Item 8 - Amend Poway Road Specific Plan to Allow for Thrift Stores in the Mixed-Use and Town Center Zones1 of 1February 2, 2021, Item #8M EMQRAN DLJ M City of Poway DATE: TO: FROM: February 2, 2021 Members of the City Council Caylin Frank, Councilmember SUBJECT: Amend Poway Road Specific Plan to Allow for Thrift Stores in the Mixed-Use and Town Center Zones Summary: In 2017, the Poway Road Specific Plan was adopted to provide a long-term strategy for revitalizing public and private properties along Poway Road and for creating a town center for all community members to achieve a diverse mix of uses that contribute to a lively economic, social, and cultural center for Poway. This plan did not allow for thrift stores in all zones of the Specific Plan. In 2018, the thrift store tenants in Poway's Carriage Square West strip mall were notified their leases would not be renewed. Since learning of their lease terminations, many of these thrift stores have struggled to find an affordable place to relocate. Additionally, moving to a new location with increased rent rates would diminish the already small profits they generate from sales, resulting in a greater loss of income for the charities they serve. Many Poway residents have expressed their views that they would like thrift stores to be allowed as these stores provide a great service to low-income shoppers and the community, along with a fun experience for bargain hunters. We continue to hear from groups offering this type of business and believe the community will support their inclusion along Poway Road. Recommended Action: I ask for Councilmembers' concurrence to direct Staff to amend the Poway Road Specific Plan to allow thrift stores in the Mixed-Use and Town Center zones, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit Application. Attachments: None Reviewed/Approved By p I ,J I /V2i'U01/ v·-,.. ·-· · ...... _ · ·---..__ Wen~-~ Kaserman Assistant City Manager Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney Approved By: chlseine City Manager