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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 2016
TO: JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, DIRECTOR OFA OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PLAN SIDEWALK POLICY FOLLOW UP
SUMMARY:
At the Strategic Plan Update workshop held on January 9, 2016, the City Council
provided staff with policy direction related to sidewalks within single family residential
neighborhoods and industrial areas. This report and associated Resolution is a follow
up to ensure accurate depiction and consistent implementation of the policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 16-12 establishing a policy regarding
sidewalks installation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Installation of sidewalks may have various funding sources. If associated with an
entitlement for new development, redevelopment, and/or significant intensification of
use, the cost of improvements would be borne by the applicant/developer. If sidewalk
improvements are to be installed as part of the City's Capital Improvement Program in
residential areas, Community Development Block Grant and/or General Funds may be
used.
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
The sidewalk policy implements the City Council's direction provided at the January 9,
2016 Strategic Plan workshop and is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal A - Economic
and Neighborhood Development: Enable business opportunities and job development
and to enhance the vibrancy and quality of life in all neighborhoods and areas of the
community; and Goal B - Public Safety and Protection of Assets: Ensure Tustin is an
attractive, safe and well maintained community in which people feel pride.
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Several streets, primarily in the Industrial districts and Old Town do not have sidewalks.
When the City receives entitlement applications for properties with no sidewalks for new
development, redevelopment, or change of occupancy, as a matter of policy, the City
has required the applicant to either design and construct sidewalks as part of the
project, or enter into an agreement to construct sidewalks in the future. Concerns have
been expressed by property owners on the burden to design and construct sidewalks as
a condition of approval of development/improvement applications.
Sidewalks requirements are not new. A number of current General Plan policies,
Disabled Access laws and other legislation require sidewalks. The City's General Plan
requires provision of adequate sidewalks on all streets. The City's public street
standards require sidewalks on all streets. In addition, Complete Streets legislation (AB
1358) commencing January 1, 2011, requires the City to plan for a multimodal
transportation network upon substantive revisions to the Circulation Element.
The following sections describe the applicable policies and legislation in more details.
• General Plan Circulation Element
The City's General Plan Circulation Element identifies pedestrian connectivity and
safety in various goals and objectives. These goals and policies are listed below:
o Goal 1: Provide a system of streets that meets the needs of current and future
inhabitants and facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people and goods
throughout the City consistent with the City's ability to finance and maintain such
a system.
o Policy 1.16: Continue to require dedication of right-of-way and construction of
required public improvements on streets adjacent to construction projects at the
developer's expense.
o Policy 6.1: Promote the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by adhering to
uniform standards and practices, including designation of bicycle lanes, off-road
bicycle trails, proper signage, and adequate sidewalk, bicycle lane, and off-road
bicycle trail widths.
o Policy 6.2: Maintain existing pedestrian facilities and require new development
to provide pedestrian walkways between developments, schools and public
facilities.
o Policy 6.3: Ensure accessibility of pedestrian facilities to the elderly and
disabled.
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o Policy 6.8: Support retrofit installation of sidewalks in industrial districts and
Planned Community Business Parks as development occurs.
o Policy 6.12: Provide for a non -vehicular circulation system that encourages
bicycle transportation and pedestrian circulation.
o Policy 6.14: Require new development to dedicate land and fund improvement
of bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian facilities, where deemed necessary to meet
public needs arising in conjunction with development.
o The Circulation Element Plan calls for Pedestrian Circulation and Paratransit: As
related to safety, guidelines are administered through the development review
process for the construction of pedestrian facilities (i.e., sidewalks, paths,
wheelchair ramps, etc.), based on City policy and federal/state mandates.
Sidewalks are typically required as a condition of approval or permit issuance for
all development. Wheelchair ramp curb improvements are also required to meet
access provisions under the American Disabilities Act.
o Implementation Program - Dedication/Improvements: The City shall:
• Establish setback lines for future right-of-way to protect ultimate roadway
integrity.
• As part of development review, continue to require dedication of
necessary right-of-way and improvement of streets at developer's expense
pursuant to the Tustin City Code.
o Implementation Program - Alternative Transportation Modes:
Provide uniform standards and practices for the safety of pedestrians and
bicyclists by providing adequate sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and off-road
bicycle trails and requiring dedication and improvement of these facilities
where deemed necessary to meet public needs arising as a result of
development.
Include pedestrian walkway standards as requirements on new
development.
o Sidewalks in Industrial Areas: Continue to study and implement, if feasible, the
creation of an assessment district for sidewalk construction within each industrial
area which would spread the cost of said sidewalk construction and
administrative district costs over a multi-year payoff period or 10 or 20 years.
• Assembly Bill 1358 (Complete Streets)
AB 1358 approved in 2008 requires cities and counties to have provisions in their
General Plan for Complete Streets. The following summarizes AB 1358:
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o Commencing on January 1, 2011, upon substantive revision of the Circulation
Element of the General Plan, cities and counties shall modify the Circulation
Element to include provision of Complete Street.
o Complete Street = Balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the
need of all users of streets, roads, and highways, defined to include motorists,
pedestrians, bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, seniors, movers of
community goods, and users of public transportation, in a manner that is suitable
to the rural, suburban, or urban context of the General Plan.
• Disabled Access (American's with Disability Act and Title 24)
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 requires public rights-of-way and facilities to be accessible to
persons with disabilities. These statutes prohibit public agencies from discriminating
against persons with disabilities by excluding them from services, programs, or
activities. These statutes mean that the all State and local government agencies
must provide pedestrian access for persons with disabilities to the agency's streets
and sidewalks, whenever a pedestrian facility exists. Regulations implement this
requirement by imposing standards for accessible features such as curb cuts,
ramps, continuous sidewalks, and detectable warnings.
Title 24
California Building Standards Code (Title 24) relating to accessibility for people with
disabilities requires cities to ensure that buildings, structures, and related facilities
are accessible to, and functional for, every member of the public, so as to provide
equal opportunity to access public accommodations. Access is to be provided to,
through, and within the buildings, without loss of function, space, or facility where the
general public is concerned. This includes provision of accessible sidewalks.
Finally, there may be implications for not providing sidewalks. This includes but not
limited to:
o Create adverse impact to traffic safety by forcing pedestrians into the street.
o Possible implications due to lack of pedestrian connectivity and lack of access for
people with disabilities.
o Subject the City to legal challenges due to inconsistency and lack of
implementation of the Tustin General Plan goals and policies.
o Assembly Bill 1358 requires provision of Complete Streets in the City's General
Plan upon substantial amendment to the Circulation Element. Failure to do so
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could impact the City's ability to receive future public improvements grants funding.
POLICY DIRECTION:
At the January workshop, staff provided the City Council with facts and survey related to
sidewalks. Attachment B is a copy of the sidewalk presentation given at the Strategic
Plan Update workshop. The City Council provided the following policy direction:
1. Sidewalks should be required on all streets.
2. An improvement for the purpose of requiring sidewalks means any new
development, redevelopment, change of use/occupancy, or significant
intensification of any use. For purposes of this policy, an improvement does not
include maintenance work, minor repairs, or replacements which do not intensify
any use pursuant to the California Building Code and/or Zoning Code.
3. For Single Family Residential Neighborhoods*:
Upon improvement, the City shall:
o Obtain necessary right-of-way from property owner.
o Require property owners to dedicate portion of their property to
accommodate sidewalks at time of improvement.
o Construct sidewalk upon securing appropriate right-of-way and necessary
funding.
* If a single family residential subdivision is proposed, then number 4
below shall apply.
4. For Multiple Family Residential and Industrial Areas:
Upon improvement, the City shall:
o Obtain necessary right-of-way from property owner.
o Require sidewalks to be designed and constructed by property
owner/applicant at time of improvement unless deemed otherwise by the
City Engineer.
o Property owner/applicant is to pay for the costs to construct sidewalk.
Attachment A is Resolution No. 16-12 for City Council consideration. Staff recommends
that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 16-12 establishing policy for sidewalk
installation.
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Attachment:
A. Resolution No. 16-12 & B. Sidewalk presentation at the Strategic Plan Update
Workshop
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 16-12
RESOLUTION NO. 16-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A POLICY RELATED
TO SIDEWALK INSTALLATION.
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. That the requirement for streets to have sidewalks appears to have been
around since the adoption of the "Minimum Design Standards for Public
Works Improvements Constructed within Public Rights of Way or
Improvements to be maintained with Public Funds."
B. That overtime, sidewalks were installed either as part of new development
or City's Capital Improvement projects.
C. That several streets in the Old Town Tustin and Industrial areas do not
currently have sidewalks.
D. That prior to 1972 sidewalks were not required in the Industrial areas
based upon the nature of uses in the industrial district where pedestrian
linkages among industrial uses were not necessary.
E. That many of the uses in the industrial areas have changed to offices and
assembly type of uses such as churches, gyms, dance studios, etc.
F. That on February 23, 1990, the City Standard No. 104 was revised to
require sidewalk to be installed minimum five (5) foot wide, utility clear in
industrial zones, except in areas of concentrated retail uses where
sidewalk is to be full width.
G. That it has been a policy of the City to require applicants to either design
and construct sidewalks as part of a project, or enter into an agreement to
construct sidewalks in the future when the project involves the
construction of additional floor area or a change in use.
H. That concerns have been expressed by property owners on the burden to
design and construct sidewalks as condition of approval of
development/improvement application.
That appropriate policy is necessary to ensure equitable and consistent
conditions of approval are applied to development applications.
Resolution No. 16-12
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J. That a policy requiring sidewalks be installed on all streets is consistent
with the General Plan Circulation Element as follows:
• GOAL 1: Provide a system of streets that meets the needs of current
and future inhabitants and facilitates the safe and efficient movement
of people and goods throughout the City consistent with the City's
ability to finance and maintain such a system.
• Policy 1.16: Continue to require dedication of right-of-way and
construction of required public improvements on streets adjacent to
construction projects at the developer's expense.
• Policy 6.1: Promote the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by
adhering to uniform standards and practices, including designation of
bicycle lanes, off-road bicycle trails, proper signage, and adequate
sidewalk, bicycle lane, and off-road bicycle trail widths.
• Policy 6.2: Maintain existing pedestrian facilities and require new
development to provide pedestrian walkways between developments,
schools and public facilities.
• Policy 6.3: Ensure accessibility of pedestrian facilities to the elderly
and disabled.
• Policy 6.8: Support retrofit installation of sidewalks in industrial districts
and Planned Community Business Parks as development occurs.
• Policy 6.12: Provide for a non -vehicular circulation system that
encourages bicycle transportation and pedestrian circulation.
• Policy 6.14: Require new development to dedicate land and fund
improvement of bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian facilities, where
deemed necessary to meet public needs arising in conjunction with
development.
K. That American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 24 of the California
Building Standards Code require that public rights-of-way and facilities to
be accessible to persons with disabilities. These statutes prohibit public
agencies from discriminating against persons with disabilities by excluding
them from services, programs, or activities. These statutes mean that the
all State and local government agencies must provide pedestrian access
for persons with disabilities to the agency's streets and sidewalks,
whenever a pedestrian facility exists.
II. The City Council hereby adopts a policy related to sidewalks as follows:
1. Sidewalks should be required on all streets.
Resolution No. 16-12
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2. An improvement for the purpose of requiring sidewalks means any new
development, redevelopment, change of use/occupancy, or significant
intensification of any use. For purposes of this policy, an improvement does
not include maintenance work, minor repairs, or replacements which do not
intensify any use pursuant to the California Building Code and/or Zoning
Code.
3. For Single Family Residential Neighborhoods*:
Upon improvement, the City shall:
o Obtain necessary right-of-way from property owner.
o Require property owners to dedicate portion of their property to
accommodate sidewalks at time of improvement.
o Construct sidewalk upon securing appropriate right-of-way and
necessary funding.
* If a single family residential subdivision is proposed, then number
4 below shall apply.
4. For Multiple Family Residential and Industrial Areas:
Upon improvement, the City shall:
o Obtain necessary right-of-way from property owner.
o Require sidewalks to be designed and constructed by property
owner/applicant at time of improvement unless deemed otherwise by
the City Engineer.
o Property owner/applicant is to pay for the costs to construct sidewalk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council held on the
19th day of April 2016.
JOHN NIELSEN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ERICA N. RABE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 16-12
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 16-12
ERICA N. RABE, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 16-12 was duly passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 19th day of April,
2016, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
ERICA N. RABE, CITY CLERK
ATTACHMENT B
Sidewalk presentation at the Strategic Plan
Update Workshop
STRATEGIC PLAN
WORKSHOP
January g, 2o16
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Sidewalks
Sidewalks - Background
• Several streets in the Industrial districts
and Old Town do not have sidewalks
• Recently, several entitlement
applications were processed for
properties with no sidewalks
• Concerns have been expressed by
property owners on the burden to
design and construct sidewalks as
condition of approval of
development/improvement application
Current Assessment
Old Town
• 72 of residential properties have sidewalks
• gg% of non-residential properties have sidewalks
Industrial Areas
• No Sidewalk — 39%
45 properties with executed agreement to construct
• 62 properties with no agreement to construct
• Partial Sidewalk — 8%
• 18 properties with executed agreement to construct
• 5 properties with no agreement to construct
• Sidewalk — 529
• 21 properties with executed agreement to construct
• uz properties with no agreement to construct
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Background - Old Town Tustin
• Some streets particularly in Old Town Tustin do not have sidewalks
• Overtime, sidewalks were installed either as part of new development or City's
Capital Improvement projects.
• The requirement for streets to have sidewalks appears to have been there
since the adoption of the "Minimum Design Standards for Public Works
Improvements Constructed within Public Rights of Way or Improvements to be
maintained with Public Funds"
• Recently, two properties along Sixth Street in Old Town propose to construct a
second unit and addition to the existing single family home (currently north
side of Sixth Street is not equipped with sidewalks).
• Public Works Department has conditioned both applicants to enter into an
"Agreement to Construct Sidewalk" in anticipation for future installation of
sidewalks in this area. The agreement requires property owners to pay their
fair -share for their portion of sidewalk installation.
• One property owner agreed and executed the Agreement; however, the other
owner is requesting a waiver of this requirement.
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Sidewalk Survey in Old Town
Missing
Sidewalk
Curb &
gutter
Old Town
L 550 S. B Street
Fire hydrant at
corner.
Utility poles are
curb adjacent.
Old Town
230 S. A Street
Utility poles,
trees, and fence.
Fence needs to be
relocated to install
sidewalk.
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Old town
675 W. 3'd Street
-- Sidewalks have
been installed
privately, but they
do not line up.
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Old Town
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335 S. C Street
There is no curb.
The private drive
approach was
poured about a
• foot behind the
curb line.
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drive approach to
get proper
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Background - Industrial Areas
• February 7, 1963: Public Works Improvement Standard No. 104 indicates "No
sidewalk required in Industrial zones."
• September 27, 1972: Public Works Standards No. 104 established "... sidewalk to
be installed at developers option in industrial zones and to be full width."
• October 22, 1984: Parcel Map 84-1031 was approved via Planning Commission
Resolution N0. 21go requiring sidewalk to be constructed as a condition of
approval.
• January 14, 1985: Parcel Map 84-1033 for 291112961 Dow Avenue was approved via
Planning Commission Resolution Na. 2202 requiring sidewalk to be constructed as
a condition of approval.
• lune 24, 1985: Parcel Map 85-196 for property at the northeast corner of Valencia
Avenue and Del Amo was approved via Planning Commission Resolution No. 2249.
No sidewalk was required; however, constructionfreplacement of curb and gutter,
driveway aprons, street lights, water and fire service, and sewer lateral were
made conditions of the Parcel Map.
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Sidewalk - Industrial Areas
Non -industrial Uses in the District:
• Churches
• Gyms
• Dance Studios
• offices
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Irvine Industrial Complex
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Sidewalk - Industrial Areas
• October 28,1985: Parcel Map 84-1031 (south side of Walnut Avenue, between
Tustin Ranch Road and Franklin Avenue). A request was made to delete the
requirements to provide full width public sidewalk forthe Tustin Corporate Park.
This request was denied, but was amended to provide for the installation of a five
(5) foot wide sidewalk.
• July 14,1986: Parcel Map No. 8620 for 2472, 14451 and 14471 Chambers Road. A
request was made to install a five (5) foot sidewalk in lieu of the eight (8) foot full
width sidewalk. Planning Commission approved the request on the condition that
the sidewalk width be five (5) feet clear of any permanent fixture. This was
further approved by the City Council Resolution No. 86-88 on August 4, 1986.
Subsequent requests were evaluated on a case by case basis.
• November 24,1986: The Planning Commission requested a formal policy decision
from the City Council regarding sidewalk widths and requirements in the Industrial
areas.
• January 19,1987: In a report by the Community Development Department, it was
recommended that a five (5) foot utility clear sidewalk is appropriate for the
industrial area, except Int ose areas with a concentrated retail area. In these
areas full width sidewalks will be necessary. The City Council approved this policy
by minute order.
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Sidewalk - Industrial Areas
• February 23, 1990: The City Standard No. 104 was revised to read
"...Sidewalk to be installed minimum five (5) foot wide, utility clear in
industrial zones, except in areas of concentrated retail uses where
sidewalk is to be full width".
• June 15, 1992: City Council granted a waiver of the requirement to
construct sidewalk at 2832 Dow Avenue.
• August 3, 1992: A request to waive sidewalk requirements for 2512-2522
Chambers Road was continued for thirty (3o) days.
• September 8, 1992: A request to waive sidewalk requirements at 14511
Myford Road was presented to the Council in conjunction with the
continuation of the request for 2512-2522 Chambers Road. The City
Council decided to investigate the possibility of developing an
assessment district for the construction of sidewalks in the industrial
areas. As interim measure, it was determined that property owners
would be allowed to execute and "Agreement to Construct Sidewalks"
with the City in lieu of the immediate construction of sidewalk which
would normally be associated with their tenant improvements.
Sidewalk - Industrial Areas
• 1992-2012: Sidewalks were made as condition of approval for projects
in the industrial district where change of occupancy were proposed.
• January 19, 2011: City Council approved a request by Marconi
Automotive Museum for an ancillary banquet facility (sidewalk was
required since its opening as an automotive museum in 1995). The
City Council approved the request with a condition that sidewalks to
be installed in 2o16. Sidewalks later were installed by the City.
• 2013 to current: A number of projects involving change in occupancy
of industrial buildings to accommodate indoor gyms and a dance
studio were considered. No sidewalks were required for the gyms;
however, an "Agreement to Construct Sidewalk" was made as a
condition of approval for the dance studio.
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Industrial Area
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_ 14831 Franklin
Avenue
= Trees and slope
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Industrial Area
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2790 Walnut Avenue
on Sinclair
Trees and landscape
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Industrial Area
14281 Franklin
Avenue
Trees will need to be
removed and a
retaining wall
installed to hold the
slope.
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Policies and Legislations requiring Sidewalks
• General Plan requires provision of adequate sidewalks on
all streets
• City street standards require sidewalks
Complete Streets legislation (AB 1358) commencing
January 1, 2011, requires City to address multimodal
transportation network that meets the need of motorists,
pedestrians, bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities,
seniors, movers of community goods, and users of public
transportation upon substantive revisions to the
Circulation Element.
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General Plan Circulation Element
The City's General Plan identifies pedestrian connectivity and safety in various goals and objective>
These goals and policies are listed below.
Goals and Policies
GOAL r: Provide a system of streets that meets the needs of current and future inhabitants and
facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City consistent with
the City's ability to finance and maintain such a system.
• Policy t.16: Continue to require dedication of right-of-way and construction of required public
improvements on streets adjacent to construction projects at the developer's expense.
• Policy 6.1: promote the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by adhering to uniform standards and
practices, including designation of bicycle lanes, off-road bicycle trails, proper signage, and
adequate sidewalk, bicycle lane, and off-road bicycle trail widths.
• Policy 6.2: Maintain existing pedestrian facilities and require new development to provide
pedestrian walkways between developments, schools and public facilities.
• Policy 6.3: Ensure accessibility of pedestrian facilities to the elderly and disabled.
• Polfcy 6.8: Support retrofit installation of sidewalks in industrial districts and Planned Community
Business Parks as development occurs.
• Policy 6.12: Provide for a non -vehicular circulation System that encourages bicycle transportation
and pedestrian circulation.
• Policy 6.14: Require new development to dedicate land and fund improvement of bicycle,
pedestrian and equestrian facilities, where deemed necessary to meet public needs arising in
conjunction with development.
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General Plan Circulation Element
Pedestrian Circulation and Paratransit
As related to safety, guidelines are administered through the
development review process for the construction of pedestrian
facilities (i.e., sidewalks, paths, wheelchair ramps, etc.), based on City
policy and federal/state mandates. Sidewalks are typically required as
a condition of approval or permit issuance for all development.
Wheelchair ramp curb improvements are also required to meet
access provisions under the American Disabilities Act.
Dedication/Improvements:
The City shall:
• Establish setback lines for future right-of-way to protect ultimate roadway
integrity.
• As part of development review, continue to require dedication of necessary
right-of-way and improvement of streets at developer's expense pursuant to
the Tustin City Code.
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General Plan Circulation Element
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Alternative Transportation Modes:... Implementing actions are as
follows:
• Provide uniform standards and practices for the safety of pedestrians and
bicyclists by providing adequate sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and off-road bicycle
trails and requiring dedication and improvement of these facilities where
deemed necessary to meet public needs arising as a result of development.
• Include pedestrian walkway standards as requirements on new development.
Sidewalks in Industrial Areas:
Continue to study and implement, if feasible, the creation of an assessment
district for sidewalk construction within each industrial area which would spread
the cost of said sidewalk construction and administrative district costs over a
multi-year payoff period or to or 20 years.
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AB 1358 Complete Street
• Assembly Bill 1355 approved in 2oo8 requires cities and counties to
have provision in their General Plan for Complete Street.
• Commencing on January 1, 2o11, upon substantive revision of the
Circulation Element of the General Plan, cities and counties shall
modify the Circulation Element to include provision of Complete
Street.
• Complete Street = Balanced, multimodal transportation network
that meets the need of all users of streets, roads, and highways,
defined to include motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, children,
persons with disabilities, seniors, movers of community goods, and
users of public transportation, in a manner that is suitable to the
rural, suburban, or urban context of the General Plan.
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Potential Implication for not providing sidewalks
• Create adverse impact to traffic safety by forcing pedestrians
to the street
• At times, the City's actions are not consistent with the Tustin
General Plan. Updates to the General Plan would be required.
Assembly Bill 1358 requires provision of Complete Street in the
City's General Plan upon substantial amendment to the
Circulation Element. Failure to do so impact the City's ability
to receive future public improvements grant funding.
• Possible implications due to lack of pedestrian connectivity
and lack of access to people with disabilities.
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Policy Direction
• Should sidewalk be required on all streets including within the
Industrial areas?
• If sidewalks are required on all streets...
• What is the threshold for requiring sidewalks? (increase or change in occupancy,
tenant improvements. additionf extension of building area, increased in intensity?)
• Who should construct? City or adjacent property owners?
• When should sidewalk be constructed' (at time of proposed improvements, when
the City calls for it, when funding is available?)
• Should City allow deferred sidewalk improvements by requiring
property owners to enter into an "Agreement to Construct
Sidewalk?"
• Should the City create an Assessment District in areas where
sidewalks are not present?
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