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Home My WebLink AboutBeach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan (BECSP) - February 2/2/2015 BECSP SHORTAND LONG TERM AMENDMENT OPTIONS BEACH AND EDINGER CORRIDORS SPECIFIC PLAN (BECSP) February 2, 2015 - City Council Study Session BECSP Project Area Speahc FI.Ylan.uez IA ❑ Beach and Edinger - Corridors Specific Plan ' - L s � adopted on March 1, 2010. r' ;� 7a _ a n e r n3- ❑ The Specific Plan areas Y encompasses 459 ;1 acres primarily along � � both the Edinger Avenue Corridor and `� n� ��, Beach Boulevard. FEW ��` �� 2/2/2015 ' BECSP Background ❑ In 2006,City Council initiated the BECSP in response to the issues facing the corridors in an effort to enhance the overall economic performance,physical beauty and functionality of the Corridors with objectives to: o Position the City such that it would remain competitive and attractive to businesses. o Re-position disinvested corridor properties to capture value in the contemporary marketplace o Realign development policies and planned public investments to capitalize on the current primary market trends o Provide a reliable environment for investors that spell out municipal requirements in sufficient detail and that provides enhanced reliability and clarity as to character of future development n Capitalize on residents with discretionary spending potential to support restaurants,quick foods,electronics,fashion and accessories and services, thereby spinning off additional retail spending. ❑ Community engagement:Various public meetings including 6 community workshops,8 Planning Commission study sessions,3 City Council study sessions,PC/CC field trips,3 public hearings BECSP Residential Development ❑ MAND(Maximum Amount of Net New Development)approved by City Council was for 4,500 residential units Residential MAND Status rM- Units Allowed by 4,500 1,745 2,755 EIRIBECSP Units Permitted to date 1,900 1,375 525 Units Remaining.. 2,600 370 2;230 Potential Units/Projects in 1,200 0 1,200 Pipeline ❑ 1,900 total units permitted to date+1,200 potential unitsiproject in the pipeline ❑ 3,100 total units(approx.69%MAND) 2 ' 2/2/2015 Current Projects z 1.HB Lofts(mixed use) 378 units(under construction) Iml A . Hp;,A. 2.Boardwalk(mixed use) 487 units(first two phases occupied) 3.Monogram (multi-family residential) N. 510 units(in plan check) 4.Oceana(multi-family residential) — — 78 units(under construction) E. 5.Elan mixed use GAF 274 units under construction 1 ( ) 6.Beach&Ocean(multi-family residential) &� 173 units(occupied) b Total Residential Units-1,900 61 Short Term Options (already implemented y staff) ❑ All residential developments are referred to Planning Commission with a fully noticed public hearing ❑ A minimum square footage of retail space is lepback recommended for all residential developments ❑ Building setbacks from the public street are required to be increased from current required minimums 3�3trrY - �b]ry kbS=CExk ❑ Minimum 10'upper story setback for all floors above 2'a 3 stories(to reduce building massing and density) rro na Flaor ❑ Parking study required to insure on-site residential parking is adequate for the mix of bedroom units and retail uses 3 2/2/2015 Long Term Options ❑ Long-Term Options require a code amendment to the BECSP with review by the Planning Commission and adoption by the City Council ❑ Long Term options may include: o Reduce the MAND from 4,500 to 3,100 dwelling units o Require Conditional Use Permit to the Planning Commission for all residential and mixed use projects o Incorporatelcodify the Short-term Options o Evaluate on-site minimum parking space requirements o Modify development regulations to give greater flexibility for auto dealership uses (i.e.-reduce frontage coverage requirements) BECSP Traffic Impact Review Review of Vehicle Trip Generation Short and Long Term Amendment Options 4 2/2/2015 Program EIR Trip Generation Trip generation is the expected number of trips generated per a site's land use. Residential uses generate 20%-25%of commercial per square foot of structure Daily 268,779 353,965. 294,282:.: (59,683)': Peak AM 14,977 18,435 17,371 ( 1,064) Peak PM 10,712 26,533 23,227 ( 3,306) Pre-BECSP zoning would have allowed up to 5.7 million sq ft of commercial; 6,063 dwelling units;and 989,000 sq ft of office space. EIR Mitigation for the BECSP is based on full build out of the Specific Plan (12,100 residential units) not Council imposed MAND. ADT Traffic Example: Comparing former use to BECSP use Monogram Apts. 510 units 3,392 260 317 (750,000 sq.ft.) Commercial(prior) 150,000 sq.ft. 3,225 204 265 Elan Apartments 274 units + 2,094 147 173 8,500 sq.ft commercial Commercial/Gas Station 27,540 sq.ft. + 1,183 28 102 New uses are up to 5 times the square footage of building/structure but generate 20-25%the traffic impacts per square foot. 5 2/2/2015 Level of Service (LOS) Standards ❑ City has adopted LOS D as standard for most major intersections ❑ Consistent with countywide standards ❑ Mitigation needed only if worse than LOS D ❑ Individual LOS experience different depending on traffic movement ❑ Signal timing significantly affects perceived LOS AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC 2005/200 2009 2014 6 „ EDINCER AVE. EDINGER AVE. EDINGER AVE. HEIL AYE. �: HEIL AVE. HELL AVE. WARNER AV;. WARNER AVE WARNER AVE. c = SLATER AYE SL4:EER SLATER A=F. TALBERT AVE. m TALBERT Al/E. -ALBERT AVE. m ELUS AYE. w ELJS AYE. a.US AVE. Traffic Volume GARRELA AYE. GARFlELD AVE. GAR'UD AW. YORKTOWN AVE TORt-OW,J AVE. YORR'CWN Arc. Decrease ADAUS AVE AOAUS A'VE. 10AIA1 AVE Minimal INDIANAPOUS A INDIANA OLIS AVEINDIANA OLIS Alchange ATLANTA A'r. ATLANTA AV-- ATLANTA AVE. IN IN Increase -THCJSANDS OF VEHICLES PER DAY 6 ` 2/2/2015 LEVEL OF SERVICE 2005/ZOD6 TRAFFIC COUNTS 2D04 TRAFFIC COUNTS 2014 TRAFFIC COUNTS \\ \ A < 9/0 �OV]FR A/A NCR AI'— A/B 3'= EDINCER AVE EDINCER AVE. ED ER INC AVE. _ HEIL AVE. _ JEIL AVE, 17A . _/CB/CA/CWARNER AVE. WARNER AYE. B/BB/CSLATER AVE. BCTALBERT AVE. � - 3, /D A/CR/CELLIS AVE. ELUS AVE. —D/DC/C uARFI=LD AVE.r" GAR=IELD AVE.W GARFIELD AVE. t A/B YORKTOWN AVE. B/D TORKTOWN AVE. - PORK TOWN A/A AVE. B/C 4/B AfR ADAMS AVE. _ ADAMS AVE. ADAMS AVC. _ ;NOIAN APOLIS AV A/A E. A/C A/H INDIANAPOLIS A INOIANAPGLIS AV A/A ATLANTA AVE. _- ATLAN TA AVE. A/A ATLAN7A AVE. A/A A/C A/A /B INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE(LOS) AM/PM Current/Planned Improvements ❑ Beach/Edinger O Reconfigure street markings and adjust off romp to provide 4 northbound thru lanes on Beach Boulevard(current project) ❑ Beach/Warner c Widen east approach to intersectionto provide a dedicated right turn lane D Project on-hold due to recent traffic volume decreases in the area and grant funding restrictions ❑ Beach/Ellis IT Reconfigure the intersection of Beach/Main and remove traffic signal controls at that intersection ❑ Edinger Corridor IT Traffic signal coordination implementation to synchronize overall traffic signal system and reduce delays/stops for motorists along the corridor. ❑ 1-4051mnrovelnents 17 Joint OCTA&Caltrans project for major capacity improvements along the corridor from Valley View/Bolso Chico to SR 73 c Major improvements at Beach/1-405 interchange c Widening of all bridge crossings of freeway including Newland,Edinger&McFadden bridges D Interchange improvements at Goldenwest/1-405 D Widen the west approach at Beach/Edinger and modify on-ramp to 2 lanes D Project experiencing some delays due to issues between Caltrans,OCTA and local agencies regarding potential toll component of Caltrans'locally preferred alternative ❑ Gothard/Center D Current project to replace old traffic signal equipment and add left turn arrows 7 2/2/2015 ' Potential Projects MEMO- ❑ Edinger/Sher 0 Widen south leg of intersection to better align with Bella Terra driveway lanes allowing more efficient traffic operations ❑ Edinger/Parkside o Widen south leg of intersection to better align with Bella Terra driveway lanes and eliminate existing "split phase" signal operation ❑ Beach Boulevard Corridor o Potential project with Caltrans to update existing traffic Signal coordination along the corridor Traffic Projects Outside BECSP BOB B ❑ Brookhurst/Adams a Significant widening and capacity improvements planned for all portions of intersection a Completed prelim engineering and EIR. Currently preparing final plans in a phased approach per City Council direction. a No funding for construction and R/W at this time. ❑ Goldenwest Corridor a Traffic signal coordination project along entire length of Goldenwest including coordination with Westminster traffic signals north of McFadden. a Project will reduce delays along corridor and provide a viable alternative to Beach Boulevard for many commuters. ❑ Warner Corridor a Traffic signal coordination project along entire length of Warner Avenue including coordination with Fountain Valley traffic signals west of Magnolia and extending into Santa Ana. a Project will reduce delays along corridor and provide a viable alternative to Edinger Avenue for some commuters. 8 2/2/2015 Traffic Impact Fees .-�, a. - -..�.`c•� �--` -sue- - ,ter" Elan $129,767` Y Beach&Ocean $77,385 Y Oceana $108,777 N Boardwalk $588,597 Y HB Lofts $233,232 Y Monogram est.$130,000 N Total $1,267,758 • Current Traffic Impact Fee Fund balance $3.1 million • Traffic Impact Fees based on net new trips Next Steps (3®6 months) ❑ Community Outreach ® Workshop ® PC/CC Study Sessions ❑ Environmental Analysis ® CEQA Compliance ❑ Prepare Draft DECSP ❑ Public Hearings 9 2/2/2015 Questions/Discussion 10