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Heart Park

Heart Park is the preferred land use/zoning for Redondo Beach, offering public, recreational, open space with specific zoning regulations. The area includes coastal commercial zones for a variety of uses like restaurants, hotels, bars, and more. Redondo Beach stands as a "Park Poor" community, prompting the need for more green spaces. The park vision emphasizes the importance of open areas over high-density development to alleviate issues like traffic congestion. Various funding sources, including certificates of participation, coastal conservancy, and private donations, can support the realization of Heart Park.

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Heart Park

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  1. Heart Park The Right Choice For Redondo Beach

  2. Heart Park Preferred Land Use/Zoning Map CC-3 CC-1 P-PRO P-PRO C-5A CC-2 C-4B P-PRO P-PRO CC-4 P-PRO CC-4 P-PRO CC-6 CC-4 CC-4 P-PRO CC-5

  3. Heart Park Preferred Zoning • P- PRO: Public, Recreational, Open Space. permits parks, open space, and recreational facilities. Other uses such as public buildings, cultural institutions, government offices, parking lots, etc. are subject to a Conditional Use Permit. • CC – 5A: Commercial Zone. Permits commercial uses and industrial uses and mini-warehousing and self-storage away from the street frontage. Maximum F.A.R. of 0.7 for commercial, 1.0 for industrial, and 1.5 for mini-warehousing and self-storage. Maximum height: 2 stories, 30 feet, except 4 stories, 65 feet may be permitted. • CC-5: coastal commercial zone. Uses subject to CUP include restaurants, hotels, bars, commercial recreation, marinas and marina-related facilities, retail sales, personal convenience services, cultural institutions, recreation facilities, public safety facilities, and parking lots. Maximum cumulative FAR for entire harbor area of 0.35. Maximum height: 2 stories, 38 feet, except 3 stories, 45 feet west of Seaside Lagoon to Portofino hotel and 2 stories, 30 feet on Mole A and area leading to Mole B. • CC-1: Coastal Commercial Zone. • CC-2:Commercial Zone. Permits a wide range of commercial uses. Maximum F.A.R. of 0.5. Maximum height: 2 stories, 30 feet. • CC-3: Coastal Commercial Zone.

  4. Heart Park Preferred Zoning • CC-6: Coastal Commercial Zone. Uses subject to CUP include restaurants, hotels, bars, commercial recreation, marinas and marina-related facilities, retail sales, personal convenience services, cultural institutions, recreation facilities, public safety facilities, and parking lots. Maximum cumulative FAR for entire harbor area of 0.35. Maximum height: 3 stories, 45 feet. • CC-4: Coastal Commercial Zone. Uses subject to CUP include restaurants, hotels, bars, commercial recreation, marinas and marina-related facilities, retail sales, personal convenience services, cultural institutions, recreation facilities, public safety facilities, and parking lots. Maximum cumulative FAR for entire harbor area of 0.35. Maximum height: 2 stories, 38 feet. • CC-4B: Commercial Zone. Permits commercial uses (excluding vehicle sales and services). Maximum height: 5 stories, 75 feet. Notes: Mole B – Proposed zoning wouldpermit boating facilities, including mast up dry storage, boating instruction, boating clubs, parks and recreation, and public open space. Mole C – Proposed zoning permits marina-related facilities, i.e. Boat Launch if feasible

  5. Heart Park Interim Land Use/Zoning Map = “Do Nothing” CC-3 P-ROW C-5A CC-1 C-5A MU-2 I-2A C-5A CC-2 C-4B CC-4 C-3A P-GP CC-4 P-PRO CC-4 CC-4 CC-6 CC-5 CC-4 P-PRO CC-5

  6. Heart Park Vision

  7. Why a Park? • Redondo Beach is “Park Poor”* • 1.8 acres per 1000 Residents – including the beaches • South Bay = 2.5 acres per 1000 residents (Natl. Avg.16.2, L.A.8.4) • Redondo Beach has worst ratio in South Bay • We are already high density** • More than any other beach city except Hermosa • Why make it worse? • Residential development exacerbates current traffic*** • Between 6 and 10 trips per residence • 350 Residences = around 2800 more trips • Residential development costs more in long run**** • Residential areas cost city $1.05 - $2.11 / dollar generated * Trust for Public Land ** Los Angeles Almanac *** ITE Trip Generation Volume 7 **** Hierarchy of Land Uses

  8. Funding the Park • Certificates of Participation • Coastal Conservancy • California Department of Parks and Recreation • Bond Measures • Private Donations Many different sources and success stories!

  9. Certificates of Participation • Hermosa Beach – ‘Greenbelt’ • $7.5 million to purchase land between Valley and Ardmore for walking/jogging path • Voter approved utility tax increase for set time till complete • City of Palmdale – 73 acres of parkland • $30 million to purchase and construct • Cost to homeowners - $37 per household

  10. Coastal Conservancy Urban Waterfront Program • Proposition 40 ($2.6 billion) March 2002 • Some remaining; mostly committed • Coastal parks in urban areas a priority Habitat Restoration Program • Proposition 50 ($3.44 billion) Nov. 2002 • >$200 million remaining • Open Space – Ahmanson Ranch got $150 million for 2900 acres. Ballona…$140 million.

  11. California Department of Parks and Recreation • Miscellaneous Local Assistance Grants • Per capita • Competitive • Land and Water Conservation Fund • 50/50 matching grants • Federal monies allocated annually • Administered by the state

  12. Bond Measures • Future State Bond Initiatives • Ahmanson Ranch activists fought for 17 years • Ballona Wetlands fought for 30 years • Local Bond Initiatives • Regional bond to support purchase and development

  13. Private Donations • Individual Donations – Hermosa resident David Schumacher donated $1 million for Hermosa Pier restoration. • Local Corporations in South Bay • Foundations – The Hewlett Foundation, The Packard Foundation, Irvine Foundation, etc.

  14. Revenue for Maintenance • Endowment – Beach Cities Health District • Parking Fees • Event Fees • Possible hotel tax • Use fees – uses related to organized activities • Others?

  15. Conclusions This is our opportunity to do something historic – the people will support it • Heart Park makes better economic sense than alternatives • Improves quality of life for residents • Raises property values • Cost to maintain a park is less than residential • Lowest traffic/pollution/infrastructure impact • Heart Park is doable with leadership and tenacity • Phased approach…22 acres are available now! • Funding sources are available – we have to ask • Patience and Persistence are key

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