Crows Landing Steering Committee

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Crows Landing Steering Committee January 18.2006
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Create a regional job center that provides good
paying job opportunities for Stanislaus County
residents and for the region. Steering Committee
Vision Adopted by the County Board of Supervisors
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Meeting AGENDA
Welcome/Introductions Chairmans
Check-In Property Management Issue - Ag
Lease - Aviation Demand Study - Well
Destruction Planning Time lines -
Redevelopment Plan - General Plan/Master
Plan/EIR Housekeeping/Roundtable - Web
Presence - Next Meetings Adjourn
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Property Management Issues

• 3 Year Agricultural Lease
• Aviation Demand Study status report
• Well Closure Update

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• 3 year Ag Lease
• Pride of San Juan
• 1112 acres
• Plant back restriction year one
• - Weed abatement credit

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• Aviation Demand Study
• 922 post cards sent to recipient aircraft
  owners
• Within 40 and 75 mile radius of Crows facility
• Four-week waiting period for responses/analysis.
  
• The timeline to completion (final report)
• February 2006.

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• Well Closure Process
• Background Well Destruction Report
• (NASA Crows Landing Flight Facility Report)
• - Onsite excavations - October 2005
• One remaining well, well 6/8-9M1, must be
  destroyed.
• The timeline for completion for well
  destruction is February 24, 2006.

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Planning Time Lines

• Redevelopment Planning Update
• General Plan Amendment
• - Master plan
• - Airport plan
• - EIR
• Master Time lines

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• Redevelopment Planning
• Economic Development Oriented
• Housing Set-Aside (Crows Landing)
• Preliminary Report (status)

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General Plan Amendmentand EIR

• Overview and
• Proposal Planning Approach

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Presentation Overview

• Planning Process
• Vision
• Goals and Objectives
• Land Use Concepts and Alternatives
• Design Standards
• Infrastructure Components
• Environmental Considerations
• Implementation Plan
• Public Review Process

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General Plan Amendment Process

• Prepare preliminary master development plan,
  including
• Redevelopment Plan
• Airport Master Development Plan
• Airport Compatibility Plan
• Infrastructure Plans
• Formulate alternatives
• Prepare and certify environmental document
• Conduct public meetings/hearings
• Amend General Plan
• 10-16 months to complete

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Purpose of the Master Development Plan

• Sets forth the vision and standards to guide
  development
• Provides opportunity to plan, coordinate,
  implement and monitor development in a
  comprehensive manner
• Serves as the project description for the General
  Plan Amendment and its associate Environmental
  Impact Report
• Provide input to the development of the
  Redevelopment Plan to designate Crows Landing Air
  Facility as a Redevelopment Project

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Master Development Plan Elements

• Vision
• Goals and Objectives
• Land Use Plan
• Development and Landscaping Standards
• Drainage
• Circulation
• Utilities (wastewater, water)
• Public Services and Facilities (fire, sheriff)
• Financing
• Implementation

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Guiding Principles

• Plan with open objectives- look toward
  multi-modal transportation and distribution
  options
• Integrate ground distribution
• Capitalize on proximity to Interstate 5
• Develop market niche survey
• Set aside land for runway expansion
• Maintain sensitivity to surrounding communities
• Protect air facility from incompatible land uses
• Develop attractive entrance presence that creates
  a positive statement for area

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Planning Principles

• Create a development plan compatible with use and
  expansion of Crows Landing Air Facility
• Create a comprehensive plan
• Provide flexibility to respond to market trends
  and demands
• Develop templates for a mixture of development
  scenarios
• Create stepping stones for development to
  happen over time
• Create long-term interest and value in the area
• Provide framework and financing for backbone
  infrastructure, facilities, and services

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Mix of Uses

• Industrial
• Warehouse and Distribution
• Business Park, including Light Industrial and
  Office
• Airport
• Airport Support
• Supportive Retail and Services
• Open Space
• NO RESIDENTIAL

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CROWS LANDING STEERING COMMITTEE Visioning C
oncept
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Airport Safety Zones Zone 1 (Runway Protection
Zone) PURPLE High Risk. Airport Ownership
encouraged. No new construction. Zone 2 (Inner
Approach/Departure) DARK BLUE Substantial Risk.
40-60 persons/acre. Prohibit hazardous uses.
Zone 3 (Inner Turning) LIGHT BLUE Transitional
zone. 80-100 persons/acre. Avoid hazardous uses.
Zone 4 (Outer Approach/Departure) GOLD
Transitional zone. 80-100 persons/acre. Zone 5
(Sideline Zone) TRANSPARENT BLUE Usually airport
property. Risk from aircraft losing control on
take-off. 100-150 persons/acre. Zone 6 (Traffic
Pattern Zone) TRANSPARENT BROWN Low likelihood
of accident. No limit on density. Prohibit
hospitals, outdoor stadiums, and similar uses.
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Conceptual Land Use Zones Zone 1 (Runway
Protection Zone) PURPLE No new construction.
Agriculture or low intensity recreational
uses. Zone 2 (Inner Approach/Departure) DARK
BLUE 40-60 persons/acre. Large-scale warehouse/
distribution. Zone 3 (Inner Turning) LIGHT BLUE
80-100 persons/acre. Manufacturing/ warehouse/
distribution. Zone 4 (Outer Approach/Departure) G
OLD 80-100 persons / acre. Manufacturing/warehous
e/distribution. Zone 5 (Sideline
Zone) TRANSPARENT BLUE 100-150 persons/acre.
Airport-related uses such as hangars, terminals,
FBO. Zone 6 (Traffic Pattern Zone) TRANSPARENT
BROWN No limit on density. Prohibit outdoor
stadiums, hospitals and similar uses. Permits
business park, light industrial, office and
supportive retail and services.
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DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO 1 OPERATE BOTH
RUNWAYS Area Available for Development Approxim
ately 1,000 acres
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DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO 2 OPERATE LONG RUNWAY
ONLY Area Available for Development Approximate
ly 1,200 acres
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DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO 3 OPERATE SHORT RUNWAY
ONLY Area Available for Development Approximate
ly 1,350 acres
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Design Standards
Promote attractive architecture and landscaping
along major entryways Vary walls, surfaces, and
colors to create attractive patterns Provide
opportunities for eyes-on-the-street and
recreational areas Use lighting and landscaping
to create safe and attractive business
environment, both day and night Integrate open
space to create campus-style development
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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REGIONAL CIRCULATION PLAN

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SITE CIRCULATION PLAN Expressway Major C
ollector Interchange Gateway Transit
Bike
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Transportation Design
Preserve capacity and speed on regional
connecting facilities Loading areas and driveways
to be oriented to interior collector
streets Create major and minor gateways at key
intersections Screen vehicles, on-site equipment,
and storage from street views Facilitate
pedestrian and bicycle travel
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Water Options
Regional Water Treatment (conjunctive use and/or
groundwater only) On-Site Centralized Water
Treatment Plant (conjunctive use and/or
groundwater only) On-site Individual Well-Head
Treatment
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• WASTEWATER
• TREATMENT
• OPTIONS
• Regional Facility
• On-Site Centralized Package Treatment
• On-Site Individual Septic

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Environmental Considerations
Groundwater contamination and schedule for
clean-up Munitions and explosives of concern
(ordnance protocol) Sensitive habitat, wetlands,
and species Drainage easements and Flood
Zones Infrastructure and Flood Control Air
quality Prime agriculture Airport noise and
safety Upgrades for Town of Crows Landing
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Implementation Plan

• Require development of Specific Plans or Master
  Plans
• Define requirements for subsequent planning
  review and/or amendment
• Outline requirements for subsequent environmental
  review
• Identify funding mechanisms to meet projected
  costs
• Identify mitigation and monitoring plan, and
  assign responsibilities

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Environmental Review Process
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Public Review Process

• Need to involve community early
• Identify key interest groups

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Consultant Selection

• Proposals due on January 23
• Selection committee to evaluate proposals on
  January 27
• Board of Supervisors to consider recommendation
  in February

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Housekeeping/Roundtable

• Web Presence
• www.crowsbizpark.biz
• Quarterly Meeting Schedule (tentative)
• - April 19, 2006 next meeting
• - July 19, 2006
• - October 18, 2006

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