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San Pedro Community Plan

San Pedro Community Plan Presentation Overview  Community Plan Background and Process  Overview of Draft Community Plan  Proposed Land Use Regulations  Next Steps

San Pedro Community Plan: Background San Pedro Community Plan 35 Community Plans – Land Use Element of City’s General Plan Each plan is a blueprint to guide new development and changes that fit in with existing community

What the Community Plan Contains: Policies Each plan sets policies for that community and includes a map that shows types of uses allowed on each parcel Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Open Space • Public Facilities •

What the General Plan Contains: Elements Housing  Circulation   Noise Land Use  Conservation  Open Space  Safety  Historic Preservation & Cultural Resources  Air Quality   Public Facilities & Services/Infrastructure Framework 

The Community Plan Contains Policies,  Programs, and Land Use Designation Map Establishes a range of  land uses and intensities Underlying zoning  must be consistent with Plan Plans updated  individually Guided by the  Framework Element

Framework Guiding Principles Sets a citywide context for the update of  Community Plans Contains guiding principles for all community plans  Hierarchy of commercial Districts and Centers   Neighborhood District: smaller-scaled development and pedestrian-oriented providing neighborhood services  Community Center: medium-scaled development and uses that serve the larger community  Regional Center: higher-density, hub of regional commerce, serves many neighborhoods and as jobs- center with major cultural and civic uses

San Pedro Community Plan: Context Wilmington-Harbor City Area: 11.4 square miles  Boundaries:  Rancho Palos North - Wilmington • Verdes East - Port of Los • Angeles West - Rancho Palos • Verdes and Rolling Hills Port of Los Angeles South - Pacific Ocean • County portion “La Rambla” 

San Pedro Community Plan: Process Community Plan Update Process: 3 Phases • Land Use Survey and community engagement Initiation • Staff research and analysis • Identify areas that need to be addressed through policy, land use designations, zone changes or other tools • Community engagement Plan • Public Hearing Development • Harbor Area Planning Commission • City Planning Commission • City Council (PLUM) Adoption • Full City Council

San Pedro Community Plan: Background 1999: Last Plan Update • 30+ meetings in the community • 2007 and 2008: Public workshops to review proposed • changes 2008-2012: Neighborhood Council and CAC check-ins • 2012: Open House and Public Hearing • 2013: Harbor Area Planning Commission •

San Pedro Community Plan: Then and Now 1980 2013

San Pedro Community Plan Background: Then and Now 1962

San Pedro Community Plan: Plan Text Overview New Features of this Plan: Broader range of topics  Full spectrum of topics – housing, urban design, mobility,  public services, parks Designed for many users  A collaborative effort  Organized ease of use  Photos to illustrate concepts  Community Vision Statement  Unique to San Pedro - provides foundation for change  New Sections: reflect comprehensive approach  Mobility  Infrastructure and services  Implementation 

What We Heard: Enhance Neighborhood Character Multi-generational families and a  strong sense of camaraderie among residents Preserve small town character  and community spirit The Downtown should be the  “heart” of San Pedro as it once was Design controls are needed to  improve appearance

What We Heard: Improve the Local Economy Need for more local employment base  Need more retail businesses within walking distance of  neighborhoods, and better stores locally Industrial jobs and services should be retained  Cruise ship terminals can provide a source of local jobs and  potential visitors

San Pedro Community Plan: Recommendations Major Themes: Enhance distinct neighborhoods and  districts Expand and preserve housing  Promote Downtown as San Pedro’s  commercial center Improve the local economy  Strengthen connection to the  Waterfront Improve sustainability and health 

San Pedro Community Plan: Recommendations Enhance Neighborhood Districts Protect neighborhood serving uses and encourage small- • scale local businesses, serve broader community than neighborhood with medium-scale businesses Create walkable communities through design and scale • Encourage mixed-use development - limit stand-alone • residential to preserve commercial areas for services and jobs Restrict auto-related uses to protect character •

San Pedro Community Plan: Recommendations Expand and Preserve Housing Preserve single-family neighborhoods • Multi-family housing in areas with transit and services: • Commercial Corridors – Regional Center – Protect historic districts: Vinegar Hill • Assure transitions in scale and character between • different types of neighborhoods

San Pedro Community Plan: Recommendations Promote Downtown as a Commercial Center Regional Center: Promote varied uses • Professional offices – Retail – Civic and Cultural – Major health facilities – Tourism uses – Entertainment, and – Residential – Allow tallest buildings • Design regulations for preserving views • and addressing pedestrian scale

San Pedro Community Plan: Recommendations Improve the local economy: Industrial Districts Preserve industrial jobs and services – limit • size of stand-alone commercial development Height and FAR incentive to encourage • green technology and clean manufacturing Transitions for development adjacent to • residential Improve aesthetics with design regulations • Retain existing regulations to address • incompatible uses

San Pedro Community Plan: Recommendations Strengthen Connection to the Waterfront • Coordinate with Port on Waterfront improvements – Encourage port and cruise visitors to easily access downtown – Foster Sustainability and Health • Expand neighborhood parks and open spaces – Increase options for pedestrian, bicycling and transit –

Implementation of the Community Plan Concurrent with the Plan General Plan Designations and Zoning • Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) • Vinegar Hill Historic Preservation Overlay (HPOZ) • Modified Streets • Long Range Implementation programs •

Implementation of the Community Plan Implementation: Concurrent with the Plan General Plan Designations and Zoning

Implementation of the Community Plan Land Use Revisions: Subarea 260 Preliminary Existing Recommendation Neighborhood Community Office Commercial Commercial (Q) C2-1XL [Q] C2-1D FAR 1.5:1 FAR 3.0:1 Low Residential P-1XL Revised Recommendation Retain existing land use and zoning

Implementation of the Community Plan Land Use Revisions: Subarea 132 Revised Preliminary Existing Recommendation Recommendation Community Regional Regional Commercial Commercial Commercial C2-2-CDO C2-2-CDO C2-2-CPIO FAR 6.0:1 FAR 6.0:2 FAR 4.0:1

Implementation of the Community Plan Implementation: Concurrent with the Plan Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO)  Landscaped setbacks, screening, and buffers  Step backs from contiguous residential zones  Parking screened  Signage regulated by size, type, and location  Utilities and mechanical equipment screened  Façade transparency

Implementation of the Community Plan CPIO: Regional Commercial District  Max height 250 feet FAR 6.0:1  No additional parking required for change of use  Building scale, massing, tower spacing, and exterior surface materials regulated  First floor height min 12 feet  Pedestrian plazas and open space required for large projects

Implementation of the Community Plan CPIO: Central Commercial District  Max 75 feet; FAR 1.5 - 4.0  Commercial uses required in A and B  Residential only uses restricted in D and E  Automobile uses only allowed in A  Pedestrian plazas and open space required for large projects  Added Design Guidelines (expanded for entire district)

Implementation of the Community Plan CPIO: Coastal Commercial District  Max 45 feet; FAR 1.5  Automobile uses restricted  Commercial ground floor uses required in B  Step backs from contiguous residential zones  Landscaped setbacks and plant screening along property lines abutting residential uses  Minimum 50% transparency of exterior wall of commercial primary frontage

Implementation of the Community Plan CPIO: Industrial District  Max 45 feet; FAR 1.5 - 4.0  Signage, landscaping and fencing  Step backs for contiguous residential zones  Petroleum and propane related uses prohibited in all  Clean/Green Tech uses incentivized in A, B, C  Project may build to 55 feet, if 75% of floor area for Clean/Green Tech uses

Implementation: Concurrent with the Plan Vinegar Hill Historic • Preservation Overlay (HPOZ) Preservation Plan •