Union City General Plan Overview General Plan Advisory Committee - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Union City General Plan Overview General Plan Advisory Committee September 3, 2014

What is a General Plan? O Long-term blueprint or “constitution” for future development O Addresses other “Quality of life” Issues O Represents community’s view of the future O Required by State law

What is a General Plan? O Contains 7 mandatory elements Housing Element currently being updated to comply with State mandates

Union City General Plan O Adopted in 2002 O 3-year process O Time Horizon = 2020

Union City General Plan

Union City General Plan O Each element contains goals ls, polic icies ies, and implem lement ntati ation on programs grams Goal: To prot otect ct the public ic health th and safety ty and minimi mize e the damage age to structures, ctures, property ty, and infrastructure astructure as a result t of natura ural and manma made de hazar ards ds. Policy: cy: The City y shall conduct uct trainin ing g program ams s for citizens izens in disast aster er preparedn edness. ess. Imp mplem emen enta tati tion on Progra ram: m: The City ty shall devel elop p and imp mplem emen ent t a program am for training ning citize izens ns in disast ster er prepared edne ness ss and response. onse. Responsibility ponsibility: Police ice and Fire Depar artme tment nts Time e frame: e: FY 02 -03 03

Major Themes O The Prosperous and Compassionate City O Making Places in Union City O Services and Support for a Quality Future

Geographic Focus Greater Station District

Greater Station District O Goal of creating high-density mixed-use town center O Goal of attracting high quality commercial, industrial, and residential development O Emphasis on balancing jobs and housing O Emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and enhancement of pubic transit O Incorporation of Intermodal Station District and Transit Facility Plan Completed in 1999

Central Technology Center Alvarado Technology Center

Union City Boulevard

Central Technology Center Alvarado Technology Center O Emphasis on conversion and retention of existing warehouse building stock into light industrial, R&D, or other high intensity employment uses O Focus on attraction of Silicon Valley companies O Emphasis on enhancement of amenities (restaurants, shopping parks, etc.) to attract new companies to the City’s industrial areas O Focus on addressing potential parking issues associated with intensification of industrial areas

Key Commercial / Retail Areas

Hillside Area

Hillside Area O Measure B approved in 1989 O Included 16 goals to protect the undeveloped portions of the Hillside area located east of Mission Boulevard and to prepare a Hillside Area Plan (HAP) O HAP included 53 policies to implement the 16 goals O Measure II approved in 1996 to require incorporation of 52 policies into General Plan O Any changes to policies requires affirmative vote of Union City residents

Horner Veasy Area

Decoto Neighborhood

Decoto Neighborhood O Preserve and enhance the Decoto neighborhood historic character O Increase neighborhood aesthetics O Preserve single-family character

General Plan Elements

Land Use Element 1980 General Plan Land Use Map

Current Land Use Map Population 72,000

Land Use Element O Grow the City in an orderly pattern consistent with the economic, social, and environmental goals of the City O Promotion of residential character of community and the development of high quality housing O Encourage attractive well-located commercial areas O Maintain adequate land for industrial uses

Transportation Element O Provides for development of new roadways connections and widening of existing roads to support new development O Enhance regional accessibility of Union City through major transit improvements

Transportation Element O Provide alternatives to automobile use – Emphasis on development of pedestrian and bicycle amenities

Environmental Sustainability Element O Added in 2006 O Identifies City as a leader, facilitator, and educator within the community O Sustainability policies focused on government, business, design, and transportation O Overlap with other goals and policies listed in several other elements O Required City to reduce GHG emissions and prepare Climate Action Plan

Youth, Family, Seniors, and Health Element O Prioritized programs and facilities that serve youth, family, and seniors O Recognized existing and proposed demographic trends (large household size, aging population, overall increase in population size) and developed policies to facilitate the continued provision of community services O Emphasis on collaboration with non-profit organizations including health care providers

Health & Safety Element O Emphasis on protection of public health O Emphasis on minimizing natural hazards risks and manmade hazards

Public Facilities & Services Element O Emphasizes link between Union City’s quality of life and network of public facilities and services O Acknowledges that facilities and services may need to be expanded as population grows

Natural and Historical Resources O Preservation of natural resources (biological and water resources) O Preservation of open space O Preservation of the City’s significant historical resources

General Plan Update O Will follow format of existing general plan O Update will take into consideration current community priorities; updates to State law and guidelines for preparation of general plans; and local and regional planning efforts since prior adoption

Questions Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager (510) 675-5316 CarmelaC@unioncity.org