To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE GENERAL PLAN - LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON POLICIES RELATED TO THE REVITALIZATION OF THE ARTESIA AND AVIATION CORRIDOR
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In late 2016, the City Council initiated the process of updating the General Plan by hiring a land-use consulting firm and appointing the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to work with staff and the consultant and help guide the project. The GPAC conducted a total of 28 meetings, with the final one occurring on January 31, 2024.
On October 1, 2024, the City Council was provided with an overview of the proposed updates with subsequent meetings occurring throughout the month. The project was segmented so items related to implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element would be adopted first, in order to meet a state deadline, while the remainder of the General Plan updates were deferred to a later date. At the November 5, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council introduced (and later, on November 12, adopted) three ordinances amending Title 10 Chapters 1, 2, and 5 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) implementing the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element. The City Council also adopted a resolution certifying the associated Final Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive General Plan update.
The updated Land Use Element, which is still pending adoption, is one of seven state-mandated elements of a General Plan, and serves as the community's blueprint for future physical development and land use. It sets the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) standards for the various zones in the City and includes policy statements and directives intended to guide future development. When the City Council reviewed the updated Land Use Element in October 2024, consideration was given to the following topics:
* Artesia/Aviation - FAR allowance and development standards
* Public ...
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