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HomeMy Public PortalAbout45 Map Downtown Specific PlanTOWN OF TRUCKEE California RESOLUTION NO. 2000-45 A RESOLUTION OF TI:YE. TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVLNG TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS TO Tgll~. DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN VOLUME 2 WltE~REAS, the Town of Truckee has received an application (#94-139, Revised DPD/SPA/ZA) requesting approval of a Downtown Planned Development Plan and an amendment to the Downtown Specific Land Use and Zoning, for a mixed use project on APN's 19-420-13 and 18; and Wl~E~REAS, in accordance with the applicable sections of Town Ordinance and State Law the Town Council is entrusted with the responsibility of considering the requested amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown Zoning and the Downtown Planned Development Plan including the applicable environmental determination; and Wl~.REAS, following a duly noticed public heating the Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council adopt a mitigated negative declaration, approve amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning, and approve the Downtown Planned Development Plan with modifications based upon the findings and conditions documented in Planning Commission Resolution 2000-04; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has conducted a duly notice public hearing and considered all testimony and written comment submitted to them for the public heating; and NOW THEREFORE, Tl~E TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE hereby takes the following actions: 1. Adopts a mitigated negative declaration for the project based upon the findings contained in the initial study and Planning Commission Resolution 2000-04 and with modifications to the mitigation measures in response to comments received by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and updated traffic information within the initial study in response to comments from Cal Trans and directs that a Notice of Determination be filed. The applicable mitigation measures are attached as Exhibit 1. 2. Pursuant to Section 21089 of the California Public Resources and Section 711.4 of et. Seq. Of the Califomia Fish and Game Code, finds the project will have an adverse impact on wildlife resource and is subject to the payment of the DFG environmental filing fee. 3. Approves text and map amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan Volume 2 to modify the land use on APN 19-420-18 from Visitor Lodging to Medium Density Residential and to modify the text of the Visitor Lodging Land Use to allow residential units with a density not exceeding four units per acre when located adjacent to or directly above commercial occupancies within the Visitor Lodging Land Use. The specific text and map modifications are attached as Exhibit 2. This amendment shall become effective upon the approval and execution of a development agreement satisfying the requirements of Exhibit 3 attached. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL hereby incorporates by reference the findings in support of this action as contained in Planning Comrmssion Resolution No. 2000-04. The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Truckee, held on the 17t~ day of August, 2000 by Councilmember Drake who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember McCormack was upon roll call carried and the Resolution adopted by the following vote: AYE S: Councilmembers Drake, Florian, McCormack, and Mayor Schneider NOES: Councilmember Susman ABSENT: None ~erk Mai Schnei/ ter, Mayor Exhibit 1 TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2000-45 TOWN OF TRUCKEE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR I80-SR 267 LODGING CENTER Application No. 94-139 Revised SPA/ZAfDPD/DA Mitigation Measures MM 4.1-1 Outdoor light fixtures shall be designed in such a way that no light rays are emitted fi:om the fixture at angles above the horizontal plane. MM 4.1-2 Project plans shall demonstrate that illumination of offsite areas would not exceed 2.0 foot-candles. MM 4.1-3 Outdoor lighting shall use Iow intensity fixtures, shall be shielded to minimize light overspill on to adjacent properties, and shall be limited to applications necessary for safety and security. MM 4.1-4 Street lighting shall be designed and constructed at the minimum feasible height, not to exceed 20 feet, to serve safety and circulation requirements. MM 4.1-5 Outdoor lighting shall be limited to low-pressure sodium lamps. High-intensity discharge light fixtures, including, but not limited to, metal halide, memury, and high-pressure sodium shall be prohibited. MM 4.1-6 Lighting of any outdoor recreation areas, including tennis courts and swimming pools, shall be controlled by player-activated timers with automatic turn off. Outdoor lights for such recreation areas shall not operate after I 0 p.m. MM 4.2-1 Place mitigation requirements as a condition of construction permit issuance. Ail construction permits shall require the following: Alternatives to open burning of vegetative material on the project site shall be used unless deemed infeasible by the Air Quality District. Suitable alternatives are chipping, mulching, or conversion to biomass fuel. Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate dust control measures are implemented in a timely manner during all phases of project development and construction. All material excavated, stockpiled, or graded shall be sufficiently watered, treated, or covered to prevent fugitive dust fi:om leaving the property boundaries and causing a public nuisance or violation of an ambient air 180-SR267 Lodging Center Initial Study Page 2 starlrt~d. Watering should occur at least twice daily, with complete site coverage. All areas (including unpaved roads) with vehicle traffic shall be watered or have a dust palliative applied as necessary for stabilization of dust emissions. · Ail on-site vehicle traffic shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. All land clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation activities shall be suspended as necessary to prevent excessive windblown dust when winds are expected to exceed 20 mph. All inactive portions of the construction site shall be covered, seeded, or watered until a suitable cover is established. Alternatively, apply Town- approved non-toxic soil stabilizers (according to manufacturers specifications) to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas which remain inactive for 96 hours) in accordance with the local grading ordinance. Acceptable materials that may be used for chemical soil stabilization include petroleum resins, asphaltic emulsions, acrylics, and adhesives that do not violate Regional Water Quality Control Board or Cali£omia Air Resources Board standards. Paved streets adjacent to construction sites shall be swept or washed at the end of each day, or as required to remove excess accumulations of silt and/or mud which may have resulted from activities at the construction site. All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent public nuisance. Re-establish ground cover on the site through seeding and watering in accordance with the local grading ordinance. During initial grading, earthmoving, or site preparation a 100-foot paved (or palliative-treated) apron shall be constructed, extending onto the construction site from the adjacent paved road(s) where vehicles and equipment egress. Temporary traffic control shall be provided during all phases of the construction to improve traffic flow as deemed appropriate by local transportation agencies and/or Caltrans. Construction activities shall be scheduled to direct traffic flow to off-peak hours as much as practicable. 180-SR267 Lodging Center Initial Study Page 3 MM 4.2-2 MM 4.2-3 MM 4.2-4 MM 4.2-5 Wheel washers shall be installed where project vehicles and/or equipment enter and/or exit onto paved streets from unpaved roads. Vehicles and/or equipment will be washed prior to each trip, if necessary. The project shall utilize water heaters featuring low-NO~ water heating burners, if electric water heaters are not used. All project buildings shall be equipped with a conventional heating device (e.g. natural gas, propane, electric, etc.) with sufficient capacity to heat all areas of the building without reliance on wood burning heating devices. Wood burning heating devices shall be prohibited within any residential units or individual hotel rooms. Wood fireplaces may be allowed in the hotel lobby or other public space if the project participates in the Town of Truckee program that removes one non-certified wood burning heating device in the Truckee air basin for each wood burning heating device installed in the project. The application of sand or similar materials shall be prohibited on parking lots for traction purposes during winter periods. Chemical deicers shall be allowed. MM 4.3-1 (Biological Resources): The applicant shall identify the wetland area and seeps in the grading and drainage plan for the project. The wetland area shall be preserved, and left undisturbed. The wetland area and seeps cannot be included in a retention area designed as part of the grading and drainage for the project. If fill or grading in the wetland area is proposed, the applicant shall apply for and obtain required permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region. MM 4.4-1 (Cultural Resources): The applicant shall notify the Truckee Cemetery District in writing in advance regarding the schedule for project excavation and construction, and shall provide information to the District regarding the location and scope of excavation activities, and the District shall be entitled to provide, at its cost, a monitor for excavation activities. MM 4.4-2(Cultural Resources): All building envelopes, access road easemems, subsurface structures, well sites, or other ground disturbances shall be subject to a Phase I archaeological survey, and if required, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies shall be performed if significant resources are encountered and potential impacts are unavoidable. All work shall be funded by the applicant. MM 4.4-3 (Cultural Resources): In the event archaeological remains are encountered during grading, work shall be stopped immediately or redirected until a qualified archaeologist and Native American representative are retained by the applicant to evaluate the significance of the find. MM 4.6-1 (Geophysical): Concurrent with the submission of a tentative map or site plan, the project applicant shall submit a soil engineering report, prepared by a qualified engineer or firm, that describes soil properties and shrink-swell potential on the project site. If any soils with 180-SR267 Lodging Center Initial Study Page 4 shrink-sweIl potential are identified, the report shall make recommendations on measures to be taken to minimize or eliminate the potential adverse impacts the soils may have on construction. The recommendations of the report shall be incorporated in the project conditions. MM 4.7-1 (Hazards): During all periods of grading or other disturbance of ground at the project site, the applicant shall, at its cost, employ a monitor to observe such activities for the purpose of identifying landfill areas subject to excavation, and to identify any hazardous materials that may be unearthed. In the event the monitor identifies hazardous materials, the excavation or grading activities in the identified area shall cease until the nature and extent of the materials have been identified, and approval from the regulating federal, state, county, and local agencies have been obtained. MM 4.7-2 (Hazards): Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a Preliminary Endangerment Assessment to the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health, and a plan for post-closure land uses to the State Integrated Waste Management Board, Regional Water Quality Control Board (Lahontan), local air district, and the Nevada County Environmental Health Department for review. MM 4.9-1 (Noise): All heating or air-conditioning units installed on the roof of project buildings shall be completely shielded from the cemetery. A solid barrier shall be constructed on at least three sides of any such unit or equipment, on the sides closest to the cemetery, constructed of plywood or other solid material. The barrier should be at least one foot higher than the top of the fan. MM 4.9-2 (Noise): All heating or air-conditioning units installed at ground level shall be completely enclosed, with a solid barrier that is at least six feet high. MM 4.9-3 (Noise): Sweeping machines, backpack blowers, and other maintenance equipment shall be limited to hours that minimize the noise impact on the cemetery. MM 4.9-4 (Noise): All construction-related activities shall comply with the applicable state law regarding speed control and noise emissions. MM 4.9-5 (Noise): Heavy equipment and compressors used during construction shall be fitted with adequate mufflers and enclosures. MM 4.9-6 (Noise): The Jibboom Street entrance to the project site shall be used by construction- related traffic, including employee vehicles, track deliveries, and heavy equipment, only on an emergency basis. The primary access to the project site shall be via State Route 267. MM4.9-7 (Noise): The project applicant shall prepare and submit a noise study to the Town of Truckee prior to issuance of a building permit, identifying noise contours in relation to the location and design of residential uses within the project. The study shall demonstrate the manner in which the project design and construction would result in compliance with the General Plan and State noise guidelines as they relate to residential uses. 180-SR267 Lodging Center Initial Study Page 5 MM 4.10-1 (Public Services): Prior to project approval, the applicant shall prepare, for review and approval of the Truckee Donner Public Utilities District and the Town of Truckee Public Works Department, a Water Distribution System Facilities Report for the proposed project. This Report shall address the expansion of water supply facilities and the specific requirements for the project. The Report shall include the following: The water distribution system shall be designed in confoimance to the provisions of the TDPUD Water System Master Plan. Water facilities needed to accommodate demand generated by the project shall be installed prior to occupancy. The water distribution system shall be designed to be consistent with the future regional distribution facilities as depicted in the Town's General Plan. Water distribution facilities shall be constructed as determined by TDPUD. Reimbursement agreements may be considered, subject to TDPUD standards. 1VfiM 4.12-1 (Traffic/Transportation): The applicant shall be responsible for providing and installing a sign on the northeast bound approach to the Jibboom Street/Keiser Avenue intersection that reads: "Traffic fi:om the right does not stop." MM 4.12-2 (Traffic/Transportation): The project applicant shall widen and pave the portion of Jibboom Street between Keiser Avenue and the project site to a width of 20 feet, and shall provide a sidewalk at least three feet in width on Jibboom Street between Bridge Street and the project site. MM 4.12-3 (Traffic/Transportation): The applicant shall pay the traffic impact fee in place at the time building permits are issued to the Town of Tmckee's Traffic Mitigation Fee Program. The current amount calculated for the project is $358,907. MM 4.12-4 (Traffic/Transportation): The Project Drive/Old SR 267 intersection shall be constructed such that at least 610 feet of sight distance is provided on the southbound approach, and at least 520 feet of sight distance is provided on the northbound approach. Removal of existing vegetation and soil from the northwest side of SR 267 on the inside of the existing roadway, when required, shall be completed at the applicant's expense. MM 4.12-5 (Traftic/Transportafion):'The design of the Jibboom Street/SR 267 intersection shall provide a minimum of ten feet of paved shoulder along SR 267 on the southwest and northeast sides of the intersection for use as future bus stops, or shall provide adequate space and location within the project site for the safe and convenient use of public transit, subject to the approval of the Town of Truckee. MM 4.12-6 (Traffic/Transportation): The applicant shall, prior to the issuance of building pemdt, enter into an agreement acceptable to the Town of Truckee for reimbursement of the Town's costs for snow removal at the intersection of Jibboom Street and Keiser Avenue, to provide adequate sight distance as identified in the Traffic Report. 180-SR267 Lodging Center Initial Study Page 6 MM 4.13-1 (Utilities and Service Systems): The project shall implement a recycling plan and provide recycling bins/facilities in each separate project building, and for the project as a whole. MM 14.1 (Water): The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board requires that the storm water runoff from impervious surfaces resulting from the 20-year, 1-hour storm (0.7 inches of rain) be contained on-site through the use of catch basins or infiltration systems. Regional Board staff is required to ensure that the project complies with all applicable State regulations and policies. The proposed project construction shall not commence prior to Regional Board authorization being granted. A new or updated hydrologic analysis shall be prepared and provided to the Town and the Regional Board as part of the grading plan and Regional Board review. The storm water treatment/control facilities shall be operational to the satisfaction of Regional Board staff prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Proof of the Regional Board staff's approval of installed storm water treatment/control facilities shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. MM 4.14-2 (Water) Each phase shall incorporate, within the site construction drawings, the following: · Use of greenbelts and landscaped areas to convey and store storm water runoff. · Use of retention basins to contain runoff prior to its discharge. Integrate "biological treatment processes" within greenbelt and landscaped areas to satisfy the standards of the California Regional Water Control Board, Lahontan Region and the recommendations of Volume II of the Best Management Handbook of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, November 1988 or as amended. RES 2000-45 EXHIBIT 2 DSP Volume 2 Text Changes and visitor needs for service stations in the DSA. 8. Although the existing bedloon track may be perceived as a unique design feature on the Mall Site, further analysis may identify, ways to improve the Mdl Site development by relo- cating or replacing the balloon track. Such op- tions will be further evaluated and pursued through the master plan process. 2.J Cemetery. / 267 North This area is prominently located at the east- em gateway to Downtown Truckee at the I- SO/Highway 267 Interchange. This area contains the cemetery and undeveloped land. The primary land uses are public and visitor lodging. Cemetery / 267 North Policies: 1. Cooperate with the State of Cahfomia, the U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe resorts and ski in- dust~; and the gaming industry to establish a regional visitor center on the southern side of the [-80/Highway 267 interchange. 2. Cooperate with the Cemetery. District to create an appropriately sized expansion area adjacent to the existing cemetery. 3. The 13 acre parcel at the southwest cor- ner of the 1-80/Hwy. 267 interchange is con- sidered an important "gateway" to the historic downtown core. Because of the prominent lo- cation of this parcel, it's function as an im- portant "gateway", it's location adjacent the historic Truckee cemetery, and the commu- nity's desire to prevent "freeway oriented" commercial development at this location, the foklovang land use and design policies apply to this area. The fo]lowing policies wall be imple- mented through the zoning ordinance and de- sign standards. The Best Western Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming is an example ora we# designed mid-range Hotel. a) Land Use: Lodging development shall be the primary land use on the proper~y.. [n con- junction with construction of a lodging &vel- opment, non freeway oriented commercial uses and housing may be accomodated in this area. b) Budding Design: Lodging design shah be appropriate to the historic mountain environ- ment, consisting of natural materials such as open timbers and river rock. A mountain lodge .type look is considered appropriate de- sign theme, whereas a false front historic downtown look (sim~ar to Commercial Row), or a corporate "mass produced" look are not considered approp~ate. Budding height should not exceed three stores, however archi- tectural fea~res which create "~su~ land- marks" may exceed the three sto~ height as long as they are propo~ional to the buildings. ~ development on the site shall be oriented ~o the pedest~an scaIe. c) Site Design: Siting of the lodge will take advantage of mountain views and solar expo- sure. Pedestrian plaza areas with ~iews and so- lar e×posure ,,aH be incorporated into the lodging design. Lodging may be in separate but related buildings, or one budding. Tree re- moval and grading on the site shall be mini- mized. Building colors and siSnage shall be appropriate earth tones. Parking areas shall be Do,~ntown Truckee Specific Plan Chapter 2 - Page Exhibit 2 Page 2 screened or located away from main entry points to the site. d) Orientation to the Freeway: With appropri- ate building design there is no need to screen the development on the site from the freeway. Use of free standing or internally lit plastic signage oriented to the freeway is inappropri- ate. Lodging signage on the site may be vis- ible ~o the freeway, but shall be integrated with the architecture and scale of the build- ing and shall not appear to function solely as freeway advertisement. Possible ways to inte- grate signage with the building architecture in- clude use of towers, cupolas, or other architectural feat~zres which may contain a tel logo or other identifying feature. e) Secondary uses: Any commercial buildings shall be oriented to a street (or streets), prefer- ably the proposed extension of Jibboom Street described in section f below. Commercial uses shall be sited to be complementary to the pri- mary lodging use. Residential units may be lo- cated above or adjacent to commercial uses at a density not exceeding 4 units per acre. Archi- tecture of commercial uses shall be similar to the primary lodging design, however large building masses for commercial buildings are not considered appropriate. Roof lines be- tween buildings should be harmonious. f) Cixcu]ation: Site design shall accommodate an extension of Jibboom Street through the property. Jibboom Street shall not exceed a maximum width of 20 feet plus a sidewalk (on one side only) off site, with additional width for on street parallel par~ing and side- walks on site. g) Commercial development on the site shall be appurtenant to and compatible with the pri- mary lodging development. 2.K Projected Growth in the DSA The Growth Projection Table 2.1 ident4ies the existing and projected growth by land use category in each of the DSA sub-areas and the DSA as a whole. The f~ture gro~h pro- jections ate for a 20-yea~ time frame, and as- sume a significant portion of projected town wide 20-year gro~& occurs in the Downtown Downtown Core - Future growth is planned primarily in the commercial and office categories. This growth ~ll occur primarily from conversion of residential uses to mixed use commer- cial and office uses in the Brickell- town and Church street areas and development of infii1 commercial along Jibboom Street. North Downtown I~esidential Area - Future growth w~ occur mair~y in the high density category with some infill single-family residential devel- opment. ~est River Street [ndust~a] Area - Future growth will occur primarily in the form of upgrading exiseing indus- trial uses with some conversion of existing indus*rial areas to commer- cial and high dens~ residential in areas adjacent to the River Corridor. Truckee River Corric~or - There will be some additional gro~h in the single- family category, in addition to possi- ble growth in the multi family and lodging category. A 40-acre public park and bike trail is proposed along the south side of the Truckee Riven River Street Residential Area - This area will experience new growth pri- mardy in the high density category Ch*ut~' 2 - P~ 16 Do*~-.~o~ Truckee S~iflc Plan Planning Sub-Area Single Family Multi- Family Commercial Industrial Office square Lodging units Public/ Residential Residential square feet square feet feet Institutional Units Units square feet River Street Residential Existing Development 65 0 0 0 0 30 0 20-year Projected Total 95 100 0 0 0 30 0 Growth Increment 30 100 0 0 0 0 0 Hilltop Area Existing Development 10 25 2,500 0 0 0 0 20-year Projected Total 100 250 15,000 0 10,000 150 0 Growth Increment 90 225 12,500 0 10,000 150 0 Mill Site Existing Development 0 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 20-year Projected Total 0 100 125,000 5,000 30,000 250 75,000 Growth Increment 0 100 125,000 (25,000) 30,000 250 75,000 Cemetary/267 North Existing Development 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20-year Projected Total 0 160 30,000 0 0 200 30,000 C~rowt]~ Increment 0 160 30,000 0 0 200 30,000 Total Existing Development 195 105 102,500 128,000 25,000 90 14,000 Total 20 -year Projec ted 380 810 360,000 95,000 80,000 690 115,000 Total Growth Increment 185 705 257,500 (33,000) 55,000 600 101,000 Exhibit 2 Page 4 / / / / LEGEND: DSA S TUI) Y AREA BOUNDARY EXISTING RAIL ROAD TRACKS COMMERCIAL VISITOR LODGING OPEN SPACE PUBLIC PARKS PUBLIC PARKING INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC SINGLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RES. TRUCKEE RIVER TROIYF & DONNER CREEK SCALE: 1" = 900' N LAND USE MAP FIGURE 2.2 · 9 Downtown Tru.l.~ Spc.lfi. Pl,,n Ch,~r¢ .... P,~g. 8 EXITIBIT 3 TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2000-45 Development Agreement- Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any development approved by this Planned Development, the approval and execution of a development agreement is required. The purpose of the development agreement is to implement the terms of the settlement agreement between the Town and the property owner and other provisions of this planned development approval, including, but not limited to: a. Provisions of affordable housing to address the impact on the Town's affordable housing supply created by the employment associated with this project. b. The development agreement shall provide a mechanism for the project proponent to pay the fair share of the cost for the construction of a pedestrian facility from Keiser Street to Bridge Street or Commercial Row. Note- The planned development standards require the developer to construct a pedestrian facility from the project site to Keiser Street along Jibboom Street. c. Buffer yard maintenance and joint use plan for the open space areas adjacent to the Truckee Cemetery. d. Tourist information and transit program participation to inform visitors about other attractions in the community, including Commercial Row and about transit opportunities in the Town and the Region. e. A strategy for the operation, maintenance and snow removal of the extension of Jibboom Street within the project and between Keiser Ave. and the project site. fi The timing of occupancy of the project related to the completion of the SR 267 Bypass project. g. A strategy for property acquisition related to the SR 267 Ramp retention project recognizing the mutual interest in retaining the ram and the potential use of State/Town ROW for drainage improvements required for this project. h. Specific standards prohibiting corporate architecture and signage from any location visible from 1-80 or SR 267 with emphasis on the restaurant buildings located at the SR 267/Jibboom intersection. i. A specific timeline for development on the property and a sunset date for the planned development and the development agreement if construction does not commence in accordance with the time lines.