Comprehensive Development Plan for Lost Valley, CA

LOST VALLEY 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Lost Valley, CA May, 2019

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Prepared by AYES Planning Consultants

Acknoledgments

Lost Valley 2040 is the comprehensive plan prepared for the City of Lost Valley, with assistance from AYES Planning Consultants. We would like to thank all who participated, helped, and put in efforts for this comprehensive plan. The plan is developed through an active process incorporating ideas and recommendations from municipal offices, especially the office for Lost Valley Community Planning, local business owners, and various agencies. Also, significant input from Lost Valley communities was obtained from community meetings and public hearings. The plan draws from this active process to draft recommendations guiding future growth of Lost Valley.

Lost Valley City Planning Commision Lost Valley Agricultural Commision Lost Valley Department of School Lost Valley Department of Transportation Lost Valley Water and Sewer Board Lost Valley Chamber of Commerce Lost Valley Small Business Owner Associatin, Lost Valley Special District Administration and AYES Planning Consultants

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Letter from Mayor

Dear Lost Valley friends, Three years ago, we were thrilled to announce that Lost Valley was selected as a stop on the California High Speed Rail. Two years ago, the Agriculture Science Research Institute released their plan, favoring Lost Valley to locate the new campus.

With better connectivity to rest of the state, Lost Valley is posed for tremendous growth over the next two decades. We are excited to welcome new residents and to the town and to embrace the opportunity to grow our local businesses and provide more better access to employment. While this growth would certainly bring changes in urban form, we wish to weave it seamlessly with the current city form, preserving the vibe of Lost Valley. At the same time, we are also concerned about maintaining the clean air, water and various natural resources the city has at its periphery. Similarly, we wish to preserve our agriculture lands, which have been a strong identity of the city, while also capitalizing on the knowledge the Agriculture Science Research Institute brings to the city. We also wish to transform into a more inclusive city, ensuring the affordability and livability for diverse group of people.

Over the one year long process of continuous collaboration between the community and the experts, we were able to capture these collective visions of the city in this 2040 Comprehensive plan. The plan touches on these broad visions and breaks it down in tangible steps, while also suggesting the changes in policy and administrative structures under which the city currently operates. The plan identifies various stakeholders, and suggests opportunities for collective decision making.

I am sure we can plan effectively together for the great challenges and opportunities coming to our city and way of life, and under the frameworks set by this document.

Best, Mayor of Lost Valley 5

Who we are...

Anish Yuan Emilio Shiyu

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AYES Planning Consultants is an industry-leading consulting firm specializing in land use planning, economic development, and local governance. We are based in New York City and have offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Indore (India), and San Francisco, allowing us to serve a diverse clientele across three different countries. AYES provides custom-tailored advice specific to the individual site contexts and regional environments of each of our clients, who range from private developers, real estate agencies, cities, regional planning departments, and more. We strive to offer the highest-quality, professional advice at competitive industry rates on projects including: downtown revitalizations, mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, and comprehensive plans.

In 1990 the California Supreme Court ruled that the General Plan (used interchangeably with “Comprehensive Plan” in this document) is the “constitution for all future developments,” calling it the “the single most important planning document” for all municipalities. Government Code Section 65300 mandates that every California city prepare a General Plan.

In the Fall of 2019, the City of Lost Valley began the process of creating its first-ever Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan can be thought of as the “blueprint” for development in the City, and addresses elements such as land use, housing, traffic, natural resources, and open space.

Contents 01 Introduction

1.1 Lost Valley Location 1.2 Development History 1.3 Existing conditions & Projections

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02 Direction Setting Framework

2.1 Community Participation 2.2 Vision for 2040 2.3 Goals and Policies

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03 Areawide Land Policy Plan

3.1 Land Suitability Analysis 3.2 Work Flow & Results 3.3 Business-as-usual Scenario 3.4 Preferred Scenario 3.5 Land Use Policy Classification

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04 Communitywide Plan

4.1 Introduction and Existing Conditions

4.2 Land Allocation Principles and Calculations

4.3 Communitywide Land Use Concept Design 4.4 Communitywide Land Use Design

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05 Small Area Plan

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5.1 State of Small Area 5.2 Goals and Visions 5.3 Small Area Land Use Design

06 Implementation Plan

6.1 Summary 6.2 Implementation Plan

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Appendix

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List of Maps, Figures, Images

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Fig 1.1 Lost Valley Population Projection by 2040 Fig 1.2 Lost Valley Age Composition (2019) Fig 1.3 Lost Valley Racial Composition (2019) Fig 1.4 Lost Valley Empolyment Distribution (2019) Fig 1.5 Lost Valley Empolyment Projection by 2040 Fig 1.6 Lost Valley Land Development Conditions (2019) Fig 1.7 Lost Valley Land Use Summary (2019) Fig 1.8 Lost Valley Zoning Ordinance (2019) Fig 1.9 Lost Valley Zoning Summary (2019) Fig 1.10 Number of Housing by Types across Planning Districts (2019) Fig 1.11 Density between City Center and Fringe areas (2019) Fig 1.12 Number of Public Facility by 2040 Fig 1.13 Development Pattern of Public Facility by 2040 Fig 3.1 Land Suitability Layers Fig 3.2 Component for Lost Valley 2040 Fig 4.1 Lost Valley Required Housing Unit Calculation by 2040 Fig 4.2 Lost Valley Retained and New Housing Units by Neighborhoods Fig 4.3 Lost Valley Retained, New, and Total Gross Residential Density by Neighborhoods Fig 4.4 Lost Valley Required Commercial Use Land Calculation by 2040 Fig 4.5 Lost Valley Existing and Future Commercial Use Land by Neighborhoods Fig 4.6 Lost Valley and Future Industrial Use Land by Neighborhoods Fig 5.1 Lost Valley Special District Concept Design Fig 5.2 Lost Valley Special District Street Renpavation (2040)

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Img 1.1 Existing Housing Typologies and Percentages Img 1.2 Evergreen Reservoir Img 1.3 Fages Creek Img 1.4 California Black Bear in the Miller Forest Img 1.5 502 Interstate Highway Img 1.6 CalTrans Frieght Rail Img 1.7 California High Speed Train Img 2.1 Public Charrettes at City Hall Img 2.2 Planning Workshop at Delano High School Img 2.3 Community Meetings Img 3.1 Low-density, single family house develop Img 3.2 Urban developments threatening agricultural land Img 4.1 Livable and walkable Downtown desired Img 4.2 Residents at Evergreen Reservior Park

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Img 4.3 Concept design developed during community meetings Img 5.1 Meetings to draft LVSD initiatives Img 5.2 Existing thoroughfares Img 5.3 Neighborhood roads Img 5.4 Rows of house in Northern LVSD Img 5.5 Historic housesin Southern LVSD

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Map Number and Title Map 1.1 Lost Valley in the United States (2019) Map 1.2 Lost Valley in California (2019) Map 1.3 Lost Valley Town & City Boundary (2019) Map 1.4 Lost Valley Land Use Plan (2019) Map 1.5 Lost Valley Zoning Plan (2019) Map 1.6 Net Housing Density by Planning District (2019) Map 1.7 Lost Valley Land Classification Map (2019) Map 1.8 Lost Valley Transportation and Water-sewer Service Area Map (2019) Map 1.9 Lost Valley Public Facilities Map (2019) Map 3.1 Lost Valley Land Suitability Score Map (2019) Map 3.2 Lost Valley Business-as-usual Areawide Land Use Plan (2040) Map 3.3 Lost Valley Preferred Scenario Areawide Land Use Plan (2040) Map 4.1 Lost Valley Existing Neighborhoods (2019) Map 4.2 Lost Valley 2040 Land Use Concept Design Map 4.3 Lost Valley 2040 Land Use Map 5.1 Lost Valley 2040 Small Area Plan Key Map Map 5.2 Lost Valley Special District Land Use Design (2040) Map 5.3 Lost Valley Special District Faciliities (2040) Map 5.4 Lost Valley Special District Vehicular Network Design (2040) Map 5.5 Lost Valley Special District Bike Path Network Design (2040)

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Introduction 1.1 Lost Valley Location 1.2 Development History 1.3 Existing Conditions and Projections

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Lost Valley Location

Map 1.1 Lost Valley in the United States (2019)

Lost Valley has a strategic location in Central Valley, California. It is 30 miles northwest of Bakersfield and 80 miles southeast of Fresno. Lost Valley is selected to be a stop on the first phase of California High Speed Rail. By the year 2030 when HSR is planned to operate, Lost Valley will be in 10-minute commute circle from Bakersfield, 30-minute from Fresno, and 1 hour from Los Angelas and San Jose. HSR is one of the most important growth opportunities for Lost Valley in the coming 20 years.

Zooming in from the region to the town, Lost Valley is of a rectangular shape, 8 miles wide from east to west and 10 miles long from north to south. Within the township, the City is a square, 3.5 miles on each side, with a total area of 12.25 square miles.

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Development History

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Detailed History Prior to being claimed by the Spanish in 1769, the land of Lost Valley had been inhabited by the Tejon people, which included the Kitanemuk, Yokuts, and Chumash tribes for thousands of years. In the Late 18th Century, Commander Don Pedro Fages was the first European to enter modern-day Kern County, entering via the Grapevine pass from the South.

Lost Valley itself was founded in 1869 as a railroad flag stop when the Southern Pacific made its way down the Valley from San Francisco, where it had been started in 1865. It would reach Bakersfield by 1874, the same year the first post office in Lost Valley opened. Growth was slow but the railroad provided a steady influx of people and supplies for the region’s ranching and agriculture.

Throughout the late 19th century and early 20th century, the Miller & Lux corporation ran a cattle-centered operation that spanned over 43,000 acres including the current site of Lost Valley. By the 1870s the pair owned more than 300,000 acres of land in California; by the 1880’s they established the Pacific Livestock Company. The City was incorporated in 1906.

Like other Central Valley towns, Lost Valley experienced tremendous population growth during the Great Depression as thousands of migrants fled the Dust Bowl conditions in the midwest for the fertile California fields. Population tapered off through mid-century, but the City indirectly benefited from its proximity to Fresno and Bakersfield, where the burgeoning civilian aerospace industries attracted unprecedented urban development to the Valley for the first time.

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Starting from1950s to 1970s, suburbs emerged as dominant land use pattern in and around Lost Valley. Single-family residential homes become the primary housing type During 1960s-1970s, the area was rocked by Farm Workers’ Rights movements in nearby Delano. The famous Delano Grape Strike, begun in 1965, ultimately succeeded in reaching a collective bargaining agreement with the table-grape growers and raised nationwide awareness of the over 10,000 underpaid and overworked immigrant growers in the Valley.

In 2008, California voters approved the $9.95 billion of bonds for construction of an 800-mile HighSpeed Rail linking San Francisco to Los Angeles.

The Obama administration urges construction to begin in the economically-beleaguered Central Valley. The latest construction plan released by the CA HSR Authority in June 2015 designated Lost Valley to stop between Bakersfield and Fresno, and the projected operation date is 2030.

In 2010, UC Merced, UC Riverside, and UC Davis decided on establishing a joint initiative, UC Agricultural Science Institute and Research Center (ASIR). When the HSR plan was released in 2015 designating Lost Valley as a stop, in the following year the ASIR committee also favored Lost Valley for a new research station where graduate tudents from any UC campus can work or study.

The ASIR Lost Valley is planned to be open in 2025, is expecting to attract students and staff from across the Valley, with the majority coming from Merced, Bakersfield, and Fresno.

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Existing Conditions and Projections

Population 2020-2040 Currently, Lost Valley is home to 11,000 residents, comprising of 3,700 households. 10,000 people reside within the city planning area and about 1,000 live in the rural area of the town.

The birth rate has been steady since the 1950s.

Due to the moving in of the ASIR Lost Valley and the California High Speed Rail Lost Valley Station, rapid economic growth and large population influx are being speculated. The city is expected to increase in population by 25 percent over the next five years, eventually doubling its population by 2040.

Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

Fig 1.1 Lost Valley Population Projection by 2040

Age & Race Lost Valley has a good mix of young, working age, and senior population as seen in Fig 1.2.

The working-age population, both in the cohort 20 to 34 and 35 to 59, form the major part of the population. The median age of Lost Valley today is 29 years old. The working population cohort is expected to expand in future.

Fig 1.2 Lost Valley Age Composition (2019)

The 2010 United States Census reported that Lost Valley had a population of 11,000. The racial makeup of Lost Valley was White (25.5 percent), African American (0.5 percent), Native American (0.3 percent), Asian 12.7 percent Pacific Islander 1.5 percent, and Other Races (0.9 percent) . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 58.6 percent. Fig 1.3 shows the current racial composition based on 2010 census and projected changes over next 20 years. As seen from these two graphs, the city’s population is expected to become more diverse and younger

Fig 1.3 Lost Valley Racial Composition (2019)

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Education and Income Education attainment is correlated with income potential. Currently, Lost Valley has a public library, three elementary schools, a junior high school, and a senior high school. More than 75 percent of the population in Lost Valley has a high-school diploma. College graduation rates are low at 14.5 percent, owing partly to lack of higher eduction opportunities locally, and to traditional low-skilled agriculture employment opportunities. The median annual income stands at $44,000 while about 12.5 percent of the households live below the poverty line.

Lost Valley’s current education and income profile represents a typical agro-centric central valley town, yet is expected to improve in the next twenty years with the coming of the highly skilled workforce and economic growth opportunities.

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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishries Construction Manufacturing Transportation and Public Utilities Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Finance & Insurance Services Federal/State Government Local Government Fig 1.4 Lost Valley Empolyment Distribution (2019) Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

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Lost Valley supports 5,260 jobs at present. The agriculture industry accounts for about a third of total jobs in Lost Valley. The city mainly produces lettuce, oranges and grapes, and is an important agricultural town of the central valley. The farms are located on outer areas of the Township, with suitable soil conditions.

About similar number of people are employed in government offices and service jobs together.

Jobs in Wholesale trade and retail trade together make the third largest segment of employment opportunities in Lost Valley. While the Wholesale trade is mostly related to packaging and supply of agriculture products, the retail trade consists of diverse businesses such as garments, automobiles or machineries.

Lost Valley also has about 500 jobs in small and medium scale industries. Manufacturing activ-

Fig 1.5 Lost Valley Empolyment Projection by 2040 Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

ities are located centrally in the CBD, and enjoy the service of freight corridor. The sector was once the stronghold of the town but is eventually declining. In all, Lost Valley contains a good mix of job profiles.

The incoming agriculture research institute is expected to facilitate Lost Valley’s transition into a more service-oriented local economy. It is expected to bring about 1000 jobs to the city. Moreover, the new high-speed train is expected to employ 10 times more employees than the freight rail.

These two changes together are expected to boost the town’s economy, and will also help the growth of jobs in ancillary sectors.

As a result of this economic growth, the local construction industry is expected to scale up to service the needs of upcoming office and residential sector. Similarly, the demand for services of finance and insurance, as well as administrative licensing and bank-related services will grow rapidly. The agriculture sector, currently the largest employer in the town, is expected to benefit from the new research institute, and would employ 50 percent more people by 2040. However, due to growing share of e-commerce’s in retail market, retail jobs are expected to shrink in the future.

This growth in jobs can be characterized into three broad categories on basis of their locational preferences. First would be the jobs in transportation sector, which would have to be located near or around the High Speed Rail line. Secondly, the service sector jobs which should preferably be located near the central core of the city. It would thus be important to utilize the decline in retail sector and non-agro based manufacturing sector, to promote high employment density in the CBD, and accommodate the growth of service jobs there. This opportunity to reconfigure the central part of the city, through sub-division of large manufacturing lots into human-scale lots, would not only help in increasing employment density in the centre, but also would help in increasing accessibility of new jobs in the town.

The third major challenge would be to locate the growth of agriculture sector, and dependent manufacturing jobs. Lost Valley has some of the existing commercial facilities, located at the peripheries of urban development and near to farmlands. Opportunity to expand them to accomodate this growth could be explored.

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Land Use Citywide, Lost Valley has 12.25 square miles of land, among which 20 percent of the area is developed, and 80 percent is open space with natural resources, such as reservoirs, forests, and agricultural land. The vast amount of open space in Lost Valley offers ideal opportunities for future growth. As shown in Fig 1.6, 30 percent of land in the central city remains undeveloped, located in Planning District 1-7.

Residential use comprises the most significant land use in Lost Valley, which represents 57.44 of the total developed area, as Fig 1.7 and Map 1.5 illustrates. Residential use is primarily located at the north and the west of city center, stretching along existing thoroughfares.

The second largest land use in Lost Valley is industrial use, at about 7.72 percent of total developed land. The land for industrial use comprises about 122 acres, and are primarily located in the south of downtown area. Most industrial land in downtown is designated to support operation and maintenance of the Amtrak train station and the freight track. However, such patterns will be altered significantly after the completion of highspeed-rail in 2027.

Thanks to the city’s great access to natural resources, such as Knot Lake and Lost Valley lake, recreational is the third most significant use in the town, at about 7.13 percent of the total developed area. Also, Lostvlley has several major parks scattered which contribute to the recreational land. The total area is about 112 acres. Apart from that, there is about 125 acres of water body in Lost Valley and takes up about 7.97 percent of the total land.

Commercial and office comprise 71 acres, which makes up about 4.51percent of the total area.

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With primary retail space located at the city center, some commercial centers are built at the fringe area to facilitate residents, except in the east of the town.

In general, most developed area are located in the central city, there are still leapfrog residential neighborhood could be found in the northeast and northwest of the city. As sewer shed is one of definite features limiting the city growth, these leapfrog areas may lack access to sufficient infrastructural and service.

Toward 2040, the city will see more mixed land use pattern occur, especially in District 1 where primarily the transit-oriented-development is go-

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Fig 1.7 Lost Valley Land Use Summary (2019) Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

Map 1.4 Lost Valley Land Use Plan (2019) Evergreen Reservoir

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Zoning At presents, the city’s zoning ordinance is loosely stated. Figure 1.8 and Figure 1.9 below summarizes the current zoning of Lost Valley, with Map 1.5 showing the geographical distribution.

Currently, there are two classes of residential zoning in Lost Valley. Low-density is the largest zoned area, with the area of almost 4258 acres, and makes up about 54.54 percent of total land. The low-density residential area is located outside the central city, from Planning District 1 to 7. The second class, high-density residential area, comprises 15.2 percent of total land with the total area about 1182 acres. It is worth noticing that the non-conforming use appears most in the north of CBD, where the residential uses take place in land previously zoned as commercial. The residential zones, in total, take up 5439 acres of land in the city.

Apart from residential use and land that has not been zoned, the next significant zoning categories are industrial and transportation, at about 1.65 percent and 1.60 percent. The large area zoned as industrial use is due to the location of the Amtrak and train station in the Downtown. It can be observed that the industrial space is contagious to residential area. On the other hand,

about 125 acres of land has been devoted to transportation development, including the 103 Interstate Highway as well as existing street network. The number is expected to increase because of the transit-oriented-development, and the detail will be illustrated in later chapters.

Lost Valley has multiple commercial centers. The total commercial zoning area makes up 1.19 percent of total area. Most of commercial zone are located at the city center. Some parcels around city fringe are specifically zoned for commercial use to facilitate residents. The total area dedicated to commercial use is about 93 acres.

Lost Valley in 2040 expects to see a significant change in zoning. First of all, the proposed highspeed-railroad station, the following TOD projects, and the innovative campus will encourage mixed-use zoning in Downtown area, especially in Planning District 1, and 9. The changing zoning will aim to increase the residential density and modify the maximum FAR throughout the city to promote more compact and sustainable developments. Meanwhile, parts of industrial land will be converted to mixed-use zoning to facilitate the implementation of the plan.

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Fig 1.8 Lost Valley Zoning Ordinance (2019) Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

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Housing

Single Family Detached 59%

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As shown in image 1.1, currently there are four major housing typologies. Single-family detached houses comprise the most significant housing typology in Lost Valley, accounting for 59 percent of the total housing stock. At an average net density of 3.2 dwelling units per acre, single-family detached houses take up 2,300 acres of land in total.

Row/Townhouses and Garden apartments contribute to similar percentage of Lost Valley’s total housing stock, accounting for 18 percent and 16 respectively. Row/townhouses have an average net density of 12.5 dwelling units per acre and take up 50 acres of land. Garden apartments are slightly denser. At 15.6 dwelling units per acre, they cover a total of 36 acres.

Multistorey apartments comprise the smallest portion of current housing stock, and are located only in three areas: District 1, District 2, and District 3. With a high average net density at 19.5 dwelling units per acre, they only take up 11 acres of land.

Figure 1.10 illustrates current stock of dwellings by housing types across the 23 districts. 92 percent of current housing stock is located in central city, which comprises District 1 to District 7.

In the central city, District 1 to District 4 have relatively fair mix of all four types of housing, while the housing stock in District 5 to District 7 is dominated by single family detached house. In the fringe areas in District 8 through District 23, single-family detached house is the only type of housing available.

Current housing vacancy rate is 5.4 percent, which represents a good level. As for the tenure figure, 55 percent of the housing is owner occupied and 45 percent occupied by renters.

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As shown in Fig 11, Lost Valley’s central city boasts much higher density than fringe areas. Map 1.6 further illustrates the net housing density by the planning districts. Within the central city, District 1 to District 4 are more denser due to their mixed housing typologies. The upper and upper-middle socioeconomic classes mostly reside in District 5 and District 6 where the low density single-family detached house is the only typology. In the fringe ares, current sewershed only covers District 8 and District 12 to District 16. Residential developments beyond the sewershed have insufficient accress to services.

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With the doubling of the total population in the coming 20 years, it is challenging to fulfill new housing demands. In District 1, the Transit Oriented Developments around the new HSR station is going to stimulate high-rise high-end apartments. In District 9, the new ASIR campus is planned to settle 4, 000 students and staff and is expecting constructions of multistorey office, classrooms,as well as student hostels. Infill developments are proposed to take up the vacant lots and take better use of the infrastructures provided in the central city. Towards 2040, Lost Valley is expecting an increase in housing density, with more livable residential areas and more housing options provided in central city districts.

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Environment The city of Lost Valley enjoys great access to natural resources. The primary water supply of the town is Evergreen Reservoir, a few miles to the north of the city center. Numerous streams flow from the reservoir and meander through the city. Other than Evergreen reservoir, there are two lakes near the city: one is Lost Valley Lake in the north, and the other is Knot Lake in the west. The lakes have been popular recreational destinations for citizens. As an inland town, Lost Valley does not face frequent risks from floods, yet it is still worth noticing that the 100-year flood plain overlaps with some residential developments. Currently, the city lacks ordinances on those constructions.

tial element in the local economy, the next step is to preserve existing agricultural space on the outskirts as well as immediate vicinity of the city through communication with local farmers, engagement with innovative institutions, and promotion urban infill developments.

Besides, Lost Valley owns three forests: Miller Forest, Delano Forest, and Larry Forest. Currently, only small parts of the parks are open to the public with designated trails. The three forests are home to thousands of wildlife species such as California black bear. The city of Lost Valley has concentrated a lot on preserving these vital natural forests, with strict regulations in the prevention of wildfire and animal protection.

Img 1.2 Evergreen Reservoir

In general, Lost Valley has no significantly steep topography. Most lands (near 94percent of total area) possess slope lower than 15 percent. However, it can be found that the city’s major development is surrounded by segments of dangerous slopes that exceeds 15 percent, especially at the northwestern and south edge. As these slopes may hinder future developments, cities should regulate development activities in steep areas.

Agriculture takes up more than half of the open space in Lost Valley. However, since the last century, some urban developments started taking up the agricultural land. As it serves as an essen15

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Infrastructure Infrastructure construction would be one of the most significant goals for Lost Valley. The city enter sits approximately 8 miles north from 103 Interstate Highway. Driving currently serves as the primary commuting method of citizens. The thoroughfares and minors constitute the traffic network in Lost Valley. As the downtown district is facing with renewal development, the city government has attempted to amend the parking codes to replace minimum parking requirement with maximum parking requirement to reduce dependency on the automobile as well as to promote mass transit.

The opening of the high-speed railroad will bring significant impacts on how people move in the city. Currently, there is a freight line running through the city center, which has been operated since the 1860s. The newly proposed high-speed railroad will run parallel to the freight. However, the industrial land along existing railroad will be partially converted into the new train station accompanied by transit-oriented-development. The TOD developments will attract considerable amounts of people from metropolitan cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles and greatly facilitate their daily commute. Also, to accommodate the TOD development, city government will increase investment in various public transportation like bike sharing, bus, and rideshare. As a result, the social dynamics will be significantly changed in Downtown Lost Valley in the following decades.

Another important infrastructural element is sewer and wastewater treatment. There are two wastewater treatment facilities in the city: one in north serving Planning District 1,5,6,7, and the other in south serving Planning District 1,2,3,4.

The two facilities constitute capacity equivalent to a population of 17,600 and coverage of 17

1736 acres (calculated at 125 gallons per capita per day). Nevertheless, the population size is projected to reach 22,000 by 2040, with more growth concentrated within the sewer shed. The city government has initiated plans on increasing the capacity to accommodate such growth in both size and density.

Img 1.5 502 Interstate Highway

Img 1.6 CalTrans Frieght Rail

Img 1.7 California High Speed Train

Map 1.8 Lost Valley Transportation and Water-sewer Service Area Map (2019) Evergreen Reservoir

Lostvalley Lake

s Fage

Fages Creek Plant

k Cree

502

r Cesa

k az Cree Chav

Cesar Chavaz Plant

Knot Lake

Mapath Creek

0 502

0.5

1 Mile

Interstate Highway

Streams

Sewershed

High Speed Railroad / Amtrak

Lakes/Reservoir

Sewer Trunks

Road

Flood Plain

Waste Water Treatment

Thoroughfare

City Limit

Treatment Plant

Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

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Public Facilities

Number of Public Facilities

Lost Valley currently owns a fair number of various community facilities. There are two elementary schools, one junior high school, and one senior high school serving more than 2,200 school-aged children. Other educational institute includes a public library located close to the city hall and the Central Business District.

6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ES

Jr. HS

Sr. HS

2019

2040

Fig 1.12 Number of Public Facility by 2040

Jr. HS

The town only operates one hospital and one nursing house in the northwest and the southwest. As for the open spaces, Lost Valley has great accessibility to recreational area and parks in general. The Lostvally Lake and Knot Lake have been popular destinations for families. All community facilities are currently distributed in Planning District 1 through 7.

Sr. HS

In the following decades, the city foresees an increase the number of educational institutions, which include plans for three elementary schools and two junior high schools. There will also be collaboration programs between the proposed UC Agricultural Science and Research Institute Center (ASIR) to raise public awareness and participation in education.

ES ES

Jr. HS

Sr. HS

Sr. HS UC ASRI

ES ES

UC ASRI

Fig 1.13 Development Pattern of Public Facility by 2040 Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

The TOD development in Downtown Lost Valley will incorporate medical facilities as well to adapt to projected needs. Two more recreational facilities will be added. Moreover, the city will continue to work on building networked green space throughout the city, utilizing its proximity to natural resources. All newly built facilities will be serving not only center but also the fringe area in the city.

Towards 2040, citizens of Lost Valley are hoping for more public facilities of higher quality and better convenience from across the city. Medical as well as recreational facilities will be the major areas for public investment and improvement.

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Map 1.9 Lost Valley Public Facilities Map (2019) Evergreen Reservoir

Miller & Lux Hospital

Delano Elementary School HSR / Amtrak Train Station

Lostvalley Lake

Lostvalley First Library

Fages Creek Wastewater Plant ES

Miller Junior High School Lostvalley City Hall

Jr. HS

Sr. HS

Delano High School

Cesar Chavaz Wastewater Plant ES

ES

Knot Lake

Knot Nursing House Larry Elementary School Fages Elementary School

Mapath Creek

0

0.5

City Hall

Hospital

Sr. HS

Senior High School

Train Stations

Nursing House

Jr. HS

Junior High School

Public Library

Wastewater

ES

Elementary School

1 Mile

N

Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

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Direction Setting Framework 2.1 Community Particiation 2.2 Vision for 2040 2.3 Goals and Policies

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2.1

Community Participation

Where shall we grow?

How shall we grow?

Design Options by the Community.

AYES planning consultancy believes that public participation is the key to a successful comprehensive plan that is building on community consensus and truly reflects the need and desire of the local people. Our team devoted hard work in assisting, designing, and organizing public participation and inclusionary planning programs.

In April 2017, charrettes are held in the Lost Valley City Hall. Citizens and planning professionals gather together to solve planning problems and generate alternative solutions. The intensive charrettes went on successively five days and produced insightful outcomes. Citizens were especially excited about the new HSR stations and expressed their desire for a walkable, livable, prosperous CBD that is transit-oriented.

In the summer vacation of 2018, a planning workshop was conducted in Delano High School. Our team came to meet with the students, introduced the current conditions and planning scenarios, and invited them to vote and comment on all the alternatives. At the end of the workshop, the students organized a big presentation day and shared with the city their vision for the future of Lost Valley. Economic growth, transportation infrastructure, and livable city center are the major themes of the students’ final report.

Regular community meetings are held twice a month. Our team made every effort in presenting maps and data and assisting in building consensus. After a year-long discussion and negotiation, local citizens and board members of all the districts approved on the major decision that the new ASIR campus is be located in District 4.

Img 2.1 Public Charrettes at City Hall

Img 2.2 Planning Workshop at Delano High School

Img 2.3 Community Meetings

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2.2

Visions for 2040

01

Economic Development Support growing number of employment in existing agricultre and emerging developments. Provide job opportunities to residents and attract new talents.

02

Land Use & Growth Management Promote TOD mode around new HSR station and encourage compact and infill developments in new developments

03

Transportation Promote walkable neighbohoood design and increase usage of public transoprtation.

04

Housing Provide affordable, high-quality, and diverse housing options throughout the city. Amend current zoning to accompany projected growth.

05

Community Resource Conservation Preserve and enhance recreational space in Lostvalley. Continue to promote Lostvalley’s strong agricultral features combined with innovative technologies.

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2.3

Goals, Objectives, Policies 01 - Economic Development

Objective 1.3 Accommodate the projected 133% increase of retail in the downtown and near the research institute Policy 1.1.1: Support and expand existing retail near the future HSR station and former Amtrak station.

Policy 1.1.2: Direct the Chamber of Commerce to attract new restaurants, cafes, and small food marts (delis, pharmacies, etc) that will serve the influx of workers and commuters HSR will bring.

Policy 1.1.3: Engage in dialogue with the University of California to suggest preferred business partners or restaurants/cafes they have good working relationships with and, upon community input and student outreach, invite them to open in or around the ASIR campus Objective 1.2 Preserve existing agricultural jobs on the outskirts and immediate vicinity of the City.

Policy 1.2.1: Cultivate the relationship between the City and farm workers’ associations, agricultural unions.

Policy 1.2.2: Recommend the creation of an agricultural jobs retention task force or subcommittee.

Policy 1.2.3: Reach out with agricultural companies (ranchers, canneries, processors, etc) for regular round-table discussions to ensure their needs are being met and they are satisfied maintaining their operations in and around Lost Hills.

Objective 1.1 Accommodate the projected 105% job increase around the revitalized downtownresearch nstitute.

Policy 1.3.1 Direct the Chamber of Commerce to attract and retain existing retail Policy 1.3.2: Actively support and publicly endorse the Lost Valley Small Business Association, through social media, merchandise (e.g. bumper stickers, t-shirts) during community events, posters, and more. Responsibility: Chamber of Commerce, Lost Valley Economic Development Office, and Lost Valley Small Business Association.

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Goals, Objectives, Policies 02 - Land Use & Growth Management

Objective 2.1 Prioritize compact and efficient development patterns conducive to a compact urban form.

Policy 2.1.1: Encourage infill development with new developers through incentives to be determined by the Chamber of Commerce, Lost Valley Economic Development Office, and Lost Valley Small Business Association.

Policy 2.2.2: Amend the City Municipal Code to eliminate parking minimums wherever possible and applicable, pending voter approval Objective 2.2: Promote transit-oriented development around the new HSR station.

Policy 2.2.1: Offer a robust suite of initiatives for developers to locate high-density development near the new HSR station, including increases to maximum FAR (on conditional approval; e.g. if they pay into a Public Arts fund or other funds to be determined by City Council) Policy 2.2.2: Encourage downtown employers to offer transit subsidies for employees Objective 2.3 Encourage and facilitate high-density, reduced-footprint student housing in and near the ASIR Policy 2.3.1: Amend the City Municipal Code to eliminate parking minimums for student dormitories and university-owned housing Policy 2.3.2: Encourage the U.C. by offering the same incentives outlined in Objective 2.2.

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Goals, Objectives, Policies 03 - Transportation

Objective 3.1 Promote walkability and multiple modes of non-vehicular travel Policy 3.1.1: Identify sources of funding, including but not limited to increasing the county-wide sales tax (requires ballot measure and voter approval) to fund the construction of dedicated bike lanes and increased pedestrian amenities (e.g. new sidewalks, crosswalk improvements) Policy 3.1.2: Allow developers the option to pay into a dedicated City fund providing for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements as an in-lieu fee for keeping existing parking minimums or exceeding them Policy 3.1.3: Clearly mark dedicated spaces for rideshare scooters and bikeshares.

Policy 3.1.4: Produce a City Bicycle Master Plan. Responsibility: Planning Department.

Objective 3.2: Eliminate parking minimums in the downtown core pending voter approval Policy 3.2.1: Amend City Municipal Code to replace parking minimums with parking maximums in the downtown station area Objective 3.3 Promote increased ridership on existing public transportation Policy 3.3.1:Continue to work closely with relevant agencies to finalize plans and identify funding for increased frequency of bus service and potential bus expansions

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Goals, Objectives, Policies 04 - Housing

Objective 4.1 Create a Downtown Residential Core district around the major axes near the HSR station Policy 4.1.1: Will allow up to 80 dwelling units per acre with a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre. Densities of up to 60 units per acre are allowed with an Incentive program if specific criteria (to be determined by City Council in consultation with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Department) are met and public benefits are provided. Affordable Senior Housing projects may be allowed up to 50 dwelling units per acre, so as to protect this vulnerable demographic.

Objective 4.2: Re-zone the downtown core to allow for multi-family and high-rise housing Policy 4.2.1: The Lost Valley Planning Department shall draft an amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance for presentation to City Council allowing for this conversion of zoning designations.

Objective 4.3 Encourage affordable housing through a variety of means Policy 4.3.1: Programs to support the production of new affordable housing shall include: Density Bonus Ordinances, Inclusionary Housing Ordinances, and identification of housing opportunity sites through the Housing Element Update (in progress).

Policy 4.3.2: Programs to support the construction of Additional Dwelling Units (“granny flats”).

Policy 4.3.3: Collaboration with developers to include affordable housing (defined as Below-Market-Rate units) where none are currently required

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2.3

Goals, Objectives, Policies 05 - Community Resource Conservation

Objective 5.1 Plan, develop, and enhance recreation opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities.

Policy 5.1.1: Disperse the types and sizes of recreation opportunities throughout the City Policy 5.1.2: Increase indoor recreation facilities and valued community gathering spaces.

Partner with the Lost Valley YMCA closely to accomplish this. Responsibility: Department of Parks & Recreations.

Policy 5.2.2: Educational institution coordination. Coordinate with school districts and other educational institutions in the acquisition, development, and maintenance of combined park and school sites Objective 5.2 Locate lower-intensity urban uses on the fringes of the City.

Policy 5.2.1: Focus lower-intensity urban development on City outskirts, to create an effective transition between urban uses and agricultural uses.

Objective 5.3 Encourage and promote Lost Valley’s proud agricultural heritage and strong agriculture-based economy Policy 5.3.1: Direct the Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development to begin outreach with local agricultural land owners to begin a Lost Valley Farmer’s Market.

Policy 5.3.2: Create a Community Supported Agricultural Alliance that shall serve the same role as the Lost Valley Small Business Association, but for nearby (and locally-based) farmers.

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Areawide Land Policy Plan 3.1 Land Suitability Analysis 3.2 Work Flow &Results 3.3 Business -as-usual Scenario 3.4 Preferred Scenario 3.5 Land Use Policy Classification

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3.1

Land Suitability Analysis Map 3.1 Lost Valley Land Suitability Score Map (2019)

Preserved Land

Land Suitability Score

City Boundary Central city Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

Least suitable

Most suitable

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3.2

Work Flow & Results

FEATURE

CBD Buffer

Cummunity Center Buffer

DISTANCE

SUITABILITY SCORE

<0.5 mile

5

0.5-1 mile

4.5

1-1.5 mile

4

1.5-2 mile

3.5

2-2.5 mile

3

2.5-3 mile

2.5

3-3.5 mile

2

3.5-4 mile

1.5

4-4.5 mile

1

4.5-5 mile

0.5

>-5 mile

0

<0.5 mile

5

0.5-1 mile

4

1-2 mile

3

2-3 mile

2

3-4 mile

1

>4 mile

0

FEATURE

Slope

Soil Condition

Flood Plain

TYPOLOGY

SUITABILITY FACTOR

0-5%

*1

6%-15%

*0.75

>15%

*0.5

Good Soil Percolation

*1

Poor Soil Percolation

*0.75

Developed

*0.75

Undeveloped

*0.5

*0

Lake

TOTAL SCORE ADDED

*1

*0

Resevoir

*1

*0

Forest & Agriculture

Sewer Buffer

Highway Buffer

0-500 ft

10

500-2640 ft

8

0.5-1 mile

6

1-2 mile

4

2-3 mile

2

>3 mile

0

*1

Suitability Level

Area (Acre)

Percentage of Area

Very High

1,658

3.2%

High

1,893

3.7%

Medium

3,782

7.4%

<0.5 mile

5

0.5-1 mile

4

Low

4,027

7.9%

1-1.5 mile

3

Very Low

8,581

16.8%

1.5-2 mile

2

2-2.5 mile

1

Preservation

31,259

61.0%

>2.5 mile

0

Total

51,200

100%

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Environ

LITY OR

A composite land suitability analysis is performed to indicate which area is more ideal for future development.

Through employing multiple features and overlapping each feature map, the overlayed maps will inform the level of suitability for urban developments.

5

5

The procedure of the suitability study is shown as the left.

As the feature maps contain geographic information such as hydrological types and accessibility to specific facility for each piece of land, each feature could be scored differently for final calculation of the suitability.

5

5

5

There are four significant steps in this scoring process. The first step is to evaluate artificial features, in which scores are given according to the distance from the facilities. Four elements are included: distance to CBD, distance to community center, distance to sewer, and distance to highway. A lower score shows lower accessibility to these facilities. The second step is to examine natural features. Based on potential hazards and risks they may impose on constructions, various weights are given to different elements. The last step would be to multiply the above results with the binary feature, also known as the ‘pass or fail’ features. This ‘pass or fail’ screening identifies the areas need preservation and they will be excluded from any future developments. In our study, we define the water bodies, forests, and agricultural land as our binary layers, as the preservation of community resources has been an essential object of Lost Valley in the following decades.

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However, certain limits are existing in the current analysis.

The study only presents general level of suitability to decide whether or not the piece of land should be used, which means that it lacks consideration of specific land use type.

Such limits will be solved as we continue to more local scale plan.

Fig 3.1 Land Suitability Layers

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3.3

Business-as-usual Scenario

The goals, objectives, and policies constitute the basis for future land management plannings. The results, however, may vary according to the different approach to development strategies. Therefore, two scenarios are given to illustrate the alternative futures of the town.

The first scenario is the ‘Business as Usual’ scenario. As the previous map indicates, Lost Valley’s urban developments are extending in the northwestern direction, which stays align with the current infrastructural shed. The present average neighborhood density is around 3.0 du/acre. If the city continues to grow in this trend, by 2040, there will be 1,100 acres of newly developed area, which adds up to a total area of 2,400 acres developed land. Based on the results of land suitability analysis, the new development will be mainly located by the eastern and western fringe of the central city.

Such uneven growth along the east-west direction may result in isolation of the new neighborhoods. The longer distance to Downtown Lost Valley and lack of other facilities may increase dependence on the automobile. Meanwhile, the sprawled development results in a scattered distribution of public resources, which may exacerbate current social segregation.

Also, although the land suitability intends to exclude the possibility to build on agricultural land, the ‘Business-as-Usual’ scenario will inevitably approach the edge of agricultural space, which generates risks to local environments.

Map 3.2 illustrates the ‘Business-as-Usual’ scenario.

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Img 3.1 Low-density, single family house developments

Img 3.2 Urban developments threatening agricultural land

Map 3.2 Lost Valley Business-as-usual Areawide Land Use Plan (2040)

Miiller Forest

Evergreen Creek

Evergreen Reservoir

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Highland Hardwood

100-Year Flood Plain

Transition General

Lowland Hardwood

Reservoir

Transition Long Term

Pine

Lake

Undeveloped Land

Agriculture

Streams City Boundary

Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

Mile

N

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3.4

Preferred Scenario

The preferred scenario, which is illustrated in Map 3.4, shows a more sustainable alternative of Lost Valley. The estimated need for land decreases dramatically, which intends to counter the sprawl condition in the previous scenario.

The preferred scenario accommodates only 400 acres for new developments, with an average residential density of 20 du/acre. The significant increase in density is due to the considerable amounts of middle-to-high-density developments around the city center. Through the incorporation of transit-oriented-development in Downtown Lost Valley, and the proposed UC Agricultural Science Research Institute (UC ASRI) in Planning District 4, the plan targets to first redevelop and infill the underdeveloped space with mass transit program in CBD area, and further seek contagious land for the new campus.

Therefore, the educational institute and the new transportation hub together become the driven force for projected growth.

As seen in the map, the preferred scenario put great emphasis on the preservation of agricultural land as well as other natural features. The intentional avoidance of development on these spaces is following the goals and visions of Lost Valley 2040 as it recognizes agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s significant contribution to the local economy, as well as its proud of being heritage in the town.

The preferred scenario will efficiently prevent isolated developments. Moreover, it controls new development within the current coverage of infrastructure and community facilities as much as possible. Instead of scattered distribution of public resources, this alternative en35

courages integrated and mixed programs. As a result, residents would enjoy equal access to all facilities.

With two anchor developments and intentional guide on city growth, Lostvally will utilize less space to accommodate the projected increase in population. At the same time, the city of Lostvally will start its transition to a more sustainable and more livable city.

Government

Citizen Involvement Preservation

Analysis Regulations

Land Use Planning Transportation

Fig 3.2 Component for Lost Valley 2040

Map 3.3 Lost Valley Preferred Scenario Areawide Land Use Plan (2040)

Miiller Forest

Evergreen Creek

Evergreen Reservoir

Delano Forest

Lostvalley Lake Fag

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Ce

sar

Ch a

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Cru z

C re

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Knot Lake

Ve ra

Mapath Creek

Larry Creek

Larry Forest

0

0.5

1

2

Urban Development

Highland Hardwood

100-Year Flood Plain

Transition General

Lowland Hardwood

Reservoir

Transition Long Term

Pine

Lake

Undeveloped Land

Agriculture

Streams City Boundary

Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

Mile

N

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3.5

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Land Use Policy Classification

LAND CLASS

PURPOSE

CHARACTERISTICS

Developed-Infill and Redevelopment

Existing urban land to provide 1) middle-to-high-density infill developments to accommodate projected growth 2) redeveloped plan to adapt TOD mode 3) protection and promotion in quality of life for stabilized neighborhoods.

Equipped with full infrastructural service as well as good accessibility to community facilities.

TransitionGeneral (by 2040)

Land that owns the highest suitability level to provide space for intensive and immediate urban development in the following decades.

Undeveloped land that sits in proximity to infrastructure but has not been fully served. Most land is connected to the current urban fabric and intends to contain new developments within a certain distance from the city center.

TransitionLong-term (beyond 2040)

Land designated for developments beyond 2040

Undeveloped land with limited service, which may continue to link the isolated developments with the general transition.

Agriculture

Agricultural land that needs to be preserved to strengthen the local economy and job opportunities

Undeveloped land defined as natural resources, or been identified to own value in agricultural activities, or unique scenic resources.

Only restricted activities are allowed or special permits required.

Conservation (Water, Forest, Farmland)

To protect limited, or irreplaceable natural resources or to prevent destruction brought by potential hazards. To promote sustainable growth of the city

Land that contains major water bodies, forest, and wetland. Limited access to public and strict regulations enforced.

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY

GENERAL POLICY

AREA

PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL AREA

Existing moderate to high density

1: Implement zoning changes to allow for higher density developments 2: Upgrade existing infrastructure 3: Promote efficient development mode and foster public/private collaboration

1300 acres

2.5%

Moderate to high density

1: Implement zoning changes to allow for various density developments 2: Expand existing infrastructure 3: Provide employment opportunities to both residents and non-local talents.

4: Promote various development types with sufficient community facilities.

750 acres

1.5%

Moderate to high density

1: Implement zoning regulations to contain the development pattern 2: Identify hazardous areas and limit future activities.

3: Encourage community participation to promote small scale plan in accordance with the comprehensive plan

850 acres

1.7%

Low-density development depending on local conditions and planning ordinances.

1: Implement programs to protect existing land and restrict the expansion of urban activities 2: Cultivate collaboration and communication between local farmers and government 3: Engage with educational institutes to suggest optimal development plan

25,865 acres

50.5%

Very restricted or no development

1: Strict development control 2: Clear identify the land requires conservation, and limited public access.

31,259 acres

61.0%

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Communitywide Land Use Design 4.1 Introduction and Existing Conditions

4.2 Land Allocation Principles and Calculations 4.3 Communitywide Land Use Concept Design 4.4 Communitywide Land Use Design

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4.1

Introduction and Existing Conditions

The planning area of Lost Valley 2040 encompasses about 12.25 square miles (7,840 acres) in total, with 14 neighborhoods falling within the boundary. The planning area currently is also home to more than 90 percent of residents.

With the doubling of population in the coming decade, the city expects to experience significant changes in social, economic, and cultural dynamics.

Lost Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan has two anchor developments: the first is the transit-oriented-development in Downtown Lost Valley, and the second is the proposed ASRI campus located in Creekwalk. As the current CBD serves as the employment and commercial center, it is also the historic center of Lost Valley. Lost Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan seeks more mixed patterns of land use as well as the better connection of CBD with the surrounding neighborhood to enhance overall growth.

tinue to bring a variety of housing choices to these neighborhoods, accompanied with community amenities and ample open space. The construction of the ASRI campus will significantly change the neighborhood of Creekwalk.

The central city comprises five neighborhoods: Lost Valley Grove, East Lost Valley, Mapath, Industry City, and Downtown Lost Valley. Lost Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan aims to develop more infill and renewal projects within the city center to retrofit existing industrial land and facilitate the high-speed-railroad. As a result, the central city will witness a density increase in the coming decades.

Map 4.1 shows that there are 14 neighborhoods which loosely form three rings surrounding Downtown Lost Valley.

The outmost ring comprise neighborhoods of West Evergreen, East Evergreen, Thousand Pines, and Vera Cruz. They are the four rural fringe neighborhoods with great proximity to natural resources.

City fringe is composed of five neighborhoods: Mid-Miller Heights, Lakewood, Creekwalk, Lariwood, and Knot Heights. These five neighborhoods are contiguous to the central city yet are underdeveloped, with only several low-density residential communities built. The city will con-

Img 4.1 Livable and walkable Downtown desired

Img 4.2 Residents at Evergreen Reservior Park

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Map 4.1 Lost Valley Existing Neighborhoods (2019) Evergreen Reservoir

West Evergreen East Evergreen

Lakewood Lostvalley Lake

Mid-Miller Heights

Lost Valley Grove

East Lost

s Fage

k Cree

Valley 103

Downtown Lost Valley

Creekwalk r Cesa

Knot Heights

k az Cree Chav

Industry City Mapath

Knot Lake

Mapath Creek

Lariwood

Vera Cruz

Thousand Pines

0

41

0.5

1 Mile

Rural Fringe

Neighborhood Boundary

City Fringe

Streams

High Speed Railroad / Amtrak

Central City

Flood Plain

Road

Downtown Lost Valley

Lakes

Thoroughfare

502

Interstate Highway

Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning

4.2

Land Allocation Principles and Calculations

As the State of Community Report projects Lost Valley’s citywide total population to double to 20,000 people by 2040, the city is witnessing an increasing demand in new land development for residential, commercial, industrial uses as well as community facilities and recreation spaces.

Currently, the loose zoning ordinances and lack of land use plan have resulted in Lost Valley’s urban sprawl issues and non-contiguous leap-frog developments. As shown in the Areawide Land Use Plan, the business-as-usual scenario will consume 1,100 acres of land based on current trends. By contrast, the preferred scenario proposes

a more compact mode of urban growth.

In this scenario, the new acreage of land needed for 2040 will be 750, saving up to more than 30 percent.

To achieve the goal of increasing density as well as livability and sustainability of the city, the following section explains the land allocation principles and calculations of different uses.

Residential Use The new residential developments should meet the housing demand of the increasing population, support health and livability needs of the residents, provide a sense of place and neighborhood character, as well as be efficient in terms of financial and infrastructure investment.

Fig 4.1 Lost Valley Required Housing Unit Calculation by 2040 Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning Planning Area Popula�on Forecast (2040) Average Household Size (2040)

20,000 2.6

Households by End of Planning Period (2040)

7,692

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Adjusted Es�mate of Required Housing Stock (by 2040)

8,110

Exis�ng Housing Stock (2019)

3,700

Es�mated Houses Losses ((2019-2040)) Fire, Disasters, etc.

Neighborhood Renewal Conversion to Non-residential Use Abandoned Others

Figure 4.1 shows the calculation of the required housing units by 2040. The city needs a total of 8,110 dwelling units to accommodate the 20,000 total population. To meet the future housing demand, the amount of additional housing required to be built in the coming two decades are 4,760 units.

350 100 50 125 50 25

Exis�ng Housing Stock Retained by 2040

3,350

Adjusted Es�mate of Required Addi�onal Housing Stock

4,760

Total Future Housing Stock Required in Land Use Design

8,110

As illustrated in Figure 4.2, the 4,760 required additional housing units will be distributed in different neighborhoods, creating diversified neighborhood characters and providing a wide spectrum of housing options. Most of the new dwelling units will be allocated in Downtown CBD, the four neighborhoods in Central City, and Creekwalk neighborhood to the east of the city fringe. Due to the limitation of sewer and service capacity, the city does not encourage new developments at the rural fringe.

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In Lost Valley Downtown, 650 dwelling units are planned to be added, aiming to create an urban center with increasing density and greater mixed uses. It will become a concentration spot of employment and housing which also boasts convenient access to the HSR Station. The four neighborhoods in central city - East Lost Valley, Lost Valley Grove, Industry City and Mapath - will accommodate over 50 percent of the new housing units. These are the areas with relatively high suitability score, higher accessibility to transit, and more adequate infrastructure and public facilities. With the new campus anchoring the Creekwalk neighborhood in the east of city fringe, 1300 housing units will be provided in the coming two decades. Residents and communities in the Creekwalk share the vision to transform the neighborhood character from an underdevelCBD

Central City

oped fringe area to a campus-oriented, sustainable and livable neighborhood. The priority of extending the capacity of public services and infrastructure will be given to Creekwalk in order to facilitate the developments.

Figure 4.3 shows the gross residential density of the retained residential area, new development area, and the total neighborhood. Towards 2040, the citywide gross residential density will increase from 4.5 to 6.3 dwelling units per acre. Downtown, Creekwalk and East Lost Valley are the neighborhoods with the most significant density increase.

Encoragement of denser residential patterns and limitation of development footprints help to achieve the community goals of compact growth and prime agricultural land preservation.

City Fringe

Rural Fringe

2000

1500

1000

500

0

Downtown Mapath Lost Valley Industry Grove City

East Lost Creekwalk Lariwood Valley

Dwelling Units Retained (through 2040)

Knot Mid-Miller Lakewood West East Vera Cruz Thousand Heights Heights Evergreen Evergreen Pines New Dwelling Units (through 2040)

Fig 4.2 Lost Valley Retained and New Housing Units by Neighborhoods Source: Lost Valley Office for Comunity Planning City Fringe CBD Central City

Rural Fringe

14 12 10

8 6 4 2 0

Downtown Mapath Lost Valley Industry Grove City

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Commercial Use Levels of commercial centers should be planned, at the city level and neighborhood level. The neighborhoods which are primarily residential should get appropriate land use allocation (corner spaces, ground floor retail or separate block, etc.) within walking distances, for supporting the daily need of the communities. The Agriculture Science Research Institute campus should have a self-sufficient neighborhood market or commercial center, located in a way that cater both to students and neighboring residential areas. The land requirement for these new commercial centers will be filled in part by relocating the existing industrial uses in East Lost Valley neighborhood..

Major high-end retail and entertainment which serve the whole city will be located in Downtown Lost Valley. Downtown is the area with the maximum accessibility at present, and its regional connectivity would be further improved with the anchoring of the HSR station. As discussed in the State of Community Report, HSR station will provide great impetus to growth in Downtown, primarily through an increase in service-sector industries and employment. To better facilitate

the growth, the CBD should encourage densified and compact land development, improve urban environment and walkability, as well as provide agglomeration benefits to incoming services and offices. Figure 4.4 tabulates the additional land needed in each neighborhood to settle the commercial uses by type. Figure 4.5 illustrates the existing and the projecting commercial land uses in each neighborhood.

The incoming HSR station should be well integrated with the uses around, in a way that maintains the scale and visual identity at the street level. Options to develop HSR station itself as a hub of offices and retail spaces should be explored.

To accommodate the HSR station which requires large continues parcel, the community boards and related stakeholders approve to relocate the manufacturing uses in Downtown Lost Valley to the southern neighborhood. Eight acres of land in Downtown Lost Valley will be rezoned for the HSR station. The new lots which replace these large manufacturing lots will follow the existing street network, with appropriately sized blocks which promote walkability. Special focus should be giv-

Proposed additional space requirements for Commercial land uses Government (Local Government Offices Federal/Sate Total (Research jobs, government jobs/ Municipal government Commercial Finance & staff) jobs) Transportation land use Neighborhoods Wholesale Insurance) Downtown Lost Valley 10 12 14 9 45 Mapath 2 0 0.5 0.5 3 Lost Valley Grove 12 0.88 1.5 0.25 14.63 East Lost Valley 2 1 1.75 0.5 5.25 Industry City 4 1 2 3.6 5 15.6 Creekwalk 47.5 2.5 5 55 Total 20 60.38 20.25 23.85 14 138.48

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en to address the connectivity of the station with local bus networks, with strategically planned entry and exit points with lively plazas and supporting facilities.

The growth in population will also bring the need for banks, finances and other government offices to scale up their operations in Lost Valley. With Downtown Lost Valley housing the majority of of-

fices, some of the ancillary offices will also be distributed around the city, especially in predominantly residential neighborhoods of Mapath, Lost Valley Grove and East Lost Valley to ensure active use of streets during daytime, while also serving to local customers within their neighborhoods.

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Industrial and manufacturing uses along with future growth will be accommodated in the southern neighborhood of Industrial City, to provide clustering benefits as well as to improve job accessibility to the low and middle income working population of the Mapath neighborhood. Industrial City will adopt the industrial park development model, with defined boundaries, lots design, and use allocation. It is beneficial to manufacturing industries to locate desired facilities, parking, as well as to fulfill the street width requirements for large and heavy vehicles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) will be strategically allocated as a buffer between the residential areas in Mapath neighborhood and the heavy manufacturing uses. In addition, the agricultural-based manufac-

turing centers will be located near the commercial center at the Highway in Lost Valley Grove, providing the benefit of proximity to road-based logistics and also providing market opportunities for passing-by vehicles.

The concepts above can be observed from Fig. 4.6. Industrial uses in Downtown Lost valley and East Lost Valley will diminish. New industrial uses land will be located more concentrated in Industry City and Lost Valley Grove. The 40 acre industrial park in Industrial City will bring in more than 400 jobs. The agriculture-based industries located in Lost Valley Grove will draw in growth opportunities.

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Recreational and Open Spaces Recreational facilities and open space, such as tot lots, playing fields, convention centers, local parks, botanical gardens, and forest preserve, constitutes an important part in community wide land use design. To fulfill the need of the doubling of population in two decades, new recreation and open space should be carefully planned so that they are in easy access and provide diverse forms of outdoor active and passive leisure activities.

There are two major projects concerning citywide recreation and open space. One is the public plaza adjacent to HSR station in Downtown Valley, the other includes four linear parks transforming from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flood plains.

town from the HSR station, a gather point for multi-mode transportation, a venue for holding public activities, and a vibrant place for citizens to meet, gather, interact, and entertain.

Another highlighted project is the four greenbelt parks. The two parks on the north are located near Evergreen Reservoir and Fages Creek.

The two parks on the south link Knot Lake and Cesar Chavaz Creek respectively. The four greenbelt parks are designed to expand from east to west in a parallel fashion. The selected areas for the greenbelts will convert partial floodplain into green space, with the goal to improve urban resilience against risks of flood as well as to fulfill the recreational need for the increasing population.

With the relocation of industrial use land in Downtown Lost Valley, 40 acres of land will be gathered and assembled for the HSR station and nearby transit-oriented developments, among which six acres are assigned to be public open space. This public plaza will be carefully designed to become a gate to enter the Down46

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Communitywide Land Use Concept Design

The previous calculations and analysis give estimated land use area for 2040. The community of Lost Valley, together with other stakeholders, develop a conceptual land use design through multiple meetings and design charrettes. The result is shown as Map 4.2. The major developments are located within the boundary of general transition area in the preferred development scenario (see Chapter 3), and with the varying scales, the design intends to address following issues: the re-development and TOD in the Downtown, the construction of the new campus, the reinforced connection and access, allocation of required residential area, and the expansion of green space.

The concept design of Lost Valley 2040 is primarily anchored by two projects: the transit-oriented-development in the city center, and the UC Agricultural Science Institute and Research Center (ASIR). The TOD in Downtown area will lead to significant amount of renewal and infill projects which are primarily mixed-use. On one hand, the TOD incorporates existing commercial space to facilitate high-density residential development. On the other hand, to enhance the living environment, the plan seeks to relocate part of heavy industries currently in site to the south of the city center, and transform the area to a light-industry-oriented park. Meanwhile, the proposed UC campus will sits close to the current CBD, with large-scale developments accommodating coming faculties and students.

The major link between two project will be Lost Valley Avenue, which currently serves as main street in Downtown Lost Valley.

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partial floodplain into green space, thus forming a connected system of green space with existing parks in the city. The green space will be accompanied with construction of bike lanes and a variety of recreational facilities. At present there is no proposed action to retreat the existing developments on the flood plains. However, the added green space will help greatly increase communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resilience, and improve the general health of residents.

Other than the anchor projects and expended green space, the concept also represents the allocation of new residential developments, which are primarily in the neighborhoods of Industry City, Creekwalk, and East Lost Valley. Neighborhood-scale commercial centers and schools will be built in new habitats as well.

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The proposed land use plan has the following focuses: Relocate and upgrade manufacturing space To facilitate the construction of the new railroad station, parts of existing manufacturing land will be relocated to the southern edge of the Downtown. At the same time, the city of Lost Valley seeks upgrades for manufactures: a transformation from the heavy-industry-oriented sites to an industry park which is dominated by light industry and technological companies.

In 2040, the Industry City will have cleaner, and more neighborhood-friendly industrial sites and thus promote a healthier community.

Build more open and recreational space Another significant transformation in future land use is to convert partial flood plains into greenbelts, which serve as two green axes in the city. Besides, they form boundaries to direct growth to a compact and sustainable pattern. The four proposed parks are connected with existing green space, and recreational facilities such as bicycle paths and children playgrounds will be provided. The plan also encourages coordination to draft policies addressing issues of dislocation and hazard mitigation as well.

Transform city center to high-density mixed-use land use type As two projects anchor the comprehensive plan: the highspeed-rail station and the ASRI campus, the proposed land use aims to densify the neighborhoods of Downtown Lost Valley, East Lost Valley, Creekwalk, and Industry City. Meanwhile, the planning committee will propose the Lost Valley Special District (LVSD) that encompasses the sites for two projects and the Downtown, to facilitate the developments the subarea. The specific land use and designs will be further addressed in the following chapter.

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State of Small Area

State of Small Area With upcoming developments, Lost Valley is expected to experience significant population and economic growth in the next 20 years: the new high-speed-rail station will be located in Downtown Lost Valley and will replace the current freight rail station and some rundown industries.

The ASRI campus has been provided with around 200 acres of area in the eastern neighborhoods of Creekwalk and East Lost Valley. At the same time, the predominantly residential neighborhoods of East Lost Valley that connects these two major developments are expected to change a lot as well.

Need for the Special District While the business owners of Downtown Lost Valley are excited about the economic growth, they are concerned with the increased vehicular traffic and congestion brought by the new HSR station.

The major thoroughfare, Lost Valley Boulevard, currently serves to link three neighborhoods.

Renovations are needed for these major roads to support the influx of people and traffic volume.

The infrastructure would need upgrades as well, especially the North Sewer plant serve these areas. As it currently operates at 80 percent of its maximum capacity, it is not sufficient to support future growth. Similarly, the residential neighborhoods in East Lost Valley and Creekwalk will cater to the housing requirements of a large part of the new populace working in the CBD and the university, raising the need for about 1,000 new dwelling units. The current residents who have seen vacant parcels in their community for long are excited about the new growth potential. However, they are also concerned with preserving the Lost Valley vibes of their surroundings.

Identifying these challenges ahead, the community members and business owners of the three neighborhoods, along with representatives and local government officials have decided to develop the area as Lost Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special district (LVSD). It has been well understood that a holistic planning and management approach for the area is essential, to sustainably accommodate the growth while creating positive externalities for other areas of the town.

Headed by the mayor to oversee the land use designing process, and to explore ways to finance the additional infrastructure requirements, a public benefit corporation would be formed. In close coordination with stakeholders, a LVSD sub-region plan is prepared.

Img 5.1 Meetings to draft LVSD initiatives

Present conditions The current CBD area of Downtown Lost Valley has seen a stable number of businesses over the years. However, the area is experiencing retail foreclosures recently due to the rise of E-commerce. The CBD also contains some undeveloped commercial lots along the Sunrise Boulevard.

North side of Lost Valley Boulevard contains several landmark buildings of the town. The main street passes Lost Valley City Hall, the administrative center of the city, and First Library. Located 52

down the road is Miller Junior School. These facilities keep the street busy throughout the day, more so during the peak hours of school and office commute. It is expected to get more active once the new station and campus open. The population in areas north of Lost Valley Boulevard contains a significant share of young parents, due to the proximity to the school, while the southern part of LVSD is a more historical area compared to the rest of the city, with a majority population in the age group around 40-45. Similar in age distribution is the neighborhood of Creekwalk, which features dispersed developments of single-family homes. In the following decades, these areas will get younger, especially areas bordering community of Creekwalk, due to incoming university students.

This Southern LVSD also contains some rundown small scale industries, which occupy a central location in the residential area. This location of industries has promoted a the mixed-income population as well as multi-family and apartment-style housing, in the town otherwise dotted with single-family homes. As a result, LVSD has a net density of 7.2 du/acre, a higher number compared to the town-wide average.

With these challenges, the LVSD sub area still sees great opportunities for infill development. Some of the largest vacant parcels sit in the area, and now pose potentials for brownfield redevelopment with the relocation of industries. Moreover, the region is adjacent to several major green spaces in the city, such as Santa Fe Park. Thus, good accessibility to schools, parks and community facilities, make the area an ideal location for incoming residents.

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Promote a 7/24 vital community through a balanced mix of land use and activities

Connect major destinations and use land efficiently

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Encourage high-density yet contextual developments in Downtown Lost Valley.

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Renovate Lost Valley Boulevard to connect between the new HSR station and ASRI campus. And extend circulation networks to nearby destinations.

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Implement mixed-used programs and increase the density of ground floor services around the high-speed-rail station.

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Support a wide range of housing types in subarea to both satisfy market demands and provide affordable units to residents.

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Provide accessible park, open space, and public facilities.

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Seek actively for investment opportunities collaborated between the public and private sectors. Through identifying potential development sites, accommodate the influx of students and workers by attracting diverse retail programs, such as restaurant and cafes.

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Engage with ASRI Campus to suggest preferred business partner, by locating mixed types of business and academic programs, to foster economic base as well as provide employment opportunities.

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Encourage multiple means of transit to decrease commute time. See Transit.

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Prioritize infill development and redevelopment on the existing urban sites to utilize existing infrastructure and facilities.

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Increase capacity of current infrastructure such as sewer shed and extend it to the proposed development area.

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Extend green belt to provide recreational space, and to prevent the land from risks of floods. Policies will be drafted to address the dislocation of current developments on flood plains.

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Establish an efficient and high-quality transit system

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Integrate multi-modal transportation to the high-speed-rail station to provide a seamless transfer.

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Establish a safe and complete pedestrian network that ensure accessibility to all destinations. The pedestrian walkways should be separated, or elevated, from driveways.

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Modify current transportation rules to enhance safety for all commuters.

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Provide other high-capacity public transit means extending outside the Downtown area to shorten the commute time for other residents in Lost Valley.

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Locate transit stations within walking distance of new residential clusters, employment centers, and services.

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Enhance the vibrant walking environment and comfort level through designs of human-scale communities and streets, including using active shopfronts, tree shades, walking-friendly pavements, street furniture, and proper signages.

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Preserve historical elements and urban fabrics and integrate them into new developments.

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Lost Valley Special District Land Use Design As stated in the visions and goals section, Lost Valley Special District aims for mixed-use and densified developments that focus on compact growth, short commute, pedestrian, and cyclist-friendly street network, and high-quality transit. Map 5.1 shows the proposed land use design for the Lost Valley Special District.

Most of Downtown Lost Valley will be zoned for high density mixed use, commercial, transportation, and community facilities use. Lost Valley residents envision the revitalized Downtown to become a transportation hub, a cultural hub, as well as a commercial hub for the city. The heart of the Special District is the HSR station complex. Located at the southwest of Downtown, it will bring opportunities of transit-oriented-developments to the District as a whole. The 15-acre public plaza will be integrated in front of the station complex as a “living-room” gathering place for the city.

To the east of the station is the specially zoned Fulton Street commercial area. It features in a car-free pedestrian walkway, active ground floor retail, and comfortable and vibrant streetscape.

To the north end of the central axis of the commercial area sits the City Hall. As a major historic landmark, it is the cultural symbol of the city that preserves the city’s history and character. Downtown communities and development stakeholders envision a careful mix of uses that creates synergy and diversity, lively and vibrant places, and activities for day and night.

One of the most highlighted transit-oriented-development is located between Downtown and Creekwalk. Currently, vacant parcel and obsolete industrial land will be allocated to make a place for the proposed complex developments. The complex will involve high-quality office areas, 59

hotel, residential use, as well as setting aside a certain proportion of affordable housing units to promote an economically diverse neighborhood.

To the east of Lost Valley Special District is the Creekwalk neighborhood. Most of the newly developed land is zoned for high-density mixed-use where the Agricultural Science Research Institute will be situated. The campus is envisioned to be in a courtyard composition, with two quadrangles to the north and south side of Lost Valley Boulevard. The campus aims to create pedestrian and cyclist friendly network and livable built environment.

A new commercial center, the university village, is planned adjacent to the ASRI campus. It will serve both the students and residents of the neighborhood, providing convenient shopping at a range of options. More open space and recreational facilities will also be provided. The two linear greenbelt parks, Santa Fe Park on the north and Chavez Park on the south, will not only provide livable and attractive recreational places but will also improve the city’s resiliency by preventing developments on the flood-prone areas and alleviating stormwater runoff.

Walkability and livability are the two major characters that Lost Valley Special District seeks to achieve in the coming two decades. Current circulation network is studied and accessed and renovation design schemes are proposed. Lost Valley has the potential to be more bike friendly for both commuters and recreational cyclists.

Compact growth, human-scale streets, vibrant ground store shops, high-quality pavement and street furniture are desired features to be implemented in the next two decades.

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Street Network and Development Boulevard. Through the public process, there was a strong desire to increase the opportunities for cycling within the community. Lost Valley in 2040 expects to see more cyclists for both commute and recreational purpose. The proposed bike paths will partially follow the main thoroughfares, with designated lanes. Furthermore, they will extend into the ASRI campus and connects the Downtown with two parks in the east. The bicycle path network forms finer travel grids compared to vehicular circulation, offering a sustainable travel option for both current residents and coming population.SaMeanwhile, a walking district

The subarea plan comprises several major thoroughfares in the city of Lost Valley. Based on previous analysis, it has been identified that the current street network is not sufficient to facilitate the new developments and increasing traffic volume. Therefore, two improvements are proposed: the upgrade of street networks, and the renovation of street designs.

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is proposed right across the new train station to provide a more comfortable living environment in the city center. As the walking area enjoys excellent access to various landmarks and encompasses lots of commercial use today, it will be rezoned as high-density mixed use and will become another important destination for citizens in the coming decades.

Renovated street design is another significant part of LVSD subarea plan. Due to new constructions and initials to integrate a bicycle path, the current streets pose potential risks to commuters as well

as pedestrians. Furthermore, with the designated walking districts, the two major thoroughfares, Lost Valley Boulevard, and Sunrise Boulevard, will bear more traffic volume. Therefore, the right-ofway will be re-designed to accommodate various traffic modes. The most significant change is the separation between pedestrian walk, bike lanes, and car traffic. Green belts will be provided to relieve noise and pollution. In general, the renovated streets will connect new developments and existing neighborhoods in a safer and more efficient mode.

Fig 5.2 Lost Valley Special District Street Renovation (2040) Before

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Implementation Plan 6.1 Summary 6.2 Implementation Plan

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Summary

The current land-use regulations in Lost Valley are outdated with respect to the contemporary ideas in planning. The rudimentary subdivision regulations have led to disconnected clusters of single-family dwelling units in outskirts of Lost Valley, dissimilar to land-use patterns of rest of the city. Therefore, fundamental policy changes are necessary in terms of land-use planning. This is especially urgent given that Lost Valley would be surpassing its natural growth of population rate over the next two decades. More importantly, to facilitate the upcoming large scale developments, their infrastructure requirements and aligned visions laid out in this plan, financing options need to be explored.

While the community involvement was essential in developing collective vision for the city, the participation/involvement of implementation agencies and community representatives was crucial in bringing this vision into an action plan format. The following implementation plan is thus a collective effort in establishing responsibilities, accountability measures and timing of actions to ensure sustainable and coordinated development.

Action area: the plan numbers out a series of actions under 6 broad categories. These categories were decide based on the similarity of nature of work and coordinating agencies.

Natural Resources, Agriculture and Open Space: Actions to document ,protect and enhance natural resources and agriculture lands around the city, along with strategies to promote sustainable open spaces to ensure good quality of life in the city.

Land Use: Provides tools to direct and regulate land-use development in the city and recommends regulatory and policy changes essential to current land-use planning.

Facilities: Actions for proactive preservation of Community facilities, while simultaneously increasing and adapting new facilities to demand of growing population.

Infrastructure: Chalks out the immediate interventions, medium term and long term capital intensive projects over the next two decades in the city.

Economic development strategies: Actions to promote businesses and growth through coordinated land-use development.

LVSD Plan: Actions specific to the small area plan proposed in last chapter.

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Land Use: Zoning regulation suggestions

Land Use: Regulating Growth

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Special District Implementation Strategy: -Administration recommendation

Implementation Responsibilities

Comprehensive Plan Recommendation

City Planning Commision, Agriculture Board, Public Works Department

Establish local subdivision regulation ordinance at the earliest.

City Planning Commision, Housing Authority, Economy and Finance Department

Comprehensive changes in zoning structure to ensure it reflect the contemporary practices in land use design.

Lead: City Planning Commission & APF board(to be formed) Members: Water and Sewer Board, School Department, Pacific Gas & Electricity

Identify areas for incentivizing/ disincentivizing growth to ensure well serviced development through APFOs. Ensure that APFOs do not halt or hamper the pace of development in Lost Valley

City Planning Commision, Housing Authority, Real Estate Developers Association

Identify most desirable areas for growth establish incentives to promote the same.

City Planning Commision, Housing Authority and APF board

Promote residential infill developments to create complete neighborhoods

Lead : City Planning Commision & Special District Authority or SDA( to be formed) Partners: Downtown Business Owners Association, Creekwalk Neighborhood Association, East Lost Valley Neighborhood Association

Formally constitute the Special District Authority (SDA) with legal registration, terms of election and structure of the body.

Metrics / Benchmarks Take guidance from California States Subdivision Map Act to form the draft.

Decide on minimum standards and dimensions of subdivisions to ensure healthy environment, and maximum sizes of lots to ensure walkability.

Establish special conditions for permitting subdivisions.

Establish a penalty/ fee for different types of subdivision proposals, along with suggestions to finance the additional infrastructure requirements, through private initiative or PP partnerships etc.

Coordinate with urban design recommendations, to ensure good quality environments, (e.g avoiding Cul-de Sacs or closed streets) after subdivisions Establish sub-categories for each type of land use, by density or type of housing, following the national and state conventions.

Eliminate any now- redundant terms or rules from previous zoning ordinance.

Rezoning the brownfields left after industry relocation, as well as other uses which do not follow current land-use trends.

Establish conditions of non-conformity.

Form an Adequate Facility Review (APF) board alongside of Lost Valley, consisting of representatives from Water, sewer, fire department etc. to identify present and future zones with adequate facilities.

Create a streamlined process and establish clear benchmarks and time frames well ahead to speed up the review process.

Create incentives of expedited reviews for developments with positive social impacts.

Identify well serviced areas of growth corresponding to the APF boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations.

Provide density bonuses around transport nodes and zone areas within 5-minute walking distance from bus stops.

Provide density bonuses for mixed use developments in commercial and industrial district.

Identify single-family areas which can benefit from ADU provisions, especially in Special District and Creekwalk.

List out priority infills that satisfy APFS, conduct traffic studies in advance to identify extent and type of developments possible, to list â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uses by Rightâ&#x20AC;?.

Use expedited review process for infill developments.

Getting registered as a Public Benefit Corporation under purview of law.

Establish structure of Board of directors ensuring equal participation from business association (NAME?), neighborhood representatives and experts from real estate and transport sector.

Decide on term lengths of each member.

Decide on the process of elections or rotation of board members.

Establish website/portal for the Special district to ensure transparency and participation in decisions.

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7

Initiated in Short term

8

Medium term

9

Medium term

10

11

12

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Time frame

Short term and continuing

Medium term

Long term (initiate in Short term)

Topic Area Special District Implementation Strategy: Financing Special District Implementation Strategy Financing Special District Implementation Strategy: Financing Special District Implementation Strategy: Infrastructure

Special District Implementation Strategy: Streets design

Special District Implementation Strategy: Equity

13

Medium term

Economic Development

14

Short term and continuing

Economic Development

15

Medium term (initiate in Short term)

Economic Development

16

Short term

Economic Development

Implementation Responsibilities

Comprehensive Plan Recommendation

Lead : City Planning Commision & SDA

Establish funding mechanisms and explore tools like Impact fees to cross-subsidize the growth with capital improvements.

Lead : Chamber of Commerce, City Planning Commision & SDA

Tax Incentive financing

Water and Sewer Board, City Planning Commission

Tax Incentive financing

SDA, Public Works Department

Infrastructure improvements

Lead : SDA, Transport department, Housing Authority, Public Works Department Partners: City Planning Commission, SDA

Lead : SDA, Housing Authority Partners: City Planning Commission, SDA

Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Owner Association

Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture Board, Small farmers association Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Owner Association, SDA Transport department, City Planning Commision

Promoting walkability and transit use

Promote inclusive development with a mix of population with different income groups.

Develop an economic development strategy with Chamber of Commerce to promote mix of businesses and attract new businesses to the city Promote business opportunity for local farmers Promote infill and concentrated business development Coordinated traffic management and congestion mitigation

Metrics / Benchmarks Get registered with California Special District Association to be able to charge Impact fees for new developments.

Establish rebates for low impact: net zero energy buildings and projects with positive social impact like affordable housing.

Incentivize developers to contribute to City Art fund with density bonuses.

Identify different tax zones.

Identify phasing plan with the SDA and the community to implement incremental TIF program.

Identify the possibilities of funding and phasing the North Sewer plant upgradation with the University management.

Identify areas that demand earliest intervention according to the published APF standards of the city as well as through meetings with Business Association and neighborhood associations.

Establish divisions of Tax revenue generated from TIF initiatives in Downtown for infrastructure improvements in the Special district and rest of the city.

Convert the main Downtown street into pedestrian only street with adequate infrastructure upgradations like Cobbled pathways and street furniture.

Implement entry and exit times for freight and service vehicles in Downtown, to prevent congestion.

Identify improvements in street designs to slow down traffic around Miller High school on the E-W road.

Take proactive measures towards reducing number of Placards issued by City Hall each year, which contribute to Downtown congestion.

Downgrade the minimum parking requirements for new developments in the Special District.

Adopt inclusionary zoning in the Special District, also close to city center.

Establish indicators to map housing affordability every 2 years.

Develop marketing plan together with small business association and SDA. Create a business opportunity portal on the oficial website of Lost Valley.

Explore options of pairing restaurants and complementary uses with public activity centres like City Hall plaza and Public libraries.

Design streets or plazas adapt to host weekly farmer's market.

"Uses by Right" in vacant parcels in residential neighborhoods for small commercial centres.

Designate TDR "receiving zones in Downtown.

Develop buffer zones like parks to offset industrail city from neighboring residences.

Identify roads with right of ways for commercial vehicles.

Minimize parking standards for Downtown and commercial centres.

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Time frame

Topic Area

Implementation Responsibilities

Comprehensive Plan Recommendation

17

Immediate

Infrastructure: Sewer and Waste management

Water and Sewer Board, City Planning Commission

Extend service area of current sewer system

18

Immediate and short-term

Infrastructure: Sewer and Waste management

Water and Sewer Board, City Planning Commission

Align expansion with land use growth

19

Long-term and continuing efforts

Infrastructure: Sewer and Waste management

Water and Sewer Board, City Planning Commission

Promote water conservation to reduce sewer flow

20

Short-term

Infrastructure: Evergreen Reservoir

City Planning Commission, Reservoir Commission

21

Immediate

Infrastructure: Street Improvment

City Planning Commission, Department of Transportation

22

Short-term

Infrastructure: Street Improvment

City Planning Commission, Department of Transportation

Implement parking codes to facilitate growth

23

Immediate

Infrastructure: Street Improvment

City Planning Commission, Department of Transportation

Add bike lanes to exisitng street network

24

Long-term and continuing efforts

Infrastructure: Street Improvment

City Planning Commission

Regulate ground floor shopfronts to maintain a 7/24 active neighborhood

Promote high-density developments around the station

Upgrade and repair dams in Evergreen reservoir for hazard mitigation Renovate major roads in LVSD subarea to enhance aethetics as well as safety

25

Immediate

Infrastructure: High-speed-rail Station

City Planning Commission, Department of Transportation, Special District Authority, Real Estate Developers Association, Economic Development Comittee

26

Immediate and continuing efforts

Infrastructure: High-speed-rail Station

City Planning Commission, Department of Transportation

relocation of freight and highspeed-railroad

27

Long-term

Infrastructure: High-speed-rail Station

City Planning Commission, Department of Transportation

Integrate multiple transportation nodes into the station

28

Long-term and continuing efforts

Infrastructure: Indsturies Relocation

City Planning Commission

Imporve quality and access to infrastructure for current industrial sites

29

Short term

Natural Resources and Open space

Lost Valley Survey Department

Document and record the amount of permanently protected Town owned open space land

Metrics / Benchmarks Upgrade and extend sewer service to cover all proposed development area.

Use both city funding and private development funding to upgrade system.

Estimate the current and anticipated capacity of wastewater treatment system.

Adopt serviced area with reference to land use scenario illustrated in Lost Valley 2040; analyze the need for service and percent of new developments in neighorhoods.

Monitor number of tons of sewer treatment, adapt regulations to limit impermeable surface in new developments 3: implement educational porgram and partner with communities to raise awareness of water conservation.

Identify reservoirs in poor conditoins; identify source of fundings.

Study traffic pattern in the area; Consult with external parties for improving physical design elements, such as lighting, landscaping, and signage; use sustainable pavement materials to reduce water runoff.

1: Estimate parking demands, starting with the sub area 2: remove the limits on parking to facilitate high-density development.

2: Encourage shared-parking in new development.

1: Produce a City Bicycle Master Plan 2: Clearly mark dedicated spaces for each transportation modes; Provide developers with incentives to build facilities that enourage bike-friendly streets; identify source of fundings.

1: Coordinate with city department to collect opinions on how to regulate shopfronts, including: regulating hours of operation, or regulating sidewalk cafes to reduce disturbance to residents.

Offer robust initiatives for developers to locate high-density developments, incentives could be incerasing maximum FAR; identify multiple funding resoruces for construction of the station, actively seeks for piblic and private partnership.

Reach consensus on relocating railways underground among planing department and communities; Identify funding for relocation; Assess environmental impact of the relocation; Identify dislocated properties and build robust acquistion program.

Build station square to facilitate transfers between different transportation modes; encourage downtown employers to provide subsidies for using public transit.

Clean up the brownfield and conduct environmental study to make sure the site is ideal for redevelopment ; upgrade services to accommodate high-performance industries and technology firms.

31,259 acres of land to be set as open space and conservation land.

Prepare a masterplan for documented open space.

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Comprehensive Plan Recommendation

Conservation Commission

Preserve and improve the quality, character, and health of Lost Valley. Promote sustainable growth of the city.

Topic Area

Long term

Natural Resources and Open space

31

Mid term

Natural Resources and Open space

Conservation Commission

32

Long term

Natural Resources and Open space

Conservation Commission

33

Immediate and continuing

Natural Resources and Open space

Lost Valley City Council, Conservation Commision

34

Immediate and continuing

Natural Resources and Open space

City Planning Commision

Prioritize and implement flood mitigation recommendations.

35

Immediate and continuing

Natural Resources and Open space

City Planning Commision, City Council

Greenbelt parks and blue infrastructure should be provided and improved to achieve the goal of flood mitigation.

36

Short term

Agriculture

Lost Valley Survey Department

37

Immediate

Agriculture

Agricultural Commision

38

Mid term

Agriculture

Department of School

30

39

40

41

42

71

Implementation Responsibilities

Time frame

Long term

Agriculture

Connect and enhance Lost Valley's conservation and natural land resources.

Lost Valley should identify potential wildlife corridors.

Impose appropriate zoning and conservation restrictions to permanently protect natural resouces.

Document and record the amount of permanently protected agriculture land.

Establish a Farmer's Market in Downtown Lost Valley Schools food purchase for daily lunch programs should favor the local farm products

City Planning Commision

Explore the potentials of land trust to provide additional protection to agricultural land.

Immediate and continuing

Community Facilities: City Hall

Historocial Preservation Commission

Lost Valley City Hall should be restored and maintained in accordance in a historicallysensitive manner.

Short term

Community Facilities: Central Station Plaza

City Planning Commission; Plaza Group.

A plaza should be built in front of the HSR station as a gateway and a major public space for gathering and public activities.

Midium term

Community Facilities: Schools and medical services

City Planning Comission; City Councils;

In the next two decades there will be an increasing demand for scholls and medical services due to the doubling of population.

Metrics / Benchmarks

Strict development control over the designated open space and conservation land.

Asses and map the conservation land that need to be connected and enhanced.

Assess and map potential wildlife corridors.

Develop zoning and conservation restrictions.

Develop zoning ordinance that prevent developments in flood-prone areas. Existing developments should be regulated as nonconforming use and restrict further expansion.

Provide masterplan for the four highlighted greenbelt park projects.

Develop appropriate zoning tools to assisst land acquisition and rezoning for parks.

25,865 acres of land to be set as protected agriculture land to preserve Lost Valley's agriculture-based economy and character.

Transform the obsoleted rail station into a public square for Farmer's Market.

Develop school food purchasing policies.

Develop working agreement with a land trust.

All restoration and maintenance work will go through a review that the work meets the standards.

Plan for the design and construction of the Central Station Plaza.

Plan for expanded senior service facilities.

Plan for a new junior high school.

Plan for expanded hospital facilities.

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Hispanic or Latino

58.6%

44.4%

Asian

12.7%

22.5%

African American

0.5%

2.0%

Native American

0.3%

0.3%

Pacific Islander

1.5%

1.5%

Other Races Table II. 0.9% Appendix Lost Valley Age Composition Projection

Appendix Table I. Lost Valley Race Composition Projection

Year 2020 2019

Year 2020 2040

< 18

28.40%

21.60%

44.4%

18 to 24

14.70%

19.70%

12.7%

22.5%

25 to 44

32.50%

36.10%

African American

0.5%

2.0%

45 to 64

18.20%

19.10%

Native American

0.3%

0.3%

> 65

6.20%

3.50%

Pacific Islander

1.5%

1.5%

Other Races

0.9%

0.9%

Year 2019

Year 2040

Races

Year 2020 2019

Year 2020 2040

White

25.5%

28.4%

Hispanic or Latino

58.6%

Asian

Age Range

Age Range

Appendix Table III. < 18 28.40% 21.60% Lost Valley Employment Figures by Industry 18 to 24

14.70%

19.70%

25 to 44

32.50%

36.10%

45 to 64

18.20%

19.10%

6.20%

3.50%

SIC

Industry

A

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishries

C

Construction

D

> 65 Manufacturing

E

Transportation and Public Utilities

F

Year 2020

Growth

Year 2040

1500

900

2400

100

400

500

500

200

700

50

500

550

Wholesale Trade

500

300

800

G

Retail Trade

600

-100

500

H

Finance & Insurance

400

650

1050

I

Services

500

900

1400

J

Federal/ State Government

600

940

1540

K

Local Government

510

850

1360

5260

5540

10800

Total

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0.9%

74

20 10 0

East Evergreen

Vera Cruz

Thousand Pines

60

Lakewood 0

25

Mid-Miller Heights

West Evergreen

15

Knot Heights

605

East Lost Valley

40

845

Industry City

Lariwood

965

Lost Valley Grove

85

560

Mapath

Creekwalk

120

Retained Residential Units

Downtown

Neighborhood

0

0

0

0

150

62

20

32

1296

720

1100

70

660

650

New Residential Units

Appendix Table IV. Calculation of Residential Units Allocation

0

10

20

0

210

87

35

72

1381

1325

1945

1035

1220

770

Total Residential Units

0

9

18

0

25

35

16

32

72

106

140

261

80

24

Retianed Residential Area (acre)

0

0

0

0

30

16

4

4.5

112.5

110

80

9

60

50

New Residential Area (acre)

0

9

18

0

55

51

20

36.5

184.5

216

220

270

140

74

Total Residential Area (acre)

0

1.1

1.1

0

2.4

1.3

0.9

1.3

1.2

5.7

6.8

3.7

8.3

7.1

0

0

0

0

5

3.9

5

7.1

11.5

6.5

9

7.8

11

13

Retained Area New Area Gross Density Gross Density (units/acre) (units/acre)

0

1.1

1.1

0

3.8

1.7

1.8

2

7.5

6.1

8.8

3.8

8.7

10.4

Total Gross Density (units/acre)

LOST VALLEY 2040 A YES

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