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ISLA VISTA MASTER PLAN. Planning Commission Hearing May 23, 2007. A joint effort sponsored by the County of Santa Barbara, the University of California Santa Barbara and the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District. Hearing Overview. Project summary Commission questions
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ISLA VISTA MASTER PLAN Planning Commission Hearing May 23, 2007 A joint effort sponsored by the County of Santa Barbara, the University of California Santa Barbara and the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District
Hearing Overview • Project summary • Commission questions • Planning Commission recommendations Isla Vista Master Plan
Project Components • New IVMP Policies • Catalyst Projects • New Zoning Districts • CLUP Changes • Circulation Policy Amendment • PRT Amendment • Redevelopment Plan Amendments • Downtown Design Guidelines • In-Lieu Parking Fee Program Isla Vista Master Plan
Commission Question 1:How does the proposed new zoning/land use densities compare to the existing zoning/land use densities? Comparison: Existing and Proposed IVMP Zoning * Calculated for existing zoning using 160 SF bedrooms, 400 SF living rooms, 400 SF dinning rooms, and 240 of miscellaneous additional space. Calculated for proposed zoning using 2-bedroom 1000 SF units and an additional 100 sq ft per unit for circulation and common area. Isla Vista Master Plan
Comparison: Actual Development to Theoretical Estimates Isla Vista Master Plan
Commission Question 2: How does the Isla Vista Master Plan affect the Housing Element? • County Housing Element update process • Commission’s IVMP recommendation Long Range Planning • Housing Element Action Phase EIR alternatives Isla Vista Master Plan
Commission Question 3: How can the increase in value associated with the land use changes proposed in the Master Plan be harnessed to develop public infrastructure? • Redevelopment • Development right transfer • Development impact fees • Development agreements Isla Vista Master Plan
Commission Question 4:What mechanisms are available to increase the incentive to assemble lots? • Density incentive purpose • Larger lots better site design and amenities • Example criteria: • Number of lots • Lot size • Additional amenities • How it works • Density incentive for lot consolidation • Various criteria and incentive options Isla Vista Master Plan
Example Program* * All incentives are for discussion purposes only † Additional development capacity is a result of density incentive program and not a matter of right Isla Vista Master Plan
Planning Commission recommendations • Recommend adoption of the IVMP project as proposed • Recommend adoption of the IVMP with changes • Recommend adoption of an EIR alternative • Create and recommend a new hybrid alternative • Recommend not adopting the project Isla Vista Master Plan