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A N N U A L W O R K P L A N - F Y 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 El Cerrito Planning Commission Agenda Item 4(B) ---PAGE BREAK--- Planning Commission’s Responsibilities Acts as the local ‘planning agency’ as required by Government Code Section 65100. Implements the General Plan, Specific Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Reviews Capital Improvement Program for consistency with General Plan. Reviews relevant City policies and ordinances and makes recommendations to the City Council. ---PAGE BREAK--- Prior Accomplishments San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Eden Housing Senior Apartments Ohlone Gardens Climate Action Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Planning document that establishes standards for development in the San Pablo Avenue corridor. The Plan aims to deepen a sense of place and community identity, attract private investment, strengthen partnerships, enhance the public realm, promote the everyday use of transit, walking, and biking, and foster environmental sustainability. ---PAGE BREAK--- San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan The Commission held three study sessions in 2013- 2014 to discuss the plan and receive public comment. The Commission recommended approval of the Plan to City Council in September 2014. The City Council adopted the Plan, including EIR and necessary Zoning Ordinance amendments. Implementation of the Plan is ongoing. ---PAGE BREAK--- Eden Housing Senior Apartments 63-unit mixed-use senior affordable housing community. Preservation and rehabilitation of existing stone-faced building. Commission conducted a study session and received comments on the Draft EIR in September 2013. Commission adopted EIR and approved project in December 2013. Project now entitled. Construction pending complete project financing. ---PAGE BREAK--- Ohlone Gardens Mixed-use project will include 57 units of family rental housing available at affordable levels. Commission approved a change to a previously approved conditional use permit (October 2009) in October 2013. Project is currently under construction. ---PAGE BREAK--- Climate Action Plan The Commission reviewed the Plan, and recommended approval of the Plan and Negative Declaration to the City Council in April 2013. Implementation is ongoing. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2014-2015 Work Plan Topics Continue to review projects and take action or make recommendations. General Plan maintenance. Zoning Ordinance maintenance. Training regarding creeks/watersheds. Training regarding historical/cultural resources. ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Review Continue to act as the local ‘planning agency.’ Review and take action on projects and entitlements pursuant to timelines established in the Permit Streamlining Act and CEQA. ---PAGE BREAK--- General Plan Maintenance Continue to maintain the General Plan through periodic revisions as needed. Review 2015-2023 Housing Element update and recommend the City Council authorize submission to the Department of Housing and Community Development. ---PAGE BREAK--- Zoning Ordinance Maintenance Continue to maintain the Zoning Ordinance through periodic updates as needed. Consider revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding regulation of short-term rentals in the City. Consider revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to promote Second Units (parking requirements, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Creeks/Watersheds Training regarding creeks and watersheds policy. Presentation on creeks and the Creek Protection Overlay District. ---PAGE BREAK--- Historical/Cultural Resources Training regarding historical/cultural resources in El Cerrito. Presentation or tour with goal of understanding the existing context of potential historic/cultural resources in El Cerrito. ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Agenda Item No. 4(B) Planning Commission FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 WORK PLAN AND 2013-2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Members: Chair: Andrea Lucas, Vice Chair: Carla Hansen, Michael Iswalt, Bill Kuhlman, Lisa Motoyama, Tim Pine MISSION STATEMENT: (State mission as identified in enabling legislation and include legislation citation) Section 2.04.230 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code establishes the Planning Commission as required by State law to fulfill the functions outlined in Government Code Section 65103. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 WORK PLAN GOAL/OBJECTIVE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES PRIORITY RANKING TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION 1. Continue to review projects as required by the Permit Streamlining Act. ● Review and take action on projects and entitlements pursuant to timelines of PSA and CEQA as identified by staff. 1 Ongoing 2. Continue to maintain the General Plan through periodic revisions as needed • Review 2015-2023 Housing Element update and recommend the City Council authorize submission to the Department of Housing and Community Development. 2 FY 2014-15 3. Continue to maintain the Zoning Ordinance through periodic updates as needed. ● Consider revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding short-term rentals in the City. ● Consider revisions to the Zoning Ordinance related to Second Units (parking requirements, etc.) 3 FY 2014-15 4. Training regarding creeks and watersheds. ● Presentation on creeks and the Creek Protection Overlay District. 4 FY 2014-15 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 5. Training regarding historical/cultural resources in El Cerrito. ● Presentation or tour with goal of understanding the existing context of potential historic/cultural resources in El Cerrito. 5 FY 2014-15 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS GOAL/OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING GOAL STATUS 1. Eden Housing project Project was approved by the Planning Commission in December 2013. Approved. 2. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Commission conducted three study session on the Plan in 2013-14 and recommended adoption of the Plan in September 2014. Adopted by City Council. Implementation ongoing. 3. Ohlone Gardens The project returned to the Commission in 2013 for changes which the Commission approved. Project approved. Under construction. 4. Climate Action Plan The Commission reviewed the plan, and recommended approval of the Plan and Negative Declaration to the City Council in April 2013. Adopted by City Council. Implementation ongoing.