CITY OF Y O R B A LINDA

GENERAL PLAN
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Ci t y of Yor ba Li nda
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
December 6, 1993
Prepared for:
The City of Yorba Linda
Prepared by:
The Planning Center
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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ I-1
A. Purpose of the General Plan ................................................................................. I-1
B. Organization of the General Plan ......................................................................... I-2
1. Scope ......................................................................................................... I-2
2. Organization .............................................................................................. I-4
C. Relationship Among General Plan Elements ...................................................... I-5
II. VISION FOR A COMMUNITY ...................................................................................... I-5
A. Purpose of the Vision Statement .......................................................................... I-6
B. What Is a Community Vision ............................................................................... I-6
C. The Six Dimensions of a Community Vision ...................................................... I-7
D. The Vision for Yorba Linda ................................................................................. I-9
1. Physical Character .................................................................................... I-9
2. Economic Development .......................................................................... I-10
3. An Environmental System ...................................................................... I-11
4. A Society ................................................................................................. I-12
5. A Governmental Jurisdiction .................................................................. I-13
6. A Symbol ................................................................................................. I-14
CHAPTER TWO: LAND USE
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... LU-1
A. Authorization and Scope ................................................................................... LU-1
B. Related Plans and Programs ............................................................................. LU-1
1. Yorba Linda Zoning Code .................................................................... LU-2
2. General Plan EIR .................................................................................. LU-2
3. Development Plans ............................................................................... LU-2
4. Regional Plans ....................................................................................... LU-3
5. Guidelines and Specifications for Landscape Development ............... LU-4
II. SUMMARY OF LAND USE ISSUES ........................................................................ LU-4
III. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS ......................................................................... LU-7
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IV. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ......................................................................... LU-17
A. Revise the Zoning Code ................................................................................. LU-17
B. Building Code ................................................................................................ LU-18
C. Specific Plans, Master Plans .......................................................................... LU-18
D. Development Agreements .............................................................................. LU-19
E. Development Review ..................................................................................... LU-19
F. Traffic Impact Review ................................................................................... LU-19
G. Architectural Design Review ......................................................................... LU-20
H. General Plan Monitoring and Update ............................................................. LU-20
I. Redevelopment ............................................................................................... LU-20
J. Rehabilitation/Renovation Incentives ............................................................ LU-20
K. Urban Design Improvements for Public Spaces ............................................ LU-21
L. Code Enforcement .......................................................................................... LU-21
M. Inter-Agency Coordination ............................................................................ LU-21
N. Annexation ..................................................................................................... LU-22
V. LAND USE PLAN ..................................................................................................... LU-23
A. City Profile ..................................................................................................... LU-23
1. History ................................................................................................ LU-23
2. Planning Area ..................................................................................... LU-23
3. Existing Land Use .............................................................................. LU-27
B. Alternatives and the Preferred Concept ......................................................... LU-33
C. Summary of Land Use Changes ..................................................................... LU-41
D. Land Use Plan Map ........................................................................................ LU-42
E. Land Use Designations ................................................................................... LU-45
1. Residential .......................................................................................... LU-45
2. Commercial ........................................................................................ LU-47
3. Light Industrial/Business Park ........................................................... LU-48
4. Open Space ......................................................................................... LU-48
5. Area Plans .......................................................................................... LU-48
F. Land Use Intensity/Density ............................................................................ LU-56
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CHAPTER THREE: CIRCULATION
I. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................C-1
A. Authorization and Scope ......................................................................................C-1
B. Related Plans and Programs .................................................................................C-2
1. 1972 Yorba Linda General Plan Circulation Element .............................C-2
2. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) ...................C-2
3. Bastanchury Road Extension Study .........................................................C-3
4. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update Elements ...............................C-3
II. BACKGROUND DATA AND ANALYSES ..................................................................C-3
A. Elements of the Streets and Highway System ......................................................C-3
B. Regional Network ................................................................................................C-7
C. Description of the Existing Circulation System ...................................................C-8
D. Level of Service Concept .....................................................................................C-8
E. Truck Routes ....................................................................................................... C40
F. Public Transportation .........................................................................................C-11
G. Bicycle Facilities ................................................................................................C-11
1. Classification of Bikeways .....................................................................C-12
2. Existing Bikeways ..................................................................................C-12
III. CIRCULATION PLAN .................................................................................................C-14
A. Identification of Future Demand Conditions .....................................................C-14
1. Orange County Traffic Analysis Model .................................................C-14
2. Soquel Canyon/Tonner Canyon Feasibility Study .................................C-14
3. The Imperial Highway Superstreet Feasibility Study ............................C-15
B. Future Conditions ...............................................................................................C-15
1. Deficiencies Resulting From Differences From the MPAH ..................C-16
2. Deficiencies Resulting From Differences From Local
Transportation Plans ................................................................................C-17
3. Deficiencies Resulting From Inadequate Link Capacities .....................C-19
4. Deficiencies Resulting from Inadequate Intersection Capacity .............C-21
C. Summary of Circulation Issues ..........................................................................C-26
IV. GOALS AND POLICIES ...............................................................................................C-31
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V. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ..................................................................................... C-37
A. Prepare Annual Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program ............................. C-37
B. Design Standards ............................................................................................... C-37
C. Right-of-Way Dedication ................................................................................... C-38
D. Fiscal Programs .................................................................................................. C-38
E. Regional Coordination ....................................................................................... C-38
F. Implement Land Use Element ........................................................................... C-39
G. Truck Route ....................................................................................................... C-39
H. Non-Motorized Transportation .......................................................................... C-40
I. Parking ............................................................................................................... C-40
CHAPTER FOUR: RECREATION AND RESOURCE ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ RR-1
A. Authorization and Scope ................................................................................. RR-2
1. Open Space Element ........................................................................... RR-2
2. Conservation Element ......................................................................... RR-2
3. Parks and Recreation/Trails Element .................................................. RR-3
B. Related Plans and Programs ............................................................................ RR-3
1. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Law and
Guidelines ........................................................................................... RR-3
2. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Elements ........................................ RR-4
3. City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Element and Master
Plan of Trails .......................................................................................... RR-4
4. County of Orange Recreation Element .................................................. RR-4
5. County of Orange Resources Element ................................................... RR-4
6. Chino Hills State Park General Plan ................................................... RR-5
II. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS .......................................................................... RR-6
III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS .......................................................................... RR-18
A. Plans and Ordinances ...................................................................................... RR-18
B. Administrative ................................................................................................. RR-20
C. Funding .RR-23
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IV. PARKS AND RECREATION COMPONENT .................................................................RR-24
A. Park and Recreation Facility Types ................................................................RR-24
1. Regional Parks .....................................................................................RR-25
2. Community Recreational Facilities .....................................................RR-26
3. School Facilities ..................................................................................RR-31
4. Private Recreation Facilities ................................................................RR-31
5. Parks and Recreation Department Programs .......................................RR-35
B. Parkland Standards ..........................................................................................RR-35
C. Proposed Recreation Facilities ........................................................................RR-37
Lucia Kust Park ....................................................................................RR-37
C. Foxtail Park .........................................................................................RR-37
D. Sports Complex ...................................................................................RR-37
E. Shell Property ......................................................................................RR-37
F. Murdock Property ...............................................................................RR-38
G. Community Center/Gymnasium .........................................................RR-38
D. Community Needs Assessment .......................................................................RR-38
E. Funding Sources for Park Acquisition ............................................................RR-40
1. Federal Funding ...................................................................................RR-40
2. State Funding .......................................................................................RR-40
3. Local Funding ......................................................................................RR-40
4. Private Funding ...................................................................................RR-40
V. RIDING, HIKING AND BIKEWAYS COMPONENT ............................................RR-41
A. Bicycle Trails ..................................................................................................RR-45
B. Multi-Purpose Trails ........................................................................................RR-45
C. Equestrian Trails ..............................................................................................RR-46
W. OPEN SPACE COMPONENT ...........................................................................................RR-47
VII. CONSERVATION COMPONENT ..................................................................................RR-51
A. Conservation/Open Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources ............RR-51
1. Natural Resources ................................................................................RR-52
2. Wildlife Corridor .................................................................................RR-56
3. Watershed ............................................................................................RR-59
B. Conservation/Open Space Used for the Managed Production of
Resources ..........................................................................................................RR-59
1. Agricultural Resources ........................................................................RR-59
2. Mineral Resources ...............................................................................RR-59
3. Petroleum Resources ...........................................................................RR-63
C. Conservation/Open Space for Public Health and Safety .................................RR-64
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CHAPTER FIVE: HISTORIC RESOURCES ELEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... H-1
A. Authorization and Scope ......................................................................... H-1
II. GOALS, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................. H-3
III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ..................................................................................... H-5
A. Maintenance and Preservation ............................................................................ H-5
B. Incentives ............................................................................................................ H-6
C. Public Awareness ................................................................................................ H-6
IV. BACKGROUND DATA ....................................................................................................... H-8
A. Historical Background ......................................................................................... H-8
B. Architectural Resources ...................................................................................... H-9
1. Craftsman Bungalow (Circa 1905-1925) ................................................ H-9
2. California Bungalow (Circa 1890-1940) .............................................. H-10
3. Mission Style - Mediterranean (Circa 1890-1920) ............................... H-10
4. Spanish Colonial Revival (Circa 1915-1941) ....................................... H-13
C. Historic Resources Survey ................................................................................ H-13
1. Method of Survey and Criteria .............................................................. H-13
D. Survey Findings ................................................................................................. H-14
1. National Register of Historical Places Listing ...................................... H-14
2. National Register of Historic Places Eligibility .................................... H-17
3. Locally Significant Buildings and Sites ................................................ H-28
CHAPTER SIX: NOISE ELEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... N-1
II. AUTHORIZATION AND SCOPE ................................................................................ N-2
III. RELATED PLANS AND PROGRAMS ........................................................................ N-3
A. City of Yorba Linda ............................................................................................ N-3
B. State of California ............................................................................................... N-4
IV. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS ............................................................................. N-9
V. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ............................................................................. N-12
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VI. NOISE FUNDAMENTALS ............................................................................................... N-14
A. Characteristics of Sound .................................................................................. N-14
B. The Psychological and Physiological Effects of Noise ................................... N-15
C. Sound Propagation ........................................................................................... N-15
D. Motor Vehicle Noise ........................................................................................ N-17
VII. COMMUNITY NOISE ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................... N-18
A. Ambient Noise Measurements ......................................................................... N-18
B. Significant Noise Sources ................................................................................ N-21
CHAPTER SEVEN: SAFETY ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION..S-1
A. Authorization and Scope.S-1
B. Related Plans and Programs...S-1
1. California Division of Mines and Geology S-1
2. Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.S-2
3. County Hazardous Waste Material Incident Response Plan..S-2
4. Household Hazardous Waste ElementS-2
5. Source Reduction/Recycle ElementS-2
6. Emergency Response Plan..S-3
II.
III.
I V.
SUMMARY OF SAFETY ISSUES...S-4
GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS...S-5
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS.........................................S-9
A.
B.
Geologic Instability/Seismic HazardsS-9
Hazardous Structures ................................................................................................ .S-10
C. Flooding ............................................................................................................................... S-10
D. Fire ................................................................................................................................ S-10
E. Emergency Response Plan ................................................................................................ S-11
F. Hazardous Waste ................................................................................................S-12
V. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ................................................................................................ S-14
A. Seismicity .............................................................................................................................. S-14
B. Slope Instability: Landslides & Subsidence ................................................................ S-20
C. Ground Failure: Weak Soils and Liquefaction ................................................................ S-21
E. Flooding ............................................................................................................................... S-23
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F. Wildfire ................................................................................................................................ S-24
G. Oil Well Hazards ................................................................................................S-25
H. Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................ S-26
1. Hazardous Waste Management Plan ................................................................ S-26
2. Household Hazardous Waste ...................................................................................... S-27
3. Hazardous Waste Sites ............................................................................................... S-29
4. Hazardous Waste Transportation Routes ................................................................ S-31
CHAPTER EIGHT: GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION ...GM-1
A. Purpose..GM-1
B. Consistency with Other General Plan Elements ................................................................ GM-2
C. Key Definitions ................................................................................................GM-2
D. Consistency with Applicable Laws ................................................................................................ GM-5
E. Growth Management Approach ................................................................................................ GM-9
II. GOALS AND POLICIES ......................................................................................... GM-10
A. Growth Management/CMP ........................................................................... GM-10
III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ........................................................................ GM-15
A. Measure M and CMP .................................................................................... GM-15
B. Air Quality .................................................................................................... GM-16
C. Measure M and Air Quality .......................................................................... GM-16
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Opportunity Areas
Appendix 2 Trails Development Criteria
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CHAPTER TWO: LAND USE ELEMENT
LU-1 Regional Location ..........................................................................................................LU-25
LU-2 Existing Land Uses .........................................................................................................LU-31
LU-3 Opportunity Areas ...........................................................................................................LU-35
LU-4 Land Use Policy Map .....................................................................................................LU-43
LU-5 Illustrative Examples ......................................................................................................LU-57
CHAPTER THREE: CIRCULATION ELEMENT
C-1 Typical Roadway Sections .................................................................................................... C-5
C-2 Signalized Intersections ....................................................................................................... C-23
C-3 Circulation Element ............................................................................................................. C-27
CHAPTER FOUR: RECREATION AND RESOURCE ELEMENT
RR-1 Recreational Facilities Map ............................................................................................RR-29
RR-2 Trails Exhibit ..................................................................................................................RR-43
RR-3 Three Categories of Open Space ....................................................................................RR-49
RR-4 Natural Resources RR-53
RR-5 Mineral Resources ..........................................................................................................RR-61
CHAPTER FIVE: HISTORIC RESOURCES ELEMENT
H-1 Examples of Architectural Styles ................................................................................................ H-11
H-2 Historic Resources Site Map ................................................................................................ H-15
H-3 Historic Resources - National Register ............................................................................................. H-19
H-4 Historic Resources - Commercial ................................................................................................ H-21
CHAPTER SIX: NOISE ELEMENT
N-1 Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix ................................................................................. N-5
N-2 Noise Measurement Locations ........................................................................................... N-19
N-3 Noise Contour .................................................................................................................... N-27
CHAPTER SEVEN: SAFETY ELEMENT
S-1 Public Safety Map ................................................................................................................. S-17
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LU-1 Existing Land Use ......................................................................................................... LU-30
LU-2 General Plan Land Use .................................................................................................. LU-37
LU-3 Estimated General Plan Buildout Change From Existing Use ...................................... LU-41
LU-4 Development Intensity/Density Standards .................................................................... LU-56
CHAPTER THREE: CIRCULATION ELEMENT
OCMPAH Roadway Classifications ............................................................................... C-4
Average Daily Traffic Volumes by Facility Type ........................................................... C-9
Peak Hour Level of Service (LOS) Designations ............................................................ C-9
Priority of Proposed Signals .......................................................................................... C-22
Intersection Capacity Deficiencies ................................................................................ C-25
CHAPTER FOUR: RECREATION AND RESOURCE ELEMENT
Recreation Standards .................................................................................................. RR-24
Recreational Facilities ................................................................................................. RR-27
School Facility Inventory ............................................................................................ RR-33
Sensitive Plant Species and Communities in the Project Region ............................... RR-57
Sensitive Animal Species in the Study Area Vicinity ................................................ RR-58
CHAPTER SIX: NOISE ELEMENT
Normalized Noise Level Corrections ...............................................................................N-7
Land Use with Noise Standards .....................................................................................N-12
Yearly Average Equivalent Sound Identified to Protect
the Public Health and Welfare .......................................................................................N-16
Ambient Noise Levels ....................................................................................................N-18
AT&SF Railroad Operations Data .................................................................................N-22
Train Noise Contours .....................................................................................................N-22
Existing Roadway Noise Levels in Excess of 65 CNEL ...............................................N-23
2010 Roadway Noise Levels in Excess of 65 CNEL
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N-24
CHAPTER SEVEN: SAFETY ELEMENT
S-1 Significant Faults in the Yorba Linda Area .............................................................. S-14
S-2 The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale .................................................................... S-19
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Chapter One
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INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... I-1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. I-1
A. Purpose of the General Plan ................................................................................. I-1
B. Organization of the General Plan ......................................................................... I-2
1. Scope ......................................................................................................... I-2
2. Organization ............................................................................................. I-4
C. Relationship Among General Plan Elements ....................................................... I-5
II. VISION FOR A COMMUNITY .................................................................................... I-5
A. Purpose of the Vision Statement ........................................................................... I-6
B. What Is a Community Vision ............................................................................... I-6
C. The Six Dimensions of a Community Vision ....................................................... I-7
D. The Vision for Yorba Linda ................................................................................. I-9
1. Physical Character .................................................................................... I-9
2. Economic Development .......................................................................... I-10
3. An Environmental System ...................................................................... I-11
4. A Society ................................................................................................ I-12
5. A Governmental Jurisdiction .................................................................. I-13
6. A Symbol ................................................................................................ I-14
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INTRODUCTION
I. INTRODUCTION
The Yorba Linda General Plan Update envisions a community, not merely development. More than
any single idea encompassing the Yorba Linda General Plan Update is the commitment to the
preservation and enhancement of a high quality of living in a suburban community. Physical
identity, quality of facilities, character of services and community activities all underlie this idea.
The City of Yorba Linda is faced with substantial growth pressures. This is a time which represents
a pivotal point in terms of its ability to benefit from change and opportunities posed by growth
pressures.
How do we make the most of these opportunities? We formulate a Vision of the community, a
mental picture of its future created by anticipating or conceiving important desired community
characteristics. It is imaginative in that it envisions conditions that may not now exist (the Vision
may well include certain existing characteristics to be preserved, as well as those yet to be
achieved). It anticipates the results of numerous future events and actions. The statement of that
Vision becomes a promise: a commitment to a quality of living that exceeds what would have
happened otherwise.
The Yorba Linda General Plan Update represents a new step into the future. Accordingly, it must be
more than a traditional "blueprint" for future growth. It should be visionary and creative, yet its
goals, policies and programs must be realistic and achievable. The Plan must provide a rational and
defensible basis for decisionmaking now and into the future.
A. Purpose of the General Plan
California State law requires each city and county to adopt a comprehensive, long-term
general plan for its own physical development. In essence, a city's general plan serves as
the blueprint for future growth and development. As a blueprint for the future, the plan
must contain policies and programs designed to provide decisionmakers with a solid basis
for land use related decisions.
The general plan must address many issues which are directly related to and influence
land use decisions. In addition to land use, State law requires that the plan address
circulation, housing, the conservation of natural resources, the preservation of open
space, the noise environment and the protection of public safety (Section 65302 of the
California Government Code). T h e issues are to be discussed to the extent that they
apply to particular jurisdictions.
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The general plan may also cover topics of special or unique interest to a jurisdiction, such
as historic preservation, trails, and parks and recreation. California State law, further,
requires the day-to day decisions of a city should follow logically and be consistent with
the general plan. In addition, a city's land use regulations and decisions must be consistent
with the general plan: zoning, redevelopment, development processing, annexation and
specific plans.
B. Organization of the General Plan
1. Scope
The content of each element is prescribed by the State of California General Plan
Guidelines, published by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). Specific
requirements for the Noise Element are defined by the Office of Noise Control,
California Department of Health. The contents of optional elements are to be
determined by a city based on its needs and objectives. While State law specifies the
basic content of the general plan, it allows each city to use any format deemed
appropriate or convenient. Each element must contain background data and
information, the identification of significant issues, and policy and programs
addressing the resolution of these issues.
The City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update contains goals, policies and programs
which are intended to guide land use, development and revitalization decisions into
the twenty-first century. As defined by the State General Plan Guidelines, the
mandated and permissive elements often overlap in subject matter and policy. To
avoid potential redundancy and confusion and provide a cohesive and consistent
approach to issues, the City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update has been
organized by resource topic rather than separating each of the mandated and
optional elements. The Plan consists of a Land Use Map and the following seven
elements, or chapters, which together fulfill the State requirements for a General
Plan: Land Use, Circulation, Recreation and Resources (consisting of mandated
Conservation and Open Space elements, and optional Parks and Recreation and
Trails elements), Historic Preservation, Noise, Public Safety, and Growth
Management. The Housing Element was prepared separately from the General Plan
Update. Table I-1 illustrates the relationship between the General Plan's elements
and the seven state-mandated elements.
The preparation of each General Plan element was preceded by extensive research,
technical reports and for several topics, an issue paper. The technical reports for
Circulation, Hazardous Waste, Fiscal Impacts, Noise and Air Quality identify issues
and constraints, existing conditions, and analysis of the preferred plan which were
used to guide the formulation of General Plan policy. These reports are found in the
Technical Appendices.
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General Plan Mandated Optional Related Issues
Topics
Elements Element
CHAPTER II: LAND USE ELEMENT
Land Use Land Use
Historic Resources; Conservation and
Open Space; Housing; Area Plans;
Vision; Circulation
CHAPTER III: CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Circulation Circulation
Arterials/Superstreets; Growth
Management; Air Quality; Noise;
Land Use
CHAPTER IV: RECREATION AND RESOURCE ELEMENT
Open Space Open Space Parks and
Recreation
Trails
Land Use; Public Safety;
Conservation
Conservation Conservation
Open Space; Parks and Recreation;
Public Safety; Trails; Land Use
CHAPTER V: HISTORIC RESOURCES ELEMENT
Historic Resources
Historic
Resources
Land Use; Conservation; Housing
CHAPTER VI: NOISE ELEMENT
Noise Noise Circulation; Public Safety; Land Use
CHAPTER VII: PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
EELEMENTDDD D Safety, Hazardous
Materials and
Seismic Safety
Public Safety Open Space; Conservation; Land Use;
Circulation
CHAPTER VIII: GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Growth
Management
Growth
Management
Regional Coordination; Air Quality;
Land Use; Circulation; Congestion
Management
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2. Organization
Each Element contains an Introduction, Summary of Key Issues, Background
Information, Goals and Policies, and Implementation Programs. The Goals and
Policies are based upon the needs of the community as derived from the Vision
Statement, the issues analysis, and the many meetings with the Steering
Committee. The Steering Committee, appointed by the City Council, served in the
capacity of an advisory body to the General Plan program, with the directive to
review all work products generated by the consultant team, comment on the content
of the documents, and guide the program by selecting alternative courses of action.
The Goals are accompanied, for the most part, with a discussion of the intent of
each goal to provide background information and aid in the interpretation. Goals
and Policies are defined as follows:
Goal A goal is the ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general
in nature and immeasurable.
Policy A specific statement guiding action and implying clear commitment.
The programs contained in the City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update
encompass a broad range of actions which are defined to implement the policies of
each element. They include:
1. Programs which are currently being implemented by the City of Yorba Linda
and will be continued;
2. Modifications of existing programs, with little or no fiscal impact to the City;
3. Proposed new programs which may or may not require additional City budget
expenditures.
Of these, some are mandated by the State law such as zoning, and CEQA review.
Others account for plan policies which, while they may be contained in a State-
mandated element, are not necessarily mandated actions by the City. Unless
otherwise required by State law, each implementation program listed in this
General Plan Update is to be construed as directory for the City in accomplishing
the goals and policies of this General Plan Update.
The City will be responsible to develop a work program that assigns priorities to
implementation programs, identifies products or milestones to be achieved, and
establishes schedules, budgets and project responsibilities to appropriate City
Departments. The Implementation Programs identified within the individual
General Plan elements do not establish schedules, priorities or budget allocations.
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C. Relationship Among General Plan Elements
As a comprehensive strategy for the management of a city's diverse physical, economic,
and social resources, there is a high level of interrelationship among the topics and
elements of the General Plan. The Land Use Element provides for the types, intensity
and density, and distribution of development. The Housing Element, (which has been
prepared as a separate document from the General Plan Update), provides for the
manner in which existing housing will be conserved and new housing will be produced,
in the context of the areas permitted for development by the Land Use Element. The
Circulation Element identifies the types and specifies the means by which circulation
infrastructure will be provided to support the uses established by the Land Use Element.
The Recreation and Resources Element defines the range of recreational services and
open space areas needed to support the City's residents, businesses and visitors, as well
as define policy for the protection of significant resources in the context of land use
development. The Safety Element and Noise Element provides for the protection of
humans and uses from the adverse effects of natural and man-related hazards. The
Growth Management Element responds to circulation, air quality and land use
components of the General Plan in terms of regional addressing regional issues and
coordinating its planning with local, county and regional bodies.
II. VISION FOR A COMMUNITY
A pervasive concern throughout the preparation of the General Plan Update has been the
establishment of a means to achieve and maintain the high quality of life for Yorba Linda's
residents. This visionary goal has been an underlying theme in the Steering Committee discussion
and debate on potential City policies and programs. It reflects a consensus that there are current
conditions which may threaten the quality and character of the City's physical, economic and
social environments and that there needs to be a conscientious and aggressive strategy to protect
and enhance the quality of life established for the community.
Among the contributing factors which have been identified are the absence of a "special
community focal place"; lack of a vital and definable downtown which can be distinctly identified
in the City; lack of a variety of key activity areas providing for the needs of residents and
opportunities for social interaction; general pattern of automobile oriented commercial strips which
inhibit public gathering and public activity; lack of significance applied to historical structures and
sites; grading alteration of natural topography; limited supply of affordable housing opportunities; a
perceived division of the City between east and west; and the lack of east-west arterials to serve
the residents.
On the other hand, the City contains many elements which do and can contribute to a high quality
of life. These include its residents; enthusiasm to maintain existing assets and improve
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areas of concern; stable and well designed residential neighborhoods; a well used park system; a
centralized location in the Los Angeles Metropolitan region; expanding office park and business
market with 91 Freeway visibility and direct access; opportunities for developing a centralized
community focus; and the strong visual and physical amenity of its location and easy access to the
Chino Hills State Park and other regional amenities.
A. Purpose of the Vision Statement
The purpose of this Vision Statement is to declare a commitment to a quality of living
that substantially exceeds what would otherwise occur. It provides a foundation for the
Yorba Linda General Plan Update. It will enable future community leaders and citizens to
recall and endorse the meaning of the Plan and maintain diligence in carrying out its
intent.
Many people will play a role in achieving this Vision. It will take many years; yet, each
new year is an important step in the right direction. How can those who inherit
community responsibilities many years from now know what was envisioned by this
effort? How can they understand what values and priorities drove the deliberations which
resulted in the Plan after time and change cause memories to fade?
This Vision Statement answers those questions.
B. What Is a Community Vision
Vision for a Community is a mental picture of its future created by anticipating or
conceiving important desired community characteristics.
It is imaginative in that it envisions conditions that may not now exist (the Vision may
well include certain existing characteristics to be preserved, as well as those yet to be
achieved). It anticipates the results of numerous future events and actions.
It is practical in that it requires specific actions to be taken and must have continuing
support by community leaders and opinion makers. This can occur only if the Vision
reinforces community values that can be sustained over a long period of time.
This Vision of Yorba Linda provides guidance to the City's General Plan Update by
indicating broad goals which must be translated into plans, policies, programs and
actions. Many of these qualify in satisfying requirements of the California Government
Code for general plan "elements" -- subjects required or allowed to be covered in general
plans. Others go beyond strict legislative purview, because the Community Vision deals
with much broader dimensions of community potential. It is more than merely adding up
the elements typically appearing in general plans.
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In order to address the factors important to a community (as contrasted to a specific
development project or area), it is essential to think comprehensively. Though
challenging, it is the most practical approach in the long run. While a focus on physical
development planning is necessary, it is insufficient.
C. The Six Dimensions of a Community Vision
There are six ways in which to visualize a community. It includes the community viewed
as:
A physical place;
An economic system;
An environmental system;
A society;
A governmental jurisdiction; and
A symbol.
Some of these dimensions of Vision receive more emphasis than others, however, all of
them are important. The Vision for Yorba Linda contains all of t h e components, even
though the General Plan is primarily physical in focus. For each of these dimensions, the
Vision Statement consists of a description of important community values to be
respected in the Plan and a statement of one or more general goals for each dimension of
the community (the fewer, the better). A statement of intent will enable anyone not
directly involved in this process to understand how the goal should be interpreted. It
should be accompanied by a brief summary characterizing that part of the community so
the context of the goal can be understood.
A Vision made up of these fundamental aspects of community leads to the formulation of
objectives, policies, programs and actions which are intended to make the Vision real by
guiding the forces of change so that they lead toward the selected Vision.
These perspectives can be defined and described in the following ways:
Physical Place. This dimension includes the physical setting in which the
community is located and is defined by the way the community functions and
appears physically. This is what you see on the ground. Major ingredients include:
topography; pattern of development; variety, intensity and mix of land uses; pattern
and quality of permanent open space; coherence of development patterns; quality of
man made features and structures; and physical distinctiveness in relation to the
surrounding area and other communities.
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Economic System. This dimension has to do with the flow of private capital and
financial investment in the form of cash, credit, land improvements, employment
and business activities of all kinds. It incudes the amount and quality
(dependability) of capital flowing through the community (in to it and out of it), as
well as within it. An important dimension of the economic character of the
community is the degree of diversity in work opportunities for residents of all
economic conditions who live there.
Environmental System. This dimension of Vision involves the combination and
diversity of natural and man made features as an interactive system. This includes
such ingredients as air quality; water quality; flood protection; environmentally
sensitive resources; plant and animal life; and the degree to which system balance is
maintained or lost. A critical aspect of the environmental system is the maintenance
of diversity and balance within the total system, giving it the resilience to respond to
changing conditions.
Society. This dimension addresses the people in the community and how they live
and interact. It includes the nature and extent of population diversity; the vocational,
educational, cultural and recreational activities in which they engage; the
institutions they establish and the patterns of relationships they seek. Of particular
significance is the way in which diverse interests in the community find ways to
express their individuality and still function cooperatively as a community.
Government. The governmental dimension is responsible for many functions under
the state law, carried out under local leadership and with priorities determined
locally. Much of our perception of community is shaped by local governments
because they are closest to the people and carry prescribed authority for matters of
day to day importance to us.
This dimension includes such functional responsibilities as: raising public revenues;
budgeting; managing public properties; maintaining levels of service; establishing
public policy; managing growth and development; providing public facilities and
services; maintaining cooperative relationships with other units of government;
providing community leadership; and maintaining responsiveness to the citizenry.
Local government is the level of government in California which has the authority
to guide and regulate land use.
Symbol. To some degree, this is the sum of all the other dimensions of community.
It is a relatively simple representation of what people think about their community -
the image reflecting their overall Vision of the place. It is a measure of pride and
commitment; a belief that this is a special place. It also includes a strong measure of
reputation: how the community is perceived by
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those who don't live or work there. To a degree, the community as a symbol reflects
its function in the region (regional center; residential suburb; new town; farm town;
tourist destination; etc.). The symbol can be a powerful force in stimulating
leadership and support for community achievement, much as a flag elicits feelings
of patriotism. It can be aided, but not created, by physical improvements which are
consistent with a desired image.
D. The Vision for Yorba Linda
An overall Vision for Yorba Linda could be stated as a community which is:
A high quality suburban community that has good schools and parks;
A comfortable place in which to raise a family;
A place where you feel safe anytime, anywhere;
A place where a high quality of life is maintained;
A place where high levels of service are provided for residents.
1. Physical Character
Development within the City has mostly occurred in two different periods of time.
The west side of the City was predominantly developed before 1975, the east side
was primarily developed after 1975. Each of the areas are distinguished by different
types of design and levels of infrastructure. At this time the City lacks an focal point
or central core that provides a common community gathering area for both sides.
Since its incorporation in 1967, the City has undergone significant growth through
annexation. Substantial growth pressures continue to exist. Plans to accommodate
future growth are being considered in both the City and in Unincorporated areas.
There are large undeveloped parcels of land, north of the City, whose owners will
soon wish to develop. There are a number of County Islands that could potentially
be annexed into the City. Additionally, there are opportunities for "in-fill" and
revitalization projects in the older sections of town, including the City's historical
downtown area.
Values:
The perception of Yorba Linda as a pleasant suburban community means
a great deal to its citizens.
The fact that Yorba Linda is a comfortable and safe place in which to
raise a family is a source of community pride.
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The provision of significant amounts of open space, parks and recreational
facilities are important.
Residents of Yorba Linda take great pride in the aesthetic image of their
City.
An efficient circulation system would enhance the quality of life.
It is essential to manage physical development so that it reinforces what is
important to Yorba Linda.
Common community gathering areas would enhance City unity and pride.
Goal:
To maintain the City's image as a high quality residential community
with good schools and recreational amenities.
To develop and redevelop the City under the highest community
development standards.
To provide adequate amounts of open space, parks, and recreational
facilities within new development.
To provide spaces and places for people to gather as a community.
Provide a circulation system that will be able to accommodate existing
and projected traffic levels.
2. Economic Development
Yorba Linda's economy has shifted from oil, farming and ranching to high quality
residential development and associated neighborhood and community shopping
centers. Greater economic opportunities are emerging through the expansion of
business park uses located along the southeastern sector of Yorba Linda. Additional
economic opportunities are available with revitalization of the City's historical
downtown area. Expansion of commercial and industrial development will
contribute to the fiscal soundness of the City and will help maintain existing high
levels of service.
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Values
Expanding commercial and industrial development which includes a
diversity of services, products and markets is better than dependence on a
narrow economic base.
High quality commercial centers and business parks would help foster
business opportunities within the City.
A solid economic base would facilitate the provision of high levels of
service for all residents.
A revitalized historical downtown area would generate additional
revenues and preserve the City's historical character.
Goal:
To develop a strategy for economic development which attracts and
retains business and industrial uses and provides a broad range of
employment opportunities for City residents.
To ensure the development of high quality commercial centers and
business parks within the City.
To revitalize the City's historic downtown area as a functioning business
district.
3. An Environmental System
Yorba Linda consists of a wide range of man-made and natural environments. The
City is situated in an urbanized County that is confronted with environmental issues
common to the region, such as traffic congestion, air quality and water supply.
Environmental issues of local significance include preservation of biological
resources along the Santa Ma River, careful development of Chino Hills and the
safe disposal of hazardous wastes. It is very important to the City that land use
development be compatible and have the ability to coexist with its high quality
environment.
Values:
The preservation of natural resources ensures long-term productivity of
the environment.
Improved air quality increases the quality of life for all residents.
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Promote responsible urban living with concern for the local and regional
environment.
Goal:
To provide a high quality environment over the long term.
Develop programs which provide for the attainment and maintenance of
good air quality.
To protect and enhance environmentally sensitive areas and habitats.
Ensure a careful blending of development and open space within the
City.
4. A Society
The City of Yorba Linda is an established community which has developed its own
social character and values. Its prevailing value is to maintain Yorba Linda's high
quality family-oriented image. In recent years the eastern portion of Yorba Linda
has undergone significant growth. There are demographic and physical
characteristics that distinguish the eastern and western portions of the City,
however, there appears to be an agreement regarding the value of the City's family
oriented high quality image.
Values
:
Small town friendliness with a little bit of country is a quality to be
preserved.
High quality education is a priority within the City.
Parks and quality recreational programs are very important to residents.
Feeling safe and secure anytime, anywhere in Yorba Linda is expected.
A family-oriented community is highly valued.
Goal:
Maintain the small town family-oriented values of the City.
High quality education shall be available to all residents.
Promote a sense of community and belonging within the City.
High quality parks and recreational programs will be made available to
all residents.
5. A Governmental Jurisdiction
The Citizens' sense of pride is carried over to the City government. In general, the
citizens are pleased with the leadership and the quality of life that has been
maintained by City leaders. The City takes pride in the high level of service it
provides to residents. Community decision makers are individuals who
acknowledge the values of their citizens yet have the foresight to maintain economic
vitality. The citizens expect to have a role in the decision-making processes for their
City.
Values
:
Achieving the City's interests is well served by regional coordination and
cooperation.
It is essential and desirable to maintain active communication between
City government and the citizenry.
It is important that government is successful in balancing the various
interests in the community and yet is sensitive to the needs of the
individual citizen.
Goals:
Ensure that City government anticipates community needs and is
responsive to citizen concerns.
Provide a leadership role in regional plans and programs that affect the
City.
Promote responsible participation by the citizenry in public affairs.
Require efficient management of public resources.
Ensure that fiscal resources are adequate to provide needed facilities and
services.
6. A Symbol
Yorba Linda is an established suburban community that provides a safe and family
oriented environment to its residents. Yorba Linda is a place where a high quality of
life is maintained.
Values
Yorba Linda is known for the security its citizens feel in
conducting their everyday activities.
Yorba Linda is known as a family-oriented
community.
Yorba Linda is a community of which its citizens are
proud.
Goal:
Perpetuate the City's family-oriented values.
Promote public awareness that Yorba Linda is a place where a
high quality of life is maintained.
Provide community improvements that reinforce the City's
image.
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The Conservation Element overlaps provisions found in the Open Space, Land
Use, Safety and Circulation Elements. It differs, however, from other portions
of the General Plan in that it is almost exclusively oriented toward natural
resources. The Conservation Element emphasizes the conservation,
development and use of specified resources. The Conservation Element must
contain goals and policies that further the protection and maintenance of the
State's resources such as water, soils, wildlife, minerals, and other natural
resources, and prevents their wasteful exploitation, degradation, and
destruction. The Conservation Plan identified those underdeveloped lands
that contain open space for the preservation of natural resources, open space
for the managed production of resources, and open space for public health
and safety. This Conservation Element's goals and policies were formulated as
ways in which these lands can benefit the City as open space resources.
3. Parks and Recreation/Trails Element
California State law does not mandate the preparation of a Parks and
Recreation Element or Trails Element of the General Plan. However, they are
often prepared by cities and counties due to the concern of providing
sufficient parkland for residents, relationship of park space to a city's entire
open space resources, and requirement for preparation as a condition o fuse
of the Quimby Ordinance. The Parks and Recreation/Trails component of this
Element focuses on the City's existing and future parkland and trail system,
and the policies for the enhancement and the maintenance of these facilities.
B. Related Plans and Programs
There are a number of plans and programs, which are directly applicable to
the aims, and objectives of this combined Element, which are related to the
local and regional open space system of Yorba Linda. They are enacted
through Federal, State, County and local legislation and are administered by
a variety of different agencies or special districts. Together, they help form the
open space system for Yorba Linda as well as the regional open space system
for northeast Orange County, as well as portions of the San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties. The relevant goals and policies from these related plans
and programs, where appropriate, have been adapted to and incorporated
into the Element to ensure the continued preservation of local and regional
open space resources.
1. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Law and Guidelines
CEQA was adopted by the State legislature in response to public
mandate that called for a thorough environmental analysis of those
projects that might adversely affect the environment. The provisions of
the law, review procedure, and any subsequent analysis are described
in the CEQA Law and Guidelines as amended in 1986. CEAQ will
continue to be instrumental in ensuring that the impacts
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of all potentially significant projects are assessed by City Officials and
the general public.
2. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Elements
The City's Land Use Element contains the Open Space land use
designation that encompasses open space land uses. The Open Space
designation includes most of the existing and planned open space that
exists in the City's planning area, including active and passive parkland
and natural open space. The Open Space designation also includes the
potential development of the North Orange County Community College
site. The Circulation Element prescribes arterial highway routes
requiring scenic treatment. The Growth Management Element states
the level of service (LOS) required as policy, including specifications for
park and open space areas.
3. City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan
of Trails
Plans and programs that have been developed and implemented i n
Yorba Linda related to conservation and open space include the Yorba
Linda Master Plan of Recreation and Parks (1982 Parks and Recreation
Element), and the 19821972 Master Plan of Trails. Relevant material
from these documents has been incorporated into this General Plan
Update. The General Plan Update Parks and Recreation/Trails Element
components will support the implementation of the goals and policies
contained in this Recreation and Resource Element.
4. County of Orange Recreation Element
The County of Orange Recreation Element contains policies pertaining
to the acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance and
financing of the County's recreation facilities, which include regional
recreation facilities, local parks and riding and hiking trails.
5. County of Orange Resources Element
The County's Resources Element includes an inventory of the county-
wide resources such as agricultural, mineral, and wildlife resources,
energy, water, air, open space, and cultural-historic resources. The
Element also includes goals, policies and programs for the development,
management, preservation, and conservation of the county's resources.
This element provides regional resource
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Policy 8.1 Provide for the preservation of sensitive hillside and canyon areas
within the City.
Policy 8.2 Respect the natural landform as a part of site planning and
architectural design to minimize grading and visual impact.
Policy 8.3 Control erosion during and following construction through proper
grading techniques, vegetation replanting and the installation of proper
drainage, and erosion control improvements.
Policy 8.4 Require the practice of proper soil management techniques to
reduce erosion, sedimentation, and other soil-related problems.
Policy 8.5 Preserve significant natural features, including sensitive hillsides
as part of the new development.
Policy 8.6 Require analysis of visual quality impacts of proposed development
projects on a project-by-project basis.
Goal 9 To preserve and enhance the Santa Ana River and Featherly Regional
Park as an open space/recreation opportunity.
Discussion The Santa Ana River corridor is a County regional open space corridor that
extends from Newport/Huntington Beach to the San Bernardino Mountains. It
also connects to Featherly Regional Park and Chino Hills State Park, as well
as other open space preserves. A segment of the corridor is within and
adjacent to the City. The corridor contains a number of sensitive open space
resources. A multi-purpose trail extends along the entire length of the corridor
from Corona to its terminus in Newport/Huntington Beach. The intent is to
ensure that this valuable resource area remains accessible to Yorba Linda
citizens and is enhanced by City actions.
Policy 9.1 Work with the County of Orange in promoting the preservation of
natural resources within the Santa Ana River corridor.
Policy 9.2 Preserve and enhance the Santa Ana River corridor and other
stream courses in the City.
Policy 9.3 Maintain ecological balance by protecting infringement on those
areas in and a along the Santa Ana River which have significant
environmental value.
Policy 9.4 Preserve riparian areas in the Santa Ana River area as source of
shelter and water for wildlife.
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Policy 9.5 Preserve a continuous open space corridor along the Santa Ana
River in order to maintain animal, migration opportunities and
preserve natural and recreational resource values.
Policy 9.6 Require a definitive biological study to identify mitigative actions,
which may include a minimum setback from riparian vegetation
areas for new development, replacement of riparian vegetation,
or other suitable measures.
Policy 9.7 Provide open space and trail connections between Yorba Linda
and the County's Santa Ana River Trail wherever possible.
Policy 9.8 Pursue the possibility of establishing active recreation uses in
portions of Featherly Regional Park in which sensitive natural
resource preservation is not of the predominant importance.
Goal 10 To enhance the interrelationship of the City's open space resources and
Chino Hills State Park.
Discussion The City contains approximately 900 acres along it eastern boundary and the
San Bernardino County line, which are currently undeveloped and contain
significant open space and wildlife resources. A 300-acre portion of this area,
referred to as Lower Brush Canyon, is under consideration for the
preservation as a wildlife corridor from the County line to the Santa Ana
River. Dedication of this area for preservation purposes is under
consideration by the City. The 900 acres of land contains steep topography,
natural drainage courses and a variety of plant specifies and wildlife
habitats. The intent is to preserve and enhance these areas as a top priority
for the Cit of Yorba Linda, and to utilize these resources as a means of
augmenting the access connections from the City into Chino Hills State Park.
Dedication of this property to the State as the appropriate public agency in
exchange for additional guaranteed access routes may be considered by the
City. All of the policies in relation to this goal envision a negotiation of
mutual benefit between the City and the State Department of Parks and
Recreation in finalizing the disposition of any land or improvements under
the ownership or regulatory authority of the City.
Policy 10.1 Provide separate rather than earthen multi-purpose trail
alignments for hiking, equestrian and bicycle trails on
segments of regional trails within the City wherever possible.
Policy 10.2 Develop staging centers within the State Park where appropriate
to complement existing and proposed trail connections into
Chino Hills State Park.
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V. RIDING, HIKING AND BIKEWAYS COMPONENT
The City of Yorba Linda adopted the Master Plan of Trails in January 1972, "to augment existing and
proposed recreational facilities by providing a guide for the establishment and presentation of riding,
hiking and bicycle trails throughout the City of Yorba Linda." The use of trail systems has changed
from a means of transportation to a recreational component in the provision of recreational amenities
by cities. The approach in the City of Yorba Linda is to view the trail system within the City as a
linkage between recreational opportunities and nodes of employment and commercial uses. Emphasis
is placed on interfacing existing and proposed intra-City routes with trail systems of adjacent cities, as
well as County-wide systems in Orange County and San Bernardino Counties.
Bicycle, Multi Purpose and Equestrian Paved and or earthen multi-purpose Ttrails are largely off-road
and are situated within a fee or easement open space area. The trails system substantially enhances the
value of park and recreation facilities provided in the City, as well as the significant open space and
recreational opportunities provided by the adjacent Chino Hills State Park, Featherly Regional Park
and Yorba Regional Park. The Trails Plan identifies the individual alignments of those trails that are
used for bicycle riding purposes, those trails which are predominantly used for equestrian uses, and the
current trails system may include missing links and incomplete connections. The City's goal is to
complete the missing links for a comprehensive, continuous trails system. The design criteria for
Bicycle, Multi-Purpose and Equestrian Trails is established in the Guidelines and Specifications for
Landscape Development for the City of Yorba Linda. A copy of the City's design criteria is presented
in Appendix 2 of the General Plan.
The City of Yorba Linda Master Plan of Trails establishes an 87 mile coordinated system of riding and
hiking trails and bikeways. Exhibit RR-2 identifies the various types of trails located in Yorba Linda. -
Trails are described in RR-2 as follows:
- Earthen Multipurpose Trails - Soft surfaces intended for use by
equestrians, hikers, joggers, and some mountain bicyclists where appropriate.
- Paved Multipurpose Trails - Trails for multiple users (hikers, joggers,
equestrians, bicyclists) that do not necessarily meet Class I Bikeway
standards because of varying widths and surfaces.
- Paved Trails (Class I Bikeway) - Paved paths intended primarily for use by
bicyclists, pedestrians, those in wheelchairs, and those with strollers.
- Bike Lanes (Class II Bikeway) - Striped, stenciled and signed lanes on
streets or highways for the use of bicycles.
- Bike Routes (Class III Bikeway)- Signed routes along streets or highways;
bicycles share travel lanes with motor vehicles.
Many of these are part of regional system that provides access to Chino Hills State Park and the Santa
Ana River Trail. The trail connections represented in the undeveloped areas are conceptual and their
final alignments will be determined during site plan review. The presence of a connection through
these areas indicates that a trail connection is mandated by the Master Plan of Trails and the
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specific alignment will be established at a later date based on grading, circulation and land use analysis
during site plan review. A description of the regional Trails system in the Yorba Linda area are as
follows:
Chino Hills Trail - The Chino Hills Trail commences near Carbon Canyon Dam and extends through
Carbon Canyon Regional Park easterly along Telegraph Canyon through Chino Hills State Park to a
point about two miles easterly of Carbon Canyon Regional Park. It then climbs to the south along
existing trails and roads to the Metropolitan Water district Lower feeder Right-of-way along which it
extends easterly to Blue Mud Canyon. The trail extends easterly to the San Bernardino County
boundary where it follows ridges southeasterly and southerly the Santa Ana River Trail within
Featherly Regional Park. As the trail passes along the County
Boundary it provides opportunities for connection to trails within the County of San Bernardino
and the easterly portion of Chino Hills State Park.
El Cajon Trail - The El Cajon Trail commences at the junction of the Fullerton Trail with the Chino
Hills Trail and extends southerly in the vicinity of Rose Drive. In the vicinity of Bastanchury road it
joins the old El Cajon canal right-of-way within which it extends easterly to Imperial Highway. It then
crosses Imperial Highway and extends southeasterly along the old Canal right-of-way to Grandview
Avenue. From Grandview it travels east on Mountain View Avenue extends to Kellogg Drive, heads
south, and then continues southeasterly around the southernmost tip of the fairway within the City of
Yorba Linda's portion of the Yorba Linda Country Club to Esperanza Road. The trail then extends
easterly along Esperanza Road to Hidden Hills Road to Fairmont Avenue which it then and follows
southeasterly Across or parallel to the AT&SFBNSF Railway where it is intended to join the Santa
Ana River Trail near Hidden Hills Road.
Santa Ana River Trail - The Santa Ana River Trail commences at Pacific Coast Highway and
Extends to Imperial Highway. After crossing to the northerly bank at Imperial Highway, the trail
Extends easterly past Yorba Regional Park and Featherly Regional Park to the County boundary
Where it connects with the trail along the river in Riverside County.
A. Bicycle Bikeway Trails
The Trails Element designates approximately 30.2 miles of bikeway trails for bicycles
within the City. The majority of the bicycle bikeway trails are located in the right-of-
way of arterial roadways, separated from vehicular traffic wherever possible. Bicycle
Bikeway trails connect to multi purpose-trails system, which
characteristically trend in an east-west direction, providing access throughout the City.
B. Multi-Purpose Trails
A total of 26.8 miles of trails are designated by the City for multiple purpose use,
including combination bicycling, riding and hiking. The regional trails are considered
multi-purpose in nature, contributing 8.5 miles of trails to this category. Major trail
components are located in the former Anaheim Union Water Company
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Canal (known as the El Cajon Trail) and the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way.
The El Cajon Trail forms the backbone of the entire trails system. The City's intention
is to complete the missing linkages of the El Cajon Trail to provide a continuous trail
through the City, forming a connection from the proposed easterly extension of
Bastanchury Road along the northern boundary of the City to the regional parks
system along the northern boundary of the City to the regional parks system along the
Santa Ana River Trail and the former railroad right-of-way along Esperanza
Boulevard. The specific alignments of the connections required to complete the El
Cajon Trail will be undertaken on a case-by-case basis. Other trails form a direct or
indirect connection with the El Cajon Trail, the proposed extension of Bastanchury
Road the Santa Ana River Trail.
C. Equestrian Earthen Trails for Equestrian Use
The Trails Element designates a total of 30.0 miles of equestrian earthen trails. The
equestrian earthen trails are designed to connect with the-other multi-purpose trails and
recreational nodes such as the Lakebed, the Buena Vista Equestrian Center, San Antonio
Park, Casino Ridge Staging area, the Kerrigan Ranch Staging area, and Arroyo Park. The
Trails Element identifies seven equestrian connections into the Chino Hills State Park,
three of which directly connect through the City in a north-south direction to the Santa
Ana River Multi-Purpose Trail. The Chino Hills State Park General Plan guarantees only
four access points from the City into the park environs. In order to execute the Trails
Element as proposed, additional connections to the Chino Hills State Park will have to be
negotiated. The major equestrian trail corridors to be completed, enhanced and expanded
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Completion of Ohio Street Gun Club Road Trail The Ohio Street Gun Club
Road Ttrail provides a connection to Chino Hills State Park through the Shell
Pulte Property. from the This Multi Purpose trail situated along Bastanchury
Roadthe southern portion of the Pulte Homes Development, east to the Kerrigan
Ranch Staging areas, and north of Fairmont Boulevard and west of Rim Crest
Drive. The City will cooperate conditions with the Shell CorporationAera and
Pulte Homes to develop and complete the trails in cooperation with, Brighton
Homes, and the State to develop and complete this trail.
Completion of Jessamyn West Park Trail The Jessamyn West Park trail
provides a connection to Chino Hills State Park through the Brighton Pulte
development, with accessibility from the Buena Vista Equestrian Center. This
trail penetrates Chino Hills State Park at the approximate location of one of the
guaranteed access points west of Rim Crest Drive.
Fairmont Boulevard Trails Two One trails enters Chino Hills State Park
from Fairmont Boulevard. The main trail enters the park at an identified access
point
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to the Telegraph Canyon Trail, which is west of Rim Crest Drive and Blue
GGum Road.
Southridge Trail- The Southridge trail is in the vicinity of San Juan Hill Trail
and parallels the Citys boundaries in an east/west direction. The Equestrian
Staging area provides access to Chino Hills State Park.
San Juan Hill Trail. Due to wildlife conservation issues, the Upper and Lower
Brush Canyon trails are not available for access to Chino Hills State Park. The
San Juan Hill Trail assists in the regional trail connection. This trail is located
east of Aspen Way and penetrates the Murdock Property. A connection with the
Southridge trail is possible within the vicinity of the San Juan Hill trial.
Lower Aliso Trail. With the elimination of the Upper and Lower Brush Canyon
Trails, the California State Parks and Recreation Department is considering
realigning access to San Bernardino and Riverside Counties west of the Green
River Golf Course and within the Santa Ana River Trail.
Completion of San Antonio Park Trail- This trail will transect the Murdock
Property Specific Plan area as two trails merging into one midway through the
property. This trail provides direct access from the Santa Ana River Trail to
Chino Hills State Park. Coordination between the City, the Murdock property
owners, Cantwell and Parker property owners, and the State will be required to
complete this trail segment.
Upper and Lower Brush Canyon Trails- Two trails transect the upper and
lower Brush Canyon areas from the Santa Ana River Trail and connect with
access points identified I the Chino Hills General Plan. These trails may serve as
a continuation of the Chino Hills Regional Trail, as discussed in the County
Recreation Element. The lower Brush Canyon Trail is located within the
proposed 300 acre Wildlife Corridor.
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Section Page
LAND USE .................................................................................................................................LU-1
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................LU-1
A. Authorization and Scope ....................................................................................LU-1
B. Related Plans and Programs ..............................................................................LU-1
1. Yorba Linda Zoning Code .....................................................................LU-2
2. General Plan EIR ...................................................................................LU-2
3. Development Plans ................................................................................LU-2
4. Regional Plans .......................................................................................LU-3
5. Guidelines and Specifications for Landscape Development .................LU-4
II. SUMMARY OF LAND USE ISSUES ..........................................................................LU-4
III. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS ...........................................................................LU-7
IV. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS .........................................................................LU-187
A. Revise the Zoning Code .................................................................................LU-187
B. Building Code ................................................................................................LU-198
C. Specific Plans, Master Plans ..........................................................................LU-198
D. Development Agreements ............................................................................LU-2019
E. Development Review ...................................................................................LU-2019
F. Traffic Impact Review .................................................................................LU-2019
G. Architectural Design Review .......................................................................LU-2120
H. General Plan Monitoring and Update ..........................................................LU-2120
I. Redevelopment ............................................................................................LU-2120
J. Rehabilitation/Renovation Incentives ..........................................................LU-2120
K. Urban Design Improvements for Public Spaces ..........................................LU-2221
L. Code Enforcement .......................................................................................LU-2221
M. Inter-Agency Coordination ..........................................................................LU-2221
N. Annexation ...................................................................................................LU-2322
V. LAND USE PLAN ..................................................................................................LU-2423
A. City Profile ...................................................................................................LU-2423
1. History .............................................................................................LU-2423
2. Planning Area ..................................................................................LU-2423
3. Existing Land Use ............................................................................LU-2527
B. Alternatives and the Preferred Concept ............................................................LU-33
C. Summary of Land Use Changes ........................................................................LU-41
D. Land Use Plan Map ...........................................................................................LU-42
E. Land Use Designations .....................................................................................LU-45
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1. Residential ........................................................................................... LU-45
2. Commercial ......................................................................................... LU-47
3. Light Industrial Business Park ............................................................ LU-48
4. Open Space .......................................................................................... LU-48
5. Area Plans ........................................................................................... LU-48
F. Land Use Intensity/Density ............................................................................ LU-56
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Exhibit Page
Regional Location .......................................................................................................LU-25
Existing Land Uses ......................................................................................................LU-31
Opportunity Areas .......................................................................................................LU-35
Land Use Policy Map ..................................................................................................LU-43
Illustrative Examples ...................................................................................................LU-57
List of Tables
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Existing Land Use ....................................................................................................... LU-30
General Plan Land Use .................................................................................................... LU-37
Estimated General Plan Buildout
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Development Intensity/Density Standards ................................................................. LU-56
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Land Use Element establishes land use goals and policies, supported by implementation
programs, for the manner in which new development will occur and existing uses and resources
will be preserved in Yorba Linda. The future land use configuration of Yorba Linda will be shaped
through the implementation of this Element. The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of the
elements required by the Government Code. Since it regulates how land is to be utilized, most of
the issues and policies contained in all other Plan Elements, including those concerned with open
space, conservation and parks, growth management, historic resources, circulation, safety and noise
are integrated into and synthesized by this Element.
The goals, policies and implementation programs of the Land Use Element are intended to support
and reinforce the current quality of life in Yorba Linda as the "Land of Gracious Living". The Land
Use Element promotes the achievement of goals by establishing clear direction for future land use.
The Element accomplishes this through the use of the Land Use Plan Map, narrative text and
quantifying tables. The key element of land use policy is the Land Use Plan Map, which depicts the
permitted type and density/intensity of use for all lands within the planning area. Lands have been
generally categorized according to residential, commercial, industrial, and open space uses. The
land use policies contained in this plan, visually represented by the Land Use Plan Map, establish
order and focus for the City's land use pattern and provide the framework for future land use
planning and decision making in the City.
A. Authorization and Scope
The State of California Government Code requires that a land use element be prepared as
a part of a city's General Plan, as follows:
"Government Code Section 65302(a): A land use element which designates the
proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the
land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural
resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings
and grounds, solid and liquid waste facilities, and other categories of public and
private uses of land The land use element shall include a statement of the
standards of population density and building intensity for the various districts and
other territory covered by the Plan."
B. Related Plans and Programs
There are a number of land use documents which have been adopted, through ordinance
or resolution, which bear a relationship to the General Plan. Relevant plans and
documents are listed as follows:
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1. Yorba Linda Zoning Code
The Government Code requires the City's Zoning Code to be consistent with the
General Plan. The current Zoning Code, originally adopted in October, 1972, was
revised according to subsequent amendments by Ordinance through February 1990.
The Zoning Code establishes classifications of land use zones, regulations for the
compatible development of those zones, and development standards for the
regulation of actions which safeguard and enhance the appearance and quality of
development in the City. In the event that the Zoning Code becomes inconsistent
with the General Plan by reason of an update, annexation or amendment, the
Zoning Code must be amended within a reasonable time so that consistency is
assured.
2. General Plan EM
As required by State law, each jurisdiction must prepare and adopt a general plan
and certify supporting environmental documentation to inform the decision to
adopt the general plan. The Yorba Linda General Plan Update sets forth goals,
policies and implementation programs for existing and future development. The
General Plan Update also provides the framework to analyze and respond to
changing circumstances as the community evolves. The issues and background
information are summarized in the General Plan Update and discussed in greater
depth in the EIR. Both documents provide City officials with vital information
necessary to make decisions. The General Plan Update and EIR also serve as the
basis for subsequent planning efforts, including the preparation of specific plans,
master plans and special planning and environmental studies.
3. Development Plans
A number of development plans have been prepared in the City which further
refine the General Plan. Development plans are required where the Zoning Code
designates an area Planned Residential Development (PRD) or Planned
Community (PC). These plans provide more detailed design and analysis of
projects which may propose mixed land uses, or multiple ownerships, and indicate
specific land use location and design. The development plan contains text,
exhibits, and diagrams indicating the distribution, location, and intensity of
proposed land uses and the necessary public and private public support and
infrastructure systems. The development plan also defines the standards and
criteria by which development and, where applicable, conservation of land areas
in the natural state will proceed. The development plan provides a program of
implementation measures and financing necessary to carry out the project. The
development plan must be consistent with the General Plan Update.
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4. Regional Plans
SCAG: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is partially
responsible for the regional planning in Southern California. SCAG has been
preparing long range growth and development plans for the Southern California
region since the early 1970's. This program provides a framework for coordinating
local and regional decisions regarding future growth and development. An
important component of this process is the preparation of growth forecast policies at
intervals ranging from three to five years.
The adopted growth forecast policies become the basis for SCAG's functional plans
(transportation, housing, air and water) for the region. The population totals and
growth distribution are used in planning and future capacity of highways and transit
systems, quantity and location of housing, water supply systems, and siting and
sizing of sewage treatment systems.
An extremely important step in this process is the preparation by the County of
Orange of an "Orange County Preferred" growth forecast, used as the basis for
Orange County's component of the SCAG growth forecast policies. In the past,
there has been some confusion because of differences in SCAG/Orange County
forecasts for the County and some cities within it. A process is now underway to
develop the Orange County Preferred forecast with significant input and review by
each City. The City of Yorba Linda will insure that the growth commitments
reflected in these countywide and regional forecasts are consistent with
development policy contained in the General Plan Update.
Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP): The AQMP establishes the local air quality
planning process in the Southern California Air Basin, in which Yorba Linda is
located. The purpose of the 1991 AQMP is to provide a comprehensive strategy to
attain compliance with the state and federal ambient air quality standards by the
year 2007. The AQMP consists of three tiers of air pollution control measures to be
implemented over the intervening eighteen year period. The 1991 AQMP identifies
needed control methods to reduce anticipated emissions and contingency measures
that will be considered in the event that the control method strategy fails to meet the
expected emission reductions by the year 2007.
Each control measure contained in the AQMP must be formally adopted through the
SCAQMD Rules and Regulations process or contained in jurisdictional ordinances
influencing the project area. Control measures which have not yet been adopted
should be considered as general plan recommendations wherever feasible. Local
governments are encouraged to require mitigation from developers of projects
which worsen jobs/housing balance within the subregion.
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Congestion Management Program (CMP): The CMP responds to State
requirements for transportation planning and funding in Orange County which
makes State funding from increased gas taxes available only if specific actions
enumerated in the legislation were undertaken to reduce congestion on the State
Highways and "principle" arterial highways designated by the responsible local
agency. A key to this program is the designation of the CMP Highway System
which, in Yorba Linda, includes the 91 Freeway and the Imperial Highway
Superstreet (Superstreet designation is applied to routes on the County's Master
Plan of Arterial Highways which provide major subregional traffic connections).
The City of Yorba Linda has taken all required actions to qualify for its
participation in the Program and funding distributions.
Countywide Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Program: This
program requires each jurisdiction wishing to participate in funding distributions to
adopt a Growth Management Element.
5. Guidelines and Specifications for Landscape Development
The Guidelines and Specifications for Landscape Development enables designers
and developers to clearly understand the City's intent with respect to landscape
design and management. The intent of the guidelines is to establish an acceptable
level of quality for approval, as well as to achieve harmony with the natural
landscape and bring continuity to the existing developed areas of the City. The
Landscape Guidelines are used in the Land Use policy as a tool for the
achievement of some aspects of quality, such as Policy 4.3, which calls for
implementation of a comprehensive landscape program for major arterials,
intersections and City entry points as established by the City's Landscape Manual,
and Policy 4.2 which recommends that a high quality community design image is
ensured through the City review process.
II. SUMMARY OF LAND USE ISSUES
The following indicates the significant land use issues impacting the City of Yorba Linda and its
sphere of influence. T h e issues have been identified by consultant team and City analyses,
based on input from the General Plan Steering Committee and City Council interviews.
1. Vision: In recent years, the City has experienced a relatively rapid rate of residential
development with limited commercial support. The City has guided its planning efforts in
accord with the goal established by the General Plan in 1972 to perpetuate a low density
character, and established a "vision" for the intended role and character of the City. The
City, over the years, has implemented measures by which development and resources should
be managed to achieve this "vision". However, over the years there have been subtle
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changes in the character of development, increased traffic and noise, loss of open space, loss of
historic resources, and impacts on schools and other resources. Many of these have the
potential to impact the City's image and quality of life.
2. New Development Opportunities: While the City is extensively developed, there are
considerable vacant and underutilized lands on which new development can be
accommodated. Many of these, however, are impacted by environmental constraints and
sensitivities, lack of economic activity, character of existing uses, and/or adjacent uses.
The largest concentrations of undeveloped lands for new residential development are along
the City's north and northwestern periphery extending into the foothills and hillsides of the
Sphere of Influence. These areas may contain environmental habitats and constraints on
development, such as steep slopes, brush fire potential, necessity for reclamation of oil
operations, landslides, etc. Historically, development has varied in the degree and sensitivity
to which it has accounted for t h e constraints. Most have sited units to maintain the hillside's
unique character and resources. Others have extended typical flatland subdivisions into the
hillsides, utilizing mass grading, altering natural resources and landform. As development
demands continue, of concern will be the extent to which development will be permitted on
the City's hillsides, the density of such development, and manner in which it will be
integrated with resource sensitivities and development constraints.
Additionally, there are numerous flatland areas of the City in which new development can
occur. Locations along La Palma Avenue contain some undeveloped parcels, as well as the
SABA property at the southeastern tip of t o . The location of these parcels in close
proximity to the 91 Freeway suggests that commercial development of a regional nature, and
light industrial uses may be well suited for this area. Land use compatibility and quality
design will be important considerations in the build-out of remaining lands in the City.
3. Infill Development: New development which occurs as infill or recycling of existing uses
could significantly impact the role and character of existing residential neighborhoods,
commercial districts, and other activity areas of the City. The tendency often is to replace
older uses and buildings with more intensive development, regardless of the value or
significance of the area. Of concern is the need to preserve the existing character of a number
of residential neighborhoods, the Downtown Historic District, and individual buildings and
sites which are of historic significance and valued by the community. Development of infill
parcels will need to be sensitive to these resources.
4. Land Use Pattern: Yorba Linda's pattern of land uses is characterized by a differentiation in
design, infrastructure, and development characteristics between the east and west sides of the
City. The portion of Yorba Linda west of Fairmont Boulevard is characterized by residential
development which occurred prior to 1975, with inconsistent provision of quality of
infrastructure between neighborhoods, coupled with infill projects completed under current
development standards. The east side of Yorba Linda is characterized by more
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comprehensive infrastructure systems, landscape buffers and greenbelts, community
associations and a predominance of well-defined neighborhoods.
5. Commercial Revitalization: Most of the City's commercial areas and corridors are
automobile related and do not provide or induce pedestrian activity. The absence of pedestrian
oriented areas exacerbates traffic problems and resultant air pollution and noise. There is
potential to enhance pedestrian activity within the Downtown Historical District and the
Community Core area and provide connections to the Nixon Presidential Library and homesite
through design.
6. Commercial Support: Often, residents must leave the City to satisfy their shopping and
service needs. As a consequence, there may be a need to provide for the development of uses
of a more regional nature which will provide additional retail, commercial and service
opportunities for the community and potential annexation areas. The City will strive to achieve
that level of commercial service needed by its residents.
7. Community Core Focus: The City's Community Core and Downtown Historic District are
characterized by patterns of use and intensities of development which are inconsistent with the
intended function of a centralized downtown and which do not adequately provide a central
gathering focus of the residential community.
Historically, Yorba Linda's downtown was the most intensively developed area of the City. As
strip commercial corridors and convenience commercial centers within the City and regional
commercial centers peripheral to the City developed, the Historic Downtown District began to
decline in activity and lose its unique character. New commercial development on the comers
of Imperial Highway and Yorba Linda Boulevard, more typical of suburban areas, further
eclipsed the Historic Downtown. Other than these newer commercial uses, the area is
characterized by low intensity, low activity uses, interspersed with residential dwellings and
vacant lots which physically and functionally fail to convey the "sense" of the City's
downtown. In addition, the newer commercial uses and the Downtown Historical District are
not tied to one another in a discernable manner.
8. Sub-regional Commercial Opportunities: The SAVI Ranch area has been developed as an
integrated research and development park, containing support retail wholesale and commercial
uses, as well as an Auto Mall. It has incorporated buildings of good architectural quality and
extensive landscape design, resulting in a distinctive sub-regional center at the periphery of the
City. This includes an auto center, the Price Club, and considerable opportunity for similar
uses within SAVI Ranch. The encouragement of development of a similar commercial
complex of sub-regional nature for the SABA Ranch property will provide job opportunities
for residents and improve the economic position of the City. The Riverside (91) Freeway ramp
at Coal Canyon will be the access route to the property.
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9. North Orange County Community College Site: The North Orange County Community
College site, currently undeveloped with the exception of a 15 acre "campus", is physically and
functionally an independent "island" in the central northern sector of the City. Although a
Master Plan has been adopted by the North Orange County Community College District Board,
the adopted route of the Bastanchury Road extension conflicts with elements of the land use
plan and would require major modifications to it. At this time, areas to the north and west of
the site within the City's Sphere of Influence adjacent to the Community College site are in the
process of attaining development approvals. Concerns are twofold: the types of uses which
might be developed on the college site in the event that the Master Plan for the Community
College is not implemented as adopted; and the means to properly integrate the campus and
supporting uses with the surrounding community in the event implementation of the Master
Plan is executed. As the City continues to grow, it may experience the need for a high school
site. The Community College site should be analyzed for its potential as a high school if the
Master Plan for the Community College is not implemented.
10. Affordable Housing: "Affordable Housing" development in the City is limited and
characterized by a range of quality. The majority of affordable housing, primarily of the multi-
family type, has been developed as attractive, well landscaped residential "communities"
containing a diversity of amenities to support the residents. This type of housing will continue
to be necessary to provide for the diverse needs of the residents. The City will strive for the
development of affordable housing to meet State mandated requirements and guidelines for
affordable housing.
11. Open Space Linkages: The City contains many well-developed and well-used neighborhood
and community parks. The linkages to, and recreational use of, the natural open space
resources which surround the City, including Featherly Regional Park and Chino Hills State
Park, are important elements of the open space system. Additional linkages to open space and
recreational opportunities are important to provide adequate access to these amenities.
III. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS
Goal 1: A mixture of land uses that meet the housing, commercial, educational, industrial,
recreational, cultural and social needs of the existing residents and future
population growth.
Discussion A well-balanced community provides a broad range of land uses that are planned in
desirable patterns and intensities. By providing for a balanced mixture of land uses,
the City can achieve a suitable inventory of housing to meet the needs of
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different income groups, a viable commercial and employment base, ample open
space and recreational opportunities and adequate public facilities and services.
The City consists predominantly of residential and open space uses. Commercial,
industrial and community facility land uses account for a relatively small portion of
the total land area. By providing a more balanced mixture of land uses, the City can
increase its overall quality of life and economic base.
Policy 1.1 Maintain within the City limits the average 2.8 dwelling unit per base acre low
density residential character of the community through General Plan land use
designations, and ensure that appropriate residential densities are included in
future residential projects. At no time should the City average density exceed
2.8 dwelling units per acre, although individual residential developments
may vary in density.
Policy 1.2 Designate the currently undeveloped Shell and Murdock properties in the
Sphere of Influence as Area Plans. Permit development at an average density
of 1.0 dwelling units per base acre for the Murdock property; permit
development of an average density not to exceed 2.8 dwelling units per base
acre for the Shell property, supportive of the overall low density character of
the Community.
Policy 1.3 Designate land use intensities for a mix of residential unit types and densities
which retain the scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods
that can be supported by the capacities of existing and planned public
services and facilities.
Policy 1.4 Require development to satisfy contemporary, quality community
development standards.
Policy 1.5 Designate public parks in the City as Open Space, and establish standards and
requirements for the development of a minimum of 4 acres per 1000
population of new parks to provide for the needs of future population growth.
Policy 1.6 Promote the development of the downtown as a focal point for people to gather
as a community which recognizes the varied interests of the population of
Yorba Linda.
Policy 1.7 Establish standards and allow for the development of specialty commercial
uses which capitalize on the City's historical heritage in the Area Plan
designation of the Community Core.
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Policy 1.8 Allow for the provision of governmental, administrative, health, social, religious
and other similar services to meet the needs of existing and future residents;
designating lands for the continuation of existing public and quasi-public
agencies and establishing standards and guidelines for the development of
new facilities.
Policy 1.9 Permit and encourage the development of affordable housing opportunities
pursuant to State Guidelines in locations adjacent to supporting services and
public transportation provided they are compatible with, and will not
adversely impact, the integrity and continuity of other adjacent uses.
Goal 2 A sufficient number of high quality commercial uses to support the needs of the
residents of the City.
Discussion Yorba Linda can increase the amount and mix of commercial and employment
generating uses in the City through revitalization of the Community Core and the
Historic Downtown area, and new opportunities in SAVI Ranch and SABA Ranch.
City residents have vocalized the desire that a mix of retail, commercial and service
uses be developed to serve their needs in a local context.
Policy 2.1 Progressively recruit a mix of uses within SAVI Ranch and SABA Ranch that
will be beneficial in terms of providing commercial and service uses which
are sub-regional in nature, as well as serve local population needs.
Policy 2.2 Work with agencies and interests involved with economic development to
attract businesses that will contribute to the City's economic growth.
Policy 2.3 Permit only the development of high quality commercial centers within the
City.
Policy 2.4 Allow for the development of region-serving automobile sales facilities in the
areas designated as Industrial in the SAVI Ranch.
Policy 2.5 Recognize the importance of revitalizing the old downtown area into a
historically oriented and functional business district through more detailed
master planning for that area through the Area Plan designation.
Policy 2.6 Ensure that neighborhood-level commercial and retail uses are developed to
conveniently serve local residents.
Policy 2.7 Support development of marketing campaigns which encourage residents to
shop locally.
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Policy 2.8 Cluster commercial and retail uses to minimize visual intrusion and localize
traffic impacts.
Policy 2.9 Allow a wide range of commercial uses in the City that will be beneficial in
terms of providing commercial services to the residents, generate employment
opportunities and revenue, but will not significantly effect existing levels of
public services and facilities, or impact adjacent uses.
Goal 3 Compatible relationships between land uses provided in the community.
Discussion
Yorba Linda is a suburban community characterized by a variety of topography
ranging from flatlands along the Santa Ana River, to steeply sloping hillsides in the
vicinity of Telegraph and Carbon Canyons, and the Chino Hills State Park.
Historically, the City has considered itself a suburban, family oriented community.
The physical perspective is generally characterized by detached, single family
homes. Residential and commercial land uses have typically been developed at
relatively low levels of intensity. Most of the commercial and business uses in the
City are situated within commercial centers, with the exception of the Downtown
Historical District, in which commercial and residential uses are randomly mixed.
Future residential, commercial and industrial development should be compatible
with existing land uses and should reflect high quality design.
Policy 3.1 Consider and mitigate the impacts on surrounding land uses and
infrastructure when reviewing proposals for new development.
Policy 3.2 Control the development of industrial and other uses which use, store, produce
or transport toxic materials, air emissions, and other pollutants; requiring
adequate mitigation measures to be incorporated into design and operation.
Policy 3.3 As new development occurs in oil production areas, mitigate oil operations for
compatibility with other types of land uses during phasing out of operations.
Policy 3.4 Provide land use compatibility through appropriate community design and
development policies.
Policy 3.5 Allow for the development of sites exclusively for residential development
within the Community a r e provided that its location will not impact the
integrity and continuity of other downtown uses.
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Policy 3.6 Designate hillside areas for lower intensity development.
Policy 3.7 Require review by the Police Department in the determination of uses which
may be characterized by high levels of noise, nighttime patronage, and
safety concerns, providing for the conditioning or control of use to prevent
impacts on adjacent residences, schools, religious facilities and similar
"sensitive" uses.
Goal 4 High quality urban design that unites the City into a comprehensive entity,
provides community gathering areas, and contributes to City pride and
identity.
Discussion Yorba Linda desires to have interesting and attractive urban design reflected in its
development projects. The City currently has a comprehensive landscape Design
Manual to ensure high quality, and water efficient landscaping. The manual
includes a comprehensive landscape program for major arterials, intersections and
City entry points, which has not yet been implemented on a City-wide scale.
Additionally, the City wishes to encourage pedestrian activities and gathering areas
and spaces within the Community a r e which promote social interaction and
greater civic identity.
Policy 4.1 Require that all structures be constructed in accordance with the City's
building and other pertinent codes and regulations; including new, adaptive
reuse, and renovated buildings.
Policy 4.2 Ensure high quality community design image through the City design
review process.
Policy 4.3 Implement the comprehensive landscape program for major arterials,
intersections and City entry points as established in the City's Landscape
Design Manual.
Policy 4.4 Stimulate improved citywide landscaping through public acceptance of limited
area landscape maintenance districts in western areas of the City where
landscape improvements and maintenance currently are provided for through
the General Fund.
Policy 4.5 Emphasize attractive and functional urban design in new development.
Policy 4.6 Allow for the consideration, through the Area Plan designation, of changes in
the permitted use and increases in the development density and residential
intensity to accommodate the development of spaces and places
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Policy 4.7
Policy 4.8
for people to gather as a community in the Community Core area, provided
that the uses are:
Compatible with adjacent uses;
Contribute economic and social benefits to the City;
Exhibit a distinctive level of architectural design and site planning
merit;
Incorporate streetscape and other public urban design amenities which
contribute a high quality image and benefit the community.
Provide pedestrian and visual linkages between commercial, residential and
public uses in the Community Core area, with particular emphasis in the
Downtown Historic District.
Update the City's building and development codes and regulations on a
regular basis, as needed, to ensure that they incorporate state-of-the-art
standards.
Goal 5
New and existing development supported by adequate public infrastructure.
Discussion
Coordination of land use development with the ability to provide adequate streets,
sewers, water, utilities, schools, parkland and other public facilities is essential.
This is particularly applicable to the new development related to the potential
annexation of the Shell and Murdock Properties, as well as the infill opportunities
represented by the Area Plan for the Community Core.
Policy 5.1 Implement public infrastructure improvements necessary to serve land uses
included in the Land Use Plan (as defined by the Circulation Element).
Policy 5.2 Require that development approvals, General Plan Amendments, Zone
Changes, Specific Plan adoptions, and other land use decisions be contingent
upon the ability of public infrastructure and public services, including
schools, to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate potential demand.
Policy 5.3 Coordinate the timing of the implementation and siting of public
infrastructure and public facilities with other related public facilities and
development.
Policy 5.4 Support the school district in its efforts to obtain financing and new sources
of funding for the rehabilitation and improvement of existing facilities to
meet increased need.
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Policy 5.5 Promote the development of affordable residential uses which convey a
quality design and are compatible with adjacent uses in the community.
Policy 5.6 Encourage the use of public sewer systems in new and infill development
rather than septic systems.
Goal 6 Achieve a unified and contiguous City area through voluntary annexation by
residents of developed County Islands located in the City's Sphere of Influence.
Discussion There are several Unincorporated County islands located in Yorba Linda. The largest
includes a 249 acre County island including the Yorba Linda Country Club, and the
137 acre Fairlynn County island located adjacent to Imperial Highway, near the
Anaheim City boundary. Both of these County islands are predominantly built out.
The Yorba Linda Country Club island has been the subject of prior annexation
attempts. Annexation procedures were terminated due to strong opposition of
residents to potential additional taxes. Some public improvements in the Fairlynn
island do not currently meet the development standards of the City. City policies and
the sentiment of the community are that the City should not consider annexation of
the Fairlynn County island until all of the City's design and infrastructure standards
and/or other relevant factors are addressed to the satisfaction of the City. Yorba
Linda must determine how to best plan for the annexation and provision of services
to these areas should serious interest in annexation develop. In all cases, it is the
intent of the General Plan that the City will be open to consideration of potential
annexations as long as public facility improvements and/or other relevant factors are
on a par with City standards so that the burden of retrofitting substandard
infrastructure or the need for other improvements does not fall on current City
residents.
Policy 6.1 Work closely with residents and property owners of County islands when
conditions are appropriate for consideration of possible annexation to the
City in order to clarify the nature and extent of public facility and service
improvements required at property owner expense before annexation can
occur.
Policy 6.2 Consider annexations of County islands which are a part of Yorba Linda's
contiguous developed area, which receive services from the City, which will
benefit from provision of services from the City, and are located in the
Sphere of Influence, based on voluntary requests by residents of the County
islands.
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Policy 6.3 Establish as the first priority for annexation the Yorba Linda Country Club
unincorporated lands which are wholly surrounded by the City, and which
will contribute the valuable golf course amenity to the City's private
recreation facilities resources.
Policy 6.4 Require that, prior to any annexation activities involving the Fairlynn County
island, improvements which bring the area into conformance with the City's
infrastructure standards and other relevant factors are addressed to the
satisfaction of the City.
Policy 6.5 Work with adjacent cities and the County to establish uniform and continuous
boundaries, avoiding irregular intrusions and projections.
Goal 7
New development opportunities offered by large undeveloped properties
located in the sphere of influence.
Discussion
Two large, undeveloped parcels of land, located immediately north of the City, are
being analyzed for development potential and will eventually request annexation
into the City. These properties include the 895 acre Shell Property (of which 20
acres are contained within the City limits), and the 630 acre project which includes
277 acres of the Murdock Property, and involves cooperative development activity
among six contiguous landowners.
Policy 7.1 Seek the annexation of Shell, Murdock and other undeveloped properties
within the northern sphere of influence based upon development plans that
ensure access, infrastructure and land use concepts which are acceptable to
the City.
Policy 7.2 Require developers of undeveloped properties to complete improvements for
required infrastructure and/or provide funds for required infrastructure (both
on-site and related improvements) in accord with City determined service
levels.
Policy 7 . 3 Designate the Shell and Murdock properties for an Area Plan designation and
require that a Specific Plan, Planned Community (PC) or Planned Residential
Development (PRD) development plan process, or other similar regulatory
mechanisms acceptable to the City be prepared to implement the intent of the
Area Plans as primarily low density residential communities.
Policy 7.4 Permit development at an average density of 1.0 dwelling units per base acre
for the Murdock property; permit development at an average density not to
exceed the City's target density of 2.8 dwelling units per base acre for the
Shell property.
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Goal 8
Low density residential development in the hillside areas which protects the
unique natural and topographic character.
Discussion
Protection of the hillside areas is obtained by insuring that development minimizes
soil erosion, slide damage, flood problems, severe alteration of natural landform,
or scarring. It is the intent to encourage a sensitive form of development while still
allowing for residential uses which complement the natural and visual character of
the City and its hillsides.
Policy 8.1 Target lower densities to hillside areas with yield based on slope severity
and stability, topographic conditions, and natural resource protection and
other environmental conditions.
Policy 8.2 Reduce the total yield of development if grading, habitat preservation,
slope stabilization, drainage, etc. standards cannot be met.
Policy 8.3 Uphold current development standards for determination of yield and
regulation of quality within hillside areas.
Goal 9 Preservation and enhancement of the natural setting of the City.
Discussion A considerable amount of Yorba Linda is devoted to open space, including natural,
improved, private and public recreation and open space areas. It is the significant
amount of open space in Yorba Linda that establishes the open space character of
the City. Residents desire to maintain and preserve the high quality open space
areas in Yorba Linda.
Policy 9.1 Preserve sensitive open space areas within the City.
Policy 9.2 Protect the scenic and visual qualities of hillside areas and ridgelines.
Policy 9.3 Ensure that land uses within designated and proposed scenic corridors are
compatible with scenic enhancement and preservation.
Goal 10 Provision of adequate school facilities according to the standards of the School
District.
Discussion Increased development activity in the City of Yorba Linda will cause enrollment
increases and additional pressures on existing school facilities within the school
district, and may impact the facilities of adjacent school districts. To prepare for
these increases and identify funding sources, the City must support its commitment
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to quality education through coordination with all appropriate participants during
the planning process.
Policy 10.1 Facilitate coordination between the School District and the developer to
ensure that school facilities are adequately sized, located and funded to
serve the present and projected needs of the area according to the standards
of the School District.
Policy 10.2 Require that any new development contribute its fair share toward the costs
of expanding, upgrading or providing school facilities to serve the
population generated by the development, or provide the required facilities as
a condition of approval.
Policy 10.3 Work closely with the School District in identifying and pursuing new
sources of adequate funding for the rehabilitation, improvement, expansion
and construction of existing and future school facilities that will benefit
students of the City.
Policy 10.4 Require General Plan amendments and the specific plan or development
plan process to identify and establish the impact upon school facilities.
Policy 10.5 Coordinate the planning and siting of schools with the Parks and Recreation
Department and other public facility providers in the City at an early stage in
the planning and approval process.
Policy 10.6 Recognizing the independent fiscal and operational authority of school
districts regarding service boundaries, resource allocations and related
considerations, seek the reconciliation of district boundaries so that, to the
maximum extent possible, students within the City are served by a single
school district.
Policy 10.7 Promote the concept of the existence of a high school within the corporate
boundaries of the City of Yorba Linda.
Goal 11 Ensure urban/stormwater runoff and water quality protection principles are
properly considered in the land use decisionmaking process.
Discussion The federal Clean Water Act (CWA) was enacted for the purpose of restoring
the health of the Nations waters to point of being both fishable and
swimmable for all. The CWA established the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program to regulate discharges,
including urban and stormwater runoff, into the waters of the United States.
One of the functions of the NPDES program is to issue permits for
stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4)
entering the waters of the Unites States. The County of Orange has prepared a
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Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) to comply with the NPDES Permit
requirements for Orange County. The DAMP identifies the stormwater
management practices, control techniques, systems design and engineering
methods to be implemented to protect beneficial uses of receiving water to
the maximum extent practicable. Each Permittee city implements programs of
the DAMP through its Local Implementation Program (LIP). The City, as an
Orange County Permittee, has developed its Local Implementation Plan (LIP)
to manage stormwater runoff and water quality protection practices. The
purpose of the stormwater management program is to ensure that new
development incorporates measures, to the maximum extent practicable, that
reduce the quantity of storm flow and the discharge of pollutants in the
urban/stormwater runoff to protect water quality, biological habitats, and
recreational uses of downstream receiving waters.
Policy 11.1 Limit disturbance of natural water bodies and drainage systems; conserve
natural areas; protect slopes and channels; and minimize impacts from
stormwater and urban runoff on the biological integrity of natural drainage
systems and water bodies.
Policy 11.2 Minimize changes in hydrology and pollutant loading; require incorporation
of controls, including structural and non-structural BMPs, to mitigate the
projected increases in pollutant loads and flows; ensure that post-
development runoff rates and velocities from a site have no significant
adverse impact on downstream erosion and stream habitat; minimize the
quantity of stormwater directed to impermeable surfaces and the MS4s
(storm drain system); and maximize the percentage of permeable surfaces to
allow more percolation of stormwater into the ground.
Policy 11.3 Preserve wetlands, riparian corridors, and buffer zones to establish
reasonable limits on the clearing of vegetation from the project site.
Policy 11.4 Encourage the use of water quality wetlands, biofiltration swales, watershed-
scale retrofits, etc., where such measures are likely to be effective and
technically and economically feasible.
Policy 11.5 Provide for appropriate permanent measures to reduce stormwater pollutant
loads in stormwater from the development site.
Policy 11.6 Establish development guidelines for areas particularly susceptible to erosion
and sediment loss.
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IV. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
A. Revise the Zoning Code
The principal method by which a City implements General Plan land use policy is the
Zoning Code. Policies and standards which prescribe the types of uses permitted, their
density/intensity, and development characteristics (design, property setbacks, height,
etc.) are codified as precise requirements in the ordinance. On adoption of the updated
General Plan, it is recommended that the City of Yorba Linda Zoning Code be modified
to be consistent with the Plan's policies and Area Plan recommendations.
1. The Zoning Map will require some revision to reflect the Land Use Plan Map.
2. Development standards for some land use zones will require revision to reflect
the policies and standards contained in the Plan. These include:
Establishment of maximum floor area ratios (FARs) to control development
intensity of commercial and industrial sites.
Review and reconciliation of permitted residential densities and lot areas.
Review and reconciliation of property and vertical setbacks for land use
compatibility within the Community a r e Area Plan.
Review and establish requirements for buffers between differing uses.
Establishment of standards to enhance the pedestrian character of streets in
the Community Core; including the types of use, architectural design, and
siting of structures.
Establishment of design standards for the introduction of new structures
within the Community a r e which preserves the scale and character of the
significant historical structures.
Provide for flexibility of design and development standards for multi-family
and "affordable" residential uses.
3. Standards and requirements for bonus densities for "affordable" housing shall be
established.
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4. Standards and requirements for development in hillside areas shall be established,
considering, at a minimum, topography, grading, drainage, vegetation, habitat
preservation and maintenance, ridgeline preservation, fire protection, seismic risks
and landslides, architectural design, and access.
5. Requirements shall be reviewed and upgraded, as necessary, for development to
link to and provide public infrastructure.
6. Standards and requirements for Planned Residential Developments (PRD) and
Planned Communities (PC) shall be reviewed and revised to reflect the site
development policies contained in the General Plan.
B. Building Code
The City shall continue the Building Code as the set of rules and regulations by which
new construction, adaptive reuse, and renovation shall occur. The Code shall be
updated, as necessary, to reflect pertinent changes in the UBC and legislation.
C. Specific Plans, Master Plans, PC and PRD Zoning Mechanisms
State law (Government Code Section 63450) authorizes cities to adopt specific plans
for implementing their General Plans in designated areas. PC and PRD Zoning
mechanisms are tools utilized in the implementation of the General Plan. They are
intended to provide more finite specification of the types of uses to be permitted,
development standards (setbacks, heights, landscape, architecture, etc.), and circulation
and infrastructure improvements. They are most often used to ensure that multiple
property owners, as in the case of the Murdock Property, and single owners of large
property expanses adhere to a common development plan. Specific Plans and PC/PRD
Development Plan projects are initiated by the City or developers of large scale
projects. To implement the land use policy specific plans, PC and PRD Zoning, and
master plans should be considered for the following applications:
1. Provide a mechanism for large scale multiple parcel or single ownership
development projects within the densities prescribed by land use policy, whose
objective is to achieve a special purpose or character. Such includes the Area Plan
designations applied to the Community Core, the City Hall/Community Center,
the Shell Property, and the Murdock Property.
2. Provide a mechanism for the consideration of variation from the baseline
permitted uses, densities/intensities, and development standards for the
Community c o r e .
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3. Provide a mechanism for the consolidation of adjoining commercially and
residentially zoned parcels into a single site wherein commercial and residential
buildings are located in a unified development project, without regard to the
designated commercial/residential boundary in the Community a r e .
D. Development Agreements
Development agreements are authorized by State law to enable a city to enter into a
binding contract with a developer which assures the city as to the type, character, and
quality of development and additional "benefits" which may be contributed, and assures
the developer that the necessary development permits will be issued regardless of changes
in regulations.
This ensures that a developer of a multi-phased project who has based project financing
and infrastructure improvements on conditions negotiated with the City would not be
affected by subsequent, more restrictive regulations on density and development
potential. This, in turn, enables the City to negotiate additional contributions from the
developer. This is a technique that may be used as an implementation measure of the
zoning for the Shell and Murdock properties.
E. Development Review
New development and modifications to existing structures shall be subject to review
according to their adherence with City standards and regulations, General Plan policy,
and conditions attached to Development Permit issuance. Projects occurring within Area
Plan designations, and other projects which are not consistent with zoning, shall be
subject to review by the Planning Commission and formal public hearings. In revising the
Zoning Ordinance for this Plan, the City should re-evaluate the regulations and standards
established for the proposed development projects. As necessary, the thresholds may
require revision to reflect the potential impacts of the project based on type of use, size,
location, trips generated, infrastructure demands, or other appropriate criteria.
F. Traffic Impact Review
As a component of the environmental review process, or separately, the City shall require
an analysis defining the traffic impacts and mitigation measures for new development and
adaptive reuse projects. A threshold (i.e., number of trips generated) should be
established above which such analyses should be required.
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G. Architectural Design Review
The goals and policies contained in the Land Use Element call for a high level of
architectural and site design performance in the City of Yorba Linda. To this end, it is
recommended that City staff meet with development applicants and work with them in
the interpretation of design goals and policies. This will enable the City to be pro-active
in design, prior to review by the Planning Commission and City Council.
H. General Plan Monitoring and Update
Review all General Plan elements at least at five year intervals and update them as
appropriate. This should include:
1. Update of baseline data, analyses, and issues to account for current conditions;
2. Evaluation of policies and programs contained in this Plan according to their
effectiveness in achieving the Plan's goals and policies;
3. Revision of the policies and programs to increase their effectiveness and account
for current issues.
I. Redevelopment
California, through the Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code
Sections 33000 et. sec.) authorizes a city to undertake redevelopment projects to
revitalize blighted areas. An adopted plan provides additional tools to a city to
effectuate productive change. These include the use of tax increment, property
acquisition, consolidation of small parcels, joint public-private partnerships, clearance of
land and resale to developers, and relocation of tenants. Twenty percent of the tax
increment, in most cases, is to be used to increase and improve the community
'
s supply
of "affordable" housing.
Redevelopment Plans may be adopted with respect to areas in which the conditions of
physical or economic decline predominate. Yorba Linda has two active redevelopment
areas.
J. Rehabilitation/Renovation Incentives
The City shall continue and expand programs of low interest loans and grants for the
renovation, rehabilitation, and/or adaptive reuse of existing residential and commercial
structures. The City will need to establish renovation and rehabilitation technique
guidelines to ensure compatibility of development in the Historic Downtown subsection
of the Community Core Area Plan.
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K. Urban Design Improvements for Public Spaces
The City will continue to implement the Landscape Design Manual, define a key funding
program, and implement public open space improvements for key activity areas and
entry points to the City, as defined by land use policy. This will include street trees and
landscape, street furniture, lighting, signage, sidewalk and crosswalk treatment, and other
pedestrian oriented amenities. Locations for which plans should be prepared and
improvements implemented include:
1. Community a r e Area Plan
2. Entries to City from Imperial Highway and major arterials
3. SAVI Ranch
4. Commercial area along Imperial Highway in the vicinity of Bastanchury Road and
Valley View
5. Major arterial roadways as identified in the Landscape Design Manual
L. Code Enforcement
Codes and ordinances of the City of Yorba Linda which implement the Land Use
Element shall be enforced.
M. Inter-Agency Coordination
Land use development in the City of Yorba Linda impacts and is impacted by the actions
of adjacent municipal jurisdictions (City of Brea, City of Anaheim, City of Placentia,
County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino), utility districts, school districts, service
providers, and other government agencies (CALTRANS, North Orange County
Community College District, State Parks and Recreation Department, etc.). As a
consequence, it is essential that the actions of each jurisdiction which impact one another
be closely coordinated. Agreements and procedures for coordination need to be
continued or established where they do not exist. Key concerns which should be
addressed by inter-agency coordination include:
1. Land use compatibility on the City's periphery and interface of streets and traffic
with the Cities of Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, County of Orange, and the State of
California Parks and Recreation Department.
2. Compatibility of land use and traffic with the North Orange County Community
College District.
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3. Provision of adequate school capacity and location of school sites with local
school districts.
4. Linkage with and capacity of public infrastructure with the appropriate service
agencies.
5. Use of the "Lakebed" in coordination with the Orange County Flood Control
District.
6. Regional housing with the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG).
7. Maintenance of significant natural habitats with the State Department of Fish and
Game.
8. Mitigation of seismic risks, with the State Division of Mines and Geology.
9. Mitigation of fire hazards with the local fire department, the County of Orange,
and the State of California Parks and Recreation Department.
10. Regional transportation and air quality, with the California Department of
Transportation, SCAG, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
11. Growth Management Areas (GMA) in areas 1 and 4 in connection with Measure
M Growth Management Ordinance.
N. Annexation
The City shall pursue the annexation of lands in the sphere of influence for which it
provides services and areas which are logical, contiguous extensions of the City's
pattern of development. City staff should work closely with residents and property
owners of these areas to ensure that their needs, issues, and objectives are met by the
annexation. The developed areas of Yorba Linda Country Club Island and Fairlynn
County Island must satisfy City standards for infrastructure, circulation right-of-way,
and safety and other relevant factors prior to consideration for annexation. The City
should not seek nor avoid such annexations if conditions are met.
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V. LAND USE PLAN A.
City Profile
1. History
Yorba Linda is part of the original Rancho Santa Ana granted to Jose Antonio
Yorba in 1809. In 1888 a town called Carlton was established northwesterly of the
existing downtown area, but did not succeed. The Janss Investment company filed a
subdivision map in 1908 which officially initiated the town of Yorba Linda. Orange
and lemon groves were planted in the early 1900's and became the primary crop. A
reservoir was constructed to store water produced from local wells. By 1912 the
community had a school, post office, phone service and electricity.
The City of Yorba Linda was incorporated October 30, 1967. In 1962 the County of
Orange Planning Department prepared a General Plan for the Yorba Linda area. The
areas contained in the newly incorporated City and the County Plan coincided with
each other, for the most part, although the County Plan extended northerly to
Carbon Canyon. Upon incorporation, the City of Yorba Linda decided that a new
General Plan was a high priority need in light of the rapid transition being
experienced as urbanization occurred. The overall objective of the 1971 General
Plan was to set forth development policies of the City of Yorba Linda, and in
addition to the text, present maps and diagrams stating community objectives,
principles, standards and plan proposals. The policies of the City reflected in the
General Plan indicate that Yorba Linda was then, and will continue to be a
suburban, low density community. An overall density of 2.8 dwelling units per base
acre was established as the density goal. A base acre includes only the dwelling unit
lots and the streets, other easements and the open space which directly serves the
residents of the base acre. This density goal, and its definition, continues to be
enforced today.
2. Planning Area
The planning area of the City of Yorba Linda contains 14,608 acres and
encompasses the incorporated City of Yorba Linda, and portions of the County of
Orange. Adjacent cities include the City of Brea, the City of Placentia, and the City
of Anaheim. The incorporated City area consists of 11,788 acres, the two
Unincorporated county islands within the City's boundaries contribute 392 acres to
the planning area, and the Sphere of Influence area, largely undeveloped, constitutes
2428 acres of the total planning area.
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The City of Yorba Linda is located in the northeasterly portion of Orange County.
Yorba Linda is accessible to all parts of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area by
freeways. The City is bounded on the north by Unincorporated County land and the
City of Brea, San Bernardino County and Riverside County on the east, the City of
Anaheim and unincorporated county land on the south, and the City of Placentia on
the west. The regional location is depicted on Exhibit LU-1.
The City is characterized by a variety of topography ranging from almost level flood
plains along the Santa Ana River to steep rugged hill country in the vicinity of
Telegraph and Carbon Canyons. The original downtown area is located north of the
junction of Imperial Highway and Yorba Linda Boulevard. The historical downtown
area, and surrounding commercial development forms the community core. A
second primarily commercial area is located northwest of the community core along
Imperial Highway. Scattered neighborhood commercial sites serve planned
residential areas throughout the City, primarily along Yorba Linda Boulevard. The
southeastern portion of the City accommodates commercial/industrial uses. SAVI
Ranch forms a major commercial - office node located off of Weir Canyon Road.
Residential uses have generally developed outward from the historic town center
with densities typically decreasing toward the foothills. The highest residential
densities are found primarily in planned residential developments scattered
throughout the central and southwestern portion of the City, west of, and adjacent to,
Fairmont Boulevard. A few higher density residential areas are located in the
western portion of the City in the vicinity of the City's boundary with the City of
Placentia.
3. Existing Land Use
The City and its sphere of influence (i.e. "planning area") contain 22.8 square miles,
or 14,608 acres. Approximately 80.7% of the total acreage is located in the City
while 2.7% is developed County island, with the remaining 16.6% of the total
planning area consisting of Unincorporated County of Orange lands. Table LU-1
indicates the existing land uses in the planning area, which are depicted in Exhibit
LU-2.
Although the City's existing General Plan applies designations for all lands within
the City and Sphere of Influence, the actual land uses within the City may not
reflect the designations of the General Plan within the City. For ease of comparison,
land use categories presented in Table LU-1: Existing Land Use will be generally
comparable to the land uses represented by the Preferred General Plan Land Use
Plan (Table LU-2). Two additional categories - "Vacant" and
"
Agriculture/Residential/Other" are presented in Table LU-1: Existing Land Use, to
reflect current conditions. Existing land uses are summarized as follows:
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Residential
Residential uses currently account for 43.2 percent of the planning area. These uses are
dispersed throughout the City, with the majority of planned residential development
subdivisions located to the east of Fairmont Avenue. The residential mix is comprised of a
variety of lot sizes. The largest concentrations of units fall into the Medium Low, Medium, and
Medium High land use designations, with average densities ranging from 1.8 dwelling units per
acre to 4.0 dwelling units per acre. Lower densities are prevalent in the central portion of the
City adjacent to Imperial Highway south of Yorba Linda Boulevard, and in the northern
portions of the City in proximity to the foothills. Higher residential densities are established
along the western perimeter adjacent to the City of Placentia as well as some older subdivisions,
including a mobilehome park, are located north of Bastanchury Road. Higher residential
densities are also clustered in the vicinity of the community core, adjacent to Hurlers Barton
Park, and adjoining the commercial area at the intersection of Richfield Road and Yorba Linda
Boulevard. East of Fairmont Avenue a few planned residential neighborhood housing tracts of
higher density residential uses are distributed within the Eastlake Village subdivision, along
Esperanza Boulevard, within the Travis Ranch subdivision, and adjacent to the Fairlynn County
island along the southern boundary of the City.
Agriculture/Residential/Other
A total of 425 acres of land designated by the existing General Plan primarily as low density
residential uses are categorized under existing land use as Agriculture/Residential/Other, which
describes a single residence or structure on a large parcel of land, of which portions are used for
agriculture or are unimproved. These areas do not reflect typical subdivision practices and may
exhibit older metes and bounds land division practices. This designation is included within the
residential land use subtotal.
Vacant
Approximately 19.5 percent of the existing land use is categorized as Vacant. This includes
property for which land use designations have been stipulated as residential, commercial and
industrial, but are currently undeveloped. In many cases development permits have been
approved and the sites have already been graded, but the dwelling units have not yet been
constructed in part or in total.
Other parcels designated as Vacant also represent commercial and industrial properties which
may not yet have development permit approvals, particularly in the SAVI Ranch area. The
Vacant category is used to differentiate between undeveloped property which is designated for
Open Space uses.
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Open Space
Open Space is predominantly used for: public parks and recreation facilities;
privately owned recreation facilities and slope, landscape and greenbelt areas; and
conservation areas, which include flood control areas. Other open space areas
reflected in the Existing Land Use analysis include the golf course in the Yorba
Linda Country Club County island, the El Cajon Trail, some greenbelt areas within
private residential developments, the Yorba Linda Lakebed, and undisturbed lands
in the northern sphere of influence. Open space accounts for 30.8 percent of the
total planning area.
Commercial
Commercial uses encompass neighborhood and general community retail and
service establishments, as well as administrative and professional offices and retail
uses of a more regional nature. Commercial uses comprise approximately 1.9
percent of the total planning area. Commercial development east of Fairmont
Avenue predominantly gain access from Yorba Linda Boulevard and La Palma
Avenue, and generally consist of neighborhood and office commercial uses. South
of, and adjacent to La Palma Avenue in the southeastern portion of the City, is the
SAVI Ranch development, comprised of a large concentration of retail, commercial
support, and industrial office park type developments.
The majority of commercial development west of Fairmont Avenue is located along
Imperial Highway north of the intersection at Yorba Linda Boulevard and clustered
in the vicinity north of the intersection of Bastanchury Road and Imperial Highway.
A smaller commercial node exists at the intersection of Richfield road and Yorba
Linda Boulevard.
Light Industrial/Business Park
Industrial uses include uses such as business park developments, warehousing and
storage, light manufacturing, research and development, and other similar activities.
This land currently accounts for approximately 1.2 percent of the total planning
area. Industrial uses are concentrated primarily in the southeast portion of the City
in the SAVI Ranch and along La Palma Avenue, consisting largely of R&D office
park developments. A second smaller industrial area, the Yorba Linda Commerce
Center, is located at Imperial Highway and Prospect Avenue.
TABLE LU-1
Existing Land Use
Incorporated City
Acres
DUs2 County Island Acres DUs3 Sphere of
Influence Acres1
DUs2 Total
Acreage
Total
DUs2
Low Density Residential 297.2 297 -- -- -- 297.2 297
Medium Low Density Residential 1,680.5 2,875 68.9 90 .2 -- 1,749.6 2,965
Medium Density Residential 1,741.3 4,905 70.7 289 7.6 23 1,819.6 5,217
Medium High Residential 1,408.0 4,578 54.7 57 1,462.7 4,635
High Density Residential 497.5 3,656 68.9 587 556.4 4,243
Agriculture/Residential/Other
425.3 361 425.3 361
RESIDENTIAL SUBTOTAL
6,039.8 16,672 263.2 1,023 7.8 23 6,310.8 17,718
General Commercial 230.6 -- -- 230.6
Office Commercial 24.2 -- -- 24.2
Neighborhood Commercial 18.4 8.6 24.6
Light Industrial/Business Park 169.5 -- -- 169.5
General Open Space 2,984.4 109.3 1,417.1 4,510.8
Vacant 1,851.7 1.0 1,002.5 2,855.2
NON-RESIDENTIAL SUBTOTAL
5,278.8 118.9 2,419.6 7,817.3
MAJOR ARTERIALS
469.4 9.8 .6 479.8
TOTALS 11,788 16,672 392 1,023 2,428 23 14,608 17,718
1 Includes properties north of the City limits, Including the Shell and Murdock opportunity areas, and various small parcels along the western boundary of the City.
2 Based on actual dwelling unit counts by the 1990 Census with building permit updates
3 Actual counts of dwelling units
4 Open space includes some slope and greenbelt acreage within private residential developments, as well as the El Cajon Trail
5 Vacant includes lands on which residential, commercial or industrial designations have been assigned but which have not yet been developed. This is to differentiate undeveloped lands from open space.
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B. Alternatives and the Preferred Concept
The Preferred Land Use Alternative was generated from the existing General Plan land
use designation distribution, with specific direction recommended for eleven Special
Opportunity Areas identified throughout the City. The definition of an Opportunity Area
is as follows: "A portion of the community in which change is either likely and requires
guidance, or in which change is desired and needs stimulation." An Opportunity Area
may consist of an important piece of vacant property, a neighborhood which needs
attention, or a defined segment of the community involving a variety of properties, uses
and conditions. The purpose of focusing on Opportunity Areas is because, in the
aggregate, they will probably account for the bulk of community attention and resources
over time. While the rest of the community (much of it as a mature suburban
development) will probably remain essentially unchanged, certain areas represent the
potential to either improve or deteriorate significantly. The thrust of the General Plan
policy should be to cause these potentials to be as advantageous to the community as
possible.
Three options for each Opportunity Area were prepared, analyzed and evaluated. The
Opportunity Areas were presented to the General Plan Steering Committee on August 15,
1991. Opportunity Areas were revisited as the subject of the September 30 and
November 4, 1991 Steering Committee meetings. Each Opportunity Area was described
textually in terms of location, setting, access and existing land use categories.
Descriptions of the Opportunity Areas are found in the Appendix of this document. The
locations of the Opportunity Areas are presented in Exhibit LU-3. Maps of each
Opportunity Area identifying the parcels which comprised the Opportunity Area, as well
as locating them in a local context, were included in the Alternatives package. Three
intensities of land use alternatives for each Opportunity Area were analyzed. The
alternative scenarios included:
Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo. Implies that the status quo is acceptable
and that changes will not be acceptable to the community.
Medium Intensity Alternative - Enhanced Development. Requires General Plan
revisions and related zone changes, careful planning, commitment to pro-active
change, and increases in City funding.
High Intensity Alternative - High Intensity Activity/Active Development. This
option requires the most vision and the greatest commitment of resources and
intensification of development opportunities.
In November 1991, a Preferred Land Use Alternative was derived. Input and
recommendations from the Steering Committee, City Staff, contracted consultants to the
City, and the General Plan Update consulting team were contributory to the
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generation of the Preferred Plan. The options suited to the future "vision" of Yorba Linda
were considered as a package so their cumulative impact could be clearly understood.
The preferred alternative is a composite of the direction received from the Steering
Committee discussions, the City staff comments and recommendations, the draft
conceptual planning analysis conducted by consultants to the City which apply to
particular Opportunity Areas, and internal analysis have been used to shape the preferred
alternative. A number of Opportunity Areas were determined not to require special
treatment, and would be addressed through General Plan land use policies. Other
Opportunity Areas merited more specific direction and were assigned an Area Plan
designation. Implementation measures are the tools which give direction to the
achievement of the potential within each Opportunity Area.
The preferred alternative for Yorba Linda represents a medium intensity development
scenario which supports a degree of change between the low (least amount of change
from existing conditions) and the high (greatest amount of change in relation to existing
conditions) intensity alternative options, and is generally associated with moderate, yet
clearly distinct differences from existing conditions. The preferred alternative covers a
fairly broad range of possibilities and may be subject to several variations within each
Opportunity Area. The preferred alternative, as a medium intensity concept, it is not
consistently positioned between the high and low options. The options within the
medium intensity concept presented a mix of both the lower and higher intensity of the
scale.
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TABLE LU-2
General Plan Land Use
Conventional Land Use Designations 4 Incorporated
City Total
Acres
DUs1 DU/AC2 County Island
Total Acres
DUs1 DU/AC2 Sphere of
Influence Total
Acres3
DUs1 DU/AC2 Total
Acreage
DUs1 DU/AC2
Low Density 750.5 676 .9 750.5 676 .9
Medium Low Density 2,562.8 3,970 1.5 69.8 90 1.3 -- -- 2,632.6 4,060 1.5
Medium Density 2,123.9 5,206 2.5 70.7 289 4.0 7.6 23 3.0 2,202.2 5,518 2.5
Medium High 1,559.4 5,061 3.2 54.7 57 1,0 -- 00 1,614.1 5,118 3.2
High Density 616.1 4,658 7.6 66.7 587 8.8 -- -- 682.8 5,245 7.7
RESIDENTIAL SUBTOTAL
7,612.7 19,571 2.7 261.9 1,023 3.9 7.6 23 1.3 7,882.2 20,617 2.7
General Commercial 209.1 209.1
Office Commercial
24.4
24.4
Neighborhood Commercial
39.6
8.6 48.2
Light Industrial/Business Park
288.3
288.3
Open Space 2,920.6
111.5 1,001.8 4,033.9
NON-RESIDENTIAL SUBTOTAL
3,481.7 120.1 1,001.8 4,603.9
AREA PLANS 6
3,482.0
Community Core Commercial7
Community Core Residential
106.2
35.4 635 4.4
141.6 635 4.4
Shell Property 8 20 56 2.8 875 2,282 2.6 895 2,338 2.6
Murdock Properties9 -- -- -- -- 543 536 1.0 543 536 1.0
City Hall/Community Center
54.2
-- -- -- -- -- -- 54.2 -- --
SUBTOTAL AREA PLANS 215.8
691 3.2 1,418 2,818 1.9 1,633.8 3,509 2.1
ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS 477.8 9.8 .6 488.2
TOTAL 11,788 20,262 2.7 392 1,023 3.9 2,428 2,841 1.9 14,608 24,126 2.6
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NOTES TO PREFERRED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE TABLE
1 The maximum number of dwelling units allowed by the General Plan
2 Dwelling units per acre of land. Maximum dwelling unit potential within each residential land use
category is computed by first calculating "Modified Base Acres," a variation on the Base Acre concept
historically used by the City. Modified base acres consist of the total acres less land area to be devoted
to: 1) collector streets; 2) designated trails; 3) required public parks; and 4) an estimate of acreage
required for ancillary uses to serve residential development (utilities; public buildings; schools; etc.).
3 Includes properties north of the current City limits within Area Plan Designations, including the Shell and
Murdock opportunity areas, as well as small scattered parcels along the west boundary of the City.
4 Conventional land use designations show an intended use and, where appropriate, maximum residential
density on the land use map. Those designations are included in this part of the Land Use Statistical
Summary. Area Plans, accounted for below, do not reflect land use designations, but do contain policy
limitations on proposed uses.
5 Land designated as permanent open space has historically been accounted for by the City partially as
open space and partially as a portion of residentially designated land. It is impossible to clearly
distinguish this allocation for each land use category, but for purposes of establishing an overall target
density, the City has traditionally combined open space and residential acreages in previously
undeveloped areas. As the majority of land has been developed in the City, the uses devoted to open
space have been calculated as such. Individual parksites within residential developments have been
included in the o n space total. School facilities used for recreational purposes are included within the
residential total and acreage used for recreational purposes are not represented as open space.
6 Area Plans provide unique policy guidance tailored to a particular geographic area. Dwelling unit
calculations for Area Plans are customized to reflect the particular conditions for each area. For
presently undeveloped areas, the City's current General Plan target density of 2.8 DU/AC shall not be
exceeded.
' The Community Core consists of 35.4 acres of residential use and 106.2 acres of commercial use.
Residential units in the three subareas are calculated as follows:
1. The 24 acre Historical Downtown area allows 15 DU/AC on up to 40% of the land area, for a
maximum yield of 150 units.
2. The 108 acre Community Commercial area allows 15 DU/AC on up to 15% of the land area in
addition to the 198 existing senior citizen units, for a maximum yield of 441 dwelling units.
3. The 9.6 acre Core Residential area allows for continued use of the 38 existing units plus 6
additional units on vacant parcels for a total of 44 dwelling units.
8 Maximum dwelling unit potential is calculated using the City's maximum target density of 2.8 DU/AC. The
Shell Property Specific Plan may also propose approximately 10 acres of neighborhood commercial uses
and up to 4 acres of office/commercial. This acreage is not separated from the Shell Property Area Plan
total at this time.
9 Maximum dwelling unit potential is calculated at the target density of 1.0 DU/AC.
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C. Summary of Land Use Changes
The Land Use Plan will modify the land uses in the City at buildout from existing land uses.
Table LU-3 presents the amount and percent difference in land uses from existing to General
Plan buildout within the entire planning area.
Table LU-3
Estimated General Plan Buildout
Change From Existing Use
l
Use
Acres of Change
Buildout Dwelling
Units
Buildout Square
Footage
s
Low Density Residential 453.3 379
Medium Low Density Residential 882.3 1,095
Medium Density Residential 382.6 301
Medium High Density Residential 150.4 483
High Density Residential 126.4 1,002
Agriculture/Residential/Other <425.1> <361>
RESIDENTIAL SUBTOTAL
General Commercial <21.5>
2
<199,015>
Office Commercial .2 2,592
Neighborhood Commercial 23.6 218,453
Light Industrial Business Park 118.8 1,759,476
Open Space <564.2>
NON-RESIDENTIAL SUBTOTAL
......................
AREA PLAN
Community Core Commercial 106.2 983,040
Community Core Residential 35.4 635
Shell Property 895 2,338 144,401
3
Murdock Property 543 536
City Hall/Community Center 54.2
4
TOTAL
6,408 2,857,111
1 Includes City, County Islands and Sphere of Influence
2 Reflects the removal of 106.2 acres contained within the Community Core Area Plan from the General Commercial category
3 Reflects potential Neighborhood Commercial development and Office Commercial development associated with the development of
the Shell Property
4 Reflects the removal of comparable acreage from the existing land use categories of Residential and Open Space
5 Refer to Section F-Lend Use Intensity/Density, for a definition of calculation of non-residential square footages
The Land Use Plan recommends annexation of the Shell Property and the
Murdock/Travis Properties into the City within the buildout period. Annexation of the
Yorba Linda Country Club County Island is proposed only based on requests from
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Island residents. The Fairlynn County Island should be considered for annexation only
when the infrastructure has been improved to meet established conditions and
development standards of the City, and other relevant factors are addressed tot he
satisfaction of the City. The Downtown Historical District and Community a r e
commercial uses in the vicinity of the intersection of Imperial Highway and Yorba Linda
Boulevard are visualized for enhanced development, pedestrian orientation and
intensification of use.
The Land Use Plan proposes a potential maximum of 24,126 dwelling units at General
Plan buildout. This represents the potential for an additional 6,408 dwelling units by
General Plan buildout, largely due to the development of the Shell and Murdock
properties presently within the City's Sphere of Influence, infill opportunities within the
Community a r e , and development of properties currently vacant or reflected as
Agriculture/Residential/Vacant in the existing land use analysis. Population is expected
to increase by approximately 20,506 persons by General Plan buildout. Development in
the Shell and Murdock properties shall be regulated by preparation of a Specific Plan or
other regulatory mechanism, which establishes residential densities at levels
representative of the City's average. The overall residential density of the Land Use
Plan within the Incorporated City limits is approximately 2.7 dwelling units per acre.
Overall density in the areas designated Area Plan, which includes the Community a r e
and the Sphere of Influence areas recommended for annexation is forecast at
approximately 2.1 DU/AC, with a range of 4.4 DU/AC within the Community a r e to
1.0 for the Murdock property.
The Land Use Plan results in an increase of 2,857,111 square feet of commercial and
light industrial/business park uses. The increase largely due to the buildout of land
currently undeveloped yet designated for commercial and light industrial uses,
intensification and revitalization within the Community a r e , and commercial support
associated with the Shell property.
D. Land Use Plan Map
The Land Use Plan Map is a graphic representation of the land uses determined to
achieve the goals of the City of Yorba Linda. The Land Use Map depicts parcel specific
Land Use Designations developed through digitized mapping techniques. The graphics of
the General Plan Map must be consistent in the interpretation of the Plan's policies and
implementation programs to specific areas of the City of Yorba Linda. The Land Use
Map, in conjunction with the text, contain the types and intensities of uses, densities,
general uses permitted and the conditions under which the uses are allowed. The Land
Use Plan Map establishes a complex interrelationship of land uses that will contribute
to accomplishing many of the social, economic, land use and environmental goals of
the General Plan.
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E. Land Use Designations
The Land Use Element presents a mix of land uses which achieve the basic Land Use
Element goals and policies of preserving the integrity of the low density residential
character of the community while providing opportunity for increased recreational
facilities and revitalization of the Community Core and Historic Downtown Area.
The Land Use Element is comprised of five (5) major categories: Residential;
Commercial; Light Industrial; Open Space; and Area Plan. These categories are further
divided according to more specific intensity information. The Land Use Plan has been
formulated to provide flexibility for the City in achieving development goals, particularly
through the creation of a new land use category. This new designation, the " e a Plan",
provides a more tailored approach to particular Opportunity Areas requiring greater focus
and intent than more traditional land use designations provide.
The "Area Plan" designations provide for mixed use, residential intensification, theme
implementation, comprehensive planning of large undeveloped land holdings currently in
the City's Sphere of Influence. The land use designations of the Yorba Linda General
Plan Update include;
1. Residential
Low Density Residential: The Low Density Residential category has been
designated for the steep terrain along the northerly and easterly boundaries of the
Yorba Linda planning area. Approximately 9.5 % of the land allocated to residential
uses in the planning area falls within this designation. The average density of this
designation is 1.0 dwelling unit per acre, however, clustering may occur at greater
intensities to compensate for topographical constraints. Excessive grading to the
natural hillside landform is discouraged. This is a definitive determinant in
establishment of specific density allotments within the designation.
Medium Low Density Residential: The Medium-Low Density Residential is
intended for spacious single family living environments at an average density of 1.8
dwelling unit per acre. Approximately one-third of the conventionally designated
residential land in the Yorba Linda planning area is allocated to this land use
designation, which significantly contributes to the low density character of the City.
Lot sizes per acre typically range from one-half to one-third of an acre per dwelling
unit. The Medium-Low Density designation has been allocated in some instances to
respond to terrain with topographical constraints, as well as implement the
aspiration that lower density development be situated in the more northerly environs
of the City. This designation easily accommodates equestrian activities and
properties permitting the keeping of horses.
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Medium Density Residential: The Medium Density Residential category accounts
for approximately 28% of the conventionally designated residential land in the
planning area. The Medium Density designation accommodates an average density
of 3.0 dwelling units per acre, allowing typical single family detached residential
subdivisions, or more innovative subdivision planning permitting clustered
development of units in conjunction with provision of community recreational
facilities and preservation of common open space areas. This provides a degree of
flexibility in the execution of this land use designation, which is prevalent in the
central and eastern portions of the City.
Medium High Density Residential: The Medium High Density Residential
designation represents approximately 20.7% of the conventionally designated
residential land in the planning area. Many of the older portions of the City on the
west side, as well as newer developments in the central and eastern portions of the
City in close proximity to the major Esperanza Road and La Palma Avenue
east-west arterial, are designated for Medium High Density Residential
development. This designation permits an average density of 4.0 dwelling units per
acre, with typical lot sizes of 7,500 square feet and below. This designation reflects
development conditions which include acreage of limited size for residential
development, proximity to arterial roadways and non-residential development, and
property with locational restrictions which precludes development of higher density
development.
High Density Residential: High Density Residential areas permit a variety of
dwelling unit types ranging from single family detached homes to attached products
and apartments. Although only 8.8% of the planning area's traditionally designated
residential uses are categorized as High Density Residential, approximately
one-quarter of the housing is provided within this category. The High Density
Residential designation permits a density range of 4.0 to 10.0 dwelling units per
acre. The appropriate housing type is predicated on the site and location and
adjacent land uses. Clustering of buildings to provide appropriate private
recreational and open space amenities. High density designations have been
advantageously located throughout the planning area for proximity to retail,
commercial, and employment opportunities, as well as providing a rational land use
transition between lower density residential areas and non-residential land uses. A
number of High Density Residential developments are established in the eastern
portion of Yorba Linda, reflecting less traditional site planning techniques such as
zero lot line, patio home and condominium ownership attached products.
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2. Commercial
General Commercial: General Commercial provides for a variety of retail, service
and entertainment facilities. General Commercial uses include a full range of retail,
furniture and appliances, convenience goods, restaurants, automotive
establishments, and professional offices. Commercial services and entertainment
uses,such as travel agents, dry cleaners, hair salons, sports clubs, movie theaters,
and visitor services are also appropriate at these locations. The General Plan
designates 209.1 acres of commercial land uses throughout the City. Major
concentrations of General Commercial are located along Imperial Highway in the
vicinity of Bastanchury Road and Valley View, at the intersection of Yorba Linda
Boulevard and Richfield Road, along Yorba Linda Boulevard at three locations in
the eastern portion of the City, and two centers along La Palma Avenue in the
southeast section of the City. General Commercial is also designated for the 57 acre
SABA Ranch parcel. The Area Plan at the comer of Imperial Highway and Yorba
Linda Boulevard consists primarily of General Commercial uses, which contributes
106.2 acres of commercial uses to the commercial base.
Neighborhood Commercial: The Neighborhood Commercial designation represents
48.2 acres of uses which provide convenience goods and services at a smaller scale
and service radius than the more comprehensive General Commercial category. The
City contains three Neighborhood Commercial locations, two along Yorba Linda
Boulevard in the East Lake area, and one within the Fairlynn County island.
Approximately 10 acres of Neighborhood Commercial uses will be required to
support the residential population generated by development of the Shell Property.
The exact acreage and location is not yet determined, and will be stipulated during
the Specific Plan (or other regulatory mechanism determined as appropriate)
processing required to implement the Area Plan designation.
Office Commercial: The General Plan designates a total of 24.4 acres in the
planning area for Office Commercial land usage. Office Commercial includes
financial institutions, medical facilities, and a wide range of professional uses. The
City includes four Office Commercial locations. The largest is located at the corner
of Bastanchury and Rose Drive, and supports medical facilities and offices. The
others are smaller sites, located in proximity to Neighborhood Commercial and
General Commercial centers. Approximately 4.0 acres of Office Commercial will
be needed to support the population generated by development of the Shell
Property. The exact acreage and location is not yet determined, and will be
stipulated during the Specific Plan processing required to implement the Area Plan
designation.
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3. Light Industrial/Business Park
The Light Industrial designation has been applied to 288.3 acres of land within the
planning area, primarily established in the SAVI Ranch and along La Palma
Avenue in the southeast portion of the City in close proximity to the AT&SF
Railroad and convenient Riverside Freeway access. Industrial uses are also found in
the vicinity of Prospect Avenue and Imperial Highway. Industrial uses in Yorba
Linda are appropriate for research and development, assembly and/or storage of
products, and wholesale facilities. The Industrial designation also permits support
commercial uses, as are found in the SAVI Ranch.
4. Open Space
The Open Space category includes 4,033.9 acres of the planning area which are
intended for active and passive recreation areas, passive open space, conservation
and public safety land uses, either public or private in nature. Such uses include:
developed parklands, private recreation facilities and recreation amenities, flood
control areas, natural resource and conservation areas, and open space lands that
may be contained within private ownerships, which, due to topographical
constraints, are not to be improved or developed. Elementary, Junior High and High
School facilities which contribute acreage to public recreation facilities are not
reflected in the Open Space category. The Community College site is designated as
Open Space, with potential uses such as college buildings, an equestrian center, a
nature center, a sports complex, and outdoor assembly areas. Other potential was
may include developed parks, golf course or educational facility sites. Land use
categories within the Open Space designation are addressed in further detail in the
Recreation and Resource Element.
5. Area Plans
The California Government Code provides that "the General Plan may be adopted
as a single document or as a group of documents relating to subjects or geographic
segments of the planning area". It is common practice to focus special attention on
selected areas of a community for customized policy treatment not generally
applicable elsewhere in the jurisdiction. In the Yorba Linda General Plan, these
portions of the community are referred to as "Area Plans". Some are presently
within the City limits; others are in adjacent unincorporated territory within the
City's Sphere of Influence.
The purpose of this special treatment is to recognize the need for targeted policy
establishment where an area:
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Is experiencing pressures for change and requires immediate guidance;
Represents a special community resource or opportunity where preservation
and/or change need encouragement;
Is characterized by unusual conditions or unique combinations of
circumstances not found throughout the community;
Has the potential or need for customized regulatory techniques (specific plan,
master plan, performance zoning, planned development zoning, etc.) and
therefore requires other than conventional policy treatment;
Consists of an opportunity which must receive high priority in order to avoid
its loss;
Which is appropriately considered to have more than one development
option, requiring further, more detailed examination in order to identify the
optimum maximum direction; or
Has any combination of t h e factors.
The following areas are designated as "Area Plans", each of which contains a
certain degree of specialized policy direction not found elsewhere in the Yorba
Linda General Plan. Where a subject is not covered in the Area Plan, general
policies elsewhere in the General Plan apply. Thus, required internal consistency is
accomplished by including in Area Plans only the policy content that is necessary
to supplement Citywide policies.
Community Core/Downtown Historical District
The Community Core/Downtown Historical District Opportunity Area(s) will be
treated as a unique designation within the General Plan. The entire 141.6 acres will
be designated Area Plan. Because of the unique and diverse character of subareas
within this Area Plan, a customized implementation program will be required to
carry out the intent. To the extent possible, analysis already completed by the City
and its consultants will be utilized in formulating the regulations to be applied here.
However, there may be a need to use several different regulatory tools in the
program, which may or may not incorporate portions of the planning work already
completed. The main idea is to tailor the uses, development regulations and zoning
mechanisms to each subarea and its unique needs. Appropriate mechanisms
include:
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A regulatory Specific Plan (adopted by ordinance rather than resolution);
Planned Community or Planned Development Zoning;
One or more zoning overlays on conventional commercial zoning;
A new, customized zoning district for all or a portion of the area; or
Some combination of the above.
A Community Core Implementation Program shall be initiated upon adoption of the
Area Plan. It may apply the regulatory tools indicated above selectively within the
Area Plan if that proves to be the optimum approach. The Implementation Program
will lead to specification of detailed land use patterns; residential densities,
permitted uses, development standards, design guidelines, and circulation
improvements for the Community Core. In addition, it will insure that compatibility
between commercial and residential uses is established and maintained through the
regulatory system to be created.
Certain policies should prevail in applying the mixed use intent (commercial and
residential) of the Area Plan, at least until the current zoning is brought into
conformance with the Area Plan. They include:
1. Residential uses in the Downtown Historical District and Community
Commercial District may be adjacent to arterial highways but shall not be
permitted to front on arterial highways except along Yorba Linda
Boulevard between Mountain View Avenue and Eureka Avenue.
2. High density residential or mixed use projects may be permitted in other
locations as long as their design does not preclude commercial or office
development on any adjacent parcel of land.
3. Project designs east of Imperial Highway should blend with the historic
"Main Street" theme.
4. Project designs west of Imperial Highway should blend with the existing
theme along Imperial Highway or contemporary theme near the Nixon
Library, depending on the predominant project orientation.
5. The City will maintain a monitoring program by subarea within the Area
Plan to insure that use ratios specified in the Area Plan are not exceeded
prior to completion of the rezoning process.
It is the City's intent to begin developing an appropriate regulatory package upon
adoption of the General Plan, with a target for completion within 24 months from
the adoption date.
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Within the Community Core designation, there are three (3) subareas for which
specific policies and implementation measures apply, which will be expanded in
the specific plan prepared to implement the General Plan. These subareas include
the Downtown Historical District, Community Commercial District, and Core
Residential District, summarized as
'
follows:
1. Downtown Historical District. This 24 acre area is intended for "downtown"
commercial and office uses as the primary land use focus. The existing
scattered residential units along Lakeview Avenue and Valencia Street are
considered transitional uses for ultimate conversion to commercial/office or
high density residential uses. A maximum of 40% of the land area in the
"downtown" could be permitted as higher density residential (10 DU/AC), with
bonus densities up to 15 DU/AC for compliance with recommended design and
theme guidelines. The residential uses support the daytime/evening/weekend
intent of the area. This provides opportunity for approximately 150
"affordable" dwelling units in the Historic Downtown area, primarily
developed above the ground floor uses or as "row-house" development.
2. Community Commercial District. The Community Commercial District
consists of 108 acres and is intended for commercial, office, existing and
proposed high density residential, and public uses which are peripheral to the
Downtown Historical District. Uses in this area will encompass strip
commercial centers, support retail and service uses, the Nixon Library and
Birthplace, visitor serving uses, public and quasi-public uses, high density
residential, and office uses. A maximum of 15% of the land area could be
permitted for higher intensity residential development, for a potential of 243
dwelling units. The 198 unit Senior Citizen housing development is also
included in this subarea over and above the permitted dwelling unit count for a
total of 441 dwelling units. The existing scattered residential units are intended
for conversion to permitted uses in the Community Commercial District.
3. Core Residential District. The 9.6 acre Core Residential District consists of the
Park Avenue/Park Place residential neighborhood. The primary use intended
for this area is residential at existing densities up to 4.0 DU/AC. A portion of
the Core Residential area may be developed at higher densities with adherence
to historical theme guidelines. Significant historical structures will be required
to be preserved for residential uses in this subarea.
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Recommendations
Promote enhanced development in the Commercial Core/Downtown
Historical District.
Establish a pedestrian orientation through promotion of concentrated
commercial and office uses and adoption of streetscape/landscape design
guidelines.
A combination of resident serving uses and activity draw uses, which perform
well fiscally, will be promoted.
Allow higher density residential uses, including townhomes and other quality
attached single family products, based on the fiscal analysis, to support
daytime, evening and weekend activity to the area.
Actively pursue lot consolidation opportunities, comprehensive infill
development and intensification of underutilized parcels to create a cohesive
Community Core.
Utilize Redevelopment Agency activities in the Community Core area to
support lot consolidation and infill opportunities, facade improvements and
revitalization of structures.
Establish an advisory theme in conjunction with the design guidelines to
enhance the pedestrian opportunities and cohesiveness in the area.
The eligibility of the Downtown Historical District for registry as a Historic
District will continue to play a role in the establishment of a historic advisory
theme.
Retain specific structures identified as historically significant and target for
rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, on an individual basis in the Historical
Downtown and Core Residential subareas. Use the identified structures as
focal points emphasizing the historical theme.
Require circulation improvements to promote pedestrian circulation and tie
the public uses to the commercial and residential uses, as well as improve
parking availability and access into the area.
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Shell Property
The Shell Property is recommended for annexation into the City of Yorba Linda.
The Shell property is designated as an Area Plan and permits the development of
2,338 residential units, based on the City's definition of a base acre, at densities
which average 2.8 dwelling units per acre, which is the City's target density. A
combination of single family detached, single family attached, and attached multiple
family residential uses will be provided within this designation. The higher density
uses will be located in the western portion of the site with density reduction
occurring in an easterly direction. The 20 acres of land designated Medium Low
Density Residential currently within the City limits will be redesignated Area Plan.
The overall density is predicated on: the City's average density of 2.8 DUBase Acre,
surrounding land use designations and densities; engineered roadway alignments
and the proposed extension of Bastanchury Avenue; the existing conditions and site
analysis conducted for the Shell Property Specific Plan project; preliminary
development concepts for the Shell Property Specific Plan; site topography and
market analysis.
The Specific Plan may involve location of a commercial component on the Shell
Property. The PC zoning will allow for the commercial component, although the
General Plan may require amendment when the specific location and acreage is
finalized. An east-west arterial is proposed to transect the property and serve as the
primary project circulation route. It is the intent of the General Plan and this Area
Plan that an 18-hole public golf course, designed to professional standards, be
established as part of the open space commitment for this land as an adjunct to the
proposed residential densities. Open space, including but not necessarily limited to
the intended golf course and developed parks, are proposed to be provided on-site,
as well as the potential for educational facility sites. A theoretical maximum of
2,338 dwelling units, calculated on the base acre, (the gross acreage minus major
roadways, designated public trails, required parkland, and ancillary public facilities)
would be enabled by this alternative. The actual number of dwelling units may
differ based on grading, lot siting and detailed engineering analysis.
Recommendations
Require preparation of a Specific Plan for the Shell Property Area Plan, to
implement the General Plan designation and provide comprehensive planning
for the project area. The Specific Plan will provide more focused development
scenarios within the General Plan Land Use Designation of Area Plan.
Prezone the property during annexation procedures to PRD or PC, and revise
the Zoning Code to reflect the PRD or PC designation.
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Permit development at a maximum average density of 2.8 dwelling units per
base acre.
Require that commercial, educational, park and recreational facilities are
identified in the Specific Plan to support demand generated by residential
development. Include in the Specific Plan the design and phasing of the
proposed golf course. Include a general design of the golf course in any
prezoning that may be processed.
Extend Bastanchury Road and Valley View Avenue through the Shell
property.
Implement the trail system as established in the Parks and Recreation Element
to link with Chino Hills State Park.
Annex the Shell Property into the City of Yorba Linda.
Murdock Property
The Area Plan designation is assigned to the 543 acres comprised of the Murdock
Property and the associated properties located in the northern sphere of influence.
The adjacent 547 acre City owned parcel, designated as Open Space, is not included
in the Area Plan, yet will play an important open space opportunity in the
development of these properties as a unified, comprehensive project. The Area Plan
designation for the Murdock properties is envisioned as a low density residential
and golf course development, including provision for educational facilities as
appropriate. One or more specific plans, comprised of all eight properties, or
compatible combinations of property owners, will be required to implement the
General Plan and provide for comprehensive development of the golf course facility
and the circulation system. The 547 acres of City owned property will continue to
be designated as Open Space for development of the proposed golf course. A
potential of 536 dwelling units, calculated on the City's definition of a base acre,
and in response to topographical constraints, are permitted within the Area Plan
designation with an average overall density of 1.0 DU/AC over the entire 543 acre
Area Plan development area. Residential uses will be sited for provision of open
space in response to the topography of the property. Open space and developed
parks are proposed to be provided on-site, as well as the potential for a golf course
and educational facility sites.
Recommendations
Require a Specific Plan, (or plans), be prepared to implement the intent of the
Area Plan designation.
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To support the General Plan and the requirement for the property to be
developed according to a Specific Plan(s), the property designated as Area
Plan shall be prezoned during annexation to the zoning designation of PRD.
Require circulation improvements to San Antonio Road and Via de la Agua
Road.
Permit residential development at an average of 1.0 dwelling units per base
acre.
Incorporate open space, educational facilities, and recreation amenities to
support the community into the Specific Plan.
Plan for the provision of a golf course, in cooperation with the City.
City Hall and Community Center
The preferred alternative establishes a new designation for the 54.2 acre area. The
entire area will be redesignated as Area Plan. The Area Plan permits any public or
quasi-public use, recreation, open space or commercial recreation. This designation
conserves the options for public use of the current City Hall site and supports the
public ownership of the site in the circumstance of relocation of the City Center
facilities to the Community Core. At the present time, the City has adopted this site
as the location for the Community Center. Under the Area Plan designation, the
development of the proposed Community Center Master Plan can be achieved,
including the development and expansion of Hurless Barton Park for active
recreation uses. Such uses include a planned Community/Recreation/ Senior Center,
outdoor plaza, tot lot, and other public facility improvements. A trail system would
link City Hall and the junior high school to the El Cajon Trail, as well as
connections through the park to the El Cajon Trail. The existing El Cajon trail
system will be realigned. Parking would be provided on the park site. Access
improvements will be made for primary access from Casa Loma Avenue, with
limited secondary access from Imperial Highway.
Recommendations
Require a specific plan or master plan to implement the Area Plan designation;
Improve Hurless Barton Park per the Community Center Site Plan;
Rezone the Area Plan to Public designation.
F. Land Use Intensity/Density
State General Plan law requires that the Land Use Element indicate the maximum
intensities/densities permitted for the land use designations shown on the Land Use Map.
Table LU-4 lists each of the land use designations for the City and provides a range
indicating the minimum and maximum intensity/density of a parcel. The maximum
allowable development on individual parcels of land is governed by the measures of
intensity or density. The term "intensity" refers to the degree of development based on
building characteristics such as height, bulk, floor area ratio and/or percent of lot
coverage. Development intensity typically describes non-residential development
attributes. The intensity is used to calculate the increase in commercial and industrial
square footage presented in Table LU-4. The developable acreage is multiplied by the
intensity ratio (FAR as discussed in the following paragraph) to determine the maximum
square footage of development permitted.
For most non-residential development categories (commercial, industrial, office). The
"floor area ratio" (FAR), a density regulation which allows a prescribed amount of floor
area for each square foot of land area, provides the most comprehensive method of
describing development magnitude. For example, with a FAR of 1.0, 1.0 square foot of
floor area would be allowed for one square foot of lot area. A single story building
would cover the entire site. With a FAR of .33, a three story building could cover only
one-third of the site. Refer to Exhibit LU-5 for illustrative examples.
Table LU-4
Development Intensity/Density Standards
Land Use Designation
Development Range
Intensiity/Density
RESIDENTIAL
LowDensityResidential
MediumLowDensityResidential
MediumDensityResidential
MediumHighDensityResidential
HighDensityResidential
0to1.0DU/AC
0to1.8DU/AC
0to3.0DU/AC
0to4.0DU/AC
0to10.0DU/AC
COMMERCIAL
General Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial
OfficeCommercial
.25FAR
.25FAR
.35FAR
INDUSTRIAL
Industriai/Manufacturing
AutoCenter
.40FAR
.10FAR
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Chapter Three
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
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Table of Contents
Section Page
CIRCULATION ELEMENT .................................................................................................... C-1
I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... C-1
A. Authorization and Scope ..................................................................................... C-1
B. Related Plans and Programs ................................................................................ C-2
1. 1972 Yorba Linda General Plan Circulation Element ............................. C-2
2. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) .................. C-2
3. Bastanchury Road Extension Study ........................................................ C-3
4. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update Elements .............................. C-3
II. BACKGROUND DATA AND ANALYSES ................................................................ C-3
A. Elements of the Streets and Highway System ..................................................... C-3
B. Regional Network ................................................................................................ C-7
C. Description of the Existing Circulation System .................................................. C-8
D. Level of Service Concept .................................................................................... C-8
E. Truck Routes ..................................................................................................... C-10
F. Public Transportation ........................................................................................ C-11
G. Bicycle Facilities ............................................................................................... C-11
1. Classification of Bikeways .................................................................... C-12
2. Existing Bikeways ................................................................................. C-12
III. CIRCULATION PLAN ............................................................................................... C-14
A. Identification of Future Demand Conditions .................................................... C-14
1. Orange County Traffic Analysis Model ................................................ C-14
2. Soquel Canyon/Tonner Canyon Feasibility Study ................................ C-14
3. The Imperial Highway Superstreet Feasibility Study ........................... C-15
B. Future Conditions .............................................................................................. C-15
1. Deficiencies Resulting From Differences From the MPAH ................. C-16
2. Deficiencies Resulting From Differences From Local
Transportation Plans ............................................................................... C-17
3. Deficiencies Resulting From Inadequate Link Capacities .................... C-19
4. Deficiencies Resulting from Inadequate Intersection Capacity ............ C-21
C. Summary of Circulation Issues ......................................................................... C-26
IV. GOALS AND POLICIES ........................................................................................... C-31
V. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ........................................................................ C-37
A. Prepare Annual Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program ............................ C-37
B. Design Standards ............................................................................................... C-37
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Table of Contents
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Right-of-Way Dedication .................................................................................... C-38
Fiscal Programs ................................................................................................... C-38
Regional Coordination ......................................................................................... C-38
Implement Land Use Element ............................................................................. C-39
Truck Route ......................................................................................................... C-39
Non-Motorized Transportation ........................................................................... C-40
Parking ................................................................................................................ C-40
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit Page
,
C-1 Typical Roadway Sections .................................................................................................... C-5
C-2 Signalized Intersections ....................................................................................................... C-23
C-3 Circulation Element ............................................................................................................. C-27
List of Tables
Table Page
C-1 OCMPAH Roadway Classifications ............................................................................... C-4
C-2 Average Daily Traffic Volumes by Facility Type .......................................................... C-9
C-3 Peak Hour Level of Service (LOS) Designations ........................................................... C-9
C-4 Priority of Proposed Signals .......................................................................................... C-22
C-5 Intersection Capacity Deficiencies ................................................................................ C-25
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CIRCULATION ELEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION
The Circulation Element is one of the seven mandated elements of the General Plan. The
Circulation Element goals, policies and recommended actions are founded on the results of
technical analysis and legal requirements. It is intended to guide the development of the City's
circulation system in a manner that is compatible with the Land Use Element and other elements of
the General Plan.
The purpose of the Yorba Linda Circulation Element is to provide for a safe, functional circulation
system for the City. Functionally, the Circulation Element is an infrastructure plan that promotes
the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of people and goods throughout a city. Its provisions
support the goals, policies and proposals of the Land Use Element and also has direct relationships
with the Housing, Open Space, Noise and Safety elements.
The implementation of the proposed improvements in the Circulation Element will enhance the
development and maintenance of a transportation system which will maximize freedom of
vehicular and pedestrian movement and balances the concerns for mobility, safety, and quality of
the City's living environment. The Circulation Element conforms to the requirements of the
Government Codes of the State of California and is in concert with the Land Use Element and other
elements of the General Plan.
A. Authorization and Scope
The State of California has mandated the adoption of a city-wide Circulation Element as
part of the General Plan requirements since 1955. State of California Government Code
Section 65302(b) requires a circulation element in all city general plans, as follows:
A Circulation Element consisting of the general location and extent of existing
and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other
local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use element of
the plan.
California State law requires each City and County to adopt a comprehensive, long-term
General Plan for its own physical development. The General Plan must address many
issues which are directly related to, and influence land use decisions. In addition to land
use and other topics, the plan is required to address the circulation impacts of the land
use decisions to the extent that they apply to a particular jurisdiction. The
"
General Plan
Guidelines" (Section 65302 of the California Government Code) recommends that the
Circulation Element accomplish the following:
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Coordinate the transportation and circulation system of the City;
Promote the efficient transport of goods and the
'
safe and effective
movement of all segments of the population;
Make efficient use of existing transportation facilities:
Protect environmental quality and promote the discerning and
equitable use of economic and natural resources.
To meet these objectives, the Circulation Element addresses the circulation
improvements needed to relieve traffic congestion in future conditions. Corresponding
goals and policies have been established to safeguard that the circulation system will
meet the needs of the City of Yorba Linda. The purpose of this Element is to comply with
the directive of the State law guidelines. The City of Yorba Linda Traffic Circulation
Study, prepared by BSI Consultants, provides background information and acts as a
supporting document for this Element.
B. Related Plans and Programs
1. 1972 Yorba Linda General Plan Circulation Element
The existing City of Yorba Linda Circulation Element was written in the early
seventies, with the same basic goals of developing a street and highway system
which promotes the safe, efficient and reliable movement of people and goods.
The goals then included the statement that "It is essential that Yorba Linda have an
effective transportation system to link the community to Orange County, the region,
and Southern California."
The City of Yorba Linda, at the time of writing also adopted the Orange County
Road Department Standards, including the Arterial Highway Classifications,
Definitions and Design Standards.
2. Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH)
The arterial design standards and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial
Highways have evolved over the years and constitute the basis for the current Yorba
Linda General Plan revisions. The definitions, lane configurations, and cross
sections are provided in Table C-1.
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3. Bastanchury Road Extension Study
The 1991 Bastanchury Road Extension study evaluated the traffic impact of
extending Bastanchury Road from its current terminus at Lakeview Avenue to
Fairmont Boulevard. The Circulation Element reflects the results of the study and a
previously adopted alignment from a 1988 study which recommends the alignment
of the extension.
4. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update Elements
The Circulation Element is interrelated with all other elements of the General Plan.
The Circulation Element represents the roadway system which serves the traffic
generated by the uses established by the Land Use Element, as well as regional
traffic influences. The Circulation Element is also associated with the Growth
Management Element. In November. 1990, Orange County voters approved
Measure M which increases sales tax revenues in order to fund needed
transportation improvements throughout the County. To qualify to receive a portion
of these funds, each jurisdiction must adopt a Growth Management Element. Major
components of the required Growth Management Element deal with transportation
related issues. The Growth Management Element must establish a minimum Level
of Service (LOS) to be maintained at intersections impacted by new development.
The Element must contain a policy to promote Transportation Demand Management
('1'DM) measures in the City and must commit to a comprehensive phasing program
to ensure coordination between new development and roadway capacities.
The Circulation Element is also associated with the Noise Element and Air Quality
component of the Growth Management Element as traffic forecasts are utilized in
the computation of noise contours and air quality impacts of the Land Use Plan. The
Circulation Element relates to the Recreation/Resource Element and the Safety
Element. The Recreation/Resource Element identifies the trail system and policies
relating to scenic highways. The Safety Element addresses evacuation routes and
roadway standards to accommodate emergency situations.
II. BACKGROUND DATA AND ANALYSES
A. Elements of the Streets and Highway System
A City's system is composed of a wide range of transportation facilities which serve two
basic functions: mobility and land access. Mobility means providing the ability for
motorists to travel between their points of interest. Land access means providing access
to properties at the travel destinations which may include parking or driveway access. A
Circulation Element is typically composed of facilities that emphasize either
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mobility or access to different degrees. The circulation system in Yorba Linda is
designed with hierarchy of streets shown in Table C-1 in order to achieve mobility and
access in an efficient manner. Exhibit C-1 presents typical roadway design standards for
the City's circulation system.
Table C-1
OCMPAH Roadway Classifications
Facility Type Design Standards
Emphasis
(mobility or land access)
Superstreet Eight Lane Divided Highway
120 foot ROW
Superstreet is designed as a high
volume, increased speed arterial with
no parking curbside and turn lanes for
maximum mobility
Modified Superstreet Six Lane Divided Highway
100 foot ROW
See Above Superstreet Discussion
Major Arterial Highway Six Lane Divided Highway
120 foot ROW
102 foot Curb to Curb
Major Arterials carry a large volume of
regional through traffic not handled by
the freeway system.
Modified Major Arterial Six Lane Divided Highway
100-120 foot ROW (Varies)
84-106 feet Curb to Curb (Varies)
Designed to accommodate traffic
volumes when a Major Arterial
Highway is warranted in already
developed areas, but full right of way
is not feasible due to existing
structures or topography.
Primary Arterial Highway Four Lane Divided Roadway
100 foot ROW
84 feet Curb to Curb
Mobility with access to collectors,
some local streets and major traffic
generators.
Modified Primary Arterial Four Lane Divided Roadway
80 foot ROW
Designed to accommodate traffic
volumes when a Primary Arterial
Highway is warranted in already
developed areas, but full right of way
is not feasible due to existing
structures or topography.
Secondary Arterial Highway Four Lane Undivided Roadway
80 foot ROW
64 feet Curb to Curb
A Secondary Arterial serves as a
collector, distributing traffic between
local streets and Major and Primary
Arterials. Provides access to adjacent
land uses, thus providing mobility and
access.
Rural Secondary Four Lane Undivided Roadway
80 foot ROW
64 feet to Edge of Pavement
This highway is characterized by not
having concrete curb, gutter and
sidewalk. This section provides access
to adjacent land uses and shall only be
used in approved areas
Commuter Arterial Four Lane Undivided Roadway
56 foot ROW
40 feet Curb to Curb
Primary purpose is to provide access to
adjacent land uses in rural and
residential areas.
TYPICAL ROADWAY CROSS SECTIONS
T h e C i t y o f SOURCE: BSI CONSULTANTS, INC.
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B. Regional Network
Regional access for the City of Yorba Linda is provided by a system of freeways,
highways and local arterials. The 91 Freeway is an east-west regional freeway serving the
Los Angeles area, and extends from the City of Torrance to the City of Riverside. In the
vicinity of the City of Yorba Linda, the Route 91 Freeway is an eight-lane divided
freeway, with a design capacity of 175,000 vehicles per day. Existing interchanges on the
91 Freeway include the Yorba Linda Boulevard interchange, the Imperial Highway
interchange, the Coal Canyon interchange, the Gypsum Canyon Road interchange, and
the future Fairmont Boulevard interchange. The facility also has a truck weigh station
located between Yorba Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway.
Imperial Highway is classified as a modified major east-west thoroughfare servicing the
City of Yorba Linda and several Orange and Los Angeles County cities. The current
right-of-way width varies with a maximum of 120 feet within Yorba Linda. It has an
existing interchange with the 91 freeway and it serves as the only established truck route
in the City. A portion of this roadway, from Esperanza to Yorba Linda Boulevard is a
freeway with on and off ramps. It currently exists as a two lane freeway with a diamond
interchange at Kellogg Drive and presently carries an average daily traffic volume (ADT)
of 26,000 vehicles, with peak hour volumes of 1,200 to 1,300 vehicles per lane. The
design capacity for Imperial Highway is 33,000 vehicles per day. It currently functions as
a major arterial within Yorba Linda, and is operating at levels of service nearing capacity
and/or exceeding capacity during peak hours.
In 1984, the Orange County Transportation Commission (Now the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA)) adopted for use in Orange County the Superstreet
Program in an effort to increase the traffic flow and vehicle capacity of major arterial
highways. The program identified potential Superstreet candidates, various roadway
improvements, financial costs and funding sources. Within the City of Yorba Linda,
Imperial Highway is designated by the OCTA to be improved to Superstreet standards,
under which classification it would be operating as a high speed arterial when improved
to its ultimate classification. The initial design standards for the Superstreet classification
proposed by OCTA was for an eight-lane roadway within a 120 foot right-of-way. The
people of Yorba Linda have voiced a strong opposition to these standards. Hence, the
Superstreet Program right-of-way parameters within the City of Yorba Linda have been
modified due to community attitude and the largely built out condition of the City,
resulting in a modified Superstreet roadway configuration with six lanes and a 100 foot
right-of-way width. In addition, the entire length of Rose Drive within Yorba Linda and
south of the City limits has recently been proposed to be improved to Superstreet
standards. The final determination has not yet been reached for Rose Drive.
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T
C. Description of the Existing Circulation System
This section summarizes the analysis of existing conditions in the City of Yorba Linda.
This type of analysis has two fundamental purposes. It provides direction for the
Circulation Element through the identification of existing conditions. Second, it helps
identify opportunities and constraints along major travel corridors from a transportation
and development perspective.
The Arterial Highway System for the City of Yorba Linda is consistent with the Orange
County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) and consists of the same basic
classifications with the same geometric requirements, design capacities, design standards
and traffic operations characteristics. The existing circulation network in Yorba Linda
has been primarily developed as a modified grid system. The circulation system is
already largely established, leaving little flexibility for modification, resulting in the
"modified" arterial classifications. Due to natural barriers (e.g., ravines, major grade
changes, hillsides and canyons) and man-made barriers (e.g. freeways, County islands,
railroad lines, and large development parcels) many of the streets do not extend across
the City and the modified grid system becomes discontinuous. However, internal
circulation within the City will improve with the completion of the City's Circulation
Plan, and regional circulation will be improved with the limited upgrade of Imperial
Highway to a Modified Superstreet classification.
Primary north-south streets include Fairmont Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue, Rose Drive,
Village Center Drive, and Valley View Avenue. Major east-west streets include Imperial
Highway (trending southeast to northwest), Yorba Linda Boulevard, La Palma Avenue,
Esperanza Road, and Bastanchury Road. An inventory of existing traffic volumes on the
major roadways of the City is found in the EIR.
D. Level of Service Concept
Design capacity of a street or highway is the maximum volume of traffic a roadway is
designed to carry at a selected level of service. The concept of Level of Service (LOS) is
used to describe the operating characteristics of the street system in terms of the level of
congestion or delay experienced by traffic. Service levels range from A through F with
each level defined by a range of volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratios. Levels of Service A, B,
and C are considered good operating conditions with only minor delays being
experienced by motorists. Level of Service D represents below average or fair operating
conditions where drivers occasionally have to wait through more than one signal cycle to
proceed through the intersection. Level of service E is considered capacity conditions
and Level of Service F represents jammed conditions.
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In
In Orange County, the goal for design capacity is to provide LOS C on arterial highway
links with the intent of maintaining a Level of Service D through intersections. Table
C-2 presents recommended design capacity values at selected Levels of Service used for
arterial system planning at the General Plan level.
Table C-2
Average Daily Traffic Volumes by Facility Type
Type of
Arterial
Lane
Configuration
Maximum Volume'
LOS A LOS B LOS C LOS D LOS E F
Major 6 lanes divided 33,900 39,400 45,000 50,600 56,300 -
Primary 4 lanes divided 22,500 26,300 30,000 33,800 37,500 -
Secondary 4 lanes divided 15,000 17,500 20,000 22,500 25,000 -
Commuter 2 lanes divided 7,500 8,800 10,000 11,300 12,500 -
1 The volumes shown are daily two way traffic volumes. The numbers are based on the assumption that highways are
built to their ultimate typical section.
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) capacities represent the general level of daily traffic that
each roadway type can carry and should be used as a general design guideline only.
Level of Service for the circulation system is more precisely determined by examining
peak hour intersection volumes. The Circulation Element uses peak hour volumes as a
basis for determining appropriate capacity needs. Table C-3 describes traffic level flow
quality at different Levels of Service. This criterion is utilized for evaluating land use,
and circulation system changes and are the basis for General Plan circulation
recommendations.
Table C-3
Peak Hour Level of Service (LOS) Designations
Level of
Service
Traffic Flow Quality ICU Value'
A No physical restriction on operating speeds. 0.00 - 0.60
B Stable flow with few restrictions on operating speed 0.61 - 0.70
C
Stable flow and more restrictions on speed and lane changing due
to higher volumes of traffic
0.71 - 0.80
D
Approaching unstable flow conditions with little freedom to
maneuver and which may be intolerable for short periods
0.81 - 0.90
E Absolute capacity of the road. Characterized by unstable flow,
lower operating speeds than LOS D, and some momentary
stoppages may occur
0.91 - 1.00
F
Forced flow operation (more traffic demand than there is capacity
on the road) where the roadway acts as a storage area and many
stoppages occur
Above 1.00
I 1 ICU represents Intersection Capacity Utilization.
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The current V/C ratios and LOS on major roadways in the City are presented in the
Circulation Technical Report in the appendices of the EIR. The most significant
information to be drawn from the capacity analysis is that the existing circulation system
generally has adequate capacity for existing development. For many of the facilities, the
congestion problems are localized and may be attributed to non-conformance with
regional transportation plans, inadequate link capacities which do not reflect right-of-way
build out capacities, and deficiencies resulting from the number of through and exclusive
turn lanes at intersections. For example, capacity deficiencies (LOS E and below) are
currently experienced on Imperial Highway at four locations and Yorba Linda Boulevard
in the vicinity of Lakeview Avenue as a result of inadequate link capacity. Intersection
capacity deficiencies (LOS E and below) currently exist at three intersections of Imperial
Highway and four intersections of Yorba Linda Boulevard. Two roadways, Valley View
and Bastanchury Road, are considered deficient resulting from non-conformance to
regional and local transportation plans. The General Plan Circulation Element Update
proposes the conformance of these two roadways with regional and local transportation
plans.
E. Truck Routes
The only designated truck route within the City limits is Imperial Highway. Drivers must
use the shortest possible route to arrive at their destination from Imperial Highway in
conformance with General Plan policy.
Truck circulation is an important component of traffic flow in a City's street network, and
provision of adequate, well placed. truck routes is essential to the preservation of
residential harmony as well as to maintaining the smooth circulation of traffic flow.
Yorba Linda's highly residential nature requires that truck routes be located such that
truck travel on streets near residential areas be minimized while facilitating the efficient
transport of commodities in and through the City.
The City of Yorba Linda has imposed a 3-ton weight limit restriction within the City
limits. The City desires to have this weight limit strictly enforced for those vehicles who
are over legal weight and require an oversize load permit, as well as those trucks who
exceed the 3-ton limit and who are not conducting business within the City limits of
Yorba Linda. The City's view for trucks which are over the 3-ton weight limit and have
written proof that they are conducting business within the City of Yorba Linda is that
they have a legal right to use the restricted street system for the purposes of making
pick-ups and deliveries of goods to or from any building or structure located within the
City of Yorba Linda. However, the above is true only if the driver has used, to the
greatest extent possible, Imperial Highway as the closest designated truck route.
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F. Public Transportation
Public transportation achieves mobility for a number of residents, regardless of
automobile ownership, and provides an alternate means of travel for those who choose to
leave their cars at home. It is particularly critical for those who have no other means of
mobility.
The Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) is the transit supplier for Yorba Linda,
offering fixed route service on local routes, and door-to-door service through its dial-a-
ride system. Current usage of public transportation in Yorba Linda is low, but
improvements in regional transit services are an important element in providing
alternatives to single-occupant automobile travel.
Existing public transit facilities in the City of Yorba Linda are minimal. There is one
route which enters from the western city limits on Yorba Linda Boulevard and extends to
Fairmont where it turns north to the Continuing Education Center. The route also
services Esperanza High School by extending south on Fairmont Boulevard and east on
Esperanza where it circles back to reverse its course. The continuation of this route to
Esperanza High occurs once in the AM and once in the PM on weekdays, providing a
before school drop-off and an after school pick-up.
Additional bus service and express bus service, supported by park-and-ride facilities, are
needed to attract additional commuter trips to public transportation. The development of
high-occupancy vehicle lanes on the Riverside Freeway and on the proposed Eastern
Transportation Corridor will further support the efficiency of this service.
A regional rail study, currently being conducted by the Orange County Transportation
Commission together with the Riverside Transportation Commission, proposes a
commuter rail service beginning in downtown Riverside and terminating at the Irvine
station to be built between the year 2000 and 2010. Although this plan does not call for a
rail station serving the City of Yorba Linda, this project would affect the traffic volumes
in the area by reducing traffic flow on the Route 91 freeway and increasing traffic on the
major arterials by which commuters will get to the proposed rail station in Placentia.
G. Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle facilities in the County are routinely developed concurrently with land
development projects. Additionally, bikeways are developed through public funds in
order to provide critical missing links in the countywide system or to serve recreational
oriented trips. The existing system provides an alternative transportation mode for
commuting, shopping and traveling to educational institutions and recreational areas.
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hree principal criteria: 1) travel generators; 2) traffic factors; and 3) route geometrics, in
addition to other policies, provide a rational basis for planning bikeways. With a
combined review of all three criteria, a means for decision making may be reached; the
result should entail a bikeway network designed with an emphasis on safety,
convenience, ease, and aesthetics.
1. Classification of Bikeways
The word "bikeway" means all facilities that are a recognized route for bicycle
travel. The following categories of bikeways are defined in Section 2373 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Class I Bikeway (Path or Bike Trail)
Provides a complete separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of
bicycles and pedestrians with cross flows by motorists minimized.
Class II Bikeway - (Bike Lane)
Provides a restricted right-of-way designated for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use
of bicycles with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited, but with
vehicle parking and crossflows by pedestrians and motorists permitted.
Class III Bikeway - (Bike Route)
Provides a right-of-way designated by signs or permanent markings and shared with
pedestrians or motorists.
Wherever possible, facilities are located off-street (Class I). However, property
acquisition necessary for such bikeways is quite expensive. Accordingly, on-street
bike lanes and routed (Classes II and III) have been necessary in many areas. while
on-street bike routes utilizing street striping or signage are not a guarantee of safety
to the cyclist, some measure of protection may be provided through an increased
awareness by the motorist that bicycle riders are likely to be encountered on the
street.
2. Existing Bikeways
The City of Yorba Linda is in full compliance with the guidelines discussed in the
master Plan of Countywide Bikeways. The Yorba Linda bikeway plan, as given in
the Trails component of the Recreation/Resources Element, connects every sector of
the City and is designed to reach the major destination points (parks, schools,
cultural facilities, and to some extent shopping and employment centers) which will
most likely will be patronized by bike riders. When ultimately developed, the
network will provide a non motorized complement of the total multi-modal
transportation system.
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Clas
Class I bikeways are the least designated of the three classifications and are located
for the most part within existing public lands. Because Class II and Class III bike
lanes and routes comprise the majority of the adopted network, a comprehensive
striping/signing campaign should be one of the initial actions for bikeway
development; bike lanes or bike routes will usually exist on both sides of the street
where depicted on the map of the Recreational Trails.
Some portions of the network may initially develop at a low classification and
subsequently be upgraded to a higher level. Also, in the gradual implementation of
the system, it is anticipated that modifications may occur due to changes in new
developments. Frequent review will permit adjustments to accommodate any future
demand or condition.
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III. CIRCULATION PLAN
A. Identification of Future Demand Conditions
To develop an estimate of daily traffic volumes for the General Plan preferred land use,
trip generation data for the buildout condition land uses was developed. The land use
based trip generation was used to verify projections from the OCTAM Sub-regional
Traffic model and the projections from the historical traffic growth rate.
There have been several regional transportation planning efforts in the Yorba Linda area
which were designed to address specific regional transportation corridor needs. These
studies provide information that can be used for planning some of the regional arterial
systems that pass through Yorba Linda. However, the information from the regional
arterials is not used to actually size arterials within the Yorba Linda circulation network.
Rather, these studies were contributory to the development of base data for projecting
future demand conditions. Planning documents used in this effort include:
1. Orange County Traffic Analysis Model
The OCTAM II is a subregional model that focuses on the Orange County Regional
Transportation System. The focus of the model is on the regional transportation
network and as such not structured to analyze detailed local traffic. In light of the
above perspective, use of the OCTAM II Model was limited to projecting arterial
street volumes for those arterials that are part of the Master Plan of Arterial
Highways.
2. Soquel Canyon/Tonner Canyon Feasibility Study
The Soquel/Tonner Canyon Feasibility Study was commissioned by the
OCEMA/San Bernardino County to evaluate the feasibility of constructing new
roadways in the North Orange County and South San Bernardino County areas. The
study evaluated eight different roadway alignments in the Soquel Canyon and
Tonner Canyon areas. Each of these alternatives has impacts on the Yorba Linda
Circulation System, especially on Valley View and Rose Drive. The proposed traffic
volume impact summary of the eight alternatives on Valley View and Rose Drive is
presented in the Circulation Report in the Appendices of the EIR. At this point, the
OCEMA has not chosen the preferred alternative for implementation. The study
recommends that review and interaction between affected local agencies be
undertaken to evaluate the relative merits and constraints of the alternatives. For
purposes of evaluating the general impact of the proposed extension of Valley View
on the overall circulation system of the City of Yorba Linda, one representative
alternative from the Soquel
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Canyon/Tonner Canyon Feasibility Study is being analyzed. At the present time,
general ranges of impacts can be identified, which includes increased traffic
volumes on Valley View, Imperial Highway, Rose Drive, Yorba Linda Boulevard,
prospect Avenue, Bastanchury Road, and the proposed east-west arterial serving
the Shell Property.
3. The Imperial Highway Superstreet Feasibility Study
Imperial Highway is classified as a Superstreet in the Orange County Master Plan of
Arterial Highways. The Imperial Highway Feasibility Study developed two basic
alternatives for the Superstreet improvements. T h e alternatives are designated as
the "Six Lane Superstreet" (Modified Superstreet) and the "Eight Lane
Superstreet". Of t h e two alternatives, the Modified Superstreet six lane alternative
was recommended for further detailed study and environmental assessment. The
eight lane alternative is not considered feasible due to lack of public support,
limited Right-of-Way conditions, and environmental concerns. The General Plan
Circulation Element has incorporated several of the recommendations of the
Modified Superstreet six-lane configuration for the buildout conditions along
Imperial Highway.
B. Future Conditions
The existing land uses in Yorba Linda generate a total of 368,290 daily vehicle trips
which, when distributed over the existing roadway network, result in the traffic volumes
currently being experienced in the streets of Yorba Linda. The build-out of land uses
included in the General Plan Land Use Element will significantly increase the total
number of daily trips generated in the City.
The ultimate buildout assumption that every parcel in the City could build out to the
maximum allowable density provided for under the General Plan, would result in the
potential for future daily vehicle trips to increase to 546,942 daily vehicle trips, which is
an increase of 178,677 daily vehicle trips. (Refer to Tables 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 of the
Circulation Technical Report in the EIR Appendices for detailed trip generation
information). The future daily vehicle trips potential reflects a range of possibilities for
development potential in the remaining undeveloped portions of the unincorporated areas
with the City's sphere of influence. As these areas, particularly the Shell property,
represent the greatest level of development potential uncertainty, the maximum
development potential consistent with the goals and policies of the Plan are utilized to
determine circulation impacts. The potential circulation impacts associated with the
Murdock property are based on the General Plan designation of 1.0 DU/AC, which
represents an increase over the current designations of Open Space and Low Density
residential (1.0 DU/AC). The maximum development potential for the Shell property is
based on the average density not to exceed the City's overall target density
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of 2.8 DU/AC. The Land Use Plan was first evaluated by assigning the traffic to the
transportation network associated with the previous Circulation Element. This was done
to identify areas of the City where facilities above and beyond those included in the
previous Circulation Element should be added or areas where the travel demands
associated with the Land Use Plan do not warrant the construction of new facilities. In all
cases, it was assumed that the facilities shown on the Circulation Element would be built
out to the roadway standards for that classification of roadway based on reclassification
to conform and to provide acceptable Level of Service (LOS D) based on the OCEMA
Levels of Service criteria per the Congestion Management Plan for the Master Plan
Arterial street system.
The need for modifications to the existing circulation system to support the Land Use
Plan can be attributed to four factors:
1. Deficiencies resulting from differences from the Orange County Master Plan of
Arterial Highways (MPAH);
2. Deficiencies resulting from differences from local transportation plans.
3. Deficiencies resulting from inadequate link capacities;
4. Deficiencies resulting from inadequate intersection capacity.
These potential deficiencies reflect the fact that much of the traffic burden on these
arterials is generated by regional traffic. Recognizing the potential for worsening traffic
levels of service, the City will continue to seek solutions to specific roadway intersection
problems which threaten to reach seriously congested levels.
Accordingly, the City will continue its involvement with Caltrans, the County of Orange,
the Orange County Transportation Authority, adjacent cities and representatives of
proposed development projects to identify measures which will limit deterioration of
traffic levels of service as effectively as possible.
1. Deficiencies Resulting From Differences From the MPAH
Valley View Avenue falls under this group classified as deficient primarily because
its classifications or proposed improvements are different from the Orange County
Master Plan of Arterial Highways.
Valley View Avenue is classified in the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial
Highways as a Secondary Arterial between Imperial Highway and the northern City
limit. In the previous City of Yorba Linda Circulation Plan, Valley View was
classified as a Secondary Arterial between Imperial Highway to the northern City
limit, but did not extend to Carbon Canyon Road.
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Accordingly, the Circulation Element now reflects that connection to Carbon
Canyon Road. Significant citizen opposition regarding the extension of Valley
View Avenue has been expressed. Because of the impacts such a Valley View
connection would have on both existing and proposed development in the City,
Yorba Linda is participating in a multi jurisdictional study of circulation
alternatives in the general area of the northwestern part of the City and adjacent
areas outside the City. This may result in a superior method of accommodating
growth in the vicinity with lesser negative impacts and could suggest a further
amendment to the Circulation Element once the necessary studies are completed.
The City of Yorba Linda is open to consideration of any such possibilities. In the
meanwhile, consistency between the City of Yorba Linda Circulation Element and
the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways is achieved.
For purposes of providing adequate information to facilitate decision making within
the requirements of a General Plan Circulation Element, one alternative
(Alternative #6) representative of the average impact anticipated was chosen for
analysis to determine impact on Valley View Avenue and the City's roadway
system.
2. Deficiencies Resulting From Differences From Local Transportation Plans
Bastanchury Road presently terminates at Lakeview Avenue. However, significant
growth is anticipated in the City and the northern Sphere of Influence area. The
City of Yorba Linda has developed preliminary design concepts that identify
roadway design capacity and alignment to accommodate projected growth based on
the Bastanchury Road Extension Study and EIR.
Cumulative project generated traffic from this corridor will by far exceed the design
capacity of existing Bastanchury Road in the year 2000. The existing segment is
approximately 1.5 miles in length from the point it enters the City limits from the
City of Placentia to its present terminus at Lakeview Avenue. The land uses along
both sides of the facility is predominantly residential in nature. The design capacity
is classified in the MPAH as a Primary Arterial with a proposed right-of-way of
100 feet. Due to right-of-way constraints, the extension of Bastanchury Road as a
Modified Primary Arterial from its current terminus at Lake View Avenue to
Fairmont Boulevard, approximately 1.6 miles to 1.9 miles in length depending on
the alternative alignment chosen, is recommended. Under this classification, the
entire facility will be re-striped within an 80 foot right-of-way to a four lane
facility, with widening in certain locations. As such, the facility will have a design
capacity at LOS E of 33,880 ADT due to the reduced right-of-way.
Several existing segments of Bastanchury Road have been identified as segments
with potential future operational deficiencies based on projected buildout
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conditions traffic volumes. The following identify locations for which
improvements are recommended on existing segments of Bastanchury Road:
Widening outside of the current right-of-way at three locations along
Bastanchury Road west of Imperial Highway is anticipated.
Bastanchury Road east of Imperial Highway before Casa Loma - acquisition
outside the existing right-of-way is anticipated.
Widen the south side of Bastanchury Road east of Osmond Street - provide
two through lanes in this direction to upgrade the section to the recommended
Modified Primary Arterial classification. This may require acquisition of
additional right-of-way.
Widen the north side of Bastanchury Road between Casa Loma Avenue and
Eureka Avenue to provide two through lanes in this direction. The proposed
widening will improve this section to the recommended Modified Primary
Arterial classification.
Intersection improvements at the following locations as part of the Bastanchury
Road extension significantly improve traffic operations. However, although
operating conditions are improved, the improvements will not raise the Level of
Service at the intersection of Bastanchury Road/Imperial Highway above LOS F.
The intersection improvements for Bastanchury Road include:
Intersection of Bastanchury Road and Imperial Highway - improvements to
Imperial Highway include the addition of one through lane as well as one
additional exclusive left-turn lane in each direction along Imperial Highway,
for an ultimate configuration of: two exclusive left turn lanes, two through
lanes and one shared through/right tum lane southbound; and one exclusive
left tum lane, two through lanes, and one shared through/right tum lane
northbound. This does not bring the intersection to levels above LOS F.
Intersection of Bastanchury Road and Imperial Highway - improvements to
Bastanchury Road include: Restriping of Bastanchury Road to provide one
exclusive left-turn lane, to through lanes and one exclusive right-turn lane both
eastbound and westbound to bring the intersection LOS to levels above LOS
F.
Intersection of Bastanchury Road and Valley View Avenue - install a traffic
signal and restripe Bastanchury Road both eastbound and westbound to
provide an additional through lane, for an ultimate configuration of: one
exclusive left-turn lane, one through lane, and one shared through/right turn
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lane on the eastbound approach; and one shared through /left turn lane and one
shared through/right turn lane on the westbound approach.
Intersection of Bastanchury Road and Lakeview Avenue - install a traffic
signal at the intersection, and construct an exclusive right-turn lane eastbound.
Additional right-of-way will be required along the south side of Bastanchury
on the west leg of the intersection.
3. Deficiencies Resulting From Inadequate Link Capacities
For all arterial streets within the City of Yorba Linda, including Imperial Highway
and Rose Drive, which are CMP designated streets, a Level of Service "D" is the
target LOS for these streets. This target LOS is predicated on the policy that all
reasonable efforts will be made to maintain this level, but that some major sources
of congestion are beyond the City's control (for example, regional traffic on
Imperial Highway, which is controlled by the State). In other cases, the cost or
property impacts of extraordinary improvements may not be worth the tradeoff in
improved LOS. Capacity analysis is based on the worst case scenario of
development potential range for the underdeveloped areas in the sphere of
influence. The locations where significant capacity deficiencies resulting in forecast
Levels of Service E or F, with adjustments to reflect the extension of Valley View
Avenue under the Alternative 6 scenario, according to the Traffic Circulation Study
Draft Technical Report for the Circulation Element Study Report follow:
Bastanchury Road between Valencia and Kraemer;
Bastanchury Road between Rose Drive and Prospect;
Eureka Avenue between Yorba Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway;
Fairmont Avenue between Cordova Lane and Rimcrest;
Fairmont Avenue between Rimcrest and Village Center Drive;
Imperial Highway from South City limits to Kellogg Drive;
Imperial Highway between Kellogg Drive to Lakeview Avenue;
Imperial Highway between Lakeview Avenue and Eureka Avenue;
Imperial Highway between Eureka Avenue and Casa Loma Drive;
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Imperial Highway between Casa Loma and Bastanchury Road;
Imperial Highway between Bastanchury Road and Prospect Avenue;
Lakeview Ave between Yorba Linda Boulevard and Bastanchury Road;
Prospect Avenue between El Cajon and Bastanchury Road;
Richfield Road between Mariposa and Buena Vista Avenue;
Richfield Road between Buena Vista Avenue and Yorba Linda Drive;
Rose Drive between Yorba Linda Boulevard and Bastanchury Road;
Rose Drive between Bastanchury Road and Imperial Highway;
Valley View Avenue between El Cajon Avenue and Imperial Highway;
Valley View Avenue between Imperial Highway and Bastanchury Road;
Valley View Avenue between Bastanchury Road to the north City
boundary.
Yorba Linda Boulevard between La Palma and Avenida Adobe;
Yorba Linda Boulevard between Avenida Adobe and Yorba Ranch
Road;
Yorba Linda Boulevard between Yorba Ranch Road and Village Center
Drive;
Yorba Linda Boulevard between Village Center Drive and Avenida Rio
del Oro;
Yorba Linda Boulevard between Avenida del Oro and Fairmont
Boulevard;
Yorba Linda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and Eureka Avenue;
Yorba Linda Boulevard between Eureka Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Gypsum Canyon Road between the 91 Freeway and La Palma
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Circulation
The
The Circulation Element recommends the improvement of the links along Imperial
Highway to Modified Superstreet standards, under which classification the
minimum design capacity is based on that of a modified major arterial with design
capacity of six divided lanes and a ROW of 100 feet. However, if development to
Modified Superstreet standard is implemented, the entire Imperial Highway facility
will be operating as a high speed efficiency arterial with improved traffic operations
and level of service due to signal coordination and timing optimization operation
improvements. This in turn improves the overall circulation flow in the vicinity.
The section of Yorba Linda Boulevard between Kellogg Drive and Jefferson Street
has been improved to a Major Arterial with six lanes divided. The widening results
in an acceptable Level of Service at buildout only under the assumption that Valley
View is not extended to Carbon Canyon Road. Under assumption of the extension
of Valley View Avenue, a number of roadway segments, even with widening, will
continue to operate at an unacceptable level of service. Under the average impact
scenario of the Soquel Canyon/Tonner Canyon Feasibility Study, almost the entire
length of Yorba Linda Boulevard will operate at LOS F with the Valley View
extension. Only the roadway segments between Fairmont Boulevard and Imperial
Highway will operate at an acceptable Level of Service.
4. Deficiencies Resulting from Inadequate Intersection Capacity
A number of intersections in the City which are currently not signalized warrant
traffic signalization to improve intersection capacity at General Plan buildout. The
following Exhibit C-2 and Table C-4 identify existing signalization and proposed
signalization improvements in the City. An additional ten signals are warranted to
improve traffic flow and safety within the City. T h e signals will help mitigate
insufficient intersection capacity anticipated with General Plan buildout. The
priority and responsibility for provision of the signals is outlined below.
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Table C-4
Priority of Proposed Signals
City Signals Priority Developer Signals Priority State Signals Priority
Buena Vista @
Lakeview
1 Bastanchury Rd. @
Fairmont Blvd.
1 Imperial Highway @
Prospect Ave.
1
Buena Vista @
Richfield Rd.
2 Esperanza Rd.@ Yorba
Linda Blvd.
2
Yorba Linda @ Via
De La Escuela
3 Esperanza Rd. @ Paseo
Del Prado
3
Bastanchury Road @
Lakeview Avenue
4 Paseo De Las Palomas
@ Paseo Del Prado
4
Paseo De Las Palomas 5
@ Village Center Drive
Note: "city" or "state" signal means City/State controlled signal.
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The following Table C-5 summarizes the impact of assigned buildout traffic volumes on specific
intersections in terms of Volume to Capacity Ratios (V/C) and LOS as forecast under the Valley
View Avenue extension scenario. The impacts of General Plan buildout without the extension of
Valley View Avenue are summarized in the Chapter 5 - Alternatives section of the EIR.
Table C-5
Intersection Capacity Deficiencies
Existing LOS Circulation Element 2010 LOS
Location AM/PM Mitigation
2
AM/PM
1
Imperial Highway @ Bastanchury Road DIE Modified Superstreet Program D/E
Imperial Highway @ Yorba Linda Blvd. E/E Modified Superstreet Program E/F
Imperial Highway @ Rose Drive F/F Modified Superstreet Program,
Improve Rose Drive to Major
Arterial Classification
F/F
Imperial Highway @ Kellogg Eastbound D/F Modified Superstreet
Program/Freeway Ramp
F/F
Imperial Highway @ Kellogg Westbound E/F
Modified Superstreet
Program/Freeway Ramp
F/F
Imperial Highway @ Prospect DM Modified Superstreet Program EM
Imperial Highway @ Eureka Avenue DM Modified Superstreet Program D/E
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Rose Drive C/E
Improve Rose Drive to Major
Arterial
F/F
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Van Buren AB Additional Turn Lanes A/E
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Eureka NA Additional Turn Lanes D/E
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Paseo Las
Palomar
B/A Additional Turn Lane Improvements FM
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Lakeview C/E Additional Turn Lanes F/F
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Ohio BB Restripe to Widen to Six Lanes F/F
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Fairmont FM
Additional Turn Lanes, Extend
Fairmont to La Palma
F/F
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Ranch Road B/A Additional 'I1irn Lanes FM
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Rio Del Om F/C
Widen to 6 Lanes/Additional Turn
Lanes
F/C
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ New River AB Widen to 6 lanes C/E
Yorba Linda Blvd. @ Village Center C/C Widen to Six Lanes EM
Fairmont Blvd. @ Esperanza D/E
Localized Flaring to Accommodate
Additional T urn Lanes
EM
Bastanchury Rd. @ Rose Drive B/A
Improve Rose Drive to major
Arterial, Implement Bastanchury
Road Improvements
E/F
l ICU Level of Service takes into account implementation of all feasible mitigation measures identified in Circulation Report.
2 Identified mitigation measures may not represent adopted Circulation Element roadway classifications, but the classification required to
mitigate conditions
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Table C-5 reflects mitigated 2010 conditions, including the construction of a
Modified Superstreet on Imperial Highway, the widening of Yorba Linda Boulevard
to a six lane Modified Major Arterial Highway from Fairmont Boulevard to
Jefferson Street, and the extension and widening of Bastanchury Road. The existing
signalized intersections identified on the following Table C-5 will operate,
according to City standards, at an unacceptable Level of Service E or F with
General Plan buildout, even with the implementation of the mitigation measures
previously identified. Many of t h e intersections currently operate at an
unacceptable Level of Service.
The construction of the Modified Superstreet program on Imperial Highway will
improve intersection capacity deficiencies anticipated with General Plan buildout at
its intersections with Bastanchury Road, Yorba Linda Boulevard, and Rose Drive.
In some circumstances the AM Level of Service is maintained or improved over the
current LOS to an acceptable Level of Service D with the Modified Superstreet
improvements. However, the PM Levels of Service for all of these intersections
remains at LOS E or LOS F, and cannot be mitigated to an acceptable Level of
Service D. The recommended improvement of Rose Drive to its ultimate MPAH
classification as a major arterial, and the extension of Bastanchury Road as a
Modified Primary Arterial will mitigate deficiencies related to General Plan
buildout at the intersections of Rose Drive with Bastanchury and Yorba Linda
Boulevards. Ultimate buildout of the entire alignment of Yorba Linda Boulevard as
a Modified Major Arterial would further mitigate deficiencies between Fairmont
Boulevard and Esperanza Boulevard, although the Circulation Element currently
does not reflect this measure.
Some of the intersections listed could be mitigated through traffic operations
improvement such as traffic signal coordination and timing optimization. The traffic
operational improvements are usually very effective for regional facilities such as
Imperial Highway and Yorba Linda Boulevard. As well, the specific improvements
discussed for Bastanchury Road, Yorba Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway
will further serve to mitigate the unacceptable Levels of Service.
C. Summary of Circulation Issues
The following indicates the significant circulation issues impacting the City of Yorba
Linda and its sphere of influence. These issues have been identified by the consultant
team and City analyses through the BSI Circulation Element Technical Report, and by
input from the General Plan Steering Committee and the Yorba Linda Traffic
Commission.
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1. Valley View Avenue represents a facility where differences exist between the
MPAH system and the previous City of Yorba Linda Circulation Element. The
General Plan Update brings this facility into conformance with the MPAH.
2. A system of roadways must be implemented that provides adequate capacity to
accommodate traffic generated by land uses in the City at an acceptable Level of
Service to the community. For those arterial streets not included as a part of the
CMP system, a threshold Level of Service "D" is the minimum acceptable level of
service for these arterial streets. A threshold Level of Service "D" has also been
established by the City as the minimum acceptable LOS for Imperial Highway and
Rose Drive, which are the two arterial roadways within the City of Yorba Linda
included in the CMP system. Existing operations analysis for the arterial streets
indicates that twenty-one roadway links in the City will be operating at unacceptable
levels of service due to deficiencies resulting from inadequate link capacities which
exceed the LOS "D" thresholds. Factors contributing to unacceptable levels of
service include the extension of Valley View, roadway configuration, and regional
through traffic. Intersection capacity deficiencies have been identified at locations
along Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda Boulevard and Bastanchury Road, as
indicated on Table C-5.
3. The extension of Bastanchury Road between Lakeview and Fairmont Boulevard is
necessary to provide additional east/west circulation capacity.
4. The impacts of truck traffic should be minimized, particularly in residential areas.
5. The impact of traffic on adjacent land uses should be minimized.
6. Alternate modes of transportation should be encouraged to reduce automobile
traffic and provide options for both commuter and recreational travel by alternate
modes.
7. The continuation of a major road fee program is essential in order to properly
respond to the proportion of traffic contributed by development projects to the
arterial highway system. From time to time, the specific provisions of the program
may need to be modified in order to respond to changing conditions or
circumstances. This is quite appropriate, given the extent of monitoring that will be
conducted as build out of the General Plan proceeds and regional growth pressures
continue to impact major routes through the City.
The increase in total citywide trip generation at build-out of the General Plan, in
conjunction with the issues identified above, will require: (1) installation of ten new
traffic signals within the planning area; (2) extension of existing roadways and
improvements to bring existing roadways into conformance with the MPAH, CMP,
regional and local transportation studies; (3) implementation of transportation demand
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management programs; and (4) measures to protect residential areas from the impacts of
through traffic. The goals and policies of the Circulation Element have been designed to
provide a transportation network with adequate capacity to accommodate build-out of
the Land Use Element and include mechanisms to monitor and maintain acceptable
traffic conditions over time as development occurs.
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IV. GOALS AND POLICIES
Goal 1 To develop a circulation system that meets the needs of current and future
residents of the City, has adequate capacity for projected future traffic
demands at acceptable levels service, and facilitates the safe and efficient
movement of people and goods throughout the City.
Policy 1.1 Develop and maintain a road system that is based upon, and is in balance
with, the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Policy 1.2 Utilize a roadway classification system that is based on functional hierarchy
and conforms to the Orange County Environmental Management Agency
(OCEMA) classification system.
Policy 1 3 Develop street design standards that conform with Caltrans and OCEMA
Highway Design Manuals to the greatest extent feasible. Standards should
include recommended design parameters, such as right-of-way widths,
design speeds, capacity, maximum grades and associated features, including
medians and bicycle lanes.
Policy 1.4 Establish appropriate thresholds and performance standards for acceptable
levels of service. On the arterial street system, such Level of Service
thresholds should conform to the CMP and other City-wide standards.
Policy 1.5 Establish local street design standards that discourage their use for through
traffic movement through residential communities.
Policy 1.6 Locate new developments and their access points in such a way as to
discourage through traffic from utilizing local and residential streets.
Policy 1.7 Provide, where feasible, increased east-west traffic capacity through the City.
Policy 1.8 Require that proposals for major new developments include traffic impact
analysis which identifies measures to mitigate the traffic impacts of such new
developments.
Policy 1.9 Maintain a City-wide Major Thoroughfare Traffic Impact Fee Program.
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Policy 1.10 Work jointly with adjacent jurisdictions to achieve capacity improvements
for intersections outside of the City of Yorba Linda, but which have
significant impacts on the City (such as the intersection of Imperial
Highway and Esperanza Boulevard in the City of Anaheim).
Goal 2 Support development of a network of regional roadway facilities which ensures
the safe and efficient movement of people and goods from within the City to
areas outside its boundaries, and which accommodates the regional travel
demands of areas outside of the City.
Policy 2.1 Coordinate roadway improvements with applicable Regional, State and
Federal Agencies.
Policy 2.2 Develop an Arterial Highway System in the City that is in conformance
with, and provides continuation for the Orange County Master Plan of
Arterial Highways.
Policy 2.3 Support the addition of capacity enhancement improvements such as
high-occupancy vehicle lanes, general purpose lanes and auxiliary lanes to
the Riverside Freeway (S.R. 91).
Policy 2.4 Support, with modifications, the County of Orange Superstreet Program,
that proposes development of high speed arterial street system, only in the
six-lane modified configuration. Discourage the development of Imperial
Highway to an eight lane Superstreet configuration.
Policy 2.5 Participate in the County of Orange Arterial Street Traffic Signal
Coordination, Synchronization and Timing Optimization Program.
Policy 2.6 Enable regional traffic to flow through the City with minimum impact to
local residents and businesses through clear delineation of major
thoroughfares from the local community circulation network and supporting
traffic control measures.
Goal 3 Maximize the efficiency of the City's circulation system through the use of
transportation system management and demand management strategies.
Policy 3.1 Participate in the State and Regional Transportation Systems Management
Programs.
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Policy 3.2 Provide for safe and efficient traffic operations, by adopting the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and State and Regional Traffic Operations
Manual as City standards for the installation and operations of traffic control
devices.
Policy 3.3 Development of Congestion Management Programs, including conformance
to the SCAQMD Regulation XV, and development of Transportation
Demand Management Ordinance conforming to County-wide requirements.
Policy 3.4 Promote ridesharing through publicity and provision of information to the
public.
Policy 3.5 Provide bus turnouts where appropriate along heavily travelled arterials to
improve the capacity and minimize delay on such arterial streets.
Policy 3.6 Encourage employers to reduce vehicular trips by offering employees
incentives such as reduced rate transit passes as well as preferred parking for
carpools and ridesharing.
Policy 3.7 Require that new developments provide Transportation Demand Management
Plans, with mitigation monitoring and enforcement plans, as part of required
Traffic Studies, and as a standard requirement for development processing.
Policy 3.8 Implement intersection capacity improvements where warranted by traffic
demand.
Goal 4 Preserve existing, and provide additional landscaped transportation routes
which complement the beauty of landscaped communities and existing
landscaped settings in order to provide pleasant and beneficial driving
environments while maintaining traffic safety.
Policy 4.1 Provide landscaping along medians and parkways that is responsive to the
existing terrain and streetscape patterns.
Policy 4.2 Protect rights-of-way along scenic corridors to maintain existing landscape.
Policy 4.3 Create more scenic highways from the arterial street system, with rights-of
way dedicated to landscape and other scenic enhancements.
Policy 4.4 Provide for maintenance of existing and future landscaped rights-of-way and
easements.
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Policy 4.5 Encourage the creation of new, and continuation of existing landscape
maintenance districts.
Goal 5 Development of an Efficient Public Transportation System.
Policy 5.1 Encourage the development of additional regional public transportation
services and support facilities.
Policy 5.2 Cooperate with the Orange County Transportation Authority to investigate
a light rail system/commuter rail system that will serve the citizens of
Yorba Linda.
Policy 5.3 Require new development to fund transit facilities, such as bus shelters and
turn outs.
Policy 5.4 Promote improved shuttle service in Yorba Linda, including "Dial-A-Ride"
service.
Policy 5.5 Implement the development of currently planned and future "Park and
Ride" facilities.
Goal 6 Development of an Efficient Non-Motorized Vehicle Transportation System.
Policy 6.1 Encourage the development and maintenance where appropriate of safe and
convenient non-motorized movement of people throughout the City.
Policy 6.2 Pursue the continued development and maintenance of a Bikeway Master
Plan that will be consistent with that of the Orange County Master Plan of
Bikeways.
Policy 6.3 Pursue the development and maintenance of a Sidewalk Master Plan which
would provide pedestrian linkages throughout the City in a safe, pleasing
manner through provision of rest and seating stops, adequate lighting and
landscaping.
Policy 6.4 Encourage the continued development and maintenance of a Master Plan of
Equestrian Trails for those areas amenable to equestrian activities.
Policy 6.5 Encourage the development and maintenance of hiking trails.
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Policy 6.6 Require that accessible and secure areas for bicycle storage are provided in
all new commercial developments and public areas, such as parks and
recreation facilities.
Goal 7 Develop a transportation system that provides adequate facilities for heavy
vehicle traffic, while reducing the environmental impacts of such vehicle
classification on the community.
Policy 7.1 Continue implementation of a preferred truck route program, provide truck
restriction signs and enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance, while
providing for trucks to make local deliveries using the most direct
connection route.
Policy 7.2 The City shall pursue the most effective and efficient truck routes which
safeguard the protection of its residents.
Policy 7.3 Ensure that existing and proposed future truck routes are designed to safely
accommodate truck travel.
Policy 7.4 Mitigate the environmental impact of truck traffic along the designated
Imperial Highway truck route.
Policy 7.5 Regulate on-street parking of trucks where necessary to discourage truck
parking on major arterials, residential streets or at other locations where
they are incompatible with adjacent land uses.
Policy 7.6 Provide sufficient truck loading areas to minimize interference of truck
traffic with efficient traffic circulation.
Policy 7.7 Maintain the current truck weight limitation ordinance as part of the
municipal code and implement provisions for enforcement, including
development of traffic indices and pavement structural strength evaluation.
Policy 7.8 Implement a street maintenance program that responds to the need for
provision of more effective maintenance of streets with truck traffic.
Goal 8
Limit the transport of hazardous materials through the City of Yorba Linda
in conformance with the State and County HAZMAT program.
Policy
8.1 Implement a HAZMAT route that is in conformance with HAZMAT and
Emergency guidelines and complements the designated truck route and
preferred truck route policy of the City of Yorba Linda.
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Policy 8.2 Require that the transportation of hazardous materials generated within the
City be accomplished through the most direct route to the designated
HAZMAT routes and to the nearest designated Hazmat Freeway, as
discussed in the Safety Element of the General Plan.
Goal 9 Develop an efficient parking system that supports a safe vehicular
transportation system, while minimizing the friction between parked and
moving vehicles.
Policy 9.1 Restrict over-night parking on selected arterial highways.
Policy 9.2 Regulate on-street parking of trucks where necessary to discourage truck
parking on major arterials, residential streets or at other locations where
they are incompatible with adjacent land uses.
Policy 9.3 Encourage the development and maintenance of adequate parking facilities
commensurate with parking demand.
Policy 9.4 Require that all new developments provide adequate parking to meet the
parking demands generated by their development.
Policy 9.5 Continue development and maintenance of off-street parking facilities.
Policy 9.6 Prohibit on-street parking on major arterials.
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V. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
A. Prepare Annual Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program
Al The City will prepare an annual update to its Seven Year Capital Improvement
Program. This will include the list of infrastructure improvements intended to be
implemented by the City over the next seven year period, a priority ranking of those
projects, and identifiable sources of funding to finance implementations of each
improvement project.
A2 As part of the annual Capital Improvement Program, the City will review the need
for installation of additional traffic signals. The City will also participate in
inter-City traffic signal coordination projects and allocate funding for the periodic
evaluation of signal timing in the City so as to maintain efficient signal phasing and
timing responsive to current traffic volumes being experienced in the City.
B. Design Standards
B1 The City will maintain the adopted Orange County Road Department Standards for
each type of roadway facility shown on the Circulation Plan. T h e standards will
stipulate the required right-of-way dedication, number of lanes, pavement width,
pavement cross-section, parkway treatment, median design where appropriate,
parking restrictions, maximum allowable grades and radius of curvature, for each
arterial classification. Standards for roadways in Yorba Linda will be compatible
with the standards established by the County of Orange and the Guidelines and
Landscape Design Manual of the City. Included will be guidelines for driveway
placement, intersection site distance, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths,
sidewalks and equestrian trails.
B2 Develop traffic signal design guidelines, stop sign installation standards, and other
traffic control standards that adopt OCEMA./CALTRANS Highway Design
Manual standards.
B3 Adopt performance standards for acceptable levels of service.
B4 Form landscape maintenance districts in new developments, including the Shell and
Murdock properties, and other similar projects.
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C. Right-of-Way Dedication
Cl Throughout the site plan review process for new or expanded development projects
the City will require: the dedication of appropriate rights of way to allow for the
construction of roadways shown on the Circulation Plan in accordance with the
roadway standards established by the City Traffic Engineer; the mitigation of
off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent possible; and ensure coordination of
project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation
improvements. This includes the extension of Bastanchury Road, Fairmont
Boulevard, and major circulation routes through the Shell Property and other future
developments, including the Murdock Property, if any.
C2 Major new developments may be required to dedicate additional rights-of-way
beyond the standard street section for landscaping.
D. Fiscal Programs
D1 Infrastructure Cost Allocation/Reimbursement Program: The City will develop a
program for the equitable allocation of costs of infrastructure improvements
amongst developments which generate the need for said improvements. A
phasing/improvement plan will be included that identifies project specific
improvement responsibilities and requires fair share funding for cumulative
circulation improvements. Improvements which mitigate specific project related
impacts will be constructed or funded by the individual project applicant.
D2 Traffic Systems Fee: New development and any substantial improvement which
results in a net increase in the number of vehicle trips generated by a development
will pay a Traffic Systems Fee to the City to assist in financing improvements to the
City's circulation network.
D3 Major Thoroughfare Traffic Impact Fee Program: Maintain a Major Thoroughfare
Traffic Impact Fee Program to fund construction of major highway facilities for the
City of Yorba Linda. This entails the development of financing plans to construct
identified new highway capacity needs, with emphasis on the traffic impact fee
program as the main source of revenue. The program must be consistent with the
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program of the County of Orange Growth
Management Plan.
E. Regional Coordination
El Inter-Agency Coordination: City staff will participate in programs with other
governmental agencies, with respect to program or policy directions relating to
transportation facilities that affect Yorba Linda.
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E2 Superstreet Program: The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Superstreet program proposes to provide additional capacity and improve peak
period traffic flow along Imperial Highway. Under this program, Imperial Highway
is designated to be improved to Modified Superstreet standards, under which
classification it would be operating as a six lane, high speed modified major arterial.
Additional turn lanes will be provided at selected intersections, and traffic signals
will be coordinated to foster improved traffic flow. The City should coordinate with
the OCTA on the landscaping for the Imperial Highway Superstreet.
E3 Maintain and update as required the adopted TDM ordinance which encourages new
and existing employers to participate in TDM programs.
E4 Participate in the County-wide Congestion Management Program and submit
required CMP qualifications documentation to insure that CMP funding for system
improvements benefitting Yorba Linda is obtained.
E5 Participate in the Measure M Program by meeting the qualifications required of a
developed city and submitting qualifications packages to the Orange County
Transportation Authority according to prescribed procedures to obtain Measure M
funding.
F. Implement Land Use Element
F1 Implement the General Plan land use policies through mechanisms such as
revisions to the Yorba Linda Zoning Code, and adoption of the Area plan
recommendations and standards.
F2 Neighborhood Protection Measures: The City shall develop neighborhood
protection measures for residential areas of the City which discourage use of
residential streets as alternate routes during peak travel periods. Such plans may
incorporate the following types of mechanisms which might be appropriate for
certain areas of the city: traffic diverters; street closures; signal phasing; speed
limitations, etc.
G. Truck Route
G1 The City will enforce its truck route plan identifying that Imperial Highway be
posted as the designated truck route and which roadways will be posted with
weight limit restrictions to discourage their use by heavy vehicles.
G2 Construct acoustic walls along truck routes in residential areas to mitigate truck
traffic noise.
G3 Implement a pavement management system that ensures regular pavement
resurfacing for truck routes.
H. Non-Motorized Transportation
H1 The City will review the existing pedestrian facilities in the City to identify needs
for off-street pedestrian trails, locations where sidewalks need to be improved or
constructed, areas of high pedestrian activity, and prioritize locations where
improved pedestrian facilities are desired as part of the Annual Capital
Improvement Program. Provision of pedestrian facilities would be consistent with
the policies of the Land Use and Recreation Resources Elements, and will be
required in new developments.
H2 The Recreation/Resource Element establishes a plan for bicycle facilities indicating
where bicycle routes, lanes and paths exist and/or will be developed in the City. The
Element is developed to promote a safe bicycling environment. Off-road bikeways
will be provided along major arterials, with well marked, standardized bikeways
within the public right-of-way where off-road separation is not feasible. Proposed
developments will include bicycle paths or lanes in street plans where appropriate.
H3 A survey will be conducted to identify areas which require provision of bicycle
facilities. Commercial development would be required to install bicycle racks,
where feasible, to promote alternative modes of transportation.
H4 Implement recommendations of the City of Yorba Linda "Park and Ride" Study
where appropriate.
H5 Require new development to fund transit support facilities, such as bus shelters and
tum out lanes, along existing and proposed bus routes in the City.
I. Parking
Require that new developments submit a parking demand analysis as part of necessary
traffic impact studies to the City Traffic Engineer for review and approval.
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RECREATION AND RESOURCES
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Section Page
RECREATION and RESOURCES ....................................................................................RR-1
I. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... RR-1
A. Authorization and Scope .................................................................................. RR-2
1. Open Space Element ............................................................................ RR-2
2. Conservation Element .......................................................................... RR-2
3. Parks and Recreation/Trails Element ................................................... RR-3
B. Related Plans and Programs ............................................................................. RR-3
1. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Law and
Guidelines ............................................................................................. RR-3
2. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Elements ....................................... RR-4
3. City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Element and Master
Plan of Trails ........................................................................................ RR-4
4. County of Orange Recreation Element ................................................ RR-4
5. County of Orange Resources Element ................................................. RR-4
6. Chino Hills State Park General Plan .................................................... RR-5
II. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS ................................................................................. RR-6
III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ................................................................................ RR-20
A. Plans and Ordinances ..................................................................................... RR-20
B. Administrative ................................................................................................ RR-22
C. Funding ........................................................................................................... RR-25
IV. PARKS AND RECREATION COMPONENT ............................................................... RR-26
A. Park and Recreation Facility Types ............................................................... RR-26
1. Regional Parks .................................................................................... RR-27
2. Community Recreational Facilities ................................................... RR-28
3. School Facilities ................................................................................. RR-31
4. Private Recreation Facilities .............................................................. RR-31
5. Parks and Recreation Department Programs ..................................... RR-35
B. Parkland Standards ......................................................................................... RR-35
C. Proposed Recreation Facilities ....................................................................... RR-37
Lucia Kust Park ................................................................................... RR-37
C. Foxtail Park ........................................................................................ RR-37
D. Sports Complex .................................................................................. RR-37
E. Shell Property ..................................................................................... RR-37
F. Murdock Property ............................................................................... RR-38
G. Community Center/Gymnasium ........................................................ RR-38
D. Community Needs Assessment ...................................................................... RR-38
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E. Funding Sources for Park Acquisition ............................................................ RR-40
1. Federal Funding .................................................................................. RR-40
2. State Funding ...................................................................................... RR-40
3. Local Funding ..................................................................................... RR-40
4. Private Funding .................................................................................. RR-40
V. RIDING, HIKING AND BIKEWAYS COMPONENT .................................................... RR-41
A. Bikeways ........................................................................................................ RR-45
B. Earthen Trails for Equestrian Use .................................................................. RR-45
C. Equestrian Trails ............................................................................................. RR-46
VI. OPEN SPACE COMPONENT ......................................................................................... RR-47
VII. CONSERVATION COMPONENT ................................................................................. RR-51
A. Conservation/Open Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources .RR-51
1. Natural Resources .RR-52
2. Wildlife Corridor ..RR-56
3. Watershed .RR-59
B. Conservation/Open Space Used for the Managed Production of
Resources ..RR-59
1. Agricultural Resources ........................................................................ RR-59
2. Mineral Resources ............................................................................... RR-59
3. Petroleum Resources ..: ........................................................................ RR-63
C. Conservation/Open Space for Public Health and Safety RR-64
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit Page
RR-1 Recreational Facilities Map ...........................................................................................RR-29
RR-2 Trails Exhibit ..................................................................................................................RR-43
RR-3 Three Categories of Open Space ....................................................................................RR-49
RR-4 Natural Resources ...........................................................................................................RR-53
RR-5 Mineral Resources ..........................................................................................................RR-61
List of Tables
Table Page
RR-1 Recreation Standards RR-24
RR-2 Recreational Facilities .. RR-27
RR-3 School Facility Inventory . RR-33
RR-4 Sensitive Plant Species and Communities
In the Project Region ... RR-57
RR-5 Sensitive Animal Species
In the Study Area Vicinity ... RR-58
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RECREATION and RESOURCES ELEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION
The Consolidated Recreation and Resources Element consists of seven sections. Due to the close
interrelationship between content and goals and policies of the mandated Open Space and
Conservation Elements and the City's Parks and Recreation and Trails Elements (non-mandated),
these components are integrated into one all-encompassing Element.
Open space is an essential element in maintaining the high quality of life in Yorba Linda. It
provides a multitude of functions that are beneficial to the community. Some of these functions
include: the provision of recreation areas; protection of viewsheds; preservation of natural
resources; avoidance of development in hazardous areas; and the establishment of buffers
between incompatible land uses. Approximately one quarter of Yorba Linda is preserved for
permanent open space. This significant amount of open space is one of the key features defining the
character and urban form of the City.
The purpose of the Yorba Linda Consolidated Recreation and Resource Element is:
To assure the continued availability of predominantly open land for the enjoyment of
scenic beauty, for recreation, and for preservation of natural resources;
To guide development in order to make discerning use of the City's natural,
environmental and cultural resources;
To maintain and enhance the City's valuable natural resource areas necessary for the
continued survival of significant wildlife and vegetation;
To provide the foundation for a comprehensive open space management system
involving three relevant categories of open space.
To establish the basis for City collaboration with adjacent jurisdictions in broader open
space and environmental resource management, including establishment of linkages
with adjoining open spaces and trail systems.
To support the commitment to preservation of a high quality of life for the residents of
Yorba Linda.
Section I contains the introductory discussion and overview of the Element, documents
consistency with the Government Code requirements, and describes related plans and programs
which have important implications for the management of Yorba Linda's open space and
recreation system. Section II presents the goals and policies which will guide the effective
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management and preservation of its open space resources. Many of the goals and policies are
derived from related plans and programs that effect the open space resources in and around the
City. Section III lists the Implementation Programs. Sections IV, V, VI and VII present Parks
and Recreation; Trails; Open Space; and Conservation Components respectively. Each of these
major components contributes to a comprehensive open space system, and is addressed in this
element. Exhibits will depict the Open Space Categories, Significant Natural Resources,
Managed Production of Resources, Parks and Recreation Facilities, and the Trails system
graphically, identifying existing and planned open space, parks, trails and conservation areas
within the City. The categories are further defined and classified in each of the individual
Components that comprise the total Element. The General Plan Technical Document/EIR
provides the necessary background information for this Element.
A. Authorization and Scope
1. Open Space Element
California Government Code Section 65302(e) requires that an Open Space Element
be prepared as one of the seven mandated elements of a General Plan. The intent of
the Code is to assure that cities and counties recognize that open-space land is a
limited valuable resource which must be conserved wherever possible. The purpose
is also to assure that every city and county will prepare and carry out open-space
plans which, along with state and regional open-space plans, will accomplish the
objectives of a comprehensive open-space program.
The Open Space Element must contain goals and policies concerned with managing
all open space areas, including undeveloped "wilderness" lands and outdoor
recreation uses. The Government Code defines that open space should be preserved:
For the preservation of natural resources;
For the managed production of resources;
For recreation; and
For public health and safety.
2. Conservation Element
Government Code section 65302 (d) requires that all General Plans shall include:
"...A Conservation Element for the conservation, development and utilization of
natural resources including water and its hydraulic force, forests, soils, rivers and
other waters, harbors, fisheries, wildlife, minerals, and other natural resources."
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The Conservation Element overlaps provisions found in the Open Space, Land Use,
Safety and Circulation Elements. It differs, however, from other portions of the
General Plan in that it is almost exclusively oriented toward natural resources. The
Conservation Element emphasizes the conservation, development and use of
specified resources. The Conservation Element must contain goals and policies that
further the protection and maintenance of the State's resources such as water, soils,
wildlife, minerals, and other natural resources, and prevents their wasteful
exploitation, degradation, and destruction. The Conservation Plan identifies those
undeveloped lands that contain open space for the preservation of natural resources,
open space for the managed production of resources, and open space for public
health and safety. This Conservation Element's goals and policies were formulated
as ways in which these lands can benefit the City as open space resources.
3. Parks and Recreation/Trails Element
California State law does not mandate the preparation of a Parks and Recreation
Element or Trails Element of the General Plan. However, they are often prepared
by cities and counties due to the concern of providing sufficient parkland for
residents, relationship of park space to a city's entire open space resources , and
requirement for preparation as a condition of use of the Quimby Ordinance. The
Parks and Recreation/Trails component of this Element focuses on the City's
existing and future parkland and trail system, and the policies for the enhancement
and maintenance of these facilities.
B. Related Plans and Programs
There are a number of plans and programs which are directly applicable to the aims and
objectives of this combined Element, which are related to the local and regional open
space system of Yorba Linda. They are enacted through Federal, State, County and local
legislation and are administered by a variety of different agencies or special districts.
Together, they help form the open space system for Yorba Linda as well as the regional
open space system for northeast Orange County, as well as portions of San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties. The relevant goals and policies from these related plans and
programs, where appropriate, have been adapted to and incorporated into the Element to
ensure the continued preservation of local and regional open space resources.
1. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Law and Guidelines
CEQA was adopted by the State legislature in response to public mandate that
called for a thorough environmental analysis of those projects that might adversely
affect the environment. The provisions of the law, review procedure,
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and any subsequent analysis are described in the CEQA Law and Guidelines as
amended in 1986. CEQA will continue to be instrumental in ensuring that the
impacts of all potentially significant projects are assessed by City officials and the
general public.
2. City of Yorba Linda General Plan Elements
The City's Land Use Element contains the Open Space land use designation that
encompasses open space land uses. The Open Space designation includes most of
the existing and planned open space that exists in the City's planning area, including
active and passive parkland and natural open space. The Open Space designation
also includes the potential development of the North Orange County Community
College site. The Circulation Element prescribes arterial highway routes requiring
scenic treatment. The Growth Management Element states the level of service
(LOS) required as policy, including specifications for park and open space areas.
3. City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan of Trails
Plans and programs that have been developed and implemented in Yorba Linda
related to conservation and open space include the Yorba Linda Master Plan of
Recreation and Parks (1982 Parks and Recreation Element), and the 1972 Master
Plan of Trails. The April 5, 2005 Trails Study document contains the details
recommended for achieving the Goals, Policies and Actions outlined in the
Recreation and Resources Section of the General Plan.
4. County of Orange Recreation Element
The County of Orange Recreation Element contains policies pertaining to the
acquisition, development, operation, maintenance and financing of the County's
recreation facilities, which include regional recreation facilities, local parks and
riding and hiking trails.
5. County of Orange Resources Element
The County's Resources Element includes an inventory of the county-wide
resources such as agricultural, mineral, and wildlife resources, energy, water, air,
open space, and cultural-historic resources. The Element also includes goals,
policies and programs for the development, management, preservation, and
conservation of the county's resources. This Element provides regional resource
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information for Yorba Linda and immediately surrounding areas, particularly in
unincorporated territory.
6. Chino Hills State Park General Plan
The Chino Hills State Park Plan, prepared by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation, establishes objectives for the area's natural and cultural resources, visitor
use, facility development, interpretation, general operation, and coordination with other
public and private entities. The Plan provides goals, policies and implementation
actions that affect the interface and trail linkages with the Park with significant open
space areas of Yorba Linda.
7. Local Implementation Plan
The federal Clean Water Act (CWA) was enacted for the purpose of restoring the
health of the Nations waters to point of being both fishable and swimmable for all. The
CWA established the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permitting program to regulate discharges, including urban and stormwater runoff, into
the waters of the United States. One of the functions of the NPDES program is to issue
permits for stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4)
entering the waters of the Unites States. The County of Orange has prepared a Drainage
Area Master Plan (DAMP) to comply with the NPDES Permit requirements for Orange
County. The DAMP identifies the stormwater management practices, control
techniques, systems design and engineering methods to be implemented to protect
beneficial uses of receiving water to the maximum extent practicable. Each Permittee
city implements programs of the DAMP through its Local Implementation Program
(LIP). The City, as an Orange County Permittee, has developed its Local
Implementation Plan (LIP) to manage stormwater runoff and water quality protection
practices. The purpose of the stormwater management program is to ensure that new
development incorporates measures, to the maximum extent practicable, to reduce the
quantity of storm flow and the discharge of pollutants in the urban/stormwater runoff to
protect water quality, biological habitats, and recreational uses of downstream receiving
waters
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II. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS
GOAL 1 To permanently preserve and maintain public and private open space.
Discussion A significant portion of Yorba Linda is devoted to open space. Much of it is in
large residential lots, particularly in hillside areas. It is the large amount of
open space that establishes the rural character of the City. Open space provides
residents a sense of community identity, a high standard of living and civic
pride. It is one of the primary reasons why residents have chosen to live in the
City. A careful blending of development and open space within the City is
essential in the continuation and enhancement of quality of life in the City.
The preservation and maintenance of open space is one of the major unifying
values of residents.
Policy 1.1 Mitigate the impacts of development on sensitive lands such as steep slopes,
cultural resources and sensitive habitats through the development review
process.
Policy 1.2 Preserve and protect the scenic and visual quality of canyon and hillside
areas as a resource of public importance.
Policy 1.3 Achieve the retention of permanent open space through dedication as a part of
the development site plan and subdivision/review process.
Policy 1.4 Concentrate higher intensity recreation uses in areas containing less sensitive
resources and landforms and preserve the most sensitive landforms and
natural resources as passive open space.
Policy 1.5 Insure that conversion of open space from vacant or passive status to
permanent resource conservation or active recreation use is accompanied by a
thorough analysis of site characteristics and potentials justifying the
permanent open space use.
Goal 2 To provide a balanced system of public and private parks and recreation
facilities achieved in cooperation with the Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation
Department, School Districts and private community associations.
Discussion A considerable amount of the open space in Yorba Linda is comprised of
public and private park sites and recreational facilities. Active recreation and
supporting facilities are highly valued by the City. The operation and
maintenance of park and recreation facilities is the responsibility of the
Yorba Linda Parks and
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Recreation Department and private community associations. It is important to the
City that all park and recreation facilities are preserved and properly managed.
Policy 2.1 Provide park and recreational facilities that meet the needs of senior citizens, young
adults, children, disabled individuals and families.
Policy 2.2 Ensure that park sites and programs are accessible to all residents.
Policy 2.3 Provide high quality existing and new facilities which are compatible with adjacent
land uses.
a. Develop master site plans for each park to ensure that the siting of buildings,
open air facilities and landscape are unified, functionally related to
efficiency, and compatible with adjacent uses.
b. Design and develop parks to complement and reflect their natural
environmental setting and maximize their open space character.
c. Design and improve neighborhood and community parks so that uses and
parking do not adversely impact adjacent residences, and landscaping is
compatible with adjacent areas.
Policy 2.4 Facilitate cooperative joint use of school facilities and programs for enhancement of
recreation programs.
Policy 2.5 Pursue the construction of public golf courses in the City.
Policy 2.6 Provide both active and passive park sites within the City.
Policy 2.7 Maintain and enhance existing park sites within the City.
Policy 2.8 Permit flexible park planning and design where recreation value can thereby be
improved. Provide a diversity of uses and facilities within park sites.
Policy 2.9 Ensure a park master planning process that is responsive to community input.
Policy 2.10 Identify recreational uses for the Yorba Linda Lakebed.
Policy 2.11 Investigate the feasibility of utilizing underground water reservoirs for recreation purposes
through a joint use agreement with the Yorba Linda Water Department.
Policy 2.12 Actively pursue the development of existing park facilities to their maximum
potential.
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Goal 3 Provide park facilities to meet the needs of existing and future residents,
including acreage to offset the current deficit and provide for projected
population growth.
Discussion There is a need for improved parkland for existing residents based on current
standards of 4 acres of parkland per 1000 population. However, the need is
augmented by the joint use of school facilities, the abundance of nearby regional
parks, and the proximity of the Chino Hills State Park. As development continues,
it will be necessary to expand the park and recreation system and pre-select future
park sites so that park and recreation services can be provided at the time of
development. As the Yorba Linda planning area's open spaces are reduced by new
development, there will be significantly increased demands to set aside lands for
recreational purposes.
Policy 3.1 Require that 4.0 acres per 1,000 population be maintained as the City's
parkland standard.
Policy 3.2 Establish the following as initial standards for park development:
a. Mini-Park: 2,500 square feet to 2.5 acres
b. Neighborhood Park: 2.5 to 5.0 acres, within 1/2 mile of its users
c. Community Park: 5 to 20 acres, within 1/2 to two miles of its users
d. Regional Park: 100 acres or greater, within a one-half hour drive
Policy 3.3 Pursue the development of portions of the Santa Ana River, Featherly
Regional Park, the Yorba Linda Lakebed and flood control drainages and
detention basins for recreational uses which will not inhibit flood control
purposes, or impact important visual open space, natural habitat areas, nor be
adversely impacted by flooding.
Policy 3.4 Require that adequate acreage, per the City standard, of new parklands
(minimum of five contiguous acres) be dedicated on-site as part of any new
development, unless it becomes the objective of the City to develop a park
to serve the subdivision at an alternative location, wherein in-lieu fees will
be provided.
Policy 3.5 Pursue and acquire an appropriate site for a sports facility within the City
which encompasses a broad array of active recreational facilities as
described on pages RR-38 and RR-39.
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Goal 4 Ensure adequate funding sources f o r acquisition, operation and maintenance of
park and recreation facilities within the City.
Di s c u s s i o n
It is probable that Quimby Act Funds and general revenue to the City will be
insufficient to acquire, develop, maintain, and operate recreational programs at
new park sites to meet anticipated demands. Other funding sources will have to
be identified. Parkland in-lieu fees are intended to be spent to provide park space
to serve the populations in the subdivisions in which they are collected. Fees may
be used for the development of new, or improvements to existing park and
recreational facilities.
Policy 4.1 Continue to require developers of residential subdivisions to provide land or
in-lieu fees based on the City's formula of number of units and cost of land
to fund parkland acquisition and improvements. Fees shall be reviewed
annually.
Policy 4.2 Develop fiscal criteria for the effective allocation of public resources for
park and recreation facilities.
Policy 4.3 Identify new sources of funding for park and recreational facilities.
a. Continue and expand mechanisms by which the City may accept
gifts and dedications of parks, open space and facilities.
b. Consider the sale of bonds, user fees, assessment districts and other
sources that may be identified at a future date for park development
and maintenance.
Policy 4.4 Provide recreational facilities which are functional and are designed for cost
effective maintenance.
Policy 4.5 Establish agreements wherever possible between the City and other public
agencies for the purpose of development, operation, use and maintenance of
recreation facilities.
Policy 4.6 Plan recreational facilities to limit liability to the City and to protect the
health and safety of citizens utilizing those facilities.
Goal 5 Establish a trail system that meets the riding, hiking and bicycling needs of
residents.
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Di scussi on Yorba Linda provides a comprehensive system of riding and hiking trails and
bikeways. A major intent of this goal is to afford citizens opportunities for trail
oriented recreation activities. These facilities are intended to also enhance open
space opportunities by providing non-vehicular linkages to open space areas and
recreational facilities. Several of the trails are part of a regional system that
provide linkages to Chino Hills State Park and the Orange County Santa Ana
River Trail facilities located outside of the City. Expansion of such linkages is
part of this goal intent. The trails network is a valued component of the open
space system.
Policy 5.1 Require the dedication of right-of-way and construction of public trails as a
condition of approval of development projects.
Policy 5.2 Separate trails from vehicular traffic wherever possible.
Policy 5.3 Create bikeways which correlate with the circulation system.
Policy 5.4 Provide for the construction of staging areas and trail connections that
provide access to Chino Hills State Park.
Policy 5.5 Complete the equestrian trail network through the community, with
particular emphasis on extension of trails through the Shell and Murdock
Properties, and connections into Chino Hills State Park.
Policy 5.6 Continue regional trail systems maintenance and operation within the City
by the Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department or the Public Works
Department.
Policy 5.7 Route bikeways and multi-purpose trails to facilitate access to open space
areas, recreational facilities, schools and shopping areas.
Policy 5.8 Locate trails along designated scenic corridors wherever environmentally,
physically, and economically feasible.
Policy 5.9 Encourage commercial, office, industrial and multi-family residential
developers to provide local bicycle trails and rack facilities within their
projects as conditions of development.
Policy 5.10 Solicit and utilize all sources of local, regional, State and Federal funds to
plan, acquire right-of-way and construct bikeways and equestrian trails,
including such sources as SB 821 and SB 244 funds.
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Policy 5.11 Assign priority to the completion of fragmentary portions of trails which
currently exist in the City to ensure continuity and connection of all links in
the trail system.
Goal 6 Permanently preserve visual resources along existing and planned landscape
corridors.
Discussion Landscape corridors provide open space relief along highways and pedestrian ways
and add to the open space character of the city. The intent is to maintain and enhance
landscaped corridors through sensitive design and appropriate regulations.
Policy 6.1
Policy 6.2
Policy 6.3
Impose conditions on new development along landscaped corridors to
preserve unique visual features.
Design roadways that have visual quality and riding comfort. Design curves
to take advantage of natural or man-made scenic features.
Incorporate pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle trails into the right-of-way of
landscaped corridors.
Goal 7
To permanently preserve natural resource areas of community and regional
significance.
Discussion
The interrelationships between local communities and the surrounding natural
environment help establish a community as a desirable and healthful place to live.
The preservation of natural resources help to preserve biological diversity, provides
passive recreation and educational opportunities, facilitates the maintenance of
natural, life-sustaining systems, and gives people the opportunity to witness
wildlife in natural environs. The preservation of natural resources is a long term
benefit for all. The intent is to identify, preserve and manage natural resources
within and adjacent to the community as described in the Conservation
Component.
Policy 7.1 Preserve sensitive species and plant communities and wildlife habitats to the
maximum extent possible through open space dedication and easements,
creative site design and other workable mitigation actions.
Policy 7.2 Require that appropriate resource protection measures are prepared and
incorporated into development proposals.
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Policy 7.3 Conserve resource areas which are preserved through public and private
acquisition by an aggressive open space management program including
such techniques as revegetation, educational projects and other
appropriate means.
Policy 7.4 To the extent possible under the City's authority, manage the open space
resources within and adjacent to the Santa Ana River Corridor,
Featherly Regional Park, Brush Canyon, the Yorba Linda Lakebed, and
the Chino Hills State Park in order to preserve their open space and
resource conservation value where appropriate and capitalize on their
recreation value where that is appropriate.
Policy 7.5 Require the delineation of permanent open space areas within the Shell
and Murdock Area Plans through more detailed development planning
so that the steep slopes and important natural resource areas can be
properly preserved and protected through specific plans or other
appropriate development regulations.
Policy 7.6 Require development proposals in areas expected to contain important
plant communities and wildlife habitat to provide detailed biological
assessments.
Policy 7.7 Seek preservation of the mountain lion corridor from Coal Canyon to
the Chino Hills area with particular emphasis on establishing a
workable means of mountain lion passage through the Saba Property.
Policy 7.8 Maintain an inventory of existing sensitive resources in and adjacent to
the City through periodic updates of the General Plan Technical
Document.
Policy 7.9 Limit designated open space areas that contain sensitive biological
resources to passive recreation uses.
Policy 7.10 Future land development/redevelopment must adhere to the design
standards set forth in the Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan
(DAMP) and the City-specific Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
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Goal 8 To permanently preserve and protect sensitive hillside areas
within and adjacent to the community.
Discussion
The hillsides of Yorba Linda area a valuable asset to all residents.
Hillside areas offer aesthetic rewards to some residents, provide
desirable residential opportunities, a place for recreation for many
others, and a means for preserving other valuable resources of the
City. They help to form the open space character and promote a
lifestyle for the City. These areas deserve special attention and
should be protected from insensitive development. Public views
should be conserved and the natural vegetation should be retained
as much as possible, modified mainly for fire protection purposes
where necessary.
Policy 8.1 Provide for the preservation of sensitive hillside and canyon areas
within the City.
Policy 8.2 Respect the natural landform as a part of site planning and
architectural design to minimize grading and visual impact.
Policy 8.3
Control erosion during and following construction through proper
grading techniques, vegetation replanting and the installation of
proper drainage, and erosion control improvements.
Policy 8.4 Require the practice of proper soil management techniques to reduce
erosion, sedimentation, and other soil-related problems.
Policy 8.5 Preserve significant natural features, including sensitive hillsides as
part of new development.
Policy 8.6 Require analysis of visual quality impacts of proposed development projects
on a project-by-project basis.
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Goal 9
To preserve and enhance the Santa Ana River and Featherly Regional Park
as an open space/recreation opportunity.
Discussion
The Santa Ana River corridor is a County regional open space corridor that extends
from Newport/Huntington Beach to the San Bernardino Mountains. It also connects
to Featherly Regional Park and Chino Hills State Park, as well as other open space
preserves. A segment of the corridor is within and adjacent to the City. The
corridor contains a number of sensitive open space resources. A multi-purpose trail
extends along the entire length of the corridor from Corona to its terminus in
Newport/Huntington Beach. The intent is to ensure that this valuable resource area
remains accessible to Yorba Linda citizens and is enhanced by City actions.
Policy 9.1 Work with The County of Orange in promoting the preservation of natural
resources within the Santa Ana River corridor.
Policy 9.2 Preserve and enhance the Santa Ana River corridor and other stream courses
in the City.
Policy 9.3 Maintain ecological balance by protecting infringement on those areas in and
along the Santa Ana River which have significant environmental value.
Policy 9.4 Preserve riparian areas in the Santa Ana River area as sources of shelter and
water for wildlife.
Policy 9.5 Preserve a continuous open space corridor along the Santa Ana River in order
to maintain animal migration opportunities and preserve natural and
recreational resource values.
Policy 9.6 Require a definitive biological study to identify mitigative actions which may
include a minimum setback from riparian vegetation areas for new
development, replacement of riparian vegetation, or other suitable measures.
Policy 9.7 Provide open space and trail connections between Yorba Linda and the
County's Santa Ana River Trail wherever possible.
Policy 9.8 Pursue the possibility of establishing active recreation uses in portions of
Featherly regional Park in which sensitive natural resource preservation is not
of predominant importance.
Policy 9.9 Future land development/redevelopment must adhere to the design standards
set forth in the Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) and the
City-specific Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
Goal 10 To enhance the interrelationship of the City's open space resources and Chino
Hills State Park.
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Discussion
The City contains approximately 900 acres along its eastern boundary and the San
Bernardino County line which are currently undeveloped and contain significant open
space and wildlife resources. A 300 acre portion of this area, referred to as Lower
Brush Canyon, is under consideration for preservation as a wildlife corridor from the
County line to the Santa Ana River. Dedication of this area for preservation purposes
in under consideration by the City. The 900 acres of land contains steep topography,
natural drainage courses and a variety of plant species and wildlife habitats. The
intent is to preserve and enhance these areas as a top priority for the City of Yorba
Linda, and to utilize these resources as a means of augmenting the access connections
from the City into Chino Hills State Park. Dedication of this property to the State as
the appropriate public agency in exchange for additional guaranteed access routes
may be considered by the City. All of the policies in relation to this goal envision a
negotiation of mutual benefit between the City and the State Department of Parks and
Recreation in finalizing the disposition of any land or improvements under the
ownership or regulatory authority of the City.
Policy 10.1 Provide earthen multipurpose trail alignments for hiking, equestrian and
bicycle trails on segments of regional trails within the City wherever
possible.
Policy 10.2 Develop staging centers where appropriate to complement existing and
proposed trail connections into Chino Hills State Park.
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Policy 10.3 Protect sensitive wildlife and plant life communities.
Policy 10.4 Maintain the majority of Brush Canyon in its natural state.
Policy 10.5 Enhance and retain appropriate portions of Brush Canyon as a sustainable
natural habitat as a 300 acre wildlife preserve and corridor from the San
Bernardino County line to the Santa Ana River.
Policy 10.6 Ensure continuation of open space resources in their natural state through a
long term preservation program.
Policy 10.7 Implement policies guiding the City of Yorba Linda/Chino Hills State Park
relationships in such a way that reasonable benefits accrue to the citizens of
Yorba Linda through appropriate negotiations with the State.
Goal 11 To protect and conserve surface water, groundwater and imported water
resources.
Di s c u s s i o n Through the wise use of water resources within the City water quality can be
maintained and the quantity of water consumed can be minimized. Adequate
flood control and protection can be provided while advantage can be taken of
the resource that stormwater runoff represents. The intent is to achieve cost
effective and environmentally responsible water management.
Policy 11.1 Require appropriate water usage mitigation measures on all development
projects.
Policy 1 1. 2 Review all development proposals and public facility improvement plans to
ensure water resources are conserved to the maximum extent possible.
Policy 11.3 Require drought-tolerant landscaping, water conserving fixtures, reuse of
wastewater when feasible and the capture of storm runoff in all private and
public development projects.
Policy 11.4 Design flood control and drainage facilities to provide protection from
inundation from a 100-year flood event.
Policy 11.5 Retain local drainage courses, channels and creeks in their natural condition
where possible.
Policy 11.6 Protect groundwater from sources of pollution.
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Policy 11.7 Future land development/redevelopment must adhere to the design standards
set forth in the Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) and the
City-specific Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
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Goal 1 2 To permanently preserve significant cultural or historical buildings, sites or
features within the community.
Discussion
Cultural and historic resources are defined as buildings, structures, objects, and
sites that represent significant contributions of culture and history. The intent is
to ensure that these resources are preserved because they provide a link to a
community's past, as well as a frame of reference for the future. These sites are a
source of pride for a community. They need active protection and preservation or
they will be lost to future generations.
Policy 12.1
Policy 12.2
Policy 12.3
Policy 12.4
Protect significant areas of historical, archaeological, educational or
paleontological resources.
Require effective mitigation measures where development may affect
historical, archaeological or paleontological resources.
Require the preparation of archaeological or paleontological reports in
areas where there is potential to impact cultural resources.
Require that an archaeologist be retained to observe grading activities in
areas where the probable presence of archaeological or paleontological
resources is indicated.
Policy 12.5 Preserve uncovered resources in their natural state, as much as feasible to
assure their preservation and availability for later study.
Goal 13 To properly manage designated areas for mineral extraction to meet the needs
of the area.
Discussion
The City's policies and programs for mineral resources shall be designed to ensure
that adequate sand and gravel extraction sites are available while not adversely
affecting other land uses. The presence of State Resource Sectors, containing
aggregate materials potentially available from a land use perspective require that
the General Plan incorporate policies for the management of these resources. Two
Resource Sectors are identified by the SMARA in the vicinity of Featherly
Regional Park and the Santa Ana River. Although the City currently does not
actively mine, nor intends to mine, any of the areas designated as Resource
Sectors, State law mandates that policies be incorporated for the potential
management of these resources. In this vein, reclamation of resource extraction
areas should also be considered an integral part of the land use planning process.
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Compile and maintain maps and descriptions of mineral resources as a basis
for policy and program implementation.
Document current extraction sites, including sand and gravel quarries,
including the current status and duration of existing permits and approvals,
for compliance monitoring.
Cooperate with other governmental agencies and educational institutions to
arrange for the development and exchange of information on mineral
resources.
Develop rationale as to why mining is not a feasible use of the properties
classified as resource sectors by the SMARA to support request for deletion
of the area as a potential mineral resource supply.
Require that all mineral extraction reclamation plans be consistent with the
policies and procedures of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act.
Require that permits for reclamation projects specify compliance with State,
federal, and local standards and attainment programs with respect to air
quality, watersheds and basins, and erosion potential.
Policy 13.1
Policy 13.2
Policy 13.3
Policy 13.4
Policy 13.5
Policy 13.6
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III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
The following lists the programs to implement the Recreation/Resource policies contained in the
preceding sections of this Element. The capital letter and number preceding each program are
referenced by the goal section which it implements. It is the intent that the programs be monitored
and updated annually. Changes in the implementation programs would require General Plan
amendment only if they involve or imply policy changes.
A. Plans and Ordinances
A.1 The Parks and Recreation Department shall maintain the following information:
a. Current and projected recreational needs;
b. Development and design standards (ratio of acreage to population, types, site,
location, characteristics, relationship to adjacent properties, facility layout,
landscape, etc.);
c. Park Improvements
Existing sites to be improved or expanded
Target locations for acquisition for future parks specified by type (mini,
neighborhood, community, and greenbelt)
Function, facilities, and programs to be provided at each site;
d. Timing and phasing;
e. Acquisition and improvement costs and funding sources;
f. Priorities for implementation, maintained in the 8 year Capital improvement
Program; and
g. Coordination and agreements with responsible agencies within adjacent
jurisdictions having recreation facilities which are used by residents of the
City of Yorba Linda.
A.2 Prepare master site plans for each proposed park and recreation facility. These will
include locations, facilities provided, landscape and irrigation features, and land
use transition measures. Design of new recreation facilities shall reflect and be
sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site. For new facilities, park master
site plans shall be prepared prior to the implementation of improvements. For
existing parks, the need for improvements to increase
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efficiency, maintain open space resources, and maintain compatibility with
adjacent uses shall be analyzed.
A.3 Maintain Zoning Code requirements that proposed residential developments
include land for public parks and recreational facilities at a ratio of four acres for
each 1,000 population. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department shall
review all proposed residential projects of five dwelling units or more.
A.4 Require that all non-residential development provide on-site open space facilities
or pay in-lieu fees in accordance with standards to be included in the Zoning
Ordinance.
A.5 Designate lands for the extraction of mineral resources or oil production by
overlay zones within the Zoning Ordinance. The City shall consider the following
land use categories when reviewing proposed land uses on or adjacent to an area
designated for the extraction of resources.
Incompatible - land uses inherently incompatible with resource extraction
and/or that require a high public or private investment in structures, land
improvements, and landscaping that would prevent resource extraction
because of the higher economic value of the land and its improvements.
Examples of such uses include residential, public facilities, intensive
industrial, and commercial.
Compatible - Land uses inherently compatible with resource extraction and/or
that require a low public or private investment in structures, land
improvements, and landscaping and that would allow resource extraction
because of the low economic value of the land and its improvements.
Examples of such uses include very low density residential (such as Ranchette
Open Space Zone), recreation, agricultural and open space.
Interim - Land uses that require structures, land improvements, and the
landscaping of a limited useful life and from an economic and political
standpoint can be converted to resource extraction at the end of that limited
life.
A.6 Revise the City's Zoning Code to incorporate development restrictions and
standards for riparian corridors, the Santa Ana River, and the Brush Canyon
Wildlife Corridor.
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B. Administrative
B.1 Maintain base data and conduct studies as appropriate, to determine near term
priorities to acquire and develop parks to relieve shortages.
B.2 Maintain information regarding park facilities, and programs and community needs
to determine if recreational needs are being met by the facilities and programs.
Needs shall be monitored periodically. The results should be reported by the Parks
and Recreation Department Director to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and
City Council.
B.3 Establish the following park sites as first priority for completion:
a. Lucia Kust Park along the Metropolitan Water District easement in the
S&S development east of Fairmont Boulevard/Rio del Oro;
b. Arroyo Park within the Broadmoor/Rancho Dominguez tracts;
c. The park site located at the intersection of Foxtail and Lomas de Yorba
West within Bryant Ranch.
B.4 Develop Hurlers Barton Park to Master Plan specifications.
B.5 Investigate the following sites for additional recreational use feasibility:
a. Featherly Regional Park
b. North Orange County Community College Site
c. Shell Property Specific Plan Area
d. Murdock Property Specific Plan Area
e. Yorba Linda Lakebed
B.6 Review the physical and operational characteristics of parks and recreation
facilities, including: the site design; landscape development; and maintenance of
parks, recreational facilities and buildings. This evaluation should consider their
effectiveness and efficiency in accommodating recreational facilities, costs of
operation and maintenance, rate of deterioration and replacement of equipment and
landscape, safety of users and tenants of adjacent properties, adequacy of lighting,
compatibility with adjacent uses, and other pertinent measures.
B.7 Establish a program for facilities development within the Parks and Recreation
Department. Specific tasks will include monitoring ongoing funding programs
such as Quimby Act fees, identifying and applying for new funding, (e.g.
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corporations, private citizens, foundations, special park and recreation assessments
from the redevelopment agency) and advocating new programs.
B.8 Continue to work with the Placentia/Yorba Linda Unified School District, and the
North Orange County Community College District to provide community
residents access to recreational facilities and open space areas.
B.9 Continue to inform citizens of available recreational programs which may be
accomplished by newsletters or other media.
B.10 Conduct meetings with the Orange County Department of Harbors, Beaches and
Parks, adjacent cities, the Yorba Linda Water District, and State representatives to
maintain and establish new recreational programs provide for joint use of
facilities, facilitate park land acquisition, and sustain natural open space
conservation.
B.11 Maintain an inventory of surplus federal, state and local land in the City and its
Sphere of Influence, and, as funding is available, purchase and acquire those
which are appropriate for recreational or open space /conservation purposes.
When purchase is not possible, consider the negotiation of long-term lease
agreements to provide park and recreational facilities.
B.12 Work with the Orange County Flood Control District, the Orange County
Department of Harbors, Beaches and Parks, the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, and the City's Public Works Department to provide for the recreational
use of the Santa Ana River, canyon drainages, and/or storm water detention
channels. Recreational uses in these areas shall be designed to provide for flood
control needs as their primary purpose and be capable of restoration subsequent to
drainage and floods.
B.13 Work with the appropriate agencies to achieve the optimum mix of active
recreation, open space and flood protection uses within the Yorba Linda Lakebed.
B.14 Dedication of local lands as permanent open space and wildlife preservation in
exchange for access to regional recreational opportunities in Chino Hills State
Park should be considered as a topic of negotiation with the State.
B.15 Update the data base report presented in the GP/EIR of sensitive biological
elements, including plants, animals and natural communities as identified in the
California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Diversity Data Base. The
report should be updated at a minimum of every five years. The Data Base Report
shall be referred to during the Initial Study of each project proposed to
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December 6, 1993
the City to determine the potential for impacts to known sensitive biological
elements.
B.16 Identify areas and formulate recommendations for the acquisition of property,
including funding, to establish a permanent wildlife corridor contiguous to Chino
Hills State Park via lower Brush Canyon to connect with the Santa Ana River. The
City shall consult with the State and local agencies, and the current property
owner prior to the adoption of any open space corridor plan.
B.17 Based on evidence of continued use of the mountain lion corridor through the
Saba property as a result of continued documentation and tracking of mountain
lion activity, work with the owners) of the Saba property to develop an acceptable
mountain lion corridor through the property which allows eventual commercial
use and considers the following factors in maintaining a workable corridor:
1. Provides a biologically usable connection to the Coal Canyon area, depending
upon resolution of plans and corridor location in the City of Anaheim;
2. Provides for protection of the existing corridor or a satisfactory alternate
routing through the property;
3. Protects the designated corridor from disruptive forms of human intrusion,
including light, noise, undue vibration, and activity visible to mountain lions
using the corridor;
4. Provides for sufficient corridor width and landscaping to achieve a safe
corridor as perceived by mountain lions;
5. Incorporates site plan, building and wall design features which isolate the
commercial development from the designated corridor;
6. Leaves open the possibility of freeway or access modifications which could
improve corridor characteristics and reduce impacts on the Saba property;
7. Considers flexibility in site development standards and use intensities within
developable portions of the property to offset impacts on the proposed
development of preserving the mountain lion corridor;
8. Seeks to accomplish necessary interagency agreements on the corridor plan in
advance of development proposals so delays in implementation can be
minimized; and
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9. Provides for temporary corridor improvements and protection during project
construction if necessary to maintain functional mountain lion access.
B.18 Investigate and pursue mechanisms for the acquisition of real property in areas
determined suitable for the establishment of a permanent open space connections
to Chino Hills State Park.
C. Funding
C.1 Maintain the use of the Quimby Act, in-lieu fees, and developer contributions as a
means of parks and recreation funding. The City shall review the sufficiency of the
fees to support parkland acquisition, improvements and programming.
C.2 Monitor the availability of state and federal monies for recreational and trail
system purposes. As funds are available the City shall actively solicit its share of
these funds.
C.3 Continue the administrative and legal mechanisms to allow for the creation of
benefit assessment districts and special taxes to fund park acquisitions and
improvements, and trail improvements and maintenance.
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December 6, 1993
IV. PARKS AND RECREATION COMPONENT
Parks and recreation facilities are an integral component of the open space system for Yorba Linda.
Residents take pride in the high quality of parks in the City. The Parks and Recreation Department
serves the community by providing welcome open space and a place to go for active recreation or
rest. The satisfaction of recreational needs is one of the most important goals of this element.
In order to meet the recreation needs of Yorba Linda residents, six types of park and recreation
facilities are provided. Such facilities include; Mini-Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks,
Regional Park, Private and Commercial Recreation facilities and School Recreation Facilities. The
Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department maintains a comprehensive inventory of each
specific public park and recreation facility in the City. The Parks and Recreation Department also
provides an assessment of the availability of organized recreation activities and events in the
community. It is the mix of park and recreation facilities that establishes the overall quality of
recreation service.
A. Park and Recreation Facility Types
Existing recreational facilities within the Yorba Linda planning area are categorized into a
local classification system: mini-parks, including vestpocket parks and tot lots;
neighborhood parks; community parks, regional parks and greenbelts. Each of these is
based on standards derived specifically to suit the City's aspiration to maintain a balance
of recreation facilities throughout the community. The following indicates park
classification system and standards used by the City (Table RR-1). Below is a brief
description of each type of park and recreation facility provided in Yorba Linda:
Table RR-1
Recreation Standards
Classification
Acres/1000
Pop.
Size Range Service Radius
Miniparks got lots,
vestpocket)
N/A
2,500 sq.ft. to 2.5
acres
Subneighborhoods
Neighborhood Parks 4.0 2.5 to 5 acres Up to mile
Neighborhood/
Community Parks
4.0 5 to 100
2
acres to 2 miles
Regional Parks 5.0
1
100+ acres Within hour driving time
Greenbelt N/A Varies
Includes greenbelts, parkways,
trail easements, landscape
buffers. No standard is
applicable.
1 County of Orange standard
2 The size range between 20 and 100 acres includes specialized facilities
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1. Regional Parks
Regional parks are operated by the Orange County Department of Harbors, Beaches
and Parks and serve the varied recreation needs of County residents. Regional parks
are defined as large open spaces of approximately 100 acres or more providing
facilities which attract visitors from a broad geographic area reached within a one-
half hour drive. Regional park facilities usually include recreational or scenic
attractions that are of countywide significance and generally are not available in
local municipal parks. It is of sufficient size to offer a variety of topography and
facilities for picnicking, camping, boating and swimming, nature study, hiking and
riding trails, youth day camping and sport facilities. Orange County has established
5.0 acres per 1000 residents as its regional park standard. The Yorba Linda planning
area has three parks in the vicinity which are classified as regional parks.
1. Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Regional Park, once a part of the expansive cattle
ranch of Bernardo Yorba, is located between the Santa Ana River and La
Palma Avenue, east of Imperial Highway, in the City of Anaheim. The 166
acre park is operated, maintained and administered by the Orange County
Environmental Management Agency. Yorba Regional Park is a major link in
the Santa Ana River Greenbelt corridor for Orange County designated riding,
hiking and bicycle trails. Existing facilities include extensive accommodations
for group and individual picnicking, with shade shelters, tables and barbecues,
three fishing lakes with interconnecting meandering streams, and play
equipment areas. This facility is also used for local recreational programs
sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.
2. Featherly Park: Located in the City of Yorba Linda, maintained by the County
of Orange, Featherly Regional Park provides 315 acres of facilities for family
and group day activities. Facilities include a concession building, laundromat,
visitor center, restrooms with showers, and a roadside rest area. Activities
offered include interpretive programs and bicycle rentals. A 50 acre wilderness
trail system has been developed between the Santa Ana River and Bryant
Ranch.
3. Carbon Canyon Regional Park: Carbon Canyon Regional Park, consisting of
131 acres, is located in a protected valley northwest of the City of Yorba
Linda. Located in the City of Brea, and maintained by the County of Orange
Department of Harbors, Beaches and Parks, the park is a well established
facility with a tennis court complex, recreational lakes, equestrian and bicycle
trails and accommodations for group and individual picnicking.
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2. Community Recreational Facilities
The City of Yorba Linda's Planning area includes 25 public recreational facilities.
Utilizing the definitions and acreage standards as presented in Table RR-2, the
approximately 107.4 acres of user-oriented recreational open space includes 7 mini-
parks, 6 linear or greenbelt parks, 2 City neighborhood parks, and 10 community
parks, (including 2 equestrian centers). Park and recreation facilities are identified
on Exhibit RR-1. Park facilities are maintained to meet the needs of special groups,
including senior citizens, the disabled, cultural activities, community center
activities, children's play lots, equestrian groups, and open space/greenbelt areas.
Classifications are described as follows:
Mini-Park: A mini-park typically contains less than 2.5 acres of land. Mini-parks,
also termed "vestpocket" parks, contain specialized facilities that serve a
concentrated or limited population or specific group such as tots or senior citizens.
The service radius is subneighborhood, at approximately one-quarter mile
maximum. Desirable site characteristics include location within neighborhoods in
close proximity to housing developments or senior citizen housing. Limited
equipment is provided at these locations, such as tot lot play equipment, benches
and picnic areas.
Neighborhood Park: A neighborhood park is any general use local park developed
to serve the needs of a particular neighborhood within a community. The size of the
park depends on the population within its service area and the extent of desired
amenities, but usually ranges from 2.5 to 5.0 acres. Typical neighborhood parks may
be within walking or bicycling distance of park users with a service radius of
approximately 1/2 mile. These parks may feature such amenities as children's play
areas, ball fields, and open turf areas.
Neighborhood/Community Park: A community park is typically a 5.0 to 20.0 acre
site designed to meet the active recreational needs of several neighborhoods. These
parks are intended to serve drive-to clientele within a radius of up to two miles.
They contain facilities which require more space than neighborhood parks and
which may include playfields, basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pools,
community centers and off-street parking.
Greenbelt Parks: Greenbelt parks include landscaped greenbelt areas, parkways,
trail easements, and landscape buffers, with a minimum of active recreation
equipment. Activities are limited to passive recreation, such as picnicking. No size
range or service radius has been established for greenbelt parks, although they
generally are approximately equivalent in size to a neighborhood park.
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3. School Facilities
The City of Yorba Linda maintains inter-agency cooperative agreements with the
Placentia/Yorba Linda Unified School District for use of not only their playing
fields but for lunch time and after school structured recreational programs. The
agreement includes the use of rooms for various recreation department sponsored
classes. Due to their proximity and number, the elementary school sites are
generally utilized for non-programmed activities and athletic competition practice.
Due to the growing popularity of organized league sports, several elementary
schools (Mabel Paine, Linda Vista, Rose Drive and Van Buren) are being used,
along with the Jr. High schools, for Little League, Pop Warner, softball and soccer.
By agreement with the Placentia/Yorba Linda Unified School District, Esperanza
High School currently serves as the community's aquatic facility offering
instructional swimming classes, as well as competitive and recreational swimming.
Exhibit RR-1 also shows the existing thirteen elementary, jr.high and high schools
in the school district that are attended by Yorba Linda school children. An
inventory of amenities for each of the school sites is presented in Table RR-3.
4. Private Recreation Facilities
In addition to City parks, there are individual private facilities such as the Yorba
Linda Country Club Golf Course which is a private membership golf course
covering 87 acres within the Unincorporated County Island, and open space land
dedications which do not lend themselves to active recreational use and are left in
their natural state, maintained under assessment districts of private developments.
Private recreation facilities include six private schools, churches, and a number of
facilities operated by homeowners associations for the exclusive use of association
members. Some facilities are fully featured recreational clubs with gymnasiums,
indoor and outdoor courts, private lakes, ballfields, pools and trail systems. Some
are parks with open grass meadows, sports courts and ballfields in addition to
swimming pools and spas. These facilities vary in size from less than 1 acre to 3
acres. Three semi-public facilities (privately owned with general public access)
include the equestrian facilities of El Cajon Corrals, Triple B Equestrian Center,
and Rocking T Ranch. Lakeview Stables and Rancho de Caballo are equestrian
facilities are currently inoperative semi-public boarding facilities. The Yorba Linda
Lakebed, although a public facility, is under the jurisdiction of the Orange County
Flood Control District, and is used for passive recreation and equestrian trails.
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Table RR-3
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ELEMENTARY
1. Bryant Ranch 2
260
11.0 -- 3 -- -- -- 1 1 1 -- -- -- -- --
2. Fairmont
130 6.5 -- -- 5 -- -- 2 -- 5 -- -- -- -- --
3. Glenview (City of Anaheim)
10.0 4.8 -- -- 5 -- -- 1 -- 4 -- -- -- -- --
4. Glenknoll (County Island)
10.0 5.0 -- -- 4 -- -- 2 -- 4 -- -- -- -- 6
5. Linda Vista
9.5 4.7 -- -- 2 -- -- 2 -- 2 -- -- -- -- 3
6. Mabel Paine
9.5 4.2 -- -- 2 -- -- 2 -- 3 -- -- 2 -- 1
7. Orchard (City of Anaheim)
-- 5.0 -- -- 4 -- -- 2 -- 3 -- -- -- -- 2
8. Rose Drive
11.3 5.6 -- -- 2 -- -- 2 -- 3 1 -- 2 -- 2
9. Van Buren (City of Placentia)
11.0 5.5 -- -- 4 -- -- 2 -- 4 -- -- -- -- 6
JUNIOR HIGH
10. Bernard Yorba 19.5 9.7 -- -- 6 -- -- 3 -- 4 -- -- -- 1 9
11. Yorba Linda 22.25 16.5 2 2 5 1 -- 3 -- 2 -- 1 -- 1 4
12. Travis Ranch 26.1 12.5 -- -- 4 1 -- 2 -- 5 -- -- -- 1 5
HIGH
13. Esperanza (City of Anaheim) 40.0 20.0 2 -- 13 1 6 2 -- 2 -- 8 -- 1 4
TOTAL 208.2 111.0
* In Acres
1 Kindergarten through 8
th
grade.
2 See Note #4 on Table RR-2 Recreation Facilities and Line 21 for facilities provided by Bryant Ranch Park.
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5. Parks and Recreation Department Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a comprehensive and active schedule of
quality programs. New and creative approaches to recreational programming for a
continually changing community are being implemented. Programs are provided for
all age groups and it is the Department's policy that t h e programs are accessible to
all residents. Programs are offered at various locations throughout the city in order
to maximize the number and variety of offerings. These locations include City,
school, and private facilities.
In order to provide the most complete programs for residents, the City also works
with community groups and businesses to offer cooperative and interfacing
programs. Examples of these include the popular In-School/After School Program
at each school site, Holiday tree lighting at the Nixon Library and Birthplace, and
the all City track meet sponsored by a local service organization. Various
businesses and organizations also financially support programs. Examples of these
activities include the publishing of the quarterly Recreation brochure, and the
Summer Concert series.
The City also provides facilities for use by private recreation providers. Little
League, Junior United Soccer, Girl's Softball, and Pop Warner Football are the
primary users of City owned and maintained sports fields. A public equestrian arena
is also owned and maintained by the City for use by a large population of horse
owners. The City is committed to providing outstanding facilities for its youth.
Other private, youth-oriented organizations utilize a variety of facilities within the
City, including church facilities, schools and parks. The YMCA sponsors a number
of recreational programs, including athletic instructional programs for the
community. Additionally, the City cooperates with the YMCA to meet the needs of
all residents.
B. Parkland Standards
The City uses the State Quimby Act, as amended, and the Yorba Linda Zoning Code for
fees and land dedications to establish standards and schedules for acquisition and
development of new parks and/or rehabilitation of existing park and recreation facilities.
The Quimby Act, enacted by the State in 1965 provided the implementation mechanism
for local park development. This legislation enabled local agencies to require dedication
of local park acreage, the payment of fees, or a combination thereof, as part of the
subdivision process. As amended, the Quimby Act allows the City to require, by
ordinance, dedication of land or impose payment of fees in lieu thereof, or
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a combination of both for neighborhood parks and recreation purposes. The Quimby Act
provides that the ordinance must set definite standards for dedication of land and the
amount of any fee to be paid in lieu thereof.
The Quimby Act sets standards for parkland dedication of three (3) acres per 1,000
population unless the City has already established a higher rate, as in the case of Yorba
Linda, which is set at four (4) acres per 1,000 population. These are not based on the
various park classifications (neighborhood, community, regional) as are the national
standards, but on total population and total park acreage. The City standard for four acres
per 1,000 population was established based on the population and parks ratios in October
1972. The Code requires that four (4) acres of property for each 1,000 persons be devoted
to park and recreational purposes. The requirement is satisfied in part by policies of the
City and other governmental agencies, which will make two acres per 1,000 population
available for parks and recreational purposes.
In order to obtain the remaining two acres, the City Zoning Code (Chapter 19) provides
for the payment of a fee for each new single family and multiple family residential
dwelling unit constructed. Fees are based on the type of construction, persons per
household and the price of land, as determined by the building permit. Fees are imposed
when the building permit is issued. The fee is placed in a specially designated fund and is
used for the acquisition and development of new, or improvement of existing
neighborhood parks and recreational facilities.
The Code also provides that in lieu of fees, credit for land and improvements which are
dedicated in fee to any public recreation and park purposes shall be granted. The amount
of dedicated land and any conditions are determined by mutual agreement between the
City and the dedicator. A minimum of five (5) acres per site are required by the City for
dedication.
Where private open space for park and recreation purposes is provided in a proposed
development and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future
residents of the development, partial credit, not to exceed 50%, may be given against the
requirements of the fees imposed by Section 19.2 of the Zoning Code under the
conditions that: the open space for which credit is given is a minimum of three (3) acres;
facilities proposed for the open space are in accordance with provisions of the Recreation
Element of the General Plan; the open space is reasonably adaptable for use as park and
recreational purposes; the use of the open space is restricted for park and recreational
purposes by recorded covenant; and private yards, setbacks and other areas required by
the Zoning Code are not included in the open space acreage calculation.
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C. Proposed Recreation Facilities
Future recreation facilities for the City of Yorba Linda include three parks, a sports
complex facility, a potential community center/gymnasium, and parkland acreage
associated with the development of the 895 acre Shell Property Specific Plan and the 630
acre Murdock Property Specific Plan. Proposed facilities are as follows:
A. Lucia Kust Park
A 6.1 acre parksite located south along the Metropolitan Water District easement
between Fairmont Avenue and Village Center Drive.
B. Arroyo Park
A 7.1 acre parksite located south of Yorba Linda Boulevard and west of Yorba
Ranch Road.
C. Foxtail Park
This 5.0 acre parksite is not currently site planned. The site could accommodate a
variety of uses to be determined during the site planning process. In addition to
recreational uses, this property could be used for a east City Yard annex.
D. Sports Complex
The sports complex would be designed with baseball/football/soccer facilities with
night lighting. Included in the sports facility could be commercial recreational uses
such as racquetball courts, batting cages or commercial tennis facilities.
E. Shell Property
This 895 acre development is scheduled for future annexation to the City. A specific
plan identifying the size and location of all future parks, will be completed upon
annexation. For planning purposes, a figure of 31 acres of required parkland is used,
based on the City's definition of the base acre and a maximum density of 2.8
dwelling units per acre. This figure may differ from the actual number of acres of
parkland required. It is the intent of the General Plan and the Area Plan for this
property that an 18-hole, public golf course, designed to professional standards, be
established as part of the open space commitment for this land as an adjunct to the
proposed residential densities.
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December 6, 1993
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F. Murdock Property
This 640 acre development is also scheduled for future annexation to the city. A
specific plan will identify the actual size and location of future parks, and will
include possible plans for a golf course. For planning purposes in this element, a
figure of 9.0 acres of required parkland is used, based on the City's definition of the
base acre and a maximum density of 1.0 dwelling units per acre.
G. Community Center/Gymnasium
This facility is proposed as part of the Community Center Master Plan for the
Hurless Barton park site.
D. Community Needs Assessment
A goal of 227 acres of parkland is established, based on the City's standard of 4.0 acres of
parkland per 1000 population. The City of Yorba Linda currently provides 107.4 acres of
improved parkland within the City's planning area. It is the City's policy to credit 50% of
the usable school open space into the calculation of recreational facility provision as
many school sites in the City are available for recreational activities after school and on
weekends. In some cases, school open space and recreation facilities, and adjacent parks
are developed jointly by the City and the School District. According to this policy, a
credit of 55.5 acres of existing school related recreation facilities brings the total to 162.9
acres of public recreation facilities. The resulting existing need of 64.1 acres is lessened
by the fact that the three regional parks and the Chino Hills State Park in the vicinity of
the Yorba Linda planning area have active recreation facilities. Although the City
currently does not meet its specified goal of 4.0 acres per 1,000 population, existing
facilities almost attain the goal of three (3.0) acres of parkland per 1,000 population
established by the Quimby Act.
Parkland needs assessment for the Preferred Plan buildout is based upon a parkland
requirement of 4.0 acres of parkland for every 1,000 persons living in the City. The
assessment assumes inclusion of park and recreational facilities located within the two
County Islands, as well as annexation and development of both the Shell and Murdock
Properties to the north of the current City limits. The actual need for park and recreation
facilities at General Plan buildout is 145.9 acres based on 4.0 acres per 1,000 population.
Completion of the park and recreation facilities identified the City, including: the
completion of Lucia Kust Park (7.0 acres), Arroyo Park (7.3 acres), Foxtail and Lomas de
Yorba West Park (5.0 acres), and a sports facility of undetermined acreage and location
(40 acres is used for calculation purposes, actual acreage may vary); as well as those
which will be required as a condition of development, including: 31 acres of parkland
required for dedication within the Shell Property Specific Plan; 9 acres of parkland
required for the Murdock Specific Plan
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Recreation and Resources
development; and potential school facilities related to development of the Shell Property, will yield
an anticipated need of 41.6 acres of recreation facilities in the City. The proximity of the three
regional park facilities providing 612 acres of public recreational facilities, and the adjacent Chino
Hills State Park, further reduces the anticipated need in terms of additional recreation opportunities.
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Acres
Existing
Parkland
School
Facilities
Total Future Projected
Status
Population
1
Needed
2
(acres) (acres)
Acres Need Acres Need
s
Existing 56,698 227.0 107.4
55.5 162.9 <64.1> 59.3
s
<4.8>
Preferred 77,210
308.8 107.4 55.5 162.9 <145.9> 104.3
4
<41.6>
Plan
1 Includes Incorporated City, Unincorporated County islands, and Sphere of Influence areas
2 Based on City standard of 4 acres parkland per 1,000 population
3 Includes three community parks and a sports facility (40 acres assigned for calculation purposes, assumes that
location is separate from other proposed park facilities)
4 Includes three community parks within the Incorporated City limits, a sports facility (40 acres assigned for
calculation purposes), 31 acres of parkland within the Shell Property Specific Plan area, a minimum of 5 acres
usable school facilities within the Shell Property, and 9 acres of parkland within the Murdock Specific Plan area.
5 Deficit based on the 4 acre/1000 population standard.
A comparison of future parkland need by eastern and western sectors (using Fairmont as
the dividing line) of the City indicates that park and recreation needs are met on an
equitable basis throughout the City. The future parkland need both east and west of
Fairmont Boulevard are very comparable, with an anticipated need of 24.5 acres for the
portion of the City east of Fairmont Boulevard, and an anticipated parkland need of 21.2
acres for the eastern portion of the City.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT BY EAST AND WEST
OF FAIRMONT AVENUE
Sector
Pop. Acres
Needed'
Existing
Parkland
School
Facilities
Total
Acres
Need
Future
Acres
2
Need
East 27,782 111.1 57.7 28.9 86.6 <24.5> -- <24.5>
West 28,915 115.7 49.7 26.6 763 <39.4> 18.2 <21.2>
1 Based on City standard of 4.0 acres per 1000 population
2 Future acres include only specific facilities for which sites have been acquired, named and specific acreage is
known. The
recreational facilities associated with the Shell and Murdock Properties, and the sports facility, are not included in
determination.
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E. Funding Sources for Park Acquisition
Acquisition of parklands is provided through the City. Acquisition funding is limited and
must compete with funding needed for ongoing maintenance of existing facilities and
equipment as well as with other City needs. In addition to City funds, Federal and State
grant programs provide funds for the purchase of new parkland.
1. Federal Funding
Federal funding sources provide for programs ranging from the purchase of land for
parks and open space to youth and arts programs. However, Federal monies for
park and recreation development have and will continue to be greatly reduced or
discontinued. The Housing and Community Block Grant program (HCDBG) is a
source of funding applicable to parks and recreation development. However, funds
used to purchase land for open space or park land are restricted by a requirement
that 50% of the population by which the facility will be used are low or moderate
income households.
2. State Funding
The City of Yorba Linda has utilized a variety of funding sources for park
acquisition/development and recreation program implementation. The City should
continue to investigate state sources of funding and support State bond issues.
3. Local Funding
Local funding sources for park and recreation development include revenue bonds,
general obligation bonds, direct purchase of land by the City, County grants, user
fees, and In-Lieu Developer Fees. Park In-Lieu Fees paid by a residential developer
as an alternative to dedication of land for a park site may also be used to expand
existing park facilities. Often, the expansion and improvement of an existing park
will provide a wider variety of recreation opportunities for the entire community as
well as future residents.
4. Private Funding
Private funding for park and recreation development can come from three sources:
foundations; corporations and individuals. (Individuals can be a single person, a
service club or a professional organization in the community). Foundations and
corporations may be local, regional or national. It is not anticipated that the private
sector will fill the gap left by federal and State budget cuts, but it is a viable
resource.
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V. RIDING, HIKING AND BIKEWAYS COMPONENT
The City of Yorba Linda adopted the Master Plan of Trails in January 1972, "to augment existing
and proposed recreational facilities by providing a guide for the establishment and presentation of
riding, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the City of Yorba Linda." The use of trail systems has
changed from a means of transportation to a recreational component in the provision of recreational
amenities by cities. The approach in the City of Yorba Linda is to view the trail system within the
City as a linkage between recreational opportunities and nodes of employment and commercial
uses. Emphasis is placed on interfacing existing and proposed intra-City routes with trail systems
of adjacent cities, as well as County-wide systems in Orange County and San Bernardino Counties.
Bicycle, Multi-Purpose and Equestrian Trails are largely off-road and are situated within a fee or
easement open space area. The trails system substantially enhances the value of park and recreation
facilities provided in the City, as well as the significant open space and recreational opportunities
provided by the adjacent Chino Hills State Park, Featherly Regional Park and Yorba Regional Park.
The Trails Plan identifies the individual alignments of those trails that are used for bicycle riding
purposes, those trails which are predominantly used for equestrian uses, and multi-purpose trails.
The Master Plan of Trails identifies the complete trail connections although the current trails
system may include missing links and incomplete connections. The City's goal is to complete the
missing links for a comprehensive, continuous trails system. The design criteria for Bicycle, Multi-
Purpose and Equestrian Trails are established in the Guidelines and Specifications for Landscape
Development for the City of Yorba Linda. A copy of the City's design criteria is presented in
Appendix 2 of the General Plan.
The City of Yorba Linda Master Plan of Trails establishes an 87 mile coordinated system of riding
and hiking trails and bikeways. Exhibit RR-2 identifies the various types of trails located in Yorba
Linda. The following trails terms will be used to describe the characteristics of trails:
-Earthen Multipurpose Trails-Soft surfaces intended for use by equestrians, hikers, joggers, and
some mountain bicyclists where appropriate.
-Paved Multipurpose Trails-Trails for multiple users (hikers, joggers, equestrians, bicyclists) that
do not necessarily meet Class I Bikeway standards because of varying widths and surfaces.
-Paved Trails (Class I Bikeway)-Paved paths intended primarily for use by bicyclists, pedestrians,
those in wheelchairs and those with strollers.
-Bike Lanes (Class II Bikeway)-Striped, stenciled and signed lanes on streets or highways for the
use of bicycles.
-Bike Routes (Class III Bikeway)-Signed routes along streets or highways, bicycles share travel
lanes with motor vehicles.
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Many of these are part of regional system that provides access to Chino Hills State Park and the
Santa Ana River Trail. The trail connections represented in the undeveloped areas are conceptual
and their final alignments will be determined during site plan review. The presence of a connection
through these areas indicates that a trail connection is mandated by the Master Plan of Trails and
the specific alignment will be established at a later date based on grading, circulation and land use
analysis during site plan review. A description of the Regional Trails system in the Yorba Linda
area are as follows:
Chino Hills Trail - The Chino Hills Trail commences near Carbon Canyon Dam and extends
through Carbon Canyon Regional Park easterly along Telegraph Canyon through Chino Hills State
Park to a point about two miles easterly of Carbon Canyon Regional Park. It then climbs to the
south along existing trails and roads to the Metropolitan Water District Lower feeder Right-of-Way
along which it extends easterly to Blue Mud Canyon. The trail extends easterly to the San
Bernardino County boundary where it follows ridges southeasterly and southerly to
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the Santa Ana River Trail within Featherly Regional Park. As the trail passes along the County
boundary it provides opportunities for connection to trails within the County of San Bernardino and
the easterly portion of Chino Hills State Park.
El Cajon Trail - The El Cajon Trail commences at the junction of the Fullerton Trail with the Chino
Hills Trail and extends southerly in the vicinity of Rose Drive. In the vicinity of Bastanchury road it
joins the old El Cajon canal right-of-way within which it extends easterly to Imperial Highway. It
then crosses Imperial Highway and extends southeasterly along the old canal right-of-way to
Grandview. From Grandview, it travels east on Mountain View Avenue to Kellogg Drive. It heads
south, and then continues southeasterly around the southernmost tip of the fairway within the City
of Yorba Lindas portion of the Yorba Linda Country Club to Esperanza. The trail then extends
easterly along Esperanza Road to Hidden Hills Road. When it follows southeasterly across the BN
& SF Railway Company, it is intended to join the Santa Ana River Trail near Hidden Hills Road.
Santa Ana River Trail - The Santa Ana River Trail commences at Pacific Coast Highway and
extends to Imperial Highway. After crossing to the northerly bank at Imperial Highway, the trail
extends easterly past Yorba Regional Park and Featherly Regional Park to the County boundary
where it connects with the trail along the river in Riverside County.
A. Bikeways
The Trails Element designates approximately 30.2 miles of trails for bicycles within the
City. The majority of the bicycle trails are located in the right-of-way of arterial
roadways, separated from vehicular traffic wherever possible. Bikeways connect to the
trails system providing access throughout the City.
B. Earthen Trails for Equestrian Use
The Trails Element designates a total of 30.0 miles of earthen trails. The earthen trails are
designed to connect with other trails and recreation nodes such as the Lakebed, the Buena
Vista Equestrian Center, San Antonio Park, Arroyo Park, Kerrigan Ranch and the Casino
Ridge Staging Areas.
Completion of Gun Club Road Trail. The Gun Club Road Trail provides a
connection to Chino Hills State Park through the Kerrigan Ranch Property. The Trail
is situated along the southern portion of the Pulte Homes Development, to the
Kerrigan Ranch Stage Area, and then north of Fairmont Boulevard and west of Rim
Crest Drive. The City will condition Aera and Pulte Homes Corporation to develop
and complete the trails in cooperating with the State in order to ensure access to the
State Park.
Completion of Jessamyn West Park Trail. The Jessamyn West Park trail provides a
connection through the Kerrigan Ranch development, with accessibility from the
Buena Vista Equestrian Center. This trail penetrates Chino Hills State Park west of
Rim Crest Drive.
Fairmont Boulevard Trails. One trail enters Chino Hills State Park north of Fairmont
Boulevard. The main trail enters the park at an identified access point to the Telegraph
Canyon Trail which is west of Rim Crest Drive and Blue Gum Road.
San Antonio Park Trail. This trail will transect the Murdock Property Specific Plan
as two trails merging into one midway through the property. The trail provided direct
access from the Santa Ana River Trail to Chino Hills State Park. Coordination between
the City, the Murdock Property owners, the Mt. San Antonio development, and the
State will be required to complete this segment.
Southridge Trail. The Southridge trail is in the vicinity of San Juan Hill Trail and
parallels the Citys boundaries in and east/west direction. The Equestrian Staging area
provides access to Chino Hills State Park.
San Juan Hill Trail. Due to wildlife conservation issues, the Upper and Lower Brush
Canyon trails are not available for access to Chino Hills State Park. The San Juan Hill
Trails assists in the regional trail connection. This trail is located east of Aspen Way
and penetrates the Murdock Property. A connection with the Southridge trail is
possible within the vicinity of the San Juan Hill trail.
Lower Aliso Trail. With the elimination of the Upper and Lower Brush Canyon
Trails, the California State Parks and Recreation Department is considering realigning
access to San Bernardino and Riverside Counties west of the Green River Golf Course
and within the Santa Ana River Trail.
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VI. OPEN SPACE COMPONENT
There are a total of 4,033.6 acres of open space within the Yorba Linda planning area. Open space
lands in the City consist of publicly and privately-owned property, as well as private lands in which
public agencies own a partial interest. While public recreation is clearly a function most
appropriately accommodated on public park or open space lands, many acres of private land in the
City perform other open space functions quite successfully.
The Open Space Plan establishes three categories of Open Space: Public Open Space, Private Open
Space and Conservation areas. These categories are identified on Exhibit RR-3. Open space may be
viewed as either active or passive. Active recreation can be defined as recreational pursuits which
are typically structured around organized rules and require man-made facilities and improvements,
including graded spaces, tailored playing surfaces, buildings, parking areas and similar
modifications to the natural site. Passive recreation can be defined as generally unstructured
recreational pursuits which occur within natural site features except for minor modifications to
accommodate trails, limited vehicular access for service purposes, rest stops, enhanced natural
landscape materials and similar non-intrusive changes to the site. These two basic categories can
also be distinguished by intensity of use: high, medium and low, in which degrees or levels activity
and related site characteristics can be defined.
Public O n Space: The Public Open Space designation is applied to publicly owned areas that are
active or passive in character. This designation is applied to public greenbelt areas, parks, recreation
facilities, landscaped slopes, trails and nature/conservation areas. Public Open Space is accessible to
the general public and is maintained by the Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department or Public
Works Department.
Private Open Space: The Private Open Space designation is applied to permanently designated, but
privately owned areas that are passive or recreational in character or where very low residential
development is permitted per the Yorba Linda Zoning Code. This includes proposed ranchette
development, golf course, education facilities, recreation facilities, greenbelt areas, fuel
modification zones, and landscaped areas. Private Open Space is typically not accessible to the
general public and is maintained by private homeowners, community associations or individual lot
owners.
Conservation: The Conservation designation is applied to areas that have been determined to have
biological, cultural or aesthetic importance. These areas are typically accessible to the public for
passive forms of recreation. However, some Conservation areas may be privately owned and not
continuously accessible to the general public. In either case, the designation is intended to insure
permanent and continuous preservation of the resource.
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VII. CONSERVATION COMPONENT
The Conservation Plan identifies those undeveloped lands that contain open space for the
preservation of natural resources, open space for the managed production of resources and open
space for public health and safety.
A. Conservation/Open Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources
As Yorba Linda continues to develop, additional pressure will be placed on the natural
environment. Wildlife habitat can be expected to diminish further, resulting in an overall
reduction in the ecological integrity of the region, and the loss of wildlife resources.
However, through multi-purpose programs, the environmental review process, and
coordination among various responsible agencies, the important goal of maintaining
natural habitat in Orange County can be achieved.
Yorba Linda is located off of the Riverside Freeway (SR 91) in northeastern Orange
County. A large portion of the natural open space and biological habitat has recently
been replaced with urban development. The undeveloped areas of the Yorba Linda
planning area, in the northern and southeastern portions of the planning area, offer or
represent opportunities for both preservation or use. These lands contain natural
resources, such as steep slopes, canyons, drainage courses and floodplain. Some contain
natural resources which can act as constraints to development; some provide potential
connections to regionally significant open space uses; and all help to define the area's
environmental and urbanized character.
The Yorba Linda planning area includes lands within the sphere of influence having
physical attributes that are important to the City. The unincorporated lands to the north
and east of Yorba Linda contain natural resources significant to the sub-region. The City
of Yorba Linda currently exercises some control over these unincorporated lands, as they
lie within the City's Sphere of Influence. The General Plan Land Use Element, based on
current activity of the landowners of these properties, recommends annexation of
significant portions of these lands into the City limits within the next twenty years.
Therefore, these lands are important in relation to planning for the open space uses in the
City and the conservation of resources.
The undeveloped portions of Yorba Linda contain natural habitat directly adjacent to the
Chino Hills State Park, known as the Canon de Santa Ma. The steep slopes along Yorba
Linda's northeastern City boundary form an edge between Orange County and Chino
Hills State Park within San Bernardino County. Riparian communities are found along
the Santa Ma River channel. The undeveloped areas of the City are the only remnants of
a pre-developed environment. Plant and animal species that were once common are now
confined to the greatly reduced remaining habitats.
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1. Natural Resources
Much of the Yorba Linda study area is comprised of urbanized areas that would be
expected to have low habitat value for native wildlife. The northern and western
parts of the study area include edges of the Chino and Pleito Hills with extensive
oak woodland, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and riparian habitats. The topography
in these open space areas consists of steep to gentle hillsides and ridges dissected by
canyons and a large number of blue-line streams. The southern project area is
traversed by the Santa Ma River, which represents a significant, albeit disturbed,
resource for various plant and animal species.
Exhibit RR-4 identifies those lands that represent the natural resources in the Yorba
Linda study area. The natural areas include riparian areas, biologically sensitive
lands, vegetation found on steep slopes, and significant natural water bodies. Most
of these lands are located along the City's northeastern and southeastern border, and
north of the City limits in the unincorporated areas. The vacant land contains natural
resources and provides habitat for plant and animal species that help define the
remaining land character and form.
There are five main native plant communities in the study area: southern oak
woodland, grassland, coastal sage scrub, mixed chaparral, and riparian woodland.
Among these, grasslands are the most extensive in area and riparian are the least
extensive. Grasslands in the project vicinity are dominated by non-native annual
grasses and forbs. Native perennial grasses may still occur in areas of the project
site, but their abundance is expected to be low relative to annual grasses. Coastal
sage scrub habitat has been identified as occurring along the Santa Ma River.
Extensive stands of coastal sage scrub were reported as occurring immediately
north of the project boundary, east of the Shell oil fields (Phillips Brandt Reddick,
1988). The coastal sage scrub is considered a declining community and is
considered locally sensitive due to a number of species of concern, especially the
California gnatcatcher, which occur in this habitat. Several kinds of chaparral have
also been reported in the community.
One important plant community, the Oak Woodland, exists in natural areas in the
northeastern portion of the City adjacent to the Chino Hills State Park. Oak
woodlands in the project area are dominated by coast live oak, and are typically
associated with California walnut and various shrubs typical of coastal sage scrub
and chaparral such as scrub oak, lemonade berry, and coffeeberry. Riparian
woodlands are found along the Santa Ma River and to a lesser extent in some of the
canyon bottoms in the northwestern part of the study area. The riparian woodlands
along the Santa Ma River consist of Fremont cottonwood, black cottonwood, black
willows, and wild grape. Willows and California sycamore are
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distributed throughout the Santa Ana River floodplain. Various herbaceous species
are also found along the river, including cattails and a potential occurrence of the
soft-stemmed bulrush.
The steep slopes of the Canon de Santa Ma and Telegraph Canyon provide a natural
edge between developed and undeveloped lands and also act as a transition between
developed lands and the sensitive habitat of the Chino Hills State Park. Due to the
City's proximity to the open natural space of the Chino Hills State Park, Yorba
Linda identifies with the vicinity's regional importance and value as natural habitat.
The northwestern part of the study contains oak woodlands and grasslands which
provide important foraging habitat for mule deer and possibly mountain lion. The
coastal sage scrub plant community provides foraging and nesting habitat for a
variety of wildlife, and is the only nesting habitat of the California gnatcatcher. The
value of the region to wildlife is demonstrated by the constellation of species
considered to be declining in abundance, including the orange-throated whiptail
lizard, San Diego Coast horned lizard, California gnatcatcher, Cactus wren,
mountain lion, and golden eagles.
Live-trapping surveys conducted in the Horseshoe Bend area of the Santa Ana River
found the following native species: pocket gopher, California mole, wood rat, deer
mouse, western harvest mouse. These surveys also recorded the jackrabbit,
cottontail rabbit, raccoon, skunk, and mule deer. Two non-native rodents, the house
mouse and the black rat were found along the Santa Ana River. Mountain lion are
found in the Chino Hills State Park. At least one radio-collared individual has been
followed in the area, and is known to occur in Wire Springs and Lost Trough
Canyons. The mountain lions that occur in the Chino Hills area (including the
Yorba Linda study area) are considered to range south across Highway 91 into the
Santa Ma Mountains. The movements of these individuals are potentially
jeopardized by development in southeastern Yorba Linda, where migrating or
dispersing mountain lions cross under the Santa Ana River and the 91 Freeway
through a culvert south into Coal Canyon.
Sensitive biological resources include: (1) species present in the project vicinity that
have been given special recognition by federal, state, or local resource conservation
agencies and organizations due to declining, limited, or threatened populations,
resulting in most cases from habitat reduction; and (2) habitat areas that are unique,
of relatively limited distribution, or of special value to wildlife. State governments
have developed a rating system to designate the status of sensitive species. These
designations include "Candidate", "Threatened" or "Endangered". Official
designations of a species in one of these categories affords species or habitats
certain levels of protection in an effort to preserve their existence.
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Data provided by the California Natural Diversity Data Base indicates that several
sensitive species of plants have been identified in the Yorba Linda area. Table RR-4
shows the sensitive plant species, their status, and habitat association. Exhibit RR-4
shows preliminary data on the locations of several sensitive plant and animal species
in Yorba Linda.
Data provided by the California Natural Diversity Data Base indicates that although
no unique, rare or endangered animal species have previously been recorded within
Yorba Linda, several sensitive species have been identified in adjacent areas, as
indicated in Table RR-5.
2. Wildlife Corridor
A wildlife corridor is a strip of land connecting two or more larger land areas that is
free of barriers which would seriously curtail or prevent wildlife passage. These
corridors can serve as useful habitat in their own right, or can serve as travel lanes
for seasonal movements of wildlife. Their value depends upon width, habitat type
and structure, nature of surrounding habitat, human use patterns, and other factors.
Typically, a wildlife corridor provides refuge and ease of movement, and often
follows ridgelines or drainages. Wildlife movement corridors are important for the
free movement of animals between population centers, for access to food and water
sources during drought, as escape routes from brush fires, and, in the longer term,
for dispersal of individuals between populations. Corridor boundaries are not
regarded as absolute. The size of a corridor will fluctuate depending on existing
environmental conditions. Exhibit RR-4 identifies a small mammal wildlife corridor
and a potential mountain lion movement corridor.
Urban development fragments natural habitats into smaller and more isolated units
which affects the ability of certain species to live. In the process, it destroys habitat
of many species, modifies habitat of others, and creates new habitat for some.
Habitat size is the most important factor in determining land vertebrate species
diversity. The degree of habitat isolation and percentage of vegetative cover are
other major factors in species variety and abundance.
Dispersal of individuals between populations is important in maintaining viable
wildlife and plant populations. As they become more fragmented and isolated, their
likelihood of survival is reduced. In addition, the smaller the population (as in
populations isolated by development), the greater the likelihood of inbreeding,
which allows harmful, or fatal, recessive traits to be paired together, thereby
manifesting the trait. Wildlife corridors can prevent local extinctions by connecting
open space preserves, thereby allowing gene flow and providing for a wide diversity
of genetic traits throughout the interconnected populations.
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Table RR-4
Sensitive Plant Species and Communities
in the Project Region
Status
Species
Federal
State/
Lo
Comments
Brickellia nevinii
Nevin's brickellia
CNPS4 Reported south of the project area (LSA, 1991).
Dudleya multicaulis
Many-stemmed dudleya
FM
CNPS 1B
CSC
Known to occur in Chino Hills State Park north and
west of the study area and to the south (LSA,1991).
Harpagonella palmeri
Palmer's grappling hook
CNPS 2 Potentially co-occurs with many-stemmed dudleya
Astragalus brauntonii
Brauntons' milk vetch
FM CNPS 1B
No occurrences reported for the project area but
potentially occurs there.
Chorizanthe parreyi
San Fernando Valley spineflower
FC1
Eriasttzun densifoliumsanctorum
Santa Ana River wooly star
E E
Reported by the CNDDB (1992) as potentially
occurring in the Santa Ana River floodplain near
the project area.
Lepechinia cardiophylla
Heart-leaved pitcher sage
FM CNPS 1B
Reported to occur in uplands west of the project
area (LSA, 1991).
PLANT COMMUNITIES
Coastal sage scrub Widespread in the western part of the study and
described in the Horseshoe Bend area by Marsh
(1979).
Southern Cottonwood Sycamore Alder
Riparian Woodland
Reported by the CNDDB (1992) as occurring along
the Santa Ana River below Prado Dam.
California Walnut woodland
Numerous occurrences cited around the project,
including Telegraph Canyon and tributaries of Aliso
Canyon.
Valley Needlegrass grassland
Southern mixed riparian forest
Southern cottonwood willow riparian
forest
Reported by the CNDDB (1992) as occurring along
the Santa Ana River in the project area.
Southern coast live oak riparian forest Southern oak woodland, which is similar in makeup
to this plant community, was reported to occur in
the Horseshoe Bend area of the Santa Ana River by
Marsh (1979). Reported by the CNDDB (1992) as
occurring in various major drainages of the Santa
Ana Mountains.
Status
E Listed as federally endangered.
FC1 Species for which there is sufficient biological information to support a proposal to list as Endangered or Threatened.
FC2 Candidate for federal listing, insufficient information for listing at this time.
CF State listed as threatened.
CSC California Dept of Fish & Game "Species of Special Concern".
CNPS 1B Plants considered rare and endangered by the California Native Plant Society.
CNPS 2 Plants rare or endangered in California but common elsewhere.
CNPS 4 Plants of limited distribution-A Watch list
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Table RR-5
Sensitive Animal Species
in the Study Area Vicinity
Status
Species Federal state Comments
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
Clemmys marmoratapallida
Western pond turtle
FM CSC Locational information in CNDDB (1992) is
suppressed to protect this species, but potentially in
permanent or semi-permanent streams, ponds, and
marshes in the project area.
Cnemidiphorus hyperythrus
Orange-throated whiptail
FM CSC Observed in coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and
grassland habitats east and south of the study area.
Phyrnosomacornatumblaninvillei
San Diego horned lizard
FM CSC Observed in coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and
grassland habitats east and south of the study area.
BIRDS
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Southern bald eagle
E E Known to occur in Chino Hills State Park. Winter
visitor near large bodies of water
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden eagle
P Breeds in the project vicinity in secluded oak and
riparian woodlands.
Elanus caeruleus
Black-shouldered kite
P Foraging and nesting habitat is located in the eastern
part of the project area.
Accipiter cooperi
Cooper's hawk
CSC Potentially breeds in oak and riparian woodland
habitat onsite
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson hawk
R Known to occur in Chino Hills State Park. Summer
visitor in woodland habitats
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing owl
CSC Probably occurs in disturbed grazed grasslands in the
eastern part of the project area.
Asio otus
Long-eared owl
CSC May occur in oak and riparian woodlands on the
project site.
Coccyzus americanus occidentalis
Western yellow-billed cuckoo
FC3 E Marsh (1979) considered the riparian woodland
habitat along the Santa Ana River as suitable habitat
for this species
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead shrike
FM CSC Breeding resident in study area
Vireo bellii pusillus
Least bell's vireo
E E Requires dense willow riparian woodland, which
probably does not occur tn the project area.
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus couesi
San Diego (coastal population) Cactus Wren
FM
Polioptilacalifornica
California gnatcatcher
PE CSC Likely to breed in coastal sage scrub in project area.
MAMMALS
Taxideataxus
Badger
CSC Potentially occurs in open grasslands in eastern part
of the study area.
Felisconcolor
Mountain lion
P One radio collared individual has been recorded in
several canyons in the eastern margin of the study
area.
Federal
FC2 - Federal Candidate List 2 insufficient information for listing at t1~is time.
E - Listed as federally endangered.
PE - Proposed to be listed as endangered.
P - Protected fromtake by federal law
State
- E - - Listed as endangered by the State of California.
CSC- California species of special concern.
P - Protected fromtake by California law
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3. Watershed
Watershed is defined as the area drained by a given stream. The Santa Ana River
watershed is the most extensive in Orange County. The Yorba Linda planning area
is drained by the Santa Ana River in its natural configuration. beyond Yorba Linda
the river is channelized. The flow of the Santa Ana River is intermittent for the
majority of the length of the year - in the summer the flow may consist of a mere
trickle in the upper reaches of the river.
B. Conservation/Open Space Used for the Managed Production of
Resources
Open Space area for the managed production of resources with regard to this section
include agricultural lands, areas of economic importance for the production of food or
fiber and areas containing major mineral deposits. The City of Yorba Linda is
predominantly a residential community that contains a limited amount of undeveloped
land. Although some of this undeveloped land is currently used for small scale
agricultural uses, it is unlikely that it will continue as agricultural land in the future.
1. Agricultural Resources
The Yorba Linda planning area contains land generally categorized as "important
farmland" along the Santa Ana River, according to the 1982 County of Orange
Resources Element. This land has largely been designated for development, with
portions held in open space for flood control functions. The City does not contain
any land designated as agricultural preserve by the Williamson Act.
2. Mineral Resources
Exhibit RR-5 identifies the open space in Yorba Linda containing those mineral
resources that require managed production. In the City of Yorba Linda planning
area the bulk of construction aggregate is found in the natural sand and gravel
deposits of the Santa Ana River. A number of small quarries are scattered
throughout the City, all of which are currently inactive.
The first mineral commodity selected by the State Mining and Geology Board for
classification by the State Geologist was construction aggregate, comprised of sand,
gravel and crushed rock. In 1975 the State legislature adopted the Surface Mining
and Reclamation Act (SMARA). The primary objectives of SMARA are the
assurance of adequate supplies of mineral resources important to California's
economy and the reclamation of mined lands. T h e objectives are implemented
through land use planning and regulatory programs administered by local
government with the assistance of the State.
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The SMARA designated Mineral Resource Zones for areas processing minerals
which were of State-wide or regional importance. The Santa Ana River area
including portions of Featherly Park has been classified as Mineral Resource Zone 2
(MRZ-2). MRZ-2 areas indicate the existence of a construction aggregate deposit
that meets certain State criteria for value and marketability based solely on geologic
factors. The Board does not utilize "existing land uses" as a criteria in its
classification of MRZs. This may result in the classification of MRZs which are
already developed in a variety of uses and intensities, rendering these areas
unsuitable for mining production. The City of Yorba Linda contains two specific
mineral areas classified and designated as a "Resource Sector". A Resource Sector
is an area judged to contain a significant deposit of construction-quality aggregate
that is available, from a general land use perspective, to meet the future needs of the
Production-Consumption (P-C) region. The two Resource Sectors are located
adjacent to Featherly Park, and include lands presently part of the SAVI Ranch
development.
The presence of resource sectors require that the General Plan show the location of
the sectors and incorporate policies for the management of their mineral resources.
The resource sectors represent potential sources of aggregate of moderately well
known quality and quantity in the City, yet are currently not mined, nor are there
any plans for active extraction operations. If a city proposes a land use that is not
compatible with mineral resource extraction in or near resource sectors, it must
reveal why the mineral resource is not being protected. The designations of this
mineral resource area as Open Space, with Flood Plain zoning overlay, with
established recreation was of Featherly Park does in effect protect the resource
extraction potential. However, the use of aggregate underlying the sand beneath
Featherly Park and within portions of SAW Ranch in these Resource Sectors would
require major land was changes, as well as loss of valuable open space and
recreation facilities.
3. Petroleum Resources
Yorba Linda's petroleum resources are in the form of oil deposits. This
non-renewable resource is formed through a slow geologic process, and is
associated with a number of sub-surface geologic structures in the Los Angeles
sedimentary basin. The on-shore fields are aligned with the Newport-Inglewood and
Whittier fault zones which have facilitated the entrapment of petroleum resources.
Oil extraction, which began in 1897 in Orange County, has been declining on the
whole over the past decade due to depletion in the fields. Oil extraction in Yorba
Linda is also declining as resources are depleted, cost returns are diminishing and
development pressure continue to exist. The City has identified existing and
potential petroleum resource areas through the Oil Combining Overlay Zone of the
Yorba Linda Zoning Code. The Yorba Linda oil field lies immediately north
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of the City limits at the base of the Chino Hills. Shell Oil Company established oil
production on this field in the 1930's, with the first oil wells situated on the west
side of the property. At a later date, heavier accumulations were found in the central
and eastern portions of the 875 acre site. These later finds are the most heavily
encumbered and active at the present time. The Yorba Linda oil field (known as the
Shell Property) contains 337 production wells, and produced approximately 1.7
percent of the regional oil yield. The Shell Property is proposed for annexation into
the City within the next two decades to be developed as a residential development
opportunity.
The development is considered, in a sense, reclamation of the property. The west
field area is less heavily encumbered and is likely to be reclaimed first. The eastern
portion would constitute a second phase of reclamation, with the central portion,
where the active thermal is still on line, continuing activity for up to twenty years,
based on economic conditions and operating costs.
C. Conservation/Open Space for Public Health and Safety
Yorba Linda must protect the public health and safety of the community. This involves
the identification of areas that pose a potential threat to health and safety; along with the
implementation of proper planning techniques to minimize potential health and safety
threats. These areas in the community require special planning considerations to avoid
potential hazards. Refer to the Safety Element for mapping of these areas. These areas
include the 100-year floodplain zones along the Santa Ana River, slopes over 30% grade
and wildland fire-prone areas.
The 100-year flood plain poses minimal threats to developed lands in the City. The City
has designated these areas as Open Space, with a zoning designation overlay of
Floodplain (FP-2). Allowable uses in the floodplain area are limited to flood control and
roadway projects, temporary structures, agricultural uses, parks and wildlife/natural
preserves and open space.The wildland fire-prone areas occur on the undeveloped
canyons and hillsides to the north and east of Yorba Linda. Dry grasslands and brush
provide fuel for potential fires that may threaten development within Yorba Linda.
The hillsides and canyons in Yorba Linda occur predominantly to the north of the Canon
de Santa Ma. These lands contain slopes over 30 percent that represent a constraint to
traditional development practices. The steeply sloped lands also define the natural
landform of Yorba Linda and are an aesthetic resource. These canyons, including the
Canon de Santa Ma, upper and lower Brush Canyon, B24 Bee Canyon, Blue Mud
Canyon, Lost Trough Canyon and Telegraph Canyon, form a natural edge between
development in Yorba Linda and the sensitive lands of the Chino Hills State Park.
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Chapter Five
HISTORIC RESOURCES ELEMENT
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Table of Contents
Section Page
HISTORIC RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... H-1
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... H-1
A. Authorization and Scope ......................................................................... H-1
II. GOALS, AND POLICIES .............................................................................................. H-3
III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS .............................................................................. H-5
A. Maintenance and Preservation ............................................................................. H-5
B. Incentives ............................................................................................................. H-6
C. Public Awareness ................................................................................................ H-6
IV. BACKGROUND DATA ................................................................................................. H-8
A. Historical Background ......................................................................................... H-8
B. Architectural Resources ...................................................................................... H-9
1. Craftsman Bungalow (Circa 1905-1925) ................................................ H-9
2. California Bungalow (Circa 1890-1940) ............................................... H-10
3. Mission Style - Mediterranean (Circa 1890-1920) ................................ H-10
4. Spanish Colonial Revival (Circa 1915-1941) ....................................... H-13
C. Historic Resources Survey ................................................................................ H-13
1. Method of Survey and Criteria .............................................................. H-13
D. Survey Findings ................................................................................................. H-14
1. National Register of Historical Places Listing ...................................... H-14
2. National Register of Historic Places Eligibility .................................... H-17
3. Locally Significant Buildings and Sites ...H-28
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit Page
H-1 Examples of Architectural Styles .............................................................................................. H-11
H-2 Historic Resources Site Map ................................................................................................ H-15
H-3 Historic Resources - National Register ..................................................................................... H-19
H-4 Historic Resources - Commercial ............................................................................................. H-21
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HISTORIC RESOURCES
I. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of incorporating an Historic Resources Element into the General Plan is to provide the
basis for enabling legislation and policy guidance that will allow the City of Yorba Linda to
effectively preserve, enhance and maintain sites and structures which have been deemed
architecturally and historically significant. This is critically important in Yorba Linda, which
contains many older structures representative of the "small town atmosphere" which may be
threatened with demolition, degradation or removal as the City responds to change.
A. Authorization and Scope
The authorization to prepare an Historic Resources Element and the scope of such an
element are contained in Section 65303 of the Government Code which permits a
General Plan to include:
Any other elements or address any other subjects which, in the judgment of
the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the county or city.
There are many benefits associated with including historic resources as an integral
element of the City's General Plan; including social, architectural and economic.
The social benefits of historic preservation are expressed as increased community pride
in the retention and rehabilitation of the City's early built environment. Enthusiasm and
popular interest in the community's past can sustain a recognizable identity for Yorba
Linda and a source of community pride, as well as reinforce the unique small town
character.
Preservation activities have enhanced property values and increased economic and
financial benefits in many cities. The designation of an area as an historic district can
have the effect of stimulating economic growth in a previously economically stagnant
area. Within the older commercial cores of a number of cities, communities have turned
to historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and compatible design controls to strengthen the
City's economy and enhance the City's attraction to residents, tourists and visitors. These
areas all have the potential of attracting many visitors from the local and regional level.
For Yorba Linda, historic resources provide an advisory architectural theme upon which
the Community Core Area Plan is established.
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A general increase in property values may result, and tax revenues are likely to increase.
Other economic benefits come from construction and related work involved in
rehabilitating and adapting historic structures. Rehabilitation is more labor intensive than
new construction, but requires fewer materials. Adapting historic structures to new uses,
however, often costs less than new construction. The type of skills needed for the
majority of the service oriented jobs provided by tourist-oriented and specialty
commercial activity broadens employment opportunities for students, seniors and others
seeking employment.
Some believe that a city cannot afford not to have an historic resources program. This
arises from the fact that it would be prohibitively expensive to duplicate the fine
craftsmanship and design of the original architecture and building detailing found in
many historic structures. In an era of diminishing resources, rising building costs and
expensive building materials, the rehabilitation and restoration of older structures
becomes an attractive alternative to demolition and new construction. Once abundant and
inexpensive, the materials used in some older structures are now rare and expensive.
A Historic Resources Element lays the groundwork for a comprehensive preservation
ordinance. This ordinance will ensure the City's commitment to an enforceable
preservation program. An Historic Resources Element can help establish that it has not
acted arbitrarily or unreasonably in placing restrictions on a particular district or piece of
property for historic preservation purposes
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II. GOALS, AND POLICIES
Goal 1 Establish a downtown "town center" area that protects and enhances historic,
architectural and cultural resources.
Discussion The City of Yorba Linda currently does not have a recognized central core. The
historical downtown area contains structures which represent the City's heritage and
agricultural roots. However, the historical downtown area is not cohesive in
architectural style, nor comprehensive in the mix of commercial and residential uses.
The Community Core/Historic Downtown Area Plan has been established with the
intent of revitalization of the area. Preservation of historical structures with
architectural significance will used as a basis for an advisory theme in the
Community Core/Historic Downtown Area Plan designation.
Policy 1.1 Encourage the preservation, maintenance, enhancement and reuse of existing
historic buildings in redevelopment and commercial areas.
Policy 1.2 Require design standards for commercial buildings and signs to be
historically authentic.
Policy 1.3 Require new projects in historically significantly areas to complement the
design of other historically significant structures in the area.
Policy 1.4 Develop programs in the areas of tax relief, exemption of building permit fee
payments, transfer of development rights, and building code relaxation as
they apply to historic building and districts.
Policy 1.5 Consider the establishment of a program to relocate reusable older buildings
into the downtown redevelopment area as a means of historic preservation.
Policy 1.6 Utilize the Redevelopment Agency as a vehicle for preservation activity.
Policy 1.7 Require that a City Council review be conducted on demolition permit
applications for buildings designated or potentially eligible for designation as
historic structures.
Policy 1.8 Allow public input on demolition permit applications, rehabilitation projects,
and alteration to structures potentially eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places.
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Goal 2 Preserve, protect and restore significant architectural and historical sites,
structures and districts in the City.
Discussion The City of Yorba Linda contains a variety of historically unique structures and
neighborhoods which visually narrate the evolution of the City from a small ranch
community to the "Land of Gracious Living" as it is today. Historic resources,
however, often are sacrificed to development pressures. The rich cultural resources
of the City must be recognized, and measures taken for their perpetuation.
Policy 2.1 Provide incentives for owners of historic resources to maintain and/or
enhance their properties in a manner that will conserve the integrity of such
resources in the best possible condition.
Policy 2.2 Require appropriate adaptive reuse of historic resources in the Historic
Downtown and Park Avenue/Park Place neighborhoods in order to prevent
misuse, disrepair and demolition.
Policy 2.3 Implement Preservation Mechanisms designating any site, structure, district
area deemed to be of local, historical, architectural, or cultural significance. In
conjunction, seek Certified Local Ordinance and Certified Local
Government status from the California Office of Historic Preservation.
Policy 2.4 Insure historic protection in the Historic Downtown, the Park Avenue - Park
Place neighborhood and selected areas with historic character but which do
not meet the criteria of a historic district.
Policy 2.5 Require that all City-owned properties containing or adjacent to historic
resources are maintained in a manner that is aesthetically and/or functionally
compatible with such resources.
Policy 2.6 Insure that potential development projects in Historical Preservation
Ordinance Zones and in areas adjacent to designated historic resources are
subject to a design review process.
Policy 2.7 Cooperate with local historic preservation organizations doing preservation
work and serve as liaison for such groups.
Policy 2.8 To support the heritage of the City, facilitate maintenance and appropriate
historical markers for the Yorba Family Cemetery, located outside of the
incorporated City boundary.
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III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
The following indicates the programs which will be carried out by the City of Yorba Linda to
implement the goals and policies of the Historic Resources Element.
A. Maintenance and Preservation
1. Adopt a Historic Resources Ordinance which provides for a Yorba Linda Historic
Register Program. The Ordinance will enable the City to pursue its preservation
policies through conformance with the California Office of Historic Preservation
standards for Certified Local Ordinance/Local District, and Certified Local
Government Programs. The Yorba Linda Historic Register will serve as the official
City listing of historically significant structures and sites. Placement on the Local
Historic Register will be at the request of the property owner, in conformance with
established prerequisites, and will entitle the property owner to specific benefits.
2. Establish a procedure for historical/cultural review of the local designations, or
assign the responsibility to an existing decision-making body. Responsibility of this
body will be the determination of specific criteria for determining significance of
historic resources. The City shall adopt this criteria and develop a certification
program for Historic Points of Interest, Sites, Structures and Districts.
3. Continue enforcement of the State Historical Building Code through Title 24,
California Administrative Code and the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
4. Develop a process to facilitate the transfer of structures proposed for demolition to
the Downtown Historical District and Park Avenue/Park Place neighborhood.
Identify City owned property with potential for storage of these structures. The
City, in conjunction with the Redevelopment Agency, using any available funding
sources as deemed appropriate, shall enact a program that, in a clearly defined "last
resort" situation, may relocate reusable older buildings from or .into Redevelopment
areas.
5. Establish historic districts that meet City criteria: consider as a priority the
establishment of the Downtown and Park Avenue/Park Place as potential districts.
Revise the Zoning Code to include a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone that is
intended to protect and enhance the setting and environment of these districts
through specific requirements for setbacks, building placement, height, massing,
architectural concept, and design review requirements.
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6. Revise the Zoning Code to encourage adaptive reuse through a reinterpretation or
changes to the Zoning Code where it applies to new uses in older structures,
provisions for additions or retention of additions to older structures, setback and
parking requirements so as to foster the continued use of such older structures.
7. Develop and/or enhance design standards for new construction and landscaping to
insure special measures are made for site preservation of historically significant
resources and compatibility of new with old. These standards shall encourage the
following:
Compatibility of building design, placement and scale with adjacent buildings
of historical significance.
Emulation of the existing character of spaces and setbacks of historical
structures so as to maintain the ambient rhythm of the streetscape.
B. Incentives
1. Participate in negotiations with local lending institutions to establish a special loan
for State certified and/or locally designated historic buildings.
2. Enact a program to provide incentives for preservation, restoration and
rehabilitation of historic resources through purchase of facade easements, waiver of
fees, flexible building requirements, building regulations, rehabilitation loans and
grants, and technical advice by persons qualified in historic preservation, restoration
techniques, and loans and grant programs.
3. Establish a program which exempts owners of State certified and/or locally
designated historic buildings from paying building permit fees when the
rehabilitation is performed in accordance with Title 24 and Uniform Building Code
requirements.
4. Actively pursue alternative funding including grants, loans, and tax benefits which
are available from State and federal sources to encourage historic preservation.
C. Public Awareness
1. Maintain the local preservation library in conjunction with the Yorba Linda Public
Library which contains information on rehabilitation, historic data, and preservation
techniques.
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2. Continue to publish and distribute local walking tour pamphlets.
3. Develop fact sheets for owners of significant structures and sites which explain the
benefits of listing on the Local Register and the National Register.
4. Develop an historic rehabilitation guidelines handbook which provides standards
for rehabilitation.
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IV. BACKGROUND DATA
A. Historical Background
The name Yorba dates back as far as 1769 when Jose Yorba was part of an expedition
exploring the area now known as Orange County. In 1809, Jose Yorba petitioned for and
was granted 62,000 acres of land which came to be known as Rancho Santiago de Santa
Ana. Over the years portions of the Rancho were sold and portions eventually became
part of the City of Yorba Linda.
In 1907, Jacob Stern, a Fullerton resident and owner of portions of former Yorba lands,
sold a large area to the Los Angeles based Janss Corporation. Yorba Linda officially
began as an agricultural community in 1908-09 with the subdivision property by the
Janss Corporation. The new town was named Yorba Linda - "Yorba" after the early land
grant family , and "Linda" meaning pretty in Spanish. The agricultural potential of the
area for lemons, avocados and oranges was emphasized, and became the mainstay of the
community's early economy.
The first settlers to the community arrived between 1910 and 1920. Land prices were
low, motivating the purchase of large lots for orchards and homesites. The predominant
architectural style was represented by craftsman style ranch houses, typically surrounded
by citrus or avocado groves. The economic vitality of the community was strengthened
by the extension of a Pacific Electric Railway Company line from Los Angeles, resulting
in the construction of a depot in Yorba Linda in 1910-11.
The railway depot served as the impetus for the development of a small core community
around the depot. Two packinghouses were built adjacent to the railroad station. North of
the depot, the downtown area began to develop, consisting of a mixture of commercial
uses and residences, primarily inhabited by local merchants, packinghouse employees
and the occasional oilworker. The early buildings were comprised of Craftsman style and
an occasional representation of other styles such as Mission Revival. The downtown area
became the center for religious worship, fostering the construction of two church
facilities in the Craftsman style, including the Friends Church in 1912 and the
Presbyterian Church (now the Baptist Church) in 1919.
A three block residential neighborhood evolved south of the downtown, providing
residences for local merchants and packinghouse workers. This neighborhood, known as
the Park Place-Park Avenue neighborhood, features a predominance of Craftsman
bungalows, mostly constructed between 1911 and 1920.
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Yorba Linda had become an economically stable agricultural community by 1920. The
downtown area had grown around the railway depot and two packinghouses, and
included the Park Place-Park Avenue neighborhood. The Lemon Packinghouse was
destroyed by fire in the late 1920's, and a new structure was built of reinforced concrete
and modern interior equipment. Several new wood framed commercial structures were
built on Main Street, as well as several brick buildings, which provided better protection
against fire. New residential structures were designed in the Spanish styles which
became popular during this period. Such residences reflected a more cosmopolitan style
as well as prosperity. However, the overall character of the town remained unchanged.
The Depression of the 1930's brought an economic slowdown to Yorba Linda, but the
population remained stable. The citizen's of Yorba Linda weathered the economic
hardships and by 1940 it had recovered from the Depression with its agricultural
economy intact. Many residences built during the 30's and 40's reflected a new style
known as the Ranch House style. Other homes were constructed in the period revival
style that had been popular prior to the Depression. Yorba Linda community remained a
small agricultural center with vast acreages of agricultural land until the early sixties
when new development began to alter the character of the community. Large citrus
groves were replaced by tract homes. However, the older downtown area maintains the
connection with Yorba Linda's past.
B. Architectural Resources
The City of Yorba Linda contains a considerable variety of historic residential and
commercial architecture. The following examples represent the most predominant styles
which remain intact today. These examples serve as a background to understanding the
significant historic architecture of the city, and the later discussion on its preservation.
1. Craftsman Bungalow (Circa 1905-1925)
The Craftsman Bungalow House is typically a single-story house with one or more
broadly pitched, overhanging gables. This type of house is recognized by the
deliberate use of natural materials, its emphasis on structural form, and a casual
relationship with the out-of-doors. The Craftsman Bungalow has exposed beams
beneath overhanging eaves, projecting brackets, and a propensity toward Swiss or
Japanese motifs. Brown shingles are the most common, though sometimes wood
clapboard siding is used instead.
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Two large pillars usually support the front porch gable. Made of wood or stone, the
columns rest on pedestals which rise up out of the foundation and serve as endposts
for the porch railings as well. Ideally, the foundation of the Craftsman Bungalow
would be constructed of local stone so the house appears to emerge from the earth.
2. California Bungalow (Circa. 1890-1940)
A common architectural style in Yorba Linda, as in other California cities is the
California Bungalow. It is characteristically a one-story structure with a broad,
gently pitched gabled roof. The roof overhangs a front porch which is often
supported by battered piers. Natural materials are commonly used in the
construction, such as wood siding and foundations made of brick or stone. Beams
and other structural members are often exposed. Dormer or "eyebrow" windows
may punctuate the roof line.
The California Bungalow shares small size and low pitched roof characteristics with
the Craftsman Bungalow. The feature unique to the California Bungalow is a pair of
elephantine columns which support the small gable over the front porch. On their
own, these heavy looking posts with broad base and tapered top seem too short and
awkward, but in place they are clearly proportionate to the overall bungalow design.
3. Mission Style - Mediterranean (Circa 1890-1920)
The Mission (Mediterranean) Style house is characterized by low-pitched red tile
roofs and plain plastered or stucco walls. Not all Mission Style houses, however,
have red tile roofs; many of the smaller houses of this style are covered by flat tar
and gravel roof concealed behind a parapet or the from porch gable. Typically, it is
only the porch, or parapet of these small homes which is covered in red tile, the
suggestion enough to set the Mediterranean theme for the entire house.
Ornamentation and detailing on the Mission Style house is restrained. Parapets,
towers and curvilinear gables, characteristic of the Spanish missions, are common
features of this style. Wood or wrought iron is used for second story balcony railing
on larger homes, or as window grilles on cottages.
Exhibit H-1
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
California Bungalow Style 1890-1940
Spanish Colonial Revival Style 1915-1941
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4. Spanish Colonial Revival (Circa. 1915-1941)
While incorporating many elements of the Mission style - low pitched, red tile
roofs, towers, parapets, and white stucco or plaster walls - the Spanish Colonial
Revival Style is more decorative and lacks the simplicity or form of the Mission
Style. Arches are supported by piers or columns, and walls are richly ornamented
with terra cotta or cast concrete. Common features include balconies, arcades and
windows of various sizes, often ornamented with wooded or wrought iron railings
and grilles. Homes of this style were related to the outdoors through the use of
French doors, terraces and pergolas.
C. Historic Resources Survey
The history of Yorba Linda is represented in a scattering of buildings and structures.
However, concentrated areas of historic structures exist within the City. A general
reconnaissance survey of the City of Yorba Linda was conducted in 1980-81 to locate,
inventory and plan for the preservation of historic resources of significance to Yorba
Linda and the State of California.
1. Method of Survey and Criteria
The survey activity was divided into three phases:
Phase I - August 1980 to September 1980
1. A windshield survey was conducted to determine the numerous sites and
structures of importance.
2. An Advisory Board was established to assist in evaluating the importance of
structures, input historical data and to review the proposed planning
recommendations.
3. The Architectural Style Guide for volunteer training and public relations
purposes was developed.
4. Develop survey inventory forms and photographs to accompany the forms.
Phase II - September 1980 to April 1981
1. Establish a volunteer recruitment force to perform historic research gathering
and sidewalk surveying.
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2. Historic survey data collected, catalogued and evaluated to determine its
importance to the community.
Phase III
1. Completion of the historic survey data gathering and form completion.
2. Development of the preservation planning strategies and recommendations.
3. Creation of a planning map identifying sites and buildings of significance.
4. Preparation of a walking/driving tour pamphlet highlighting the historic
survey results.
D. Survey Findings
The Historic Survey results yielded concentrations of homes and buildings with historic
and architectural significance to the City of Yorba Linda. The Historic Survey, while
comprehensive, may not be inclusive of all resources of perceived historic significance to
the City. The Historic Resources Ordinance will serve as the vehicle for recognition of
additional historic resources. The buildings were assigned to three potential groupings,
including: buildings currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places; buildings
or districts eligible for National Register listing; buildings and districts locally significant
but not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The location of the historic
resources is mapped on Exhibit H-2.
1. National Register of Historical Places Listing
The City currently has two structures listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Listing on the National register is limited to buildings of national
significance. Properties must be a minimum of 50 years old or be of exceptional
importance, retain their architectural integrity, and represent an outstanding example
of the architectural period. The following structures are listed on the National
Register of Historic Places:
(1) 18061 Yorba Linda Boulevard 1912
Richard Nixon Birthplace
Constructed in 1912 by Frank Nixon, it is in this house that his son, Richard
M. Nixon, was born on January 9, 1913. Richard Nixon later became the 37th
President of the United States and Yorba Linda's most famous citizen.
Uncomplicated in design, this Craftsman Style house, with its large pepper
trees, has a rural character.
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(2) Pacific Electric Railway 1911-12
18132 Imperial Highway
This is the site of the "Big Red Car" stop in Yorba Linda on their way from
Los Angeles. Yorba Linda's first transportation link with the surrounding
communities, the "Red Cars" also carried much of the area's agricultural
produce to the large Los Angeles market. The structure has been converted to a
restaurant, with the majority of historical elements retained.
2. National Register of Historic Places Eligibility
Two areas surveyed were of potential historical district merit, containing a cohesive
collection of pre-1930's buildings of similar history and architectural identity. T h e
two neighborhoods, located in the heart of the community, are deemed eligible for
National Register listing, and are worthy of special planning attention. In addition to
concentrated historic districts, Yorba Linda contains a diversity of individual
structures located throughout the City which are historically significant, and are
determined to be of National Register quality. This includes a thematic grouping of
early Yorba Linda "ranch" houses exhibiting characteristics of Craftsman and
California Bungalow Styles. Examples of individual structures are presented on
Exhibits H-3 and H-4. The eligible districts and structures are described as follows:
Downtown Area
The Downtown Area consists of 21 acres bounded by Imperial Highway, Lakeview
Avenue, Lemon Drive, Yorba Linda Boulevard and Plumosa Drive. This was the
original center of the community and is notable for its small town character,
pedestrian orientation and mixture of commercial, residential and religious
institution buildings. The Downtown Area consists of commercial buildings along
Main Street and Olinda, and residences on Lakeview, Valencia and School Streets.
A semi-rural atmosphere prevails in this neighborhood. Noteworthy structures
within the Downtown area include:
(3) 4802 Olinda 1926
Dr. Cochrans Residence and Office
Symmetry characterizes this Mediterranean Revival residence and office which
was constructed by E.J. Herbert for Dr. Richard Cochran and his wife, Ellen.
Dr. Cochran delivered numerous babies all over the county. His office was
located in the rear of the house.
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REPRESENTATIVE HISTORIC RESOURCES
The City of
YORBA LINDA
Exhibit H-4
REPRESENTATIVE HISTORIC RESOURCES
CI OF YORBA LINDA General Plan/MR
(4) 4862 Olinda 1914, 1918
Holloway Apartments
The picturesque stepped roof accents this two-story apartment building. The
lower story serves as commercial space and once housed the offices of the
Yorba Linda Star Newspaper and Janeway's Grocery. Its simple Mission
Revival style facade has been sheathed by a stucco coat and is not visible at
this time.
(5) 4866 Olinda 1911
Yorba Linda School
Seemingly simple in design, this Craftsman style structure was the first of the
community's numerous schools. This one-room schoolhouse was constructed
by community volunteers and opened in September, 1911. In only one year,
the community had outgrown this small structure and a new school was
constructed. The building is currently used for commercial purposes.
(6) 4901 Main Street 1927
Yorba Linda Hardware
Ed Kaub constructed this building for the Yorba Linda Hardware and it
continues to serve the same purpose. Its brick exterior and large arched front
facade are distinctive design elements of this edifice.
(6a) 4891-93 Main Street
Earnest R. Walker Building 1923
Ed Kaub constructed this building for Earnest R. Walker. It represents one of
two masonry buildings constructed by Ed Kaub in the City. The brick exterior
constitutes a distinctive design element of this structure.
(7) 4845 Main Street 1914
Ley Building
Simplicity characterizes this two-story Craftsman commercial building. Phillip
Ley built this structure and rented the lower story as commercial space. The
upper floor was utilized for meetings and the building was eventually
purchased by the Masonic Lodge. Cannons Drugstore, known for its delightful
sodas, occupied the ground floor for many years.
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Historic Resources
(8) 4821 Main Street 1923
Stahler Building
Local postmaster Frederick Stabler was instrumental in the construction of
this two-story Craftsman commercial building. The post office utilized the
ground floor while the Stahiers lived upstairs. This structure is one of the
most eye-pleasing on Main Street. Its decorative cornice with pediment
accents the overall symmetry of the building.
(9) 4815 Main Street 1920
At one time a shoe store, this one-story Craftsman commercial building is
highlighted by a decorative cornice with brackets. It enhances the overall
character of Main Street.
(10) 18372 Lemon Drive 1917
Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church
A large-open bell tower dominates the corner of this Craftsman style church.
Originally built as the United Presbyterian Church, it was sold to the
Methodist Church only a few years after its construction. In 1963, the
Methodists sold the church to the Baptists. The church has a wealth of
Craftsman style details including broad exposed roof beams and large arched
windows.
(11) 4832 School Street 1913
Looking like a one and a half story house, this building was originally a
schoolroom. This and the adjoining bungalows were built to accommodate
the overcrowded schools.
(12) 18372 Lemon Drive 1912
Friend's Church
(Located on School Street)
A painted corner tower identifies this Craftsman style church. Constructed by
local citizens, this was Yorba Linda's first church. Everyone in town donated
time to construction of the building, with the Janss Corporation donating the
land and the Whittier Friend's Church donating the lumber. The adjoining
parsonage was constructed at about the same time.
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C' I O F YORRA LI NDA Ge n e r a l Pl a n/EMR
Park Avenue/Park Place Neighborhood
The Park AvenuejPark Place residential neighborhood is located between Yorba
Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway, southwest of the historical downtown.
Informal streets without sidewalks and curbs in combination with large trees create
a rural atmosphere in this neighborhood. The area is characterized by Craftsman
and California style bungalows developed primarily between 1912 and 1920 to
house local merchants and packinghouse employees. This area is Yorba Linda's
only early bungalow neighborhood. Noteworthy structures within the Park
Place/ark Avenue include:
(13) 4801 Park Avenue 1918
Trueblood Residence, Janeway Residence
This large Craftsman style residence dominates this corner site. Now utilized
for commercial purposes, the extensive shrubbery provides a picturesque
quality to the house. The Janeways purchased this house from the Truebloods
in the early twenties.
(14) 4855 Park Avenue 1916
Walker Residence
Shaded by several large trees, this large Craftsman residence was at one time
inhabited by Ernest Walker. He sold real estate and was the president of the
local Chamber of Commerce.
(15) 4951 Park Avenue 1916
A number of small bungalows like this one were moved to Yorba Linda from
Olinda when the oil production declined. Such houses were quite small and
simple in design which facilitated their movement.
(16) 4891 Park Avenue 1913
Ross Residence
Another of the informal Craftsman style bungalows, this house was purchased
by Paul and Alice Ross from Eldo West. It is a fine example of the large
Craftsman style house built in this neighborhood.
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Historic Resources
(17) 4912 Park Avenue 1912
This worker's bungalow has a large porch where one could rest away from the
oppressive summer heat. Numerous residents lived here including Charles and
Dora Page. The house still functions as s simple but functional residence.
Yorba Linda "Ranch" Structures
(18) 4341 Eureka Avenue 1912
Quigley Residence
With the spacious setting, this house looks very much like it did when Fred
and Maud Quigley resided here in the late teens. The Quigley's were one of
Yorba Linda's early pioneer families. Merlin Quigley constructed the first
blacksmith shop at Main and Lemon Drive.
(19) 4742 Plumosa 1912
Kinsman Residence
One of Yorba Linda's early ranch houses, the prevalent broad porch provided
shade during the hot summer months. Early ranchers, George and Abbie
Kinsman, were the first owners of the house. Later Avalon Adams resided
here.
(20) 17322 Orange Drive 1922
Stanley and Ruth Collins had this large Craftsman style residence constructed
for their ranch. One of several large ranch houses in the community, they are
reminders of Yorba Linda's early agricultural beginnings.
(21) 17131 Orange Drive 1913
Selover Residence
This quaint Craftsman style bungalow was constructed by Ed Kaub for
Benjamin and Kathleen Selover. Such houses copied the famous designs of
Greene and Greene in Pasadena. This house is particularly inventive in the
utilization of shingles and river boulders.
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C I S OF YORBA LINDA General Plan/ E. m
(22) 18161 Bastanchury Road 1922
Jacobs Residence
An informal setting and large porch characterize this Craftsman style ranch
house. Large avocado groves still surround the house. Edward and Lena Jacobs
built this residence.
(23) 17611 Yorba Linda Boulevard 1922
Niswander Residence
Certainly the most recognized of Yorba Linda's older houses, this large
Craftsman style ranch house was once surrounded by groves. According to
several older citizens, the first residents of this house, Isaac and Harvor
Niswander, lived in the rear of the house and seldom utilized the remainder.
(24) 4602 Santa Fe 1913
Hidden behind several large trees, this large two-story Craftsman style ranch
house was designed to catch the cool evening breezes. The informal siting is a
characteristic of this style.
(25) 18452 Buena Vista
This home represents the Craftsman style ranch home characteristic of Yorba
Linda's early history as a growing agricultural community.
Other Structures and Sites Eligible for the National Register
(26) 1/2 Mile North of Bastanchury and Casa Loma 1913
Mother Fuerte Avocado
The Mother Fuerte Avocado trees were the first avocado trees of this variety in
California and were the parent trees of most of the Fuertes.
The original cuttings of the trees were brought from Mexico for a nursery in
Altadena. John Whedon, local rancher, had ordered 40 trees from the nursery
in 1913 but a severe frost killed all of the trees except for the Fuertes. In lieu of
the other trees, John Whedon unhappily took 40 of the Fuerte trees for this
Yorba Linda ranch. The trees grew well, produced numerous avocados and
proved frost resistant. The Fuerte variety became popular throughout
California.
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Historic Resources
(27) 4602 Valley View 1931 Bates Residence
Elegance on a grand scale characterizes this large Spanish Colonial Revival
style residence. Built by Clinton Abbot for William and Fannie Bates, for
many years this was Yorba Linda's largest home. While the surrounding
groves are now gone, the house retains its appeal.
(28) 18620 and 18292 Yorba Linda Boulevard 1922, 1929 Yorba Linda
Lemon Grower's Packinghouse
This large packinghouse replaced an earlier fire-ravished structure when
constructed, it was equipped with the most up-to-date packing machinery.
The building itself was constructed of reinforced concrete to resist future
fires. Designed by Los Angeles architect, M. Noerenberg, local contractor
Evan Herbert built the structure. The adjacent packinghouse office,
unscathed by the fire, is now utilized as a flower shop.
(29) 3 Miles East of Esperanza Road 1913 - 1941 Bryant Ranch
Certainly one of Yorba Linda's most unique and interesting sites. Once the
location of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens, only the Susan Bryant
home, the Eucalyptus trees and portions of the pomegranate trees still
remain. The beautiful three-mile roadway lined with pomegranate trees once
lead up to the Ranch office and house. These were the buildings which were
utilized by the ranch staff. Above on the hill were the gardens.
3.
Locally Significant Buildings and Sites
Locally significant buildings and sites, including small Ranch style houses and
small revival style residences are scattered throughout the community.
These significant resources include:
:
(30) 17997 Oak Leaf 1930
Move-ins represented a certain portion of the housing stock of Yorba Linda.
This Provincial Revival style home was moved here from outside the
community. It has been restored and rehabilitated and is certainly one of
Yorba Linda's more beautiful homes.
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(31) 17472 El Cajon 1935
Colonel Evans Residence
While appearing quite modern in design, this house was constructed for
Colonel William Evans in 1935. He assisted the Roosevelt Administration in
establishing the Civilian Conversation Corps in the early thirties. at one time a
candidate for governor, he is well-remembered for his beautiful Tennessee
walking horses. His house is one of the first in Yorba Linda to be constructed
at the end of the Depression.
(32) 1/2 Block North of Woodgate Drive 1858
Yorba Cemetery
This 200 square foot cemetery, located in the Fairlynn Unincorporated County
Island within the City's Sphere of Influence, is one of the oldest in Orange
County. Bernardo Yorba deeded this plot of land to the Catholic Church for
use as a cemetery for his family and friends. Over 400 people have apparently
been buried here in marked and unmarked graves. It is supposedly haunted,
according to several sources, and is one of the few reminders of the early
hacienda era.
(33) 19651 Esperanza Road 1919
Garcia Residence
This house is unique as it is constructed of local indigenous materials. Since
the Santa Ma river is only a quarter of a mile away, it was not unusual for a
house to be built of river boulders. Wood was expensive and difficult to
transport. As a visual landmark, this is a notable building.
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Chapter Six
NOISE ELEMENT
CI TY OF YORBA LI NDA
General Plan/EI R
Table of Contents
Section Page
NOISE .......................................................................................................................................... N-1
I. INTRODUCTION N-1
II. AUTHORIZATION AND SCOPE ..N-2
III.
RELATED PLANS AND PROGRAMS .N-3
A. City of Yorba Linda ..N-3
B. State of California .N-4
IV. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS .N-9
V. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS .N-12
VI. NOISE FUNDAMENTALS ................................................................................................ N-14
A. Characteristics of Sound ................................................................................................ N-14
B. The Psychological and Physiological Effects of Noise ........................................................ N-15
C. Sound Propagation ................................................................................................ N-15
D. Motor Vehicle Noise ................................................................................................ N-17
VII. COMMUNITY NOISE ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... N-18
A. Ambient Noise Measurements .............................................................................................. N-18
B. Significant Noise Sources ................................................................................................ N-21
Noise
List of Exhibits
Exhibit Page
N-1 Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix ................................................................................. N-5
N-2 Noise Measurement Locations ........................................................................................... N-19
N-3 Noise Contour ..................................................................................................................... N-27
List of Tables
Table
Page
,
N-1 Normalized Noise Level Corrections ..N-7
N-2 Land Use with Noise Standards .N-12
N-3 Yearly Average Equivalent Sound
Identified to Protect the Public Health and Welfare ................................................................ N-16
N-4 Ambient Noise Levels ................................................................................................................. N-18
N-5 AT&SF Railroad Operations Data .............................................................................................. N-22
N-6 Train Noise Contours ................................................................................................................... N-22
N-7 Existing Roadway Noise Levels in Excess of 65 CNEL ............................................................ N-23
N-8 2010 Roadway Noise Levels in Excess of 65 CNEL
l ..............................................................................................
N-24
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NOI SE
I. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Noise Element is to provide a means for protecting local citizens from the
harmful effects of excessive exposure to noise. This may be accomplished by mitigating noise
conflicts through the adoption of specific policies intended to achieve land use compatibility with
respect to noise within the community.
Physical health, psychological stability, social cohesion, property values, and economic
productivity are factors affected by excessive amounts of noise. Noise, as it has been simply
defined, is "unwanted sound". It is an undesirable by-product of transportation elements and
industrial activities within the community that permeates man's environment and causes
disturbance. The full effect of such noise on the individual and the community will vary with its
duration, its intensity, and the tolerance level of the individual. It can range from a nuisance to a
health detriment.
The planning process has not traditionally been concerned with noise. In many instances, noise
problems were identified only after the noise sources were allowed to establish in a community. It
is now evident that these situations could have been avoided by considering noise generators and
noise sensitive receptors as part of the comprehensive planning process.
Recognizing the increasing human environmental impacts of noise pollution and the impact that
local agency land use and circulation plans have on the community's environmental quality, the
California Legislature, in 1972, mandated that a noise element be included as' part of the City and
County general plans. Guidelines have been prepared as a result of Senate Bill 860(A) (Effective
January 1, 1976) by the Office of Noise Control, State Department of Health, concerning the
specific requirements for a noise element which are responsive to State guidelines.
To protect citizens from excessive exposure to noise, the Noise Element must provide sufficient
information to minimize noise impacts and, where possible, eliminate noise pollution throughout
the community. In so doing, it fulfills its basic function: to protect the public health and welfare of
the people.
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II. AUTHORIZATION AND SCOPE
The contents of a Noise Element and the methods to be used in its preparation have been
determined by the requirements of Section 65302(f) of the California Government Code and by
"Guidelines for the Preparation and Content of Noise Elements of the General Plan" published by
the California Office of Noise Control (ONC) in 1976. The Government Code and ONC
Guidelines require that certain major noise sources and areas containing noise sensitive land uses be
identified and quantified by preparing generalized noise exposure contours for current and
projected levels of activity within the Community. Contours may be prepared in terms of either
the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) or the Day-Night Average Level (Ldn) which
are both descriptors of total noise exposure at a given location for an annual average day. It is
intended that the noise exposure information developed for the Noise Element be incorporated
into the General Plan to serve as a basis for achieving land use compatibility with respect to noise
through the long range planning and project review processes. It is also intended that noise
exposure information be used to provide baseline levels and noise source identification for use in
the development and enforcement of a local noise control ordinance.
According to the Government Code and ONC Guidelines, the following major noise sources
should be considered in the preparation of a Noise Element:
Highways and freeways
Primary arterials and major local streets
Railroad operations
Aircraft and airport operations
Local industrial facilities
Other stationary sources
Also to be considered in the Noise Element are areas containing the following noise sensitive land
uses:
Schools
Hospitals
Convalescent Homes
Long-term medical or mental care facilities
Other uses deemed noise sensitive by the local jurisdiction
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III. RELATED PLANS AND PROGRAMS
Land use compatibility with noise is an important consideration in the planning and design process.
Some land uses are more susceptible to noise intrusion than others, depending on the nature of
activities expected with that use. For instance, in office buildings it is important to concentrate and
to communicate. An interior noise level in excess of 50 dBA may interfere with t h e activities.
Similarly, interference with sleep may occur at 45 dBA, so residential land use standards must
reflect this noise level.
Some land uses are more tolerant of noise than others. These uses typically include activities that
generate loud noise levels or those that do not require verbal interaction, concentration, or sleep.
Commercial and retail facilities require very little speech communications and therefore are
generally allowed in noisier environments. Industrial areas can generate loud interior noises that
would interfere more with communications than any exterior transportation-related noise would
intrude.
The following discussions address noise standards and those land uses historically deemed sensitive
by the City of Yorba Linda and the State of California historically. While most standards are
considered guidelines, it is important to maintain reasonable ambient noise levels to protect the
health and welfare of the community.
A. City of Yorba Linda
As a primarily residential area, the community noise environment of Yorba Linda
generally results from transportation-related activities such as surface transportation
along arterials and aircraft overflights. Oil producing areas, fixed noise sources and
industrial noise have few impacts on sensitive receptors but can be considered nuisances
in many areas. The noise objectives of the City are to consider noise impacts in land use,
to reduce noise impacts along major transportation routes and in construction, to abate
unnecessary outdoor noises, to alert people to noise pollution, and to cooperate in
intergovernmental efforts. Policies are established for noise impacts in transportation,
construction, industrial, and land use. Implementation of the City noise policies occurs
through the enforcement of a noise ordinance. Industrial, commercial, residential, and
open space noise standards have been provided in the previous General Plan. Generally,
daytime maximum noise levels of 70 dBA was appropriate for industrial, 65 dBA for
commercial and 55 dBA for residential and open space.
The Noise Control Ordinance of the Municipal Code (Chapter No. 3120) addresses noise
standards and sound amplifying equipment. The purpose of the ordinance is to control
unnecessary, excessive and annoying sound. Policies are identified as reduction of
vehicle noise and adoption of state and federal standards. In the ordinance, residential
properties are assigned to Noise Zone 1 in which interior and
exterior noise standards cannot be exceeded for longer than a specified maximum time
period. There are certain exempt activities which include occasional recreational
events, emergency-related noise, agricultural operations and construction. Schools,
hospitals and churches have the same standards when located in Noise Zone 1.
Otherwise, the noise levels should not be unreasonable. Special provisions, the Noise
Variance Board, the appeals procedure and the required permit for sound amplifying
equipment are also described in ordinance.
B. State of California
Land uses deemed noise sensitive by the State of California include schools, hospitals,
rest homes, long-term care and mental care facilities. Many jurisdictions consider
residential uses particularly noise sensitive because families and individuals expect to
use time in the home for rest and relaxation, and noise can interfere with those
activities. Some variability in standards for noise sensitivity may apply to different
densities of residential development, and single family uses are frequently considered
the most sensitive. Jurisdictions may identify other uses as noise sensitive such as
churches, libraries, day care centers, hospitals, and parks.
Land uses that are relatively insensitive to noise include office, commercial, and retail
developments which tend to generate significant noise levels and the level of human
occupancy is typically low. Examples of insensitive uses include: industrial and
manufacturing uses, utilities easements, agriculture, vacant land, parking lots, salvage
yards, and transit terminals.
The noise standards in Exhibit N-1 identified are intended to provide guidelines for the
development of municipal noise elements. Depending on the environment of a
particular community, these basic guidelines may be tailored to reflect the existing
noise and land use characteristics of that community. Table N-1 provides the noise
level corrections to customize the state guidelines for use in local jurisdictions. This
allows maximum flexibility for cities and counties to develop community specific
policies, while maintaining generally accepted standards.
Exhibit N-1 is a land use compatibility chart for community noise which has been
prepared by the California Office of Noise Control (ONC). It diagrammatically
identifies "normally acceptable," "conditionally acceptable," "normally unacceptable"
and "clearly unacceptable" noise levels for various land use types.
LAND USE COMPATIBILITY FOR
COMMUNITY NOISE EXPOSURE
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Table N-1
Normalized Noise Level Corrections'
Type of Measured CNEL
2
Correction Description Change (dBA)
Seasonal Summer (or year-round operation). 0
Correction
Winter only (or windows always closed). -5
Correction for Quiet suburban or rural community (remote from large +10
Outdoor
Residual Noise
Level
cities and from industrial activity and trucking).
Quiet suburban or rural community (not located near
+5
industrial activity).
Urban residential community (not immediately adjacent 0
to heavily traveled roads and industrial areas.
Noisy urban residential community (near relatively
-5
busy roads or industrial areas).
Very noisy urban residential community.
-10
Correction for No prior experience with the intruding noise. +5
Previous
Exposure and
Community has had some previous exposure to noise 0
Community
Attitudes
but little effort is being made to control the noise. This
correction may also be applied in a situation where the
community has not been exposed to the noise
previously, but the people are aware that bona fide
efforts are being made to control the noise.
Community has had considerable previous exposure to -5
the intruding noise and the noise maker's relations with
the community are good.
Community aware that operation causing noise is very -10
necessary and it will not continue indefinitely. This
correction can be applied for an operation of limited
duration and under emergency circumstances.
Pure Tone or No pure tone or impulsive in character. 0
Impulse
Pure tone or impulsive character present. -5
1 Source: "Guidelines for the Preparation and Content of Noise Elements of the General Plan,"
California Office of Noise Control, February 1976.
2 Corrections to be added to the measured, weighted 24-hour noise level.
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As shown therein, multiple family residential land use is "normally acceptable" in
exterior noise environments up to 65 CNEL and "conditionally acceptable" up to 70
CNEL. Single family residential areas are "normally acceptable" up to 60 CNEL and
"conditionally acceptable" up to 70 CNEL. Schools, libraries, and churches are
"normally acceptable" up to 70 CNEL, as are office buildings and business, commercial
and professional uses. Recreational uses, such as water recreation, are "normally
acceptable" up to 75 CNEL and "normally unacceptable" from 70 to 80 CNEL.
A "conditionally acceptable" designation implies that new construction or development
should be undertaken only after a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements for
each land use type is made and needed noise insulation features are incorporated in the
design. By comparison, a "normally acceptable" designation indicates that standard
construction can o u r with no special noise reduction requirements.
California's noise insulation standards were officially adopted by the California
Commission of Housing and Community Development in 1974 and became effective on
August 22, 1974. On November 14, 1988, the Building Standards Commission
approved revisions to these standards (Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations).
The ruling states that "Interior noise levels attributable to exterior sources shall not
exceed 45 dB in any habitable room. The noise metric shall be either Ldn or CNEL,
consistent with the noise element of the local general plan." Additionally, the
commission specifies that residential buildings or structures to be located within
exterior CNEL (or Ldn) contours of 60 dB or greater of an existing or adopted freeway,
expressway, parkway, major street, thoroughfare, rail line, rapid transit line, or
industrial noise source shall require an acoustical analysis showing that the building has
been designed to limit intruding noise to an interior CNEL (or Ldn) of 45 dB.
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I V. GOALS, POLI CI ES AND ACTI ONS
Goal 1 Indoor and outdoor living areas that are adequately protected from
transportation noise impacts.
Discussion Within the City of Yorba Linda there are a number of transportation related noise
sources including freeways, major arterial and primary roadways, and the railroad.
These sources are major contributors of noise to Yorba Linda.
Policy 1.1 Construct sound barriers to mitigate excessive noise levels where necessary
or where feasible.
Policy 1.2 Require the inclusion of noise mitigation measures in the design of new
roadway projects.
Policy 1.3 Ensure the effective enforcement of City, State and Federal noise
levels by all appropriate City divisions.
Policy 1.4 Encourage alternative transportation modes such as walking,
bicycling and transit to minimize noise within sensitive receptor
areas.
Goal 2 Land use planning decisions that incorporate noise considerations.
Discussion It is the intent to provide noise standards for land uses in Yorba Linda. These
standards ensure the compatibility of land uses with their existing and future noise
environments. The separation of noise generators from sensitive receptors will
result in an exterior environment that requires minimal mitigation to meet
acceptable noise levels. Proper planning will ensure that sensitive receptors are not
impacted by noise hazards by locating these land uses distant from each other.
Policy 2.1 Establish acceptable noise levels for various land uses.
Policy 2.2 Require acceptable noise levels near schools, hospitals, convalescent homes
and other noise sensitive areas.
Policy 2.3 Locate noise tolerant land uses in areas committed to noise producing uses.
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Policy 2.4 Adopt measures which alter, prohibit or mitigate noise generating
uses through site design.
Goal 3 Control non-transportation noise impacts.
Discussion
Exterior and interior noise standards determine the design and location of land
uses. There is also an opportunity to control noise between land uses through the
implementation of the City's Noise Ordinance. The Noise Ordinance discusses
general community noise levels that disrupt the peace and quiet of the community.
Standards are provided in the Ordinance that establish maximum noise levels
during specific time periods when the uses are most sensitive to noise.
Policy 3.1 Enforce the City Noise Ordinance to mitigate noise conflicts.
Policy 3.2 Develop and implement measures to reduce noise generated by construction
activities.
Policy 3.3 Establish and maintain coordination among City agencies involved in noise
abatement.
Goal 4 Noise and land use compatibility.
Discussion The most effective means of reducing noise is by controlling it at its source. The
intent of this goal is to reduce noise in the community through community
awareness and through source-related controls.
Policy 4.1 Promote increased awareness concerning the effects of noise and suggest
methods by which the public can be of assistance in reducing noise.
Policy 4.2 Require that noise from motors, appliances, air conditions and other
consumer products does not disturb the occupants of surrounding
properties.
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Goal 5 Project approvals that include conditions to mitigate noise impacts.
Discussion Noise issues should always be considered during the planning process so that needed
measures can be incorporated in design and location of land uses. In addition, the
economic impact of noise attenuation measures can then be incurred by the property
developer and not future owners who may not anticipate noise impacts.
Policy 5.1 Utilize site design techniques as a primary means to minimize noise impacts.
Policy 5.2 Consider alternative architectural layouts as a means of meeting noise
requirements.
Policy 5.3 Require a combination of noise barriers and landscape berms where
architectural design treatments fail to adequately reduce adverse noise levels.
Policy 5.4 Require the construction of noise barriers and landscaped berms in
conjunction with architectural treatments, when needed to adequately
mitigate noise impacts.
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V. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
The City of Yorba Linda is limited to two primary implementation opportunities: to control noise
related to new development and to control noise between adjacent land uses. To control noise
from new development, the City can ensure compatibility between proposed land uses and the
exterior noise environment, and require mitigation for off-site noise impacts through the project
review process. Conditions of approval can be attached to projects, whether they are new
commercial facilities or roadway improvement projects, to mitigate noise to levels considered
acceptable for various land uses.
The standards for Yorba Linda are provided in Table N-2. These standards consider noise
sensitive land uses as residential areas, hospitals, schools and recreation areas where quiet is a
basis for use. Less sensitive uses include libraries, churches, commercial facilities and industrial
areas. The noise standards establish maximum limits for new land uses in the City. These
standards are also designed to protect existing land uses, including transportation and industry,
from encroaching urban uses.
Ta ble N-2
Land Use with Noise Standards
General Plan Land Use Designation
Interior
Standard
Exterior
Standard
Residential, including public institutions and hospitals
45 65
Neighborhood Commercial
General Commercial
--
70
Office Commercial 50 70
Light Industrial/Business Park 55 75
Open Space -- 701
Notes: 1. Where quiet is a basis for use.
The other primary method of noise control is through enforcement of the municipal Noise
Ordinance. The City must provide quick response to noise complaints and rapid abatement of
noise nuisances within the scope of the City Police enforcement powers. The Noise Ordinance is
designed to protect sensitive areas from intruding noise across property lines. It limits noise at
residential properties to 55 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and to 50 dBA from 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m. It is unlawful for any person to create noise, at residential properties or schools,
hospitals and churches within this area, which causes the sound level to exceed:
1. The noise standard for a cumulative period of more than thirty minutes in any hour;
2. The noise standard plus five dBA for a cumulative period of more than fifteen minutes
in any hour;
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3. The noise standard plus ten dBA for a cumulative period of more than five minutes in
any hour;
4. The noise standard plus fifteen dBA for a cumulative period of more than one minute
in any hour; or
5. The noise standard plus twenty dBA for any period of time.
Interior standards in residential dwellings are limited during the period 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
not to exceed:
1. 45 dBA for a cumulative period of more than five minutes in any hour;
2. 50 dBA for a cumulative period of more than one minute in any hour; or
3. 55 dBA for any period of time.
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VI. NOISE FUNDAMENTALS
A. Characteristics of Sound
Sound in our environment is increasing to such disagreeable levels that it can threaten
our quality of life. Noise is usually defined as "unwanted sound". It consists of any
sound that may produce physiological or psychological damage and/or interfere with
man's communication, work, rest, recreation, and sleep. People recognize that noise has
become an environmental pollutant. In this way, it is a form of energy waste from
man's activities.
To the human ear, sound has two significant characteristics: pitch and loudness. Pitch is
generally an annoyance, while loudness can affect our ability to hear. Pitch is the
number of complete vibrations (cycles per second) of a wave that result in the tone's
range from high to low. Loudness is the strength of a sound that describes a noisy or
quiet environment. It is measured by the amplitude of the sound wave. Loudness is
determined by the intensity of the sound waves combined with the reception
characteristics of the ear. The sound intensity refers to how hard the sound wave strikes
an object, which, in turn, produces the sound's effect. This is a characteristic of sound
which can be precisely measured with instruments.
Sound intensity or acoustic energy is measured in decibels (dBA) that are weighted to
correct for the relative frequency response of the human ear. For example, an
A-weighted noise level includes a de-emphasis on high frequencies of sound that are
heard by a dogs ear, but not by a human ear's. The zero on the decibel scale is based on
the lowest sound level that the healthy, unimpaired human ear can detect. Unlike linear
units (inches or pounds), decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale, representing
points on a sharply rising curve.
Many noise rating schemes have been developed for various time periods, but an
appropriate rating of ambient noise affecting human communities also needs to account
for the annoying effects of sound. The predominant rating scales for human
communities are the Noise Equivalent Level (Leq), the Community Noise Equivalent
Level (CNEL) and the Day-Night Average Sound Level (Ldn), all of which are based
on A-weighted decibels (dBA). The Leq is the total sound energy of time-varying noise
over a sample period. The CNEL is the time-varying noise over a twenty four hour
period with a weighting factor applied to noises occurring during evening hours from
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (relaxation hours) and at night from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(sleeping hours) of 5 and 10, respectively.
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B. The Psychological and Physiological Effects of Noise
Physical damage to human hearing begins at prolonged exposure to more than 85
decibels. Exposure to high noise levels effects our entire system, with prolonged noise
exposure in excess of 75 decibels increasing body tension, thereby affecting blood
pressure, functions of the heart, and the nervous system. Extended periods of noise
exposure above 90 dBA will result in permanent cell damage. A sound level of 190
dBA will rupture the ear drum and permanently damage the inner ear.
The ambient noise problem is widespread and generally more concentrated within
urban areas than in outlying residential neighborhoods. Environmental sound levels in
high density urban areas are doubling every 10 years. Suburban areas are not
experiencing such a significant increase in noise levels because of their relative
distance from major noise sources.
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations,
protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the sound level
exceeds those shown in Table N-3. This table shows the maximum exposure in Ldn for
various land use categories and locations (whether indoor or outdoor). This maximum
is provided according to the health and psychological effects described above, with a
reasonable margin of safety. Table N-3 identifies also whether the threshold applies to
activity interference, hearing loss consideration, or both effects.
A maximum of 45 dB protects against indoor activity interference and hearing loss for
residential, hospital, and educational land uses. Outdoor activity interference threshold
levels are high for these land uses, at 55 dB. Commercial, transportation, industrial and
recreation activities are considered highly variable, so thresholds for these land uses
have not been determined. Similarly, agricultural-related outdoor activities have no
stated interference noise level. Hearing loss consideration for all activities becomes an
issue at 70 dB or greater, for both indoor and outdoor noises.
C. Sound Propagation
Noise sources may either be a "line source" (e.g. a heavily traveled highway) or a
"point source" (e.g. a stationary engine or compressor). Highway traffic noise on high
volume roadways simulates a "line source" and the drop-off rate of sound with distance
approaches 3.0 dBA drop with each doubling of distance between the noise source and
the noise receiver occurs.
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Table N-3
Yearly Average Equivalent Sound
I d e n e d to Protect the Public Health and Welfare
Measure
Indoor
To Protect
Against Both
Effects (b)
Outdoor
To Protect
Against Both
Effects (b)
Activity
Interference
Hearing Loss
Consideration
Activity
Interference
Hearing Loss
Consideration
Residential with Outside
Space and Farm Residences
Ldn
Leq(24)
45
70
45 55
70
55
Residential with No Outside
Space
Ldn
Leq(24)
45
70
45
Commercial Leq(24) (a) 70 70(c) (a) 70 70(c)
Inside Transportation Leq(24) (a) 70 (a)
Industrial Leq(24)(d) (a) 70 70(c) (a) 70 70(c)
Hospitals
Ldn
Lcq(24)
45
70
45 55
70
55
Educational
Ldn
Leq(24Xd)
45
70
45 55
70
55
Recreational Areas I eq(24) (a) 70 70(c) (a) 70 70(c)
Farm Land and G e n e r a l ~ q)
Unpopulated Land
(a) 70 70(c)
Code:
a. Since different types of activities appear to be associated with different levels, identification of a maximum level f a activity
interference may be difficult except in those circumstances where speech communication is a critical activity.
b. Based on lowest level.
c. Based only on hearing loss.
d. An Leq(8) of 75 dB may be identified in these situations so long as the exposure over the remaining 16 hours per day is low enough to result in
a negligible contribution to the 24-hour average, i.e., no greater than an Leq of 60 dB.
Note: Explanation of identified level for hearing loss: The exposure period which results in hearing loss at the identified level is a
period of 40 years.
Source: California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Environmental factors such as the wind direction and speed, temperature gradients, the
characteristics of the ground (hard or soft) and the air (relative humidity), the presence of
grass, shrubbery, and trees, often combine to increase the actual attenuation achieved
outside laboratory conditions to 4.5 decibels per doubling of distance. Thus, a noise
level of 74.5 decibels at 50 feet from a highway centerline would attenuate to 70.0
decibels at 100 feet, 65.5 decibels at 200 feet, and so forth.
This is particularly true where the view of the roadway is interrupted by isolated
buildings, clumps of bushes or scattered trees, or the intervening ground is soft or
covered with vegetation and the source or receiver is located more than 3 meters above
the ground. It should be noted, however, that the nominal value of 3.0 dBA with
doubling applies to sound propagation from a "line source": (1) over the top of a barrier
greater than 3 meters in height, or (2) when there is a clear unobstructed view of the
highway, the ground is hard, there are no intervening structures, and the height of the
line-of-sight averages more than 3 meters above the ground.
1
Source: California Department of Transportation, "Noise Manual", 1980.
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D. Motor Vehicle Noise
Noise levels adjacent to roadways vary with the volume of traffic, the average vehicular
speed, and the truck mix. The noise levels adjacent to line sources of noise such as
roadways increase by 3.0 dBA with each doubling in the traffic volume (provided that
the speed and truck mix do not change). From the relationship between increases in the
number of noise sources (motor vehicles) and the increase in the adjacent noise level, it
can be shown that a 26 percent increase in the traffic volumes on a given route
increases the adjacent noise levels by 3.0 dBA, but changing the vehicle speed or truck
mix has an even more dramatic effect.
The truck mix on a given roadway also has a significant effect on the adjacent noise
levels. As the number of trucks increases and becomes a larger percentage of the total
vehicle volume, the adjacent noise levels increase. This effect is more pronounced if
the number of heavy duty (3+ axle) trucks is large when compared to the number of
medium duty (2 axle) trucks.
Noise from motor vehicles is generated by engine vibrations, the interaction between
the tires and the road, and the exhaust system. As vehicle speed increases, so does the
noise from these areas of the vehicle. The noise level adjacent to a roadway is highly
dependent on the average vehicle speed, especially at lower speed levels. The highest
speeds are typically measured midlink, where traffic lights, stop signs and cross traffic
provide less interference. Although some vehicles will go faster than the posted speed
limit, in most areas the average speed is just below this limit. The exception is found
along lone stretches of highway and streets outside City limits.
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VII. COMMUNITY NOISE ENVIRONMENT
As a prerequisite to an effective noise control program, a community must be cognizant of the
location and extent of local noise problems; namely major noise source locations, noise sensitive
receptor locations and current levels of exposure. This data can then be utilized to focus noise
control and abatement efforts where they are most needed. In some cases, the control of noise
sources will be beyond the City's jurisdiction. However, by recognizing these limitations, more
effective land use strategies can be developed.
A. Ambient Noise Measurements
Noise measurements were taken during a typical week day at nine locations in the City of
Yorba Linda. These locations are identified in Exhibit N-2. Criteria for site selection
included geographical distribution, land uses suspected of noisy activities, proximity to
transportation facilities and typical worst-case sensitive receptor locations. The main
purpose of the noise monitoring was to determine an existing noise profile for the study
area for use in estimating the level of current and future noise impact.
Measurements represent noise from Imperial Highway (SR-90), Yorba Linda Boulevard,
and the local roadway network. Sensitive receptor locations monitored include single and
multi-family residential units, elementary schools, a park and a hospital. Noise levels
were monitored during the peak traffic hour to represent maximum noise levels, or during
off-peak conditions and then modified to reflect peak conditions.
Table N-4
Ambient Noise Levels
Location
Measured
Leq
Adjusted
Leq
Day Tlime
Land
Use
Description
1 59.4 62.0 1/9
1:15 p.m.
HOSP
Yorba Hills Hospital along Bastanchury
Road
2 65.1 67.3 1/9
1:45 p.m.
SFD
At intersection of Bastanchury and Villa
Grande
3 67.1 69.8 1/9
12 40 p.m.
SFD Richfield intersection of Buena Vista Avenue and
chfield Road
4 69.1 69.5 1/9 2:00 p.m. LIB
Along Yorba Linda Blvd near Richard
Nixon Library
5 68.3 69.8 1/9 3:15 p.m. MFD Townhomes along Yorba Linda Blvd.
6 68.5 68.5 1/9 2:30 p.m. ES
Linda Vista Elementary along Imperial
Hwy.
7 63.3 63.3 1/9 3:40 p.m. ES
Fairmont Elementary at intersection of
Yorba Linda and Fairmont Blvds.
8 68.2 68.2 1/9
11:15 a.m.
ES
Travis Ranch Elementary on Yorba Linda
Blvd. near Via del Escuela
9
65.9 65.9 1/9 4:30 p.m. REC
Featherly Regional Park at the intersection
of Riverside Freeway and Gypsum Canyon
Road
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Table N-4 provides noise measurement data and site descriptions for the nine monitoring
locations. Noise levels exceeded the 65 dBA criteria at seven of the nine locations. Three
of these locations were located at residential sites, where noise levels ranged between
67.3 and 69.8. The noise sources in these residential areas were visible, adjacent
roadways.
The one hospital within the study area is the Yorba Hills Hospital located along
Bastanchury Road south of the Imperial Highway. A noise measurement taken at this
location indicated that the adjusted level was 62.0 dBA and within the 65 CNEL
standards considered acceptable for medical care facilities.
Eight schools and thirteen parks are located in the City. The majority of these facilities
are not located along major arterials and are therefore shielded from noisy transportation
corridors. Several schools are exceptions to this rule, including Linda Vista Elementary
near Imperial Highway, Fairmont Elementary at the intersection of Fairmont Boulevard
and Yorba Linda Boulevard and Travis Ranch Elementary along Yorba Linda Boulevard.
As shown by the noise measurement results provided in Table N-4, the Fairmont
Elementary School is compatible with the noise environment, but the Linda Vista and
Travis Ranch Elementary Schools are exposed to noise in excess of 65 dBA.
B. Significant Noise Sources
Two types of noise sources should be considered in a community noise inventory:
stationary sources and mobile sources. Fixed sources of noise include industrial and
construction activities, air conditioning/refrigeration units, loud whistles or bells, outdoor
sporting events, loud radio, stereo or television usage, power tools, lawn mowers, home
appliances and noisy animals. Mobile noise sources are typically transportation-related
and include aircraft, trains, automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and off-road
vehicles.
Motor vehicles in the City are the major source of continuous noise. Imperial Highway
and Yorba Linda Boulevard carry appreciable volumes of both truck and commuter
traffic. Land uses adjacent to these roadways in the City are affected by motor vehicle
noise.
Other transportation facilities in the City that contribute to community noise levels
include the Atcheson Topeka and Santa Fe (AT&SF) railroad trains. The location of
these facilities in commercial areas or adjacent to residential developments, along with
truck routes and the master planned circulation system, determines the level of noise
impacts on the community. Various categories of transportation noise generators are
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discussed separately in the following sections. Fullerton Municipal Airport is located ten
miles west of the western City limits and considered too distant to generate significant
noise levels in Yorba Linda.
Trains
The AT&SF mainline between Los Angeles and Chicago runs through the City of Yorba
Linda carrying freight and passenger trains. Table N-5 provides a breakdown of the rail
operations that occurs along this line by number, length, time of day, and speed rating.
Table N-5
AT&SF Railroad Operations Data
Train Type
Number of
Trains/Day
Train Length
(feet)
Distribution
Day/Evening/Night
Train
Speed
Rating
Freight 25 4,000 52%/12%/36% 55 mph
AMTRAK 2 850 100%/0%/0%
79 mph
The data provided in Table N-5 is interpreted with the Wyle Laboratories train noise
methodology to determine noise associated with rail lines in Yorba Linda. Noise
exposure contours along railway tracks are determined from the number and type of
trains using the line, the magnitude and duration of each train pass, and the time of day
the operation occurs. The noise contours at 100, 200, 400 and 800 feet from each of
these railway lines is contained in Table N-6.
Table N-6
Train Noise Contours
Noise Level (CNEL) at
100 200 400 800
Railway Line
feet feet feet feet
AT&SF Freight 74.7 70.7 64.8 58.9
AMTRAK 56.4 52.4 46.7 41.0
As shown in Table N-6, the freight trains create the greatest noise of the lines operating
in the City. The level of noise impacts associated with train operations depends on the
proximity of nearby sensitive receptors. The current level of activity on any of the lines
is not expected to increase significantly in the future according to company
representatives. However, rail traffic will respond to market demand and
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may increase or decrease depending on the future land uses in the vicinity. Use of these
lines may increase if trains are utilized as a commute mode for area employees or other
currently using SR-91. Any future impact will be directly related not only to the
number of operations occurring each day but also to the time of day at which they
occur. A significant increase in nighttime operations would have a detrimental effect on
the quality of life in the City of Yorba Linda.
Residential areas exist along the train route through the southern section of the City.
The railroad noise contours provided in Table N-6 indicate that residences along this
route may experience noise levels in excess of acceptable levels.
Motor Vehicles
The highway traffic noise prediction model developed by the Federal Highway
Administration (RD-77-108) was used to evaluate existing noise conditions in the study
area. This model utilizes various parameters including the traffic volume, vehicle mix
and speed, and roadway geometry, to compute typical equivalent noise levels during
daytime, evening and nighttime hours. The resultant noise levels are then weighted and
summed over 24 hourly periods to determine the CNEL value. Contours are derived
through a series of computerized iterations to provide the 60, 65, and 70 CNEL
locations. These contour locations can be used as a planning tool to locate noise
sensitive receptors away from major noise generators. They apply only to first line
receptors, as receptors set back further from the noise source will benefit from the
shielding provided by intervening land uses. The contours do not assume the presence of
any sound walls or barriers.
Table N-10 provides the current noise levels adjacent to roadways in the City, assuming
a standard sound attenuation of 4.5 dBA with each doubling of distance. As shown
therein, the noise levels at 100 feet from the centerline of area roadways currently range
from 46.6 to 70.5 CNEL. The highest levels occur along Imperial Highway where high
traffic volumes generate noise exceeding 70 CNEL at 100 feet from the centerline.
Table N-7 provides a listing of roadways where 65 CNEL is currently exceeded near
the roadway right-of-way.
Table N-7
Existing Roadway Noise Levels
in Excess of 65 CNEL
1
Roadway Reach
Imperial Highway South City Limits to Prospect Avenue
La Palma Avenue Weir Canyon to Via Lomas de Yorba West
Yorba Linda Boulevard Village Center Drive to Imperial Highway
1 Measured at 100 feet from the centerline.
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A CNEL in excess of 65 dBA exists outside of the roadway right-of-way along
Imperial Highway, La Palma Avenue, and Yorba Linda Boulevard with the potential to
impact adjacent sensitive receptors. The most serious existing noise concern is the
noise level produced by motor vehicles on Imperial Highway.
Table N-8 provides roadway links where the future noise level is expected to exceed 65
CNEL at 100 feet from the centerline. Sensitive was adjacent to these links may be
adversely affected by motor vehicle generated noise. Proposed land uses in proximity
to the identified roadways must have an analysis of future noise levels on-site with
mitigation, if necessary, to ensure compatibility between uses.
General Plan conditions for the year 2010 were analyzed to determine future noise
levels in Yorba Linda. Year 2010 levels are expected to range from 49.0 to 73.9 CNEL.
Changes range from a decrease of 5.3 dBA to an increase of 12.3 dBA over existing
conditions.
Table N-8
2010 Roadway Noise Levels
in Excess of 65 CNEL
I
Roadway Reach
Bastanchury Road Imperial Highway to Prospect Avenue
Fairmont Boulevard
Esperanza Road to Village Center Drive South
Cordova Lane to Village Center Drive North
Gypsum Canyon Road 91 Freeway to La Palma Avenue
Imperial Highway South City Limits to Prospect Avenue
La Palma Avenue Weir Canyon to Camino Bryant
Richfield Road Mariposa Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard
Rose Drive Yorba Linda Boulevard to Imperial Highway
Valley View Avenue El Cajon Avenue to City Limits
Yorba Linda Boulevard
Fairmont Boulevard to Kelton Drive
Lakeview Avenue to Jefferson Street
'Measured at 100 feet from centerline.
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State Highways
Within the study area, the two State routes include Imperial Highway (SR-90) and the
Riverside Freeway (SR-91). The highest motor vehicle generated noise levels are
associated with the roadway. With daily traffic volumes ranging up to 35,000 existing
and 67,000 by 2010, Imperial Highway has the potential to impact sensitive receptors
located up to 350 feet away.
In 1984, the Orange County Transportation Commission (OCTC) adopted the
Superstreets Program in an effort to increase the traffic flow and vehicle capacity of
major arterial highways. The program identified Imperial Highway as a potential
Superstreet which would extend through the City of Yorba Linda. A Superstreet has a
larger carrying capacity and a higher rate of uninterrupted traffic flow compared to a
conventional arterial. It has the potential to generate higher levels of traffic noise because
of increased vehicle volumes at higher average running speeds. The Superstreet Program,
which has not been adopted by the City, proposes that Imperial Highway be builtout to
eight lanes with a maximum right-of-way of 120 feet. The City's General Plan designates
Imperial Highway as a six-lane Modified Superstreet arterial with a maximum
right-of-way of 100 feet which has been included in plans for adjacent developments.
The Riverside Freeway runs adjacent to the southeastern-most portion of the City limits.
Adjacent land uses tend to be less sensitive and include commercial, light industrial,
flood plain and a regional park. Since Featherly Park does not incorporate areas where
quiet is a basis for use, noise from SR-91 is not considered a significant impact.
ZYuck Routes
Truck routes are identified to direct large trucks onto roadways constructed for that
purpose. These routes are typically distant from sensitive receptor locations or noise
levels have been appropriately mitigated to acceptable levels. The only designated truck
route within the City limits is Imperial Highway, thus drivers must use the shortest
possible route to arrive at their destination from this roadway. Traffic levels along
Imperial Highway currently range from 24,000 to 35,000 T. As the City grows and traffic
levels increase, there is a potential for noise conflicts with adjacent land uses. By 2010,
traffic volumes are estimated to range from 63,000 to 77,000 ADT.
Traffic noise generation varies according to the number and types of trucks as a
percentage of the total vehicles using the roadway on a daily basis. Medium-duty trucks
are those with two axles and heavy-duty trucks are those with three or more axles. Since
heavy-duty vehicles create much higher noise levels during a pass-by, the percentage of
these trucks or the total truck mix is equally important.
Truck circulation is an important component of traffic flow in a City's street network, and
provision of adequate, well placed truck routes is essential to the preservation of
residential harmony as well as maintaining smooth circulation. Yorba Linda's highly
residential nature requires that truck routes be located to minimize travel through
residential areas while facilitating the efficient transport of commodities in and through
the City. As part of the staff's ongoing evaluations of traffic problems, the City Traffic
Engineer has been working with the Yorba Linda Police Department to better identify
existing truck routes within the City and more important, to enforce those truck routes.
Chapter Seven
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
CI TY OF YORBA LI NDA General Plan/EI R
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................
A. Authorization and Scope ................................................................................................
B. Related Plans and Programs ................................................................................................
1. California Division of Mines and Geology ................................................................
2. Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan ..................................................
3. County Hazardous Waste Material Incident Response Plan ................................
4. Household Hazardous Waste Element ................................................................
5. Source Reduction/Recycle Element ................................................................
6. Emergency Response Plan ............................................................................................
II.
III.
I V.
SUMMARY OF SAFETY ISSUES ................................................................................................
GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS ................................................................................................
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ................................................................................................
A.
B.
Geologic Instability/Seismic Hazards ......................................................................................
Hazardous Structures ................................................................................................ S-10
C. Flooding ................................................................................................................................ S-10
D. Fire ................................................................................................................................ S-10
E. Emergency Response Plan ................................................................................................ S-11
F. Hazardous Waste ................................................................................................ S-12
V. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ................................................................................................ S-14
A. Seismicity .............................................................................................................................. S-14
B. Slope Instability: Landslides & Subsidence ................................................................ S-20
C. Ground Failure: Weak Soils and Liquefaction ................................................................ S-21
E. Flooding ................................................................................................................................ S-23
F. Wildfire ................................................................................................................................ S-24
G. Oil Well Hazards ................................................................................................ S-25
H. Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................ S-26
1. Hazardous Waste Management Plan ................................................................ S-26
2. Household Hazardous Waste .................................................................................... S-27
3. Hazardous Waste Sites .............................................................................................. S-29
4. Hazardous Waste Transportation Routes ................................................................ S-31
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Publ i c Safety
List of Exhibits
Exhibit Page
S-1 Public Safety Map ........................................................................................................ S-17
List of Tables
Table Page
S-1 Significant Faults in the Yorba Linda Area ....................................................................... S-14
S-2 The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale ............................................................................... S-19
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PUBLIC SAFETY
I. INTRODUCTION
Protecting the community from natural and man-made hazards is the primary purpose of the Safety
Element. The Safety Element identifies hazards which have the potential to impact the human
population, property and the natural environment in the City of Yorba Linda. Geologic events, and
seismic activity in particular, are the primary natural hazards to the City. Exposure to hazardous
materials, threat of urban fire and crime are pertinent man-made hazards.
The Safety Element establishes goals, policies and implementation programs to guide and direct
local government decision-making in safety-related matters. Through investigation of hazard risks,
and careful land use planning to reduce or restrict development in high risk areas, the potential for
disaster can be reduced. In addition, this Element includes policies designed to foster coordination
among the various local, state and federal agencies charged with public safety responsibilities.
A. Authorization and Scope
California State law (Government Code Section 65302(g) requires that every City
prepare and adopt a Safety Element as follows:
"A safety element for the protection of the community from any unreasonable
risks associated with the effects of seismically induced surface rupture, ground
shaking, ground failure, tsunami, seiche, and dam failure; slope instability
leading to mudslides and landslides...;subsidence and other geologic hazards
known to the legislative body; flooding; and wild land and urban fires. The
safety element shall include mapping of known seismic and other geologic
hazards. It shall also address evacuation routes, peakload water supply
requirements and minimum road widths and clearances around structures, as
those items relate to identified fire and geologic hazards."
Because of Yorba Linda's location within a seismically active region and potential for
structures which were built prior to uniform building code restrictions (pre 1930),
hazardous buildings need to be discussed (Government Code Section 8876).
B. Related Plans and Programs
1. California Division of Mines and Geology
The California Division of Mines and Geology identifies and evaluates specific
geologic and seismologic hazards with respect to their impact on land use planning
and makes this information available to the public.
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2. Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Developed pursuant to the Tanner Act (1986), the Orange County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan identifies current and projected future hazardous waste generation
and management needs in Orange County. The plan provides a framework for the
development of facilities to manage hazardous wastes and also sets in motion policy
directives towards developing county-wide programs in areas such as waste
reduction, and household and small quantity business hazardous waste collection.
3. County Hazardous Waste Material Incident Response Plan
The County of Orange has developed a comprehensive plan which establishes the
County's response organization, command authority, responsibilities, functions and
interactions required to mitigate hazardous substance emergency incidents affecting
Orange County. The plan identifies local, state, and federal responsibilities designed
to minimize damage to human health, natural systems, and property caused by the
release of hazardous substances.
4. Household Hazardous Waste Element
The City of Yorba Linda currently participates in Orange County's Household
Hazardous Waste Element. Their participation includes working with the California
Integrated Waste Management Office. The goals for the plan include several aspects
including, education, places for disposal, monitoring of regulation requirements and
ultimately to significantly reduce disposal of household hazardous waste in solid
waste landfills. The City of Yorba Linda supports these goals and assists the County
with implementation.
5. Source Reduction/Recycle Element
In compliance with AB 939 the City of Yorba Linda adopted a Source Reduction
and Recycle Element. The Source Reduction Component of the Element identifies
specific objectives that are achievable and, when possible, measurable and time
specific. The objective of this component is to minimize the quantity of solid waste
generated by targeting specific waste types.
The Recycling Element identifies several programs that are aimed at increasing the
recycling of waste. In addition to developing the programs this element describes
programs to reduce waste, special disposal methods and who is responsible for the
implementation and monitoring of the programs.
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6. Emergency Response Plan
This Plan addresses the City's planned response to extraordinary emergency
situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and nuclear
defense operations. The plan does not apply to normal day-to-day emergencies. This
Plan focuses on potentially large-scale disasters which can generate unique
situations requiring unusual responses. Specifically, this includes emergencies
which threaten life and property, and potentially impact the well-being of large
numbers of people
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II. SUMMARY OF SAFETY ISSUES
The City of Yorba Linda and its sphere of influence are located in an area of potential fault rupture,
strong ground shaking, and liquefaction susceptibility. These geologic and seismic hazards can
affect the structural integrity of structures and utilities, and, in turn, cause severe property damage
and potential loss of life.
The potential hazards affecting the City lead to a series of policy issues that need to be considered in
the Seismic Safety Element of the General Plan. These issues include, but are not necessarily
limited to, the following:
1. Land uses, such as hospitals, schools, fire stations, large auditoriums are more critical from a
safety standpoints, and may, therefore, warrant a higher level of precaution relative to seismic
hazards.
2. Building codes in use in the City need to be assessed to determine if they are sufficient for the
high levels of ground shaking anticipated in close proximity to major faults.
3. Faults shown in Exhibit S-1 should be evaluated and a determination made of limitations to be
imposed on new development in these areas.
4. Local, State and Federal disaster preparedness resources and mobilization need to be better
coordinated to assure adequate preparedness in the event of a major seismic event.
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III. GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS
Goal 1: Protect the community from hazards associated with geologic instability,
seismic hazards.
Discussion The City of Yorba Linda is located within a seismically active region.
Specific faults of concern include: the Whittier Fault, Elsinore Fault, Peralta
Hills, San Jacinto Fault and the Chino Hills Fault. Not all of these faults are
located within the City boundaries but in the event of a major seismic
activity, the City has potential for landslides, liquefaction and subsidence.
Policy 1.1 Require review of soil and geologic conditions to determine stability and
relate to development decisions, especially in regard to type of use, size of
facility, and ease of evacuation of occupants.
Policy 1.2 Monitor known and potential geologic hazards in the City.
Policy 1.3 Provide standards and requirements for grading and construction to mitigate
the potential for landslides and seismic hazards.
Policy 1.4 Adopt and maintain high standards for seismic performance of structures,
through enforcement of best available techniques for seismic design.
Policy 1.5 Promote the collection of relevant data on groundwater levels, and soil
types in regard to liquefaction susceptibility, landslide potential and
subsidence risks.
Policy 1.6 Prohibit the location of habitable facilities within an Alquist-Priolo Special
Study Zone (APSSZ) or within 50 feet of either side of the centerline of an
active or potentially active fault.
Policy 1.7 Promote the use of earthquake survival and efficient post-disaster
functioning in the siting, design and construction standards for facilities.
Policy 1.8 Assist the State Mining and Geology Board with the determination of
Seismic Hazard Study Zones (SHSZ) within the City and actively
implement the requirements.
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Goal 2: Protect the community from loss of life, serious injuries, and major social and
economic disruption caused by the collapse of or severe damage to hazardous
structures.
Discussi on Being an older City with several historical structures, Yorba Linda has the
potential for impacts associated with collapse of hazardous structures. The
majority of the hazardous structures are located in the downtown area,
which is currently being specific planned.
Policy 2.1 Establish the location of potentially hazardous structures within the City
and adopt a program for the orderly and effective upgrading to meet
seismic requirements.
Policy 2.2 Develop procedures for seismic review of potentially hazardous structures
at appropriate points in each structure's history.
Goal 3: Protect the lives and property of residents and visitors of the City from flood
hazards.
Discussion
The City of Yorba Linda has within its boundaries a several designated 100-year
flood plains. These areas have been established by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Additionally, the City has incorporated floodway
designations into the zoning ordinance. The primary flood plain areas can be
broken down into two categories: tributaries to the Santa Ma River and the Santa
Ma River itself.
Policy 3.1 Identify flood hazard areas and provide appropriate land use designations
and regulations for areas subject to flooding.
Policy 3.2 Maintain natural drainage courses and keep them free of obstructions.
Goal 4: Protect people and property from brush fire hazards.
Discussi on The City of Yorba Linda has several areas which are designated by the Orange
County Fire Department as having high wildfire ri sk. These areas are typically
located in the eastern portions of the City, along the hillsides.
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Policy 4.1 Institute a "High Risk Fire Hazard Area" and establish development
standards which will reduce the risk for wildfires.
Policy 4.2 Work with the U.S. Forest Service, and private land owners to maintain
landscape, and provide buffers which will reduce the risk of wildfires.
Policy 4.3 Enforce fire inspection, code compliance, fuel modification, and weed
abatement programs.
Policy 4.4 Educate the public as to the risk associated with wildfire hazards and
encourage wildfire reduction activities by residents.
Goal 5: Provide community protection from hazards associated with urban fires and
crime.
Discussion Police and fire protection is vital to a resident's feeling of well being in a
community. Residents in Yorba Linda pride themselves on the safe
environment in the City. This environment is maintained by adequate
provision of police and fire resources in conjunction with public education
programs.
Policy 5.1 Minimize the loss of life, damage to property, and the economic and social
dislocations resulting from structural fires.
Policy 5.2 Ensure that law enforcement and crime prevention concerns are considered in
the review of planning and development proposals in Yorba Linda.
Policy 5.3 Require that adequate police and fire service facilities and personnel are
maintained to provide service at sufficient levels.
Policy 5.4 Continue to conduct public safety education programs in the City.
Goal 6: Ensure the availability and effective response of emergency services following a
disastrous event within the City.
Discussion The City of Yorba Linda Emergency Plan was prepared in November 1984.
The Plan details the functional responsibilities and interactions of the Federal,
State and local governmental agencies as well as private organizations in the
even of natural and/or human related disasters.
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Policy 6.1 Maintain the Emergency Response Plan that identifies all available
resources and funds for use in the event of a disaster.
Policy 6.2 Establish implementing actions or procedures under the Plan for rescue
efforts, medical efforts, emergency shelters and provision of supplies.
Policy 63 Coordinate with Orange County and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to reduce community risks in the event of a disaster.
Policy 6.4 Provide for an Emergency Operations Center for use in the event of a
disaster, based on an inter-agency communication system.
Goal 7: Protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment from exposure to
hazardous materials and waste.
Discussion Safe and responsible management of hazardous waste is critical to the protection of
the public health and the environment, and to economic growth. All segment of
society generate hazardous waste, including manufacturing and service industries,
small businesses, agriculture, hospitals, schools and households. It is anticipated
that Yorba Linda will continue to produce hazardous waste, and therefore require
management of the material/waste.
Policy 7.1 Establish planning procedures which consider the handling and
transportation of hazardous materials and ensure that they are in accordance
with applicable County, State and Federal regulations.
Policy 7.2 Restrict transportation of hazardous materials on residential streets and
establish transportation routes for the conveyance of hazardous materials.
Policy 7 3 Aid with the implementation of, and continue with participation in the
Orange County's Household Hazardous Waste Plan.
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IV. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
A. Geologic Instability/Seismic Hazards
1. Detailed site specific studies for groundshaking characteristics, liquefaction
potential (in areas defined as being susceptible to liquefaction only), and fault
rupture potential shall be required as background to the development approval
process for sensitive facilities and designated risk areas.
2. No single-family residences shall be constructed within fifty feet of either side of
the centerline of an active fault nor within the 100 foot Alquist-Priolo Special
Studies Zone (APSSZ).
3. Within the Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone (APSSZ), sensitive facilities shall
require the discretionary approval of the Planning Commission, and the sites shall be
designed to minimize the consequences of possible faulting.
4. Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone Reports shall be prepared in standardized format
through consultation with the City.
5. All construction excavations and trenches relative to human occupancy and public
works infrastructure of five feet or deeper in mapped fault zones shall be inspected
by the City for any evidence of faulting.
6. Public participation shall be sought in the development of hazard mitigation and
disaster recovery programs.
7. Essential facilities within the City shall be surveyed for seismic hazards and
programs shall be developed as appropriate for correction of any significant
problems that could jeopardize public health and safety or inhibit effective
emergency response.
8. A liquefaction report shall be required for proposed projects located in areas
susceptible to liquefaction. Liquefaction reports will be submitted prior to issuance
of construction permits.
9. The highest and most current professional standards for seismic design shall be used
in the design of facilities, so that the seismic design of the facilities will not become
substandard within a few years.
10. A central repository shall be established by the City, for the collection and
compilation of geologic and soils engineering information related to faults and
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ault zone studies, groundwater levels, soils characteristics, susceptibility to
landslides and liquefaction, and other data as appropriate.
B. Hazardous Structures
1. Data on the current inventory of unreinforced masonry structures shall be
maintained and updated, including all information required under AB547.
2. Strategies and program options shall be developed for preservation or replacement
of the low- and moderate-income housing currently located in hazardous structures.
C. Flooding
1. Development proposals for projects within the 100-year flood plain shall be f
reviewed for consistency with Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements.
D. Fire
1. The Orange County Fire Department Fuel Modification Program contains the
following standards, guidelines, and requirements to mitigate potential fire hazards:
a. Wildland fuel management measures should include fuel breaks, protection of
natural species, replacement with fire resistant species, permanently
maintained open space buffers and prescribed burning. Landowners should be
required to keep vegetation cleared or maintain fire resistant species
surrounding all structures and roads.
b. Erosion control measures should include compaction requirements, grading
and erosion control plans and fire-resistant vegetation and maintenance.
c. Non-combustible, reflective material should be used for signage to increase
visibility to facilitate street and site identification.
d. Roadside and building vegetation clearance shall have weed abatement and
minimum clearance distances.
e. Water supply sources shall have access to static water supplies, and adequate
access to hydrants.
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2. The City shall ensure that incidents resulting from fire conditions are addressed in
the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
3. Pursue enforcement of the City's code requirements for weed abatement, fuel
modification, site maintenance, and other fire hazard mitigations.
E. Emergency Response Plan
1. Appropriate disaster response and earthquake response plans shall be maintained
and updated on a regular basis.
2. Disaster response plans shall include adequate capabilities for heavy search and
rescue, major medical response, interim morgue, emergency shelter, traffic and
utility impacts, debris removal and disposal, as well as hazardous materials
response for any chemicals stored or used in or adjacent to the hazardous
structures.
3. Disaster response plans shall also include procedures for access, traffic control,
emergency evacuations, and security of damaged areas.
4. The City shall maintain effective mutual aid agreements for fire, police, medical
response, public works, building inspection, mass care, and heavy rescue.
5. Emergency preparedness exercises shall be conducted on a timely basis. Exercise
shall be designed to test and upgrade various disaster response plans.
6. Earthquake prediction response plans should be developed, including procedures
for protecting occupants of hazardous structures, appropriate warning
announcements and public education procedures, and other short-term preparations.
7. A program of public education and preparedness shall be a major, continuing
component of the emergency preparedness program. It should include, at a
minimum:
a. The existence and approximate locations of local faults, and liquefaction
susceptibility areas;
b. The potential for strong groundshaking in the area, and means of
strengthening structures and protecting furnishings, equipment and other
building contents from damage;
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c. The need for businesses and residents to be self-sufficient for several days
following an earthquake, including food, water, medical assistance, and
limited fire-fighting;
d. Specific information describing what an individual should do during and
immediately following an earthquake, whether at home, in a car, at work, or in
an unfamiliar building.
8. The cooperation of the business community shall be enlisted for public education
and mutual assistance. Businesses should develop their own disaster response plans
and have provisions for food, water, first aid and shelter of employees who may not
be able to return home for several days following a major earthquake.
9. A standing committee for disaster recovery shall be established prior to any disaster,
to provide contingency planning for the rapid and effective reconstruction of the
City following a disaster. The committee shall include representatives of Planning,
Public Works, Redevelopment and Building and Safety policy functions, as well as
liaison to the local utilities and any State Federal redevelopment, housing, and/or
reconstruction programs, and other functions as necessary.
10. Policies and procedures shall be instituted to facilitate the rapid repair and
reconstruction of all facilities not designated as high hazard areas.
F. Hazardous Waste
1. Assist the County updating the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
2. Enforce the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan through General Plan or
ordinance adoption.
3. Amend project applications to include requirements for submittal of information
involving the proposed use, storage, handling, transport and/or disposal of
hazardous materials/wastes and any previous use, storage, handling and/or disposal
of hazardous materials/wastes.
4. Develop a listing of land uses which typically use, store or generate hazardous
materials/wastes, to be used by the Planning Department.
5. Investigate and establish a procedure to identify existing, expanded and new
businesses in the City which handle hazardous materials and/or generate hazardous
waste.
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6. Require permits for the use, storage handling, transport or disposal of hazardous
materials/waste substances in accordance with applicable federal, state and county
laws/regulations.
7. Coordinate groundwater quality monitoring in accordance with State laws.
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V. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES A.
Seismicity
The Whittier, Elsinore, San Andreas and Newport-Inglewood faults were identified in
previous General Plans as potentially hazardous to the City of Yorba Linda. A
geotechnical siting study recently prepared for placement of a landfill and/or detention
facility also included the Peralta Hills and San Jacinto faults (active faults) and the
Chino fault (potentially active) as faults of concern for the area.' The Orange County
Safety Element identifies additional active faults located outside Orange County as
having potential to impact Orange County, including: Malibu-Coast-Raymond, Palos
Verdes, San Gabriel and the Siena Madre-Santa Susana-Cucamonga faults. It should be
recognized that faults are part of a dynamic tectonic system, and that unanticipated fault
movement can occur in this region, particularly where there are previously undetected
faults. Exhibit S-1 shows the approximate location of t h e faults with respect to the
City of Yorba Linda. Table S-1 shows the significant faults and potential earthquake
effects in the area in and around Gypsum Canyon, including Yorba Linda.
Table S-1
Significant Faults in the Yorba Linda Area
(Gypsum Canyon Seismicity)'
Fault Category
2
Estimated Distance
from
Gypsum Canyon
(in miles)
Estimated Maximum
Magnitude
(Richter Scale)
3
Estimated Peak
Ground Acceleration
(g)
4
Whittier active 1 7.0 0.58
Elsinore active
1.5 73 0.60
Chino potentially active 5
6.5 0.30
Peralta Hills active 4
6.25 0.26
Newport/Inglewood active 21
7.0 0.12
San Jacinto active
26 7.5 0.14
San Andreas active
32 8.25 0.20
1 Gypsum Canyon is located < 1 mile south of the City. The data presented in this table are for general planning purposes only, and should not be
considered a replacement for site-specific geotechnical investigations for new development. Lockman & Assoc., and The Earth Technology Corp.,
1985. Final Report Hydrogeologic and Geotechnical Siting Study for Placement of a Class II Landfill and/or Detention Facility: Coal & Gypsum
Canyons Orange County, California, p. 3-7.
2 Active faults are known to have had surface displacements within Holocene times (past 11,000 years). Potentially active faults have evidence of
surface faulting within Quaternary time (past 2-3 million years).
3 Maximum magnitude based on estimated rupture length and empirical relationships between historical rupture and earthquake magnitude.
4 Accelerations computed using Campbell, K 1981. Near-Source Attenuation of Peak Horizontal Acceleration. Bull. Seismic Society of America, Vol.
71, p. 2039-2070, as applied by The Earth Technology Corp.
' l Lockman & Associates and the Earth Technology Corporation, April 10, 1985. Final Report, Hydrogeologic and Geotechnical Siting
Study for Placement of a Class III Landfill and/or Detention Facility: Coal and Gypsum Canyons, Orange County, California.
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The Whittier fault is believed to be the main spur from the larger Elsinore Fault which
follows a general line easterly of the Santa Ana Mountains into Mexico. The maximum
creditable earthquake from the Whittier-Elsinore Fault Zone is a 7.0 magnitude. The
Whittier fault zone is an Aiquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone (APSSZ). Accordingly,
surface fault rupture hazard in Yorba Linda is high within the boundaries of this zone.
Portions of the Alquist Priolo Zone are within the City of Yorba Linda. The unexpected,
moderate-sized Whittier Narrows earthquake of October 1, 1987 occurred on the
"
Elysian Park fault", a buried thrust fault which is a northern extension of the Whittier
fault. The northern extension of the Elsinore fault branches into the Whittier fault (to the
northwest) and the Chino fault (to the northeast). The Elysian Park, Whittier, and Chino
faults are all part of the Whittier-Elsinore fault system. Prior to the Whittier Narrows
earthquake, the Whittier fault was considered active, although no major earthquakes had
been attributed to movement of this fault since 1769.
2
The Elysian Park and Whittier
faults are not well understood at present, but considerable geologic research is currently
underway to identify the extent of risk from this geological hazard which affects much of
the heavily populated region in Los Angeles and Orange Counties 3
The City is located approximately 4 miles from the Peralta Hills fault, 21 miles from the
Newport-Inglewood fault, 26 miles from the San Jacinto fault, and about 32 miles from
the nearest segment of the San Andreas fault, and there are groundshaking hazards from
each of these faults.
Table S-2 shows the Modified Mercalli Scale for Earthquake Intensities. Intensity, which
differs from magnitude, refers to the perceived strength of an earthquake as it affects
local residents and construction. According the Orange County Safety Element, portions
of the City of Yorba Linda could experience intensities ranging from VI to VIII from
either an 8.3 event on the San Andreas fault or a 7.5 event on the Newport-Inglewood
fault. Intensity depends on: magnitude, distance from the epicenter, acceleration, period
duration and amplitude of seismic waves, type of ground, water table, type and quality of
construction, and the natural fundamental period of structures and their foundations.
Intensity scales, unlike magnitude which are based on instrumental measurements, are a
measure of perceived impact based on interviews and observations.
2 City of Yorba Linda, Seismic/Geologic Element, prepared 1974.
3 Telephone conversation with Eldon M. Gath, Project Manager, Leighton & Associates, on 02/08/92 for further
clarification on the current status of this fault system.
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Table S-2
The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale'
(As modified by Charles F. Richter in 1956 and rearranged)
If most of these effects then the If most of these effects
are observed intensity is: are observed
then the
intensity is:
Earthquake shaking not felt. But people may observe marginal
effects of large distance earthquakes without identifying these effects
as earthquake caused Among them: trees, structures liquids, and
bodies of water sway slowly, or doors swing slowly.
I Effect on people: Difficult to stand. Shaking noticed by auto drivers.
Other effects: Waves on ponds; water turbid with mud.
Small slides and caving in along sand or grave banks. Large bells ring.
Furniture broken. Hanging objects quiver.
VIII
IX
X
XI
Effectonpeople: Shaking felt by those at rest, especially if
they are indoors, and by those on upper floors.
II Structural effects: Masonry D* heavily damaged; Masonry C* damaged,
Partially collapsed in some cases; some damage to Masonry B*; none
To Masonry A*. Stucco and some masonry walls fall. Chimneys,
Factory stacks, monuments, towers, elevated tanks twist or fall. Frame
III Houses moved on foundations if not bolted down; loose panel walls
Thrown out. Decayed piling broken off.
Effectonpeople: Felt by most people indoors. Some can
estimatedurationof shaking. But manymay not recognize shaking of
building as caused by an earthquake: the shaking is like that caused
by the passing of light trucks.
IV Effect on people: General fright. People thrown to ground.
Other effects: Changes in flow or temperature of springs and wells.
Cracks in wet ground and on steep slopes. Steering of autos affected.
Branches broken from trees.
Othereffects: Hangingobjectsswing.
Structural effects: Windowsordoorsrattle. Woodenwallsandframescreak.
V Structural effects: Masonry D* destroyed; Masonry C* heavily damaged,
Sometimes with complete collapse; Masonry B* is seriously damaged.
General damage to foundations. Frame structures, if not bolted, shifted
Off foundations. Frames cracked. Reservoirs seriously damaged.
Underground pipes broken.
Effectonpeople: Felt byeveryoneindoors. Manyestimatedurationofshaking. But
theystillmaynot recognizeitascausedbyanearthquake. Theshakingislikethecausedbythe
passingofheavytrucks, throughsometimes, instead, peoplemayfeelthesensationofajolt, asif
aheavyball hadstruckthewalls.
Effect on people: General Panic.
Other effects: Conspicuous cracks in ground. In areas of soft ground,
Sand is ejected through holes and piles up into a small crater, and, in
muddy areas, water fountains are formed.
Othereffects: Hangingobjectsswing. Standingautosrock.
Crockeryclashes, dishesrattleorglassesclink.
Structural effects: Most masonry and frame structures destroyed along
VI With their foundations. Some well-built wooden structures and bridges
Destroyed. Serious damage to dams, dikes and embankments. Railroads
Bent slightly.
Structural effects: Doorsclose, openorswing. Windowsrattle.
Effect on people: Felt by everyone indoors and by most people outdoors.
Many now estimate not only the duration of shaking but also its direction and
have no doubt as to its cause. Sleepers wakened.
Other effects: Hanging objects swing. Shutters or pictures move.
Pendulum clocks stop, start or change rate. Standing autos rock. Crockery
clashes, dishes rattle or glasses clink. Liquids disturbed, some spilled. Small
unstable objects displaced or upset.
Structured effects: Weak plaster and Masonry D* crack.
Windows break. Doors close, open or swing.
Effect on people: Felt by everyone. Many are frightened and run outdoors.
People walk unsteadily.
Other effects: Small church or school bells ring. Pictures thrown off walls,
knickknacks and books fall off shelves. Dishes or glasses broken. Furniture
moved or overturned. Trees, bushes shaken visibly, or heard to rustle.
Structural effects: Masonry D* damaged; some cracks in Masonry C*.
Weak chimneys break at roof line. Plaster, loose bricks, stones, tiles, comices,
unbraced parapets and architectural ornaments fall. Concrete irrigation ditches
damaged.
Effect on people: General Panic.
Other effects: Large landslides. Water thrown on banks of canals, rivers,
Lakes, etc. Sand and mud shifted horizontally on beaches and flat land.
Structural effects: General destruction of buildings. Underground
Pipelines completely out of service. Railroads bent greatly.
VII Effect on people: General Panic
Other effects: Same as Intensity X.
Structural effects: Damage nearly total, the ultimate catastrophe.
Other effects: Large rock masses displaced. Lines of sight and level
Distorted. Objects thrown into air.
XII
* Masonry A: Good workmanship and morta, designed to resist lateral forces.
Masonry B: Good workmanship and morta, reinfaced.
Masonry C: Good workmanship and mortar, unreinforced.
Masonry D: Poor workmanship and mortar and weak materials like adobe.
1 From Urban Geology: Master Plan for California, Bulletin 198, California Division of Mines and Geology, Sacramento, California 1973.
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Due to the proximity of regional active and potentially active faults in and around
Orange County, and local active faults in Yorba Linda, the risk of structural damage
and loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable. The largest losses of life and
property in California due to geological hazards have been caused by violent ground
shaking during earthquakes 4 Although this hazard is not unique to the City of Yorba
Linda, nor to Orange County, ground shaking hazard should not be underestimated even
in portions of the city where surface rupture risk is low. The Whittier-Elsinore fault
system is probably the most hazardous with respect to groundshaking in Yorba Linda,
since the peak ground acceleration for both the Whittier fault and nearest segment of
the main branch of the Elsinore fault are both well in access of 0.4g, the assumed peak
ground acceleration for the building standards for Seismic Zone 4 of the Uniform
Building Code.
Due to statewide potential for severe geologic hazards and concerns regarding personal
injury and property damage from future earthquakes, the Seismic Safety Mapping Act
was passed in 1990. This new law calls for delineation of special Seismic Hazards
Study Zones (SHSZ) or areas of high potential for enhanced ground shaking,
liquefaction, earthquake-induced landslides, and other ground failures, which
collectively call for most earthquake losses. The law requires the state geologist to
compiles maps identifying seismic hazards and submit them to the State Mining and
Geology Board (SMGB) and to all affected cities, counties, and state agencies for
review and comment. Revisions of the final maps will then be provided to each state
agency, city or county having jurisdiction over lands containing an area of seismic
hazard. This mapping program has just gotten underway, and it is expected to take
between 1-1.5 years before compilation of the first maps, therefore it is not certain
whether all or parts of Yorba Linda will fall into a SHSZ. However, with the existing
Whittier fault zone and portions of the City at risk for landslides, ground failure, and
liquefaction, it is a reasonable assumption that during the lifetime of this General Plan
Update, the City will be affected by this program.
B. Slope Instability: Landslides & Subsidence
Slope stability is a serious geologic problem in the northern and northeastern parts of
the City. This area is underlain by siltstone and interbedded sandstone of the Puente
Formation and are often the most prone to landsliding and other forms of slope failure.
Along Telegraph Canyon and other east-west trending canyons landslides are more
common than on south-facing slopes which are typically underlain by thick soil and
slopewash. Soil creep and shallow slope failures also occur more on the east-west
trending slopes. Conditions which contribute to the slope failures are evident in the
a Urban Geology: Master Plan for California, Bull. 198, p. 19, California Division of Mines and Geology, 1973.
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Chino Hills, particularly in areas of well-bedded siltstone and sandstone within the
Puente Formation. Rockfalls and rockslides are also identified as a problem where
resistant, thick-bedded or massive sandstone is exposed on steep, high slopes such as in
areas underlain by the Soquel Member of the Puente Formation 5
A slight subsidence and uplift occurs in the region, primarily in the Coyote Hills west
of the City. There is a slow uplift of the Chino Hills, but this has been identified as too
insignificant to cause noticeable damage to engineering structures 6 The Geologic
Hazards Map illustrates the approximate location of those types of hazards.
C. Ground Failure: Weak Soils and Liquefaction
Liquefaction refers to a phenomenon in which water-saturated granular soils are
temporarily transformed from a solid to a liquid state because of a sudden shock or
strain, typically occurring during earthquakes. Depending on the other factors such as
soil density, ground slope and stratification, the temporary loss of strength may result
only in surface sand and soils or cracks and may also lead to foundation failures,
landslides and excessive subsidence. To have potential for liquefaction, three
simultaneous conditions are necessary: generally cohesionless soils, high groundwater,
and ground shaking.
'
Most areas in Yorba Linda are assumed to be at low risk for
liquefaction hazards since the water table in most places in this area is deeper than 17
m (50) feet, except for some parts of the major drainage channels.' The exceptions
o u r primarily adjacent to the Santa Ana River, as shown in the Orange County Safety
Element. Although there is potential for liquefaction in these areas of Yorba Linda, it
should be recognized that in many instances much of that risk can be mitigated through
proper engineering and construction practices, if site-specific engineering evaluations
are conducted which assess liquefaction potential and identify appropriate mitigation
measures, and if the mitigation measures are implemented, and structures are well
constructed.
s Tan, S.S., Miller, R.V., and Evans, J.R., 1984. Environmental Geology of Parts of the La Habra, Yorba Linda and
Prado Dam Quadrangles, Orange County, California. California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines
and Geology, Open File Report-84-24 LA.
6 Lamar, D.L. 1973, Microseismicity and recent tectonic activity in Whittier fault area, California: Earth Science
research Corporation, Santa Monica, California as discussed by Tan, Miller, and Evans, 1984.
' (Draft) Supplement to the Safety Element for the General Plan, City of Stanton, Lownes Geologic Services, October
1987.
$ California Department of Resources, 1967, Progress Report on Ground Water Geology of the Coastal Plain of
Orange County, California, Plate 8 and Figure 5. As discussed in Tan, Miller & Evans, 1984.
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D. Hazardous Structures
The principal threat in an earthquake is not limited to groundshaking, fault rupture or
liquefaction, but the damage that the earthquake causes to structures that house people or
essential functions. Continuing advances in engineering design and building code
standards over the past decade have greatly reduced the potential for collapse in an
earthquake of most of our new buildings. However, many structures were built in past
decades, before some of the earthquake design standards were incorporated into the
building code. Several specific building types are a particular concern in this regard.
Unreinforced Masonry Structures. In the late 1800's and early. 1900's, reinforced
masonry was the most common type of construction for larger downtown commercial
structures and for multi-story apartment and hotel buildings. These were reinforced as a
collapse hazard following the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Santa Barbara
earthquake of 1925, and again in the aftermath of the Long Beach earthquake of 1933.
Following the Long Beach earthquake, seismic requirements were added to local
building codes for the first time and the Field Act of 1934 instituted Statewide
standards to the vast stock of existing unreinforced masonry structures.
Today, these structures are still recognized as the most hazardous structures in an
earthquake. Because of the development of Yorba Linda during the 1930s, unreinforced
masonry buildings may still exist within the City. The area of most concentrated urban
development in 1930 is the downtown area.
Senate Bill 547, recently signed by the Governor of California, requires local
jurisdictions to enact structural hazard reduction programs by (a) inventorying pre-1934
unreinforced masonry structures, and (b) developing mitigation programs to c o n t ecthe
structural hazards.
Pre-cast Concrete Tilt-up Building. This building type was introduced following World
War II and gained popularity for use in light industrial structures during the late 1950s
and 1960s. Extensive damage to concrete tilt-up structures in the 1971 San Fernando
earthquake revealed the need for better anchoring of walls to the roof, floor and
foundation elements of the building, and for stronger roof diaphragms. In the typical
damage to t h e structures, the concrete wall panels would fall outward and the adjacent
roof would collapse creating a direct life hazard. The City of Yorba Linda does not
have any of this type of structure.
Soft-Story Buildings. "Soft-Story" buildings are those in which at least one
story--commonly the ground floor--has significantly less rigidity and/or strength than the
rest of the structure. This can form a weak link in the structure, unless special design
features are incorporated to give the building adequate structural integrity. Typical
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examples of soft-story construction are buildings with glass curtain walls on the first
floor only, or buildings place on stilts or columns, leaving the first story open for
landscaping, street-friendly building entry, parking, or other purposes.
In the 1950s to early 1970s, soft-story structures were a popular construction style for
low- and mid-rise concrete frame structures. The City has conducted an unreinforced
masonry structure study, but a structural survey would be needed to determine whether
any of them are of soft-story construction. Procedures are currently being developed by
the Applied Technology Council for seismic evaluation of these and other types of
potentially hazardous buildings.
E. Flooding
Historic flooding in Orange County has occurred largely in the Santa Ana River. Flood
flows have been documented since 1825. The greatest flood in the history of California
occurred in 1862 when it was estimated that the flow in the Santa Ana River was
315,000 cfs, more than three times larger than any subsequently measured flow.
Flooding also occurred in 1891, 1916, 1938, 1969, 1974, 1978-1980 and 1983. This
history of flooding has been the impetus behind the Lower Santa Ana River Mainstem
project in order to provide flood protection for the coastal regions of Orange County.
Discussions with the City of Yorba Linda Engineering staff indicate that flooding within
the City limits generally occurred in the western portion of the City.
The City of Yorba Linda has within its boundaries a number of identified 100-year
floodplains. A 100-year floodplain is defined as an area hat has a one percent or greater
change of experience a flood inundation in any given year. The floodplain areas in Yorba
Linda have been established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
and are shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) panels 0605900008, 0605900009
and 0605900010 dated September 15, 1989.
In addition to the FIRM maps, the City of Yorba Linda has incorporated floodway
designations into the zoning map and the zoning ordinance. These floodway designated
areas correspond roughly to the flood hazard boundaries of the FEMA maps. There are
two separate floodway designations in the City's Zoning Code, FP-1 and FP-2.
The designated floodplain within the boundaries of the City of Yorba Linda can be
broken into two categories - tributaries to the Santa Ana River and the Santa Ana River
itself.
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The Santa Ana River floodplain in Yorba Linda extends approximately four miles along
the southern border of the City and encompasses approximately 690 acres. This area is
designated as open space (FP-2) on the Zoning Map of the City and contains Featherly
Regional Park. This project, the lower Santa Ma Mainstem, involves construction of a
new dam (Seven Oaks Dam), construction of an inflatable dam by OCWD by Imperial
Highway, raising the existing Prado Dam, and constructing channel improvements from
the Prado Dam downstream to the Pacific Ocean. The intent of this project is to reduce
peak spillway overflows at the Prado Dam from 50,000 cubic feet per second (cs) to
30,000 cfs and protect existing improvements in the river from erosion. When completed,
this project will likely reduce the designated floodplain area along the river in Yorba
Linda substantially. This change in the floodplain area will not be addressed until the
overall mainstem project is 50 percent complete, estimated to be in 1994. The Seven
Oaks Dam is anticipated to have the greatest impact on the floodplain but is not expected
to be completed until 1997. The Orange County Water District also proposes the
construction of an inflatable dam near Imperial Highway.
The floodplains that are tributaries to the river generally follow the area topography that
is flowing roughly south to southwest. Some of these designated area have been
improved to contain floodwaters, but most are in an unimproved state. These areas are
Channel E04501, Atwood Channel, East Richfield Channel, Richfield Channel, and
Esperanza Channel.
F. Wildfire
The City of Yorba Linda is subject to wildfires due to the steep terrain, highly flammable
chaparral vegetation of Chino Hills and the high winds (Santa Ma winds) that correspond
with seasonal dry periods. Major fires have threatened the City in the past.
Many wildland fires have been associated with all the above conditions. In the 1982
Gypsum Canyon fire, 17 homes were lost and 18,000 acres were burned, leaving an
estimated 16 million dollars in damage. The Santa Ma winds during the time of the fire
were approximated at 50-55 mph, making the fire difficult to contain.
Reasons for control difficultly associated with wildland fires include the following:
Adverse weather conditions
Large quantities of combustible fuel
Inaccessible terrain
Large fire frontage-dispersing fire forces
The location of high wildfire hazard areas can be seen in the Public Safety Map.
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G. Oil Well Hazards
The Yorba Linda oil field lies immediately north of the City limits at the base of the
Chino Hills which forms the eastern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin. The topography
of the field is hilly with ground elevations ranging from approximately 400 to 650 feet
above sea level. The general slope of the land is to the southwest. The area of the oil field
is approximately 875 acres. It is owned by Shell Western E&P. There has been some
discussion of the possibility of the City annexing this land for development after the
wells have been abandoned.
The well field was originally developed in the 1930s. As technology has improved the
production capacity of the wells, more wells have been added. According to the
Conservation Committee of California Oil and Gas Producers Annual Review of
California Oil and Gas Production 1990 Report, the Yorba Linda field contains 337 total
production wells. Most of the wells are located in the east field area. The field produced a
total of 910 thousand barrels of oil in 1990, which represents 1.7 percent of the region
total production of 54.5 million barrels. The State total production of crude oil in 1990
was 351 million barrels.
There are a number of issues related to the oil field, including occasional spills of crude
oil and produced water which have the potential of soil and groundwater contamination.
The Emergency Response Notification System report obtained for the Yorba Linda area
indicates that there have been a number of crude oil and produced water spills on the oil
field, primarily resulting form pipeline leaks and equipment failures. T h e spills have
been small, on the order of 10 barrels or less. No waterways have been reportedly
affected.
The longer term issues involve the decommissioning of the oil field, the abandonment of
the wells and the development of the area after it is no longer used as an oil field. There
are specific requirements of the State of California Division of Oil and Gas for well
abandonment. This procedure requires that the applicant contact the Division of Oil and
Gas prior to any work being done to abandon the well. Wells must be vented to the
atmosphere and plugged for several hundred feet with cement or clay based mud per the
specifications contained in the Abandonment/Reabandonment Guidelines published by
the Division. The City of Yorba Linda does not permit the location of residences in oil
well areas through implementation of an Oil Overlay Zone.
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H. Hazardous Materials
All segments of society generate hazardous waste, including manufacturing and service
industries, small businesses, agriculture, hospitals, schools and households. In 1986,
114,000 tons of hazardous waste were generated in Orange County alone. Of this amount,
599 tons were generated in Yorba Linda. It is projected that Orange County will generate
over 226,000 tons of hazardous waste by the year 2000. Likewise, it is anticipated that
Yorba Linda will generate more hazardous waste as the City grows. Such alarming
statistics have made hazardous waste management an important environmental issue of
all communities.
A material is hazardous when it exhibits corrosive, poisonous, flammable and/or reactive
properties and has the potential to harm human health and the environment. Hazardous
materials are generally useable substances used to produce high technological products
which enable our society to enjoy a high standard of living. Hazardous materials are used
in products (household cleaners, industrial solvents, paint, etc.) and in the manufacture of
products (e.g., television sets, newspapers, plastic cups, and computers).
Hazardous wastes, on the other hand, are the chemical remains of our technological
culture and high standard of living. Hazardous wastes are substances of no further
intended use which need treatment and/or disposal. Storage, transport and disposal of
t h e materials require careful and sound management practices.
1. Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Orange County has developed the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
(HWMP) in response to a federal mandate to ban all untreated hazardous waste
disposed of in landfills by the mid-1990s. The goal of the Plan (also known as the
Tanner Plan) is to protect the health and welfare of the community while preserving
the economic vitality of Orange County. The purpose of the Plan is to provide
policy direction and action programs to address current and future hazardous waste
management issues having local (city and county) responsibility and involvement.
State legislation requires local jurisdictions to incorporate provisions of the County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan into their local plans and processes.
specifically, each City within the County is required to do one of the following:
1. Adopt a City Hazardous Waste Management Plan containing all of the required
elements (per California Health and Safety Code, Section 251351(d)) which
shall be consistent with the approved County Hazardous Waste Management
Plan.
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2. Incorporate applicable portions of the approved County Plan (as determined
by the City), by reference, into the City's General Plan.
3. Enact an ordinance which requires that all applicable zoning, subdivision,
conditional use permit, and variance decisions are consistent with the portions
of the approved County Plan which identify general areas or siting criteria for
hazardous waste facilities.
The City of Yorba Linda has incorporated by reference all applicable parts of the
County's Plan.
2. Household Hazardous Waste
Nearly all residents have some type of hazardous material in the home, whether it be
used motor oil, old paints and cleaners, car batteries or pesticides/herbicides. These
materials often end up in sanitary landfills resulting in the potential for serious
environmental problems. The hazardous constituents found in products disposed of
in landfills may seep through the ground, contaminating the underground water
supply, or wash away as runoff into nearby rivers and streams. Used motor oil and
paints have been identified by the County as targets for future diversion programs
primarily because of their volume. Household batteries are also a target because of
the toxicity of the heavy metals that they contain.
Besides improper landfill disposal, household hazardous wastes pose serious health
issues for people. For example, thousands of people are injured each year due to
improper use or disposal of household hazardous materials; sanitation workers are
injured by fume, spills and explosions; and dangerous levels of hazardous volatile
components may be emitted into the air.
The California Integrated Waste Management office is responsible for planing,
coordinating, and administrating a county-wide project (the Household
Collection/Disposal Project) for the safe, efficient collection and disposal of
household hazardous waste. The goals of the Household Collection/Disposal Project
are to:
Educate county residents about household hazardous materials and the
potential dangers resulting from improper use or disposal of these
materials;
Educate county residents about the importance of reducing the amount of
hazardous materials used in the home and to reduce the amount of HHW
in Orange County.
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Offer residents a means by which to properly dispose of household
hazardous wastes;
Monitor and remain current on regulatory requirements and participate
in improving HHW management methods; and
Ultimately eliminate or significantly reduce disposal of HHW in
Orange County's solid waste landfills.
The City of Yorba Linda supports these goals and objectives and will provide the
County with assistance to ensure that they are achieved. The policies and programs
to meet the goals of the Household Collection/Disposal Project follow.
Education. The key to success of the Household Collection/Disposal Project is
through education. The Orange County Fire Department Hazardous Materials
Program Office (HMPO) is developing a Community Awareness Program. The
focus of the program is to communicate to each individual that he/she can be part of
the solution instead of just being part of the problem. The use of non-hazardous
products and reducing the amount of hazardous materials in the home will be
stressed. Participants of this program will include city and county governments,
businesses, educators (schools), residents and community groups.
Other educational materials and programs offered by the County include:
Presentations by HMPO staff to local schools and groups regarding
hazardous materials issues.
A 16-minute VHS videotape regarding household hazardous materials
available for checkout.
A 24-hour Hazardous Materials Hotline at (714) 665-6970 to provide
individuals with information on how to dispose of hazardous materials.
Printed informational material.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal. Currently, there are three
permanent sites in Orange County for collecting and disposing of household
hazardous waste:
Anaheim Regional Collection Center
1131 Blue Gum Street
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Huntington Beach Regional Collection Center
17121 Nichols Street
San Juan Capistrano Prima Deschecha Landfill
32250 La Pata Avenue
The County HMPO has developed an informational brochure on household
hazardous waste. The contents of this brochure include Hazardous Materials News,
Tips on Toxics, How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, and other
information.
The City of Yorba Linda will encourage its residents to utilize this household waste
collection/disposal service. In addition, the City will promote the use of
non-hazardous alternatives and reduction of the volume of hazardous materials used
at home in order to protect the quality of life in the Yorba Linda community.
3. Hazardous Waste Sites
Hazardous wastes can pose a threat to public health and cause pollution of land,
water, and air through inadequate and uncontrolled handling and disposal or illegal
dumping of wastes. A number of Federal, State and local laws and regulations exist
which address current management needs. For example, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 and
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 govern the
clean-up of hazardous waste sites; and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) and the California Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL) regulate
businesses which generate, transport, treat and dispose of hazardous wastes.
There are also Community-Right-To-Know laws which require disclosure and
tracking of hazardous wastes and emergency incident responses from various levels
of government as well as from industries themselves.
The State of California has recently enacted changes to the Health and Safety Code
and Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations to expand the scope of the state
program to incorporate federal chemical inventory requirements not previously
covered by state law. This allows compliance with both state and federal
requirements by a single chemical inventory submission and will minimize
duplication of reporting for businesses.
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This section provides information on the disclosure of documented hazardous waste
sites within the City of Yorba Linda and vicinity (zip codes 92686 and 92687).
Hazardous waste information was gathered from a computerized search of available
government records through Environmental Audit, Inc. The purpose of the
environmental data search is to identify the following:
1. Known abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste disposal sites or known or
suspected potentially contaminated sites.
2. Sites which report the generation, storage, treatment, or disposal of hazardous
waste.
3. Sites with registered underground storage tanks.
4. Sites with reported spills or releases of oil and hazardous substances.
All of the aforementioned sites have the potential to threaten the health and safety of
the public and quality of the environment.
Federal and California State Agency environmental data on hazardous waste-related
issues in the Yorba Linda area were compiled from a number of government
records. Results of this search indicate that there are 8 confirmed hazardous waste
sites, all of which are caused by leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs). These
LUSTS are impacting oil and/or groundwater and are under investigation by the
State Water Resource Control Board. A list of confirmed leaking underground
storage tanks is provided in Chapter 7 of the Technical Appendices of the General
Plan EIR.
There are 15 reported releases of oil and hazardous substances in the Yorba Linda
are for the period 1987 - 1991. The most commonly released substances was crude
oil resulting from equipment failure or pipeline leaks. Illegal dumping of diesel fuel,
latex paint, and herbicides was also reported.
In addition, 38 sites have been or are currently being investigated by the State
Department of Health Services to determine if contamination exists at these sites.
Eighteen of these sites require no further action; the remaining 20 are currently
under investigation.
The database search also disclosed a list 38 registered hazardous waste generators
which conduct business in Yorba Linda. This list includes, but is not limited to, dry
cleaning businesses, auto maintenance shops, photo development shops and
telephone companies. It should be emphasized that many of the identified sites have
not violated, but rather are complying with, hazardous waste laws and
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regulations. In fact, most of the sites are businesses which play a necessary role in
the economic vitality of the City.
Chapter 7 of the Technical Appendices of the EIR contains the report of Federal and
California State Agency environmental data which identifies environmental problem
sites and activities in the Yorba Linda area.
4. Hazardous Waste Transportation Routes
The responsibility for the safe transport of hazardous materials and the prevention
and control of accidents involving hazardous materials is shared by Federal, State
and local government.
Federal Regulations. The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) covers
inspection, training and transportation requirements. This regulatory program is
administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Recent revisions to the
HMTA include emergency response planning and information requirements for
transporters of hazardous materials.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which is administered by
the U.S. EPA requires the regulation of hazardous waste transporters, who must
comply with recordkeeping, labeling and manifest requirements.
In general, HMTA has precedence over all other federal and state laws regarding
hazardous materials transportation, unless it can be shown that they 1) provide equal
or greater public protection, and 2) does not unreasonably burden commerce.
California Regulations. California laws which govern the transportation of
hazardous materials include the Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL) and the
Hazardous Waste Haulers Act (HWHA). These laws and accompanying regulations
closely parallel those on the federal level. For example, the HWCL, administered by
the State Department of Health Services (DHS) includes a manifest similar to that of
the RCRA manifest for tracking the transport of hazardous wastes. However,
California also requires licensing of hazardous waste transporters with the State
DHS. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is responsible for enforcing Vehicle
Code regulation regarding labeling and handling of hazardous waste in transit, and
inspects vehicles and equipment as well as shipping documents.
Local Regulations. Currently, there is very little local regulatory activity regarding
the transport of hazardous waste. County activities are limited to recording manifest
data and responding to spills and illegal dumping incidents.
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Large amounts of hazardous materials are transported over California's highways,
railways and waterways each day. Hazardous waste comprises a very small amount
of this material. Most is a variety of virgin chemical materials used in industry and
agriculture.
The City of Yorba Linda has not experienced major incidents relating to hazardous
materials transport according to the City Engineering staff and the Emergency
Response Network System (ERNS) database for 1987-91 (Appendix A). However,
significant hazardous waste transport risks exist for several reasons are follows:
1. Many residential area abut major arterials used to transport hazardous
materials/waste.
2. The existing transportation arterials are experiencing deteriorating traffic
conditions as the volume of traffic continues to increase. These conditions are
expected to continue to deteriorate unless appropriate measures are taken to
reduce the risk of accidents on congested streets.
3. Most users of virgin hazardous materials and hazardous waste generators are
geographically dispersed so that most major and primary arterial highways
(Imperial Highway, for example) must be used to transport hazardous waste.
Furthermore, only about 3.1% of hazardous waste generators recycle their
waste on-site, thereby resulting in more off-site transport of hazardous waste.
4. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF RR), which traversed
through the southeastern portion of Yorba Linda, is used to transport hazardous
materials among other freight. More than 20 trains pass through the City daily.
Two train derailments have occurred in recent years. Although these incidents
did not involve a release of hazardous materials, there exists the potential for
such an accident to occur.
Motor Vehicle Transport. The City of Yorba Linda has instituted truck restrictions
on all streets and roads within the City limits except for Imperial Highway. This
truck restriction requires that trucks use Imperial Highway for all deliveries and that
local and collector roads can only be used for local deliveries. Trucks must use the
shortest route to the delivery site possible from Imperial Highway. There are no
other designated routes or travel time restrictions for hazardous waste haulers who
transport hazardous materials on City roads to access the 91 Freeway. The 91
(Riverside) Freeway is the major transportation corridor in the vicinity and is
located just south of the City of Yorba Linda.
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Rail Transport
,
. Rail transport is the preferred mode of hazardous material transport.
In a study conducted by the Southern California Hazardous Waste Management
Project, the risks of truck versus rail transport were compared. The study indicated
that rail transportation, in general, involves significantly fewer accidents on a
ton-mile basis, and the rail carriers in Southern California have a comprehensive
emergency response program to deal with accidents, should they occur. In addition,
rail transport of hazardous materials/waste over distances longer than 450 miles may
be more economical than truck hauling.
However, in Yorba Linda, like the rest of Orange County, rail transport may not be
economical due to the large number of small quantity generators widely dispersed
throughout the City. The use of transfer stations or storage facilities for hazardous
waste may make rail transport significantly more viable.
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Chapter Eight
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
CI TY OF YORBA LI NDA General Plan/EI R
Table of Contents
Section Page
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................ GM-1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ GM-1
A. Purpose ................................................................................................................................ GM-1
B. Consistency with Other General Plan Elements ................................................................ GM-2
C. Key Definitions ................................................................................................GM-2
D. Consistency with Applicable Laws ................................................................................................ GM-5
E. Growth Management Approach ................................................................................................ GM-9
II. GOALS AND POLICIES ..........................................................................................GM-10
A. Growth Management/CMP ............................................................................GM-10
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS ................................................................................................ GM-15
A. Measure M and CMP ................................................................................................ GM-15
B. Air Quality ................................................................................................................................ GM-16
C. Measure M and Air Quality ................................................................................................ GM-16
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Element of the City of Yorba Linda General Plan Update is to support
growth and development based on the City's ability to provide an adequate circulation
system to serve the land uses designated in this General Plan Update. It is further intended
that achieving an adequate circulation system will be accomplished in accordance with
the Orange County Division, League of California Cities "Countywide Traffic
Improvement and Growth Management Plan Component" (Measure M).
The Growth Management Element and the Circulation Element each play an important
role in maintaining mobility within and through the City. The Circulation Element
describes the nature and extent of transportation facilities, particularly the arterial
highway system, intended to provide for the movement of people and goods required by
the development proposed in the Land Use Element. Also part of the Circulation Element
is the prescription of standards for the improvement of each arterial highway
classification, such as the number and width of travel lanes. Complementing this system is
the provision in the Growth Management Element for traffic levels of service (LOS) at
which the arterial highway system is expected to operate: in effect, a system performance
standard. Both Elements must be consulted in order to properly implement road
improvement policies in the General Plan.
The Growth Management Element contains policies for the planning and provision of
traffic improvements that are necessary for orderly growth and development. Because
Yorba Linda is a "developed community" for Measure M purposes, level of service
standards for public facilities other than circulation are not included in this Element. The
Element institutes policies and programs which establish traffic LOS standards,
development mitigation, phasing, and an implementation program.
It is further the purpose of this Element to establish the nature and extent of the City's
involvement in efforts to improve air quality in the South Coast Air Basin. Goals, policies
and implementation actions satisfying this purpose are not a part of the Measure M
qualifications for Yorba Linda.
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B. Consistency with Other General Plan Elements
A major goal of the Growth Management Element is to ensure that the planning,
management and implementation of traffic improvements are adequate to meet the current
and future needs of the City. As required by State law, this must be achieved while
maintaining internal consistency among the other elements of the General Plan.
The Growth Management Element incorporates and augments goals, policies,
implementation programs and applicable circulation infrastructure standards related to
requirements of other General Plan Elements, and establishes additional direction where
necessary. The Growth Management Element is implemented through various
coordinated programs developed to support and carry out its goals and policies. The
Growth Management Element has been modeled to minimize duplication between
Measure M and the Congestion Management Program (CMP) requirements.
The Growth Management Element is the most current expression of City growth
management policies. Although there is overlap among the General Plan elements,
particularly the Circulation Element and the Land Use Element, the Growth Management
Element is the key resource document for growth management concerns.
C. Key Definitions
The following definitions are presented here because they are critical to an understanding
of the Element.
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP). A listing of capital projects needed
to meet, maintain and improve a jurisdiction's adopted Traffic Level of Service and
Performance Standards. The CIP includes proposed projects and an analysis of the
costs of the proposed projects as well as a financial plan for providing the
improvements. The CIP is one tool for implementing the General Plan and is
updated annually to insure that priorities remain timely as circumstances change.
2. COMPREHENSIVE PHASING PLAN (CPP). A roadway improvement and
financing plan which responds to the level of service requirements in the Element. A
CPP includes level of service requirements and takes into account measurable traffic
impacts on the circulation system.
3. CRITICAL MOVEMENT. Any of the conflicting through or turning movements at
an intersection which determine the allocation of green signal time. Determination
of existing or projected critical movements aids in evaluating the intersection's
ability to handle traffic and identification of potential intersection improvements to
increase its capacity.
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4. DEVELOPMENT PHASING PROGRAM. A set of standards and procedures
which establish the requirement for building and grading permits to be approved or
issued in a manner that assures implementation of required transportation and public
facilities improvements. This program enables the City to specify the order of
improvements and the phasing of dwelling units based, at a minimum, on mitigation
measures adopted in conjunction with environmental documentation and other
relevant factors.
5. DEFICIENT INTERSECTION FUND. A trust fund established to implement
necessary improvements to existing intersections which do not meet the Traffic
Level of Service policy. This fund makes it possible to add together fees from
multiple development projects and focus the accumulated funds on a particular
circulation system improvement.
6. DEFICIENT INTERSECTION LIST. A list of intersections which, after all feasible
traffic improvements have been made, still exceed the threshold traffic Level of
Service standard.
The significance of an intersection being on the Deficient Intersection List is that
since all feasible improvements have been made, no additional funding for
transportation improvements is shown for these intersections on the City's Seven -
Year Capital Improvement Program. The Deficient Intersection List is primarily to
be used in Growth Management Area Inter-Jurisdictional Planning Forums for
discussion among member jurisdictions of land use decisions, traffic mitigation
programs and transportation improvement projects. Placing an intersection on the
Deficient Intersection List does not detract form the City's ability to qualify for
Measure M funds for other traffic improvements.
7. DEVELOPED COMMUNITY. A community which already contains public
facilities necessary to support development on the General Plan Land Use Element,
but may require new or improved transportation facilities to implement their
circulation system and the regional system.
8. GROWTH MANAGEMENT. The process of influencing, guiding and regulating
various aspects of growth to achieve prescribed standards or levels of service. These
levels of service may be expressed in terms of quantitative or qualitative measures,
or both. It involves establishing plans, policies and programs to achieve certain
desired amounts, rates, timing and quality of growth and development.
9. GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREAS (GMAs). A subarea of the County
established by the Regional Advisory and Planning Council to promote
inter-jurisdictional coordination in addressing infrastructure concerns and in
implementing needed improvements. The City of Yorba Linda is primarily
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located in GMA No. 1 with a small portion in GMA No. 4. It also includes the
cities of Brea, Fullerton, La Habra and Placentia, as well as the Cities of Anaheim,
Orange and Buena Park.
10. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT. An Element of the City General Plan
which specifies goals, policies and actions for achieving optimum community
benefits from growth and development through influencing the rate, amount and
phasing of growth in accordance with established traffic levels of service.
The Measure M requirements for a growth management element include:
a. Specification of Traffic Level of Service Standard(s);
b. Adoption of a Development Mitigation Program;
c. Adoption of a Development Phasing Program; and
d. Adoption of an Annual Monitoring Program.
11. INTERJURISDICTIONAL FORUM. An ongoing series of meetings involving
jurisdictions within a GMA to reach resolution of issues related to Measure "M"
Growth Management Elements. This is the intergovernmental mechanism for local
government coordination within and between G . Of particular importance to
the City of Yorba Linda will be coordination with GMAs 3 and 4.
12. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. The Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA). This is the agency responsible for processing Measure M
compliance submissions and administering the Measure M funds.
13. MEASURABLE TRAFFIC. Traffic volume resulting in a 1% increase in any
critical movement at an intersection. This level of traffic increase is a key factor
in determining the impacts for which a project would be responsible.
14. MEASURE M. The Countywide growth management ordinance passed by the
voters to raise sales taxes within Orange County in order to fund specific
transportation improvements and establish growth management procedures aimed at
insuring that new development pays for the traffic improvements needed to
maintain acceptable traffic levels of service.
15. TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS). This must also be referred to as the
Threshold Traffic Level of Service. Specifically, a scale that measures the amount
of traffic a section of road or intersection may be capable of handling. The scale
ranges from a best case of LOS A to virtual gridlock at LOS F. When
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specified as a target for one or more links or intersections its achievement becomes
a matter of policy.
For traffic purposes, the following simplified scale illustrates the differences in
LOS:
A - Free flowing traffic. Typically, less than a 5 second delay at intersections.
B - Occasional interruptions in flow. Usually, no more than a 15 second delay
at intersections.
C - Regular but not serious interruptions in flow. Some vehicles wait at a
signal for two cycles at peak periods. Normally, up to a 25 second delay
at intersections.
D - Frequent delays during peak periods. Numerous vehicles wait for more
than one signal cycle at peak periods. Up to a 40 second delay at
intersections.
E - Consistent, substantial delays during peak period. The highways are
virtually at the limit of their capacity. Up to 60 second delays at
intersections.
F - Extensive delays in traffic. Highways are beyond their capacity. Long lines
of traffic wait to pass through intersections. Delays at intersections during
peak period may be well beyond 60 seconds.
D. Consistency with Applicable Laws
The California Government Code, Section 65303, states that "the General Plan may
include any other elements or address any other subjects which, in the judgement of the
[City Council], relate to the physical development of the ... city. The City of Yorba Linda
finds that a Growth Management Element which: 1) qualifies for Measure M funding
and; 2) establishes the City's air quality policies is an appropriate use of this legislative
authorization.
1. Growth Management
As described in the "Countywide Growth Management Program Implementation
Manual", approved April 18, 1991 by the Regional Planning and Advisory Council
(RAPC), Growth Management is now a formal part of the intergovernmental process in
Orange County. This is a result of the passage of Measure M, the revised Traffic
Improvement and Growth Management Ordinance, on November 6, 1990. This
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Ordinance authorizes an extra 1/2 cent retail tax for 20 years, beginning April 1, 1991.
The estimated $3.1 billion thus generated is to be used by local governments and special
districts for improvement and maintenance of local and regional transportation
improvements. The Countywide Traffic Improvement and Growth Management
Program states:
"Each jurisdiction is to adopt a Growth Management Element of its General Plan
to be applied in the development review process. Developed (Growth Management
Areas) GMAs are required to include within their (Growth Management) Element
sections that:
1. Specify Traffic Level of Service (LOS) standards;
2. Adopt a Development Mitigation Program;
3. Adopt a Development Phasing Program; and
4. Adopt an Annual Monitoring Program."
As specified in the adopted Countywide Growth Management Program Implementation
Manual, Yorba Linda defines itself as a developed community.
Other Requirements of Measure M include the following actions which may be taken
outside the Growth Management Element:
1. Participate in Inter-Jurisdictional Planning Forums.
2. Develop a Seven Year Capital Improvement Program.
3. Address a balance of housing options and job opportunities.
4. Adopt a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance.
Policies are included in the Element which support these actions. 2.
Congestion Management
Propositions 108 and 111 were passed by the electorate in June 1990. These actions
established new requirements for transportation planning and funding in California's
urban counties: those with an urbanized area containing a population greater than
50,000. The essence of the legislation was to make funding available from increased gas
taxes available only to those urban counties and their cities in which specific actions
enumerated in the legislation were undertaken to reduce congestion on the State
Highways and "principal" arterial highways designated by the responsible local
authority.
Planning for this program began in Orange County well before the election in June,
1990 on the basis that congestion was a serious problem needing some relief even if the
propositions failed and, if they passed, it would be well to get an early start in
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compliance. The result was a Congestion Management Plan and Implementation Manual
unique in its scope, depth and degree of local government input.
Its preparation was managed by the Orange County Environmental Management
Agency's Regional Coordination Office through a multi-agency Management Team, a
public sector/private sector Technical Advisory Committee and a joint City/County
Policy Task Force. The resultant CMP documents therefore represent an unusual degree
of consensus as to the direction this program should take in Orange County. The
program, as of June, 1991, has passed over to the newly created Orange County
Transportation Authority as the designated CMP Agency. The Technical Advisory
Committee/Policy Task Force structure remains.
A key to the Program is the designation of the CMP Highway System in Orange County.
Essentially, it consists of the State Highways (including the entire freeway system) and
"principal" highways, defined primarily as Superstreets: routes on the County's Master
Plan of Arterial Highways which provide major subregional traffic connections. For
Yorba Linda, the City's transportation system is greatly influenced by the impacts of
State Highway 90 (the Imperial Highway-Nixon Freeway) which bisects the City, and
the Riverside Freeway (SR-91) located along the southern boundary of the City. The
Circulation Element identifies Imperial Highway as a Modified Major Arterial in the
Superstreet category. This route links six cities within Orange County over a total
distance of 12 miles, of which 4.2 miles are located in the City of Yorba Linda. Rose
Drive is also identified as a CMP arterial. The Riverside Freeway, due to its overcrowded
conditions between the Newport Freeway and Riverside County metropolitan area,
creates an overspill to the City's arterial roadways as a bypass choice.
The final Congestion Management Program for Orange County contains eight
components:
Land Use Coordination - guidance for evaluating impacts of proposed
development projects on the CMP Highway System and determining cost of
mitigation;
Transportation Modeling - specifications for consistent modeling approaches
at the regional, subregional (Countywide) and local or subarea traffic
analysis;
Level of Service (LOS) - compliance with legislative guidance in which the
LOS to be achieved is no lower than LOS "E" or the existing LOS, whichever
is farthest from LOS "A". or Yorba Linda, a number of linkages and
intersections along Imperial Highway are currently below the LOS maximum
threshold standard).
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Transit Service Standards - delineation of transit service standards for
routing, frequency and coordination between operators;
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) - guidance for an ordinance to
achieve reductions in vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled;
LOS Deficiency Plans - Description of required plans for mitigating
congestion on the CMP highway system if certain links or intersections are
below acceptable LOS levels and cannot practicably be improved to
acceptable levels;
Capital Improvement Program - Establishment of a seven year Capital
Improvement Program to assist in achieving congestion management and air
quality objectives;
Annual Monitoring and Conformance - guidelines and checklists to assist
local jurisdictions and the CMP Agency in documenting compliance with the
CMP and establishing eligibility for CMP funds.
The City of Yorba Linda has taken the required actions to qualify for its participation in
the Program and funding distributions.
3. Regional Air Quality Planning Efforts
Although significant air quality improvements have been achieved over the past twenty
years, southern California still experiences severe air pollution. The City of Yorba
Linda is within the South Coast Air Basin (SoCAB), which includes Orange County and
the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Air
quality conditions in the SoCAB come under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The first Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP) for the SoCAB was prepared in 1979, as a response to the 1977 Federal Clean
Air Act. The 1979 version of the plan is currently the only federally approved basis for
the required air quality implementation plans for the region.
The region is now operating under the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), a
recent update of the 1989 version. It calls for a number of control measures as the
responsibility of local governments, collectively, to account for approximately 8% of
the federally required reduction in air pollutants in the basin.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) oversees the activities of local air quality
management agencies and is responsible for incorporating air quality management plans
for local air basins into a State Implementation Plan (SIP) for approval by EPA. CARB
maintains air quality monitoring stations throughout the state in conjunction
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with local Air Quality Management Districts. Data collected at these stations are used by
the CARB to classify air basins as "attainment" or "non-attainment" with respect to each
pollutant and to monitor progress in attaining air quality standards.
The purpose of the Final 1991 AQMP is to provide a comprehensive strategy to attain
compliance with the State and Federal ambient air quality standards by the year 2007.
The AQMP consists of three tiers of air pollution control measures to be implemented
over the intervening eighteen year period. The 1991 AQMP identifies needed control
measures to reduce anticipated emissions and contingency measures that will be
considered in the event that a control method strategy fails to meet the expected emission
reductions by the year 2007.
Each control measure contained in the AQMP must be formally adopted through the
SCAQMD Rules and Regulations process or contained in jurisdictional ordinances
influencing the project area. Yorba Linda is actively involved in the intergovernmental
process within Orange County, as well as in the region, to craft an Air Quality
Implementation program which will improve air quality without negating other important
local objectives, particularly regarding economic development and fiscal viability. A
major thrust of this program is to focus on flexible menus of actions which can
practicably be instituted by local governments to reduce automobile trips and to reduce
vehicle miles traveled where trips remain necessary. This approach will be designed to
satisfy the growth management ingredients in the 1991 AQMP.
Non-compliance with the requirements of the AQMP could result in the District or EPA
preempting local control and implementing measures or other control programs. The City
of Yorba Linda elects to strive for reasonable progress in implementing local government
responsibilities discussed in the Air Quality Management Plan.
E. Growth Management Approach
The intent of the Growth Management Element is to establish the basic policy framework
in the General Plan for future implementing actions and programs. Amendments to the
Growth Management Element may be required to reflect the results of the
implementation process. The approach taken in this Element is to comply with Measure
M requirements for a developed city, respond to the CMP requirements, and integrate the
implementation requirements of the AQMP.
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II. GOALS AND POLICIES
The GOALS describe desired conditions or characteristics to be achieved during the life of the
General Plan. It is assumed that during the 20 year time horizon of the Plan, all vacant land
capable of development will have been developed; all land deserving of permanent open space
status will have been preserved by appropriate means; and that the currently developed
community core area will have been revitalized.
The POLICIES state rules for making future decisions that will help to achieve the goals. They
are stated in action terms. All policies will not necessarily be carried out concurrently, nor in the
immediate future.
A. Growth Management/CMP
Goal 1A: An adequate transportation/circulation system that supports regional and local land
uses at adopted Level of Service (LOS) standards and complies with requirements of
the Countywide Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Program (Measure
M).
Goal 2A: Reduced traffic congestion on the City's streets and highways through active
coordination with the Congestion Management Agency to achieve transportation
improvements consistent with land use planning.
Discussion Achievement of these goals is to be accomplished by policies and implementation
programs which ensure that additional growth and development is supported by an
adequate circulation system. The circulation system is intended to perform at the
established level of service which is achieved through the applicable
comprehensive phasing program, pursuant to the "Countywide Traffic
Improvement and Growth Management Plan." In this process the intent is to seek
an acceptable level of service within the City and adjacent territories as well. The
City of Yorba Linda intends to plan proactively for the transportation
improvements and increased funding for the plan, as it contains Imperial Highway
which is an arterial of major regional significance. In so doing, fiscal limitations,
feasible levels of transportation system improvements, and impacts of regional
traffic outside of the City's control will be taken into consideration.
Traffic Level of Service
Policy 1.1 All feasible mitigation measures shall be designated to achieve the target
standard LOS D unless it can be demonstrated that the unacceptable level of
service is a direct result of regional traffic.
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Each signalized intersection that has been improved to its maximum feasible
configuration and still does not meet the target level of service shall be
placed on the deficient intersection list.
Allow adjustment of stated requirements if necessitated by unusual or
extraordinary circumstances including, but not limited to, such conditions as
an arterial highway temporarily accommodating traffic usually carried by a
freeway while freeway improvements are being constructed.
Measure Traffic LOS using the current guidance regarding traffic level of
service policy implementation manual established by the Local
Transportation Authority.
Permit the stated requirements to be adjusted if required by unusual
circumstances (such as during highway improvement construction).
Development Mitigation and Phasing
Require completion of improvements to mitigate impacts of development
projects to achieve Traffic LOS standards prescribed in this Element.
All new development shall be required to participate in the City's
Transportation Fee Program(s). These fee programs shall be designed to
ensure that all development projects fund their pro rata share of the necessary
long-term transportation improvements identified in the Circulation Element
of the General Plan or the Circulation Technical Report.
Require all new development to pay its share of the costs associated with that
project, including regional traffic mitigation.
Where a new development project contributes measurable traffic, require that
the necessary improvements to transportation facilities are constructed and
completed pursuant to the following conditions:
Within three years of the issuance of a building permit for project;
or,
Within five years of the issuance of a grading permit for the
development project, whichever comes first.
The City may establish a Level of Service "D" or the existing LOS as the
mitigated LOS goal standard for intersections solely under the control of the
City.
Policy 1.2
Policy 1.3
Policy 1.4
Policy 1.5
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Policy 2.2
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Policy 2.5 The City may determine that any project which has complied with Policy 2.4
by funding a specific transportation improvement project, shall be given
credit for the fees required as part of the transportation fee programs as
established in Policy 2.2.
Policy 2.6 Those intersections on the deficient intersection list shall be exempted from
the requirements of Policy 2.4.
Policy 2.7 In any case where 10% or more of the traffic using an intersection is
generated by a project or where it contributes measurably to a Deficient
Intersection, the City that is impacted may negotiate the requirement of a fee,
as provided by the County Implementation Program.
Policy 2.8 Review and evaluate existing traffic mitigation fees and develop new fees, if
necessary, to fund the improvements identified in the Circulation Element of
the General Plan or its Technical Report (Chapter 3 of the EIR Technical
Appendices) in cooperation with other jurisdictions.
Policy 2.9 Prohibit the use of Measure M tax revenues to replace private developer
funds which have been committed for normal project or subdivision
obligations.
Policy 2.10 Phase development in accordance with the Comprehensive Phasing Program
adopted by the City, which shall provide an overall build-out land use
development plan which can be supported by implementation of the planned
circulation system.
Policy 2.11 Periodically evaluate programs designed to mitigate development impacts
and the phasing of development and feasible transportation improvements.
Land Use and Program Administration
Policy 3.1
Policy 3.2
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Recognizing the particular constraints of existing physical development
characteristics in Yorba Linda, strive towards an achievement of balanced
land use, whereby residential, non-residential and public land uses have a
reasonable proportion to each other.
Require continuation of the annual monitoring and reporting process to
document compliance with the policies of this Element.
Maintain a Seven Year Capital Improvement Program to meet and maintain
the adopted traffic Level of Service standards.
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Regional Coordination
Policy 4.1 Identify and promote Measure M priorities of importance to the City of
Yorba Linda both within and outside the City.
Policy 4.2 Cooperate with nearby cities and the County of Orange which share
transportation improvements of mutual interest and priority.
Policy 4.3 Participate in Interjurisdictional Planning Forums at the GMA level.
Policy 4.4 To the maximum extent possible, integrate Congestion Management Program
and Measure M Growth Management requirements into. a single set of
development incentives/guidelines/regulations.
B. Air Quality
Goal 1B: To contribute to improved air quality in the South Coast Air Basin in support of the
South Coast Air Quality Management Plan.
Di s c us s i o n:
The City recognizes that air quality must be improved. Yorba Linda is a
very small part of the urban complex that accounts for the serious pollutant
levels within the South Coast Air Basin. Improved air quality requires a
coordinated approach between local governments and between
local/regional agencies. The City will achieve as much as it can to reduce
emissions levels, given the land use, transportation and economic constraints
under which it must operate. This will be accomplished through its policy
and regulatory powers to implement workable measures which address air
quality impacts of both existing and proposed development.
Policy 1.1 Participate with the County and other cities in Orange County to coordinate
air quality implementation on a countywide basis.
Policy 1.2 Stimulate mixed uses in the Community a r e area and key opportunity areas
to contribute to reduced vehicle trips.
Policy 1 3 Develop a package of measures which will achieve maximum reduction in
vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled that is practical in light of the
percentage of the City that is built-out.
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Policy 1.4 Cooperate with Orange County jurisdictions in establishing various
strategies which may include parking management, auto free zones, and
additional growth management mechanisms which clearly bring cost
effective emissions reductions.
Policy 1.5 Seek greater efficiency in the City's transportation system through the
modified Superstreet program and the bus system.
Goal 2B: Reduce air pollutant emissions associated with development projects.
Discussion: New developments have the opportunity to incorporate pollutant control
measures into project design. By conditioning projects to address air quality
measures, the City can contribute to future pollutant reduction targets at
reasonable economic costs.
Policy 2.1 Integrate Air Quality considerations into the City's land use regulatory
system and project application and standard conditions.
Policy 2.2 Provide incentives for mixed-use projects and exceptional design features
contributing to emissions reduction.
Policy 2 3 Give visibility and acknowledgement to projects which reflect sound air
quality improvement features.
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III. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
A. Measure M and CMP
1. ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION PROGRAM by June 30, 1993 to
ensure that new development: 1) pays its share of costs for feasible transportation
improvement projects; and 2) funds all feasible transportation improvement projects
necessary to achieve an acceptable level of service in cases where the development
contributes one percent or more to the critical movement at an intersection, which
causes that intersection to exceed the target level of service.
2. INTER-JURISDICTIONAL PLANNING FORUMS AND BASE FEES. Participate
with adjacent jurisdictions in determining a minimally acceptable impact fee level
for that GMA.
3. COMPREHENSIVE PHASING PLAN. Establish a Comprehensive Phasing Plan
by June 30, 1993 which assures that feasible transportation improvements are added
as development occurs so that they are in balance with demand. The adopted
Comprehensive Phasing Plan will ensure that feasible transportation improvements
are funded as development occurs.
4. PERFORMANCE MONITORING PROGRAM. Establish a Performance
Monitoring Program by June 30, 1993 to: 1) evaluate compliance with approved
development phasing allocations; 2) ensure and document that feasible transportation
improvements are actually provided; 3) evaluate whether the development mitigation
program is providing adequate funding for feasible transportation improvements and
other mitigation measures; 4) evaluate the maintenance of transportation service
levels through an annual traffic report based on data no more than three months old;
and 5) identify corrective action to be initiated if service level deficiencies are
indicated. Traffic reports shall not use counts during the time periods of June
through August and November 15 through January 5.
5. PROGRAM SUPPORT. Include in the Fiscal Year 1992-93 and subsequent budget
packages any measures and associated costs deemed necessary to further the goals
and policies of this Element including, but not limited to: 1) participation in the
Interjurisdictional Planning Forums; 2) maintenance of the Seven-Year Capital
Improvement Program; and 3) adoption or updating of the City's TDM Ordinance.
6. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS. Incorporate Measure M criteria and
procedures into the City's development project review process.
7. PRIORITIES. Prepare a priority list of transportation improvement projects from the
City's standpoint and promote these priorities with local GMAs, the Transportation
Corridor Agencies, the County of Orange, the Regional Advisory and Planning
Council, the Orange County Transportation Authority and other agencies with facility
or funding responsibilities.
8. AGREEMENTS. Prepare any subsequent, legally valid Traffic Improvement/Public
Facilities Development Agreements which implement this Element in such a way as
to be consistent with this Element and its implementing ordinances, plans, programs
and actions.
B. Air Quality
1. AIR QUALITY MEASURES. Review measures in the AQMP which would best
work for the City of Yorba Linda. In addition:
Revise the Zoning Code to allow for mixed uses in selected areas.
Review and revise the City's Zoning regulations, related ordinances and
application forms to incorporate air quality related measures based on
conclusions from the Countywide Air Quality Implementation Program.
Review the City's Growth Management Element for possible expansion to
cover additional air quality considerations upon the conclusion of the
Countywide Air Quality Implementation Program.
Participate in the Imperial Highway Modified Superstreet Program. Require
bus turnouts in new development as appropriate along designated bus routes.
Develop a system of incentives for responsiveness to air quality measures.
Include a specific section in staff reports for air quality responsiveness.
C. Measure M and Air Quality
1. ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION. Initiate any additional implementing
measures or actions deemed necessary by the City to further the goals of this
Element.
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OPPORTUNITY AREAS PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
COMMUNITY CORE/DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL DISTRICT
The Community Core/Downtown Historical District Opportunity Area(s) will be treated as a
unique designation within the General Plan. The entire 141.6 acres will be designated Area Plan A
Specific Plan will be required as a condition of the Area plan designation of the General Plan. The
specific land uses, residential densities, permitted uses, design considerations, standards and
guidelines, and circulation improvements for the Community Core will be established by the
Specific Plan. The Specific Plan will contain requirements and conditions to resolve potential
conflicts between the Community Core land uses and residential uses adjacent to, and internal
within, the Community Core. Within the Community Core designation, there are three (3)
subareas for which specific policies and implementation measures apply, which will be expanded in
the specific plan prepared to implement the General Plan. These subareas include the Downtown
Historical District, Community Commercial District, and Core Residential District, summarized
as follows:
Downtown Historical District
This 24 acre area is intended for "downtown" commercial and office uses as the primary land use
focus. The existing scattered residential units along Lakeview Avenue and Valencia Street are
considered transitional was for ultimate conversion to commercial/office or high density
residential was. A maximum of 40% of the land area in the "downtown" could be permitted as
higher density residential (10 DU/AC), with bonus densities up to 15 DU/AC for compliance with
recommended design and theme guidelines. The residential uses support the
daytime/evening/weekend intent of the area. This provides opportunity for approximately 150
"affordable" dwelling units in the Historic Downtown area, primarily developed above the ground
floor uses or as "row-house" development.
Community Commercial District
,
The Community Commercial District consists of 108 acres and is intended for commercial,
office, existing and proposed high density residential, and public uses which are peripheral to the
Downtown Historical District. Uses in this area will encompass strip commercial centers, support
retail and service uses, the Nixon Library and Birthplace, visitor serving uses, public and
quasi-public uses, high density residential, and office was. A maximum of 15% of the land area
could be permitted for higher intensity residential development, for a potential of 243 dwelling
units. The 198 unit Senior Citizen housing development is also included in this subarea over and
above the permitted dwelling unit count for a total of 441 dwelling units. The existing scattered
residential units are intended for conversion to permitted uses in the Community Commercial
District.
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Core Residential District
The 9.6 acre Core Residential District consists of the Park Avenue/Park Place residential
neighborhood. The primary use intended for this area is residential at existing densities up to 4.0
DU/AC. A portion of the Core Residential area may be developed at higher densities with
adherence to historical theme guidelines. Significant historical structures will be required to be
preserved for residential uses in this subarea.
The preferred alternative envisions enhanced development in the Commercial Core/Downtown
Historical District. A pedestrian orientation will be established through promotion of concentrated
commercial and office uses and adoption of streetscape/landscape design guidelines. A combination
of resident serving uses and activity draw uses, which perform well fiscally, will be promoted.
Higher density residential uses, including townhomes and other quality attached single family
products will be allowed, based on the fiscal analysis, to support daytime, evening and weekend
activity to the area. Active pursuit of lot consolidation opportunities, comprehensive infill
development and intensification of underutilized parcels will be undertaken to create a cohesive
Community Core. Redevelopment Agency activities in the Community Core area will be utilized
to support lot consolidation and infill opportunities, facade improvements and revitalization of
structures. The Redevelopment Area boundary actually extends beyond the Community Core Area
Plan designation.
An advisory theme will be established in conjunction with the design guidelines to enhance the
pedestrian opportunities and cohesiveness in the area. The advisory theme is not a condition for
development approval, but a recommended element for cohesive development in the area.
Specific structures identified as historically significant shall be retained and targeted for
rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, on an individual basis, particularly in the Historical Downtown
and the Core Residential subareas. The eligibility of the Downtown Historical District for registry
as a historic district will continue to play a role in the establishment of a historic advisory theme.
The identified structures will be used as focal points emphasizing the historical theme. Circulation
improvements will be required to promote pedestrian circulation and tie the public uses to the
commercial and residential uses, as well as improve parking availability and access into the area.
The City of
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SHELL PROPERTY
The Shell Property is recommended for annexation into the City of Yorba Linda. The Shell
property is designated as Area Plan. The Shell Area Plan designation permits the development of
919 residential units, based on gross acreage, at densities ranging between 1.0 to 10.0 dwelling was
per acre, with an overall density of 1.0 dwelling unit per gross acre. A combination of very low
density single family detached, single family detached, single family attached, and attached
multiple family residential was may be provided within this designation. The higher density uses
will be located in the western portion of the site with density reduction occurring in an easterly
direction. The 20 acres of land designated Medium Low Density Residential currently within the
City limits will be redesignated Area Plan. The overall density is predicated on: surrounding the
existing land use designation of Low Density Residential (1.0 DU/AC) on the site, land use
designations and densities; engineered roadway alignments and the proposed extension of
Bastanchury Avenue; the existing conditions and site analysis conducted for the Shell Property
Specific Plan project; preliminary development concepts for the Shell Property Specific Plan; site
topography and market analysis. The General Plan will require a Specific Plan be prepared for the
Opportunity Area, with PC zoning, to implement the General Plan designation and provide
comprehensive planning for the project area. The Specific Plan will provide more focused
development scenarios within the General Plan Land use designation of Area Plan.
The Specific Plan may involve location of a commercial component on the Shell Property. The
PC zoning will allow for the commercial component, although the General Plan may require
amendment when the specific location and acreage is finalized. Bastanchury Road will be
extended, as will Lakeview Avenue. An east-west arterial will transect the property and serve as
the primary project circulation route. Open space and parkland will be provided on-site, as well as
the potential for educational facility sites. A theoretical maximum of 919 dwelling units, based on
gross acreage, would be permitted by this alternative. The actual number of dwelling units may
differ based on grading, lot siting and detailed engineering analysis.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The preferred alternative for the 195 acre (includes the 5 acre portion of unincorporated County
along the northern edge of the site) Community College Opportunity Area is to maintain the
current General Plan designations of Open Space on 135 acres, Medium Density Residential on
46.5 acres and Low Density Residential on 8.5 acres, as well as the inclusion of a 5 acre piece of
Unincorporated County land to be maintained as Open Space. The status quo will allow the
property to be developed according to the North Orange County Community College District's
current Master Plan, or the modified Study 1 Bastanchury Road Alignment version of the Master
Plan, which includes 135 dwelling units. In the event that the Community College District does
not implement the Campus Expansion Master Plan and determines an alternate land use plan for
the property which is not permitted under the proposed General Plan designations, a General Plan
Amendment will be required. Residential development of up to 149 dwelling units is a permitted
use under the Preferred General Plan alternative for this area, as well as public, recreational and
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open space uses, should the Community College District not implement the proposed Campus
Expansion Master Plan. Access would be derived from the extension of Bastanchury Road, as
well as the existing access from Fairmont Boulevard.
MURDOCK PROPERTY
The preferred alternative for the Murdock Property and the six associated northern sphere of
influence properties is annexation of the 630 acre area, as well as the 547 acre City owned parcel,
into the City of Yorba Linda as a low density residential and golf course development. One or
more specific plans, comprised of all eight properties, or compatible combinations of property
owners, will be required to implement the General Plan and provide for comprehensive
development of the golf course facility and the circulation system. The seven properties totalling
630 acres will be redesignated Area Plan. The 547 acres of City owned property will continue to
be designated as Open Space for development of the proposed golf course. A potential of 630
dwelling units are permitted within the Area Plan designation with an average overall density of 1.0
DU/AC over the entire 630 acre Area Plan development area. Residential uses will be clustered
for provision of open space and recreation/golf course facilities, and in response to the topography
of the property. Circulation improvements to San Antonio Road and Via de la Agua Road will be
required. To support the General Plan and the requirement for the property to be developed
according to a Specific Plan(s), the property designated as Area Plan shall be prezoned during
annexation to the zoning designation of PRD.
CITY HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER
The preferred alternative establishes a new designation for the 54.2 acre area. The entire area will
be redesignated as Area Plan. A specific plan or master plan will be required to implement the
General Plan designation, which permits any public or quasi-public use, recreation, open space or
commercial recreation. This designation conserves the options for public use of the current City
Hall site and supports the public ownership of the site in the circumstance of relocation of the City
Center facilities to the Community a r e . At the present time, the City has adopted this site as the
location for the Community Center. Under the Area Plan designation, the development of the
proposed Community Center Master Plan can be achieved, including the development and
expansion of Hurliss Barton Park for active recreation uses. Such uses include a planned
Community/Recreation/Senior Center, outdoor plaza, tot lot, and other public facility
improvements. A trail system would link City Hall and the junior high school to the El Camino
Trail, as well as connections through the park to the El Camino Trail. The existing El Cajon trail
system will be realigned. Parking would be provided on the park site, with up to 387 spaces
provided. Access improvements will be made for primary access from Casa Loma Avenue, with
limited secondary access from Imperial Highway. Appropriate rezoning to Public will be
instituted.
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SAGA PROPERTY
The preferred alternative involves improvement of the 57 acre site, of which 24 acres are suited to
development, as a regional-serving mixed-use development such as a regional retail commercial
complex or a destination-oriented resort/hotel facility. The property will be developed according to
the most intensive uses permitted under the General Plan designation of General Commercial, with
a Planned Commercial zoning classification. For a regional-serving, destination-oriented use, major
freeway access improvements will be required.
YORBA LINDA LAKEBED SITE
The preferred alternative maintains the site primarily as natural open space. The 82 acre site will
remain under the General Plan designation of Open Space. A Master Plan, jointly developed by the
Orange County Flood Control District and the City of Yorba Linda, will be recommended by the
General Plan. Specific uses will be determined as part of the Master Plan process. Under the Master
Plan, responsibility for flood control, safety and fire safety measures are designated. The City may
be required to obtain an easement from the Orange County Flood Control District for
improvements. The alternative envisions improved equestrian trails to meet City standards A
pedestrian hiking trail system will be established which is separated from the equestrian system.
Passive recreation facilities are provided according to the Master Plan, such as benches, water
fountains and trash facilities for hiking and picnicking activities. A public access route and
semi-improved parking facilities provided, such as a graded dirt or gravel lot.
YORBA LINDA COUNTRY CLUB COUNTY ISLAND
The preferred alternative involves annexation of the 249-acre County Island to the City of Yorba
Linda. The residents of the County Island will be educated as to the benefits and responsibilities of
annexation into the City. Public services and emergency services will be provided by the City to
this area. Placentia Yorba Unified School District will continue educational service to the area. The
property will be pre-zoned through the annexation process consistent with current General Plan
designations. The only changes to the area will be improvements on a lot by lot basis to bring
properties into conformance with the City's design and development standards. The existing 379
dwelling units will remain in their current configuration, and additional dwelling units are not
proposed.
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FAIRLYNN UNINCORPORATED COUNTY
The preferred alternative involves annexation of the Unincorporated County property within the
sphere of influence into the City of Yorba Linda. Incorporation activities will be undertaken by
the City on the condition that physical improvements in the area be brought to City standards
prior to annexation. The residents will be educated as to the requirements, benefits and conditions
of annexation prior to finalization of the decision for incorporation. The City will provide public
services and emergency services to the area. The area will remain in the Placentia Yorba School
District, and educational services will not change. The City will have control over design and
development standards when the area is annexed into its jurisdiction. The City will pre-zone the
property during the annexation process in a manner compatible with the existing General Plan
land use designations. The existing 644 dwelling units will remain in their current configuration,
and no additional dwelling units are proposed.
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DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL DISTRICT
BACKGROUND
1. Location
The Downtown Historical District consists of 24 acres. For purposes of the General Plan
Program, this area is considered an important component of the Community Core opportunity
area. The area is primarily developed in a modified grid pattern, with the majority of commercial
development located on Main Street. The Downtown Historical District is located to the northeast
of the intersection of Yorba Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway, bounded by Yorba Linda
Boulevard to the south, Imperial Highway to the west, Lakeview Avenue to the east, and Lemon
Street to the north.
2. Setting
The Downtown Historical District is the City's original downtown with historical character and
structures. Uses within this area consist of mixed commercial and service uses, religious
institutions, single family residential, the Yorba Linda Public Library, and scattered office uses.
There are a number of vacant parcels and parcels which can be considered underutilized. The
Downtown Historic District is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
However, only a small number of structures within the district are actually considered to be of
historical significance.
3. Access
The Downtown Historic District derives its access primarily from Imperial Highway, with
secondary access from Yorba Linda Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue and Lemon Drive. Parking in
the area is primarily on-street for non-residential uses. The number of north/south interior streets
within the area detract from its cohesive potential as a pedestrian oriented area.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The Yorba Linda General Plan identifies the Downtown Historic District as General Commercial.
The Zoning Code identifies the site as General Commercial with a Town Center Overlay.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo
The Low Intensity Alternative would implement the City's existing General Plan Designation of
General Commercial for the site. The current mix of commercial, single family residential,
scattered small office uses, religious uses and underutilized parcels will remain. Infill will
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occur only as individual market interests dictate, on a parcel by parcel basis. The City's current
involvement in redevelopment activities will continue, yet additional acquisition of property and a
more proactive use of redevelopment powers will not be undertaken. The area's potential for
registry as a Historic District will be considered to preserve those areas in their current status and
stimulate building rehabilitation.
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Enhanced Development
The Medium Intensity Alternative will enhance development in the Downtown Historical District.
A pedestrian orientation will be established through promotion of specialty commercial uses and
adoption of streetscape/landscape design guidelines. Higher density residential uses, including
townhomes and other quality attached single family products will be allowed. Active pursuit of
lot consolidation opportunities and intensification of underutilized parcels will be undertaken. An
advisory theme will be established in conjunction with the design guidelines to create a historic
cohesiveness in the area. Historical structures will be retained and focused for rehabilitation and
adaptive reuse on an individual basis. The advisory theme is not a condition for development
approval, but a recommended element for cohesive development in the area. The Redevelopment
Agency activities in the area will be utilized to support lot consolidation and infill opportunities,
facade improvements and revitalization of structures. Circulation improvements and some degree
of re-design will be required to promote pedestrian circulation and bring cohesiveness to the area.
3. High Intensity Alternative - Intensified Activity Center
The High Intensity Alternative envisions an intensified activity center for the Downtown Historic
District. The District will become a distinctive "destination" area attractive to tourists as well as
City residents. The area will be revitalized with a strong pedestrian orientation. The existing mix
of land uses will be intensified through lot consolidation, redevelopment of underutilized parcels
and replacement of low density housing with higher density residential uses. Major circulation
redesign would be required to establish entry into the area as a distinct destination oriented
activity center. Mixed use vertical development of commercial, retail, office and high density
residential will be promoted, as well as commercial uses which support tourism related activities.
Mandatory theme compliance will be required for development approval in order to promote a
cohesive Downtown Historic District. Design Guidelines for architecture, landscape, and
streetscape will be established. Structures identified as historically significant will be retained and
may be considered for adaptive reuse. In addition, these structures will be used as focal points
emphasizing the theme. All other structures will be considered potential candidates for
redevelopment activity. Redevelopment Agency powers will be utilized, when necessary.
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COMMUNITY CORE
BACKGROUND
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1. Location
The Community a r e consists of 131.6 acres. The area is primarily developed and built out,
however, there are several vacant and partially vacant parcels located with the Community a r e
boundary. The Community a r e area encompasses the following area: properties north of Lemon
Drive and east of Lakeview Avenue; properties bounded to the west by Eureka Avenue between
Imperial Highway to the north and Blair Drive and the canal to the south. The Downtown
Historical District is included within the Community a r e , bounded by Imperial Highway to the
west, Lakeview Avenue to the east, Lemon Drive to the north, and Yorba Linda Boulevard to the
south.
2. Setting
The Community a r e encompasses the Downtown Historical District and peripheral properties
which bring a community character to the core area. Peripheral properties include: the Nixon
Library and associated grounds; the Post Office; the Yorba Linda Public Library; the Park
Avenue residential neighborhood; senior citizen housing; residential uses south of Yorba Linda
Boulevard; commercial/retail centers to the east and south of the Downtown Historical District,
and to the north and south of Imperial Highway; and scattered office uses. There are a number of
vacant parcels and parcels which can be considered underutilized, on which a single residential unit
may be located surrounded by agricultural or vacant land. The Park Avenue /Park Place
residential neighborhood is eligible for registration as a National Historic District. Scattered
non-residential structures in the Downtown Historic District and the Nixon Library are also
considered to be of historical significance.
The City has retained a consultant to prepare a Master Plan study for the downtown area. The
project boundaries of the study fall within the Community a r e area, and include the entire
Downtown Historical District and peripheral properties. However, the Master Plan project
boundaries do not include properties south of Yorba Linda Boulevard, nor properties to the east of
Lakeview Avenue. Refer to the attached exhibit for boundary identification.
3. Access
The Community Core derives its access primarily from Imperial Highway and Yorba Linda
Boulevard, as well as Lakeview Avenue, Lemon Drive and Eureka Avenue. Imperial Highway is
proposed as a six-lane superstreet. Parking is provided either on-street or in paved parking lots
associated with strip commercial development and commercial centers. The area is not cohesive
in terms of pedestrian orientation, and is dependent on vehicular movement for access. There is
no distinct "entry" into the Commercial a r e area to mark it as a community focal point.
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4. Existing Land Use Designations
The remaining land uses are designated by the General Plan as General Commercial, Office
Commercial, Medium High Residential, and Medium Low Residential. The Zoning Code further
designates several Public zones within the Community Core, and Town Center and Senior Citizen
overlays over General Commercial base zones. The Yorba Linda General Plan identifies the
Downtown Historic District within the Community Core as General Commercial. The Zoning
Code identifies the Downtown Historic District as General Commercial with a Town Center
Overlay.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo
The Low Intensity Alternative will implement the City's existing General Plan designations of
General Commercial, Medium Low and Medium High Density Residential, and Office
Commercial for the site. The current mix of commercial, single family residential,
public/institutional, office uses, multiple family senior housing, religious institution and vacant
and/or underutilized parcels will remain. Infill will occur only as individual market interests
dictate, on a parcel by parcel basis. The City's current involvement in Redevelopment activities
will continue, yet additional acquisition of property and more proactive use of redevelopment
powers will not be undertaken. The Downtown Historic District and the Park Avenue
neighborhood area's potential for registry as a Historic District will be considered to preserve
those areas in their current status and stimulate building rehabilitation.
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Enhanced Development
The Medium Intensity Alternative will enhance development in the Commercial Core District. A
pedestrian orientation will be established through promotion of concentrated commercial uses and
adoption of streetscape/landscape design guidelines. A combination of resident serving uses and
activity draw uses, which perform well fiscally, will be promoted. Higher density residential uses,
including townhomes and other quality attached single family products will be allowed. Active
pursuit of lot consolidation opportunities, comprehensive infill development and intensification of
underutilized parcels will be undertaken to create a cohesive Community Core. An advisory theme
will be established in conjunction with the design guidelines to enhance the pedestrian
opportunities and cohesiveness in the area. The advisory theme is not a condition for development
approval, but a recommended element for cohesive development in the area. The Redevelopment
Agency activities in the area will be utilized to support lot consolidation and infill opportunities,
facade improvements and revitalization of structures. Circulation improvements will be required
to promote pedestrian circulation and tie the public uses to the commercial and residential uses, as
well as improve parking availability and access into the area. Historical structures shall be targeted
for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, on an individual basis. The eligibility of the Town Historic
District for registry as a historic district will continue to play a role in the establishment of a
historic advisory theme.
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3. High Intensity Alternative - Intensified Unified Center
Under the High Intensity Development Alternative, the City will develop a number of proactive
programs to intensify the Community Core. Intensification includes promotion of tourist
attracting uses and linkage of the Nixon Library and Downtown Historic District through a
redesigned circulation system, including extensive pedestrian improvements. Access to the
Community Core, as well as parking availability, will be improved through circulation system
redesign. Attraction of revenue generating mixed-use concepts is fundamental to this alternative,
including high end commercial uses, and entertainment related uses which provide daytime,
evening, and weekend activity. New high density residential and intensification of existing
residential areas will provide increased buying power. Underutilized and vacant parcels are
developed through proactive Redevelopment Agency involvement. Development potential will be
intensified by redesignation of General Plan Land use categories. A mandatory theme is
established by the adoption of Design Guidelines and Development Standards for the area. The
Downtown Historical Districts potential for registry as a Historic District may influence the
establishment of a mandatory theme. Parking opportunities are enhanced through the application of
the Development Standards or redevelopment activities. Only structures designated as historically
significant and eligible for National Historic Register will be required to remain.NORTH
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NORTH ORANGE COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY
BACKGROUND
1. Location
The North Orange County Community College District Property consists of 190 acres. The site is
located north of Yorba Linda Boulevard and west of Fairmont Boulevard. A thin finger of the
property extends south of the western edge of the property. Unincorporated Orange County lies
directly north of the site.
2. Setting
The property has varied terrain with elevations ranging from 520 feet to approximately 790 feet
above sea level. The northeasterly and westerly portions of the site are higher and more rugged. The
Whittier Fault Zone extends north of the project site in a northwest to southeast direction. Most of
the project site is currently vacant. Fifteen acres of campus facilities are currently developed on the
southeastern portion of the property. The Yorba Linda County Water District, Orange County Water
District, Metropolitan Water District and the Southern California Edison Company all have utility
easements over the property.
3. Access
Access is provided by Fairmont Boulevard. The planned extension of Bastanchury Road will
transect the property and provide additional access at some future date.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The current Yorba Linda General Plan designated 135 acres of the project site as Open Space, 8.5
acres as Low Density Residential (1.0 DU/AC), and 46.5 acres as Medium Density Residential (3.0
DU/AC). The zoning ordinance designates 143.5 acres as Public, with 46.5 zoned as Medium
Density (3.0 DU/AC). The College District has its own currently adopted plan for the property that
calls for the following land uses:
Land Uses Acres
Existing Campus 15
Campus Expansion 20
Equestrian Center 25
Sports Complex 35
Auditorium 5
Outdoor Assembly 5
Nature Center 10
Residential 45
Undefined 30
Total 190
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In 1989, the City approved an alignment of the extension of Bastanchury Road through the
Community College site. The approved extension of Bastanchury Road will intrude on a number of
facilities proposed by the adopted Master Plan, including the sports complex and existing campus
facilities and structures. The campus facilities which are impacted are considered by the
Community College District Board as mainstream uses of the property. It is their intent to protect
mainstream uses from intrusion.
In response to the proposed roadway extension, the North Orange County Community College
District worked with BSI Engineering and Brighton Homes on a study of three alternative
realignment routes f or Bastanchury Road. The Board favors a more northerly route termed Study
1, which impacts several of the proposed Master Plan uses on the site, yet does not intrude on any
existing or proposed buildings. The Study 1 alignment would impact the Nature Center, Sports
Complex and Equestrian Center areas designated by the Master Plan.
The Community College District Board intends to request that the City rescind the "original
Bastanchury Road alignment of 1989" and adopt the northerly alignment termed Study 1. City
approval of the Study 1 Realignment will require modification of the adopted Master Plan areas
which are impacted by the realignment. The modification of acreage and/or elimination of the
Nature Center, Sports Complex and Equestrian Center has the potential to increase intensity of the
site.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Medium Intensity Alternative - Three Dwelling Units Per Acre With Campus
Expansion
The Medium Intensity Alternative would implement the College District's currently adopted
Master Plan for the project site. A total of 135 dwelling units could potentially be developed.
Modifications to the Master Site Plan would be required to respond to the impact of the City's
adopted Bastanchury Road alignment. Modifications include re-design of the proposed 20 acre
campus expansion as well as re-design and re-construction of the existing educational structures.
Modifications of the Sports Complex portion of the Plan will also be required. The residential
component of a Master Plan is not impacted by the extension of Bastanchury Road.
Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
135 417 1.25 acres 31 K-8
22 9-12
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2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Bastanchury Road "Study 1" Alignment
This alternative involves City adoption of the Study 1 Alignment of Bastanchury Road and
modification of the current Master Plan to respond to the more northerly route. The planned
recreation facilities including the Nature Center, Sports Complex and Equestrian Center will be
impacted. The acreage allocations for t h e areas will be reduced, or eliminated. The residential,
auditorium, outdoor assembly and campus components will not be altered in this alternative. This
alternative involves the most extensive expansion of the campus educational facilities and
structures. A total of 135 dwelling units will be developed.
Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
135 417 1.25 acres 31 K-8
22 9-12
3. High Intensity Alternative - General Plan Buildout
The High Intensity alternative implements the current General Plan land use designations of
Medium Density Residential of 3.0 DU/AC on 46.5 acres, Low Density Residential of 1.0
DU/AC on 8.5 acres, and Open Space at 1.0 DU/5 AC on the remaining 135 acres. A total of 175
dwelling units could potentially be developed. The extension of Bastanchury Road will be
developed in accordance with the 1989 approved alignment. The property would be zoned for
Medium Density Residential and Ranchette Development. Park land will be required on-site.
Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
175 540 1.6 acres 39 K-8
28 9-12
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SHELL PROPERTY PROFILE
BACKGROUND
1. Location
The Shell property includes 895 acres that is located near the northwestern sector of Yorba Linda. A
total of 20 acres is within Yorba Linda's City Boundaries. The remaining 875 acres are located
within unincorporated Orange County. The site is generally bounded by Carbon Canyon Dam to
the west, undeveloped hillsides to the east, the Diemer Plant and Carbon Canyon Road to the
north and Bastanchury Road to the south.
2. Setting
The site has varied terrain ranging from relatively flat in the southwestern area of the site to very
steep along the northern and eastern areas. Topographical elevations range from 475 feet to 895
feet. Most of the site has been previously disturbed. Several dirt roads as well as active and
inactive oil wells are scattered throughout the area. Due to the location of the most active oil
wells, a phased build-out will be necessary in order to close out oil operations in the most efficient
manner. This phased approach may impact the potential for golf course development.
3. Access
Site access is provided by Bastanchury Road and Valley View Avenue. The Orange County
Master Plan of Arterial Highways proposes the extension of Valley View Avenue and Lakeview
Avenue through the site. Brea's General Plan proposes the easterly extension of Telegraph Canyon
Road north of the site. The current Yorba Linda General Plan proposes the extension of Valley
View and Lakeview Avenue to the north as secondary arterials in the vicinity of the Diemer Plant
to connect north to Carbon Canyon Road. Additional access may be gained via Rose Drive from
the west.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The Yorba Linda General Plan designates 20 acres of the site as Medium-Low Density
Residential at 1.8 dwelling units per acre. The remaining portion of the site is designated Low
Density Residential at 1.0 dwelling unit per acre. The City has not pre-zoned the property for
zoning designations. Pre-zoning will take place during annexation procedures.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Average Density of 1.4 Dwelling Units Per Acre
The Lower Intensity Alternative will implement the City of Yorba Linda's existing General Plan
designations. Under the Medium-Low Density designation, 36 dwelling units on 20 acres could be
developed. Under the Low Density designation, 875 dwelling units on 875 acres could be
developed for a total of 911 dwelling units. The property will be zoned for a specific plan with a
PRD zoning designation.
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Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
911 2833 11.3 acres 219 K-8
137 9-12
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Average Density of 2.4 Dwelling Units Per Acre With
Limited Commercial
The Medium Intensity Alternative will involve the development of residential uses between 1.8
and 3.0 dwelling units per acre. An average density of 2.4 dwelling units per acre will generate
2,148 units. A supporting commercial component could be located on the subject property or on
City owned property just to the south of Bastanchury Road. The Shell property would be
designated a combination of Medium Low and Medium Density Residential by the General Plan,
with PRD zoning requiring a Specific Plan.
Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
2,148 6,680 26 acres 516 K-8
322 9-12
3. High Intensity Alternative - Average Density of 4.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre
The High Intensity Alternative will involve development of a variety of residential densities with an
average density for the entire site of 3.5 dwelling units per acre. A combination of attached single
family, multifamily and detached single family uses will be provided. Residential uses will be
developed in clusters, allowing for the development of a golf course or other recreational facilities.
The following numbers are calculated based on the General Plan designation of Medium High
(4.0 DU/AC) dwelling units per acre. The site will require a Specific Plan with PRD zoning.
Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
3580 11,133 44.5 acres 859 K-8
537 9-12
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MURDOCK PROPERTY
BACKGROUND
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1. Location
The Murdock Property includes 277 acres located near the northeastern edge of Yorba Linda. All of
the project is located within unincorporated Orange County. The site is generally bounded by a
Metropolitan Water District Easement to the south, a Southern California Edison Easement to the
east, and undeveloped open space to the north and west. For development potential, four adjacent
sites are considered as illustrated on the attached exhibit. These include properties 19, 20 and 21
to the west, and property 14 to the east. Property 14 is under the jurisdiction of the City of Yorba
Linda. The Murdock site is labeled Property 17.
2. Setting
The Murdock property site has steep terrain with elevations ranging from 665 feet to 1240 feet
above sea level. Both Blue Mud Canyon and Wire Springs Canyon traverse the site in an east to
west direction. The USGS Quad for this site indicates that a blue line water course traverses
through both canyons requiring special consideration in site planning. An Alquist-Priolo Special
Study Zone extends along the southern boundary of the property, also imposing certain planning
constraints.
3. Access
The site is currently landlocked. Future access will be provided by San Antonio Road, located
approximately 1/2 mile to the west, and Via De La Agua, located 700 feet to the west. Access
easements or development in conjunction with adjacent properties (labeled 21, 20, and 19 on the
attached exhibit) will be required.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The General Plan designates 93 acres of the Murdock site as Low Density (1.0 DU/AC) and the
balance (184 acres) as Open Space with potential for 1.0 DU/5 AC. A total of 130 dwelling units
could potentially be developed. The City has not pre-zoned the site. Adjacent properties to the
west are designated by the General Plan as Low Density Residential (1.0 Du/Ac) and Open Space.
The City owned property to the east is designated as Open Space, with development potential of
1.0 DU/5 AC.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Average Density of 1.0 Dwelling Unit Per Acre With
Open Space
The Low Intensity Alternative will implement the City's existing General Plan designation for the
Murdock site. Ninety-three acres will be developed as Low Density Residential (1.0 DU/AC) and
184 acres will be open space with residential potential for 1.0 DU/5 AC. Access
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improvements will be required to connect with San Antonio Road and Via de La Agua, and
easements granted for access by adjacent property holders. Under this alternative, the Murdock
site may be developed as an individual development, or in conjunction with adjacent properties as
a Specific Plan.
Dwelling Units
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Population Parkland Student Generation Open Space
130 404 1.2 acres 31 K-8 184 acres
20 9-12
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Average Density of 2.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre
With Golf Course
The Medium Intensity Alternative allows development of the site at an average density of 2.0
dwelling units per acre. Residential uses will most likely be attached and detached single family
uses. A total of 554 dwelling units could potentially be developed. The General Plan designation
overall will be a combination of Medium Low Density Residential (1.8 DU/AC) and Medium
Density Residential (3.0 DU/AC). Higher residential densities may be clustered in conjunction
with the potential development of a golf course. Circulation and access improvements to San
Antonio Road and Via de la Agua Road will be required. The site will be developed as part of a
Specific Plan with adjacent properties, 19, 20, 21 and 14.
Dwelling Units Population
,
Parkland
,
Student Generation
554 1,722 6.8 acres 130 K-8
82 9-12
3. High Intensity Alternative - Average Density of 4.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre With
Golf Course
The High Intensity Alternative will allow development of the site at an average density of 4.0
dwelling units per acre. The overall General Plan designation will be Medium High Density 4.0
DU/AC. A combination of attached single family, multifamily and detached single family will be
provided. Residential uses will be developed in clusters, with clusters of higher density residential
units, allowing for construction of a golf course and other recreational amenities. A total of 1,108
dwelling units could potentially be developed on the site. Circulation improvements providing
access from both San Antonio Road and Via de la Agua will be required. The development of the
site will require a Specific Plan, which also covers properties 19, 20, 21 and portions of 14.
Dwelling Units Population Parkland Student Generation
1,108 3,446 4.4 acres 266 K-8
166 9-12
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CITY HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER PROPERTY
BACKGROUND,
1. Location
The City Hall and Community Center Property consists of approximately 55.5 acres in the central
western portion of Yorba Linda. The site is bounded by Imperial Highway to the north, Casa
Linda Avenue to the east, Yorba Linda Boulevard to the south, and Richfield Way/Valley View to
the west.
2. Setting
The City Hall and Community Center Property includes the City Hall facility, Yorba Linda Junior
High School, the existing Hurlers Barton Park site, a vacant parcel previously owned by Chevron
north of the existing park site, and a residential property between the junior high school and the
park. The residential structure recently burned down and the City recently purchased the the
property. The Hurlers Barton Park is completed to the Chevron property, but park facilities do not
extend to Imperial Highway. The City Parks and Recreation Department has completed a site plan
for the Yorba Linda Community Center which involves the purchase of the Chevron property and
the residential parcel. The site plan includes the existing Hurlers Barton Park facilities, three major
parking lot areas for a total of 387 parking spaces, a hardscape plaza and a community
center/senior center structure. The site plan proposes realigned park circulation with major access
from Casa Loma Avenue, realignment of the El Cajon Trail, and covering of the El Cajon drainage
channel. The City currently holds the right-of-way for the El Cajon Trail. The status of the Yorba
Linda Community Center is not finalized at this time.
3. Access
Site access is potentially provided by Imperial Highway and is currently achieved via Casa Loma
Avenue and Richfield Way, a short cul-de-sac off Yorba Linda Boulevard.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The Yorba Linda General Plan designates the portion of the site including City Hall and Yorba
Linda Junior High School as Medium Density (3.0 DU/AC). The portion of the site consisting of
Hurlers Barton Park, the residential site, and vacant land is designated as Low Density Residential
(1.0 DU/AC). The portion of the property north of the El Cajon Trail is designated Medium Low
Density Residential (1.8 DU/AC). The commercial parcel adjacent to City Hall, not a part of this
opportunity area, is currently under construction as a Smith's Food King.
The site consists of three zone classifications. The City Hall site is zoned Medium Density (RS -
3.0 DU/AC). The zoning classification for the Junior High School is Public. North of the
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junior high school to Imperial Highway the property, which includes Hurlers Barton Park, is
zoned Low Density Residential (RA - 1.0 DU/AC).
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo
The Low Intensity Alternative will maintain the existing land uses in their current conditions.
Portions of the property will remain vacant or develop per General Plan designations as market
conditions dictate. Hurlers Barton Park will not be extended to Imperial Highway nor will the site
plan improvements be implemented. The area will remain as piecemeal development with no
unification of the City Hall, school and park facilities.
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Improve Park
The Medium Intensity Alternative involves the City's purchase of the vacant property north of the
Junior High School from Chevron and the purchase of the residential property. Hurlers Barton
Park would be extended to Imperial Highway and this additional property developed as an
active/passive recreation facility. Parking would be provided on the park site with access derived
from Casa Loma Avenue. Limited facility. improvements, such as restrooms, picnic tables, play
fields and children's gym equipment, would be provided. Connections to El Cajon Trail for
pedestrian and bike access will be developed from the park site. The El Cajon Trail may require
re-routing.
3. High Intensity Alternative - Community Center
The High Intensity Alternative envisions implementation of the Yorba Linda Community Center
Site Plan, including purchase of the Chevron Property and the residential property by the City,
and the park developed and expanded for active recreation uses. Such uses include a planned
Community/Recreation/Senior Center, outdoor plaza, tot lot, and other public facility improve-
ments. A trail system would link City Hall and the junior high school to the El Cajon Trail, as
well as connections through the park to the El Cajon Trail. The existing El Cajon trail system will
be realigned. Parking would be provided on the park site, with up to 387 spaces provided. Access
improvements will be made for primary access from Casa Loma Avenue, with limited secondary
access from Imperial Highway.
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SABA PROPERTY
BACKGROUND
1. Location
The Saba Property is located in the far easterly tip of the City, and forms the southeastern
boundary of the City. Riverside County is just to the east, with the 91 Freeway forming the
southern boundary. Featherly Park and open space along the Santa Ma River lie to the west and
north of the property.
2. Setting
The 57-acre site is relatively flat, and a portion of the site has been disturbed. The property is
currently used as a horse stable and associated structures. A riding trail follows the northern
boundary of the property. The site is located adjacent to the Santa Ma River bed and is within the
designated flood plain. To the east is the Green River Golf Course located in both Orange and
Riverside Counties.
3. Access
Site access is presently limited to the Coal Canyon freeway exit off the 91 Freeway. La Palma
Avenue, within the City currently terminates at Camino de Bryant. The existing circulation
Master Plan indicates the extension of La Palma Avenue as a major arterial, yet it will not access
the project site.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The Yorba Linda General Plan designates the entire Saba Property as General Commercial. The
zoning ordinance classifies the site as Planned Commercial (PC).
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Open Space
The Lower Intensity Alternative will retain the existing land use of equestrian facilities, open
space and floodplain. The site will remain unimproved, with no infrastructure provision other
than the equestrian facility related site improvements.
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Commercial Development
The Medium Intensity Alternative will involve the sale of the property by the Saba Family to a
lower intensity development entity for processing and development. The property will be
developed under allowed uses of the General Plan designation of General Commercial. Permitted
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lower intensity commercial uses include Office Complex/Office Park, or Research and
Development uses, or a combination of the two types of uses with related support commercial.
Regional and local resident serving retail/commercial uses will not be developed under this
alternative. Infrastructure improvements from Coal Canyon Road for roadway access and utilities
will be required.
3. High Intensity Alternative - Regional Setting
The High Intensity Alternative will involve development of the property for a regional-serving
mixed-use development such as a regional retail commercial complex or a destination-oriented
resort/hotel facility. The property will be developed according to the most intensive uses
permitted under the General Plan designation of General Commercial, with a Planned
Commercial zoning classification. For a regional-serving, destination-oriented use, major freeway
access improvements will be required.
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YORBA LINDA LAKEBED SITE
BACKGROUND
,
1. Location
The Yorba Linda Lakebed Site is located in the southwest sector of Yorba Linda, adjacent to the
City of Anaheim, which lies to the south. The 82-acre Yorba Linda Lakebed site is surrounded by
residential development bounded by Lakeview Avenue to the west, Imperial Highway to the east,
Buena Vista Avenue to the north and Orchard Avenue to the south. The Orange County Flood
Control District currently owns the site.
2. Setting
The Yorba Linda Lakebed Site currently consists of open space criss-crossed with equestrian and
hiking trails. The site is unimproved and has no public facilities. The property is used by the
County as a Flood
.
Control Facility detention basin, and is currently under the authority of the
Orange County Flood Control District. Properties surrounding the Lakebed Site are developed as
Medium Low Density Residential. To the southwest of the site is an adjacent undeveloped
residential parcel.
3. Access
Access to and from the site is primarily along equestrian and pedestrian hiking trails. Orchard
Drive via Lakeview Avenue is the only roadway directly adjacent to the property. Dos Casa, a
private drive off Timber Lane Drive, dead-ends at the Lakebed Site.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The Yorba Linda General Plan designates the site as Open Space. Surrounding properties are
residential at densities of approximately 1.8 DU/AC. The City's zoning ordinance classifies the
site as Open Space.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
,
1. Low Density Alternative - Unimproved Open Space
The Low Density Alternative implements the City's Open Space designation for the site. The
Lakebed remains under the jurisdiction of the Orange County Flood Control District and wil
retain potential as a detention basin flood control measure. The Lakebed will remain unimproved
open space with trails for equestrian and pedestrian hiking use. Trails are not imporved to meet
City equestrian trail standards.
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2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Improved Passive Open Space
The Medium Intensity Alternative maintains the site primarily as natural open space. Flood
control and fire safety measures are implemented. The City may be required to obtain an
easement from the Orange County Flood Control District for improvements. The equestrian trails
are improved to meet City standards and a pedestrian hiking trail system is established which is
separated from the equestrian system. Passive recreation facilities are provided, such as benches,
water fountains and trash facilities for hiking and picnicking activities. A public access route and
parking will be provided, such as a graded dirt or gravel lot.
3. High Intensity Alternative - Active Recreation
The High Intensity Alternative envisions the site as an active recreation amenity. This alternative
requires the City to obtain the property or an easement from the Orange County Flood Control
District for improvement as a park and recreation amenity. Active recreation facilities will be
provided such as play fields and gym equipment. A pedestrian, bike and equestrian trail system
will be developed as a tiered system in accordance with City standards. Parking will be provided
on-site. Major access improvements will be required from Orchard Drive or Lakeview Avenue.
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YORBA LINDA COUNTRY CLUB COUNTY ISLAND
BACKGROUND
1. Location
The Yorba Linda Country Club County Island includes 249 acres of unincorporated Orange County
land in the central portion of Yorba Linda. The Yorba Linda Country Club County Island is
bounded by Yorba Linda Boulevard to the north, and both Arroyo Cajon and Parkside Drive to the
south. The Parkside Estates Planned Residential Development flanks the Yorba Linda Country Club
County Island to the southeast and southwest. The northern portion of the site is bounded by
Fairmont Elementary School and Fairmont Boulevard to the east, and residential properties which
derive access from Grandview Avenue to the west.
2. Setting
The golf course site is completely built out and consists of medium low and medium density
residential development and a private golf course facility. The entire golf course is not contained
within the unincorporated County Island. A number of links are contained within the City of Yorba
Linda to the south of the County Island. The Yorba Linda Country Club County Island is within the
Placentia Yorba Unified School District.
3. Access
Primary access to the County Island is derived from Kellogg Drive, which intersects Yorba Linda
Boulevard north of the site and Imperial Highway southwest of the site. A small residential enclave
is accessed only from Club View Drive.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The General Plan designates the Yorba Linda Country Club County Island as Open Space, Medium
Low Density Residential (1.8 DU/AC) and Medium Density Residential (3.0 DU/AC). There are
approximately 375 dwelling units within this unincorporated area. The City of Yorba Linda has not
pre-zoned the property. Pre-zoning would occur during annexation procedures.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo
The Low Intensity Alternative involves the Yorba Linda Country Club County Island remaining
within unincorporated Orange County. Annexation will not occur, and the City will not realize the
benefits of this golf course within the City limits. Services will continue to be provided by the
County of Orange.
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2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Annexation to City
The Medium Intensity Alternative involves annexation of the 249-acre County Island to the City of
Yorba Linda. Public services and emergency services will be provided by the City to this area.
Placentia Yorba Unified School District will continue educational service to the area. The
property will be pre-zoned through the annexation process consistent with current General Plan
designations. The only changes to the area will be improvements on a lot by lot basis to bring
properties into conformance with the City's design and development standards.
3. High Intensity Alternative - Annexation to City
The High Intensity Alternative does not differ from the Medium Intensity Alternative as the
County Island is predominantly built out. The Yorba Linda Country Club County Island would be
annexed to the City of Yorba Linda. The City will benefit from the annexation in terms of
capability to exert decision making influence on the property(ies).
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FAIRLYNN PROPERTY UNINCORPORATED COUNTY
BACKGROUND
1. Location
This 140-acre Unincorporated County Island is directly adjacent to the south central boundary of
the City, and is within the City's Sphere of Influence. The area is bounded on the north by the
City's southern boundary between and including Fairlynn Boulevard to the west and Glendale Drive
to the east. The area is bounded on the south by Esperanza Road along the Anaheim City
boundary between Imperial Highway on the west and Cedarbend Drive (inclusive) to the east. The
northern boundary of this portion of the site is Oakvale Drive.
2. Setting
The Fairlynn Unincorporated County Island is primarily a built out residential area of Medium
High to High Density Residential development. There are a few larger lots along Fairlynn
Boulevard. The Glenn Knoll Elementary School is located in the northern portion of the site. At
the southern boundary near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Esperanza Boulevard is a
commercial center. The Yorba Linda Cemetery is also located within the County Island. The
southernmost links of the Yorba Linda Country Club lie to the northwest of the Fairlynn County
Island. A small strip of property adjacent to Imperial Highway remains undeveloped.
3. Access
The Fairlynn County Island gains primary access from Fairlynn Boulevard, which intersects with
Esperanza Road.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The General Plan designates three classifications for the Fairlynn County Island. This includes
Medium High Density Residential (4.0 DU/AC) in the northern portion, High Density Residential
(10.0 DU/AC) in the central and southern portion of the site and a small area at the southern edge
along Esperanza Road designated Neighborhood Commercial. The City has not established zoning
for the property.
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
,
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo
The Low Intensity Alternative represents the status quo. The County Island is not annexed to the
City, and remains within the City's Sphere of Influence as unincorporated Orange County land.
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2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Annexation
The Medium Intensity Alternative involves annexation of the County Island into the City of
Yorba Linda. The City will provide public services and emergency services to the area. The area
will remain in the Placentia Yorba School District, and educational services will not change. The
City will have control over design and development standards when the area is annexed into its
jurisdiction. The City will pre-zone the property during the annexation process in a manner
compatible with the existing General Plan land use designations.
3. High Intensity Alternative - Annexation
The High Intensity Alternative involves annexation of the Unincorporated County Island into the
City of Yorba Linda. This alternative is the same as the Medium Intensity Alternative.
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YLWD RESERVOIR PROPERTIES
BACKGROUND
1. Location
The 81-acre Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) Reservoir opportunity area is located in the
central portion of Yorba Linda, directly south of the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace. The
area is not uniformly shaped, making the site location description difficult to define by street
boundaries. The opportunity area is generally bounded by Yorba Linda Boulevard to the north,
Highland Avenue to both the south and east, Woodcrest Circle Drive and Richfield Road to the
west, and the Yorba Linda Water District Reservoir forming a portion of the southern boundary.
2. Setting
The YLWD Reservoir Properties opportunity area is characterized by a wide variety of parcel sizes
and shapes. Many parcels are vacant and undeveloped. A number of parcels are very large. Parcels
are generally developed as low density residential uses. The area is characterized by a lack of
structured infrastructure and the few internal roadways are privately owned. Access to residences is
primarily gained from private drives, double-loaded driveways, dirt road spurs and easements on
adjacent properties. There is little development standard application and unity in this area. The
property surrounding the YLWD Reservoir structure is primarily vacant. The opportunity area is
directly across Yorba Linda Boulevard from the Nixon Library and is within the public view on a
daily basis.
3. Access
Primary access to the properties within the YLWD Reservoir opportunity area is achieved via
Highland Avenue, Yorba Linda Boulevard, Eureka Avenue and Siesta Lane. Properties in the
southwest comer of the opportunity area gain access from Richfield Road.
4. Existing Land Use Designations
The Yorba Linda General Plan designates the YLWD reservoir facility as Open Space, and the
remainder of the area Medium Low Density Residential (1.8 DU/AC) and Medium Density
Residential (3.0 DU/AC). The area is zoned Medium Low Density Residential (RS-1.8 DU/AC),
Medium Density Residential (RS-3.0 DU/AC). The reservoir facility is zoned Public. The Medium
Density Residential portion is overlaid by the oil combining zone overlay, which permits oil
production and related activity until development occurs.
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LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
,
1. Low Intensity Alternative - Status Quo
The Low Intensity Alternative is the status quo. Development occurs according to General Plan
designations of Medium Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential as market
pressures dictate. The existing pattern of development continues. Extremely large lot development
predominates. Infrastructure and access remain inadequate.
2. Medium Intensity Alternative - Planned Improvements
The Medium Intensity Alternative involves financing of infrastructure improvements through
property assessment or City generated financing mechanisms, and the implementation of the
infrastructure improvements. As large lot residential development is the primary land use in the
opportunity area, the General Plan designation of Medium Low Density development at 1.8
DU/AC will be implemented. This involves both General Plan and zoning redesignation, for
downzoning of properties now within the Medium Density designation to Medium Low Density
Residential. Development standards will be enforced.
3. High Density Designation - Planned Estate Development
The High Intensity Alternative involves the General Plan re-designation of the properties within
the opportunity area which are currently designated Medium Density to Medium Low Density
Residential. This will permit planned development and greater standardization of lot sizes. The
entire area will be treated as a Planned Residential Estate Development, although actual PRD
zoning is not proposed. Design Guidelines and development standards will be established for the
area. Infrastructure and circulation will be improved. Access from Highland Avenue will be
redesigned, and a formal entry of frontage fence treatment will be established along Yorba Linda
Boulevard across from the Nixon Library and Birthplace.
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NOISE MEASUREMENT DATA
I. Sound Level Meter
The sound level meter utilized was a Model 700 Precision Sound Level Dosimeter and Analyzer
manufactured by Larson & Davis Laboratories. This meter meets ANSI and IEC Standards (ANS
S1.4-1971 Type II precision).
II. Measurement Procedure
One integrated noise measurement was taken at each of the locations illustrated on Figure N-2.
Ten to fifteen minute noise level recordings were used to represent the average ambient peak-
hour noise level in the City of Yorba Linda.
III. Monitored Levels
Table N-9
Noise Measurement Levels
Locati on Day Ti me Leq Lmax Lmin Li o L33 Lso L9o
1 1/9 1:15 p.m. 59.4 74.5 44.5 63.0 59.0 56.0 47.5
2 1/9 1:45 p.m. 65.1 81.0 423 69.0 63.5 58.0 47.5
3 1/9 12:40 p.m. 67.1 80.5 50.0 70.5 66.0 63.5 57.0
4 1/9 2:00 p.m. 69.1 78.5 50.0 73.0 693 67.0 56.0
5 1/9 3:15 p.m. 68.3 80.0 52.0 70.5 683 67.5 61.0
6
1/9 2:30 p.m. 683 76.0 47.0 713 69.0 68.0 60.5
7 1/9 3:40 p.m. 63.3 75.5 54.5 66.0 633 61.5 563
8 1/9 11:15 a.m. 68.2 77.5 51.5 72.0 68.0 65.5 58.0
9 1/9 4:30 p.m. 65.9 703 60.5 67.5 66.0 65.0 63.0
TABLE N-10
EXISTING EXTERIORNOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT1 (Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet2 70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
AVENIDARIODEL ORO
North of Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,200 54.2 ROW ROW 41
BASTANCHURY ROAD
Eureka Avenue to Casa Loma Avenue 5,900 58.6 ROW ROW 81
Imperial Highway to Prospect Avenue 9,100 60.5 ROW 50 108
BUENAVISTAAVENUE
Imperial Highway to LakeviewAvenue 4,800 56.3 ROW 26 57
LakeviewAvenue to Richfield Road 6,800 59.3 ROW 41 89
Richfield Road to Van Buren Street 7,000 59.4 20 42 91
CASALOMAAVENUE
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Imperial Highway 1,700 48.5 ROW ROW ROW
DOMINGUEZRANCHROAD
Esperanza Road to Trail Side Drive 2,200 52.9 ROW ROW 34
Trail Side Drive to Yorba Linda Road 2,500 50.1 ROW ROW 22
ESPERANZAROAD
Fairmont Boulevard to Paseo del Prado 10,400 62.4 ROW 67 144
Paseo del Prado to Dominguez Ranch Road 5,600 60.9 ROW 53 114
Dominguez Ranch Road to NewRiver Road 7,600 62.2 ROW 65 140
EUREKAAVENUE
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Imperial Highway 3,700 53.6 ROW ROW 38
FAIRMONTBOULEVARD
Esperanza Road to Village Center Drive South 9,400 60.7 ROW 51 111
Village Center Drive South to Paseo de las Palomas 6,300 58.9 ROW ROW 85
Paseo de las Palomas to Yorba Linda Boulevard 8,900 59.0 ROW ROW 86
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Cordova Lane 7,000 58.0 ROW ROW 73
Cordova Lane toRimcrest 5,400 58.3 ROW ROW 76
Rimcrest to Village Center Drive North 2,100 54.2 ROW ROW 41
GYPSUMCANYONROAD
91 Freeway to La Palma Avenue 10,300 61.1 ROW 55 118
1. ADT =Average DailyTraffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet fromroadway centerline.
3. Measured fromroadway centerline. ROWmeans contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
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EXISTING EXTERIOR NOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
SouthCity Limits to KelloggDrive 23,800 68.8 83 180 387
Kellogg Drive to LakeviewAvenue 26,100 69.2 89 191 411
LakeviewAvenue to Eureka Avenue 31,900 70.1 101 218 470
Eureka Avenue to Casa Loma Avenue 34,000 70.4 106 228 491
Casa Loma Avenue to Bastanchury Road 34,900 70.5 108 232 499
Bastanchury Road to Prospect Avenue 34,000 70.4 106 229 493
J EFFERSONSTREET
Cumberland Circle to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,900 49.0 ROW ROW ROW
KELLOGGDRIVE
Imperial Highway to Mountain ViewAvenue 9,400 60.7 ROW 51 111
Mountain ViewAvenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 7,600 59.7 21 45 96
LAKEVIEWAVENUE
SouthCity Limits to Buena Vista Avenue 12,800 62.0 ROW 63 136
Buena Vista Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 12,800 62.0 ROW 63 136
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Bastanchury Road 6,000 57.3 ROW ROW 66
LAPALMAAVENUE
Weir Canyon toVia Lomas de Yorba West 19,500 65.1 ROW 102 219
Via Lomas de Yorba West to Via Lomas de Yorba East 14,300 63.8 ROW 83 178
Via Lomas de Yorba East toGypsumCanyon Bridge 10,400 62.4 ROW 67 144
GypsumCanyon Bridge to Camino Bryant 6,700 60.5 ROW 50 107
MOUNTAINVIEWAVENUE
Kellogg Drive to Ohio Street 2,700 53.8 ROW ROW 39
NEWRIVERROAD
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Avenida Adobe 6,200 57.4 ROW ROW 67
Avenida Adobe to Esperanza Road 5,900 57.2 ROW ROW 65
OHIOSTREET
Mountain ViewAvenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,800 52.1 ROW ROW 30
1. ADT= Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet fromroadway centerline.
3. Measured fromroadway centerline. ROWmeans contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
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EXISTING EXTERIORNOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
ORIENTE DRIVE
Ohio Street to Avocado Street 1,800 52.1 ROW ROW 30
PASEODELASPALOMAS
Fairmont Boulevard to Village Center Drive 2,900 55.6 ROW ROW 50
Village Center Drive to Paseo del Prado 2,200 54.4 ROW ROW ROW
Paseodel Prado to Yorba Linda Boulevard 2,600 53.7 ROW ROW ROW
PASEODEL PRADO
Esperanza Road to Paseo de la Cumbre 1,600 53.0 ROW ROW 34
Paseode la Cumbre to Paseo de las Palomas 1,400 52.4 ROW ROW 31
PROSPECTAVENUE
El Cajon Avenue to BastanchuryRoad 2,900 54.1 ROW ROW 41
RICHFIELDROAD
Mariposa Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue 7,700 61.1 ROW 55 118
Buena Vista Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 8,600 61.6 ROW 59 127
ROSE DRIVE
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Bastanchury Road 14,100 62.4 ROW 67 145
Bastanchury Road to Imperial Highway 12,600 61.9 ROW 62 134
SANANTONIOROAD
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Alder Avenue 1,900 49.0 ROW ROW ROW
VALLEY VIEWAVENUE
El Cajon Avenue to Imperial Highway 4,100 57.1 ROW 30 64
VILLAGE CENTERDRIVE
Fairmont Boulevard South to Paseo de las Palomas
4,000 56.9 ROW ROW 63
Paseode las Palomas to Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,900 56.4 ROW ROW 58
Yorba Linda Boulevard to Fairmont Boulevard North 6,500 60.3 ROW ROW 105
VIADEL AGUA
Via Puente to Yorba Linda Boulevard
1,100 46.6 ROW ROW ROW
VIALOMASDE YORBAEAST
Paseode Toronto to Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,900 53.1 ROW ROW 34
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-10
EXISTING EXTERIOR NOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
VIALOMASDEYORBAWEST
Box Canyon Drive to Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,000 52.2 ROW ROW 30
YORBALINDABOULEVARD
La Palma to Avenida Adobe 17,600 63.4 ROW 78 168
Avenida Adobe toYorba Ranch Road 18,400 63.6 Row 80 173
Yorba RanchRoad to Village Center Drive 20,500 64.0 40 86 186
Village Center Drive to Avenida Rio del Oro 24,000 67.7 45 96 207
Avenida Rio del Oro to Fairmont Boulevard 26,100 65.1 47 101 218
Fairmont Boulevard to Kellogg Drive 32,500 66.0 54 117 253
Kellogg Drive to LakeviewAvenue 33,800 66.2 56 120 260
LakeviewAvenue to Imperial Highway 30,200 65.7 52 112 241
Imperial Highway to Eureka Avenue 19,600 63.9 ROW 84 180
Eureka Avenue toJefferson Street 24,200 64.8 45 96 208
YORBARANCHROAD
Esperanza Road to Paseode la Cumbre 2,000 53.9 ROW ROW ROW
Paseo de la Cumbre to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,600 51.6 ROW ROW ROW
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-10
EXISTING EXTERIOR NOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
AVENIDARIODEL ORO
North of Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,200 54.2 ROW ROW 41
BASTANCHURYROAD
Eureka Avenue to Casa Loma Avenue 21,500 64.3 41 89 192
Imperial Highway to Prospect Avenue 30,100 65.7 52 112 240
BUENAVISTAAVENUE
Imperial Highway to LakeviewAvenue 9,500 59.3 ROW 42 90
LakeviewAvenue to Richfield Road 9,500 60.7 ROW 52 111
Richfield Road to Van Buren Street 9,500 60.7 ROW 52 111
CASALOMAAVENUE
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Imperial Highway 1,700 48.5 ROW ROW ROW
DOMINGUEZRANCHROAD
Esperanza Road to trail Side Drive 6,000 57.3 ROW 31 66
Trail Side Drive toYorba Ranch Road 7,000 50.1 ROW ROW 44
ESPERANZAROAD
Fairmont Boulevard to Paseo del Prado 16,000 64.3 ROW 89 192
Paseo del Prado toDominquez Ranch Road 6,000 61.2 ROW 55 119
Dominquez RanchRoadto NewRiver 6,000 61.2 ROW 55 119
EUREKAAVENUE
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Imperial Highway 23,000 61.6 27 59 127
FAIRMONTBOULEVARD
Esperanza Road to Village Center Drive South 27,250 65.3 48 104 225
Village Center Drive South to Paseo de las Palmas 23,000 64.5 ROW 93 201
Paseo de las Palomas to Yorba Linda Boulevard 7,000 58.0 ROW ROW 73
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Cordova Lane 26,000 63.7 ROW 81 175
Cordova Lane to Rimcrest 36,000 66.5 58 126 271
Rimcrest to Village Center Drive North 36,000 66.5 58 126 271
GYPSUMCANYONROAD
91 Freeway to La Palma 49,000 67.8 72 154 332
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-11
2010 EXTERIOR NOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
South City Limits to Kellogg Drive 77,000 73.9 182 393 846
Kellogg Drive to LakeviewAvenue 69,900 73.5 171 368 793
LakeviewAvenue to Eureka Avenue 63,000 69.9 98 211 454
Eureka Avenue to Casa Loma Avenue 63,000 69.9 98 211 454
Casa Loma Avenue to BastanchuryRoad 63,000 73.4 159 344 740
Bastanchury Road to Prospect Avenue 63,000 73.4 159 344 740
J EFFERSONSTREET
Cumberland Circle to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,900 49.0 ROW ROW ROW
KELLOGGDRIVE
Imperial Highway to Mountain ViewAvenue 17,000 63.2 ROW 76 164
Mountain ViewAvenue to Yorba Linda Avenue 13,000 62.1 ROW 64 137
LAKEVIEWAVENUE
South City Limits to Buena Vista Avenue 22,000 64.4 ROW 90 195
Buena Vista Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 17,000 63.2 ROW 76 164
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Bastanchury Road 13,000 60.7 ROW 51 110
LAPALMAAVENUE
Weir Canyon to Via Lomas de Yorba West 23,000 66.6 60 128 277
Via Lomas de Yorba West to Via Lomas de Yorba East 23,000 66.6 60 128 277
Via Lomas de Yorba East to GypsumCanyon Bridge 23,000 66.6 60 128 277
GypsumCanyon Bridge to Camino Bryant 23,000 66.6 60 128 277
MOUNTAINVIEWAVENUE
Kellogg Drive to Ohio Street 2,700 53.8 ROW ROW 39
NEWRIVERROAD
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Avenida Adobe 6,200 57.4 ROW ROW 67
Avenida Adobe to Esperanza Road 5,900 57.2 ROW ROW 65
OHIOSTREET
Mountain ViewAvenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,800 52.1 ROW ROW 30
ORIENTE DRIVE
Ohio Street to Avocado Street 1,800 52.1 ROW ROW 30
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-11
2010 EXTERIOR NOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
PASEODE LASPALOMAS
Fairmont Boulevard to Village Center Drive 7,000 59.4 ROW 42 91
Village Center Drive to Paseo del Prado 6,000 58.7 ROW ROW 82
Paseo del Prado toYorba Linda Boulevard 7,000 58.0 ROW ROW 73
PASEODEL PRADO
Esperanza Road to Paseode la Cumbre 7,000 59.4 ROW 42 91
Paseo de la Cumbre to Paseo de las Palomas 7,000 59.4 ROW 42 91
PROSPECTAVENUE
El Cajon Avenue to Bastanchury Road 14,000 61.0 25 54 116
RICHFIELDROAD
Mariposa Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue 39,000 68.1 75 161 348
Buena Vista Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 27,000 66.5 59 126 272
ROSE DRIVE
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Bastanchury Road 58,000 68.6 80 173 372
Bastanchury Road to Imperial Highway 58,000 68.6 80 173 372
SANANTONIOROAD
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Alder Avenue 1,900 49.0 ROW ROW ROW
VALLEY VIEWAVENUE
El Cajon Avenue to Imperial Highway 53,000 68.2 75 163 350
Imperial Highway to Bastanchury Road 53,000 68.2 75 163 350
Bastanchury Road to City Limits 53,000 68.2 75 163 350
VILLAGE CENTERDRIVE
Fairmont Boulevard South to Paseo de las Palomas 10,000 60.9 ROW 53 115
Paseo de las Palomas to Yorba Linda Boulevard 2,000 52.5 ROW ROW 32
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Fairmont Boulevard North 2,000 55.2 ROW ROW 48
VIADEL AGUA
Via Puente to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,100 46.6 ROW ROW ROW
VIALOMASDEYORBAEAST
Paseo de Toronto to Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,900 53.1 ROW ROW 34
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-10
EXISTING EXTERIOR NOISEEXPOSURE
Distance to Contours (Ft.)
3
Roadway
ADT
1
(Veh./ Day) CNEL@100 Feet
2
70 dBA 65 dBA 60 dBA
VIALOMASDEYORBAWEST
Box Canyon Drive to Yorba Linda Boulevard 4,000 52.2 ROW ROW 30
YORBALINDABOULEVARD
La Palma to Avenida Adobe 21,000 64.2 41 88 189
Avenida Adobe toYorba Ranch Road 15,000 62.7 ROW 70 151
Yorba RanchRoad to Village Center Drive 15,000 62.7 ROW 70 151
Village Center Drive to Avenida Rio del Oro 14,000 62.4 ROW 67 144
Avenida Rio del Oro to Fairmont Boulevard 18,000 63.5 ROW 79 171
Fairmont Boulevard to Kellogg Drive 35,000 66.4 57 123 266
Kellogg Drive to LakeviewAvenue 22,000 64.4 42 90 195
LakeviewAvenue to Imperial Highway 72,000 69.5 93 199 430
Imperial Highway to Eureka Avenue 72,000 69.5 93 199 430
Eureka Avenue toJefferson Street 72,000 69.5 93 199 430
YORBARANCHROAD
Esperanza Road to Paseode la Cumbre 2,000 53.9 ROW ROW ROW
Paseo de la Cumbre to Yorba Linda Boulevard 1,600 51.6 ROW ROW ROW
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-12
GENERALPLAN- RELATED NOISECHANGE
Roadway
Existing 2010 Change
AVENIDARIODEL ORO
North of Yorba Linda Boulevard 54.2 54.2 --
BASTANCHURYROAD
Eureka Avenue to Casa Loma Avenue 58.6 64.3 +5.7
Imperial Highway to Prospect Avenue 60.5 65.7
+5.2
BUENAVISTAAVENUE
Imperial Highway to LakeviewAvenue 56.3 59.3 +3.0
LakeviewAvenue to Richfield Road 59.3 60.7 +1.4
Richfield Road to Van Buren Street 59.4 60.7 +1.3
CASALOMAAVENUE
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Imperial Highway 48.5 48.5 --
DOMINGUEZRANCHROAD
Esperanza Road to Trail Side Drive 52.9 57.3 +4.4
Trail Side Drive toYorba Ranch Road 50.1 50.1 --
ESPERANZAROAD
Fairmont Boulevard to Paseo del Prado 62.4 64.3 +1.9
Paseo del Prado toDominquez Ranch Road 60.9 61.2 +0.3
Dominquez RanchRoadto NewRiver 62.2 61.2 -1.0
EUREKAAVENUE
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Imperial Highway 53.6 61.6 +8.0
FAIRMONTBOULEVARD
Esperanza Road to Village Center Drive South 60.7 65.3 +4.6
Village Center Drive South to Paseo de las Palmas 58.9 64.5 +5.6
Paseo de las Palomas to Yorba Linda Boulevard 59.0 58.0 -1.0
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Cordova Lane 58.0 63.7 +5.7
Cordova Lane to Rimcrest 58.3 66.5 +8.2
Rimcrest to Village Center Drive North 54.2 66.5 +12.3
GYPSUMCANYONROAD
91 Freeway to La Palma 61.1 67.8 +6.7
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
South City Limits to Kellogg Drive 68.8 73.9 +5.1
Kellogg Drive to LakeviewAvenue 69.2 73.5 +4.3
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-12
GENERAL PLAN- RELATED NOISE CHANGE
(CNEL @ 100 Feet)
Roadway
Existing 2010 Change
Lakeviewavenue to Eureka Avenue 70.1 69.9 -0.2
Eureka Avenue to Casa Loma Avenue 70.4 69.9 -0.5
Casa Loma Avenue to BastanchuryRoad 70.5 73.4 +2.9
Bastanchury Road to Prospect Avenue 70.4 73.4 +3.0
J EFFERSONSTREET
Cumberland Circle to Yorba Linda Boulevard 49.0 49.0 --
KELLOGGDRIVE
Imperial Highway to Mountain ViewAvenue 60.7 63.2 +2.5
Mountain ViewAvenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 59.7 62.1 +2.4
LAKEVIEWAVENUE
South City Limits to Buena Vista Avenue 62.0 64.4 +2.4
Buena Vista Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 62.0 63.2 +1.2
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Bastanchury Road 57.3 60.7 +3.4
LAPALMAAVENUE
Weir Canyon to Via Lomas de Yorba West 65.1 66.6 +1.5
Via Lomas de Yorba West to Via Lomas de Yorba East 63.8 66.6 +2.8
Via Lomas de Yorba East to GypsumCanyon Bridge 62.4 66.6 +4.2
GypsumCanyon Bridge to Camino Bryant 60.5 66.6 +6.1
MOUNTAINVIEWAVENUE
Kellogg Drive to Ohio Street 53.8 53.8 --
NEWRIVERROAD
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Avenida Adobe 57.4 57.4 --
Avenida Adobe to Esperanza Road 57.2 57.2 --
OHIOSTREET
Mountain ViewAvenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 52.1 52.1 --
ORIENTE DRIVE
Ohio Street to Avocado Street 52.1 52.1 --
PASEODE LASPALOMAS
Fairmont Boulevard to Village Center Drive 55.6 59.4 +3.8
Village Center Drive to Paseo del Prado 54.4 58.7 +4.3
Paseo del Prado toYorba Linda Boulevard 53.7 58.0 +4.3
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLE N-12
GENERAL PLAN- RELATED NOISE CHANGE
(CNEL @ 100 Feet)
Roadway
Existing 2010 Change
PASEODEL PRADO
Esperanza Road to Paseode la Cumbre 53.0 59.4 +6.4
Paseo de la Cumbre to Paseo de las Palomas 52.4 59.4 +7.0
PROSPECTAVENUE
El Cajon Avenue to Bastanchury Road 54.1 61.0 +6.9
RICHFIELDROAD
Mariposa Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue 61.1 68.1
+7.0
Buena Vista Avenue to Yorba Linda Boulevard 61.6 66.5 +4.9
ROSE DRIVE
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Bastanchury Road 62.4 68.6 +6.2
Bastanchury Road to Imperial Highway 61.9 68.6 +6.7
SANANTONIOROAD
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Alder Avenue 49.0 49.0 --
VALLEY VIEWAVENUE
El Cajon Avenue to Imperial Highway 57.1 68.2 +11.1
Imperial Highway to Bastanchury Road -- 68.2 --
Bastanchury Road to City Limits -- 68.2 --
VILLAGE CENTERDRIVE
Fairmont Boulevard South to Paseo de las Palomas 56.9 60.9 +4.0
Paseo de las Palomas to Yorba Linda Boulevard 56.4 52.5 -3.9
Yorba Linda Boulevardto Fairmont Boulevard North 60.3 55.2 -5.1
VIADEL AGUA
Via Puente to Yorba Linda Boulevard 46.6 46.6 --
VIALOMASDEYORBAEAST
Paseo de Toronto to Yorba Linda Boulevard 53.1 53.1 --
VIALOMASDEYORBAWEST
Box Canyon Drive to Yorba Linda Boulevard 52.2 52.2 --
YORBALINDABOULEVARD
La Palma to Avenida Adobe 63.4 64.2 +0.8
Avenida Adobe toYorba Ranch Road 63.6 62.7 -0.9
Yorba RanchRoad to Village Center Drive 64.0 62.7 -1.3
1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
TABLEN-12
GENERAL PLAN- RELATED NOISE CHANGE
(CNEL @ 100 Feet)
Roadway
Existing 2010 Change
Village Center Drive to Avenida Rio del Oro 67.7 62.4 -5.3
Avenida Rio del Oro to Fairmont Boulevard 65.1 63.5 -1.6
Fairmont Boulevard to Kellogg Drive 66.0 66.4 +0.4
Kellogg Drive to LakeviewAvenue 66.2 64.4 +0.4
LakeviewAvenue to Imperial Highway 65.7 69.5 +3.8
Imperial Highway to Eureka Avenue 63.9 69.5 +5.6
Eureka Avenue toJefferson Street 64.8 69.5 +4.7
YORBARANCHROAD
Esperanza Road to Paseode la Cumbre 53.9 53.9 --
Paseo de la Cumbre to Yorba Linda Boulevard 51.6 51.6 --
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1. ADT = Average Daily Traffic volume.
2. CNEL= Community Noise Equivalent Level. Measured at 100 feet from roadway centerline.
3. Measured from roadway centerline. ROW means contour is located within the roadway right-of-way.
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