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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 1476 - 1987-10-07 . , e e RESOLUTION NUMBER 1476 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2c-87, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT DEALING WITH THE HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: WHEREAS, California Government that cities adopt General Plans; and Code Section 65392(b) requires circulation elements for their WHEREAS, the circulation element should be consistent with the policies of the Land Use Element; and WHEREAS, a proposal by the Mola Development Corporation to develop a portion of the Hellman Specific Plan Area requires amendments to both the General Plan and the Hellman Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, Resolution Number 1475, adopted on tJe.:hkJL 7l , 1987, recommends approval of General Plan Amendment 2b- 87 to the City Council, incorporating Mola's concept into the Land Use Element; and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment 2c-87 proposes an amendment to the circulation element consistent with General Plan Amendment 2b-87 (see Exhibit B, attached); and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment 2c-87 is compatible with the land use and circulation goals of the community, and with the surrounding properties, as the amendment provides a circulation plan to access the project area and improve the safety and efficiency of the existing system; and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment 2c-87 will not result in any significant environmental impact after implementation of the mitigation measures contained in the Hellman Ranch Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 87922519); and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment 2c-87 will not adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding community, and should be granted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach does hereby recommend to the City Council adoption of General Plan Amendment 2c-87, as shown in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, attached. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 7hl day of 11~~ , 1987. AYES: Commissioenrs Cbviltf'~, ~/ tfh~, ~ nOX-R f11J'X.P Wlo NOES: Commissioners ABSTAIN: Commissioners ABSENT: Commissioners Commission . e e EXHIBIT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT SECTION TWO: TRANSPORTATION AS IT APPLIES TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS: LAND USE The circulation system of a community is intimately related to other aspects of it. This relationship is reflected in the effects of circulation on the other elements of the General Plan; specifically, the Land Use and Bicycle Route Elements. The most important relationship is with the Land Use Element since it is here that the intensities of demand on the transportation system may be understood. Because of the modest nature of proposed development prescribed in the adopted Land Use Element, little impact on the circulation system is anticipated. Regarding industrial development, sixty acres are planned. Accessibility to the sites is high and based on existing traffic flows, there will be a capability to meet the future circulation demand. Thirty-six acres of commercially zoned property in the City are yet to be developed. These sites are located throughout the City and the greatest concentration is in the area north of the San Diego Freeway on either side of Seal Beach Boulevard (near the Rossmoor Center). This arterial is presently below capacity and the anticipated development, if it occurs, could be adequately absorbed in the circualtion system. The proposed residential development, totaling 120 acres, with an increased population of about 2700 persons, is scattered throughout the City. However, the largest conqentration is expected to occur in the Coastal District. Approximately 147 acreas behind Marina Hill are subject to development through the Specific Plan process. This development includes a road system to both serve the 773 unit development and serve traffic in the immediate area. SECTION THREE: MODES OF TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION This medium consists of all activities that occur on streets and highways or that are related to them. In this area roadways are the principal means of circulation. Activities taking place on streets that are of concern to the City are automobile usage, public transportation and parking. Circulation in the Coastal District is of specific concern. ! e e EXHIBIT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT Page 2 Roadway Proposals In referring to the Circulation Element Map attached to the back of this document it may be noted that the streets considered to be significant have been classified. These streets have been considered significant as based on the criteria of volume of traffic and right-of-way. The present circulation element, adopted in 1967 required certain changes. Listed below are those proposed changes, as shown on the map. It should be noted that in some cases minor deviation from right-of-way standard has been deemed appropriate by the City, but this is not anticipated to present any problems. 1) Reclassification of First Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Marina Drive from a major street (12B' right-of-way) to primary (lBB' right-of-way). Also, reclassification of this street from Marina Drive to Ocean Avenue from a major to a secondary street (82' right-of-way). Due to density reductions in the area as prescribed in the City's Land Use Element, the additional right-of-way will not be necessary. However, it will be necessary to increase the right-of- way south of Marina Drive from the existing 6B feet to meet the anticipated need. 2) Development secondary Circulation of Arterial of Marina Drive (to commence shortly) as a street in compliance with the City's Element and the Orange County Master Plan Highways. 3) Reclassification of Golden Rain Road and St. Andrews Drive (Leisure World) from principal to secondary streets, based on traffic volume. Even though these are private streets, it would be in the City's best interest to reclassify these streets. 4) Link Seal Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway to the west with a secondary street (8B' right-of-way). This would entail a First Street extension from Pacific Coast Highway. From this point, the road would parallel the San Gabriel River, the curve east behind Marina Hill and Gum Grove Park, and tie in with Seal Beach Boulevard. A principal street would be developed from the First Street extension to Westminster Avenue. Suggested alignment for this street is located between the existing North American Rockwell facility and the . ~ e e EXHIBIT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT Page 3 Flood Control Basin area to the west. Regency Drive, a secondary street (8~' right-of-way) will provide an interconnection between Seal Beach Boulevard and the proposed north-south principal street connecting Westminster Avenue and the First Street extension. Two sets of private principal streets are proposed to serve the residential areas of the amended Hellman Ranch Specific Plan. These streets would intersect the First Street extension at several points. These developments are proposed for the following reasons: A. The City could achieve a loop system for the Coastal District thus diverting some of the residential and beach-oriented traffic that presently travels Seal Beach Boulevard, Bolsa Avenue and Main Street. B. Accessability from Westminster Avenue to First Street extension could be ensured.