CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA 2005 VENTURA GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED AUGUST 8, 2005 RESOLUTION NOS.2005-072 AND 2005-073 A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS The following people contributed to the preparation of the 2005 Ventura General Plan: GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE CITY COUNCIL Carolyn Briggs, Planning Commission Chair Brian Brennan, Mayor Michael Faulconer, Commissioner COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Carl E. Morehouse, Deputy Mayor Bill Fulton, Council Member ADVISORY COMMITTEE Neal Andrews, Council Member John Hecht, Commissioner Dan Long, Chair Bill Fulton, Council Member Sandy E. Smith, Council Member Rob Corley, Vice Chair James L. Monahan, Council Member Christy Weir, Council Member Darlene Benz Sandy E. Smith, Council Member Bart Bleuel Christy Weir, Council Member Don Bowles Holly Breiner Carolyn Briggs VENTURA VISION SEIZE THE FUTURE Dan Cormode STEERING COMMITTEE Tim Dagodag PLANNING COMMISSION Sandy Smith Karen Flock Carolyn Briggs, Chair Brian Brennan Fred Gientke Curt Stiles, Vice Chair Lauri Flack Rondi Guthrie Ronald Allen, Commissioner Bill Fulton Jorge Gutierrez Michael Faulconer, Commissioner Lynn Jacobs Margaret Merryman Martel Fraser, Commissioner James Monahan Carl E. Morehouse Bill Growdon, Commissioner Ted Temple Kioren Moss John Hecht, Commissioner Jaime Santana Bob Tobias Dan Wolnick A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS SEIZE THE FUTURE CITIZENS OUTREACH COMMITTEE (Ventura Vision – 2000) Bill Fulton, Chair Chris Stephens, Ventura County Transportation Commission Roma Armbrust, At-large Neal K. Subic, American Institute of Architects John Ashkar, Building Industry Association Zoe Taylor, Greater Ventura Chamber of Commerce Michael Carney, Utilities Paul Thompson, East Ventura Community Council Geoff Cline, Patagonia/Large employer Stephen B. Thompson, American Society of Civic Engineers Mary Cook, At-large George Tillquist, Library Commission Curtis Cormane, Midtown Community Council Bob Tobias, Agriculture John Correa, At-large Eric Werbalowsky, Environmental Organizations Jerry Dannenberg, Ventura Unified School District Jim DaPra, Small employer Mike Del Dosso, Westside Community Council Kenneth R. Edwardsen, At-large Kay Faulconer, Ventura Community College District Darlene Fuller, South Coast Area Transit Debbie Giles, At-large Jannes Gofourth, Red Land Clearing, Small employer Doug Halter, Downtown Community Council Gary Jacobs, Ventura Port District John S. Jones, At-large Joe Kreutz, Banking Leslie Leavens-Crowe, Cultural Affairs Commission Greg Lowe, Kinkos/Large employer Lanette McCaslin, Pierpont Community Council Carl Morehouse, American Planning Association Glen Morris, Public Art Commission Paul E. Newman, Parks & Recreation Commission Clark Owens, At-large Michael Paluszak, Seaside Park/Ventura County Fairgrounds Marcia Rhodes, Tourism Commission Marty Robinson, County of Ventura Betty Sherman, League of Women Voters A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITY STAFF Rick Cole, City Manager TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS Mary Walsh, Deputy City Manager TO THE CITY - Bob Boehm, City Attorney Supporting Consultants Susan J. Daluddung, Community Development Director Austin Foust Associates Terry Austin Lead Staff Ann B. Daigle, Urban Development Manager Cotton/Bridges/Associates - A Division of P&D Kari Gialketsis, Principal Planner Consultants Jim Neuerburg, Assistant City Attorney II Karen Warner Lisa Y. Porras, AICP, Senior Planner, Project Manager Eric W. Lentz, Associate Planner Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. V.S. Chandrashaker, Associate Transportation Engineer Sam Gennawey Steve Reiner TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS TO THE CITY - Moule & Polyzoides Lead Consultants Stefanos Polyzoides Bill Dennis Crawford Multari and Clark Associates Paul Crawford, Prinicipal PSOMAS Charlie Knox, Senior Associate Mike Swan Lisa Wise, Associate Stanley R. Hoffman Associates Rincon Consultants, Inc. Stan Hoffman Stephen Svete, AICP, President Joseph Power, AICP, Principal A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tom Mericle, Transportation and Traffic Engineer CITY STAFF Pat Miller, Police Chief Supporting Staff Kaye Mirabelli, Administrative Services Director Houshang Abbassi, Deputy Building Official Mike Montoya, Parks Manager Roger Adams, GIS, Systems Analyst II Frank Nelson, Civic Engineer Alvin Adora, Mail/Print Shop Aide Richard Newsham, Marketing Specialist Lisette Alivandivafa, Office Services Supervisor Kelly Nicely, Marketing Specialist Dave Armstrong, Downtown Project Manager Jim Passanisi, Water Superintendent Kyle Ashby, Website Specialist Stratis Perros, Interim Senior Planner Dori Boyer, Secretary Mabi Plisky, City Clerk Joey Briglio, Assistant Planner Ventura Police Department Elena Brokaw, Community Services Director Andrew Powers, Marketing Specialist Martin Brown, Senior Inspector Elaine Preston, Deputy City Clerk Peter Brown, Community Services Manager Teresa Purrington, Management Technician Shelly Brown, Executive Assistant Rick Raives, City Engineer Jennie Buckingham, CDBG Associate Planner Brian Randall, Associate Planner Ron Calkins, Public Works Director Robert Sanchez, Secretary Kevin Colin, Interim Senior Planner Andrew Stuffler, Building Official/Fire Marshall Judy Devine, Community Services Manager Anne Simmons, Administrative Secretary Annett Ewing, Senior Office Assistant Alison Sweet, Associate Civic Engineer Quinn Fenwick, Lieutenant, Police Don Taylor, GIS, Systems Analyst I Roxanne Fiorillo, Assistant City Clerk Sue Torres, Administrative Secretary Kelly Flanders, Senior Office Assistant Yvonne Velasco, Printer II Robert Garven, Print Services Leadworker Jenise Wagar, Civic Engagement Manager Greg Gilmer, Golf Services Manager Roger Wang, Management Analyst I Cary Glenn, Public Services Assistant Debby Welch, Senior Office Assistant Bill Hatcher, Housing, Senior Planner Sid White, Economic Development Manager Brian Haworth, Associate Planner Bob Williams, Principal Civil Engineer Suzanne Hense, Word Processing Pat Womack, IT/Word Processing Alex Herrera, Senior Planner Felix Yzaguirre, Engineering Technician Priscilla Holmes, Graphics Iain Holt, Associate Planner Margaret A. Ide, Associate Planner Luz Juachon, Secretary Mike Lavery, Fire Chief Veronica Ledesma, Junior Planner A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS …and to the countless citizens who gave their time and energy towards the making of this plan. This plan is dedicated to the citizens of Ventura. August 8, 2005 In loving memory of Roma Armbrust and Dennis R. Mackay C ONTENTS Table of Contents Infill First............................................................3-1 OVERVIEW ..........................................................1 21st Century Tool Kit..........................................3-7 Goals for Our Future.........................................2 Neighborhoods: The Basic Building Blocks Introduction and Background............................4 of Community ................................................... 3-7 The Ventura General Plan................................5 Planning Designations & Transect Zones ...... 3-14 Vision Goals .....................................................6 Districts, Corridors, & Neighborhood Centers 3-18 Building on the Vision .......................................8 Special Topics................................................ 3-23 Plan Format ......................................................9 Agricultural Lands .......................................... 3-23 California Coastal Act .....................................12 Growth Management...................................... 3-23 1. OUR NATURAL COMMUNITY ................1-1 Long Term Potential Expansion Strategy....... 3-24 Natural Context..............................................1-1 Policies and Actions ....................................... 3-25 Coastal Resources ........................................1-2 Housing Element Goals and Policies ............. 3-28 Hillsides .........................................................1-3 4. OUR ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY.............4-1 Rivers and Barrancas ....................................1-4 An Integrated Mobility System.......................... 4-1 Resource Conservation .................................1-4 Travel Modes.................................................... 4-3 Policies and Actions ......................................1-5 Policies and Actions ......................................... 4-9 2. OUR PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY ........2-1 5. OUR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE 5-1 Adapting in the 21st Century ..........................2-1 Essential Support Systems .............................. 5-1 Economic Challenges....................................2-2 Water Supply.................................................... 5-1 Pillars of Prosperity........................................2-3 Wastewater Treatment..................................... 5-3 Policies and Actions ......................................2-5 Storm Drainage ................................................ 5-4 3. OUR WELL PLANNED AND DESIGNED Policies and Actions ......................................... 5-5 COMMUNITY..........................................3-1 Our City..........................................................3-1 August 8, 2005 2005 Ventura General Plan i 2005 VENTURA G ENERAL P LAN 6. OUR ACTIVE COMMUNITY ...................... 6-1 10. OUR INVOLVED COMMUNITY..............10-1 Higher Standards..............................................6-1 Civic Engagement .......................................... 10-1 City Parks and Open Space .............................6-2 Policies and Actions ....................................... 10-4 Recreation Programs........................................6-4 Policies and Actions..........................................6-5