonal and/or cultural ameniƟes, and opportuniƟes for workforce housing. Structure parking would be necessary.
o Add under ResidenƟal subheading: San Ramon Village Housing Opportunity: This land use is intended to allow for future infill and intensificaƟon of underuƟlized properƟes in the San Ramon Village Specific Plan area in a way that minimizes impacts on exisƟng businesses and

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that can lead to the creaƟon of a cohesive mixed-use district. Within this area, residenƟal development is allowed on assembled sites greater than 1.5 acres, subject to livability condiƟons intended to miƟgate potenƟal conflicts between the new residenƟal development and exisƟng nonresidenƟal uses. ResidenƟal development within this designaƟon is limited to a minimum density of 22 dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of 35 dwelling units per acre. AddiƟonal ancillary commercial uses are also allowed on the ground floor up to a maximum 0.40 FAR. Buildings are required to be oriented to public or publicly accessible streets to promote a pedestrian-friendly environment.  Update MU DefiniƟon: Mixed-Use, Commercial Emphasis. The purpose of the Mixed-Use, Commercial Emphasis (MUX) land use zone is to provide areas for an integrated neighborhood, primarily to enhance exisƟng and promote new commercial uses (retail and/or office) with complementary residenƟal uses. A density range of 20 to 40 dwelling units per acre allows a variety of residenƟal housing types located along street frontages. The MUX land use envisages zone envisions commercial uses (retail and/or office) as the primary use along street frontages, with residenƟal uses located behind or above the primary commercial uses. Development could be stand-alone, verƟcal, or horizontal mixed-use configuraƟons. Within the MUX land use, a nonresidenƟal 0.45 FAR minimums are is established to maintain retail square footage. The MUX sitewide FAR range is 0.7 to 2.0.
 Update MU DefiniƟon: Mixed-Use, ResidenƟal Emphasis. The purpose of the Mixed-Use, ResidenƟal Emphasis (MUR) land use zone is to provide areas for an integrated neighborhood, with a combinaƟon of primarily residenƟal uses mixed with complementary office and commercial uses.

The MUR land use provides housing infill opportuniƟes on exisƟng small and mid-size office and service commercial parcels. A density range of 20 to 40 dwelling units per acre allows a variety of residenƟal housing types located along street frontages. Development can be stand-alone, verƟcal, or horizontal mixed-use configuraƟons. Within the MUR land use, a residenƟal 0.5 FAR minimums are is established to maintain and encourage residenƟal development within this zone. The MUR sitewide FAR range is 0.7 to 2.0.
 Update MU DefiniƟon: Downtown Mixed-Use, North. The purpose of the Downtown Mixed-Use, North (DMU-N) land use zone is to encourage an integrated neighborhood of commercial and residenƟal uses within the Core area of San Ramon. The intent is to incorporate new residenƟal uses in the exisƟng office seƫng with pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, open spaces, and trails connecƟng to the Iron Horse Trail and City Center. ResidenƟal uses are located adjacent to the street and complementary offices, services, and goods in close proximity to transportaƟon networks. The allowed density in the DMU-N land use zone ranges from a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre to a maximum of 60 dwelling units per acre. Development is generally intended to be verƟcal in nature with residenƟal entryways taking advantage of the City’s Walking District, and allowance for higher density. Development can be verƟcal mixed use or stand-alone residenƟal in proximity to nearby commercial uses with a horizontal mixed-use configuraƟon. The DMU-N sitewide FAR range is 1.25 to 2.75.
 Table 4-5 (Consistency between GP and ZO): Revise with the following highlighted revised residenƟal land use names and Consistent Base Zoning Districts. Land use map legend needs to be updated accordingly:
o Single Family-Low Density ResidenƟal RE-A, RE-B, RS-12, RS-10 o Single Family-Low Medium Density ResidenƟal RS-10, RS-7, RS-6

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o Single Family-Medium Density ResidenƟal RS-6, RS-D, RM o MulƟple Family-Medium-High Density ResidenƟal RM, RMH, RH o MulƟple Family-High-Very High Density ResidenƟal RH, RVH  Table 4-5: Zoning consistency Tables revised to add new San Ramon Village Housing Opportunity that implements the San Ramon Village Specific Plan
 Policy 4.6-I-6: Replace exisƟng policy with the with following highlighted edits:

MiƟgate impacts on natural features, sensiƟve habitat, and agricultural resources due to residenƟal development in Rural ConservaƟon designaƟons as required by local Ordinance or habitat protecƟon plan.
 Policy 4.6-I-13: Revise to add following highlighted edits:
“Evaluate shared parking or other alternaƟve parking proposals for residenƟal development, parƟcularly adjacent to streets with no on-street parking, based on projectspecific parking studies that analysis project need consistent with the Zoning Ordinance alternaƟve parking provisions.”
 Policy 4.6-I-21: Revise the exisƟng policy with the following revised policy text:
“Evaluate and update as needed the maximum allowable non-retail uses within neighborhood or community shopping centers and adopt clear economic findings that must be made before approving non-retail uses that exceed the limit.”  Policy 4.6-I-30: Revise with the following highlighted edits:
“…Complementary uses shall be consistent with site zoning, compaƟble with the primary use and shall not result in a significant adversely affect on the traffic-carrying capacity of adjacent streets.”
 Policy 4.7-I-5: Revise italic text with the following highlighted edits:

The Tassajara Valley is not within the City’s Sphere of Influence (but is within the City’s Planning Area). and the Contra Costa County is the approval authority for all land use applicaƟons within the subarea.
 Policy 4.8-I-6: Add italics to the following text:

To improve access to the Iron Horse Trail, the City will conƟnue to seek opportuniƟes to add connecƟons to the trail through partnerships with adjacent land owners and through the development review process.
 Policy 4.8-I-8: Update with the following edits: Strike out the “e” in ensure; strikeout the “s” in “minimizes”; add back in “s” for “preserve” and “enhance”  Policy 4.8-I-20: Revise italic with the following highlighted edits:

Walls shall be designed to provide a safe and aƩracƟve streetscape with varied building orientaƟons, landscaping and berm materials, and any other techniques that will provide visual relief.

Land Use Map Changes:
 See four land use map cut sheets with errata changes. o Add a new San Ramon Village Housing Opportunity to the land use map and legend.

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Traffic and CirculaƟon Element Chapter:
 SecƟon 5.6 (TDM and Public Transit): Under Public Transit discussion, delete the sentence “The North Camino Ramon Specific Plan contemplates a new or relocated transit center to geographically balance transit facility needs within the core of the City.”  Policy 5.7-I-3: Italic text below policy – Revise following sentence with following highlighted edits:
“The trail is linked to City Center and is anƟcipated to serve as an important corridor within the City North Camino Ramon Specific Plan.
 AddiƟonal Traffic and CirculaƟon Element errata changes shown in track change format in the following screenshots:

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Packet Pg. 816 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

Parks and RecreaƟon Element Chapter:
 SecƟon 6.3 Other RecreaƟon Areas and FaciliƟes: Revise the last sentence with the following highlighted edits:

The trail system is portrayed in Figure 6-4the General Plan Land Use Map in the Land Use Element.
 Policy 6.5-I-1: In the italics, change back to “6.5.” with the following highlighted edits:

Of the total 6.15 acres per 1,000 residents guideline, at General Plan buildout, maintain a goal of 4.5 acres per 1,000 residents for neighborhood and school parks and 2.0 acres per 1,000 residents for community parks and specialized recreaƟon areas.  Figure 6-2: ExisƟng Neighborhood, Community, and Specialty Parks: Added Bishop Ranch Lakes  Figure 6-3: Parks and RecreaƟon System in San Ramon: Added Bishop Ranch Lakes  Figure 6-4: Proposed Parks, Trails, and Open Space: Added future Bishop Ranch 6 Park and removed North Camino Ramon Specific Plan park
 AddiƟonal Parks and RecreaƟon Element errata changes shown in track change format in the following screenshots:

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Packet Pg. 817 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

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Packet Pg. 821 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

Public Facility and UƟliƟes Element Chapter:
 SecƟon 7.1 Community FaciliƟes: Fix typo with following highlighted edits:
“Four mulƟ-purpose community centers (the San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, the Alcosta Senior & Community Center, Park & Gardens, the Dougherty StaƟon Art Community Arts Center, and the Amador Rancho Community Center  7.2 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, ExisƟng enrollment: Revise the following with the highlighted edits:
“…four middle schools (grades 6-8), two high schools (grades 9-12), one alternaƟve educaƟon high school (minimum age 16), and Venture, an independent study school (grades K-12). “…approximately 17,63057…”.
 Table 7-1: Update to add Del Amigo to the list with enrollment at 27 and capacity at 30 and new totals at the boƩom table.
 Table 7-1: Revise the Total Enrollment number from “1,7630” to “17,657”  Policy 7.3-I-1: Update with the following highlighted edits:

Encourage developers of residenƟal projects Require new residenƟal development, if appropriate, to parƟcipate in Community FaciliƟes Districts and encourage developers of nonresidenƟal and commercial projects to parƟcipate in Benefit Improvement Districts.  SecƟon 7.4 UƟliƟes: Revise typo with the following highlighted edit:
“…while Pacific Gas and Electric provides natural gas and electrical services…”  Policy 7.4-I-1: Change “MarƟn Clean Energy” to “Marin Clean Energy”  SecƟon 7.7 (Police Services): Revise the last sentence of first paragraph that ends with “while.” Change sentence with the following highlighted edits:
“The Police Services Department is located at 2401 Crow Canyon Road while dispatch services are provided through a 911 Dispatch Center, operated by the San Ramon Valley Fire ProtecƟon District.

Open Space and ConservaƟon Element Chapter:
 Figure 8-2: Added revised Figure 8-2 (Summary of Open Space Resource)  Figure 8-3: Added revised Figure 8-3 (Resource Management)  Policy 8.4-I-14: Revise with the following highlighted edits:

Promote the preservaƟon and planƟng of local naƟve trees and shrubs where development occurs on land surrounding reservoirs and streams, especially adjacent to areas where banks or channels have been modified for flood protecƟon.  Policy 8.6-I-8: Created new Policy 8.6-I-8 from previous new language originally added to Policy

8.6-I-6:

New Policy 8.6-I-8: Promote the reducƟon of storm water polluƟon through the construcƟon and maintenance of joint treatment faciliƟes and other partnerships between the City and private property owners.

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Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

Safety Element Chapter:
 SecƟon 9.2, EvacuaƟon Routes SecƟon: Delete the following highlighted text:

There is a concentraƟon of residenƟal neighborhoods in the eastern porƟon of the Cty that have limited evacuaƟon routes along Bollinger Canyon Road. to be consistent with Figure 9-

2. Revise to read that the neighborhoods are spread throughout the City.  Policy 9.1-I-6: Add the following italics below the policy:

Hardening of structures will increase resistance to heat, flames, and embers that accompany most wildfires.
 Policy 9.6-I-9: Update with the following highlighted edits:

Invest in sustainable backup power sources to provide redundancy and conƟnued services for criƟcal faciliƟes during periods of high demand during extreme heat events or possible outages because of safety power shut offs and extreme weather.

Noise Element Chapter:
 Policy 10.1-I-11: Update policy with the following highlighted edits:

Designate walking districts in which Encourage new developments will be encouraged to provide faciliƟes which support the use of alternaƟve transportaƟon modes such as walking, bicycling, carpooling and, where applicable, transit to reduce peak-hour traffic and vehicular noise.

Air Quality and GHG Emissions Element Chapter:
 SecƟon 12.5 (Federal, State, Regional, and Local ResponsibiliƟes), San Ramon Strategies: Added the following highlighted edits to recognize that a majority of residents are already using GHG-free electricity:
“San Ramon has commiƩed to reducing local air pollutant and GHG emissions within the community through acƟons under its purview. Over 90% of City residents are in MCE that has 97% GHG-free. The City’s influence over the density and design of land use projects and the local transportaƟon system allows for reducƟons in transportaƟon-related emissions. …”
 Policy 12.9-I-3: Revised policy with the following highlighted edits:

Conduct regular reviews of San Ramon’s progress towards meeƟng greenhouse gas emission reducƟon targets established by in the City’s San Ramon CAP by biennially annually tracking and reporƟng on communitywide GHG emissions and updaƟng the GHG emissions inventory and CAP every 4 to 8 years, reporƟng progress and revising the plan as needed to achieve the plan’s objecƟves.

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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

General Plan 2040 – Public Dra� Errata Changes List (dated 10/11/2023) Introduc�on Chapter and Glossary:
• Land Use Classifica�ons Sec�on: Revise following sentence with highlighted edit:
“The General Plan includes seven eight residen�al land use classifica�ons to provide for development of a full range of housing types. These classifica�ons are based on…” • Table 1-2: Revise to add new Downtown Mixed-Use, South General Plan Land Use Designa�on with a Consistent Base Zoning District of DMU-S to the Mixed Use Sec�on Land Use Element Chapter:
• General Plan Land Use Classifica�on, Residen�al sec�on: Revise the following sentence with the highlighted edits:
“Seven Eight residen�al land use classifica�ons are established to provide for development of a full range of housing types (Mixed Use and Planned Development classifica�ons…” • General Plan Land Use Classifica�on, Mixed Use sec�on: Revise the following sentence with the highlighted edits:
“Four Five mixed-use land use classifica�ons are established to provide for an integrated mix of residen�al and non-residen�al uses in San Ramon.” • General Plan Land Use Classifica�on, Mixed Use sec�on: Add the following highlighted new Downtown Mixed-Use, South defini�on:

Downtown Mixed-Use, South. The purpose of the Downtown Mixed-Use, South (DMU-S) land use is to encourage an integrated transit-oriented and mixed use neighborhood, extending the ac�vity of City Center across Bollinger Canyon Road with shops, offices, and a diversity of housing opportuni�es set in an urban environment of walkable streets, parks and trails. The intent is to promote a broad mix of uses which incorporates a transi�on of primarily commercial uses adjacent to the freeway and Bollinger Canyon Road, with residen�al uses located behind or above the primary commercial uses in close proximity to transporta�on networks. The allowed density in the DMU-S land use ranges from a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre to a maximum of 60 dwelling units per acre. Development is generally intended to be more ver�cal in nature and allowance for higher density closer to the arterial roadway, with an appropriate transi�onal buffer adjacent to exis�ng residen�al uses located to the south. Commercial uses (i.e. restaurants and retail) are encouraged along major streets. Development could be stand-alone, ver�cal, or horizontal mixeduse configura�ons. The DMU-S sitewide FAR range is 1.25 to 2.75. • Table 4-5: Revise to add new Downtown Mixed-Use, South General Plan Land Use Designa�on with a Consistent Base Zoning District of DMU-S to the Mixed Use Sec�on • Policy 4.6-I-20: Revise the italic text below the policy with the following highlighted edits:
“A balance of overall economic development, economic needs, and housing needs of the City shall be considered in determining the number and location of such commercial projects. Support existing retail shopping opportunities through the Retail Shopping land use designation.

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Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

• Policy 4.7-I-3: Amend the Westside Specific Plan Area policy to consider sunse�ng the WSP:
• Policy 4.7-I-5: Add a new policy related to the DMU-S land use designa�on:

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Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

4.7-I-5
Through the Development Review process, implement the Downtown Mixed Use-South (DMU-S) zoning district and specifically “The Orchards” project area (formerly Chevron Office Park) consistent with the following elements and as shown in the proposed “The Orchards” Land Use Plan below:

DMU-S Zoning District:
• Up to 2,900 units in the DMU-South project area including “The Orchards” project and portions of Bishop Ranch 1.
• A landscape corridor (a minimum of 60’ with an average of 75’) to serve as a buffer to the exis�ng neighborhood to the south. • Provide connec�vity to the Iron Horse Trail and as an extension of the Walking District.
“The Orchards” project area:
• A variety of housing typologies such as mul�-family apartments, stacked flats, townhomes, single-family homes, and ver�cal mixeduse units. • A minimum of 125,000 sq. �. of new retail/commercial/ entertainment uses.
• Residen�al and nonresiden�al ver�cal mixed-use configura�on closer to Bollinger Canyon Road, including a retail-lined boulevard to the centralized park.
• A centralized park space of approximately 2.5 acres.
• Addi�onal pocket parks with recrea�onal ameni�es and pedestrian pathways, running in a north/south and east/west direc�on, throughout the project area.
• The preserva�on of the site’s heritage oak trees, consistent with City standards and arborists recommenda�ons.

Chevron Park is an existing office area of San Ramon that in late 2022 sold to Sunset Development (Bishop Ranch) and is being evaluated for redevelopment along with the southern portions of Bishop Ranch 1, also owned by Sunset Development. The preliminary vision for the area is to create a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use community that includes concentrated commercial, residential and recreational uses that are integrated with Bishop Ranch and City Center. The redevelopment vision for the Chevron Park portion of the DMU-South area is now being referred to as “The Orchards” development.

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Packet Pg. 826 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

Between January and August of 2023, the City held a series of publicly noticed workshops with the City Council, Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Housing Advisory Committee to solicit both public and City feedback on the proposed The Orchards project.

In addition, the property owner, Sunset Development, conducted two direct outreach meetings with the adjacent Inverness Park neighborhood to better understand the concerns from the adjacent property owners. The proposed “The Orchards” Land Use Plan as shown below was developed through the public workshop process:

Proposed “The Orchards” Land Use Plan
• Policy 4.7-I-6: Renumber Policy 4.7-I-5 to 4.7-I-6
Transporta�on and Circula�on Element Chapter:
• Policy 5.3-I-2: Modify to reference the City’s Green Infrastructure Plan as part of roadway design and rehabilita�on.

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Packet Pg. 827 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

Public Facility and U�li�es Element Chapter:
• Policy 7.7-I-3: Add informa�on regarding need to review and mi�gate impact on emergency radio/microwave coverage.

Hazards and Safety Element Chapter:
• Policy 9.6-I-5. Clarify applicability of the City’s Green Infrastructure Plan to reduce the heat island effect and energy demand.

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Packet Pg. 828 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

General Plan 2040 Figures:
• Incorporate current City Limit boundary with the following General Plan 2040 Figures:
o Figure 3-1
o Figure 3-2
o Figure 3-3
o Figure 6-1
o Figure 6-2
o Figure 6-3
o Figure 6-4
o Figure 7-1
o Figure 7-2
o Figure 10-3
o Figure 10-4
o Figure 12-3

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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

General Plan 2040 – Public DraŌ Errata Changes List (dated 10/18/2023) Land Use Element Chapter:
 Policy 4.7-I-5: Updated policy related to the DMU-S land use designaƟon:

4.7-I-5
Through the Development Review process, implement the Downtown Mixed Use-South (DMU-S) zoning district and specifically “The Orchards” project area (formerly Chevron Office Park) consistent with the following elements and as shown in the proposed “The Orchards” Land Use Plan below:

DMU-S Zoning District:
 Up to 2,900 units in the DMU-South project area including “The Orchards” project and portions of Bishop Ranch 1.
 A landscape corridor (a minimum of 60’ with an average of 75’) to serve as a buffer to the exisƟng neighborhood to the south.  Provide connecƟvity to the Iron Horse Trail and as an extension of the Walking District.
“The Orchards” project area:
 A variety of housing typologies such as mulƟ-family apartments, stacked flats, townhomes, single-family homes, and verƟcal mixeduse units.  A minimum of 125,000 sq. Ō. of new retail/commercial/ entertainment uses.
 ResidenƟal and nonresidenƟal verƟcal mixed-use configuraƟon closer to Bollinger Canyon Road, including a retail-lined boulevard to the centralized park.
 A centralized park space of approximately a minimum 2.5 acres.  AddiƟonal pocket parks with recreaƟonal ameniƟes and pedestrian pathways, running in a north/south and east/west direcƟon, throughout the project area.
 The preservaƟon of the site’s heritage oak trees, consistent with City standards and arborists recommendaƟons.

Chevron Park is an exisƟng office area of San Ramon that in late 2022 sold to Sunset Development (Bishop Ranch) and is being evaluated for redevelopment along with the southern porƟons of Bishop Ranch 1, also owned by Sunset Development. The preliminary vision for the area is to create a

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Packet Pg. 830 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update

pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use community that includes concentrated commercial, residenƟal and recreaƟonal uses that are integrated with Bishop Ranch and City Center. The redevelopment vision for the Chevron Park porƟon of the DMU-South area is now being referred to as “The Orchards” development.

Between January and August of 2023, the City held a series of publicly noƟced workshops with the City Council, Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory CommiƩee, and Housing Advisory CommiƩee to solicit both public and City feedback on the proposed The Orchards project.

In addiƟon, the property owner, Sunset Development, conducted two direct outreach meeƟngs with the adjacent Inverness Park neighborhood to beƩer understand the concerns from the adjacent property owners. The proposed “The Orchards” Land Use Plan as shown below was developed through the public workshop process:

Proposed “The Orchards” Land Use Plan

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Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Exhibit 3
Amendments to the San Ramon Village Specific Plan
(dated August 9, 2023 previously provided to Planning Commission and City Council and incorporated by reference)
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Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Exhibit 4
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
(dated September 19, 2023 and October 11, 2023, previously provided to Planning Commission and City Council and
incorporated by reference)
htps://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Ci�zens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=3472&Inline=True

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Packet Pg. 833 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update Exhibit 5
General Plan Land Use and Zoning Map changes with Errata Changes
(dated August 1, 2023, previously provided to Planning Commission and City Council and incorporated by reference)
htps://sanramonca.iqm2.com/Ci�zens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=3472&Inline=True

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Packet Pg. 834 Attachment: F. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 13-23 and 14-23 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040 Update From: Harry Georgiades
To: planningcommission
Subject: 30-32 Century Oaks Court - General Land Use Proposal for OPEN SPACE Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:37:13 PM
***| EXTERNAL EMAIL: Think before you click and do not open attachments unless you know they are safe. |***
I was hoping to make the meeting tonight, but I am feeling unwell. Please add my voice to the following:

I support the General Plan Land Use Proposal for OPEN SPACE. - Zoning consistency
- Preservation of hillside plants, creeks and wildlife
Thank you,
Harry Georgiades
, San Ramon

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Packet Pg. 835 Attachment: G. Written public comment received since November 7, 2023 (2023-40 : City Council Public Hearing: Draft General Plan 2040

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Christina Franco, City Clerk
By: Christina Franco, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Election of the Vice Mayor for the City of San Ramon

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council select a Vice Mayor for 2023/2024.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Section A4-2 B Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore of Chapter I Legislative Body, of Division A4 Officers and Employees, of the Municipal Code of the City of San Ramon, provides for the election of the Vice Mayor in November of odd numbered years.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
None.

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
The City Clerk will notify the appropriate agencies of the selection of the Vice Mayor for the City of San Ramon.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Christina Franco, City Clerk
By: Christina Franco, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MINUTE ORDER NO. 2023-011 - Authorizing the Mayor's Designee to Attend the United States Conference of Mayor's 92Nd Winter Meeting – Washington, D.C on January 17-19, 2024

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt this Minute Order authorizing the Mayor's designee to attend the United State Conference of Mayors 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 17-19, 2024.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of San Ramon’s Travel Policy was adopted by Resolution No. 2021-135, which outlines the procedures and guidelines pertaining to travel by members of the City Council on official business. The policy states that “Out-of-state travel not required for participation in the National League of Cities requires approval of the City Council in a public meeting.” The U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting will bring mayors from cities of all sizes and from all regions of the country together in Washington, D.C.

The Winter Meeting will focus on some of the most pressing challenges facing our cities and key priorities of America’s mayors, including mental health, public safety, homelessness, technology and innovation, and infrastructure investment.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The funds required for this Conference are available in the 2023/2024 City Budget as required by Section A6-1 (a) (1).

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL

1. Move that the Council authorize the Mayor's Designee to attend the United State Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 17-19, 2024.

2. The Mayor's Designee will submit a Travel Report Form complete with documentation

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for related travel expenditures (mileage, transportation, lodging, and meals) within two weeks of completion of travel.

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