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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 1964-1147 ~..//~6 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ELSINORE RELATIVE TO INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Elsinore has no long-range, comprehen- sive and general guide for the future development of tho com- munity to preserve community values, prevent conditions of phy- sical obsolescence and deterioration, and promote the general health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and, WHEREAS, the Federal Urban Planning Assistance Program (701 Program) makes possible a two-thirds grant to assist approved planning projects; and, WHEREAS, the City of Elsinore qualifies for such financial assistance; and, WHEREAS, Wilsey, Ham & Blair, City and Regional Plannin~ Con- sultants, have prepared a proposed scope of services outlining a program leading to the preparation and adoption of a General Plan for the City of Elsinore; NOW, THEREFORE, BE 'T RESOLVED, that it is the intent of tho City of Elsinore to undertake a General Plan Program with the as- sistance of the Federal Urban Planning Assistance Program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the firm of Wilsey, Ham & Blair is designated as Planning Consultant for said General Plan Pro- gram. PASSED AND ADOPTED d-r'p~./f5jr;' /->:: /;?h~ Attest: /.,c7 .. ~#/ J~-fI"'L f? ./75';2/L/j.. j . ... v City ark ~~-- ~~ yor .-d:- //1/ '7 RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO URBAN PLANN I NG ASS I STANC E WHEREAS, the City of Elsinore desires to provide for ~ planning study contributing to ~n over-~ll progr~m for future community development, the preservation of community values, the prevention of conditions tending to cause urban blight, and the promotion of the general health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and, WHEREAS, the State Dep~rtment of Finance, under authority of Chapter 1641, Statutes of 1959, may provide planning assis- tance for such a program and receive financial assistance from tho Urban Renewal Administration, as authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended (Publ ic Laws, 83rd Con- gress); now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Elsinore hereby requests the State Department of Finance to provide plan- ning assistance under authority of:Chapter 1641, Statutes of 1959, with such financial assistance as may be provided by the Urban Renewal Administration, under authority of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended (Public Lows 860, 83rd Con- gress). That such planning assistance is more particularly des- cribed in a project description that is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution as if fully sot forth herein. THAT, the City Council of the City of Elsinore, subject to approval of such planning assistance by the State and Federal authorities, hereby authorizeS payment to the State Department of Finance of a sum not to exceed $10,440 and, THAT, there is no contemplated use of city personnel in this p roj ect and, THAT, the total estimated cost of the City of Elsinore's project as planned is $31,320. THAT, the Mayor of the City of Elsinore be, and he hereby is, authorized and empowered to execute in the nome of the City all necessary appl ications, contracts, and agreements to imple- ment and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution. Passed by the ..c:2y Counc i 1 of the /~ dny of /hAfJ--7;7",-/../r:.-/ ,1964. Effect iveA.6~p'~L/<"/~:- /Y69< " City of Elsinore this Attest; i:rf(~(-2~<A/p' ~~~. , ~nyor APPLICATION FOR URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE Planning Office Form 2 Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary A. Identification of Appl icant Jurisdiction: 1. Name of Jurisdiction - City of Elsinore, County · Riverside. 2. Official to Contact Concerning Appl ication: Jay V. GuIer Name City Hall, Elsinore, Calif. Address City Administrator Official Position 714 - 674-3125 Phone Number 3. Type of Project Area (Planning Office Manual Number 1, Pages 2 and 3): x City or County, under 50,.000 Group of Adja- cent Communities Disaster Area Federally Impacted Area Redevelopment A rea 5 (a) Population, 1960 Census 2,432 Latest Special Census or Estimate, if any 2,565* Date 1964 Metropolitan Area or . Region 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Sizo of Jurisdiction 1 1 square mi los. Population of Planning ~rea Size of Planning Area 44 8,000 estimated date 1964 squa re mil es. B. Number of months required to complete proposed program 15 (not to exceed 24 months). C. Designation of firm(s), individual(s) or agency(ies) to do planning work under contract to the State Office of Planning: Wilsey, Ham & Blair Name 7440 Figueroa, Los Angeles, C01 if. Address 213 - 25L....4313 Phone Donald B. Gutoff Planner-tn-Charge * Riverside County Planning Department Estimate ..1.. Planning Office Form 2 (cont1d) Application for Urban Planning Assistance (Cont1d) D. Costs of Requested Planning Program: I. Services by Technical Consultants: 2. Local Services to be provided (not to exceed 25% of line 5); 3. Subtotal (Sum of 1 and 2, above) 4. Fedora I Project Inspection Foc (to bo determined from Line 3, above, and Federal Project Fcc Schedule, Form 4, Page 32.): 5. Total Cost of R~quested Planning Pro- gram (sum of 3 and 4, above): $31,000 None $31,000 $ 320 $31,320 E. Funds and Services to be Available for Proposed Planning Program: 1. Federal Grant Requested in $10.00 in- crements (not to exceed two-thirds of the amount shown on Line 0.5): $20,880 2. Local Contribution, total of ^ and B below (Not to he less than one-half of the Federal grant requested): a. Local Cash to be contributed: b. Local Services to be provided (not to exceed 25% of Line 0.5): 3. Total funds and services to be available (the sum of Lines E.l and E.2 to equal Line 0.5): F. Scope of Program. 1. Proposed Planning Program. a. Definition of Planning Area. b. Invcntory and analysis of available data. {I} Preparation of base maps and Planning Arca mapping. $10,440 $10,440 $31,320 -2- Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) ApplicatIon for Urban Planning Assistance (cont'd) (2) Study of manmade and natural features to de- termine physical limitation of planning, in- cluding drainage structures, high qual ity agri- cultural land, built-up areas, major roads, and rn ill i nes. (3) Map and tabulate existing land uses to show dis- tribution of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, vacant and public lands. (4) Map and tabulate external housing character~ istics, including evidences of blight and deteri- oration. (5) Map and tabulate existing zoning. (6) Studies will be made of existing circulation routes nnd traffic flow. Street and highway needs would be related to traffic generating capacity of land uses. Areas of greatest traf- fic inconvenience and parking need will be de- signated. (7) Inventory and analysis of the latest available data on population characteristics, including age, income, housing, occupation, and family size. Relation to other cities in Riverside County will be studied. (8) Analysis will be made of public school enroll- ments, school size, location and space standards. (9) Studies and analysis will be made of park and recreation areas in terms of size, location, and s tnnda rds . (10) An evaluation will be made of public buildings in terms of size and location. c. Economic Position of Elsinore. Elsinore's resources and potential will be evnluatcd to determine the City's cnpacity and possibilities for balanced growth within the surrounding arca. An eco- nomic study will be made of the City's current wealth, employment, business activity, retail sales, assessed valuations, and disposable income. Particular atten- tion will be devoted to the role of tourism in the economy. -3- Planning Office Form 2 (cont1d) Application for Urban Planning Assistance (cont1d) d. Community Goals and Objectives. (1) Elsinorc's future within thc surrounding area will be examined. Regional patterns of indus- trial location, resort construction, commercial activity, residential settlement and density trends will be evaluated. Official plans fostered by adjacent cities, the County and special districts will also be studied and consideration given to their future impact on the City of Elsinore. Determination of the future function and purpose of the City of Elsinore. (2) (3) Determination of what the visual appearance of the City and its component parts are to be. e. Forecasts and projections of Economic Base, Popula- tion, Employment, Buying Power, and Future Land Re- quirements. f. Preparation of the General Plan for the City of El- sinore. (I) The Plan will be general, comprehensive, and long-range (geared to ph~ical development to the year 1985). (2) Proposals will be made for: (n) Statement on the assumptions, objectives, and principles underlying the features of the Plan. (b) The use of residential, commercial, indus- trial, recreational, agricultural, and pub- lic lands. (c) Circulation and transportation facilities. (d) Residential densities and community facili- ties. (e) Schools. (f) Neighborhoods will be designated by boun- daries and suggested names. -4- Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) Application for Urban Planning Assistance (cont1d) ( i ) (j) (k) ( I ) (g) After intensive official and unofficial reviews of the Prel iminary Plan, a final draft of the General Plan for the City of Elsinore will be prepared. (h) Zoning. 1. The Elsinore Zoning Ordinance will be reviewed and suggestions made as to new standards, new district regulations and new format to carry out the purposes of the General Plan. 2. Proposals for rezoning, to reflect the General Plan, will be made. Recommendations will be made for possible undertaking of conservation, rehabil itation, and renewal programs. Recommendations will be made for precise plans determined to be needed. Proposals for community development pro- gramming for the attraction of industrial, commercial and tourist f~cilities and acti- vities for improvement of the local tax base will be made. A Centrol Business District plan will be prepared. I ts purpose is to provi de the City with ~ bosis for coordination of pri- vate and publ ie investments in land use. The area proposed for study would be that as defined in the General Plan as the Cen- tral Business District of Elsinore, generally within the vicinity of Main Street. Plan- ning studies will take into consideration any competitive commercial areas also pro- posed in the General Pl~n. A Central Busi-' ness District study will be patterned along the following lines: I . Resca rch. - .Q.. Review the present basis for com- mercial land allocation and dis- tribution in the city and in the planning .:"lrea. -5- Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) Application for Urban Planning Assistance (cont'd) b. Review existing data relating to forecasts and projections of em- ployment, buying power, traffic and parking requirements. 1. Ana 1 ys is. a. On the basis of available economic data of present buying power, retail sales, household income, disposable income, factors of time and conveni- ence, the potential purchasing power available to the Central Business District will be indicated. b. An estimate will be made of the amount of retail floor area which can be supported by expectations of future buying power. Consultant will undertake an analysis of the physical condition of all structures in the Central Business District classifying buildings, spaces, and landscaping that could be conserved, improved or phased out because of historical significance, economic conditions or aesthetic appearance. Focal points, unique facades, and interesting textures will be recorded. c. Objectives will be prepared and re- commendations made for over-all de- velopment in the Business District. 3. Design. b. d. Q. ^ Central Business District plan will be prepared showing future land use, circulation, and off-street parking. Standards for off-street parking with respect to future commercial land requirements will be developed. -6- Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) Application for Urban Planning ^ssistance (cont'd) ~. Development Pol icy Statement as a guide for property owners, future investors, merchants, the Planning Commission, and the publ ic at large wi 11 be made. ~. Site plans and/or perspectives to illustrate the character of develop- ment will be prepared. F. Scope of Program (cont'd). 2. Tabular Summary of Work Program. See Planning Office Form 5 on Following Page. 3. Local Services. This program includes no local service credit. G. Maps and Reports to be Prepared. 1. Land use map in full color, (1) copy non-regroducible, approximate scale between 1" = 300' and 111 - 8001. 2. Housing characteristics map, black and white, (1) copy non-reproducible, approximate scale between I" : 3001 and pI = 800'. 3. Zoning map (existing) in full color, (1) copy non-reero- ducible, approximate scale between 1" :: 300' and 1" - 800' 4. General Plan map in full color, (I) copy non-reproducible, approximate scale between }II = 300' and ]I' : 8001. 5. Central Business District Development Plan, (1) copy in full color, non-reproducible, approximate scale 1" = 100' or 1" = 200'. 6. A technical supplement report, off-set printing, 100 copies. 7. The General Plan report, off-set printing, 500 copies. 8. Zoning Ordinance review, mimeograph, 25 copies. 9. Precise Plan recommendations, 25 copies, mimeograph. -7- Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) ApplicatIon for Urban Planning Assistance (cont'd) TABULAR SUMMARY OF WORK PROGRAM PLANNING OFFICE FORM 5 Work Element Base Mapping land Use Inventory General Plan I . Resea rch 2. Analysis 3. Implementat ion a. land Use b. C i rcu 1<3 t ion c. Commun i ty Fac i lit i es d. Implementation Central Business District Study I . Resea rch 2. Development Plan Zoning Review Economic Study Genera) Plan Report Work to be Performed B~ WHB WHB Estimuted Man"waeks to Complete v-- ....- 5 WHB WHB WHB WHB WHB WHB 4 6 5 2 3 4 WHB WHB WHB WHB WHB 4 7 6 10 4 TOTAL *Includas Labor Plus Other Costs. -8- Estimated Cost of Serv i cas"" <pITL 600 2,400 2,000 3,.000 2,500 I ,000 I ,500 2,000 2.000 3 .500 .3,000 5,000 2,500 3 ) ,000 Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) Appl ication for Urban Planning Assistance (cont'd) H. Responsibil ity for Approving Publ ication of Work. Jay V. GuIer, City Administrator, may authorize the Consul- tant, Wilsey, Ham & Blair, to publ ish maps and reports listed in Item G above. I. Relation of Work to Comprehensive Planning Program. 1. The proposed scope of work is a comprehensive planning program for the City of Elsinore. The General Plan will be prepared as a guide for the longurange develop- ment of the City on the basis of research of population, economic and physical characteristics of the Elsinore planning area, including recommendations for long-range development pol icies. 2. The proposed scope of work docs not include a capital outlay program but will include recommendations and suggested list of priorities for incorporation in a future capital outlay program which should follow the General Plan program. 3. The proposed scope of work will form the basis for coor- dination of internal departmental plans and activities of the City of Elsinore. 4. The proposed scope of work provides for the coordination of this program by the City of Elsinore with Riverside County, the State, and util ity and other special and school districts. 5. The proposed scope of work includes recommendations for modifications to the zoning ordinance and to the zoning pattern for the City of Elsinore. Al I recommendations will be based upon the General Plan. J. Pr i Dr Planning Work Completed. Pri or planning work includes city and county zoning studies only. Future Planning Work Contemplated. K. The City of Elsinore intends to initiate those programs which are found to be necessary to implement the adopted General Plan for the City. The City may proceed with the following programs depending on General Plan recommendations. -9- Plunning Office Form 2 (cant/d) Application for Urban Planning Assistance (cOnt'd) I · A rev i sed zon i ng 0 rd i ounce and zo n i ng '""p ba sed on re- commendations COntained in General Plan..repcrrt. Refer to J t em (J - 5 ) . 2. A capital Outlay program based on recommendations con- tained in General Plan report. Refer to Item (1-2). 3. ConserVation, rehabilitation, and renewal programs based on recommendations Contained in the General Plan repo rt. 4. Revitalization programs in the Central Business District based On recommendations Contained in the General Plan repo rt . L. Planning Assistance to Cities and Other Areas of Less than 50,000 Population. I. The attached Planning Area maps show the fOllowing in- f 0 rmu t ion: u. The gene ra 1 1 imits of the u rbun und urbanizing a reu . b. The gene ru 1 1 imits :>f the P J unn i ng A rea. c. Approximate urea in square mi 1 es of the Plunning ^ reu . d. Estimated populat ion :>f the Plunning Areue e. The present corporutc limits. f. Area of city in square miles. g. Populution of City. The Planning Area described on the map uttuched includes all unincorporated territory in the path of logical ex- pansion of the City of Elsinore. 3. and 4. See attached letter from Riverside County Planning o i rec tor. 2. M. Description of locul Government. The City has been operating under. the Coun~il-Manag?r form since September 15. 1962. There IS an actIve P!annlng Com: mission, but no planning staff at the ~resent.t!me. PI~nnlng matters are currently handled by the C~ty Adm/nl~trat?r s Of- fice. The City is attemptin9 to recrul~ a Planning Director, however, to serve uS profesSlonul plunnlng staff. -10- Planning Office Form 2 (cont'd) Application for Urban Planning Assistance (cont'd) N. There is no plan to our knowledge to seek as istance for metropolitan or regional planning assistance in the area. O. Accompanying Documents. J . Reso 1 ut i on requ~ i ng 2s i stanc. e, No. date adopted; L ~L/}Yl ~/ /~ /9h </~ .. Planning Area Map. ; 2. J have reviewed the above proposal its contents. -11-