South of White Rock Rezoning Kick-off Meeting May 6, 2010, 2:00 P.M. American River Room
Overview Property owners seeking to restore previous zoning designations City now completing map revisions (north of White Rock) and Zoning Code amendments South of White Rock rezones will build on recent Zoning Code revisions City will consider revisions to south of White Rock properties as well as revisions affecting other areas of the City
Purpose of Meeting Update on Annexation Area Rezones Mapping changes Zoning Code amendments Discuss options and begin to identify land owner preferences Discuss process for South of White Rock Approach and Timing Question and Answer Discussion
Process for Rezones Initial Property Owner Meeting - May Identify/Refine Map Revisions - June Determine review under CEQA June/July Planning Commission hearing - August City Council hearings August/September Timeframe to adoption and in effect: Approximately 6 months
Annexation Area Rezones Planning Commission/City Council Action Modified zoning for Annexation Area Approved Zoning Code text amendments Schedule for Final Approval Final City Council Approval May 17 Zoning code amendments effective June 16 Zoning map changes effective July 1 (upon annexation)
Approved Zoning Map
Zoning Code Amendment Added GC and M-1 zoning to Rancho Cordova Code (M-2 already part of code) Expanded the range of uses permitted in M-1 and M-2 beyond what was permitted in County Expanded range and flexibility of accessory uses Incorporated list of industrial uses permitted under Sacramento County as a reference table Expanded the use of the LUP process (instead of CUP)
M-1 and M-2 Zone Amendments Expand range of permitted uses In M-1 allow up to 50% of floor area as retail, office by right. Would not distinguish between sub-categories (show-room, office space, etc.) In M-2, retain Sacramento County rules permitting, by right, accessory uses (e.g. 25% of floor area for retail). In M-1 and M-2, allow 100% of the floor area to be office, service or commercial with a Limited Use Permit. Required parking and other development standards would apply
Comparison of M-1 and M-2 M-1 Light Industrial Typical Uses: Manufacturing, Light; Warehousing Classification Criteria Materials primarily in processed form Smoke, odor, dust, vibrations, sound generally do not impact adjacent properties Activities fully enclosed or screened Mostly compatible with nearby mixed-use districts M-2 Heavy Industrial Typical Uses: Manufacturing, Heavy; Dismantling Facility Classification Criteria Raw materials Extensive storage yards Large, tall and/or unsightly structures (e.g. concrete batch plants) Intensive uses that may generate off-site noise, vibration, odor or other negative impacts Incompatible with neighboring districts and less intense uses
Comparison of M-1 and M-2 M-1 Light Industrial Broad list of permitted uses Light industrial Commercial Some residential Higher percentage of accessory uses allowed (up to 50% of floor area) More commercial and institutional uses permitted Fast approvals for commercial uses (LUP) M-2 Heavy Industrial Permitted uses include high impact uses Lower percentage of accessory uses permitted (e.g. 25% retail) Fewer commercial and institutional uses permitted More careful to avoid use conflicts (e.g. aggregate crushing next to a day care facility)
Aerial Photo Existing use identification Heavy vs. Light industrial Southern vacant property Commercial opportunities
Current Zoning MP Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Office Industrial Mixed Use (OIMU) Light Industrial Business Park (LIBP) Heavy Industrial (M-2) MP Prior Sacramento County Zoning Mostly M-2 Two MP (Office Park) areas
Current Zoning OIMU GC LIBP OIMU
Prior County Zoning GC MP MP M-2
International Drive Extension
Possible Solutions Revert to County Zoning Mostly M-2 with some MP zoning Doesn t fit some of the light industrial and business park uses Combination of M-1 and M-2 Zoning Could be tailored to fit what is on the ground Will require a detailed survey Utilize commercial and/or mixed-use zoning Applicability along Sunrise and White Rock International extension
Next Steps Survey of Existing Land Use Delineation of Zoning Code Boundaries (M-1, M-2 and mixed-use designations) Meetings with property owners Focused groups on key issues (e.g. International extension opportunities) Larger group prior to Public Hearing Public Hearings Planning Commission City Council
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