2 - Community DevelopmentCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development deals with the Conservation Elements as encouraged by
physical development of the City Its Section 65303 g of the Government
purpose is to ensure the organization of Code
the City into a functional aesthetic
IMPLEMENTATIONpatternandtoestablishdesignpoliciesto
guide development to provide an The Development Code is the primaryattractiveenvironmentwhichpreservesmeansofimplementingtheCommunitytheuniquecharacterofthecommunityItDevelopmentmasterelementEachof
will influence the image of the City more the residential commercial industrial and
than any other element special land use designations established
in the Land Use Plan relate to one
In recent years Poway has been specific zone established in the
experiencing pressures from mid county Development Code which will list
growth which has brought intense permitted uses conditional uses and
development to the City s western development standards for each zone
borders Traffic congestion is increasing
as more and more regional travelers use Another tool to implement CommunityPowaysstreets to move from SR 67 to Development policies is the specific plan115andviceversaLikewisegrowthwhichisauthorizedbyGovernmentCode
pressures in Poway have been increasing Section 65450 Specific plans are
as people discover the rural open space required for all Planned Community areas
nature of the City which is so and for all properties carrying the
conveniently located to employment Affordable Housing designator They are
centers and recreational opportunities permitted and may be used for other
While regional and local growth pressures areas Prepared by the local governmentmountthepreservationofPowaysspecificplansareregulatoryineffectand
character seems even more important replace the prescribed land use
ordinances for the affected area
LEGAL BASIS
Section 65302 a of the Govemment
Code requires preparation of a land use
element which designates the proposed
general distribution and general location
of land for housing business industry
open space education public buildings
and grounds and other categories of
public and private uses of land The
required Land Use Element is included in
this Community Development master
element which also contains the
Community Design and Energy
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
Moderate
LAND USE ELEMENT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT The identification of opportunities for
The nature of land use in the City of redevelopment and new development
Poway today is linked to Poway s rural in the City as well as any constraints
that would affect this developmentorigins Poway began as a small isolated
farming community over a century ago The reduction of loss of life injury andOnlyminimalgrowthandchangeproperty damage that might result fromoccurreduntilthemid1950s when the
flood fire earthquake and otherPowayMunicipalWaterDistrictwasnaturalormanmadehazardsformedandacommunitywatersystem
developed Since then Poway has The preservation ofthose undevelopedexperiencedseveralsignificantgrowthportionsofthecitythatareofvaluetoperiodsBetween1970and1980
the residents and the protection of thePowayspopulationincreasedby139naturalandculturalresourcesfoundpercentfrom13971to33436Thetherefollowingdecaderesultedinanadditional
30 percent increase leading up to a The preservation and maintenance ofpopulationof43516in1990theexistingruralcharacteroftheCity
INTENT and
The Land Use Element is designed to This element shall provide the
provide a policy framework within which essential basis for planning for
decisions both private and public can be adequate sewers roads schools
made concerning the physical water treatment recreation facilities
development of the City As such it is the and other infrastructure necessary for
critical backbone of the General Plan the welfare of the residents
The City seeks to accomplish the
following with the implementation of this Through the use of text and diagrams the
element Land Use Element establishes clear and
The establishment of a balanced logical patterns of land use as well as
standards for new development The
compatible and functional mix of single most important feature of this
development consistent with the long element is the Land Use Map which
range goals objectives and values of indicates the location density and
the City intensity of development for all land uses
City wide In addition the goalsTheprovisionofguidanceforpublicobjectivesandstrategiescontainedinthe
and private investments indicating element provide a constitutional
where new development is permitted framework for future land use planningandthenaturedensityandintensityofanddecisionmakingintheCitythatdevelopment
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
The City of Poway maintains a strong
commitment to the preservation of open
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER space by encouraging in fill development
ELEMENTS projects and redevelopment while
The Land Use Element affects a number scrutinizing proposed projects in the City
of key issues that are addressed in the outskirts to ensure that the rural and open
remaining elements For example land space areas are conserved and that
use policies have a direct bearing on the environmental concerns are mitigated It
local system of streets and roadways is important that adjacent land uses be
which are covered in the Transportation compatible with each other Compatibility
Element Housing issues and needs is analyzed in Table 111 1
identified in the Housing Element are The developed areas of Poway compriselinkedtolandusepoliciesforboth
existing and future residential 50 percent of the Citys total land area
development Even issues concerning Of this 63 percent is residential The
safety noise and the environment are residential uses in Poway are
directly related to the policies contained in overwhelmingly dominated by
this element single family residential homes which
comprise 80 percent of the dwelling units
In turn the ability to allow development in the City There is a broad spectrum of
anticipated by the Land Use Element is single family residential dwelling units
related to the Public Services Element including suburban subdivisions on 6 000
which provides for the planning of to 10 000 square foot lots semi rural
essential infrastructure subdivisions on one halfto one acre lots
and residential agricultural home sites of
EXISTING LAND USE between two and five acres The rural
character of Poway is enhanced by the
diversity of large lot home sites
As a foothill community Poway contains throughout the Citylargeareasofsteephillsidesanddeep
canyons much of which is unbuildable Multiple family development including
Regions of major environmental value traditional apartment complexes and new
cover much of the southern eastem and attached condominium complexesnorthernpartsoftheCityandthevicinitycompriseonly16percentoftheCitys
of Twin Peaks Boulder Mountain To residential dwelling units Most of the
protect these resources and in multiple family housing is located in the
recognition of this topography over 2 600 southern portion of the City Mobile
acres is designated Open homes comprise 4 percent of the
Space Resource Management and about dwellings in Poway They are located in
8 800 acres is developed with large lots five mobile home parks located in the mid
under the Rural Residential A and Rural and southern portions of the CityResidentialBcategories
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TABLEUI 1
LANQU EOOMPATIBIl1TYMATRIX
SI GLE MULTI
RUIlL F MILY FAMILY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC
RESIDENTiAl RESIDENtiAL RESIDENTIAL
llUIlALRESIDEtolTlAoL S I M
SINGLEJ ILYRESIDENTIAL M M
MULTIJAMILY
llESIPENTIAL S M M
COMMERCIAL S
INDOStRlAL M S S
PUBLIC M S
S PlIIILE SI I IlLE
I mOMPA1C1IlLE OSUITAIlLEMYQllMYIl9IIEFOUND COMPlIIIQlSllrrAIlLE BASED lINPROVISlbNS ESTAIILISHED THROUGHA
CbNbITlONAL USE P MIT ORPEVELOP1IIET lEVillll
Other land uses in Poway include public is the primary location for manufacturing
uses 1 2 percent and and warehousing uses in the community
commercialindustrial areas 2 1 percent One surface mining operation is located
Public uses include the facilities of the in the southerly portion of the industrial
City of Poway the Poway Unified School park
District the Dearborn Cemetery the
County of San Diego the State of FUTURE LAND USECaliforniaandthePomeradoHospital
Commercial areas comprise only 1 9 Land use policy in Poway is guided by the
percent of the total land area and are ideals of the City including preservation
located mostly along Poway Road and of open space maintenance of the rural
Pomerado Road with a few on Twin character compatibility of adjacent uses
Peaks Road and along Midland Road provision of a variety of housing types to
Commercial uses include shopping serve all segments of the community
centers free standing retail shops and provision of quality public institutions and
offices The South Poway Business Park provision of commercial and industrial
is approximately 30 percent complete and areas for satisfaction of employment and
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
personal needs Guidelines for private however the land use designators shown
developments are designed to ensure are those proposed under the Poway
high quality development while General Plan Section 8 of the MEA
maintaining these goals discusses these areas in more detail
Poway s motto The City in the Country The following 24 land use categories are
will become obsolete unless open space established There are 12 residential
five commercial one manufacturing
and the rural character are preserved three open space one public facilities
Thus future development in Poway one hospital campus and one planned
should be concentrated in parts of the community categories Each land use
City other than the rural hillside areas and category corresponds to one zoning
existing open space areas should be category of the same name Specific
protected densities allowed in the Rural Residential
categories depend on the average slope
A significant feature of the land use plan ofthe property and are described in Table
is the enhancement of existing developed 111 3 A summary of the distribution of
and developing areas This will land uses is included as Table 111 2
principally be directed at the areas Amended per GPA 93 01A
adjacent to major circulation corridors and
to major urban areas adjacent to the As of January 1 1991 Poway had 14 568
Citys western border Land use changes dwelling units according to the
will be required to be consistent with Department of Finance San Diego
available public services and facilities in County Regional Housing Estimates
order to avoid the potential for growth in Remaining vacant residentially zoned
undeveloped areas To the extent the property is estimated to have a maximum
Affordable Housing Overlay is used to potential to hold an additional 2 796
increase density it is understood that it dwelling units see Table VIII 15 for a
will diminish the rural character of the total of 17 364 In addition meeting the
City Regional Share requirement for
affordable housing could result in an
LAND USE PLAN additional 777 units through mixed use
The Land Use and Zoning Plan defines development dormitories and the
the arrangement of land uses at buildout Affordable Housing Overlay see Table
It does not establish specific time frames VIII 19
for the phasing of future development In November 1988 the voters of Poway
The Land Use and Zoning Plan also adopted initiative Proposition FF which
depicts the boundaries of the adopted requires voter approval of any changes to
Poway Sphere of Influence and Planning land use designations slope criteria
Area These areas are within the parcel size or zoning in the Rural
jurisdiction of San Diego County Residential and Open Space categories
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT 5 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
The 1991 General Plan update created regardless of their slope and including
two new categories Open Space areas over 45 percent slope
Resource Management and Public
Facilities In 1992 a third new category Rural Residential B areas generally will
was created Hospital Campus These be served by the City water system but
categories are intended to further not sewer Rural road standards apply
categorize uses which were allowed The uses allowed are primarily
under the OS category in November 1988 single family dwelling units The keeping
and may not be amended to include uses offarm animals is allowed in these areas
not allowed under the OS category in
November 1988 without voter approval RURAL RESIDENTIAL C RR C The Rural
Amended per GPA 93 01A Residential C classification includes the
custom home subdivisions that
Residential predominate in Poway s northern area
The parcel sizes begin at one net acre
RURAL RESIDENTIAL A RR A The Rural minimum for slopes up to 15 percent and
Residential A category includes more progress to two net acres between 15
total land area than any other It is percent and 25 percent and four net
primarily located in the northern and acres in areas above 25 percent The
eastern areas of the City which are uses are primarily single family dwelling
dominated by the mountains that units While the keeping of farm animals
surround Poway It also includes the is allowed in these areas it should not
Twin Peaks and Boulder Mountain areas constitute the sole use of the property
Very low density residential uses are
allowed in the level areas or foothills near The Rural Residential C areas must be on
existing development The minimum lot the City water system and should be
size ranges from 4 acres to 40 acres provided with sewers Rural road
based upon the slope and the availability standards apply
of community water The rural road
standards of the City as found in the RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 1 RS 1 The
Circulation Element would apply Residential Single Family 1 classification
applies generally within the fringe areas
RURAL RESIDENTIAL B RR B The Rural ofthe major floodplains which contain no
Residential B category is an intermediate perceptible slopes The minimum lot size
rural residential category The minimum is one acre RS 1 areas mustshall be
parcel sizes are 2 4 and 8 acres based served by the City water and sewer
upon slopes that are 0 15 percent 15 25 system and semi rural road standards
percent or 2545 percent respectively A apply The uses are primarily single
special sub category of this land use RR family dwelling units agriculture and the
B2 is applied to the High Valley area and keeping of farm animals for personal use
allows lots there to be two acres in size
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 2 RS 2 The minimum of 4 500 square feet up to eight
Residential Single Family 2 c1assificatindwelling units per acre These areas are
is a transitional category between the served by City water and sewer and
urban and rural land uses in the City A urban road standards apply
density of one and two dwelling units per
net acre will be achieved by lot sizes that PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
range between one acre and 20 000 PRO The Planned Residential
square feet Single family housing is the Development classification is limited to
primary use and the keeping of animals areas of the City where traditional
for personal use is permitted These development methods will not work
areas should be served by both City because of topography natural hazards
water and sewer and the semi rural road or man made hazards All development
standards apply proposals require a speCific plan which
will establish the density for the individual
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 3 RS 3 site however 12 dwelling units per net
The Residential Single Family 3 category acre is the maximum allowable The
is characterized by low density urban specific plan will outline the public
residential development The lot sizes services utilities and facilities necessary
range between 15 000 and 20 000 square but City water and sewer will generally be
feet with an overall density of two to required Appropriate road standards will
three dwelling units per net acre be established by the specific plan
Single family homes are the primary use
along with the limited keeping of animals MOBILE HOME PARK MHP This
for personal use These areas must be classification is designed for planned
served by both City water and sewer and residential developments that consist
the urban road standards apply exclusively of manufactured housing
Density should not exceed eight dwelling
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 4 RS4 The units per acre City water and sewer are
Residential Single Family 4 classification required and urban road standards apply
is also a low density residential category
allowing three to four dwelling units per RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM RC The
net acre The lot sizes range between Residential Condominium classification is
10 000 and 15 000 square feet and for attached or detached multiple family
development is primarily single family dwellings with densities between 7 and 12
homes The limited keeping of animals is dwelling units per net acre The category
also allowed RS4 areas must have City allows units for either sale or rental The
water and sewer service and the urban intent of the use and density is to provide
road standards apply aesthetic multiple family dwellings that
include garages open space and
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY7 RS 7 The recreational facilities and activities
Residential Single Family 7 classification Developments should generally be
is for single family homes on lots with a clustered with buildings having six or
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
fewer units Urban services such as City
water and sewer are required and urban
road standards apply
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT RA
Residential Apartment is the most dense
residential classification with a maximum
of 20 units per net acre allowed
Residential apartment complexes in this
classification may not be converted to
condominiums for sale Urban services
such as City water and sewer are
required and urban road standards apply
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8
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TABLE 111 2
DISTRIBUTION OF lAND USES
LAND USE LAND USE
CATEGORY ACRES PERCENT CATEGORY ACRES PERCENT
1 INCORPORATED CITY 2 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Residential Residential
RRA 7483 29 8 RR A 2 136 100 0
RRB 1 319 5 3
RRC 3 207 12 8 SUBTOTAL 2 136 100 0
RS1 33 0 1
RS 2 431 17 3 PLANNING AREA
RS3 64 0 3
RS4 583 2 3 Residential
RS 7 1 315 5 2 RR A 542 34 8
PRO 723 2 9 Open SOllee
MHP 99 0 4 OSRM 1 017 65 2
RC 143 0 6
RA 81 0 3 SUBTOTAL 1 559 100 00
Commercial
CO 79 0 3 GRAND TOTAL 28 807 1 0 0 0
eN 3
CG 217 0 9
CC 109 04
Manllfllcturjtlg
MS
Ooen Soace
OS 50 0 2
OSR 418 16
OSRM 2 598 10 3
SQecial puroose
PF 271 11
PC 3 632 14 5
Transoortation Corridors
2 218 8 8
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
301 1.2
3,749 14.9
GPA 19-001
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
TABLE 111 3
RURAL RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES
lAND USE
CATEGORY SLOPE
015 15 25 2545 45
RRA
With City Water 1 du per 4 1 du per 8 1 du per 20 No credit
Available net acres net acres net acres
Without City 1 du per 20 1 du per 20 1 du per 40 No credit
Water Available net acres net acres net acres
RRB With City 1 du per 2 1 du per 4 1 du per 8 No credit
Water Available net acres net acres net acres
RRC With City 1 du per two 1 du per 4 No credit
Water Available net acres net acres
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10
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Commercial local and community wide commercial
genters that typically serve large areas of
COMMERCIAL OFFICE CO Office the City Land uses in this area would
complexes are encouraged in order to include a wide range of less intensive
provide areas where related office uses retail and serviceOtype use such as junior
can be assembled and to avoid the department stores medical and financial
proliferation of individual isolated offices office complexes food chains
Office complexes can serve as a restaurants and specialty stores
transitional land use between more Amended per GPA 96 02A
intense commercial or manufacturing
uses and single or multiple family Town Center TC The Town Center
housing Mixed use projects District is intended to enhance the
incorporating housing with commercial pedestrian and architectural
uses may be appropriate in these areas characteristics of the commercial town
center of the City Commercial
Mixed Use MU The opportunity for a businesses encouraged for this area
mix of commercial and residential land include various forms of general and
uses that could exist separately or in specialty retail dining and entertainment
combination on the same site is provided establishments This District also
in the Mixed Use District Land uses encompasses civic functions such as City
applicable to this area include single or Hall the Library Fire Stations parks and
multiple family residential units retail State of California offices Amended per
professional services financial and other GPA 96 02A
office related uses Amended per GPA
96 02A Commercial General CG The
Commercial General classification is
Commercial Neighborhood CN characterized by a broad range of uses
Commercial Neighborhood areas are and provides locations for major retail and
intended to provide limited retail business service businesses Mixed use projects
service and office facilities for the incorporating housing with commercial
convenience of residents in adjacent uses may be appropriate in these areas
neighborhoods and to be compatible with
a residential environment They are not Automotive and General Commercial
designed to supplant the Commercial AGC The District is intended to
General uses which are located primarily accommodate a full range of service or
along Poway Road Mixed use projects roadway oriented retail service and
incorporating housing with commercial wholesale commercial activities Land
uses may be appropriate in these areas uses in this area are designed to
accommodate the more intensive reail
COMMUNITY BUSINESS CB The service and automotive businesses
Community Business District is a Other uses would include general retail
classification intended to accommodate print shops gasoline stations and
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 11 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
automotive motorcycle and boat sales shall remain part of the Hospital Campus
and service Amended per GPA 96 02A The Hospital Campus shall remain an
integrated complex providing a variety of
Commercial Recreation CR The medical facilities and services Amended
Commercial Recreation designation is per GPA 93 01A
intended to provide for relatively high
intensity recreational opportunities that OPEN SPACE RECREATION OS R The
may be privately owned and operated for Open Space Recreation land use
profit Examples of land uses which could category is intended for relatively low
be allowed under this category are intensity active recreational and ancillary
miniature golf and family fun centers commercial opportunities which could be
compatible with residential land uses
Hospital Campus HC Examples of land uses allowed under this
category are golf courses soccer parks
The Hospital Campus designation is baseball fields riding academies and
intended to provide for various types of stables public and private swim and
medical services and facilities in an tennis facilities and public parks
integrated complex which is designed to
intensively service the medical and health OPEN SPACE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
needs of the residents of the community OS RM The Open Space Resource
The existing inpatient hospital provides Management designation is intended for
the most significant principal use Other lands where valuable natural resources
uses under this designation may include are located The mountainous areas
doctors offices laboratories outpatient prominent ridges riparian areas
surgery centers imaging centers medical biological corridors areas with geologic
training and research facilities mental hazards and agricultural lands are
health clinics continuing care facilities included in this category Limited activity
outpatient clinics rehabilitation clinics such as agriculture and non commercial
pharmacies and other outpatient service low impact recreation may be allowed on
facilities lands carrying this designation with the
approval of the City Council
The area comprising a Hospital Campus
may consist of one or more legal lots Planned Community
The aggregate lot area of the Hospital
Campus must contain a minimum of 40 PLANNED COMMUNITY PC The Planned
acres The legal lots contained within the Community designation allows a variety
Hospital Campus may be owned by of land uses to occur based upon the
separate entities If there is a adoption by the City Council of a specific
reconfiguration of the boundaries of the plan The purpose of this designation is
lots within the Hospital Campus which to encourage comprehensive land
may result in a decrease or increase in planning of large contiguous areas so that
the number of lots then each of the lots
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12
RESOLUTION NO 05 091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA
INITIATING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05 04
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Poway recognizes that the need may
arise to amend the City s General Plan and
WHEREAS Section 65350 et seq of the California Government Code describes
the procedures for amending General Plans and
WHEREAS Section 1746 020B of the Poway Municipal Code provides that anychangetoCityregulationsmaybeinitiatedbyResolutionoftheCityCouncil
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
as follows
Section 1 The City Council does hereby initiate General Plan Amendment 0504 to
Amend the Community Development Element of the General Plan regarding 3 story
parking garages in the Hospital Campus HC zone
PASSED ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of PowayStateofCaliforniathis25thdayofOctober2005
ATTEST
L e
Resolution No 05091
Page 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SS
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
I L Diane Shea City Clerk of the City of Poway do hereby certify under the
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No 05 091 was duly adopted by the CityCouncilatameetingofsaidCityCouncilheldonthe25thdayofOctober2005andthatit
was so adopted by the following vote
AYES BOYACK EMERY HIGGINSON REXFORD CAFAGNA
NOES NONE
ABSENT NONE
DISQUALIFIED NONE
Di ne Shea City C erk
Cit of Poway
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
parcel specific issues can be addressed specify the income group or groups being
with creative solutions targeted by each allowed density The
specific plan must also include conditions
There areas are currently designated under which the parcel may be developed
Planned Community They are Rancho at the higher densities including
Arbolitos South Poway and Old Coach guarantees of affordability to the specified
Rancho Arbolitos includes only single income categories and any design criteria
family homes The Old Coach area has necessary to ensure compatibility with
been approved for estate single family surrounding development
homes and a 27 hole golf course with
club house The distribution of land uses Properties carrying the AH designator
in South Poway is shown on Figure 111 1 may be developed either according to the
underlying zoning or once the specific
Public Facilities plan is adopted as affordable housing
according to the criteria set out in the
Public Facilities PF The Public specific plan Development at the higher
Facilities designation is intended for lands density may only occur after the specific
containing privately and publicly owned plan is adopted
facilities serving the needs of the general
community These include the schools PROMINENT RIDGELlNE PR This overlay
school district headquarters fire stations is established for the protection of
water treatment facility City Hall and ridgelines with special significance to the
other similar uses Amended per GPA community Development is not
93 01A permitted on these areas
Overlays
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY
DESIGNATION AH In order to provide for
adequate affordable housing sites in the
community the AH overlay designation is
established and may be attached to
property within any land use category
including non residential categories but
not including the Open Space Resource
Management category
A specific plan must be prepared for each
area carrying the AH designator These
specific plans may allow residential
development at residential densities up to
25 dwelling units per acre and must
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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
Poway is a rural community that has environment these alterations should be
never lost sight of its beginnings and made with community goals in mind It
history Upon incorporation the City becomes the community s role through
adopted as its official theme The City in the City govemment to require the
the Country Results of community consideration of local standards for
surveys in 1981 and 1988 as well as harmonious design Community design is
public forums in 1990 and 1991 soliciting the synergistic effect of the needs of the
input for the general plan update have developer for a financial reward for his
indicated a desire on the part of an efforts the social satisfaction of the buyer
overwhelming majority of the City or user and the implementation of
residents to retain the rural country like community supported design programs
atmosphere
The Community Design Element outlines
The past physical development of Poway a standard to be achieved and a
has not always supported the residents preferred method of achieving that
rural image As an unincorporated standard however other methods may
community Poway had no consistent be found acceptable so long as the
design theme and therefore became a defined goals and policies are met
mixture of different and often conflicting
architectural aesthetic and planning COMMUNITYstylesManyoftheuniquenaturalCHARACTERresourcesweredestroyedby
uncoordinated development With the
advent of local control the City has now Over a span of many years Poway has
established community design guidelines progressed through several periods of
to ensure that new development and physical growth and change Beginning
redevelopment will support and as a relatively isolated farming
complement the rural image of Poway community the population remained
virtually static from the 1880 s until the
The primary purpose of the Community early 1950 s however after 1960 there
Design Element is to promote ways in was a rapid increase in growth that
which the planning design and leveled off about 44 000 in 1990
construction of the built environment can
be compatible with the community s During the last 30 years the physical
desire to maintain a rural image appearance of poway has been
character and atmosphere The dramatically altered This is particularly
underlying premise is that as true of Poway Road which is the major
development alters the physical thoroughfare and business district Even
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 15 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
with all the physical changes the strong involved with the community and knowingdesireofthecommunitytoretaintheruralneighborsandlocalretailers
character has remained constant overthe
years
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTALWhilePowayRoadmaybedescribedasFEATURES
Poways spine its heart is the Old Poway An important part of Poway s image isareaThiswillbeenhancedinthedefinedbythenaturalenvironmentalcomingyearsthrough implementation of features that are present including thetheOldPowaySpecificPlanincludingmountains creeks and channels Each ofcompletionoftheOldPowayParkandthesecontributetothefeelingofopendevelopmentofthecommercialareawithspaceandthecountrylikeimagespecialtyretailstoresOldPoway
embodies the spirit of heritage along with The mountains that surround Poway onthehopeforthefuturethenortheastsouthanwestare
Included in Poway s rural atmosphere are
important features in two aspects they
are natural boundaries to development inbothnaturalelementsthehillscreeksadjacentjurisdictionsandtheyarevegetationandwildlifeandthesignificantvisualfeaturesTheopenelementsbroughtherebypastandspaceinthemountainousareaofPowaypresentresidentsstructuresroadwayslooksmuchtodayasitdidacenturyagoculturalandsocialeventsandtheruralandservestoremindlocalresidentsoflifestylePowaysbeginnings
RURAL ATMOSPHERE In order to protect the hillsides strategiesPowayssmalltowncharacterisnotrelatingtogradingandstructuraldesignin
something that can be easily identified hillside areas have been included in the
During the public work sessions held as General Plan For purposes of these
part of the General Plan update process regulations areas with natural slopesresidentswereaskedtodefinewhatunder15percentarenotconsidered
rural meant to them The answers fell hillsides unless they are on prominentgenerallyintotwocategoriesThefirstofridgelinesAreaswithslopesfrom15 to
these dealt with the physical environment 25 percent may require special hillside
where the existence of open space grading architectural and site designespeciallyundevelopedhillswasthetechniquesForareaswithslopesover
most often mentioned feature The 25 percent only limited if any gradingsecondcategoryinvolvedthemorewillbeallowedDevelopmentis
human aspects of the community and discouraged on portions of lots where the
included a wide range of factors including slope exceeds 25 percenteventssuchasPowayDaysresponsive
local government a sense of being The creeks and channels that begin in
Poways eastem mountains and cross the
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valley floor are also significant elements the scattered village image The older
of Poway s rural image While the creeks areas of Poway were developed as large
attracted early settlers to the valley as a lot homesites where homeowners raised
source of irrigation water today they livestock on their individual lots Later
serve as potential linear open space developments in the foothill areas such as
areas within the developed portion of the Green Valley High Valley and Espola
City Some segments of the creeks Road near the Twin Peaks Road area
remain unaltered and provide a natural were rural residential neighborhoods with
setting adjacent to developed residential custom homes on large lots
areas The creeks and channels also
provide prime examples of native However suburban development in the
vegetation such as oaks sycamores and 1970s began to encroach upon the
other wetland species Through community s rural image Smaller lots
maintenance of the major creeks and the development of large tract home
channels as flood control devices the projects the expanding commercial strip
City has been able to preserve some of and centers which embodied highway
the original character of Poway in the oriented pattems of land development
center of development rather than a community downtown were
indicative of the new suburban
The remaining important natural features development pattern This trend
are the biological resources associated continued after Poway gained cityhood in
with open space Because the City is 50 1980
percent undeveloped open space much
of the vegetation and wildlife has In recent years there has been a retum to
remained untouched The proximity of the small town image in land
these natural areas to the developed area development Examples such as the
of the City contributes to Poway s unique Poway Town and Country Center and
character Oak Knoll Center located along Poway
Road and the Poway Post Office along
MAN ADEFEATURES with the Old poway Park and commercial
While many Califomia communities have area on Midland Road illustrate that the
substituted an urban environment for their rural image can be enhanced and utilized
rural beginnings Poway residents have in a wide range of land development
sought to protect what remains of their projects
roots and have worked to enhance them
Poway s historical background as a small Other man made features that support
isolated farming community is a very the small town image of Poway are in the
important feature of the Citys small town area of public facilities Circulation in
image Poway is accommodated on local roads
and arterials of varying widths rather than
For most of the communitys existence on freeways Plans for freeways through
land development in Poway supported Poway were adopted by the County of
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San Diego prior to incorporation but have as historic structures or rural roads is also
been deleted by the City of Poway part of the process Conversely much of
the process is abstract or symbolic For
An example of public facilities enhancing example because new construction
the rural image is in the area of flood cannot use many of the materials used to
control and drainage The creeks and construct rural buildings in the past for
channels are an important natural both cost and public safety reasons
element and have been preserved substitutes must be used that simulate
through flood hazard management these rustic materials Rough sawn wood
policies other than concrete channels In simulates the texture of a hand cut and
some instances it has been necessary to finished construction element much more
widen flood channels in order to than a planed and finished length of pineaccommodatepeakstormflowshoweverwouldConcretesplitfaceblock
the channels have been revegetated with simulates rock or stone more than smooth
native plant species wherever possible masonry block would and earthtone
An outstanding example of this was the colors shades of tan and brown are
Poway Creek widening and improvement more natural than bright colors
project in the area between Community
and Midland Roads Site planning and architecture should
enhance the City s desired character
In summary Poway s small town The Community Design Element is
character can be described as the designed to achieve a balance between
balance of the natural environment of the the preservation and enhancement of the
City with its physical development during Citys small town image and the need for
the last century The next section flexibility that encourages creative
addresses how this definition can be solutions
translated into a community design
program While most community design issues are
relatively specific in nature ie use of
COMMUNITY DESIGN materials color and size some are very
THEMES general These general issues primarily
address city wide aspects of design such
as methods to enhance the small town
The process of translating the features of character of Poway through natural
Poway s character into community design resource preservation or the continuation
includes both real and abstract concepts of low profile building scale
Some features will be included in the
community design process without RURAL AND SINGLE FAMILY
alteration This would include RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
preservation of natural features such as Rural and single family residential
open space areas creeks and ridgelines dwellings in Poway comprise about 80RecognitionofmanmadefeaturessuchpercentofthehomesintheCityThe
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design of rural residential areas should be seeksto establish a unified design theme
based upon policies that seek to preserve for commercial activity in the City and
the natural features of the area nd particularly commercial activity along
minimize disruption of the natural poway Road
contours and vegetation Generally
custom homes will be constructed in rural SrrE PLANNING Commercial site planning
residential areas Where tract homes are is a process requiring the integration of
built the homes should simulate custom several variables It involves the location
home development in every way possible placement relationship and design of all
site elements including buildings parking
and encourage variety to avoid a uniform areas access landscaping and public
suburban appearance Also the most spaces These elements must be
efficient use of private open space is continuously interrelated
considered very important
In the past Poway s commercial areas
MULTIPLE FAMILY DESIGN were not developed under a unified site
New multiple family housing in Poway planning concept and futu re
should be designed to integrate with redevelopment or new projects should
existing neighborhoods and blend well strive to improve long standing problems
with the City s rural character This can Greater emphasis should be placed upon
be achieved by the use of appropriate improving the planning of individual and
architectural detail and by limiting the size combined sites as the best method for
of structures Residential Condominium creating a viable revitalized Poway Road
projects are encouraged to use zero lot commercial area
line patio home or townhouse style ARCHITECTURE While site planningconstructionResidentialapartmentsmay
be either townhouses or flats Generous landscaping and parking are important
open space and adequate amenities to a visually aesthetic site it is the
should be provided structu res themselves that actually
dominate the appearance of a
COMMERCIAL DESIGN commercial area A unified design theme
Commercial activity in the City is primarily of shape size color and materials will
greatly enhance the commercial areas of
located along Poway Road The Poway PowayRoadcommercialareahasdeveloped
over several years and different DISTRIBUTION OF USES There are
generations of physical design are readily currently few focal points or high activityvisibleSomeofthedesignmeetstheareasalongthe35 mile Poway Road
General Plan design standards and is commercial strip Guidelines contained in
aesthetically pleasing however much of this element direct future efforts to
it is less attractive with various design consider 1 the need for a balance
elements competing for a limited visual between commercial activities and the
space The Community Design Element
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present and future population of the City the passerny as well as the user
2 the reaffirmation of Poway Road as Amended per GPA 93 01A
the principal commercial area 3 the
MANUFACTURING DESIGNestablishmentoffocalpointsanda
central commercial area and 4 the The primary purpose of design guidelinesimpactofsignsontheviabilityofinmanufacturingareasistolessenthecommercialactivityareasThevisualandacousticalimpactofproductionimplementationoftheseimageandstorageTothisendguidelinesforguidelinesestablishaframeworkforbuildingdesignshouldbeorientedtowardcommunitycommercialdesignandthefunctionofthebuildingratherthanrevitalizationformLandscapingshouldbeusedasa
transition between the primary use and
adjacent areas solid screening should be
used to hide unattractive areas or reduce
adverse noise conditions
Two focal points which exist separate In 1983 Poway had only servicefromthePowayRoadcorridoraretheOldmanufacturingusessuchaslightPowayHistoricDistrictalongMidlandproductionfabricationorstorageTheseRoadandthemedicalofficedistrictuseswerelocatedontheeast end of thesurroundingPomeradoHospitalThesePowayRoadbusinessdistrictSincethattwodistrictswillcontinuetodeveloptimedevelopmentoftheSouthPowayindependentlysincetheirfocusesareBusiness Park in South Poway haseachspecializedandwelldefinedbegunThisareacontains
manufacturing warehousing andHOSPITALCAMPUSDESIGNdistributionresearchanddevelopment
The architectural theme of the Pomerado and administrative facilities in a park like
Hospital Campus area should continue to setting
reflect the rural natural of the surrounding
hillside area Future development of the
Campus should maintain the open
suburnan atmosphere as the prevailing
common theme The exterior pattem and
coloring of the buildings should
incorporate earth tones of the
surrounding natural setting and be
consistent with a Santa Fe
Southwestern style of architecture In
substance the overall appearance ofthe
Campus should preserve the high quality
visual environment which is pleasing to
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ENERGY CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Every Poway resident and business availability of some of the vital sources of
owner is an energy consumer In this fuel reinforce the critical need to increase
respect they are no different from the our efficiency in the use of energy To
citizens of similar communities elsewhere some extent energy conservation is an
in Califomia and the United States Direct individual responsibility that is personal
and indirect energy consumption pattems efforts to minimize energy use will prove
affect all aspects of our daily lives more effective and less costly than will a
complex system of government
Direct energy consumption includes the regulation
use of energy to heat or cool structures
operate motor vehicles cook provide LOCAL FOCUS
light and communicate Transportation
utilizes a significant portion of our Just the decision to concentrate fiscal and
available resources It is within the direct human resources on energy technology
energy consumption categories that the does not guarantee results The initial
City can do the most to promote energy policy statement for energy awareness
conservation and to reduce the City s should be supported by a set of energyrelianceupontraditionalenergyguidelinesforboth residential and non
resources residential use Above all there is a need
Indirect consumption such as the to relate local energy objectives to all
elements of the General Plan Land use
manufacturing of materials or goods is a and circulation patterns are very much a
less obvious form of energy use For by product of the various levels of energyexamplehomeconstructionusesenergyselfsufficiencyachievedbypreferredfortheproductionandtransportationoflifestylesbuildingmaterialsaswellasforonsite
construction The foundation of this Energy
The City of Poway can commit itself to Conservation Element is based upon
obtaining the following types of
greater energy efficiency by implementing informationstrategieswhichwillreducetheCitys
reliance on non renewable sources of Identification of how conventional
energy Land use transportation and energy resources are supplied and the
construction decisions should consciously problems associated with this supplyconsidercurrentenergyissuesandsystemshouldreasonablyutilizelocallyavailable
energy resource altematives An evaluation of how energy is
The escalating costs of personal energy
consumed in the community
consumption and the everdecreasing
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Energy conversion and transmissionAnassessmentofhowtherelianceonbasesand
conventional energy resources can be
reduced by greater energy efficiency Residential natural gas and electricityandthedevelopmentoflocal
resources such as solar wind hydro The largest components of household
alcohol fuels and geothermal energy use are automobile transportation
resources and home heating air conditioning and
domestic water heating Because of thePolicyrecommendationsforpromotinglargeamountofenergywasteinvolvedin
energy conservation and the use of electric power generation savings at the
renewable resources user end also result in savings in
conversion and transmission
Poway currently imports virtually all of the
non renewable energy consumed Non To be most effective City policy should
renewable energy is derived from sources concentrate on those areas where thewherethesupplyisfiniteandwilleithergreatestamountofenergycanbesaved
be unavailable or in short supply in the and in areas where the local jurisdiction is
long term futu re Since these non the most appropriate strategic level
renewable resources are imported into
the City from either domestic or foreign ENERGYsourcestheircostandavailabilitywillCONSERVATIONdependonfactorsandeventswell
beyond the control of the community MEASURESEquallyimportantistherelianceon
imported energy resources which Recognizing that the automobile willrepresentsanoutflowofdollarsfromthecontinuetobethepreferredmodeofcommunityonlyaportionofwhichpersonaltravelfortheforeseeablefutureretumstotheCityinrevenuetolocaland that this trend depletes vast amountsgovernmentwagesandsalariestolocalofenergyinadditiontoconsumingresidentsorprofitsanddividendstolocalmaterialstobuildcarsandroadsPowaybusinessesandstockholdersshouldactivelypursuethedevelopment
According to information from utilities and of an efficiently designed circulation
system Traffic flow on major roads cantocommonenergyuseestimatesthebeenhancedbytheinstallationofsignallargestcomponentsofenergy
consumption are synchronizers and or a signal
interconnect system Adjoining
Transportation gasoline and diesel commercial areas should be oriented to
facilitate pedestrian and bicyclefuelmovementMajoremployersshouldbe
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encouraged to assist employees in all methods the City can implement to
establishing car or van pooling programs reduce total dependence Achievement
of greater energy self sufficiency will also
Single occupant vehicle trips and multiple require the more efficient use of non
service trips can be minimized by making renewable energy resources
appropriate development decisions
Greater density development in the Singlefamily detached dwellings have
a higher heat loss per square foot of floor
southem area of the City particularly on area than individual dwellings in
Poway Road would save energy and be condominiums townhouses
a more efficient use ofthe available land semidetached dwellings and units in
Additionally increased densities along apartment buildings The reduction in the
Poway Road would reduce travel time to ratio of exterior wall area to horizontal
local shopping recreation and floor area which excluding curved
entertainment establishments surfaces is lower for a simple square floor
plan also reduces energy heat losses
The major opportunities for energy Thus a one story house of rectangular or
savings for a family lie in saving auto L shape has the same heat loss as a
miles traveled and in reducing space two story square layout house In both
heating and cooling loads for their home cases walls and ceilings are insulated
The use of H or T shaped floor plans
Major strategies to accomplish this results in even higher heat losses
include location of the living place near compared to the square layout Insulation
work shopping and cultural leisure in floors walls and ceilings makes a
activities use of altemative transportation large difference in heat loss and heat
to make these trips and construction of gain A well insulated Poway home has
energyefficient homes Similar little need for air conditioning on most
opportunities for savings also exist in the warm weather days The use of
commercial and industrial sectors insulation with effective thermal
resistance designation R 19 in ceilings
At the same time new energy sources and walls with R 11 in floors will
can substitute for existing non renewable considerably reduce annual heating and
sources in some applications Solar air conditioning costs
energy and use of altemative motor
vehicle fuels and stationary boiler fuels For slabon grade houses edge
are examples of altemative energy use insulation reduces heat losses from the
Passive solar building design passive interior If perimeter heating ducts are
and active solar system installation used under the slab even greater heat
cogeneration improved circulation losses will be avoided by using edge
system facilities and design management insulation
of City energy usage and the monitoring
and distribution of energy information are
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Insulated thermal windows can further Santa Ana wind conditions Deciduousreduceinteriorenergylossascan use of trees on southerly exposures shade thestorm doors and sealed fireplace flues to building in the summer yet upon droppingreduceairinfiltrationandoflightexteriortheirleavesinwinterallowsolarheatcolorstoreducesolarheatgainSummergainShrubstrellisesandhedgesshouldheatgaincanbeminimizedbylocatingbecarefullyplannedtoprovidenaturalventilatingwindowstocapturegentleseawindbreaksforbuildingentrancesAirbreezesconditionercondensersmustbelocatedinshadedareaswithplentyofnaturalHouseholdwaterheatingsystemsshouldventilationbedesignedandplumbedforpassivesolarconnectionatthetimeofEnergycanbeconservedthroughtheconstructionExistinghousesusingcarefulselectionofthebuildingsiteandallelectricutilitiesshouldbeevaluatedfordesignofthehomeDevelopmentwithinsolarsystemretrofitsatthetimeofsalecanyonareasshouldbeavoidedbecauseofthestrongerwindpattemsthatfocusIngeneralpatiocoversandaneavewarmwindsupthecanyonduringthedayoverhangof24to32incheswillshadeanddraincoolbreezesbackatnightexposedsoutherlywallswindowsandLivingareasofthehomeshouldbedecksfromthedirectraysofthesummerorientedtothesouthforwinterwarmthsunInthewintermonthsthelowandtemperatesolarheatingStorageorazimuthalpathofthesunclosertotheinactivespacesshouldbelocatedonthehorizonallowssomeofthesunsraystomoreclimaticallyexposedsectionspenetrateundertheeavesandprovideadesirableheatgainAgeneralStateimposedTitle24EnergynorthsouthorientationofthesinglefamilyRegulationsforroomadditionsandnewhomewillprovidetheoptimumsolarresidentialconstructioncouldeffectivelyradiationandenergyefficiencyTorealizeasmuchasa65percentreducesolarheatgainitisthermallyconsumptionsavingsinatypicalpreadvantageoustousemoreglazinginregulationdetacheddwellingunitThesoutheastsouthandsouthwestregulationsvaryaccordingto16climateexposuresandshadetheseopenings by zones Poway is in climate zone 10treesshrubsawningsandeaveManymandatoryenergyeffiCiencyoverhangsfeatureshavetobeincorporatedinto
construction in most climate zones underTheselectivethinningoftreesandotherthenewregulationsvegetationaroundahomesitecantake
advantage of the trees ability to shade the Poway recognizes that it is a significanthouseandtoreduceandredirectregionalenergyconsumerandprevailingwindsTheplantingofacknowledgesandsupportsregionalevergreentreesonthenortheasterlyeffortstoreducenonrenewableenergyexposuresactsasabarriertostrongconsumptionCooperationandactive
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participation in the discussion of current absorption air conditioning process use
energy issues will bring insight to the City or to generate steam A second type of
and encourage better relations betWeen Cogeneration system uses low pressure
jurisdictions steam that is normally wasted in
high pressure steam production In 1982
Poway s Franciscan Inn now Powayc
Country Inn installed a cogenerationjAUEURle
system which was designed to meet itsjWyZIj
i 92064 i ii i i domestic and swimming pool heating
UTiWlYAOOOONTSi needs In 1988 the Pomerado Hospital
installed a cogeneration and thermal
i r
energy storage system designed to
reduce power purchased from SDG E
and over all utility costs Poway should
continue to encourage the business
Gas 8086 450 community to explore a variety ofj
EI cmC individual or joint venture applications of
this technology Amended per GPA 93QilyZl91jl01Ac
e
Sp r jl F illllY ii
Where appropriate Poway should
encourage the development of altemative
The installation of a passive solar system energy technology businesses which
is currently the most effective method to generate employment opportunities in the
reduce the costs of heating domestic City A high priority should be given to
water supplies water for clothes washers those programs which provide jobs and
cooking and cleaning dishes in houses other economic benefits within Poway
which do not have natural gas service
Table 1114 indicates that in Poway there REGIONAL FOCUS
are 2 219 allelectric SDG E residential
accounts and 1 188 all electric Poway has the ability to participate in
commercial SDG E accounts Solar
retrofits are encouraged for both regional energy conservation planning
San Diego Association of GovernmentsresidentialandcommercialconsumersRegionalEnergyPlanUpdatecitesthe
Cogeneration provides a unique following four goals
opportunity for major commercial Ensure that the region s energyindustrialandmultiple family residential demand is based on the most efficientprojectstosellenergybacktoSDGEuseofenergypossibleandthatenergyUnderspecificconditionssetbySDGEsuppliesarereliableandsufficientto
waste heat from electrical generation is
recaptured and used on site for heating meet the economic and social goals
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identified in the RegionalComprehensivePlan
Minimize the energy expenditures of
the region s households businesses
industries and public agencies
Minimize negative environmental
effects of supplying and using energy
Minimize the consumption of non
renewable resources in supplying and
using energy
It was estimated that the regional overall
energy strategy could result in net
consumer savings of over 9 billion 1982
constant dollars by the year 2000
If fully implemented the regional overall
energy strategy has the potential to save
about 40 percent of annual natural gas
consumption and 17 percent of annual
electricity consumption in 1990 and 2000
The recommended overall energystrategyalsohasthepotentialtomeet
growth in peak electricity generation
capacity needs and almost completelyeliminatetheneedforexpensiveoiland
natural gas fired electricity generationTransportationtacticsincorporatedfrom
the 1980 Regional Transportation EnergyPlanrecommendationscansavethreeto
five percent of annual motor vehicle fuel
consumption
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GOALS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
The goals policies and strategies shown below are those that relate directly to issues
discussed in the Community Development master element The various elements of the
General Plan are intended to be consistent with each other and should be interpreted to
be consistent Goals and policies contained in other elements will also support those
included here A complete listing of all goals policies and strategies is contained in
Section II of this General Plan
ANODES RABliEG IERASTHEITYllHEGOUNTRYl NDTOMAlNAlN
POLICY A STREETSCAPE
Seek to develop an attractive streetscape which reflects the rural small town character of
the City
Strateaies
1 Streetscape design should encourage an aesthetic roadway area that integrates
street hardware signs lighting landscaping and pedestrian access
2 Screening such as solid walls or fencing should principally serve as a device to
restrict visual and acoustical impacts but should also be designed to enhance the
streetscape
3 Where trees are now encroaching into the public rightof way the City shall
establish a program that plants replacement trees in anticipation of removal of
existing trees
4 Entry statements including landscaping and signs displaying City name and
relevant information should be located within the median at selected entry points
to the City
5 All utilities except electrical lines carrying more than 34 5 KV should be located
underground
6 Covenants conditions and restrictions CC Rs shall be adopted for all new
subdivisions which require appropriate use and maintenance of lot areas which are
visible from off site in order to protect and enhance the character and image of the
City
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SIGNS
7 Signs should balance the need for identification of the business with themaintenanceoftheruralcharacteroftheCity
8 Signs should be coordinated with the design of the building or center
9 The location of signs should consider visibility location sight distance andintegrationwithoverallsitedesign
10 Signs should use complementary colors and be coordinated with the design of thebuildingorcenterSignheightandsizeshouldbeconsistentwiththelowprofilenatureandscaleofbuildingsthatarecharacteristicofPowaysruralcharacter
11 The location of freestanding signs shall be integrated with other site planningelementsparticularlybuildinglocationandorientationlandscapingandaccesspoints
12 Signs and landscaping should be provided at the major entry to residentialneighborhoodareasbaseduponthefollowingguidelines
Signs shall be low profile not to exceed four feet in height from the adjacentgrade
Signs should be made of materials compatible with the type and style of theresidentialunitswithintheneighborhoodSignsinplannedcommunitiesanddevelopmentsshouldbecompatibleinformhierarchyandgraphic displayLandscapingshallbecharacteristic of the landscaping provided within theresidentialarea
13 Signs shall not distract drivers obstruct visibility or otherwise interfere with the safeoperationofvehiclesorwithpedestriansafety
POLICY B SUBDIVISION DESIGN
Subdivisions should be designed to ensure that future land development supports thegoalsoftheGeneralPlan
Strategies
1 New development should be of a density and design compatible with surroundingexistingdevelopment
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2 Lot sizes and shapes should allow for properly spaced buildings provide areas for
landscaping and reduce conflicts between incompatible land uses
3 Lot size and spacing should encourage a variety in the design orientation and
placement of structures
4 Residential neighborhoods are encouraged to include an entry statement and
exterior walls along arterial roadways
5 Lot sizes and shapes should follow a rectangular pattern with a lot depth to lot
width ratios between 2 1 and 3 1
6 Lot widths and depths should be varied where feasible
7 The use of rural residential flag lots is encouraged where necessary to reduce land
alteration for roadways
8 Lots less than 8 000 square feet in area should utilize more uniform rectangular lot
configurations Lots in rural residential areas where there is more slope should be
designed to follow the natural contour minimize land alteration and be consistent
with the City s hillside development criteria
9 Within the High Valley area boundaries on file at the Planning Services
Department the following criteria shall apply
two net acres shall be the minimum lot size
aU lots prepared for division less than eight net acres in size shall include a
minimum of one contiguous net acre building site with an average slope of
less than 25 percent and
the building site shall be logically located in regard to access consistent with
City ordinances and policies and the preservation of significant natural
resources such as watercourses significant tree stands rock outcroppings
or ridgelines
10 No existing legally subdivided parcels shall be deemed nonconforming by virtue
of the slope requirements in the rural residential land use categories
11 Significant existing natural resources shall be incorporated into the design of new
projects rather than removed These shall include but are not limited to large
mature trees sensitive biological habitat and vegetation streams steep hillsides
major rock outcroppings and archaeological and historical structures
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12 Whenever possible the City shall require that all residential lots in rural areas have
local feeder trails
13 Within the rural residential land use categories lot averaging is encouraged where
it will preserve areas of unique topographic features riparian woodlands or other
significant open space areas of community importance The following guidelinesshallapply
Lot averaging shall not result in an increase to the overall density of the
subdivision The project proponent shall clearly demonstrate through
submission of a conventional subdivision design that the proposed number
of lots could be created without lot averaging
The number of lots allowable shall be calculated based upon the averageandindividualslopecriteriaandminimum lot size formula
Open space areas to be preserved shall be included as separate lettered lots
which shall when appropriate be dedicated in fee to the City
Other than dedicated lettered open space lots no lot may be created which
is smaller than the minimum for the zone
Lots created as a result of lot averaging may not be further subdivided
14 Proponents may be required to prove that a lot requested for subdivision was not
created as a result of lot averaging
15 Developers shall be required to employ proper site planning so as to minimize the
amount of grading needed for development and utility construction
16 Development sites and associated roadways should be oriented to follow the
natural terrain to maintain landform integrity
17 Development should be concentrated in the least environmentally sensitive
locations in order to preserve open space retain natural vegetation and protectnaturalculturalandhistoricfeatures
18 Development should be sited to avoid potentially hazardous areas and
environmentally sensitive areas such as land known to contain large
concentrations of Friars Formation landslides faults and valuable biological
resources such as riparian corridors mixed chaparral and coastal sage scrub
POLICY C SITE DESIGN
Attractive efficient site design shall be required of all development
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Strateaies
1 The layout of a site should consider the planning of adjoining parcels to ensure
visual and functional compatibility with surrounding development
2 Building orientation in multiple family housing should consider indoor and outdoor
privacy noise solar access and overall aesthetic appearance
3 Outdoor public spaces with seating areas should be integrated into the site design
of commercial centers to provide a pedestrianoriented commercial area Other
public spaces such as small amphitheaters may be integrated into larger
commercial centers to provide entertainment and attractions
4 Restaurants in commercial centers should provide outdoor eating areas where
possible
5 Buildings should be oriented to maximize southem exposure to large window areas
to encourage passive solar heating in the winter months
6 Existing live trees shall be retained unless found to be in a seriously declining or
dangerous condition All mature trees removed as a result of development shall
be replaced as required by the City s tree protection ordinance
7 For all multi family commercial and industrial projects front setback areas shall be
landscaped with a combination of trees shrubs and ground covers to help soften
the appearance of structures and define pedestrian paths and the site area
8 Structures should be located oriented or designed to avoid general views from the
street of long linear buildings
9 For multi family commercial and industrial developments all auxiliary structures
such as trash enclosures kiosks utility boxes and storage buildings shall be
located outside of the front yard area All auxiliary structures and mechanical
equipment shall be screened from view by architectural projections solid walls
fencing or landscaping Accessory buildings in single family neighborhoods shall
be set back from rear and side yard property lines so as to not detract from the
value of adjoining properties
10 Mailboxes should be located where they are readily accessible to all served and
where they do not reduce the area of the sidewalk or interfere with its use
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11 For commercial and industrial projects the site plan should consider the feasibilityofcooperativeagreementsforparkingandaccess
12 Walkways landscaping building and driveway design shall be coordinated to
improve the lineof sight for pedestrian and vehicular travel
13 All loading and storage areas shall be adequately screened from view from the
street and adjacent residential areas
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENTS
14 Prominent ridgelines and hilltops shall not be built upon
15 Buildings should be sited so as not to project above the natural landform when
possible
16 Intermediate ridges and hilltops shall be preserved in a natural state to the
maximum extent possible Development on intermediate ridges shall only be
permitted in association with the preservation of significant open space habitat
tree and rock outcroppings unique geographic features and or cultural or
agricultural uses within the same project Open space proposed for dedication to
the City should perform multiple functions such as view maintenance resource
protection and hazard avoidance
17 Driveways shall be designed to avoid cuts or fills in excess of ten feet in height and
at no greater than 2 1 inclination
18 For projects with slopes of 15 percent or greater a visual impact analysis shall be
prepared to determine the most suitable location s for the building pad s
19 The maximum allowable area of thelot that may be graded for driveway residence
and accessory functions is determined by the degree of average natural slope as
follows
Slooe Graded Area
0 14 9 Entire lot
15 19 9 50 or 35 000 sq ft whichever is greater2024920or25000sqftwhicheverisgreater2510or20000sqftwhicheverisgreater
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 32
RESOLUTION NO 05 072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF POWAY
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 05 03
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Poway recognizes that the need may
arise to amend the City s General Plan and
WHEREAS Section 65350 et seq of the California Government Code describes
the procedures for amending General Plans and
WHEREAS on May 10 2005 the City of Poway initiated General Plan Amendment
05 03 which involves excluding from consideration additional graded material required to
reduce road and driveway slopes from 25 to 20 from the maximum graded area
permitted by the General Plan and the ability for the City to approve grading in excess of
the maximum graded area allowed when necessary to meet the 20 road and driveway
slope criteria and
WHEREAS the City Council finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment
would assist property owners in meeting the City s 20 slope and driveway criteria without
compromising their maximum permitted graded area and
WHEREAS on June 21 2005 the City of Poway held a properly noticed public
hearing in accordance with the California Government Code
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
as follows
Section 1 An Environmental Initial Study was completed based on the request to amend
the Poway General Plan to modify the criteria that regulates the maximum amount of
graded area permitted per lot and amendments to the Poway Municipal Code reducing
road and driveway slopes from 25 to 20 Through the initial study it was determined
that the project would not result in any significant environmental impacts The approval of
a Negative Declaration is recommended
Section 2 The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment 05 03 amending
the Community Development Element Goal 1 Policy C Site Design Strategy 19 ofthe
City of Poway General Plan to read as follows
19 The maximum allowable area of the lot that may be graded for
driveway residence and accessory functions is determined by the
degree of average natural slope as follows
Resolution No 05 072
Page 2
Slope Graded Area
0 14 9 Entire lot
15 19 9 50 or 35 000 sq ft whichever is greater
20 24 9 20 or 25 000 sq ft whichever is greater
25 44 9 10 or 20 000 sq ft whichever is greater
45 No grading or development permitted and
no developable acreage credit given
Sensitive biological or other environmental constraints may require the
application of stricter standards
Exemptions apply to the High Valley area for slopes in excess of 45 percent
for determining parcel size Amended per GPA 93 02C
Additional grading required to meet the 20 slope road and driveway
standard shall not count against the maximum graded area permitted by the
above slope graded area table To achieve a grading allowance the
applicant will be required to prepare two concept grading plans one denoting
the 25 or less driveway and the other a 20 or less driveway slope The
difference in the amount of graded area between the two concept grading
plans would not be counted toward the maximum graded area If the quantity
of material graded to achieve the 20 slope exceeds the maximum allowable
graded area for the lot by less than 20 the Director of Development
Services may approve the additional grading If the quantity of material
graded to achieve the 20 slope exceeds the maximum allowable graded
area for the lot by 20 or more approval by the City Council is required In
either case the quantity of material that may exceed the maximum graded
area is limited to only the quantity of material necessary to reducethe road or
driveway slope from a maximum of 25 to 20
PASSED ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
State of California this 5th day of July 2005
Mayor
ATTEST
A
L Diane Shea City Clerk
Resolution No 05 072
Page 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SS
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
I L Diane Shea City Clerk of the City of Poway do hereby certify under the
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No 05 072 was duly adopted by
the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 5th day ofJuly 2005 and that
it was so adopted by the following vote
AYES BOYACK HIGGINSON REXFORD CAFAGNA
NOES NONE
ABSENT EMERY
DISQUALIFIED NONE
ctLDIane Shea City Clerk
City of Poway
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
Sensitive biological or other environmental constraints may require the
application of stricter standards
20 Hillside development should vary the location and design of structures landscaping
and access to give a more natural appearance and should be designed to follow the
natural contour of the land and to limit land alteration
21 Where construction is proposed on portions of lots where the slope exceeds 15
percent the use of custom homes with multiple foundation levels is encouraged
Where construction is proposed on portions of lots where the slope exceeds 25
percent the use of custom homes with multiple foundation levels is required
22 Building pads driveways roads and structures including recreational courts and
accessory buildings in hillside areas shall follow and not significantly alter the
natural contour of the land
23 Natural vegetation shall be preserved where feasible clearing should be limited to
access roads homesites and fire break buffering Where visible slopes are created
adjacent to areas of natural vegetation similar plant materials shall be introduced
for erosion control and to mitigate the visual impact of land alteration
24 A brush management plan shall be required before clearing of native vegetation for
any reason including fire control
SINGLE FAMILY
24 Front yard setbacks should be varied to discourage a monotonous line of buildings
each the same distance from the street
25 Side yard setbacks shall also be varied to create greater solar access provide more
useful private open space in side yards and avoid a monotonous pattem of houses
26 Houses may be placed at zero side yard setback on lots of 10 000 square feet or
less A minimum 15 foot side yard shall be provided on the remaining side
27 Solar access for each residential dwelling shall be provided in structure placement
and location
28 At least 25 percent of all lots within a subdivision shall provide sufficient side yard
area and setbacks for recreational vehicle parking
29 Private open space should be provided adjacent to dwelling units
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 33 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9602A
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
POLICY D GRADING
Necessary grading should be done so as to minimize the disturbance to the site and theenvironmentaland aesthetic impacts
Strategies
1 Mass grading of custom residential subdivision lots in hillside areas is prohibited
2 Grading in hillside areas shall leave roundedoff natural appearing slopes and shall
use a variable slope ratio instead of manicured cut and fill areas Grading shall belimitedtothatrequiredforbuildingpadplacementandfordrivewaysandutilitylines
3 To the extent possible cut slopes should be concealed by the structure
4 All exposed graded slopes shall be revegetated with plant materials compatible withsurroundingvegetation
5 Land should be graded and landscaped in workable increments to avoid exposingexpansesofbaredearthatanygiventime
6 Topsoil removed during grading should be retained and replaced on the landscaped
areas of the building site to minimize the grading and removal of top soil from other
locations
7 Long term erosion shall be controlled by vegetation replanting or erosion control
materials as well as the installation of proper drainage control devices where
necessary
8 Soils having a high or moderate permeability capacity or rate should be left in their
natural state to reduce runoff and encourage groundwater recharge
POLICY E INTERIOR CIRCULATION AND PARKING
Adequate safe and efficient on site circulation and parking areas should be provided for
vehicles which do not conflict with pedestrian areas or visually dominate the appearanceofthedevelopment
Strateaies
1 Decorative paving is encouraged in parking areas to direct traffic flow delineatepedestrianareasandprovidevisualrelieffromlargeareasofasphalt
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 34
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
2 A minimum of two garage parking spaces shall be provided for each single family
residential unit Recreational vehicle parking shall be located adjacent to the
driveway and outside of the front yard or within a fenced rear yard
3 Parking areas shall drain so that storm and surface water will not be concentrated
across sidewalks
4 Internal access and flow in parking areas shall be safe well marked and take into
consideration the safety of the pedestrian
5 Motorcycle and bicycle parking areas are encouraged
Multi Family Areas
6 Adequate parking for multi family housing shall be provided based upon the number
of bedrooms in individual units Parking areas shall be located outside of the front
yard setback in the side or rear yard
Residential Apartment units shall be provided with parking according to the following
guidelines
1 bedroom 1 covered and 50 uncovered
2 bedroom 1 covered and 1 25 uncovered
3 bedroom 1 covered and 1 75 uncovered
Residential Condominium units shall be provided with parking according to the
following guidelines
1 bedroom 1 garage and 75 guest
2 bedroom 2 garages and 75 guest
3 bedroom 2 garages and 1 guest
Guest spaces should be within combined parking areas A minimum of two access
points to an improved public rightof way should be provided to all parking areas
7 The creation of single access point roadways is discouraged
Commercial and Industrial Areas
8 Access shall be to side streets rather than primary or major arterials whenever
feasible
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 35 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
9 Major access points to centers or groups of parcels sharing a single point of ingressandegressshallbecoordinatedwithopeningsinthecentermedianandexistingorplannedaccesspointsontheoppositesideoftheroadway
10 The feasibility of shared parking areas and access between adjoining lots shall beconsideredNewdevelopmentredevelopmentormodifiedconditionalusepermitsshallencouragereciprocalaccessagreements
11 Adequate space shall be provided for the turning movements of trucks for loadingaswellasforFireDepartmentemergencyapparatusLoadingfacilitiesshallbelocatedintherearoftheprimarystructure
12 Parking areas shall be screened by any or a combination of the following
earthmounding
landscaping
low decorative wall
13 For individual freestanding commercial structures parking areas should be locatedtothesideorrearofthebuilding
14 Where limited retail operations are included with an industrial use parking shall beprovidedfortheretailareasundercommercialusestandards
15 Hours of operation for parking and loading may be limited by the proximity ofresidentiallanduses
Policy F Architecture
The design of buildings should be aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the City sdesiretoretainPowayssmall town character and image
Strategies
1 The City shall maintain appropriate legislation for full design review of alldevelopmentintheCityincludingarchitecturesiteplanninglandscapingsigninggradingandlanduseandzoningreview
2 Future buildings to be built in vicinity of the hospital should incorporate designelementsofthatstructureintheirplanningandconstruction
3 All public and private buildings except those in the South Poway Business Parkshall be compatible with the City s small town character and image
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 36
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
4 Structures shall be no higher than two stories or 35 feet whichever is less
Exceptions may be made for architectural projections such as church steeples and
freestanding clock towers and as specified in the Old Poway Specific Plan and
South Poway Community Plan If any addition is attached to the existing five story
Pomerado Hospital building is constructed the addition may be as tall as the
existing structure Amended per GPA 95 01A
5 The relationship of width and height and the overall height of a new or renovated
commercial structure should be compatible with similar proportions of existing
adjacent buildings
6 Materials used in construction should have textured surfaces such as rough sawn
woods split face block stucco and facade brick Excessive use of smooth surface
materials such as metal plastic and glass should be discouraged or offset by
overhangs or architectural projections Buildings should be enhanced with
complementary trim in materials such as rough sawn wood or textured veneers of
stone or river rock
7 All structures shall be of a muted color scheme with style and texture which reflect
the traditional rural character of the community and natural environment They shall
not be bright reflective metallic or otherwise visually out of character with the
community or natural setting A color palette shall be submitted as part of the site
plan
8 The size type color and materials of the roof should complement the size height
and shape of the building and be compatible with adjacent structures
9 Projections and architectural details shall be used to enhance the facades of
structures by providing relief and variety Walkways in commercial centers should
be covered by a structural projection such as a canopy trellis or arcade
10 The design scale and materials of all new and remodeled buildings shall be
compatible with surrounding structures
11 In commercial and industrial developments all rooftop mechanical equipment shall
be completely screened from view from any adjoining street level and reasonably
screened from adjoining residential areas by parapets or other roof structures
Multi Family Residential Development
12 Individual building heights shall be varied by the combination of one and two story
units into a single building through the use of different roof styles or grade
variations
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 37 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
RESOLUTION NO 05 100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTOFTHEGENERALPLANOFTHECITYOF POWAY
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 0504
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of poway recognizes that the need mayarisetoamendtheCitysGeneralPlanand
WHEREAS Section 65350 et seq of the Califomia Govemment Code describestheproceduresforamendingGeneralPlansand
WHEREAS GPA 0504 involves a request by Pomerado Hospital located at15615PomeradoRoadtoamendstrategyIF 4 of the Poway General Plan pertainingtothemaximumnumberofallowablestoriesforastructuretoallowa3storyparkingstructureonthehospitalsitetoaccommodatethehospitalexpansionprojectparkingneedsand
WHEREAS on October 25 2005 the City of Poway initiated General PlanAmendment0504underResolutionNoP05091toamendtheCommunityDevelopmentElementoftheGeneralPlanregarding3storyparkingstructuresintheHospitalCampusHCzoneand
WHEREAS on November 29 2005 the City of Poway held a properly noticedpublichearinginaccordancewiththeCaliforniaGovernmentCode
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Powayasfollows
Section 1 Pomerado Hospital has acted as the Lead Agency as provided under theCalifomiaEnvironmentalQualityActforthepurposesofconductinganenvironmentalreviewoftheprojectwhichincludesthisGPA and other development entitlements andtheCityofPowayistheResponsibleAgencyforapprovingtheprojectTheCityCouncilhasconsideredtheEnvironmentalInitialStudyEISMitigatedNegativeDeclarationMNDandassociatedMitigationMonitoringProgramadoptedbythePomeradoHospitalBoardofDirectorsonNovember152005TheCityfindsthattheMitigatedNegativeDeclarationisadequateforusebytheCityinitsroleofResponsibleAgencyThesubjectEISandMNDdocumentationarefullyincorporatedhereinbythisreferenceTheCityCouncilfindsonthebasisofthewholerecordbeforeitthatthereisnosubstantialevidencetheprojectwillhaveasignificantimpactontheenvironmentthatthemitigationmeasurescontainedinExhibitAhereofwillmitigatepotentiallysignificantimpactstoalessthansignificantlevelandthattheMNDreflectstheindependentjudgmentandanalysisoftheCityTheCityCouncilherebyapprovestheMNDandtheassociatedMitigationMonitoringProgramattachedtothisResolutionasExhibitASection2TheCityCouncilherebyapprovesGeneralPlanAmendment05 04 amendingtheCommunityDevelopmentElementStrategyIF4oftheCityofPowayGeneralPlantoreadasfollows
Resolution No 05 100
Page 2
I F4 Structures shall be no more than two stories or 35 feet whichever is
less Exceptions may be made for architectural projections such as
church steeples and freestanding clock towers and as specified in the
Old Poway Specific Plan and the South Poway Planned Community Plan
If any addition attached to the existing five story Pomerado Hospital building
is constructed the addition may be as tall as the existing structure
Additionally any parking structure that is necessary to accommodate the
on site parking needs of the expanded hospital may be 3 stories provided
that the height of the parking structure is no taller than 35 feet
PASSED ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
State of California this 13th day of December 2005
ATTEST
L D Q
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
I L Diane Shea City Clerk of the City of Poway do hereby certify under penalty of
pe ury that the foregoing Resolution No 05 100 was duly adopted by the City Council
at a meeting of said City Council held on the 13th day of December 2005 and that it
was so adopted by the following vote
AYES BOYACK EMERY HIGGINSON REXFORD CAFAGNA
NOES NONE
ABSENT NONE
DISQUALIFIED NONE fihCI
City of Poway
Resolution No 05 100
Page 3
EXHIBIT A
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
Pomerado Hospital Expansion
General Plan Amendment GPA 0504 Conditional Use Permit CUP 9202M Minor
Conditional Use Permit MCUP 0505 Development Review DR 04 11
Variance VAR 05 13 and Tentative Parcel Map TPM 05 04
Section 21081 6 of the Public Resources Code reauires that oublic acencies adoot a
reDorting or monitorina Drooram for the chanaes which it has adoDted or made a condition
of roiect aoproval in order to mitiaate or avoid sianificant effects on the environment The
re ortina or monitorina proaram shall be desianated to ensure compliance durina Droiect
im lementationThisMitiaation Monitorina Proaram has been DreDared in accordance
with Section 21081 6 of the Public Resources Code
Non compliance with anv of these conditions as identified bv City staff or a desianated
monitor shall result in issuance of a cease and desist order for all construction activities
The order shall remain in effect until comDliance is assured Non comDliance situations
which mav occur subseauent to proiect construction will be addressed on a case bv case
basis and ma be subiect to Denalties accordina to the City of Powav Municipal Code
When phasin of development has been established it mav be necessarv for this
Monitorinc Proaram to be amended with City aDoroval
TODic Mitigation Measure Timing Responsibility
Air quality The following BMPs shall be implemented to During Applicant
reduce fugitive dust during all ground Grading Engineering
disturbing activities and where soils are Division
exposed
a Multiple applications of water during
grading between dozer scraper passes
b Paving chip sealing or chemical
stabilization of intemal roadways after
completion of grading
c Use of sweepers or water trucks to
remove track out at any point of public
street access
d Stabilization of dirt storage piles by
chemical binders tarps fencing or other
erosion controls
Biology 1 Prior to the removal of any tree on site Prior to Tree Applicant
during the recognized nesting season for Removal Planning
raptors a qUalifie tOfessional shall eV luate Division
the subiect tree s for a raDtor nestCs and
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report the findings in writing to the City
Should a nest s be located the tree removal
shall be delayed until such time as the nest s
have been abandoned
2 Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit Prior to Applicant
the applicant shall mitigate for the following Grading Planning
impacts to natural habitats at the specified Permit Division
mitigation ratios 2 7 acres of Diegan coastal
sage scrub at 2 1 0 2 acre of southern mixed
chaparral at 1 1 and 0 3 acres of Chamise
chaparral at 1 1 Mitigation shall be achieved
on site through placement of a Biological
Conservation Easement over a minimum of
5 9 acres of upland habitat to include 5 4
acres of CSS in the northeast portion of the
site and within the HCP Biological Core and
Linkages Area BCLA
3 In accordance with Condition H of the During Applicant
PSHCP Incidental Take Permit a take of Construction Planning
active California Gnatcatcher nests which Division
includes harassment of the bird due to
grading noise and vibrations from February 15
through July 1 is not permitted Therefore
any grading or clearing during this timeframe
will only be permitted subject to the following
conditions having been met to the satisfaction
of the Director of Development Services
a The applicant is hereby advised that
during grading if active nests are found
within 500 feet of the grading the grading
activity shall be stopped until such time as
mitigation measures to the satisfaction of
the City and the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service USFWS are
implemented There is no guarantee
that grading will be allowed to resume
b Before issuance of a Clearing Grading
Permit if grading or clearing is to occur
between February 15 and July 1 the
applicant shall provide to the Planning
Division a letter from a qualified biologist
retained by the applicant with a scope of
work for the CSS habitat and Gnatcatcher
SUlvey and a map showing all habitat
areas induding all CSS habitat within 500
feet of the area to be oraded The
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biologist shall contact the USFWS to
determine the appropriate survey
methodology The purpose of the survey
is to determine if any active Gnatcatcher
nests are located in the area to be cleared
or graded or if CSS habitat is within 500
feet of such area To be considered
qualified the biologist must provide the
City with a copy of a valid Gnatcatcher
Recovery Permit from the USFWS The
scope of work shall explain the survey
methodology for the biological survey and
the proposed Gnatcatcher nest monitoring
activities during the c1earing grading
operation
c Should the survey show to the
satisfaction of the Director of Development
Services that active Gnatcatcher nests
are not present within the area to be
graded or cleared or within 500 feet of
said area approval may be granted to
commence gradingclearing within the
Gnatcatcher nesting season between
February 15 and July 1 with appropriate
monitoring during that time
d If Gnatcatchers are present within the
area to be graded cleared or within 500
feet of that area no grading will be
allowed unless appropriate mitigation is
completed
4 Install permanent signs and fencing as Prior to Applicant
deemed necessary by the Director of Building Planning
Development Services to delineate the limits Permit Division
of the Biological Conservation Easement s
present on the site when grading of the
project is complete to be verified by Planning
staff before the issuance of a Building Permit
or the release of grading securities whichever
occurs first
5 All construction related ie security During Applicant
lighting and operations related lighting shall Construction Planning
be of the lowest illumination allowed for Division
human safety selectively placed shielded
and directed away from preserved habitat
to the maximum extent Dracticable
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Minimization of openings on the eastern side
of the parking structure and the 135 foot Fire
Fuel Management Area required by the City
Fire Marshall shall also reduce operational
light from illuminating adjacent habitat
Cultural 1 During all ground surface disturbance During Applicant
Resources including grading and excavation a qualified Grading Planning
archaeologist shall be present to monitor the
project area within Holocene or late
quaternary deposits for the presence of buried
archaeological deposits from SDI4621 and
SDI 17370 The archeological monitor shall
attend the pre construction meeting monitor
initial grading coordinate resource avoidance
and recovery if buried deposits are
discovered and prepare a monitoring report
In the event that cultural materials human
remains or items of cultural patrimony are
discovered during the monitoring program
work in that area shall be halted and or
diverted to another area of the property The
client shall be notified and a qualified
archaeologist shall determine the best course
of action for evaluation of the cultural
materials or avoidance of cultural resources
Traffic and 1 The following traffic and circulation related To be Applicant
Circulation improvements are required to be completed completed Traffic
prior to the completion of Phase I of the prior to the Engineering
project completion
of Phase I of
a Pomerado Road Raised Median and the Project
LandscaDina Construct a raised median
with landscaping along the projects street
frontage on Pomerado Road the design of
which shall be acceptable to the City
Engineer and Public Works Director
b Twin Peaks Road ImDrovements east
of Pomerado Road Construct a
dedicated westbound right turn lane
leading to northbound Pomerado Road
the length and width to be acceptable to
the City Engineer Pavement structural
section shall be based on a traffic index of
9 8 minimum
c Camino del Norte ImDrovements west
of Pomerado Road Construct a dual
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eastbound left tum lane leading to
northbound pomerado Road the length
and width to be acceptable to the City
Engineer Pavement structural section
shall be based on a traffic index of 10 0
minimum
d Pomerado Road Imorovements north
of Camino del Norte Construct a
dedicated southbound right tum lane
leading to westbound Camino del Norte
the length and width to be acceptable to
the City Engineer Pavement structural
section shall be based on a traffic index of
9 8 minimum
e Traffic Sianal ImDrovements at the
intersection of Pomerado Road and Monte
Vista Road Construct a traffic signal and
appurtenances the design of which shall
be acceptable to the City Engineer The
applicant is eligible for a credit to be
deducted from the project s required
Phase I Traffic Impact Fees of the
project s pro rata share of the cost of the
traffic signal as determined by the Director
of Development Services
1 During all phases of project construction
grading and construction activities shall
Noise comply with the hour and day limitations During Applicant
specified in the Poway Municipal Code Construction
Sections 8 08 and 16 44 14c
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
13 In row type townhouses each unit should be varied as to setback and height to
provide visual relief Variations in facade should be provided
14 Building entrances and windows should be enhanced by canopies balconies or
other architectural details that complement the building design color and materials
15 All buildings shall have roof with overhangs designed to give a rural appearanceandtoblockthesummersunfromwindowareaswhileallowingwintersunaccess
16 Front facades shall be broken up with entries or other areas recessed to avoidflatfrontstructures
17 Individual buildings in the Residential Condominium zones should contain no morethansixdwellingunitsIntheResidentialApartmentzonebuildingsshouldcontain
no more than ten units each unless their design incorporates varying facades and
rooflines to give the appearance of more than one building
18 Zero lot line homes patio homes and town houses are encouraged in theResidentialCondominiumzone
Single Family Development
19 Residential areas should be comprised of custom homes or homes that simulate
custom homes to every extent feasible Tract subdivision construction shall
conform with the following
There shall be a sufficient number of exterior architectural elevation designsandinteriorfloorplanstopromoteandachievehousingvarietyandthe
objective of simulating custom home development The number of designsandfloorplansshallbecommensuratewiththetotalnumberofresidentiallots
in the subdivision pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance
Rooflines should vary in angle and height to provide a changing profile and
should emphasize the natural land forms in the vicinity and help blend the
structures into the natural environment
The use of side entry or rear garages is encouraged
20 Custom homes should be constructed of textured materials and should utilize
primarily earthtone colors and complementary accents in muted shades of reds
blues greens grays browns and yellows
21 Every house shall be identified by house numbers which are easily visible from the
adjoining street
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 38
POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
22 Accessory uses and buildings should be screened from general viewing and should
not detract from the desired character of the surrounding area
Policv G Landscaoing
Appropriate and well maintained landscaping should be used to enhance the appearance
of development and to modify climatic conditions on site
Strategies
1 All landscaped areas shall be regularly maintained in a neat healthy and thriving
condition free of weeds trash and debris
2 The use of drought tolerant landscaping materials and xeriscape design principles
is highly encouraged
3 The front yard area of all single family homes shall be fully landscaped Accent
paving and hardscape including boulders dry streambeds patterned concrete
etc is encouraged provided that the predominant landscape elements are trees
shrubs and ground covers
4 Street trees should be located to shade the pedestrian travel area but not interfere
with pedestrian movement through the following mechanisms
Trees used adjacent to sidewalks should have high crowns and be trimmed
periodically to leave a minimum walking area at least eight feet in height
Tree wells may be cut in the sidewalk if covered with an iron grating to avoid
reducing the walkway area
Multi Family Commercial and Industrial Projects
5 Landscaping shall be installed according to a detailed plan approved by the City
which delineates the species to be used plant size location method of planting
irrigation details and provisions for long term maintenance All landscaping shall
meet the requirements of the adopted City Landscape Standards
6 Trees and landscaping within the median along the walkway street trees and
within commercial properties should be integrated to encourage complementary
materials locations heights and color
7 Landscaping materials used should complement the dominant structures in height
size and location
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 39 INCLUDES ADMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A
POWA YCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
8 Seating areas should be landscaped with deciduous trees to block summer sun yetpermitwintersunDeciduoustreesshouldalso be used in yard spaces adjacenttolargewindowsonthesouthernand western building exposures to screensummersunyetpermitwintersunaccess
9 Landscaping in parking areas shall include a minimum of one 15 gallon tree for
every three parking spaces evenly distributed throughout the parking area LargeplantingislandseveryeighttotenspacesareencouragedratherthancentralplanterstripsbetweenrowsofparkingLandscapinginparkingareasshallbedominatedbytreesthataremaintainedsoastoshadethemajorityoftheparkingarea
Policy H Walls and FencingWallsandfencingshouldbeprovided where necessary to ensure privacy or provide noiseattenuation
Strateaies
1 Solid masonry walls shall be installed to separate commercial and industrial usesfromadjacentresidentiallanduses
2 Solid fences or walls not less than six feet high shall be placed along all propertylinesadjoiningaccessorparkingareasincondominiumandapartmentprojectsexceptwhereadjacenttoanothermultiplefamilyhousingarea
3 For single family tracts lots between 4 500 and 10 000 square feet in areas shallbeprovidedwithsolidwoodordecorativeblockfencingtoenclosethesideandrearlotarea
4 For all residential projects slump block masonry walls shall be provided alongarterialroadwaysaccordingtothefollowingstandards
Walls should be located a minimum of 15 feet behind the edge of curbs withtheentireareatobelandscapedandtoincludeasidewalkorwalkwayStreetnamesshallbeincorporatedintoreturnwallsateachstreetentranceintotheproject
The monotony of long walls shall be broken by the installation of pilasters ortheperiodicrecessingofsectionsofthewall
Walls which enclose the rear or side yard of a dwelling shall be a minimum ofsixfeetandmaximumofeightfeetinheightasmeasuredfromthehighestfinishedgrade
Walls which do not enclose a rear or side yard may be between three and sixfeetinheight
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 96 02A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 40
POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
5 All walls and fences which are adjacent to arterial roadways shall be enhanced by
pilasters or offsets and landscaping shall be provided to soften the visual impact
Policy I Lightina
Lighting should provide for public convenience and safety but not conflict with the rural
nature of the community
Strategies
1 Areas other than rural residential areas should be provided with street lights
2 Public and semi public parking lots and driveways should be adequately lighted for
public safety Except for single family homes only low pressure sodium lighting
may be used for exterior lighting between 11 00 p m and dawn
3 All lighting shall be shielded and directed so as to not shine on adjoining properties
4 Lighting placed upon the building should be architecturally integrated into the
design
5 Lighting shall be provided to adequately illuminate building entrances access areas
parking areas walkways and stairways
6 Lighting for home security should generally be provided through street lighting
however supplemental residential type lighting may be provided for security
providing that it does not adversely affect adjacent properties
Policy J Amenities
Multi family projects shall incorporate amenities to ensure a pleasant living environment
for the residents
Strateoies
1 Recreational amenities such as pools spas playground equipment clubhouses
ball courts and turf playing fields shall be provided based upon the type of units and
expected residents recreational needs
2 Private open spaces such as patios or balconies shall be provided for each unit
and shall equal at least 10 percent of the floor area of the attached unit in size
3 Laundry areas shall be provided unless provisions are made for individual laundry
areas in each unit
4 Public spaces should be located within central areas accessible to the majority of
the surrounding units
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Policy A Certainty
The City shall strive to provide certainty in implementation of the General Plan
Strategies1
1 No general plan amendment zone change tentative subdivision map or otherdiscretionarylandusedecisionshallbeadoptedwhichwouldincreasetheresidentialdensitypermittedbylaworchangetheresidentialoropenspacezone
or residential or open space general plan designation to a commercial ormanufacturingzoneorgeneralplandesignationonpropertydesignatedRRARRBorRRCOSRMOSRorPFunlessanduntilsuchactionisapprovedbyordinanceadoptedbythevotersoftheCityataspecialorgeneralelectionor
approved first by the City Council and then adopted by the voters in such anelection
2 No change to the slope criteria and minimum parcel sizes and lot averagingprovisionsofthisGeneralPlanwhichwouldpermitincreaseddensityorintensityof
use shall be adopted unless and until such change is approved by ordinanceadoptedbythevotersoftheCityataspecialorgeneralelectionorapprovedfirstbytheCityCouncilandthenadoptedbythevotersinsuchanelection
3 No change to the South Poway Planned Community Development Plan or to the
Poway Municipal Code which would increase the residential density within theSouthPowayPlannedCommunityshallbeadoptedunless and until such changeisapprovedbyordinanceadoptedbythevotersoftheCityataspecialorgeneralelectionorapprovedfirstbytheCityCouncilandthenadoptedbythevotersin
such an election
lStrategies I 2 3 and 4 are derived from Proposition FF which was adopted by the
voters of Poway in November 1988 and may not be changed without a vote of the people
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POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
4 No change to the Old Coach Planned Community Development Plan or to the
Poway Municipal Code which would increase the residential density or increase the
commercial or manufacturing use within the Old Coach Planned Community shall
be adopted unless and until such change is approved by ordinance adopted by the
voters of the City at a special or general election or approved first by the City
Council and then adopted by the voters in such an election
5 All land use changes should be consistent with the desireto preserve Poway s open
space
Policy B Distribution of Land Uses
Land uses should be distributed so as to encourage in fill development within the built up
parts of the City protect the integrity of existing land uses and densities and preserve the
open space and rural nature of Poway
Strategies
1 Encourage land uses and densities that are consistent with a rural lifestyle and
image including preservation of open space and development of very low density
residential land uses The density of land use shall remain primarily rural within the
hillsides and remote regions of the City and suburtlan within the developed central
community core
2 Large contiguous areas of open space shall be encouraged throughout the City and
shall not be fenced or otherwise constricted
3 Watershed areas with slopes greater than 25 percent shall be retained in parcel
sizes of 40 acres or more
4 The majority of residential construction in the City shall be in rural residential
categories Rural residential areas shall be primarily devoted to large lot custom
home construction although in some instances tract homes that simulate custom
homes may be allowed
5 Various types of multiple family units are encouraged in order to provide greater
variety in regard to design and lifestyle preference
6 Multi family residential land uses shall be located in areas compatible with existing
land uses and in proximity to major roads transit commercial areas and public
services and facilities
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POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
7 Recreational uses e g resorts golf courses may be allowed in rural areasprovidingthatprovisionsaremadeforthehealthsafetyandwelfareoftheusersandsurroundingresidentsandthattheusesareconsistentwiththepoliciesoftheLandUseandCommunityDesignElements
8 In rural residential areas most uses other than agricultural and residential shall belimitedtoareaswithnaturalslopesof10percentorlessOtherusessuchashikingandridingtrailsdrivingrangesgolfcoursesandotherrecreationalusesmaybeconsideredonsteeperslopesprovidingthattheydonotsignificantlyalterthelandformBuildingsandparkinglotsmustadheretoslopesoflessthan10percent
9 The distribution of land uses should consider the health safety and welfare of thecommunityinregardtonaturalhazards
10 Public or quasi public structures schools churches hospitals shall be located inlowriskseismicorgeologichazardareas
11 Community commercial land uses that will serve the entire community or subregioninwhichPowayislocatedareencouragedalongPowayRoadadjacenttoexistingusesofsimilarintensity
12 Limited neighborhood commercial activities may be located on the border of ruralresidentialand urban land uses
13 Mobile home park land uses shall be located in areas compatible with existing landusesandinproximitytomajorroadstransitcommercialareasandpublicservicesandfacilities
14 New urban development projects residential areas with greater than two dwellingunitsperacreduaccommercialandmanufacturingshallbeboundedonaminimumoftwosidesbyexistingurbanlandusesandexistingpublicfacilities
15 Where a commercial area abuts a residential area the following improvements shallbemadetoensurecompatibility
Structures shall be adequately set back from the residential property line toavoidlanduseimpacts
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RESOLUTION NO 01 102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW FIRE STATIONS ON PROPERTYHAVINGANATURALSLOPEINEXCESSOF10PERCENT
GPA 01 03
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Poway recognizes that the need
may arise to amend the Citys General Plan and
WHEREAS an amendment to the text of the General Plan is necessary topermitfirestationstolocateonslopesinexcessof10percentsoastomeettheincreasingdemandforemergencyservicesand
WHEREAS on November 27 2001 the City Council held a duly advertisedpublichearingtosolicitcommentsfromthepublicbothproandconrelativeto thisapplicationand
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofPowayasfollows
Section 1 Environmental Finding The City Council has considered theEnvironmentalInitialStudyEISandNegativeDeclarationNDforGeneralPlanAmendment0103andpubliccommentsreceivedontheEISandNDThesubjectEISandNDdocumentationarefullyincorporatedhereinbythisreferenceTheCityCouncilfindsonthebasisofthewholerecordbeforeitthatthereisnosubstantialevidencetheprojectwillhaveasignificantimpactontheenvironmentTheCityCouncilherebyapprovestheNegativeDeclaration
Section 2 Amendment of the General Plan Policy 15 j of the CommunityDevelopmentElementofthePowayGeneralPlanasthesamewasdesignatedpriortotheapprovalofPropositionFFinNovember1988isherebyamendedandincorporatedintoStrategy8ofPolicyBofGoalIIoftheCommunityDevelopmentResourcesPublicSafetyandPublicFacilitiesElementsofthePowayGeneralPlanatthebeginningthereoftoreadasfollows
StrateQV 8 In all rural residential and open space areas subject toPropositionFFpublicandquasipublicuseseghospitalsconvalescenthospitalsexceptfirestationsshallbelimitedtoareaswithnaturalslopesof10percentorlessOtherusessuchashikingandridingtrailsdrivingrangesgolfcoursesandotherrecreationaluses
may be considered on steeper slopes providing that they do notsignificantlyalterthelandformBuildingsandparkinglotsmustadheretoslopesof10percent
Resolution No 01 102
Page 2
Section 3 City Council Action The City Council shall as quickly aspermittedbylawfollowingthe effective date of this Resolution take all actions toimplementthe mandate of Section 2 hereof including the enactment of anyOrdinanceorResolutionnecessarytogivefulleffecttothisResolutionTheCityCouncilshalltakeallstepsnecessarytodefendvigorouslyanychallengetothevalidityorconstitutionalityofthisResolution
Section 4 Construction Nothing contained in this Resolution shall beconstruedtomakeillegalanylawfulusepresentlyineffectNothingcontainedinthisResolutionshallbeconstruedtorequiremorethanasimplemajorityvotefortheapprovalbythevotersofthisResolutionorfortheapprovalofanyfuturemeasuretoamendorrepealthisResolutionNothinginthisResolutionshallbeconstruedtoeffectanychangetoPolicy15jasinterpretedinthewrittenopinionsofthePowayCityAttorneyonfileintheofficeoftheCityCieriotherthantoallowfirestationsonpropertywithanaturalslopeinexcessof10percent
Section 5 Effective Date This Resolution shall only take effect ten 10 daysafter the date that voter approval of the General Plan amendment set forth herein isdeclaredbythelegislativebodyOnceeffectivethisResolutionshall be repealed oramendedonlybyafurthervoteoftheelectorate
PASSED ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City ofPowayCalifomiaataregularmeetingthis27thdayofNovember2001
ATTEST
Resolution No 01 102
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
I Lori Anne Peoples City Clerk of the City of Poway do hereby certify under
the penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No 01 102 was duly adoptedbytheCityCouncilatameetingofsaidCityCouncilheldonthe27thdayof
November 2001 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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POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PUN GENERAL PUN
An eight foot high solid masonry wall shall be constructed along the residential
property line except where it is clearly demonstrated that a shorter wall will
adequately protect the residMtial property
Landscaping in the form of trees shrubs and ground covers shall be planted
within an area at leastfive feet wide in addition to wall footings on the inside
area of the wall
16 It is the specific intent of the City that commercial land uses on Pomerado Twin
Peaks and Espola Roads not be substantially expanded beyond their present
locations
17 Public and semi public uses should be located where the use is compatible with
surrounding land uses development intensity topography and architectural style
The following provisions shall guide the location of such uses
Site should be located adjacent to a Transportation Element roadway
Public utilities should be immediately available to the site
Sites where the publicsemi public uses can serve as a buffer between
residential and other potentially incompatible use are particularly appropriate
18 Manufacturing uses shall be located so as not to create adverse impacts on
surrounding land uses and or the City transportation system
19 Commercial and manufacturing service land uses adjacent to residential land uses
shall include a buffer zone or noise attenuation wall to reduce outside noise levels
at the property line to 60 dBA
20 Incompatible land uses shall not be made contiguous without adequate buffering
and or setbacks Special emphasis and techniques shall be used in buffering
surrounding land uses from commercial uses In the event a question of
compatibility exists between two uses or intensities the lower intensity use shall
take precedence The City Council shall make the final determination in those
areas of questionable land use compatibility
21 Provide information on all submitted development proposals that may affect student
enrollment to the Poway Unified School District PUS D for review in light of their
planning goals The City shall provide the PUSD with regular reports of building
permit activity
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POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
Floodplains and Floodways
22 Land within the 100 year floodplain should be designated for low density residential
or open space uses
23 Structures which do not conform to Poway Flood Hazard Management standards
must be brought into conformance with these standards if reconstruction rebuilding
or repairing made necessary by damage will exceed 50 percent of the reasonable
replacement value of the structure prior to any damage
24 Critical emergency uses hospitals fire stations police stations public
administration buildings and schools shall not be located in flood hazard areas
25 Development within the 100 year floodway is prohibited
26 Development in the 100 year floodplain may be approved if the following conditions
are met
All structures both permanent and temporary must be raised one foot above
the 100 year flood level
Information certifying the 100 year flood level must be submitted by a qualified
civil or hydrological engineer
All weather access must be provided to all developments for divisions of land
residential units commercial buildings manufacturing buildings or public
buildings
Information certifying that no upstream or downstream changes to the 100
year floodplain will occur must be submitted by a qualified civil or hydrological
engineer
27 For purposes of land division floodway areas shall not be included in the calculation
of net area
28 To prevent increased flooding within Poway all new land divisions and commercial
developments shall be reviewed to determine the feasibility of storm drainage
detention Should the project increase the storm drainage runoff by ten percent or
more the differential storm drainage runoff shall be detained to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer This does not preclude the City from requiring storm drainage
detention for projects which do not exceed a 10 percent differential increase in
storm drainage
29 No development shall be approved that would inhibit prevent or preclude the
location of proposed detention basins on Rattlesnake Creek and the north and
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POWAYCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
south branches of Poway Creek as outlined in the Floodwater Detention Basin
Survey dated August 1981
Policy C land Use and Transportation
Ensure that the City s transportation system does not become overburdened
Strateaies
1 Avoid approving any development that will increase the traffic on a City roadway
above the existing design capacity at level of Service C unless trafficroadway
design mitigation is available and or will be implemented to achieve the desired
Level of Service Or if no feasible alternatives are available cumulative land use
impacts on roadways should be assessed to ascertain the contribution of each new
use being considered
2 Prohibit development which will result in Level of Service E or F at any intersection
unless no feasible altematives exist and an overriding public need can be
demonstrated
3 Developments which will result in a concentration of people such as multiplefamily
residential developments should be located in proximity to commercial services and
along primary roadway corridors or in other locations of high transit potential or
access
4 Continue to develop neighborhood parks in proximity to residential areas to
encourage pedestrian travel to recreation facilities
Policy D Public Service Constraints
The land use pattem and population should be consistent with the capability of existing and
planned public services and facilities
Strategies
1 Development should not overburden the ability of local school districts to provide a
consistent level of quality educational services and facilities to community residents
The City supports changes to state law which would remove restrictions on local
jurisdictions ability to deny development based on inadequate schools
2 Land uses and development review applications that are inconsistent with the
capability of any public service agency to provide costeffective service shall not be
approved
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POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
3 The number and location of dwelling units in the City shall be limited to that which
can be adequately served by public services and facilities
4 Sewage treatment capacity shall be available prior to the approval of any new
development application which requires community sewer service
5 New development should not increase overall water consumption All possible
water conservation techniques shall be incorporated into the design of the project
and the remaining water requirement shall be offset through contribution to
appropriate retro fit programs or increased supply programs such as wastewater
treatment facilities
6 Land use decisions should not overburden the ability of the Palomar Pomerado
Health System to provide a consistent level ofquality medical services and facilities
Copies of all submitted development proposals that may cause an increase or
change in medical service demand shall be submitted to the health system for
comment In addition regular reports of building permit activity shall be submitted
to the System
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Policy A Commercial
It is desirable to have a mix of activity in the community representing a wide range of sizes
products and ownerships
Strategies
1 Implement the Poway Marketing Plan
2 A central commercial activity area should be established to provide community
commercial uses within an architecturally integrated and enhanced area Within
and adjacent to this area the City should examine the feasibility of the development
of a multi faceted Town Center The City should prepare a feasibility study to
determine the full potential of the Town Center concept The feasibility study should
address the following issues
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POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
types of uses e g commercial civic recreation
size of area
aesthetic standards
improvement of market demand
revitalization and redevelopment
3 The Community Commercial Land Use category shall be designated within the
Town Center area where appropriate to encourage centers and uses that will
provide community wide services
4 Focal points or high activity areas should be enhanced through community design
featuresto encourage viable commercial areas The following areas are designated
as focal points because of current or future high activity
the western entry along Poway Road from Oak Knoll Road to Pomerado
Road
Poway Road from Quate Court to Gate Drive
the intersection of Twin Peaks Road and Pomerado Road
the eastern entrance to the Poway Road business area at Garden Road
excluding Garden Road itself
Midland Road from Edgemoor Street to Aubrey Street
5 Design of developments at focal points shall incorporate the best representations
of Poway s rural character and shall be consistent with adopted specific plans
6 General commercial uses and services such as restaurants financial institutions
services and roadwayoriented retail stores should be encouraged along Poway
Road and at the intersections of Pomerado Road with Twin Peaks Road SR 56 and
South Poway Expressway
7 Encourage the continuation and enhancement of the Old Poway commercial area
on Midland Road as a specialty commercial center
8 Poway Road should be the principal commercial activity area within the City and
other commercial areas should not detract from Poway Road s economic viability
9 A fiscal analysis should be required for all major new commercial projects New
businesses which complement existing businesses are actively encouraged The
impact of proposed new development on the viability of existing commercial
development should be considered
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10 Poway Road from the westem city limit to Garden Road should be revitalized as
Poway s primary commercial area based on the recommendations of the Final
Report of the Poway Road Revitalization Advisory Committee published in October
1982 as well as on more recent studies
11 The City should initiate and complete a Poway Road Specific Plan
Policy B Manufacturina
Strive to achieve a healthy manufacturing sector
Strategies
1 Encourage manufacturing uses where compatible with existing land uses
2 Encourage a broad range of manufacturing uses in the South Poway Specific Plan
rea including research and development and light industrial uses
Policy B Geoloaic Hazards
The community should be protected against the hazards associated with geologicformationsparticularlylandslidesthroughproperlandusepoliciesandmitigation
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Strategies
1 Compare all development applications with the GIMS Mapping System to determine
if significant geologic hazards exist
2 Investigations performed by a qualified engineering geologist and soil engineer shall
be required for all development review applications For land development in the
Friars Formation areas a detailed slope stability analysis is also required
3 As conditions of approval include the recommendations of the engineering
geologist for geologic hazard mitigation and the soils engineer for soil related
issues
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POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
4 Development within unstable slope and landslide areas will be prohibited unless
adequate measures are taken to protect against slippage
5 Establish and maintain proper soil management techniques to reduce the adverse
effects of soil related problems such as shrink swell behavior erosion run off
potential and septic tank failure
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Policy A Eneray Efficient Land Uses
Appropriate planning and land use practices should be used to reduce the community s
reliance on non renewable sources of energy
Strategies
1 Encourage residential design which takes into consideration passive energy
conservation concepts
Policy B Public Policy
Provide a model for actions in the private sector by undertaking and publicizing energy
efficiency and renewable energy resource programs
Strateoies
1 Stimulate public awareness of energy conservation technology and practices
2 Develop and distribute standards for energy efficient landscape design
3 Implement provisions of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act of 1989 AB
939 Sher and facilitate local recycling programs
4 Investigate state federal and utility financial opportunities to participate in
renewable energy resource programs provided such participation does not directly
or indirectly diminish municipal services
5 Encourage State legislation that implements conservation measures through the
elimination of wasteful energy usage
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POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN
6 Encourage utility rate revisions that provide incentives for conservation practicesandfortheshiftingofenergyusetononpeakhours
7 Support incentive and educational conservation policies which accomplish desiredresultsoverregulatoryprogramsbutadoptregulatoryapproacheswherenecessary
8 Evaluate retrofit programs for energy conservation in existing structures and provideappropriateinformationtothepublic
9 Energy efficiency implementation programs should provide City residents andbusinesspersonsmaximumflexibilitytodeveloptheirindividualcreativeapproachestoachievingenergyselfsufficiency
10 Develop an energy management system for public buildings Energy conservationinexistingbuildingsshallbepromotedthroughtheinitiationofretrofitenergyconservationmeasureswherefeasibleAllnewpublicbuildingsshallbedesignedto be as energy efficient as financially feasible
Policy C Private Development
New development should be required to incorporate reasonable energy conservationmeasuresincludingthoserequiredbyTitle24oftheCaliforniaCodesandRegulations
Strategies
1 Adopt incentives and regulations to enact energy conservation requirements forprivatedevelopment
2 Encourage developers of multi family residential commercial and industrial projectstoinvestigatetheeconomicsofinstallingcogenerationsystemsinnewandexistingfacilities
3 Encourage widespread usage of solar water heating for residential units
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