Buena Park General Plan Update Overview Presentation Presentation

Buena Park General Plan Update Overview Presentation

Presentation Outline • What is the Buena Park General Plan? • What’s in the General Plan? • General Plan Update Process

What is the Buena Park General Plan?

What is the General Plan? • California requires each city and county to adopt a General Plan. • A General Plan identifies the community’s priorities and vision for the future. • It is a “blueprint” for growth and development, usually with a 20 -year horizon.

What Update the General Plan? • Buena Park’s last comprehensive update to the General Plan took place in 1994. • The City is now updating its General Plan to better address current issues and to reflect the values and visions of the community.

Why Should You Get Involved? • The City is planning for YOU! People make Buena Park what it is today. • Your opinion matters – protect the things that are important to you. • Your ideas are needed – what will make Buena Park a better place?

What’s In the Buena Park General Plan?

General Plan “Elements” • General Plans have several “elements, ” or chapters, that focus on specific topics • Each element includes goals, objectives, and policies

Elements Required By Law • California requires that seven elements be included in each General Plan: – Land Use – Housing – Circulation – Noise – Safety – Conservation – Open Space Note: Buena Park’s Housing Element is not being updated

Optional Elements • The State also allow City’s to adopt optional elements, including: – Infrastructure – Economic Development – Urban Design – Recreation

Buena Park’s Elements Buena Park General Plan State Requirement Land Use Element Land Use Urban Design Optional Circulation Growth Management Local Requirement Conservation & Sustainability Conservation, Air, Optional Open Space & Recreation Open Space, Optional Safety Element Safety Noise Element Noise Economic Development Optional Housing Element Under a separate cover

Land Use Element • Outlines the types of land uses that are appropriate for each area • Sets standards for population intensity and building density • Maps current and desired land use patterns

Urban Design Element • Aims to improve the physical image of Buena Park – Streetscape – Architectural design – Public art – Public spaces – Historic preservation

Circulation Element • Goals and policies to provide a safe and efficient transportation system including – – – Autos Bicycle Pedestrian Mass Transit Trucks Rail

Growth Management Element • Promotes orderly growth and development in Buena Park • Based on the City ability to provide an adequate circulation system

Conservation & Sustainability Element • Focuses on the following: – – – – Cultural resources Water resources Energy Ecological resources Geological resources Air Quality Infrastructure (water, sewer, and storm drain) – Sustainability

Open Space & Recreation Element • Identify existing and future open space and recreational facilities needed in Buena Park • Goals and policies to preserve and enhance open space and recreation

Safety Element • Addresses natural and manmade disasters including: – Seismic and geological – Floods – Emergency response – Hazardous materials

Noise Element • Addresses impacts of noise on land uses • Develops noise reduction strategies

Economic Development Element • Promotes the creation of new opportunities for future economic growth and development

Housing Element • Assesses housing needs on a Citywide and regional scale • Identification of sites for all segments of the population • Subject to significant state oversight Note: Buena Park’s Housing Element is not being updated

General Plan Update Process

General Plan Update Process • Phase 1: Building the Foundation • Phase 2: Updating the General Plan • Phase 3: Preparing the PEIR • Phase 4: Adopting the General Plan and PEIR

Phase 1: Building the Foundation • Understand Existing Conditions of Buena Park • Community Open House to develop a new vision for Buena Park

Phase 2: Updating the General Plan • • Develop land use alternatives Land Use Futures Workshop Select a preferred land use Revise existing goals and policies • Develop Draft General Plan document

Phase 3: Preparing the PEIR • Community scoping session • Develop draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) to address impacts on traffic, municipal services, noise, etc.

Phase 4: Adopting the General Plan • Planning Commission Hearing(s) on the draft General Plan and PEIR • Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council • City Council Hearing(s) • City Council will adopt the General Plan and PEIR • Final General Plan and PEIR

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