Santa Monica’s New General Plan

Santa Monica’s New General PlanAdopted July 6, 2010InfillingCaliforniaApril 21, 2011The LUCE – New Approaches To UrbanInfill, Transportation And CEQAEileen Fogarty, Director, Planning and Community Development

CITY OF SANTA MONICA78

CITY OF SANTA MONICAThe City Surrounded on 3 sides by LAUrban issuesDiverse neighborhoods2nd most dense city in LA CountyLeadership: Rent Control,Environmental & Social IssuesDemographics 90,000 residents100,000 jobs5 million annual visitorsDaytime population 250,000 Land Use Urban Infill DevelopmentSingle Family NeighborhoodsMixed-UseHealthy Downtown Area79

CHALLENGE: BUILDING CONSENSUSHISTORY OF CONTENTION General Plan stalled after 3 years Anti-growth ballot measuresCONSENSUS BUILDING 30 public hearings Dozens of community workshops over3.5 years Thousands of residents, businesses,institutions and interest groupsinvolvedRESULT: Communityownership of a balancedGeneral Plan80

CHALLENGE: REGIONAL TRAFFICCREATING A SUSTAINABLE CITY WITHIN A REGION Majority of existing andfuture traffic stems fromregional pass-through trips Any potential change inSanta Monica is minusculecompared to thegrowth/traffic surroundingSanta Monica Regional traffic will fill anyless traveled streets Santa Monica has tocreate proactive tools formanaging congestion.81

OPPORTUNITY – CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES82GUIDANCE ON LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Ahwahnee Principles AB32 – Reduce greenhousegas emissions SB375 – Reduce vehicle trips Air Resources Board Attorney General (reducegreenhouse gas emissions June 2009) Land Use and Transportation planning for compact mixed-usedevelopment. Higher residential/employment densities strategically located neartransit. Creation of “Complete Neighborhoods.” Transportation Demand Management (TDM) to reduce vehicle trips.

SANTA MONICA’S NEW GENERAL PLANLUCE – a model of planningthat outperforms GHGreduction requirements set byFederal and State agencies.AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABILITY California APA - OutstandingComprehensive Plan 2010 Los Angeles APA - OutstandingComprehensive Plan 2010 Southern California Associationof Government – CompassBlueprint Award for Excellence Grants for sustainable planning( 1.2 million) – HUD and State83GHG Emissions in Annual Metric TonsAB 32 TargetSustainable City Target Santa Monica Conservancy – Historic Preservation Award

INNOVATIONS IN CEQA Certified FEIR – Regional perspective CEQA Limitations – CEQA typicallyequates density and development withsignificant traffic impacts INNOVATIVE APPROACH – Project Goals and Objectivesestablished sustainable compacturban form and efficienttransportation as criteria for preferredalternative. Analysis –local No Growth policiesshift growth to other areas in region,resulting in increased VMT and GHG Alternatives –lower density infillreduces efficiency of transportation inurban centers84

THE LUCE IS A PROACTIVE PLANNING DOCUMENT Provides sustainableframework to achievelong-term fiscal health ofCity Integrates land use andcirculation Protects and preservescity’s unique identity andcharacter No Net New Trips –Overarching Goal Establishesperformance-basedapproach to achievepublic benefits85

OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EXPO AND TRANSIT 3 EXPO LIGHT RAIL STATION AREAS 40 YEARS INVESTMENT IN CITYWIDE TRANSIT20,000 JobsHospitals4,000Employees8,000 JobsSanta Monica College30,000 Students86

87LUCE CITY-WIDE VISIONINTEGRATING LAND USE WITH TRANSPORTATION Redirect pressure away fromthe neighborhoods Land use change and increaseddensity focused on Expostations and Transit Corridors New mixed-use housingstrategically located alongtransit corridors Economic developmentopportunities located near ExpoTransit nterDowntownLincoln/OceanParkActivityCenter

LUCE CITY-WIDE VISIONCONSERVING SCALE & CHARACTERWHILE SUPPORTING ECONOMICGROWTH Preserves 96% ofthe City Reduces amount ofland area availablefor change88

LUCE CITY-WIDE VISIONCONSERVING SCALE & CHARACTERWHILE SUPPORTING ECONOMICGROWTH More compact,transit-orientedmodel for futuregrowth Environmentallysuperior land usestrategy Conserves Cityneighborhoods Encourages newhousing Support innovativejobs in right location89

LUCE: MANAGE CONGESTION THROUGHOUT CITYNo Net New PM Trips Aggressive demand management(TDM) of existing/new employee trips New TDM Districts Re-connecting street grid pattern Cohesive pedestrian and bike system Comprehensive transit systems Shared Parking opportunities Accessible transit alternatives Transportation facilities fee: sharingcosts to support networks90

LUCE: REDUCE VEHICLE DEPENDENCECREATE COMPLETENEIGHBORHOODS New connections forpedestrian and bikeaccess to daily needsand transit stations. Accessible open space Shared parkingresources Diversity of housingopportunities Local-servingretail/services91

LUCE: PLACEMAKINGCREATE ACTIVE QUALITYPLACES Building design and usescreate community “Places” Residential uses mixed withcreative jobs for 17 hour/ 7day activity Wider sidewalks/humanscaled city blocks Active local serving groundfloor uses to createambiance and life92

LUCE: REQUIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITSCommunity Benefits ensure thatprojects leave the community betterand create complete neighborhoods93Tier 1:32 feetTiered Performance Strategy Require new development to providecommunity benefits Affordable/workforce housing Transportation Demand Management Historic Preservation – TDRs Social Services/Creative Arts Essential Infrastructure and openspaceTier 2:45 feet

ACHIEVING COMMUNITY BENEFITSIMPLEMENTED BY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Projects contribute to meaningful “placemaking”Reduce automobile dependenceContribute traffic management and trip reduction strategyEnhance open space, gathering areas94

IMPLEMENTING THE LUCE THROUGH TRANSIT AREA PLANS95 Transit Villages:Plans guide transitorienteddevelopmentenvisioned by LUCE Station AccessDowntown Expoand Connections:Plans ensure strongpedestrian andbicycle connectionsand maximumaccess to stations.Bergamot Station

96TRANSIT AREA PLAN: BERGAMOT STATIONVISION: A NEW VIBRANT, TRANSITORIENTED NEIGHBORHOOD THATPRESERVES AND BUILDS ON THEEXISTING BERGAMOT STATIONCHARACTER Focus on jobs/employment – 60/40 targetCreative arts, biotechCreate a new parking districtReconnect street gridLocal serving retail locationsEnhance Arts CenterIntegrate Light Rail StationM

TRANSIT AREA PLAN: BERGAMOT STATION97

98TRANSIT AREA PLAN: MEMORIAL PARKVISION: A NEW MIXED-USE URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE PARK WITH TRANSITCONNECTIONS TO THE COLLEGE, THE HOSPITALS AND EMPLOYMENT CENTERS Variety of housingShared Parkingtypes, includingWorkforce Small businessesand retailMFreeway Cap Shared parking Master Plan 550K Prop. 84(State) fundedgrantNew mixed-use andaffordable housingExpandedPark

TRANSIT AREA PLAN: DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICASANTA MONICA PLACE & EXPO STATION TRANSFORMINGDOWNTOWN Specific plan guidespublic/private market Pedestrian and bicycle systemenhancements for 3-5,000new Expo passengers Hotel, residential andcommercial development Nearly 2 million sq-ft Integrate Downtown, Beachand Civic Center with gatewayprojects: Freeway Capping Colorado Esplanade Station site TOD Large public & private sites99

1007th St.Lincoln Blvd.Michigan Ave.Colorado Ave.LIGHT RAIL IS THE HUB FOR DOWNTOWN3rd St.2nd St.EXPOSTATIONACCESSESPLANADE4th St.Broadway St.St.DOWNTOWNArizona Ave.Wilshire Blvd.California Ave.5thSanta Monica Blvd.6th St.EAST CIVICCENTER/AUDITORIUM4th St.PARKMain St.Ocean Ave.Pacific Coast HighwayPIER &BEACH

RFP4th StreetColoradoM TODAMCThird Street Promenade2nd th StreetArizona6th StreetSanta Monica BlvdHotelBroadwayDOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA GATEWAYHolidayInnSears7 acreNew ParkVillageFreeway Cap

CREATING VALUE & CONNECTIONSFreeway CappingColorado Esplanade Generous sidewalks, landscaping, public art & lighting Bike lanes and connection to Bike Transit Center101022

A CULTURE OF SUSTAINABLITYThe LegacyThis vision supports oureconomic sustainability,jobs creation, carbonemissions reduction andresponsibility to improvethe quality of life for SantaMonicans for thisgeneration and those tofollow.We are stewards of ourfuture, and have theopportunity to maintain ourlegacy as a world-class city.103

Transportation and the LUCEWhat did citizenstell us? Problem: Traffic Congestion. Solutions: Decide where to put congestion Provide better choices for Santa Monicaresidents and employees No Net New Trips policy Work with regional agencies for systemicsolutions104

Transportation and the LUCEWhat did citizenstell us? Problem: Parking is hard to find. Solutions: Better management of existing supply Sharing Pricing Add supply where needed105

Transportation and the LUCEWhat did citizenstell us? Problem: How do we know all this will work? Solutions: New Transportation DemandManagement Ordinance New Transportation Impact Fee More discretionary review Better travel demand model More ongoing performancemeasurement Most importantly: The EIR requires us to.106

No Net New TripsHow does itwork? Starts with right land uses in right places Improves conditions for walking, biking andtransit Forces new development to do more toreduce trips Charges development to offset remaining tripsby reducing existing trips Collects ongoing performance data andreports back to you.107

Walking10 minutewalk toNeighborhoodShopping108108

Bicycling10 minutebike ride to3rd/SantaMonicaBlvd.

TransitTransitevery 10minutes orbetter10 minutewalk tofrequenttransit

Demand Mgmt

What about Jobs/Housing Balance?112112

What about Jobs/Housing Balance?

What about Jobs/Housing Balance?

What about Jobs/Housing Balance?

What about Jobs/Housing Balance?Cheviot HillsCrestviewMidcityJefferson ParkSanta MonicaPalmsBaldwin HillsWest AdamsColiseumCrenshawLeimert ParkJobs within half mile of ExpoHousing within half mile of Expo

No Net New TripsWhere are PMpeak trips going? 40% arecommute About sameshare areerrands,visiting, etc.117

No Net New TripsDifferentprograms targetdifferent trips? 40% arecommute About sameshare areerrands,visiting, etc.Transit investmentsWalkingBike facilitiesParking programsSafe routes to schoolParking programsTransit passesEmployer TDMDistrictsParking cashout118

No Net New TripsLess than 10%mode shiftrequiredcitywide toaccomplishNNNT goal1984 Plan in 2030 8%increaseLUCE in 2030 1%decrease.Existing PM trips 60,100

No Net New TripsNew programsrequired in EIR Parking policies More parking cashout Public parking pricing Transportation System Improvements Bikes Pedestrians Transit Transportation Demand Management Subsidized transit passes Car sharing Bike sharing Mode Shift Policies Safe routes to schools Carpooling Telecommuting Transportation Management Associations

No Net New TripsLocation: 4 DsResidential parkingCommercial parking managementTransit pass programSafe routes to schoolsTransit improvementsBike improvementsPedestrian improvementsCarpooling/TelecommutingParking cashoutTransportation Management AssnsUp to 17%commute tripreduction in TDMzones.Up to 5% noncommute tripreduction

Greenhouse Gas122Emissions1,000,000950,000AB 32 Target900,000850,000Sustainable City Plan 0,000ExistingNovember 24,20091984 Plan (2030)Proposed LUCE (2030)

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Santa Monica’s New General Plan Adopted July 6, 2010 Infilling . Air Resources Board . Santa Monica College 30,000 Students Hospitals 4,000 Employees Redirect pressure away from the neighborhoods Land use change and increased density focused on Expo