Other setbacks and yard requirements are not required.
Balcony projections may extend beyond adjacent property lines within the CAPSP area. Interior yards or plazas between adjacent buildings’ walls, excluding any architectural projections, shall have a width at least equal to the height of the taller of the two adjacent buildings’ walls.
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v. Floor-Area Ratio
The ratio of non-residential building floor area to total site area shall not exceed .8:1. The total building floor area to total site area shall not exceed 1.5:1. vi. Lot Coverage
Buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than 50 percent of the development area of the site. If covered parking is provided in or under the principal building, or if uncovered but on the roof of the principal building and not viewable from the public street and walk, the building coverage may be increased by 180 square feet for every covered or rooftop parking space. In any event, no more than 90 percent of the subarea shall be used for buildings, structures, parking, and vehicular circulation, and not less than 10 percent of the subarea shall be devoted to landscaping, plazas, or natural open space. vii. Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IV (Circulation and Parking) of this plan. In addition to these provisions, the following parking standards shall apply:
1. Restaurants: One parking space per 200 square feet of gross leasable area for the first 2,000 square feet of gross leasable area and one parking space per 100 square feet of gross leasable area over 2,000 square feet. a) Outdoor customer dining area: No parking spaces are required for the first 1000 square feet. For any outdoor dining area in excess of 1,000 square feet, one parking space per 100 square feet is required for the patio area that exceeds 1,000 square feet.
2. Commercial uses: One parking space per 300 square feet of gross leasable area.
3. Health and fitness clubs, including yoga, exercise, and aerobics: One parking space per 300 square feet of gross leasable area.
For purposes of the “gross leasable area”, interior common areas such as corridors, lobbies, conference rooms, stairways, common restrooms, elevator or mechanical shafts and rooms, any unmanned electrical or mechanical rooms, and employee only kitchens, lunchrooms, exercise facilities, or locker rooms shall not be included.
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4. Multi-family residential uses: Studio: 1.0 parking space/unit; 1-bedroom:
1.25 parking spaces/unit; 2+ bedrooms: 1.75 parking spaces/unit. The multi-family residential uses are allowed up to a maximum of 25% of all required parking to be compact spaces.
a) The required parking spaces may be uncovered and may be provided in tandem. Compact spaces shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet by 15 feet. Notwithstanding any section in the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code, such as Section 9-4.2404(d)(4)(iv), or herein to the contrary, the minimum parking lot landscaping area requirements shall be increased by an additional area not less than 15 square feet for each compact space provided.
b) Depths for standard parking stalls may be reduced to a dimension of 18 feet and depths for compact parking stalls may be reduced to a dimension of 15 feet when spaces abut a landscape planter with a minimum width of six feet or a sidewalk or similar paved area with a minimum width of six feet.
c) Other than those applicable to parking stalls generally, there shall be no minimum required maneuvering area, back-up space, or turnaround space for dead-end parking stalls and for parking stalls adjacent to a structure, which includes, but is not limited to, walls, columns, bollards, and barriers.
d) All driveways within a parking lot used exclusively for ingress and egress or interior parking lot circulation shall be designed and improved with grades not to exceed a ten (10%) percent slope.
e) Subject to further review and ministerial approval by the Community Development Director (as discussed in Section 2.D.VII), the following options may be pursued to provide additional parking spaces in case parking demand exceeds parking supply within this subarea:
• valet parking;
• the use of the day care center parking lot at 110 S. Conejo School Road for either employee parking or valet;
• the use of the sixth level of the Civic Arts Plaza parking structure for employee parking; and
• any other alternative parking arrangements recommended by the Community Development Director.
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viii.Landscaping
Eight percent (8%) of any open parking and driveway areas containing more than twenty-one (21) parking spaces, shall be landscaped. Since plaza, landscaping, and walkways are key amenities for the development of this subarea, plans for these amenities shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department in conjunction with any proposed development project within the subarea. Said plans shall be designed in accordance with the City’s landscape and irrigation plan standards.
ix. Open space
All apartment units shall have a minimum private patio or balcony area of 80 square feet and a minimum dimension of 5 feet and direct access to the unit.
View of landscaping at The Lakes.
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x. Signs
A uniform sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department for any proposed project within the subarea and shall be designed in accordance with applicable provisions of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code. Said uniform sign program may provide for up to three (3) monument signs within the subarea, and may also provide for directory signs and tenant blade signs. Notwithstanding any uniform sign program, one (1) building identification sign may be permitted within the subarea. xi. Storage of materials and equipment
Materials and equipment may be stored outside of buildings only when fully screened and adequately covered and enclosed, and then only when incidental to the primary use in any project. Plans for such storage shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department as part of the approval process for any project.
xii. Trash enclosures
Trash enclosures shall be covered and enclosed and not reasonably viewable from a public street or walk. Notwithstanding any section of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code, such as Section 9-4.2405.5(f)(6), or herein to the contrary, or other City guidelines, loading/unloading activities, trash enclosures, and recycling bins shall be permitted within a parking structure.
xiii.Residential density
A Measure E allocation of 228 units2 has been allocated to Subarea A by the City Council (City Council Resolution No. 2021-003) consistent with the maximum number of dwelling units allowed for this Subarea A under the current Commercial/ Residential General Plan designation. The maximum number of dwelling units for this Subarea A shall be consistent with the maximum allowed as per the subarea’s General Plan designation, as it now exists or is hereafter amended and/or supplemented from time to time, to allow for increased residential density. 2 While the City allocated 228 units of Measure E residential capacity to Subarea A in Resolution No. 2021- 003, pursuant to the current Commercial/Residential General Plan designation and the Subarea A acreage of 7.50 acres, a maximum of 225 units shall be permitted as authorized by the above allocation and under the current Commercial/ Residential General Plan designation. 2-14
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a manner consistent with the conservation of landscape values and the enhancement of public enjoyment. The area shall be largely characterized by one or two ponds, naturalistic features, and vegetation including trees, turf, landscaping, hardscape, angled surface parking, water, and topographic features. It shall include pedestrian facilities and other miscellaneous site improvements deemed appropriate by the City of Thousand Oaks, acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”) or other designated public agency. Apart from the potential seasonal ice skating facilities and the existing playground, the area shall not contain athletic playfields or other facilities intended for active recreational purposes.
So long as the commercial project (Subarea A) is in operation, the pond area must be operated and maintained in good working order and in a first-class condition by the owners of the commercial project, pursuant to a mechanism approved by the City. a. Subarea D Use Regulations
For the purpose of limiting permitted uses within this area, the only improvements allowed are landscape, hardscape, outdoor seating and dining areas (including consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction therewith, as permitted by the Community Development Director), limited surface parking as stated in Section 2.D.IV (Circulation and Parking), lighting, signage, driveway access, construction of the two (2) ponds and the potential seasonal ice skating rink, and any other required improvements to facilitate the operation of these improvements as may be approved by the City. The City may permit special or seasonal events, which include the use of vending carts and kiosks in Subarea D in the manner the City normally uses to approve such events.
II. SUBAREA D: PONDS
The Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage,
north of Subarea A, contains two ponds,
which may include a seasonal ice-skating
rink, and which can be viewed from the
commercial complex in Subarea A.
Because of the use of this area as a public
amenity, it is designated as Subarea D,
to distinguish it from the adjacent private
development of Subarea A.
The pond area is intended primarily for
passive recreational purposes and as a
visual amenity and shall be developed in
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b. Subarea D Development Standards
Since this Specific Plan is adopted by a duly enacted ordinance of the City, the following are the authorized development standards for this Subarea D and supersede any zoning ordinances and standards to the contrary in effect for this area. All policies and regulations of the City of Thousand Oaks, which are not specifically superseded as described in this Specific Plan, remain in effect and shall be fully applicable to the area encompassed by this plan. Where the Specific Plan is silent on zoning standards and/ or regulations, the Community Development Director shall make a determination on which land-use standard(s) shall apply based on the most similar zoning or land use identified in the City’s Code or General Plan.
View of The Lakes at sunset.
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III. SUBAREAS A AND D
DESIGN CRITERIA
A basic objective of Subareas A and D
is to produce a project of high design
quality, featuring distinctive architecture,
generous amenities, and a highly
attractive visual environment. Since
the development within Subarea A is
integrally linked with the Civic Arts Plaza,
and will be viewed from that facility by
theatre goers and those desiring to
walk to that commercial project, the
architecture, the design elements, and
String lights at The Lakes Shopping Mall.
materials used on the west and south sides of the structures, hardscape, walkways, view corridors, and landscaping of the private project are just as important as the design of the sides fronting Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Conejo School Road.
It is intended that the quality of design, mix of uses, and arrangement, integration, and relationship of the various components of the Specific Plan shall together create a lasting focal point for the greater Thousand Oaks area. Ultimate authority for approval of all design aspects of projects in Subareas A and D shall be vested with the City. In general, the procedures and guidelines of the design review process (Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 18, of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code) shall apply to all projects in the Specific Plan area.
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The following criteria are intended to describe, in general terms, the basic design objectives of Subareas A and D:
• The architecture within Subareas A and D shall be of distinctive, innovative design intended to make a strong statement as to the special nature of the area.
The architecture shall attempt to achieve a timeless design to provide lasting beauty and distinction to the project. The architectural design shall not emulate any traditional style nor exploit any transient trends in design, which might serve to easily date the project
• Building forms shall be arranged and articulated to break up building mass and reduce the perceived scale of the various structures. Both horizontal and vertical articulation of building façades shall be encouraged to provide visual interest, reduce the appearance of building mass, and avoid monotony in the façade.
Various angular forms in plan and elevation shall also be encouraged to help reduce the perception of building mass and open view corridors within the site. • Building heights, in general, should be stepped back from Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The height of roofs and façades shall be lowest adjacent to Thousand Oaks Boulevard and gradually increase in height further away from the Boulevard.
• Compatibility in design shall be achieved among all components of the project and among each of the subareas of the plan to produce a harmonious and unified setting. The design, function, materials, and colors of all elements of the plan shall be coordinated.
• Projects in Subareas A and D shall contain extensive, high-quality site improvements, site furnishings, landscaping, and amenities. All building setback areas shall be extensively landscaped. Hardscape, plazas, and other pedestrian-oriented improvements should be integrated with Civic Arts Plaza and landscaping.
• The Specific Plan area shall possess a strong pedestrian orientation. The projects shall attempt to create designs attractive to the pedestrian with interesting façades, inviting entrances, clustered activity areas, creative patios for outdoor customer dining areas, and extensive pedestrian improvements.
The scale of buildings shall seem comfortable from the pedestrian perspective while creating a sense of drama to enhance the pedestrian experience. Clear pedestrian connections shall be provided to create a pedestrian circulation network among the various subareas of the plan and to establish a pedestrian linkage to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Pedestrian-level building façades shall be composed of rich and textured materials and enhanced with architectural detail for visual interest.
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• Parking structure exteriors shall receive extensive design treatment and landscaping to reduce their utilitarian appearance and enhance visual quality.
The design of the parking structures shall be well-integrated with the architectural design of adjacent or adjoining buildings.
• All utility lines within the Specific Plan area shall be placed underground. Loading and delivery areas shall be separated from pedestrian activity areas and screened from public view. Roof-top equipment must be effectively screened from multiple vantage points, and the screening device must be integrated into the architectural design of the building. Surface parking must be screened from adjacent streets by earthmounding, low-profile walls and/or landscaping. • Except as otherwise stated herein, a uniform sign program shall be developed and adopted for each subarea in conformance with the provisions of Article 23 of Title 9, Chapter 4, of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code. • Public improvements shall be installed in conformance with a uniform system of attractive and functional improvements to be developed and adopted by the Agency, in accordance with the City of Thousand Oaks standards.
Outdoor dining at The Lakes Shopping Mall.
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IV. CIRCULATION AND PARKING
a. Vehicular Circulation
Vehicular access into Subareas A and D will be provided at controlled points from the existing roadway system. Locations of all existing oak trees should be considered when designing the specific alignment for vehicular access and circulation, to minimize oak tree removal.
The service road to the rear of the Kavli Theatre may be further improved and used for access to Subarea A. Direct access from Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Conejo School Road shall be provided for Subarea A. If required for a proposed development project, Conejo School Road shall be widened and improved adjacent to Subareas A and D.
Internal vehicular circulation will not be designed as City streets. Signalization shall be provided on Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Conejo School Road where determined appropriate by a traffic study. The need for other street improvements shall be evaluated in project-specific traffic studies and shall be provided where determined necessary by such studies.
b. Pedestrian, Alternate Transportation, and Transit Access Pedestrian access and circulation within the Specific Plan area is a central component of the development concept for the area. Pedestrians should be able to easily access each of the building complexes and circulate throughout the Specific Plan area on foot with a minimum of impediment. For this reason, the development concept for the Specific Plan area proposes to segregate pedestrian and vehicular circulation by creating elevated plazas and walkways for pedestrian use. These elevated pedestrian areas are planned to provide connections between building complexes and parking structures and provide formal pedestrian entrances to the buildings. At-grade pedestrian walkways will also be provided, where appropriate.
The Specific Plan area should be accessible by various means of alternative transportation, including bicycles. As a destination, the Subareas A and D should feature opportunities for access and parking for bicycles and other means.
Subareas A and D are served by public transit via bus routes along Thousand Oaks Boulevard. In order to encourage and facilitate transit access to the area, bus turnouts and shelters should be provided within the design of any proposed project where appropriate to serve transit users.
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c. Parking
Parking to serve projects in Subareas A and D is planned to be provided in angled surface parking in Subarea D (Pond Parcel) and a surface parking lot or parking structure in Subarea A (Private Commercial/Residential).
The angled surface parking within the Pond Parcel shall be limited to twenty-six (26) spaces and shall be located adjacent to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. d. Shared Parking
A shared parking concept may be utilized throughout Subareas A and D in order to provide for the efficient use of the available parking supply. This concept allows separate uses to share parking facilities when these uses generate parking demands during different periods of the day or week. The amount of parking required to serve the planned uses in Subareas A and D may be determined through a shared parking study (or studies) to be approved ministerially by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of any development permits in these Subareas.
V. SPECIAL FEATURES
a. Mixed-Use Development
The development concept for Subareas A and D is intended to produce a broad mix of interactive uses, which will create an active and interesting atmosphere in both the daytime and evening hours. Complementary uses are to be in close proximity to each other to promote interaction between uses and to advance the development concept.
The clustering of complementary uses also allows the creation of integrated complexes and makes possible the use of shared facilities such as plazas and parking structures. b. Plazas
Plaza spaces are an important component of the development envisioned for the project area. Main plazas are planned as part of the commercial complex in Subarea A.
These plazas may be partially elevated above grade to take advantage of the grade differentials onsite. The elevated plazas would provide spaces for pedestrian activities and circulation between buildings and would provide vantage points for views into the park. The plazas would also serve as formal pedestrian entry spaces for the building complexes. The elevated configuration of the plazas and connecting walkways could allow segregation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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Outdoor playground at The Lakes Shopping Mall.
c. Public Park
Subareas A and D are intended to
implement the development concept
of a set of high-quality development
components in a park-like setting. The
park is provided as the focal point of
Subareas A and D, and any proposed
development projects shall orient to the
park. The park area may be expanded
by proposed development projects of
other subareas. The interface of adjacent
subarea development and the park
are critical to the overall development
in the Specific Plan area and should
be given special design emphasis to
promote strong visual and pedestrianfriendly physical connections among all subareas.
d. Building Height and Form
In general, building mass should step up from Thousand Oaks Boulevard toward the southerly part of the site adjacent to the freeway. Building scale should be consistent with building uses and should reflect the surrounding context of the Thousand Oaks Boulevard commercial corridor. Building forms should be interesting and attractive, emphasizing the special character of Subareas A and D.
e. Oak and Landmark Tree Preservation
Oak trees and landmark trees of various designated species within the City of Thousand Oaks are protected by law. It is the intent of this Specific Plan, consistent with City policy, to minimize impacts on existing oak and landmark trees. Buildings and other structures, to the extent possible, should be sited to avoid the removal of oak trees. Whenever possible, trees slated for removal will be transplanted to a protected area on site.
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Trees to be removed will be replaced by new trees pursuant to applicable City policy and ordinance. Construction and grading activities near existing oak and landmark trees will be governed by the City of Thousand Oaks development policies. Oaks and landmark trees should be incorporated as special design features in locations where long-term protection of such trees can be assured.
VI. INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
On-site or adjacent improvements to public streets, sidewalks, and parkways, as well as improvements to drainage facilities and utilities, that are necessitated by proposed development projects, shall be constructed concurrently with the development of Subareas A and D. Necessary off-site improvements linked to any proposed development project in Subareas A and D should also be constructed concurrently with development on the project site or at the discretion of the City of Thousand Oaks and/or an in-lieu fee may be paid to an improvement fund. All such improvements shall be designed in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations of the City of Thousand Oaks, responsible State and Federal agencies, and affected utility companies. Proposed on-site and off-site improvements shall be evaluated as part of the approval process for any proposed development project.
Public improvements associated with development in the Specific Plan area include:
• A new driveway and miscellaneous improvements to existing roadways, including an access road for the multi-family development in Subarea A • Public park in Subarea D
• Potential parking structure in Subarea A
In addition, various infrastructure improvements will be needed to serve future development planned for Subareas A and D. All improvements associated with public projects in the Specific Plan area will be the responsibility of the City of Thousand Oaks.
The City may elect to participate in the provision of improvements to serve the private development, pursuant to any agreements, which may be reached between the City and the developer. In such cases, the responsibility for the cost, construction, and maintenance of the subject improvements shall be determined through negotiation between the City and the developer(s) of the development projects.
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Adequate facilities for water service, wastewater collection, and stormwater drainage are available on the site or within adjacent public rights-of-way. Similarly, facilities are available for telephone, gas, and electricity service to the plan area. The only improvements anticipated at this time include the construction of necessary on-site facilities and lateral connections to existing service lines. On-site drainage facilities will include a connection to the underground Arroyo Conejo storm drain along the northerly perimeter of the area and the extension of drains across the site, which currently drain upslope areas to the south. The construction of on-site storm water retention facilities or a contribution to an off-site master retention facility may be necessary to mitigate downstream capacity deficiencies. Water and wastewater service will be provided by the City of Thousand Oaks. Existing water and wastewater lines located in Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Conejo School Road will serve the project. Connections to these lines will be required to provide service on site.
VII. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
a. Development Plan Review Procedures
Pursuant to Sections 522 and 523 of the Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Project Area: 1) permits shall be issued for the construction of any new buildings; and 2) subdivision, or other entitlements until precise development plans have been reviewed and approved by the Successor Agency for consistency with the objectives and standards of this Specific Plan and, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 9-4.1808 of the TOMC. No additional permits will be required by the Successor Agency as a result of this review.
Contents of precise development plans shall be in accordance with Section 9-4.1807 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code. The completeness, and level of detail of submitted plans shall be determined by the Community Development Director. 2-24
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Except as otherwise required by State or Federal law, the Community Development Director (or its designee) shall, ministerially and without additional review or approval:
• Review and approve expansions
and modifications that do not
substantially increase the square
footage of the commercial
buildings in Subarea A, provided
the applicable FAR requirements
are met. The Community
Development Director shall
determine whether a requested
expansion or modification
constitutes a substantial increase;
• Review and approve, subject
to defined operating standards
determined by the Community
Development Director, the onsite consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the
operations of restaurants and
cafes in a subarea for which it is
a permitted use. The Community
Development Director shall have
the authority to monitor and
enforce compliance with the
operating standards;
• Review and approve, subject
to defined operating standards
determined by the Community
Development Director, live
entertainment in the plaza area in
a subarea for which it is a permitted
use. The Community Development
Director shall have the authority to
monitor and enforce compliance
with the operating standards;
• Review and approve alternative
parking arrangements; and
• Determine and interpret whether
any proposed use is permitted
and consistent with the intent
and purpose of this Specific
Plan. Notwithstanding anything
above, the substitution or change
of permitted commercial uses
within a subarea shall not require
compliance with this Section.
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View of The Lakes from Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
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E. DOWNTOWN CORE (SUBAREAS B, C, AND E)
The Downtown Core consists of Subareas B, C, and E of the CAPSP. The Downtown Core includes a wide variety of uses emblematic of the diversity and vitality of the City of Thousand Oaks, including civic offices and administrative uses, active and passive public recreational spaces, cultural and performing arts venues, business and arts incubators, commercial retail, food and beverage establishments, hotel uses, and residential uses as part of mixed-use developments.
Building designs in the Downtown Core are intended to be representative of California regional modernism architecture, emphasizing modernist principles including clean lines, functional clarity, honest expression of structural elements, and minimal ornamentation.
View of the enhanced entrance to City Hall.
Although the Downtown Core will be
constructed in phases (refer to Section
2.E.VIII for Development Phasing), the
uses, structures, streetscapes, open space
areas, and other associated improvements
shall be designed and implemented in
alignment with the overall goals and
objectives of the CAPSP and the intent
of the figures, standards, and guidelines
established in this chapter. Principles
of its design and function are intended
to embody transparency, accessibility,
sustainability, and adaptability. The full
build-out of the Downtown Core area is
depicted in Figure 2-4.
The following sections provide detailed
descriptions of Subareas B, C, and E,
including their existing conditions, intended
land uses, and development objectives.
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East Main Street and plaza perspective rendering.
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I. SUBAREA B:
CARPENTER PARK
Carpenter Park functions as a central
gathering place and the heart of the
overall General Plan Downtown Sub
Area. It is intended to be flexible to
accommodate community events and
civic gatherings, including a mix of
active and passive recreational uses to
encourage activity during various times
of day and night. Carpenter Park provides
direct pedestrian links to all portions of
the Specific Plan area and to the broader
General Plan Downtown Sub Area.
B
Night view of the Carpenter Park conceptual improvements.
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Carpenter Park will feature a restaurant/café along the Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage that is integrated into the design of the central plaza area. A pedestrian-only “Main Street” serves as a primary east/west connection through the park from Lakes Drive to Dallas Drive along the northern façade of the repurposed and reconstructed CAP structures.
The design of Carpenter Park incorporates
hardscape, an interactive water feature,
landscape vegetation, functional turf areas,
shade structures, play structures, public
art, and seating areas. Carpenter Park is
designed to reflect the natural features
and topography of the site while preserving
existing mature oak trees. The design
provides for functional and aesthetically
pleasing pedestrian transitions to adjoining
subareas, uses, and structures. Adjacent
development should be designed to
activate Carpenter Park and capitalize on
views into the plaza. Pedestrian walkways
provide access from both surrounding
developments and Thousand Oaks
Boulevard, with paths planned to meander
throughout the site to create an inviting
and accessible environment. The plaza is
equipped with electrical power, lighting, and
other infrastructure to facilitate community
events.
In addition, Subarea B is intended to include
an outdoor amphitheatre located between
Subareas C and A. The amphitheatre
is designed to accommodate ticketed
performances, public community
performances, and other private and public
events and gatherings.
Looking down at the Carpenter Park plaza.
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II. SUBAREA C:
CIVIC ARTS PLAZA
Subarea C encompasses the CAP
structures and uses, including the
Performing Arts Center, consisting of the
1,800-seat Kavli Theatre and 394-seat
Scherr Forum Theatre, the adaptively
reused and reconstructed City of
Thousand Oaks City Hall administrative
offices, commercial, and other
community-serving uses, as well as the
existing six-level parking structure.
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C
Development within Subarea C will facilitate the partial demolition and reconstruction of City Hall while introducing a variety of compatible commercial uses, including but not limited to the following:
• Public market food hall
• Multi-purpose performance venue with capacity for approximately 200 people • Creative arts incubator which would provide flexible space for artists and other creative innovators to make, congregate, and display art and other creative media
• Office and multi-purpose conference space to accommodate co-working, business incubation, and other similar uses
• Public library outpost
• Police depot
• Other retail uses complementary of and synergistic with an overall civic, arts, and community-oriented focus
The adaptively reused and newly constructed portions of the structure will replace City Hall administrative offices, improve public wayfinding, and improve the delivery of City services. The CAP Terrace will be reconstructed as a level plaza deck, increasing flexibility of the space to accommodate various needs, including pre- and post-function outdoor event space for the Kavli Theatre and Scherr Forum. Refer to Figure 2-5: Civic Arts Plaza Program Components. A grand staircase and public elevator provide visual and physical connectivity from Carpenter Park and Thousand Oaks Boulevard at the ground level to the CAP Terrace on the third level.
SUBAREA
C
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The existing parking structure within this subarea will be served by an access road (“West Road”) directly from Thousand Oaks Boulevard and via a driveway extension of Oakwood Drive. Secondary access from the signalized intersection at Dallas Drive allows vehicular circulation into the site along Main Street connecting to West Road. The existing parking structure is to be shared among the variety of commercial and institutional uses within Subareas B, C, and E. In addition, a service driveway from Conejo School Road connects to the rear loading area behind the Kavli Theatre, providing access for services, deliveries, and emergency vehicles.
Landscaping is anticipated to be incorporated into the terrace level and surrounding area, subject to Ventura County Fire Protection District standards, and the complex is designed around the existing oak trees and other vegetation. 2-34
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III. SUBAREA E: WESTSIDE
This subarea encompasses the remainder
of the Specific Plan area located west of
the Civic Arts Plaza and Carpenter Park,
and north of the existing parking structure.
Development is intended to consist of
mixed-use residential with active ground
floor commercial uses, subterranean
and podium parking structures, and
an approximately 142-room hotel with
associated food and beverage uses,
banquet space, and other guest amenities.
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This subarea includes vehicular circulation elements, including West Road, West Main Street, Dallas Drive, and the Oakwood Drive roundabout. All vehicular access roads are intended to be used by the public via public access easements. Vehicular access roads will meet emergency vehicle access standards. Pedestrian circulation includes enhanced streetscapes and sidewalks along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the new interior roadways, interstitial plazas, and a paseo connecting West Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The paseo cuts through a mixed-use building fronting Thousand Oaks Boulevard, creating a physical and visual connection from Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Two pedestrian staircases between buildings located south of West Main Street provide secondary and tertiary access from the existing parking garage to Main Street. Additional pedestrian pathways connect through Carpenter Park and the amphitheatre to the rest of the Downtown Core.
The design of structures within this subarea will establish the context for the character and vision of the Downtown Core and the overall General Plan Downtown Subarea.
Building massing, roof forms, and façade articulation will be varied to enhance visual interest, prioritize the pedestrian experience, and promote architectural diversity in the area. The overall design of the structures shall be emblematic of architectural principles of Southern California regional modernism and mid-century modern architecture, and must be consistent with the Development Standards within Section 2.E of this Specific Plan.
SUBAREA
E
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Perspective rendering of the Scherr Forum entrance.
Subarea E is anticipated to be developed via a public-private partnership with a thirdparty development group(s). The allowed uses, development standards, and design guidelines herein are intended to provide flexibility to ensure economic viability of development within the Westside area while creating clarity of purpose and a framework for design to ensure alignment with the overall vision and goals for the Downtown Core. 2-36
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IV. DOWNTOWN
CORE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
a. Downtown Core Use
Regulations
The uses which are specifically permitted
in Subareas B, C, and E are listed in
Table 2.2. The Community Development
Director shall determine whether any
proposed use is permitted and/or
consistent with this Specific Plan. Refer
to TOMC Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 28
for permit procedures. For uses not
otherwise listed herein or within TOMC,
a Special Use Permit approval shall be
required, as described by TOMC Sec.
9-4.2803.
SUBAREAS
B,C
&
E
B
E
C
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USE
REGULATION
SUBAREA
B
(CARPENTER
PARK/AMP)
SUBAREA
C
(CAP)
SUBAREA
E
(MIXED-USE/
HOTEL)
NOTES/
REFERENCE
Arcade, as a principal or
accessory use
P P P Footnote 1, 2
Amenities and accessory
uses related to multi-family
residential uses
NP NP P Footnote 3
Amenities and accessory
uses and structures that are
connected to and part of the
development of the multifamily residential development of Subarea A
P P NP
Art galleries and exhibits P P P Footnote 2
Artist Studios P P SUPA Footnote 2, 4
Banquet, catering, concession
facilities, and meeting and
conference facilities, as
accessory uses to hotel or
performance venue uses
PPP
Bars, nightclubs, and dancing
establishments
SUPA SUPA SUPA Footnote 2, 5
Breweries, wine blending, and
distilleries providing retail
sale of alcoholic beverages
for off-site consumption , as
an accompanying use to a
permitted bar or restaurant
use
P P P Footnote 2, 5
Childcare or educational
facilities, including tutoring
centers, places with activities
for children, and school
facilities
P P SUPA Footnote 2
Table 2.2: Downtown Core Permitted Uses
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SUBAREAS
B,C
&
E
USE
REGULATION
SUBAREA
B
(CARPENTER
PARK/AMP)
SUBAREA
C
(CAP)
SUBAREA
E
(MIXED-USE/
HOTEL)
NOTES/
REFERENCE
Civic and institutional uses,
including governmental
offices, City Hall administrative
uses, public library branches,
and public safety facilities
PPP
Civic auditorium, theater,
or similar publicly-owned,
multi-purpose general
assembly facility for artistic,
cultural, theatrical, or other
entertainment and/or public
assembly purposes
PPP
Conference, assembly, and
training facilities for private or
nonprofit purposes
P P SUP
Drive-through NP NP NP
Dry cleaning and self-service
laundries
NP NP P
Ghost kitchens NP NP NP Footnote 6
Hotel NP NP DP
Health Club and Health
Studios
NP NP P
Large format movie theater
(i.e. IMAX theater), with
ancillary facilities related to its
operation
NP NP NP
Live entertainment and
performance venues
P P SUPA Footnote 2, 5
Mobile food vendors (including
food trucks)
SUPA SUPA SUPA Footnote 7
Multi-family residential NP NP DP Footnote 2
Museums and exhibit halls P P SUPA
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USE
REGULATION
SUBAREA
B
(CARPENTER
PARK/AMP)
SUBAREA
C
(CAP)
SUBAREA
E
(MIXED-USE/
HOTEL)
NOTES/
REFERENCE
Office, business and
professional. Includes shared
multi-purpose work spaces
intended for co-working,
business incubation, and other
similar uses
NP P SUPA Footnote 2
Office, Medical NP NP NP
Outdoor art display and other
creative exhibits
DR DR DR Footnote 8
Outdoor dining in conjunction
with a permitted and related
commercial operation (e.g.
cafes, restaurants, etc.)
P P P Footnote 2, 9
Parks (e.g. pocket parks,
playgrounds, dog parks, etc.)
PPP
Parking, including surface,
partial subterranean,
subterranean, and podium
structures
PPP
Pet care services (not
including boarding)
NP NP SUPA
Personal services (e.g. health
and medical spas, barber
shops and beauty/nail salons,
seamstresses, tailors, tattoo /
piercing, and shoe repair; not
including pet related care)
NP P P Footnote 2
Public market food hall P P SUPA Footnote 2, 10
Restaurants, cafes, and
other specialized food
and beverage service
establishments
P P P Footnote 2
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Permitted Uses Key
DP = Development Permit
DR = Design Review
EFR = Eligible Facilities Requests (6409a) Permit
NP= Not Permitted
P = Permitted
SUP = Special Use Permit
SUPA = Administrative Special Use Permit
SWF = Small Wireless Facilities Permit
TUP - Temporary Use Permit
USE
REGULATION
SUBAREA
B
(CARPENTER
PARK/AMP)
SUBAREA
C
(CAP)
SUBAREA
E
(MIXED-USE/
HOTEL)
NOTES/
REFERENCE
Retail uses, excluding
commercial cannabis activity
P P P Footnote 2
Single-Family Residential NP NP NP
Sale of alcoholic beverages
for onsite consumption as a
principal or accessory use to
any other allowed use
SUPA SUPA SUPA Footnote 5
Temporary events include but
not limited to: farmer’s market,
street performers, street fairs,
performances, and other
seasonal events, including
events with amplified sound
within residential rooftop
amenity spaces.
TUP TUP TUP Footnote 4
Wireless communications
facilities
Small wireless facilities SWF SWF SWF
Eligible facilities requests
(6409(a))
EFR EFR EFR
Wireless communications
facilities that do not meet
the definition of small
wireless facilities or eligible
facilities requests
SUPA SUPA SUPA
Table 2.2: Downtown Core Permitted Uses (Continued)
SUBAREAS
B,C
&
E
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Table Footnotes
1) Arcade: Arcade shall mean an establishment with five (5) or more amusement devices which are “pay-per-play”, or which are available for rent or hire for stated periods of time, and which are maintained for use by the public, including video games, pinball games, and shooting games.
2) Where identified as an allowed use in Subareas B and/or C, the use is only permitted if it is complementary to the operation of a conference facility, government facility, public park, civic arts facility, on-site recreational, or entertainment use as determined by the City of Thousand Oaks. Such uses may also offer products and/or services to the general public.
3) Multi-family residential uses are allowed as part of Mixed-Use developments, provided multi-family dwellings are not located on the ground floor of any structure. This limitation excludes accessory residential uses including lobbies, leasing offices and maintenance areas, required circulation and access ways, and other shared common residential amenities; however, accessory residential uses must not exceed 30% of the gross ground floor area within the building footprint excluding podium and/or subterranean parking areas.
4) Artist Studios mean a facility providing shared or individual studio and workspaces for practicing artists and other creative industry professionals. Artist Studios may include the use of specialized equipment in shared or individual studio and maker spaces, technical and administrative functions, provision of workshops associated with the creative arts, and exhibition and gallery space including the retail sale of products made on premises. 5) The sale of alcoholic beverages of any type for consumption on premises associated with any permitted use shall be subject to the conditions of approval associated with SUP2025-70022. Uses not compliant with those conditions of approval will require approval of a separate Administrative Special Use Permit (SUPA).
6) A ghost kitchen (also known as a cloud kitchen, commissary kitchen, virtual kitchen, etc.) is a commercial food preparation establishment, typically consisting of one or more independent cooking operations located within a shared or individual facility, with no or minimal customer-facing dine-in service. Its primary function is to fulfill online orders for off-site consumption, often via third-party delivery platforms. 7) Mobile Food Vendors, including food trucks and/or other uses which require use or operation of a vehicle, shall not run or leave the vehicle idling for a period of longer than three minutes.
8) Design Review will be required for outdoor art display and other creative exhibits.
Additional processing requirements will be determined subject to CAPSP I-8. 9) Outdoor dining areas are subject to the review and approval of a license agreement with the City to allow encroachments into public right-of-way and/or public access easement areas.
10) Public market food hall: Public market food hall shall mean a permanent, indoor or mixed-use facility designed to accommodate multiple independent food vendors, culinary artisans, and small-scale retailers within a shared space. Food halls may include prepared food stalls, specialty grocery vendors, communal seating areas, and may be integrated with farmers’ markets, food hubs, or community kitchens. 2-42
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b. Downtown Core Development Standards
Since this Specific Plan is adopted by a duly enacted ordinance of the City, the following are the authorized development standards for Subareas B, C, and E and supersede any zoning ordinances and standards to the contrary in effect for this area. All policies and regulations of the City of Thousand Oaks, which are not specifically superseded as described in this Specific Plan, remain in effect and shall be fully applicable to the area encompassed by this plan.
SUBAREAS
B,C
&
E
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD
SUBAREA B SUBAREA
C
SUBAREA E NOTES/
REFERENCES
Maximum Building
Height
35 feet;
2 stories
130 feet;
7 stories
For structures located
north of Main Street:
64 feet and 4 stories
For structures located
south of Main Street:
95 feet and 7 stories
Refer to Figure
2-6: Building
Heights
Refer to
2.E.IV.a.1
Building Setbacks:
Primary Street
Setback
10 feet 10 feet Average 15 feet Refer to
2.E. IV.a.3
Side Street
Setback
10 feet 10 feet 10 feet Refer to
2.E. IV.a.3
Internal Side/ Rear
Setback
0 feet 0 feet 0 feet Refer to
2.E. IV.a.3
Upper Story
Setback
N/A N/A Refer to upper story
setbacks for Subarea
E below
Refer to
2.E. IV.a.1
Buildings Four Stories and Less:
• Minimum of 5-foot setback for 25% of the length of the structure at the top floor of any primary street-facing façade.
• The top floor of any structure must not exceed 90% of the building footprint of the structure at the lowest at-grade level.
Table 2.3: Downtown Core Development Standards
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DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD
SUBAREA B SUBAREA
C
SUBAREA E NOTES/
REFERENCES
Building Setbacks, Continued:
Buildings Five Stories and Greater:
• Minimum of 10-foot setback for 50% of the length of the structure at the top floor of any primary street-facing façade.
• The 5th and each additional story must not exceed 80% of the building footprint at the lowest at-grade level.
Maximum NonResidential FloorArea Ratio (FAR)*N/A N/A 1.0 Refer to
2.E. IV.a.4
Maximum Lot
Coverage
No maximum No maximum No maximum
Residential Density N/A N/A 30 du/ac Refer to
2.E. IV.a.5
Automobile and
Bicycle Parking
Refer to 2.E.V
(Circulation
and Mobility)
Refer to 2.E.V
(Circulation
and Mobility)
Refer to 2.E.V
(Circulation and
Mobility)
Refer to 2.E.V.b
- 2.E.V.f
Lighting Refer to the Lighting Design Requirements section Refer to 2.E.VI.e Residential Open
Space
N/A N/A Residential uses must
meet both minimum
private open space
requirements and
minimum common
open space
requirements listed in
Table 2.4
Refer to 2.E.IV.c.i
Downspouts Downspouts and gutters shall be concealed within the building face or designed to enhance the architectural
design of the building on which they are proposed.
Downspouts are not required to be painted the same
color as the building elevation on which they are
proposed
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SUBAREAS
B,C
&
E
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD
SUBAREA B SUBAREA
C
SUBAREA E NOTES/
REFERENCES
Outdoor Dining
Areas
Outdoor dining areas may encroach into sidewalk and
pedestrian paseos, provided that a minimum clear
width of six feet is maintained between outdoor dining
furniture or installations and other fixed improvements.
Outdoor dining areas must be authorized via a license
agreement to be provided by the City.
Mechanical
Equipment
All ground surface-mounted mechanical equipment,
including transformers, terminal boxes, meter
cabinets, and other infrastructure shall be screened
by landscaping, treated with public art per Resolution
2024-035, or painted to match the materials and
colors of the surrounding buildings, as approved by
Community Development Department as part of the
associated permit allowing the installation of such
equipment.
Rooftop mounted mechanical equipment, excluding
solar photovoltaic panels, must be screened by
the roof structure or by equipment screening from
all pedestrian and vehicular views from adjacent
and surrounding public streets, including highways.
Screening materials shall match or complement the
building materials and colors. A visual simulation
may be requested by the Community Development
Department at the time of building permit submittal to
verify compliance.
Table 2.3: Downtown Core Development Standards (Continued) c. Definitions, Rules of Measurement, and Additional
Standards
i. Definitions and Rules of Measurement
1. Building Footprint: Building footprint is measured by the total exterior limit of the structure at the lowest at-grade level with direct access to a street, sidewalk, or driveway, excluding the horizontal projection of balconies, eaves, roof overhangs, or floors above, and/or subterranean parking below.
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2. Building Height: Height shall be the relative vertical distance measured from the point located at the centerline of Dallas Drive and its intersection with Thousand Oaks Boulevard’s southern right-of-way boundary to the top of parapet and/or ridgeline above any occupiable floor level of the structure.
• Exceptions: Elevator towers, stair towers, mechanical equipment and screening, chimneys, roof vents, solar photovoltaic panels, and equipment shall not exceed 10 feet beyond the maximum building height specified in Table 2.3.
Thousand Oaks Blvd housand Oaks Blvd
The Lakes Dr
Oakwood Oakwood Dr
West Rd
Dallas Dr
W Main St
E Main St
76’ to 95’
>96’
APPROXIMATE BUILDING HEIGHTS MAXIMUM HEIGHT ALLOWED
Subarea B:
35’ (2 Stories)
Subarea C:
130’ (7 Stories)
(TOB)
Subarea E:
North of Main Street: 64’ (4 Stories)
South of Main Street: 95’ (7 Stories)
< 35’
36’ to 55’
56’ to 64’ We
Dallas Dr
st Rd West Rd
W Main St
E Main St
SUBAREA
E
SUBAREA
B
SUBAREA
C
Height Measurement
Datum Point: +/- 0’
Entry to Existing
Parking Garage:+/- 22’
Bldg E3.1:
+/- 61’
Bldg E3.2:
+/- 61’
Bldg E3.3:
+/- 64’
Bldg E2:
+/- 95’
Bldg E1:
+/- 90’
Adaptive
Reuse of
Ex City Hall:
+/- 44’
Ex Parking
Garage:
+/- 85’
Ex Kavli
Terrace:
+/- 31’
Ex Kavli
Theater:
+/- 130’
Proposed
City Hall:
+/- 92’
Bldg B1:
+/- 34’
Ex Scherr Forum:
+/- 78’ Bldg B2:
+/- 25’
Highway 101: +/- 85’
Figure 2-6: Building Heights
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&
E
3. Setbacks: For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:
• Setbacks shall mean the horizontal distance measured from the building face to the nearest adjacent property line or curb face of an abutting street, whichever is closer.
• Primary Streets include Thousand Oaks Boulevard and West Main Street.
• Side Streets include Dallas Drive, West Road, and Lakes Drive.
4. Floor-Area Ratio (FAR):
• The maximum non-residential FAR applies to the combination of all non-residential uses in all structures located within the subarea boundaries. Maximum FAR excludes podium and subterranean parking garage areas.
5. Density:
• The maximum allowable density applies to the combination of all residential uses in all structures located within the subarea boundaries, regardless of lot size.
6. Residential Common Open Space:
Required residential common open space must be located within the same structure or on the same lot as the associated residential units.
Common open space may be located in one or more areas on any floor.
At least 50% of the required common open space must be located outdoors, though it may be covered and unenclosed. Common open space must include at least one primary outdoor area with minimum dimensions of 15 x 15 feet. Common open space excludes parking facilities, driveways, interior circulation corridors, exterior circulation breezeways, sidewalks, pedestrian paths, utility or service areas, other areas where the primary purpose is circulation, required front or street side yards, any landscaped area not usable for outdoor living or recreation, or areas with slopes greater than five (5%) percent, and areas not intended for exclusive use by residential tenants. 2-47
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ii. Mixed-Use Residential Building Design Standards
The following objective design standards in Table 2.4 are applicable to mixeduse residential structures within Subarea E of the Specific Plan. The objective design standards in this section supersede those contained within TOMC Sec 9-4.22. Where differences occur, or the CAPSP is silent, the CAPSP development and design standards prevail over the TOMC Objective Design Standards and in cases where CAPSP is silent, any standards within TOMC Sec 9-4.22 do not apply.
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B,C
&
E
DESIGN
STANDARD
SUBAREA E NOTES/
REFERENCES
Minimum Number
of Buildings
Developments on parcel assemblages exceeding
fifty thousand (50,000) square feet must be
composed of at least four (4) separate buildings or
substantially appear to be at least four (4) separate
buildings. All parcels within Subarea E developed
with mixed-use residential structures shall be
considered one parcel assemblage.
Private Storage
Requirements
A minimum of 54 cubic feet of private lockable
storage area must be provided for each multifamily
unit.
Private storage area may be located within podium
and subterranean garages, within an indoor
residential amenity space, or within or adjacent
to the dwelling unit it serves. If located within a
dwelling unit, the storage space must be located
within the main living area and not located within a
bedroom or serving as the primary bedroom closet
for studio units. Private storage area must be a
single uninterrupted volume, not cumulative, with a
minimum clear depth of two feet, and in which one
dimension must be at least six feet.
Residential Private Open Space
Building E2 At least 75% of the total number of dwelling units shall provide a balcony.
• At least 25% of the total number of dwelling
units shall provide a full-size balcony. Full-size
balconies shall be a minimum size of 40 sf and
minimum dimensions of 4 feet.
• All remaining required balconies shall have
minimum dimensions of 4 feet in width and 2.5
feet in depth.
All balconies must be accompanied by an operable
glazed double door or an operable glazed single
door with a full-height glazed sidelight.
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DESIGN
STANDARD
SUBAREA E NOTES/
REFERENCES
Building E3 At least 70% of the total number of dwelling units shall provide a balcony.
• At least 20% of the total number of dwelling
units shall provide a full-size balcony. Full-size
balconies shall be a minimum size of 70 sf and
minimum dimensions of 4 feet.
• All remaining required balconies shall have
minimum dimensions of 4 feet in width and 2.5
feet in depth.
All balconies must be accompanied by an operable
glazed double door or an operable glazed single
door with a full-height glazed sidelight.
Residential Common Open Space
Building E2 Cumulative common open space of 85 square feet per unit.
A usable common courtyard shall be provided
located atop the podium deck. The common
courtyard shall be a minimum of 15% of the total
building footprint at the lowest at grade level.
Courtyard dimensions must have no greater than a
one to one (1:1) proportion between any horizontal
dimension and adjacent building height (minimum
width is 40 feet).
See 2.E.IV.a.6
Dwelling units abutting common above-ground
open space areas require a minimum of one
window, in addition to patios (if on the same level as
open space) or balcony (upper levels) access from
each dwelling that overlooks or accesses common
areas.
Seating and shade structures (movable or fixed)
must be provided at common outdoor usable open
space areas.
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&
E
DESIGN
STANDARD
SUBAREA E NOTES/
REFERENCES
Building E3 Cumulative common open space of 40 square feet per unit.
See 2.E.IV.a.6
Seating and shade structures (movable or fixed)
must be provided at common outdoor usable open
space areas.
Maximum Building Length and Massing Breaks
General
Standards
(Applies to
Buildings E2
and E3)
A minimum of one 1-foot (1’) offset is required
for any wall plane that exceeds thirty feet (30’) in
length.
Roofs must be designed to incorporate a minimum
of two varying roof heights and/or types (hip, gable,
shed, flat, etc.)
Rooflines must be vertically articulated at least
every fifty feet (50’) along Primary Street frontages
with architectural elements such as parapets,
varying cornices, reveals, clerestory windows,
dormers, canopies, chimneys, towers, or other
varied roof form.
Blank walls (façades without doors, windows,
openings, or landscaping treatments) must be less
than 25 feet in length along sidewalks, pedestrian
walks, or publicly accessible outdoor space areas.
Building E2 Maximum building length, excluding subterranean parking garages, shall not exceed 290 feet.
A minimum of two major massing breaks along
primary street frontages with a minimum depth of
two feet (2’) and four feet (4’) wide that extend the
full height of the building.
Buildings must have minor massing breaks at least
every fifty feet (50’) along Primary Street frontages,
with varying setbacks, building entries and
recesses, or structural bays. Minor breaks must be
a minimum of twelve inches (12”) deep and four feet
(4’) wide and extend at least 50% of the building
height.
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Building E3 Maximum building length, excluding subterranean parking garages, must not exceed 200 feet.
Exterior pedestrian access shall be provided
connecting Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Main
Street at least every 200 feet along the Thousand
Oaks Boulevard frontage. Pedestrian access
shall be in the form of 1) a joint-use paseo with a
minimum horizontal distance of 20 feet between
building faces and no more than 15% overhead
coverage, and 2) Dallas Drive and associated
sidewalks.
See 2.E.VI.c for
joint-use paseo
standards and
2.E.V.a.4.a) for
Dallas Drive
streetscape
standards
A minimum of two major massing breaks along
Primary Street frontages with a minimum depth
of two feet (2’) and width of four feet (4’) that
extend the full height of the building. Breaks
in building massing to accommodate exterior
pedestrian access shall satisfy compliance with this
requirement.
Buildings must have minor massing breaks at
least every fifty feet (50’) along Primary Street
frontages, with varying setbacks, building entries
and recesses, or structural bays. Minor breaks must
be a minimum of twelve inches (12”) deep and four
feet (4’) wide and extend at least 50% of the height
of the building.
Maximum Corridor
Length
For residential portions of mixed-use structures,
the maximum walking distance within an interior
corridor from any residential doorway to natural
daylight is 125 feet. Natural daylight shall mean
direct access to a common outdoor space, outdoor
breezeway or corridor, or to an exterior mounted
window with minimum dimensions of five feet (5’)
within a common indoor circulation or amenity
space.
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Façade Standards
Ground Floor
Façade
Plate heights of ground floor commercial
storefronts measured from finish floor to finish floor
shall be a minimum of 16 feet and maximum of 24
feet.
Ground floor commercial storefronts along streets
or publicly accessible pedestrian areas shall meet
the minimum transparency ratios calculated by
total area of storefront windows and doors to the
total area of the ground floor commercial façade,
excepting portions of the ground floor façades
necessary to provide access to residential lobby
and amenity space and podium and subterranean
parking garages:
• Building E2: a minimum of 55%
• Building E3: a minimum of 35%
The maximum distance between ground floor
storefront glazing and/or windows along building
façades facing Primary Streets shall be fifteen feet
(15’), excepting portions of the ground floor façades
necessary to accommodate mechanical and utility
rooms, comply with required building codes, and/or
provide access to subterranean parking garages.
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Ground Floor
Façade
(Continued)
The length of subterranean and podium parking
garage areas fronting any primary street shall not
exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total length of
the building façade.
At grade and/or above-ground portions of parking
structures fronting a primary street, side street,
driveway, or other publicly accessible pedestrian
or vehicular area shall provide decorative screens
at each opening to minimize glare from headlights
into pedestrian, vehicular, or habitable areas of
adjacent residential and hotel uses. Decorative
screening elements must be, at minimum, 42” in
height above finished floor elevation and include,
but are not limited to, louvers, grills, or perforated
screens that function to minimize glare and light
trespass from headlights. Parking garage openings
shall be designed with overhead awnings, railings,
faux window elements, or other architectural details
and features consistent with the overall building
design.
At least one pedestrian exit from all podium or
subterranean parking structures must provide
direct access to a primary street.
Awning Size Where awnings are provided at the ground level, the minimum clear height is eight feet (8’) and
minimum depth is three and a half feet (3.5’).
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Building Entrance Standards
Main Building
Entrance
Standards
Façades fronting a Primary Street must have at
least one main building entrance providing access
to residential lobby areas. Where structures front
more than one Primary Street, only one main
building entrance to the residential lobby area is
required and may be located on either Primary
Street frontage.
Main building entrances to residential lobby areas
shall have a minimum of 4-foot (4’) deep overhead
projections, recesses, or a combination thereof.
Main building entrances to residential lobby areas
must be easily identifiable and distinguishable from
other ground floor entries by complying with one or
more of the following:
• Marked by a prominent massing element
above the entrance, such as a tower, or
within a prominent façade element that
protrudes or recesses from the rest of the
building surface;
• Located in or near the center or corner of a
façade, or as part of a symmetrical overall
design feature;
• Accented by architectural elements, such as
columns, overhanging roofs, awnings, and
ornamental light fixtures; and
• Accented by a change in the roofline, roof
type, façade material, or other distinguishing
architectural feature.
Recessed Entries Where recessed entries are provided to ground floor residential or commercial spaces, they shall
have a minimum depth to width ratio of 1:2 (e.g., a
4-foot [4’] deep recessed entry must be a minimum
of 8 feet [8’] wide).
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Building Articulation and Treatments
Architectural
Features and
Building Design
A minimum of two different architectural features,
such as balconies, cantilevers, dormers, bay
windows, patios, individualized entries, and accent
materials, must be incorporated into each façade
facing a street, driveway, or publicly accessible
area. Features, such as balconies (full, Juliet,
etc.), garden boxes, decks, and other elements
suggesting usable area, shall be fully functional and
be able to be to support appropriate structural
loads.
Buildings shall meet the following minimum
percentages of windows, doors, or other openings
for all façades that face any street, driveway, or
publicly accessible pedestrian area. Percentage
shall be calculated as total area of windows, doors,
and openings on all applicable façades, to total
area of all applicable façades.
• Building E2: 40%
• Building E3: 35%
Roof Overhangs Where roof overhangs are provided, they shall be designed with a depth of at least two feet (2’).
Windows and
Fenestration
Building façades must incorporate details such
as window trim, window recesses, cornices, belt
courses, or other design elements.
All windows must be recessed at least three inches
(3”) from the outer face of adjacent exterior walls to
the outer face of the window glass.
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Windows and
Fenestration
(Continued)
Where decorative window trim elements are
provided, such as window surrounds, trim elements
must protrude least a two-inches (2”) from the
outer face of adjacent exterior walls. A minimum
depth of at least five inches (5”) shall be provided
from the outer face of glass to outer face of the trim
element.
Divided-lite windows, where utilized, must consist
of true/full divided lites or simulated divided lites, in accordance with the following standards:
• Muntins or grids must project at least threeeighths (3/8) of an inch from the glass surface. • Muntins or grids must be used on both the
exterior and interior of the glass.
For simulated divided lites, spacers must be used
between panes.
Table 2.4: Mixed-Use Residential Objective Design Standards (Continued) Conceptual rendering of Building E3’s decorative window treatments.
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Vertical
Articulation
For structures greater than three (3) stories,
upper and lower stories must be distinguished by
incorporating one or more of the following features.
These features may be applied to the transitions
between any floors, except where otherwise
specified.
• A change in façade materials, along with a
change in plane at least one inch (1”) in depth
at the transition between the two materials.
• A horizontal design feature such as a water
table, belt course, or bellyband.
• A base treatment of the lower portion of
the building consisting of a material such as
stone, concrete masonry, or other material
distinct from the remainder of the façade and
projecting at least one inch (1”) from the wall
surface of the remainder of the building. Base
treatments may extend to upper levels of the
building façade where appropriate to convey
functional transitions between building uses,
accentuate massing setbacks of upper
stories, or to create architectural features at
building entries or corners. In no case shall a
single base treatment exterior wall material
comprise more than 50% of the total area of
the façade.
Building Materials
Exterior Building
Finishes and
Materials
For structures greater than three (3) stories, at least two primary exterior wall materials must be used
on any building façade, in addition to glazing and
railings. Exterior wall materials comprising at least
20% of the building façade qualify as a primary
material.
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Exterior Building
Finishes and
Materials
(Continued)
Exterior finish materials must not appear artificial.
Brick or other veneer material must have the
appearance of a full size and full thickness brick or
other material used. Trellises must be made using
full size members of at least two inches (2”) by two
inches (2”), or two inches (2”) by four inches (4”).
Veneers are required to turn corners and must not
create exposed edges.
Affordable Housing
Exterior Materials
and Details
Affordable units and market-rate units in the same
development must be constructed of the same or
similar exterior materials and details such that the
units are not distinguishable.
Location Affordable units must be distributed throughout a structure and not all located on one floor or area
within a building, or within just one building in a
multi-building project.
Size Affordable units must be equivalent in terms of
number of bedrooms and the average floor area
to the corresponding housing type of market-rate
units.
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V. CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY
This section describes the circulation network (including vehicle, bicycle, and transit) within the CAPSP Downtown Core area. The goal is to provide an efficient and highly functional circulation network for pedestrians, bicycles, automobiles, and public transit.
Refer to Pedestrian Connectivity and Public Realm for descriptions of pedestrian and open space elements. Refer to the Circulation and Parking Plan (Figure 2-7) for an overview of the individual roadway types and their location within the CAPSP.
Figure 2-7: Circulation and Parking Plan
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a. Street Classifications and Sections
There are multiple street types throughout the Downtown Core area to accommodate varying traffic volumes, parking, bicycle lanes, and physical conditions. Descriptions and street sections for each street classification are provided in the following sections. Refer to Streetscape and Public Realm for streetscape design. Streets and roadway designs shall be coordinated with Public Works to comply with appropriate Public Works Road Engineering Standards and/or modified as described in the following sections.
Street sections, dimensions, and other details shown are conceptual in nature, and minor changes in roadway alignment, width, grade and/or associated improvements may occur as a result of final engineering so long as minimum street standards are consistent with the general goals and intent of the standards outlined herein. i. Principal Arterial
Principal Arterial roadways are primary roads that serve the major centers of activity, as well as the highest volume and duration of trips. This roadway is a publicly maintained road that provides a primary through connection adjacent to the CAPSP area from other parts of the City. Thousand Oaks Boulevard is the only principal arterial located adjacent to the CAPSP boundary.
1. Thousand Oaks Boulevard:
Thousand Oaks Boulevard is an existing principal arterial roadway along the northern perimeter of the CAPSP boundary and has a 100-foot right-of-way. A typical existing cross section includes two lanes in either direction, a center protected turn lane and/or median, and intermittent parallel parking on both sides. As the primary street connecting the CAPSP to adjacent areas of the City, the design and function of Thousand Oaks Boulevard serves a critical role in defining the character and achieving the City’s vision for Downtown. Thousand Oaks Boulevard is regulated by SP20 which contains detailed descriptions of the street cross sections, design features, and other information pertinent to the segment adjacent to the CAPSP area.
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ii. Secondary/Minor Arterial
Secondary/Minor Arterial roadways are secondary roads that interconnect and augment the principal arterial network and are publicly maintained. There is one secondary/minor arterial designation adjacent to the CAPSP boundary: Conejo School Road.
1. Conejo School Road:
Conejo School Road is an existing roadway located on the eastern perimeter of the CAPSP boundary and has an approximately 75-foot right-of-way.
A typical cross section of Conejo School Road south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard is a one-lane road in either direction, with occasional right- or leftturn pockets to access The Lakes or the development directly east. Class II bicycle lanes are provided intermittently between the existing Highway 101 underpass and Thousand Oaks Boulevard. A median is located sparingly through the right-of-way along the north-bound left turn lane into The Lakes.
Conejo School Road provides an important connection and a bicycle route for uses south of Highway 101 to the Downtown.
iii. Collector Streets
Collector streets are roadways varying in orientation and design which are intended to provide connections from internal circulation network within the CAPSP area to adjacent arterial streets. There are three collector streets within the CAPSP – The Lakes Drive, West Road, and West Main Street as described in the following pages.
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Figure 2-8: The Lakes Drive Cross Section
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1. The Lakes Drive:
The Lakes Drive is an existing two-lane roadway located on the east side of the CAPSP area, connecting Thousand Oaks Boulevard to the north, an existing parking lot serving The Lakes shopping center to the south, and South Conejo School Road to the east.
The Lakes Drive accommodates two 12-foot travel lanes, a vehicular turnout and drop off area along the western curb line adjacent to Carpenter Park, and sidewalks and pedestrian connections to The Lakes. Sidewalks adjacent to The Lakes Drive shall be a minimum of five feet wide. See Figure 2-8 for the typical cross section details.
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2. West Road:
West Road is located on the western portion of the CAPSP area, which will connect Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Main Street, and Oakwood Drive (extension), thereby serving as the primary access road to the existing parking structure from Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The typical street section is designed as a 60-foot right-of-way (modified Standard Collector Plate 2-5) with three 11-foot travel lanes (two southbound and one northbound). The street and sidewalk configuration will vary to the north and south of West Main Street.
North of West Main Street, West Road will contain 9-foot-wide parking spaces on each side of the street, with a minimum 4-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of the street and a minimum 8-foot-wide sidewalk on the east, which is separated by a 6-foot-wide parkway. Bicycle sharrows will connect Thousand Oaks Boulevard to West Main Street. See Figure 2-9 for typical cross section details.
South of West Main Street, West Road will contain nine-foot parking spaces and a minimum 4-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of the street, and a sidewalk on the east side of the street, ranging from approximately 6 feet (south of Bldg. E2 garage entry) to 10 feet wide (north of Bldg. E2 garage entry), which is separated from the buildings by a planter ranging from 3 feet (south of Bldg. E2 garage entry) to 10 feet (north of Bldg. E2 garage entry).
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Figure 2-9: West Road Cross Section
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3. West Main Street:
West Main Street is located in the center of the CAPSP area connecting West Road to Dallas Drive and is designed as a 70-foot public right-of-way (modified Standard Collector Plate 2-5). Between West Road and Dallas Drive, along each side of the centerline of Main Street there will be one 12-foot travel lane with bicycle sharrows, 9-foot-wide parallel parking spaces, a 4-foot-wide furnishing zone to accommodate benches, streetlights, tree wells, planter boxes, and other street furniture, and a sidewalk varying in width between 10-30 feet. See Figure 2-10 for the typical cross section details.
Figure 2-10: West Main Street Cross Section
Thousand Oaks Blvd housand Oaks Blvd
The Lakes Dr The Lakes Dr
Oakwood Oakwood Dr
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Figure 2-11: Dallas Drive Cross Section
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iv. Local Streets
1. Dallas Drive:
Dallas Drive is located in the center of the CAPSP area connecting Thousand Oaks Boulevard to Main Street and is designed as a 70-foot public right-of-way (modified Standard Residential Loop and Cul-DeSac Plate 2-7). From each side of the centerline, there will be one 14-foot travel lane with bicycle sharrows, a 6-foot, 6-inch-wide furnishing zone to accommodate benches, streetlights, tree wells, planter boxes and other street furniture, and a 15-foot-wide sidewalk. See Figure 2-11 for the typical cross section details.
Dallas Drive provides an important and strong visual connection from Thousand Oaks Boulevard into the heart of the Downtown Core. Dallas Drive terminates at its intersection with West Main Street in front of the hotel.
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Oakwood Drive and roundabout perspective rendering.
2. Oakwood Drive and Roundabout:
Oakwood Drive is an existing 40-foot-wide right-of-way connecting from Zuniga Ridge to the west to the roundabout at the intersection with West Road.
Oakwood Drive is a modified Standard Residential Loop and Cul-De-Sac Plate 2-10 and is regulated by SP-20.
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Figure 2-12: Oakwood Drive Cross Section
v. Driveways
1. Oakwood Drive (Extension):
Oakwood Drive will be extended from the cul-de-sac connection with West Road to provide access to the parking garage entrance. The road is designed as a 24-footwide vehicular access road with one 12-foot travel lane in each direction. A 5-footwide sidewalk will be located on the north side of the road abutting Building E2, and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk and parkway of varying width will be located on the south side along the existing parking garage.
A mid-block crossing may be provided from the terminus of the southern sidewalk to the northern sidewalk along Building E2. The Oakwood Drive extension provides service and delivery access to the Scherr Forum/hotel service court, as well as access to the drop off area at the roundabout near the entrance to the Kavli Theatre. See Figure 2-12 for the typical cross section details. 2-71
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Figure 2-13: East Main Street Cross Section
2. East Main Street:
Between Dallas Drive and The Lakes Drive, East Main Street functions as a pedestrian-only street, allowing vehicle access only for emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and delivery/service vehicles for events within Carpenter Park. See Figure 2-13 for typical cross-section details.
East Main Street serves as a 24-foot-wide emergency access lane connecting from the roundabout between Buildings E3.3 and E1 to Lakes Drive. The condition on either side of the fire access lane may vary but will typically consist of accent paving and landscaping flanked on either side of East Main Street. 2-72
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3. Kavli Service Road:
An existing service driveway provides access from Conejo School Road to the existing Kavli service area for emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and delivery/services for events and performances at the Civic Arts Plaza. The existing road is paved and approximately 24 feet wide with no sidewalks.
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b. Vehicular Parking Strategy
A primary goal for the Downtown Core area is to create a walkable, pedestrian-oriented downtown with a park-once environment as intended in the General Plan. To achieve this goal, a shared parking approach is anticipated for the Downtown Core area.
Shared parking refers to a parking strategy where multiple land uses or property owners share the same parking spaces to serve a mix of uses, rather than each having their own dedicated parking spaces. It is designed to maximize parking efficiency and utilize parking resources most effectively in recognition that peak parking demands for different types of land uses do not often occur at the same time of day or on the same days during the week.
The following are key elements of the Downtown Core shared parking strategy:
• Time-based sharing: many commercial and visitor-serving land uses will have different peak demand periods during the day or during different days of the week. Having a mix of different user groups with different peak parking demands allows the same parking spaces to serve multiple purposes. • Multi-use sharing (“Park-Once Strategy”): Downtown Core visitors will often stop at multiple destinations during their visit. The shared parking arrangement will provide convenient parking for visitors because it allows them to park once and walk to multiple destinations within the Downtown Core instead of parking at each location they wish to visit.
• Hotel Valet: The hotel will offer valet parking for guests staying overnight. The top level of the parking structure will be leased to the hotel parking operator to use for storage of the guests’ vehicles. This will allow parking in the garage to be densified and will maximize general public parking in the remainder of the garage. Overnight guests who do not wish to use the valet parking option with the hotel would be able to park in the public parking garage and will be charged an overnight parking fee.
• Unbundled Residential Parking: In the residential parking structures, residential tenants will be provided an option to lease an assigned parking space in addition to their rent. Parking is typically offered on a first- come first-served basis and limited to a maximum number per unit type (one space for studio and onebedroom units and no more than two spaces for two-bedroom and larger units).
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• Parking Management and Enforcement: When a sold-out show at the Kavli Theatre or multiple performances are occurring simultaneously, totaling approximately 1,800 attendees in combination, parking demand is expected to exceed the on-site parking supply. During these instances, the City will implement parking demand management strategies to appropriately manage the increased demand. These parking demand management strategies include, but are not limited to, 1) the offering of rideshare vouchers at the point of sale for ticketed events, 2) the use of off-site City-owned parking lots to accommodate surplus demand during times of peak performance venue demand, 3) the operation of a valet service available to restaurant patrons and/or the general public during times of peak performance venue demand, and 4) establishing a parking district to develop and implement a framework for paid parking and enforcement. • Promotion of multi-modal transportation: The creation of convenient and safe multi-modal transportation within the Downtown Core area, including dedicated pickup and drop off locations for rideshare and public and private transit services, creating pedestrian connections to and through the site and to adjacent properties, and providing bicycle and e-bike parking and infrastructure will facilitate the use of other modes of transportation and thereby reduce demand.
This is especially true as the project is constructed and evolves over time. • As stated above and included in the Downtown Core Implementation Programs (Table 2.8), the City will pursue the creation of a parking district to develop and implement a framework for paid parking, parking enforcement, and other operational details needed for the ongoing management of the parking resources onsite as well as the offsite lots that will serve as overflow parking during times of peak parking demand.
The shared parking approach will ensure the most efficient use and effective longterm management of available parking supply to achieve a “park once” environment and facilitate the expanded use of alternative modes of transportation, including ride share, public transit, and bicycling. As the Downtown Core matures, it is expected that the use of alternative modes of transportation will become more frequently utilized and available, thereby continuing to reduce vehicular parking demand as mobility behaviors adjust to a more dense and vibrant downtown environment. 2-75
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c. Automobile Parking Regulations
Peak parking demand within the Downtown Core is expected to occur between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekday and weekend evenings as it is primarily driven by the timing and magnitude of performance events occurring on site. When no large performances occur, the site is expected to maintain a surplus of parking at all other times of day and week based on the mix of anticipated uses within the Downtown Core.
Thus, required parking ratios represent reasonable average parking ratios inclusive of visitor, employee, and resident parking demands at the time of expected peak parking when a large performance event(s) totaling approximately 1,800 patrons is occurring in any combination of performance venues. However, peak parking demand does not include instances of temporary events, holidays and short-term seasonal fluctuations, or other circumstances not anticipated to occur more than twenty (20) times per year.
For purposes of this section, “gross leasable area” shall not include interior common areas such as corridors, lobbies, conference rooms, stairways, common restrooms, elevator or mechanical shafts and rooms, any unmanned electrical or mechanical rooms, and employee only kitchens, lunchrooms, storage areas, exercise facilities, or locker rooms.
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The following automobile parking standards shall apply to all uses within the Downtown Core:
i. Automobile Parking Requirements
1. Restaurants, Cafes and Other Food and Beverage Service Uses:
• One parking space per 200 square feet of gross leasable area. • Outdoor customer dining area: no parking spaces are required for the first 1000 square feet. For any outdoor dining area in excess of 1000 square feet, one parking space per 200 square feet is required for the patio area that exceeds 1,000 square feet.
2. Hotel:
• One parking space per guest room, inclusive of bar, restaurants, banquet, and guest amenity spaces. Hotel uses must provide valet parking services to guests and visitors.
3. Retail, Office, and Commercial Uses:
• One parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area. This category excludes the following:
Ő Permitted accessory uses and amenity spaces, including conference, concession, and/or training facilities accessory to a principally permitted use
Ő Mobile vendors and food trucks
Ő Temporary uses and events
4. Civic and Institutional Uses:
• One space per 2,000 square feet of gross leasable area.
5. Residential:
• Studios and 1-bedroom units – one space per unit
• 2+ bedroom units – 1.5 parking spaces per unit
• Residential parking rates are inclusive of accessible parking spaces • Parking for residential uses must be unbundled from the units in compliance with AB 1317
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6. Performance Venues:
• 0.25 parking spaces per seat.
• Operational standards for performance venues: The City or its authorized designee (example: future parking district or business improvement district organization) shall maintain a schedule of events occurring at all performance venues as well as all temporary or recurring events within the Downtown Core. In instances where multiple performances and/or events are scheduled to occur simultaneously, the City or its authorized designee shall implement parking demand management strategies in accordance with the Parking Management Plan (Table 2.8: Downtown Core Implementation Programs) which should include, but are not limited to the following:
• Offer purchase of rideshare vouchers at the point of sale for ticketed events
• Operation of off-site parking lots included in the Downtown Core Shared Parking Inventory (See Table 2.5)
For any use not specified above, the applicant shall prepare and submit a SUPA application, including a parking demand study, which identifies the peak parking demand ratio for the proposed use.
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d. Automobile Parking Regulation Procedures
The following automobile parking regulation procedures shall apply.
The City shall maintain an inventory of all parking spaces within the Downtown Core and in City-controlled off-site parking lots available to serve the various uses on the site. The inventory shall be known as Downtown Core Shared Parking Inventory (refer to Table 2.5) and shall include all on-site parking including surface and structure parking available to serve visitors, employees, residents, and the general public, offsite parking within City right-of-way on Thousand Oaks Boulevard along the Downtown Core frontage, or within City-owned and/or privately-owned off-site parking lots within one mile of the Downtown Core which are secured via appropriate legal agreements between the City and private property owners.
Table 2.5: Downtown Core Shared Parking Inventory
PARKING
LOCATION1
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF
PARKING SPACES
CAP Parking Structure (Building C2) 7142
Hotel Valet (additional parking capacity on top level of existing parking garage)
40 Podium Parking Structure (Building E2) 212
Subterranean Parking Structure (Building E3) 77
Surface Spaces (West Road and West Main Street) 22
Angled Surface Spaces (south side of Thousand Oaks
Boulevard within Downtown Core frontage)
30 Off-site surface spaces (Transportation Center, Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD])
300
TOTAL 1,395
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The Planning Department shall review the project’s required parking compared to the Downtown Core Shared Parking Inventory to verify:
• The total available supply of parking is sufficient to accommodate the existing and proposed uses at the required ratios. No individual parking demand study is required if the project conforms to the required parking ratios and sufficient capacity is available.
• If the project results in exceeding the Downtown Core Shared Parking Inventory capacity, a supplemental parking demand study may be commissioned by the City at the applicant’s expense to determine whether the total capacity is sufficient to accommodate the existing and proposed uses.
Prior to completion of Phase 3 of the Downtown Core, the City or its authorized designee shall conduct parking utilization surveys and prepare an updated comprehensive parking demand study no less than every two years. After completion of Phase 3, updated studies shall be prepared no less than every 10 years. Minor amendments to the Specific Plan may be processed to adjust the required parking ratios based on the updated parking demand study.
e. Parking and Loading Use Standards
i. Existing Parking Structure
1. The existing parking structure shall serve as the primary parking facility for commercial, civic, and visitor-serving uses within the Downtown Core.
2. A portion of the existing parking structure may be utilized as valet parking for hotel guests and visitors to be operated by the hotel.
3. The existing parking garage shall not require ground floor commercial space.
ii. Podium and Subterranean Parking Structures
1. General Podium and Subterranean Garage Automobile Parking Standards:
• A maximum of 25% of all podium and/or subterranean parking stalls may be compact spaces. Compact spaces shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide by 15 feet long.
• Maximum slopes into podium and subterranean parking garages must not exceed 15%, unless permitted by the Public Works Director. • For slopes on driveway ramps greater than 10%, a minimum 10-foot horizontal approach is required as measured from face of curb to driveway transition.
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• Residential loading and unloading activities and other service equipment and facilities including trash and recycling bins shall be located within subterranean and podium structures.
2. Building E2:
• A three-level podium parking structure providing approximately 212 parking spaces shall be incorporated into the building design. • Each level of the podium structure shall have independent access from the adjacent exterior road to limit internal vertical circulation ramps and maximize the capacity of parking.
• Access to the first parking level shall be taken from West Road, while access to the second and third levels shall be taken from Oakwood Drive extension.
• Parking spaces located on the first (West Main Street) level which are not required to comply with residential parking requirements for Buildings E2 and E3 (approximately 30 spaces) shall be available for use by the general public, employees, and visitors to provide convenient and accessible parking spaces for patrons and visitors of the Downtown Core. A public access easement shall be provided to ensure appropriate access to the public parking spaces within this level of the podium structure. • In accordance with AB 1317, parking for residential uses shall be unbundled from the units. Residential parking shall meet State Density Bonus Law parking ratios.
3. Building E3:
• A subterranean parking structure providing approximately 77 parking spaces shall be constructed beneath Building E3.
• The subterranean parking structure shall be located parallel to Thousand Oaks Boulevard spanning beneath the separate building elements E3.1 and E3.2, Dallas Drive, and E3.3. Access to the subterranean structure shall be taken from Main Street beneath Building B1.
• Parking in the subterranean structure shall be reserved for residential uses within Building E3.
• In accordance with AB 1317, parking for all residential uses will be required to be unbundled from the units. Residential parking shall meet State Density Bonus Law parking ratios.
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iii. Surface Parking
1. Approximately 22 surface parking spaces shall be provided on West Road and West Main Street, and approximately 30 angled spaces shall be provided along the East Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage.
2. Surface parking spaces within the Project Area may be generally restricted to short-term parking (approximately two hours or less) and may be metered to encourage visitors to utilize the parking structures for longer visits to the Downtown Core to facilitate a park-once environment.
3. During peak demand periods in the afternoon and evening hours and on weekends, all or a portion of surface stalls within the Project Area may be further restricted to 15-minute parking or less to encourage more regular turnover of the spaces at the discretion of the City of Thousand Oaks.
4. Time limits, hours, fees, and enforcement mechanisms shall be analyzed and established in a Parking Management Plan as indicated in Downtown Core Implementation Programs (Table 2.6).
iv. Valet Parking and Main Street Roundabout
1. The intersection of Dallas Drive and Main Street shall be elevated to form a speed table and improved with a roundabout drop off area adjacent to the hotel entry.
2. An agreement between the future hotel operator and the City of Thousand Oaks may be executed to reserve the top floor of the parking structure for hotel valet parking only.
3. Any overnight guests who do not wish to valet park with the hotel may park in the public parking garage and be charged an overnight parking fee as determined by the Parking Management Plan as referenced in Downtown Core Implementation Programs (Table 2.6).
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v. Off-Site Parking
1. The City shall utilize City-owned parking facilities within the vicinity of the Downtown Core to provide off-site parking for infrequent peak demand times when multiple large events and/or performances may occur simultaneously. These include, but are not limited to the following:
• Thousand Oaks Transportation Center (265 South Rancho Road) has two parking lots with approximately 162 and 111 parking spaces, respectively, for a total of 273 spaces.
• VUSD Preschool (110 S. Conejo School Road) provides approximately 27 parking spaces.
vi. Rideshare and Passenger Loading
1. A minimum of sixteen designated passenger loading spaces shall be provided within the Downtown Core for rideshare vehicle pickup and drop off.
2. Passenger loading spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 9 feet wide by 20-feet long and may be located in, but are not limited to, a combination of the following areas:
• Main Street Roundabout
• Kavli Theatre Roundabout
• The Lakes Drive turnout adjacent to Carpenter Park
3. Surface parking spaces along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, West Road, and/ or West Main Street, may be restricted to passenger loading only during peak parking demand hours as determined by the City and/or a future parking district, but shall not count toward the minimum required dedicated rideshare/passenger loading spaces.
vii. Deliveries, Services, and Loading
1. Deliveries for commercial uses shall occur during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday.
2. Deliveries for ground floor commercial uses within buildings E2 and E3 shall utilize on-street parking areas along West Main Street and/or in angled parking stalls along Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
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3. Staging area for bulky item delivery/pickup and residential loading space for moving trucks shall be located within the podium (E2) and subterranean (E3) garages. Bulky item staging areas shall have minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 7 feet, and loading spaces for moving trucks shall be a minimum of 9 feet by 18 feet.
4. Delivery trucks serving Building B1 shall utilize angled parking stalls along Thousand Oaks Boulevard or the loading area along Lakes Drive.
5. Delivery trucks serving Building E1 (hotel) and Scherr Forum shall utilize the Scherr service court accessed from the Oakwood Drive extension.
6. Delivery trucks serving uses within the Civic Arts Plaza (including Building C.1 and the Kavli Theatre) will be made from the Kavli loading area accessed from Conejo School Road and/or from East Main Street.
7. Loading docks within the Downtown Core are not required. This section supersedes the requirements of TOMC 9-4.2405(c).
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f. Bicycle and Micromobility Network
Within the CAPSP area, bicycle parking will be provided in multiple locations to encourage safe, convenient, and secure bicycle parking to foster the use of bicycles and e-bikes as an alternative transportation option in the Downtown area. Residential uses shall provide secure and enclosed bicycle parking facilities for residents. Bicycle racks for short-term visitor and employee bicycle parking will be spread throughout the area, including along Thousand Oaks Boulevard (see Specific Plan No. 20), Main Street, and adjacent to publicly accessible plazas and high-trafficked common areas.
Bicycle facilities may be increased in highly trafficked areas. i. Bicycle Parking Requirements
All bicycle parking shall comply with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), or Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) standards, as permitted by the California Building Code.
1. Residential:
• 0.5 bicycle parking spaces per unit
• Residential bicycle parking spaces must be located within a podium or subterranean parking garage in an enclosed and lockable area, or within a residential amenity space on the ground floor of a mixed-use building
2. Employee bicycle parking:
• Long-term employee bike parking shall be located in covered, secured, and enclosed areas within the existing parking garage and/or within the ground floor of a podium parking structure
Conceptual view of bicyclists along
West Main Street.
• A minimum of 5% of long-term
employee bicycle parking stalls
provided shall be equipped with e-bike
charging capabilities
3. Visitor bicycle parking:
• Short-term visitor bicycle parking
provided shall be dispersed throughout
public areas of the site, including
adjacent to Carpenter Park and along
publicly accessible streets and plazas
• A minimum of 5% of short-term visitor
bike parking stalls shall be equipped
with e-bike charging capabilities
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VI. PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY AND PUBLIC REALM
a. General Provisions
The CAPSP establishes a framework for the Specific Plan area to become a dynamic and versatile urban environment framed by civic, cultural, residential, and commercial uses. Pedestrian activity, accessibility, and a sense of place are vital components of the success of the Downtown Core. Key features to achieve this are described on the following pages.
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i. Carpenter Park
A dynamic, flexible, and inviting central gathering space, representative of community values and of the diversity of Thousand Oaks’ residents. Carpenter Park will be characterized by the preservation and incorporation of existing mature oak trees, an activated pedestrian promenade, park-like amenities, and landscape design representative of the surrounding environment. Carpenter Park is intended to be the go-to place for community events, civic celebrations and commemoration, and both active and passive recreation.
ii. Grand Stair and Elevator
A vertical promenade connecting Carpenter Park to the Kavli Theatre, City Hall, and other uses within the renovated Civic Arts Plaza structures. The grand stair and elevator reinforce clear and hierarchical wayfinding by creating a strong visual and physical linkage between core components of the site, enhancing the arrival experience, and creating a sense of discovery within the Civic Arts Plaza. iii. Integrated Landscape and Building Architecture
Massing and materials shall reflect the City’s roots, environmental context, and serve as an architectural signal of the community’s forward-thinking vision for its future. Landscape design shall integrate organic, rustic, tactile, and earthtoned materials expressed in inviting and contemporary ways. The pedestrian experience is urban in essence with varied forms, generous and intriguing walkways, and tall storefronts that actively engage and embrace pedestrian areas.
Pedestrian activity, accessibility, and a
sense of place are vital components of
the success of the Downtown Core.
1. Main Street:
A softly curving pedestrian-priority
corridor linking The Lakes to the east
with new development to the west,
activated by retail, plazas, and cafes.
Main Street is intended to prioritize
pedestrians within the Downtown.
East of Dallas Drive, Main Street acts
as a pedestrian-only promenade linking
Carpenter Park to the commercial, civic,
and arts uses within the renovated Civic
Arts Plaza structures. West of Dallas,
Main Street serves as a flexible, multimodal street with on-street parallel parking and wide sidewalks lined with
retail and restaurants on the ground
floor and residential uses above.
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b. Carpenter Park Design Requirements
i. Carpenter Park Standards:
1. Carpenter Park shall be designed around existing mature oak trees.
Encroachments within existing tree canopies necessary to create usable seating areas shall be designed as raised decks to minimize disturbance within the critical root zone to the extent feasible. Impacts to protected trees shall be reviewed in conformance with TOMC.
2. Buildings E3, B1, and C1 shall incorporate outdoor and open-air ground level seating areas with visual and pedestrian access to Carpenter Park.
3. The design of the Carpenter Park Plaza shall provide a view corridor from Thousand Oaks Boulevard to the Grand Staircase and public elevator to enhance visual and physical access to the Kavli Theater and City Hall.
4. Carpenter Park shall be designed to accommodate a farmer’s market and other temporary community events. Considerations shall include vendor tent layout and required emergency access during events, a central gathering space with flexible stage for informal performances and/or public presentations, and electrical and water infrastructure.
5. Carpenter Park shall incorporate the following features and public recreation amenities:
• Decorative tile mosaic splash pad or other interactive water feature; • Decorative and artistic interactive play structure(s) which can be used by children of diverse ages; and
• Decorative and artistic shade structure(s).
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c. Streetscapes, Plazas, and Paseo Design Requirements
Streetscapes include roads, entryways, sidewalks, street furniture, and landscaped areas along streets. Thoughtful streetscape design contributes to the character and a sense of arrival to a place. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Dallas Drive, East and West Main Street, and the grand staircase connecting the Kavli Theatre to East Main Street, will provide the primary pedestrian thoroughfares into and around the site, providing comfortable and engaging pedestrian access across the entire Downtown Core, with connections to uses beyond the specific plan boundaries at either end.
Secondary pedestrian connections throughout the site connect the parking structure, civic uses, and theatre uses to Main Street and Carpenter Park, as well as between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Main Street. Tertiary circulation, or pedestrian paths anticipated to experience lightest foot traffic, include connections to the existing parking structure (C2) and West Main Street, West Road, and Oakwood Drive.
Pedestrian nodes and plazas are distributed throughout the site to offer areas for resting or gathering - refer to Pedestrian Connectivity and Nodes (Figure 2-14). • East Main Street shall be designed with flush curbs and material changes which delineate the extents of the emergency access lane from Carpenter Park. • A joint-use plaza space connecting West Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard through Building E3 shall be provided. The plaza shall be lined with ground floor commercial uses and may be utilized for outdoor dining, provided sufficient pedestrian clear space is maintained. The minimum horizontal dimension between building façades immediately adjacent to the joint-use plaza space is 20 feet. • A mid–block crossing shall be provided on West Main Street in alignment with the pedestrian connection to Thousand Oaks Boulevard through Building E3. • The space between Buildings E1 (hotel) and E2 shall provide an access stair connecting Main Street, the second level of the podium parking structure in E2, and Oakwood Drive and the existing parking structure. The remaining plaza may be used as a designated outdoor area for the banquet facilities associated with the hotel. • The plaza space between Buildings E1 and C1 shall provide outdoor seating for the hotel restaurant near the western entry to Carpenter Park. This plaza shall connect to a staircase providing access to the Scherr Forum, and a bridge across the Scherr Forum/hotel loading dock to access the existing parking structure. 2-89
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Figure 2-14: Pedestrian Connectivity and Nodes
Thousand Oaks Blvd housand Oaks Blvd
The Lakes Dr The Lakes Dr
Oakwood Oakwood Dr
Main St Main St
Dal al s
D r
W
Dallas Dr
est Rd West Rd
Primary Pedestrian Circulation
Secondary Pedestrian Circulation
Tertiary Pedestrian Circulation
Publicly Accessible Elevator
Pedestrian Node and Plazas
Dal al s
D r Dallas Dr
d. Gateway and Entries
Gateways and entry monuments play an instrumental role in providing identity and sense of arrival. In addition, they serve as important places for directional and informational signs to guide motorists and pedestrians to their destinations. Design of gateways and entries should be coordinated with the streetscape, wayfinding signage, and the overall branding of the Downtown area. Entrances to the Downtown Core area are located along Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Conejo School Road.
Refer to the Conceptual Gateways and Wayfinding Signage Map (Figure 2-15) for locations of wayfinding, roadway, and parking signage. A Uniform Sign Program (USP) application shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department. See Table 2.8, Implementation Program I-6.
Thousand Oaks Blvd housand Oaks Blvd
The Lakes Dr The Lakes Dr
Oakwood Oakwood
W Main St W Main St
W
Dallas Dr
est Rd West Rd
Dr
E Main St M
Gateway / Entry Monument Sign
Public Parking Directional Signage
Public Parking Availability Signage
PeGeVtrian :ay¿nGing Signage
Informational Kiosk / Map
Digital Marquee
E Main St E Main St
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e. Lighting Design Requirements
The site lighting will establish a unified character for Downtown Thousand Oaks, echoing the materials and character of the landscape. A consistent family of lighting fixtures including accent, building mounted, bollard, catenary, pedestrian, and street lighting shall be utilized to create a welcoming visual hierarchy that provides scale, enhances wayfinding, and improves safety. Reinforcing the City’s history of celebrating its namesake, the site’s specimen oak trees shall be illuminated as focal elements at night transforming them into natural lanterns. Additional exterior building accent lighting should be strategically implemented to better define space and highlight entry points.
Lighting will be utilized to create a welcoming visual hierarchy that provides scale, enhances wayfinding, and improves safety.
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i. Downtown Core Lighting Standards by Region
The lighting standards for the Downtown Core are organized by four distinct character regions, each designed to support its unique function within the plan area (refer to Figure 2-16 for conceptual site lighting regions). • The Red region encompasses public gathering spaces, prioritizing safety and ambiance for plazas and event areas.
• The Green region focuses on internal plazas, emphasizing decorative and architectural lighting to create intimate social environments. • The Yellow region covers internal streets, where roadway and pedestrian visibility are key for safe circulation.
• The Blue region along Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage integrates highvisibility lighting with security features to enhance the corridor’s prominence and accessibility.
Table 2.6 and exterior lighting targets outline the fixture type bases of design, mounting standards, and recommended performance specifications. This section is intended to provide the basis of design for the primary categories of light fixtures throughout the Downtown Core, but is not intended to be exhaustive or preclude additional fixture categories which may be necessary to comply with California Building Code, Title 24, or Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
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ii. Downtown Core Exterior Lighting Systems Targets
The exterior lighting system and its associated controls shall be designed and implemented to comply with the following attributes:
1. Fixtures throughout the site and building exterior shall be Light-Emitting Diode (LED) type, 3000K CCT, 80+ CRI with lumen packages selected to provide light level in accordance with the recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting Library, IES recommended practice guides, and local ordinances.
2. Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) Lighting Zone 3 (LZ3) shall be referenced for outdoor lighting policies related to light pollution reduction targets.
3. All exterior lighting shall align with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) light pollution reduction credit for MLO LZ3 and International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) recommendations.
4. Light pollution reduction shall be further addressed via controls and a curfew based on programmatic requirements. Occupancy-based site lighting controls shall be used where feasible.
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Figure 2-16: Conceptual Site Lighting Locations
Thousand Oaks Blvd housand Oaks Blvd
The Lakes Dr The Lakes Dr
Oakwood Oakwood
W Main St
West Rd
Dallas Dr
Dr
E Main St
W Main St
Wes
Dallas Dr
t Rd West Rd
E Main St E Main St r
Thousand Oaks Boulevard Frontage
Internal Streets
Internal Plazas
Public Gathering Areas
E Main St E Main St E
5. Shielded LED pole mounted fixtures with an uplighting rating of U3 or lower, installed on poles 12 to 16 feet in height, for pedestrian walkway lighting adjacent to parks and landscaped areas shall be used.
6. Full cut-off U0 uplight rated LED pole mounted fixtures on 12-16’ or 22-26’ poles shall be used for street and street adjacent pedestrian path lighting.
7. Landscape and architectural façade accent fixtures shall utilize internal shielding to reduce light spill and must be automatically extinguished from midnight until 6:00 a.m.
8. New light spillover may not occur outside property boundaries where the property abuts residential use or past the centerline of public streets.
9. Low intensity lighting (such as string lights) may be provided above and across public exterior space(s). Overhead string lighting must be approved by Ventura County Fire Department and City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department.
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DOWNTOWN
CORE REGION
PRIMARY
FIXTURES*
MOUNTING
HEIGHT
Red – Public Gathering
Pedestrian Pole (Louis Poulsen: Nest) 12 - 16 ft
Large Area Light (Selux: Olivio) 22 - 26 ft
Pole Flood Light (Selux: Olivio) 12 – 16 ft
Under-bench Light (QTL: Q-CAP WALA) Bench integrated
Ingrade Tree Flood Light (BK Lighting: K2) Ground mounted Recessed Step Light (BEGA: Recessed Wall
Luminaire)
1 ft 6 in
Ongrade Façade Wash (BEGA: 84174) Ground mounted
Green – Internal Plazas
Under-bench Light (QTL: Q-CAP WALA) Bench
integrated
Bench integrated
Security Bollard (Forms + Surfaces: Helio Bollard
Series 600)
36 - 40 in
Ingrade Tree Flood Light (BK: K2 Flood Light) Ground mounted Catenary Lights (WE-EF: DAS100) 12 - 16 ft
Recessed Step Light (BEGA: Recessed Wall
Luminaire)
1 ft 6 in
Canopy Accent Light (Ecosense: TROV L45/L60) Building mounted On-grade Façade Wash (BEGA: 84174) Ground mounted
facing façade
Trellis Lighting (Klik: LEDPOD XL50) Trellis integrated Stair Rail Lighting (Cole Lighting: LR6) Lit Handrail
Exterior Downlight (Lucifer: FRAXION 3 (Wet
Rated)
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Table 2.6: Downtown Core Lighting Standards by Region
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FIXTURES*
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HEIGHT
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Street Pole Area Light (Landscape Forms:
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Pole Flood Light (Selux: Olivio) 12 - 16 ft
Under-Bench Light (QTL: Q-CAP WALA) Bench integrated
Security Bollard (Forms + Surfaces: Helio Bollard) 36 - 40 in In-Grade Tree Flood Light (BK Lighting K2) Ground mounted Blue – Thousand Oaks Blvd Frontage
Street Pole Area Light (Landscape Forms:
TORRES)
22 - 26 ft
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TORRES)
12 - 16 ft
Under-Bench Light (QTL: Q-CAP WALA) Bench integrated
Security Bollard (Forms + Surfaces: Helio Bollard) 36 - 40 in In-grade Tree Flood Light (BK Lighting K2) Ground mounted *Manufacturer fixture references included herein are the bases of design. Equivalent fixtures that achieve comparable aesthetic quality, per formance, and compliance with CAPSP standards are acceptable. Final selections should maintain consistency with the overall design intent and meet all applicable photometric and energy efficiency criteria under California Building Code, Title 24, and other applicable regulations.
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f. Public Art and Interactive Play
Distinct to the Downtown Core is the existence and prevalence of the existing performing arts theatres. These unique assets draw local residents and visitors alike to the site today, and the opportunity exists to enhance their role with synergistic uses and a focus on the arts more broadly within the City and Downtown District. As such, a key objective for the development of the Downtown Core area is to celebrate the arts and existing theatres as fundamental elements and support their role as significant drivers of community activity, economic vitality, and cultural life within the Downtown District.
Thousand Oaks is home to many creatives working in diverse types of artistic media including the performing arts, music, visual arts, culinary arts, and many others. Public art shall play a critical role in defining the character of the Downtown District and will be thoughtfully integrated into the public realm throughout the Downtown Core, including but not limited to the following:
• Interactive art pieces, such as musical equipment, artistic water features, or pieces that function as benches, tables, and other street furniture shall be incorporated into public plazas, streetscapes, and gathering areas.
• A prominent artistic shade structure shall be incorporated in Carpenter Park. • Rotating public art display locations in key plazas and along pedestrian networks shall be designated throughout the Downtown Core, and public art displays shall be implemented and maintained through the process laid out in Resolution 2024-035 “Art in Public Places Policy” or future public art program for the Downtown Core, as applicable.
• Incorporation of artistic symbols shall be embedded into paving, walls, and other structures at varying intervals to convey a sense of wayfinding and discovery within the Downtown Core.
Refer to Figure 2-17 for conceptual locations of public art within the CAPSP area. If it is determined that compliance with Resolution No. 2024-035 is not compatible with the operation of the Downtown Core, a future public art program shall be created to develop guidelines and procedures for the incorporation of public art within the Downtown Core specifically. For example, art may be solicited through formal calls for artists issued by Cultural and Community Services (CCS) or proposed by property owners during consideration of a development/redevelopment project.
All installations shall be temporary and evaluated for public benefit, particularly when included as part of development projects. A selection panel shall review proposals and make recommendations to the City Council for final approval. See Downtown Core Implementation Programs (Table 2.8).
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As the namesake of the City, oak and other landmark trees are a vital component to the authenticity and character of the Downtown. The site is home to a variety of existing mature oak and landmark trees, and the Downtown Core will be developed with the intention of preserving healthy mature protected trees in key public areas of the site while achieving the goals and objectives of the CAPSP and compliance with Ventura County Fire Wildfire Prevention Standards.
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• Existing mature oak trees located in Carpenter Park and the amphitheatre area should be retained and incorporated into the proposed plan to the extent feasible, and a cluster of existing oaks shall form the central focus of Carpenter Park with pedestrian walking paths surrounding their perimeter.
• Existing oak trees shall form the entryway to the amphitheatre. Existing oak trees should provide a natural backdrop to the amphitheatre during performances and buffer it from views and sounds emanating from the more active areas of the site and adjacent streets.
• Artistic structural support bracing may be used, if necessary, to extend the life span of existing mature trees and address appropriate safety precautions to reduce the risk of potential failure.
• Future development will require review of any impacts to protected trees in compliance with the City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Code. 2-99
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VII. INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
a. Infrastructure and Utilities
The Downtown Core is served by existing utility and public service providers. Onsite infrastructure (sewer, water, natural gas, power, and communication systems) serving the existing Civic Arts Plaza and performing arts theatres shall be maintained and/or relocated to ensure continued operation and functionality of the existing performing arts theatres throughout construction with minimal interruption. Detailed descriptions of proposed infrastructure are provided in the following sections. i. Water System
The Downtown Core’s water demands will be served by the City of Thousand Oaks with new City-owned pipes connecting to the existing 10-inch water pipe in Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the existing 8-inch water pipe at the Oakwood Drive cul-de-sac, and the existing 12-inch water pipe along the east side of the property.
The proposed water system will serve Building E1 (the hotel), Building E2, Building B1 (bandshell), and will also reconnect fire water service to Building C3 (the existing parking garage). Buildings C2 and E3 will be served directly from the 10-inch water main in Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Buildings C1 and C2 will continue to be served by their existing water connection at the southeast service dock and connects directly to the water pipe in South Conejo School Road. The total projected water demand for the Downtown Core is approximately 80 acrefeet per year. Water system improvements will be constructed in alignment with Figure 2-18 and the City of Thousand Oaks Public Works standards. ii. Wastewater System
Sanitary sewer service will be provided by the City of Thousand Oaks. A new City 10- and 12-inch sanitary sewer main will be constructed beneath West Main Street heading west to West Road then south to the Oakwood Drive cul-de-sac before routing along Oakwood Drive to an existing manhole at the intersection of Oakwood Drive and Zuniga Ridge Place. This public sewer connects immediately to the City’s 30-inch trunk main running beneath Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The proposed sewer main will be used to discharge the sewer flow from the existing C1 and C2 buildings, allowing for the decommissioning of the existing sewage ejector system from these existing buildings.
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The proposed sewer main will also capture discharge from Building B1 (the bandshell), Building E1 (the hotel), and Building E2. Buildings B2 and E3 will connect to the existing 10-inch sewer main in Thousand Oaks Boulevard with the flexibility to connect to the proposed sewer main in Main Street.
If it is determined to be more beneficial for those structures, Phase 1 will include construction of the new sewer line, including connecting the existing Civic Arts Plaza at the northwest corner of the building to maintain operations of the existing city hall and performance venues. The new sewer line will be owned and maintained by the City of Thousand Oaks and located within a public utility easement. Construction of new structures in subsequent phases will include installation of the respective private sewer laterals, which will connect to the public sewer lines as described above. The total projected wastewater generation for the Downtown Core is approximately 80 acre-feet per year. Wastewater system improvements will be constructed in alignment with Figure 2-19 and City of Thousand Oaks Public Works standards. 2-101
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iii. Stormwater and Drainage
Stormwater management for the project site is regulated by the stormwater requirements associated with the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Specific Plan 20, in accordance with Chapter 6-D, which requires compliance with the basic provisions of the 2000 Countywide Municipal permit. These include the attenuation of Q100 peak flow with sufficient detention to reduce discharge to the Q10 peak flow. Other provisions include minimizing pollutants of concern via source and treatment controls, proper design of trash areas to protect against rainfall intrusion, and proof of ongoing best management practices (BMP) maintenance. Full capture and retention of the first flush are not required, nor is the consideration of a five percent effective impervious area (EIA). Mitigation of hydromodification effects is also required for areas that discharge into susceptible natural channels. Additionally, since more than 50% of the site will be impacted, the entirety of the Downtown Core is subject to the above requirements.
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An existing Ventura County Flood Control box culvert transects through the site.
The culvert conveys stormwater from the site, as well as a large portion of the City along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, ultimately connecting with Calleguas Creek south of the City of Camarillo. The rectangular culvert, approximately eight feet wide by 12 feet tall, was built in the 1960s and is thought to have been generally constructed along the flow line of the creek. The culvert conveys stormwater from a large portion of the City along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, ultimately connecting with Calleguas Creek south of the City of Camarillo. The existing box culvert is located within a 30-foot-wide easement owned and maintained by Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD).
To accomplish the goals and objectives of the CAPSP, an approximately 715 linear foot segment of the culvert will be relocated and reconstructed in alignment with West Main Street. Due to its existing path, relocating the culvert to align with Main Street is necessary to improve the viability and constructability of developing Building E3 and increase pedestrian activity along Thousand Oaks Boulevard west of Dallas Drive. The existing 30-foot-wide easement will be relocated to reflect the new alignment in coordination with VCWPD and City of Thousand Oaks Public Works standards. Refer to Figure 2-19: Infrastructure Plan (Stormwater Drainage). iv. Natural Gas
Natural gas service for the Specific Plan area is provided by Southern California Gas Company (SCG).
v. Electricity
The City’s vendor for clean electricity is the Clean Power Alliance (CPA). Electricity infrastructure for the Specific Plan area is provided by Southern California Edison (SCE). Buildings will be designed to minimize solar heat gain and other best practices for internal and external lighting and energy efficiency strategies to reduce energy consumption to the maximum extent possible, and at minimum shall be consistent with CalGreen and Title 24 standards.
vi. Waste Collection
Solid waste and recycling services in the City are provided by Athens Services (Athens). Refuse and recycling bins for program uses within Building C1, Building B1, and public receptacles located throughout the project site will be located at the Kavli loading area accessed from Conejo School Road via the Kavli service road. This area will contain trash, recycling, and food waste bins as needed to accommodate the proposed uses. Based on coordination with Athens Services and the City Sustainability Division staff, two 30-yard compactors will be provided for trash and recycling (one compactor each), and one 20-yard compactor will be provided for organic food waste. When nearing capacity, the compactors send an automated email to alert Athens for next-day service.
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The City or future Business Improvement District maintenance staff will collect refuse from staging areas adjacent to Building B1, the ground floor Public Market use in Building B2, and public trash receptacles located throughout the site, utilizing a small electric maintenance cart and disposing of refuse in this area. Separate public receptacles will be provided for general waste (landfill), recycling, and organic waste (compost) to minimize waste sent to landfill.
A solid waste management plan shall be prepared identifying operational and maintenance details related to solid waste staging and collection from Buildings B1, C1 (including existing and proposed uses), and public receptacles located within Carpenter Park and public areas throughout the Downtown Core (see Table 2.8, Implementation Program I-9).
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Other private commercial and residential uses will have independent service for waste receptacles with Athens. Waste bins associated with Building E1 will be located in the Scherr Forum loading area, and Buildings E2 and E3 will contain independent trash rooms within their respective building footprints and/or within parking garage areas. For mixed-use buildings, commercial trash and residential trash will be separated with residential trash bins located within the podium and subterranean garages beneath Buildings E2 and E3 respectively, and commercial trash bins located on the ground floor adjacent to publicly accessible roads.
Servicing Building E1 and the residential waste facilities in Buildings E1 and E2 is anticipated to be accommodated via scout trucks, which will retrieve waste bins from the respective locations, deliver them to a garbage truck staged onstreet for servicing, and return them once emptied. Commercial waste facilities in Buildings E2 and E3 located at grade and adjacent to publicly accessible streets will be serviced directly by a garbage truck from West Road (Building E2) and Thousand Oaks Boulevard (Building E3).
All waste bins shall be located within enclosed trash rooms within buildings or in approved trash enclosures consistent with the City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Code. A solid waste management plan shall be provided to the City of Thousand Oaks prior to issuance of building permits for any structure. vii. Communications
The existing Civic Arts Plaza uses a combination of service providers.
Communication services are equally distributed between Charter (Spectrum) and Frontier. The City also maintains dedicated connections for TOTV.
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b. Grading
The construction of the Downtown Core will require grading and earthwork on site, which is anticipated to be split into phases due to the size and scope of the development.
In Phase 1, major earthmoving activities will involve the relocation of the Ventura County 8-feet by 12-feet reinforced concrete box culvert and the installation of West Road, Oakwood Drive, and temporary access at Main Street.
In Phase 2A, the excavations required to install the subterranean portions of Buildings E1, E2, and E3 will make up the majority of the cut, with fill being required to grade the site, including Main Street’s final condition.
Phase 2B consists of a small amount of export to construct Building B1 and grade Carpenter Park.
Phase 2C consists of the adaptive reuse of Building C1 and minor site work, which should require minimal to no export.
The bandshell (Building B2) and amphitheatre area will be the final Phase 3 of the project, with a small amount of export to account for building foundations and associated minor site work. See the table below for earthwork quantities broken out by phase.
ESTIMATED CUBIC YARDS OF EARTHWORK BY PHASE
Phase Cut Fill Net Export
1 10,100 6,300 3,800
2A 62,900 13,400 49,500
2B 7,800 6,700 1,100
2C 1,300 1,000 300
3 2,800 2,500 300
TOTALS 84,900 29,900 55,000
Table 2.7: Estimated Cubic Yards of Earthwork by Phase
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c. Easements
Existing known easements on site include, but are not limited to, the following:
• 30 foot wide easement over an existing concrete box culvert to Ventura County Watershed Protection District
• Various easements for purposes of electrical and telecommunication utilities • Various easements for purposes of gas utilities
• Various easements for purposes of public water, sewer, and storm drainage utilities
• Various easements for purposes of public roads and access • A 12 foot wide easement for reciprocal access for the benefit of the property located at 1868 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
• Reciprocal easement(s) related to ingress, egress, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, removal, and replacement of utilities contained in the document entitled “Maintenance, Use and Reciprocal easement agreement,” as amended, between the City of Thousand Oaks and T.O. Lakes, LLC.
A title report and topographic survey depicting all existing and proposed easements shall be required to be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits for any new primary structures. Relocation and/or removal of any existing easements and creation of any new easements must be completed in coordination with applicable agencies and parties.
d. Fire Resistance and Emergency Access
The Downtown Core is within a very high fire hazard severity zone (VHFHZ) as designated by the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). An objective of the project is to provide an example for the City of how public areas can be fire resilient without sacrificing design or the natural landscape. The project will incorporate local requirements for buildings in wildfire hazard areas while embracing local flora and green spaces to create a welcoming, safe, and functional environment for the City. • Landscape shall comply with the requirements for buildings and sites within VHFHSZ areas per VCFD standards
• All new trees and ground cover plantings shall be approved fire-resistant plants as determined by Ventura County and the City of Thousand Oaks • Shrubs and other ground cover shall be spaced in compliance with VCFD standards, and gravel shall be used in planting beds in lieu of wood chips or other combustible coverings unless approved by VCFD
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• All buildings on the site shall be designed and constructed in accordance with VCFD guidelines and the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code • Fire-resistant and noncombustible materials shall be used for all exterior walls, projections, and roof coverings
• The hotel, City Hall, amphitheatre, and theatre buildings shall be constructed of noncombustible materials
• The construction type of the podium-style mixed-use buildings may utilize materials consistent with Type IIIB construction in lieu of Type VB construction to provide an additional level of safety to those buildings and occupants, if necessary to comply with VCFD requirements
• The shade structure of the amphitheatre shall be partially open to prevent debris from accumulating on the top of the structure and to permit smoke and hot gases to escape the structure. Sufficient water supply shall be provided to the site for firefighting purposes
• Fire hydrants shall be placed around the site adjacent to fire access roads • All buildings, including ancillary structures, shall be fully sprinklered • Fire pumps shall be provided if needed to comply with VCFD requirements based upon the available water pressure and flow rates
• Fire department connections shall be provided for each building at an unobstructed, visible location approved by VCFD
• Class I standpipes shall be provided for each building where the highest occupiable floor level exceeds 30 feet above grade. Standpipes will be located in each enclosed exit stairwell at all main stair landings, including the roof level. Exterior standpipe connections may be provided where the distance from exterior walls exceeds 250 feet from a fire access road or where specifically requested by VCFD • The required fire flows for each building will be determined in accordance with CFC Appendix B and VCFC standards. A 50% reduction in fire flow is permitted for fullysprinklered buildings and may be applied to the fire flow calculations 2-108
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e. Public Services
i. Police and Fire Protection
The City of Thousand Oaks contracts with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office for police services. The Thousand Oaks Police Department, located at 2101 East Olsen Road, is approximately 6.1 miles north of the CAPSP area. It offers detention, patrol, investigations, traffic safety, and other services through its Detention Services, Patrol Services, Special Services, and Support Services Bureaus.
Fire services in the City are provided by the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), which includes community risk reduction, emergency management, and fire suppression and operations. The closest fire station to the CAPSP area is Ventura County Fire Department Station 31, located at 151 Duesenberg Drive, approximately 1.4 miles northeast of the site.
Development impact fees may be required to support increased demand for police and fire protection services in the CAPSP area.
ii. Libraries, Schools, and Other Public Services
Primary library services for the CAPSP area will be provided by the existing Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library located at 401 East Janss Road. The library offers collections for children, young readers, teens, and adults, along with access to online collections and special collections. Wi-Fi internet access is also available within the library. In addition, the renovated and rehabilitated Civic Arts Plaza within Subarea C may house a Public Library Outpost, which can provide local-serving library facilities and amenities for residents and visitors of the Downtown area.
Public education for the CAPSP will be offered by the Conejo Valley Unified School District, which includes elementary, middle, high, special focus, and adult schools.
The CAPSP falls within the boundary area for Conejo Elementary School, Colina Middle School, and Westlake High School. Additionally, several private schools are within the proximity of the CAPSP area, including Oaks Christian School, Ascension Lutheran School, and Hillcrest Christian School.
Development impact fees may be required to support increased demand for libraries and schools in the CAPSP area.
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f. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
All development within the CAPSP area will comply with the applicable Building Code requirements for energy efficiency, water savings, and solid waste reduction in effect at the time of permitting.
Conceptual evening view of the amphitheatre area.
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VIII. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
a. Administration
The City of Thousand Oaks shall administer the provisions of the Civic Arts Plaza Specific Plan (CAPSP) in accordance with the State of California Government Code, the Thousand Oaks General Plan, the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code, the Subdivision Map Act, and City regulations. The development procedures contained in the adopted Specific Plan shall supersede the relevant provisions of the City’s Municipal Code, as they currently exist or may be amended in the future.
b. Specific Plan Interpretations
Where the language in this Specific Plan is undefined, unclear, or vague, the final interpretations and determination shall be made by the Community Development Director. Appeals of interpretations and determinations may be made pursuant to Sections 9-4.2807 and 9-4.2808 of the TOMC.
c. Major Amendments
Major amendments to the Downtown Core (Subareas B, C, and E) shall require a formal amendment to the adopted Specific Plan and shall require giving of notice and a public hearing before Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with Government Code Section 65868 and TOMC Title 9-4.29. The Community Development Director or his or her designee shall have the discretionary authority to determine if any amendment is a Major Amendment subject to this section or a Minor Amendment subject to the provisions in the following section.
Major amendments to the approved CAPSP include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Expansions of the Specific Plan boundary area
• Adjustments to the anticipated Specific Plan Goals and Objectives which change their intent or effect
• Other changes that have the effect of materially changing the overall allowable development density and/or FAR considered in the Downtown Thousand Oaks Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or that do not otherwise qualify as a minor amendment described in the next section
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d. Minor Amendments
Minor amendments include any modification to the CAPSP that is substantially consistent with the intent of the approved Specific Plan and does not materially affect the allowable development density, intensity, and/or FAR considered in the CAPSP EIR.
Minor amendments are allowed through a ministerial process that requires no noticing, as long as those minor amendments are consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the CAPSP and are in substantial conformance with:
• The vision and objectives of the CAPSP
• The CAPSP Environmental Impact Report
• The City of Thousand Oaks General Plan
Examples of CAPSP minor amendments include, but are not limited to:
• Adjustments to the Specific Plan (including maps or text) for purposes of clarification, consistency, or fulfillment of implementation programs that do not materially change the intent of any plan or regulation, as well as correction of any clerical or grammatical errors
• Adjustments to Specific Plan subarea boundaries that do not create any new or more significant environmental impacts analyzed by the Downtown Thousand Oaks EIR
• Change in design, specification, or location of an infrastructure element described in Section 2.E.VII necessary to meet regulatory or performance standards or which improves circulation, reduces grading, improves utility service, or reduces anticipated construction, operation, and/or maintenance costs • Any adjustments to the parking ratios specified in 2.F.II.i. based on the future parking utilization surveys
• Modifications to any development and/or design standards if it is determined that such changes are necessary to comply with applicable building codes, public works and/or utility provider standards, and/or State or Federal law e. Environmental Review
In compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, an EIR has been prepared for the Specific Plan and circulated to the public for review and comment.
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f. Development Phasing
The full build-out of improvements and uses within Subareas B, C, and E within the CAPSP is anticipated to be implemented in multiple phases, as described below. Figure 2-21: Downtown Core Phasing Plan displays the conceptual phasing plan related to the various buildings and improvements within the Downtown Core.
Phase 1 will be required to be substantially completed before the construction of any subsequent phases can occur. Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C can occur simultaneously and are not physically dependent on one another; however, the specific timing for completion of each of these phases will depend on available funding. For purposes of the proposed project, Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C are assumed to occur concurrently. Phase 3 will occur after Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C are substantially completed. Phasing shall generally adhere to this approach and sequencing but may be subject to change based upon further constructability analysis and/or the market forces that drive development of residential and non-residential uses.
Completion of the phases described herein may be achieved in smaller sub-phases.
The planting of replacement trees required as mitigation for the removal of protected trees shall occur during the same phase in which those protected trees are removed.
The phasing approach is based on the assumed constructability, funding, and/or operational constraints, and is not intended to unduly restrict project sequencing for any other purposes; thus, failure to complete aspects of any one phase shall not preclude the ability to move on to certain aspects of another phase. i. Phase Descriptions:
• Phase 1: All site preparation, demolition, grading, underground utility infrastructure, and vehicular roads required to maintain operations for the existing Scherr Forum and Kavli Theatre and deliver cleared and rough graded pads for Buildings E1, E2, and E3 to a private developer.
• Phase 2A: Construction of Buildings E1, E2, and E3 and associated site work including final streetscape improvements along West Main Street, Dallas Drive, and the turnaround/hotel valet drop off. This phase includes grading only associated with the excavation of foundations related to the above-referenced buildings. • Phase 2B: Construction of Carpenter Park and Building B1 generally bordered by East Main Street on the south, the turnaround/hotel valet drop off and Building E3 on the west, Thousand Oaks Boulevard on the north, and Lakes Drive on the east. • Phase 2C: Partial demolition, adaptive reuse, and reconstruction of Civic Arts Plaza (Building C1), including the completion of East Main Street. • Phase 3: Construction of Bandshell (Building B2) and outdoor amphitheatre. 2-113
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ii. Phase 1
Throughout the course of construction and implementation of the Downtown Core, it is anticipated that the existing Kavli and Sherr Forum theatres will remain functional and operating. As such, before any significant grading and infrastructure work can occur, a new access road to the existing parking structure and to the Scherr Forum service court will be required. Once the new access road is constructed, demolition, excavation, and utility work can commence to create the infrastructure and development pads for Subarea E and the partial demolition, grading, and associated work surrounding the existing City Hall.
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Phase 1 will conclude with the completion of the following:
• Construction of West Road, Oakwood Drive Extension, Oakwood Drive/ West Road roundabout, and vehicular ramp to the existing Scherr Forum service court
• Demolition of three existing commercial structures along Thousand Oaks Boulevard
• Removal and replacement of existing protected trees as permitted • Construction of approximately 350 linear feet of retaining wall adjacent to the Oakwood Drive extension
• Construction of underground stormwater detention facilities beneath West Road
• Construction of stormwater conveyance lines
• Construction of approximately 715 linear feet of new 8-foot by 12- foot reinforced concrete stormwater box culvert, and demolition of approximately 760 linear feet of existing
• Construction of approximately 1,350 linear feet of 12-inch sewer main extension connecting to existing public sewer main in Oakwood Drive near Zuniga Ridge Place
• Construction of approximately 2,100 linear feet of 10-inch domestic water pipes connecting to existing City water main in Thousand Oaks Boulevard near the proposed West Road
• Demolition of Dallas Drive and surface parking lot in front of existing Civic Arts Plaza
• Grading of approximately 117,000 square feet of disturbed area resulting in a total of approximately 3,800 cubic yards of net export • Partial demolition of existing Civic Arts Plaza building including approximately 750 square foot landscaped terrace and approximately 8,000 square feet uncovered and unenclosed outdoor plaza structure • Construction of temporary all-weather fire access road along the proposed East and West Main Street alignment
• Construction staging and contractor parking for Phase 1 is anticipated to occur onsite in the vacant western portion of the site
iii. Phase 2A
Phase 2A is anticipated to be accomplished via a public-private partnership with a third-party developer. As such, phasing and delivery of Phase II is subject to change based on final engineering constructability analysis, and other market forces impacting the development of mixed-use residential and commercial uses.
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Generally, Phase 2A is anticipated to conclude with the completion of the following:
• Construction of Buildings E1, E2, E3, and associated site and utility infrastructure connections
• Excavation for subterranean and podium garage foundations • Removal and replacement of existing protected trees as permitted • Vertical construction of Buildings E1, E2, and E3
• Road paving, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and landscape/streetscape improvements along West Main Street and Dallas Drive
• Construction of roundabout drop-off area at intersection of Dallas Drive and West Main Street
• East Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage improvements, including construction of approximately 11 new angled stalls, reconstructed curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and streetscape improvements
• Construction staging and contractor parking for Phase 2A is anticipated to occur onsite within the area of construction
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iv. Phase 2B
Generally, Phase 2B is anticipated to conclude with the completion of the following:
• Construction of Carpenter Park and associated amenities including splash pad, children’s play equipment, raised decking beneath existing oaks, seat walls
• Grading resulting in a total of approximately 1,100 cubic yards of net export
• Removal and replacement of existing protected trees as permitted • Construction of Building B1 – Carpenter Park restaurant/cafe • East Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage improvements including construction of approximately 19 new angled stalls, reconstructed curb, gutter and sidewalk, and streetscape improvements including a new bus shelter
• Construction material staging and contractor parking for Phase 2B is anticipated to occur onsite within the area of construction v. Phase 2C
Generally, Phase 2C is anticipated to conclude with the completion of the following:
• Temporary relocation of City staff to off-site location to be determined • Demolition of approximately 48,000 square feet of existing building area • Grading and excavation resulting in a total of approximately 300 cubic yards of net export
• Removal and replacement of existing protected trees as permitted • Construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse of Building C1 • Construction of East Main Street including connections to Lakes Drive and roundabout turnaround between Buildings E1 and E3
• Construction material staging and contractor parking for Phase 2C is anticipated to occur onsite within the area of construction and offsite at 265 S. Rancho Road and 110 South Conejo School Road
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vi. Phase 3
Generally, Phase 3 is anticipated to conclude with the completion of the following:
• Construction of Building B2 bandshell structure
• Grading resulting in a total of approximately 300 cubic yards of net export • Removal and replacement of existing protected trees as permitted • Construction of site improvements including paved area, lawn with terraced seat walls, and platform decking
• Construction material staging and contractor parking for Phase 3 is anticipated to occur onsite within the area of construction Estimated program statistics associated with each phase described above are subject to change based on final design and engineering, constructability analysis, and other market forces impacting the development of residential, commercial, and institutional uses.
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g. Financing Mechanisms
A variety of funding mechanisms are available to fund the construction, operations, and maintenance of public improvements and facilities, and other mixed-use and commercial structures and uses as envisioned in the CAPSP. Funding mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• General Fund revenue and/or General Fund-backed debt
• Disposition of existing assets
• One-time funding sources including but not limited to naming rights, grants, and Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) funds
• Ongoing capitalized funding sources including but not limited to lease revenues and parking revenues
• Tax increment financing (TIF) and TIF-backed debt
• Private capital investment via public-private partnership h. Statement of Severability
If any provision of this Specific Plan or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not affect other Specific Plan provisions, clauses, or applications which can be implemented without the invalid provision, clause, or application, and to this end the provisions and clauses of the Specific Plan are declared to be severable. i. Implementation Programs
The following table of implementation programs, as identified in previous chapters and built upon herein, presents a recommended implementation strategy for public improvements, private developments, and marketing and art programs identified in this Plan.
The Responsible Parties identified in the table on the next pages consist of the following:
• CAO – City Attorney’s Office
• CD – Community Development
• CM – City Manager’s Office
• CCS – Cultural and Community Services
• PW – Public Works
• SC/PA – Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
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PROGRAM
NUMBER
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
(REFER TO
DEVELOPMENT
PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-1 Prepare a list of all
community assets
on the property (i.e.,
Jungleland wall,
plaques, dedications,
time capsules, art
pieces, etc.), their
locations and planned
relocations.
Prior to any
demolition/
grading
construction
activities
CM, CAO, CCS &
SC/PA
CAPSP I-2 Develop a CAPSP
Naming Rights Program
to generate funding
for public facilities
and amenities within
the CAPSP area. The
program shall include
criteria for eligible
assets and sponsorship
guidelines.
Prior to
completion of
Phase 1
CM, CAO, CCS &
SC/PA
CAPSP I-3 Complete Final
Design for Phase 1
infrastructure and road
improvements.
Finalize engineering
plans and secure
necessary permits.
Coordinate construction
phasing with utility
providers and adjacent
development timelines
to minimize disruption
and ensure timely
delivery.
Prior to issuance
of grading
permits for any
component
included in Phase
1 CM, PW
CAPSP I-4 Issue RFP for private
developers to complete
design and construction
of Subarea E
improvements.
Prepare and release a
Request for Proposals
(RFP) outlining
design expectations,
infrastructure
requirements, and
community benefit
goals. Host a presubmittal meeting and
establish a transparent
evaluation process.
Prior to Phase 2A CM, CAO
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PROGRAM
NUMBER
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
(REFER TO
DEVELOPMENT
PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-5 Develop and launch
a Downtown Core
Branding Program to
reinforce the identity
of the Downtown Core.
Branding elements
shall be integrated
into wayfinding, public
art, and marketing
materials.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits for
Buildings E1, E2,
or E3
CM, CD, CCS, &
SC/PA
CAPSP I-6 Develop a signage and
wayfinding plan for the
Downtown Core area,
including, at a minimum,
the following signage
and wayfinding signage
types:
• Gateway / Entry
Monument Sign
• Public Parking
Directional Signage
• Public Parking
Availability Signage
• Pedestrian
Wayfinding Signage
• Informational
Kiosks/ Directory
Maps
• Building and tenant
signage
• Digital Marquee
A uniform sign program
(USP) shall be prepared
and submitted for
review and approval
by the Community
Development
Department and
shall be designed
in accordance with
the Thousand Oaks
Municipal Code.
Prior to issuance
of certificates of
occupancy for
Buildings E1, E2,
or E3
CD, CM, CCS, &
SC/PA
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NUMBER
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
(REFER TO
DEVELOPMENT
PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-7 Prepare a Parking
Management Plan with
detailed operational
information, including,
at a minimum, the
following:
• Time limits for
surface parking
• Paid parking rates/
system for surface
and/or public
parking garages
• Valet operations
• Offsite parking
during events,
including traffic
management plans
• Bicycle /
micromobility
devices parking
plan
• Technology systems
and infrastructure
improvements
Refer to Circulation and
Mobility section (2.E.IV).
Technology and
infrastructure
improvements to
be coordinated with
Parking and Wayfinding
signage plan in CAPSP
I-6.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits related
to Phase
2A, including
Buildings E1, E2,
or E3
CM, CD, PW,
CCS
CAPSP I-8 Evaluate Resolution No.
2024-035 and develop
a public art program
for the installation and
display of rotating
public art in the
Downtown Core. The
program shall identify
designated locations,
installation details
and parameters, and
policies and procedures
for reviewing,
approving, and
implementing public art
installations.
Refer to Public Art and
Interactive Play section
(2.E.V.f).
Prior to issuance
of building
permits related
to Phase
2A, including
Buildings E1, E2,
or E3
CM, CD, CCS
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PROGRAM
NUMBER
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
(REFER TO
DEVELOPMENT
PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-9 Prepare a
comprehensive solid
waste management
plan with detailed
operational information
related to solid
waste collection
from Buildings B1, C1
(including existing and
proposed uses), and
public receptacles
located within
Carpenter Park and
public areas throughout
the Downtown Core.
Refer to Infrastructure
and Public Facilities
section (2.E.VI).
Plan shall consider
compliance with
such applicable
waste management
regulations, including
organics and food
waste diversion
requirements and
opportunities to
achieve a zero-waste
certification for the
overall Downtown Core
area.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits related
to Phase 2B
CM, CD, CCS,
PW
CAPSP I-10 Develop an operational
plan for Carpenter Park
that is consistent with
General Plan POS-7.
The plan shall address
programming,
maintenance, safety,
and community
engagement to ensure
the park serves as a
flexible public space
within the Downtown
Core area.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits related
to Phase 2B
CM, CCS, PW
CAPSP I-11 Develop a safety,
security, and
operational plan,
including graffiti
removal and noise
policy enforcement
responsibilities and
requirements for all
publicly accessible
areas of the Downtown
Core.
Prior to issuance
of certificates
of occupancy
related to Phase
2B
CM, CCS, PW
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PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
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PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-12 Consider establishment
of appropriate special
district(s) and/or City
staff resources and
procedures necessary
to support the ongoing
operational functions
and maintenance
responsibilities for the
following:
a. Landscape
and lighting
maintenance
b. Operations,
maintenance, and
enforcement of
parking resources
based on Parking
Management Plan
recommendations
(see CAPSP I-7),
including oversight
and management
of a comprehensive
event programming
schedule
related to event
parking demand
management
c. Oversight and
management of
the process for
reviewing and
installing public
art in shared and
publicly accessible
spaces (see CAPSP
I-8)
d. Solid waste
collection from
public receptacles
located throughout
Downtown Core,
Building B1, and
public market
located within
Building C1 (see
CAPSP I-9)
Review any existing
established special
districts and/or
City departmental
roles related to the
identified areas to
determine existing
roles and operations
responsibilities
as analyzed and
recommended in
CAPSP I-5 through
I-11. Analyze whether
additional operational
roles and responsibilities
may be accommodated
via existing special
districts and/or City
departments. Develop
comprehensive
operations and
maintenance
matrix outlining all
necessary functions
and appropriate
organizational structure.
Prior to
completion of
Phase 2B
CM, CAO, CD,
PW, CCS
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PROGRAM
NUMBER
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
(REFER TO
DEVELOPMENT
PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-12
(Continued)
e. Maintenance of
common areas,
publicly accessible
plazas, and
roadway
f. Programming,
operation, and
maintenance of
Carpenter Park (see
CAPSP I-10)
g. Safety, Security,
and Operational
Plan, including
graffiti removal
and noise policy
enforcement (see
CAPSP I-11)
Review any existing
established special
districts and/or
City departmental
roles related to the
identified areas to
determine existing
roles and operations
responsibilities
as analyzed and
recommended in
CAPSP I-5 through
I-11. Analyze whether
additional operational
roles and responsibilities
may be accommodated
via existing special
districts and/or City
departments. Develop
comprehensive
operations and
maintenance
matrix outlining all
necessary functions
and appropriate
organizational structure.
Prior to Phase 2B CM, CAO, CD,
PW, CCS
CAPSP I-13 Coordinate with TO
Transit to consider
establishment and
operation of a City
provided shuttle to
serve Downtown Core.
Conduct a feasibility
study in coordination
with TO Transit to
assess demand, routing
options, and funding
sources.
Coordinate with other
specific plan areas
within the General Plan
2045 Downtown Sub
Area Plan (i.e., SP-20).
Prior to issuance
of certificates
of occupancy
related to Phase
3 CM, PW
CAPSP I-14 Develop a temporary
relocation plan for
City staff and secure
entitlements for Phases
2C and 3 as required by
the TOMC.
Prior to issuance
of any permits
related to Phase
2C
CM, CD, PW
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PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
ACTION STEPS TIMING
(REFER TO
DEVELOPMENT
PHASING, SECTION
2.E.VIII.f)
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
CAPSP I-15 Establish a leasing
coordination framework
for public market
spaces and other
publicly accessible
spaces within Cityowned structures.
The City Manager’s
Office and City
Attorney’s Office,
or City’s authorized
designee shall oversee
lease negotiations,
tenant selection, and
operational agreements
to ensure alignment
with CAPSP goals and
community needs.
Prior to
Certificate of
Occupancy for
Building C1
CM, CAO
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APPENDIX A
GENERAL PLAN
CONSISTENCY
A
Appendix A provides a
detailed analysis of the
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goals and policies.
Conceptual view of the splash pad play area.
ARTS AND CULTURE
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisAC-1.1 Creative sector.
Continue to develop programs and support systems for Thousand Oaks’ creative sector, attracting new workers to the community and retaining current workers and businesses.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project includes opportunities for public art on the exterior of several buildings, two new theatrical venues, informal performance spaces within Carpenter Park, as well as an artist's gallery and incubator space within Building C1 to support new and existing members of the creative sector. Refer to the proposed project plans and Specific Plan (CAPSP) Goal 1.
AC-1.2 Creative spaces. Prioritize the development of arts and creative spaces and gathering places within mixed use, commercial, retail, and civic developments. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy AC-1.1. Further, the entirety of the project site would be a mixed-use development that incorporates a variety of land uses, including civic, recreation, commercial/retail, residential, and other community-serving uses. Refer to proposed project plans and CAPSP Section 2.E.VI Pedestrian Connectivity and Public Realm.
AC-1.3 Civic Arts Plaza Campus Master Plan.
Support and enhance the Civic Arts Plaza Campus Master Plan’s goals to develop arts and culture spaces and programming for the new Civic Arts Plaza.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy AC-1.1.
AC-1.4 Competitive advantage.
Take steps to incorporate the arts and cultural vibrancy and vitality of Thousand Oaks as a distinct competitive advantage for the City as a place to live, work, and recreate.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy AC-1.1. Buildout of the CAPSP would provide a mixed-use community with flexible public spaces for community and cultural events that position the City as a premier destination for civc, cultural, and entertainment uses.
AC-2.1 Arts programming. Continue to focus on the high quality of the Civic Arts Plaza facilities and programs while expanding and enhancing offerings. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policies AC-1.1 and AC-1.4.AC-2.2 Finances.
Sustain the financial health of the Civic Arts Plaza operations and programming and explore new funding sources in addition to the TOArts policy related to BAPAC and the enterprise fund.
Y
Consistent. As detailed in the CAPSP Section 2.E.VIII.h, a variety of funding mechanisms are available to fund the construction, operations, and maintenance of public improvements and facilities and other mixed use and commercial structures and uses as envisioned in the CAPSP. Funding mechanisms may include, but are not limited to: General Fund revenue and/or General Fund backed debt; disposition of existing assets; one-time funding sources including but not limited to naming rights, grants, and Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) funds; ongoing capitalized funding sources including but not limited to lease revenues and parking revenues; tax increment financing; new property tax; additional sales tax measure; Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) Special Assessment; and private capital investment via public-private partnership.
AC-2.4 Arts and business roundtable.
Develop an Arts and Business Roundtable to expand community partnerships, assist with programming of the new Civic Arts Plaza and other relevant topics for advancement of the arts for the City.
Y
Consistent. This program relates to the development of the Arts and Businesses Roundtable, which will assist with programming of the new performance venues within the DTTO.
AC-3.2 Citywide arts experiences.
Through the Cultural Affairs Department, expand the current arts and cultural programming to extend to venues and spaces throughout the city, including informal places and experiences.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy AC-1.1.
AC-4.1 Lifelong learning in the arts. Working with local organizations and the schools, support access to lifelong learning in the arts for all residents of all ages in community settings. Y Consistent. The project would include a new, additional theatre venue as well as an outdoor amphitheatre that would increase opportunities for community partnerships and educational experiences. Arts incubator spaces proposed within Building C1 would provide opportunities for partnership and support creative growth with resources for artists to hone their talents and skills. Refer to the proposed project plans and CAPSP Goal 1.
Goal AC-4: Foster new generations of culturally literate and healthy residents.
ARTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal AC-1: Embrace arts and culture as a key partner to Thousand Oaks’ economic development.
THE CIVIC ARTS PLAZA AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Goal AC-2: Ensure the Civic Arts Plaza remains the vibrant cultural center of Thousand Oaks.
RESIDENT CULTURAL AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
Goal AC-3: Enhance and expand arts, cultural, and creative experiences throughout all areas of the community.
ARTS AND CULTURE
AC-4.2 Partnerships.
Further define and develop partnerships and collaborations among the CVUSD, California Lutheran University, the arts community, and other agencies in the provision of arts learning for youth.
Y
Consistent. Additional venue, amphitheater, and outdoor spaces provide new spaces and increased opportunities for collaborative engagement, partnerships for public art, and enhanced experiences. Strategic collaborative partnerships lead to more use of the areas to create a welcoming environment for everyone and serve as the “community’s living room.” Refer to the proposed project plans and CAPSP Goal 1.
AC-4.3 Cultural relevancy.
Continue to develop and expand arts and cultural programming that appeals to diverse cultural interests, including young adults, families, youth, seniors, and other specific audience groups.
Y
Consistent. Inclusion of arts incubation spaces, galleries, and a library outpost would expand areas for curated programs with the intent of appealing to diverse interests and increased engagement. Refer to the proposed project plans and CAPSP Goal 1.
AC-4.4 Program expansion.
Expand Cultural Affairs Department programming by developing partnerships, identifying satellite venues, and creating new programming for all communities and neighborhoods.
Y
Consistent. The outdoor amphitheater would create a public venue that can be programmed through collaboration and strategic partnerships. Inclusion of public art and performance displays throughout the public open spaces proposed would provide new opportunities for community inclusion. Refer to the proposed project plans and CAPSP Goal 1.
Goal AC-6: Utilize arts and culture as a policy tool for other civic goals.AC-6.1 Equity, inclusion, access.
Utilize art to provide a unique opportunity for engagement and programming content strategies to develop relationships with the Thousand Oaks community.
Y
Consistent. Public art programs would strengthen ties to artists and other arts organizations within the community. Free performances and public art would help to attract and keep the attention of users of the proposed project, leading to enhanced visibility and patronage of commercial businesses.
AC-6.3 Creatives in City government.
Develop artist-in-residence or an artist-in-residence on demand program within City government to provide creative perspectives and services in planning, design, communications, community engagement, and other functions.
Y
Consistent. Connecting members of the creative community to traditional government functions and other members of the business community would have the potential to reimagine cross-collaborative work and reinforce the value of the creative economy within the region.
CITY ARTS AND CULTURE LEADERSHIP
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisCFS-1.2 Development impact fees. Require new and existing development to pay its fair share of infrastructure and public service costs to support ongoing maintenance and operations. Y Consistent. The proposed project would pay all applicable development impact fees, as required.
CFS-1.3 Sustainable design.
Promote the design of infrastructure projects that use sustainable materials, reduce carbon emissions, and minimize energy, water and waste during construction.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project would be constructed to meet or exceed the most current Title 24 standards, which provide minimum efficiency standards related to various building features, including appliances, water and space heating and cooling equipment, building insulation and roofing, and lighting. Compliance with the most current Title 24 standards would ensure the project minimizes energy and water usage.
CFS-1.4 Infrastructure as amenities. Encourage designs that allow infrastructure to serve dual purposes (e.g., green infrastructure, flood control access roads and multi-use paths). Y Consistent. The project's roads and infrastructure have been designed as complete streets, serving vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles as equal priorities within the Downtown Core. Specifically, East Main Street is design as a multi-purpose pedestrian paseo, while allowing emergency vehicle access to Building C1 as well as service delivery access for special community events within Carpenter Park. Street tree wells along West Main Street provide stormwater filtration and treatment opportunities for runoff. Park and gathering areas are designed around preserved mature oak trees to provide significant shade for public areas and reduce heat island effect throughout the project site. Dedicated rideshare drop off locations throughout the site are designed to be utilized by various public and private transit services including Thousand Oaks Dial-a-Ride, and other service providers to provide safe and convenient access to the site for seniors and persons with disabilities. Refer the project plan set and CAPSP Section 2.E.V.
CFS-1.5 Resilient infrastructure.
Plan for and develop resilient infrastructure to minimize disruptions from climate-related impacts on residences and businesses (i.e., wildfire, Public Safety Power Shutoff events, flooding).
Y
Consistent. The project has been designed to the standards required of all development within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, includes existing battery back-up facilities, and includes drainage infrastructure designed to reduce the 100-year peak storm flow to that of a 10-year peak storm flow. Refer to Draft EIR Sections 5.9 and 5.17.
CFS-2.3 Undergrounding of utilities. Place new and existing utilities underground to promote attractive development and reduce wildfire risk. Y Consistent. All project-related utility lines would be placed underground, similar to existing utility lines in the project area. Refer to the project plan set (C1.21-25 Sheets).CFS-3.1 Water supply.
Continue to work with water providers to ensure the provision of water in quantities sufficient to satisfy current and projected demands while encouraging water conservation measures for existing and new development.
Y Consistent. A Will Serve letter has been provided from the water provider for the project area (City of Thousand Oaks).
CFS-3.4 Funding. Ensure that funding is available to maintain existing and future water facilities. Y Consistent. The project would be responsible for payment of all applicable development impact fees, including those related to water facilities.Goal CFS-3: Ensure a sustainable water supply that supports existing and future community needs.
WATER SUPPLY, RECLAMATION, AND CONSERVATION
Goal CFS-2: Support access to high quality telecommunication services.
CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal CFS-1: Develop citywide infrastructure that supports existing and future development.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CFS-4.1 Water conservation and reuse.
Promote and implement water conservation measures and reuse practices, including water-efficient fixtures, leak detection, water recycling, greywater systems, and rainwater harvesting.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project would include water conservation measures, such as low-flow fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, and water-efficient irrigation. The project would also comply with all applicable Title 24 standards, which would minimize water usage.
CFS-4.4 Landscaping water efficiency. Meet or exceed Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) water efficiency standards. Y Consistent. The proposed project is required to meet or exceed Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) water efficiency standards. Refer to project plan set (sheets L1.1 - L7.7).
CFS-4.5 Building water efficiency.
Minimize future water use by requiring all new development to meet Green Building Standards identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency and other regulatory entities.
Y Consistent. The proposed project is required to meet or exceed applicable CALGreen standards.
CFS-4.6 Pervious paving. Minimize the use of impervious materials wherever possible and utilize pervious wherever possible to promote and facilitate groundwater recharge. Y Consistent. The proposed project would result in 67 percent of impervious surfaces on-site and 33 percent of pervious surfaces on-site. However, a Condition of Approval would encourage the use of cool pavement and permeable pavement options for roadways and pedestrian paths.
CFS-4.7 Recycled water use.
Strive to reduce potable water use and use recycled water for landscaping on City-owned and operated properties, focusing initially on larger, water-intensive properties such as Los Robles Greens Golf Course and the Civic Arts Plaza.
Y
Consistent. Recycled non-potable water would be inappropriate for the proposed project uses which are also proposed to provide recreational spaces. Nevertheless, potable water demand would be reduced through the adaptive reuse of City Hall and the conversion of existing fixtures to more efficient modern low-flow fixtures.Non-potable treated water ("purple pipes") could potentially be used for irrigation; however, the City does not have "purple pipe" infrastructure within the City and installing a second set of pipes under existing streets to distribute non-potable treated water from the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant, would be prohibitively expensive. Additionally, the City does not have the required permit to provide this service. There are many logistical and practical challenges to providing residents with access to treated wastewater at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant. The City’s treated non-potable water is being beneficially reused by the Camrosa Water District, which reduces overall demand on imported water and benefits the overall region.
CFS-4.8 Water-efficient landscaping and irrigation.
Utilize water-efficient climate-appropriate landscaping on all City and public properties including medians, parkways, and parks. Implement smart networked irrigation controllers and drip or other low flow irrigation systems.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project landscaping integrates native, drought tolerant plants, retains and highlights mature oaks, and increases on-site tree canopy, to the extent feasible given the constraints of being within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Further, any landscape plan submitted as part of the project would be required to comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) water efficiency standards. Refer to the project plan set (sheets L1.1 - L7.5).
WATER SUPPLY, RECLAMATION, AND CONSERVATION
Goal CFS-4: Encourage building and landscape design that conserves or recycles water.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CFS-5.3 Developer exactions. Require developers to identify and implement wastewater upgrades needed to serve new development. Y Consistent. The project proposes upgrades and improvements to the City's existing wastewater infrastructure. Specifically, new 10- and 12-inch sanitary sewer mains would be constructed in Main Street heading west to West Road, then south to the Oakwood Drive cul-de-sac before routing along Oakwood Drive to an existing manhole at the intersection of Oakwood Drive and Zuniga Ridge Place. This public sewer connects immediately to the City’s 30-inch trunk main running beneath Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The proposed sewer main would be used to discharge the sewer flow from the existing Buildings C1 and C2 , allowing for the decommissioning of the existing sewage ejector system from these existing buildings. The proposed sewer main would also capture discharge from Building B1 (bandshell), Building E1 (hotel), and Building E2. Buildings B2 and E3 would connect to the existing 10-inch sewer main in Thousand Oaks Boulevard with the flexibility to connect to the proposed sewer main in Main Street if it is determined to be more beneficial for those structures. Refer to project plan set (sheets C0.01 - C1.70) and Preliminary Hydrology Report.
CFS-6.1 Zero-waste municipal operations. Strive for zero-waste certification for municipal facilities. Y Consistent. The project would be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding solid waste disposal, including the mandates of RCRA, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1327, AB 1826, and SB 1381, and the California Green Building Code, which require organics collection and food recovery. CAPSP Implementation Program I-9 is included to require a comprehensive waste management plan, which ensures compliance with applicable waste management regulation, including organics and food waste diversion requirements and also strives to incorporate the requirements of, if not the certification itself, of a zero-waste certification for the Downtown Core area.
CFS-6.2 Solid waste diversion.
Strive to increase the community’s solid waste diversion from the landfill to 75% as measured by CalRecyle, through waste reduction, re-use, and recycling by 2030.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy CFS-6.1.
CFS-6.3 Food waste diversion.
Comply with or exceed requirements for organics and food waste diversion from the landfill through organics weekly collection service to all residents and businesses, and the development and support of an edible food recovery program.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy CFS-6.1.
CFS-6.4 Composting and recycling. Increase education and awareness of all residents and businesses about composting and recycling. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy CFS-6.1.
Goal CFS-6: Provide solid waste services that meet the demands of residents and businesses.
SOLID WASTE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Goal CFS-5: Provide sewage conveyance and treatment capacity to meet community needs.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CFS-7.1 Stormwater retention.
Meet or exceed Low Impact Development (LID) requirements for on-site retention of stormwater through best management practices (i.e., rain gardens, rain barrels, and retention basins).
Y
Consistent. Based on the project-specific Hydrology and Low Impact Development Report, on-site stormwater runoff would be collected in curb inlets and area drains located around the site and flows would be conveyed to proposed best management practices (BMPs) at the western end of the site and ultimately into the relocated Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) reinforced concrete box (RCB) storm drain. The project would implement several structural BMPs, including infiltration trench with storage, detention systems, and hydrodynamic separator units (CDS) to pre-treat runoff for improved water quality. Non-structural BMPs include construction-phase erosion controls, education and training, and monitoring and maintenance. Refer to project plan set (sheets C0.01 - C1.70) and Preliminary Hydrology Report.
CFS-7.2 Sustainable stormwater management.
Design new streets and retrofit existing streets to incorporate vegetation, soil, and engineered systems to reduce, slow, cleanse, and infiltrate stormwater runoff.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy CFS-7.1.
CFS-7.3 Development impact fees. Require new development to fund fair-share costs associated with the provision of stormwater drainage systems. Y Consistent. The project would be required to pay all applicable development impact fees related to stormwater drainage system improvements to offset project impacts on the City's stormwater infrastructure system.
CFS-7.4 Stormwater retention and debris basins.
Design and construct new stormwater retention and debris basins to minimize any potentially adverse impacts to landform features, aquatic resources, and associated native plant and animal communities.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy CFS-7.1.
CFS-8.3 Stormwater runoff compliance. Ensure that all new development complies with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements for stormwater and runoff. Y Consistent. The proposed project would disturb more than one acre of land, and thus would be subject to the NPDES permit requirements and be required to prepare and submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the State Water Resources Control Board to demonstrate compliance with the Construction General Permit.
CFS-8.5 Pollutant discharge.
Design necessary stormwater detention basins, recharge basins, water quality basins, or similar water capture facilities to protect water quality by capturing and/or treating water before it enters a watercourse.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy CFS-7.1.
Goal CFS-8: Achieve and maintain applicable surface water and groundwater quality standards.
SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY
STORMWATER
Goal CFS-7: Provide stormwater drainage facilities with capacity during storm events.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CFS-10.2 Adequate police services.
Meet local demand for police protection service in all areas of the City by providing staff, facilities, and equipment to support existing residents and future growth in population and employment growth. Specifically, maintain Ventura County Sheriff’s Office response time goal of 10 minutes for emergency calls and 20 minutes for non-emergency calls.
Y
Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.13, Public Services and Recreation, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) anticipates that increased service calls, response times, and the need for additional personnel or patrol cars resulting from the proposed project would be nominal, and the VCSO would continue to meet current target response times; refer to the VCSO’s Public Services Correspondence. Nonetheless, the proposed project would be subject to Municipal Code Section 8-2.03, which requires developers that propose the construction of any single-family residence, multiple-family unit, the construction of any new non-residential structures, or the addition of square footage of floor space to existing non-residential structures to pay capital improvement fees to be used for the purposes of acquiring or improving VCSO/TOPD police facilities.
CFS-10.5 Community relationships and outreach.
Continue to foster positive, peaceful, mutually supportive relationships between Thousand Oaks residents and the police. Encourage increased community involvement and activities to foster stronger relationships between residents and the Sheriff.
Y
Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.13, Public Services and Recreation, the proposed project would include the development of a 2.16-acre park (i.e., Carpenter Park) on-site. Carpenter Park would feature communityfocused amenities and accommodate up to 70 vendor tents, 100 square feet in size, during special events such as farmers' markets and seasonal community events. Additional key features of Carpenter Park would include a park restaurant (Building B1), splash pad, raised decks, oak tree event deck, sculptural shade canopy, play areas, multi-purpose lawn, terraced seat walls, and a pedestrian-only emergency access road (i.e., East Main Road). The community-focused amenities could provide the opportunity for increased community involvement and activities between residents and the Ventura County Sheriff's Office (VCSO). Specifically, during special events, VCSO may be staffed on-site to provide security-related services when a large number of residents and/or visitors are present on-site.
Goal CFS-10: Provide police services for all residents and businesses in the City.
FIRE AND POLICE SERVICES
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CFS-10.6 Crime prevention features. Coordinate with the Sheriff’s Department to address community crime issues and to ensure that new development incorporates crime prevention features. Y Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.13, Public Services and Recreation, the proposed project includes installation of security features and natural surveillance (i.e., providing observable space to the project site from the surrounding area), which would incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. The proposed project would include a variety of lighting fixtures, including accent, building-mounted, bollard, catenary, pedestrian, and area lighting. For the proposed mixeduse buildings (i.e., Buildings E2 and E3), project landscaping and site lighting would be designed to avoid creating blind spots or hiding places, and pedestrian walkways would be unobstructed from street furnishings, ground-level lighting, and landscaping. For the proposed commercial buildings (i.e., Buildings B1 and E1), Building B1 would include an enclosed patio overlooking the splash pad, raised decks, event decks, terraced seat walls, and a multi-purpose lawn, which would provide natural surveillance. Similarly, Building E1 would include active uses on the ground floor, including a lobby, lounge, and restaurant with associated outdoor seating patio, which would also provide natural surveillance. Although Building C2 would include horizontal metal screening on the southern and western exterior facades, Building C2 would still be visible on the northern and eastern building facades.
CFS-11.2 Disaster preparedness.
Adopt disaster preparedness and resilience strategies such as power backup at critical facilities, communication protocols and emergency evacuation planning and outreach.
Y
Consistent. City-owned facilities, including Building C1 and C2 would continue to be included in all emergency and evacuation procedure preparations. In addition, a back-up generator and battery storage facility are currently located on-site and would remain for emergency use.
CFS-12.1 City facilities.
Equitably expand and improve the City’s facilities and buildings as needed to meet the community’s needs, based on regular monitoring and evaluation of their condition and the needs of the community, especially in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
Y
Consistent. As directed by the Parks and Open Space Element, as new residential development occurs near Thousand Oaks Boulevard, additional park and open space access should be provided. The proposed Carpenter Park and amphitheatre provide additional passive and active recreation to serve new on-site residential uses, as well as within the immediate vicinity. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.VI.
CFS-12.3 Community programming. Maintain and expand, free community programming available year-round at Thousand Oaks community centers, libraries, and the Civic Arts Plaza. Y Consistent. One of the project's main objectives is to provide flexible public spaces for community and cultural events like farmers' markets, performances, and gatherings. The proposed improvements at Carpenter Park and the Civic Arts Plaza would increase opportunities for more community programming throughout the year. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.VI.
CFS-12.5 Surplus public property for affordable housing. Prioritize use of surplus public buildings and property for affordable housing. Y Consistent. The proposed project comprises of 39 affordable units, distributed across Buildings E2 and E3. The provisions of both market-rate units and units affordable to very low-income households supports the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) goals.
Goal CFS-12: Provide high quality, safe, well-maintained, and sustainable facilities, and services for City operations.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND SERVICES
Goal CFS-11: Ensure effective response to a range of emergencies, including multiple simultaneous emergencies.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CFS-13.1 Public library amenities and services.
Maintain and expand the existing library catalog, public programming, and facilities at the Grant R. Brimhall Library and Newbury Park Branch Library locations.
Y
Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.13, Public Services and Recreation, operation of the proposed project is anticipated to introduce up to 660 residents to the City; thereby increasing demands for the City’s Cultural and Community Services Department library services (i.e., facilities and resources). However, according to the City’s Cultural and Community Services Department Public Services Correspondence, the City’s Cultural and Community Services Department anticipates that the increase in demand for library services resulting from the proposed project would be nominal, and the City’s Cultural and Community Services Department would continue to provide adequate service capabilities. The City’s Cultural and Community Services Department library services’ funding is provided through the City’s property tax assessment, and additional financial funding is provided from the City’s General Fund, as needed. These funds would be used to upgrade and expand existing facilities, as needed. Impacts associated with the proposed project are anticipated to be adequately funded by an increase in tax revenue, over an extended period of time, relative to the increase in development intensity.
CFS-13.3 Additional branch locations. Assess the need for additional branch library locations throughout Thousand Oaks and seek funding opportunities. Y Consistent. The new and renovated areas of Building C1 within Subarea C would include an approximately 2,680-square foot public library outpost. Refer to the project plan set (Sheets A.C1.01-A.C1.51)CFS-15.4 Educational programs and after-school care.
Work with CRPD, Thousand Oaks Libraries, and other service agencies to expand senior, adult, and youth education and after-school care offered at public facilities.
Y
Consistent. Programming of community spaces, including Carpenter Park, amphitheatre, public library outpost, and/or other areas within the Downtown Core area would be future implementation efforts between the City, CPRD, and Thousand Oaks Libraries, and other service agencies, as appropriate.
CFS-16.7 Satellite campuses. Work with CLU to prioritize locating satellite campuses within the City of Thousand Oaks and, in particular, the Downtown Core. Y Consistent. Refer to CAPSP Implementation Program CAPSP I-12. Siting of a satellite campus of CLU would need to be further coordinated between the City and CLU. Refer to CAPSP Table 2.2, as childcare or educational facilities are permitted in Subareas B and C, and allowed via an administrative special use permit in Subarea E.
Goal CFS-15: Diverse and affordaGoal CFS-16: Support the ongoing operations and expansion of California Lutheran University (CLU) in Thousand Oaks. ble recreational programs and services for all Thousand Oaks residents, regardless of age, activity level, physical ability, or income.
HEALTHCARE
LIBRARIES
Goal CFS-13: Provide public library services that support residents of all ages and abilities.
CONSERVATION
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisC-1.1 Scenic resources. Protect and preserve public viewsheds of the mountains and hillsides along roadways, open space, and other key locations. Y Consistent. Views of the Santa Monica Mountains (Conejo Ridge Open Space) to the south and west of the project site and views of the Simi Hills to the north and east of the project site are afforded by motorists and pedestrians from public vantage points in the project vicinity and along Highway 101. Additionally, views of the project site are afforded to motorists along Highway 101 as well as trails within the Simi Hills. As analyzed in Section 5.1, Aesthetics, of the EIR, the project would be constructed in an area with existing development and is designed to integrate into the existing Downtown Core. The project design would be consistent with policies and design guidelines described in Section 5.1.2, Regulatory Setting, including regulations that minimize impacts on scenic vistas. Additionally, photosimulations at several key vantage points were prepared to evaluate pre- and post-development aesthetic conditions. Based on the analysis, the proposed project would not significantly change views of the project site or surrounding natural landscape.
C-1.2 Preservation of natural land features.
Preserve significant natural features including ridges, rock outcroppings, natural drainage courses, wetland and riparian areas, steep topography, important or landmark trees, and views.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-1.1.
Additionally, as detailed in Section 3.11, Discretionary Actions and Required Approvals, of this EIR, the project Applicant would obtain a Protected Tree Permit to allow for the removal of approximately 40 protected trees, and the encroachment within the protected zone of 32 protected trees, including seven that are considered severe. In addition to obtaining the required permits, the project proposes to plant trees to replace those removed at a three-to-one ratio resulting in a total of 141 trees, including 12 on-site replacement trees and 129 off-site replacement trees located within the City. As detailed in Section 5.3, Biological Resources, of this EIR, an Arborist Report was prepared for the project which includes a Tree Protection Plan.
C-1.5 Freeway corridors. Ensure that development occurring in the view corridors of the Highway 101 and State Route 23 conforms to the Freeway Corridor Design Guidelines. Y Consistent. Highway 101 is a north-south scenic corridor that is immediately west/southwest of the site. The project would be subject to the Freeway Corridor Design Guidelines, which were adopted by the City Council as part of Resolution No. 91-172, and include guidelines for site planning, architectural design, walls, and landscape planting.
Goal C-2: Minimize and mitigate the visual effects of new urban development on hillsides.C-2.1 Hillside areas. Employ site and architectural design techniques to blend development into the hillside terrain. Y Consistent. Buildings E1 and E2 are designed to utilize the existing topography as both buildings would accommodate vehicular access at different elevations, using the currently sloping terrain. Refer to the project plan set (sheets A.E1.01 - A.E2.51).
SCENIC RESOURCES AND LANDFORMS
Goal C-1: Conserve Thousand Oaks’ physical setting and natural scenic resources.
CONSERVATION
C-3.1 Street tree plantings. Ensure the use of street tree plantings of appropriate species, scale and spacing in all new developments, in accordance with City tree standards. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-1.2.
C-3.2 Tree diversity. Maintain a diversity of species and ages of trees throughout the City in order to avoid potentially unhealthy monocultures. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-1.2.
C-3.3 Tree planting. Actively plant or replant trees in existing neighborhoods where trees are sparse or lacking. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-1.2.
C-3.4 Tree replanting.
Enhance the community forest to a level of 25% canopy coverage by planting climate-appropriate street trees, including the City’s legacy oak trees, in public spaces and corridors as described in the Forestry Master Plan.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-1.2.
C-4.1 Protected tree preservation. Continue to implement the City’s Oak Tree and Landmark Tree Ordinances per the municipal code and the Oak Tree Preservation and Protection Guidelines. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-1.2. Further, the proposed project would comply with the Ordinances and Oak Tree Preservation and Protection Guidelines by providing replacement trees, as required by the ordinances and guidelines, and following the Tree Protection Plan, which conforms to both ordinances and Guidelines.
C-5.4 Native landscaping and plant viability. Utilize native, pollinator-friendly plants appropriate to the soil type and environmental conditions of the site. Y Consistent. Proposed project landscaping would integrate native, drought- tolerant plants, retain and highlight existing mature oaks, and increase on- site tree canopy. Refer to the project plan set (Sheets L1.1 - L7.7).C-5.5 Landscape design.
Encourage new development to incorporate native or regionally adaptive vegetation into landscape plans and prohibit the use of species known to be invasive according to the California Invasive Plant Inventory.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-5.4.
C-5.6 Nesting sites and foraging areas. Foster a holistic habitat that provides nesting sites and foraging areas for native pollinators. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-5.4. The proposed landscaping would include plant species that would foster nesting and foraging sites for native pollinators. Refer to the project plan set (Sheets L1.1 - L7.7).Goal C-4: Protect oak and landmark trees to maintain Thousand Oak’s unique environmental character.Goal C-5: Properly manage, conserve, and protect native plant communities.
COMMUNITY FOREST
Goal C-3: Maintain and expand a healthy community forest in Thousand Oaks.
CONSERVATION
C-10.1 Ambient air quality. Air quality should meet State and Federal standards, whichever are more protective, for human health. Y Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.2, Air Quality, of the EIR, emissions would not exceed the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District thresholds during construction or operation of individual phases and at full buildout of the proposed project upon implementation of Mitigation Measures MM AQ-1 through AQ-3.
C-10.2 Alternative transportation.
City actions shall seek to reduce dependency on gasoline- or diesel-powered motor vehicles by encouraging the use of alternative transportation modes and energy sources (e.g., transit, walking, bicycling) thereby reducing vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled.
Y
Consistent. The project proposes a shared parking approach which would ensure the most efficient use and effective long-term management of available parking supply to achieve a “park once” environment and facilitate the expanded use of alternative modes of transportation, including ride share, public transit, and bicycling. As the Downtown Core matures, it is expected that the use of alternative modes of transportation would become more frequently utilized and available, thereby continuing to reduce vehicular parking demand as mobility behaviors adjust to a more dense and vibrant downtown environment. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.V.b.
C-10.3 Non-vehicular pollution sources.
Reduce air pollution from non-vehicular sources, such as landscape equipment, manufacturing, power generation, and construction activity by transitioning to the use of electric equipment or low emission alternatives.
Y
Consistent. The project would be required to comply with Mitigation Measures MM AQ-1 (requiring Tier 4 construction equipment), MM AQ-2 (utilizing Super Compliant architectural coatings), and MM AQ-3 (requiring 100 percent electric landscaping equipment).
C-10.4 Air pollution exposure mitigation. Minimize exposure to harmful levels of air pollution of residents and employees by reducing toxic air contaminants. Y Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.2, Air Quality, of the EIR, localized air quality health impacts from toxic air contaminants would be less than significant upon implementation of Mitigation Measure MM AQ-1 (requiring Tier 4 contructon equipment).
C-10.5 Vulnerable communities. Avoid locating residences, schools, retirement homes, hospitals, etc. and vulnerable communities near major sources of air pollution, when feasible. Y Consistent. While the project plans for residential uses in the Specific Plan area, which is adjacent to Highway 101, the health risk assessment conducted as part of the air quality analysis in Section 5.2, Air Quality, of the EIR, concluded that health risk impacts would be less than significant upon implementation of Mitigation Measure MM AQ-1 (requiring Tier 4 construction equipment).
C-10.6 Health Risk Assessments for residential near freeways.
Require new development within 500 feet of freeways and roadways with over 100,000 vehicle trips per day that include residential uses or other sensitive receptors prepare a health risk assessment (HRA) to identify potential health risk impacts. Based on the results of the HRA, the City shall require mitigation measures as necessary, to reduce potential exposure to toxic air contaminants.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-10.5. The health risk assessments were conducted to determine the project's health risk impact on nearby sensitive receptors during construction as well as on-site future sensitive receptors during all phases of project construction. An additional health risk assessment was conducted to evaluate the operational health risk impacts from on-road vehicles traveling along Highway 101.
C-10.7 Construction Health Risk Assessments.
Require new development that is within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors, will take longer than 2 months, and or does not utilize construction equipment that is USEPA Tier 4, fitted with Level 3 Diesel Particulate Filter, or uses alternative fuel to prepare a construction health risk assessment (HRA) to identify potential health risk impacts. Based on the results of the HRA, the City shall require mitigation measures as necessary, to reduce potential exposure to toxic air contaminants.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy C-10.6.
AIR QUALITY
Goal C-10: Achieve and maintain air quality that protects public health, safety, and welfare for those who live or work in the City and for visitors.
CONSERVATION
Goal C-11: Protect historical and culturally significant resources, which contribute to the community’s sense of identity.C-11.1 Cultural resource identification and recognition.
Identify and, as appropriate, recognize significant cultural resources by identifying significant cultural resources with landmark designation plaques, directional signage, self-guided tours, programs, and events.
Y
Consistent. The CAPSP, as amended, would include Implementation Measure I-1 to assess all existing commemorative materials and relocate, replace, or archive appropriately.
C-11.2 Cultural resource preservation. Require that new development preserve or mitigate impacts to significant historic, archaeological, and paleontological resources. Y Consistent. Mitigation Measures MM CUL-1 through MM CUL-3 and MM GEO-2 would ensure project impacts to historic, archaeological, and paleontological resources are reduced to less than significant levels.C-11.4 Native American consultation. Conduct Native American consultation consistent with most recent regulations when new development is proposed in culturally sensitive areas. Y Consistent. The City conducted tribal consultation in accordance with AB 52 and SB 18. AB 52 consultation occurs with those tribes who have informed the City in writing of their interest in consulting on projects in the City’s jurisdiction. Additionally, the City notified all parties on the Native American Heritage Commission list of the proposed project and the opportunity to consult in accordance with SB 18. On September 10, 2025, the City of Thousand Oaks sent letters requesting consultation to representatives of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians, Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, Northern Chumash Tribal Council, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The request for consultation period concluded on December 9, 2025. No responses were received, and no further consultation occurred.
CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
GOVERNANCE
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisG-1.2 Diverse engagement.
Hold diverse in-person and virtual community engagement activities (e.g., community workshops, focus groups, pop-up workshops, etc.) to gather community input into future planning processes and other decision-making activities. Hold these community meetings in locations and at times that are convenient for community members.
Y
Consistent. The community outreach process for the amended Civic Arts Plaza Specific Plan began in 2024 during the development of the Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan Feasibility and Implementation Study. This initiative aimed to engage residents in shaping the future of Downtown through inclusive and collaborative dialogue specific to the redevelopment of the Civic Arts Plaza site encompassed within the Specific Plan Area. Most recently, the City conducted a community outreach series consisting of seven community workshops to obtain public input on a variety of key focus areas. These workshops were designed to be accessible and inclusive, featuring two summary overview meetings in-person and virtual format options to ensure broader participation across the community. More than 150 participants contributed their ideas and feedback across these discussions.
G-1.3 Education and capacity building. Take creative steps to educate community members about the City’s decision- making process. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy G-1.2.
G-1.4 Translation at public meetings. Provide live translation services as feasible and if requested for City sponsored public workshops and hearings. Y Consistent. The City provides closed captioning and other assistive services, including language translation services, upon request, for all public meetings and hearings.G-1.5 Meeting and event accessibility. Provide accessibility for members of the public with special needs or disabilities at all City meetings and City-sponsored events. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy G-1.4.
G-1.6 Increase outreach.
Partner with local organizations and institutions, such as religious institutions, non-profit organizations, and community-based organizations, to increase outreach opportunities.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy G-1.2.
G-1.7 Utilize communication channels.
Use digital platforms and traditional communication channels to notify community members of important meetings, events, policies, and actions before decision-making bodies.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy G-1.2.
G-3.2 Hybrid public meetings. Hold hybrid model public meetings (with in-person and online options) that allow for greater participation in decision-making. Y Consistent. The public scoping meeting held to solicit public comments on the scope of the EIR was conducted via Zoom. Future public hearings regarding the proposed project would occur in-person at City Hall. Additionally, the community outreach workshops conducted for the proposed project included in-person and virtual format options to broaden participation across the community.
Goal G-4: Operate City government in a fiscally and managerially responsible way to ensure that the City of Thousand Oaks remains one of California’s most desirable places to live, work, visit, recreate, and raise a family.G-4.2 Infrastructure financing tools.
Consider the use of available infrastructure financing tools such as Tax Increment Financing, Public Assessment districts, and other public-private partnerships.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy AC-2.2.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Goal G-1: Engage and empower all members of the community to participate in the City’s decision-making process.
TRANSPARENT AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT
Goal G-3: Provide municipal government leadership that is open and responsive to residents and is characterized by ethical behavior, stability, and transparency.
GOVERNANCE
Goal G-5: Foster partnerships with other regional and local agencies to ensure residents have access to high quality parks, recreation, education and leisure programs and services.
G-5.10 Environmental leadership.
Demonstrate environmental leadership through continued investment in open space, clean and renewable energy, and sustainability, and seek to minimize environmental impact of actions.
Y
Consistent. Through the environmental review process under CEQA, the project's potential environmental impacts would be reduced as needed through implementation of existing regulations and mitigation measures.
G-6.1 Promote livability. Promote Thousand Oaks as an attractive place to live and work for a variety of groups, including young professionals, families, and seniors. Y Consistent. The project proposes to provide a mixed-use community of sufficient residential and commercial density to generate consistent activity, stimulate economic growth, and catalyze future private reinvestment in the surrounding area. Overall, the project would revitalize the project area in a manner that would increase the City's attractiveness as a place to live and work for all ages. Refer to CAPSP Section 1.H.
G-6.3 Digital infrastructure. Support high-quality digital infrastructure and promote shared and co-working office facilities to capitalize on the “work from anywhere economy.” Y Consistent. The adaptive reuse of City Hall includes an office and multipurpose conference space to accommodate co-working, business incubation, and other similar uses. Refer to CAPSP Table 2.2 for allowed uses in the Downtown Core; Business and Professional Office, including coworking spaces is not prohibited in Subarea B, allowed by right in Subarea C, and allowed with an administrative use permit in Subarea E.
Goal G-6: Support and promote a City brand and identity that represents a multigenerational, diverse, welcoming, and innovation-driven community.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
CITY IDENTITY AND BRANDING
HOUSING
Goal 1: Provide a wide range of housing opportunities for persons of all income levels Y Consistent. The project proposes up to 240 residential units within the project site. Proposed Building E2 includes 26 deed-restricted affordable units for low-income households, and Building E3 includes 13 deed-restricted affordable units for low-income households. As such, the proposed project would provide market-rate and affordable housing units to help alleviate the State's housing crisis and support the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment goals. Additional housing analysis is provided in Section 5.12, Population and Housing, of the EIR.
Goal 2: Provide housing opportunities for persons with special needs Y Consistent. Refer to response to Housing Goal 1.Goal 5: Affirmatively further fair housing Y Consistent. Refer to response to Housing Goal 1.
LAND USE
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisLU-1.1 Overall City structure.
Establish a clearly defined urban pattern of development and open space by:Maintaining and expanding the open space network and natural areas around the City; Maintaining the single-family residential character of established neighborhood areas; Supporting development along Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the area encompassing the Downtown Core Master Plan through revising the Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Civic Arts Plaza specific plans to implement the General Plan policies, and the Downtown Core Master Plan’s Primary Actions and Supporting Activities; Revitalizing Thousand Oaks Boulevard with a diverse mix of multi-family residential, retail, commercial, office, healthy food options, service and entertainment related uses, and civic gathering spaces. Incentivizing and streamlining infill multi-family development; Redeveloping large shopping malls, including The Oaks shopping mall and Janss Marketplace, into walkable, mixed-use places that include multi-family residential, hotels, entertainment and retail uses; Promoting new visitor-serving uses, such as lodging and commercial recreational uses, along Highway 101; Expanding and diversifying the employment uses in the City with a focus on biotech, high tech, research and development, and office uses; Redeveloping strip commercial shopping centers into walkable, mixed-use centers with housing, retail, and public meeting and gathering spaces; Discouraging the development of drive-through facilities and building designs for single use occupancy within mixed-use areas; Providing a supportive network of public uses throughout the City including parks, schools, libraries, and community centers; Supporting new development with sufficient sewer, water, electrical, and other critical infrastructure. Incentivizing and streamlining infill residential at mixed-use designations, including adding residential development on existing parking lots and underutilized portions of the site.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project supports the City’s intended urban pattern by amending the Civic Arts Plaza Specific Plan (SP-11 or CAPSP) to implement the General Plan policies, and the Downtown Core Master Plan’s Primary Actions and Supporting Activities. The project proposes an infill development within the Downtown Core, placing new mixed-use, hotel, commercial, and cultural uses as well as sufficient supporting infrastructure on an underutilized civic site. The project would be designed at the pedestrian level to promote walkability and promote the site as a cultural hub within the City’s Downtown Core. Both building and landscape architecture would celebrate existing protected oak trees on-site and integrate these trees into the site design. The architectural style would blend with the surrounding neighborhood colors and textures while maintaining the regional modern/mid-century modernism principles.
LU-1.2 Complete community.
Strive to maintain a diverse and balanced mix of uses in the City, so that Thousand Oaks is a “complete community” with a diversity of housing for all stages of life and income levels; improve alignment of educational attainment opportunities with high-paying employment opportunities, open space, public facilities that meet residents’ needs, and retail and services to support daily life.
Y
Consistent. By adding residential units, hospitality, retail, additional cultural programming, public spaces, and employment opportunities within walking distance of each other, the project would contribute towards the City’s goal of achieving a "complete community." The project’s diverse mix of uses reduces travel distances/vehicle miles traveled, supports daily needs on-site, and enhances access to cultural amenities and educational opportunities. Additionally, market-rate and affordable units are proposed for the project's residential component. The development directly improves alignment between housing, services, and economic activity in the Downtown Core.
CITYWIDE URBAN STRUCTURE AND PATTERN OF DEVELOPMENT
Goal LU-1: Create a land use pattern of development that preserves existing neighborhoods while providing opportunities for targeted infill projects in strategic locations to enhance the quality of life, preserve the natural environment, and ensure the long-term fiscal viability of Thousand Oaks.
LAND USE
LU-1.3 Balance character and infill. Maintain community character while promoting infill development that brings needed housing, amenities, and jobs to the City. Y Consistent. The project introduces new housing, cultural venues, commercial space, and pedestrian-oriented amenities while maintaining the area’s civic and cultural identity. Proposed architectural massing, materials, and site planning respect the surrounding community character and incorporate transitions to adjacent residential neighborhoods.
LU-1.4 Infill locations. Focus most new development in areas identified in the “Areas-Specific Guidance.” Y Consistent. The project site is located precisely in an area identified for infill under the Downtown Core and Thousand Oaks Boulevard planning frameworks. The project redevelops underutilized land into a high-value mixed-use civic district that aligns with the City’s intended growth areas.
LU-1.5 Mixed-use development.
Allow mixed-use developments, consistent with the General Plan land use map, to support a healthy jobs/housing balance, promote walkability, and increase economic vibrancy.
Y
Consistent. The project includes multiple vertical mixed-use buildings with ground-floor commercial and upper-story residential uses, consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map, as proposed to be amended. Refer to CAPSP Figure 2-1. The proposed variety of land uses would create a walkable, vibrant environment with meaningful connections to transit and surrounding destinations.
LU-1.6 Non-residential transitions.
Require transitions in building height, massing, and character for new buildings in mixed use, commercial, and industrial areas that are immediately adjacent to single-family residential areas. These transitions may include a combination of vegetation, berms, building setbacks, upper story setbacks, and a decrease in building height.
Y
Consistent. Proposed Building E2 would be constructed adjacent to existing single-family residences to the west of the project site and would be setback to reduce apparent massing. The orientation of the courtyard deck toward West Main Street also breaks the massing of the building into two primary components, each with unique but complementary architectural treatments. Additionally, the project incorporates appropriate setbacks, reduced massing, and articulation adjacent to property lines—particularly at Building E2, where design breaks visual massing into smaller components. There is no property with single family zoning immediately adjacent to the Specific Plan area. These measures respect neighborhood scale and reduce potential visual impacts. Refer to project plans (sheets A.E2.01-A.E2.51) and CAPSP Section 2.E.IV.c.
LAND USE
LU-1.7 Quality “Third Places.”
Support the development and enhancement of “Third Places” (places people go after work or when not at home), including open space, recreation, art, and entertainment venues.
Y
Consistent. The project would develop new indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, plazas, performance venues, and activated landscape areas that function as “Third Places” aligned with City objectives. Carpenter Park functions as a central gathering place and the heart of the overall General Plan Downtown Sub Area. Subarea C encompasses the CAP structures and uses, including the Performing Arts Center (Kavli Theatre & Scherr Forum Theatre), the adaptively reused and reconstructed City Hall administrative offices, commercial and other community-serving uses, as well as the existing six-level parking structure. Development within Subarea C will facilitate the partial demolition and reconstruction of City Hall while introducing a variety of compatible commercial uses, including public market food hall, multi-purpose performance venue, creative arts incubator, office and multi-purpose conference space, business incubation, and other similar uses, public library outpost, police depot, and other retail uses complementary of and synergistic with an overall civic, arts, and communityoriented focus. Pedestrian circulation includes enhanced streetscapes and sidewalks along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the new interior roadways, interstitial plazas, and a paseo connecting West Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The paseo cuts through a mixed-use building fronting Thousand Oaks Boulevard, creating a physical and visual connection from Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Two pedestrian staircases between buildings located south of West Main Street provide secondary and tertiary access from the existing parking garage to Main Street. Additional pedestrian pathways connect through Carpenter Park and the amphitheatre to the rest of the Downtown Core. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.VI LU-1.8 Entitlement process.
Seek to be a business-friendly City by streamlining the City’s entitlement process to encourage new development and renovations of existing buildings for residential and non-residential uses.
Y
Consistent. The project benefits from and supports the City’s streamlined entitlement vision by presenting a comprehensively planned, mixed-use infill project which would encourage new investment and development while providing an example of desireable and unified design.
LU-1.9 Adaptive reuse. Promote adaptive reuse of existing buildings, especially those with building designs that reinforce community design and pedestrian orientation. Y Consistent. Portions of the Civic Arts Plaza structure would be adaptively reused and modernized as part of the project, aligning with policy goals for repurposing existing civic buildings.LU-1.10 Landscaping.
Strive to increase the amount of green landscaping and trees throughout the City in order to combat climate change, provide shade and enhance the visual quality of Thousand Oaks. Landscaping shall be native and drought-tolerant where feasible.
Y
Consistent. The proposed landscape plan integrates native, drought-tolerant plants, retains and highlights mature oaks, and increases on-site tree canopy in a manner that meets City sustainability and design goals. Refer to project plan set (sheets L1.1 - L7.7).
LU-1.11 Measure E.
Comply with the restriction of the 1996 Measure E Initiative to the extent required by its terms or as otherwise exempted. A copy of Measure E is included in Appendix D.
Y Consistent. Per Municipal Code Section 9-2.203(d)(3), the project is exempt from the restrictions of Measure E.
LAND USE
LU-2.3 Sustainable residences. Encourage sustainable building practices during new construction or when buildings are substantially renovated. Y Consistent. The proposed residential units would incorporate modern, sustainable construction practices consistent with CALGreen and energy efficiency standards.LU-2.4 Building additions. Building additions and expansions should use matching materials to ensure compatibility with the existing character of the neighborhood. Y Consistent. The project site is developed and surrounded by urbanized uses. Development of the proposed project would maintain the compatibility, character, and visual quality of the project site within the Downtown Core by redeveloping and adaptively reusing the existing CAP (Building C1) and developing five new built features (i.e., a restaurant and park complex, a bandshell/amphitheatre, a hotel, and two mixed-use complexes, referred to as Buildings B1, B2, E1, E2, and E3, respectively).
Overall, the design of the project would adhere generally to the architectural principles of Southern California regional modernism and mid-century modernism. Additionally, as part of the project’s Architectural Design Review, the project would be required to comply with all applicable design standards including standards in the CAPSP and, where silent, standards in the City’s Design Guidelines, Municipal Code Title 9 regulations, and standards in the Freeway Corridor Design Guidelines.
LU-2.5 Sustainable residential landscaping.
Encourage property owners to use sustainable and climate-appropriate landscaping by incorporating natural materials and native vegetation and trees to enhance the urban forest and provide shade and habitat for fauna.
Y Consistent. The project incorporates use of drought-tolerant, native plantings and natural materials that enhance the urban forest.
LU-2.6 Circulation connectivity.
Seek opportunities to enhance existing residential neighborhoods by improving pedestrian and bicycle access and infrastructure, installing traffic calming measures, and creating new connections between adjacent streets, subdivisions and commercial areas.
Y
Consistent. Minor improvements to Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage include diagonal parking spaces and wider sidewalks along the Downtown Core's linear frontage, as well as a bus pull out and new bus shelter just east of the Dallas Drive and East Thousand Oaks Boulevard intersection. Future bicycle improvements to Thousand Oaks Boulevard are contemplated under future work efforts. There are multiple street types throughout the Downtown Core area to accommodate varying traffic volumes, parking, bike lanes, and physical conditions. Within the CAPSP area, bicycle parking would be provided in multiple locations to encourage safe, convenient, and secure bicycle parking to encourage the use of bicycles and e-bikes as an alternative transportation option in the Downtown area. Residential uses shall provide secure and enclosed bike parking facilities for residents. Bike racks for short-term visitor and employee bike parking would be spread throughout the area, including along Thousand Oaks Boulevard (see Specific Plan No. 20), Main Street, and adjacent to publicly accessible plazas and high-trafficked common areas. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.V.
LU-2.7 Access to neighborhood amenities.
Improve sidewalks and bike lanes within neighborhoods and along routes to retail areas, schools, parks, and other points of interest to promote active transportation. Improve active transportation-related street amenities, including bike parking, lighting, and seating along major routes.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-2.6.
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
Goal LU-2: Preserve and enhance existing neighborhoods throughout the City.
LAND USE
LU-3.1 Diversity of housing.
Promote a diversity of housing types in locations throughout the City, specifically in neighborhood areas that contain goods and services, parks and open space, and public schools in a walkable setting.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project provides a mix of unit types near services, employment, and cultural amenities, with both market-rate units and units affordable to very low-income households integrated into the project to help alleviate the State’s housing crisis and support the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment goals. The walkable, connected environment and its location within the Downtown Core make the project site ideal for diverse households. The Downtown Core includes civic offices and administrative functions, active and passive public recreational spaces, cultural and performing arts venues, commercial retail, food and beverage, hotel uses, and residential uses as part of mixed-use developments. Principles of its design and function are intended to embody transparency, accessibility, sustainability, and adaptability. The Downtown Core principles of design and objectives are rooted in the Universal Design principles basis. Parking reductions and proximity to transit further support City objectives. A primary goal for the Downtown Core area is to create a walkable, pedestrian-oriented downtown with a park-once environment as intended in the General Plan. To achieve this goal, a shared parking approach is anticipated for the Downtown Core area. Shared parking refers to a parking strategy where multiple land uses or property owners share the same parking spaces to serve a mix of uses, rather than each having their own dedicated parking spaces. It is designed to maximize parking efficiency and utilize parking resources most effectively in recognition that peak parking demands for different types of land uses do not often occur at the same time of day or on the same days during the week. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.V.
LU-3.2 Housing for different life stages and incomes. Encourage new housing types for all residents including young professionals, older adults, and middle- and low-income families. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-3.1.
LU-3.4 Aging in place. Promote development of housing types that support opportunities to age in place. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-3.1.
LU-3.5 Housing for special needs.
Support housing for older adults, special needs groups (including those with developmental disabilities), and non-traditional family groups by allowing a diverse range of housing configurations and universally accessible design features.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-3.1.
LU-3.6 Universal Design. Encourage the use of Universal Design principles in new construction and rehabilitation of housing. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-3.1.LU-3.7 Parking requirements.
Allow a reduction in parking requirements on a project-by-project basis to achieve high-quality design, increased housing affordability, and to promote walking, bicycling, and transit use, while working to minimize potential negative impacts on adjacent properties.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-3.1.
Goal LU-3: Promote a diversity of housing types for Thousand Oaks residents through all stages of life.
LAND USE
LU-4.1 New housing in very high fire hazard zones. Discourage developing housing on undeveloped land within the City’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Y Consistent. The project proposes to develop housing on previously developed, but underutilized land within a Very High Fire Hazard Zone, but completely surrounded by existing urban uses. LU-4.2 Incentives for healthy housing.
Create incentives for new and rehabilitated residential buildings to be designed and constructed to consider the health of residents, such as: Siting buildings to encourage walking; Designing buildings to allow for high levels of natural light and air; and, Providing safe connections to parks, trails, schools, and recreation.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-3.1. Additionally, the residential buildings/use would be consistent with the City's Climate and Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) strategies and uphold health-oriented design features, include safe walking and biking infrastructure, and provide connections to recreational opportunites in the surrounding area as well as directly on site. Further, the residential structures are sited so that the existing parking garage and hillside provide a buffer between the residential uses and Highway 101.
LU-4.3 Barriers and buffers.
Require design features such as site and building orientation, trees or other landscaped barriers, artificial barriers, ventilation and filtration, construction, and operational practices to reduce air quality impacts to new residential development from high-volume roadways.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-4.2.
LU-4.4 Air quality of homes.
For new residential land uses that cannot be sited at least 500 feet away from high-volume roadways, require design mitigation, such as: Design residential units with individual heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to allow adequate ventilation even with windows closed; Locate air intake systems for HVAC systems as far away from existing air pollution sources as possible;Use High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air filters in the HVAC system and require a maintenance plan to ensure the filtering system is properly maintained; Use sound walls, berms, and vegetation as physical barriers; and Notify new potential home buyers and renters of risks from air pollution.
Y
Consistent. Section 5.2, Air Quality, of the EIR, includes findings from health risk assessments (HRAs) conducted to evaluate construction and operational impacts of the proposed project. Specifically, the HRAs evaluated the project's health risk impact on nearby sensitive receptors during construction, to on-site future sensitive receptors during all phases of project construction, and operational impacts from on-road vehicles traveling along Highway 101. Based on the analysis, construction and operational health risk would not exceed established thresholds and impacts would be less than significant upon implementation of Mitigation Measure MM AQ-1 (related to Tier 4 construction equipment).
LU-4.5 Affordable housing stock. Increase the number and diversity of affordable housing units in the City and encourage housing of varying income levels and unit sizes/floor plans. Y Consistent. Affordable housing objectives are supported through proposed mixed-use density (incorporation of both market rate and affordable units) and proximity to high-resource services in the Downtown Core. Specifically, Building E2 includes 26 deed-restricted affordable units for low-income households, and Building E3 includes 13 deed restricted affordable units for low income households. Per the 2026 CTCAC/HCD Opportunity Map, the CAPSP site is located in the 'Moderate Resource' area. The Neighborhood Opportunity layer identifies areas in the state whose characteristics have been shown by research to be associated with positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families.
LU-4.6 Affordable housing locations. Focus on locating affordable housing close to areas with retail and services and in high resource areas as identified in the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-4.5.Goal LU-4: Support the creation of safe, affordable, and sanitary housing for all ages, income levels, and abilities.
LAND USE
LU-5.1 Mixed-use development.
Actively encourage vertical or horizontal mixed-use development projects, especially in areas with underperforming retail and service uses, including adding multifamily residential uses to underperforming buildings or surface parking lots.
Y
Consistent. The project proposes mixed-use Buildings E2 and E3, which would each provide ground-floor commercial uses. A paseo with street furnishings activate these storefronts, promote pedestrian activity, and connect these buildings to East Thousand Oaks Boulevard and West Main Street. In general, the proposed Downtown project supports both vertical and horizontal mixed-use development in the Downtown Core. Active ground-floor uses within Building C1, including retail, restaurants, and cultural space, would face public streets and plazas, encouraging pedestrian activity.
LU-5.2 Active ground floor uses.
Encourage active ground floor uses, such as retail, restaurants, and other commercial uses in new development projects that have a potential for significant pedestrian activity.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-5.1.
LU-5.3 Pedestrian-oriented design.
Orient new buildings towards the primary public right-of-way and require new projects to construct sidewalks designed to accommodate street amenities and landscaping in front of the project. Encourage new project designs with the primary building entrance facing the front, instead of behind the building or from a side street.
Y
Consistent. Proposed buildings would be oriented toward primary streets, including Thousand Oaks Boulevard and West Main Street, with transparent frontages, sidewalks, landscaping, and defined entries that enhance walkability. Refer to project plans and CAPSP Section 2.E.VI.c.
LU-5.4 Residential infill within commercial shopping centers.
Encourage infill residential development on underutilized parking lots in mixeduse areas while also maintaining the site’s retail and commercial activity. Support the following activities, when necessary, to facilitate residential development: Subdivision of the parking area to create developable parcels.Clustering of density on underutilized portions of the site and/or parking area.Shared access to existing structures to allow existing uses to remain while the parking areas are being redeveloped or reconfigured.Addition to or reconfiguration of the existing structures.
Y
Consistent. The project adds residential development to the Downtown Core area, which is sited in close proximity to commercial services within the CAPSP site and along Thousand Oaks Boulevard and utilizes the existing on-site parking structure.
LU-5.5 Land use integration.
Provide infrastructure connectivity between mixed-use developments and surrounding land uses, including streets, pedestrian trails, bikeways, park lands, commercial retail, and employment uses.
Y
Consistent. The project proposes new and improved pedestrian paseos, sidewalks, and staircases that provide connectivity throughout the project site.
LU-5.6 Shared and flexible parking.
Provide measures that allow shared parking between properties and uses with different peak parking demands and flexibility in meeting parking requirements for changes of use in existing structures.
Y
Consistent. A primary goal for the Downtown Core area, as stated in the proposed amendments to the CAPSP, is to create a walkable, pedestrianoriented downtown with a park-once environment as intended in the General Plan. To achieve this goal, a shared parking approach is anticipated for the Downtown Core area. Shared parking refers to a parking strategy where multiple land uses, or property owners, share the same parking spaces to serve a mix of uses, rather than each having their own dedicated parking spaces. It is designed to maximize parking efficiency and utilize parking resources most effectively in recognition that peak parking demands for different types of land uses do not often occur at the same time of day or on the same days during the week. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.V.
MIXED-USE AREAS
Goal LU-5: Enhance quality of life, enable active modes of transportation, and provide housing opportunities with vibrant mixed-use areas.
LAND USE
LU-5.7 Drive-through facilities.
Restrict new drive through facilities in areas designated as Mixed-Use in order to minimize conflicts with pedestrian oriented design and promote pedestrian activity and safety.
Y
Consistent. Drive-throughs are not permitted in the Downtown Core area, as stated in the proposed amendments to the CAPSP. Refer to CAPSP Table 2.2.
LU-5.8 Comprehensive site design.
Require mixed-use development to be comprehensively planned. Discourage “outparcels” for specific commercial uses or other subdivision of sites into smaller parcels that would restrict the redevelopment of the area for housing in the future.
Y
Consistent. The Downtown project is comprehensively designed, avoiding fragmented development or outparcels. All parcels within the project area are presently owned by the City of Thousand Oaks except for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 670-0-182-050, located at 1868 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard. APN 671-0-240-460, located within the CAPSP but not within the project area, is currently owned by the City, but is anticipated to be transferred to T.O. Lakes, LLC pursuant to a recorded Development Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks (dated March 23, 2022).
LU-5.9 Subdivision of parcels for residential uses. Allow property owners to subdivide larger mixed-use designated parcels to allow residential development on a portion of the site. Y Consistent. The project includes a proposed Tentative Tract Map intended to merge the 14 underlying legal parcels and create nine new separate legal parcels. The map involves the vacation and relocation of the existing Oakwood Drive and Dallas Drive rights-of-way to align with the proposed improvements. In addition, the map creates necessary public easements for shared access, parking, utilities, and other appurtenant improvements.
LU-6.3 Attract complementary professional services. Attract other professional services that complement existing industries (e.g., biotechnology, healthcare). Y Consistent. The project is not industrial in nature but supports the City's broader economic goals by introducing hotel, commercial, and employment-supportive uses within the Downtown Core. It does not conflict with any industrial policies under Goal LU-6. Within the adaptive reuse of City Hall, office and multi-purpose conference spaces to accommodate coworking, business incubation, and other similar uses is proposed. Small retail, restaurants, childcare, and service uses that directly serve employees are also allowed within the Downtown Core.
LU-6.4 Coworking facilities. Encourage amenity-rich coworking spaces to attract employees that want to work remotely. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-6.3.
LU-6.9 Employee services. Enhance the working environment by allowing and promoting small retail, restaurants, day care, and service uses that directly serve employees. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-6.3.
LU-6.10 Redevelopment of older buildings.
Encourage redevelopment of older office nodes that have the potential to become ‘next generation’ workspaces including spaces for coworking, and research and development.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-6.3.
INDUSTRIAL AREAS
Goal LU-6: Enhance the City’s core high-value sectors and diversify its job base in a manner that contributes to the City’s long term economic vitality.
LAND USE
LU-7.1 Redevelopment of declining centers.
Encourage redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties, including declining shopping centers, to become high performing commercial and service areas.
Y
Consistent. Subarea E is anticipated to be developed via a public-private partnership with a third-party development group(s). The allowed uses, development standards, and design guidelines herein are intended to provide flexibility to ensure economic viability of development within the Westside area while creating clarity of purpose and a framework for design to ensure alignment with the overall vision and goals for the Downtown Core. Distinct to the Downtown Core is the existence and prevalence of the existing performing arts theatres. These unique assets draw local residents and visitors alike to the site today, and the opportunity exists to enhance their role with synergistic uses and a focus on the arts more broadly within the City and Downtown District. As such, a key objective for the development of the Downtown Core area is to celebrate the arts and existing theatres as fundamental elements and support their role as significant drivers of community activity, economic vitality, and cultural life within the Downtown District.
LU-7.2 Flexible commercial uses. Encourage flexibility in building design to allow for uses and programs to evolve and adapt to the fast-paced changes of the retail industry. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-7.1.
LU-7.3 Retail connectivity to neighborhoods. Support retail development that incorporates pedestrian connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods. Y Consistent. Within Building C1, the northern façade on the ground level of the existing west wing would be removed and replaced with glass to open new views into the park, providing more pedestrian visibility to Building C1. The ground floor would host retail/cafe uses at the pedestrian level. Within Building E2, pedestrian access to the podium structure and ground-floor commercial spaces would be provided from West Main Street. Within Building E3, pedestrian access to the retail and commercial spaces would be located on all sides of the building, including access off of West Main Street, the paseo between parts E3.1 and E3.2, Thousand Oaks Boulevard, and Dallas Drive, as well as the east side of the structure adjacent to the public park. The proposed pedestrian system includes an overall promenade that connects to Lakes Drive. Refer to project plans.
LU-7.4 Strip commercial centers.
Discourage the development of new strip commercial centers that are auto oriented with large parking lots and single-story buildings set back from the primary roadway. New commercial areas should be designed as pedestrianfriendly walkable areas. Y Consistent. Goal 3 in the Downtown Core Subareas emphasizes the pedestrian experience with walkable streets, "park-once" strategies, and active ground-floor uses. The new pedestrian oriented "Main Street" is activated by ground-floor commercial commercial uses across the site, connecting the mixed-use and commercial uses within Subarea E, the Civic and Arts uses in Subareas B and C, and commercial and residential uses within Subareas A and D.
LU-7.5 Visitor-serving uses.
Encourage hotels, restaurants, commercial entertainment and other visitorserving uses. Allow these uses in all areas designated as Commercial Town and Commercial Regional.
Y
Consistent. There is no Commercial Town or Commercial Regional land use designations in the Specific Plan. Hotels, restaurants, commercial entertainment and other visitor-serving uses are allowed in the Mixed-Use land use designation. Refer to the permitted use tables for The Lakes (Subareas A and D) and Downtown Core (Subareas B, C, and E).
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL AREAS
Goal LU-7: Redevelop underperforming commercial areas to support a thriving local economy.
LAND USE
LU-7.6 Gathering spaces. Promote new public gathering places in shopping centers, such as plazas or courtyards. Y Consistent. The project proposes a dynamic, flexible, and inviting central gathering space, representative of community values and of the diversity of Thousand Oaks’ residents. Carpenter Park would be characterized by the preservation and incorporation of existing mature oak trees, an activated pedestrian promenade, park-like amenities, and landscape design representative of the surrounding environment. Carpenter Park is intended to be the go-to place for community events, civic celebrations and commemoration, and both active and passive recreation. A softly curving pedestrian-priority corridor linking The Lakes to the east with new development to the west, activated by retail, plazas, and cafes is also proposed. Main Street is intended to prioritize pedestrians within the Downtown Core. East of Dallas Drive, Main Street acts as a pedestrian-only promenade linking Carpenter Park to the commercial, civic, and arts uses within the renovated Civic Arts Plaza structures. West of Dallas, Main Street serves as a flexible, multi-modal street with on-street parallel parking and wide sidewalks lined with retail and restaurants on the ground floor and residential uses above. A joint-use plaza space connecting West Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard through Building E3 would be provided. The plaza would be lined with ground-floor commercial and may be utilized for outdoor dining, provided sufficient pedestrian clear space is maintained. Additionally, Subarea B includes an approximately 350-person outdoor amphitheatre located between Subareas A and C. The amphitheatre is designed to accommodate ticketed performances, public community performances, and other private and public events and gatherings.
LU-7.7 Bicycle and pedestrian connections.
Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections within one mile of commercial areas and neighborhoods. Improvements could include new pedestrian connections through cul-de-sacs, upgraded pedestrian crossings, the addition of bicycle facilities, such as bike paths or separated bike lanes and bicycle parking.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project is within one mile of existing commercial areas and neighborhoods and proposes improvements to both pedestrian and bicycle connections leading off-site. Other connections within one mile of the Specific Plan area are considered off-site and may be studied and considered for improvements separately under future City initiatives.
LAND USE
LU-8.1 Quality design and materials. Require simple, urban building forms made with permanent, high-quality materials and architectural detailing. Y Consistent. Overall, the design of the project would adhere to the architectural principles of Southern California regional modernism and midcentury modernism. Building materials would include concrete, steel, glass, wood, ground-faced masonry, stone, plaster, decorative tile, brick, metal screening, community-designed mosaic, and public art features, in mostly neutral tones with the exception of the tiles, mosaics, and art. Live plants would also be incorporated into exterior building design where possible pursuant to compliance with Fire Department defensible space standards.
LU-8.2 Building entrances. Use visual and physical features within a building’s design and entries to emphasize the building entrance and connection to public spaces. Y Consistent. The proposed buildings incorporate visual cues, landscaping, and strong street-front transparency to highlight primary entrances. The Downtown Core development standards within the Specific Plan also include main building entrance standards. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.VI.
LU-8.3 Public gathering spaces. Encourage public and quasi-public gathering spaces within development that support community activities. Y Consistent. Carpenter Park, Kavli Terrace, interstitial plazas, paseos, landscaped areas, performance spaces, and the pedestrian-oriented Main Street within the Specific Plan area would all provide high-quality public gathering opportunities.
LU-8.4 Architecturally significant buildings.
Strive to maintain the architectural integrity of significant developments that represent notable styles in Thousand Oaks, including the Eichler homes, Case Study House No. 28, and other similar buildings.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project embraces the defining qualities of Southern California regional modernism and mid-century modernism—clarity of structure, integration with the landscape, human-scaled proportions, and warm natural materials. Its architectural character intentionally echoes hallmark local precedents, such as the Eichler homes and Case Study House No. 28, which have shaped the visual identity of Thousand Oaks. By drawing from these influences, the Downtown Core achieves a contemporary yet contextually rooted design language.
LU-8.5 Iconic design. Encourage iconic and memorable building designs, particularly on larger properties and those visible from major thoroughfares, including Highway 101. Y Consistent. The project would develop new, large-scale modern/postmodern structures on a partially developed site, within a neighborhood generally consisting of stucco buildings with red-tiled roofs. Proposed architectural elements would include a grand staircase and transparent ground floor (Building C1), solar carports and horizontal metal screening (Building C2), a two-story restaurant with an enclosed patio (Building B1) and a custom-designed artistic steel structure (Carpenter Park), a bandshell (Building B2) and amphitheater, a hotel with an exterior pedestrian bridge and rooftop bar (Building E1), a mixed-use building that incorporates setbacks to create additional indoor and outdoor rooftop amenity space with views of the hillsides and incorporates two different architectural treatments (Building E2), and a mixed-use building.
LU-8.6 Lot consolidation.
Encourage assembly of small parcels along commercial and mixed-use corridors to achieve a cohesive pedestrian-oriented development and building design. Allow modifications to development standards to encourage lot consolidation.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project includes a proposed Tentative Tract Map intended to merge/consolidate the 14 underlying legal parcels and to create 10 new separate legal parcels.
COMMUNITY DESIGN AND PUBLIC REALM
Goal LU-8: Support high-quality and visually interesting design and construction of all buildings throughout the City.
LAND USE
LU-8.7 Crime prevention strategies.
Implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, that include site design, mixtures of uses, lighting, nighttime security and other measures.
Y
Consistent. Lighting, visibility, active ground floors, and mixed uses support safety through CPTED principles. Lighting standards are also included in the CAPSP Section 2.E.VI.e. Specific Plan Implementation Program I-11 is a required implementation program for the City to develop a safety, secure, and operational plan for the Downtown Core.
LU-8.8 Design of mixed-use, commercial, office and industrial areas.
Design areas to be more urban in character by amending the zoning regulations, including but not limited to the following: Buildings sited near front lot lines by establishing maximum setbacks;A high percentage of lot coverage;Building facades with transparency (e.g., windows) and an active street frontage;Parking and loading areas located behind or on the side of buildings;Wide sidewalks with landscaping;New street connections to create more walkable blocks Y
Consistent. The project proposes its own set of development standards that would apply to the proejct site instead of the City's zoning regulations, which are going through a separate update by the City. The project embodies urban design principles such as near-street building placement (setback standards, high transparency (ground floor facade standards), screened parking (general parking screening standards), and walkable blocks. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.IV.
LU-9.1 Streetscape design.
Encourage pedestrian-oriented streetscapes by establishing a unified approach to street tree planting, street lighting, sidewalk design, pedestrian amenities (such as lighting and street furniture) and high-quality building frontages with visible street-facing walk-in access.
Y
Consistent. The Specific Plan establishes a framework for the project site to become a dynamic and versatile urban environment framed by civic, cultural, residential, and commercial uses. Pedestrian activity, accessibility, and a sense of place are vital components of the success of the Downtown Core. Key features include Carpenter Park, the Grand Stair and Elevator connecting Carpenter Park to the Civic Arts Plaza structures, integrated lanscape and building architecture, and the pedestrian-priority Main Street corridor. Thoughtful streetscape design contributes to the character and a sense of arrival to a place. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Dallas Drive, East and West Main Street, and the grand staircase connecting the Kavli Theatre to East Main Street would provide the primary pedestrian thoroughfares into and around the site, providing comfortable and engaging pedestrian access across the entire Downtown Core, with connections to uses beyond the Specific Plan boundaries at either end. Secondary pedestrian connections throughout the site connect the parking structure, civic uses, and theatre uses to Main Street and Carpenter Park, as well as between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Main Street. Tertiary circulation, or pedestrian paths, anticipated to experience the lightest foot traffic include connections to the existing parking structure (Building C2) and West Main Street, West Road, and Oakwood Drive. Pedestrian nodes and plazas are also distributed throughout the site to offer areas for resting or gathering.
LU-9.2 Pedestrian focus on high volume streets.
Design the streetscape of high-volume streets (such as Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Hillcrest Drive, Moorpark Road, and Westlake Boulevard) to balance regional traffic flow with pedestrian movement, comfort, and safety through such means as wider and winding sidewalks with landscaping and shade, safe and visible pedestrian crossings with midpoint stops, and buffers or bike lanes between traffic lanes and pedestrians.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-9.1.
LU-9.3 Parking facilities. Design parking areas that do not interfere with the pedestrian access to buildings along street frontages. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-9.1.Goal LU-9: Design public streets and other spaces for pedestrians and that foster interaction, activity, and safety.
LAND USE
LU-9.4 Shade trees. Encourage the planting of street trees that shade the sidewalk and off-street parking areas in accordance with the City’s Forestry Master Plan. Y Consistent. The proposed landscape plan integrates native, drought-tolerant plants, retains and highlights mature oaks, and increases on-site tree canopy in a manner that provides shading and contributes towards the City's urban forest.
LU-9.5 Lighting.
Require that all new streetlights along sidewalks and other pedestrian rights of way in commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use areas to be pedestrian-scaled and provide adequate visibility and security.
Y
Consistent. Any proposed streetlights along sidewalks and other pedestrian rights of ways would be designed to be pedestrian-scaled and provide adequate security, consistent with City requirements.
LU-9.6 Public plazas. Encourage new development to incorporate public plazas, seating, and gathering places. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-9.1.LU-9.7 Universal Design.
Incorporate Universal Design principles in the design of public right-of-way and public spaces to facilitate ease of movement for pedestrians of all ages and abilities, including flexible seating with arms, accessible signals, tactile paving, pedestrian safety islands, green infrastructure, consistent lighting, wide sidewalks and pathways, and defined spaces for gathering and modes of movement.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-9.1.
LU-9.8 Minimize curb cuts.
Require new commercial, residential and mixed-use development, to the extent possible, to have common driveways and/or service lanes serving multiple units, to minimize the number of curb cuts along any block to improve pedestrian safety.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-9.1.
LU-10.1 Public view corridors.
Reaffirm and update adopted view sheds protection within the Ridgeline Study. Promote development practices that enhance and frame views of the mountains and ridgelines from view corridors along public rights of ways.
Y
Consistent. Views of the Santa Monica Mountains (Conejo Ridge Open Space) to the south and west of the project site and views of the Simi Hills to the north and east of the project site are afforded to motorists and pedestrians from public vantage points in the project vicinity and along Highway 101. As detailed in Impact Statement AES-1 in Section 5.1, Aesthetics, of the EIR, the proposed project would result in minor changes to Key Views 1 through 5 along Highway 101 as the existing CAP already obstructs the Simi Hills and Santa Monica Mountains; refer to EIR Exhibits 5.1-6 and 5.1-7. As depicted therein, project implementation would not further obstruct views of the natural landscape, compared to the existing condition. Additionally, the project would be subject to the Freeway Corridor Design Guidelines, which were adopted by the City Council as part of Resolution No. 91-172, and include guidelines for site planning, architectural design, walls, and landscape planting.
Goal LU-10: Preserve views of the mountains and ridgelines and unique entryways to Thousand Oaks.
LAND USE
LU-11.1 Carbon-free construction. Promote and encourage new construction that uses carbon-free energy. Y Consistent. The electricity provider for the project, Southern California Edison (SCE), is subject to California’s Renewables Portfolio Standards (RPS). The RPS requires investor-owned utilities, electric service providers, and community choice aggregators to increase procurement from eligible renewable energy resources to 60 percent of total procurement by 2030 and 100 percent of total procurement by 2045. The proposed project would use SCE as a service provider, and as such, the proposed project would be consistent with this policy.Further, buildings would be designed to minimize solar heat gain and implement other best practices for internal and external lighting and energy efficiency to reduce energy consumption to the maximum extent possible, and, at minimum, shall be consistent with CalGreen and Title 24 standards. All development within the Specific Plan area would also comply with the applicable Building Code requirements for energy efficiency, water savings, and solid waste reduction in effect at the time of permitting.Additionally, the project would be consistent with the City's Climate and Environmental Action Plan, including continuing to conduct and implement energy audit recommendations. The project's adaptive reuse component would include upgrading existing building fixtures and systems to the extent feasible.
LU-11.2 Energy efficient new construction.
Promote and encourage energy-efficient new construction through implementation of CALGreen Tier 1 and Tier 2 measures and use of Passive Solar System design features.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-11.1.
LU-11.3 Onsite solar in new construction.
Promote and encourage the installation to the maximum extent possible of onsite solar (or other distributed renewable energy) in new construction, including rooftop, carports and additional technologies as they evolve.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-11.1.
LU-11.4 Transition existing buildings to carbon-free energy. Promote and encourage the electrification of existing buildings with clean energy to reduce and eliminate fossil fuel use. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-11.1.LU-11.5 Existing building energy efficiency.
Encourage an increase in energy efficiency of existing buildings through upgrades including insulation, sealing, improved windows, roofs, water and air heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-11.1.
LU-11.6 Energy audits and disclosures. Support and encourage energy audits and energy use disclosure at time of listing, sale, lease, rental or remodel of existing buildings. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-11.1.LU-11.7 Electrical Vehicle charging stations in new development. Require EV ready receptacles sufficient to support users in new development. Y Consistent. The proposed project would install EV ready receptacles and EV chargers in accordance with CALGreen standards.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
Goal LU-11: Power existing and new buildings with clean energy.
LAND USE
LU-12.1 Access to healthy foods. Promote access to healthy foods through opportunities such as, certified farmers’ markets and community gardens. Y Consistent. Carpenter Park is designed to accommodate a Farmer's Market and other temporary community events. The project would comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding solid waste disposal, including the mandates of RCRA, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1327, AB 1826, and SB 1381, and the California Green Building Code, which require organics collection and food recovery.
LU-12.2 Tobacco and alcohol sales. Prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products near schools, parks, libraries, and community centers. Y Consistent. Alcohol sales are already allowed in the area. Any new use that proposes acquiring an alcohol license would need to comply with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) permit requirements, including requesting a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity (LPCN) reviewed by the Thousand Oaks Police Department. TOMC prohibits smoking on the grounds of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, except in any designated smoking area. Additionally, tobacco shops are not an allowed use within any of the subareas within the Specific Plan area , and even if proposed, the Community Development Director has the final interpretation and determination of proposed land uses within the CAPSP.
LU-12.8 Smoking product retailers.
Limit the sale of tobacco and other nicotine products in neighborhoods with a significant concentration of stores (e.g., multiple stores on the same block or intersection) and near child-sensitive areas, such as schools, parks, and daycare facilities.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-12.2.
LU-12.9 Discourage vehicle idling. Discourage new drive-through operations and other uses that require and encourage active idling of vehicles. Y Consistent. Drive-through operations are not permitted in the Specific Plan area. Additionally, the project's shared parking approach would ensure the most efficient use and effective long-term management of available parking supply to achieve a “park once” environment and facilitate the expanded use of alternative modes of transportation, including ride share, public transit, and bicycling. As the Downtown Core matures, it is expected that the use of alternative modes of transportation would become more frequently utilized and available, thereby continuing to reduce vehicular parking demand as mobility behaviors adjust to a more dense and vibrant downtown environment. Refer to CAPSP Table 2-2 and Section 2.E.V.
LU-12.11 Food distribution.
Partner with local food recovery organizations, food retailers, restaurants and businesses to develop a robust food recovery program to support the distribution of unwanted or unsold food to those in need.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-12.2.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Goal LU-12: Promote healthy living for all residents of Thousand Oaks.
LAND USE
LU-12.12 Parks and Open Space Areas. Encourage the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of park and open space facilities that provide physical, mental, and social benefits for all ages. Y Consistent. The proposed Carpenter Park area is intended to be flexible to accommodate community events and civic gatherings, including a mix of active and passive recreational uses, to encourage activity during various times of day and night. Carpenter Park provides direct pedestrian links to all subareas of the Specific Plan and features a restaurant/café use along the Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage, which is integrated into the design of the central plaza area. Adjacent development is designed to activate Carpenter Park and capitalize on views into the plaza. The design of Carpenter Park would incorporate hardscape, water features, landscape vegetation, functional turf areas, shade structures, play structures, public art, and seating areas, and is designed to reflect the natural features and topography of the site while preserving existing mature oak trees. The plaza is also equipped with electrical power, lighting, and other infrastructure to facilitate community events. Further, this subarea is intended to include a park restaurant (B1) and a bandshell amphitheatere (B2), with a 1.1-acre amphitheatre terraced seating area intended to facilitate events with up to 350 people, located between Subareas C and A. The amphitheatre is designed to accommodate ticketed performances, public community performances, and other private and public events and gatherings.
LU-12.13 Minimize construction impacts.
Take steps to reduce the impact of construction on major development project on existing residential and commercial areas by developing construction management procedures that include construction times, staging areas, and phasing requirements.
Y
Consistent. The project would be conditioned to develop and provide construction management procedures to minimize impacts on existing residential and commercial properties in the immediate vicinity during project construction activities.
LU-13.1 Downtown.
Implement the vision and specific strategies in the Downtown Core Master Plan, Thousand Oaks Boulevard Specific Plan (SP-20), and Civic Arts Plaza Specific Plan (SP-11). The General Plan incorporates the primary components of these plans as follows:
Y
Consistent. The Civic Arts Plaza Specific Plan (CAPSP/SP-11) is a comprehensive guide to defining the character of future physical development and outlines a vision for land use, infrastructure, and implementation strategies for the portion of the General Plan 2045 Downtown Sub Area Plan between West Road and South Conejo School Road, along the southern frontage of Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the City of Thousand Oaks.
Implement gateways and wayfinding signage that mark the arrival into the Downtown. Y Consistent. Gateways and entry monuments play an instrumental role in providing identity and sense of arrival. Entrances to the Downtown Core area are located along Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Conejo School Road. Refer to Specific Plan Conceptual Gateways and Wayfinding Sign Map (Figure 2-13) for proposed locations of wayfinding, roadway, and parking signage. A Uniform Sign Program (USP) application would be required to be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department; refer to Specific Plan Implementation Program I6.
SUB AREA PLAN GUIDANCE - DOWNTOWN
Goal LU-13: Create a Downtown Core that is a vibrant and welcoming place that serves as the “heart of the City.”
LAND USE
LU-13.2 Civic Arts Specific Plan.
Redesign the Civic Arts Plaza frontage, building and open space to provide intuitive entrances with pedestrian connectivity between the Kavli Theatre Plaza level and the new Town Square and redevelopment of the Westside Properties (Area C-1 Civic Arts Specific Plan). Implement the following policies:
Y
Consistent. Subarea C encompasses the CAP structures and uses, including the Performing Arts Center, consisting of the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre and 394-seat Scherr Forum Theatre, the adaptively reused and reconstructed City of Thousand Oaks City Hall administrative offices, commercial and other community-serving uses, as well as the existing sixlevel parking structure. Development within Subarea C would facilitate the partial demolition and reconstruction of City Hall while introducing a variety of compatible commercial uses. Subarea E encompasses the remainder of the Specific Plan area located west of the Civic Arts Plaza and Carpenter Park, and north of the existing parking structure. Development is intended to consist of mixed-use residential with active ground floor commercial uses, subterranean and podium parking structures, and an approximately 142-room hotel with associated food/beverage uses, banquet space, and other guest amenities. Pedestrian pathways and wayfinding signage are proposed throughout the Specific Plan area to provide pedestrian connectivity and access throughout.
Integrate institutional, entertainment, commercial and civic uses on the Civic Arts Plaza and Westside Properties, as part of the Campus Master Plan. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU-13.2.
Retain existing healthy mature trees. Y
Consistent. As the namesake of the City, oak and other landmark trees are a vital component to the authenticity and character of the Downtown. The site is home to a variety of existing mature oak and landmark trees, and the Downtown Core would be developed with the intention of preserving healthy mature protected trees in key public areas of the site while achieving the goals and objectives of the Specific Plan and compliance with Ventura County Fire Wildfire Prevention Standards.Existing mature oak trees located in Carpenter Park and the amphitheatre area are intended to be retained and incorporated into the proposed plan to the extent feasible, and a cluster of existing oaks shall form the central focus of Carpenter Park with pedestrian walking paths surrounding their perimeter. Existing oak trees shall form the entryway to the amphitheatre. Existing oak trees should provide a natural backdrop to the amphitheatre during performances, and buffer it from views and sounds emanating from the more active areas of the site and adjacent streets. Artistic structural support bracing may be used, if necessary, to extend the life span of existing mature trees and address appropriate safety precautions to reduce the risk of potential failure. Future development would require review of any impacts to protected trees in compliance with the TOMC.
LAND USE
Provide flexible performance and active public space. Create quiet, contemplative spaces. Y Consistent. The Carpenter Park area functions as a central gathering place and the heart of the overall Downtown area. It is intended to be flexible to accommodate community events and civic gatherings, including a mix of active and passive recreational uses, to encourage activity during various times of day and night. Within Subarea B, where Carpenter Park is located, are a park restaurant and outdoor amphitheatre/bandshell, intended to offer ticketed performances, public community performances, and other private and public events/gatherings. The design of Carpenter Park incorporates hardscape, a water feature, landscape vegetation, functional turf areas, shade structures, play structures, public art, and seating areas, and is designed to reflect the natural features and topography of the site while preserving existing mature oak trees.The adaptive reuse of City Hall includes a variety of proposed uses, including a multipurpose performance venvue, art gallery/incubator space, public library outpost, office/conference space, and other retail uses complementary of and synergistic with an overall civic, arts, and communityoriented focus. The art gallery/incubator space would provide flexible space for artists and other creative innovators to make, congregate, and display art. The Kavli Terrace would be reconstructed as a level plaza deck, increasing flexibility of the space to accommodate various needs, including pre- and post-function outdoor event space for the Kavli Theatre and Scherr Forum.
Improve the visual and physical connections from the Kavli Theatre Plaza level to the Town Square and Thousand Oaks Boulevard to encourage theatre patrons to stay and experience downtown.
Y
Consistent. A grand staircase and public elevator would provide visual and physical connectivity from Carpenter Park and Thousand Oaks Boulevard at the ground level to the Kavli Terrace on the third level.
LAND USE
Reaffirm the development of civic gathering space within the Campus Master Plan. Y Consistent. Carpenter Park functions as a central gathering place and the heart of the overall General Plan Downtown Subarea. It is intended to be flexible to accommodate community events and civic gatherings, including a mix of active and passive recreational uses to encourage activity during various times of day and night. Carpenter Park provides direct pedestrian links to all portions of the Specific Plan area and to the broader General Plan Downtown Subarea. Carpenter Park would feature a restaurant/café along the Thousand Oaks Boulevard frontage that is integrated into the design of the central plaza area. A pedestrian-only “Main Street” serves as a primary east/west connection through the park from Lakes Drive to Dallas Drive along the northern façade of the repurposed and reconstructed CAP structures. The design of Carpenter Park incorporates hardscape, an interactive water feature, landscape vegetation, functional turf areas, shade structures, play structures, public art, and seating areas. Carpenter Park is designed to reflect the natural features and topography of the site while preserving existing mature oak trees. The design provides for functional and aesthetically pleasing pedestrian transitions to adjoining subareas, uses, and structures. Pedestrian walkways provide access from both surrounding developments and Thousand Oaks Boulevard, with paths planned to meander throughout the site to create an inviting and accessible environment. Subarea B is intended to include an approximately 350-seat outdoor amphitheatre located between Subareas C and A. The amphitheatre is designed to accommodate ticketed performances, public community performances, and other private and public events and gatherings. Subarea C encompasses the CAP structures and uses, including the Performing Arts Center, consisting of the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre and 394-seat Scherr Forum Theatre, the adaptively reused and reconstructed City of Thousand Oaks City Hall administrative offices, commercial and other community-serving uses, as well as the existing sixlevel parking structure.
LU-13.3 Cultural events and programming.
Transform the Downtown Core into a hub for culture, arts, and events that draws visitors from around Thousand Oaks and the wider Conejo Valley, offering numerous events and programming for participants of all ages, interests, and abilities.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy LU 13.2.
LAND USE
LU-13.4 City-owned Westside property.
Develop the City-owned Westside Property with an outdoor paseo or new street that provides connectivity and opportunities for outdoor gathering, public art, and aesthetic landscaping.
Y
Consistent. The Westside Subarea encompasses the remainder of the Specific Plan area located west of the Civic Arts Plaza and Carpenter Park, and north of the existing parking structure. Development is intended to consist of mixed-use residential with active ground-floor commercial uses, subterranean and podium parking structures, and a 142-room hotel and associated food/beverage uses, banquet space, and other guest amenities. Proposed structures located within this subarea include E1, E2, and E3. Subarea E is anticipated to be developed via a public-private partnership with a third-party development group(s). This subarea includes vehicular circulation elements, including West Road, West Main Street, and Dallas Drive. All vehicular access roads are intended to be dedicated as public access easements. Vehicular access roads would meet emergency vehicle access standards. Pedestrian circulation includes enhanced streetscapes along Thousand Oaks Boulevard and new interior roadways, interstitial plazas, and a paseo through Buildings B1 and B2, creating a physical and visual connection from Main Street to Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Pedestrian staircases along the eastern facades of Building E2 and E1 provide access from the existing parking garage to Main Street.
LU-13.5 Boutique hotel. Encourage the development of a boutique hotel in the Downtown Core. Y Consistent. The proposed project includes an approximately 142-room hotel with associated food/beverage uses, banquet space, and other guest amenities within the Westside (Subarea E) of the Specific Plan area.
LU-13.7 Traffic calming. Introduce traffic calming measures along Thousand Oaks Boulevard near the Downtown Core to slow down vehicles and encourage active transportation. Y Consistent. Thirty diagonal parking spaces would be created along the Downtown Core frontage along Thousand Oaks Boulevard. This parking configuration would help to slow down vehicle traffic along this particular segment of Thousand Oaks Boulevard to accommodate vehicles maneuvering these parking spaces.
LU-13.8 Retail and service market area.
Create a vibrant and captive market to support local businesses by promoting mixed-use with housing, retail and dining, hotels, and a diversity of housing types (in terms of size of units, affordability, and tenure) in and around the Downtown Core area.
Y
Consistent. The Downtown Core consists of Subareas B, C, and E of the Specific Plan. The Downtown Core intends to incorporate a wide variety of uses emblematic of the diversity and vitality of the City of Thousand Oaks, including civic offices and administrative uses, active and passive public recreational spaces, cultural and performing arts venues, business and arts incubators, commercial retail, food and beverage establishments, hotel uses, and residential uses as part of mixed-use developments.
LU-13.9 Programmable outdoor space.
Integrate both indoor and outdoor programmable spaces to develop robust calendar of events to attract residents and visitors to Downtown Core yearround. Y Consistent. Carpenter Park and the amphitheatre would provide programmable outdoor spaces while the Kavli Theatre and Scherr Forum Theatre would provide programmable indoor space to accommodate a full calendar of events.
LAND USE
LU-13.10 Parking district.
Pursue a “park once” concept for the Downtown that creates shared or centralized parking to allow visitors to drive to the area, “park once,” and then walk to multiple uses and activities without having to move their vehicles.
Y
Consistent. The proposed shared parking approach would ensure the most efficient use and effective long-term management of available parking supply to achieve a “park once” environment and facilitate the expanded use of alternative modes of transportation, including ride share, public transit, and bicycling. As the Downtown Core matures, it is expected that the use of alternative modes of transportation would become more frequently utilized and available, thereby continuing to reduce vehicular parking demand as mobility behaviors adjust to a more dense and vibrant downtown environment. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.V.
LU-13.11 Prohibited uses.
Prohibit the establishment or expansion of the following uses within the Downtown Core, as they detract from creating a walkable and pedestrianfriendly corridor: Industrial, warehousing and large-scale manufacturing;Contractor’s yards and construction materials with outdoor storage;Used or new car sales (Note that the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall is not included in this area.);Auto-related businesses such as auto repair, tire sales, oil change, body shops and similar uses;Auto storage facilities, indoor and outdoor;Self-storage facilities;Drive through establishments Y
Consistent. Refer to Specific Plan Table 2.2, Downtown Core Permitted Use Table. None of the stated uses in Policy LU-13.11 are permitted in the Downtown Core.
MOBILITY
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisM-1.2 Roadway design.
Design and maintain the public right-of-way through a complete streets approach that facilitates safe, comfortable, and efficient travel for all travelers on the roadway.
Y
Consistent. Road sections in the CAPSP have been reviewed for conformance with applicable City road standards and approved by the City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department. Additionally, all major roadways identified in CAPSP Figure 2-5, Circulation Plan, would include vehicular lanes, sidewalk, planters, and pedestrian walkways to accomodate all travelers on the roadways. Some roadways would include street parking on both sides as well as bike sharrows for shared travel lanes with vehicles.
M-1.3 Intersection design. Prioritize mobility and safety for non-motorized modes in all intersection designs. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-1.2.
M-1.4 Active transportation.
Reaffirm and implement the ATP, designed to provide guidance for nonmotorized travel, infrastructure improvements that make multimodal transportation safer, provides connectivity, and safety thresholds for roadways that balance motorized and non-motorized transportation.
Y
Consistent. The City anticipates adopting the Draft Active Transportation Plan Update (ATP Update) in March 2026 to provide up-to-date planning guidance for non-motorized travel infrastructure improvements that make multimodal transportation safer and more enjoyable. Additionally, the ATP Update seeks to educate and promote active transportation to increase bicycling and walking throughout the City as a way to reduce VMT and GHG emissions. The City established its first Active Transportation Plan in December 2019 (2019 ATP). The ATP Update is a continuation of the 2019 ATP’s mission of promoting active transportation as a strategy to reduce VMT and GHG emissions, while improving public health and mobility options. Existing conditions related to existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure are provided in the ATP Update to guide the location and type of new or upgraded facility recommendations. Moreover, the ATP Update continues to support the goals established in the 2019 ATP. Specifically, the following goals are identified: 1) Goal 1: Foster an Active TransportationFriendly Environment; 2) Goal 2: Expand a Connected Network; 3) Goal 3: Encourage Local Planning Efforts; and 4) Goal 4: Provide an Education and Promotion Roadmap.
M-2.1 Mobility barriers. Prioritize investments that reduce first/last-mile barriers to transit stops and encourage alternative transportation options for activities of daily living. Y Consistent. The proposed shared parking approach would ensure the most efficient use and effective long-term management of available parking supply to achieve a “park once” environment and facilitate the expanded use of alternative modes of transportation, including ride share, public transit, and bicycling. As the Downtown Core matures, it is expected that the use of alternative modes of transportation would become more frequently utilized and available, thereby continuing to reduce vehicular parking demand as mobility behaviors adjust to a more dense and vibrant downtown environment. Refer to CAPSP Section 2.E.V.b.
ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY
Goal M-1: Create and maintain a transportation system that is safe for travelers of all ages and abilities regardless of mode.Goal M-2: Create and maintain a public transit system that is safe, equitable, affordable, efficient, and accessible to all people in Thousand Oaks.
MOBILITY
M-2.2 Access to services.
Provide safe and comfortable connections for walking and biking from residential areas to schools, parks, grocery stores, employment centers, transit stops, and essential services citywide.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-1.2. Additionally, Specific Plan Figure 2-12, Pedestrian Connectivity and Nodes, identifies primary, secondary, and tertiary circulation networks that provide safe and convenient connections throughout the Specific Plan area.
M-3.1 Active travel facilities.
Prioritize active transportation investments that provide a means for physical activity, and improve access to Thousand Oaks’ parks, trails, equestrian facilities, open space, and recreational areas.
Y
Consistent. The Carpenter Park area functions as a central gathering place and the heart of the overall Downtown area. It is intended to be flexible to accommodate community events and civic gatherings, including a mix of active and passive recreational uses, to encourage activity during various times of day and night. Within Subarea B, where Carpenter Park is located, are a park restaurant and outdoor amphitheatre/ bandshell, intended to offer ticketed performances, public community performances, and other private and public events/gatherings. The design of Carpenter Park incorporates hardscape, a water feature, landscape vegetation, functional turf areas, shade structures, play structures, public art, and seating areas, and is designed to reflect the natural features and topography of the site while preserving existing mature oak trees.
M-3.2 Neighborhood streets.
Create neighborhood streets that unify neighborhoods, reduce vehicle speeds, reduce barriers for people walking, biking, and riding transit, and provide connectivity to arterials. Extend stubbed-end streets through future developments, where appropriate, to provide necessary circulation within a developing area and for adequate internal circulation within and between neighborhoods.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-2.2.
M-3.4 Physical activity. Design multimodal facilities to a standard that will increase physical activity. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-3.1.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Goal M-3: Create and maintain a transportation system that improves community health.
MOBILITY
M-3.5 Mixed-use development.
Require development of mixed-use to include multimodal improvements, such as convenient bicycle parking and storage facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, and vehicle share programs for reduced parking.
Consistent. The proposed project would be developed as a pedestrianoriented mixed-use development with active ground-floor components, entertainment, and open space throughout the project site. Additionally, the proposed project would include bicycle infrastructure (short- and long-term bicycle parking and bicycle lockers) which would encourage cycling as an alternative mode of transportation. The project would also include a mix of land uses, including residential, commercial, and recreational uses on-site which would provide the opportunity to work and live within the project site. The project’s central location within 0.5-mile of bus transit stops promotes transit use and reduces reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. Additionally, the mixed-use design integrates residential, commercial, and civic spaces, minimizing vehicle trips and supporting High Quality Transit Area (HQTA) principles outlined in Connect SoCal 2024. Further, the proposed shared parking approach would ensure the most efficient use and effective long-term management of available parking supply to achieve a “park once” environment and facilitate the expanded use of alternative modes of transportation, including ride share, public transit, and bicycling. As the Downtown Core matures, it is expected that the use of alternative modes of transportation would become more frequently utilized and available, thereby continuing to reduce vehicular parking demand as mobility behaviors adjust to a more dense and vibrant downtown environment.
M-3.6 Trip reduction.
Implement pedestrian-oriented land uses that reduce vehicle miles traveled through providing community supportive services such as healthy food, childcare, and access to other daily services.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-3.5. A variety of communityserving uses would be permitted within the Downtown Core that encourage reduced vehicle miles traveled for access to daily services.
M-3.7 Clean fuels and vehicles. Continue to encourage the adoption of low and zero emission fuel sources, new mobility technologies, and supporting infrastructure. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-3.5. A variety of community- serving uses would be permitted within the Downtown Core that encourage reduced vehicle miles traveled for access to daily services.
MOBILITY
M-4.1 Roadway classification. Classify streets based on their modal purpose and land use context. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-1.2.
M-4.3 Congestion management. Proactively manage traffic operations and parking demand at major destinations and job centers. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-2.1.M-4.4 Design standards.
Update design standards for streets, curbs, driveways/accessways, and sidewalks to account for existing and emerging mobility trends and changes in demand over time.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-1.2.
M-4.5 Development standards.
Use development review guidelines that define transportation analysis and site design requirements to address multimodal access needs, connections to the surrounding street and mobility network, and right-size the roadway to the context of future development and its surroundings.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-1.2.
M-4.7 Parking management.
Implement a comprehensive parking management strategy that supports economic growth and vitality, and environmental sustainability, and ensures that the available parking supply is utilized at levels that meet ongoing needs.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-2.1.
M-5.1 Public rights of way. Construct wider sidewalks on streets in a manner that improves public safety and pedestrian access to commercial areas. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-1.2.
M-5.2 Flexible parking requirements.
Allow creative and flexible approaches to parking, including maximizing use of existing public supply and sharing between uses to create a “park once environment” and facilitate the revitalization of underutilized land.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-2.1.
M-5.3 Bicycle parking. Expand the availability of secure and convenient bicycle parking at key destinations. Y Consistent. Within the CAPSP area, bicycle parking would be provided in multiple locations to encourage safe, convenient, and secure bicycle parking to encourage the use of bicycles and e-bikes as an alternative transportation option in the Downtown area (Refer to 2.E.V.b - 2.E.V.f). Residential uses shall provide secure and enclosed bike parking facilities for residents located on the ground level or within an at-grade levels of a parking garage. Bike racks for short-term visitor and employee bike parking would be spread throughout the program, including along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Main Street, and adjacent to publicly accessible plazas and hightrafficked common areas.
M-5.4 Multimodal improvements. Multimodal improvements should focus on enhancing access to Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Moorpark Road, and other major arterials. Y Consistent. The creation of convenient and safe multi-modal transportation within the Downtown Core area, including pedestrian connections, bicycle parking and infrastructure, and designated areas for ride-share and public transit services would facilitate the use of other modes of transportation, and thereby reduce demand. This is especially true as the Downtown continues to evolve over time. Multi-modal infrastructure within the Downtown core would be designed and developed to be able to connect to existing transportation networks, and/or be expanded upon as surrounding areas redevelop over time.
Goal M-4: Create a transportation system that will accommodate future growth that provides for all modes.Goal M-5: Create and maintain a transportation system that fosters vibrant commercial centers and economic resiliency.
MANAGED INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
MOBILITY
M-6.1 Decrease vehicle trips. Prioritize transportation and development investments and strategies that reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policies M-3.5 and M-5.4.
M-6.2 Decrease vehicle miles traveled.
Prioritize pedestrian, bicycle and other micro-mobility transportation means, and transit enhancements. Encourage infill, mixed-use, and other land use development that locates resources and services near residents’ homes.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policies M-3.5 and M-5.4.
M-6.3 Emissions reduction.
Support and encourage the adoption of low- and zero-emission vehicles, clean vehicle technologies, charging infrastructure and services to reduce GHG emissions from vehicles.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-3.7.
M-6.4 Transportation Demand Management (TDM).
Promote and incentivize the use of TDM strategies for employers and expand options for emission reductions from commuting through means such as vehicle sharing, alternative fuel vehicle support, and telecommuting.
Y
Consistent. Refer to response to Policy M-3.7. Additionally, rideshare parking spaces would be strategically located throughout the Downtown Core to support evolving mobility needs (Refer to 2.E.V.b - 2.E.V.f).
SUSTAINABILITY
Goal M-6: Create and maintain a transportation system that reduces impacts to the environment while leveraging sustainability innovations.
NOISE
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisN-1.1 Acoustical studies.
Require an acoustical study and, as necessary, noise attenuation for proposed developments that may be exposed to noise exceeding the normally acceptable range identified Table 11.2 or where a project has the potential to result in a significant increase in noise, as defined in Table 11.3.
Y
Consistent. The proposed project has the potential to generate temporary construction noise and long-term operational noise in proximity to existing noise-sensitive land uses. A project-specific acoustical analysis was prepared to evaluate existing noise conditions, identify applicable local and State noise standards, and assess the project’s potential to result in exposure to excessive noise levels or a substantial increase in ambient noise. Further, the proposed project is subject to the Municipal Code noise standards, which are intended to protect sensitive noise receptors such as residences, schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Project-related noise would be regulated through enforcement of applicable construction hour limitations, operational noise standards, and other noise control provisions. Refer also to Impact NOI-1 in Section 5.11, Noise, of the EIR.
N-1.2 Noise-reducing design features.
Incorporate design features into land use projects that can be used to shield residents from noise exceeding the normally acceptable ranges included in Table 11.2. Design features may include, but are not limited to berms, walls, and sound attenuating building configuration, architectural design, and construction method and materials.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy N-1.1.
N-1.3 Mixed-use developments.
Require design and construction of mixed-use developments to achieve noise levels in the conditionally acceptable range or lower per Table 11.2 for outdoor recreation areas associated with residential components and to achieve interior noise levels in residences of 45 CNEL or lower, consistent with Title 24 interior noise standards.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy N-1.1.
N-1.4 Sensitive noise receptors.
Maintain acceptable noise levels near sensitive receptors such as residences, hospitals, schools, and places of worship through review of new development in accordance with Policy N-1.1 and enforcement of the Municipal Code.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy N-1.1.
N-1.5 Noise studies.
Require noise studies for new development located in areas where the contour maps on figures Figure 11.2 and Figure 11.3 indicate the potential for exposure to noise exceeding the normally acceptable range for the proposed use and/or where the proposed use would have the potential to expose existing uses to significant operational noise impacts per the thresholds included in policies N1.1 and N-3.2. If the proposed project would or could be exposed to noise exceeding the normally acceptable range, require appropriate noise reduction techniques to minimize noise exposure. Depending on the noise source, such techniques may include but are not limited to building construction standards to reduce interior noise, building orientation that blocks noise, increased setbacks from noise source(s), and use of sound barriers. If the project would or could generate significant operational noise impacts to existing uses, require mitigation to minimize impacts.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy N-1.1.
NOISE
Goal N-1: Promote a pattern of land uses that is compatible with current and future noise levels.
NOISE
N-2.2 Noise sensitive receptors and roadway noise.
Protect sensitive receptors from freeway and roadway noise through minimization techniques, including building configuration and design, sound walls, traffic calming, traffic diversion, or rubberized asphalt.
Y
Consistent. Refer to Section 5.11, Noise, for a discussion regarding the proposed project's minimization techniques regarding sensitive receptors, as applicable.
N-3.1 Construction noise.
Use the noise levels shown in Table 11.4, adopted from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) standards, as thresholds of significance for construction noise and, as necessary, require mitigation for construction activities that would result in significant noise impacts.
Y
Consistent. Policy N-3.1 requires the use of construction noise thresholds based on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) standards to evaluate the significance of construction noise impacts and to require mitigation where necessary. Policy N-3.2 requires the implementation of construction noise reduction techniques where construction activities would result in significant noise impacts. Construction noise associated with the proposed project was evaluated against the City’s adopted construction noise thresholds and applicable Municipal Code requirements. As detailed in Impact Statement NOI-1 in Section 5.11, Noise, of the EIR, construction-generated noise levels would not exceed the City’s daytime construction noise thresholds of 80 dBA Leq for residential uses and 85 dBA Leq for commercial uses. In addition, all construction activities would comply with the City’s permitted hours of construction between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8-11.01. Because construction noise levels would remain below applicable thresholds and construction would occur within permitted hours, construction-related noise impacts associated with the construction activities would be less than significant. Therefore, the project is consistent with Policy N-3.1.As construction noise levels would remain below applicable significance thresholds, the use of construction noise reduction techniques identified in Policy N-3.2 is not necessary to reduce impacts to be less than significant; however, the measures required by Policy N-3.2 will be applied as standard conditions of approval.
Goal N-2: Minimize adverse noise impacts associated with transportation.Goal N-3: Minimize excessive intermittent noise.
NOISE
N-3.2 Noise reduction for construction.
Require the following noise reduction techniques for all construction activity in the City: Require power construction equipment with noise shielding and silencing devices consistent with manufacturer’s standards or the Best Available Control Technology;Prohibit use of driven (impact), sonic, or vibratory pile drivers, except in locations where the underlying geology renders alternative methods infeasible, as determined by a soils or geotechnical engineer and documented in a soils report;Utilize noise attenuating measures or screening for all outdoor mechanical equipment from off-site noise-sensitive uses;Locate construction staging areas as far from noise-sensitive uses as reasonably possible and feasible in consideration of site boundaries, topography, intervening roads and uses, and operational constraints;For construction activity that even with the above requirements would or may still generate noise exceeding the significance thresholds in Policy N-3.2, investigate the use of additional feasible noise reduction techniques, including but not limited to the use of temporary sound barriers between the noisegenerating activity and affected sensitive uses; All stationary construction equipment shall be placed so that emitted noise is directed away from the nearest sensitive receivers. Mobile construction equipment shall have smart back-up alarms that automatically adjust the sound level of the alarm in response to ambient noise levels. Electrical power shall be used to run air compressors and similar power tools and to power any temporary structures, such as construction trailers or caretaker facilities, where feasible.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy N-3.1.
Erect temporary noise barriers, where feasible, when construction noise is predicted to exceed the City’s construction standards or when the anticipated construction duration is greater than is typical (e.g., 2 years) and adjacent to sensitive receptors. Temporary noise barriers shall be constructed with solid materials (e.g., wood) with a density of at least 1.5 pounds per square foot with no gaps from the ground to the top of the barrier. If a sound blanket is used, barriers shall be constructed with solid material with a density of at least 1 pound per square foot with no gaps from the ground to the top of the barrier and be lined on the construction side with acoustical blanket, curtain or equivalent absorptive material rated STC 32 or higher.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? AnalysisPOS-2.6 Regional advocacy.
Support regional planning efforts which promote infill development within cities, avoid sprawling development, and preserve large open area buffers and wildlife corridors between cities.
Y
Consistent. Buildout of the CAPSP would involve an infill mixed use development intended to revitalize the project area and catalize future development along Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The proposed CAPSP and anticipated development is not considered urban sprawl as it is located in the heart of the City and currently developed with other uses. The proposed project also preserves open space on-site through the incorporation of Carpenter Park and the amphitheatre.
POS-5.2 Fuel modification zones. Ensure the ongoing implementation of defensible space maintenance by the property owners, as required by the Ventura County Fire Department. Y Consistent. The CAPSP area would continue to be subject to defensible space maintenance requirements by the Ventura County Fire Department.
POS-5.4 New developments.
Plan new developments to avoid direct and secondary impacts on valuable open space resources, including visual impacts from the trail system, appropriate access control, location, and maintenance of fuel modification areas.
Y
Consistent. Views of the Santa Monica Mountains (Conejo Ridge Open Space) to the south and west of the project site and views of the Simi Hills to the north and east of the project site are afforded by motorists and pedestrians from public vantage points in the project vicinity and along Highway 101. Additionally, views of the project site are afforded to motorists along Highway 101 as well as trails within the Simi Hills. As analyzed in Section 5.1, Aesthetics, of the EIR, the project would be constructed in an area with existing development and is designed to integrate into the existing Downtown Core. The project design would be consistent with policies and design guidelines described in Section 5.1.2, Regulatory Setting, including regulations that minimize impacts on scenic vistas. Additionally, photosimulations at several key vantage points were prepared to evaluate pre- and post-development aesthetic conditions. Based on the analysis, the proposed project would not significantly change views of the project site or surrounding natural landscape.Future development within the Specific Plan would also be reviewed by the Venture County Fire Department to ensure adeqaute accss control, location, and maintenance of fuel modification areas.
POS-6.4 Public safety. Consider the safety of park uses with the design of new and expanded park facilities. Y Consistent. CAPSP Implementation Program I-10 requires an operational plan for Carpenter Park, while Implementation Program I-11 requires the development of a safety, security, and operational plan for the Downtown Core. The proposed Carpenter Park and amphitheatre provide additional passive and active recreation to serve new on-site residential uses, as well as within the immediate vicinity.
POS-6.5 Equitable park access. Ensure that new parks and recreational facilities are placed equitably throughout the city to maximize access to parks for all residents. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-6.4.
POS-6.6 Accessible parks. Park design should consider usability by and safety for children, seniors, and those with mobility, sight, hearing or other special needs. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-6.4.
OPEN SPACE
Goal POS-2: Complete the connected ring of natural open space around the developed portions of Thousand Oaks.Goal POS-5: Manage open spaces to reduce risk of natural hazards and promote the safety of the public.
PARKS
Goal POS-6: Create and maintain beautiful and accessible parks and recreational facilities that meet the needs of all residents of Thousand Oaks.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
POS-7.1 Expansive programming. Offer diversified programs and services that meet the recreational needs of community members. Y Consistent. Recreational programming would be determined through CAPSP Implementation Measure I-10, which requires an operational plan for Carpenter Park.
POS-7.2 Active recreational programs. Encourage recreational programs that provide active and health-promoting opportunities for residents of all ages. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-7.1.
POS-7.3 Culturally relevant programming. Encourage culturally relevant programming at various recreation facilities to serve the City’s population. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-7.1.
POS-7.4 Older adult programming. Expand recreational programs, such as socialization classes and adult daycare, that meet the needs of older adults of all ages and abilities. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-7.1.
POS-7.5 Fee discounts.
Consider fee discounts for low-income families, such as families with children who participate in the National School Lunch Program, so that all residents have access to the City’s recreational programming.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-7.1.
POS-7.6 Partnerships with private entities. Explore opportunities to cooperate with private, for-profit recreation, and leisure businesses to expand and enhance recreational programming. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy POS-7.1.
POS-8.1 New parks.
Work with CRPD to achieve a goal of 10 acres of parks, accessible open space and recreational facilities for every 1,000 residents in the City as follows: A goal of 5 acres of community parks, playfields, and neighborhood parks per 1,000 residents.A goal of 5 acres of district-wide parks, including accessible open spaces, per 1,000 residents.
Y
Consistent. The project site consists of 17.68 acres, and the operation of the proposed project is anticipated to introduce up to 660 residents, as analyzed in Draft EIR Section 5.13. According to the Conejo Recreation and Park District’s Public Services Correspondence, the City currently has a parkland standard of nine acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents, and the General Plan requires an on-site park for development that is 10 acres in size or greater. Accordingly, the proposed project would be required to provide an on-site park that is at least a total of 2.16 acres of developed parkland (calculated pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-3.1607, Amount of land to be dedicated), which would be deemed full mitigation for potential parkland and recreational impacts. As part of the proposed project, a 2.16-acre park (i.e., Carpenter Park) would be developed on-site. Carpenter Park would feature community-focused amenities and accommodate up to 70 vendor tents, 100 square feet in size, during special events such as farmers' markets and seasonal community events. Additional key features of Carpenter Park would include a park restaurant (Building B1), splash pad, raised decks, oak tree event deck, sculptural shade canopy, play areas, multi-purpose lawn, terraced seat walls, and a pedestrian-only emergency access road (i.e., East Main Road). Construction of the 2.16-acre park would introduce high-level recreational amenities in the immediate project area that would exceed neighborhood and community park standards.
POS-8.3 On-site parks. Require development projects of greater than 10 acres in size to provide parks on-site. Y Consistent. The project site is approximately 17.68 acres in size and would include Carpenter Park. As described in the CAPSP, Carpenter Park area is intended to be flexible to accommodate community events and civic gatherings, including a mix of active and passive recreational uses, to encourage activity during various times of day and night.
Goal POS-7: Provide diverse and affordable recreational programs and services for all Thousand Oaks residents, regardless of agGoal POS-8: Expand and fund parks to keep pace with the City’s long-term growth. e, activity level, physical ability, or income level.
SAFETY
Goal/ Policy Number and Title Description Consistent or N/A? Analysis S-1.1 Geologic and engineering investigations.
Require site-specific geologic and engineering investigations as specified in the California Building Code (as adopted by the State of California with local amendments) and Municipal Code for proposed new developments.
Y
Consistent. The Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation, Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan, City of Thousand Oaks, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, California 91362, prepared by Cotton, Shires, and Associates, Inc. and dated May 2025 was prepared to evaluate potential site-specific geotechnical impacts associated with the project.
S-1.2 Earthquake resistant design. Enforce the latest California Building Code (CBC) provisions relating to earthquake resistant design. Y Consistent. Future development in accordance with the Specific Plan would be subject to all applicable CBC standards related to earthquake resistant design.S-1.4 Setback distances.
Provide setbacks, as determined to be necessary, for any proposed development located on or near an active or potentially active fault. Appropriate setback distances will be determined through engineering geologic investigation.
Y
Consistent. According to the Geotechnical Investigation, the project site is not located in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. No active surface faults are mapped across the project site. Furthermore, evidence of active faulting was not observed at the project site during the field investigation conducted as part of the Geotechnical Investigation.
S-1.6 Faulting/seismic hazards.
Require hazard mitigation, project redesign, elimination of building sites, and the delineation of building envelopes, building setbacks and foundation requirements, as deemed necessary, to minimize faulting/ seismic hazards for new development and redevelopment.
Y
Consistent. According to the Geotechnical Investigation, the project site is not located in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. No active surface faults are mapped across the project site. Furthermore, evidence of active faulting was not observed at the project site during the field investigation conducted as part of the Geotechnical Investigation. Future development in accordance with the Specific Plan would be subject to all applicable CBC standards related to earthquake resistant design.
S-1.7 Seismic retrofitting. Investigate options for seismic retrofitting of older buildings that do not meet current seismic standards. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-1.6.
FAULTING SEISMIC HAZARDS
Goal S-1: Mitigate the risk of loss of life, injury, damage to property, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fault rupture and seismically induced ground shaking.
SAFETY
S-2.5 Building in flowline. Discourage development in the flowline or discharge areas of hillside swales or channels. Y Consistent. Existing drainage in the project area consists of roughly 45 percent impervious and 55 percent pervious surfaces, sloping from southeast to northwest. Stormwater flows north and enters a Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) reinforced concrete box (RCB) through inlets at Thousand Oaks Boulevard/Dallas Drive and the north end of the on-site parking lot. Two additional storm drains—from Highway 101 and from Conejo School Road—pass through the site and also connect to the VCWPD RCB. The RCB conveys flows west to Arroyo Conejo Creek, which is not listed as impaired. The project requires 21,450 cubic feet of detention volume and would provide 42,645 cubic feet, resulting in a surplus of 21,195 cubic feet. Three new detention systems and one modified existing system would reduce discharge to the VCWPD RCB. The project would relocate approximately 715 linear feet of the existing 12-by-8-foot RCB within a 30-foot easement, adjusting its alignment and slope while maintaining on-site flow capacity. An encroachment permit from VCWPD would be required. The project must also comply with the NPDES Construction General Permit and implement site design, source control, and LID BMPs to minimize water-quality and stormwater impacts.
LANDSLIDES AND DEBRIS FLOWS
Goal S-2: Mitigate loss, injury, damage, and economic and social dislocations resulting from soil landslide, debris flow, soil expansion, and settlement.
SAFETY
S-5.2 Road widths and clearances.
Ensure that new development has appropriate road widths and clearances in accordance with:Standards specified in the City of Thousand Oaks Road Standards and construction specifications in effect at the time of construction.Any other standard and specific conditions required by State and County Fire Codes and VCFD in the permit application.
Y
Consistent. Road sections in the CAPSP have been reviewed for conformance with applicable City road standards and approved by the City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department.
S-5.3 Defensible spaces.
Establish defensible spaces in the wildland urban interface (WUI) to protect against wildfire. Defensible spaces shall:Establish and maintain a defensible perimeter or other measures in compliance with state and local codes around each habitable structure along the WUI interface.Provide for the removal of annual fuels within the defensible perimeter.Provide any fire suppression resource from any agency the opportunity to successfully protect structures and other valuable properties during a wildfire threat.Create an ember resistant zone by using extra fuel reduction measures, pursuant to AB 3074.Protect watershed areas from exposure to structure fires in the WUI interface areas.Require fuel modification zones for new development within the VHFHSZ.
Y
Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.17 of the Draft EIR, proposed development in the Downtown Core would adhere to Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone standards, including those related to fuel modification zones and required defensible space. Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) reviewed and approved the proposed Downtown Core improvements and will review all permits prior to issuance for continued conformance to their standards.
S-5.4 Public facilities and utilities in high fire zones.
Discourage the location of new public facilities and above-ground utilities in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. When unavoidable, special precautions should be taken to minimize potential fire impacts to public facilities.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.3.
S-5.8 Wildfire resilience. Continue to meet all current standards and best practices for wildfire planning in accordance with local regulations and State guidance. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.3.
S-5.10 Fire protection for new development. Require that all new development have adequate fire protection and that development can be served with VCFD’s response time goal. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.3. Additionally, future development in the Downtown Core would also adhere to the Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard MItigation Plan guidelines. Further, multiple ingress/egress points are incorporated into the proposed circulation plan.
S-5.11 Develop fire safety compliance.
Ensure that all new development in SRAs or VHFHSZs complies with fire safety requirements, including the most current version of the California Building Codes, California Fire Code, and Fire Safe Regulations for fuel modification around homes and subdivisions.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.10.
S-5.12 Fire management best practices.
Require that developments located in wildland urban interface areas incorporate measures to reduce the threat of wildfires, accounting for any increased risk related to climate change. Clearly delineate fuel modification areas on grading plans.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.10.
Goal S-5: Provide necessary prevention services to reduce loss and damage due to wildfire.
WILDFIRES
SAFETY
S-5.13 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Follow all guidelines in the MJHMP and other applicable County, State, and Federal fire mitigation policies. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.10.
S-5.14 Ingress and egress points.
Whenever feasible, require the construction of multiple ingress and egress points for new development projects in Fire Hazard Severity Zones. For example, each neighborhood/subdivisions should have at least two emergency evacuation ingress and egress points. See Figure 10.9.
Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.10.
S-5.19 Siting new development. Prioritize all new residential development to be built outside the VHFHSZ. Y Consistent. As analyzed in Section 5.17 of the Draft EIR, the proposed project would accommodate housing on previously developed, but underutilized land within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) but completely surrounded by existing urban uses. An objective of the project is to provide an example as to how public areas can be fire resilient without sacrificing design or the natural landscape. To do so, the project would incorporate local requirements for buildings in wildfire hazard areas while embracing local flora and green spaces to create a welcoming, safe, and functional environment for the City. The project would implement the best practices described in Section 5.17.
S-5.20 Fire Protection Plans. Require Fire Protection Plans for all new development in VHFHSZs. Y Consistent. Refer to response to Policy S-5.19.
S-5.22 Evacuation and emergency vehicle access. Maintain evacuation and emergency roadways and improve them as necessary and appropriate to ensure ongoing serviceability. Y Consistent. Refer to Impact Statement HAZ-6 within Section 5.8, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, for a discussion regarding evacuation and emergency roadways.S-5.23 Street signage. Require that all homes have visible street addressing and signage. Y Consistent. Site and building addressing would comply with VCFD requirements and will be confirmed prior to permit issuance for each building.
ATTACHMENTS DOWNTOWN THOUSAND OAKS PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
CSG CONSULTANTS
Attachment 3
Updated Hydrology Report
PRELIMINARY HYDROLOGY AND LOW IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Downtown Thousand Oaks Project
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
DP-2025-70015
KPFF Job #: 2400775
April 2026
PREPARED BY:
KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS
700 S. Flower St., Suite 2100
Los Angeles, California 90017
(213) 418-0201
Contents
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Project Description
B. Drainage Concept
a. Existing Drainage
b. Proposed Drainage
c. Tributary Areas
C. Best Management Practice Selection
a. Infiltration
b. Hydrodynamic Separator Unit (CDS)
A. PROPOSED CONDITION RESULTS
A. Hydrology Calculations
a. Design Criteria
B. LID Calculations
b. Stormwater Treatment
c. Stormwater Management
B. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
A. Structural BMPs
1. Infiltration Trench
2. Detention Pipe
3. Hydrodynamic Separator Units (CDS)
B. Non-structural BMPs
1. Construction-Phase Erosion Control BMPs
2. Education and Training
3. Monitoring and Maintenance
C. PROJECT SUMMARY
A. Project Summary
APPENDICIES
Appendix A LID Calculations
Appendix B Geotechnical Engineer Report & Recommendation Appendix C Hydrology Calculations
REFERENCES
Ventura County Watershed Protection District Hydrology Design Manual. July 2017. Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual for Stormwater Quality Control measures. Errata Update 2018
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Project Description
The project site is located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd (TOB) in the City of Thousand Oaks.
The site is located between the Thousand Oaks Blvd to the north, Conejo School Road to the east, the 101 HWY to the south, and Zuniga Ridge Place to the west. The existing site consists of the City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and several small commercial buildings to be demolished along the TOB road frontage.
The Downtown Thousand Oaks Project site consists of the demolition of the existing commercial structures, the construction of six new buildings, an underground parking structure, and an addition and renovation to the existing city of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The existing site is approximately 17.67 AC and only 9.1 AC of that will be disturbed.
Since the disturbed area is greater than 50% of the total area, the entire 17.67 AC of the site will be treated.
The site does not lie within any environmentally sensitive areas according to figure B-2 (see appendix C) of the Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual. The site is also not within or adjacent to a FEMA Floodplain, see appendix C for FEMA Floodplain Map 06111C0986E.
B. Drainage Concept
Existing Drainage
The site is 45% impervious and 55% pervious generally sloping southeast to northwest.
Storm water from impervious areas flow from south to north and are conveyed to a Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) reinforced concrete box (RCB) via inlets at the intersection of Thousand Oaks Blvd and Dallas Drive as well as the northern end of the parking lot. There are also two storm drains, one from the south that conveys offsite flows from the 101 Freeway, and one coming from Conejo School Road which is east of the site.
Those two storm drains flow through the site and connect to the VCWPD RCB. The VCWPD RCB flows east to west through the site and continues west where it discharges to the Arroyo Conejo Creek. The Arroyo Conejo Creek is not an impaired body of water according to the 2024 California Integrated Report – 303(d) List of Water Quality Limited Segments.
Proposed Drainage
Under the proposed development, the site imperviousness will increase to 67% and the perviousness will decrease to 33% while keeping the same overall drainage direction of southeast to northwest. Onsite stormwater runoff will be collected in curb inlets and area drains located around the site and flows will be conveyed to proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) at the western end of the site and ultimately into the VCWPD RCB storm drain. Due to the relocation of the VCWPD RCB, the 30” storm drain that flows onsite from the south is to be rerouted to a proposed detention system which will then flow to the VCWPD RCB. Flows will be conveyed to proposed BMPs at the western end of the site and ultimately into the VCWPD RCB storm drain.
Tributary Areas
There are three tributary areas (TA1, TA2, TA3) for the proposed condition (Refer to Exhibit C1-40). Tributary area #1 is 52% of the total site area and contains over 90% of all proposed development. This area spans the width of the property from east to west and incorporates everything between the existing buildings and TOB. Tributary area #2 is the southern portion of the main site behind the existing buildings and loading dock for the Kavli Theater (part of the existing Civic Arts Plaza) which is to be unchanged by the proposed development. This area is 17% of the total site area. Tributary area #3 includes the remaining 32% of the total site area and consists of everything east of the existing buildings and the portion of the site that extends to Conejo School Road. Sheets C1.40 & C1.41 in Appendix A depict each tributary area with their boundary, size, and imperviousness.
Ventura County Watershed Protection District RCB Relocation The project proposes to relocate the existing 12’ x 8’ RCB with 30’ wide easement in a more advantageous location for development. Approximately 715 LF of the RCB will be relocated as shown on sheet C1.50 in appendix A. The proposed relocation simplifies the alignment with a single reverse curve in lieu of the two in the current alignment. Although the proposed reverse curve has a slightly lower radius than that of the existing, the RCB hydraulics are expected to improve due to the elimination of the reverse curve. The channel realignment also places the culvert closer to the original flow path of the Arroyo Conejo Creek thus supporting a simplified connection to adjacent infiltration into existing alluvial soils.
As described in the hydrology section below, the peak flow of runoff from the project site discharged to the RCB in a 100-year storm event will be limited to the equivalent peak flow that would be generated from the 10-year storm event. Per our discussions with City of Thousand Oaks, we understand this will not burden the RCB as all flows from the site are being attenuated.
As the design progresses, the team will design the wall of the relocated RCB with the correct thickness and reinforcement to comply with current VCWPD standards and account for the different loads on the box under the proposed condition. Analysis of the vehicular load above the box in conjunction with the depth of cover will be considered. The team will continue to work to minimize utility crossings, utilities running parallel within the easement, and proposed/existing trees above the RCB. See Exhibit A which depicts the conflicts of both utilities and trees located within the Ventura County Watershed Protection District 30’ Easement. Lastly the proposed buildings will be designed to impart no surcharge loads on the RCB.
C. Best Management Practice Selection
Infiltration
A new geotechnical investigation and report titled, “Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan City of Thousand Oaks, California, dated May 29, 2025 (see Appendix B) was completed for infiltration rates of the proposed project site. Per this report, infiltration into the soils onsite is feasible on the north west portion of the site and can be designed utilizing an infiltration rate of 46.4 in/hour. A factor of safety of 4.38 is used for BMP sizing, resulting in a design infiltration rate of 10.5023 in/hr.
Hydrodynamic Separator Unit (CDS)
Due to the various sources of runoff that are conveyed to the VCWPD RCB, CDS units will be utilized to treat or pretreat stormwater to meet the range of treatment requirements for the differing site conditions.
PROPOSED CONDITION RESULTS
A. Hydrology Calculations
Design Criteria
The following hydrology calculations are based on a requirement that the proposed site attenuate discharge to the VCWPD RCB from the post-construction 100-year (Q100) storm event peak flow to the peak flow of the post construction 10-year (Q10) storm event which is a significant amount of flow due to the importance of the VCWPD RCB for the area. The flows associated with this storm are calculated by using the VCRat computer program which utilizes the Modified Rational Method outlined by the VCWPD Design Hydrology Manual (Updated July 2017). The runoff equation for the Modified Rational Method is as follows:
Q = CIA
Where : C = Runoff coefficient
Q = Peak runoff rate (cfs)
I = Average rainfall intensity (in/hr)
A = Drainage area (acres)
The runoff coefficient (C) and the average rainfall intensity (I) were found per the VCWPD Hydrology Manual. VCRat contains input parameters for soil characteristics and rainfall intensity that are specific to Ventura County. The site contains primarily type 1 soils which corresponds to a pervious runoff coefficient (Cp) of 0.15 based on table E-1 (see appendix C) in the Hydrology Design Manual. This Cp coefficient then is used in calculating the overall runoff coefficient for the entire site. The rainfall intensity for the site is 1.2 in/hr based on the Ventura County 85th Percentile Rain Depths (See Appendix C). This storm was calculated for the entire 17.67 acre site. Refer to Appendix C for VCRat input parameters and output results.
B. LID Calculations
Methods for calculating Low Impact Development (Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan) flow rates and volumes are based on the attenuation of the discharge to the Ventura County RCB (site discharge point) from the Q100 storm event peak flow to the Q10 storm event peak flow.
Stormwater Treatment
The proposed condition will increase the amount of impervious surfaces and increase the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The additional use creates a condition where more oil, grease, and trash are subject to reach stormwater systems than the existing condition. The project proposes systems that are described below to mitigate this issue and improve the stormwater quality runoff from the existing condition.
The total area for LID was calculated to be approximately 17.67 acres. Due to the high percentage of development occurring in tributary area #1, and minimal happening in tributary areas #2 & #3, the site was evaluated per tributary area for the required stormwater quality design volumes (SQDV). These volumes were calculated following the Ventura County TGM. See below table for required SQDV for each tributary area which corresponds with sheet C1.40 Stormwater Treatment Plan in appendix A.
Area (sf) Area (ac) Imperviousness
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TA #1 396,700 9.11 80% 31,339
TA #2 127,000 2.92 60% 8,001
TA #3 245,600 5.64 50% 13,508
The proposed site utilizes infiltration with storage to meet the required SQDV of TA#1 of 31,339 CF. The proposed infiltration trench with storage provides 32,050 CF which provides a surplus of 711 CF SQDV. This large detention pipe features a perforated pipe in the location on site where infiltration rates are best on site at 46.4 In/hr. This calculation utilizes the design infiltration rate previously mentioned of 10.5023.
The proposed condition fulfills the SQDV requirements for TA#2 & TA#3 by utilizing hydrodynamic separator units which will treat 80% of the total suspended solids (TSS) before they reach the detention systems. The detention systems are adequately sized to meet the SQDV requirements of 8,001 CF & 13,508 CF thus creating a system that controls the discharge of the now treated flows to the VCWPD RCB. The improved water quality metrics the site will see under the proposed condition will improve the water quality of the Arroyo Conejo River which is a tributary of the Calleguas Creek that flows through much of Ventura County.
Stormwater Management
The detention volumes for the site were calculated for the entire site area and then divided based on the percentage of the site that each tributary area consists of. See appendix A, sheet C1.41 (stormwater management plan) for these values and hydrograph. The total site required detention volume is 21,450 CF. The proposed detention systems have 42,645 CF of available storage thus providing a 21,195 CF surplus of storage. This surplus of storage under the proposed condition will significantly reduce the rate of discharge to the VCWPD RCB compared to the existing condition, thus reducing the stormwater load on the Arroyo Conejo River in storm events.
The site utilizes three proposed systems and one existing system to meet the detention requirements and reduce discharge flow to the VCWPD RCB. The existing pipe that will be converted is the 54” reinforced concrete pipe which connects to the VCWPD RCB on the east side of the site. This pipe’s outlet will be controlled via outlet diversion structure, controlling discharge, turning it into a detention system. Please see next section (Best Management Practices) for description of proposed detention structures to be implemented.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP’S)
The following is a list of all BMP’s to be potentially implemented onsite:
A. Structural BMPs:
1. Infiltration trench with Storage
Flows from TA1 are conveyed through the site to a 105.5’ x 30’ detention system. This system is comprised of 435 LF of 6.5’ diameter pipe to yield 14,430 CF of storage. This system is located north of the VCWPD RCB on the west end of the site. To manage the location of infiltration, the southern end of this detention system is perforated to allow for infiltration where the maximum infiltration rate is achieved. See appendix B for infiltration rates.
2. Detention Systems
Flows from TA1 & TA2 are directed to another detention system that lies just south of the VCWPD RCB, also on the west end of the site. This 174’ x 22’ system is comprised of 531 LF of 6.5’ diameter detention pipe and has 17,620 CF of storage.
A third detention system lies just south of the previously mentioned detention system. It has a 60’ x 18’ footprint and is made from 130 LF of 6’ diameter pipe and has 3,675 CF of storage.
An existing 54” storm drain on the eastern portion of the site discharges flows from offsite to the VCWPD RCB. Under the proposed condition, a diversion structure with a CDS will be installed at the end of this 54” storm drain to create a detention system and control discharge to the VCWPD RCB. The installation of the diversion structure will create 1,200 CF of storage over 435 LF of this pipe.
3. Hydrodynamic Separator Units (CDS)
The site also contains three hydrodynamic separator units to treat stormwater flowing to the above structural BMPs. The first CDS unit will be installed to pretreat stormwater before it reaches the infiltration trench. The second CDS unit will treat the onsite runoff being conveyed to the third detention system. The third CDS unit will be utilized to treat flows coming from the existing 54” storm drain which discharge to the VCWPD RCB.
These CDS units operate by separating heavier particles from lighter particles as stormwater flows pass through the system. The lighter oil and grease particles are trapped and should be removed from the system regularly.
B. Non-Structural BMPs
1. Construction-Phase Erosion Control BMPs
To ensure compliance with State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Construction General Permit and the City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Code Chapter 8 – Stormwater Discharges and Stormwater Quality Management, each phase of construction will have erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP’s) in place to ensure runoff water quality is not significantly impacted. The contractor shall implement BMP’s consistent with the Construction General Permit and the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program Group’s Watershed Management Program (WMP) as well as the project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Proposed erosion control BMP’s will consist of stabilized construction entrances to reduce tracking as vehicles enter and exit the site, perimeter gravel bags will be placed to prevent runoff from leaving the site, inlet protection to catch sediment, and material storage controls. Other types of erosion control BMP’s may be necessary depending on future design adjustments. All areas that are disturbed will be stabilized prior to completion of construction to reduce potential for erosion and sediment transport. These measures will minimize the discharge of sediments and other pollutants during all phases of construction.
2. Education and Training
Annual training of employees on hydrocarbon management and proper methods of handling and disposal of waste shall be provided. Employees should understand the onsite BMPs and their maintenance requirements.
3. Monitoring and Maintenance
a. All BMPs shall be operated, monitored, and maintained for the life of the project and at a minimum, all structural BMPs shall be inspected, cleaned-out, and where necessary, repaired, at the following minimum frequencies: 1) prior to October 15th each year; 2) during each month between October 15th and April 15th of each year and, 3) at least once during the dry season (between April 16 and October 14 of every year). b. Debris and other water pollutants removed from structural BMPs during cleanout shall be contained and disposed of in a proper manner.
c. The drainage system and the associated structures and BMPs shall be maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications and to ensure maximum pollutant removal efficiencies.
PROJECT SUMMARY
A. Project Summary
Based on the proposed improvements and stormwater best management practices incorporated into the project during and post construction, the project will comply with all water quality standards and discharge requirements established by the City of Thousand Oaks and County of Ventura MS4 permit. It is our understanding that the proposed project will not substantially decrease groundwater supply due to the infiltration BMP, nor will the existing drainage pattern be significantly altered. With proper implementation of BMPs during and post construction, the project should not significantly impact downstream receiving waters with siltation, erosion, or pollutant discharge. Due to the stormwater attenuation and infiltration storm water treatment, the project will not significantly increase stormwater runoff for storms up to the 100-year, 24-hour storm event. The project will not impede nor redirect flood waters.
APPENDIX A
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TRIBUTARY AREA 1TRIBUTARY AREA 2TRIBUTARY AREA 3
TA 2
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DETENTION
V=3,550CF
TA 1
A=396,700 SF
DETENTION
V=11050CF
TA 3
A=245,000 SF
DETENTION
V=6,850 CF
STORMWATER DETENTION (TOTAL = 21,450 CF)
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AREA (SF)
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52%17%32%
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11,050
3,5506,850
21,450
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32,050
3,6756,920
42,645 DETENTION BASIN HYDROGRAPH
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RAISED PLANTEROVER RCB
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SD slightly insideeasement
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THIS TREE WELL ISADJACENT TO THEEASEMENT
THIS TREE WELL ISWITHIN THEEASEMENT
THIS TREE WELL ISADJACENT TO THEEASEMENT
THIS TREE WELL ISADJACENT TO THEEASEMENT
THIS TREE WELL ISWITHIN THEEASEMENT
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APPENDIX B
GEOTECH
*(27(&+1,&$/,19(67,*$7,21 PRELIMINARY
GEOTECHNICAL
INVESTIGATION
Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, California 91362
Prepared for:
Mr. Anthony Tomasello
Manager of Planning
RRM Design Group
422 East Main Street
Ventura, California 93001
May 2025
COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
646 University Ave ● Los Gatos California 95030 ● (408) 354-5542 6417 Dogtown Road ● San Andreas, California 95249 ● (209) 736-4252 699 Hampshire Road, Suite 102 ● Thousand Oaks, California 91361 ● (805) 370-8710 Northern California Office Central California Office Southern California Office 646 University Avenue 6417 Dogtown Road 699 Hampshire Road, Suite 102 Los Gatos, CA 95032-4416 San Andreas, CA 95249-9640 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-2352 (408) 354-5542 (209) 736-4252 (805) 370-1870
www.cottonshires.com
COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
May 29, 2025
SC6174
Mr. Anthony Tomasello
Manager of Planning
RRM Design Group
422 E Main Street
Ventura, California 93001
SUBJECT: Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
RE: Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, California 91362 Dear Mr. Tomasello:
Cotton, Shires, and Associates, Inc. (CSA) is pleased to present RRM Design Group (RRM) with the results of our preliminary geotechnical investigation for the proposed City of Thousand Oaks (City) Civic Arts Plaza Mater Plan project. Geotechnical consulting services for this project were provided in accordance with our proposal dated October 17, 2024, and the consultant service agreement (2994-03-PP24) authorized December 12, 2024.
The purpose of our geotechnical investigation to date has been to generally characterize earth materials at the site and to develop preliminary geotechnical recommendations for the proposed improvements. We appreciate the opportunity to have been of service to you on this project.
Sincerely,
COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Matthew J. Janousek Michael B. Phipps
Principal Geotechnical Engineer Principal Engineering Geologist PE 73401, GE 3005; exp. 12-31-2026 PG 5748, CEG 1832; exp. 7-31-2026 Patrick O. Shires
Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Geophysicist
GE 770, RGP 879; exp. 3-31-2026
Mitchel Peace
Senior Staff Engineer
PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
CIVIC ARTS PLAZA MASTER PLAN
City of Thousand Oaks, California
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Description ................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Purpose and Scope of Work................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Research and Review of Available Data .................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Previous Investigations .............................................................................................. 2
1.2.3 Subsurface Exploration ............................................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Geotechnical Laboratory Testing .............................................................................. 4
1.2.5 Geotechnical Evaluation and Reporting .................................................................. 4
2.0 SITE CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Surface Conditions ................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Geologic Setting ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 General Site Subsurface Conditions ................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Artificial Fill (caf and af) ............................................................................................. 7
2.3.2 Colluvium (Qc) and Alluvium (Qal) ........................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Bedrock (Tcbvc and Tcv) ............................................................................................ 8
2.4 Building-Specific Subsurface Conditions .......................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Building A Site ............................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Buildings B1, B2, and C1 Sites ................................................................................. 10
2.4.3 Hotel Site..................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.4 Café Site ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.5 Adaptive Reuse (City Hall) Site .............................................................................. 13
2.5 Existing Pavement Sections ............................................................................................... 14
2.6 Groundwater Conditions ................................................................................................... 14
3.0 SEISMICITY ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Seismic Setting and Nearby Fault Sources ...................................................................... 16
3.2 2022 California Building Code Seismic Design Criteria ................................................ 16
3.3 Peak Ground Acceleration ................................................................................................. 17
4.0 SEISMIC GEOHAZARDS ............................................................................................................... 17 City of Thousand Oaks – Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan May 28, 2025 Page ii SC6174
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4.1 Ground Rupture Potential ................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Tsunami and Seiche Hazard .............................................................................................. 17
4.3 Liquefaction Potential and Related Settlement ............................................................... 17
4.4 Earthquake-Induced Landslides ....................................................................................... 18
5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................... 18
5.1 Site Development and Grading ......................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Site Preparation .......................................................................................................... 18
5.1.2 Soil Excavatability and Bedrock Rippability ......................................................... 19
5.1.3 Temporary Excavations ............................................................................................ 20
5.1.4 Dewatering ................................................................................................................. 21
5.1.5 Subgrade Stabilization .............................................................................................. 21
5.1.6 Foundation and Pavement Area Over-excavation ............................................... 22
5.1.7 Compacted Fill ........................................................................................................... 22
5.1.8 Onsite Soils Used As Compacted Fill ..................................................................... 23
5.1.9 Cut/Fill Slope Design ................................................................................................ 23
5.1.10 Site Drainage .............................................................................................................. 24
5.2 Foundation Design .............................................................................................................. 24
5.3 Retaining Wall Design ........................................................................................................ 24
5.4 Utility Trenches, and Trench Backfill ............................................................................... 26
5.5 General Corrosivity Considerations ................................................................................. 27
5.6 Pavement Design ................................................................................................................. 27
5.6.1 New Flexible Pavement ............................................................................................ 27
5.6.2 Rigid Pavement .......................................................................................................... 28
5.6.3 Pavement Construction Considerations ................................................................ 28
5.6.4 Percolation Testing Results and Recommendations ............................................ 29
5.7 Technical Review ................................................................................................................. 30
5.8 Earthwork Construction Inspection and Testing............................................................ 31
6.0 INVESTIGATION LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................. 31
7.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................... 32 City of Thousand Oaks – Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan May 28, 2025 Page iii SC6174
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TABLES Page
Table 1. Summary of Existing Pavement Sections ....................................................................... 14 Table 2. Measured Groundwater Levels ....................................................................................... 15 Table 3. 2022 CBC Seismic Design Criteria ................................................................................... 16 Table 4. Retaining Wall Lateral Earth Pressures .......................................................................... 25 Table 5. Summary of Corrosivity Test Results ............................................................................. 27 Table 6. Summary of Minimum Flexible Pavement Sections .................................................... 28 Table 7. Summary of Minimum Rigid Pavement Sections ......................................................... 28 Table 8. Summary of Field Measured Percolation Rates ............................................................ 29 Table 9. Recommended Unfactored Infiltration Rates ................................................................. 30 FIGURES Figure No.
Site Vicinity Map ................................................................................................................................ 1 Site Enginnering Geologic Map ....................................................................................................... 2 Engineering Geologic Cross Section A-A’ ...................................................................................... 3 Engineering Geologic Cross Section B-B’ ........................................................................................ 4 Engineering Geologic Cross Section C-C’ ....................................................................................... 5 Engineering Geologic Cross Section D-D’ ...................................................................................... 6 Engineering Geologic Cross Section E-E’ ........................................................................................ 7 Engineering Geologic Cross Section F-F’ ........................................................................................ 8 Regional Geologic Map ..................................................................................................................... 9
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Field Exploration
Appendix B – Seismic Refraction Survey
Appendix C – Laboratory Testing
Appendix D – Seismic Design Parameters
Northern California Office Central California Office Southern California Office 646 University Lane 6417 Dogtown Road 699 Hampshire Road, Suite 102 Los Gatos, CA 95032-4416 San Andreas, CA 95249-9640 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-2352 (408) 354-5542 (209) 736-4252 (805) 370-1870
www.cottonshires.com
COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
CIVIC ARTS PLAZA MASTER PLAN
City of Thousand Oaks, California
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. (CSA) is pleased to present RRM Design Group (RRM) with the results of our preliminary geotechnical investigation for the proposed City of Thousand Oaks’ (City) Civic Arts Plaza (CAP) Master Plan project. Geotechnical consulting services for this project were provided in accordance with our proposal dated October 17, 2024, and the consultant service agreement (2994-03-PP24) signed December 12, 2024.
1.1 Project Description
Based on site plans provided by RRM (2025) and meetings with the project team, we understand that the project will include new construction including several multi-story mixeduse buildings, a hotel, substantial remodel of the existing City Hall building, a cafe, retaining walls, storm drain realignment and access roads. Much of the new development may also include partial or completely subterranean levels.
The general project site location is shown on attached Figure 1 – Site Vicinity Map. CSA and historical exploration locations are shown on attached Figure 2 – Site Exploration Map.
Generalized soil and bedrock profiles through the major proposed site improvement areas are shown on attached Figures 3 through 8, Engineering Geologic Cross Sections A-A’ through F-F’.
Project plans are currently in the conceptual phase and the City may proceed with project design based in part on the results of this preliminary investigation, which also incorporates the findings from our 2024 constraints evaluation as well as historical exploration by other consultants. The preliminary findings and recommendations presented in this report are to support project entitlement and will most likely need to be updated or confirmed with additional subsurface exploration, laboratory soil testing and geotechnical analyses, depending on the final structure locations, configurations, and depths as determined during the forthcoming design phase.
City of Thousand Oaks – Civic Arts Plaza Master Plan May 29, 2025