City Council Agenda
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Memo to: |
Manteca City Council |
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From: |
Barbara Harb, Interim Director of Development Services |
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Prepared by: |
Jesus R. Orozco, Deputy Director Development Services, Planning |
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Date: |
October 1, 2024 |
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Subject: |
Zoning Code Updates: CMU, Commercial Mixed Use & DMU, Downtown Mixed Use |
Recommendation:
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Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Section 17.20.020 of Chapter 17.20 relating to Zoning Districts and amending Section 17.22.020 of Chapter 17.22 relating to Allowed Uses and Required Entitlements and amending Section 17.26.020 of Chapter 17.26 relating to Development Standards and adding Sections 17.26.050, 17.26.060, 17.26.070, and 17.26.080 to Chapter 17.26 relating to Development Standards by Zoning District and adding Sections 17.52.160 and 17.52.170 to Chapter 17.52 relating to Parking and adding Sections 17.58.110, 17.58.120, 17.58.130 and 17.58.140 to Chapter 17.58 relating to Performance Standards of Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code and adopt a resolution certifying the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) (SCH# 2024050901).
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Background:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Revisions to the existing Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District (CMU) to include zoning-level development standards, including mixed-use performance standards, building heights, setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR) standards, open space requirements, off-street parking requirements, and other objective standards that would give clear guidance to proposed developments. Changes to the respective sections are outlined in red within Attachment 2.
Establishment of a new Mixed Use Downtown Zoning District (DMU) to include zoning-level development standards, including mixed-use performance standards, building heights, setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR) standards, open space requirements, and other objective standards that would give clear guidance to proposed developments. Changes to the respective sections are outlined in red within Attachment 3.
Revisions to corresponding sections ensure conformance with the 2043 General Plan Update adopted in February of this year.
PROJECT LOCATION:
Citywide.
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
For a full analysis of the project, please see Attachment 4, Planning Commission Staff Report.
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING:
At the regular Planning Commission meeting on September 5, 2024, the proposed amendment was considered. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of the project. Concerns of the dissenting Commissioners centered on parking availability in the Downtown area, and parking requirements in the CMU and DMU zoning districts. Dissenting Commissioners were concerned that parking is currently inadequate in the downtown area and that not having a parking requirement in the DMU zone would have a detrimental effect to existing and future businesses. A parking study was conducted showing that at nearly all times, there is sufficient parking within one or two blocks. A reduction in the parking requirement in the downtown will incentive local development in the downtown area and assist in the attraction of additional restaurant and entertainment uses. As the downtown continues to attract investment and grow, this requirement can be revisited to address future concerns.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed Zoning Code updates are subject to CEQA Guidelines, and it was determined that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) is the appropriate level of review. As the lead agency for the project, the City engaged a consultant, AECOM, to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the City of Manteca Zoning Code Update (the “proposed project”) (SCH# 2024050901). The SEIR will supplement the previously certified City of Manteca (City) 2043 General Plan Update EIR and Revised Addendum to the 2043 General Plan Update EIR (State Clearinghouse #2020019010). The Final SEIR is attached as Exhibit “A” to the attached Resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with this action.
Documents Attached:
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Zoning Code Text Amendments - Redlined
Attachment 3 - Resolution
Attachment 4 - Exhibit “A” to Resolution - Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
Attachment 5 - Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments
Attachment 6 - PowerPoint Presentation