Planning Commission Hearing March 2, 2017

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Vision Statement In 2035, Woodland is a highly desirable community to live, learn, work and recreate. It has maintained its small-town feel while maturing into an attractive, vibrant, and sustainable city that celebrates its architectural heritage and cultural diversity. Woodland is a healthy community with livable neighborhoods, a thriving downtown, well maintained infrastructure, excellent schools and recreational amenities connected by a seamless network of trails and paths. The city is the region’s center of agricultural technology and food production, and is recognized globally as a leader in sustainable agriculture. The community is prosperous and fiscally sound, offering abundant employment opportunities to its diverse and creative workforce. Woodland has become a destination for visitors seeking to experience its unique agricultural, historical, recreational, cultural and entertainment amenities.

Agenda Meeting Objectives Background Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Status of General Plan Update Process Relationship between General Plan, CAP and EIR Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Draft Environmental Impact Report Final Environmental Impact Report Climate Action Plan (CAP) Overview of Public Review Draft Summary of Proposed Changes to Public Review Draft General Plan Next Steps and Action

Meeting Procedure Two public hearings – March 2 #1 Staff presentation, questions, public comments March 16 #2 Clarifications, discussion and intent motions Review of each document (FEIR, CAP and GP) Comment Format Staff Presentation Commissioner Questions (FEIR, CAP and GP) Public Comment Commissioner Comments

Background

Planning Context (Voter approved Urban Limit Line in 2006)

Envision Woodland

Studies, Analysis, and Conceptual Ideas

Public Outreach Stakeholders Steering Committee Household Survey Workshops, Meetings and Hearings Agency Coordination Document Review and Comment

Schedule Timing Task Spring 2013 Spring - Fall 2013 Visioning Spring - Fall 2013 Draft and Final Housing Element Background Research Winter 2013 - Spring 2014 Draft Development Scenarios and Initial Policy Framework Summer – Winter 2014 Analysis and Testing of Development Scenarios Spring – Fall 2015 Preparation of Preferred Plan and Refined Policy Framework Winter 2015 - Summer 2016 Draft General Plan and EIR Summer – Fall 2016 Workshops and Comment Periods Spring 2017 Hearings and Final Adoption

Relationship between General Plan, CAP & EIR Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Provides analysis of environmental impacts for General Plan and CAP 2035 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Set of strategies intended to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate climate change Includes reduction targets for 2020 and 2035 Consistent with the General Plan General Plan 2035 Long-range planning document for the development of Woodland through 2035 Self mitigating – incorporates identified mitigation as general plan polices or implementation actions

Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Released September 2016 Analyzed General Plan Goals and Policies & 2 “equal weight” alternatives Analyzed the 2035 CAP

Significant and Unavoidable Impacts Topics Analyzed in EIR Significant and Unavoidable Impacts Aesthetics and Visual Resources Yes Agriculture and Forestry Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy Cultural Resources Geology, Soils, Mineral Resources, and Paleontological Resources Hazardous Materials and Toxics Hydrology, Flooding, and Water Quality Land Use Planning, Population, and Housing Noise and Vibration Public Services and Recreation Transportation and Circulation Utilities

Comments Received 45 day review and comment period Thirteen comment letters Comments received on numerous topics, including: Agricultural land and soil classification Air quality, odor, climate change, and GHG emissions Floodplain management and development Habitats and special-status species Recycled water Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) Response to comments regarding Ag/Habitat and why no changes to the FEIR, but included as appropriate in the GP exhibits. Reasons why the soils and habitat maps were not modified These are only one or two of the multiple issues that a community considers that must be balanced and considered in a holistic fashion. Three key reasons why the FEIR was not modified: Statutory (guidelines) Consistent treatment Adequacy of information?

Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Released January 2017 Includes: Comments and responses to comments on the DEIR Revisions / clarifications to the DEIR & General Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program No additional analysis required or new significant impacts identified Changes were incorporated as policies and programs in the General Plan No new CEQA impacts identified. No new CEQA responsibilities.

2035 Climate Action Plan (CAP)

Climate Action Plans Climate Action Plans are not required, but are a good tool to address required GHG emissions reduction targets Relevant legislation: Executive Order S-3-05: Established a target to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 AB 32: Requires a statewide reduction of GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 SB 375: Set GHG reduction targets for 2020 and 2035 Executive Order B-30-15 and SB 32: Established interim targets to achieve reductions of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030

Public Review Draft Climate Action Plan Released September 2016 Consistent with the General Plan

What’s in the 2035 CAP? Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets: 15% below 2005 levels by 2020 Consistent with AB 32 and CA Scoping Plan 2.25 MT CO2e per service population (residents + jobs) per year by 2035 Consistent with Executive Order S-3-05 and SB 32

What is in the 2035 CAP? Quantified objectives, strategies, and implementation actions within six focus areas: Energy Transportation and Land Use Urban Forest and Open Space Water and Solid Waste Public Involvement Municipal Operations

Comments Received and Revisions Comments received on the Public Review Draft included comments from the public and from Staff All proposed modifications are minor corrections, clarifications and changes

Q & A on the FEIR and CAP Questions and clarifications on information presented so far by the Planning Commission.

General Plan 2035

General Plan 2035 Outlines a vision of Woodland’s long-term physical and economic development and community enhancement through the Plan’s horizon year of 2035 Provides goals and policies that will allow this vision to be accomplished Establishes a basis for judging whether specific development proposals and public projects are in harmony with General Plan policies and standards Contemplated two alternative patterns for growth and development: East Alternative South Alternative Both alternatives used the same Land Use Diagram and assumed growth of 7,000 new residential units by 2035

What’s in the General Plan? Introduction and Administration chapter Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Preservation Element* Transportation and Circulation Element* Economic Development Element Public Facilities and Services Element* Healthy Community Element Sustainability, Conservation, and Open Space Element* Safety Element* Housing Element* * Contains mandatory topics

Comments Received on Public Review Draft Received written and oral comments from over 100 individuals, groups, and agencies with over 400 individual comments Each comment carefully reviewed Proposed revisions reflect these comments as well as those by Staff The comments and responses are part of the public record

Summary of Key Considerations Downtown and corridor infill Economic development and job growth Fiscal health of the city Flood protection A methodology, or process, to allow the consideration of future development in new growth areas NO winners or losers - The issues in the GP and Growth strategy cross all chapters and topics in the GP – not dependent upon a single issue - Creates a methodology that emphasizes the core values in all areas that will need to be considered as part of any new growth proposal rather than emphasizing any single issue

Growth Strategy Approach Desire to provide greater flexibility for future market uncertainties Allows for independent review of development benefits and drawbacks at the time when opportunities or applications emerge Considers future development impacts on current development GP provides a future methodology and process the community can follow when considering any future growth applications. Allows for the use of best evidence and a context perspective Came about through the consideration of the south and east alternatives. Desire to allow for consideration of the full range of options that might occur within the context of the GP Policies maximum growth evaluated in the EIR. Removal of the blue and green text

Proposed Growth Considerations /Methodology No phasing or timing specified for future Specific Plan areas Future proposals will be analyzed for consistency with all General Plan goals, policies and the environmental document Evidence based consideration of site-specific constraints and conditions Impact to the completion of infrastructure/amenities within existing Specific Plan areas that are still developing will be considered

Proposed Growth Considerations / Methodology Development must be consistent with State law related to flood protection (Policies 2.B.2 and 8.B.3) Advance planning not prohibited for areas subject to flood risk Residential construction is prohibited until 200-year flood protection is in place. City is prohibited from approving any permits or subdivision map unless city has made findings requiring 200-year flood protection Based on State criteria, findings outlined in Policy 8.B.3 Same criteria used to evaluate each application

Proposed Growth Assumptions Maximum Growth for Each Development Area Consistent with the maximum numbers analyzed in the EIR over the 20 year planning horizon Maximum Growth Assumptions Best estimate - numbers and conditions subject to change Total growth not-to-exceed 7,000 Dwelling Units and 17,386,000 Square Feet Non-Residential (employment and commercial)

General Plan Summary by Element A highlight of each element Summary overview of each element Key changes or modifications to the July 8, 2016, Draft 2035 General Plan Brief summary of each element Discuss the proposed modifications to the text in each element as the result of comments received and DEIR mitigation language. Detailed discussion of the changes provided in ATT F of the Staff report.

Addresses growth and change, citywide land use and community design, and historic preservation Directs the location and form of future development, where residents live, work, play and shop. Encourages sustainability and compact development patterns. Emphasizes primacy of Downtown Incorporates the 2006 voter-approved urban limit line Policies will help inform future development decisions

Land Use Diagram Major changes include: Most Medium Density residential in northwest changed to Low Density to reflect existing conditions. Added existing parks in northwest area Prudler subdivision (by fairgrounds) changed from Medium Density to Low Density Updated to reflect all Spring Lake changes to date Added Light Industrial Flex Overlay to Woodland Commerce Center

Changes to Allowable Density and Intensity Density in Public Review Draft Revised Density FAR in Public Review Draft Revised FAR Low Density Residential (LD) 0-8.0 du/ac 1.0 - 8.0 du/ac N/A Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Unlimited 0.15 – 0.5 for all uses combined Public/Quasi Public (PQ) Up to 1.0 No maximum, assumed average 0.25 Increase maximum allowable floorplate for Neighborhood Commercial uses from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet Generally require Regional Commercial uses to have a minimum floorplate of 50,000 square feet

Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Preservation Element – Proposed Changes Strive for zero net energy in new development areas Flood Study Area boundaries will be updated through a GPA once the future flood project is determined Require that permanently conserved farmland used for agricultural mitigation is of the same type as the farmland converted to urban development Maintain a jobs to housing ratio of at least 1:1

Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Preservation Element New policies: Consider allowing development to exceed FAR requirements if it offers significant community benefit Limit light pollution and control glare Consider adaptive reuse of Yolo County Fairgrounds if a suitable future location is identified. Require commercial development to include buffers/transitions Require variety and high quality design of new residential development Promote housing for a variety of lifestyles, needs, and affordability levels

Emphasizes the importance of balancing all modes of travel. Modified infrastructure to promote increased transportation choices and revision key corridors. Modified level of service standard (LOS) to D, with exceptions, and establishment of a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) standard Support for rail relocation

Transportation and Circulation Element - Proposed Changes Add alleys to list of street classifications Give equal priority to all transportation modes on residential, mixed-use, and commercial minor arterial and collector streets Reduce LOS standard for E. Gum Ave (Bourn to Pioneer) to LOS E Require new development to achieve a 10% reduction in VMT compared to baseline conditions or General Plan 2035 VMT performance

Transportation and Circulation Element Update the Circulation Diagram to: Include E. Gum (Bourn to Pioneer) as 2-lane minor arterial Include CR 102 (Gibson to Farmers Central) as a 4-lane principal arterial New policies: Partner with schools to ensure vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety near schools Seek new transportation funding sources

Addresses economic growth, business retention and expansion, and job development. Fiscal health of the city through enhanced revenues and reduced costs. Support for the business community Development of the workforce Implementation of a comprehensive flood solution Advancing Woodland as a visitor destination

Economic Development Element – Proposed Changes Require new development to pay its fair share of operations and maintenance costs for public facilities and infrastructure, as appropriate Provide policies and programs that revise zoning and development standards to accommodate shifts in retail demand and corridor uses

Economic Development Element New policies: Plan for potential future economic and market trends Increase opportunities for educating and training the workforce to meet the needs of local businesses and industries Maintain a high level of safety and security Create city branding Promote agricultural tourism

Addresses police, fire, emergency services, parks and recreation, schools, and public utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage, solid waste, gas and electric, and communications). Incorporates service standards for police and fire services Provides greenbelt and park development standards for specific plans Provides for fiscal impact analysis of new development Supports a recycled water system Supports master planning for citywide fiber network

Public Facilities and Services Element – Proposed Changes Explore programs for at-risk youth and a diverse community Retain the current park acreage standard to strive for 6.0 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents Add information about the benefits of renewable energy sources Emphasize inter-jurisdictional cooperation

Public Facilities and Services Element New policies: Support special use sports and recreation facilities Partner with education agencies to provide interpersonal skill development for at-risk youth Promote the installation of renewable energy production systems

Provides health related perspectives to long range planning. Embraces the idea that the health of the city residents is important to the health of he community. Promotes urban agriculture Emphasizes pedestrian connectivity Promotes art and cultural events. Encourages community engagement Addresses medical care, environmental justice, active lifestyles, access to healthy food, services for youth and elderly, and art and culture.

Healthy Community Element – Proposed Changes Emphasis on transparency in local government No new policies added

Promotes environmental stewardship and community sustainability. Addresses conservation of natural resources including water, natural habitats, wildlife, vegetation, agricultural soils, minerals and air quality. Addresses sustainability and climate change Supports local groundwater management efforts Establishes an urban forest management plan Addresses odor mitigation around the wastewater treatment plant Supports interim use of agricultural land within the ULL

Sustainability, Conservation, and Open Space Element – Proposed Changes Change title to include the word “sustainability” Require all projects to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for reducing emissions associated with construction as a condition of approval (MM) Consider residential land uses, medical facilities, schools, cay care centers and playgrounds to be “sensitive receptors” Provides an overlay on Exhibits 7.2 – Habitat and 7.4 Farmland to show the location of the PCP spray-field.

Sustainability, Conservation, and Open Space Element New policies: Require new development that occurs at the edge of the ULL to be set back at least 300 ft. from adjacent farmland, where possible Ensure tribal consultation regarding tribal cultural resources For projects seeking CEQA streamlining, ensure consistency with MTP/SCS

Addresses the natural and man-made hazards and the regulation of noise. Establishes preventative and responsive policies and programs to mitigate their potential impacts. Includes seismic, geologic, flood, fire, airport and noise impacts. Provides for restrictions on development in flood hazard zones. Siting of critical community facilities outside of hazard areas. Revised land use noise compatibility standards

Safety Element – Proposed Changes State wildfire danger will likely increase with climate change Address the requirement for a climate change vulnerability assessment, per SB 379 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan fulfills this requirement Remove Figure 8-11: Noise Sources and Receivers Not a requirement; gets outdated too quickly

Safety Element New policies: Site future fire stations to achieve the best response times in the most efficient and economical manner possible Disperse vehicular traffic from new development to minimize “funneling” onto high volume roadways In new developments, reduce impacts by screening and carefully designing: Service, utility, and loading areas Roof-mounted equipment Noise-generating equipment

Addresses community housing needs for all affordability levels. Under State law, the Housing Element of every city and county must address the provision of a fair share of housing in various income categories and is known as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The Housing Element has a horizon year of 2021, which is different from the rest of the General Plan.

Housing Element – Proposed Changes The Housing Element was adopted by the City in October 2013, with a revised amendment submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on August 8, 2017, and subsequently determined compliant on September 22, 2016 No proposed changes since the August 8, 2016 Public Review Draft and submittal to HCD

Comments Received Comments have been received after release of the Staff Report.

- Commission Questions - Public Comments KH/CN - Commission Questions - Public Comments

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Analysis of Agricultural Impacts State Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) Maps Best information at the County level Best practices for general plan level of analysis Consistent with the requirement of CEQA analysis Information submitted is part of the record Information will be useful for future analysis at the time other uses on the property are contemplated.