To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: September 26, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 1 Hour |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Planning & Building Services on Scope and Prioritization of General Plan Amendment and/or Ordinance Amendment for Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council’s Draft Redwood Valley Community Action Plan and Design Guidelines
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Provide direction to staff on scope and prioritization of General Plan Amendment and/or Ordinance Amendment for Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council’s draft Redwood Valley Community Action Plan and design guidelines.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
In August 2009, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Mendocino County General Plan, including Chapter 6: Community-Specific Policies which contains goals and policies specific to the Redwood Valley Community Planning Area.
On May 3, 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 16-057 establishing the Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council. Listed in their adopted duties was “Review, revision and implementation of the Redwood Valley Community Plan”.
Summary of Request:
The Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council (“RVMAC”) initiated the update of the Community Action Plan in 2017. Through the update process the RVMAC determined that Design Guidelines are necessary to direct future commercial, multi-family residential and industrial development within Redwood Valley in a way that is consistent with the current and desired future “community character”.
Planning & Building Services (“PBS”) started reviewing drafts of the Community Action Plan and Design Guidelines beginning in August 2020. PBS has provided two rounds of comments on the draft documents in February 2022 and April 2023. As part of the comments in April 2023, PBS provided a letter to the RVMAC noting concerns regarding the proposed Design Guidelines as PBS believes it would create barriers to economic development and construction of multi-family housing within Redwood Valley.
PBS is seeking direction from the Board regarding the scope and prioritization of the required General Plan Amendment and Ordinance Amendment that would be necessary to adopt the draft Community Action Plan and Design Guidelines.
Please see memorandum and associated attachments for additional details.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not provide direction.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: District 1
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: PB 826188 |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: estimated $30,000 in staff time (CEQA review could require additional funds beyond this) |
if no, please describe: Project not included as part of FY 23/24 adopted budget. BOS may direct PBS to utilize GP Maintenance funds to cover expense but this would reduce overall funding available for future GP update planned to be initiated in FY 27/28. |
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annual recurring cost: Work may extend into FY 24/25 |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: Current FY cost estimated by using typical fees due if request made by public plus 10% contingency. Estimated cost does not include CEQA review, which will be dependent upon scope of project. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: No Action Taken |
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Date: September 26, 2023 |
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