General Plan Update Public Workshop Series Session 2: Community Design - NOTE: THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED - The City of Fountain Valley
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NOTE: THIS MEETING IS
BEING RECORDED
General Plan Update
Public Workshop Series
Session 2: Community
Design
August 9, 2021
Virtual Meeting Protocols
Virtual Meeting Protocols
Please remain muted (unless called upon)
Always be aware if your webcam and/or microphone are
turned on (avoid disruptions from talking, typing, moving)
Question or comment? Feel free to submit in the Q&A
box during the meeting – it may be addressed during or
after public discussion periods.
To maximize our ability to address comments and
questions, we will primarily take input through the Q&A
box. We will take speakers after written input and
depending upon available time and interest.
Meeting Recording/Materials
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1. Introduction
Tonight’s Meeting
1. Introduction
2. Presentation
a. Project overview
b. Community design overview
3. Public Discussion and Comments
a. Refining community design in Fountain Valley
4. General Public Comments
5. Wrap-up / Next Session
6. Conclude meeting 8:00
Purpose of Design Discussion 1. Reaffirm current direction on community design as expressed through the current General Plan and development standards 2. Understand the preferences of Fountain Valley residents, businesses, and property owners on how to best enhance the visual experience of living, working, and shopping in Fountain Valley
Meeting Objectives
What this meeting will do:
– Inform priorities for public improvements
– Ensure that new development is compatible with
surrounding uses
– Establish guidance so that new development
creates vibrant places
What this meeting will not do:
– Determine specific development standards
• mixed-use and high-density residential
• individual opportunity sites
2a. Project Overview
What does a general plan address?
8 required & 6 optional
topics/elements
Land use
Circulation & mobility
Housing
Open space & recreation
Conservation
Safety & resiliency
Environmental justice
Noise
Growth management
Economic development
Community design
Sustainability
Healthy communities
GovernanceFountain Valley’s Future Set the stage for beneficial development Conduct inclusive and transparent community engagement Integrate new state mandates Focus on quality of life
Learning
Governance
Living
VISION
Growing WorkingGeneral Plan Update
GPAC #1 Mayor’s GPAC #3
Breakfast
GPU Start Bus Tour of GPAC #2 Regional
Opp Sites RHNA Set
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
2018 2019
2020
RHNA STRATEGY & HCD/SCAG COORDINATION
CC OK’s Focused Policy
PC/CC Briefings LUP for EIR Outreach
2021
JAN FEB MAR A M J JUL
GPAC #4 #5 #6 #7 INFR Analysis
Draft GP Policies
2022
SAJ JMA MFJ DNO SEP
Adoption Final Draft EIR Prepare EIR & EIR Scoping
Hearings EIR Public HCD Cert & NOP
ReviewWorkshop Series Schedule Aug 02 – Housing & Equity Aug 09 – Community Design Aug 16 – Circulation & Mobility Aug 23 – Health & Safety Aug 30 – Economic & Fiscal Sustainability Workshops start at 6:00 PM.
2b. Overview of Community Design
What is Community Design? - Shaping physical character of Fountain Valley - Look and feel of the buildings, streets, and spaces in between - Focuses on creating places rather than individual projects
Who do we
design for?
People
– all ages
– all abilities
– all modes of travel
Occupants
– residents
– tenants
– employees
Visitors
– local customers
– tourists
– passing byWhat are some elements of community design?
What are some design contexts?
Large
Comm/office/ Small ag/vacant
3+ story industrial vacant
residential
Major road 1- or 2-story
(4+ lanes) Small road residential
(2-3 lanes)Design drives our perceptions Note: ratings convey general perceptions; individuals/businesses may value design differently
Design drives our perceptions Note: ratings convey general perceptions; individuals/businesses may value design differently
Community design in general plans - Optional topic under state law - Reinforce overall Vision and community values - Provide high level policy direction to create better places
Community design in general plans - Establish foundation for development standards and design guidelines - Identifies priorities for public and private improvements Top: building scale standards from the Crossings Specific Plan. Bottom: designs for the fountain in front of City Hall.
Community design in general plans
Values identified by GPAC
- Well-maintained
neighborhoods
- Distinct gathering places
for residents, workers,
and visitors
- Environmentally
sustainable development
strategies
- Beautification of streets,
walls, landscapes, and
cornersCommunity design in general plans
Current General Plan goals and policies
Protect and enhance existing neighborhoods and open
space areas
People-oriented architecture that achieves harmony
without monotony, with attractive, fully-finished facades
on all sides visible from streets or freeways
New residential development that includes passive and
active open spaces
Well-landscaped streetscapes and parking areas
Safe and attractive pedestrian facilities in residential and
non-residential areas and for transit users
Distinct gateways that reinforce the City’s identity3. How to Refine Community Design in Fountain Valley
Suitable Housing Sites
Golden
Triangle
Harbor
Shpg Ctr
Miller
16650
Harbor
Boomers Warner Square
Slater
Los Cab
Investments
Southpark
Crossings SP
Smith
Farms Note: Warner Square and Boomers sites could
allow up to 100 du/ac; Harbor Shopping Center
could allow up to 55 du/acDesign contexts in Fountain Valley
Large
Comm/office/ Small ag/vacant
3+ story industrial vacant
res/MU
Major road 1- or 2-story
(4+ lanes) Small road residential
(2-3 lanes)Presentation and Discussion
- Show design approaches in specific contexts that:
- reflect City’s current GP goals and policies
- reflect values expressed by GPAC
- match types of draft land use changes
- not all are 100% perfect or suitable places
- Identify design components in each place
- Ask if these design approaches are desirable for
Fountain ValleyPresentation and Discussion
Overview of a design approach
1 2 3
You will be asked There will also be Questions and
questions about the time for comments comments can be
images shown in and questions from made in the Q&A
various contexts of the audience. box at any time.
Fountain Valley.Places along a small road 1. Landscaping (curbside, shade/landmark) 3. Ped-scale signage/lighting 2. Buildings fronting the road 4. Distinct crosswalks
Places along a small road 1. Mix of building heights 3. Outdoor seating 2. Parking mostly behind 4. Banners
Places along a small road Q1. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley? a. Yes b. No
Places along a small road Q2. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley? a. Yes b. No
Places along a small road Q3. Do you have any questions or comments?
1. Landscaping (curbside, shade
and landmark)
Places along a large road
2. Variation in building articulation
3. Active storefronts
4. Upper floors set back/balconies1. Landmark corner treatments
Places along a large road 2. Minimal setback of upper floors
3. Ped- & auto-scale signage
4. Varied building massingPlaces along a large road Q4. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley?
Places along a large road Q5. Do you have any questions or comments?
1. Large mural associated with project / landmark
2. Wrap product with structured parking facing
Places along freeway and buffering residential units
a freeway 3. Development oriented away from freeway
4. Attempt to avoid large expanse of singular wallPlaces along a freeway Q6. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley?
Places along a freeway Q7. Do you have any questions or comments?
1. Floors 4-5 stepped back with patios
Places next to 1-2 2. Variation in building articulation
story residential 3. Landscaped walls along sidewalk
4. Café at the corner1. Local road
Places next to 1-2 2. Landscaped wall
story residential 3. Varied materials and colors
4. Walls and windows with minimal setbackPlaces next to 1- to 2-story residential Q8. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley? a. Yes b. No
Places next to 1- to 2-story residential Q9. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley? a. Yes b. No
Places next to 1- to 2-story residential Q10. Do you have any questions or comments?
Places next to
3+ story
residential
1. Elevated entrance
2. Patio/balconies
3. Varied roofline/massing
4. Structured parking1. Alley serves as separation
Places next to 3+ 2. Shade trees, ground cover, and bushes
story residential in setback
3. Balconies for open spacePlaces next to 3+ story residential
Q11. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley?
a. Yes
b. NoPlaces next to 3+ story residential Q12. Is this design approach desirable for Fountain Valley? a. Yes b. No
Places next to 3+ story residential Q13. Do you have any questions or comments?
4. General Public
CommentsPublic Comments
We will prioritize questions related to tonight’s agenda
Other comments are welcome and can be sent to the City at at
planning.building@fountainvalley.org
If you have requested to talk, please wait for City staff to call your name
Then, unmute yourself – take up to 3 minutes to submit q’s or comments
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feature and wait to be called upon
If you prefer not to talk, you can also
enter your question into the Q&A box5. Wrap Up & Next Session
Upcoming Workshops
Aug 16 – Circulation & Mobility
Aug 23 – Health & Safety
Aug 30 – Economic & Fiscal Sustainability
Workshops start at 6:00 PM.
PC/CC Briefings
2021
JAN FEB MAR A M J JUL
GPAC #4 #5 #6 #7 INFR Analysis
Draft GP Policies
2022
SAJ JMA MFJ DNO SEP
Adoption Final Prepare EIR & EIR Scoping
Hearings EIR HCD Cert & NOPGet involved and stay connected
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