CC 07-07-2020 Study Session Item No. 1 GPA authorization_Staff PresentationCity Council Study SessionJuly 7, 2020General Plan Amendment Authorization CC 07-07-2020 Study Session #1
Background1.Procedures prior to 20152.Development and Adoption of GPA Authorization Procedure●Community Concerns●Online Survey ●Additional Analysis3.Adoption of new procedures
Current Procedure1.GPA applications are considered twice annually;2.Application materials are posted on city website;3.Postcard notification;4.Council authorization of GPA submission is not approval of project;5.Second chance of presentation may be granted by City Council – reconsideration;6.If denied, project must wait until the next round to resubmit.
Benefits of the Procedure1.Provide for more orderly development;2.Ensure that additional development improves quality of life for the community;3.Provide opportunity for early community input;4.Provide city staff advance notice of projects;5.Provide direction early in the process;
Concerns on Procedure1.Misconception of City Council’s authorization;2.The process for changing the project after GPA authorization.3.The community benefits from project to project have been inconsistent. 4.The community benefits offered may not provide the intended benefits.5.The number of public outreach meetings should be increased to solicit more public input.
Concerns on Procedure6.More details on the projects and application materials;7.City-wide public notice is conducted via bulk mail and not a more secure form of mailing.
Options for the General Plan Amendment Procedure1.Retain the existing Procedures as is.2.Refine the existing Procedure to address concerns,3.Repeal the existing Procedure4.Consider additional methods to manage development.
Recommended ActionThat the City Council receive this report and provide direction on any next steps regarding the GPA Authorization Procedure.