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AGENDA TITLE: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Certification of Final Environmental
Impact Report and Adoption of the General Plan
MEETING DATE: April 7,2010
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report and adoption of the General Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report
(FEIR) for the General Plan at the Council meeting on February
17, 2010. The only change in the documentwas the inclusion of a portion of Alternative B by placing a
College Reserve placeholder along the north side of Victor Road, east of the Central California
Traction Line. In addition to taking action on the FEIR, the Council received a presentation on the
General Plan. The City Council received public comment at the meeting from two individuals. Work
that has been completed since the programs inception in May, 2006 includes the following
activities:
Public Participation
• Workshops and meetingswith interested public
• Workshops specifically with the Planning Commission and City Council
• Stakeholder interviews and neighborhood meetings
• Presentationsto service clubs and community organizations
• Newsletters
• A mail -in survey sent to all residential addresses in the City
• Comments via e-mail, and
• The project website
Products
• Working Paper#1 : Land Use, Transportation, Environmentand Infrastructure
• Working Paper#2: Urban Design and Livability
• Working Paper#3: Growth and Economic Development Strategy
• Working Paper#4: Greenbelt Conservation Strategies
• Sketch Plan Report indentifying alternative land use scenarios
• Preferred Land Use Plan
• Draft Environmental Impact Report
• Draft General Plan
• Final Environmental Impact Report, and
• Final General Plan
Approved: ZQZ:;�-
Blair King, City-MaMger
Subsequent to the action on February 17, staff has been working with the lead consultants, Dyett &
Bhatia to make all of the modifications to the General Plan that are a result of the FEIR, Planning
Commission action as well as City Council direction. The document is attached in final form. To assist
in reviewing all of the changes that have occurred since the initial release of the Draft General Plan,
Exhibit "B" is attached. This is the edits table. We have included the page number, the language
added or deleted and the reason for doing so. The majority of changes shown are a result of the
environmental review process. Changes in the document were recommended in order to better
mitigate potential impacts or to clarify intent.
The final attachment that we propose to be included as Appendix A of the General Plan is the
Implementation Matrix. This table identifies all 266 Policies within the Plan, the responsible
Department or Agency for implementation and an approximate schedule. This matrix should be
considered a flexible document with the potential for responsibilities and schedule to change
depending on circumstance.
The draft resolution provides the necessary environmental findings and statements of Overriding
Considerations as previously certified by the City Council.
Finally, the City Council will recall that we are continuing to proceed on the Housing Element. This
document is currently in draft condition and will be released to the public and scheduled for initial
review before the Planning Commission and the State Department of Housing and Community
Developmentwithin the next 30 days.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not Applicable
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The General Plan program has been funded from Impact Mitigation
Fees. The program is projected to finish under budget.
Jordan Ayers, Deputy City Manager
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Community Development Director
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Attachments:
Final General Plan
Edits Table
Implementation Matrix
Draft Resolution
LODI GENERAL
PLAN
Lodi General Plan
Changes between August 2009 and March 2010 Public Review Drafts
The table below documents substantial changes made to the proposed Lodi General Plan since the release
of the August 2009 Public Review Draft. These changes are in response to recommendations by the City
Council, during its February 17, 2010 meeting; the Planning Commission during its December 9, 2009
meeting; analysis and findings in the Draft Environmental Impact Report; and staff.
Page, figure, table and policy numbers listed are new number references, as shown in the March 2010
draft.
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Reason
2-8
Edit Figure 2-1 to add designation for White Slough and a placeholder
Staff (White Slough)
for a college campus
City Council 2/17/10
(Delta College)
2-13
New text below Public/Quasi Public:
City Council 2/17/10
Two placeholders are shown for a K-6 school and a potential site for a
college campus, on Figure 2-1.
2-13
Add new paragraph:
Recommendation
Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster Study Area
from comments on
This overlay designation is intended to maintain a clear distinction
Draft EIR
between Lodi and Stockton. In coordination with relevant public
agencies and property owners, the City will continue to study this
designation area to determine a strategy to meet this objective.
Potential strategies are identified in Table 3-1 of Chapter 3: Growth
Management and Infrastructure.
2-24
Edit Policy LU -P3: Do not allow development at less than the minimum
City Council 2/17/10
density prescribed by each residential land use category, without
rebalancing the overall plan to comply with the "no net loss provisions
of state housing law."
2-26
Edit LU -P27: Provide for a full range of housing types and -es --within
Planning
new neighborhoods including minimum requirements for small -lot
Commission 12/9/09
single family homes, town -houses, duplexes, triplexes, and multi -family
housing.
3-10,
Water demand and supply discussion and Table 3-3 updated to reflect
Staff (during DEIR
3-11
additional analysis completed for the Draft EIR.
preparation) and
Planning
Commission 12/9/09
Page
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Reason
3-29
Edit Policy GM -P2:
Planning
Target new growth into identified areas, extending south, west, and
Commission 12/9/09
southeast. Ensure contiguous development by requiring development to
and Staff (during
conform to phasing described in Figure 3-1. Enforce phasing through
DEIR preparation)
permitting and infrastructure provision. Development may not extend
to Phase 2 until Phase I has reached 75% of development potential
(measured in acres), and development may not extend to Phase 3 until
Phase 2 has reached 75% of development potential. In order to respond
to market changes in the demand for various land use types,
exemptions may be made to allow for development in future phases
before these thresholds in the previous phase have been reached.
3-30
Add new policy GM -P7:
City Council 2/17/10
Use Eminent Domain only for the acquisition of land for public facilities,
as set forth by Ordinance 1775.
3-31
Edit Policy GM -P14:
City Council
Continue to implement the Water Meter Retrofit Program (consistent
with State requirements as indicated in AB 2572), whereby all existing
non -metered connections would be retrofitted with a water meter.
This program is expected to be completed in 29-X32015.
3-31
Edit Policy GM -P16:
Staff (during DEIR
Monitor water usage and conservation rates due to installed meters, to
preparation)
ensure resulting from the meter progress to verify if water demand
assumptions are correct. If actual usage and conservation rates vary
from planning assumptions, reassess requirements for future water
resources.
3-31
Add new policy GM -P22:
Staff (during DEIR
Coordinate with Lodi Unified School District in monitoring housing,
preparation)
population, and enrollment trends and evaluating their effects on future
school facility needs.
3-31
Add new policy GM -P23:
Staff (during DEIR
Phase school development as part of new residential growth to provide
preparation)
adequate school facilities, without exceeding capacity of existing
schools. Schools should be provided consistent with the Lodi Unified
School District's School Facilities Master Plan, which defines student
generation rates.
3-31
Add new policy GM -P24:
Staff (during DEIR
Support all necessary and reasonable efforts by Lodi Unified School
preparation)
District to obtain funding for capital improvements required to meet
school facility needs, including adoption and implementation of local
financing mechanisms, such as community facility districts, and the
assessment of school impact fees.
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Reason
4-34
Edit Policy CD -P21:
Planning
mit Discourage gated development and aveid cul -de -sacs. -Where
Commission 12/9/09
gated developments are provided, ensure that connectivity to the rest
of the city is not compromised, by creating pedestrian/bicycle and
vehicular connections within the development and to public streets.
Where cul-de-sacs are provided, require pedestrian and bicycle
connection at the terminus of the cul-de-sac to the adjacent street.
4-34
Edit Policy CD -P23:
Staff
Encourage alternatives to soundwalls and permit new soundwalls only
where alternatives are not feasible, such as along Highway 99, and the
railroad tracks, Expressways, and Major Arterials. Along Major Arterials
that coincide with a Mixed Use Center, such as Kettleman Lane, ensure
that soundwalls do not disrupt pedestrian -orientated character.
While soundwalls can limit sound to development immediately adjacent
to traffic, much of the sound is simply reflected to development further
away, resulting in increase in ambiance noise levels. Moreover,
soundwalls are disruptive to neighborhood character and connectivity.
Alternative designs could include frontage roads, dense vegetation, and
ensuring sufficient insulation in residential units that would potentially
be impacted by the noise.
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Reason
4-39
Edit Policy CD-P41:
Staff (during DEIR
Prepare, or incorporate by reference, and implement green building and
preparation)
construction guidelines and/or standards, appropriate to the Lodi
context, by 2012. The guidelines and/or standards shall ensure a high
level of energy efficiency and reduction of environmental impacts
associated with new construction, major renovation, and operations of
buildings. Ensure that these guidelines/standards:
• Require documentation demonstrating that building designs
meet minimum performance targets, but allow flexibility in the
methods used.
• Exceed California's 2005 Title 24 regulation standards for
building energy efficiency by 15%, with particular emphasis on
industrial and commercial buildings.
• Reduce resource or environmental impacts, using cost-effective
and well-proven design and construction strategies.
• Reduce waste and energy consumption during demolition and
construction.
• Identify street standards, such as street tree requirements,
appropriate landscaping practices, and acceptable materials.
• Incorporate sustainable maintenance standards and procedures.
• Promote incorporation of energy conservation and
weatherization features in existing structures. Develop
programs that specifically target commercial and industrial
structures for energy conservation and weatherization
measures in order to reduce annual kWh per job.
These guidelines could be developed directly from the LEEDT" system
developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the California-based
Build It Green GreenPoint rating system, or an equivalent green
building program.
5-7
New Figure 5-1 illustrates major roadway improvements
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
5-16
Edit Policy T-P3:
Recommendations
Work collaboratively with San Joaquin County, San Joaquin Council of
from comments on
Governments, and Caltrans to maintain consistency with regional and
Draft EIR
State plans, and to successfully implement transportation improvements
in the vicinity of Lodi.
5-17
Add new policy T-P8:
Recommendations
Participate in discussions with Caltrans and neighboring*urisdictions to
from comments on
develop a fair-share fee program for improvements to regional routes
Draft EIR
and state highways. This fee should reflect traffic generated by individual
municipalities and pass-through traffic.
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Reason
5-17
Edit Policy T-P8:
Staff (during DEIR
Stroye te maintain applicable Leyel ef Seryiee (LOS) standards. The
netwerk. The General Plan establishes an LOS D en eity streets a
preparation)
weuld result in clear public benefirts, subject rze findings that achieYing
Allow exceptions to LOS standards upon findings by the
City Council that achieving the designated LOS would:
• Be technologically or economically infeasible, or
• Compromise the City's ability to support other important
policy priorities, such as:
o Enhancing the urban design characteristics that
contribute to pedestrian comfort and convenience;
ae me
o Avoiding adverse impacts to alternate modes of
transportation;
o Preserving the existing character of the community;
o Preserving agricultural land or open space; or
o Preserving scenic roadways/highways.
5-17
Add new policy T-P 10:
Staff (during DEIR
Exempt downtown from LOS standards to encourage infill development
preparation)
in order to create a pedestrian friendly urban design character and
densities necessary to support transit, bicycling, and walking.
Development decisions in downtown should be based on community
design and livability goals rather than traffic LOS. (Downtown is defined
by the Downtown Mixed-Use designation in the Land Use Diagram.l
5-17
Add new policy T-P 11:
Staff (during DEIR
Strive to comply with the Level of Service standards and other
preparation)
performance measures on Routes of Regional Significance as defined by
the County-wide Congestion Management Program.
5-17
Add new policy T-P 12:
Staff (during DEIR
For purposes of design review and environmental assessment, apply a
preparation)
standard of Level of Service E during peak hour conditions on all streets
in the City's jurisdiction. The objective of this performance standard is
to acknowledge that some level of traffic congestion during the peak
hour is acceptable and indicative of an economically vibrant and active
area, and that infrastructure design decisions should be based on the
conditions that predominate during most of each day.
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Reason
5-17
Add new policy T -P 13:
Undertake street improvements shown in Table 5-4, and maintain,
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
require or acquire right of way, as necessary. Coordinate with other
jurisdictions, including San Joaquin County, and Caltrans, on
improvements to street segments common to the City of Lodi and
other jurisdictions. It should be noted that because the General Plan
will be implemented over an extended time frame, street capacity
enhancements will be prioritized through the City's Capital
Improvements Program process and will occur as development
proceeds.
6-14
Add new policy P -P21:
Seek out new and protected funding sources in order to maintain and
Staff
expand park inventorX.
7-8 to
7-11
Biological resources and habitat discussion, maps and tables updated to
reflect additional analysis completed for the Draft EIR.
Staff
7-33
Edit Policy C -G 10:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 15% below eye 2008 levels by
2020, to slow the negative impacts of global climate change.
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
7-33
Edit Policy C -P2:
Work with San Joaquin County, relevant land owners, interested
Staff
parties and groups to ensure economic viability of all agricultural
businesses and supporting industries. Werk with San jeaquin Cemoty
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Reason
7-34
Edit Policy C -P7:
Planning
Adopt an agricultural conservation program (ACP) establishing a
Commission 12/9/09
mitigation fee to protect and conserve agricultural lands:
• The ACP shall include the collection of an agricultural
mitigation fee for acreage converted from agricultural to urban
use, taking into consideration all fees collected for agricultural
loss (i.e., AB 1600). The mitigation fee collected shall fund
agricultural conservation easements, fee title acquisition, and
research, the funding of agricultural education and local
marketing programs, other capital improvement projects that
clearly benefit agriculture (e.g., groundwater recharge projects)
and administrative fees through an appropriate entity
("Administrative Entity") pursuant to an administrative
agreement.
• The conservation easements and fee title acquisition of
conservation lands shall be used for lands determined to be of
statewide significance (Prime or other Important Farmlands), or
sensitive and necessary for the preservation of agricultural land,
including land that may be part of a community separator as
part of a comprehensive program to establish community
separators. Agricultural land should be preserved at a minimum
ratio of one-to-one for acres converted to urban use.
• The ACP shall encourage that conservation easement locations
are prioritized as shown in Figure 7-5: (A) the Armstrong Road
Agricultural/Cluster Study area east of Lower Sacramento
Road; (B) the Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster Study area
west of Lower Sacramento Road; (C) elsewhere in the Planning
Area, one mile east and west of the Urban Reserve boundaries
respectively; and (D) outside the Planning Area, elsewhere in
San Joaquin County.
• The mitigation fees collected by the City shall be transferred to
a farmland trust or other qualifying entity, which will arrange
the purchase of conservation easements. The City shall
encourage the Trust or other qualifying entity to pursue a
variety of funding sources (grants, donations, taxes, or other
funds) to fund implementation of the ACP.
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Reason
7-38
Edit Policy C -P36:
Staff (during DEIR
Prepare and adopt a comprehensive climate action plan (CAP) by 2012,
preparation)
with implementation beginning in 2013. The CAP will be an additional
policy document for the City of Lodi, based on polices listed in
Appendix A. The CAP should include the following provisions:
• An inventory of citywide greenhouse gas emissions and
emissions projections for 2020 or beyond;
• Emissions targets that apply at reasonable intervals through the
life of the CAP and that meet or exceed AB 32 and/or
Executive Order S-3-05 reduction targets;
• Enforceable greenhouse gas emissions control measures;
• A detailed funding and implementation component;
• A monitoring and reporting program to ensure targets are met;
and
• Mechanisms to allow for revision of the CAP, as necessary.
7-38
Add new policy C -P39:
Staff (during DEIR
Ensure environmentally responsible municipal operations bX
preparation)
implementing the following measures:
• Procure environmentally preferable products and services
where criteria have been established by governmental or other
widely recognized authorities e.. Energy Star, EPA Eco
Purchasing Guidelines).
• Integrate environmental factors into the City's buying decisions
where external authorities have not established criteria, such as
by replacing disposables with reusables or recyclables, taking
into account life cycle costs and benefits, and evaluating, as
appropriate, the environmental performance of vendors in
providing products and services;
• Raise staff awareness on the environmental issues affecting
procurement by providing relevant information and training;
• Encourage suppliers and contractors to offer environmentally
preferable products and services at competitive prices;
• Require all departments and divisions to practice waste
prevention and recycling; and
• When City fleet vehicles are retired, replace vehicles through
the purchase or lease of alternative fuel or hybrid substitutes.
As contracts for City -contracted fleet services (such as transit buses,
trash haulers, and street sweeper trucks) are renewed, encourage
contractors to replace their vehicles with alternative fuel or hybrid
substitutes through the contract bid process.
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Reason
7-39
Add new policy C-P42:
Continue to offer rebates to residential, commercial, industrial and
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
municipal customers of Lodi Electric Utility who install photovoltaic
(PV) systems or that participate in the Lodi Energy Efficient Home
Improvement Rebate Program. Ensure that rebate programs are well
advertised to the community and offer rebates that are sufficient to gain
community interest and participation.
8-13
Add new policy S-P4:
Cooperate with and encourage reclamation districts to institute a berm
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
maintenance program to reduce berm failures and shall coordinate with
appropriate State, federal, and local flood control agencies in planning
efforts to ensure the continued protection of local and regional flood
control systems.
8-13
Add new policy S-P5:
Continue to ensure, through the development review process, that
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
future developments do not increase peak storm flows and do not
cause flooding of downstream facilities and properties. Additionally, the
City shall ensure that storm drainage facilities are constructed to serve
new development adequate to storm runoff generated by a 100-year
storm.
8-13
Edit Policy S-P6:
Prohibit new development, except for public uses incidental to open
space development, within Zone A (100-year flood zone), as shewn en
igUFe 8-1 of the most current FEMA floodplain map (see Figure 8-1 for
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
the most current map).
9-10
Add new policy N-P6 and graphic:
Where substantial traffic noise increases (to above 70db) are expected,
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
such as on Lower Sacramento Road or Harney Lane, as shown on the
accompanyinggraphic, require a minimum 12-foot setback for noise-
sensitive land uses, such as residences, hospitals, schools, libraries, and
rest homes.
9-11
Add new policy N-P8:
Update Noise Ordinance regulations to address allowed days and hours
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
of construction, types of work, construction equipment (including noise
and distance thresholds), notification of neighbors, and sound
attenuation devices.
9-11
Edit Policy N-P10:
Restrict the use of sound walls as a noise attenuation method to sites
adjacent to State Route (SR) 99, the railroad, and industrial uses east of
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
SR-99.
9-11
Add new policy N-P13:
Ensure that new equipment and vehicles purchased by the City of Lodi
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
are equipped with the best available noise reduction technology.
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Reason
9-11
Add new policy N-P14:
Reduce vibration impacts on noise-sensitive land uses (such as
Staff (during DEIR
preparation)
residences, hospitals, schools, libraries, and rest homes) adjacent to the
railroad, SR-99, expressways, and near noise-generating industrial uses.
This may be achieved through site planning, setbacks, and vibration-
reduction construction methods such as insulation, soundproofing,
staggered studs, double drywall layers, and double walls.
App.A
Addition of Implementation Table in Section A.3
10
Implementation Responsibilities
Department/Agency
City Council
Code
CC
Planning Commission
PC
City Attorney's Office
CA
City Manager's Office
CM
Community Development Department
CD
Planning Division
PL
Building Division
BL
Neighborhood Services Division
NS
Electric Utility Department
EU
Internal Services Department
IS
Fire Department
FD
Parks and Recreation
PR
Police Department
PD
Public Works Department
PW
Engineering Division
ED
Water/Wastewater Division
WW
Fleet and Facilities Division
FF
Transit Division
TR
Community Center
Lodi Unified School District
COM
LUSD
San Joaquin County
SJC
San Joaquin County Council of Governments
SJCOG
Woodbridge Irrigation District
WID
San Joaquin Regional Transit District
SJRTD
Union Pacific Railroad and Central California Traction Company
UP
Amtrak
AMTRK
Altamont Commuter Express
ACE
California Department of Public Health
CDPH
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
CVRWQCB
California Department of Transportation
DOT
California Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Appendix A-1: Implementation Matrix
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-5
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
LU -P I
Update the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations contained in the
PL, , PC, CC
V/
Municipal Code for consistency with the General Plan, including the General Plan
Diagram.
Zoning changes that will need to be made include:
• Establishment of new base districts, consistent with the land use classifications in
the General Plan, such as for mixed-use centers, corridors and downtown; and
• New development regulations that reflect policy direction contained throughout
the General Plan (e.g. parking standards).
LU -P2
Require sites designated for mixed-use development downtown, corridors, and in new
PL, PC
neighborhood centers to be developed with a variety of residential and non-residential
uses, in accordance with the General Plan designation.
LU -P3
Do not allow development at less than the minimum density prescribed by each
PL, PC
residential land use category, without rebalancing the overall plan to comply with the
"no net loss provisions of state housing law."
LU -P4
Maintain the highest development intensities downtown, and in mixed-use corridors
PL, PC
and centers, with adequate transition to Low -Density Residential neighborhoods.
LU -P5
Maintain a centralized economic development and land information system to
PL
V/
continually monitor land use availability, ensuring sufficient land for appropriate use
designations, development intensities and locations.
LU -P6
Locate new medium- and high-density development adjacent to parks or other open
PL, PR
space, in order to maximize residents' access to recreational uses; or adjacent to
mixed-use centers or neighborhood commercial developments, to maximize access to
services.
LU -P7
Encourage new neighborhood commercial facilities and supermarkets in locations that
PL
maximize accessibility to all residential areas.
LU -P8
Permit child-care centers in all districts except Industrial.
PL
• Regulations would also need to be in accordance with criteria for family day care
homes established in Chapter 3.4 and Chapter 3.6, Division 2 of the California
Health and Safety Code.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-5
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
LU -P9
Focus new business park growth in the southeast portion of the city and new industrial
PL, PC
growth along the two railroad lines, as shown in the Land Use Diagram.
LU -P 10
Allow employee -serving amenities and services such as restaurants, cafes, dry cleaners,
PL
and other complementary uses in Business Park areas.
LU -P I I
Promote clustering of industrial uses into areas that have common needs and are
PL, CM, PC
compatible in order to maximize their efficiency. Work closely with industry contacts
to identify specific needs to be addressed through development standards.
LU -P 12
Prioritize economic development activities on potential growth industries that are
CM
appropriate for Lodi, including retail and tourism, as well as office/industrial users in
need of large parcels.
LU -P 13
Continue to publish a handbook and/or fact sheets of permitting procedures and fees
CD,PW
for new and existing businesses.
LU -P 14
Partner with business and community groups to proactively pursue companies and
CM
industries and to implement economic development programs.
LU -P 15
Continue efforts to locate a hotel in conjunction with or in proximity to Hutchins
PL, CM
Street Square.
LU -P16
Promote downtown as the center of tourism, business, social, and civic life by directing
PL, PC
high intensity office uses, government, and entertainment uses to locate downtown.
LU -P 17
Establish land use regulations and development standards in the Zoning Code to
PL, PC
reinforce Downtown's assets and traditional development pattern. These should
include:
• Extending the Downtown Mixed Use classification to parcels along Main Street
on the Eastside to improve connectivity, while retaining the respective identities
of downtown and the Eastside.
• Establishing maximum set -backs or build -to lines for development in areas
designated Downtown Mixed Use.
• Requiring retail, eating and drinking establishments, or other similar active uses
except for sites designated Public at the ground level. Alleyway corners shall be
"wrapped" with retail uses as well.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-S
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
LU -P18
Encourage medium- and high-density residential development in downtown by
PL, PC
permitting residential uses at upper levels; and east and northwest of downtown, as
depicted on the Land Use Diagram, by identifying vacant and underutilized sites that
are appropriate for redevelopment.
LU -P 19
Maintain parking regulations for downtown that are lower than elsewhere in the city,
PL
reflecting its position as a pedestrian- and transit -friendly center.
LU -P20
Expand the Downtown Parking District to include the Downtown Mixed Use area in
PL, PC, CC
V/
order to consolidate parking areas. Require all development within these boundaries to
either meet the established off-street parking requirements or contribute an
appropriate share to the Downtown Parking District.
LU -P21
Allow an appropriate range of single uses or mixed-use development, with use
PL, PC
requirements/mixes as follows:
• Kettleman Lane. Allow any mix of uses as permitted within the Mixed Use
Corridor classification. Ensure that residential uses are sited at upper levels or, if
at ground level, then not directly facing the highly trafficked Kettleman Lane.
• Cherokee Lane. Require that any new development/redevelopment of sites with
Mixed Use designation south of Tokay Street to devote at least one-quarter of
the built-up area to commercial or business park uses, while allowing the full
spectrum of single or mixed -uses permitted within the designation.
• Lodi and Central avenues. Require any development or redevelopment of sites
to have active uses, retail, restaurants, cafes, and personal service establishments
fronting the streets at the ground level. A range of compatible uses, such as
residential or office, may be located at upper levels and in portions not fronting
the streets.
LU -P22
Promote infill development that maintains the scale and character of established
PC, PL
neighborhoods.
LU -P23
Establish bulk and Floor Area Ratio standards for older residential neighborhoods
PL
surrounding Downtown to preserve their character.
LU -P24
Guide new residential development into compact neighborhoods with a defined Mixed-
PL, PC
Use Center, including public open space, a school or other community facilities, and
neighborhood commercial development.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-5
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
LU -P25
Require a centrally located Mixed -Use Center within each new residential
PL, PC
neighborhood: one west of Lower Sacramento Road and two south of Harney Lane, as
shown on the Land Use Diagram. Centers should serve as a focal point for the
surrounding neighborhood, be pedestrian -oriented and encourage a mix of uses to
serve local needs.
LU -P26
Require a master or specific plan in areas with a Mixed -Use Center and adjacent
PL, PC
complementary uses, as a condition of subdivision approval. Uses should include
neighborhood commercial, civic and institutional uses, parks, plazas, and open space
consistent with Land Use Diagram (unless any of these uses are found infeasible and/or
alternative locations are available to carry out mixed-use policies). Streets should
adhere to the pattern depicted on the Land Use Diagram.
LU -P27
Provide for a full range of housing types within new neighborhoods, including minimum
PL
requirements for small -lot single family homes, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, and
multi -family housing.
GM -PI
Define Lodi's southern boundary and establish limits on development to the south
PC, CC„ SJC
through the establishment the Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster Study Area.
Cooperate with San Joaquin County, the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation
Commission and property owners to ensure maintenance of this area as a separator
from the City of Stockton.
GM -P2
Target new growth into identified areas, extending south, west, and southeast. Ensure
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contiguous development by requiring development to conform to phasing described in
Figure 3-I. Enforce phasing through permitting and infrastructure provision.
Development may not extend to Phase 2 until Phase I has reached 75% of
development potential (measured in acres) and development may not extend to Phase
3 until Phase 2 has reached 75% of development potential. In order to respond to
market changes in the demand for various land use types, exemptions may be made to
allow for development in future phases before these thresholds in the previous phase
have been reached.
Implementation Schedule
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GM -P3
Use the Growth Management Allocation Ordinance as a mechanism to even out the
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pace, diversity, and direction of growth. Update the Growth Management Allocation
Ordinance to reflect phasing and desired housing mix. Because unused allocations carry
over, as of 2007, 3,268 additional permits were available. Therefore, the Growth
Management Allocation Ordinance will not restrict growth, but simply even out any
market extremes.
GM -P4
Update allocation of units by density to ensure that development density occurs as
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recommended in Chapter 2: Land Use. For instance, approved permits should be
allocated to provide 44% of permits for low density, 28% medium density, and 27% high
density/ mixed use housing during Phase 1. This represents a shift towards slightly
more medium and high density housing in Lodi.
GM -P5
Update impact fee system to balance the need to sufficiently fund needed facilities and
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services without penalizing multifamily housing or infill development.
GM -P6
Annex areas outside the existing sphere of influence to conform with development
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needs for Phase I, Phase 2, and Phase 3. Subsequent phases shall be annexed as current
phases reach development thresholds.
GM -P7
Use Eminent Domain only for the acquisition of land for public facilities, as set forth by
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Ordinance 1775.
GM -P8
Ensure that public facilities and infrastructure including water supply, sewer, and
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stormwater facilities are designed to meet projected capacity requirements to avoid
the need for future replacement and upsizing, pursuant to the General Plan and
relevant master planning.
GM -P9
Coordinate extension of sewer service, water service, and stormwater facilities into
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new growth areas concurrent with development phasing. Decline requests for
extension of water and sewer lines beyond the city limit prior to the relevant
development phase and approve development plans and water system extension only
when a dependable and adequate water supply for the development is assured.
GM -P10
Develop new facilities and rehabilitate existing facilities as needed to serve existing
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development and expected development, in accordance with the General Plan and
relevant infrastructure master plans.
Implementation Schedule
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GM -PI I
Prepare master plan documents as necessary during the planning period to address the
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infrastructure needs of existing and projected growth, and to determine appropriate
infrastructure provision for each phase. Existing master plan documents should be used
until new master plans are developed, and updates should occur as follows:
• A sanitary sewer system master plan should be undertaken soon after General
Plan adoption. In particular, this master plan should address how to best provide
sewer service for the growth on the east side of the city and for infill
development, and to determine if additional wastewater flows will need to be
diverted into the proposed South Wastewater Trunk Line.
• A citywide stormwater master plan should be prepared soon after General Plan
adoption to confirm or revise existing planning studies.
• A White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility master plan should be
completed during the early stages of Phase 1, most likely in 2013 or 2014.
• A recycled water master plan was prepared in May 2008 and is current as of
2009. It may be appropriate to update this document when the next WSWPCF
master plan is prepared, in 2013 or 2014, to evaluate the feasibility of
constructing a scalping plant to provide recycled water for use within the city.
• A potable water supply and distribution master plan is not urgently needed, as of
2009. Future planning should be completed as necessary.
• The Urban Water Management Plan should be updated on a five year basis in
compliance with State of California mandated requirements. Future plans should
be developed in 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025, and 2030.
Implementation Schedule
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Years
Years
GM -P12
Require water conservation in both City operations and private development to
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minimize the need for the development of new water sources and facilities. To the
extent practicable, promote water conservation and reduced water demand by:
• Requiring the installation of non -potable water (recycled or gray water)
infrastructure for irrigation of landscaped areas over one acre of new landscape
acreage, where feasible. Conditions of approval shall require connection and use
of nonpotable water supplies when available at the site.
• Encouraging water -conserving landscaping, including the use of drought -tolerant
and native plants, xeriscaping, use of evapotranspiration water systems, and
other conservation measures.
• Encouraging retrofitting of existing development with water -efficient plumbing
fixtures, such as ultra low -flow toilets, waterless urinals, low -flow sinks and
showerheads, and water -efficient dishwashers and washing machines.
GM -P13
Support on-site gray water and rainwater harvesting systems for households and
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businesses.
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The City should develop a strategy for the legal, effective, and safe implementation of
gray water and rainwater harvesting systems, including amendment of the Building
Code as appropriate to permit gray water and provision of technical assistance and
educational programming to help residents implement gray water and rainwater
harvesting strategies.
GM -P14
Continue to implement the Water Meter Retrofit Program (consistent with State
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requirements as indicated in AB 2572), whereby all existing non -metered connections
would be retrofitted with a water meter. This program is expected to be completed in
2015.
GM -P15
Require water meters in all new and rehabilitated development.
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GM -P16
Monitor water usage and conservation rates resulting from the meter progress to
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verify if water demand assumptions are correct. If actual usage and conservation rates
vary from planning assumptions, reassess requirements for future water resources.
GM -P17
Cooperate with Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority,
WW, CM,
other member water agencies, and the Woodbridge Irrigation District to retain surface
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water rights and groundwater supply.
Implementation Schedule
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GM -P18
Explore a program of complete wastewater reclamation and reuse at the White Slough
WW
Water Pollution Control Facility.
GM -P19
Encourage the use of tertiary treated wastewater for irrigation of agricultural lands,
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large landscaped areas, and recreation/open space areas within close proximity to the
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility.
GM -P20
Continue to improve waste diversion rates through recycling and resource
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conservation measures. Support waste reduction and recycling programs through
public education.
GM -P21
Locate additional schools to fill any existing gaps in capacity and meet the needs of
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existing and new residents. Provide needed facilities concurrent with phased
development.
GM -P22
Coordinate with Lodi Unified School District in monitoring housing, population, and
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enrollment trends and evaluating their effects on future school facility needs.
GM -P23
Phase school development as part of new residential growth to provide adequate
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school facilities, without exceeding capacity of existing schools. Schools should be
provided consistent with the Lodi Unified School District's School Facilities Master
Plan, which defines student generation rates.
GM -P24
Support all necessary and reasonable efforts by Lodi Unified School District to obtain
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funding for capital improvements required to meet school facility needs, including
adoption and implementation of local financing mechanisms, such as community facility
districts, and the assessment of school impact fees.
GM -P25
Locate any additional library branches to ensure all neighborhoods are served, in
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particular in the Eastside neighborhood and in proposed mixed use centers.
GM -P26
Develop a Fire and Police Services Master Plan that would establish thresholds and
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requirements for fire and police facilities, staffing, and building features. The Fire and
Police Services Master Plan should consider the following:
• Typical nature and type of calls for service;
• Fire prevention and mitigation measures, such as sprinklers, fire retardant
materials, and alarms;
• Appropriate measures for determining adequate levels of service; and
• Locations and requirements for additional facilities and staffing.
Implementation Schedule
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GM -P27
Maintain sufficient fire and police personnel and facilities to ensure maintenance of
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acceptable levels of service. Provide needed facilities concurrent with phased
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development.
CD -P I
Incentivize infill housing within the Downtown Mixed Use district and along Mixed Use
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Corridors through the development review, permitting and fee processes.
CD -P2
Ensure that Zoning and Subdivision ordinances include measures that guide infill
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development to be compatible with the scale, character and identity of adjacent
development.
CD -P3
Ensure that the Zoning Ordinance includes measures to promote fine-grain
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development along retail and mixed-use streets, using horizontal and vertical building
articulation that engages pedestrians and breaks up building mass.
CD -P4
Ensure that the Zoning Ordinance includes measures to promote durable and high
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quality building materials and high standards of construction for longevity and reduced
maintenance costs over time, especially for buildings in high -pedestrian activity areas,
such as downtown, along Mixed Use Corridors, and in Mixed Use Centers.
CD -P5
Configure parking areas to balance a vital pedestrian environment with automobile
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convenience. Parking areas should be:
• Located in locations less visible from the sidewalk behind buildings and away
from the street edge, especially along Mixed Use Corridors and Centers, and
principal downtown streets. Where a lot faces two streets, parking lots should
be accessible by side road.
• Sized and located to take advantage of shared parking opportunities.
• Accommodating to pedestrians and bicycle traffic with pedestrian -only pathways
through parking areas.
• Landscaped to achieve fifty percent (50%) shade coverage at tree maturity.
Architectural elements such as trellises and awnings may also contribute to
shade coverage.
• Buffered from adjacent uses and pedestrians through the use of low walls and
hedges.
Implementation Schedule
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CD -P6
Update downtown regulations in the Zoning Ordinance:
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• Establish a Downtown District to encompass the area shown as Downtown
Mixed Use in the Land Use Diagram (Chapter 2, Figure 2-1).
• Require active uses such as retail, eating and drinking establishments at the
ground level for the area shown in Figure 4-5.
• Update allowable uses to permit residential uses on upper levels on all streets in
downtown.
CD -P7
Extend downtown streetscape treatment to embrace the entire area where ground-
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level retail is required, especially streetscape treatment for streets east of the railroad
in the Downtown Mixed Use district. The elements should be consistent with the
existing downtown streetscape, but should identify the eastern section as a unique area
within downtown.
CD -P8
Require active uses or pedestrian oriented design in alleyways located in the
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downtown area to establish retail and pedestrian connections, particularly where
alleyways connect retail streets (such as between School Street and Sacramento Street)
or retail to parking (such as between School Street and Church Street).
Other pedestrian oriented design may include pedestrian only walkways, high quality
paving, landscaping, lighting, seating, or other similar features.
CD -P9
Continue to use the Eastside Mobility and Access Plan as a means of connecting
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downtown and the Eastside neighborhood.
CD -P10
Incentivize rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of buildings, especially east of the railroad,
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particularly on Main and Stockton streets in the Downtown Mixed Use district,
through development review, permitting and fee processes.
Implementation Schedule
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CD -PI I
Establish development standards in the Zoning Ordinance for Mixed Use Corridors
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that create a pedestrian -scaled environment:
• Require a minimum percentage of the frontage of sites along Lodi and Central
avenues to be devoted to active uses. Ensure that depth and height of the
provided space is adequate to accommodate a variety of tenants and provide
flexibility for the future.
• Maintain a consistent building base/streetwall along majority of site frontage
along all Mixed Use Corridors except Kettleman and Cherokee lanes, with
minimum height ranging from 15 to 25 feet, depending on the scale and
character of the corridor, with taller streetwall along wider corridors.
• Along Sacramento Street, and Lodi and Central avenues, require new
development to be built to the street edge, with parking located in the rear.
• Require buildings to be finely articulated and visually engaging.
• For properties located at key intersections in particular the intersections of Lodi
Avenue and Central Avenue, Lodi Avenue and School Street, and Lodi Avenue
and Sacramento Street require appropriate design features, including: buildings
that punctuate the corner with design elements and/or projects that provide
additional public or pedestrian amenities (such as the inclusion of plazas).
CD -P12
Provide incentives, through the development review, permitting and fee processes, to
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redevelop underutilized commercial properties located within the Mixed Use
Corridors.
CD -P13
To provide development flexibility, consider incorporating overall development
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intensity measures (such as floor area ratio) for all non-residential and residential uses,
rather than regulating density/intensity separately.
CD -P14
Minimize pavement widths (curb -to -curb) along Mixed Use Corridors to prioritize
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pedestrian and bicycle movement, while ensuring adequate street width for traffic flow.
Implementation Schedule
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CD -P15
Improve or maintain streetscapes, along Mixed Use Corridors. Streetscape
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improvements could be implemented through a city streetscape program. Amenities
may include:
• Street trees
• Wide sidewalks
• Special paving
• Street lighting
• Seating
• Info kiosks, particularly in the downtown area
• Open bus stop shelters
• Bicycle racks
CD -P 16
Provide continuous street trees along the curb, between the vehicle roadway and the
ED
sidewalk, unless this is physically impossible due to constraints such as underground
utility lines. Minimize curb cuts to emphasize continuous unbroken curb lengths.
CD -P 17
Develop a wayfinding and signage scheme along the city's major corridors and streets
ED
that utilizes public art and street elements, such as banners and light fixtures. The
scheme should reinforce the City's identity and linkages to downtown. Include
Kettleman Lane, Lodi Avenue, Cherokee Lane, Sacramento Street, Central Avenue,
and Stockton Street in the wayfinding scheme.
CD -P18
Require active uses at the ground floor on Lodi and Central avenues within their Mixed
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Use Corridor designations, as noted shown in Figures 4-8 and 4-9, respectively.
CD -P 19
Develop requirements for street trees in all new growth areas that maximize shade to
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minimize urban heat island impacts.
CD -P20
Require all subdivisions in new growth areas to prepare a street plan demonstrating
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maximum connection to existing streets, specifically incorporating streets shown in
Figure 4-4 and intermediate street connections. Ensure that new development on the
west side enables expansion of the street grid for future growth, beyond this General
Plan horizon.
Existing and emerging development at the City's edges has not been designed to enable
future extensions, producing disconnected neighborhoods.
Implementation Schedule
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Years
CD -P21
Discourage gated development and cul-de-sacs. Where gated developments are
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provided, ensure that connectivity to the rest of the city is not compromised, by
creating pedestrian/bicycle and vehicular connections within the development and to
public streets. Where cul-de-sacs are provided, require pedestrian and bicycle
connection at the terminus of the cul-de-sac to the adjacent street. Limit maximum
block lengths in new neighborhoods to 600 feet, with pedestrian/bicycle connection no
more than 400 feet apart (where resulting from connection at end of cul- de -sac), and
400 feet between through streets along Neighborhood Mixed Use Centers.
CD -P22
Encourage alternatives to soundwalls and permit new soundwalls only where
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alternatives are not feasible, such as along Highway 99, the railroad tracks,
Expressways, and Major Arterials. Along Major Arterials that coincide with a Mixed
Use Center, such as Kettleman Lane, ensure that soundwalls do not disrupt pedestrian -
orientated character.
CD -P23
While soundwalls can limit sound to development immediately adjacent to traffic, much
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of the sound is simply reflected to development further away, resulting in increases in
ambient noise levels. Moreover, soundwalls are disruptive to neighborhood character
and connectivity. Alternative designs could include frontage roads, dense vegetation,
and ensuring sufficient insulation in residential units that would potentially be impacted
by the noise.
CD -P24
Create smooth transitions between neighborhoods and across the railroad with
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pedestrian paths and/or uniform streetscape design.
CD -P25
Use bike lanes, trails, or linear parks to improve connectivity throughout the city and in
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particular between housing located south of Kettleman and amenities located north of
Kettleman, as shown in Figure 4-7. These pathways should employ easy and safe
crossings and connect to destinations such as downtown, shopping centers, parks,
and/or schools.
CD -P26
Increase public art throughout Lodi. Encourage the placement of art in locations that
are interactive and accessible to the public. Develop a funding strategy to ensure
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adequate support of arts and cultural programs.
CD -P27
Focus new growth, which is not accommodated through infill development of existing
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neighborhoods, in easily -accessible and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods that include
neighborhood -oriented commercial, public services such as schools and parks, and
residential uses.
Implementation Schedule
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CD -P28
Design new development to connect with nearby uses and neighborhoods; include
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paths to connect to the rest of the city; exhibit architectural variety and visual interest;
conform to scale requirements; and relate housing to public streets.
CD -P29
Minimize the visual impact of automobiles in residential areas. Methods include
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reducing garage frontage, minimizing curb cuts, setting garages and parking areas back
from houses, locating garages at rear or along alleyways, and providing narrow roads.
CD -P30
Require all development at sites designated Mixed Use Center to provide a mix of
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commercial uses, while allowing residential uses, to create a "node," typically centered
around a plaza, or "a main street," with a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the land
area devoted to non-residential land uses, to create pedestrian vitality in the core area.
Allow a range of other supportive commercial uses, such as medical, dental, and real-
estate offices, as well as community facilities.
CD -P31
Require each core to have at least one plaza or other satisfactory gathering space along
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the main street that enables gathering and promotes a sense of neighborhood identity.
CD -P32
Integrate new Mixed Use Centers into the city's existing fabric and proposed new
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development. Provide a network of streets and connections that expands circulation
opportunities for pedestrians and bicyclists and ensures connections by multiple modes
between the new centers, and existing neighborhoods.
Update Subdivision ordinance to require:
• Master plans for new development that show publicly accessible parks, and a
connected street grid.
• Blocks that do not exceed 600 feet in length unless additional pedestrian
connections or public space is included.
• Street trees on public streets.
• Sidewalks on public streets.
CD -P33
In order to use less energy and reduce light pollution, ensure that lighting associated
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with new development or facilities (including street lighting, recreational facilities, and
parking) shall be designed to prevent artificial lighting from illuminating adjacent
residential neighborhoods and/or natural areas at a level greater than one foot candle
above ambient conditions.
Implementation Schedule
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CD -P34
Require that any office uses in Mixed Use Centers front along the street edge with
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minimal setbacks; locate parking in the rear or underground; provide plazas and other
open space amenities for employees; provide street landscaping; and provide
pedestrian connections where appropriate.
CD -P35
Minimize curb cuts to expand pedestrian space and increase the supply of curbside
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parking. Methods include requiring abutting new developments to share a single access
point from the road and allowing only one curb cut per parcel.
CD -P36
Require new office development to be designed to address not just automobile access,
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but also potential for transit access, and allowing lunchtime pedestrian access to
adjacent uses. Locate new office development along the street edge, with the main
entrance facing the street. Parking should not be located between the street and
building.
CD -P37
Include pedestrian paths that provide internal access on all site plans. Pedestrian paths
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should access the sidewalk, main building entrances, and parking areas.
CD -P38
Provide landscaped setbacks between all parking areas and buildings, and at the edges
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of parking areas.
CD -P39
Promote location and siting of buildings that minimizes energy use by features such as
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enhancing use of daylight, minimizing summer solar gain, and use of ventilating breezes.
CD -P40
Design any City -owned buildings or City -owned buildings that are proposed for new
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construction, major renovation to meet the standards set by LEEDTM or equivalent.
Implementation Schedule
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CD -P41
Prepare, or incorporate by reference, and implement green building and construction
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guidelines and/or standards, appropriate to the Lodi context, by 2012. The guidelines
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and/or standards shall ensure a high level of energy efficiency and reduction of
environmental impacts associated with new construction, major renovation, and
operations of buildings. Ensure that these guidelines/standards:
• Require documentation demonstrating that building designs meet minimum
performance targets, but allow flexibility in the methods used.
• Exceed California's 2005 Title 24 regulation standards for building energy
efficiency by 15%, with particular emphasis on industrial and commercial
buildings.
• Reduce resource or environmental impacts, using cost-effective and well -proven
design and construction strategies.
• Reduce waste and energy consumption during demolition and construction.
• Identify street standards, such as street tree requirements, appropriate
landscaping practices, and acceptable materials.
• Incorporate sustainable maintenance standards and procedures.
• Promote incorporation of energy conservation and weatherization features in
existing structures. Develop programs that specifically target commercial and
industrial structures for energy conservation and weatherization measures in
order to reduce annual kWh per job.
These guidelines could be developed directly from the LEEDTM system developed by
the U.S. Green Building Council, the California-based Build It Green GreenPoint rating
system, or an equivalent green building program.
T -PI
Ensure consistency between the timing of new development and the provision of
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transportation infrastructure needed to serve that development. Regularly monitor
traffic volumes on city streets and, prior to issuance of building permits, ensure that
there is a funded plan for the developer to provide all necessary transportation
improvements at the appropriate phase of development so as to minimize
transportation impacts.
Implementation Schedule
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T -P2
Review new development proposals for consistency with the Transportation Element
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and the Capital Improvements Program. Ensure that new projects provide needed
facilities to serve developments and/or contribute a fair share to the City's
transportation impact fee.
T -P3
Work collaboratively with San Joaquin County, San Joaquin Council of Governments,
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and Caltrans to maintain consistency with regional and State plans, and to successfully
SJCOG, DOT
implement transportation improvements in the vicinity of Lodi.
T -P4
Maintain and update a Capital Improvements Program so that identified improvements
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are appropriately prioritized and constructed in a timely manner.
T -P5
Update the local transportation impact fee program, consistent with General Plan
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projections and planned transportation improvements.
T -P6
Coordinate with the San Joaquin Council of Governments and actively participate in
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regional transportation planning efforts to ensure that the City's interests are reflected
SJCOG, DOT
in regional goals and priorities.
T -P7
Continue to work with the San Joaquin Council of Governments on regional
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transportation funding issues, including the update of regional transportation impact
SJCOG
fees.
T -P8
Participate in discussions with Caltrans and neighboring jurisdictions to develop a fair-
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share fee program for improvements to regional routes and state highways. This fee
should reflect traffic generated by individual municipalities and pass-through traffic.
T -P9
Allow exceptions to LOS standards upon findings by the City Council that achieving
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the designated LOS would:
• Be technologically or economically infeasible, or
• Compromise the City's ability to support other important policy priorities, such
as:
o Enhancing the urban design characteristics that contribute to
pedestrian comfort and convenience;
o Avoiding adverse impacts to alternate modes of transportation;
o Preserving the existing character of the community;
o Preserving agricultural land or open space; or
o Preserving scenic roadways/highways.
Implementation Schedule
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T -PI O
Exempt downtown from LOS standards to encourage infill development in order to
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create a pedestrian friendly urban design character and densities necessary to support
transit, bicycling, and walking. Development decisions in downtown should be based on
community design and livability goals rather than traffic LOS. (Downtown is defined by
the Downtown Mixed -Use designation in the Land Use Diagram.)
T -P I I
Strive to comply with the Level of Service standards and other performance measures
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on Routes of Regional Significance as defined by the County -wide Congestion
Management Program.
T -P 12
For purposes of design review and environmental assessment, apply a standard of Level
PC
of Service E during peak hour conditions on all streets in the City's jurisdiction. The
objective of this performance standard is to acknowledge that some level of traffic
congestion during the peak hour is acceptable and indicative of an economically vibrant
and active area, and that infrastructure design decisions should be based on the
conditions that predominate during most of each day.
T -P 13
Undertake street improvements shown in Table 5-4 and maintain, require or acquire
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right of way, as necessary. Coordinate with other jurisdictions, including San Joaquin
County, and Caltrans, on improvements to street segments common to the City of
Lodi and other jurisdictions. It should be noted that because the General Plan will be
implemented over an extended time frame, street capacity enhancements will be
prioritized through the City's Capital Improvements Program process and will occur as
development proceeds.
T -P 14
Design streets in new developments in configurations that generally match and extend
PW
the grid pattern of existing city streets. This is intended to disperse traffic and provide
multiple connections to arterial streets. Require dedication, widening, extension, and
construction of public streets in accordance with the City's street standards. Major
street improvements shall be completed as abutting lands develop or redevelop. In
currently developed areas, the City may determine that improvements necessary to
meet City standards are either infeasible or undesirable.
T -P 15
Maintain, and update as needed, roadway design standards to manage vehicle speeds
PW
and traffic volumes.
T -P 16
Limit street right-of-way dimensions where necessary to maintain desired
PW
neighborhood character. Consider allowing narrower street rights-of-way and
pavement widths for local streets in new residential subdivisions.
Implementation Schedule
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T -P 17
Implement traffic calming measures to slow traffic on local and collector residential
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streets and prioritize these measures over congestion management. Include
roundabouts, corner bulb -outs, traffic circles, and other traffic calming devices among
these measures.
T -P 18
Foster walkable streets through streetscape improvements, continuous sidewalks on
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both sides of streets, and encouraging pedestrian access wherever feasible. Update the
Subdivision Ordinance to include requirements for sidewalks, street trees, and lighting.
Where sidewalks do not exist within existing developments, and are desired, explore a
program to provide sidewalks by reducing the curb -to -curb road width, in cases where
safety and traffic flow are not compromised.
T -P 19
To maintain walkability and pedestrian safety, consider roadway width and roadway
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design features such as islands, pedestrian refuges, pedestrian count -down signals, and
other such mechanisms. This policy applies to new roadway construction as well as
existing roadways where pedestrian safety issues may occur due to roadway design or
width.
T -P20
In new development areas, include pedestrian connections to public transit systems,
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commercial centers, schools, employment centers, community centers, parks, senior
centers and residences, and high-density residential areas.
T -P21
Work cooperatively with the Lodi Unified School District on a "safe routes to schools"
PL, PW, LUSD
program that aims to provide a network of safe, convenient, and comfortable
pedestrian routes from residential areas to schools. Improvements may include
expanded sidewalks, shade trees, bus stops, and connections to the extended street,
bike, and transit network.
T -P22
Use the City's Bike Master Plan as a comprehensive method for implementing bicycle
PL, ED
circulation, safety, and facilities development. Update the Plan for consistency with
Figure 5-3, which defines bike route connections in new development areas.
T -P23
Coordinate the connection of local bikeways and trails to regional bikeways identified
PL, ED, SJC
in the San Joaquin County Bicycle Transportation Plan.
T -P24
Require the placement of bicycle racks or lockers at park-and-ride facilities.
PL
Implementation Schedule
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T -P25
Establish standards requiring new commercial and mixed-use developments (of sizes
PL, ED
exceeding certain minimum thresholds) to provide shaded and convenient bicycle
racks, as appropriate. When such facilities are required, use specifications provided in
Caltrans' Design Manual, Section 1000, or other appropriate standards.
T -P26
Implement the City's Short Range Transit Plan and the San Joaquin Council of
TR, SJCOG
Government's Regional Transit Systems Plan, using the most cost effective methods
available and based upon professional analysis.
T -P27
Review new development proposals for consistency with the Short Range Transit Plan.
PL, TR, PC
Ensure new projects provide needed transit facilities to serve developments and
provide all needed facilities and/or contribute a fair share for improvements not
covered by other funding sources.
T -P28
Continue to support the efficient operation of the Lodi Station, and to explore
TR, ACE,
opportunities to expand the multi -modal transportation services provided there.
AMTRK
T -P29
Encourage continued commuter rail service in Lodi by cooperating with Amtrak and
TR, ACE,
supporting transit -oriented development and improvements around Lodi Station.
AMTRK
T -P30
Encourage ridership on public transit systems through marketing and promotional
TR
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efforts. Provide information to residents and employees on transit services available for
both local and regional trips.
T -P31
Maintain transit performance measures sufficient to meet State requirements.
TR
T -P32
Coordinate transit services and transfers between the various transit operators serving
TR
Lodi.
T -P33
Require new development to provide transit improvements where appropriate and
PC
feasible, including direct pedestrian access to transit stops, bus turnouts and shelters,
and local streets with adequate width to accommodate buses.
T -P34
Continue to actively support and manage the Lodi Grapeline bus service, and to
TR
expand public transit services when justified by new demand.
T -P35
Require community care facilities and senior housing projects with more than 25 units
NS, PL, PC
to provide accessible transportation services for the convenience of residents.
T -P36
Coordinate with the California Public Utilities Commission to implement future
PL, PW, UP
railroad crossing improvements.
Implementation Schedule
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Years
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T -P37
Require a commitment of funding for railroad crossing protection devices from private
PL, PW, UP
development requiring new railroad spurs.
T -P38
Continue the ongoing comprehensive program to improve the condition and safety of
PL, PW, UP
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existing railroad crossings by upgrading surface conditions and installing signs and
signals where warranted.
T -P39
Review and update parking standards periodically, and require new developments to
PL ,PC
provide an adequate number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with those
parking standards. The parking standards will allow shared parking facilities whenever
possible to reduce the number of new parking stalls required. Consideration will also
be given to parking reductions for mixed-use projects or projects that have agreed to
implement sustainable and enforceable trip reduction methods.
T -P40
Consider replacement of on -street parking in commercial areas that will be lost to
PL
additional turn lanes at intersections, with an equal number of off-street spaces within
the same vicinity, where feasible.
T -P41
Continue to implement existing preferential residential parking programs such as in the
PL, PC
Eastside residential neighborhood, in the vicinity of the PCP Cannery, and adjacent to
high schools. Consider expanding the preferential residential parking program to other
neighborhoods only where parking intrusion from adjacent uses clearly undermines the
neighborhood's quality of life after all other options are deemed unsuccessful.
T -P42
Improve parking opportunities in the downtown area and along Lodi Avenue (between
PL, PC
downtown and Cherokee Lane) by examining rear or vacant lots and other
underutilized areas for potential off-street parking. In addition, expand the Downtown
Parking District to encompass the entire Downtown Mixed Use area shown in the
Land Use Diagram (Figure 2-1).
T -P43
Consider development of local park-and-ride facilities, particularly in conjunction with
PL, PW, PC
future rail and bus services, if the demand for such facilities is warranted and
economically feasible.
T -P44
Provide park and ride facilities designed to accommodate public transit, van and car
PL, TR
pool users.
Implementation Schedule
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T -P45
Maintain design standards for industrial streets that incorporate heavier loads
ED, BL
associated with truck operations and larger turning radii to facilitate truck movements.
Consider requiring developments using commercial vehicles with large turning radii to
provide needed intersection improvements along direct routes from development to
freeway access points.
T -P46
Ensure adequate truck access to off-street loading areas in commercial areas.
ED
T -P47
Encourage regional freight movement on freeways and other appropriate routes;
ED
evaluate and implement vehicle weight limits as appropriate on arterial, collector, and
local roadways to mitigate truck traffic impacts in the community.
T -P48
Promote ridesharing and cooperate with regional travel demand management
PL, TR
programs to reduce peak -hour traffic congestion and help reduce regional vehicle miles
traveled.
T -P49
Promote employment opportunities within Lodi to reduce commuting to areas outside
CM
of Lodi.
T -P50
Reduce the total vehicle miles of travel per household by making efficient use of
PL, TR
existing transportation facilities and by providing for more direct routes for pedestrians
and bicyclists through the implementation of "smart growth" and sustainable planning
principles.
P -PI
Acquire and develop additional neighborhood and community parks to serve existing
PR, PL
and future needs.
P -P2
Provide open space to meet recreation and storm drainage needs, at a ratio of eight
PR, ED
acres of open space per 1,000 new residents. At least four acres must be constructed
for park and recreation uses only. Drainage basins should be constructed as distinct
facilities, as opposed to dual -functioning park and drainage basin facilities.
P -P3
Pursue the development of park and recreation facilities within a quarter -mile walking
PL, PR
distance of all residences.
P -P4
Ensure that parks are visible and accessible from the street, welcoming the surrounding
PR, PL
neighborhood and citywide users.
Implementation Schedule
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P -P5
Update the City's Open Space and Recreation Master Plan, as necessary to:
PR, ED
• Arrange a distribution of open spaces across all neighborhoods in the city;
• Ensure that parks are visible and accessible from the street, to the surrounding
neighborhood, and citywide users; and
• Provide a variety of open spaces and facilities to serve the needs of the
community, ensuring a balance between indoor and outdoor organized sports
and other recreation needs, including passive and leisure activities.
P -P6
Continue working with the Lodi Unified School District to share use of school and City
CM, PR, LUSD
park and recreation facilities through a mutually beneficial joint use agreement.
P -P7
Work with developers of proposed development projects to provide parks and trails,
PR, PL, PC
as well as linkages to existing parks and trails.
P -P8
Coordinate with the Woodbridge Irrigation District to develop a recreation trail for
CM, PR, WID
walking, jogging, and biking along the canal right-of-way, as shown in Figure 6-1.
P -P9
Support improvements along the Mokelumne River in consultation and cooperation
CM, PR, SJC
with the County and with creek restoration and design professionals.
P -P 10
Improve accessibility to the Mokelumne River and Lodi Lake Wilderness Area with
PR, PL, SJC
walking and biking trails. Site park use and new facilities and trails in Lodi Lake Park
such that they will not degrade or destroy riparian or sensitive habitat areas.
P -PI I
Encourage the planting of native trees, shrubs, and grasslands in order to preserve the
PR, PC
visual integrity of the landscape, provide habitat conditions suitable for native
vegetation, and ensure the maximum number and variety of well -adapted plants are
maintained.
P -P12
Encourage retention of mature trees and woodlands to the maximum extent possible.
PL, PC
The City shall regulate the removal of trees that are defined as "heritage trees."
P -P 13
Identify and discourage the removal of significant trees on private and public property
PL, PC
by establishing a tree inventory and tree management ordinance. Where removal is
required, the City shall require a two-for-one replacement or transplantation.
P -P 14
Review infrastructure needs for existing and new recreational facilities, and where
PR, PW
appropriate, identify required improvements in the City's Capital Improvement
Program.
Implementation Schedule
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P -P 15
Renovate the Grape Bowl in order to increase use and revenue generation.
PR
P -P16
Ensure safety of users and security of facilities through lighting, signage, fencing, and
PR
landscaping, as appropriate and feasible.
P -P17
Continue to provide parks and recreation services to all residents within the Lodi
PR, IS
Unified School District service area north of Eight Mile Road. Expand visitor and non-
resident fee-based programs to ensure that non-residents pay their share of park
maintenance and improvement costs.
P -P 18
Promote the use of the City's existing and planned Special Use park and recreation
PR
facilities for both local resident use and for visitor attractions, such as athletic
tournaments.
P -P19
Require master planned residential communities to dedicate parkland consistent with
PR, PL, PC
General Plan standards. In -lieu fees will only be acceptable where an exemption from
providing a neighborhood park facility would not adversely affect local residents
because an existing park is nearby.
P -P20
Address park dedication and new development impact fees as part of the Zoning
PR, PL, PW
Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Update, to ensure compliance with the General
Plan park and open space standard.
P -P21
Seek out new and protected funding sources in order to maintain and expand park
PR
,,,,,,,,,,inventory.
C -P I
Work with San Joaquin County and the City of Stockton to maintain land surrounding
PL, PC, SJC
Lodi in agricultural use. Encourage the continuation of Flag City as a small freeway -
oriented commercial node, with no residential uses.
C -P2
Work with San Joaquin County, relevant land owners, interested parties and groups to
PL, PC, SJC
ensure economic viability of all agricultural businesses and supporting industries.
C -P3
Support the continuation of agricultural uses on lands designated for urban uses until
PL, PC
urban development is imminent.
C -P4
Encourage San Joaquin County to conserve agricultural soils, preserve agricultural land
PC, CM, SJC
surrounding the City and promote the continuation of existing agricultural operations,
by supporting the county's economic programs.
Implementation Schedule
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C -P5
Ensure that urban development does not constrain agricultural practices or adversely
PL, PC, SJC
affect the economic viability of adjacent agricultural practices. Use appropriate buffers
consistent with the recommendations of the San Joaquin County Department of
Agriculture (typically no less than 150 feet) and limit incompatible uses (such as schools
and hospitals) near agriculture.
C -P6
Require new development to implement measures that minimize soil erosion from
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wind and water related to construction and urban development. Measures may include:
• Construction techniques that utilize site preparation, grading, and best
management practices that provide erosion control and prevent soil
contamination.
• Tree rows or other windbreaks shall be used within buffers on the edge of urban
development and in other areas as appropriate to reduce soil erosion.
Implementation Schedule
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C -P7
Adopt an agricultural conservation program (ACP) establishing a mitigation fee to
PC, CC
protect and conserve agricultural lands:
• The ACP shall include the collection of an agricultural mitigation fee for acreage
converted from agricultural to urban use, taking into consideration all fees
collected for agricultural loss (i.e., AB 1600). The mitigation fee collected shall
fund agricultural conservation easements, fee title acquisition, and research, the
funding of agricultural education and local marketing programs, other capital
improvement projects that clearly benefit agriculture (e.g., groundwater recharge
projects) and administrative fees through an appropriate entity ("Administrative
Entity") pursuant to an administrative agreement.
• The conservation easements and fee title acquisition of conservation lands shall
be used for lands determined to be of statewide significance (Prime or other
Important Farmlands), or sensitive and necessary for the preservation of
agricultural land, including land that may be part of a community separator as
part of a comprehensive program to establish community separators.
Agricultural land should be preserved at a minimum ratio of one-to-one for
acres converted to urban use.
• The ACP shall encourage that conservation easement locations are prioritized as
shown in Figure 7-5:
(A) the Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster Study area east of Lower
Sacramento Road;
(B) the Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster Study area west of Lower
Sacramento Road;
(C) elsewhere in the Planning Area, one mile east and west of the Urban
Reserve boundaries respectively; and
(D) outside the Planning Area, elsewhere in San Joaquin County.
• The mitigation fees collected by the City shall be transferred to a farmland trust
or other qualifying entity, which will arrange the purchase of conservation
easements. The City shall encourage the Trust or other qualifying entity to
pursue a variety of funding sources (grants, donations, taxes, or other funds) to
fund implementation of the ACP.
C -P8
Maintain the City's Right -to -Farm Ordinance, and update as necessary, to protect
PC, CC
agricultural land from nuisance suits brought by surrounding landowners.
Implementation Schedule
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C -P9
Support the protection, preservation, restoration, and enhancement of habitats of State
PL
or federally -listed rare, threatened, endangered and/or other sensitive and special
status species, and favor enhancement of contiguous areas over small segmented
remainder parcels.
C -PI O
Continue to coordinate with the San Joaquin Council of Governments and comply with
PL, SJCOG
the terms of the Multi Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan to protect
critical habitat areas that support endangered species and other special status species.
C -P I I
Work with other agencies to ensure that the spread of invasive/noxious plant species
PL, PR, SJC
do not occur in the Planning Area. Support efforts to eradicate invasive and noxious
weeds and vegetation on public and private property.
C -P12
Protect the river channel, pond and marsh, and riparian vegetation and wildlife
PL, PR, SJC
communities and habitats in the Mokelumne River and floodplain areas. Prohibit any
activity that will disturb bottom sediments containing zinc deposits in Mokelumne
River, because such disturbance could cause fish kills. Prohibit activities that could
disturb anadramous fish in the Mokelumne River during periods of migration and
spawning.
C -P13
Support the protection, restoration, expansion, and management of wetland and
PR, SJC
riparian plant communities along the Mokelumne River for passive recreation,
groundwater recharge, and wildlife habitat.
C -P14
Explore the purchase of or establishment of a joint agreement for open space
PR, WID, SJC
preservation and habitat enhancement in the Woodbridge Irrigation District's property
located north of the Mokelumne River. Ensure the open space preservation and
enhancement of this property, while exploring opportunities for public access.
C -P 15
Site new development to maximize the protection of native tree species and sensitive
PL, PC
plants and wildlife habitat. Minimize impacts to protect mature trees, Swainson's hawk,
vernal pool tadpole shrimp, and any threatened, endangered or other sensitive species
when approving new development. Mitigate any loss.
C -P 16
Work with the California Department of Fish and Game in identifying an area or areas
PL, PC,
suitable for Swainson's hawk and burrowing owl habitat. Preserve land through a
SJCOG
mitigation land bank to mitigate impacts on existing habitat for these species. Establish a
mechanism for developer funding for the acquisition and management of lands in the
mitigation bank.
Implementation Schedule
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C -P17
For future development projects on previously un -surveyed lands, require a project
PL
applicant to have a qualified archeologist conduct the following activities: (1) conduct a
record search at the Central California Information Center at the California State
University, Stanislaus, and other appropriate historical repositories, (2) conduct field
surveys where appropriate and required by law, and (3) prepare technical reports,
where appropriate, meeting California Office of Historic Preservation Standards
(Archeological Resource Management Reports).
C -P 18
In the event that archaeological/paleontological resources are discovered during site
BL, PL, PC
excavation, the City shall require that grading and construction work on the project
site be suspended until the significance of the features can be determined by a qualified
archaeologist/paleontologist. The City will require that a qualified
archeologist/paleontologist make recommendations for measures necessary to protect
any site determined to contain or constitute an historical resource, a unique
archaeological resource, or a unique paleontological resource or to undertake data
recovery, excavation, analysis, and curation of archaeological/paleontologist materials.
City staff shall consider such recommendations and implement them where they are
feasible in light of project design as previously approved by the City.
C -P19
If any human remains are discovered or recognized in any location on the project site,
BL, PL, PC,
there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area
SJC
reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until:
• The San Joaquin County Coroner/Sheriff has been informed and has determined
that no investigation of the cause of death is required; and
• If the remains are of Native American origin: (1) the descendants of the
deceased Native Americans have made a timely recommendation to the
landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of
treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any
associated grave goods as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98,
or (2) The Native American Heritage Commission was unable to identify a
descendant or the descendant failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours
after being notified by the commission.
C -P20
Encourage the preservation, maintenance, and adaptive reuse of existing historic
PL, NS, PC
buildings by developing incentives for owners of historically -significant buildings to
improve their properties.
Implementation Schedule
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C -P21
Require that, prior to the demolition of a historic structure, developers offer the
PL, NS
structure for relocation by interested parties.
C -P22
Require that environmental review consistent with the California Environmental
PL, PC
Quality Act be conducted on demolition permit applications for buildings designated as,
or potentially eligible for designation as, historic structures.
C -P23
Conduct a comprehensive survey of historic resources in Lodi, including consideration
PL, NS, PC
of potentially eligible historic resources. Update Figure 7-3 upon completion of the
survey.
Designate a structure as historic if it:
• Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, architectural,
aesthetic, social, economic, political, artistic, and/or engineering heritage;
• Is identified with persons, businesses, or events significant to local, State, or
National history;
• Embodies distinctive characteristics of style, type, period, or method of
construction or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or
craftsmanship;
• Represents the notable work of a builder, designer, engineer, or architect;
and/or
• Is unique in location or has a singular physical characteristic that represents a
familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community, or the city.
Designate a district as historic if it:
• Is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration or continuity of
sites, buildings, structures, or objects as unified by past events or aesthetically by
plan or physical development; or
• Identifies relevant key neighborhoods either as historic districts or merit
districts. Designate accordingly if 50% of property owners in the proposed
district agree to the designation.
• An "Historic District" means any area containing a concentration of
improvements that has a special character, architectural importance, historical
interest, or aesthetic value, which possesses integrity of location, design, setting,
materials, workmanship, feeling, and association or which represents one or
more architectural periods or styles typical to the history of Lodi.
• A "Merit District" recognizes a district's history but does not provide for a
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regulatory structure at this time. The structures of these districts may not be
architecturally significant, but the role that these neighborhoods have played in
the city's development, the cultural and economic conditions that resulted in the
construction of these neighborhoods and the stories surrounding them make
them an important part of the city's history for which they should be
acknowledged and celebrated.
C -P24
Follow preservation standards outlined in the current Secretary of the Interior's
PL, NS
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving,
Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings, for structures listed on
the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources.
C -P25
Coordinate historic preservation efforts with other agencies and organizations,
PL, NS, SJC
including the Lodi Historical Society, San Joaquin County Historical Society and other
historical organizations.
C -P26
Monitor water quality regularly to ensure that safe drinking water standards are met
WW, CDPH
and maintained in accordance with State and EPA regulations and take necessary
measures to prevent contamination. Comply with the requirements of the Clean
Water Act with the intent of minimizing the discharge of pollutants to surface waters.
C -P27
Monitor the water quality of the Mokelumne River and Lodi Lake, in coordination with
WW
San Joaquin County, to determine when the coliform bacterial standard for contact
recreation and the maximum concentration levels of priority pollutants, established by
the California Department of Health Services, are exceeded. Monitor the presence of
pollutants and variables that could cause harm to fish, wildlife, and plant species in the
Mokelumne River and Lodi Lake. Post signs at areas used by water recreationists
warning users of health risks whenever the coliform bacteria standard for contact
recreation is exceeded. Require new industrial development to not adversely affect
water quality in the Mokelumne River or in the area's groundwater basin. Control use
of potential water contaminants through inventorying hazardous materials used in City
and industrial operations.
C -P28
Regularly monitor water quality in municipal wells for evidence of contamination from
WW, CDPH
dibromochloropropane (DBCP), saltwater intrusion, and other toxic substances that
could pose a health hazard to the domestic water supply. Close or treat municipal
wells that exceed the action level for DBCP.
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C -P29
Minimize storm sewer pollution of the Mokelumne River and other waterways by
WW
maintaining an effective street sweeping and cleaning program.
C -P30
Require, as part of watershed drainage plans, Best Management Practices, to reduce
ED
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
C -P31
Require all new development and redevelopment projects to comply with the post-
ED, PL, PC
construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) called for in the Stormwater Quality
Control Criteria Plan, as outlined in the City's Phase I Stormwater NPDES permit
issued by the California Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region. Require
that owners, developers, and/or successors -in -interest to establish a maintenance
entity acceptable to the City to provide funding for the operation, maintenance, and
replacement costs of all post -construction BMPs.
C -P32
Require, as part of the City's Storm Water NPDES Permit and ordinances, the
ED, PL, PC
implementation of a Grading Plan, Erosion Control Plan, and Pollution Prevention Plan
during the construction of any new development and redevelopment projects, to the
maximum extent feasible.
C -P33
Require use of stormwater management techniques to improve water quality and
ED, PL PC
reduce impact on municipal water treatment facilities.
C -P34
Protect groundwater resources by working with the county to prevent septic systems
WW, SJC
in unincorporated portions of the county that are in the General Plan Land Use
Diagram, on parcels less than two acres.
C -P35
Reduce the use of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, or other toxic chemical
PL, SJC
substances by households and farmers by providing education and incentives.
C -P36
Prepare and adopt a comprehensive climate action plan (CAP) by 2012, with
PW, CD, EU,
implementation beginning in 2013. The CAP will be an additional policy document for
CC
the City of Lodi, based on polices listed in Appendix A. The CAP should include the
following provisions:
• An inventory of citywide greenhouse gas emissions,
• Emissions targets that apply at reasonable intervals through the life of the CAP,
• Enforceable greenhouse gas emissions control measures,
• A monitoring and reporting program to ensure targets are met, and
• Mechanisms to allow for revision of the CAP, as necessary.
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C -P37
Promote incorporation of energy conservation and weatherization features into
BL, EU
existing structures. Update the Zoning Ordinance and make local amendments to the
California Building Code, as needed, to allow for the implementation of green building,
green construction, and energy efficiency measures.
C -P38
Encourage the development of energy efficient buildings and communities. All new
BL, EU
development, including major rehabilitation, renovation, and redevelopment projects,
shall incorporate energy conservation and green building practices to the maximum
extent feasible and as appropriate to the project proposed. Such practices include, but
are not limited to: building orientation and shading, landscaping, and the use of active
and passive solar heating and water systems. The City may implement this policy by
adopting and enforcing a Green Building Ordinance.
C -P39
Ensure environmentally responsible municipal operations by implementing the following
BL, FF, TR,
measures:
CM
• Procure environmentally preferable products and services where criteria have
been established by governmental or other widely recognized authorities (e.g.
Energy Star, EPA Eco Purchasing Guidelines).
• Integrate environmental factors into the City's buying decisions where external
authorities have not established criteria, such as by replacing disposables with
reusables or recyclables, taking into account life cycle costs and benefits, and
evaluating, as appropriate, the environmental performance of vendors in
providing products and services;
• Raise staff awareness on the environmental issues affecting procurement by
providing relevant information and training;
• Encourage suppliers and contractors to offer environmentally preferable
products and services at competitive prices;
• Require all departments and divisions to practice waste prevention and recycling.
• When City fleet vehicles are retired, replace vehicles through the purchase or
lease of alternative fuel or hybrid substitutes.
As contracts for City -contracted fleet services (such as transit buses, trash haulers, and
street sweeper trucks) are renewed, encourage contractors to replace their vehicles
with alternative fuel or hybrid substitutes through the contract bid process.
C -P40
Reduce energy consumption within City government facilities and motor fleets.
FF
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C -P41
Encourage the use of passive and active solar devices such as solar collectors, solar
EU
cells, and solar heating systems into the design of local buildings. Promote voluntary
participation in incentive programs to increase the use of solar photovoltaic systems in
new and existing residential, commercial, institutional, and public buildings.
C -P42
Continue to offer rebates to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal
EU
customers of Lodi Electric Utility who install photovoltaic (PV) systems or that
participate in the Lodi Energy Efficient Home Improvement Rebate Program. Ensure
that rebate programs are well advertised to the community and offer rebates that are
sufficient to gain community interest and participation.
C -P43
Work with the California Energy Commission and other public and non-profit agencies
BL, PL, EU, PC
to promote the use of programs that encourage developers to surpass Title 24 Energy
Efficiency standards by utilizing renewable energy systems and more efficient practices
that conserve energy, including, but not limited to natural gas, hydrogen or electrical
vehicles. Offer incentives such as density bonus, expedited process, fee
reduction/waiver to property owners and developers who exceed California Title 24
energy efficiency standards.
C -P44
Develop, adopt, and implement a heat island mitigation plan to reduce carbon dioxide
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emissions, smog, and the energy required to cool buildings. This plan should contain
requirements and incentives for the use of cool roofs, cool pavements, and strategic
shade tree placement, all of which may result in as much as 6-8° F temperature
decrease from existing conditions.
C -P45
Encourage the planting of shade trees along all City streets and residential lots (but,
ED
particularly in areas that currently lack street trees) to reduce radiation heating and
greenhouse gases. Develop a tree planting informational packet to help future residents
understand their options for planting trees.
C -P46
Promote public education energy conservation programs that strive to reduce the
EU
consumption of natural or human -made energy sources.
C -P47
Post and distribute hard -copy and electronic information on currently available
EU
weatherization and energy conservation programs.
C -P48
Require all construction equipment to be maintained and tuned to meet appropriate
BL
EPA and CARB emission requirements and when new emission control devices or
operational modifications are found to be effective, such devices or operational
modifications are to be required on construction equipment.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-5
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
C -P49
Continue to require mitigation measures as a condition of obtaining permits to
PL, PC
minimize dust and air emissions impacts from construction.
C -P50
Require contractors to implement dust suppression measures during excavation,
PL, PC
grading, and site preparation activities. Techniques may include, but are not limited to:
• Site watering or application of dust suppressants;
• Phasing or extension of grading operations;
• Covering of stockpiles;
• Suspension of grading activities during high wind periods (typically winds greater
than 25 miles per hour); and
• Revegetation of graded areas.
C -P51
Cooperate with other local, regional, and State agencies in developing and
PL, PC
implementing air quality plans to achieve State and Federal Ambient Air Quality
Standards and address cross -jurisdictional and regional transportation and air quality
issues.
C -P52
Use the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's (SJVAPCD) Guide for
PL, PC
Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts for determining and mitigating project air
quality impacts and related thresholds of significance for use in environmental
documents. The City shall consult with the SJVAPCD during CEQA review for projects
that require air quality impact analysis and ensure that the SJVAPCD is on the
distribution list for all CEQA documents.
C -P53
Support recommendations to reduce air pollutants found in the San Joaquin Valley Air
PL, PC
Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) local attainment plans and use its regulatory
authority to mitigate "point" sources of air pollution (e.g., factories, power plants, etc.).
C -P54
Ensure that air quality impacts identified during the project -level CEQA review process
PL, PC
are fairly and consistently mitigated. Require projects to comply with the City's
adopted air quality impact assessment and mitigation process, and to provide specific
mitigation measures as outlined in policies of Chapter 5: Transportation.
C -P55
Assess air quality mitigation fees for all new development, with the fees to be used to
PL, PC
fund air quality programs.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-S
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
C -P56
Require the use of natural gas or the installation of low -emission, EPA -certified
BL, PL
fireplace inserts in all open hearth fireplaces in new homes. Promote the use of natural
gas over wood products in space heating devices and fireplaces in all existing and new
homes. Follow the guidelines set forth in San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District's Rule 4901.
C -P57
Review, support, and require implementation (as applicable) of San Joaquin Valley Air
BL, PL
Pollution Control District guidance and recommendations (including those identified in
the Guide for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts) in regards to several key
issues including:
• Environmental Assessment;
• Air Quality Mitigation Agreements;
• Integrated Planning;
• Air Quality Education;
• Congestion Management/Transportation Control Measures;
• Toxic and Hazardous Pollutant Emissions;
• Fugitive Dust and PM 10 Emissions; and
• Energy Conservation and Alternative Fuels.
C -P58
Require new sensitive uses proposed to be located within 500 feet of high volume
PL
traffic routes where daily vehicle counts exceed 100,000, to use an HVAC system with
filtration to reduce/mitigate infiltration of vehicle emissions as warranted by exposure
analysis.
C -P59
Require industrial development adjacent to residential areas to provide buffers and
PL
institute setback intended to ensure land use compatibility in regards to potential Toxic
Air Contaminant exposure.
S -PI
Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and ensure that local
ED
regulations are in full compliance with standards adopted by FEMA.
S -P2
Cooperate with appropriate local, State, and federal agencies to address local and
ED
regional flood issues and dam failure hazards.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-S
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
S -P3
Require adequate natural floodway design to assure flood control in areas where
ED, PR
stream channels have been modified and to foster stream enhancement, improved
water quality, recreational opportunities, and groundwater recharge.
S -P4
Cooperate with and encourage reclamation districts to institute a berm maintenance
ED, PL, SJC
program to reduce berm failures and shall coordinate with appropriate State, federal,
and local flood control agencies in planning efforts to ensure the continued protection
of local and regional flood control systems.
S -PS
Continue to ensure, through the development review process, that future
ED, PC
developments do not increase peak storm flows and do not cause flooding of
downstream facilities and properties. Additionally, the City shall ensure that storm
drainage facilities are constructed to serve new development adequate to storm runoff
generated by a 100 -year storm.
S -P6
Prohibit new development, except for public uses incidental to open space
PL, ED, PC
development, within Zone A (100 -year flood zone) of the most current FEMA
floodplain map (see Figure 8-1 for the most current map).
S -P7
Site critical emergency response facilities such as hospitals, fire stations, police offices,
PL, FF
substations, emergency operations centers and other emergency service facilities and
utilities to minimize exposure to flooding and other hazards.
S -P8
Update Zoning Ordinance and development review process as needed to reduce peak-
ED, PL
V/
hour stormwater flow and increase groundwater recharge. These may include
provisions for:
• Constructing parking areas and parking islands without curbs and gutters, to
allow stormwater sheet flow into vegetated areas.
• Grading that lengthens flow paths and increases runoff travel time to reduce the
peak flow rate.
• Installing cisterns or sub -surface retention facilities to capture rainwater for use
in irrigation and non -potable uses.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-S
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
S -P9
Update City street design standards to allow for expanded stormwater management
ED
techniques. These may include:
• Canopy trees to absorb rainwater and slow water flow.
• Directing runoff into or across vegetated areas to help filter runoff and
encourage groundwater recharge.
• Disconnecting impervious areas from the storm drain network and maintain
natural drainage divides to keep flow paths dispersed.
• Providing naturally vegetated areas in close proximity to parking areas, buildings,
and other impervious expanses to slow runoff, filter out pollutants, and facilitate
infiltration.
• Directing stormwater into vegetated areas or into water collection devices.
• Using devices such as bioretention cells, vegetated swales, infiltration trenches
and dry wells to increase storage volume and facilitate infiltration.
• Diverting water away from storm drains using correctional drainage techniques.
S -P I o
Require that all fuel and chemical storage tanks are appropriately constructed; include
PL, BL, FD, PC
spill containment areas to prevent seismic damage, leakage, fire and explosion; and are
structurally or spatially separated from sensitive land uses, such as residential
neighborhoods, schools, hospitals and places of public assembly.
S -PI I
Ensure compatibility between hazardous material users and surrounding land use
PL,BL, FD, PC
through the development review process. Separate hazardous waste facilities from
incompatible uses including, but not limited to, schools, daycares, hospitals, public
gathering areas, and high-density residential housing through development standards
and the review process.
S -P 12
Consider the potential for the production, use, storage, and transport of hazardous
PL, BL, FD,
materials in approving new development. Provide for reasonable controls on such
PC
hazardous materials. Ensure that the proponents of applicable new development
projects address hazardous materials concerns through the preparation of Phase I or
Phase II hazardous materials studies, as necessary, for each identified site as part of the
design phase for each project. Require projects to implement federal or State cleanup
standards outlined in the studies during construction.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-5
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
S -P 13
Regulate the production, use, storage, and transport of hazardous materials to protect
PL, PC, SJC,
the health of Lodi residents. Cooperate with the County and Lodi Fire Department in the
FD
identification of hazardous material users, development of an inspection process, and
implementation of the City's Hazardous Waste Management and Hazardous Materials
Area plans. Require, as appropriate, a hazardous materials inventory for project sites,
including an assessment of materials and operations for any development applications, as
a component of the development environmental review process or business license
review/building permit review.
S -P 14
Work with waste disposal service provider(s) to educate the public as to the types of
FD
household hazardous wastes and the proper methods of disposal and shall continue to
provide opportunities for residents to conveniently dispose of household hazardous
waste.
S -P 15
Continue to follow the County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan for guidelines
PL
on land use compatibility near airports, land use restrictions, and to ensure public
safety.
S -P 16
Support grade -separated railroad crossings, where feasible, and other appropriate
PL, PW, UP
measures adjacent to railroad tracks to ensure the safety of the community.
S -P 17
Continue to mark underground utilities and abide by federal safe -digging practices
EU, BL, PW
during construction.
S -P 18
Ensure that all public facilities, such as buildings, water tanks, underground utilities, and
BL, FF, EU
berms, are structurally sound and able to withstand seismic activity.
S -P 19
For buildings identified as seismically unsafe, prohibit a change in use to a higher
BL, PC
occupancy or more intensive use until an engineering evaluation of the structure has been
conducted and structural deficiencies corrected consistent with City building codes.
S -P20
Require soils reports for new projects and use the information to determine appropriate
BL, PL, PC
permitting requirements, if deemed necessary.
Implementation Schedule
Policy #
Policy
Responsibility
Ongoing
0-5
6-10
11-20
Years
Years
Years
S -P21
Require that geotechnical investigations be prepared for all proposed critical structures
FF, BL, PL
(such as police stations, fire stations, emergency equipment, storage buildings, water
towers, wastewater lift stations, electrical substations, fuel storage facilities, large public
assembly buildings, designated emergency shelters, and buildings three or more stories
high) before construction or approval of building permits, if deemed necessary. The
investigation shall include estimation of the maximum credible earthquake, maximum
ground acceleration, duration, and the potential for ground failure because of liquefaction
or differential settling.
S -P22
Require new development to include grading and erosion control plans prepared by a
ED, PL
qualified engineer or land surveyor.
S -P23
Maintain a vegetation management program to ensure clearing of dry brush areas.
FD
Conduct management activities in a manner consistent with all applicable
environmental regulations.
S -P24
Coordinate with local, State, and Federal agencies to establish, maintain, and test a
FD, PD, SJC
coordinated emergency response system that addresses a variety of hazardous and
threatening situations. Conduct periodic emergency response exercises to test the
effectiveness of City emergency response procedures. Develop and implement public
information programs concerning disaster response and emergency preparedness and
develop mutual aid agreements and communication links with surrounding communities
for assistance during times of emergency.
S -P25
Maintain and periodically update the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan, including
FD, PD
review of County and State emergency response procedures that must be coordinated
with City procedures.
S -P26
Ensure that major access and evacuation corridors are available and unobstructed in
ED, FD, PD
case of major emergency or disaster. Continue to identify appropriate road standards,
including minimum road widths and turnouts to provide adequate emergency access
and evacuation routes.
S -P27
Continue to use the San Joaquin County Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce hazard risk
FD, PD, SJC
and coordinate with the County on its update and implementation, consistent with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Disaster Act of 2000.
N -P I
Control and mitigate noise at the source where feasible, as opposed to at the receptor
PL, BL
end.
N -P2
Encourage the control of noise through site design, building design, landscaping, hours
PL, BL, PC
of operation, and other techniques for new development deemed to be noise
generators.
N -P3
Use the noise and land use compatibility matrix (Table 9-2) and allowable noise
PL, PC
exposure levels (Table 9-3) as review criteria for all new land uses. Incorporate noise
attenuation measures for all projects that have noise exposure levels of "conditionally
acceptable" and higher. These may include:
• Facades constructed with substantial weight and insulation;
• Sound -rated windows in habitable rooms;
• Sound -rated doors in all exterior entries;
• Active cancellation;
• Acoustic baffling of vents for chimneys, fans and gable ends;
• Ventilation system affording comfort under closed -window conditions; and
• Double doors and heavy roofs with ceilings of two layers of gypsum board on
resilient channels to meet the highest noise level reduction requirements.
N -P4
Discourage noise sensitive uses such as residences, hospitals, schools, libraries, and rest
PL, PC
homes from locating in areas with noise levels above 65db. Conversely, do not permit
new uses likely to produce high levels of noise (above 65db) from locating in or
adjacent to areas with existing or planned noise -sensitive uses.
N -PS
Noise sensitive uses, such as residences, hospitals, schools, libraries, and rest homes,
PL, PC
proposed in areas that have noise exposure levels of "conditionally acceptable" and
higher must complete an acoustical study, prepared by a professional acoustic engineer.
This study should specify the appropriate noise mitigation features to be included in the
design and construction of these uses, to achieve interior noise levels consistent with
Table 9-3.
N -P6
Where substantial traffic noise increases (to above 70db) are expected, such as on
PL
Lower Sacramento Road or Harney Lane, as shown on the accompanying graphic,
require a minimum 12 -foot setback for noise -sensitive land uses, such as residences,
hospitals, schools, libraries, and rest homes.
N -P7
Require developers of potentially noise -generating new developments to mitigate the
PL, PC
noise impacts on adjacent properties as a condition of permit approval. This should be
achieved through appropriate means, such as:
• Dampening or actively canceling noise sources;
• Increasing setbacks for noise sources from adjacent dwellings;
• Using soundproofing materials and double -glazed windows;
• Screening and controlling noise sources, such as parking and loading facilities,
outdoor activities, and mechanical equipment;
• Using open space, building orientation and design, landscaping and running water
to mask sounds; and
• Controlling hours of operation, including deliveries and trash pickup.
N -P8
Update Noise Ordinance regulations to address allowed days and hours of
PL
construction, types of work, construction equipment (including noise and distance
thresholds), notification of neighbors, and sound attenuation devices.
N -P9
Develop and implement noise reduction measures when undertaking improvements,
ED
extensions, or design changes to City streets where feasible and appropriate.
N -PI O
Encourage transit agencies and rail companies to develop and apply noise reduction
FF, TR,
technologies for their vehicles to reduce the noise and vibration impacts of bus and rail
AMTRK, UP
traffic.
N -PI I
Coordinate with the California Public Utilities Commission and other pertinent
CD, PW
agencies and stakeholders to determine the feasibility of development a railroad "quiet
zone" in downtown, which would prohibit trains from sounding their horns.
N -P 12
Restrict the use of sound walls as a noise attenuation method to sites adjacent to State
PL, ED
Route (SR) 99, the railroad, and industrial uses east of SR -99.
N -P13
Ensure that new equipment and vehicles purchased by the City of Lodi are equipped
FF, TR
with the best available noise reduction technology.
N -P14
Reduce vibration impacts on noise -sensitive land uses (such as residences, hospitals,
PL, PC
schools, libraries, and rest homes) adjacent to the railroad, SR -99, expressways, and
near noise -generating industrial uses. This may be achieved through site planning,
setbacks, and vibration -reduction construction methods such as insulation,
soundproofing, staggered studs, double drywall layers, and double walls.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING
THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTAND
GENERAL PLAN; STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 009022075
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WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 mandates that cities shall adopt
a comprehensive, long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City and of any
land outside its boundaries, which in the City's judgment bears a relation to its planning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council initiated the comprehensive update to the City's General
Plan on May 17, 2006, pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-94; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director made a determination that the update
to the City's General Plan may have a potentially significant impact on the environment and
ordered the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR); and
WHEREAS, the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the Draft EIR (DEIR) was prepared and
distributed to reviewing agencies on February 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the DEIR on the proposed General Plan (State Clearinghouse
No. 2009022075) was released for circulation on November 25, 2009, for the statutorily
mandated comment period of no less than 45 days; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lodi, after ten (10) days published
notice, held a study session and public hearing on December 9, 2009, and took public
comments on the DEIR; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi, after ten (10) days published notice,
took public testimony on the DEIR on January 6,2010; and
WHEREAS, written responses were prepared to all comments, oral and written,
regarding the DEIR and received during the public comment period; and
WHEREAS, a Final EIR (FEIR) responding to all public comments, oral and written,
regarding the DEIR and received during the public comment period, was prepared and released
to the public and commenting agencies on February 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2010, the City Council, after ten (10) days published notice,
held a public hearing on the FEIR; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after consideration of public testimony, voted to include a
component of Alternative B analyzed within the DEIR by adding a College Reserve placeholder
to the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council independently reviewed, analyzed, and certified the FEIR;
and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that, in
connection with the approval of a project for which an EIR has been prepared which identifies
one or more significant effects, the decision-making agency make certain findings regarding
those effects; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Update process has involved extensive public
participation and outreach, including stakeholder interviews, a citywide mail -in survey, several
citywide newsletters, and numerous public presentations to interested groups and City boards
and commissions; and
WHEREAS, a draft General Plan was published on August 26, 2009, for public review
and comment; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2009, the Planning Commission considered numerous
comments received on the draft General Plan, and voted unanimously to forward the draft
General Plan, as revised, to the City Council for adoption; and
WHEREAS, a revised draft of the proposed General Plan, including the revisions
approved by the Planning Commission, as well as amendments recommended by the FEIR and
changes directed by the City Council, was published on April 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2010, the City Council, after ten (10) days published notice, held
a public hearing on the FEIR and proposed General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff report, all public comments, the
FEIR, and the proposed General Plan with the amendment to Policy P -P2 changing four park
acres per 1,000 residents to five park acres per 1,000 residents, as set forth in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED, as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL hereby finds that full and fair public hearings have been held on
the FEIR and the proposed General Plan and the City Council, having considered all
comments received thereon, said FEIR is hereby determined to be adequate and complete;
and said FEIR and proposed General Plan are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
3. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL hereby determines that the FEIR has been prepared in
compliance with CEQA and the state and local environmental guidelines and regulations,
that it has independently reviewed and analyzed the information contained therein, including
the written comments received during the DEIR review period and the oral comments
received at the public hearings, and that the FEIR represents the independentjudgment of
the City of Lodi as Lead Agency for the project.
4. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL does hereby find and recognize that the FEIR and proposed
General Plan contains additions, clarifications, modifications, and other information in its
responses to comments on the DEIR and also incorporates text changes to the DEIR based
on information obtained by the City since the DEIR was issued. The City Council does
hereby further find and determine that such changes and additional information are not
significant new information as that term is defined under the provisions of CEQA because
such changes and additional information do not indicate that any new significant
environmental impacts not already evaluated would result from the proposed General Plan
and such changes and additional information do not reflect any substantial increase in the
severity of any environmental impact; no feasible mitigation measures considerably different
from those previously analyzed in the DEIR have been proposed that would either lessen a
significant environmental impact of the project or result in a new, substantial environmental
impact; no feasible alternatives considerably different from those analyzed in the DEIR have
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been proposed that would lessen the significant environmental impacts of the project; and
the DEIR was adequate in its analysis. Accordingly, the City Council hereby finds and
determines that recirculation of the Final EIR for further public review and comment is not
warranted. (CEQA Guidelines§15088.5).
5. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL does hereby make the findings with respect to the significant
effects on the environment resulting from the project, as identified in the FEIR, with the
stipulation that (i) all information in these findings is intended as a summary of the full
administrative record supporting the FEIR, which full administrative record is available for
review through the Director of Community Development located in City Hall, 221 West Pine
Street, Lodi, 95241, and (ii) any mitigation measures and/or alternatives that were
suggested by the commentators on the DEIR and were not adopted as part of the FEIR are
hereby expressly rejected for the reasons stated in the responses to comments set forth in
the FEIR and elsewhere in the administrative record. The significant and unavoidable
impacts of the proposed General Plan as determined by the City are listed below. In
addition, the findings and facts supporting the findings in connection therewith are also
listed. The following areas of environmental impacts were discussed in the FEIR:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN:
Summary cf Impacts and Proposed General Policies that Reduce the impact
# Impact Proposed General Policies that Significance Mitigation
Reduce the Impact
3.ILand Use and Housing
3.1-1 The proposed General Plan would not NIA Beneficial NIA
physically divide any established
communities and would increase
connectivity locally and regionally.
3.1-2 The proposed General Plan would conflict
LU -P I, LU -PI 7, CD -P2, CD -P3,
Less than
None required
with an applicable land use plan, policy, or
CD -P4, CD -P6, CD -P9, CD -PI I,
Significant
regulation.
CD -P3 I, GM-PI0
3.2 Traffc an'd Circulation-
A.M.,
3.2-1 The proposed General Plan would result in
T -G I, T -P I, T -P2, T -P3, T -P4, T-
Significantand
N o feasible
a substantial increase in vehicular traffic
PNB/V, T -NEW, T -P8, T -NEW,
Unavoidable
mitigation is
that would cause certain facilities to
T -P9, T -PI 0, T -P 13, T -P 14, T -P 15,
currently available.
exceed level of service standards
T -P16, T -P 17, T -P18, T -P 19, T -
established by the governing agency.
P20, T -P22, T -P24, T -P25, T -P27,
T -P-28, T -P29, T -P43, T -P44, T -
P45
3.2-2 The proposed General Plan may adversely T -P1, T -P2, T -P8, T -P9, T -P10 Significantand N o mitigation
affect emergency access. Unavoidable measuresare
feasible.
3.2-3 The proposed General Plan may conflict
with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation
modes.
T -G 1, T -P8, T -P9, T -P 10, T -P 13,
T -P 14, T -P 15, T -P 16, T -P 17, T-
PI 8, T -P 19, T -P20, T -P22, T -P24,
T -P25, T -P27, T -P28, T -P29, T -
P43, T -P44, T -P45, T -G2, T -G3,
T -G4, T -G5, T -PI 1,T -P12, T -P21,
T -P23, T -P26, T -P30, T -P38, T -
P39
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Significantand N o feasible
Unavoidable mitigation is
currently available.
Summary of Impacts and Proposed General Policies that Reduce the impact
# Impact Proposed General Policies that Significance Mitigation
Reduce the Impact
3.3-1 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -G I, C -G2, C -PI , C -P2, C -P3, Significantand Not directly
would convert substantial amounts of C -P4, C -P5, C -P6, C -P7, C -P8, Unavoidable mitigable aside
Important Farmland to non-agricultural GM -G I, GM -P2 from preventing
use. development
altogether
3.3-2 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -PI, C -P2, C -P3, C -P4, C -P5, C- Less than None required
would result in potential land use P6, C -P7, C -P8, GM -G I, GM -P2, Significant
incompatibilities with sites designated for CD -G
continued agriculture use.
3.4-1 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -P9, C -P10, C -P 11, C-PI2, C- Less than None required
could have a substantial adverse effect, P 13, C -P 14, C -P 15, C -P 16, C -P32, Significant
either directly or through habitat P -P9, P -PI 0, P -PI I, P -P12
modifications, on special status and/or
common species.
3.4-2 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -P9, C -P10, C -P 11, C -P12, C- Less than None required
could have a substantial adverse effect on P13, C -P14, C -P15, C -P16, C -P32, Significant
any riparian habitat or other sensitive P -P9, P -P10, P -PI I, P -P 12
natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulationsor by
the California Departmentof Fish and
Game o r U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3.4-3 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -P9, C -PI 0, C -P 11, C -P 12, C- Less than None required
could have a substantial adverse effect on P13, C -P14, C -PI 5, C -P 16, C -P32, Significant
"federally protected" wetlands as defined P -P9, P -PI 0, P -P 11, P -P12
by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal
pool, etc.).
3.4-4 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -P9, C -P10, C -P 11, C-PI2, C- Less than None required
could interfere substantially with the PI 3, C -P14, C -P15, C -P16, C -P32, Significant
movement of any native resident or P -P9, P -PI 0, P -P 11, P -P 12
migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
nativewildlife nurserysites
3.5-1 Build out of the proposed General Plan CD -P10, C -G6, C -G7, C -P20, C- Less than None required
may alter a historic resource. P21, C -P22, C -P23, C -P24, C -P25 Significant
3.5-2 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -G5, C -G6, C -P17, C -P 18, C- Less than
could disrupt or adversely affect a P19 Significant
prehistoric or historic archeological,
paleontological, or culturally significant site.
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None required
Summary of Impacts and Proposed General Policies that Reduce the Impact
# Impact Proposed General Policies that Significance Mitigation
Reduce the Impact
3.6-1 Implementation of the proposed General
LU -GI, LU -G2, LU -G3, LU -G I,
Overall N o feasible
Plan would increase total carbon dioxide
LU -G4, LU -P2, LU -P3, LU -P6, LU-
Significant mitigation
equivalent emissions in Lodi, compared to
PI 8, LU -P25, LU -P26, LU -P27,
Cumulative measures are
existing conditions.
GM -G I, GM -G2, GM -G3, GM -Pi,
Impact, Project currently available
GM -P2, GM -P3, GM -P4, GM -P6,
Contribution
CD -GI, CD -P1, CD -Gd, CD -G-
Cumulatively
5, CD -P31, CD -P21, CD -P24, T-
Considerable
G2, T -G4, T -P13, T -P14, T -P15,
T -P 16, T -P 17, T -P 18, T -P 19, T -
P23, T -P25, T -P28, T -P29, GM -
PI I, GM -PI 3, GM -P14, GM -P15,
CD -G8, CD -G9, CD -P38, CD -
P39, CD -P40, CD -P32, C -P39, C-
PNEW, C-PNEW, C -P37, C -P38,
C -P40, C -P42, GM -P19, CD -P15,
CID -PI 6, CD -P19, C -P43, C -P44,
C -P45, C-P4I, C -G9, C -G10, C -
P36, T -G8, T -P43, T -P44, T -P45,
GM -P17, GM -P18
3.6-2 Build out of the proposed General Plan
LU -G I, LU -G2, LU -G3, LU -G I,
Less than None required
could result in a substantial increase in per
LU -G4, LU -P2, LU -P3, LU -P6, LU-
Significant
capita energy consumption in the city
P18, LU -P25, LU -P26, LU -P27,
which would suggest more wasteful,
GM -G I, GM -G2, GM -G3, GM -PI,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
GM -P2, GM -P3, GM -P4, GM -P6,
energy.
CD -G I, CD -P1, CD -G-4, CD -G-
5, CD -P31, CD -P2 I, CD -P24, T -
G2, T -G4, T -P 13, T -P14, T -P 15,
T -P 16, T -P 17, T -P 18, T -P 19, T -
P23, T -P25, T -P28, T -P29, GM-
P 11, GM -P13, GM -P14, GM -P 15,
CD -G8, CD -G9, CD -P38, CD -
P39, CD -P40, CD -P32, C -P39, C-
PNEW, C-PNEW, C -P37, C -P38,
C -P40, C -P42, GM -PI 9,CD-P 15,
CD -P1 6, CD -PI 9, C -P43, C -P44,
C -P45, C -P41, C -G9, C -G 10, C -
P36, T -G8, T -P43, T -P44, T-1045,
GM -P17, GM -P18
3.7 Hydrology "and Water Quality
3.7-1 Build out of the proposed General Plan
C -P-26, C -P-27, C -P-28, C -P-29,
Less than None required
could alter existing drainage patterns of the
C -P-30, C -P-3 I, C -P-32, C -P-33,
Significant
area in a manner which would result in
c -P-34, oFP35
substantial erosion or siltation on- or
offsite or increase sediment loads thereby
affectingwater quality, but this impact
would be mitigated by existing State and
local regulations and proposed General
Plan policies.
W
Summary of Impacts and Proposed General Policiesthat Reduce the Impact
# Impact Proposed General Policies that Significance Mitigation
Reduoethe Impact
3.7-2 Implementation of the proposed General
C -P-26, C -P-27, C -P-28, C -P-29,
Less than None required
Planwould may result in increased
C -P-30, C -P -3I, C -P-32, C -P-33,
Significant
nonpoint source pollution entering storm
C -P-34, C -P-35
water runoff and enteringthe regional
storm drain system or surroundingwater
resources (from either construction or
long-term development), but this impact
would be mitigated by existing State and
local regulations and proposed General
Plan policies.
3.8' Air Quality
3.8-1 Implementationof the proposed General
C -P46. C -P47, C -P48, C -P49, C-
Significant and N o feasible
Plan could result in a cumulatively
P50, C -PS I, C -P52, C -P53, C -P54,
Unavoidable mitigation
considerable net increase of criteria
C -P55, C -P56, C -P57, T -G4, T-
measures are
pollutantswhich may conflict with or
G5, T -P 14, T -PI 5, T -PI 6, T -P 17.
currently available.
violate an applicable air quality plan, air
T -P18, T -P19, T -P20, T -P21, T -
quality standard or contribute substantially
P22, T4:123, T -P24, T -P25, T -P26
to an existing or projected air quality
T -P27, T -P28 T -P29, T -P38, T -
violation.
P39, T -P43, T -P44, T -P45
3.8-2 Build out of the proposed General Plan C -P46. C -P47, C -P48, C -P49, C- Significant and No feasible
could expose sensitive receptors to P50, C -PS I, C -P52, C -P53, C -P54, Unavoidable mitigation
substantial pollutant concentrations. C -P55, C -P56, C -P57, T -G4, T- measures are
G5, T -P14, T -P15, T -P16, T -P17. currently available.
T -P 18, T -P 19, T -P20, T -P21, T -
P22, T -P23, T -P24, T -P25, T -P26
T -P27, T -P28 T -P29, T -P38, T -
P39, T -P43, T -P44, T -P45
3.9-1 Build out of the proposed General Plan S -P I, S -P2, S -P4, S -PS, S -P6, S -P7, Less than None required
could expose people o r structures to a SPNEW, SPNEW Significant
risk of loss, injury or death involving
flooding, including flooding es a result of
the failure of a levee or dam.
3.10- Implementationof the proposed General
I Plan has low to moderate potential to
expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the
risk of loss, injury, or death resultingfrom
rupture of a known earthquake fault,
ground shaking, landslides or liquefaction,
though these risks are minimized through
compliance with State regulations and
proposed General Plan policies.
S -P16, S -P 17, S -P18, S -P19, S -P20 Less than
Significant
NJ
None required
Summary of impacts and Proposed General Policiesthat Reducethe Impact
# Impact Proposed General Policies that Significance Mitigation
Reduce the Impact
3.10- Implementationof the proposed General S -P 16, S -P17, S -P 18, S -P 19, S -P20 Less than None required
2 Plan has moderate potential to result in Significant
substantial soil erosion o r unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading or fill,
though impacts would be mitigatedwith
proposed General Plan policies.
3.10-
Implementationof the proposed General
S -P16, S -PI 7, S-PI8, S -P19, S -P20
Less than
None required
3
Plan has low potential to expose people or
PNEW, N-PNEW, N-PNEW
Significant
ground borne vibration or ground borne
structures to potential substantial adverse
noise levels.
Hazardous Materials and Towcs
effects, includingthe risk of loss, injury, or
3.12- Implementation of the proposed General
S -P8, S -P9, S -P IOA S -P IOR S -P 11,
Less than None required
Plan has the potential to create a significant
death resultingfrom settlement and/or
Significant
hazard to the public or the environment
S -P22, S -P23, S -P24, S -P25
subsidence of the land, or risk of expansive
accident conditions involving the release of
soils, and policies in the proposed General
Plan would further mitigate this impact.
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Noise
� �'
3, 1 1-
Implementationof the proposed General
N -P I, N -P2, N -P3 N-134, N -P5, N-
Significant and
N o feasible
I
Plan could result in a substantial permanent
P6, N -P7, N -P8, N -P9, N-PIO, N-
Unavoidable
mitigation
increase in ambient noise levels.
PNEW
measures are
currently available.
3. 1 1- New development in the proposed N-PNEW, N-PNEW Less than None required
2 General Plan would potentially expose Significant
existing noise -sensitive uses to
construction -related temporary increases
in ambient noise.
3.11- New development in the proposed
N -PI, N -P2, N -P3 N -P4, N -P5, N-
Less than None required
3 General Plan could cause the exposure of
P6, N -P7, N -P8, N -P9, N -PI 0, N-
Significant
persons to o r generation of excessive
PNEW, N-PNEW, N-PNEW
ground borne vibration or ground borne
noise levels.
Hazardous Materials and Towcs
3.12- Implementation of the proposed General
S -P8, S -P9, S -P IOA S -P IOR S -P 11,
Less than None required
Plan has the potential to create a significant
S -P 12, S -PI 3, S -P 14, S -PI 5, S -PI 8,
Significant
hazard to the public or the environment
S -P22, S -P23, S -P24, S -P25
through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment,
though existing federal, State, and local
regulationsand proposed General Plan
policies would sufficiently reduce the
impact.
3.12- 1mplementationaEthe proposed General S -P8, S -P9, S-PIOA. S-PIOB, S -PI I, Lessthan None required
2 Plan has the potential to locate land uses S -P12, 513, S -P14, S -P15, S-PI8, Significant
on sites which are included on a list of S -P22, S -P23, S -P24, S -P25
hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuantto Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, could create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment.
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Summary cf Impacts and Proposed General Policies that Reduce the Impact
# Impact
Proposed General Policies that
Reduce the Impact
Significance Mitigation
3.12- Implementationcf the proposed General
S -P8, S -P9, S -PICA S -PI OB, S -P1 I,
Less than None required
3 Plan has the potential to create a significant
S -P12, S -PI 3, S -P14, S -P15, S -P18,
Significant
hazard to the public or the environment
S -P22, S -PO, S -P24, S -P25
for water beyond projections in the Lodi
through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials.
Urban Water Management Plan.
GM -P16, GM -P17, GM -P18
3.12- Implementationof the proposed General
S -P8, S -P9, S -PI OA S -P IOB, S -P1 I,
Less than None required
4 Plan has the potential to result in the
S -PI 2, S -P13, S -P14, S -P15, S -P18,
Significant
handling of hazardous materials or wastes
S -P22, S -P23, S -P24, S -P25
General Plan may exceed wastewater
within one-quarter mile of en existing or
Significant
proposed school or other sensitive use.
treatment capacity of existing
3.13-
New development under the proposed
GM -G2, GM -G3, GM -P7, GM -P8,
Less than
None required
I
General Plan would increase the demand
GM -P9, GM -P10, GM -PI I, GM-
Significant
for water beyond projections in the Lodi
P 12, GM -P13, GM -P14, GM -P 15,
Urban Water Management Plan.
GM -P16, GM -P17, GM -P18
3.13-
New development under the proposed
GM -G2, GM -G3, GM -P7, GM -P8,
Less than
None required
2
General Plan may exceed wastewater
GM -P9, GM-PIO
Significant
treatment capacity of existing
infrastructure.
3.13-
New development under the proposed
GM -P19, C-PNEW
Lessthan
None required
3
General Plan would cause an increase in
Significant
waste generation.
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P,ul lic Oki 16-
3.14-
New development under the proposed
GM -NEW, GM -NEW, GM -NEW,
Lessthan
None required
I
Lodi General Planwill increasethe demand
GM -P20
Significant
for school facilities.
3.14-
New development in the proposed
GM -G4, GM -P22, GM -P23, S -P22,
Less than
None required
2
General Plan requires police and fire
S -P23, S -P24, S -P25
Significant
protection services that exceed current
staffing and facilities.
3.15- Future development as a result of the P -G3, P -PI, P -P3, P -P5, P -P7, P- Lessthan None required
proposed General Plan may result in failure PI9, P -P20 Significant
to meet all of the City's park standard
goals and increase the use cEexisting parks
and recreation facilities, which would
accelerate physical deterioration.
3.15- Implementationof the proposed General P -G3, P -PI, P -P3, P -P5, P -P7, P- Beneficial N/A
2 Plan would result in increased accessibility P19, P -P20
of parks and recreation facilities from
residential neighborhoods.
CQ-
Summary of Impacts and Proposed General Policies that Reduce the Impact
# Impact Proposed General Policies that Significance Mitigation
Reduce the Impact
3.16-
Future proposed development in Lodi has
CD -P20, CD -P22, CD -P23
Less than
None required
I
the potential to affect scenic vistas within
Significant
the Planning Area
3.16-
New development and redevelopment
CD -G I, CD -G2, CD -G3, CD -G6,
Less than
None required
2
activities have the potential to change
CD -G7, CD -P2, CD -P3, CD -P4,
Significant
Lodi's visual character, particularlywhere
CD -P5, CD -P6, CD -P7, CD -P8,
incompatibiIitieswith existing development
CD -P10, CD -PI I, CD -P12, CD -
in scale and/or character may exist.
P 15, CD -PI 6, CD -P 17, CD -PI 8,
CD -P19, CD -P24, CD -P26, CD -
P28, CD -P29, CD -P30, CD -P3 I,
CD -P32, CD -P34, GM -GI, GM -
PI, GM -P2, C -P20, C -P23, C -P24
3.16-
Development under the proposed General
None
Less than
None required
3
Plan has the potential to adversely affect
Significant
visual resources in the short-term during
periods of construction by blocking or
disrupting views.
3.16-
Development under the proposed General
CD -P33
Less than
None required
4
Plan has the potential to create new
Significant
sources of light or glare which would
adversely affect day or nighttimeviews in
the area.
FINDINGS REGARDING IMPACTS REDUCED TO A LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL:
Based upon the FEIR and the entire record, the City Council finds that the mitigation measures
and proposed General Plan policies identified above are feasible and are hereby incorporated
into the proposed General Plan. These mitigation measures will reduce the impact to a less
than significant level except as otherwise noted.
FINDINGS REGARD1NG GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACTS:
The EIR must examine the potential growth -inducing impacts of the proposed General Plan.
More specifically, CEQA Guidelines require that the EIR "discuss the ways in which the
proposed project could foster economic or population growth, or the construction of additional
housing, either directly or indirectly" (CEQA Guidelines §15126.2(d)). This analysis must also
consider the removal of obstacles to population growth, such as improvements in the regional
transportation system.
Projected Growth
Lodi currently contains 23,353 housing units. Approximately 3,700 housing units have recently
been approved or are under construction. The proposed General Plan accommodates 10,100
new residential units. Together, this results in the potential for 37,200 housing units, an increase
of 38% above existing and approved units. Approximately half of the housing units will be low-
density housing (i.e. single-family), a quarter medium -density, and the remaining quarter high-
density and mixed-use residential (containing a mix of density levels).
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Population
Lodi currently contains approximately 63,400 residents. The proposed General Plan could
accommodate 26,400 additional residents. Accounting for the current population as well as new
residents anticipated from recently approved projects (approximately 9,700 residents); full
development of the General Plan could result in a total of 99,500 residents, representing an
annual growth rate of 2%, consistent with Lodi's Growth Management Ordinance. Total
residents under the proposed General Plan would exceed the San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG) population projection of 81,717 in 2030 by 22%. (Notably, these SJCOG
estimates are based on historical growth rates in Lodi and do not dictate how much growth
could be accommodated.) The proposed General Plan accommodates 20% more residents than
the No Project scenario, which allows for a population of 82,600 people. However, the
population growth in the proposed General Plan is consistent with an annual growth rate of 2%
as allowed in Lodi's Growth Management Ordinance.
Employment
Lodi currently contains 24,700 jobs. Recently approved or completed development projects are
expected to produce an additional 2,900 jobs. Total additional employment accommodated in
the proposed General Plan by new commercial, office, industrial, and mixed-use land
designations could allow for 23,400 new jobs in Lodi. In sum, Lodi could expect up to 51,000
jobs under the proposed General Plan, an increase of 85%. Total jobs under the proposed
General Plan would exceed the SJCOG jobs projection of 33,686 in 2030 by 51 %. Similarly, the
proposed General Plan accommodates 56% more jobs than the No Project scenario, which
includes 32,700 jobs. The increase in jobs under the proposed General Plan serves to improve
the balance of jobs and housing.
Jobs/Housing Balance
A city's jobs/employment ratio (jobs to employed residents)would be 1.0 if the number of jobs in
the city equaled the number of employed residents. In theory, such a balance would eliminate
the need for commuting. More realistically, a balance means that in -commuting and out -
commuting are matched, leading to efficientuse of the transportation system, particularly during
peak hours. The proposed General Plan projects a more balanced jobs/employed residents
ratio when compared to existing conditions. In 2008, Lodi had a jobs/employed residents ratio of
0.8, meaning that the city did not have quite enough jobs for all the working people who lived
there, even if the match between job skills required and job skills offered had been perfect. As of
2000, 54% of Lodi's employed residents commuted out of Lodi for work. The proposed General
Plan designates land area for substantial employment growth, should market opportunities exist,
as one attempt to reduce out -commuting and enable existing and future Lodi residents to work
in Lodi. While the increase in new jobs exceeds the increase in new employed residents, the
combined effect will result in a more balanced ratio of 1.0. This ratio suggests that the city would
have about as many jobs as employed residents.
Increase in Regional Housing Demand
As the employment base in Lodi increases, more people may be drawn to Lodi and surrounding
areas, thereby increasing housing demand in both Lodi and other adjacent areas that are within
commuting distance. Proposed new employment would primarily be located in the southeastern
corner of Lodi, easily accessible from major transportation routes. Service to Lodi via Amtrak
and regional bus service would also provide access to new jobs from other cities. In addition,
the proposed General Plan has the potential to result in development of approximately 10,100
new housing units by the year 2030, which will help meet some of the increased housing need.
Lodi's updated Housing Element, which addresses housing programs and how Lodi will
accommodate its regional housing needs allocation, is part of the proposed General Plan.
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Growth Management
While the proposed General Plan allows growth beyond SJCOG's projections, the proposed
General Plan represents an annual growth rate of 2%, which meets the maximum population
permissible under the City's Growth Management Ordinance. The proposed General Plan also
includes multiple growth management techniques including phasing, a community separator,
and continuation of the Growth Management Ordinance. While policies to regulate the location,
pace, and timing of growth are included, these will not restrict Lodi's ability to meet its housing
need obligations or long-range growth projections by regional agencies. Key policies and
strategies are described in Chapter 2: Project Description.
Because growth under the proposed General Plan is consistent with allowable growth under the
Growth Management Ordinance, is managed through multiple strategies to maintain a compact
form, and helps the City achieve a more balanced jobs/housing ratio, the proposed General
Plan is not expected to significantly contribute, directly or indirectly, to regional, subregional, or
citywide growth inducing impacts.
FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE CHANGES:
The EIR must also examine irreversible changes to the environment. More specifically, CEQA
Guidelines require the EIR to consider whether "uses of nonrenewable resources during the
initial and continued phases of the project may be irreversible since a large commitment of such
resources makes removal or nonuse thereafter unlikely" (CEQA Guidelines §15126.2(c)).
"Nonrenewable resource" refers to the physical features of the natural environment, such as
land, waterways, etc.
Air Quality
Increases in vehicle trips and traffic resulting from implementation of the proposed General Plan
would potentially contribute to long-term degradation of air quality and atmospheric conditions in
the region, other parts of California, and the Western United States. However, technological
improvements in automobiles, as well as commercial and industrial machinery, may lower the
rate of air quality degradation in the coming decades.
Agricultural Land and Open Space
Development under the proposed General Plan could result in the permanent conversion of just
under 2,893 acres of prime farmland to urban uses. This conversion has a wide array of
impacts, ranging from habitat modifications to visual disruptions to new noise sources and
stormwater drainage constraints. Overall, this represents a significant and irreversible
environmental change.
Energy Sources
New development under the proposed General Plan would result in the commitment of existing
and planned sources of energy, which would be necessary for the construction and daily use of
new buildings and for transportation. Residential and non-residential development use
electricity, natural gas, and petroleum products for power, lighting, heating, and other indoor and
outdoor services, while cars use both oil and gas. Use of these types of energy for new
development would result in the overall increased use of non-renewable energy resources. This
represents an irreversible environmental change. However, energy -reduction efforts may lower
the rate of increase.
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Construction -Related impacts
Irreversible environmental changes could also occur during the course of constructing
development projects made possible by the proposed General Plan. New construction would
result in the consumption of building materials, natural gas, electricity, water, and petroleum
products. Construction equipment running on fossil fuels would be needed for excavation and
the shipping of building materials. Due to the non-renewable or slowly renewable nature of
these resources, this represents an irretrievable commitment of resources.
FINDINGS REGARDING CUMULATIVE IMPACTS:
The proposed General Plan's cumulative impacts are discussed in the DEIR on pages 5-3, 5-4
and 5-5. CEQA requires that the EIR examine cumulative impacts. As discussed in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15130(a)(1), a cumulative impact "consists of an impact which is created as
a result of the combination of the project evaluated in the EIR together with other projects
causing related impacts." The analysis of cumulative impacts need not provide the level of detail
required of the analysis of impacts from the project itself, but shall "reflect the severity of the
impacts and their likelihood of occurrence" (CEQA Guidelines §15130(b)).
In order to assess cumulative impacts, the EIR must analyze either a list of past, present, and
probable future projects or a summary of projections contained in an adopted general plan or
related planning document. It is important to note that the proposed General Plan is essentially
a set of projects, representing the cumulative development scenario for the reasonably
foreseeable future in the Lodi Planning Area. This future scenario incorporates the likely effects
of surrounding regional growth.
By their nature, the air quality, transportation, noise, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
analyses presented in Chapter 3: Settings, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures represent a
cumulative analysis of the Planning Area as a whole. As a result of adding the proposed
General Plan to the regional land use and transportation baseline, the travel demand, level of
service operations, and associated air quality and GHG emissions produced by the proposed
project is the cumulative condition for CEQA purposes. Some cumulative impacts on
transportation, air quality, and noise are found to be significant; in addition, the cumulative
effects on GHG emissions are found to be cumulatively significant, and the project's contribution
cumulatively considerable.
FINDINGS REGARDING ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT:
CEQA mandates consideration and analysis of a reasonable range of alternatives to the
proposed General Plan. According to CEQA Guidelines, the range of alternatives "shall include
those that could feasibly accomplish most of the basic purposes of the project and could avoid
or substantially lessen one or more of the significant impacts" (CEQA Guidelines §15126.6(c)).
The alternatives may result in new impacts that do not result from the proposed General Plan.
Case law suggests that the discussion of alternatives need not be exhaustive and that
alternatives be subject to a construction of reasonableness. The impacts of the alternatives may
be discussed "in less detail than the significant effects of the project proposed" (CEQA
Guidelines §15126.6(d)). Also, the Guidelines permit analysis of alternatives at a less detailed
level for general plans and other program EIRs, compared to project EIRs. The Guidelines do
not specify what would be an adequate level of detail. Quantified information on the alternatives
is presented where available; however, in some cases only partial quantification can be
provided because of data or analytical limitations.
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No Project Alternative
The No Project Alternative represents the continuation of land use development under the 1991
General Plan. In this scenario, new development results largely from the development of
Planned Residential and Planned Residential Reserve areas, in the west and south,
respectively. These areas are assumed to develop primarily for residential uses, at seven units
per acre, and with a portion of land reserved for public uses, parks, and drainage basins. The
No Project Alternative is illustrated in Figure4.2-1.
The No Project Alternative could result in a total of 82,600 residents and 32,700 jobs, leading to
a jobs/employed residents ratio of 0.8. This alternative produces the fewest number of housing
units, new residents, and jobs compared with the other alternatives.
Alternative A
Alternative A fills in growth up to the existing Sphere of Influence (SOI) boundary and extends
the urban area south to Armstrong Road. The bulk of new growth would be contained in the
mile -wide band between Harney Lane and Armstrong Road, including the Planned Residential
Reserve designation between Hogan Lane and Armstrong Road. In the southeast (south of
Kettleman Lane and east of SR -99), the alternative includes Business Park/Office uses, with
commercial nodes around the Kettleman and Harney lane interchanges. Limited development is
proposed through infill on vacant and underutilized sites in Downtown and along Cherokee
Lane.
This alternative includes similar assumptions compared with the proposed General Plan in
terms of the density, intensity, and land use categories. As a result, Alternative A could result in
a total of 91,000 residents and 41,000 jobs, leading to a jobs/employed residents ratio of 0.9.
These numbers represent lower development potential compared with the proposed General
Plan and Alternative B, but higherthan the No Project Alternative.
Alternative B
In Alternative B, new development is concentrated on the west side of the city, beyond the
existing SOI. New neighborhoods on the west side of the city would contain a diverse range of
amenities and uses, including neighborhood services, parks and schools. These neighborhoods
would be focused around walkable centers containing retail, office, and higher density
residential uses. A network of streets connects residential areas to these centers and to the
existing street grid where feasible. Commercial and business uses would be located in the
southeast, but in a smaller area than in Alternative A. A smaller portion of land is designated for
urban and Rural Residential use between Harney and Hogan Lanes. Finally, a small
commercial node on Highway 12, adjacent to a site for a Lodi campus of San Joaquin Delta
College, is also shown.
This alternative includes similar assumptions compared with the proposed General Plan in
terms of the density, intensity, and land use categories. As a result, Alternative B could result in
104,400 residents and 47,000 jobs, leading to a jobs/employed residents ratio of 0.9. This
alternative produces the largest increase population, but allows fewer jobs compared with the
proposed General Plan.
CEQA Guidelines require the identification cf an environmentally superior alternative among the
alternatives analyzed in an EIR. Alternative A has been selected as the environmentally
superior alternative.
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Since the No Project Alternative results in the least amount of development, it results in the
fewest environmental impacts and therefore would be the environmentally superior alternative.
However, CEQA Guidelines stipulate that if the No Project Alternative is identified as the
environmentally superior alternative, then another environmentally superior alternative must be
identified, among the other alternatives and the project.
After the No Project, Alternative A has the least impact, relative to the proposed General Plan
and Alternative B in the six environmental areas that have significant impacts: Traffic and
Circulation, Agricultural Resources, Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases, Air Quality, and
Noise. Alternative A has relatively more adverse impacts in the areas of Land Use and Housing
and Parks and Recreation, when compared to the proposed General Plan and Alternative B.
Particularly, in terms of Land Use, Alternative A does not allow sufficient growth to meet the
city's future needs or the Growth Management Ordinance's allocation of 2% annual growth. This
could also result in a cumulative regional impact as population and employment growth in the
region may put additional pressure in the surrounding unincorporated areas or other parts of the
region.
Alternative A and Alternative B meet many of plan objectives as described in Chapter 2: Project
Description. However, the proposed General Plan achieves all these objectives to the highest
extent, specifically exceeding the alternatives in the following three objectives:
• Objective #1: Compact Urban Form. The proposed General Plan ensures the most
compact urban form, by prioritizing infill development downtown and along the city's
major corridors during Phase 1.
• Objective #7: Agricultural Preservation Along Southern Boundary. The proposed
General Plan and Alternative B also preserve an agricultural preservation buffer south of
Hogan Lane (Alternative A and the No Project scenario both allow limited development
through the Planned Residential Reserve designation).
• Objective #11: Phasing Future Development. The proposed General Plan segments
development into three phases, providing a framework for how and where urban growth
should proceed. Urban reserve areas ensure that the city conforms to its Growth
Management Ordinance and grows at a reasonable rate.
Although Alternative A has been chosen as the environmentally superior alternative, it does not
in all cases adequately meet the three objectives described above (out of the 11 defined in the
Project Description). Most critically, regarding Objective #11, Alternative A puts more growth
pressures on other cities in the region and unincorporated portions of San Joaquin County.
Reviewing historic trends, between 2000 and 2007, Lodi's population grew at half the rate
compared with the County as a whole. Accommodating growth in Lodi through contiguous
responsible development relieves some of this pressure elsewhere in the region. Alternative B
conforms to the City's Growth Management Ordinance, but does not provide environmental
impact reduction benefits and does not achieve all of the plan objectives. The proposed General
Plan achieves all plan objectives while establishing policies to reduce environmental impacts to
the greatest extent possible.
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FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANTAND UNAVOIDABLE IMPACTS:
Transportation and Circulation
The proposed General Plan would result in a substantial increase in vehicular traffic that would
cause certain facilities to exceed LOS standards established by the City (for City facilities) and
the County (for regional routes). Proposed General plan policies and improvements have been
identified to minimize transportation impacts, but even with these measures, the impact is
considered significant and unavoidable. Proposed General Plan policies, intended to improve
neighborhood character and the pedestrian environment, could adversely affect access for
emergency vehicles in Lodi. Planned improvements that would help mitigate this impact include
roadway extensions, roadway widenings, and the construction of a new arterial, all of which
would serve to enhance connectivity and local neighborhood circulation. Still, implementation of
the proposed General Plan and increases in regional travel passing through Lodi would
increase the amount of vehicular traffic in and around Lodi, and would therefore increase the
number of potential emergency access conflicts, resulting in a significant and unavoidable
impact.
The substantial increases in vehicle trips and vehicle miles of travel resulting from the proposed
General Plan could create conflicts with the goals and objectives of established alternative
transportation plans. Increased traffic volumes may make it more difficult and time-consuming
for pedestrians to cross some streets. Higher traffic volumes on some facilities could discourage
bicycle travel, especially among non -expert bicycle users. Additionally, increased delay on some
of Lodi's roadway facilities could increase travel times for the various bus services that serve the
city and provide access to regional travel services like Amtrak and ACE.
Agricultural Resources
While one quarter of the gross proposed General Plan potential development area is infill and
will not reduce the amount of farmland, some conversion of agricultural land to urban use is
inevitable given Lodi's growth needs. If the proposed General Plan were developed to maximum
capacity, 2,893 acres of land classified as Prime Farmland would be replaced by urban
development (including parks and open spaces). This area represents 69% of the new urban
area delineated in the General Plan Land Use Diagram. The most prevalent crop types that
would be displaced if the proposed General Plan developed to its fullest potential are vineyards
(1,676 acres), deciduous fruits and nuts (516 acres), and field crops (322 acres). Although there
are policies in the proposed General Plan to reduce this impact, the potential conversion of
agricultural land—which will affect some agricultural activities and prime agricultural soils—mis
significant and unavoidable.
Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases
Under the proposed General Plan, future emissions are estimated to increase to 419,221
MTCOZe in 2030 with State mandates, an increase of approximately 32% over the existing
condition. This increase in emissions under the proposed General Plan is largely a result of job
growth. This estimate, however, does not account for policies in the proposed General Plan that
would contribute to lowering emissions, but that are difficult to quantify. Given the current
uncertainty in quantifying the impacts of the measures, it is not possible to determine in this
analysis if the proposed policies would reduce emissions sufficiently. Therefore, the proposed
General Plan would result in a considerable contribution to the significant cumulative impact.
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Air Quality
The proposed General Plan would result in an increase in criteria pollutant emissions primarily
due to related motor vehicle trips. Stationary sources and area sources would result in lesser
quantities of criteria pollutant emissions. Stationary sources and diesel -fueled mobile sources
would also generate emissions of TACs including diesel particulate matter that could pose a
health risk. Future growth in accordance with the proposed General Plan would exceed the
annual San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) thresholds for PM10, as well as
the threshold used for this analysis for PM2.5, and would therefore result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of criteria pollutants.
Noise
Implementation of the proposed General Plan will result in highertraffic volumes, more industrial
and commercial noise sources, and a larger population, all of which will contribute to the noise
environment in Lodi. Future noise impacts related to traffic, railroads, and stationary sources
would remain significant and unavoidable, given the uncertainty as to whether future noise
impacts could be adequately mitigated for all the individual projects that will be implemented as
part of the proposed General Plan.
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONST DERATIONS:
CEQA requires a public agency to balance the benefits of a proposed project against its
unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project. CEQA requires
the City Council to state in writing specific reasons for approving a project in a "statement of
overriding considerations" if the EIR identifies significant impacts of the project that cannot
feasibly be mitigated to below a level of significance. Pursuant to California Public Resources
Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, the City Council adopts and makes
the following Statement of Overriding Considerations regarding the remaining significant and
unavoidable impacts of the proposed General Plan, as discussed above, and the anticipated
benefits of the proposed General Plan.
The City finds and determines that the majority of the potentially significant impacts of the
proposed General Plan will be reduced to less -than -significant levels by the mitigation measures
recommended in the document. However, as set forth above, the City's approval of the
proposed General Plan will result in project and cumulative significant adverse environmental
impacts related to Transportation, Agricultural Resources, Climate Change and Greenhouse
Gases, Air Quality and Noise that cannot be avoided even with the incorporation of all feasible
mitigation measures into the proposed General Plan, and there are no feasible Project
alternatives which would mitigate or avoid the significant environmental impacts.
The proposed General Plan has unavoidable and significant adverse impacts as referenced
previously, however the benefits of the project outweigh the significant adverse impacts. The
implementation of the proposed General Plan will mitigate to the greatest extent feasible
impacts created. Every viable General Plan alternative, as well as the "no project" alternative,
would have a significant and unavoidable environmental impact. There are no feasible
mitigation measures have been identified that would reduce the impacts to a level that is less
than significant. Mitigations, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into,
the proposed General Plan which avoids or substantially lessens the significant environmental
effects identified in the FEIR.
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In light of the environmental, social, economic, and other considerations set forth below related
to this proposed General Plan, the City chooses to approve the proposed General Plan,
because in its view, the economic, social, and other benefits resulting from the proposed
General Plan will renderthe significant effects acceptable.
The following statement identifies the reasons why, in the City's judgment, the benefits of the
proposed General Plan outweigh the significant and unavoidable effects. The substantial
evidence supporting the enumerated benefits of the proposed General Plan can be found in the
Findings, which are herein incorporated by reference, in the proposed General Plan itself, and in
the record of proceedings. Each of the overriding considerations set forth below constitutes a
separate and independent ground for finding that the benefits of the proposed General Plan
outweigh its significant adverse environmental effects and is an overriding consideration
warranting approval.
The proposed General Plan allows the City to plan for growth in an orderly
manner to meet future land needs based on projected population and job growth.
2. The proposed General Plan allows the City to meet the City's job/housing
balance objective, the need for additional housing in the community, and State
Law requirements.
3. The proposed General Plan promotes economic development of the community,
maintains and improves the quality of life in the community, preserves and
enhances environmental resources, and conserves the natural and built
environment.
4. The proposed General Plant integrates economic development into the General
Plan and underscores the City's goals for fiscal health, a strong regional center, a
vibrant Downtown, and retail strength.
5. The proposed General Plan protects and enhances community assets, including
quiet communities with distinctive character, a strong sense of community, a
diverse population, high quality building design, convenient shopping, post-
secondary educational opportunities, broad choice in employment and
entertainment, a family atmosphere with excellent recreational activities, and job
opportunities close to where people live.
6. The proposed General Plan provides for the positive direction for the future
physical development of the City, such as supporting mixed use development,
transit supportive land uses and economic revitalization of underutilized sites to
create more economic vitality in these commercial corridors.
7. The proposed General Plan enhances an efficient multi -modal transportation
system and promotes a well -integrated and coordinated transit network and safe
and convenient pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
8. The proposed General Plan serves a critical need to allow the City to plan for the
equitable distribution of community facilities and services to meet the needs of all
segments of the population and provide services for special needs that increase
and enhance the community's quality of life while avoiding over -concentration in
any one area.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DETERMINED AND RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council
hereby adopts the findings, statements of overriding considerations, and other determinations
set forth in this Resolution and based thereon certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report
(State Clearinghouse No. 2009022075) and the proposed General Plan, published on April 1,
2010, as the City's General Plan.
Dated: April 7, 2010
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2010-41 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 7, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, and
Mayor Katzakian
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
2010-41
RANDIJOHL
City Clerk
City of Lodi General Plan
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1. Purpose
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■ Qty Council initiated the comprehensive update
to the Oty's General Plan in May 2006
■ Reports prepared on all aspects of technical
analysis and public outreach
Working Draft
Papers Alternatives Preferred General
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1. Introduction
2. Land Use
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4. Community Design & Livability
5. Transportation
6. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
7. Conservation
8. Safety
9. Noise
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9 SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU FEDERATIO
14 MEETING TODAY'S CHALLENGES/ PLANNING FOR TOMORROW
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RECEIVED
March 25,2010
Konradt Bartlam
City of Lodi
Planning Division
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95241
Dear Mr. Bartlam:
RE: City of Lodi General Plan Update
The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation ("Farm Bureau") is a non-governmental, non-profit,
voluntary membership organization whose purpose is to protect and promote agricultural interests
throughout San Joaquin County and to find solutions to the problems of the farm, the farm home and
the rural community. Farm Bureau is San Joaquin County's largest farm organization, currently
representing over 4,100 farm families and individual members. Farm Bureau strives to protect and
improve the ability of farmers and ranchers engaged in production agriculture to provide a reliable
supply of food and fiber through responsible stewardship of San Joaquin County's resources. While
we understand the City of Lodi's ("City") General Plan has not yet been adopted we would like to
weigh in on the choices and recommendations facing the Council for their approval in April.
The final general plan report indicates the City of Lodi identifies "Alternative B" as the
preferred alternative.
The Alternative B concept does away with an existing designation of Urban Reserve (UR) in the
Armstrong Road Area, which in prior years, was negotiated with landowners in that vicinity to
financially partner with the City to make urban infrastructure systems available. We would strongly
caution against the change of the UR designation in the area of Armstrong Road to an
"Agricultural/Cluster Study Area" (NC) zoning classification for the following reasons:
1.A replacement of the UR to the A/C zoning would leave unnecessary infrastructure available
to the A/C area, and may still result in development. For this reason, we believe it is
unreasonably to transfer concentrations of planned urban development to the west of the city
in existing prime agricultural zones that currently do not have planned development
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infrastructure service agreements with the City, if it is not a certainty that development will
not occur in the A/C zoning.
2. We are concerned with the terminology of a "Study Area", and question what purpose and
restrictions do a "Study Area" create? Landowners should not be subjected to being locked
into a "study" designation that would restrict, or call into question their property rights in
any area. All landowners should be allowed to participate in the decisions that affect their
property rights. Should the city choose to expand to the west, what assurances will be
provided to those landowners that the city will not then choose to expand the A/C "Study
Area" designation to their western area and zoning? Alternatively, if the "Study Area"
yields negative results, what certainty and recourse do existing landowners in the Armstrong
Road area have to keep their property rights and values from remaining moving targets?
Additionally, what process will the City undertake to mitigate for any resulting decrease in
landowner's property values due to this change in designation? We strongly urge that the
City ensure that all landownersbe compensated fairly.
3. What procedures and metrics will be used to evaluate the proposed A/C "Study Area"? How
will landowners be involved in that process? What type of metrics will be viewed as
positive and negative impacts in this "Study Area"? Who will pay for the implied "study"?
General Plan Alternative B would create Leapfrog development.
The Farm Bureau has serious concerns over the proposed San Joaquin Delta Junior College zoning
located to the east of the City's boundaries. Fane Bureau can only support contiguous patters of
urban development, and highly suggests infill projects as a first method of development. This
proposed zoning would not only create leapfiog development, but would propose the creation of
residential units that would undoubtedly result in a noncontiguous development plan. Furthermore,
Farm Bureau does not support any urban development that does not properly address water supply
availability, wastewater disposal, and increased degradation of air quality. A general plan adoption
shouldbe required to address these three areas of concern adequately.
As this proposal stands, Farm Bureau cannot support agricultural lands being designated as open
space, or greenbelts for the City's beneficial planning purposes.
Farm Bureau believes the City cannot approve a general plan that includes the A/C Study Area
without first completing a thorough review of San Joaquin County's requirements in section 9-806.2
of the Development Title to investigate the proposed creation of the Amistrong Road
Agricultural/Cluster Zoning Classification, thereby further requiring the fulfillment of an
environmental impact review (EIR) to the satisfaction of San Joaquin County.
We remain concerned that the aforementioned proposals would restrict individual property rights,
diminish the ability and right to farm in these areas, as well as fails to seek proper partnership with
other local agencies, including San Joaquin County. The ongoing County General Plan process
should also reflect elements of the proposed changes and we would encourage the City to participate
in this process.
We would also suggest that the proposed development and rezoned area designations from
Agricultureto otheruses be subjectto the County's Agricultural Mitigationprogram.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Farm Bureau staff Katie Patterson
at (209) 931-4931.
Sincerely,
Phil Brumley
President
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time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said
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written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to
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State
Postal
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J. Manassero
2171 E. Armstrong Rd.
Lodi
CA
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Silber
1050 Port Chelsea Cr.
Lodi
CA
95240
3.
Calif. Valley
Silvia
Burley, 10601 EscondidoPlace
Stockton
CA
95212
Miwok Tribe
Chairperson
4.
Ione Band of
Matthew
Franklin,
P.O. Box 1190
Ione
CA
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Miwok Indians
Chairperson
5.
North Valley
Katherine
Perez
P.O. Box 717
Linden
CA
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Yokuts Tribe
Erolinda
6.
Southern Sierra
Anthony
Brochini,
P.O. Box 1200
Mariposa
CA
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Miwuk Nation
Chairperson
7.
Wilton
Mary
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Sacrame
CA
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Chairperson
8.
Brookfield
Douglas
Brewer
500 La Gonda Way, Suite
Danville
CA
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Dale Gillespie
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DanielThigpen
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Denis Silber
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EJC
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FrederickAddison
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Greg Costa
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Greg Costa
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Jeff Traverso
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John Beckman
johnb@biadelta.org
Jon Schrader
JonSchrader@FMBonline.com
Kate Hart
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Kattie Patterson
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Kelly Stump
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Kevin Dougherty
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Matt Dobbins
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Michael Caruba
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Rick Gedack
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Can Lu
Chuck Easterling
Daniel Thigpen
Elizabeth Daniel
Kate Hart
RosemaryAtkinson
William Ackel
Byoung@lodinet.com
clu@tusd.net
chuck@downtownlodi.com
dthigpen@recordnet.com
LizDaniei@clearwire.net
khart@aklandlaw.com
rosymoonatk@comcast. net
ackel-properties@comcast.net
Kari Chadwick, i?J)Ay_-
Distribution List Name: Planning Commission Agendas
Members:
Anne Cemey
acemey@inreach.com
CaliforniaPoso
CalifomiaPoso@yahoo.com
Carmen Bais
carmenbais@mypermail.com
Chris
Chdssenkeresty@Yahoo.com
Connie O'Brien
cobden@metrostudy.com
Crystal Kirst
ckirst@gmail.com
Daniel Thigpen
dthigpen@recordnet.com
Demy Bucaneg (Lodi EUD)
dbucaneg@lodielectdc.com
Dennis Haugan
madhaugan@inreach.com
Eileen St Yves (LIC)
EileenSt.Yves@comcast.net
Erin Arago
earago@sheppardmullin.com
Erin Arago
earago@yahoo.com
Greg Harp
gharp@sjconstruction.com
Jacki Roth
jacki_jr@yahoo.com
Janet L. Hamilton
jhamilton@lodi.gov
Janice Magdich
jmagdich@lodi.gov
Jeff Hood
jhood@lodi.gov
Jim Migliore
jmigliore@petrovichdevelopment.com
John Beckman
johnb@biadelta.org
John Johnson
john@johnejohnson.com
Joseph Wood
jwood@lodi.gov
Kevin Donnelly
kdonnelly@lodi.gov
Lindy Combs
mecombs@sjcphs.org
Maggie Creamer
maggiec@lodinews.com
Marty W illett
mwillett@g-rem.com
Melissa Katzakian
chaskat@sbcglobal.net
Michael Caruba
Michael@Duncanda.com
PattyAnderson
panderson@firstam.com
Pete Gibson
pgibson@fcbhomes.com
Ron DuHamel
duhamel@sbcglobal.net
Sandy Meyers
SMeyers@pd.lodi.gov
Scott Kime
SKime@flintco.com
Steve Pechin
bpengineers@sbcglobal.net
Susan Lake
slake@lodi.gov
Tammy M. Minatre
tminatre@agspanos.com
Terri Lovell
tlovell@lodi.gov
Wanda Doscher
wanda@petrovichdevelopment.com
Wes Reed
wreed@mve.net
Kari Chadwick p- Se.r4
Distribution List Name:
Members:
Daniel Thigpen
Demy Bucaneg (Lodi EUD)
Dennis Haugan
Eileen St. Yves (LIC)
Erin Arago
Janet L. Hamilton
Janice Magdich
Jeff Hood
Maggie Creamer
Melissa Katzakian
Susan Lake
SPARC Agenda
dthigpen@recordnet.com
dbucaneg@lodielectric.com
madhaugan@inreach.com
EileenSt.Yves@comcast.net
arago007@gmail.com
j hamilton@lodi.gov
jmagdich@lodi.gov
jhood@lodi.gov
maggiec@iodinews.com
chaskat@sbcglobal.net
slake@lodi.gov