DESIGN COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

North Park Main Street Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM

North Park Main Street Office | 3076 University Avenue | (619) 294-2501

Attendance: Angela Landsberg (Executive Director), Jake Romero (Assistant Director), Patric Stillman, Steve Codraro, Lynn Susholtz, Troy Geyer, Steve Blasingham Molly Hintlian, Sam Beard, Shane Beard, Elizabeth Studebaker

1. Call to Order and Introductions: 9:03 am

2. Approval of Agenda and Minutes a. Approved by consensus

3. Elizabeth Studebaker Presentation:

a. Elizabeth gave a presentation and synopsis of the proposed Amendments to the Land Development Code for Placemaking and described them as an attempt to facilitate the approval of placemaking projects. She stressed that Process 1 permits will not require community review, but buy in from community organizations.

b. She showed examples of some successful placemaking projects. c. She reviewed the proposed code amendments (see attached presentation).

4. Explore North Park Magazine

a. Angela reported difficulties with the printing of the magazine, stating that the color was off. b. She noted what’s new in this edition: the magazine is smaller to be more transportable and

the distribution goal has switched to 50% in San Diego and 50% tourists. The magazine will be distributed throughout Orange County, Newport Beach, the Irvine Airport, and North County Coffee Houses.

c. She asked the committee to review the magazine and report back. d. Patric stated that the design of the new edition is less confusing than the first edition.

5. Signage

a. Sam and Shane Beard of Fast Signs were available to answer questions about a standardized a-frame sign for North Park Main Street business district members. Options were given and other types of promotional signs were presented. With a custom topper, the sign would cost $197 with graphics.

6. Announcements a. Angela presented different options for pole banners. It was decided to leave the current

banners up for another month. b. Angela asked for support from Board and committee members on projects, requesting they

take them on 100%. c. Lynn asked Elizabeth Studebaker about the North Park Mini-park. It was noted the meeting

about the park held by parks and recreation was not transparent, stakeholders were not notified, and there was not proper notification.

7. Adjournment a. Move to adjourn at 10:25 am, all in favor.

Next Meeting: September 5, 2017 at 9:00 am

Amendments to the Land Development Code - Placemaking

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June 27, 2017

Background

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Challenges Solutions Impacts

What is Placemaking?

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Case StudiesCity Heights: Manzanita Gathering Place

Photo Source: Circulate San Diego

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Case StudiesCity Heights: Fair @ 44

Photo Source: City Heights Community Development Corporation

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Case StudiesPacific Beach: Intersection Mural

Photo Source: beautiful PB

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Case StudiesLinda Vista: Linda Placita

Photo Source: Circulate San Diego

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Outreach & Support

Placemaking Stakeholder Working Group 2+ Years

Code Monitoring Team April 12 & May 10

Technical Advisory Committee April 12

CMT/TAC Workshop May 1

Community Planners Committee May 23

Smart Growth & Land Use Committee June 14

Planning Commission – PROPOSED DATE August 24

Placemaking

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Definition and Procedures

• Bulb outs

• Decorative lighting

• Shade structures

Street or Alley

• Benches

• Free library stands

• Bike racks

Sidewalk or Parkway

• Lighting

• Furniture

• Gathering areas

Private Property

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Private PropertyNew Regulations

Placemaking on Private Property - Separately Regulated Use

• Temporary Use Permit (TUP)

• On existing vacant lots

• Permission from property owner

• Operational plan for maintenance and complaint resolution process

• Parking is not required

• Responsible party information visible from the public right-of-way

• Temporary for up to five years

Commercial Base Zones:

• Small kiosks operation between 7am - 10pm unless a separate TUP obtained

• Assembly uses maximum of 300 people unless a separate TUP is obtained

• Food and beverage require County of San Diego Health Permit

• Not subject to Commercial Base Zone regulations for lot coverage or setbacks

Open Space and Residential Base Zones:

• Commercial uses are prohibited

• Projects not designed for assembly use

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New Regulations

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Public Right-of-Way Permit

Restrictions on placemaking activities in the Public Right-of-Way

• Require permission from owner of adjacent property

• Commercial use prohibited

• Design shall allow vehicle and pedestrian visibility and circulation

• Temporary for up to five years

Public Right-of-WayNew Regulations

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• Applicant Type(s)

• Detailed project types

• Signage

• Accessibility

• Compliance with similar codes

• Food Trucks

• Community Gardens

• Farmers Markets

Information Bulletin

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