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1 - Introductionr POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VOLUME ONE THE GENERAL PLAN r MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL DON HIGGINSON MAYOR BOB EMERY DEPUTY MAYOR MICKEY CAFAGNA COUNCILMEMBER SUSAN CALLERY COUNCILMEMBER TONY SNESKO COUNCILMEMBER CITY MANAGER JAMES L BOWERSOX ADOPTED BY CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA r RESOLUTION 91 131 NOVEMBER 19 1991 MANAGEMENT STAFF JAMES L BOWERSOX City Manager JOHN D FITCH Assistant City Manager MARJORIE K WAHLSTEN City Clerk PEGGY STEWART Director of Administrative Services BOB THOMAS Director of Community Services MARK WESTON Director of Engineering Services REBA WRIGHT QUASTLER Director of Planning Services RANDY WILLIAMS Director of Public Services WARREN SHAFER Director of Redevelopment Services MARK SANCHEZ Director of Safety Services PLANNING SERVICES STAFF REBA WRIGHT QUASTLER AICP Director of Planning Services STEPHEN A STREETER AICP Principal Planner JAMES R NESSEL Senior Planner MARIJO VAN DYKE AICP Associate Planner JAMES H LYON Assistant Planner II CAROL ROSAS AICP Assistant Planner II BOB SEIBENTHALER Code Compliance Officer PAM GRAVEL Management Analyst KAREN STYGAR Administrative Secretary JOAN SIGNORI Secretary LIZ DEAN Secretary CONSULTANTS COTTON BELAND ASSOCIATES DUKES NOISE CONTROL ERCE GEOPACIFICA DIANA RICHARDSON BRIAN SMITH AND ASSOCIATES GENERAL PLAN PRINTED BY KINKOS POWA Y TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE INTRODUCTION PUBLIC SAFETY GOALS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES Emergency Services Element 1 Geologic Hazards 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Seismic Hazards 12 Flood Hazards 22 Land Use Element 2 Hazardous Waste Management 26 Community Design Element 14 Noise Hazards 29 Energy Conservation Element 20 Goals Policies and Strategies 44 Goals Policies and Strategies 26 HOUSING PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT Introduction 1 Educational Facilities 3 Needs Assessment 4 Cultural Facilities 3 Current Housing Supply 10 Public Buildings 4 Conserving Improving ExistingSportsFacilities7AffordableHousing 16 City Parks Recreation Facilities 10 Regional Share Requirement 24 Planned Facilities 16 Constraints to the DevelopmentPublicUtilities17ofHousing 29 Goals Policies and Strategies 21 Fair Housing Information Referral Program 39 Energy Conservation 39 TRANSPORTATION Review of Previous Housing Element 39 Roadways Element 3 Housing Plan 1991 1996 51 Public Transit Element 23 Appendix A Non Profit HousingBikewaysElement27Corporation Pedestrian Facilities Element 37 Appendix B Affordable Housing Goals Policies and Strategies 43 Needs Assessment GLOSSARY RESOURCES Natural Resources Element 1 Prehistoric and Historic Resources Element 35 Goals Policies and Strategies 48 INTRODUCTION In any circumstance where people have The improved equestrian pedestrian come together with a common goal or trails system was expanded from purpose it is essential that those people three miles to fifty miles join together in agreement upon a system of basic community values The three existing parks were ideals and aspirations to govern their expanded and seven new ones were shared environment In Poway the added establishment of these values involved a two step process First local control of An olympic standard community swim municipal decisions and operations was center was constructed gained through the incorporation of the City of poway in December 1980 A multi purpose room gymnasium was Second a Comprehensive Plan for the constructed at the Twin Peaks Middle City was prepared and adopted in School campus October 1983 to organize the desires of the residents of Poway in regard to the An 815 seat Center for the Performing physical social economic and Arts was constructed at the poway environmental character of the City High School Campus As poway moves into the second decade The appearance of poway Road has of cityhood it is time to review the been greatly improved through the Comprehensive Plan to reflect on what construction of landscaped medians has been accomplished and what and adoption and enforcement of the remains to be done and to be sure that Sign Ordinance the Plan still embodies what poway is now and desires to be in the foreseeable The City s economic base and future employment opportunities have been expanded through approval and The accomplishments of the City during beginning of development of the the past ten years are too many to be South poway Business Park listed here but the following are among the most notable New shopping centers have been constructed at Silver Lake Drive and Two thousand three hundred acres of poway Road Community Road and open space were permanently poway Road and Twin Peaks Road preserved through the acquisition of and Pomerado Road and lands from the Bureau of Land Management and the purchase of Sales tax receipts have increased Blue Sky Ranch from 27 12 per capita in 1981 to 61 50 per capita in 1990 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 INTRO 1 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN STRUCTURE OF THE an environmental impact report for the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Plan The 1991 update consists of a major Traditionally local jurisdictions have review and update of the General Plan developed separate general plan and the replacement of the documents and zoning ordinances Environmental Analysis section with a Often a city zoning ordinance is actually Master Environmental Assessment older than the city general plan because MEA A separate environmental impact legal mandates for zoning ordinances report was adopted for the update The have been in force longer than the legal Zoning Development Code will be mandates for general plans In addition reviewed and updated during fiscal year many local general plans are fragmented 1991 92 compilations of several planning documents adopted over an extended The MEA was prepared pursuant to period of time in response to the ever Section 15169 of the Guidelines for the changing nature of California Planning California Environmental Quality Act It Law This has resulted in internally is a technical data base which contains inconsistent general plans and zoning an inventory of the physical and ordinances which do not meet the biological characteristics of the City and objectives of California Planning Law and the unincorporated adopted Sphere of the practical goal of comprehensive Influence area It is intended to be used community planning to identify environmental constraints which may influence the design or In order to ensure a unified and location of a potential project and as a consistent whole poway has chosen to resource document for the preparation of have a Comprehensive Plan As initial studies negative declarations and originally adopted in 1983 the environmental impact reports The MEA Comprehensive Plan consisted of the was used in the preparation of the General Plan the Zoning Development update of the General Plan and the Code and an Environmental Analysis environmental impact report prepared in Section The purpose of the General conjunction with the update Plan was to recommend the long range physical planning of the City and provide While the General Plan is primarily a general guidelines for decision making in policy document it too is an information regard to long range social economic base It provides background and and environmental goals The Zoning analysis relative to the policies which it Development Code provided the specific contains physical land use planning criteria The Environmental Analysis Section analyzed The poway Comprehensive Plan strives the impact of the Comprehensive Plan on to be realistic about what is feasible and the existing and future community attainable for the City of poway in the environment functioning essentially as predictable future a time frame of INTRO 2 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN approximately five to ten years The The housing boom of the 1970s severelyComprehensivePlanincludespracticalchallengedPowaysruralcharacter implementation measures that can be Tremendous building activity occurred in reasonably attained based upon both the residential and commercial anticipated economic and social sectors which is illustrated by the fact conditions that approximately 70 percent of the dwelling units in Poway in 1980 were HISTORICAL built after 1970 and over 50 percent of PERSPECTIVE the commercial area along poway Road was developed during the same period The community of Poway has existed for poway was in the process of beingover120yearsTheearlygrowthwasachangedfromasmallrelativelyresultoftransportationagricultureandindependentruralcommunitytoasuburbtheavailabilityofwaterpowaybegantoofSanDiegoManyofthecommunitys take on increasing significance with the residents strongly objected to the lack of opening of the first all weather road from response by the County of San Diego to Yuma Arizona to San Diego in 1846 local concerns and under the leadershipTheexpandingtradebetweenSanDiegoofthePowayPlanningandDevelopmentandotherpartsofthecountryledtotheProgramagroupoflocalresidentswho establishment of the Butterfield Stage represented poway in land planningRoutein1858powayservedasstopoffmatterswiththeCountyofSanDiegoa point along these transportation and movement began to retain local control trade routes With the discovery of gold over all matters affecting the destiny ofintheeasterncountymountainsathecommunitythroughtheincorporationstagecoachroadthroughPowaytotheofanewCityofPowayJulianareawasconstructedThisroad established Poway as a permanent link The concept of city hood was not new to in the early Southern California road the residents of Poway Annexation into network the City of San Diego had been proposed in 1963 and incorporation as By the late 1880s Poway s population an independent city in 1976 Both of had grown to about 800 people and it these proposals were defeated The final remained virtually static at that level for movement for incorporation began in the following thirty years The 1979 and had a much wider base of community was relatively remote from community support The primary issues San Diego and did not have a water of the incorporation proposal were taxes system that could support rapid growth financial independence enhanced publicTheformationofthePowayMunicipalserviceslocalcontroloverlanduse Water District in 1954 however removed planning and the retention of Poway s this constraint and by 1960 the traditional rural character The population had grown to approximately November 1980 vote resulted in the 6 000 people INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 INTRO 3 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN incorporation of the City on December 1 input on the general plan and to further 1980 clarify the residents vision of the community s future resulted in the The original Comprehensive Plan was an following description of the ideal extension ofthe incorporation movement Poway Whereas the incorporation movement was based in the hopes and desires for It would be a community of open the new City of Poway the space reflected in the constant Comprehensive Plan addressed each of views of rocky chaparral covered those issues in depth and made hillsides ringing the valley floor a recommendations that would be used to town with human scale make the decisions about Poway s development where people know future each other and where their voices can be heard It is a community In November 1988 the voters of poway which values the family education moved to further lock Poway s future in and the natural environment one place through adoption of Proposition FF which is safe a great place to which requires a vote of the people raise a family The ideal poway before any changes are made which would provide good recreational would allow additional density or and cultural facilities and have intensification of use in the rural areas of housing opportunities for all It the community would be easy to get around in and would have attractive places The 1991 update is an important to shop milestone for the City It is an opportunity to reaffirm for the future that THE REGION original vision of Poway to carryon the successes of the first ten years of While it is the City s desire to maintain cityhood It reflects the fact that the the highest standards for its residents community has now traveled ten years poway cannot exist unto itself Today down the path of cityhood but at the each person and every city must same time still seeks to be a guidebook consider itself a member of the region for consistent and successful municipal If we are to enhance the quality of life development aimed at the same vision within our boundaries we must held by the community at incorporation participate in regional programs that THE VISION address traffic congestion air pollution open space needs water availability sewage treatment trash disposal and The simple phrase the City in the hazardous waste management Country reflects the major theme of poway since its incorporation in 1980 A series of seven meetings held during late 1990 and early 1991 to get public INTRO 4 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 THE GENERAL PLAN Volume One of the Comprehensive Plan distribution of future land use both public is the General Plan It is divided into six and private master elements Community Development Public Facilities At one time the local general plan was Transportation Resources Public Safety looked upon as a set of broad policies and Housing Some of these master that had little actual role in development elements are further divided into decisions Changes to the law occurring elements Community Development since 1971 have vastly boosted the includes Land Use and Community importance of the plan A general plan Design Transportation includes may no longer be merely a wish list or Roadways Public Transit Bikeways and vague picture of the community s future Pedestrian Facilities Resources it must now provide concrete direction for includes Natural Resources and decision making It is at the top of the Prehistoric and Historic Resources and hierarchy of local government law Public Safety includes Emergency regulating land use Zoning ordinances Services and Hazard Management specific plans redevelopment plans and individual project plan proposals must be The Government Code provides that the consistent with the goals policies and general plan may be adopted in any strategies contained in the General Plan format deemed appropriate or convenient In addition all capital improvements and by the legislative body and that it may public works projects must be consistent address topics of local interest and with the General Plan include elements in addition to those required The seven elements which are RELA TIONSHIP AMONG required by State law Land Use ELEMENTS AND ISSUESCirculationHousingConservation Open space Noise and Safety are included within the six master elements The State General Plan Guidelines outlined above describes the relationship among elements and issues as follows The purpose of the planning process is to facilitate the making of intelligent While state planning law divides a informed decisions The role of each general plan s required contents community s general plan is to act as a into seven distinct elements this constitution for development the division is more a product of the foundation upon which all land use incremental nature of the decisions are based It expresses legislative process than of community development goals and conscious design The division of embodies public policy relative to the the general plan provisions into elements tends to mask the INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 INTRO 5 POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN statutory and functional isolation and the need to think of the interrelationships among the general plan as an integrated whole For elements and issues to be these reasons and because of local addressed in the general plan topographic geologic climatologic political socioeconomic economic Statutorily the requirements for cultural and historical diversities cities the elements overlap and and counties should design their general intertwine For instance geologic plan formats to suit local needs hazards are mentioned specifically PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONinthesafetyelementandalso appear under open space for public health and safety in the Background information for the General open space element Open space Plan update was provided by the 1988 in turn is mentioned as one of the Citizen Survey and the 1990 HousingcategoriestobeaddressedintheNeedsAssessmentbothofwhich land use element Similarly involved surveys of the populationnaturalresourcesaretobe addressed in the open space and In an attempt to gather as much publicconservationelementsaswellasinputaspossibleintotheGeneralPlan in the land use element The process seven public meetings were noise element is directly tied to held in November and December of 1990 both the land use and the and January of 1991 Invitations to these circulation elements meetings were sent to all churches The issues to be addressed in the service clubs home owners associations and environmental groups in the general plan also interrelate community Advertisements were run in functionally The consideration of the weekly Poway News Chieftain and fire hazards in wild land areas the daily Escondido Times Advocate involves the analysis of vegetation News articles were also run in several topography weather availability of local papers mentioning the publicwaterdensityofdevelopmentmeetingsandinvitingwrittencomment adequacy of road systems and fire protection services As another Meetings were held with the Chamber of example housing considerations Commerce Board of Directors and are directly linked to questions of general membership to discuss the land availability the adequacy of General Plan update especially items of public services seismic geology interest to the business community and fire hazards and noise and functional Topics of specific interest were discussed Such structural with various City committees including interrelations points out the problems of treating issues in INTRO 6 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN the Parks and Recreation Committee the Migrant Relations and Migrant Housing Committees Transportation Advisory Committee and Business Advisory Committee The Council held discussions of housing issues at four meetings prior to release of the draft update for public review During the public review period three hearings on the Plan were held ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW An Environmental Impact Report was prepared to discuss the potential impacts of the updated General Plan This document received concurrent public review and Council adoption with the General Plan INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 INTRO 7 GOALS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES The General Plan of the City of Poway is statement of what the present residents want for their community in the future Its fun ion is to allow the citizens to consciously consider the shape their City will take for t e foreseeable future and to preserve and enhance those qualities they presently find so appealing It accomplishes this by setting forth broad goals translating these goals into specific policy statements and specifying strategies to accomplish the objectives of the plan The General Plan Guidelines which were published by the State Office of Planning and Research in November of 1990 defines a general plan as a statement of development policies It suggests that a goal is a direction setter It is an ideal future end condition or state related to the public health safety or general welfare toward which planning and planning implementation measures are directed A policy is defined as a specific statement that guides decision making It indicates a clear commitment of the local legislative body Strategies are the specific means by which the City plans to achieve its goals While the California Government Code establishes seven mandatory elements which must be included in the General Plan it also acknowledges that these elements and others which may be included by choice are inextricably intertwined Strategies adopted to further one goal may affect the attainment of another and goals often deal with issues which may be discussed in more than one element of the plan To make it easier to see the overall picture being presented by the general plan therefore all of the goals policies and strategies included are presented here in one list Those relating to each master element will be repeated at the end of that document INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 1 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOALS 1 It is the goal of the City of Poway to preserve Poway s unique and desirable character as The City in the Country and to maintain high quality design and environmental standards in all new development and redevelopment 2 It is the goal of the City of Poway to provide for an orderly balance of both public and private land uses in convenient and compatible locations throughout the city and to ensure that all such uses serve to protect and enhance the environment character and image of the city 3 It is the goal of the City of poway to enhance the well being of poway residents by providing opportunities for relaxation rest activity and education through a well balanced system of private and public facilities distributed to serve the entire community 4 It is the goal of the City of Poway to preserve its natural scenic and cultural resources for the future benefit and enjoyment of its residents and to protect biological and ecological diversity 5 It is the goal of the City of Poway to achieve a climate for economic growth and stability which will attract high quality commercial and industrial development to serve the employment shopping recreation and service needs of poway residents and will provide a healthy and diverse economic base for the community 6 It is the goal of the City of poway to provide a safe realistic efficient and integrated transportation system to serve the present and future mobility needs of all the residents of Poway 7 It is the goal of the City of poway to provide a safe and healthy environment for the residents of Poway 8 It is the goal of the City of poway to minimize injuries loss of life and property damage resulting from natural and man made hazards 9 It is the goal of the City of poway to provide an efficient and economical public water and wastewater treatment system to serve the current and future residents of Poway GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 2 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 10 It is the goal of the City of poway to reduce the community s consumption of non renewable energy resources and promote the efficient use of renewable energy sources 11 It is the goal of the City of poway to provide adequate appropriate housing opportunities to meet the needs of current and future residents 12 It is the goal of the City of poway to encourage regional cooperation and coordination INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 3 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL I ITIS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PRESERVE POWAY S UNIQUE AND DESIRABLE CHARACTER AS THE CITY IN THE COUNTRY AND TO MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS IN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT 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 right of 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 4 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Signs 7 Signs should balance the need for identification of the business with the maintenance of the rural character of the City 8 Signs should be coordinated with the design of the building or center 9 The location of signs should consider visibility location sight distance and integration with olerall site design 10 Signs should use complementary colors and be coordinated with the design of the building or center Sign height and size should be consistent with the low profile nature and scale of buildings that are characteristic of Poway s rural character 11 The location of freestanding signs shall be integrated with other site planning elements particularly building location and orientation landscaping and access points 12 Signs and landscaping should be provided at the major entry to residential neighborhood areas based upon the following guidelines Signs shall be low profile not to exceed four feet in height from the adjacent grade Signs should be made of materials compatible with the type and style of the residential units within the neighborhood Signs in planned communities and developments should be compatible in form hierarchy and graphic display Landscaping shall be characteristic of the landscaping provided within the residential area 13 Signs shall not distract drivers obstruct visibility or otherwise interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or with pedestrian safety Policv B Subdivision Desian Subdivisions should be designed to ensure that future land development supports the goals of the General Plan Strateaies 1 New development should be of a density and design compatible with surrounding existing development INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 5 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 all 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 treestands 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 6 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 guidelines shall apply 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 average and individual slope criteria and minimum 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 protect natural cultural and historic features 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 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 7 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Policv C Site Desian Attractive efficient site design shall be required of all development 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 pedestrian oriented 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 southern 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 8 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 11 For commercial and industrial projects the site plan should consider the feasibility of cooperative agreements for parking and access 12 Walkways landscaping building and driveway design shall be coordinated to improve the line of 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 the lot that may be graded for driveway residence and accessory functions is determined by the degree of average natural slope as follows SloDe Graded Area o 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 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 9 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 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 25 Front yard setbacks should be varied to discourage a monotonous line of buildings each the same distance from the street 26 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 pattern of houses 27 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 28 Solar access for each residential dwelling shall be provided in structure placement and location GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 10 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 RESOLUTION NO 05 034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA INITIATING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05 03 WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Poway recognizes that the need mayarisetoamendtheCitysGeneralPlanand 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 05 03 to amend the Community Design Element of the General Plan regarding the City s ability to approvegradingplansthatexceedthemaximumgradedareapermittedbytheGeneralPlanbased on the size and slope for the parcel to achieve the maximum 20 driveway and road sloperequirement PASSED ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of PowayStateofCaliforniathis10thdayofMay2005 ATTEST h Y Resolution No 05 034 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 05 034 was duly adopted bytheCityCouncilatameetingofsaidCityCouncilheldonthe10thdayofMay2005and that it was so adopted by the following vote AYES BOYACK EMERY HIGGINSON REXFORD CAFAGNA NOES NONE ABSENT NONE DISQUALIFIED NONE l City of Poway POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 29 At least 25 percent of all lots within a subdivision shall provide sufficient side yard area and setbacks for recreational vehicle parking 30 Private open space should be provided adjacent to dwelling units Policy D Gradina Necessary grading should be done so as to minimize the disturbance to the site and the environmental and aesthetic impacts Strateaies 1 Mass grading of custom residential subdivision lots in hillside areas is prohibited 2 Grading in hillside areas shall leave rounded off natural appearing slopes and shall use a variable slope ratio instead of manicured cut and fill areas Grading shall be limited to that required for building pad placement and for driveways and utility lines 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 with surrounding vegetation 5 Land should be graded and landscaped in workable increments to avoid exposing expanses of bared earth at any given time 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 run off and encourage groundwater recharge Policy E Interior Circulation and Parkina 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 appearance of the development INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 11 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN StrateQies 1 Decorative paving is encouraged in parking areas to direct traffic flow delineate pedestrian areas and provide visual relief from large areas of asphalt 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 right of way should be provided to all parking areas GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 12 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Commercial and Industrial Areas 7 Access shall be to side streets rather than primary or major arterials whenever feasible 8 Major access points to centers or groups of parcels sharing a single point of ingress and egress shall be coordinated with openings in the center median and existing or planned access points on the opposite side of the roadway 9 The feasibility of shared parking areas and access between adjoining lots shall be considered New development redevelopment or modified conditional use permits shall encourage reciprocal access agreements 10 Adequate space shall be provided for the turning movements of trucks for loading as well as for Fire Department emergency apparatus Loading facilities shall be located in the rear of the primary structure 11 Parking areas shall be screened by any or a combination of the following earthmounding landscaping low decorative wall 12 For individual freestanding commercial structures parking areas should be located to the side or rear of the building 13 Where limited retail operations are included with an industrial use parking shall be provided for the retail areas under commercial use standards 14 Hours of operation for parking and loading may be limited by the proximity of residential land uses Policy F Architecture The design of buildings should be aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the City s desire to retain Poway s small town character and image Strateaies 1 The City shall maintain appropriate legislation for full design review of all development in the City including architecture site planning landscaping signing grading and land use and zoning review INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 13 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 2 Future buildings to be built in vicinity of the hospital should incorporate design elements of that structure in their planning and construction 3 All public and private buildings except those in the South poway industrial park shall be compatible with the City s small town character and image I i 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 If anyII 1i addition to the existing Pomerado Hospital building is constructed the expansion may be the same overall height from grade as the existing structure if it is attached or connected to the existing structure Amended per GPA 93 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 traditionalrural 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 14 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 RESOLUTION NO 95 059 A RESOLUTION 01 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA AMENDING STRATEGY I FA OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF POWAY GPA 95 01A WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Poway recognizes that the need mayarisetoamendtheCitysGeneralPlanand WHEREAS Section 65350 et seq of the California Government Code describestheproceduresforamendingGeneralPlansand WHEREAS the City of Poway has initiated a General Plan Amendment GPA 95 01A for a modification to Strategy I FA to allow the South Poway Community Plan to permitstructuresexceeding35inheightand WHEREAS the City of Poway held a properly noticed public hearing in accordance with the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act to consider that request and WHEREAS the City Council finds that proposed General Plan Amendment 95 01 A will not have significant adverse impacts on the environment and hereby issues a NegativeDeclarationand WHEREAS the City Council further finds that the proposed amendment would further the City s ability to attract businesses to the South Poway Business Park NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby amend strategy I FA of the City of Poway General Plan to read as follows I FA 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 PowaySpecificPlanandtheSouthPowayCommunityPlanIfanyadditiontothe existing Pomerado Hospital building is constructed the expansion may be the same overall height from grade as the existing structure if it is attached or connected to the existing structure APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway State of California this 27th day of June 1995 Don Hi giri n or ATTEST th k 1UVlL Marjori Wahlsten City Clerk POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 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 appearance and to block the summer sun from window areas while allowing winter sun access 16 Front facades shall be broken up with entries or other areas recessed to avoid flat front structures 17 Individual buildings in the Residential Condominium zones should contain no more than six dwelling units In the Residential Apartment zone buildings should contain 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 the Residential Condominium zone 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 designs and interior floor plans to promote and achieve housing variety and the objective of simulating custom home development The number of designs and floor plans shall be commensurate with the total number of residential lots 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 INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GaLS POLICIES STRATEGIES 15 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 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 Landscapina Appropriate and well maintained landscaping should be used to enhance the appearance of development and to modify climatic conditions on site Strateqies 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 Landscape Architect 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 GQlLS POLICIES STRATEGIES 16 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 compliment the dominant structures in height size and location 8 Seating areas should be landscaped with deciduous trees to block summer sun yet permit winter sun Deciduous trees should also be used in yard spaces adjacent to large windows on the southern and western building exposures to screen summer sun yet permit winter sun access 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 Large planting islands every eight to ten spaces are encouraged rather than central planter strips between rows of parking Landscaping in parking areas shall be dominated by trees that are maintained so as to shade the majority of the parking area Policv H Walls and Fencina Walls and fencing should be provided where necessary to ensure privacy or provide noise attenuation Strateaies 1 Solid masonry walls shall be installed to separate commercial and industrial uses from adjacent residential 2 Solid fences or walls not less than six feet high shall be placed along all property lines adjoining access or parking areas in condominium and apartment projects except where adjacent to another multiple family housing area 3 For single family tracts lots between 6 000 and 10 000 square feet in areas shall be provided with solid wood or decorative block fencing to enclose the side and rear lot area 4 For all residential projects slump block masonry walls shall be provided along arterial roadways according to the following standards Walls should be located a minimum of 15 feet behind the edge of curbs with the entire area to be landscaped and to include a sidewalk or walkway Street names shall be incorporated into return walls at each street entrance into the project INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 17 moo POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN The monotony of long walls shall be broken by the installation of pilasters or the periodic recessing of sections of the wall Walls which enclose the rear or side yard of a dwelling shall be a minimum of six feet and maximum of eight feet in height as measured from the highest finished grade Walls which do not enclose a rear or side yard may be between three and six feet in height 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 Liahtina Lighting should provide for public convenience and safety but not conflict with the rural nature of the community Strateoies 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 18 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 RESOLUTION NO 97 084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY CALIFORNIA AMENDING GOAL I POLICY I OF THE POWAY GENERAL PLAN CONCERNING LIGHTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GPA 97 02 WHEREAS the City Council periodically finds it necessary to amend the General Plan and WHEREAS the City Council is supportive of the research activities undertaken at the Palomar Observatory and understands the impacts of light in the night sky on that research and WHEREAS the safety of its citizens and visitors is of paramount concem to the City Council and WHEREAS the proposed General Plan amendment is not subject to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act and WHEREAS a properly noticed hearing was conducted in accordance with Section 65350 et seq of the Califomia Govemment Code to consider this amendment NOW THEREFORE the City Council does hereby amend Goal I Policy I of the Goals Policies Strategies of the General Plan as follows 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 except as required for public safety and permitted by the city 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 Resolution No 97 084 Page 2 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 APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway State of California this 30th day of September 1997 rLL Don Higginson May r ATTEST J t Wahlsten City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA 55 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO I Ma orie K Wahlsten City Clerk ofthe City of Poway do hereby certify under the penalty of pe ury that the foregoing Resolution No 97 084 was duly adopted by the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 30th day of September 1997 and that it was so adopted by the following vote AYES CAFAGNA EMERY GOlDBY REXFORD HIGGINSON NOES NONE ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT NONE K K Wahlsten City Clerk oway E CITYlPLANNINGIREPOR1 GPA97 02 RES POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 19 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL II IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE FOR AN ORDERLY BALANCE OF BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND USES IN CONVENIENT AND COMPATIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL SUCH USES SERVE TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT CHARACTER AND IMAGE OF THE CITY Policv A Certainty The City shall strive to provide certainty in implementation of the General Plan Strateoies 1 1 No general plan amendment zone change tentative subdivision map or other discretionary land use decision shall be adopted which would increase the residential density permitted by law or change the residential or open space zone or residential or open space general plan designation to a commercial or manufacturing zone or general plan designation on property designated RR A RR B or RR C OS RM OS R or PF unless and until such action 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 2 No change to the slope criteria and minimum parcel sizes and lot averaging provisions of this General Plan which would permit increased density or intensity of use 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 3 No change to the South poway Planned Community Development Plan or to the poway Municipal Code which would increase the residential density within the South Poway 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 Strategies 1 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 20 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 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 CommunityshallbeadoptedunlessanduntilsuchchangeisapprovedbyordinanceadoptedbythevotersoftheCityataspecialorgeneralelectionorapprovedfirstbythe City Council and then adopted by the voters in such an election 5 All land use changes should be consistent with the desire to preserve Poway s open space Policv B Distribution of Land Uses Land uses should be distributed so as to encourage in fill development within the built uppartsoftheCityprotecttheintegrityofexistinglandusesanddensitiesandpreserve the open space and rural nature of Poway Strateoies 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 suburban 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 7 Recreational uses e g resorts golf courses may be allowed in rural areas providing that provisions are made for the health safety and welfare of the users INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 21 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN and surrounding residents and that the uses are consistent with the policies of the Land Use and Community Design Elements 8 In rural residential areas most uses other than agricultural and residential shall be limited to areas with natural slopes of 10 percent or less Other uses such as hiking and riding trails driving ranges golf courses and other recreational uses may be considered on steeper slopes providing that they do not significantly alter the landform Buildings and parking lots must adhere to slopes of less than 10 percent 9 The distribution of land uses should consider the health safety and welfare of the community in regard to natural hazards 10 Public or quasi public structures schools churches hospitals shall be located in low risk seismic or geologic hazard areas 11 The area which includes the Pomerado Hospital Campus and adjacent properties along Pomerado Road from Monte Vista Road to Bernardo Heights Parkway shall be recognized as a high activity area with a primary focus on medical uses 12 Community commercial land uses that will serve the entire community or subregion in which poway is located are encouraged along poway Road adjacent to existing uses of similar intensity 13 Limited neighborhood commercial activities may be located on the border of rural residential and urban land uses 14 Mobile home park 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 15 New urban development projects residential areas with greater than two dwelling units per acre du ac commercial and manufacturing shall be bounded on a minimum of two sides by existing urban land uses and existing public facilities 16 Where a commercial area abuts a residential area the following improvements shall be made to ensure compatibility Structures shall be adequately set back from the residential property line to avoid land use impacts 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 residential property GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 22 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Landscaping in the form of trees shrubs and ground covers shall be planted within an area at least five feet wide in addition to wall footings on the inside area of the wall 17 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 18 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 public semi public uses can serve as a buffer between residential and other potentially incompatible use are particularly appropriate 19 Manufacturing uses shall be located so as not to create adverse impacts on surrounding land uses and or the City transportation system 20 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 21 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 22 Generally facilities to service the medical needs of the community should be clustered at and around Pomerado Hospital Ambulatory clinics and services should however be located in other areas of the community as well as the Hospital Campus to facilitate neighborhood access to services Amended per GPA 93 01A 23 The area which includes the Pomerado Hospital Campus and adjacent properties along Pomerado Road from Monte Vista Road to Bernardo Heights Parkway shall be recognized as a high activity area with a primary focus on medical uses Amended per GPA 93 01A INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 23 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 24 Provide information on all submitted development proposals that may affect student enrollment to the poway Unified School District PUSD for review in light of their planning goals The City shall provide the PUSD with regular reports of building permit activity Floodplains and Floodways 25 Land within the 100 year floodplain should be designated for low density residential or open space uses 26 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 27 Critical emergency uses hospitals fire stations police stations public administration buildings and schools shall not be located in flood hazard areas 28 Development within the 100 year floodway is prohibited 29 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 30 For purposes of land division floodway areas shall not be included in the calculation of net area 31 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 24 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN drainage detention for projects which do not exceed a 10 percent differential increase in storm drainage 32 No development shall be approved that would inhibit prevent or preclude the location of proposed detention basins on Rattlesnake Creek and the north and 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 Strateoies 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 alternatives exist and an overriding public need can be demonstrated 3 Developments which will result in a concentration of people such as multiple family 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 5 Generally facilities to service the medical needs of the community should be clustered at and around Pomerado Hospital Ambulatory clinics and services should however be located in other areas of the community as well as the Hospital Campus to facilitate neighborhood access to services Policy D Public Service Constraints The land use pattern and population should be consistent with the capability of existing and planned public services and facilities INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 25 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN StrateQies 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 cost effective service shall not be approved 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 which may influence the provision of medical services in the community should be coordinated with the Palomar Pomerado Health System 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 Amended per GPA 93 01A GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 26 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL III IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF POWAY RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RELAXATION REST ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION THROUGH A WELL BALANCED SYSTEM OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRIBUTED TO SERVE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY Policy A Parks A diversified comprehensive park system should be provided for the residents of Powayutilizingadoptedstandardscontemporaryconceptsandplanningstrategies Strateoies 1 Encourage public involvement in the site acquisition and design development of park facilities to ensure community needs are met 2 All park land dedicated as a requirement of residential development shall be developed and used for park purposes 3 Seek to ensure that every neighborhood is served within a one half mile radius by an elementary school site or park 4 Seek to provide adequate playing fields to serve the organized sports needs of the residents including softball soccer and other organized sports 5 Development of a sports complex in South poway at Stowe Drive and Mclvers Court which should include three basketball fields two basketball courts four volleyball courts batting cages two tennis courts a pay for play racquetball facility a tot lot and concession facilities 6 Pursue the development of a soccer park 7 Neighborhood parks shall serve as the day to day recreational areas of the City The facilities should include playgrounds playing fields and turf areas where local residents can enjoy the outdoors in a safe and refreshing environment 8 Maximize the usage of all park facilities through the centralized scheduling and extended use hours where feasible to meet community needs Evaluate park sites on an individual basis for the inclusion of sports lighting INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 27 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 9 Include preschool age and handicapped accessible equipment in each park and provide balanced active and passive recreational opportunities 10 Design all parks to incorporate xeriscape landscaping techniques 11 Cooperate with the School District to ensure that the school fields being used by youth sports are maintained adequately and continue to explore ways to maximize the use of school fields for youth sports through renovating the fields and if possible providing lighting Financing 12 Maintain legislation under the Quimby Act to require the dedication of land payment of in lieu fees or a combination thereof as a condition of residential development approval to the equivalent of five acres of land per 1 000 population anticipated in the proposed development 13 Pursue appropriate regional state and federal grant in aid programs 14 Encourage consideration of public private partnerships to share cost and benefit its operation Policy B Recreation Facilities The City shall seek to provide a wide range of facilities which address the recreational needs of all ages in the community Strateaies 1 Promote added family activity facilities to serve the community 2 Continue to explore alternative recreational facilities and opportunities for the teen population 3 Explore ways to provide golfing opportunities to the public at an affordable fee 4 Research means of providing self sustaining or corporately funded camp programs for a variety of interests 5 Work closely with local youth sports organizations in providing athletic activities for youth and children GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 28 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 6 Offer adult leagues in a variety of sports and operate on a demand basis as much as possible They shall function on a self sufficient level with reduced rates for resident teams 7 Maintain aquatic programs and pool facility operating hours to serve the optimumnumberofresidentsinacosteffectiveandsafemanner 8 Provide recreation classes to meet the needs of a wide range of ages and interests Policv C Private Recreational Facilities The City encourages the development of private recreational facilities to fulfill a portion of the City s recreational needs Strateoies 1 Private recreational facilities can be used to reduce the total amount of land to be dedicated and or fees paid in lieu to 50 percent of the requirement per residential development proposal 2 Private recreational facilities shall meet the standards for similar public facilities 3 Private recreational facilities shall be maintained by the developer owner a homeowners association or an assessment district 4 Adequate provisions shall be made to ensure that private recreational facilities remain available in perpetuity or the residents and the City shall be compensated accordingly Policv D Cultural and Educational Facilities The City shall seek to provide adequate facilities to address the cultural and educational needs of the community Strateoies Library 1 Construct a modern comfortable well planned community library to achieve and maintain a level of library services appropriate to the cultural educational and recreational needs of the community The ultimate goal is to provide a facility that is based on a sliding scale of 0 5 to 0 8 square feet of library space and three to five items of library materials per resident INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 29 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 2 Maintain a Citizens Library Committee to advise on building planning evaluating and administering the library 3 Encourage coordination and cooperation with other area library agencies to maximize the breadth and quality of library services available in our community 4 Develop a plan to establish maintain and fund a level of library staff and materials commensurate with the library service plan The Arts 5 Establish a use policy which will ensure a balanced program of professional school and community performing arts activities as the priority use for the poway Center for the Performing Arts 6 Encourage and develop a plan to provide special children s performances lecture demonstrations and master classes by touring artists scheduled to perform at the Center for the Performing Arts 7 Establish a plan to produce youth oriented performing arts programming such as young people s concerts children s theater and participatory dance activities 8 Investigate the feasibility of a Festival of the Arts featuring local arts organizations regional professional companies and touring artists on a scale similar to Community Days 9 Investigate the feasibility of a program to permanently provide art in public places 10 Develop a plan to incorporate a space for rotating art exhibitions in public facilities where practical and appropriate Policv E Public Meetina Space The City shall seek to provide meeting space for both public and private purposes consistent with approved policies and legal constraints Strateaies 1 Public meeting space shall be designed to meet community needs and shall be available at rental rates comparable with fees charged by other public agencies for similar facilities GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 30 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Policv F Special Events Special events should be provided which are designed to attract general as well as special interest groups and which highlight the leisure experience of the participants Strateoies 1 Continue to develop and improve youth and family oriented programs 2 Seek corporate funding to provide increased event programming 3 Encourage volunteers as a means of promoting interest and providing leadership in existing and future programs in a fiscally sound manner 4 Encourage a farmers and arts and crafts fair at Old poway Park Policv G Disabled Services The City shall seek to develop avenues for residents with special needs to participate in a variety of recreational programs and activities Strateoies 1 Work closely with existing programs provided by service organizations and PUSD and research and consider for development both mainstream and specialized programs based on the needs of the community 2 Maintain an appropriate level of staff training and volunteer coordination relating to the special needs population Policv H Fiscal Impact All public facilities should be adequately staffed and maintained Strateoies 1 Projected operating costs and revenue sources should be determined and analyzed prior to approval of any proposed new public facility INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 31 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL IV IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PRESERVE ITS NATURAL SCENIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF ITS RESIDENTS AND TO PROTECT BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Policy A Scenic Areas Scenic areas prominent vistas and open space areas that typify Poway s rural history and image should be preserved and protected through appropriate land use policies Strateoies 1 Significant open space areas and scenic vistas along local scenic roadways should be protected 2 The mountains hillsides and prominent ridgelines are a valuable natural resource and should be preserved through appropriate land use policies Policy B Waterways The natural character of creeks and channels should be maintained or restored to the greatest extent possible with consideration for maintaining adequate flood protection Strateoies 1 Development including roads should be set back from riparian corridors a minimum distance of 50 feet or a sufficient distance as determined by a qualified biologist to avoid any damage to these areas These riparian corridors and associated buffer areas should be designated as permanent natural open space easements and the buffer areas should be vegetated only with appropriate native species as determined by a qualified biologist or native plant horticulturist 2 No activity or development shall be permitted within the watershed or viewshed of Lake poway which would diminish water quality of the lake or its open space and recreational value 3 Natural locations and rates of discharge into creeks and channels should not be increased without sufficient mitigation to ensure that significant alteration of the natural system will not occur GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 32 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 4 The use of rip rap in stream channels shall be limited to the minimum area required to protect adjacent improvements and stream banks from excessive erosion 5 Public access to creeks via trails paths and greenways shall be encouraged to the extent possible without negatively impacting the riparian habitat value 6 Coordinate with other jurisdictions to monitor and maintain acceptable water quality standards in local streams 7 Activities within the City s natural drainage systems which would adversely affect water quality such as pesticide use construction of septic leach fields and underground storage of hazardous substances shall be strictly regulated 8 Substances such as hazardous wastes or untreated wastewater shall not be discharged into the City s natural water systems 9 Urban runoff from impermeable surfaces which may be contaminated with oil grease vehicle fuels or other toxic substances shall have such contaminants substantially removed before discharge into the City s natural drainage systems The City shall comply with the requirements of the nonpoint source urban runoff wastewater discharge permit 10 Grading for development shall not increase the natural rate of erosion or cause siltation of stream channels Policy C Bioloaical Resources Wildlife and natural plants are a valuable natural resource and should be preserved and protected Strateaies 1 The acquisition and dedication of undeveloped land adjacent to and between existing dedicated open space areas is encouraged to promote large contiguous areas necessary for watershed habitat and viewshed protection If private development is required to purchase and dedicate land to mitigate environmental impacts the acquisition of areas adjacent to existing large permanent open space areas is preferred 2 Biological corridors shall be preserved in order to provide linkages for vegetative and wildlife communities between nonconnective open space areas Special effort shall be made to acquire and preserve the two major wildlife corridors identified in the Detailed Biological Assessment and lands linking open space areas in INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 33 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN poway to open space areas in the region such as the Sycamore Canyon County Park and San Dieguito Regional Park 3 Development should not disrupt habitats considered to be sensitive or the habitat of sensitive declining threatened rare or endangered species An assessment performed by a qualified biologist shall be required in areas where the existence of a sensitive species is known or reasonably expected to be present 4 Off road vehicle use is prohibited 5 Access of humans and domestic animals to preserved biological habitats and sensitive biological areas shall be limited as deemed necessary to preserve the integrity of the areas 6 Confinement of horses cattle and other livestock shall not be permitted in natural open space areas or sensitive biological areas 7 Mitigation for significant impacts to biological resources in the form of preservation onsite and offsite or restoration shall be required All preservation and restoration areas shall be dedicated as permanent biological open space 8 The City and development community should use the important biological resource areas as identified in the Detailed Biological Assessment as the foundation for a City wide system of reserves and wildlife corridors Efforts should be made to acquire unprotected lands within and adjacent to these areas through mitigation banking programs or other land transfer and acquisition programs for the purposes of biological resource preservation and natural open space management 9 Require biological monitoring during construction where there is the potential to impact sensitive biological resources Construction monitoring shall be conducted by a qualified biologist and follow the guidelines outlines in the Detailed Biological Assessment to ensure that all construction practices consider the protection of sensitive biological resources both on and offsite 10 Long term biological management plans for open space areas within a proposed development should be developed by a qualified biologist and implemented by the developer 11 Habitat conservation plans should be developed for endangered resources Wildlife 12 The hunting of wildlife shall be prohibited in Poway GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 34 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 13 Development proposals shall consider areas determined to be particularly valuable to wildlife as identified for each quadrant of the City in the Detailed BiologicalAssessmentEffortsshallbemadetominimizeencroachmentintotheseareas Plants 14 Plant resources particularly large expanses of undisturbed natural areas oak woodlands riparian corridors significant tree stands and sensitive declining threatened and endangered species should be preserved through appropriate means such as buffering and dedicated open space 15 Large tree stands comprised of oaks sycamores or eucalyptus should be retained and integrated into project designs The understory in these stands should also be retained or enhanced with native species as deemed appropriate by a qualified biologist or native plant horticulturist Areas preserved shall be designated as permanent natural open space 16 A permit is required prior to the removal of any coast live oak holly oak California Sycamore or any tree within the public right of way Policv D Archaeoloaical Sites Archaeological resources are an important part of our heritage and should be preserved and protected Strateaies 1 Archaeological guidelines for the treatment of archaeological resources discovered during the environmental review process shall be implemented These guidelines are on file at the City of Poway 2 The City shall require that all artifacts recovered from sites within poway during environmental impact studies be presented to the City for permanent curation This is also recommended for the sphere of influence The City shall designate a repository I e a museum for the artifacts or direct that a suitable structure be built or converted within the city boundaries to house the collections The City shall ensure the proper treatment of the artifacts by selecting an archaeologist historian to define the necessary elements for curation of specimens as outlined by the National Park Service If the City cannot designate a facility to curate the artifacts then an agreement could be reached with the poway Historical Society or the San Diego Archaeological Society to temporarily curate the artifacts INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOIILS POLICIES STRATEGIES 35 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 3 Consider mitigation alternatives which include in kind measures that provide unusual or more beneficial results than the mitigation measures listed in the City archaeological historical guidelines 4 Maintain a listing of significant prehistoric sites and document the locations of all open space easements that include archaeological sites These easements have been granted to protect resources however without acknowledging the locations of such easements the success of the use of such easements for resource protection cannot be assured The City should conduct a research effort to determine where easements for archaeological sites are located especially those easements which were inherited from the County of San Diego when the city was incorporated Policv E Historical Sites The historical structures which remain in poway contribute significantly to the rural small town character of the community and should be preserved Strateqies 1 Complete a comprehensive survey to identify and evaluate historic structures and sites in Poway 2 Maintain a Historic Sites List that will include a register of locations photographs and historically relevant information regarding each site structure or feature recognized as historically sensitive or significant to the city s heritage The Historic Sites List will include as its foundation the criteria for relative categories of significance included in the City s Ordinance 296 The method to be used for adding structures to the Historic Sites List is also provided in Ordinance 296 Prehistoric sites should not be included on this list as it will be available to the public and the locations of significant prehistoric sites should not be made publicly known 3 Support community efforts to register local prehistoric and historic features that fulfill state or federal requirements The basis for the registration of local sites of historic and prehistoric significance will be the Historic Sites List The City shall consider funding a periodic review of the Historic Sites List by a qualified historian for the purpose of completing nomination forms for the National Register and state landmarks list 4 Maintain appropriate legislation to apply alternative building code requirements as deemed necessary on an individual basis to preserve historic structures The City shall also maintain appropriate legislation prohibiting the demolition of an historic GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 36 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN structure without an evaluation of the condition of the structure and the costs of rehabilitation 5 Study the feasibility of securing contracts with the owners of historic structures or places to restrict the use or alteration of the property or structures as defined in Government Code Section 50280 et seq for tax advantages in the form of a historic easement In the event that a contract or historic easement is executed the City shall inform the County Assessor of any agreement reached for the purpose of historic preservation and encourage the Assessor to re examine the assessment of the property based upon the agreement 6 Prior to the demolition of any historic structure for a definition of a historic structure see Ordinance 296 and the archaeological guidelines filed at the City of Poway Planning Services Department that structure shall be fully documented with plans photographs and an archaeologicalarchitectural assessment In the event that demolition is permitted for any historic structure within Categories A B or C as described in Ordinance 296 mitigation may be accomplished through the payment of a fee which would be applied to the improvement of Old poway Park The City shall determine an equitable mitigation fee for the demolition of historic structures 7 Mitigation of impacts to significant or sensitive historic structures may be accomplished by moving the structure to a new location within the city This location should be similar in setting to the original site depending upon the uniqueness of the original site 8 Historic structures or places should not be designated for land uses that would lead to their demolition or to a depreciation in their value Adjacent land uses should not conflict with the preservation of an historic structure or place 9 Standards should be developed for community design adjacent to historic structures to preserve the integrity of the structure and its surrounds 10 New development and physical improvements proposed on the east and west sides of Midland Road between Hilleary Place and Twin Peaks Road shall be consistent with the adopted Old poway Specific Plan INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 37 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL V IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO ACHIEVE A CLIMATE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STABILITY WHICH WILL ATTRACT HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TO SERVE THE EMPLOYMENT SHOPPING RECREATION AND SERVICE NEEDS OFPOWAY RESIDENTS AND WILL PROVIDE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECONOMIC BASE FOR THE COMMUNITY Policy A Commercial It is desirable to have a mix of activity in the community representing a wide range of sizes products and ownerships Strateqies 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 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 features to 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 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 38 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 roadway oriented retail stores should be encouraged along Poway Road and at the intersections of Pomerado Road with Twin Peaks Road SR 56 and Scripps Poway Parkway 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 10 poway Road from the western city limit to Garden Road should be revitalized as Poway s primary commercial area based on the recommendations of the Final Report ofthe 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 Manufaclurina Strive to achieve a healthy manufacturing sector Strateaies 1 Encourage manufacturing uses where compatible with existing land uses 2 Encourage a broad range of manufacturing uses in the South poway Specific Plan area including research and development and light industrial uses INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 Gcw S POLICIES STRATEGIES 39 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL VI IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE A SAFE REALISTIC EFFICIENT AND INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO SERVE THE PRESENT AND FUTURE MOBILITY NEEDS OF ALL THE RESIDENTS OF POWAY Policy A Streets An efficient system of streets which together with appropriate Traffic Demand Management and Traffic Systems Management techniques will allow vehicular traffic to maintain Level of Service C or higher should be designed and constructed Roads should be designed to meet the needs of the residents of the community without detracting from the rural setting of Poway StrateQies 1 The financing of improvements to the City circulation system made necessary by development shall be borne by the developer of the project 2 Landscaped medians should be constructed in roadways adjacent to commercial areas to direct traffic flow and provide a more scenic roadway area 3 Access to commercial areas should be provided through a minimum number of points of ingress and egress 4 Prepare traffic engineering and or studies for the upgrade of Espola Road poway Grade between Espola Road and SR 67 should occur after completion of the Scripps poway Parkway in order to consider the need for the upgrade to state route status Twin Peaks Road between Community Road and SR 56 Community Road between Aubrey and Hilleary Sycamore Canyon Road between Scripps poway Parkway and poway Road poway Road west of Pomerado Road 5 The road network is based on a graduated road classification system as described in the Roadways Element of the Transportation master element 6 The design of roads and traffic controls shall optimize safe traffic flow by minimizing turning curb parking uncontrolled access and frequent stops on arterial roadways GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 40 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 7 The City shall provide adequate levels of maintenance of all improved components of the transportation system including roadways sidewalks bicycle facilities and roadway drainage systems 8 No street shall be permanently closed without prior analysis including environmental review which addresses increases in traffic on other streets which would be created by the closure 9 If a roadway is included on the Bikeways Master Plan the paved widths shall accommodate bicycle lanes at a minimum of four feet only where the preferable five feet is not feasible Bicycle lanes shall take precedence over on street parking if the right of way or paved width is restricted Bicycle lanes between the right travel lane and parking are allowed Residential Roads 10 Residential roads should be designed to discourage non local traffic Devices such as landscaped encroachments or medians may be used to inhibit general traffic in local areas 11 Non local traffic shall be discouraged by the graduated street system and if necessary by traffic modification devices such as necking or narrowing the street at strategic locations such as intersections or neighborhood entrances narrowing the overall street width and adding extensive landscaping in the right of way to give the impression of a private road and altering the directional flow of the traffic with traffic circles bollards or wood barriers with adequate landscaping and directional signs 12 In the event that the traffic on a local road particularly within a residential neighborhood has or may exceed 3 000 vehicles per day as a result of a new development proposal the City should require or commission a local traffic survey to indicate or provide mitigation measures to decrease traffic levels 13 Residential streets shall be designed to follow the natural contour of the land wherever feasible to avoid unnecessary landform alteration 14 When considering circulation patterns and standards primary consideration shall be given to the preservation of character and safety of existing residential neighborhoods Where conflicts arise between convenience of motorists and neighborhood safety community character preservation the latter shall have priority INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GCHLS POLICIES STRATEGIES 41 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Access to Arterials 15 Access to all primary and major arterials should be restricted to approved points of ingress and egress through relinquishment of access rights to the City 16 Local roads should be used for access to primary and major arterials Where direct access to a primary or major arterial is necessary access shall be limited to one point for 300 feet of frontage or one point per parcel if a parcel has less than 300 feet of frontage 17 Combined access between adjacent properties shall be considered prior to the allowance of access to a primary or major arterial to reduce the overall number and frequency of access points Reciprocal access agreements shall be encouraged 18 Driveways and entries near intersections along arterial roadways should be located a minimum of 100 feet from the end of the curb return 19 Access points shall be coordinated with existing or planned access points on the opposite side of the road and the breaks in medians Emergency Routes 20 Emergency response routes shall be identified as a basis for implementing a traffic signal preemption system designed to reduce emergency vehicle response time Scripps poway Parkway 21 A four year goal 1991 1995 is set for completion of the Scripps poway Parkway It is the highest priority roadway project in the City and explore state route designation 22 The intersection of SR 67 and SR 125 with the Scripps poway Parkway shall be planned ultimately as interchanges 23 The Scripps poway Parkway should be constructed at six lanes in its entirety and should meet Caltrans expressway standards 24 The City of Poway shall work with the City of San Diego to ensure completion of the Scripps poway Parkway from Pomerado Road to Interstate 15 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 42 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 25 The City of poway should work with the region to improve the interchange at 1 15 and Mercy Road to increase its capacity Route 125 26 Support Route 125 between the Scripps poway Parkway and Route 52 in Santee 27 Work with Caltrans SANDAG the Mid County Transportation Coalition the City of San Diego City of Santee and the County of San Diego to resolve economic environmental and responsibility questions regarding the eventual connection of Route 125 to the Scripps poway Parkway 163 Extension 28 The City should encourage the analysis of the extension of SR 163 from 1 15 to determine the regional traffic benefits poway Road 29 Implement a signal timing optimization plan for poway Road 30 Support improvement projects along poway Road including combining driveway entrances to shopping centers creating right turn pockets at specific locations restricting left turn movements where there is no turn pocket and providing direct connections between shopping centers Transportation Demand Management 31 Consider the adoption of a Transportation Demand Management TOM Program which is consistent with the model program being proposed by SANDAG 32 Through the TOM program poway should establish short and long term parking management strategies at governmental and private facilities that discourage single occupancy vehicle usage and reward high vehicle occupancy rates without placing the City at a competitive disadvantage Policy B Scenic Roadways Continue to identify designate and preserve local scenic roadways StrateQies 1 Where not inhibited by existing or approved development an open space easement of 50 feet from the ultimate right of way line shall be required along all INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GWS POLICIES STRATEGIES 43 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN scenic roadways except Midland Road This easement area shall be landscaped following xeriscape principles to enhance the scenic roadway area 2 Any new residential developments adjacent to a scenic roadway except Midland Road shall have decorative solid walls and or landscaped earthen berms to enhance the scenic quality of the area 3 The rural image of Midland Road should be protected and enhanced by ensuring that new development or improvements to existing development utilizes an architectural style that is consistent with the Old poway Specific Plan Policv C Public Transit The use of public transit as a viable alternative to the automobile should be encouraged Strateoies 1 Participate with public transit providers serving San Diego County in a cooperative program to increase transit services with existing equipment and expand services through transit facility improvements 2 Coordinate with transit providers to increase funding for transit improvements to supplement other means of travel to the extent possible 3 Support efforts to establish a region wide bus pass 4 Continue to provide specialized transit services to meet the needs of the transit dependent such as the handicapped senior citizens and students Dial a Ride and Call a Ride services shall be maintained at existing levels and increased if ridership demands increase 5 Provide fixed route transit service to all concentrated residential areas major activity centers and major employment centers 6 Continue to provide other transit services such as commuter express service and airport service 7 Encourage development of light rail transit and transit access points along the 1 15 8 Support the creation of a transit center to be located in the South poway Business Park which would include a variety of mass transit options such as express and fixed route bus service park and ride lot and which could be a future GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 44 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN station for a light rail or monorail transit system Study a transit center near Pomerado Road and SR 56 9 Develop both a short range and a long range transit plan to implement an efficient and useful public transportation system 10 Periodically conduct a survey of transit users and the community to determine what improvements can be made to the existing transit services and what additional types of services or enhancements are necessary to meet the diverse transportation needs of existing and potential commuters 11 Promote a transit system which will maintain the scheduled service times reduce duplication of transit services and minimize passenger travel and waiting time 12 Provide those passenger amenities such as bus shelters benches transit maps and displayed schedules which encourage people to use public transit 13 Provide a transit service which operates vehicles that are clean well maintained and within acceptable mileage limits 14 Maintain an overall cost efficient transit service Through effective competition and the bidding process the City shall ensure that contractor costs are reasonable Transit fares that are consistent with those in the region shall be maintained increased farebox revenue shall be sought by increasing total transit system patronage Policy D Bicycles The use of bicycles for transportation and recreation is strongly encouraged StrateQies 1 Provide a bikeways system as shown on the Bikeways Master Plan and the Bikeways Standard to provide for safe and efficient use of the bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation for local subregional and regional travel and as a form of recreation 2 Require the registration of bicycles for identification purposes 3 Continue to support bicycle safety programs at the schools 4 Ensure the installation of bike racks on public transit vehicles to facilitate bicycle travel Install secure storage at park and ride locations INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 45 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 5 Encourage the development of a regional and subregional network of bikeways 6 Encourage bicycle commuting by requiring bicycle parking facilities at major destinations such as schools parks employment centers and the transit center 7 Strongly encourage and support the use of bicycle helmets through the provision of safety information and encouraging discounts on the purchase of helmets at poway stores Support the bicycle safety program provided by the Sheriff s Department 8 Integrate the bikeway system to every extent feasible with the City transportation system Policy E Trails An inter linking network of trails that connect park residential commercial and government areas with each other and which form part of the regional trail network should be developed Strateqies 1 Continue construction of the network of pedestrian equestrian trails according to City Trail Standards and in locations shown on the Master Plan of Trails 2 Promote programs for improving existing trails such as removing barriers to make the trails safer more functional and more accessible 3 Update the Trails Guide as necessary to provide current information 4 Trail right of ways shall be established and acquired through all feasible means including required and voluntary easement dedications 5 Establish an agreement with public and private utilities for the use and maintenance of utility corridors and right of ways for trail purposes 6 Trail construction should take into consideration the safety and convenience of the trail users as the primary concern 7 Study the use of the trails system by off road bicycles while maintaining the equestrian pedestrian usage Policy F Pedestrian Routes A system of sidewalks rural walkways and pathways should be created to promote the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian travel throughout the City GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 46 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN StrateQies 1 Complete an inventory of existing pathways and prepare a Master Plan of Pathways which emphasizes the most efficient shortest and safe connections between neighborhoods schools commercial centers and employment centers 2 Continue construction of a system of pathways according to the Master Plan of Pathways and Pathways Standard 3 Encourage the construction of pathways in association with new development that interconnects neighborhoods schools government and commercial facilities 4 Require the construction of sidewalks or rural walkways adjacent to all streets and roads Along major roadways curb adjacent sidewalks shall be discouraged in favor of sidewalks separated from the road by a planter area 5 Encourage installation of sidewalks in semi urban and urban neighborhoods where they do not exist 6 Require development to increase pedestrian access to arterials other than at roadway intersections 7 Where there is established pedestrian use of undeveloped property future development plans shall incorporate similar access where feasible and reasonably related to the use to be made of the property INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 47 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL VII IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF POWAY Policy A Functional and Financial Opportunities Encourage and support the delivery of high emergency services through cooperation with other agencies and use of all financial opportunities available Strateoies 1 Ensure that the maximum advantage is obtained from the resources of the federal government state county and neighboring municipalities and support efforts of other jurisdictions to provide safety related services Policy B Fire Protection The City shall maintain a high standard for the delivery of fire protection services Strateoies Fire Prevention 1 Encourage the development implementation and public awareness of fire prevention programs 2 Implement programs to reduce the quantity of combustible vegetative materials in the City to reduce wildland fire hazards including a brush management program subject to approval by the City 3 Continue the use of the Weed Abatement Program and a fire buffer program along heavily traveled roads through thinning disking or controlled burning subject to air quality standards Brush not trees should be cleared from both sides of major arterials 4 The existing rows of eucalyptus trees should be trimmed periodically and combustible vegetative materials at the tree base should be periodically removed 5 All proposed development shall satisfy the minimum structural fire protection standards contained in the adopted editions of the Uniform Fire and Building Codes however where deemed appropriate the City shall enhance the minimum standards to provide optimum protection GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 48 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 6 Fire protection requirements shall be expanded where structural and or capital improvements cannot adequately protect the community from property damage or potential loss of life 7 Study the feasibility of regulations requiring the installation of a sprinkler system at the time of construction of new residential structures and in conjunction with expansion or substantial interior remodeling of existing structures 8 Require fire retardant roofing materials based upon the type of construction in and outside of high fire hazard areas 9 Enforce the fire control requirements of the City s landscape standards 10 In order to minimize fire hazards the poway Fire Department shall routinely be involved in the review of development applications Consideration shall be given to adequate emergency access driveway widths turning radii fire hydrant locations and needed fire flow requirements 11 Advocate and support State legislation which would provide tax incentives encouraging the repair or demolition of structures which are classified as high fire hazards 12 The construction of public facilities and transportation corridors shall be consistent with the adopted standards of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code Facility Location 13 Fire stations shall be located on or near arterial roadways to provide for rapid response times 14 The timing of station construction shall relate to the rise of service demand in the surrounding areas 15 The location of stations should consider existing and projected land uses and appropriate buffering should be provided where necessary 16 Proposed Fire Station 3 shall be located in the South Poway Business Park 17 Emphasis on future construction and capital improvements should be toward the alleviation of deficiencies in critical risk areas INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 49 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Inter jurisdictional Cooperation 18 Opportunities for joint power agreement facilities and or operations should be evaluated and pursued where practical 19 Support mutual aid agreement and communication links with the County and the other municipalities participating in the Unified San Diego County Emergency Service Organization Policy C Medical Services The City shall seek to ensure the provision of high quality medical services and facilities at a level consistent with the needs of the community residents Medical services should be provided with respect to the unique needs of the service area with the Palomar Pomerado Health System assisting the City of poway in reviewing and analyzing the demand for medical services and the proper method to respond to these changing needs Planning decisions involving medical services should take into account the economic impact on the PPHS and specifically the impact on its ability to compete with private hospital systems Amended per GPA 93 01A Strateaies 1 Regularly communicate with the Palomar Pomerado Health System to ensure that adequate health care facilities are available to meet the needs of poway residents 2 Assist the Palomar Pomerado Health System in assessing programs and in developing standards that can be used to evaluate the adequacy of medical service delivery for poway residents 3 The City shall assist the Palomar Pomerado Health System in obtaining current or amended reports pertaining to the demographic characteristics of Poway 4 The City shall provide copies of all submitted development proposals that may cause an increase or change in medical service demand to the Palomar Pomerado Health System 5 The City shall provide Palomar Pomerado Health System with regular reports of building permit activity 6 The City shall provide to the Palomar Pomerado Health System copies of all submitted development proposals that may cause an increase or change in the medical service demand Amended per GPA 93 01A GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 50 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 7 The Pomerado Hospital Campus may be developed to include several medical services in an integrated complex with the existing inpatient hospital as the most significant principal use other uses may include doctors offices laboratories outpatient surgery centers imaging centers medical training and research facilities mental health clinics continuing care facilities outpatient clinics rehabilitation clinics pharmacies and other outpatient service facilities Amended per GPA 93 01A Policy 0 Law Enforcement The City shall secure high quality law enforcement so as to maintain a sense of personal safety and security for the residents of Poway Strateoies 1 Routinely involve law enforcement personnel in the review of new development applications as they relate to street access and safety and to the concept of defensible space 2 The central focus of law enforcement in the City of poway should be protection of life and property 3 Continue to promote the establishment of neighborhood watch programs to encourage community participation in the patrol and to promote awareness of any suspicious activity 4 Promote crime prevention programs for commercial and industrial areas 5 All structures should be adequately identified by street address and be lighted sufficiently to deter criminal activity 6 Coordinate the development and implementation of any emergency plan with the staff of the Palomar Pomerado Health System to ensure that adequate medical care is available in times of emergency Policy E Air Water and Soil Pollution The City shall work locally and at the regional level to reduce air water and soil pollution within Poway Strateoies 1 Work closely with regional agencies to help control all forms of pollution INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 51 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 2 Seek to promote a development pattern that reduces daily trips for shopping school and recreation 3 Encourage ridesharing the use of transit and other transportation systems management programs to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled and traffic congestion 4 Consider the use of clean fuel systems for new local government fleet vehicles 5 Implement plans and programs to phase in energy conservation improvements 6 Investigate incentives and regulations to reduce emissions from swimming pools residential and commercial water heating and heaters Policv F Emeraencv Plan The City shall be prepared to successfully manage public emergencies which may occur Strateqies 1 Pursue new ideas plans and programs to improve Poway s Emergency Plan 2 Maintain the Fire Department Classroom at Station 1 as a permanent emergency operations center and a secondary command post Keep it equipped with sufficient supplies to begin operations immediately in the case of a disaster 3 Encourage volunteer and civic organizations to educate and equip themselves to provide community emergency assistance if necessary 4 Develop an accurate citywide emergency resource inventory of locally available supplies equipment and heavy vehicles and devise a state of emergency procurement procedure 5 Utilize the Emergency Plan to provide direction to all persons responsible for acting in a disaster situation 6 Coordinate the development and implementation of any emergency plan with the staff of the Palomar Pomerado Health System to ensure that adequate medical care is available in times of emergency Amended per GPA 93 01A GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 52 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN Policv G Hazardous Waste Manaaement The City supports the San Diego County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and seeks its implementation by encouraging waste minimization proper disposal of household hazardous wastes and by establishing criteria for land use decisions regarding hazardous waste treatment facility siting Strateoies Waste Minimization 1 Encourage businesses to conduct waste minimization opportunity assessments to determine their potential for source reduction and recycling and to achieve the County wide goal of 30 percent reduction in hazardous waste by 1994 2 Investigate the adoption of an ordinance to require businesses to prepare submit and implement hazardous waste minimization plans 3 Consider establishing a reward program to recognize businesses that implement waste minimization successfully and conducting a media campaign designed to recognize these businesses Household Hazardous Waste 4 Encourage safe and proper disposal of household hazardous waste comply with Integrated Waste Management Act requirements of no Household Hazardous Waste to landfills by 1995 5 Continue to encourage district collection events and seek an appropriate location to establish a permanent community collection center Contaminated Sites 6 Seek to ensure timely and complete clean up of contaminated sites Siting of Hazardous Waste Treatment Facilities 7 The siting criteria of the San Diego County Hazardous Waste Management Plan are incorporated into the Poway General Plan by reference and shall be used to determine acceptable locations and conditions for off site hazardous waste treatment facilities 8 Ensure that off site hazardous waste treatment facilities are subject to complete and thorough local review INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GGW S POLICIES STRATEGIES 53 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 9 Encourage the coordination of facility siting responsibilities among Southern California s local governments through adoption and implementation of the Southern California Hazardous Waste Management Authority Regional Plan Fair Share Policies and Regional Action Plan Policv H Noise Ensure a safe and pleasant acoustical environment for the residents of Poway Strateoies 1 Utilize site planning zoning regulations architectural design standards and building construction regulations to reduce noise impacts 2 Review all discretionary project applications which include sensitive land uses for conformance with the Exterior CNEL Compatibility Matrix table 3 Require mitigation measures for all proposed projects which are found according to an Acoustical Analysis Report to be subject to incompatible CNEL values 4 Proposed land uses which generate noise should be subject to an Acoustical Noise Report with mitigation measures to be specified 5 An Acoustical Noise Report shall be prepared for all public works projects which have a potential for public noise exposure 6 Increases in traffic noise caused solely by roadway improvements shall be mitigated to future levels which would have occurred without the improvement 7 When noise protection barriers are needed they shall be located in the most cost effective location The maximum protection for a given barrier height and length shall be determined by acoustical analysis using the current edition of the FHWA noise level model program 8 Noise protection walls may be limited to a height of eight feet if a taller one is deemed to be aesthetically degrading to the environment even when a taller wall may be needed to achieve Noise Element standards 9 Mitigation walls will be at least four feet high even if mitigation calculations call for a shorter wall 10 A time averaging sound level meter meeting American National Standards Institute SA standards shall be used to enforce the noise control provisions of the Zoning Ordinance GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 54 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 11 Enforce the provisions of the California Noise Insulation Standards California Code of Regulations Title 24 prior to issuing a building permit for multiple family dwelling units If these units are located in an area of noise incompatibility exposed to 60 decibels or more CNEL an Acoustical Analysis Report as prescribed in Section II 0 of the Noise Hazards Element shall be prepared demonstrating that interior noise levels of habitable rooms will not exceed 45 decibels 12 The interior floor ceiling and party wall assemblies for multiple family dwelling whether or not they are located in areas of noise incompatibility shall provide a minimum insulation between units of 45 decibels FSTC 13 Standard care and practice guidelines for building construction shall include but not be limited to the current edition of the American Standards for Testing and Materials E 497 standard practice for installing sound insulation lightweight partitions 14 When new projects are submitted to the City that require Conditional Use Permits Tentative Map approval etc a report must be submitted that demonstrates that significant environmental impacts including noise are mitigated to less than significant levels 15 Acoustical Analysis Report standards containing the required format measurements calculations and exhibits for land use zoning and building permit applications shall be prepared and updated annually Policy I Solid Waste Promote safe environmentally sound means of solid waste disposal for the community 1 Proceeds of recycling are a resource and should be used to benefit the community to the extent feasible 2 Investigate means to create a market for recycled goods 3 Implement a curbside recycling program in all residential neighborhoods 4 Promote the use of all plant material waste for compost or mulch 5 Promote the recycling of construction refuse and white waste water heaters washing machines etc 6 Investigate ways to encourage businesses to recycle their waste INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 Gcw s POLICIES STRATEGIES 55 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL VIII IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO MINIMIZE INJURIES LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM NATURAL AND MAN MADE HAZARDS Policy A Information and Services The City should encourage the development and implementation of hazard prevention programs designed to provide adequate information and services to the community Strateoies 1 Increase public awareness of dangers associated with natural hazards and of strategies that can be adopted to deal with them 2 Assure that all development applications are reviewed by persons qualified to identify potential natural hazard problems and that appropriate conditions be attached to allowed developments so as to mitigate potential damage 3 Actively encourage the generation of ideas plans and programs to achieve a state of community self reliance Policy B Geoloaic Hazards The community should be protected against the hazards associated with geologic formations particularly landslides through proper land use policies and mitigation Strateoies 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 Include as conditions of approval the recommendations of the engineering geologist for geologic hazard mitigation and the soils engineer for soil related issues 4 Development within unstable slope and landslide areas will be prohibited unless adequate measures are taken to protect against slippage GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 56 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 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 Policy C Seismic Safety Seismic hazards should be controlled to a level of acceptable risk through the identification and recognition of potentially hazardous conditions and areas StrateQies 1 Take all appropriate actions to identify and mitigate seismic hazards such as groundshaking ground rupture landslides liquefaction and structural hazards 2 The GIMS Mapping System and the Seismic Matrix shall be used to determine if the probability of a seismic hazard exists 3 Where it has been determined that there is the probability of a seismic hazard an investigation by a qualified engineering geologist shall be required 4 Regularly inform community residents of the potential seismic hazards that can exist and the best methods of reducing injury property damage or loss of life in the home or business establishment Policy D Flood Hazards The public should be protected against potential loss of life and property through regular dam and creek maintenance proper flood hazard management policies and future capital improvements StrateQies Lake Poway Dam 1 Lake poway Dam shall receive regular inspections of the embankment spillway and inlet outlet facilities to ensure safe operation 2 Lake Poway shall be kept at or below the designed high water level to reduce the risk of spilling Natural Watercourses 3 Natural watercourses shall be maintained as the primary flood control channels Where feasible the natural creekside environment shall be preserved INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 57 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 4 Maintain a program to ensure that the floodways are kept free and clear at all times Costs associated with creek maintenance shall be borne by the property owner or the holder of open space easement rights 5 Upstream detention basins shall be constructed on Rattlesnake Creek and the north and south branches of Poway Creek as outlined in the Floodwater Detention Basin Survey published in August 1981 in order to mitigate flood hazards while retaining the natural character of the major creeks and channels Watershed Areas 6 Watershed areas in the eastern poway mountains should be preserved to maintain the health safety and welfare of residents living adjacent to the City s major creeks in the poway Valley Financing 7 The City shall explore and adopt appropriate legislation to finance the acquisition and construction of the detention basins including but not limited to developer financing bonds and assessment areas drawn upon drainage area boundaries 8 The cost of improvements to the City flood and drainage control system made necessary by new development shall be borne by the developer GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 58 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL IX IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL PUBLIC WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TO SERVE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS OF POWAY POliCY A City Water System A consistent level of quality water service shall be maintained by minimizing the impacts of new land use changes on the existing system StrateQies 1 Encourage and promote water conservation techniques and awareness in the community 2 Encourage community and individual responsibilities that prepare emergency water resource plan in case of disaster or system failure 3 Require new construction to include appropriate water conserving measures including low flow fixtures water conserving appliances and low volume irrigation systems and to provide water conservation offsets 4 Require the use of low volume irrigation systems where feasible 5 Encourage existing construction to retrofit with appropriate water conserving appliances and low volume irrigation systems 6 Limit the extension of water service facilities such as transmission lines or pumps to accommodate new development projects to one quarter mile across an undeveloped area 7 The dedication construction and maintenance of pumps transmission and storage facilities to service new developments and expand the City s water system capacity should be reviewed with each new development application 8 Require commercial car washes to use recycled water 9 Require all new swimming pools to be covered when not actively in use INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 59 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN POliCY B Groundwater Groundwater supplies should be protected and monitored to ensure that overdraft does not occur Strateoies 1 Rural land uses may use wells where it is not feasible to connect to the community water supply if it can be proven that an adequate supply of good quality groundwater is available If well water is to be the primary water source the provisions of the groundwater policy of the City shall be fulfilled 2 Agricultural uses are not encouraged on wells that could deplete the groundwater supply Policy C Water Reclamation Serve the community s wastewater treatment needs through water reclamation Strateoies 1 Develop and implement a water reclamation master plan and implementation service area distribution system master plan to define encourage and develop the use of reclaimed water in Poway 2 All new construction in areas proposed for service by reclaimed water shall be preplumbed to readily accept reclaimed water for landscape irrigation 3 Reclaimed water shall be used wherever its use is economically justified technically feasible and consistent with legal requirements preservation of public health safety and welfare and environmentally desirable Reclaimed water uses may include landscape irrigation filling of artificial lakes industrial processes agricultural production 4 Wastewater treatment system expansions should be designed to maintain the current Level of Service 5 Wastewater collection lines or pumping facilities to accommodate new development projects should not be extended over undeveloped areas 6 Structures connected to the community collection system shall not use salt based self regenerating water softeners 7 Parcels within the sewer improvement district boundary and beyond 200 feet of an available sewer transmission line should be required to install a dry sewer GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 60 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN hook up for future utilization of the community sewer system Parcels within 200 feet of the community sewer system must connect to the system 8 Septic tanks should be limited to parcels of one acre or greater unless circumstances exist that make the connection to a sewer transmission line impossible on existing parcels greater than one half acre but less than one acre Parcels in areas with a history of septic tank leach field system failures shall connect to the community sewer system 9 All septic tanks shall be approved by the County Department of Environmental Health as a result of on site tests certified by a qualified engineer 10 Replacement of failed septic systems or new development with proposed septic system shall consider alternative wastewater collection systems including but not limited to septic tank effluent pump or gravity systems grey water systems or alternative on site treatment and disposal systems Policv D Financina All improvements to existing utility systems necessitated by the approval of a new development project shall be financed entirely by the project proponent either by fee or actual construction INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOlLS POLICIES STRATEGIES 61 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL X IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO REDUCE THE COMMUNITY S CONSUMPTION OFNON RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Policv A Enerav Efficient Land Uses Appropriate planning and land use practices should be used to reduce the community s reliance on non renewable sources of energy Strateoies 1 Encourage residential design which takes into consideration passive energy conservation concepts Policv B Public Policv 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 6 Encourage utility rate revisions that provide incentives for conservation practices and for the shifting of energy use to non peak hours 7 Support incentive and educational conservation policies which accomplish desired results over regulatory programs but adopt regulatory approaches where necessary GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 62 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 8 Evaluate retrofit programs for energy conservation in existing structures and provide appropriate information to the public 9 Energy efficiency implementation programs should provide City residents and business persons maximum flexibility to develop their individual creative approaches to achieving energy self sufficiency 10 Develop an energy management system for public buildings Energy conservation in existing buildings shall be promoted through the initiation of retrofit energy conservation measures where feasible All new public buildings shall be designed to be as energy efficient as financially feasible Policv C Private Development New development should be required to incorporate reasonable energy conservation measures including those required by Title 24 of the California Codes and Regulations Strateoies 1 Adopt incentives and regulations to enact energy conservation requirements for private development 2 Encourage developers of multi family residential commercial and industrial projects to investigate the economics of installing cogeneration systems in new and existing facilities 3 Encourage widespread usage of solar water heating for residential units INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 63 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL XI IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE APPROPRIATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS Policy A Existina Housina Preserve and maintain existing housing and neighborhoods to ensure that housing is both sound and safe for occupants and to meet as much as possible of the housing needs of current and future residents of poway through existing development StrateQies 1 The retention and maintenance of all existing mobile home parks shall be encouraged through use of a mobile home park zone and through acquisition and operation of parks by the City Redevelopment Agency 2 The retention of an adequate supply of rental housing shall be encouraged by maintaining ordinance provisions that restrict condominium conversions in the Residential Apartment category RA zone and which require that new developments in this category be for rental only 3 Promote increased awareness among property owners and residents of the importance of property maintenance to long term housing quality 4 Adopt ordinance requiring that all renter occupied housing be kept in a well maintained safe and sanitary condition 5 Participate through the County of San Diego Housing Authority in a program of low interest rehabilitation loans to assist low and moderate income homeowners whose homes are in need of repair 6 Maintain ordinance provisions prohibiting the occupancy of substandard dwelling units and requiring that such units be made to comply with all applicable zoning building safety and housing codes or when this cannot be achieved that such units be demolished 7 Take actions necessary to ensure that assisted rental units at risk of conversion are not converted to market rate units 8 Investigate opportunities and funding sources to assist households with members who are handicapped to appropriately retrofit existing housing GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 64 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 9 Support the shared housing referral and information service 10 Continue to participate in housing programs administered by the County Department of Housing and Community Development which provide housing assistance 11 Investigate opportunities and funding sources to provide assistance to low and moderate income households to reduce the incidence of housing overpayment Policv B New Housina Provide opportunities for high quality new housing construction as necessary to meet the needs of current and future poway residents including those with special needs Strateaies 1 Ensure that housing constructed for very low low and moderate income households be high quality in terms of design and construction and be compatible in design with surrounding development 2 Establish land use and zoning categories in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance that allow a diversity of housing types to be built to provide for the actual needs of residents while minimizing conflicts with existing development and unnecessary erosion of residents quality of life and investment in their homes 3 In fill development shall be encouraged in order to make efficient use of existing public infrastructure 4 Encourage the use of innovative site development techniques and the use of alternative building materials that both meet the intent of City policies and ordinances and reduce the cost of site preparation or construction 5 Regularly review development fee schedules to ensure that user charges and fees are consistent with costs incurred by the City Pursue a reduction of fees to affordable housing projects 6 Determine the feasibility of using public subsidies to assist in the development of affordable housing 7 Require coaches and lots within newly created mobile home parks to be held in common ownership except in cases where the coaches and or lots are owned by a public agency or non profit housing entity INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 65 u POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 8 Encourage the development of affordable housing for the elderly in proximity to public transportation and community services 9 Encourage the development of residential units which are accessible to handicapped persons or are adaptable for conversion to use by handicapped persons 10 Investigate programs to assist first time buyers 11 All new businesses which employ more than five persons in agricultural or landscaping jobs shall provide suitable housing for them or pay an in lieu fee to allow such housing to be provided 12 Require that housing constructed expressly for very low low and moderate income households not be concentrated in any single area 13 Encourage the development of child care facilities coincident with new housing development and consider the use of incentives such as density bonus reduced development fees and or financial assistance 14 Require deed restrictions for new units provided under this policy in order to ensure their permanent affordability Policv C Fair Housina Practices Assure that all housing whether market or assisted is sold or rented in conformance with open housing policies free of discriminatory practices Strateoies 1 Make every reasonable effort to ensure that the provIsions of all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations concerning non discrimination are enforced 2 Disseminate information on housing discrimination complaints to appropriate agencies GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 66 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN GOAL XU IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO ENCOURAGE REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATION Policv A Plannina Support the coordination of land use and public facility planning programs among local regional state federal jurisdictions and special districts Strateoies 1 Continue to refer applications for regionally significant development to affected jurisdictions according to the terms of the interjurisdictional memorandum of understanding 2 When considering major changes to its land use program the City will evaluate the impact of proposed changes on regional land use planning and the planning programs of neighboring jurisdictions 3 Continue to support and participate in the San Diego Association of Governments SANDAG regional land use planning programs as consistent with the poway General Plan goals and policies 4 Cooperate with regional measures to offset potential wildlife habitat loss or increase existing habitat such as land banking or open space acquisition and preservation programs 5 Support regional transportation planning programs which minimize the disruption of externally generated traffic on Poway 6 Support efforts to develop a limited access roadway between 1 5 and 1 15 along the SR 56 corridor 7 Support and encourage an amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan 1990 to designate Scripps poway Parkway as an expressway to provide the major easUwest route through Poway from 1 15 to SR 67 and explore a state route designation for the Parkway 8 Facilitate the continued development of a regional trail system to serve equestrians pedestrians and bicyclists INCWDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401 GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 67 POWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GENERAL PLAN 9 Coordinate the planning of medical facilities and services to meet the medical and health needs of the community with the Palomar Pomerado Health System Amended per GPA 93 01A Policv B Reaional Facilities Support the construction of appropriately sited and designed facilities to serve regional and or subregional public facility needs StrateQies 1 Cooperate in the construction of a regional water reclamation facility to serve both the City of poway and the City of San Diego 2 Work with other water agencies to provide adequate regional water storage facilities 3 Enhance the quality of library services through cooperation with other library agencies in the region 4 Cooperate in regional efforts to ensure adequate solid waste disposal facilities GOALS POLICIES STRATEGIES 68 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS THROUGH GPA 9401