Res 04-094
RESOLUTION NO. 04-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING OLD POWAYTOWN PARK
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SPA 89-06A AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 89-135
APNs: 314-212-02 through 06; 314-220-02, 03, 33, 34, 35 & 69;
314-193-39 and a portion of 40
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.47 (Specific Plan Regulations) of Title 17 (Zoning
Development Code) of the Poway Municipal Code provides the requirements for the
initiation, preparation, and adoption of Specific Plans in accordance with Section 65450,
et seq. of the California Government Code (Article 8, Specific Plan); and
WHEREAS, Section 17.47.020.C (Initiation) of the Zoning Development Code
provides that the City Council may initiate the preparation of, or amendment to, a
Specific Plan on property by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2004, the City Council adopted the Old Poway Park
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the land use matrix in SPA 89-06A must
be amended to be consistent with the General Plan amendment/zone changes and the
Old Poway Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2004, the City of Poway held a duly advertised public
hearing to solicit comments from the public, both pro and con, relative to these
applications.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Poway, as follows:
Section 1: The City Council has considered the Environmental Initial Study (EIS) and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), for CUP 89-10M(5), General Plan Amendment
04-01 (A and B), and SPA 89-06A, and SPA 88-01 D and public comments received on
the EIS and MND. The subject EIS and MND documentation are fully incorporated
herein by this reference. The City Council finds, on the basis of the whole record before
it, that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant impact on the
environment. The City Council hereby approves the MND and the associated Mitigation
Monitoring Program attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A.
Section 2: The City Council hereby rescinds Old Poway Town Park Specific Plan
Resolution 89-135.
Section 3: The City Council hereby approves Specific Plan Amendment 89-06A, an
amendment to the land use matrix of the Old poway Town Park Specific Plan, to remain
consistent with the General Plan amendment/zone changes and the new Old Poway
Master Plan as shown in the report dated October 12, 2004.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
State of California, at a regular meeting this 26th day of October 2004.
ATTEST:
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
I, Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify,
under the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No. 04- 094 , was duly
adopted by the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 26th day of
October 2004, and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
EMERY, GOLDBY, HIGGINSON, REXFORD, CAFAGNA
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Sherrie D. Worrell, Deputy City Clerk
City of Poway
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Exhibit A
Topic Mitigation Measure Timing Responsibilitv
Traffic a. Installation of a second westbound Prior to dropping to Applicant
turn lane at Twin Peaks Road and LOS E
Community Road.
b. Modification of signal timing along Prior to dropping to Applicant
Poway Road to accommodate LOS E
changes in future traffic patterns.
c. A third recommendation was to Prior to dropping to Applicant
either include a westbound right turn LOS E
lane onto Poway Road at Midland
Road or widen Midland Road to
include a second left turn lane onto
Poway Road.
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EXHIBIT B
SPECIFIC PLAN 89-06(A)
OLD POWAYTOWN PARK
(Amended October 12, 2004)
I. INTRODUCTION
On December 23, 1986 and February 10, 1987, the Paquay Redevelopment
Agency adopted resolutions authorizing the acquisition of 4.75 gross acres of
land bordered by Midland Road on the east, Sycamore Road to the west, Aubrey
Street to the north, and Temple Street to the south. The purpose of the
acquisition was to provide the land necessary to create a heritage park that could
depict Poway as it was in the late 1800's.
To cultivate the park development process, the City Council, on September 22,
1987, re-designated the land use and zoning of the property from Rural
Residential - C and Commercial General to Open Space, thus placing the
parkland under a single, more appropriate zoning classification. City staff was
then directed to develop several conceptual park designs for an Old Poway Park.
From these conceptual drawings, a consultant was hired to develop a specific
site plan, architectural renderings of new buildings, and redesigns of existing
structures, land use plans, grading plans, lighting plans, and landscape plan.
The City Council on February 23, 1989 conceptually approved a draft park plan
entitled Old Poway Town Park and directed staff to prepare a specific plan to
implement the proposal.
This Specific Plan was adopted on August 22, 1989 and included the original
4.75 acres of park located on the west side of Midland Road and south side of
Aubrey Street. This Specific Plan works in concert with the Old Poway Specific
Plan, SP 88-01.
On July 26, 1988, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment 88-02B
and companion Zoning Ordinance Amendment 88-04 adopting the Open Space
- Recreation land use designation and zoning category. In November 1991, two
new land use categories were created in the City's General Plan. Open Space -
Resource Management (OS-RM) and Public Facilities (PF), were created to
replace the Open Space (OS) land use category. On January 26, 1993, the City
Council adopted Zone Change 93-01Z changing the zoning of Old Poway Park to
Open Space - Recreation (OS - R) to comply with the changes made to the
General Plan.
On February 24, 2004, the Poway City Council approved the Old Poway Park
Master Plan. The Master Plan established the development plan to coordinate
the expansion of, and modifications to, Old Poway Park in light of the acquisition
by the Paguay Redevelopment Agency 13 parcels totaling approximately 4.4
acres located on the west side of Midland Road south of Temple Street and on
the east side of Midland Road between Aubrey Street and Temple Street.
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The Old Poway Park Master Plan represents the completion of a planning
process that is intended to enhance the historic character of the Old Poway area
and to guide the expansion of Old Poway Park based on the expressed needs
and desires of the community. The purpose of the Master Plan was to facilitate
the expansion of the Old Poway Park boundaries, introduction of an art center
and related facilities, expansion of the Farmers' Market, accommodation of new
commercial development, establishment of a veterans' memorial, the creation of
additional on- and off-street parking, enhancement of pedestrian circulation, and
incorporation of additional open space areas. This specific plan has been
amended to incorporate land use and development standards to allow
implementation of the Master Plan.
II. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The subject property is situated in the State of California, County of San Diego
according to Map thereof No. 331 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego, May 27, 1887, and includes that portion of the east half of the alley
adjoining said lot on the west as vacated by order of the Board of Supervisors,
San Diego County, recorded January 18, 1945 as well as Assessor's Parcel
Numbers 314-212-02 through 06; 314-220-02, 03, 33, 34, 35 & 69; and 314-193-
39 and a portion of 40.
III. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE
Section 65450, et. seq., of the California Government Code enables local
governments to adopt specific plans for the systematic implementation of their
general plan. The Old Poway Town Park specific plan is a component of the
Poway General Plan and serves to implement the General Plan in the subject
area. It is the intent of this specific plan to define appropriate land uses and
development according to the approved Old Poway Park Master Plan approved
February 24, 2004.
This specific plan proposes development standards for the subject property.
Where the development standards differ form those listed in the Open Space -
Recreation (OS-R) zone in the Poway Municipal Code, the provisions contained
within this specific plan shall take precedence.
IV. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTATION AND APPLICATION
As the owner of the property, the City of Poway, through its Development
Services and Community Services Departments will be primarily responsible for
the administration, application, and interpretation of the specific development
criteria and land uses contained herein.
The City Council of the City of poway will retain ultimate authority and
responsibility for the approval of any conditional use permit, development review,
variance, specific plan amendment, or interpretation of the specific plan criteria.
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V. PROPERTY ANALYSIS
The Old Poway Town Park established with this Specific Plan in 1989
encompassed 4.75 gross acres that included a combination of new and old,
developed land and open space and is located on the west side of Midland Road
between Aubrey Street and Temple Street. With the City's purchase of an
additional 13 parcels, totaling approximately 4.4 acres, located on the west side
of Midland south of Temple Street and on the east side of Midland between
Aubrey Street and Temple Street, the Old Poway Park Master Plan was
developed for the park and these adjacent areas to accommodate additional and
expanded park uses for the community.
The dominant natural feature of the original 4.75 acres of the park is Rattlesnake
Creek that flows in a northeast to southwest direction, separating this part of the
Park into two functions. The portion of the Park located northwest of the creek is
situated within the floodway and remains as a large grassy open space filled with
historically sized oak and sycamore trees. Picnic tables and barbeques have
been constructed to serve the area that is used daily for picnicking and small
family parties. The developed section of the Park is located southeast of the
creek, outside the floodway. This section contains new and historic structures
and serves as the main activity area of the Park.
Structures within this area include the Porter House, named after Co!. Porter,
who originally owned the land and built the house. His house has been updated
and is now used for meetings and contains the Park Ranger's office. Co!. Porter
was also responsible for bringing the narrow gauge steam train to the Park. The
steam engine and passenger cars have been restored and are now used on a
weekly basis to transport its passengers around the Park. In the early 1990's,
the City constructed a late 1800's period train barn to house the steam engine
and cars. A new train depot is proposed that would serve as a complimentary
structure to the train barn and as a loading platform for train passengers. The
International Order of Templars Hall, originally located near the Farmers' Market
site, was relocated to the center of the Park and rehabilitated. The hall is now
used for a multitude of public and private events including meetings, weddings,
concerts, and dances. The Nelson House, a classic example of an early Poway
farmhouse, was relocated from the east end of Poway Road to a site next to the
Porter House and restored. The Nelson House now serves as a museum
preserving the time and lifestyle of early Poway. The Hamburger Factory, a local
favorite for families, youth sport groups, teenagers, and adults, is also an early
fixture of Old Poway. Before its expansion and restoration in 1989, the building
served as a restaurant and bar. The Poway Historical Society museum is
located within a building extension behind the restaurant. The gazebo, centrally
located between the Hamburger Factory and open space areas, unites the
passive and active recreational functions of the Park. The gazebo is used for
weddings, concerts, parties, and public presentations.
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VI. LAND USES
The following land uses shall be permitted on the subject property where the
symbol "P" appears, and subject to a minor conditional use permit where the
symbol "M" appears.
Use
Bakery P
Barber P
Blacksmith M
Books, gifts and stationery stores P
Bookstore P
Candy Store P
Eating Establishments (including P
snack bars and sit-down
restaurants
Feed and tack shops P
Gallery P
Gifts and souvenirs P
Historical landmarks P
Historical structures P
Hobby shops P
Library, archive, reference room P
Meeting/classrooms P
Mu~ums P
Photo studio P
Public buildings and grounds P
Public and private clubs M
Retail commercial (in conjunction P
with historic structures and
recreation uses
Stamp and coin shop P
Train stations and train storage P
and repair barns
The following land uses shall require approval of a temporary use permit and/or
other necessary required permits prior to commencement of any activity:
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. Auto shows
. Dances
. Farmers' Market
. Fashion shows
. Horticulture shows
. Large craft shows - ten or more exhibitors
. Large public assembly - 50 people or more
. Music festivals, band concerts, concerts in excess of four musicians
. Outdoor food vendors
. Poway Community Days' events
. Theater performances - does not include mimes or jugglers which
are permitted
Uses not listed are prohibited. Additional uses may be added through an
amendment to this plan as specified in Section IX.
VII. SITE/BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Building Setbacks
Building setbacks shall be the same as the OS-R zone except that on a
street frontage main structures may be built to the property line.
Appurtenant building features such as porches, canopies, boardwalks,
eaves, awnings, stairs, and chimneys attached to a main building or
connecting the main building with a detached accessory structure may
extend up to 10 feet into the public right-of-way.
Distance between detached
structures on the same
lot measured in linear feet
between eaves
15 feet
Distance between train cars
5 feet
2. Parking Setbacks
Parking spaces may encroach up to ten feet into the public right-of-way
provided there is at least five (5) feet of undeveloped land separating the
parking stalls from the edge of work.
3. Building Height
The building height of any structure shall not exceed 35 feet or two stories,
whichever is less.
4. Architectural Design Standards
The Old Poway Specific Plan (SP 88-01), Part One, provides a detailed
set of architectural guidelines for residential, commercial, and public
facilities located within the project area boundaries. The plan exemplifies
the architectural style of early Poway by illustrating specific examples of
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building designs, roof configuration, porches, building materials, colors,
siding styles, and door and window treatment. To be consistent with the
requirements of the Old Poway Specific Plan, and with the architectural
style of existing and proposed surrounding buildings, the design of all
structures within the Old poway Town Park shall comply with the
architectural guidelines set forth in the Old Poway Specific Plan.
5. Lighting
The exterior lighting program for park shall comply with the lighting
standards set forth in Section 17.10.150 of the Poway Municipal Code,
except for security lighting. Low wattage incandescent light and shielded
florescent light may be used provided that the light intensity not exceed 75
lamberts at the property boundary.
6. Signage
The style, size, and copy of all proposed signs within the park shall be
designed to reflect the signage style found within Poway during the 1800's
and early 1900's. All signs shall comply with the guidelines set fort in Part
One of the Old Poway Specific Plan,
7. Public Improvements
To further pedestrian safety and to reduce traffic speed, stop signs are
anticipated at main roadway intersections in proximity to the Old Poway
Park. The intersections could include Midland Road at Edgemoor Street,
Temple Street, and Aubrey Street. To enhance public access and to
reduce reliance of automobiles in and around the Park, bus turnouts will
be incorporated along Midland Road near Aubrey Street. To facilitate
access to exiting and proposed uses and parking fields within the Old
Poway area, a separate lane is proposed east of Midland Road, behind
the existing Old Poway Village center that will interconnect Edgemoor
Street to Adrian Street. The lane provides access to off-street parking
facilities east of Midland Road and can be used as an alternate
north/south route permitting sections of Midland Road to be closed for
special Park events.
To improve the availability of parking for the collective park uses, angled
parking along Midland Road will be created, the parking lot south of
Temple Street will be enhanced, creation a parking field north of Aubrey
Street will be created and the as well as one located generally east of
Midland Road, between Aubrey Street and Temple Street.
8. Special Requirements
The parking lot road surface and interior roadway surface shall be
constructed of materials that represent the textures and appearance of the
roads of early Poway and should not consist strictly of conventional
smooth surfaced asphalt or concrete. The depth of surface material and
base material shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
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Parking lot landscaping shall comply with the standards set forth in the
Poway Municipal Code and the City of Poway Guide to Landscape
Requirements, requiring a minimum of one tree per three parking spaces.
The tree placement, however, need not occur every third space and may
be clustered in and/or around the parking area. The extension of
landscape planters every nine spaces does not reflect the parking lot
designs of the period, and therefore, are not required.
The perimeters of the parking stalls need only to be generally noted. Due
to the loose surface material on the lot, painting of the lines is neither
feasible nor consistent with design of the park.
VIII. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
Development under this specific plan shall proceed according to normal
procedures of the City of Poway with regard to development review. A
development review may be required an any and all new structures as outlined in
the poway Municipal Code.
This specific plan proposes development standards for the subject property.
Where development standards differ from those listed in the Poway Zoning
Development Code, the provisions contained within this specific plan shall take
precedent.
IX. AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
Any amendment, whether City-initiated or private, to Specific Plan 89-06 shall be
processed in accordance with Chapter 17.47 (Specific Plan Regulations) of the
Poway Municipal Code and shall be, if approved, adopted by City Council
Resolution.