Public Review Draft 9 City of Sacramento IWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN - . . Sag-u I SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY: Cover artwork by: Chaiwat Pilanun IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Funded by the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments September 2017 Table of Contents i Table of Contents C1 C2 HAPTER Vision for Downtown 02 Introduction HAPTER The Grid 09 15 1.1 Unlocking Downtown’s Full Potential 2.1 09 1.2 The Specific Plan 11 1.3 An Inclusive Process 12 Downtown Sacramento 15 2.2 Neighborhoods and Districts 20 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan ii Table of Contents C3 HAPTER Planning Framework 31 3.1 Land Use and Urban Form 31 3.2 Housing 43 3.3 Employment 55 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 3.4 Community Amenities 59 3.8 Public Safety 103 3.5 Public Art 75 3.9 Mobility 109 3.6 3.10 Utilities 127 Historic Resources 3.7 Sustainability 93 99 Table of Contents iii C4 HAPTER Implementation 159 4.1 Relationship to Other Documents, Regulations and Tools 159 4.2 Project Approvals and Incentives 4.4 Implementing Actions 175 4.5 Administration and Monitoring 175 162 4.3 Infrastructure Financing and Phasing 170 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan iv Table of Contents Appendices A. R Street Cross Sections B. Opportunity Sites Table C. Uniformly Applied Development Standards D. Implementing Actions City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan . .- . u-h- m. .. in. - I. F?rll ll g; .. 1.: 9; 93!. u" r-Iu .F -- I City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Vision for Downtown 3 The Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) serves as a guide to inspire the continued growth and evolution of Downtown Sacramento. It draws upon the ideas and values of the City’s residents, business owners, elected officials, staff and other stakeholders to advance a shared vision for Downtown. That vision is expressed by the following principles that form the framework for the DSP: 01 Promote an active, around-the-clock, urban Downtown. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 4 Vision for Downtown 02 Support new places to live consistent with the City’s Downtown Housing Initiative. 03 Encourage varied housing options that reflect the diversity of Sacramento. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 04 Attract amenities to meet the everyday needs of those who live and work in Downtown. 05 Further Downtown as a destination for the arts, culture, entertainment and tourism. 06 Draw a diversity of new, emerging and innovative businesses and industries. 07 Reconnect Downtown and the region to a reenergized riverfront. Vision for Downtown 08 Celebrate Downtown’s rich historic, cultural, recreational, and open space assets. 09 Preserve and enhance Downtown’s unique character, buildings and streetscapes. 10 Nurture a layered mobility network that supports all modes of travel and the transition toward electrified and autonomous transportation modes. 11 Deliver equitable levels of public services and enhanced utility infrastructure to support existing and new development. 5 12 Assure a sustainable, adaptive and thriving Downtown that is resilient to climate change. 13 Boost certainty for investment by removing barriers to housing and economic growth, streamlining the development review process, and applying meaningful incentives. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan I mm: J. ?m Introduction 9 Introduction 1.1 UNLOCKING DOWNTOWN’S FULL POTENTIAL Sacramento has a long-standing goal to create a vibrant Downtown offering world-class amenities and places for people to live, work and play. As the heart of the City and gathering place for a growing region, Downtown is pivotal to Sacramento’s vision to be the “most livable city in America.” Downtown plays numerous roles including state capital, central business district, county seat, riverfront locale, cultural and tourist destination, and home to a diversity of residents. Its form is defined by a series of centers, corridors and neighborhoods framed by a grid of tree-lined, walkable streets that support layered mobility options. It is the City’s intent to continue to expand the role and image of Downtown as the region’s hub for living, work, commerce, arts, culture, entertainment, and government. Increasing economic and political momentum has propelled Downtown Sacramento on its way to being the diverse and exciting 21st Century urban center envisioned by the City. Downtown continues to be the prime work destination and most important job center in the region attracting more than 90,000 daytime employees to an evolving range of jobs. The City has labored tirelessly to deliver places to play including the Golden 1 Center and Downtown Commons, the burgeoning R Street corridor, Midtown, Old Sacramento and the riverfront, and the thriving art and dining scenes all of which attract people from throughout the region and elsewhere, encouraging them to stay and explore beyond the typical workday. Downtown Sacramento will be vibrant with arts, culture, entertainment and a 24-hour population. SACRAMENTO 2035 GENERAL PLAN City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 10 Introduction Essential to unlocking the full potential of Downtown as the place to be and invest is the development of quality housing that allows residents with diverse economic backgrounds and lifestyle preferences to live near jobs, services and amenities. Based upon US Census data, the population in Downtown Sacramento has decreased by approximately 30,000 people since 1950, with much of the prior housing stock demolished. Despite renewed interest in Downtown living, the housing base has not grown significantly over the past decade, creating a deficit in supply. This deficit, particularly for moderate and lower income “workforce” housing, has contributed to Downtown’s reputation as a commuter destination. It is estimated that over 90 percent of employees working in Downtown commute in from elsewhere. In response, the Downtown Housing Initiative Plan was launched by the City in 2015 to bring 10,000 new places to live to Downtown Sacramento within 10 years, a kick-start to achieving the General Plan housing goal of nearly 23,000 total units within the Central City by 2035. This initiative aims to provide mixed income and multi-modal friendly residences to meet a varied range of housing needs. Fortifying the housing base will help to generate needed vitality in Downtown, support a strong retail and cultural core, attract businesses and jobs, stimulate walking and transit oriented development, boost livability and inclusiveness, and enhance the revenue base. “The Downtown Housing initiative seeks to increase the population density to a level that can sustain and attract additional investments . . . “ DOWNTOWN HOUSING INITIATIVE PLAN City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The City faces challenges in promoting the development of housing in Downtown. These include facilitating the types of housing products and associated amenities that will support the demands of residents with diverse economic backgrounds and lifestyle preferences; the hurdles of working with the historic building stock; the need to strengthen mobility options including the streetcar; the capacity of the City’s infrastructure to accommodate increased density; the complexity of navigating the CEQA review processes; and the ability to provide meaningful incentives to attract the activities and development desired. The City is committed to closely coordinating with the community, developers and other stakeholders to answer the challenge, leverage public and private investments to facilitate desired change, and further catalyze Central City living and the “Downtown lifestyle.”   Introduction 1.2 THE SPECIFIC PLAN The Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) presents a unique chance to build upon the momentum in the economic revitalization of Downtown to foster the continued growth of housing, jobs and amenities. Establishing a policy framework to guide development and infrastructure decisions, the DSP looks to the next 20 years and beyond to address the various opportunities and challenges that Downtown faces. The DSP provides the vision, strategies and actions to inspire Downtown Sacramento to reach its full potential as a modern, inclusive, interconnected and mature urban center - a place of sustained growth and revitalization. The DSP’s approach focuses on encouraging and enabling desired outcomes, versus regulating specific solutions. 11 Specific Plan Organization 01 Introduction Overview of the context, purpose and creation of the Specific Plan. 02 The Grid Boundaries and setting of the DSP area, with discussion of the neighborhoods and planning districts that form Downtown. 03 Planning Framework Influences, goals, policies and actions that guide decision making and activities within the DSP Area. Topics addressed include land use and urban form, housing, employment, amenities, public art, historic resources, sustainability, public safety, mobility, and utilities. 04 Implementation Strategies, tools and actions for implementing the Specific Plan including infrastructure financing and phasing, process streamlining, incentives, and monitoring. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 12 Introduction Research Technical Analysis Prepare Public Review Draft Documents Prepare Final Documents Summer 2016 Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Spring 2017-Fall 2017 Fall 2017 - Winter 2017 Develop housing market analysis and conduct Land Use Survey Conduct infrastructure analysis, hazardous materials screening, and historic resource evaluations; and identify transportation deficiencies and potential amenities Prepare Specific Plan, Environmental Impact Report, Central Core Urban Design Guidelines, Financing Plan Prepare Specific Plan, Environmental Impact Report, Central Core Urban Design Guidelines, Financing Plan Council Kick-Off Development Advisory Group Meetings, Stakeholder Meetings, Technical Advisory Committee, Community Workshop, and Planning and Design Commission Development Advisory Group Meetings, Stakeholder Meetings, Technical Advisory Committee, Community Workshop, and Planning and Design Commission Commission and Council Hearings The DSP has been prepared in accordance with California Law (Government Code Section 65450 et seq.), which allows cities and counties to adopt specific plans to implement a jurisdiction’s general plan. The DSP serves as a bridge between individual development projects and the City of Sacramento’s General Plan and Central City Community Plan, customizing the planning process and land use regulations to the unique characteristics of Downtown. All subsequent development projects, zoning regulations, public improvements, and related activities within the DSP area are required to be consistent with this Specific Plan. 1.3 AN INCLUSIVE PROCESS The DSP planning process was initiated by the City in June of 2016. Integrated throughout was an outreach program to educate, inform and solicit input from the community and key stakeholders. A broad range of topics were discussed and the input received appreciably influenced the overall shape and direction of the DSP. The primary components of the outreach program included the following: ●● Development Advisory Group composed of local private developers, affordable housing developers, architects, attorneys, and bankers. ●● Interest Based Stakeholder Meetings with neighborhood association leaders, advocacy groups, developers, property and business improvement districts. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Implementation Early 2018 ●● Landowner Surveys available to all Downtown landowners. ●● Community-wide Workshops and EIR Scoping Meeting open to all members of the Community. ●● Public Hearings at the Planning and Design Commission and the City Council. ●● Outreach Tools and Materials including a project website, informational video series, social media postings, project fact sheet, e-newsletters, and online engagement forum. H's: - 9.2 gm mmo?mBmEo @92292: @8030 2% The Grid 15 The Grid 2.1 DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO The Downtown Specific Plan Area The DSP area is located within the City of Sacramento’s Central City community (see Figure 2-1), and is part of the Central City Community Plan area. The DSP area, also referred to as the plan area or Downtown in this document, is bounded by the River District and Railyards specific plan areas to the north, the Sacramento River to the west, Broadway and parcels fronting the south side of Broadway to the south, and the elevated Interstate 80 Business (Business 80) highway to the east (see Figure 2-2). The DSP area is the core of the City of Sacramento and the surrounding region, drawing in a daytime population of more than 100,000 people including residents, employees and visitors. Old Sacramento alone attracts more than 3 million visitors annually. The DSP area includes a wide variety of State government buildings including the California State Capitol, corporate offices and businesses, high-rise condominiums, residential neighborhoods, parks and recreational areas, restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, theaters, schools, hotels, and industrial and manufacturing complexes. The DSP area offers a distinct fusion of the old such as historic Sutter’s Fort and the Leland Stanford Mansion, blended with the new such as the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Medical Center, bounded by the unique natural resources of the Sacramento and American River parkways. The DSP area is built upon an historic grid of treelined, walkable streets. The grid consists of an area of approximately 4.25 square miles, with numbered north-south streets starting from the west at the Sacramento River, and lettered east-west streets starting to the north at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, which parallel the American River. Streets on the grid are spaced approximately every 400 feet, and most portions of the grid feature east-west running alleys located halfway between lettered streets. These distances are easily traversed on foot and bike, enhancing the grid’s walkability accessibility. Office and other primary employment uses are congregated in the Central Business District (CBD), which includes major concentrations of local, State, and federal government employees. Office buildings in the DSP area range from high rises in the CBD to low-rise, mixed-use buildings in Midtown and along the Broadway Corridor. Commercial, retail, and food-and-drink-serving uses are distributed throughout the DSP area with clusterings of local, small-scale, and pedestrianoriented retail and commercial uses on some of the City’s commercial corridors such as J and K Streets, as well as in Old Sacramento. Employment density in the DSP area is shown in Figure 2-3. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan North Highlands 99 Watt Ave 16 The Grid Sacramento Figure 2-1 Project Vicinity International Airport Source: ESRI, 2015; 5 ESA, 2017 Elkhorn Blvd 80 Madison Ave El Camino Ave 80 160 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael Watt Ave Garden Hwy Grand Ave Howe Ave River 5 Northgate Blvd 80 Truxel Rd Sa cr amento El Centro Rd Del Paso Rd Arden Way Arden-Arcade 50 80 DSP Area ir Fa Oa B ks lvd iver R vd n a Bl ric e m A m l so Sacramento Fo d er Inn Rd on rs Free po Bl vd rt Blv Bl ef fe to n Fruitridge Rd ck Sto City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Rosemont 16 Bradshaw Rd 50 West Sacramento NB City of Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 s B lvd Rail yard IS t 7th S t Ma ll 3rd S t er 80 14th St t CS H St I St E St K St en to N St H St ra B lv d Alha mb 21st St 29th St T St Av e 24th St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Cap it ol 19th St 15th St 16th St Sa cr am O St R St 34th S t 99 y wa ad Bro 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr r 50 Rive rsid eD Muir Way y 5th S t Blv d d B lv W St X St 2,000 J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr lo Sa Yo Broa dw ay Feet Riv e r Downtown Specific Plan Area Q St 0 ca n J St L St P St 5 er i G St 13th St Cap it ol R iv SR i ver 5th St Am F St 50 N St E St 10th St y 17 C St 9th S t tewa Rd Tow er Bridge Ga St The Grid D St Fron t St 2nd St 3rd St 5tf S t F St 5 12th St WEST SACRAMENTO 2 th N1 5th St 6th S t C St Railyards Specific Plan 160 River District Specific Plan th St Jimmoom St ouse Dr hth Figure 2-2 Downtown Specific Plan Area s B lv d N 16 L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard Downtown Specific Plan Area City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan ouse Dr hth Source: ESRI, 2015; ESA, 2017 s B lv d Jimmoom St L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard NB WEST SACRAMENTO Ma ll Riv e r 80 14th St 13th St 12th St G St t CS H St I St J St L St 3rd S t er R iv E St K St en to N St H St ra B lv d Alha mb 21st St 29th St T St Av e 24th St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Cap it ol 19th St Sa cr am O St P St 15th St 16th St SR i ver 5th St 10th St Cap it ol R St W St 34th S t 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr Rive rsid eD r 50 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Employment Density Per Squre Mile High : 121438 Low : 0 99 y wa ad Bro 2,000 Muir Way y 5th S t X St City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet Blv d d B lv Broa dw ay J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol 0 ca n F St Q St 5 er i E St 50 N Am C St 9th S t y St D St Fron t St 2nd St tewa Rd Tow er Bridge Ga St IS t 3rd St 5tf S t F St 5 2 th N1 7th S t 5th St C St 6th S t s B lvd Rail yard 160 th St The Grid Figure 2-3 Employment Density N 16 18 The Grid Residential neighborhoods comprise a substantial portion of the DSP area. These neighborhoods vary significantly in character, from the perimeter neighborhoods of Southside Park, Marshall School, and Newton Booth, which are primarily residential and characterized by dense canopies of mature trees, to the R Street and 12th Street Districts, which include more commercial, industrial and mixed uses. Residential density generally increases closer to the CBD, and densities are the lowest in the southwest, northeast, and southeast corners of the DSP area. During the mid-1800s, the City faced severe flooding issues. The majority of flooding stemmed from the American River, where, during heavy rains, segments of the river north of I Street would experience severe flooding. The flood of 1861-62 left portions of the City under 20 feet of water. To address this problem, the City dug a new mouth for the American River, rerouting it north to better regulate flow, and elevated the city streets between I Street and L Street, from Front Street to 12th Street, by approximately four to fifteen feet. The City completed this enormous undertaking in 1873, and this action has shaped the current Downtown grid since that time. Sutter’s small riverside settlement quickly took on the role of bustling port as ocean going ships and riverboats used the Sacramento River to transport goods and gold-seeking passengers to the mine fields in the slopes of the Sierra Nevada after the discovery of gold in 1849. Sutter laid out a grid of streets extending from the waterfront and named the new town Sacramento. Downtown Sacramento’s Past Swiss immigrant John Augustus Sutter first settled the Sacramento area in 1839. Sutter established a fort away from the low-lying rivers area and Sutter’s Fort served as an agricultural station and destination for immigrants into California until 1848. 19 The new town was centered on the embarcadero, or Front Street along the Sacramento River, and continued inland to the east. Downtown Sacramento developed rapidly after 1850. The blocks fronting J Street were heavily developed, owing to the street’s use as the main road leading east out of the City, with slightly less development on the parallel I and K Streets. By 1851, J Street was substantially occupied from Front Street eastward, beyond 10th Street, with stores, saloons, hotels, grocery stores, stables, and other concerns vying for the business of visitors and residents. With the reduction of flood risk, Downtown businesses grew steadily. For the first 60 years of its existence, the City of Sacramento consisted of a grid encompassing the modern neighborhoods of Midtown and the CBD. Between 1895 and 1915, the City underwent rapid development largely due to the introduction of a streetcar line. A streetcar line in Sacramento was operational from 1870 to 1947, which supported expanded residential development as outlying areas became more easily accessible. The earliest annexation efforts in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries pulled in the suburbs to the south and east of the grid. These new suburbs provided housing for residents commuting to the CBD, and were developed in phases spanning the first half of the twentieth century. As private automobiles overtook streetcars as the primary form of transportation, the suburbs surrounding Sacramento expanded further away from the streetcar lines, which eventually fell out of use and were removed by the mid-twentieth century. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 20 The Grid Sacramento’s CBD had fallen into economic and physical decline by the 1930s as the suburban growth pulled residents out of Downtown. Declining tax revenue and property values led to the redevelopment/urban renewal efforts in Downtown Sacramento in the post-war period. Population growth and urban renewal in the 1960s restored interest in the Downtown and a number of large projects occurred at this time. I-5 was constructed, Capitol Mall was developed with a number of government buildings positioned between the State Capitol Building and I-5, the K Street Mall was constructed, and a new courthouse was built at the corner of 9th and H Streets. Downtown Sacramento Today Today, Downtown Sacramento is a vibrant, eclectic, and flourishing urban center with elements of a major metropolitan area interspersed with treelined residential neighborhoods and burgeoning commercial, residential, and entertainment districts. The historic trees and architectural features found throughout Downtown have provided a mixture of old and new that greatly complements the aspirations for the City as a whole. Downtown is experiencing a substantial increase in commercial and residential growth, owing to a resurgent economy that has brought back substantial investment to the area and inspired many new businesses and generations of urban entrepreneurs. While many State agencies and government entities have traditionally offered significant employment in Downtown, several new employers are opening and expanding their offices within Downtown as well. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Old Sacramento continues to provide a strong retail and historic presence, attracting residents and tourists through the provision of dynamic activities and festivals throughout the year. Further, the projected redevelopment of the Riverfront, mainly to the south of Old Sacramento along the Docks, will harness a critical yet dormant area of Downtown in close proximity to several economic and recreational resources, and has the potential to offer additional interfacing opportunities across the Sacramento River, to West Sacramento. The Golden 1 Center, home to the Sacramento Kings, provides a prime example of intense development within Downtown. It continues to inject new vitality into the area, increasing foot traffic, stimulating economic activity, and serving as a catalyst for continued investment and development. Additional development of the Kay (the former K Street Mall), located to the east of the Golden 1 Center, has sparked a bustling entertainment and nightlife scene that emanates further to the east into Midtown. Within Midtown, shops and restaurants along J, R, and 21st Streets have become interwoven with higher density residential uses that have established a robust retail and commercial base along with the spread of a variety of popular nightlife and entertainment activity. Broadway has also undergone a variety of design and economic improvements that are preparing it to become a vibrant and complete street. With more residential life occurring within these corridors, patronage within Downtown has increased dramatically, and a greater number of residents and patrons are finding walking and bicycling as their preferred method of transportation. Coupled with this, many residents are also choosing to live close to their jobs, which further reinforces the importance of the City’s role in effectively creating destinations within Downtown to work, play, and live. This influx of new businesses and planned and recently constructed residential and mixed-use projects clearly demonstrate that Downtown is rising. 2.2 NEIGHBORHOODS AND DISTRICTS The DSP area is made up of different neighborhoods that vary in overall character, land use mix, density, massing and other characteristics. These neighborhoods are key organizing elements of the DSP area, and are often referred to by the community when distinguishing particular locations in Downtown. The Neighborhoods reflect the historic evolution and fabric of the City, and are depicted on Figure 2-4. The DSP also incorporates several planning districts that overlap the City’s historic neighborhoods. These planning districts include portions of the DSP area where substantial development and revitalization has or is anticipated to occur. These districts have or may be subject to more focused future planning efforts. The planning districts are depicted on Figure 2-5. 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The Capitol District includes the State Capitol, Capitol Park, and Capitol Mall. The Riverfront District occupies the waterfront area along the Sacramento River and includes Old Sacramento to its north and the largely undeveloped Docks area to its south. The Chinatown District is located immediately south of the Sacramento Valley Station and includes the Robert T. Matsui Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. This area, which was the site of early settlements along “China Lake,” is in the process of developing a stronger cultural identity. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 24 The Grid The Downtown Commons (DoCo) District The DoCo District includes the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) and a forthcoming two-level outdoor mixed-use entertainment and shopping complex. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The JKL District The 12th Street District The JKL District Is one of the fastest growing and vibrant parts of Downtown. This district includes low-mid- and high-rise office, mixed-use, residential, hotel, commercial, retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses including Cesar Chavez Plaza, The Kay (former K Street Mall), and the Sacramento Convention Center. The 12th Street District includes a mixture of lowand mid-rise multifamily residential, office, industrial and commercial uses, as well as the Alkali Flat/La Valentina light rail station. The Grid 25 The 16th Street District The J Street District The Handle District The 16th Street District includes a wide variety of low- mid- and mid-rise office, residential, commercial, retail, restaurant, and industrial uses along one of Downtown’s busiest streets. Portions of this roadway also served for an historic route, US 40, a highway that connected across the United States from the east to west. The J Street District includes predominately lowand mid-rise commercial, office, medical, retail, and restaurant uses along one of Downtown’s busiest streets. Comprising a two-block area, the Handle District is a concentration of over 25 restaurants, wine bars, coffee houses, and other retail businesses in the heart of Midtown. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 26 The Grid The Sutter District The Lavender Heights District The R Street District The Sutter District is located in Midtown in the eastern portion of the DSP area and includes Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, Sutter Medical Center, office and residential uses, and restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Located along one of Midtown’s most active streets, the Lavender Heights District is primarily a commercial corridor that includes a wide variety of low- and mid-rise office, commercial, restaurant uses, and other businesses. The R Street District extends across the southern portion of the DSP area and includes a wide variety of uses, including residential neighborhoods, low- and mid-rise residential, office, industrial, commercial, and restaurant uses along the burgeoning R and S Street corridors. Several of the historic warehouses and industrial shops in this district are now home to restaurants, bars, art galleries, design studios, and offices. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The Grid 27 The Broadway District The Broadway District encompasses the Broadway Corridor, home to a wide variety of commercial buildings, residences, government facilities, and industrial centers. With a few exceptions, buildings located along Broadway are predominantly lowrise and include various office and industrial buildings, restaurants, fast food restaurants, bars, gas stations, drug stores, and other retail and commercial buildings. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 31 Planning Framework 3.1 LAND USE AND URBAN FORM Land use plays a critical role in guiding future growth and revitalization in a sustainable manner, as well as in maintaining and enhancing quality of life. The City recognizes that quality of life is dependent upon the form and character of the community, as well as creating a varied mix of mutually supportive uses that can foster a growing economy, a range of housing options, accessible amenities, and a breadth of activities. The intent of the DSP is to reinforce the preeminent role of the Central City as the core of the region, providing opportunities for thoughtful growth and revitalization, while preserving and enhancing the plan area’s multifaceted and distinct character and assets. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 32 Planning Framework Land Use & Urban Form Goals LU.1 Mix of Uses: Support a broad mix and intensity of uses that contribute to a vibrant, urban Downtown attractive to investment. LU.2 Transit Oriented Development: Facilitate equitable transit oriented development that provides a diversity of residents, employees and visitors greater mobility choices and access to opportunities. LU.3 Public Realm: Establish healthy and inviting streetscapes and civic spaces that inspire walking, biking, and social interaction. LU.4 Urban Design: Reinforce Downtown as a distinct, attractive, and memorable urban place. LU.5 Regulatory Support: Ensure that the City’s processes, regulations, and incentives enable desired outcomes. LU.6 Central Business District: Reinforce the Central Business District as the City’s urban core. LU.7 Downtown Corridors: Transform Downtown’s major corridors into vibrant mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented and transit-friendly environments. LU.8 Downtown Neighborhoods: Reinforce Downtown’s neighborhoods as desirable places to live. LU.9 Riverfront District: Reengage the riverfront as a lively and connected destination. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 3.1.1 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE The City’s General Plan establishes land uses within the DSP area, and provides an extensive policy framework that guides urban form and design. The General Plan Land Use and Urban Design policies address a variety of topics applicable to the DSP area, including growth and change, urban form, neighborhoods, centers, corridors, employment uses, public/quasi-public uses, and open space, parks, and recreation uses. The DSP area includes a vibrant mix of land uses and a variety of distinct urban landscapes that define its unique character. For instance, standing at the corner of J and 5th Streets, one can experience a dense and busy hub of activity surrounded by high-rise buildings and containing a large number of office uses amid a more prominent automobile presence. However, about 20 blocks to the east, an intersection like D and 23rd Streets provides a quiet, predominantly single-family residential area that features a lush canopy of old growth trees and more limited automobile traffic. These diverse uses and landscapes provide for a range of residential and employment opportunities, amenities, and services that allow the DSP area to flourish and be more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly. As noted, the City’s General Plan defines and should be referred to for the various land use designations that have been applied within the DSP area. Table 3.1.1 provides the estimated development potential for the DSP area based upon those land uses. Planning Framework 33 TABLE 3.1-1: DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL FOR THE DSP Land Use Designation1 Implementing Zoning Designations2 Central Business District (CBD) C-2, C-3, H, M-1, MIXED, OB, R-4, R 5, RO 263.1 Employment Center Low Rise (ECLR) C-2, C-4, M-1, M 2, MIXED, R 3A, R-4 MIXED1 C-2, C-3, MIXED Parks and Recreation (PRK) Public/Quasi-Public (PUB) Traditional Center (TCNT)) 218.1 26.3 A-OS, ARP-F, C 2, C-3, F, M-1, M-2, MIXED, R 1B, R 3A, R-4, R-5, RMX 331.5 C-3, M-1, M-2, R 1, R-1B, R-3A, TC 72.4 C-1, C-2, C-3, MIXED, R 1B, RMX Traditional Neighborhood High Density (TNHD) R-1B, R-3A Traditional Neighborhood Medium Density (TNMD) C-1, C-2, C-4, H, MIXED, OB, R 1B, R-2B, R 3A, R 4, R-4A, R 5, RMX, RO Urban Center High (UCNTHIGH) C-2, M-1, M-2 Urban Center Low (UCNTLOW) Total Acreage (ac) in DSP Area C-1, C-2, C-4, RO 35.8 0.9 479.1 27.6 18.8 Allowed Density/ Intensity Backfill Development Potential3 New Growth Development Potential4 TOTAL Backfill and New Growth Development Potential5 61-450 du/ac -- 5,353 du 5,353 du 3.0-15.0 FAR 2,596,865 sf 2,535,042 sf 5,131,907 sf n/a -- 269 du 269 du 0.15-1.0 FAR 19,250 sf 35,729 sf 54,980 sf n/a -- 340 du 340 du n/a 0 sf 0 sf 0 sf n/a -- 0 du 0 du n/a 2,096 sf 1,744 sf 3,840 sf n/a -- 0 du 0 du n/a 16,163 sf 16,700 sf 32,863 sf 15-36 du/ac -- 14 du 14 du 0.3-2.0 FAR 23,637 sf 37,730 sf 61,367 sf 18-36 du/ac -- 0 du 0 du 0.5-1.5 FAR 0 sf 0 sf 0 sf 8-36 du/ac -- 143 du 143 du n/a 65,291 sf 81,126 sf 146,417 sf 24-250 du/ac -- 759 du 759 du 0.5-8.0 FAR 24,202 sf 81,126 sf 105,328 sf 20-150 du/ac -- 1,043 du 1,043 du 0.4-4.0 FAR 31,614 sf 87,473 sf 119,087 sf City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 34 Planning Framework TABLE 3.1-1: DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL FOR THE DSP Land Use Designation1 Implementing Zoning Designations2 Total Acreage (ac) in DSP Area Allowed Density/ Intensity Backfill Development Potential3 New Growth Development Potential4 TOTAL Backfill and New Growth Development Potential5 Urban Corridor High (UCORHIGH) C-2, MIXED, OB, R-3A, R 4, R-5, RMX 141.6 33-150 du/ac -- 2,624 du 2,624 du 0.3-6.0 FAR 380,614 sf 503,264 sf 883,878 sf Urban Corridor Low (UCORLOW) C-1, C-2, C-4, MIXED, OB, R 1B, R-3A, R-4, R 5, RMX, RO 280.5 20-110 du/ac -- 2,856 du 2,856 du 0.3-3.0 FAR 192,918 sf 440,459 sf 633,377 sf Urban Neighborhood Low Density (UNLD) C-2, M-1, R-3A 6.3 12-36 du/ac -- 0 du 0 du 0.5-1.5 FAR 0 sf 0 sf 0 sf 0 du 13,401 du 13,401 du 3,352,650 sf 3,820,394 sf 7,173,044 sf TOTAL 1,902.0 NOTES: Dwelling unit (du) totals account for entitled projects as well as future new growth. 1 The Mixed land use designation indicates parcels that contain more than one land use designation on-site. 2 The Mixed implementing zoning designation indicates parcels that contain more than one implementing zoning designation on-site. 3 Backfill Development Potential refers to growth in existing vacant or underutilized buildings. Rates for backfill development were determined by breaking down sf by employment category as a percentage of total development (backfill and new growth combined) and then creating a sum for total sf by land use designation. The rates and employment categories are as follows: Office: 61 percent backfill, 39 percent new growth. Government: 61 percent backfill, 39 percent new growth. Medical: 51 percent backfill, 49 percent new growth. Service: 38 percent backfill, 62 percent new growth. Retail: 12 percent backfill, 88 percent new growth. Food: 12 percent backfill, 88 percent new growth. 4 New Growth refers to new buildings and uses that are being developed. Please see Note 3 for methodology applied. Dwelling unit totals account for entitled projects as well as future new growth. 5 Development Potential is based on parcel data derived from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) SACSIM (Sacramento Activity-Based Travel Simulation Model) data, which assume a combination of backfill and new growth. This total includes total sf for each land use designation, and includes a combination of backfill and new growth. SOURCE: ESA, 2017; DKS, 2017; SACOG, 2012. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 35 3.1.2 ZONING The City’s Planning and Development Code (Title 17) provides the zoning regulations for the DSP area and establishes the framework through which this Specific Plan will be implemented. The Planning and Development Code allows for the establishment of a special planning district (SPD) for defined areas that the Planning and Design Commission and City Council have determined require specifically tailored provisions intended to positively benefit the area and its immediate surroundings. A new SPD, the Downtown SPD, has been established for the plan area, in order to facilitate desired growth and revitalization. As illustrated on Figure 3.1-1, the Downtown SPD covers the entire DSP area outside of the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) SPD and the Alhambra Corridor SPD; and therefore, does not apply to these two areas. The Downtown SPD incorporates provisions to facilitate the intensity of development envisioned for the DSP area, in particular in proximity to the streetcar and other transit services. These actions are intended to enable a denser, more compact development within select portions of the DSP area, encourage residential and specific commercial and office uses to develop within these areas, and support adaptive reuse. The Downtown SPD should be referred to for specific details, and the City’s Zoning Map for various zoning districts that have been applied to the DSP area. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan L ig SAC RAM ENTO s B lv d ouse Dr hth Jimmoom St Rich ard NB City of Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 WEST SACRAMENTO 80 Alhambra Corridor SPD (27.7 ac in DSP Area) ra B lv d Alha mb 34th S t 21st S t Downtown SPD 99 y wa ad Bro City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet Downtown Specific Plan Boundary 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr r 50 Rive rsid eD Muir Way y 5th S t Blv d d B lv W St X St 2,000 Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to ty en un a m Co cr lo Sa Yo Broa dw ay H St J St 29th St 15th St 16th St R Street Corridor SPD (210.0 ac to be subsumed into the DSP SPD) Av e 24th St 6th S t Cap it ol 21st St to en cr am Sa T St E St Downtown SPD (2,885.9 ac) O St S St I St K St N St P St t CS J St L St Ma ll 4th S t 5th S t 14th St 13th St G St H St 19th St er 3rd S t p itol 12th St 10th St Entertainment and Sports Center SPD (10.3 ac) Ca R iv SR i ver 5th St 9th S t y R St N Riv e r F St Q St 0 ca n E St 50 5 er i D St Fron t St 2nd St tewa Am C St IS t Rd Tow er Bridge Ga St St 5 3rd St 5tf S t F St 2 th N1 7th S t 5th St C St 6th S t s B lvd Rail yard 160 th St Planning Framework Figure 3.1-1 Special Planning Districts N 16 36 R Street Corridor SPD Other SPDs Not in Downtown SPD Planning Framework 37 3.1.3 CENTRAL CITY URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES The Central City Urban Design Guidelines (CCUDG) – which consist of two parts: Central Core Design Guidelines and Central City Neighborhood Design Guidelines – set forth a long-term vision for the physical form and character of Sacramento’s Central City, including the DSP area. The CCUDG establish required and recommended design elements that are to be applied during the design and review of individual development projects and improvements. The CCUDG specify the design of key components such as streets, sidewalks, and parks that comprise the public realm; address the design of key components that comprise the private realm, including the placement and design of buildings, and the treatment of off-street parking; and promote incorporation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) features. The CCUDG were updated concurrent with adoption of the DSP to address the following objectives - (1) remove outdated and conflicting guidelines with respect to the policies in the existing 2035 General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan; (2) add guidelines that accommodate for the streetcar, facilitate surrounding transit oriented development; and incorporate electric transportation charging access; and (3) refine guidelines that apply to development along alleys, guide how development interfaces with the urban tree canopy, and create a pleasant and walkable environment. The revised Design Guidelines focus on promoting livable, multimodal (i.e., transit-, pedestrian-, and bike-oriented) Downtown neighborhoods with distinguished design aesthetics and neighborhood amenities, and on ensuring that new infill development will be compatible with existing development. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 38 Planning Framework 3.1.4 LAND USE AND URBAN FORM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES The City faces challenges within its current zoning and regulatory framework, as multiple area specific, plan-wide, and citywide regulations apply to the DSP area. This can result in a complicated overlapping of zoning, guidelines, initiatives, development standards and other regulations, creating additional complications for applicants in navigating through the development process. While the DSP more clearly directs and streamlines these multiple regulatory layers, it is incumbent upon the City to continue to simplify and facilitate the regulatory process for all applicants and interested parties. The challenges and opportunities related to land use and urban form are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions discussed below, as well as the actions discussed in Section 4, Implementation. 3.1.5 LAND USE & URBAN FORM POLICIES Mix of Uses LU.1.1 LU.1.2 LU.1.3 Mix of Uses. Maintain a favorable regulatory environment complete with flexible parking and open space requirements, reduced fees and a streamlined process that encourages a mix of mutually supportive residential, commercial, employment, cultural, educational, entertainment, and recreational uses that contribute to the creation of a lively, around-the-clock, urban environment. Residential as a Permitted Use. Allow residential uses as a permitted use in all Downtown industrial and heavy commercial zoning districts. Adaptive Reuse and Revitalization. Provide regulatory and financial incentives for the adaptive reuse of buildings and the revitalization of underutilized or vacant infill lands to residential, mixed use, or other economically productive uses. Transit Oriented Development LU.2.1 LU.2.2 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Critical Mass of Density and Intensity. Encourage higher densities and intensities, greater building heights, housing choices, mixed use projects, amenities, pedestrian and bicycle oriented streetscapes and activities, and active ground floors within walking distance (10-minute walk or 1/2 mile) of the streetcar line and light rail stations to ensure a critical mass of residents and employees to support transit ridership. Transit Ridership. Discourage uses that generate little to no transit ridership. LU.2.3 Waive Parking Requirements. Support waiving parking requirements for transit oriented development. LU.2.4 Multi-modal Linkages. Increase pedestrian and bicycle connections and linkages to other transit modes from the streetcar line and light rail stations to the surrounding community. LU.2.5 Housing Adjacency and Visitor Use. Work with Sacramento Regional Transit to promote housing development adjacent to stations and encourage visitor use of streetcar, light rail and other transit modes as a convenient way to visit Downtown. LU.2.6 Infrastructure Funding. Support infrastructure funding and incentives for transit oriented development. Public Realm LU.3.1 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities. Facilitate the installation and enhancement of safe, comfortable, convenient, and connected pedestrian and bicycle facilities to encourage walking and bicycling. LU.3.2 Street Tree Canopy. Preserve and enhance the urban street tree canopy. Allow for flexibility in building design and selection of appropriate species to avoid or minimize conflicts between trees with transit facilities, buildings and overhead utility infrastructure (69 kV and above). LU.3.3 Street Furnishings and Amenities. Incorporate a variety of quality street furnishings and amenities, including restrooms, to create an attractive and comfortable environment for people to congregate. Planning Framework LU.3.4 LU.3.5 LU.3.6 LU.3.7 Reduced Setbacks. Support reduced setbacks in all Downtown commercial zone districts to encourage building placement and active uses to be closer to the sidewalk while accommodating street tree canopies. Parklets. Encourage the development of parklets and other living green spaces that support local businesses and public gathering while balancing pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular use of the public right-of-way. Wayfinding and Branding. Establish a clear sense of identity and arrival to Downtown and its unique districts by providing a network of attractive and easily visible wayfinding, city branding and district branding signs, kiosks, banners, gateways, and other elements that are at the pedestrian level. Lighting. Continually refine the City’s lighting standards, to reflect the latest technology, for pedestrian areas and crossings to enhance visibility and safety, fill gaps in street lighting, and contribute to an attractive and inviting public environment. LU.3.8 Publicly Accessible Private Open Space. Encourage signage of publicly accessible private open space that informs when private open space is also available to the public. LU.4.2 High Quality Materials. Encourage the use of high-quality building materials, detailing, and landscaping as defined by the Central City Design Guidelines. LU.4.3 Services, Access and Parking. Promote functional and aesthetic integration of building services, vehicular access, and parking facilities. LU.4.4 Sustainable Design. Promote sustainability in building and landscaping design, construction, renovation, and operations. LU.4.5 Investment in Existing Buildings and Sites. Incentivize economic investment in existing buildings and sites, including facade improvements, new paint and signage, retrofitting, adaptive reuse, preservation of existing trees, and upgraded landscaping and paving. LU.4.6 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Incorporate “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)” standards in new development to promote public safety. LU.4.7 Indoor Air Quality. Encourage new residential and childcare uses within 500 feet of a transportation or heavy rail corridors should utilize MERV 13 air filters and position operable windows on the side of the building facing away from these corridors. 39 Regulatory Support LU.5.1 Consistent Standards and Guidelines. Maintain clear and consistent development standards and design guidelines that are user friendly, remove barriers for Downtown projects, and provide adequate flexibility to react to changing market opportunities. LU.5.2 Process Streamlining. Streamline the development review and building permit processes for new housing, employment, and amenities promoted by the Specific Plan. LU.5.3 Community Outreach. Facilitate efficient and effective outreach with neighborhood groups and other stakeholders on development proposals. LU.5.5 Code Enforcement. Maintain effective code enforcement standards to discourage blight and encourage the ongoing maintenance and renovation of existing residential and nonresidential buildings and property. Urban Design LU.4.1 Creative and Flexible Design Solutions. Allow for creative and flexible architectural and other design solutions that acknowledge contextual design through emulation, interpretation, or contrast in character. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 40 Planning Framework Central Business District CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT LU.6.1 Favorable Regulatory Environment. Maintain a regulatory environment that encourages the City’s most intense residential, retail, commercial, entertainment, and office developments in the Central Business District. LU.6.2 Varied Skyline. Support a mixture of midand high-rise buildings creating a varied and dramatic skyline. LU.6.3 Housing Expansion and Integration. Expand the supply of housing in the Central Business District, through the vertical and horizontal integration of residential with other uses. LU.6.4 Amenities Within Walking Distance. Provide for ample resident- and employee-serving retail, services, parks, schools, day care facilities, open space and other amenities within walking distance of housing and businesses. LU.6.5 Transit Use. Support affordable, convenient, frequent, and safe transit options, including light rail, buses, and streetcar, as a primary mode of travel to, from, and within the Central Business District. LU.6.8 Multi-Modal Mobility. Improve multimodal mobility connections to and from Capitol Mall, as well as to the Sacramento River. LU.6.9 Funding Coordination. Continue to coordinate with the State and other agencies to pursue funding sources to implement improvements to Capitol Mall. CAPITOL MALL LU.6.6 Visual Identity. Enhance the visual identity, landscaping, orientation of development, and unique gateway status of Capitol Mall. LU.6.7 Community Engagement. Engage the community to reimage the underused public spaces along Capitol Mall and create comfortable and inviting gathering places for active arts, festivals, and other events. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan LU.7.2 Favorable Regulatory Environment. Maintain a favorable regulatory environment that encourages opportunities for new infill development, economic revitalization, and reinvestment along the corridors. LU.7.3 New Mixed Uses. Promote new mixed uses, including additional employment, retail, commercial, services, and residential uses compatible with the nearby neighborhoods. LU.7.4 Streetscape and Mobility. Preserve and enhance well-shaded corridors; promote streetscape improvements that increase mobility for all modes of travel, enhance the pedestrian and bicycle experience, provide continuity in the mobility system, and further connect and unify the corridors. Downtown Corridors CORRIDORS LU.7.1 Distinct Visions. Establish and implement a clear and distinct vision for each of Downtown’s major corridors. Planning Framework LU.7.5 Public Gathering Places. Encourage more public gathering places along the corridors, such as plazas and courtyards that can accommodate events. LU.7.6 Shared Parking. Continue to improve and develop centralized and shared structured parking facilities. LU.7.7 Public Art. Promote public art as a way to enhance the look, feel, and character of the corridors. LU.7.8 Funding and Partnerships. Pursue funding and build on partnerships to implement corridor improvements, ensure maintenance and enforcement, support promotional and business development activities, and monitor success. BROADWAY DISTRICT LU.7.9 Mixed Use District. Promote the development of the Broadway District as a viable commercial and residential mixed use district, while preserving its unique character. LU.7.10 Broadway Complete Streets Plan. Implement the Broadway Complete Streets Plan which introduces traffic calming, reduced roadway and intersection widths, reduced left turn lanes, consistent curb treatments and street lighting, and additional on-street parking. LU.7.11 Identity and Image. Support expansion of entertainment, restaurants, specialty businesses, landmarks and other elements to improve the identity and image of the corridor in the region. 41 LU.7.12 Pedestrian Orientation. Create a unique character and pedestrian oriented urban form along the corridor and each of its distinct segments: the Lower Broadway or Riverside District, the Tower District, and Upper Broadway. Riverfront District LU.9.1 Development and Revitalization. Support the development and revitalization of Old Sacramento and other areas west of Interstate 5. R STREET DISTRICT LU.9.2 Riverfront Orientation. Facilitate uses that orient to and capitalize on the riverfront setting and economy. LU.9.3 Visitor and Local-serving Uses. Seek to balance visitor-serving and local-serving uses and amenities. U.9.4 Connectivity. Maximize multi-modal transit, pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connectivity to and along the riverfront. LU.7.15 Existing Regulations. Develop and improve the R Street District consistent with the policies of the Central City Community Plan, the guidelines in the R Street Urban Design Plan, and the street cross sections, as shown in Appendix A. Downtown Neighborhoods LU.8.1 Diverse and Distinct Neighborhoods. Maintain Downtown’s diverse and distinct neighborhoods to meet the community’s needs for complete, sustainable, and high‐ quality living environments. LU.9.5 West Sacramento Connections. Facilitate new surface and water connections to West Sacramento and continue to upgrade existing connections for pedestrian and bicycle access. LU.8.2 Established Neighborhoods. Preserve and protect established neighborhoods by providing appropriate transitions in building bulk, form, and intensity for uses adjoining these neighborhoods. LU.9.6 Railroad Access. Maintain railroad access for Old Sacramento excursion trains. LU.9.7 Backbone of Public Spaces. Secure and enhance a continuous “backbone” of public space along the riverfront to accommodate a variety of passive and active recreational, entertainment and educational uses, including reprogramming Waterfront Park to more active uses. LU.9.8 Public Assembly and Activities. Create places along the riverfront for public assembly to facilitate regional celebration of the Sacramento River. LU.9.9 River Resource and Access. Promote use of the Sacramento River as a recreational resource, including enhanced river access and launching areas for watercraft. LU.8.3 Complete Neighborhoods. Encourage new and revitalized development that supports more complete residential neighborhoods with complementary community-supportive retail, commercial, entertainment, and service uses. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 42 Planning Framework LU.9.10 Upgraded Infrastructure. Improve and upgrade infrastructure to support both new development and the adaptive reuse of existing structures. LU.9.11 Visitor Destination. Promote Old Sacramento as a key regional and visitor destination and encourage new visitor experiences, entertainment, attractions, and access. LU.9.12 State Historic Park General Plan. Partner with California State Parks to evolve and implement the Old Sacramento State Historic Park General Plan. LU.9.13 Use Transition. Discourage industrial uses along the Sacramento River and transition the area to commercial and residential uses. 3.1.6 LAND USE AND URBAN FORM IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS To achieve the vision for land use and urban form outlined in this DSP, a number of actions will need to occur. The DSP goals, policies, implementing actions and proposed improvements will need to be applied effectively throughout the DSP area, and in this process, every individual development project, improvement, and land use and zoning request within the DSP area will be subject to these new criteria and thresholds. In this process, the City will utilize not only the DSP but the City’s General Plan, the Central City Community Plan, the City’s Planning and Development Code, and the Central City Urban Design Guidelines in its design, review and approval of these various projects. The Downtown SPD modifies the permitted uses, development standards, and various other regulations found within the City’s Planning City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan and Development Code, and these standards and regulations provided in the Downtown SPD supersede those in the Zoning Code. The complete application of the DSP, in concert with the City’s planning regulations and regulatory documents, will serve as implementation. The following additional actions supplement the City’s existing regulations, and will assist in implementation of the DSP land use and community form goals and policies. Implementing Action LU-1 Regular Review and Monitoring Progress. Review and update, if necessary, the Downtown Specific Plan every five years. Prepare an annual report on progress of Downtown Specific Plan implementation. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: Every 5 years beginning in 2023 Implementing Action LU-2 Vision for Major Corridors. Prepare a plan that defines a vision for each of Downtown’s major corridors. Responsible Entity: Public Works, Community Development Department Timeframe: 2024-2028 Planning Framework 43 3.2 HOUSING Housing is a key driver of the Downtown Specific Plan. The provision of housing is critical in meeting the City’s objective of facilitating the expansion of opportunities for all socio-economic groups to live in the Central City. It also contributes to a more vibrant and active city core by fostering an expanded resident population that will activate public spaces, stores, restaurants, and cultural and entertainment venues. By attracting diverse and talented residents, expanding housing opportunities will make the Central City highly appealing to innovative businesses that recognize the workforce is their key asset in an information and innovation driven economy. Downtown Housing Goals H.1 Housing Types: Provide for a range of housing types that address the needs of a diverse population. H.2 Housing Affordability: Encourage a housing stock that is affordable to all incomes and where at least 25% of area housing is affordable to lower income households (making 80% or less of area median income). H.3 Homelessness: Pursue solutions to reduce homelessness that focus on expanding access to stable housing opportunities. H.4 Displacement: Minimize displacement of low-income residents due to gentrification. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 44 Planning Framework 3.2.1 DOWNTOWN HOUSING INFLUENCES Downtown Housing Initiative Plan In 2015, the City identified the lack of downtown housing as a significant fiscal, economic, and community development challenge facing the City of Sacramento. To address the issue, former Mayor Kevin Johnson and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) rolled out the Downtown Housing Initiative Plan, with a goal to develop 10,000 places to live in Downtown Sacramento over the following ten years. The Downtown Housing Initiative Plan aims to increase population density in the Central City, such that the area can support additional investments in hotels, grocery stores, and other new retail and entertainment establishments and cultural institutions. This includes the provision of mixedincome, multi-modal friendly residences to meet a diverse range of housing needs. This strategy has the added benefits of stabilizing the tax base and attracting and retaining young residents and employees. The Housing Initiative Plan includes recommendations for policies, processes, resources, and incentives to achieve this goal. High Demand for Downtown Housing The Downtown Housing Initiative Plan recognizes that the restricted supply of new housing has led to pent-up demand for downtown housing opportunities. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) expects the downtown core population to grow significantly faster than the citywide population between 2012 and 2036. A range of 20-year Central City housing growth scenarios were prepared specifically for the DSP. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The highest of the growth scenarios assumes that the Central City will capture housing demand sufficient to absorb the City’s pipeline of planned housing projects. This scenario assumes that by providing a substantial increase in the number of housing projects that are available in different configurations and price points compared to historic offerings, and by leveraging demographic trends and shifting household preferences which favor higher density housing and increased interest in urban living, the expanded supply of new housing will induce a higher level of demand for downtown core housing. Consistent with this scenario, the buildout of the DSP is anticipated to yield approximately 13,400 dwelling units by the year 2036. Need for Varied Housing Choices The rapid escalation of area housing prices, in both the rental and for-sale markets, coupled with rapid declines in vacancy, stand as evidence of significant pent up demand. These trends are in contrast to the historical record, wherein the Central City saw relatively little population and household growth. This departure from the historical trend makes it difficult to gauge the depth and scope of demand for new housing with certainty. Housing Demand (All Units) Planning Framework Expected Target Income Levels 45 ●● Smaller Housing Units. Non-family households comprise over three-fourths of the Central City population, and single people living alone represent about 60 percent of all Central City households. There is a sustained demand for smaller housing units to accommodate these smaller household sizes and affordability needs. ●● Higher Densities. Within the City and the region, the Central City has a unique housing mix that is more oriented toward multifamily housing units. Market projections show the trend towards higher densities continuing in the Central City based upon demographics, buyer lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. While the available information indicates that the pipeline of planned and proposed projects is likely sufficient to meet the estimated market demand in terms of the total number of units that could be produced, there appears to be a mismatch between the types of housing planned for construction, and the needs of both existing and prospective Central City residents and workers. Comparison between household income levels and the sales prices of recently constructed forsale housing units indicates that the marketplace is only providing new for-sale housing units that are affordable at the above moderate-income level, while only some moderate-income households may be able to afford lower-priced resale housing units. New market rental projects are primarily targeting the upper end “lifestyle” segment, rather than the cost-sensitive “rent by necessity” market segment. While the newer rental housing projects are providing important housing opportunities for more highly educated professional workers, new workers in lower wage occupations, such as those in retail and food service, may struggle to locate housing that is both adequate and affordable. This mismatch generally supports the conclusion that there is pent up demand for housing affordable to moderate-income households and below in both the rental and ownership housing markets. To meet the City’s objectives of facilitating the expansion of opportunities for all socio-economic groups to live in the Central City, the goals and policies of the DSP build upon the City’s General Plan to support and range of housing price points and tenure options including: ●● Lower Income Housing. When adjusted for household size and organized into income categories, the DSP area has a disproportionate share of lower income households. In terms of absolute buying power, the DSP’s lower incomes mean that targeted rental rates and sale prices would ideally be lower than elsewhere in the City. The DSP area’s existing lower-income households are at risk of displacement, due to a prevalence of households with excessive or severe housing cost burdens and limited increases in the supply of affordable units. ●● Ownership Opportunities. About 88 percent of all Central City households are renters. While there is substantial demand for such housing the above average concentration of rental housing units within the Central City housing stock and development pipeline indicates a possible undersupply of affordable ownership housing options. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 46 Planning Framework HOUSING AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Household Trends Household Renters vs. Owners RENT City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 19.6% 33.2% 14.5% 10.6% 11.1% 11.1% Under 25 in DSP 35-44 in DSP 55-64 in DSP 25-34 in DSP 45-54 in DSP 65 and Older in DSP 47 Above Average Educational Attainment Age Distribution Under 25 in City 35-44 in City 55-64 in City 25-34 in City 45-54 in City 65 and Older in DSP 35.1% 16.8% 13.0% 12.7% 11.0% 11.4% City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 48 Planning Framework Average % of Lower Income Households Housing Types City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 49 Price per Square Foot Comparison City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 50 Planning Framework 3.2.2 DOWNTOWN HOUSING POLICIES Housing Types City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan H.1.1 Preservation, Revitalization and Development. Meet housing needs through preservation, revitalization and new development. H.1.2 Public Investments. Target public investments to help remove barriers (e.g., infrastructure deficiencies) and improve the feasibility and attractiveness of developing housing in Downtown. H.1.3 Variety of Housing Types. Encourage projects that provide a variety of housing types and sizes, including those that serve individuals, families, seniors and persons living with disabilities. H.1.4 Ownership and Rental Opportunities. Promote the development of both housing ownership opportunities and rental housing. H.1.5 Workforce Housing. Encourage housing that is affordable to, and suitable to the needs of, the Downtown workforce. H.1.6 Employee Housing. Partner with major employers to encourage their development of employee housing. H.1.7 Family Housing. Encourage the construction and preservation of family housing (homes with two or more bedrooms and not restricted to seniors), sited in proximity to necessary services and amenities (e.g., grocery stores, schools, after school programs, parks, etc.). Planning Framework H.1.8 H.1.9 H.1.10 H.1.11 H.1.12 Move-up Opportunities. Encourage move-up opportunities for younger households and opportunities for existing workforce households to relocate into Downtown. Modest Sized Housing. Facilitate the development of micro units and modest sized housing that incorporate amenities, gathering spaces, and appropriate property management. Live-work Options. Support live-work options for artists and other home-based businesses. New Alternative Housing Types. Modify standards and regulations as necessary to accommodate housing that is affordable by design (e.g. microunits, tiny homes, bungalow courts, etc.). Second Units and Carriage Homes. Continue to streamline and improve the approval process for second units and carriage homes and encourage existing property owners to build these homes. H.2.5 Publicly-owned Property. Consider use of publicly-owned property for affordable and workforce housing development. H.2.6 Promise Zone Designation. Maximize the use of available city, county, state, and federal housing programs through the City’s Promise Zone designation. H.2.7 Funding Sources. Target and pursue grant funds for the development of new housing, and establish other affordable housing funding sources. H.2.8 Affordable Housing and Transportation Projects. Partner with affordable housing developers and Regional Transit to take advantage of programs and funding sources that pair affordable housing with transportation projects. H.2.9 Displacement H.4.1 Anti-displacement and Preservation Resources. Develop tools to assess and identify neighborhoods that are experiencing, or that are likely to experience, gentrification in order to identify where anti-displacement and preservation resources such as the Home and Housing Trust Funds should be directed. H.4.2 Relocation Services. Support relocation services, including counseling, locating replacement housing, and moving expenses when displacement occurs. H.4.3 Class B and C Properties. Support the continued operation and management of Class B and C properties (products built more than 20-30 years ago with lower market rents) as a means of providing housing affordable to moderate-income households, and encourage the Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA) to purchase additional Class B and C properties to expand their portfolios of available workforce housing. H.4.4 Condominium Conversions. Discourage the conversion of Class B and C apartments into condominiums when the apartment vacancy rate is below five percent. H.4.5 Sufficient Incomes. Support efforts to facilitate growth in occupations with incomes sufficient to offset the cost of Downtown housing. Counter displacement of current residents with the preservation and production of affordable housing. Reduced Construction Costs. Support organizations such as the North State Building Industry’s 5K in 5 Years Jobs Initiative to address an industry-wide labor shortage by creating 5,000 new construction jobs in 5 years. Housing Affordability Homelessness H.2.1 Range of Housing Options. Provide for a range of housing options at varying affordability levels to accommodate the City’s diverse residents and workforce. H.3.1 Affordable Housing Opportunities and Services. Continue efforts to reduce homelessness by providing affordable housing opportunities and services. H.2.2 Affordable Housing Integration. Encourage the integration of affordable and mixed-income housing with market‐ rate housing. H.3.2 H.2.3 Affordable Housing Quality. Ensure that affordable housing is built in a manner that maintains a high quality of design and construction. Affordable by Design. Promote the development of housing that is more affordable by design, including micro and Single Room Occupancy units, both market rate and subsidized affordable. H.3.3 County Coordination. Continue to coordinate with Sacramento County service providers to serve the homeless. H.2.4 Moderate-income Housing. Encourage moderate-income housing (households making between 80 and 120% of area median income). H.3.4 Affordable by Design. Work with partner agencies to provide supporting services in existing affordable housing developments. 51 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 52 Planning Framework Implementing Action H-1 Downtown Sacramento Housing Initiative Plan. Continue working to implement the key strategies of the Downtown Sacramento Housing Initiative Plan, including: transit oriented development (to promote housing development in key locations supported by multimodal transit services); housing conversion (to rehabilitate outdated nonresidential buildings and transforming them into modern sustainable housing); SMART! housing (to develop technologically integrated housing that addresses the need for “connected” residential developments that facilitate residents’ participation in the modern, information- and knowledge-based economy); and housing mix (targeting a variety of housing types, including market rate, workforce, and rapid rehousing). Responsible Entity: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Department, Economic Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing 3.2.3 DOWNTOWN HOUSING IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS The following actions will assist in the implementation of the Sacramento DSP housing goals and policies. These actions supplement and are complimentary to: ●● Other sections of this Specific Plan that support the development of the DSP area as an attractive living environment that will be highly desirable to households from all socioeconomic segments of the community; City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan ●● City regulatory documents that are being updated to support the housing initiative and the Downtown Specific Plan such as the Zoning Code and Central City Urban Design Guidelines; and ●● Other City policies and programs that provide financial and regulatory incentives, as well as process streamlining actions, in order to facilitate housing and other development in Downtown, as discussed in Section 5, Implementation. Implementing Action H-2 Rapid Rehousing. Prevent households from falling into homelessness by rapidly rehousing 150 households a year in the plan area consistent with the City’s Annual Action Plan and other applicable City housing plans. Responsible Entity: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: Ongoing Planning Framework 53 Implementing Action H-3 Implementing Action H-6 Implementing Action H-9 Incentives for Residential Projects. Continue to offer incentives for high density residential projects and conversions from non-residential to residential uses by offering reduced Housing Impact Fees, and utilize Housing Trust Fund monies collected on other projects to provide Central City affordable housing projects with local funds that can leverage other state, federal, and philanthropic funds to address subsidy needs. Affordable Housing Funding. Help affordable housing developers interested in DSP projects secure funding from other regional (e.g., SACOG), state, and federal programs, such as Community Development Block Grants, state and federal tax credits, California Cap and Trade programs and State bond programs for affordable and infill/ transit-oriented development, and mortgage revenue bonds. Affordable Housing Preservation Ordinance. Consider expanding the scope of chapter 5.148 of the City Code, which allows SHRA to preserve HUD subsidized affordable housing, to be expanded to apply to subsidized affordable housing downtown that is not currently subject to the ordinance. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department; Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: Ongoing Responsible Entity: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: Ongoing Implementing Action H-4 Sewer Credit Bank. Continue to offer Sewer Credit Bank eligibility for qualifying Central City housing projects. Implementing Action H-7 Anti-displacement Tools. Develop a strategy and identify tools and funding mechanisms to address anti-displacement due to gentrification. Responsible Entity: Economic Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing Responsible Entity: Community Development Department; Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: 2019-2021 Implementing Action H-5 Implementing Action H-8 Middle-income Housing. Evaluate current regulations to better facilitate alternative housing products (e.g. tiny homes, micro units, etc.) to help fill the gap in the housing market for middleincome households as a means to achieving a more permanent and stabilized Downtown. Monitoring Displacement. Monitor regulated affordable housing that is at risk of converting to market rate as well as rents and vacancy rates for housing in the downtown area. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: 2019-2020 Responsible Entity: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: 2019-2021 Responsible Entity: Community Development Department; Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: 2019-2021 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 55 3.3 EMPLOYMENT While much of the Downtown Specific Plan’s focus is on providing additional housing options, implementing the Specific Plan is also an important step that the City of Sacramento will take to expand the range of businesses and employment opportunities within the DSP area. Increasing the diversity of housing available and stimulating a more vibrant and active Downtown will make the DSP area more accessible and desirable to a broader pool of residents and potential employees. Proximity to those employees is a key draw for many businesses that recognize that the workforce is their key asset and must compete to attract talent. Stimulating a more vibrant and active Downtown by fostering an expanded resident population addresses a key locational criteria for 21st Century businesses. Downtown Employment Goals E.1 Employment: Reinforce Downtown as the region’s major employment center. E.2 Business Assistance: Expand public and private investment in a business friendly Downtown. 3.3.1 DOWNTOWN EMPLOYMENT INFLUENCES The DSP area is the Sacramento region’s most important job center, accounting for 13 percent of all jobs within the metropolitan statistical area as of 2015. Government remains the largest employment sector, accounting for two out of every three DSP area jobs, though the employment base is beginning to diversify somewhat. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 56 Planning Framework Most DSP area residents, regardless of their workplace location, are employed in “white collar” occupations, such as Management, Business, and Financial occupations, and Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts, and Media occupations. The proportion of residents working in occupations associated with lower education, skill, and wage levels has decreased over time. The DSP area has attracted a higher share of the City of Sacramento’s growth in 25 to 34 year-olds. The DSP area has also attracted a higher share of the City’s more educated residents, contributing to a highly educated workforce prized by the knowledgedriven businesses targeted for growth within Sacramento and the region. Data from SACOG travel demand model indicate that 94 percent of DSP area workers commuted in from homes located outside the plan area in 2012. Only about 36 percent of DSP area residents also worked in the plan area. A 2017 worker survey commissioned by the Capitol Area Development Authority and the City of Sacramento, and completed with support from the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Midtown Business Association, and others indicates that provision of new Downtown housing opportunities that expand the range of housing unit types and housing affordability will be highly desirable to a significant portion of the DSP area workforce. This information, combined with the very large employment base in the DSP area, indicates that housing developers have a substantial opportunity to capture additional housing demand from the plan area’s existing employment base. Thus, by focusing on housing production, this Specific Plan and its policies will play an important role in making the DSP area a more competitive and robust business location. Residents with an Associate’s Degree or Higher City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Commute Patterns Planning Framework 3.3.2 DOWNTOWN EMPLOYMENT POLICIES E.1.8 Employment E.1.1 Economic Diversification. Encourage economic diversification by supporting the creation of private sector jobs. E.1.2 Office Space. Encourage new office space to serve the growth needs of existing and start-up businesses, and provide jobs for Downtown’s workforce. E.1.3 E.1.4 E.1.5 E.1.6 E.1.7 Innovation Zones. Promote central Sacramento as an “innovation zone” with the infrastructure and facilities to function as a laboratory for development of cutting-edge, innovative technologies, as well as the amenities and housing resources necessary to attract talent. Emerging Businesses. Accommodate emerging businesses and workplace styles, such as co-working, incubator space, or other new forms of creative businesses that can benefit the local economy. Home Grown Businesses. Assist “home grown” businesses, including smaller businesses, looking to expand and locate within Downtown. Interim Use of Vacant Buildings and Lots. Encourage interim uses of vacant buildings and lots, such as pop-up businesses, cultural or artistic exhibitions, public and private events, and other temporary uses to reduce vacancy rates and enhance activity. E.1.9 E.1.10 E.1.11 E.1.12 Visitor Destination and Convention Venue. Partner with Visit Sacramento, the Metro Chamber, and interested stakeholders to market Downtown Sacramento as a visitor destination and convention venue. Heritage Tourism. Partner with Sacramento Heritage and Visit Sacramento to identify and promote heritage tourism activities in the Central City. Business and Educational Linkages. Strengthen linkages between the local business community and nearby educational institutions to ensure the availability of labor with the skills necessary to fill local jobs. Attract Skilled Workers. Promote Downtown housing, services, entertainment, amenities and mobility options that are affordable and attractive to skilled workers. Workforce Marketing. Actively market the availability of a comparatively young, well-educated Downtown workforce. Business Assistance E.2.1 Economic Development Entities. Support the efforts of the Sacramento Employment and Economic Development Corporation (SEED Corp) and other economic development entities in the Downtown. E.2.2 Business Improvement Districts. Assist business improvement districts in attracting private investment and resolving service issues. 57 E.2.3 Business Attraction, Expansion and Retention. Support efforts to incentivize business attraction and to facilitate business expansion and retention. E.2.4 Partnerships. Promote economic development organizations and businesses, and facilitate public/private partnerships, to advance Downtown’s economic development climate. E.2.5 Coordinate Efforts. Coordinate economic development and business recruitment efforts with other established City goals, such as expansion of the Convention Center and other major public investments. E.2.6 Business Visitation Program. Continue to implement the City’s business visitation program to assess workforce, regulations and other issues targeted at understanding what local “primary” employers need to stay and grow. E.2.7 Infrastructure. Expand the availability of infrastructure and services needed to support employment growth, including high-speed broadband communications, fiber and wireless infrastructure, enhanced transit opportunities, and supportive services. Public Events. Partner with local businesses and organizations to support public events that showcase Downtown merchants, music, and food. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 58 Planning Framework 3.3.3 DOWNTOWN EMPLOYMENT IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS The DSP employment goals and policies will be implemented through a combination of the continued application of the City’s 2013 Economic Development Strategy, as well as actions in other sections of the DSP that cumulatively support employment growth. As a result, no additional employment specific implementation actions are identified. The DSP places an emphasis on increasing the amount of housing within the plan area, which will also support business attraction and retention. This will occur indirectly, as an expanded housing stock and residential population facilitated by the DSP, creates a more livable Downtown area. In turn, the Downtown will support an expanded array of retail, restaurant, entertainment, and cultural offerings. This type of dynamic, mixeduse atmosphere, combined with additional Downtown amenities, such as bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements, will create the type of environment sought by innovative, knowledgedriven businesses. These businesses seek urban locations such as this, because they are a residence location of choice for the rapidly growing Millennial workforce. In addition, the City of Sacramento’s 2013 Economic Development Strategy provides a citywide framework for strategic goals and implementing actions to strengthen and diversify the Sacramento economy. Embedded throughout the strategy are goals and actions that speak both directly and indirectly to diversifying and expanding DSP area employment and business opportunities. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 59 3.4 COMMUNITY AMENITIES The provision of retail, education, parks, open space, entertainment, cultural and other amenities contributes to the social infrastructure of a community and improves quality of life. Adequate provision of amenities can establish a key foundation for a safe, healthy, and productive community, supporting economic growth while also enhancing the social experience and livability for all users. In order to expand the DSP’s residential base and embrace a wider range of age and income groups, an appropriate and balanced composition of amenities is essential to influence the identity, level of activity and overall desirability of the plan area. Downtown Community Amenity Goals CA.1 Retail Services: Expand shops, restaurants and other retail services throughout Downtown to enhance opportunities for residents, employees and visitors. CA.2 Education: Support a quality education for all students living within Downtown. CA.3 Parks and Open Space: Continue to enhance parks and open space facilities throughout Downtown. CA.4 Entertainment and Culture: Ensure that Downtown’s arts, culture and entertainment scene continues to thrive. 3.4.1 DOWNTOWN RETAIL SERVICES The provision of retail services (retail shops and restaurants) can greatly shape the economic vitality and identity of neighborhoods and districts within the DSP area. Similarly, easy access to healthy food options – whether provided at grocery stores, supermarkets, neighborhood convenience stores, community gardens, or farmers markets – is vital to the community’s livability. Sacramento has embraced its identity as the “Farm to Fork Capital of America,” and as such, the continued development of more localized food options and sources within the DSP area can contribute to a healthier community. Restaurants provide a diverse selection of cuisine across the DSP area, and their proximity to residents, employees and visitors helps to further establish the place-making capabilities of Downtown Sacramento, and enhancing cultural wealth and interaction. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 60 Planning Framework Challenges and Opportunities Downtown Retail Services Policies The DSP area has benefitted greatly from revitalization and a resurgent economy, and currently offers a diverse array of retail and restaurant selections. In particular, areas that include Old Sacramento, the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) District, 16th Street, R Street, the Handle District, the JKL District, and J Street offer a growing range of unique retail services. Retail market analysis has noted that the DSP area, with the exception of Old Sacramento, features a lower retail vacancy rate and higher average asking lease rate than the citywide rates. CA.1.1 While the DSP area does have a strong retail market and contains an increasingly diverse selection of retail options, much of the retail selection is fragmented and limited to certain districts, and this fragmentation has caused some areas to lack retail within walking distance or easily accessible by transit. This fragmentation largely occurs in the predominantly residential and lower density northeast, southeast, and southwest fringes of the DSP area. Challenges and opportunities related to retail services are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. CA.1.2 Shopping Choices. Support a variety of retail businesses that offer grocery, food and shopping choices for residents, employees and visitors of all incomes, ages, and backgrounds. Retail Services Distribution. Maintain a suitable balance of food, grocery and other retail services across the DSP area, including areas currently underserved by such uses. CA.1.3 Neighborhood Serving Retail. Encourage neighborhood serving retail and services to be located within walking distance of residential neighborhoods and transit stops. CA 1.4 Business and Tourist Serving Retail. Encourage business and tourist serving retail and services to be located within walking distance of businesses, tourist’s destination and transit stops. CA.1.5 Grocery Stores. Provide regulatory and other incentives to enable the development of additional grocery stores within the DSP area. CA 1.6 CA.1.7 Restaurants. Promote a range of restaurants, emphasizing a strong presence of outdoor dining during both daytime and evening hours. Farm-to-Fork. Promote farmer’s markets, grocery stores, restaurants and community events that support the “Farm-to-Fork” values of locally sourced produce. CA.1.8 Specialty Retail. Encourage pedestrianoriented specialty retail, eating, drinking, and entertainment establishments offering quality goods and services. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan CA.1.9 Commercial Opportunities in the Public Realm. Encourage street vendors, busking and other income generating activities that contribute to activity on the street and in public places. Downtown Retail Implementing Actions The City will continue to work with the community and local business organizations to attract, assist, strengthen and diversify retail and dining choices for all residents, daytime workers, visitors, and evening patrons within the DSP area. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring that the distribution of retail opportunities is expanded throughout the DSP area and generate equal access for all neighborhoods and districts. The majority of zoning districts applied within the DSP area allow for a range of retail services and restaurants, and the Specific Plan promotes the strategic use of incentives to support the types of uses, development, and investments desired. The following additional actions will supplement the City’s existing programs, policies and efforts, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP retail services goals and policies. Implementing Action CA-1 Retail Shortfalls and Offerings. Work with the community, local businesses, and business organizations to identify and locate retail shortfalls within the DSP area, and to attract and incentivize an increased assortment of retail and restaurant offerings in accordance with the 2035 Sacramento General Plan and the City’s Economic Development Strategy. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department, Economic Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing Planning Framework 3.4.2 DOWNTOWN EDUCATION Access to good public schools can greatly influence where families want to live. The City of Sacramento and the DSP area feature a variety of primary and secondary schools, both public and private, along with higher education opportunities both within and outside the City. 61 The majority of the DSP area is within Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), which is the main school district for much of the City of Sacramento, generally to the south of the American River. As of 2017, the SCUSD has a total of 73 school sites districtwide for students in grades K-12. This total includes 44 elementary schools, nine K-8 schools, eight middle schools, and 12 high schools. These schools house approximately 26,683 elementary school students (K-6), 7,070 middle school students (7-8), and 13,062 high school students (9-12). Figure 3.4-1 indicates the locations of private and public schools both inside and within the vicinity of the DSP area. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 62 Planning Framework Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Sacramento City USD Boundary Twin Rivers USD Boundary Sacramento City USD Schools (Public) Twin Rivers USD Schools (Public) Private Schools Proposed Schools N 0 3000 Feet City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Figure 3.4-1 Schools in the Vicinity of the DSP Area Google Earth, 2017; ESA, 2017 Planning Framework Challenges and Opportunities TABLE 3.4-1: SCUSD STUDENT GENERATION IN THE DSP AREA School Type Generation Rate Number of Additional Dwelling Units Additional Students Generated Elementary School 0.040 13,401 536 Middle School 0.012 13,401 161 High School 0.019 13,401 255 Total 0.071 13,401 951 SOURCES: SACOG SACSIM, 2017; BAE Urban Economics, 2016; ESA, 2017. Service Standards and Student Generation Per the Sacramento 2035 General Plan, the City is committed to working closely with school districts to provide efficient and equitable distribution of quality educational facilities. While no one standard exists for school size, SCUSD currently seeks to meet classroom ratios of 24 students per teacher for grades K-3 and 33 students per teacher for grades 4-12. SCUSD has estimated the additional students, beyond the current number of students, that would be generated through implementation of the DSP based on projected residential growth and student generation rates as shown in Table 3.41. 63 School Demand The DSP would generate additional student population during the build out of the DSP and may require additional student facilities. Although no schools are proposed as part of the DSP, Table 3.42 presents the capacity, enrollment, and current and proposed excess surpluses and deficits for each of the DSP area schools. Within the DSP area three-fourths of the population consists of non-family households, while single people living alone represent about 60 percent of the households, and average ages are lower than elsewhere in the City. This indicates a demand for smaller housing units relative to the rest of the City, and as a result, fewer overall students generated per unit. Accommodating new residential growth in an urban and built out area can pose challenges. In some urban areas, there have been declining numbers of students, requiring school districts to close schools that did not have enough enrollment to stay open. When faced with an influx of new students in an urban area, school districts like SCUSD have to consider the potential impacts of bussing students to more distant schools within the district, opening closed schools, building additional or expanded buildings within existing schools, or building new schools entirely. Finding vacant sites of appropriate size to build a new school is challenging in an urban area as undeveloped land is scarce and land values are high. Within the DSP area, SCUSD reopened Washington Elementary School, a formerly closed school during the 2016-2017 school year. As shown in Table 3.4-1, the DSP is projected to generate 951 additional students beyond the current number of students within the plan area. The existing schools within the DSP area as currently configured will not be able to accommodate this growth. The City is committed to working with the SCUSD to provide adequate, high quality schools to serve the DSP area. Challenges and opportunities related to schools and education are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 64 Planning Framework TABLE 3.4-2: SCUSD SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, CAPACITIES, AND ANTICIPATED SURPLUS/DEFICIT School Name Design Capacitya Current Enrollment (2016) Current Surplus/Deficit DSP Students Anticipated Surplus/Deficit Bret Harte 576 281 295 -- -- Crocker/Riverside 552 664 -112 -- -- Theodore Judah 504 556 -52 -- -- Washington 390 186 204 -- -- William Land 504 425 79 -- -- Total 2,526 2,112 414 536 -122 California 1,023 897 126 -- -- Sutter 1,320 1,171 149 -- -- Total 2,343 2,068 275 161 114 1,650 2,259 -609 255 -864 Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools C.K. McClatchy NOTES: a. According to the SCUSD, the design capacity totals shown are calculated on the assumption that every single classroom at a school site would be used for classrooms. However, many of the school sites currently have programs that use classroom space such as an art class, preschool, computer lab, student development program, etc. These other uses reduce the number of classrooms that are available. Design capacity totals also do not provide a precise grade by grade and year by year analysis, and therefore may not accurately true capacity capabilities. (Javed, 2017) SOURCE: Sacramento City Unified School District. April 2017; SACOG SACSIM, 2017; BAE Urban Economics, 2016; ESA, 2017. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework Downtown Education Policies CA.2.1 Sacramento City Unified School District. Work closely with Sacramento City Unified School District to determine strategies to serve the increased DSP student population in a manner appropriate for an urban area. CA 2.2 Partnerships and Joint Use. Encourage partnerships and joint use opportunities between schools, the City, businesses, and other institutions and agencies. CA 2.3 New Educational Facilities. Support the development of new school facilities to accommodate students of all ages. CA 2.4 Monitoring. Work collaboratively with the Sacramento City Unified School District to regularly monitor existing student generation rates to accurately determine school facility needs in the future. CA 2.5 Adaptive Reuse. Consider the adaptive reuse of existing buildings for school use. Downtown Education Implementing Actions New development within the DSP area will be required to contribute to the provision of new school facilities through the payment of fees or mitigation agreements as allowed under SB50, a State law. As new development is built, the actual student generation rate per household will be monitored in order to evaluate and adjust, if necessary, the student projections. Although the DSP area schools currently do not have the capacity to accommodate the projected number of additional students, the City is committed to working with the school district to determine potential solutions to providing adequate school service to the Downtown area. The following additional action will supplement existing programs and policies of the City and State regulations, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP education goals and policies. Implementing Action CA-2 Tracking Student Generation Rates. Track the growth of housing in the Downtown area and existing student enrollment rates to ensure adequate rates are being used to determine future school facility needs. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: Annually 3.4.3 DOWNTOWN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Parks and open space provide residents, employees and visitors of the DSP area with both passive and active forms of recreation that are vital to promoting health and wellness, community interaction, and a sense of place. The City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation (Sacramento DPR) is the primary agency responsible for parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities in the City. Sacramento DPR maintains approximately 3,200 acres of developed parkland, and manages more than 226 parks and numerous other community centers and recreational facilities within the City of Sacramento. Figure 3.4-2 shows the various parks located across the DSP area. 65 Parks and Recreation Facilities Parks in Sacramento are classified as neighborhood, community, or regional, based on their differing function and targeted service areas: Neighborhood parks are the smallest parks, at up to ten acres in size, and serve local residents and employees located within a half-mile radius. Typically, facilities include tot lots, adventure play areas, unlighted sport fields or sport courts, group picnic areas, landscaping, and walkways. Community parks are larger, usually ranging from ten to sixty acres in size, and draw residents and employees from a two to three-mile radius. Typical facilities include those in neighborhood parks, as well as lighted sports fields, large picnic areas with shade structures community gardens, restrooms, onsite parking, nature areas, skate parks, water elements, dog parks, and community centers. Regional parks vary in size depending upon location and opportunity, but are generally larger than community parks, and serve residents, employees, and visitors from across the city and beyond. Typical facilities include a sports complex, golf course, zoo, or regional open space or recreational amenities. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Tiscornia Park Jimmoom St 3rd S t 14th St 13th St N 16 t CS H St I St K St Sutter's Fort Alha mb Av e Brooks Truitt Park Winn Park Feet 34th S t r Regional Parkway Open Space Non-City Park 19th St Proposed Park 21st S t 2,000 NCity of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Community School Grounds Sierra 2 Park 99 y wa ad Bro 0 Lan d Pa rk Dr Sacramento River Parkway Neighborhood 50 Rive rsid eD 5th S t y Muir Way X St 5 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary d B lv t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol W St J St Fols o Railyards Specific Plan Area* m Blv Parks d to n ck Sto O'Neil Field Broa dw ay Cap it ol 24th St T St Fremont Community Garden Fremont Park 21st St S St H St 19th St 6th S t 5th S t R St E St McKinley Park Marshall Park 16th St Sa 4th S t Q St River Park Stanford Park O St P St Southside Community Garden Southside Park Miller Regional Park 80 Washington Park N St Roosevelt Park 50 Riv e r J St L St Capitol Park Pioneer Landing ca n Sutter's Landing Regional Park Governor's G S t Mansion 15th St er R iv 9th S t 10th St Ma ll 12th St Fron t St 2nd St Cap it ol er i Grant Park D St F St Cesar E. Chavez Plaza Stanford Mansion cr am en to 5th St SR i ver Rd Crocker Park Am C St E St Saint Rose of Lima Park ica n Riv er Pa rkwa y Muir Children's Park Johnson Park Old Sacramento y St Zapata Park IS t 3rd St 5tf S t tewa Central Shops Open Space Am e r St 2 th N1 7th S t 5th St s B lvd Rail yard 5 NB Neighborhood Parks 6th S t ouse Dr hth Tow er Bridge Ga 160 Vista Park Matsui Waterfront Park Sacramento River Parkway Riverfront Park F St s B lv d ra B lv d L ig SAC RAM ENTO City ofof Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 City Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 WEST SACRAMENTO Rich ard 29th St Planning Framework Figure 3.4-2 Parks th St 66 * Parks within the Railyards Specific Plan Area are not yet constructed but are anticipated to be built out before the horizon of the proposed DSP. Planning Framework The DSP area is also uniquely defined, by the American and Sacramento Rivers, which establish much of the plan area’s western and northern boundaries, respectively. Both rivers offer vast natural and recreational resources including boating, swimming, fishing, extensive trails and open space allowing for many forms of active and passive recreation for residents and visitors. Given the more intensive, urban nature of the DSP area, parks in the plan area are generally smaller, more compact, and more urban in character than parks in suburban portions of the City. A total of approximately 218 acres of parks of various types currently exist within the DSP area, and an additional 44.3 acres is planned, as shown in Table 3.4-3, bringing the total City park acreage in the DSP area to 262.3 acres. TABLE 3.4-3: PLANNED PARKLAND Planned Park Type Acreage Neighborhood Parks 4.87 Community Parks 4.87 Regional Parks 34.56 Total 44.30 In addition, there a number of other parks not managed by Sacramento DPR that offer recreational opportunities in the DSP area, which include Capitol Park, Old Sacramento State Historic Park, and Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, among others. 67 Service Standards The City of Sacramento parkland system service level goals for the DSP area are summarized in Table 3.4-4. The City maintains flexibility in applying these standards based upon resource availability and the ability to best meet the parks and recreation needs of the community. TABLE 3.4-4: PARKLAND SERVICE LEVEL GOALS Park Type Service Level Goal Per 1,000 Residents Neighborhood Parks 0.875 Community Parks 0.875 Regional Parks 8.0 DSP Parkland Demand Table 3.4-5 provides parkland demand calculations for the DSP. Applying the DSP service level goals to determine parkland demand, the total of existing and planned parks result in a deficit of 8.00 acres of community parks and a surplus of 6.04 acres of neighborhood parks (for a combined community and neighborhood park deficit of 1.96 acres). For regional parkland, total growth under the DSP is expected to generate a need for 387.36 acres. With 144.58 acres of existing regional parks and 34.56 acres of planned regional parks, an additional 208.22 acres of regional parks is needed to serve the projected DSP population; however, it should be noted that this amount of regional parkland is intended to serve the entire City and beyond, and does not necessarily need to be located within the DSP area itself. In the past, land acquisition for Regional Parks and Parkways has been allocated through “other means”, including land dedication to the City, grants and special land acquisition fee programs. Also, other parks exist within the DSP area that are not under the jurisdiction of Sacramento DPR but are available to the public. These include Capitol Park, Old Sacramento State Historic Park, and Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, among others. Together, these parks help to alleviate shortages of City designated regional parkland. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 68 Planning Framework The City has also adopted service level goals for a variety of parkland facilities, such as sports fields, hard courts, picnic areas, playgrounds. As reflected in Table 3.4-6, the DSP has a surplus of some facilities, such as tennis courts, group picnic areas, pools, and community centers. However, there is a deficit in a number of facilities, which include sports fields (softball, baseball and soccer), volleyball and basketball courts, and playgrounds. Challenges and Opportunities The main constraint affecting parks within the DSP area is the availability of land for additional parkland expansion. As the plan area is built out, no substantial undeveloped land exists that the City could utilize to build new parks, and unlike greenfield and brownfield sites, the plan area does not have much raw or vacant land available, apart from parcels that are smaller in size. The City is planning to add parkland within the Docks area, alongside Sutter’s Landing Regional Park, and subsume the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery to provide additional parks within the DSP area, and these areas comprise the planned park acreage found in Tables 3.4-3 and 3.4-5. Other future parks can include areas such as the top of parking garages and under freeways, as well as activating underutilized spaces within the existing public Right of Way for recreational use. TABLE 3.4-5: PARKLAND DEMAND IN THE DSP AREA Park Type City Standard (ac/residents) Existing DSP Population (residents) Projected DSP Growth (residents) Projected DSP Required Park Total Population Acres (residents) Existing Park Acresa Planned Park Acres Surplus/Deficit (ac) Community 0.875/1,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 42.37 29.50 4.87 -8.00 Neighborhood 0.875/1,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 42.37 43.54 4.87 6.04 Community and Neighborhood -- -- 84.74 73.04 9.74 -1.96 Citywide/ Regionalb 8/1,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 387.36 144.58 34.56 -208.22 TOTAL -- 26,710 21,710 48,420 472.10 217.62 44.30 -210.18 NOTES: a Planned Community Parks provide an additional 4.87 ac, planned Neighborhood Parks provide an additional 4.87 ac, and planned Regional Parks provide an additional 34.56 ac to comprise the totals for existing and planned parks. b The City does not require dedication and/or in-lieu fees for Citywide/Regional parks. This demand is met through other means. SOURCE: City of Sacramento, Parks and Recreation Department, May 2017. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 69 TABLE 3.4-6: PARKLAND FACILITY DEMAND IN THE DSP AREA Amenity Type City Standard (facility/ residents) Existing DSP Population (residents) Projected DSP Growth (residents) Projected DSP Total Population (residents) Current Supply (facilities) Projected Demand Surplus/Deficit (facilities) (ac) Softball: Youth, Adult 1/7,500 26,710 21,710 48,420 4 6.5 -2.5 Baseball: Adult, Little League 1/7,500 26,710 21,710 48,420 2 6.5 -4.5 Soccer: Bantam, Full Size 1/7,500 26,710 21,710 48,420 5 6.5 -1.5 Volleyball 1/10,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 3 4.8 -1.8 Basketball: Youth, High School 1/ 5,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 8 9.7 -1.7 Tennis 1/10,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 10 4.8 5.2 Picnic Area (Large Group) 1/30,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 2 1.6 0.4 Playgrounds: Tot Lots, Adventure Play Areas 1/2,500 26,710 21,710 48,420 12 19.4 -7.4 Outdoor Pool Facilities 1/30,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 2 1.6 0.4 Community Centers 1/50,000 26,710 21,710 48,420 4 1.0 3.0 SOURCE: City of Sacramento, Parks and Recreation Department, May 2017. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 70 Planning Framework The City’s Small Public Places program recognizes that for some infill areas not fully served to City standards by existing parks, a traditional community or neighborhood park may not be feasible or desirable due to land constraints and the lack of large undeveloped parcels. In these situations, a small park, such as a plaza, tot lot, or community garden, can help meet the local need for public gathering spaces. The City’s recent update to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance (Quimby) expands the private park facilities eligible for Quimby Credit, which can help meet the need for neighborhood/ community park space and amenities through smaller private recreational spaces. In addition, efficiencies can be achieved when parks are combined with other public facilities which serve more than one function. The development of joint use facilities is supported by the 2035 General Plan and can include such facilities as joint use public parks and stormwater detention facilities and the co-location of parks adjacent to libraries or schools. The DSP also offers an opportunity for City parks and civic places to contain public art, whether temporary or permanent, and include active programming for things such as performances, exhibits, festivals and temporary markets, civic amenities, and monuments that explore community context, create a distinct identity and nurture diversity. Artistic, cultural, and creative strategies to reveal and promote the unique history, character and identity of the DSP area are provided in Section 3.5 Public Art which reinforces the integration of arts and cultural resources in a contextual civic framework. These challenges and opportunities are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. Downtown Parks and Open Space Policies CA.3.1 Recreational and Open Space Needs. Ensure the recreational and open space needs of Downtown residents of all ages are met by leveraging existing parks and recreational areas, enhancing the public space network, and increasing publicly accessible private space. CA.3.2 Agency Coordination. Work with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and other agencies to ensure continued access to parks and open space not under the jurisdiction of the City, and to develop new recreational space and parklands to serve the DSP population. CA.3.3 Small Public Places. Update park policy on the development of small parks, such as plazas, tot lots, or community gardens, to help meet the local need for public gathering spaces in accordance with the City’s Small Public Places program. CA.3.4 Siting. Encourage placement of small public places within active pedestrian corridors supported by increased levels of commercial and residential activity, and fronting parks along public streets. CA.3.5 Partnerships and Joint Use. Encourage partnerships and joint use opportunities between parks, schools, businesses, and other institutions and agencies, including innovative solutions for land acquisitions and maintenance strategies. CA.3.6 Rivers. Provide enhanced access to, and increased recreational and gathering opportunities along, the American and Sacramento Rivers. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan CA.3.7 Funding. Ensure adequate funding for maintenance of parks and other public spaces including new maintenance funding strategies for small public spaces and partnerships with stewardship groups. Downtown Parks and Open Space Implementing Actions The following additional actions will supplement the City’s existing programs and policies, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP parks and open space goals and policies. Implementing Action CA-3 Parkland Development. Continue identifying and developing parkland opportunities throughout the DSP area including within the Docks, and Sutter’s Landing Regional Park while continuing to identify opportunities to develop new parklands and/ or upgrade existing parklands to meet projected recreational needs. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department Timeframe: Ongoing Planning Framework Implementing Action CA-4 Parkland Development. Explore opportunities for non-traditional smaller park types and joint use facilities and partnerships, including co-location of parks adjacent to libraries or schools, and development of joint use public park/stormwater detention basins; explore new park maintenance funding sources and strategies; and activate underutilized spaces within the existing public Right of Way for recreation uses. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works, Economic Development Timeframe: Ongoing Implementing Action CA-5 Parks and Master Plan Update. Update the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Small Public Places to be consistent with DSP policies, and address maintenance funding strategies. Responsible Entity: Parks and Recreation Department Timeframe: 2019-2020 3.4.4 DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE Downtown Sacramento is the region’s premier entertainment destination, housing numerous theaters, concert halls, clubs, libraries, and museums. Entertainment and cultural venues are important to all demographic groups residing in and visiting the DSP area, and help to enrich community culture and vibrant around-the-clock activity. Additionally, these facilities attract significant tourist dollars, and an engaging cultural environment is important in drawing new businesses to the community. As of 2017, the DSP area has approximately ten theaters, four libraries, and seven museums, in addition to the Golden 1 Center, Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento Convention Center, and other venues. Figure 3.4-3 illustrates the location of these venues. Generally, most of these locations are concentrated in and around the Central Business District and Riverfront Area (within Old Sacramento). Although the DSP area provides an abundance of diverse entertainment and cultural facilities, as the DSP area and surrounding region grow, the need and opportunity for additional entertainment and cultural options will increase. 71 Opportunities and Constraints Given the regional draw of entertainment and cultural venues, it is advantageous for the City to promote the siting of such facilities in higherdensity areas and in proximity to transit and other mobility options to maximize accessibility. In addition, the City’s riverfront provides opportunities as a unique entertainment destination. With the highest population and employment densities in the region, the existing base of restaurants and hotels, and the proximity to multiple light rail, bus, and future streetcar services, the DSP area is uniquely positioned to support and attract entertainment and cultural venues. While a regional draw, Downtown’s entrainment and cultural scene is generally smaller in scale and less established with respect to other major cities in California such as such as Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, and as such, the DSP area must compete with venues located in these regions. Sacramento can potentially benefit from its lower property values relative to much of the competing urban centers across California, attracting developers and promoters of entertainment and cultural venues to take advantage of cheaper land and development costs. Challenges and opportunities related to entertainment and culture are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan L ig SAC RAM ENTO Jimmoom St ouse Dr hth Am ca n Riv e r 3rd S t er 9th S t Ma ll G St 14th St 13th St 12th St F St t CS H St I St J St L St E St K St R iv Cap it ol 80 E St 10th St teway en to N St H St ra B lv d Alha mb 21st St 29th St T St Av e 24th St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Cap it ol 19th St 15th St 16th St Sa cr am O St P St Q St 34th S t Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Library Museum Theater Arena 99 y wa ad Bro 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr r Rive rsid eD Muir Way y 5th S t 50 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet Blv d d B lv W St X St 2,000 J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol Broa dw ay 5 er i C St 2nd St Fron t St 3rd St 5tf S t SR i ver 5th St St D St R St N St IS t 50 0 2 th N1 5 Rd RALEY FIELD 160 7th S t 5th St WEST SACRAMENTO 6th S t s B lvd Rail yard C St Tower Bridge Ga s B lv d NB City of Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 F St Rich ard th St Planning Framework Figure 3.4-3 Entertainment and Cultural Venues N 16 72 Community Center Proposed Location Planning Framework Downtown Entertainment and Culture Policies Downtown Entertainment and Culture Implementing Actions CA.4.1 Entertainment and Cultural Growth. Identify locations for growth in the entertainment and cultural realm to allow for compatible entertainment and cultural venues. CA.4.2 Proximity to Transit. Encourage entertainment and cultural venues to be located within walking distance of transit stops and services. CA.4.3 District Opportunities. Maintain and expand the robust entertainment and cultural opportunities within the Riverfront District, the ESC District, the JKL District, the Capitol District, the R Street District, and the 16th Street District. The DSP area already features diverse entertainment and cultural venues, but as the population increases there will be an increase in the demand for these creative spaces and the City is committed to working with a variety of organizations and stakeholders to determine and address the specific needs and opportunities for entertainment and cultural venues. The majority of zoning districts applied within the DSP area allow for a range of entertainment and cultural uses, and the DSP promotes the strategic use of incentives to support the types of uses, development, and investments desired. CA.4.4 Live Entertainment. Encourage live entertainment venues if they include features that reduce/mitigate noise and other impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. CA.4.5 Community Events and Activities. Support the ability for non-City entities to hold community events and activities. CA.4.6 Signature Events. Incentivize entertainment and cultural venues and signature events that attract regional, national and international audiences to Downtown and the riverfront. 73 The following additional action will supplement the City’s existing programs and policies, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP entertainment and culture goals and policies. Implementing Action CA-6 Entertainment and Cultural Venues. Collaborate with universities and educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, creative individuals and supporters, Sacramento Public Library, local businesses, and the community to identify, locate, and develop additional entertainment and cultural venues in appropriate locations within the DSP area. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department, Economic Development Department Timeframe: 2021-2023 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 75 3.5 PUBLIC ART Public art helps to support a vibrant Downtown. It encourages pedestrian travel by adding visual interest to the public streetscape enriching the pedestrian experience, and has the potential to catalyze and foster community identity. The DSP seeks to promote the arts in the Downtown area through a distinct art strategy that looks for new opportunities to develop public artworks, highlighting key strategic areas such as the Riverfront, gateway corridors, transportation pathways and nodes to foster transit oriented development patterns. One of the components of this plan is a collaboration with West Sacramento and the Crocker Art Museum to develop the “River Crossing concept” to create a link between the two cities through arts and culture. Public Art Goals PA.1 Public Space: Contribute to the cultural identity of Sacramento through enhanced Downtown public spaces that feature high-quality public artwork. PA.2 Arts Entertainment: Provide a wide variety of arts entertainment, including live performance, cinema and public infrastructure. PA.3 Enrichment: Enhance the daily lives of people who live, work, and visit Downtown Sacramento through the installation of public artworks and venues for performances. PA.4 Community: Allow residents of Sacramento to enjoy an enhanced sense of community resulting from the creation of, and/or performance of, art in public spaces. PA.5 Promoting Public Transit and Active Transportation: Integrate public art with infrastructure to promote the use of public transportation and enhance the pedestrian and bicyclist experience. PA.6 Sustainability: Ensure public art is sustainable with minimum negative environmental impact. PA.7 Public Safety: Commission public art that considers the safety of those who interact with it. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 76 Planning Framework Overview The City Division of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC) is funded by the City and County. The City division administers the programs for arts education, grants and public art. SMAC was established in 1977 to support, promote and advance the arts in this region. SMAC Commissioners foster and advocate for arts and advise, review and make recommendations to the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors. The eleven-member commission is appointed by City and County elected officials. Commissioners serve on committees for arts education, grants and public art. Art in Public Places (APP), a program within City Division, expands the public’s experience of visual art through the installation of artworks in all mediums throughout the County. The collection includes more than 700 diverse works, from monumental to intimate, and is in parks, community centers, transit stations and public service buildings, as well as inside offices and lobbies. The APP program is funded through City and County ordinances and a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies two percent of eligible City and County capital improvement project budgets for city buildings, parking, and decorative structures and recreational facilities be set aside for the commission, purchase, and installation of public art. With the exception that the Crocker Art Museum has its own curatorial program for sites under its control and is not subject to the APP guidelines. Additionally, Sacramento Regional Transit sets aside funding for art in transit projects; and, other public and private agencies also utilize SMAC to manage art acquisition and curation. SMAC curates and supports acquisition of the art after a capital improvement budget has been approved by the City Council. One focus of the DSP Public Art Plan is the streetcar stops currently in design by the Downtown/Riverfront Streetcar Project. “Floating Umbrellas” Águeda, Portugal “Contagious Color” Sacramento, CA by L/C Mural & Design City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The APP program provides opportunities for artists to create works that enhance public spaces and to work with architects, engineers, landscape architects, and city planners to design and build civic amenities. Artworks can be functional, such as a bench or tree grate, or address a political or social concern, but all public art creates a sense of place. The APP Program has had many successful projects through the years. Sacramento International Airport and the Golden 1 Arena are examples of spaces that house several notable public art installations that were curated for the site. Broadway Augmented commissioned eleven renowned artists to create temporary artworks that were virtually installed along the Broadway, enlivening a downtown corridor with no physical impact. Bike racks by Jason Silva add whimsy and function to daily life. The exhibition program features a wide variety of art media and diverse themes that showcase artists throughout the Sacramento region. Display spaces are in the City Hall lobby, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) lobby, and the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers. Planning Framework Challenges and Opportunities The DSP Public Art Plan has the capacity to: Thoughtful planning provides an opportunity to strengthen and build upon the current community support for the arts. New streetscapes and public spaces furnished with public art, along with neighborhood art walks, will help solidify Downtown Sacramento as the prominent regional cultural destination. The DSP enhances the existing cultural options by expanding opportunities for outdoor cultural programming. This will benefit the Downtown economy with spillover dining, retail, and incidental spending by those who come to enjoy the cultural environment. ●● Create a sense of place that is specific to the City of Sacramento; The goal of the Public Art Plan is to help create a more beautiful and distinctive city by creating places that provide a culturally immersive environment within which to live, work, and play. By establishing the priority locations and intent of public artworks at the locations, the Public Art Plan will expand opportunities to integrate the public art program into the planning, funding and design of capital improvement projects, the art plan builds upon the interaction between: redevelopment in housing and business; walkability; transportation pathways and nodes; iconic architecture; the riverfront parkway; historical landmarks; Sacramento’s connection with West Sacramento; major cultural institutions, such as the Crocker Art Museum; and the future redesign of the Capitol Mall. An additional goal of the Public Art Plan is to identify key strategic partnerships with Crocker Art Museum and City of West Sacramento and strategies for working with these partners to create an arts zone that connects downtown Sacramento and the Washington District of West Sacramento. This Public Art Plan provides for pedestrian-friendly pathways linking art, transportation, entertainment, employment and recreation with new residential development. ●● Create synergy between institutions, cities, and businesses; Create a conscious cultural framework; ●● Promote civic pride and identity; ●● Celebrate and reflect Sacramento’s diversity; Provide a sense of physical orientation; Increase tourism and economic vitality; ●● Establish an arts district around the riverfront and key sports and entertainment destinations; ●● Reflect the City’s history and character; and ●● Facilitate public transportation and pedestrian, bicycle and transit travel modes. Public art enhancements along public rights of way and in local gathering places will support a vibrant and walkable network in Downtown Sacramento. These features encourage pedestrian travel by adding visual interest to the public streetscape which enriches the pedestrian experience and has the potential to catalyze and foster community identity. 77 Design elements should be used to enhance projects and public rights of way at points of entry to Downtown and on designated corridors. Design of these installations should also embrace and integrate with the public and private realm. Public art should be conceived of as being integral to the design of the many elements that occupy the public streetscape—making more interesting spaces while not necessarily increasing their size. This may be implemented through small urban design features, such as fountains, parks, seating areas, landscape art, murals, signage, paving features, and street lighting, or other right-of-way enhancements. At the initiation of design work by City departments such as Planning, Public Works, Economic Development, and Parks, as well as external agencies, should collaborate to determine possible locations guided by the DSP Public Arts Plan. These challenges and opportunities are addressed through the proposed public art locations and public art corridor, as well as the goals and implementing actions, as described below. The “Gateway Arch” St. Louis, Missouri City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 78 Planning Framework “Net Sculpture” London, England by Janet Echelman “Urban Light” Los Angeles, CA by Chris Burden Sculpture - Aerial Lighting - Installation “Play” at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia “Invoxicated” by Karl-Johan Ekeroth (Location Unknown) Lighting - Projection Interactive City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 79 Primary Structure, Wanas Sculpture Park, Sweden by Jacob Dahlgren Play Areas and Structures “Walk the Walk.” Presented in New York, NY by Kate Gilmore Stairs at The Camp Retail Development, Costa Mesa, CA Performing Arts Literary City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 80 Planning Framework “Trevi Fountain” Rome, Italy by Nicola Salvi Et al. Water Feature “Olympic Torch Tower” Atlanta, GA by Taz Anderson “Around the Horn” Nantucket, MA Iconic Architecture Wayfinding City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework “The High Line” New York, NY by James Corner Field Operations “The High Trestle Trail Bridge” Madrid, Iowa by Snyder and Associates Creative Landscaping Infrastructure 81 “The Great Wall of Carmichael” Carmichael, CA by Hugh Gorman Murals City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 82 Planning Framework Proposed Public Art Locations Figure 3.5-1: Public Art Location Recommendation Map, represents the locations of existing public art as well as possible locations for future public art. The existing public art locations are represented by yellow pins and have been adjusted in size based on how many public art pieces are in that area. Each public art pin accounts only for public art pieces that are located outdoors and are fully accessible to the public. The points of interest for future public art placement are represented by blue circles and have been adjusted in size based on the importance of a specific location. A proposed public art corridor is represented by a purple arrow running along a specific route. These corridors focus on a cohesive path from one point of interest to another. A corridor should be uninterrupted along the entire route and be seen as one continuous piece of art or a series of art pieces. The locations of proposed public art should include urban design cues that signify the experience of entering Downtown from multiple pedestrian, vehicular and public transit pathways to enhance the visual character of the Downtown area. Public art should be located in specific sites that are appropriate for public art installations, public art walks, or temporary performance venues. A description of each recommended site and the type of art that is recommended at each location follows. The blue circles on Figure 3.5-1, Public Art Location Recommendations, correspond to the following numbered descriptions of recommended public art locations. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 7 th S Jibboom St Figure 3.5-1 Public Art Location WEST Recommendations SACRAMENTO 83 Planning Framework t C St C St SAC RAM ENTO 5 I St2017; ESA, 2017 City of Sacramento, Bridg e 6 th S 3rd S t 5 th St t D St E St F St R i ve r 7 G St 6 H St t St St St St 19t h 17t h St St K St 18 16 17 t ol A ve Proposed Streetcar Route Potential Streetcar Stop N 0 1,000 Feet R St Existing Public Art Location Q St Proposed Public Art Corridor # T St Proposed Public Art Location City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 21st Downtown Specific Plan Boundary P St S St St C api O St St N St 15 20t h L St 10 14t h 13t h St St 14 a ll 16t h t ol M 18t h 3 C api 15t h 4 th S t 3 rd S 2 11t h S 13 t 4 I St J St 9 5 th S nty 11 t St 9 th S 10t h 2nd 8 e Cou me n to Sa c ra Yo l o Co u n ty 1 B r id g t To w e r St Fr on t St Sa c r 5 12t h a me n to 12 Jibboom St Planning Framework r R i ve n to a me t St 2nd St Fr on 8 e 9 Map 1.1 N 0 1,000 Feet h St “Time Piece” Sacramento, CA by Yoshio Taylor T St t 4 th S 3 5 th S 2 t 3 rd S Cou 4 t nty 1 B r id g S St City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 7 Sa c r To w e r Sa c ra “Ben Franklin Bridge Lighting” Philadelphia, PA by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown e The Crocker Art Museum is an art and cultural hub in the City of Sacramento with current plans to add outdoor public art, which will make the immediate vicinity an even greater art destination for both citizens and tourists. Crocker Park, if enhanced, would provide opportunities5 for numerous live performances and other programs,6as well as the creation of a sculptural landscape. Co u n ty Continually enhancing the multi-modal network of transportation is a high-priority goal for Sacramento. Providing and promoting infrastructure needs for bicyclists is an essential part of diversifying transportation options. There are currently bicycle lanes integrated with vehicular traffic, as well as stand-alone paths like the Sacramento River Bike Trail. Along this trail one can find benches, shade structures and installations like the Circle of Lights. Further investment of light art would illuminate the bike trail at night and provide a safer path for bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, a public art sculpture would identify the connection point of two prominent pedestrian and bicycle corridors, O Street and the Sacramento River Bike Trail. Bridg 5 3. Crocker Art Museum Yo l o The Tower Bridge is an essential link between West Sacramento and Downtown Sacramento. Capitol Mall terminates on the east side of Tower Bridge and Raley Field is located on the west side. These are just two of the many attractions located in close proximity to Tower Bridge. This key infrastructure connection would benefit from the implementation of light art in numerous ways. A light installation here would illuminate the path from one side of the river to the other. An illuminated Tower Bridge would act as a beacon, visible from multiple areas throughout the City. 2. O Street Overpass/ Sacramento River Bike Trail me n to 1. Tower Bridge I St SAC RAM ENT 3rd S t 84 WEST SACRAMENTO C api t ol 85 Planning Framework t 7 th S Jibboom St t 6 th S St 5 th R i ve r FS G St “The Nereid Beckon” Evanston, IL by Matt Dehaemers 5 6 t t J St 9 13 5 th S 3 t t 4 th S 3 rd S t nty me n to Cou 4 11t h S 11 C api t ol M a ll L St 10 N St “LOVE“ Philadelphia, PA by Robert Indiana O St P St City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan S St 0 1,000 R St I St Q St St 9 th S e “Red Ball Project” Paris, France by Kurt Perschke 2 St 2nd 8 10t h 1 Map 1.2 B r id g St Fr on t St H St 12t h a me n to 12 Sa c r To w e r Co u n ty As the starting point of the Transcontinental Railroad, this location deserves a public art installation that illustrates the awe of this accomplishment and marks the intersection of the transcontinental line and the Sacramento’s civic core. A mural or ground level sculpture relating to the history of the Transcontinental Railroad, Central Pacific Railroad, and Old Sacramento would augment the cultural experience of those visiting this area of Downtown. Yo l o 5. Front Street / K Street The entry into Old Sacramento from the pedestrian WEST SAC RAM ENTO tunnel would benefit greatly from a piece of public SACRAMENTO art that acknowledges your arrival into 5this unique district. An art installation that recognizes the I St Bridg e of the neighborhood history and current economy would encourage pedestrian circulation at this underutilized entrance. The tunnel itself incorporates public art, but having an installation at the west end of the tunnel would be a welcoming 7 gesture to those entering Old Sacramento. Sa c ra The parking lot north of Crocker Park is an ideal location for large-scale public art. Visible from the Sacramento River, Interstate 5, Capitol Mall, Tower Bridge and surrounding areas, an iconic architecture or sculptural work, and/or a light installation, would serve to welcome people to Downtown Sacramento and create a wayfinding point for this area of high vehicular and pedestrian activity. 6. 2nd Street / K Street C St 3rd S t 4. 3rd Street / Capitol Avenue I St D St e 5 th St Planning Framework 6 th S t Bridg 5 3rd S t E St 10. 9th Street / FCapitol Mall St R ive r 7 Jibboom St 6 h St t 11t h S 9 th S St St St St 1 a me n to 16t h St 15t h 14t h r 1 2nd St t St Fr on er B r id g e 12.O S7th Street & 8th Street / t H Street C apit o l Av e Downtown 9 Specific Proposed Streetcar 4 This segment of H Street incorporates the streetcar t P St 3 rd S Potential Streetcar S t route with a station at both the intersection of 7th Existing Public Art L and 8th Street. This section of street has Public Art parking garage frontage 2 on either side and isProposed in # Proposed Public Art 3 need of public art to animate this corridor. The addition of interactive art would increase a human presence and make this a safer area. Q Street St 4 th S 5 At the western end of Capitol Mall is an area that should incorporate public art in order to accentuate one of the most important axis in the city. The Capitol Building is a grandiose terminus anchoring the east end of Capitol Mall while the Tower Bridge acts as a terminus on the west end of Capitol Mall. These two visual Spoints of interest areR far S t enough apart St from each other that this open space would benefit 1,000 from a public art installation somewhere between T S t Building and Tower Bridge. An artwork, the Capitol or series of connected artworks, would aid in the visual comprehension of this large space and act as a wayfinding point. With the addition of public art along Capitol Mall, it is crucial to avoid disrupting views of the Capitol and the Tower Bridge, while preserving the ability of this open space to host large events, including everything from marathons to farmers markets. 17t h 13t h St 12t h 3rd S t R i ve 9. West Terminus of Capitol Mall Sa c r 10 Map 1.3 nty ll Cou ol M a Co u n ty t C apit me n to Downtown Commons is an area of high pedestrian activity. Hosting many sporting and cultural0 events, the space offers several opportunitiesN for publicFeet art. Here, people congregate for large events and installations of public art would act as a focal point for the area and help people navigate the space when crowds are at their highest. St Located just across the street from Downtown 13 Commons, this small, intimate plaza already features the Downtown 14Sacramento Ice 15 Rink during the winter. Performances and public art installations L S tduring other times of the year would 5K St activate the space on a continual basis. Bookending 6 the westernmost segment of the Kay are streetcar stations at 7th and 8th street, which will increase pedestrian activity. Public art would enhance the public realm for pedestrians and promote 16 N St circulation around this To wpark. Sa c ra 8. Sacramento Downtown Commons 11. Saint Rose of Lima Park J Yo l o 3 As a multi-modal transportation hub, this is a space where people from around the state collect before entering the city. The presence of public art reflecting the function of the Sacramento Valley Station would signify to travelers that they have entered a city with a deep transportation history as well as an advanced contemporary transportation network. 5 th S Sa c ra 7. Sacramento Valley Station2 t 3 rd S Cou 9 4 th S nty 11 4 SA t 2nd 8 e me n to Yo l o “Siteliner” Tampa, FL by James Woodfill Co u n ty 1 B r id g t To w e r St Fr on t St Sa c r 5 C S of t the Capitol Mall is an ideal location The east end G S tin various forms, temporary for public performances exhibitions and literary art. With the Capitol Building WEST SACRAMENTO serving as a backdrop, and the surrounding Court H St 5 of Appeals and the State Office Building, this open St B space invites large-scale public Ievents, ridg and would benefit from the addition of public art. e I St St a me n to 12 10t h 86 t Jibbo SACRAMENTO 13. 10th Street / K Street This location falls on the K Street portion of the streetcar route between 9th and 10th Street. Both these streets have designated bike lanes, making this an ideal location for artist-designed bicycle racks or other types of infrastructure art. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan SS 7 th S t 16. 17th Street / L Street There are currently installations of public art surrounding the Sacramento Convention Center, SACbut RAMpublic ENTO C S tart is limited on 13th Street between J Street and L Street. This portion of 13th street is an ideal site for public art due to the slower vehicular traffic,Dheightened pedestrian traffic, and important St events that occur at the Convention Center as well as at the Community Center Theater. E St 15. 16th Street / J Street 7 Proposed Streetcar Route S St R St Q S t Art Location Existing Public St 21st St St St 18t h 17t h 16t h St St St 17 t ol A ve St C api 20t h St 20t h Map 1.5 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary P Potential Streetcar Stop 18 16 O S t 17 “Japanese Train Painting” Kobe, Japan byCTadanori Yokoo api 19t h 19t h K St N St 16 ve 15t h 11t h S St L St 18 t ol A 15 St 18t h K St P St Q St t St 10t h 14 St St St 14t h 15t h 15 10 N St R St J St St St 13t h t t C ap 14 it ol M all L St O St I St St t 9 th S St 12t h t 11t h S t 3 rd S 3 With recent mixed-use developments in this part G St of the city, and more people living and working in Midtown, public art would aid in the growth and prosperity of this area. Along with the growing HS amountt of pedestrian activity, there is a proposed streetcar station at this intersection that would support pedestrian circulation. 13 17t h 2 F 17. 19thSt Street / L Street 14t h St 2nd nty Cou 10 4 13 9J S t 16t h a ll Map 1.4 me n to t ol M Yo l o Co u n ty 11 4 th S e St 1 B r id g 10t h To w e r 9 th S F r o n t S t t 8 6 5 th S 5 Sa c r a me n to 12 The F S t midway point along the J Street stretch of streetcar is currently lacking any 12type of public art. In addition to a proposed streetcar station at this it is also the intersection of Downtown, G Sintersection, t Midtown, Boulevard Park and Mansion Flats. Public art here would help stimulate other activity H S t in this area. Additionally, the bulk of the city’s public art collection is located within Downtown 8 Sacramento. This area could serve as a starting point for integrating public art into surrounding I St neighborhoods, furthering neighborhood identity 11 and establishing connections. St R i ve r 7 C api 6 th S 5 th 6 th S St 5 th 3rd S t t St “Bus Stop” Curitiba, Brazil by Jamie Lerner 13t h e t Bridg St Jibboom St I St 5 A proposed streetcar station located at this intersection, along with St. John’s Lutheran Church C t on the northeast Scorner, creates an interesting juxtaposition of secular architecture and modern infrastructure. DPublic art here could relate to this S t L Street has bike lanes on either unique adjacency. side of the street that are situated between a traffic lane and E St on-street parallel parking. This is an opportunity to use public art to highlight these bike lanes, making them safer for bicyclists. 12t h t 7 th S WEST SACRAMENTO Sa c ra t 14. Sacramento Civic Center C St AC RAM ENTO 5 th S 87 Planning Framework Downtown Specific Plan Bound Proposed Streetcar Route City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Potential Streetcar Stop Existing Public Art Location Proposed Public Art Corridor R St Q St “Paperclip Bicycle Rack” Washington, D.C. (artist unknown) St 19t h St 18t h K St 18 “The Waltz” Chattanooga, TN (artist unknown 16 Recommended Public Art Corridors ve St t ol A St 17 20t h C api O St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Map 1.6 Streetcar Proposed Streetcar Route 21st P St 17t h 15 St St St 15t h 14t h St St St This location has a13 proposed streetcar station on a relatively quiet street corner where the streetcar 14 route shifts from a north- south axis to an east-west axis. Currently there are small retail buildings on all L S t that are not being four10 corners of this intersection utilized to their fullest potential. With the addition of a sculptural art piece and the streetcar station, this intersection will have the assets it needs to become a lively contributing part of the City of Sacramento. Public art in this area would increase pedestrian N S t value to the retail. activity and add commercial 16t h M a ll 13t h J St 18. 19th Street / J Street 12t h 11t h S 11 t St Planning Framework I S t 10t h 88 9 th S t H St Potential Streetcar Stop Existing Public Art Location Proposed Public Art Corridor # The streetcar expansion of Sacramento’s Proposed Public Art Location transportation network is an opportunity to establish light art, infrastructure art, and other public art types at each streetcar station, as well as along the streetcar route. It is also an opportunity to incorporate art on or within each carriage of the streetcar. Public art integrated into the streetcar system can have different themes, reflecting the different characteristics, from car to car or station to station. Every public art location recommendation is addressed in varying levels of detail and is approached from different angles, but taken as a coordinated and comprehensive plan the City will be able to integrate public art into the urban fabric. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The objective of a public art corridor is to emphasize a continuous route from one point of interest to another through the implementation of public art. There are two corridors that are highlighted on Figure 3.5-1 Arts Plan Public Art Location Recommendation Map. Corridors are represented by purple lines with arrows at the termini of each route. The first corridor runs from the Sacramento Valley Station to the Crocker Art Museum with a spur, connecting to Downtown Commons, and the other runs the length of Capitol Mall. This is an opportunity to deploy public art in the form of murals, ground and aerial sculpture, installation and projection lighting, and paving, among others. The objective is to enhance these two established routes and to strengthen the connection between prominent features of Downtown. 89 Planning Framework PA.1.5 Fund Aggregation. Provide an opportunity for arts contributions from the Art in Public Places requirement to be aggregated to facilitate the acquisition of significant public art pieces to be permanently displayed in appropriate Downtown locations. Funds may be aggregated for artworks to be purchased by SMAC or by collective purchase by one or more developers. PA.1.6 Race and Cultural Equity. Support SMAC’s Race and Cultural Equity Statement that reads, in part, “The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission believes that all people in Sacramento County have the right to celebrate and engage in meaningful and relevant arts and cultural experiences.” SMAC strives to ensure equity in its outreach, funding, leadership, resource allocation, partnerships, and programs. Public Space t Supporting Infrastructure. Support temporary street closings and appropriate settings, as well as the availability of supporting nearby infrastructure (i.e., streetcar or other transit, bathrooms, 15 etc.), when identifying sites that support performances. N St O St St 14t h St t 19t h St 13t h St PA.2.3 KS Interactive Art. Encourage interactive 18 participation public art that invites user or provides sensory stimulation through touch, movement, sound, etc. 16 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 17 C api t ol A ve Downtown Specific Plan Boundary st S t Map 1.7 St t L St 10 St a ll 15t h t t t ol M PA.2.2 20t h 3 5 th S 2 4 th S nto C 3 rd S t oun t y 9 C api Live Performance Venues. Support live performances on a temporary or permanent basis, such as dance, music, theater and/or cinema. I St Multi-disciplinary Collaboration. Involve the communities and create multidisciplinary teams of artists, architects, JS engineers, planners, t and managers in the artist selection process for capital 13 improvement projects. Community involvement and education are vital 14 to the success of the DSP Public Art Plan. 12t h 11 St PA.1.4 e 4 PA.2.1 t 2nd 8 11t h S 1 St Fr on er B r id g Arts Entertainment St 6 t St Sa c r 5 10t h a me n to 12 Artistic and Visual Compatibility. PA.1.3 Emphasize the artisticG S tand visual relationship between Downtown Sacramento, the City of West Sacramento, H St and the downtown riverfront with the commissioning of iconic works of art that visually unite the two communities. 18t h 6 th S St 5 th r R i ve “EaCa Alley” Hollywood, CA by Hollywood 7 Bureau of Engineers General Plan. Reinforce the placemaking goals of the City’s General Plan by E t commissioning artworks that areSvisually distinctive and that become associated with the identity of the Downtown and its F St individual neighborhoods and districts. St PA.1.2 17t h e 9 th S Bridg SAC RAM ENTO 5 t I St 7 th S Jibboom St EST MENTO St Key Locations and Gateways. Provide public art in locations that enhance the pedestrian experience and signify key locations, including city entry points, places of civic engagement, and public C St infrastructure. Major art works should be considered for specific sites to mark key gateways into the City. DS t PA.1.1 16t h Public Art Policies 90 PA.2.4 Planning Framework Celebrating Sacramento’s History. Create opportunities for permanent public art installations that showcase the City’s history and architectural history (e.g., Angel’s Walk and Little Tokyo Sidewalk Stories installations in downtown Los Angeles) PA.4.2 Temporary Artworks. Promote a temporary artworks program, in concert with an educational component, designed to introduce all sectors of the broad Sacramento area community to public art. PA.4.3 Marketing. Develop a marketing program which includes greater utilization of available resources to promote the creation and enjoyment of art. Enrichment PA.3.1 Art in Public Places. Guide art investment in accordance with the goals of SMAC’s Art in Public Places. PA.4.4 PA.3.2 Recurring Events. Support recurring events that enhance the City’s reputation as an exciting arts venue, providing destinations for local and regional arts patrons and other visitors. Promoting Transit and Active Transportation PA.3.3 Open Space Provision. Encourage new development projects to incorporate open space to host public and publicly accessible but privately sponsored events such as outdoor theater, crafts fairs, and other cultural events, consistent with the City’s regulations. Community PA.4.1 PA.5.1 Education and Outreach. Implement a comprehensive program of community education and outreach for public art, directed to the general public and to the numerous special constituencies affected by the program. These include artists and design professionals, schools, neighborhoods and diverse communities, corporate and private development interests, and public-sector officials. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Art Adjacent to Light Rail and Streetcar Stations. Concentrate public art installations adjacent to light rail and streetcar stations, providing aesthetic enjoyment to riders and encouraging more people to use public transit. The adjacent public art installations can be coordinated with the designs of the light rail and streetcar stations. Bike Rack Location. Encourage people to utilize their bikes rather than cars through strategically located, artist-designed bike racks that celebrate Sacramento’s bicycle culture. PA.5.3 Bike Racks. Implement artist-designed bicycle racks that meet the City of Sacramento standards. Performances near Streetcar Stations. Encourage art performances within walking distance of streetcar stations to promote streetcar ridership and to provide access to performances for all. Designated Art Locations. Implement public art walks in designated locations to encourage pedestrian activity. These art walks shall be designed to include a variety of mediums, including sculpture, landscape, murals, and text- based art. Sustainability PA.6.1 Open Streets Events. Support public art and community by holding open streets event in various downtown corridors. PA.5.2 PA.5.4 PA.5.5 Best Management Practices. Follow best management practices to reduce light pollution emitted from lightbased artworks, lighting installations, infrastructure and light projections to lessen impact on adjacent properties, wildlife and the night sky. Public Safety PA.7.1 Visibility. Consider the placement of public art and monuments so that they do not obstruct the driver’s view of traffic control devices, provide a distraction, or create a roadside hazard to motorists. PA.7.2 Pedestrian and Motorist Safety. Integrate public art with infrastructure to create a safer environment for pedestrians and motorists. Public art infrastructure that could accomplish this includes elaborately paved sidewalks and crosswalks, highlighted bike lanes, artist-designed highway overpasses and underpasses, etc. PA.7.3 Public Art Removal. Reserve the right to relocate or remove any public art if it is deemed unsafe for the public. Planning Framework 91 Implementing Actions Monitoring Siting The DSP Public Art Plan also sets forth a set of goals, policies, and guidelines that address the important role of art in the development of the Downtown area by integrating artistic elements and “moments” into the circulation infrastructure, as well as civic and park amenities of the City. Art improvements are incorporated as essential features for walkability, identity (placemaking), and security. Not only will this help promote the arts within the DSP area, it will also encourage new investment in transit-served neighborhoods, inform the design of other public and private development, and be a catalyst for broader, sustained discussions about civic design. In addition, the following public art guidelines will assist in the implementation of the Sacramento DSP, its vision, goals and policies. The City of Sacramento tracks the quantitative socioeconomic performance indicators of installing public art throughout the city. The selection of an appropriate site for public art. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-1 Locate works of art in places visible and accessible to the public and on City/County-owned land, or with an agreement for other governmental agencies or private entities. These may include: The guidelines for the Public Art Plan fall within the jurisdiction of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. They have been established to regulate the commissioning, accessioning, maintenance, conservation, and de-accessioning of public art in the City and County of Sacramento. ●● Utilize multiple social media platforms to record, map, and promote check-ins and posts related to specific public art installments and public art events. ●● Administer cross-sectional surveys in specific areas as well as citywide during art and cultural events, along with before and after public art installations to measure the impact that a particular piece of art has on the people who interact with it. ●● Track multiple modes of public transportation ridership before and after the installation of any public art in close proximity to that segment of transportation as well as document ridership during specific public art events. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-2 ●● Publicly owned open spaces such community centers, parks and plazas as ●● As part of, or adjacent to, public infrastructure, such as city signal boxes and medians, and Regional Transit transportation centers, transit stations and bus shelters ●● City/County-owned building façades IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-3 Strategically locate artwork along established sight-lines to create a focal point and attraction for visitors. ●● Track economic activity in specific areas through recording sales tax before and after the installation of a public art piece, as well as during specific art and cultural events. “Angel of the North” Gateshead Tyne and Wear, England by Anthony Gormley City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 92 Planning Framework IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-4 Artistic Quality Select a location and commission works that complement the site. The capability of a public art piece to enhance the public realm. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-5 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-11 Encourage the installation of artwork as a permanent enhancement to a development and/ or consider designating a special exhibition area in the development to incorporate public artwork through revolving exhibitions. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-6 Consider providing thoughtfully designed permanent plinths or pedestals for placement of artworks on a rotating basis. Commission high-quality artwork that expresses originality and demonstrates the artists’ understanding of public space. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-12 “Cloud Gate” a.k.a. “The Bean” Chicago, IL by Anish Kapoor Select artwork that is durable, easy to maintain, and resists normal wear and exposure to the elements. Context IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-13 The consideration of surrounding elements in implementing public art. Select artwork that is inherently safe in design. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-7 Where appropriate, consider dynamic or interactive works that engage the viewer. Respect historical associations, but also utilize the best of modern design. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-8 Consider the use of locally derived materials, symbols, and icons. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-14 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-15 Continue to balance the proportion of works by local, regional, national, and international artists to express a wide variety of vision and talent. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-9 “Antler Arch” Jackson, WY Design artwork to further establish the character, and strengthen the identity of, the development, district, or corridor in which it is to be located. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE-10 Select artwork that is appropriate in scale, material, form, and content for the physical environment. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan “Urban Umbrella”, New York, NY by Agencie Planning Framework 93 3.6 HISTORIC RESOURCES The City recognizes the cultural and aesthetic importance of historic resources in the DSP area and the contributions they make to Sacramento’s character, identity, and economic vitality. The preservation of historic resources is important because cities with distinctly identifiable places and history are generally more livable for residents and more attractive to new businesses that sustain the economy. Accordingly, balancing new development opportunities with thoughtful protection, preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic resources is a key priority and function of the DSP. Historic Resource Goals HR.1 Historic Resources: Support the preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic resources. HR.2 Education: Educate residents and visitors about the Sacramento’s rich and diverse history. 3.6.1 HISTORIC RESOURCES IN THE DSP AREA Historic resources create a distinct sense of place for residents and visitors to Sacramento. Sacramento played a significant role in the gold rush of the mid-nineteenth century, emerged as California’s State Capitol, and was a key center of the railroads and their role in the western expansion of the United States. The city was also one of the busiest centers for packing and shipping produce from California’s Central Valley to the rest of the country, and experienced significant expansion during World War II and the country’s post-war economic growth. Many of the City’s oldest and most prominent historically significant buildings, structures, and public places are located within the DSP area, including the State Capitol Building and grounds, the Historic Governor’s Mansion, Sutter’s Fort, the Memorial Auditorium, buildings and structures associated with historic industrial and railroad operations, and the multitude of exceptionally preserved historic homes in DSP area residential neighborhoods. In addition to individually significant historic buildings and structures that are located throughout Downtown, the DSP area includes numerous historic districts. Several of these districts are listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the official list of the Nation’s historic places that was authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and the Sacramento Register of Historic & Cultural Resources (Sacramento Register), which City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 94 Planning Framework is the City’s official list of historic and cultural landmarks and historic districts. Adopted historic districts within the DSP area that are listed on the National Register and/or the Sacramento Register are shown on Figure 3.6-1 and listed below. National Register Historic Districts Alkali Flat Central Alkali Flat North Alkali Flat West Boulevard Park Capitol Extension District Old Sacramento National Historic Landmark District Sacramento Register Historic Districts 3.6.2 DSP AREA HISTORICAL RESOURCES SURVEY As part of the environmental compliance for the DSP, 259 parcels on 89 sites that can provide opportunities for new housing within the DSP area were surveyed. A total of 72 historic-age (45 years or older) buildings were identified in the survey. Three of the buildings were identified as listed City Landmarks (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 1619 N Street, the Marshall Elementary School at 2718 G Street, and a building at 1026 R  Street). Six resources were subject to full evaluation. The remaining 63 resources were subject to reconnaissance-level description and review. This initial inventory and identification effort provides guidance for sites with the greatest potential for adaptive reuse or contextually sensitive infill development. ID Name 1 1200-1300 Q Street 2 12th Street Commercial 3 20th and N Street 4 Alkali Flat Central 5 Alkali Flat North 6 Alkali Flat South 7 Alkali Flat West 8 Boulevard Park 9 Bungalow Row 10 C Street Commercial 11 C Street Industrial 12 Capitol 13 Capitol Avenue 14 Capitol Mansions 15 Cathedral Square 1200-1300 Q Street Fremont Park 12th Street Commercial Marshall Park 17 Historic City Cemetery North 16th Street Memorial Auditorium 18 Marshall Park 20th and N Street Merchant Street 19 Memorial Auditorium Alkali Flat South North 16th Street 20 Merchant Street Bungalow Row Poverty Ridge C Street Commercial C Street Industrial Capitol Avenue R Street South Side 16 Fremont Park 21 Newton Booth 22 North 16th Street 23 Plaza Park (Cesar Chavez) 24 Poverty Ridge 25 R Street Capitol Historic Washington 26 South Side Capitol Mansions Washington School 27 Washington Cathedral Square Cesar Chavez Plaza Park Central Business District 28 Washington School Winn Park Historic City Cemetery City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 29 Winn Park 30 Old Sacramento National Historic Landmark NB Cap it ol 13 14 3 16 29th St 29 T St 9 Feet 34th S t 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr Rive rsid eD r 50 99 y wa ad Bro 2,000 Muir Way 5th S t y N 0 21 X St Blv d d B lv 5 24 W St J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol 17 Broa dw ay H St Alha mb S St 26 Av e 18 ra B lv d 15th St 16th St 1 E St 21st St 6th S t 5th S t 25 R St N St t CS 24th St 3rd S t er 4th S t Q St 8 J St L St to en cr am Sa 50 28 I St K St O St Riv e r 80 H St 19 ca n E St F St 12 P St 95 11 G St 15 Ma ll er i D St 27 14th St 23 6 C St 13th St 10th St 9th S t Cap it ol R iv SR i ver 5th St 20 Am 10 2 12th St ay St 7th S t 5th St Fron t St 2nd St atew St 4 Rd Tow er Bridge G 5 7 30 2 th N1 22 5 3rd St 5tf S t F St 6th S t s B lvd Rail yard WEST SACRAMENTO Planning Framework th St City ofof Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 City Sacramento, 2017; ESA, 2017 C St 160 N 16 Jimmoom St ouse Dr hth Figure 3.6-1 Historic Districts s B lv d 19th St L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Historic District City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 96 Planning Framework 3.6.4 HISTORIC RESOURCES POLICIES Historic Resources 3.6.3 HISTORIC RESOURCES CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES The City faces the challenge of balancing the dynamic growth of a vibrant modern downtown core with the desire to preserve and protect its historic resources. It is anticipated that the proposed development associated with the DSP will introduce new construction adjacent to historic resources and within historic districts, as well as alteration of existing buildings and structures. Alteration of historically significant buildings, structures, and districts – through adaptive reuse or the introduction of new development adjacent to City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan historical resources – has the potential to adversely affect the resources and the community character to which they contribute if the new development is not designed in a manner that is sympathetic with surrounding historic buildings and their historic context. Alternatively, new development presents opportunities for preserving and elevating public awareness of historic resources, particularly through adaptive re-use of historic buildings and structures that might have otherwise been subject to physical neglect, or which have escaped public attention and enjoyment due to their location in industrial zones or other underutilized portions of the DSP area. The historic resources challenges and opportunities are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. HR.1.1 Preserve Historic Context. Ensure that new development is compatible with the context of existing historic resources and historic districts, through early and close collaboration between project applicants and the City Preservation Director. HR.1.2 Adaptive Reuse. Encourage the adaptive reuse of historic resources in compatibility with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. HR.1.3 Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. Ensure that the rehabilitation of historic buildings and features conform to standards for preservation of historic properties as set forth in the Sacramento Planning and Development Code. Planning Framework 97 In addition to adherence to DSP policies pertaining to historic resources, new development in the DSP area will be subject to the applicable policies of the General Plan, the City Planning and Development Code (including the requirements of Chapter 17.604, Historic Preservation), and the City’s site plan and design review process, which ensure that new development is consistent with applicable plans and design guidelines and is compatible with surrounding development. In addition, the City’s Central City Urban Design Guidelines include a number of provisions that address the protection of historic resources in the DSP area. The following additional actions will supplement the City’s existing programs and policies, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP historic resources goals and policies. Implementing Action HR-1 Education HR.2.1 HR.2.2 Interpretive Displays. Encourage the development and installation of interpretive displays into adaptive reuse projects when historic resources are involved, or into projects where there are artifacts discovered that highlight the area’s prehistory or history. Illustrate Sacramento’s History. Develop a series of interpretive displays throughout the DSP area that illustrates Sacramento’s diverse history and rich cultural heritage. 3.6.5 HISTORIC RESOURCES IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS DSP guidance encourages both the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and introduction of modern and architecturally distinct new buildings to add to the ongoing narrative of downtown development. Sacramento’s history provides context for the integration of preservation of historic resources and the proposed vision for future downtown development. While some areas have distinct, contextual visual identity due to a concentration of historic period resources, others present a more diverse blend of historic and modern buildings. DSP guidance supports the preservation of existing historic districts and resources while encouraging sensitive infill development and adaptive reuse for new construction. Adaptive reuse promotes both the conservation of historic buildings and sustainable use of materials. Utilize Information from DSP Historic Resources Survey. Review and utilize information from historic resource surveys conducted in the DSP area. The initial inventory and identification effort as part of the DSP provides guidance for sites with the greatest potential for adaptive reuse or contextually sensitive infill development. The information collected in the DSP historic resources survey should be consulted when new development is proposed in the DSP area to help identify potential effects to historical resources and/or opportunities for adaptive reuse or incorporation of historical elements or features into the new development. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 98 Planning Framework Implementing Action HR-2 Conduct Historic Resource Investigations. Complete historical resource investigations for projects where no historical studies have been prepared for buildings 45  years or older. Where detailed historic studies have been completed and a qualified architectural historian has determined the presence of historical resources either within or adjacent to the site, then a qualified architectural historian should provide guidance for the proposed preservation or adaptive reuse of the resource, or appropriate sympathetic architectural design features, in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. In the event that a qualified architectural historian has determined that no historic resources are present either within or adjacent to the project site, no further analysis shall be required. In the event of historic resources damage or demolition, additional mitigation addressing the loss of the structure (e.g., HABS/HAER documentation, development of a historic context statement, interpretive displays) will be incorporated into the proposed project. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing Implementing Action HR-3 Implementing Action HR-4 Design Guidelines. Develop design guidelines for infill projects in listed Historic Districts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of those districts in order to preserve the context of the historic resources, including in proximity to alleys. Mills Act. Implement the Mills Act, allowing owners of historic properties to offset rehabilitation expenses via lowered property taxes. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: 2019-2021 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: 2018-2019 Planning Framework 99 3.7 SUSTAINABILITY Sacramento’s 2035 General Plan envisions a vibrant urban Downtown that is healthy, inclusive and prosperous, with the City serving as a model of sustainable development. In promoting this vision, the DSP embraces sustainability with transit-oriented development, a broad mix and intensity of uses, preservation and enhancement of the tree canopy, and an inviting urban fabric that motivates walking, biking and social interaction. DSP goals and policies promote efficient use of land and resources, less dependence on motorized vehicles, more use of sustainable building materials, and additional housing, including affordable housing, in a region where it is often in short supply. Sustainability Goals SU.1 Sustainability: Establish Downtown Sacramento as a demonstration of a sustainable, resilient and healthy regional center. 3.7.1 A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Sustainability is commonly defined as the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability can mean different things to different people, but in general sustainable development is judged on its social, environmental and economic merits – the socalled “triple bottom line.” City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 100 Planning Framework A key theme of the City’s 2035 General Plan is developing a sustainable future that depends on a healthy environment, strong economy, and the social well-being of Sacramento residents. The 2035 General Plan includes goals and policies that promote land use efficiency, resource conservation, multi‐modal connectivity, and urban centers with jobs, housing, parks, shopping, services, and transit. Another key theme is reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, supported by strategies that encourage preservation and enhancement of the City’s tree canopy, use of greener alternative or advanced energy systems, architectural design to reduce heat gain, use of recycled construction materials, and water conservation measures. The City’s Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2012, provides further articulation of these strategies and includes locally-based measures and performance standards to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and increase the climate resiliency of the City’s most vulnerable populations as well as its buildings, infrastructure, transportation systems, and solid waste disposal practices. 3.7.2 SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Sustainable urban development presents inherent challenges in a world with changing societal needs, limited resources and scarce funding for innovative projects. Solutions must address intertwined issues of environmental protection, economic viability, climate change resilience, public health, and social equity. The DSP represents a unique opportunity to provide synergistic development benefits to enhance and promote the values of sustainability. A more diverse and vibrant Downtown will provide better access to social and economic opportunities. By locating quality housing near jobs, services and amenities, buildout under the DSP will enable residents to spend less time driving to distant destinations with more options to ride their bicycles, walk or take transit to run their daily errands or go to work. A diversity of housing and development options will support a range of incomes and lifestyle preferences, which in turn supports a strong retail and cultural core, attracts businesses and jobs, stimulates walking and transit oriented development, and boosts livability and inclusiveness. Adapting to climate change and being resilient to its effects is a challenge every city faces. These consequences can affect entire communities, including those who are most vulnerable to poor air quality, extreme heat, flooding, droughts, and hazards to public health and safety that are expected with climate change. The challenges and opportunities related to sustainability and resiliency are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 3.7.3 SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES Sustainability SU.1.1 Sustainable Development Practices. Maximize the use of sustainable development practices in Downtown. SU.1.2 Reuse of Existing Buildings and Land. Identify and market a range of economic incentives through the Developer’s Toolkit and other platforms promoting the reuse and rehabilitation of older buildings (e.g., Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit, re-inaugurated Mills Act Program; establishing a revolving rehabilitation loan fund) to avoid unnecessary solid waste production, energy use, and preserve the historic resources already present in Downtown. SU.1.3 Green Streets. Preserve and enhance the tree canopy with species that can adapt to Sacramento’s changing climate; encourage the incorporation of additional Green Street features into public right‐of‐ way improvements where feasible. SU.1.4 Heat Island Effect. Reduce heat island effect through preservation and enhancement of existing tree canopy as well as site planning and selection of landscape and hardscape materials. SU.1.5 Energy Conservation. Encourage new non-residential construction to meet or exceed the 2016 Title 24 energy standards by 15 percent or more. SU.1.6 Green or Sustainable Building Materials. Encourage the use of green or sustainable building materials, including recycled materials that are compatible with the underlying architectural style and character of the building. Planning Framework SU.1.7 Sustainable Design. Encourage sustainable design in new and remodeled buildings, including features such as greywater recycling, green roof requirements, alternative paving, and net-zero energy. Incorporate physical elements of design for the Sacramento climate; openable windows, south and west shading devices, pedestrian level shading elements, integrated greenscape for water filtration and shade. SU.1.8 District Energy Systems. Encourage district level energy solutions in Downtown, which provide the benefits of reliability, resilience after major disasters, managing energy price volatility, “decarbonizing” energy supplies, reducing capital and operating costs, and high levels of energy and water efficiency. SU.1.9 Climate Change Resilience. Consider climate readiness and long-term resilience in all new development; encourage design features that buffer storms and flooding, mitigate urban heat islands, and conserve water. 3.7.4 SUSTAINABILITY IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS Development in the DSP area will consist mostly of infill and adaptive reuse on vacant/underutilized parcels and be designed to save energy, conserve resources and reduce pollution. Building upon the City’s General Plan and Climate Action Plan, DSP Land Use policies promote urban infill and high density development that uses land efficiently. Compact, mixed use development will reduce the need for automobile trips and encourage the use of transit. The increased density and variety of uses will make Downtown more vibrant and accessible to a larger section of residents and visitors. The adaptive reuse of existing construction will not only preserve the City’s cultural heritage, but conserve energy and material resources while minimizing construction waste. New buildings will be subject to the development standards in the City’s Climate Action Plan and California Green Building Code. 101 DSP Mobility policies promote greater mobility choices that enhance the role of the Downtown as the hub of a regional transit system that includes a streetcar, light rail and other key public transit options, while improving the safety and ease of walking, bicycling, and using public transit. This shift toward greener mobility will also reduce greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions, which will help improve air quality in the region. DSP policies also promote the health and resiliency of the community by preserving and enhancing the tree canopy, thereby reducing heat islands and providing shade for walking and cycling to ensure the Downtown’s residents, employees and visitors are not adversely impacted by air quality, noise, and high temperatures. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 102 Planning Framework The economic success of the DSP area is a major contributor to the City’s fiscal sustainability, which in turn supports high quality community infrastructure, financial assistance to social services, as well as events and programs that Sacramento residents, employees and visitors can enjoy on a daily basis. By fostering the sustainable growth of housing, jobs, and amenities, the DSP adds momentum to the economic revitalization of the heart of Sacramento, helping to ensure a sustainable, healthy and prosperous city for future generations. The following additional action will assist in the implementation of the DSP sustainability goals and policies. Implementing Action SU-1 Climate Change Resiliency. Identify climate change vulnerabilities in the DSP area, and develop specific actions that the City can take to increase the resiliency of downtown buildings, infrastructure, residents, and businesses. This will be conducted as part of a Citywide effort to address climate resiliency during the City’s next phase of climate action planning. Responsible Entity: City of Sacramento Departments of Community Development and Public Works. Timeframe: 2021-2023 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 103 3.8 PUBLIC SAFETY Public safety is a key influence in preserving and enhancing public wellbeing, security, and quality of life. It is also an important consideration in attracting residents, businesses, and visitors to the DSP area. As development and revitalization occur, public safety needs will increase, and the demand for police and fire protection services, in particular, will subsequently expand and evolve. The following establishes actions and improvements for public safety to advance the vision, goals, and policies of the DSP. Public Safety Goals PS.1 Police Protection: Provide a high level of security and adequate police protection services throughout the Downtown area to prevent and reduce criminal activity and enhance public safety. PS.2 Fire Protection: Provide adequate fire protection services throughout the Downtown area to minimize risks and potential damage to life, property and the environment. 3.8.1 Police Protection Law Enforcement Services The Sacramento Police Department (Sacramento PD) provides the DSP area and the greater City of Sacramento with law enforcement services. As the City’s primary law enforcement agency, Sacramento PD is responsible for providing a range of policing services, which include patrol, response to emergency calls, detective and forensic investigations, public safety information technology (IT), special weapons and tactics (SWAT), and homeland security, along with mutual aid work with neighboring law enforcement agencies. In 2016, Sacramento PD was staffed by approximately 670 sworn police officers and 280 civilian staff. No police facilities are located within the plan area. Sacramento PD currently houses its main headquarters at the Public Safety Center and Headquarters building, which is located at 5770  Freeport Boulevard, approximately 2.7 miles to the south of the DSP area. There are three substations from which patrol divisions operate for the entire department, which comprises four command areas. The substation that currently serves the majority of the DSP area is the Richards Police Facility, which is located about 0.6 miles directly to the northwest of the plan area at 300  Richards Boulevard within the River District. For DSP area parcels located to the south of US  50 (i.e.,  the Broadway Corridor), the Joseph E. Rooney Police Facility at 5303 Franklin Boulevard serves as the main substation, in addition to more City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 104 Planning Framework broadly serving the South Command. The Joseph E. Rooney Facility is located approximately 2.1 miles to the south of the plan area. Figure 3.8-1 illustrates existing Sacramento PD facilities serving the DSP Area. Service Standards Per the City’s General Plan, Sacramento PD strives to maintain optimum staffing levels, response times and facilities to provide quality police services to the community and keep pace with growth in the City. To that end, Sacramento PD has a target ratio of 2.0 sworn police officers per 1,000 residents and one civilian support staff per two sworn officers. Staffing levels are currently below these ratios. Sacramento PD estimates its projected additional staffing demand for the plan area based on the anticipated residential and non-residential development and revitalization. Accounting for these factors, it is estimated that the DSP will ultimately generate the demand for 44 additional sworn officers and 22 additional civilian support staff beyond current staffing levels. Challenges and Opportunities Implementing Actions The City faces a number of law enforcement challenges unique to the DSP area that are not as common within the less urban parts of the City. In particular, homelessness is a more pervasive and visible issue within the DSP area and poses distinct issues with public safety and perception. The downtown core also accommodates several major events, entertainment venues, and public assembly facilities that require additional police and security support. While the DSP area does present unique law enforcement challenges, it also provides the opportunity to apply innovative and evolving urban policing methods and tools; establish enhanced community partnerships and communication programs; explore new funding opportunities to support law enforcement services; develop and potentially co-locate needed police facilities; and incorporate measures in development and revitalization to increase safety. Development projects and public improvements within the DSP area are required to comply with City of Sacramento policies, regulations, and Sacramento PD recommendations regarding safety and security. Discretionary development projects in the plan area will be routed to Sacramento PD for recommendations on design elements that affect traffic safety and crime prevention. In addition, future projects and public improvements will be designed and/or conditioned to incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to minimize opportunities for criminal activities. The challenges and opportunities related to police protection are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. Police Protection Policy PS.1.1 Funding Police Protection Services. Allocate sufficient funding to staff, house, equip and maintain effective and visible police protection services within the DSP area. A new police substation is going to be constructed at the neighboring Railyards site, which will provide enhanced law enforcement services to the DSP area. In discussions with Sacramento PD, the existing Richards Police Facility and the new Railyards substation will be sufficient in containing the needed additional facilities and overall projected response stemming from the development of the plan area. The proposed Railyards substation will be collocated with a new fire station. The following additional action will supplement the City’s existing programs and policies, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP police protection goals and policies. Implementing Action HS-1 Police Facilities, Services and Funding. Continue to ensure adequate police facilities, services and funding are provided to serve projected growth as development occurs in the DSP and surrounding areas within the City. Responsible Entity: Sacramento Police Department Timeframe: Ongoing City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Figure 3.8-1 Planning Framework Sacramento Police Department Stations 105 80 William J. Kinney Police Facility Google Earth, 2017; ESA, 2017 3550 Marysville Boulevard Richards Police Facility 300 Richards Boulevard 5 Chief Deise/Kearns Administration Facility (Public Safety Center and Headquaters) 5770 Freeport Boulevard Joseph E. Rooney Police Facility 5303 Franklin Boulevard 99 D Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Police Stations N 0 1 Mile Public Safety Administration City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 106 Planning Framework 3.8.2 Fire Protection Challenges and Opportunities Fire Protection Policy Fire Protection Services Challenges for SFD within the DSP area pertain generally to service capabilities and resources, including meeting current and future needs, as well as covering operations and maintenance costs. Currently, fire stations within the plan area are generally responding to a number of calls above capacity, and as such, it is more difficult for SFD to respond with targeted response times. Furthermore, in cases where a fire company may receive a call while responding to another call, other surrounding companies from neighboring communities may have to assist, thereby limiting capabilities in other parts of the City. Taller buildings in the DSP area also create a challenge for SFD because specialized equipment for high-rise fire and/or emergency incidents is required. While the DSP area does present unique fire protection challenges, it also provides the opportunity to identify and secure new facilities to provide optimum response times; establish enhanced community partnerships and education programs; explore new funding opportunities to support fire protection and emergency medical services; and address safe design and on-site fire protection in development and revitalization. PS.2.1 Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) provides the DSP area and the greater City of Sacramento with fire protection and emergency medical services, along with contracted services for the Pacific/‌Fruitridge Fire Protection District (FPD) and Natomas FPD in unincorporated Sacramento County. As a major regional fire department, SFD offers several emergency services, including pre-hospital care, ambulance transportation, firefighting, hazardous materials handling, domestic preparedness, and search and rescue. The DSP area is currently served by multiple stations. These include Station 1, located at 624 Q Street, Station 2, located at 1229 I Street, and Station 5, located at 731 Broadway. There are two additional stations that are located just beyond the boundaries of the plan area: Station  4, located at 3145 Granada Way and approximately 0.25 miles to the east of the plan area, and Station 14, located at 1341 North C Street and approximately 0.4 miles to the north of the plan area. Figure  3.8-2 illustrates existing SFD facilities serving the DSP Area. Service Standards Per the City’s General Plan, SFD strives to maintain optimum staffing levels, response times, and facilities, to provide quality fire protection and emergency medical services to the community and keep pace with growth in the City. To that end, SFD has a target standard of 3,500 calls per year per fire company. SFD estimates its projected demand for the plan area based on the anticipated residential and non-residential development to occur within the plan area boundaries. The average response time for all SFD engine companies in 2016 was five minutes and 15 seconds. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The challenges and opportunities related to fire protection are addressed through the DSP policies and implementing actions as described below. Funding Fire Protection Services. Allocate sufficient funding to staff, house, equip and maintain effective fire protection services within the DSP area. Implementing Actions All fire stations that are within or adjacent to the plan area currently receive call volumes that exceed the target standard. As a result, a new fire station will need to be constructed within the DSP area to meet the demands of future development and allow target response times to be met. SFD has indicated that a new station, located west of the BNSF tracks that run near 19th Street, would be an optimal location. Figure 3.8-2 illustrates the general location of this proposed fire station. The precise timing, location, acquisition, design, and construction of this facility will be monitored and managed by SFD. Development projects and public improvements within the DSP area are required to comply with City of Sacramento policies, regulations, and SFD recommendations regarding fire protection. Proposals for development in the plan area will be routed to the Fire Department for recommendations on design elements that affect fire prevention and safety, including access, water pressure flows, and building design. The following additional action will supplement the City’s existing programs and policies, and will assist in the implementation of the DSP fire protection goals and policies. 43 107 Planning Framework Figure 3.8-2 Sacramento Fire Department Stations 17 18 80 Google Earth, 2017; ESA, 2017 15 20 19 14 5 2 1 4 8 5 60 6 12 10 13 56 99 11 16 N 0 1 Mile Downtown Specific Plan Boundary # Fire Stations Proposed Fire Station City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 108 Planning Framework Implementing Action HS-2 New Fire Station. Identify the exact timing, location and funding for a new fire station site west of the BNSF in order to adequately serve the projected growth in the DSP area. Responsible Entity: Sacramento Fire Department Timeframe: 2024-2028 Implementing Action HS-3 Fire Protection Funding. Continue to ensure adequate fire protection services and funding are provided to serve projected growth as development occurs in the DSP and surrounding areas within the City. Responsible Entity: Sacramento Fire Department Timeframe: Ongoing City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 109 3.9 MOBILITY The mobility system in the DSP area incorporates recommendations from Grid 3.0, which documents the City’s planning efforts to define the future of Downtown’s mobility network. The DSP mobility system is designed to allow for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and automobiles, while managing on- and off-street parking and the efficient use of alleys. As growth and development occurs in Downtown, it will be vital that the mobility system offers choices for its residents, employees, and visitors and that movement in the DSP area functions well. This section describes challenges and opportunities of the existing mobility system and the proposed improvements to the pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and roadway networks. The intent is to offer a wide variety of mobility choices that prioritize non-vehicular travel and promote alternatives to the automobile, as well as increase connectivity between land uses, alleviate congestion, and improve public health. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 110 Planning Framework Mobility Goals M.1 Grid System: Build on the historic grid system to provide Downtown with a layered network of diverse and inclusive walking, bicycling, and transit options. MOBILITY POLICIES Grid System M.1.1 Neighborhood Connections. Improve connections between the Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, especially for walking, bicycling, and transit trips. M.1.2 Commercial Corridors. Enhance commercial corridors for safe walking and bicycling while accommodating both through and local traffic. M.2 Safety: Improve transportation safety for all modes to encourage increased walking, bicycling, and public transit use. M.3 Layered Network: Emphasize the Downtown’s uniquely layered transportation network to contribute to a safer and more effective travel environment. M.4 Bicycling: Enhance the bicycling network to encourage increased bicycling across the Downtown for bicyclists of all abilities. M.1.3 M.5 Walking: Ensure a safe and accessible walking network to allow for enhanced pedestrian activity throughout Downtown. Grid Connectivity. Preserve and enhance the high level of connectivity provided by the street grid for all travel modes. M.1.4 M.6 Transit: Support enhanced opportunities for diverse and growing public transit connections within Downtown to help provide a more equitable and robust transportation system, both locally and regionally. Curb Cuts for Driveways. Discourage new curb cuts for driveways for properties with adequate alley access. M.1.5 M.7 Rail: Pursue a variety of rail transportation options in Downtown in alignment with the existing transportation system, emphasizing the importance of multi-regional and multimodal transportation connections. Complete Streets. Promote two-way travel, support use of smart technologies to improve mobility, support pilot projects to test out mobility options, and encourage convenient and affordable transit options. M.1.6 Riverfront Connections. Integrate the Riverfront into the grid through improved connections, emphasizing visibility, wayfinding, and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle routes that highlight the riverfront destination. M.8 Parking: Provide a parking network that allows for flexibility and efficiency in the use of urban space while enhancing the viability of desired development. M.9 Alleys: Develop a dynamic and cohesive alley system that enhances the grid system and better integrates pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular access. M.10 Safety M.2.1 Safe Travel Modes. Target safe mobility for all travel modes, working in concert with the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Council-adopted goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2027. M.2.2 Neighborhood Streets. Ensure neighborhood streets are places where people feel safe to walk and bike. Future Technology: Promote active engagement with new mobility technologies to adapt to evolving systems of movement. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework a. Streetscape projects for commercial/ transit streets to improve conditions for walking. Layered Network M.3.1 M.3.2 Minimize Conflicts. Promote safety and efficiency for all travel modes by prioritizing modes by block, minimizing conflicts between competing modes on high volume (transit, bike, motor vehicle) routes. Bicycle Network Projects and Improvements. Pursue bicycle network projects and improvements that accomplish the following objectives (which are mapped in Figure 3.9-1): a. Fill gaps in the existing bicycle network by adding new facilities through travel lane reductions and conversions. b. Provide new buffered protected bike lanes. d. Establish a more complete Low Stress Bicycle Network with appropriate crossing treatments at high volume streets. Walking M.5.1 M.5.2 Pedestrian Network Projects and Improvements. Pursue pedestrian network projects and improvements that accomplish the following objectives (which are mapped in Figure 3.9-2): M.6.6 Development Density and Active Frontage. Encourage dense development with active ground floor frontage adjacent to transit stations. d. Increase sidewalk capacity in areas with high pedestrian volumes (“Activity Center Enhancements”). M.6.7 Transit Stop Structures. Ensure that transit stop structures are transparent to provide visibility to and support vibrant and inviting storefronts. e. Shaded sidewalks and improved street lighting. M.6.8 Streetcar Station Design. Ensure streetcar station design that provides a comfortable environment for waiting passengers without compromising the pedestrian and bicycle travel way. A clear pedestrian path should be available when transit is present. M.6.9 Sidewalks as Streetcar Station Platforms. Allow sidewalks to serve as station platforms provided that the needs of both the streetcar passengers and pedestrians not utilizing the streetcar service are reasonably accommodated. M.6.10 On-Street Parking Minimization. Locate streetcar stops and design length of streetcar platforms that minimize reduction of on-street parking where possible. M.6.11 Access to Transit Stations. Support safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle access to/from light rail and streetcar stations while minimizing conflicts between travel modes. Walkability. Preserve a high level of walkability across the grid by minimizing pedestrian delay at intersections. Transit M.6.1 Transit Connectivity. Promote transit connectivity with transit stops and stations that facilitate attractive and convenient transfers between light rail, streetcar, bus services, and that support active transportation connections. M.6.2 Regional Transit Hub. Preserve and strengthen the role of the Central City as the hub of the regional transit system. M.6.3 Transit Network Expansion. Support transit network expansion and improvement and coordinate transit planning and operations between transit operators serving Downtown. and/or c. Complete the bicycle network between the Sacramento and American Rivers consistent with adopted plans. Transit Vehicle Movement. Prioritize transit vehicle movement over the private automobile on blocks with high transit vehicle volumes, high transit ridership, or high levels of transit delay, implementing exclusive lanes and priority signalization per the preferred transit network. c. Provide new sidewalks where they don’t currently exist (“Gap Projects”). Bicycling M.4.1 M.6.5 b. Improve connections between the Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods (“Connector Street Enhancements”). Balanced Network. Reduce the number of lanes dedicated to automobiles in order to regain right-of-way for other modes to balance the network M.6.4 111 Streetcar. Promote visibility and access to the streetcar line, light rail stations and other key public transit facilities through enhanced pedestrian and bicycle connections, lighting, and wayfinding signage. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan NB C St WEST SACRAMENTO 9th S t er i ca n Riv e r F St 13th St G St 14th St Ma ll t CS H St I St J St L St 3rd S t 80 E St 10th St Cap it ol er Am D St 12th St y R iv E St K St ra B lv d 29th St T St J St Alha mb 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Av e 24th St R St Cap it ol 21st St Q St 50 H St 19th St Sa cr am O St P St 16th St en to N St 15th St SR i ver 5th St St St C St Fron t St 2nd St tewa Rd Tow er Bridge Ga 2 th N1 IS t 3rd St 5tf S t F St 5 160 7th S t 5th St s B lvd Rail yard 6th S t ouse Dr hth Fehr & Peers, 2017; ESA, 2017 s B lv d Jimmoom St L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard th St Planning Framework Figure 3.9-1 Preferred Bicycle Network N 16 112 Fols o m to n ck Sto 34th S t X St Existing Bike Classification Bike Path (Class I) Bike Lane (Class II) Bike Route (Class III) Proposed Bike Classification City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet Bike Path (Class I) Bike Lane (Class II) Bike Route (Class III) 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr Rive rsid eD r 50 99 y wa ad Bro 2,000 Muir Way 5th S t y 0 5 d B lv t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol N Broa dw ay W St Blv d Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Separated Bikeway (Class IV) Buffered Buffered Bike Lane (Class II Enhanced or Class IV Separated) C St WEST SACRAMENTO ca n Riv e r 80 F St G St 14th St 12th St 13th St 10th St Ma ll t CS H St I St J St L St 3rd S t er er i E St Cap it ol R iv E St K St en to N St ra B lv d Alha mb J St 29th St T St Av e 24th St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Cap it ol 21st St Q St 19th St R St 50 H St 16th St Sa cr am O St P St 15th St SR i ver 5th St Am C St 9th S t y Fols o m to n ck Sto Feet W St 34th S t X St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Streetscape Projects (Commercial/Transit Street) Gap Projects Activity Center Enhancement 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr Rive rsid eD r 50 99 y wa ad Bro 2,000 Muir Way 5th S t y N 0 Blv d d B lv t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol Broa dw ay 5 113 St D St Fron t St 2nd St tewa Rd Tow er Bridge Ga St IS t 3rd St 5tf S t F St 5 2 th N1 Planning Framework 7th S t 5th St s B lvd Rail yard 160 th St NB 6th S t Fehr & Peers, 2017; ESA, 2017 Jimmoom St ouse Dr hth Figure 3.9-2 Preferred Pedestrian Network s B lv d N 16 L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard Connector Street Enhancement Projects Pending/Recently Completed Streetscape Projects City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 114 Planning Framework Rail M.7.1 High Speed Rail. Advance City engagement with high speed rail planning, emphasizing integration with other transportation modes in Downtown. M.7.2 Rail Stations. Partner with transit agencies in the planning and development of appropriate rail stations, in conjunction with developing intercity rail services. M.7.3 Regional Rail. Promote Downtown as a regional rail destination connecting Sacramento with the Bay Area, the Central Valley, base of the Sierra Nevada and north. Parking M.8.1 M.8.2 M.8.3 M.8.4 Minimize Impacts to On-Street Parking. Minimize impacts to on-street parking, including residential permit parking, resulting from development with reduced parking requirements. Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging. Ensure availability of public infrastructure for Zero Emission Vehicles to support multi-family and daytime users, including publicly accessible charging in the rightof-way. Flexible On-street Curb Space. Promote flexible use of on-street curb space and loading areas in commercial corridors, prioritizing different uses by time of day. Stand-alone Surface Parking Lots. Prohibit new stand-alone surface parking lots and encourage the conversion of existing parking lots to uses that support transit ridership. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan M.8.5 Centralized Parking Structures. Facilitate the development of centralized parking structures to promote shared parking, optimize the use and efficiency of parking areas, and support a “park once” strategy. M.8.6 Lined Parking Structures. Encourage concealed parking structures that are wrapped with active uses along the street. M.8.7 Parking Area Lighting. Refine lighting standards for parking areas to improve visibility and safety and contribute to an inviting public environment. M.8.8 Wayfinding. Enhance wayfinding public parking structures. (CI) M.8.9 Teacher Parking. Allow school teachers to park in surrounding neighborhoods in order to maximize the use of school property M.8.10 Shared Parking. Encourage shared parking and off-street parking solutions for longer term visits. to Alleys M.9.1 M.9.2 Alley Activation. Activate the public alley network by encouraging development that fronts onto alleys, landscaping, pedestrian and bicycle amenities, and other elements that enhance general livability, visual quality, and safety while supporting the goal of historic preservation. (CI) Alley Design. Both commercial and residential district pedestrian alleys should consider paving materials that are conducive for both vehicular and pedestrian activity, be ADA compliant, shield public/private areas from parking structure interior lighting, screen trash bins and service areas, and be designed consistent with the Central City Urban Design Guidelines. M.9.3 Alley Performance. Encourage alleys in residential districts to perform as minor streets, providing a pedestrian friendly environment affording frontage access to residential units and vehicle access to garages and service areas. Trash enclosures should be located within the buildings and not blocking the alley. M.9.4 Pedestrian- and Bicycle-friendly Alleys. Encourage activated pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly alleys in commercial areas. Future Technology M.10.1 Emerging Transportation Technologies. Support emerging transportation technologies and services to increase transportation system efficiency. Allow for flexibility in the transportation network to take advantage of alternate methods to achieve mobility goals. M.10.2 Zero-emission and Low-emission Vehicles. Continue to collaborate with State and regional partners to support rapid adoption of zero-emission and lowemission vehicles, which involves the following objectives: a. Standardizing infrastructure and regulations for public EV charging stations. b. Developing guidelines and standards for dedicated and preferential parking for zero- and low-emission vehicles (including charging stations for plugin EVs, where necessary). c. Expanding access to zero emission transportation for multifamily and low income households Planning Framework d. Allowing a diversity of business models and approaches to enable zero emission technology (such as free chargers operated by a third party, pay to charge installations, etc.) M.10.3 Evolving Technologies and Transportation Platforms. Monitor evolving technologies and transportation platforms, such as transportation network companies and autonomous vehicles, and adapt plans and standards to accommodate emerging technologies as appropriate. M.10.4 Adaptable Transportation Design. Encourage adaptable transportation design, allowing for future reuse of such facilities as parking garages as well as conversion of on-street parking to loading zones for pick-up/drop-off activities. M.10.5 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS measures). Develop an ITS Master Plan and implement ITS technologies to improve signal timing and efficiency to improve traffic operations and improve the overall mobility system. 3.9.1 PEDESTRIAN NETWORK The street grid system within the DSP area serves the most walkable 4.65 square mile area in the Sacramento region. Fifteen percent of the residents within the larger Central City area walk to work on a regular basis, which equates to approximately five times the rate of those who choose this form of commute in the City as a whole; evidence suggests that the percentage of walk trips for non-commuters in the DSP area is even higher. Sacramento’s mild climate and flat terrain certainly contribute to creating this walkable environment, but the transportation system and land use patterns within the DSP area play a starring role. 115 Challenges and Opportunities The DSP area has a gridded street system that provides opportunities for a high level of pedestrian accessibility and multiple direct travel paths between destinations. The redundancy of the grid also allows for individual streets to have fewer travel lanes and low travel speeds of 30 mph or less; these attributes, combined with sidewalk bulb-outs that reduce crossing distances at some intersections, contribute to increased pedestrian comfort and safety. Most traffic signals within the plan area operate with relatively short cycle lengths (i.e., 70 seconds or less) and feature fixed pedestrian walk phases, which decrease pedestrian delay by reducing the likelihood that pedestrians will miss a cycle. Most streets also feature sidewalks on both sides of the street that are buffered from the roadway by on-street parking and landscaped buffers, which often consist of tall trees that offer pedestrians shade from direct sunlight to create a more pleasant walking environment. Pedestrian scale lighting is prominent in many commercial areas but less so in residential neighborhoods. Lastly, there is an extensive system of east-west alleys that enhances access to parcels while limiting the number of curb cuts on major roadways, resulting in improved pedestrian safety. Challenges in the DSP area related to the pedestrian network include some intersections located along primary vehicular routes that feature multiple turn lanes and lack crosswalks on some approaches, resulting in safety concerns and potential out-ofdirection travel for pedestrians. Select roadways in the DSP area adjacent to freeways and beneath freeway overcrossings lack sidewalks along both sides of the street, and in some areas, outdoor seating, transit stops, or other amenities obstruct a clear pedestrian travel way. Some blocks within the DSP area (e.g. L Street and Capitol Avenue) only feature automobile-scale lighting that is unable to penetrate the dense tree cover and properly illuminate sidewalks, which may discourage pedestrian use. In addition, three major freeways bisect the DSP area, creating both physical and psychological barriers to access and mobility, while former state highways (e.g. 12th Street, 16th Street, Broadway) have larger curb radii at some intersections. Lastly, traffic signals along select one-way streets that are coordinated to facilitate the movement of motor vehicle traffic give priority to automobile traffic and may give less priority to pedestrians.. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 116 Planning Framework movement of motor vehicle traffic give priority to Implementing ffic and may give less priority to Actions pedestrians. Pedestrian network improvements proposed as part of the DSP are shown in Figure 3.9-1. The new andproposed enhanced will improve walking work improvements as facilities part of the DSP conditions, enhance connections between the DSP igure 3.9-1. The new and enhanced facilities will area and surrounding neighborhoods, provide new ng conditions, enhancewhere connections between the sidewalks they do not currently exist, and surroundingprovide neighborhoods, provide new sidewalks additional sidewalk capacity in areas with high pedestrian volumes. not currently exist, and provide additional sidewalk as with high pedestrian volumes. Proposed DSP improvements include streetscape projects that will provide safe pedestrian facilities improvements include streetscape projects that that include wider sidewalks and plazas at major example of a connector street enhancement e pedestrian facilities that include wider sidewalks An example of a connectorAnstreet enhancement activity locations and intersection crossings, major activity locations and intersectionmarkings, crossings, and close enhanced crosswalk swalk markings, and close with transit. projects will integration withintegration transit. Streetscape Art Plan section of the DSP The PublicThe Art Public Plan section of the DSP addresses theaddresses role of art in alsoinclude includebicycle bicycle amenities, including parking, ojects will also amenities, including the role of art in facilitating and promoting facilitating and promoting non-vehicular travel modes. Art thatconsistent will be installed non-vehicular travel modes. Art improvements ill be installed with theconsistent City’s Bikewith Rackthe City’s Bike improvements are incorporated as essential features within Rack Design and Placement Standards adopted by are incorporated as essential features within acement Standards adopted by City Council in April City Council in April 2017. streetscape, bicycle, pedestrian increase traffic streetscape, bicycle,improvements pedestrian to improvements to increase intheunderutilized corridors; in underutilized corridors;traffic activate public realm; serve as Proposed connector street enhancement projects activate the public realm; serve strategically as wayfinding and art wayfinding and create identity. In addition, placed nector streetwould enhancement would improve improveprojects connections between the DSP create identity. In addition, strategically placed installations create destinations, encouraging residents and etween the area DSP area surrounding neighborhoods. surrounding neighborhoods. Strategies art installations create destinations, encouraging visitors toresidents walk and and bicycle. may include public art, improved lighting, wider y include public art, improved lighting, wider visitors to walk and bicycle. sidewalks and intersection crossing treatments to intersection crossing treatments to mitigate the The desired outcome of the connector enhancement mitigate the freeway barrier to pedestrian travel, The desired outcome of street the connector street r to pedestrian travel, occurring on streets that occurring on streets that cross under Highway 50 enhancement projects is safe, comfortable, wellprojects is safe, comfortable, well-signed pedestrian routes that ghway 50 ororInterstate Interstate80 80Business Business(Business (Business80). 80). signed pedestrian routes that better connect better connect the DSP area with surrounding neighborhoods, thedistricts, DSP area with surrounding commercial and riverfront uses alongneighborhoods, the Sacramento commercial districts, and riverfront uses along River and to the American River Parkway. the Sacramento River and to the American River Parkway. aft – Subject to Revision The DSP also includes proposed pedestrian gap 3.9-9 Page projects to minimize the effects of freeway and railroad barriers, provide new grade-separated pedestrian/bicycle facilities connecting across the Union Pacific Railroad, and fill gaps in sidewalk coverage along the 29th/30th Street couplet. Lastly, the DSP includes activity center enhancement projects as shown on Figure 3.91 that would expand existing pedestrian facilities adjacent to major pedestrian activity centers, such as Golden 1 Center, Old Sacramento, and the City Hall/Cesar Chavez Plaza Park area. The following actions will assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP improvements. Implementing Action M-1 Pedestrian Network Improvements. Implement proposed improvements to the pedestrian network to accommodate future growth as shown on Figure 3.9-1. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department Timeframe: 2024-2028 Implementing Action M-2 Design and Procedures Manual. Update Section 15 of the Design and Procedures Manual to incorporate pedestrian, bicycle, transit and roadway network urban design best practices within the DSP area, consistent with guidance contained in the City’s Central Core Design Guidelines related to the Travelway Realm. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department, Public Works Department Timeframe: 2021-2023 Implementing Action M-3 Wayfinding Policy. Develop a policy framework to guide the design and placement of signs for pedestrian, bicycling, transit, roadway and parking wayfinding. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department Timeframe: 2018-2019 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Planning Framework 117 Implementing Action M-4 Challenges and Opportunities Implementing Actions Wayfinding Program. Develop a wayfinding program to establish a fair and predictable system for implementation of signs for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, roadways and parking facilities. The DSP area’s gridded street system provides opportunities for a high level of bicycle accessibility and multiple direct travel paths between destinations. The west side and north side of the DSP area are flanked by major bicycle routes – the American River Bike Trail and the Sacramento River Parkway. Additionally, the north-south Sacramento Northern Bike Trail ties into the DSP area between 19th and 20th Streets, and provides access to the American River Bike Trail. Many streets in the DSP area feature relatively low travel speeds and traffic volumes, resulting in increased bicycle safety and comfort. There is also an extensive system of eastwest alleys that limits the number of curb cuts, resulting in improved bicycle safety. Development projects and public improvements within the DSP area are required to comply with City of Sacramento policies, regulations, and standards. In regards to bicycle facilities, this includes modifications related to the implementation of buffered or separated bicycle facilities as called for in the DSP. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department Timeframe: 2018-2019 3.9.2 BICYCLE NETWORK The DSP area serves as the hub of the Sacramento region’s bicycle network. The Sacramento River Parkway, Two Rivers Bike Trail, and Sacramento Northern Bike Trail all serve the larger Central City and provide connections to the American River Bike Trail, which stretches for 33 miles between Sacramento and Folsom Lake. These facilities serve the DSP area on its periphery. The bicycle network within the DSP area consists primarily of Class II onstreet bike lanes and handles eight percent of the commute trips for residents of the larger Central City, which equates to approximately four times the rate of those who choose to commute by bicycle in the City as a whole. Although the eastern portion of the bicycle network within the DSP area is highly connected, the western portion is relatively fragmented and lacking in bicycle infrastructure. Many east-west on-street bicycle lanes in Midtown do not extend west beyond 15th Street. There are also several discontinuous east-west on-street bicycle lanes beneath Business 80 in the eastern portion of the DSP area. Other challenges within the existing bicycle network include in-street rail tracks that are difficult for bicyclists to navigate, one-way streets that make some bike trips longer or encourage sidewalk riding, insufficient bike parking, traffic signals coordinated to motor vehicle speeds and not bicycle speeds, the lack of a bike connection through Old Sacramento, and the frequency of two-way stop controlled intersections that do not adhere to NACTO guidance, which can impede the flow of cyclists and may encourage cyclists to disobey stop signs or other traffic control measures. The DSP includes specific improvements related to the bicycle network that involve re-striping existing roadways to fill gaps in the existing bicycle network and provide a more complete system along the Sacramento and American Rivers consistent with adopted plans, provide new buffered bike lanes or separated bikeways, and establish a more complete low-stress bicycle network. Low stress bicycle networks are characterized as networks that provide connectivity between destinations; provide sufficient safety elements, such as dedicated bike lanes and physical barriers between bicyclists and vehicles; adequate traffic control devices, such as traffic signals or all-way stops; lower roadway speed limits; or proper directional signage. Low stress routes allow residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to complete many types of trips by bicycling, including trips to school, work, and errands, or for recreation. Additionally, the 2016 Bicycle Master Plan’s Bikeway Facility Selection Guidelines will guide towards implementation of low stress bikeways. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 118 Planning Framework Streets that have excess capacity and where a reduction in travel lanes are proposed can be reconfigured to accommodate on-street bike lanes where there are currently no bike facilities. These conversions are less costly than the two-way conversions, as they typically only require new pavement striping and signing. Separated/protected bikeway projects will also be implemented, and are similar to the buffered bike lanes, but include a vertical element, such as a curb, raised median, or bollards. Lastly, shared use paths will be added as part of the DSP and are intended to be used by both bicyclists and pedestrians. An example of a buffered/separated bikeway. An example of a buffered/separated bikeway. Implementing Action M-5 Bicycle Network Improvements. Implement proposed improvements to the bicycle network to accommodate future growth as shown on Figure 3.9-2. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department Timeframe: 2024-2028 3.9.3 TRANSIT NETWORK The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) serves as the primary provider of local transit service in the DSP area, which functions as the hub of RT’s regional bus and rail networks. Region-wide as of 2017, RT operates 69 bus routes and 42.9 miles of light rail on three lines: the Blue Line, the Gold Line, and the Green Line. All three light rail lines converge in Downtown. In addition to RT, numerous other transit providers offer commuter service to the DSP area, including Yolo County Transportation District’s Yolobus, Elk Grove Transit (e-Tran), Roseville Transit, El Dorado Transit, Yuba-Sutter Transit, Folsom Stage Lines, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District, and Amador Regional Transit. These commuter services utilize RT stops that are shared with local bus service. Commuters to the DSP area also have the ability In addition to the following implementing action to travel by intercity rail. The Sacramento Valley which will assist in the implementation of the Station is located just north of I Street between 3rd n addition proposed to the following action which will assist DSP implementing improvements, Implementing Street and 5th Street. The station is served by two Actions M-2 of through M-4, associated with revisions Amtrak California regional routes, the San Joaquin n the implementation the proposed DSP improvements, to the City’s Design and Procedures Manual and (Sacramento-Bakersfield), and the Capitol Corridor. mplementing Actions M-2 through M-4, associated with revisions wayfinding, also apply to bicycle facilities. The Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger train o the City’s Design and Procedures Manual and wayfinding, also service between San Jose, Oakland/San Francisco, and Sacramento/Placer County along a 170-mile apply to bicycle facilities. rail corridor, and carries the vast majority of the passengers using the Sacramento Valley Station. Implementing Action M-5 The station is also served by two long distance Bicycle Network Improvements. Implement proposed City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan improvements to the bicycle network to accommodate future growth as shown on Figure 3.9-2. Amtrak routes, the Coast Starlight (SeattlePortland-Sacramento-Los Angeles) and the California Zephyr (Emeryville-Sacramento-DenverChicago). The RT Gold Line connects the Amtrak station to the Sacramento region’s light rail transit network, and the station is also served by Amtrak intercity buses and local RT buses. Streetcar Sacramento neighborhoods were once connected by small electric transit vehicles (i.e. streetcars) that transported passengers between places that were beyond a comfortable walking distance but within reasonable distance to travel by streetcar. Since May 2006, the City of Sacramento has worked in partnership with the City of West Sacramento, the Sacramento Regional Transit District and the Yolo County Transportation District to plan a return of streetcars within the Central City. Benefits of the project include improved mobility, enhanced transit accessibility and connectivity, economic development, and improved air quality. Construction of the streetcar starter line is expected to begin in 2018, with a planned opening in 2020. The 3.3-mile route will travel between the West Sacramento Civic Center and Midtown Sacramento, serving major Downtown Sacramento destinations that include the Sacramento Valley Station, Golden 1 Center, and Sacramento Convention Center. Figure 3.9-3 displays the proposed streetcar route. Streetcar stops will be located every few blocks along the alignment to ensure convenient access for passengers. The streetcar alignment could include up to 19 planned stops in the DSP area. Seven of these streetcar stops are located in close proximity to existing RT light rail stations to maximize travel distance on transit throughout the DSP area and beyond. C St G St 14th St 13th St 12th St 10th St Ma ll t CS H St I St J St L St 3rd S t er R iv E St K St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St ra B lv d 29th St T St Av e Alha mb R St Cap it ol 24th St Q St H St 21st St Sa P St 19th St cr am en to N St O St 15th St 16th St SR i ver 5th St 80 F St 9th S t Cap it ol d B lv W St 34th S t 50 Blv d Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Existing Transit Amtrak Light Rail Bus Service Proposed Transit Bus Stop Enhancements Transit Investments 99 y wa ad Bro 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr r Rive rsid eD 5th S t y Feet Muir Way X St 2,000 J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol Broa dw ay 0 Riv e r E St Fron t St 2nd St 3rd St 5tf S t tewa y 5 ca n D St 50 N er i C St IS t Rd Tow er Bridge Ga Am 5 WEST SACRAMENTO F St St 119 St 7th S t 5th St s B lvd Rail yard 2 th N1 Planning Framework th St NB 160 6th S t Fehr & Peers, 2017; ESA, 2017 Jimmoom St ouse Dr hth Figure 3.9-3 Preferred Transit Network s B lv d N 16 L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard Proposed Streetcar Route Potential Bus Layover Facility City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 120 Planning Framework The streetcar will fulfill a vital role in the DSP area 2009, requiring riders to pay a full fare for all trips, transit network. Today, a variety of bus, light rail, and and limited service (i.e. headways and hours of commuter rail services effectively carry passengers operation). Fare evasion has also been a problem. In in and out of Downtown Sacramento. The addition addition, there is also a lack of pedestrian/bicycle of streetcar will complement the existing transit network connectivity to select LRT stations within network by facilitating the expeditious movement the DSP area (e.g., the Broadway Station platform of passengers within downtown itself improving is only accessible from the north, there are no transit service and local circulation, connecting sidewalks on 29th Street or 30th Street adjacent employees to offices, visitors to event centers, and to 29th Street Station) and a perceived deficiency a growing number of Downtown residents to their of safety and security. Shared local/commuter homes. stop high levels of service into the existingbus urban arealocations could alsowith require substantial experience stacking of buses that results in delays. relocation of utilities. The DSP area also lacks a centralized midday Challenges and Opportunities layover location for commuter bus drivers. Lastly, There are many opportunities for transit use in the routes are difficult to alter, making responsiveness DSP area to be integrated with the Sacramento Development projects and public improvements within the DSP to changes in demand a challenge. Valley Station, the region’s intercity passenger area arerail required to comply with City of Sacramento policies, hub, and the proposed streetcar. In addition, all and Challenges implementing streetcar include regulations, standards. of However, the highlythe urbanized nature Regional Transit LRT service converges within the potential right of way constraints and conflicts of the DSP area presents unique circumstances where DSP area, and numerous suburban transit providers between the streetcar and other travel modes Administrative modifications tointhe citywideright standards may be In streetcar provide commuter bus service to/from Downtown. shared of ways. In required. addition, regard to transit, this includes modifications necessary to operations are subject to traffic congestion, slow The existing dense, mixed-use urban framework implement bestoperating practices related in-street railtime (i.e.,delay light rail and speeds,toand travel in mixedof the Central City has the potential to future generate flow operations, which is a challenge for the streetcar), dedicated transit lanes, and transit stop substantial streetcar ridership during both peak system’s reliability. Integration of the streetcar improvements. and off-peak periods. The streetcar also provides into the existing urban area could also require an attractive mobility option for short-distance substantial relocation of utilities. Proposed transit improvements in the DSP area are intended to trips between proximate neighborhoods and enhance the operation of existing and future transit service in an destinations, and its integration with existing transit Implementing improve overall mobility, andActions include improvements such services provides opportunities to close effort gaps to and as bus stop enhancements and dedicated transit lanes. All of the An example of a bus stop enhancement. proposed transit facilities will be created through a reduction in automobile traffic lanes or on-street parking, as acquisition of new right oftransit way onimprovements streets in the DSP area is considered Proposed in the DSP area are not intendedAstosuch, enhance operation of existing and the feasible. there the is a direct relationship between future transit service an effort to network, improve as overall proposed transit systeminand roadway shown on mobility, and include improvements such as bus Figure 3.9-4. stop enhancements and dedicated transit lanes. All of the proposed transittravel facilities will created The reduction in automobile lanes willbe allow for the Draft – Subject to Revision through a reduction in automobile traffic lanes or provision of dedicated transit lanes on streets where the number on-street parking, as acquisition of new right of way of vehicles is projected to exceed 70 during the peak hour. ontransit streets in the DSP area is considered not feasible. Non-transit vehicles prohibited from using the these As such, there is a would directbe relationship between dedicated unless are turning right at proposedtransit transitlanes system andthey roadway network, asan shown onintersection Figure 3.9-4. upcoming or accessing a parking facility on the right side of the street. An example of a bus stop enhancement. improve connectivity to the region-wide transit network. The streetcar can also catalyze private investment in the DSP area as development within walkable urban neighborhoods becomes more desirable. Development projects and public improvements within the DSP area are required to comply with City of Sacramento policies, regulations, and standards. However, the highly urbanized nature of the DSP area presents unique circumstances where modifications to the citywide standards may be required. In regard to transit, this includes modifications necessary to implement best practices related to in-street rail (i.e., light rail and future streetcar), dedicated transit lanes, and transit stop improvements. Challenges related to transit in the DSP area include the lack of existing high-quality circulator service for trips within the larger Central City. Bus routes within the Central City operate entirely in mixedflow travel lanes. Funding constraints resulted in the elimination of the $1 Central City Fare in An example of a bus stop enhancement. An example of a dedicated transit lane. An example of a dedicated transit lane. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Administrative Draft – Subject to Revision 3.9-15 Page Planning Framework The reduction in automobile travel lanes will allow for the provision of dedicated transit lanes on streets where the number of transit vehicles is projected to exceed 70 during the peak hour. Non-transit vehicles would be prohibited from using these dedicated transit lanes unless they are turning right at an upcoming intersection or accessing a parking facility on the right side of the street. In addition to the following implementing actions that assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP improvements, Implementing Actions M-2 through M-4, associated with revisions to the City’s Design and Procedures Manual and wayfinding, also apply to transit facilities. 3.9.4 ROADWAY NETWORK The high level of roadway network connectivity found on the Grid allows streets within the DSP area to function as an adaptable system, able to accommodate significant levels of travel demand. The presence of one-way couplets contributes to creating a hierarchy of roadways, with arterials handling the highest levels of demand, and local streets handling the lowest levels of demand. Roadways within the DSP area typically have low posted speed limits of 30 mph or less. 121 crossings, which reduces mobility. Gateways to/ from freeways within the DSP area experience the highest levels of congestion. Half-street closures installed within the northern portion of Midtown pose challenges to wayfinding and local access and result in the concentration of traffic on select residential streets. There are also other street abandonments and closures in portions of the DSP area City that have resulted in gaps within the Grid, resulting in reduced vehicular access and concentration of traffic on adjacent streets. There is little opportunity to provide for additional vehicle capacity in the DSP network, and reductions Challenges and Opportunities in vehicle lanes, additional crossings, and additional light rail and streetcar service and frequency will Due to the numerous potential travel paths between further reduce capacity for moving automobiles. two points in the DSP area, the system disperses Additional technological improvements and better motor vehicle traffic throughout the area. Motorists opportunities for non-automobile mobility will be benefit from being able to easily adapt their travel needed to allow for continued vehicle movement path to a nearby parallel route, lowering both the 3.9-15 Page in connection with future growth. amount of delay experienced by the individual as An example of a dedicated transit lane. Implementing Action M-6 Transit Network Improvements. Implement proposed improvements to the transit network to accommodate future growth as shown on Figure 3.9-4. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department/ Sacramento Regional Transit District Timeframe: 2024-2028 Implementing Action M-7 Centralized Layover Facility. Create centralized layover facility with driver amenities for commuter buses. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department Timeframe: 2018-2019 well as others using the system. The system of gridded streets provides a high level of vehicular accessibility and allows for redundancy during congestion-causing events. The DSP area also has one-way arterial streets that are able to handle high traffic flows to and from the regional freeway system, with coordinated signal timing plans providing for efficient vehicle progression along key arterial routes. This is supplemented by an extensive system of east-west alleys that enhance access to parcels (as well as utility maintenance/ repair and garbage collection vehicles) while limiting the number of curb cuts, resulting in improved vehicular flow. Challenges in the DSP area include the three major freeways that bisect the area, creating both physical and psychological barriers to access and mobility. There are a limited number of bridges across the American River and Sacramento River, which result in high traffic volumes and congestion on existing Implementing Actions Development projects and public improvements within the DSP area are required to comply with City of Sacramento policies, regulations, and standards. However, the highly urbanized nature of the DSP area presents unique circumstances where modifications to the citywide standards may be required. The roadway network improvements proposed as part of the DSP primarily involve re-striping existing roadways, adding a few blocks of new roadway, converting one-way streets to two-way streets, and providing lane reductions along specific travel corridors. The proposed roadway network is shown on Figure 3.9-4. These roadway improvements will enhance and facilitate increased movement in the DSP area. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Jimmoom St NB C St WEST SACRAMENTO St er i ca n Riv e r 80 E St G St 14th St 13th St 10th St Ma ll 12th St F St Cap it ol t CS H St I St J St L St 3rd S t er Am C St 9th S t y R iv E St K St en to N St 29th St T St J St ra B lv d 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Av e Alha mb R St Cap it ol 24th St Q St 21st St 50 H St 19th St Sa cr am O St P St 15th St 16th St SR i ver 5th St St D St Fron t St 2nd St tewa Rd Tow er Bridge Ga 2 th N1 IS t 3rd St 5tf S t F St 5 160 7th S t 5th St s B lvd Rail yard 6th S t ouse Dr hth Fehr & Peers, 2017; ESA, 2017 s B lv d th St Rich ard L ig Planning Framework SAC RAM ENTO Figure 3.9-4 Preferred Roadway Network N 16 122 Fols o m to n ck Sto W St 34th S t X St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary 4 to 3 Lane Reduction 4 to 2 Lane Reduction City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet 3 to 2 Lane Reduction Convert to 2-Way (2 Lanes) Convert to 2-Way (1 Lane Contra-Flow) 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr Rive rsid eD r 50 New One-Way Road Connection 99 y wa ad Bro 2,000 Muir Way y 5th S t 5 d B lv t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol N 0 Broa dw ay Blv d One-Way Roadway Planning Framework In addition to the following implementing action that assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP improvements, Implementing Actions M-2 through M-4, associated with revisions to the City’s Design and Procedures Manual and wayfinding, also apply to roadway facilities. Implementing Action M-8 Roadway Network Improvements. Implement proposed improvements to the roadway network to accommodate future growth as shown on Figure 3.9-5. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department Timeframe: 2024-2028 3.9.5 PARKING MANAGEMENT Within the Downtown area during a typical weekday, on-street parking is over 85 percent occupied and about 45 percent of blocks are fully occupied, with highest parking demand in Old Sacramento and the areas surrounding the State Capitol. Parking management is essential to controlling parking supply and demand to balance the diverse needs of the City and users. This involves prioritizing parking according by type of user (e.g., employees, shoppers, event attendees, residents, tourist, etc.) by location, time of day, parking duration, and cost. Emerging smart parking technologies (e.g., real time supply/demand information, wayfinding/ navigation, parking apps, online reservations, etc.) can improve user satisfaction while mitigating impacts. Challenges and Opportunities There is ample existing parking supply that exceeds demand in most areas during most time periods. Additionally, there are emerging smart parking technologies, user interfaces (e.g., apps, online reservations, wayfinding, etc.), and real-time data to support parking management decisions, as well as the opportunity to share parking supply by time of day for different user groups (e.g., daytime employees, evening event attendees). 123 The challenge will be to accommodate the automobile and its parking needs, while encouraging non-automotive modes. Another challenge will be to provide ample parking at a reasonable cost to support business and economic development. As the City increases its nightlife activity, it will require managing the system on a 24/7 basis, with expanding metered areas and times. Other challenges to parking management in the DSP area include determining the roles of the public versus the private sector in parking supply and operations, bringing in sufficient revenue to maintain parking structures, and balancing the flexible management of on-street parking versus City codes and regulations. In the future, it is anticipated that increases in the supply of parking will lag behind economic growth. The amount of on-street parking is essentially capped, and recent zoning changes require fewer parking spaces for development than what has been historically provided. Some existing and future demand will be ameliorated by shifts to nonautomotive modes (transit, walk, bike), influenced by expanded alternative mode networks, mixeduse development, and more residences in the DSP area. Parking demand is also expected to increase on evenings and weekends, as land use changes continue to transform portions of the DSP area from employment-oriented districts to a mixeduse area. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 124 Planning Framework Expected electric vehicle market growth will also cause a demand for additional electrified parking spaces in the DSP area. New building codes will require electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The addition of electrical equipment (charging stations and related facilities) to accommodate charging demand may also need to be housed in parking areas. The long term implementation of autonomous vehicles will also have an impact of parking access by reducing parking pressure. Long-term shift toward rideshare and a reduction in single person car ownership should help reduce parking requirements. Implementing Actions Effective parking management involves ongoing collection of information, analysis of that information, and developing actions and strategies to achieve the City’s parking goals and objectives, which are structured to meet the overall General Plan goals of developing and maintaining an integrated, multimodal transportation system. Within the highly urbanized DSP area, parking management involves the implementation of innovative parking strategies to assist economic development, improve the quality of life in neighborhoods, and address environmental concerns, all at the same time. The City is specifically encouraging dense, mixed-use development that increases multimodal travel and reduces the need for automobile parking. Mixeduse development also increases shared parking during peak and off-peak periods. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The City has implemented tier-based pricing for on-street parking in some areas and the option to reserve event parking to better manage demand during peak periods. Parking supply maximums have also been designated for certain developments, while keeping in mind that a balance in supply must be maintained amongst the development. As new buildings are added that may increase parking needs, it is important that this does not result in a higher parking demand on the street. Evolving market forces such as the increased presence of Transportation Network Companies (i.e. Lyft, Uber, etc.) place greater importance on curb space management and potentially reduce the need for parking. By properly managing parking inventory, the City will balance the competing parking needs and desires of residents, employees, business owners, and visitors. Appropriate parking for all users will be provided through a balance of location, time, and cost. Emerging smart parking technologies may also improve user satisfaction, increase efficient utilization, and mitigate environmental impacts. In addition to the following implementing action, Implementing Actions M-3 and M-4, associated with wayfinding, also apply to parking facilities. Estimation on the impacts of autonomous vehicles would help determine if parking pressure will be reduced over the next two decades. Additional parking facility electrification should also be added into the overall plan. Implementing Action M-9 Parking Demand Monitoring and Management. Actively monitor parking demand and manage DSP parking supply to achieve the goals and objectives of the General Plan, DSP, and Central City Parking Master Plan. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department, Parking Services Division Timeframe: Ongoing Implementing Action M-10 Parking Supply Inventory. Review green, yellow and white curbs to see if those areas are still being utilized as intended. If not consider converting to on street parking spaces to increase the supply of parking in the plan area. Responsible Entity: Public Works Department, Parking Services Division Timeframe: 2019-2021 Implementing Action M-11 Old Sacramento Parking. Update parking requirements for Old Sacramento to be included in the Central Business District parking district. Responsible Entity: Community Development Department Timeframe: 2019-2020 Planning Framework 125 However, as alley activation occurs, the City will face the challenge of maintaining the utilitarian capabilities of the alleys and complying with ADA policies and standards within the confined right of way. These alleys currently serve key automobile roles, largely as access to parking for homes and businesses, and the City will need to strike a balance between these automobile needs and the activation strategies that may restrict alley circulation and automobile movement. 3.9.6 ALLEY ACTIVATION Most of the DSP area’s 38 miles of alleys currently fulfill a utilitarian role. By accommodating the more unsightly aspects of urban life, alleys help to maintain a more aesthetically pleasing street front and experience for pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition to aesthetic benefits, alleys also provide access for emergency services and assist with reducing the number of curb cuts along roadways, which enhances safety for bicyclists and pedestrians on the street network. This trend has started a conversation in Sacramento about how to “activate” alleys, and make them a more desirable place to travel or spend time. Challenges and Opportunities The alleys available across the DSP area provide ough alleys may often host less visually elements, a substantialappealing opportunity for increased residential and non-residential frontages, and their ubiquity nearlyDSP the entirearea DSP areacontinues to benefit from y are receiving increasing attentionallows asforthe this asset. These alleys connect to a vast network of streets and, similarly, a diverse range of land row. As available space in Downtown declines, efficient use of uses, and as a result, these potential frontages Although alleys may often host less visually could develop unique connections throughout appealing elements, they are receiving increasing Downtown adjacent land uses at is left becomes more important. Due independing part ontothethis attention as the DSP area continues to grow. As and development standards. In addition to their available space in Downtown declines, efficient use vast presence in the DSP area, alleys can also easily nomenon, developers in the DSP area have started building of what is left becomes more important. Due in part integrate into the urban framework and connect to this phenomenon, developers in the DSP area with many of the plan area’s various attractions and have storefronts started building homes and storefronts that mes and that are accessed via alleys. amenities. are accessed via alleys. s trend has started a conversation in Sacramento about how to tivate” alleys, and make them a more desirable place to travel City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 126 Planning Framework Implementing Actions The City’s Central City Urban Design Guidelines was updated concurrent with adoption of the DSP to account for and implement the Specific Plan vision, goals and policies including the design guidelines for alley activation. However, subsequent planning and detail on alley activation is required, and the following implementing action focuses on this subsequent action. Implementing Action M-12 Alley Activation Program. Create an alley activation program that makes alleys a more desirable place to travel or spend time, while balancing their utilitarian function with the need for more efficient use of remaining land within the Downtown and other portions of the City. The alley activation program will outline: ●● Designate select alleys as pedestrian malls that permit vehicular travel ●● Development that fronts onto alley ●● Lighting enhancements – may include pedestrian-scale lighting, overhead lighting, or decorative lighting (e.g., string lights) ●● Public art ●● Landscaping – street trees, gardens, raised planters, etc. ●● Pedestrian/bicycle amenities – benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, etc. ●● Decorative paving ●● A clear process for which a property owner or business owner would have to follow in order activate an alley. ●● Priority alleys to be activated. ●● The types of alley activation the City would like to see implemented that include but are not limited to: ●● Maintenance strategy and funding sources ●● Green Alleys that incorporate sustainable infrastructure ●● Residential Alleys that support and provide access to adjacent residences ●● Shared Alleys that prioritize movement of pedestrians ●● Vibrant Commercial/Mixed Use Alleys that provide a destination for visitors, employees and residents including businesses that face the alley. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan ●● The specific strategies that can be used to activate an alley that includes but not limited to: ●● Incentives for alley activation projects. Responsible Entity: Public Works Timeframe: 2018-2020 Planning Framework 127 3.10 UTILITIES Adequate and reliable public and private utilities including water, wastewater, storm drainage, electricity, telecommunications, and street lighting are necessary for providing a high quality of life. It is also an important consideration in attracting developers, residents, and businesses to the DSP area. As development and revitalization occur, the demands on the existing public utilities systems will increase and the systems will need to be improved and expanded over time. The following establishes actions and improvements for utilities to advance the vision, goals, and policies of the DSP. Utility Goals U.1 Utilities: Provide adequate utility infrastructure and services to meet the needs of new and existing development in a reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. 3.10.1 UTILITY POLICY U.1.1 U.1.2 U.1.3 Infrastructure Improvements. Support the implementation of infrastructure improvements related to water, the Combined Sewer System, Drainage (Basin 52), electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and street lights, and reflect the prioritization, as shown in on Figures 3.10-1 to 3.10-22 to adequately serve development in Downtown. Water Supply. Maximize water conservation, and implement new water diversion, treatment and groundwater pumping as needed to ensure sufficient water supply. Combined Sewer System and Drainage (Basin 52) System Capacity. Require that new development manages wastewater, drainage and dewatered groundwater to not exceed existing CSS and Basin 52 system capacity. U.1.4 Joint Utility Trench. Encourage the use of common joint utility trenches for extension of electric, telecommunications, and gas conduits and mains with development. U.1.5 Upgraded Utility Lines. Support the extension of upgraded utility lines to serve not only a single development project, but other nearby sites that can provide opportunities for housing to share the costs of necessary utility upgrades. U.1.6 Rate Payer Funds. Support the matching of City utility rate payer funds to the extent possible with development upgrades that also improve existing service. U.1.7 Agency Coordination. Continue to coordinate closely amongst internal City transportation and utility infrastructure departments, as well as with public utility providers (e.g., SMUD, AT&T) to successfully upgrade existing infrastructure systems. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 128 U.1.8 Planning Framework Low Impact Drainage (LID) and Green Infrastructure Measures. Encourage the implementation of low impact drainage (LID) and green infrastructure measures in projects to limit or reduce any increases in storm drainage flows into either the Combined Sewer System and/or the Basin 52 Drainage system. U.1.9 Storm Drainage Services. Ensure new development has adequate storm drainage services and current service levels are maintained. U.1.10 Alley Lighting. Continue to work with SMUD to improve alley lighting, where feasible, through the use of SMUD poles and other means. U.1.11 Improved Street Lighting. Continue to pursue funding to fill in the gaps for street and corridor lighting, and connect “dark” streets to major amenities in order to provide better lighting and improved pedestrian safety. U.1.12 WIFI Service. Continue to work with local telecommunication providers to provide free WIFI service in public locations in Downtown. U.1.13 Public Utility Easements. In cases when buildings are setback more than 12 from the property line, new development should dedicate a public utility easement in order to provide additional space for utilities. 3.10.2 WATER Existing Conditions The City of Sacramento provides domestic water to the DSP area, and utilizes both surface water and groundwater to meet the water demands. The City treats surface water diverted from the City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Sacramento and American Rivers through the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant (SRWTP) and the E.A. Fairbairn Water Treatment Plant (FWTP), respectively. Additionally, the City extracts groundwater from both the North Sacramento and Central Sacramento basins. The current reliable water production capacity is approximately 280 million gallons per day (mgd). The DSP area is generally served by several major transmission mains ranging in size from 14-inch to 42-inch in diameter together with an extensive system of service mains ranging in size from 6-inch to 12-inch in diameter. Incremental upsizing of the existing mains has been performed over the years as development in the DSP area has occurred. Water Demand The total additional water demand from anticipated residential and non-residential growth under the DSP is shown below. Challenges and Opportunities Much of the water system mains within the DSP area are cast iron pipelines, which have demonstrated a history of problems associated with mains reaching the end of their useful life. Continued replacement/ upsizing of the cast iron mains, and the smaller 6-inch and 8-inch mains is envisioned in order to provide adequate domestic water needs and meet current regulations for fire suppression. Assessment and prioritization of rehabilitation of the distribution system in the DSP area is currently in the beginning stages as part of the City Department of Utilities asset management program. Planning Framework The City Department of Utilities has an active Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for maintaining and upgrading the water supply system. The implementation of the water improvements necessary to serve a specific project site is typically the responsibility of future developers. The City’s policy is to require the developer to construct any infrastructure necessary to support the project in question without compromising service or water quality to the project area. The current City policy could prove burdensome to a smaller developer whose project exceeds the capacity of the water system. Implementing Actions The infrastructure improvements required to serve all new development will need to meet current City standards. Looped water main systems are typically required due to the unreliability of dead end mains, and the potential for water quality problems as a result of stagnant water. Additional water main installation may also be required depending on the existing system layout. All new water services are required to be metered. The plan for the DSP area is to upgrade the existing water system supply grid to serve the sites that can provide opportunities for housing, entitled planning projects, and commercial/office only sites with adequate water for both domestic and fire suppression needs. The existing water system will require strategic upgrades to serve the proposed projects. Extensions of the existing distribution main system is envisioned to provide adequate service to the future development within the DSP area. The proposed extensions of the existing service main system will be accomplished using a combination of new 8-inch and 12-inch water mains. The proposed water system improvements together with the CIP projects and future water transmission mains are depicted in Figures 3.10-1 through 3.10-4. 129 The following action will assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP water improvements. Implementing Action U-1 Water System Improvements. Implement proposed improvements to the existing water system in order to accommodate future growth as shown on Figures 3.10-1 through 3.10-4. Identify how these improvements can be funded and implemented in order to improve the system and serve as a catalyst for future development. Responsible Entity: Utilities; Community Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing The sites that can provide opportunities for housing, entitled planning projects, and commercial/office projects are located throughout the DSP area. However, in some areas, especially along the some of the major commercial corridors, these sites are more clustered together. This clustering creates an opportunity for strategic infrastructure improvements in these areas to remove constraints that would be burdensome for a single development. Of the proposed infrastructure improvements in the DSP area, there are six locations that have been as Priority Investment Areas where the concentrations of development would benefit from focused infrastructure investments. These Priority Investment Areas are depicted in Figures 3.10-5 through 3.10-10. 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12'' 12'' 12'' 12'' 12'' 134 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-5 Priority Investment O St Area 1 NV5, 2017 18'' P St 18'' Q St 18'' 54'' 1 0 350 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet U St R St 18'' 18'' 18'' 18'' 48'' 48'' 48'' 25th St 24th St 23rd St 22nd St 20th St 48'' WA5-1 (T and 20th St. Pipe Installation) 48'' 21st St CIP# 8 S St T St N 18'' 18'' 19th St 18th St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Priority Investment Area Street Lights Ornamental Wastewater and Storm Drainage CIP CSSIP Sewer Pipes CSS Development Specific 3rd Street CSS Basin 52-Alternative 2 Water Mains 12" 8" CIP Future Transmission Main 2030 2050 SMUD New Overhead Line New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line New UG Line Alt.2 Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts Basin 52 Proposed Streetcar 48'' Planning Framework O St Figure 3.10-6 Priority Investment Area 2 135 18'' NV5, 2017 P St 18'' Q St 72'' 72'' 72'' 72'' CIP# 7 R St 54'' 60'' 350 Feet U St City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 60'' 2 0 16th St 15th St 14th St 13th St 12th St 11th St S St 72'' 18'' 72'' 18'' CIP# 29 18'' T St N CIP# 3 18'' 72'' 17th St 72'' 10th St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Priority Investment Area Street Lights Ornamental Wastewater and Storm Drainage CIP CSSIP Sewer Pipes CSS Development Specific 3rd Street CSS Basin 52-Alternative 2 Water Mains 12" 8" CIP Future Transmission Main 2030 2050 SMUD New Overhead Line New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line New UG Line Alt.2 Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts Basin 52 Proposed Streetcar 136 78'' Planning Framework Figure 3.10-7 Priority Investment Area 3 CIP# 2 H St 18'' WA1-3 (9th St from G to L St.) I St Alt 2 18'' J St 30'' 78'' 30'' CIP# 3 36'' 11th St 10th St 9th St 8th St 7th St 78'' 18'' 18'' K St 18'' 18'' L St 78'' CIP# 1 78'' 18'' Capitol Mall Basin 52 Basin 52 78'' 3rd St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Priority Investment Area Street Lights Ornamental Wastewater and Storm Drainage CIP CSSIP Sewer Pipes CSS Development Specific 3rd Street CSS Basin 52-Alternative 2 Water Mains 12" 8" CIP Future Transmission Main 2030 2050 SMUD New Overhead Line New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line New UG Line Alt.2 Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts Basin 52 Proposed Streetcar 6th St 4th St 5th St NV5, 2017 3 36'' 0 350 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet 78'' N 36'' N St F St Planning Framework Figure 3.10-8 Priority Investment Area 4 18'' 137 18'' 18'' NV5, 2017 G St 18'' J St 18'' K St CIP# 1 CIP# 5 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Basin 52 16th St 14th St CIP# 6 WA1-4 (14th St. Storage) 18'' 350 Feet 18'' 13th St 18'' 12th St 18'' 11th St 10th St I St L St 0 18'' 15th St WA1-3 (9th St from G to L St.) CIP# 7 18'' 4 N 18'' H St 9th St 8th St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Priority Investment Area Street Lights Ornamental Wastewater and Storm Drainage CIP CSSIP Sewer Pipes CSS Development Specific 3rd Street CSS Basin 52-Alternative 2 Water Mains 12" 8" CIP Future Transmission Main 2030 2050 SMUD New Overhead Line New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line New UG Line Alt.2 Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts Basin 52 Proposed Streetcar 138 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-9 Priority Investment Area 5 E St E St NV5, 2017 F St 18'' 18'' 18'' 18'' 18'' 18'' H St CIP# 7 18'' 18'' 18'' J St 18'' 0 350 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet K St 19th St 18th St 17th St 18'' 5 N 18'' I St 16th St WA1-4 (14th St. Storage) 15th St 14th St CIP# 6 18'' 18'' 18'' 18'' G St 13th St 12th St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Priority Investment Area F St Street Lights Ornamental Wastewater and Storm Drainage CIP CSSIP Sewer Pipes CSS Development Specific 3rd Street CSS BasinG52-Alternative 2 St Water Mains 12" 8" CIP Future Transmission Main 2030 2050 SMUD St NewHOverhead Line New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line New UG Line Alt.2 Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts Basin 52 Proposed Streetcar 18'' 18'' 12'' Planning Framework 5 12'' 139 42'' 12'' Figure 3.10-10 Priority Investment Area 6 12'' 12'' NV5, 2017 12'' Alt 2 36'' 6th St 30'' 42'' 42'' 4th St 3rd St Alt 1 5th St 42'' I St Sa cra me nto Riv er 30'' 42'' 2nd St Front St 42'' Basin 52 48'' Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Priority Investment Area Street Lights WEST Ornamental SACRAMENTO Wastewater and Storm Drainage CIP CSSIP Sewer Pipes CSS Development Specific 3rd Street CSS Basin 52-Alternative 2 Water Mains 12" 8" CIP Future Transmission Main 2030 2050 SMUD New Overhead Line New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line New UG Line Alt.2 Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts Basin 52 Proposed Streetcar Feet Capitol Mall City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 36'' 350 42'' 0 54'' N 36'' 6 30'' 140 Planning Framework 3.10.3 WASTEWATER AND STORM DRAINAGE Existing Conditions The DSP is served by both the Combined Sewer System (CSS) and Storm Drainage Basin 52 (Basin 52). The CSS is the legacy storm drain and sanitary sewer system that conveys both storm water and sanitary flows. It encompasses approximately 7,500 acres of the Downtown, East Sacramento and Land Park areas. Another 3,700 acres including the River Park, California State University and eastern Sacramento areas utilize the system for sanitary sewer only. The City discontinued constructing combined sewer and storm systems in 1946, although continued connections to the existing CSS are allowed. The CSS that serves both the sanitary sewage and much of the stormwater needs of the DSP area consists of pipes ranging in size from 4-inches to 120-inches in diameter. The local drainage and sanitary sewage is typically collected in 8-inch to 12-inch piping systems located in the alleyways and streets. The collection system has collector pipelines ranging in size from 24-inches to 36-inches in diameter. The piping system is greatly oversized for the sanitary sewer component, but inadequate for the City’s current storm drainage design standard of 10-year capacity. The City has recently completed the majority of the Downtown Combined Sewers Upsizing project. This project added significant capacity to the CSS with the installation of large diameter pipelines ranging in size from 36-inch to 84-inch on U, P, S, 5th and 7th Streets. The City of Sacramento’s storm drainage requirements are handled by numerous drainage basins. Most of these basins are located outside of City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan the CSS area. Basin 52 provides a separated storm drainage collection system in the westerly portion of the DSP area. Storm drainage within this area is gravity piped to the pump station (Pump Station 52) located near the Crocker Art Museum. The pump station discharges directly to the Sacramento River. Sanitary sewer piping from the Basin 52 area is collected with a separated gravity system and connected to the CSS. The Basin 52 piping system ranges from 12-inches to 54-inches in diameter. The larger collection mains are located in 3rd Street, 4th Street, and 7th Street. The system generally flows southwesterly towards the Basin 52 Pump Station, located adjacent to the Crocker Art Museum at the corner of 3rd and P  Streets. The system is currently over capacity, and allows fairly significant street flooding even during the 2-year storm event. This flooding is comprised only of stormwater, not sanitary sewage. Property flooding for at-grade structures is only anticipated during the 100-year storm event, although underground structures are at risk during smaller storm events. Wastewater Demand The total additional wastewater flows from anticipated residential and non-residential growth under the DSP is shown below. Challenges and Opportunities The stormwater runoff characteristics of the current and proposed DSP area land uses are similar. As a result, the peak stormwater flow rate and volume of rainfall-runoff is not expected to significantly change when the new development occurs. In addition, the City requires the developer to mitigate any increased drainage flows, and will consider one of five approaches to mitigate the impacts, including payment of the CSS drainage impact fee, utilization of low impact development Best Management Practices (BMPs), on-site or offsite improvements as determined by a Drainage Design Report, on-site storage, or participation in a City sponsored project that improves the system in the area. Planning Framework The existing system in the DSP area is generally comprised of 6-inch to 10-inch pipelines in the alleys and streets. Although these pipelines are more than adequately sized for the sanitary sewer flows, they are typically undersized for the added storm drainage flows during a rainfall event. New development will have to upsize the existing pipe or add a separate 18-inch storm drain pipeline to the system to accommodate additional flows. Adding an 18-inch pipeline to an existing alley or street may prove difficult, and will need to be analyzed on a project by project basis. Implementing Actions Sanitary sewer flows are expected to increase because of the future increased density of land uses in the DSP area. Since the majority of the sites are previously developed with highly impervious surfaces (i.e. roof tops, parking lots, sidewalks, etc.), the stormwater runoff flows from the projects are not anticipated to increase with the development. The increased sanitary sewer flows are anticipated to be relatively small compared to the stormwater component of the CSS design flows. The City does require the developer to mitigate the increased sewer flows. The City will consider payment of the established CSS Mitigation fee, or participation in a City sponsored project that improves the system in the area, to mitigate the impacts. The updated Combined Sewer System Improvement Plan (CSSIP) has recommended eleven projects located within the DSP area. In addition to these CSSIP projects, improvements specific to the locations of the sites that can provide opportunities for housing, entitled planning projects, projects under construction, and commercial/ office only sites have been conceptually identified and are depicted in Figures 3.10-11 through 3.10-14. 141 Although future development can be located throughout the DSP area, in some areas especially along the some of the major commercial corridors, these sites are more clustered together. This clustering creates an opportunity for strategic infrastructure improvements in these areas to remove constraints that would be burdensome for a single development. Of the proposed infrastructure improvements in the DSP area, there are six locations that have been identified as Priority Investment Areas, where the concentrations of development would benefit from focused infrastructure investments, as depicted in Figures 3.10-5 through 3.10-10. The following action will assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP wastewater and storm drainage improvements. Implementing Action U-2 Wastewater and Storm Drainage Improvements. Implement proposed improvements to the existing CSS and Basin 52 in order to accommodate future growth as shown on Figures 3.10-11 through 3.10-14. Identify how these improvements can be funded and implemented in order to improve the existing wastewater and storm drainage systems and serve as a catalyst for future development. Responsible Entity: Utilities; Community Development Department Timeframe: Ongoing City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 8'' 4'' 4'' 4'' 12'' St th 12 10'' N 4'' 12'' 8' ' 24'' 8'' 24'' 10'' 8'' 24'' 15'' 30'' 21'' 21'' 30'' 30'' 18'' 15'' 30'' 21'' 15'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 18'' 30'' 18'' I St 8'' 8'' 42'' 10'' 8'' 24'' '' 15 12'' 24'' 8'' 30'' 15'' 18'' L St 21'' 6'' 15'' 15'' 8'' 12'' 10'' 14th St 13th St 12'' 15'' 12'' 30'' 12'' 30'' 15'' 15'' 15'' 10'' 8' ' 24' ' 12'' 12'' K St 8''12'' 18'' 8'' 24'' 12'' 12'' 15'' 21'' 4'' 8'' J St 8'' 15'' 18'' 24'' 30'' 6'' 18'' 12'' 11th St H St 18''12'' 4''12'' 12'' 24'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 4'' 4'' 4'' 4'' 8'' 10th St 24'' 24'' 24'' 18'' 30'' 4'' 4'' 30'' 18''12'' 18'' 4''8'' O St 4' ' 10'' 6'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 4' 4'' ' 24'' 30'' 8'' 12'' N St 54'' 54'' 6'' 18'' 12'' 10'' 12'' 4'' 10'' 12'' 27'' 6'' 27'' 30'' 8'' 8'' Basin 52 8''10'' 4'' 8'' 24'' '' 8'' 8 24'' 36'' 4'' 15'' 4'' 24'' 8'' 72'' 4'' 12'' 4'' 15 '' '' 4'' 418'' 18''12'' WA1-4 (14th 8'' 18'' 18'' 10'' 18'' St. Storage) 18'' 15'' 18'' 18''12'' 10'' 8'' 4'' 4'' 12'' 8'' 24'' 72'' 4'' 60'' 10'' 21'' G St 24'' 12'' 8'' 12'' 4'' 12 4'' '' 18'' 15'' 18'' 12'' 4'' 36'' 9th St21'' 8th St 10'' 7th St 8'' 12'' 12'' 4'' 12''4'' 8'' 12'' 30'' 12'' 8'' 4'' 12'' 15'' 16'' 18'' 16'' 21'' 15'' 48'' 6th St 12'' 10'' 6'' 12'' 12'' 18'' 12'' 8'' 24'' 36'' 24'' 27'' 30'' 54'' 8'' 30'' WA1-3 (9th St from G to L St.) 8'' 8'' 33'' Basin 52 54'' 10'' 12'' 4'' 12'' 8'' Capitol Mall 36'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 15'' 6'' 30'' 8'' 18'' 16'' 21'' 30'' 4' ' 12'' 8'' 4'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 6'' 18'' 6'' 24'' 30'' 6'' 6'' 30'' 30'' 18'' 18'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 12'' 10'' 12'' 21'' 8'' 6'' 12'' 15''18'' 36'' 54'' 54'' 18''33'' 42'' 33'' 16'' 8'' 33'' 15'' 8'' 8'' 33'' 12'' 42''48''21'' 24'' 33'' 33'' 15'' 33'' 8'' 18'' 12'' 5th St 12'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 30'' 12'' 12'' 12'' 18'' 12''18'' 30'' 15''12'' 8'' 42'' 21'' 30'' 42'' 4th St 42'' 15'' 3rd St 12'' 8'' 15'' 10''15'' 15'' 2nd St 10'' 12'' 12'' 10'' 18'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 18'' 36'' 21'' 18'' 12th St 8'' 24'' 18'' 18'' 12'' 8'' 18'' 12'' 20'' 15'' 42'' 6'' 6'' 15'' 12'' 30'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 42'' 15'' 21'' 12'' 8'' 15'' 12'' 18''8'' 4'' d 24''15'' 12'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 15'' 30''30''30'' 12''8'' 10''12'' 18'' 8'' F St 18'' 12'' 8'' City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet 8'' 12'' 12' ' 15'' 12'' 21'' 18'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 12'' 800 12''18'' 8'' 12'' way 18'' 12'' Front St 5tf S t 12'' 12'' 18'' 12'' 8'' e Tow r rB Gate i dg e 12'' 30'' 6'' 0 12'' 8'' 4'' 10'' 3rd S t N D 12'' 6'' B 8'' 12'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 12'' Basin 52 C 8'' Districts 24'' 6'' 12'' Commercial/Office Only Proposed Streetcar 12'' 12'' Projects Under Construction 8'' 8'' 12'' Planning Projects 6' ' 12'' 6'' WEST SACRAMENTO Opportunity Sites 16'' I St 12 '' Land Use 24'' 10'' 8'' 18'' E St 18'' 15'' iv e r Completed CSS Upsizing 24'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 30'' 18'' 8'' 18'' n to R Combined Sewer C St 6'' 8'' 15'' 4'' a me 5 12'' 8'' 18''8'' 8'' D St 8'' 8'' WA1-2 (G & 9th St. 8'' Parking Lot) 12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 18''12'' C St 15'' 8'' t Sa c r Sewer A WA1-1 (Zapata Park) 8'' CSS Development Specific Drainage 10'' 8'' 10'' rd 7th St ly a 5 th S R ai d 12'' 6th St 24'' 72'' 36'' lv sB 8'' 8'' 6'' 60'' 3 6'' 60'' 3 18''10'' 15'' 8'' 42'' 30'' 4'' 8'' 12'' '' 48'' 60'' 30'' 30 3rd Street CSS Existing Mains 5'' 12'' SAC RAM ENTO CSSIP Sewer Pipes Basin 52-Alternative 2 8'' 42'' 8''42'' 6'' 24'' 10'' 30'' 18'' CIP 33'' 15'' 12'' 30'' om St l Yo Weirs Proposed Improvements 10'' 8'' 42'' 8'' 6'' Jim m o r Pumps 15'' 10'' 18'' ty un Co nto me ty un cra Co Sa o eD us Flap Valve/Gate 12'' 10'' 15''30'' 8'' Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Storage N B St 12'' 18'' 18'' 12'' 12'' NV5, 2017 tho 6'' 24'' '' 5'' 8 8'' 1 12'' 30'' 142 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-11 Wastewater Storm Drainage - NW Li g h 12'' 18''8'' 12'' 24'' 6'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 18'' 6' ' 8'' 12'' 6'' 8'' 4' ' 39'' 24'' 24'' 8'' 30'' 6'' 4'' 18'' 10'' 18'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 36'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 14'' 15'' 10'' 18'' 18'' 12'' 24'' 12'' 45'' 8'' 12'' 24'' 30th St 10'' 12'' 78'' 6'' 10'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 78'' 8'' 45'' 45'' 45'' 8'' 45'' 78'' 12'' 24'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 6'' 8'' 6'' 12'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 10'' 12'' 10'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 15'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 6'' 8'' 15'' 12'' 15'' 12'' 15'' 42'' 42'' 57'' 15'' 4'' 18'' 8'' 29th St 28th St 27th St 10'' 24'' 18'' 18'' 18'' 12'' City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 8'' 8'' 12'' 45'' 8'' 10'' 42'' 10'' 10'' 6'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 57'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 45'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 10'' 42'' 16'' 6'' 27'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 24'' 8'' 30'' 10'' 8'' 30'' 8'' 8'' 30'' 8'' 42'' 16'' 6'' 6'' 6'' 26th St 8'' 18'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 42'' 42'' 8'' 18'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 36'' 12'' 42'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 8'' WA1-6 (24th 8'' 8'' St.6''Storage) 8'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 18'' 18'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 8'' WA1-5 (N and 22nd St) 57'' O St 42'' 27'' 15'' 8'' 42'' 8'' 8'' 42'' 8'' 8'' 16'' 22'' 30'' 8'' 80 8'' 10'' 45'' 25th St 8'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 18''8'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 24th St 8'' 8'' 10'' 12'' 24'' 8'' 8'' 42'' 16'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 45'' 10'' 23rd St 8'' 10'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 36'' 8'' 22nd St 16'' 8'' 27'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 14'' 14'' 14'' 8'' 8'' 48'' 8'' 24'' 8'' 27'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 6'' 6'' 6'' 15'' 16'' 12'' 8'' 10'' 15'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 48'' 12'' 12'' 14'' 8'' 18'' 18'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 27'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 42'' 8'' 18''8'' 24'' 18'' 8'' 6'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 24'' 15'' 42'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 8' ' 18''10'' N St 42'' 8'' 18''8'' 12'' 90'' 90'' 90'' 4'' 30'' 90'' 8'' 10'' Capitol Ave 90'' 30'' 22'' 12'' 8'' 6'' 0'' 8'' 16'' 16'' 8'' 18''8'' 30'' 18'' 8'' K St 8'' 12'' 8'' 24'' 18'' 24'' 8'' L St 8'' 8'' 12'' 15'' 15'' 18'' 8''15'' 33'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 10'' 10'' 18''8'' 20th St 19th St 90'' 18th St 90'' 8'' 18'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 18''8'' 12'' I St J St 45'' 24'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 21st St 8'' 78'' 78'' 78'' 90'' 90'' 48'' H St 8'' 24'' 12'' 12'' 18''12'' 15'' 10'' 12'' 12'' 36'' 36'' 36'' 18'' 8'' 36'' 10'' 54'' 54'' 36'' 54'' 8'' 18'' 33'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 18'' 12'' 18'' 8'' 12'' 800 Feet 8'' 90'' 0 12'' 8'' 18' ' 12'' 33'' 12'' 30'' D 8'' 10'' G St 8'' 18'' C 15'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 15'' 8'' 15'' 30'' 12'' 15'' B 15'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 18''8'' '' 15 12'' A 17th St 18'' 16th St 8'' 8'' Proposed Streetcar 45'' 8'' 18'' 15'' 14th St Basin 52 12'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 6'' 8'' 18'' 10'' 8'' F St B St 4'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 4' ' 15'' 10'' 12'' 8'' 8'' I St Construction Projects Under 13th St 18''12'' 12'' 18'' 12'' 8'' WA1-4 (14th 8'' 15'' St. Storage) Planning Projects 12th St 18'' 8'' 15th St H St Opportunity Sites 42'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 15'' 6'' 8'' 10'' WA1-78'' (Grant8''Park Storage) 6'' Completed CSS Upsizing Districts 8'' 10'' 8'' 6'' G St Combined Sewer 8'' 8'' 42'' 45'' E St 15'' Drainage 6'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' F St Commercial/Office Only 8'' 8'' D St 8'' 8'' 16'' Basin 52-Alternative 2 18''8'' 8'' 12'' 15'' CSS Development Specific Land Use 8'' 8'' E St 3rd Street CSS Sewer 8'' 30'' 12'' 8'' 30'' 12'' 12'' 30'' 8'' CSSIP Sewer Pipes Existing Mains 8'' 12'' 15'' 18'' 8'' 8'' CIP 12'' 12'' 18'' 12'' 18'' 8'' D St Proposed Improvements 8'' 12'' 18''8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 18'' 27'' 12'' Weirs 4'' 8'' 18'' C St 15'' 10'' 78'' 8'' 6'' Pumps 78'' 8'' 18'' 12'' 18''12'' 18'' 12'' 78'' C St Flap Valve/Gate 18''12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 6'' 18''8'' Storage 8'' 39'' 6'' Downtown Specific Plan Boundary N 24' ' 10'' 4'' 10'' 10'' NV5, 2017 143 12'' 42'' Planning Framework 30'' 8'' 12'' 12'' N 16th St 42'' 8' ' 10'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 12'' N 10'' 15'' 8'' St th 12 8'' 8'' 42'' Figure 3.10-12 Wastewater Storm Drainage - NE 4'' 8'' 6'' N B St 6'' 6'' 15'' 8'' 10'' 45'' 24'' 15'' 54'' 54'' 54'' 54'' 18'' 18''8'' 12'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 10 '' 10'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 10'' 16'' 8'' 10'' 16'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 6' ' 8'' 12'' 12'' 18'' Rivers ide Dr 2nd Ave 12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 6' ' 22'' 6'' 8' ' 8'' 8'' 54'' 54'' 36'' 13th St 10'' Muir Way 8'' WA6-2 (Riverside Blvd. Upsizing) 8'' 8'' 14th St 30'' 13th St 10'' 30'' 12'' 6'' 12'' 6'' 8'' 6'' 10'' 30'' 30' ' 6'' 6'' 8'' 6'' 30'' 6'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 30'' 8'' 6'' 10'' 6'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 30'' 8'' 15'' 10 '' 8'' 60'' 10' ' 6'' 6'' 6'' 10'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 24'' 6'' 15'' 15'' 10'' 10'' 60'' 8'' 4'' 10 ay 800 pW 0 '' 6' ' City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet 10 '' 120'' 8'' R am 10 '' N 5 10'' D ' 10' 6'' 4' ' C 10'' 15'' 30'' 30'' 30'' 30'' 6'' 30'' 30'' 30'' 30'' 4'' 4'' 12'' 8'' WA3-5 (Beverly Way 8'' Linear Storage) 12'' 8'' 8'' 18'' WA3-7 (Target 8'' Parking Storage) 8'' 12'' 8'' 24'' 14'' 27'' 4'' 54'' 12th St 16'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 16'' 10'' 12'' 5th St 60'' 14'' 18'' 8'' 58'' 8'' 30' ' 6'' 1st Ave 20'' 10'' 8'' B 18'' 3rd St 10'' 6'' 16'' 8'' 24'' 10'' 10'' 8'' 6'' 14'' 6'' 30'' 8'' 18'' 24'' 24'' 8'' 8'' 6'' Broadway 12'' 18''8'' 8'' 6'' 6'' 60'' 8'' 4'' 8'' 8'' 8'' CSS 6''10'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 12'' 8'' 4'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 15'' 6'' 14'' 8'' 18'' 10'' 8'' 10'' 18'' 10'' 8'' 58'' 8'' 14'' 24'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 18'' 8'' U St V St X St 8'' 6'' 12'' 12'' 6'' 10'' W St 6'' 12'' 18''12'' 6'' 60'' 10'' 58'' 10'' 66'' 15'' 8'' 12'' 18'' 10'' 8'' 6'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 30'' 108'' 10'' Proposed Streetcar 12'' 8''10'' 8'' 12'' 18'' 8'' 36'' S St 12'' 8'' 8'' 4''8'' 4'' 12'' 12'' Basin 52 48'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 12'' 60'' 54'' Broadway Districts 21'' 18'' 12'' 15'' 18'' 8'' R St 36'' 6'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 4' ' 4'' 4'' T St 10'' Commercial/Office Only Q St 11th St 12'' 10th St 10'' 50 80 Planning Projects Projects Under Construction 8'' 54'' 15'' 8'' 16'' 12'' 84'' 58'' 16'' 60'' 8'' 12'' 18'' 18'' 21'' 6'' 12'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 18''12'' 18''10'' 8'' 24'' 27''12'' 12'' 24'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 21'' CIP# 6 8'' 60'' 12'' 18'' 8' ' 18'' 8'' 8'' P St 8'' 18'' 6'' 8th St 8'' 10'' 24'' 24'' 8'' 24'' 8'' 18'' 4'' O St 8'' 12'' 8'' 9th St 18'' 12'' 8'' 24'' Opportunity Sites 24'' 36' ' 4'' 10'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 24'' 12'' 15'' 33'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 10'' 8'' 60'' 12'' 54'' 72'' 7th St 10'' 12'' 8'' 60'' 60'' 10'' 12'' 8'' 30'' 72'' 33'' 33'' 12'' 24'' 24'' 6'' 6'' 12'' 6th St 5th St 4th St 33'' 12'' 24'' 8'' 27'' 12'' 6'' 30'' 12'' 12'' 15'' 42'' 48'' 24'' 8'' 30'' 12'' 18'' 12'' 120'' Land Use 54''54'' 12' ' 60'' 10'' 12'' Completed CSS Upsizing 60''54'' 84'' 8'' 30'' 21'' 10'' 8'' 60'' Sewer Combined Sewer 8'' 84''12''84'' 30'' 72'' 6'' 42''8'' 8'' 6' ' 60'' 12'' 15'' 24'' 12'' 12'' Front St 15'' 60'' 30'' 27'' 60'' Drainage 24' ' Yo lo 50 24'' 18'' 84'' 84'' 8'' 36'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 24'' 6'' 8'' 8'' 16'' Existing Mains 60'' 120 '' 12'' 6'' 8'' 24'' 18' ' Basin 52-Alternative 2 C CSS Development Specific 3rd St ra m 3rd Street CSS 42'' 24'' 6'' ou Sa n ty cra me nto Co un ty CSSIP Sewer Pipes 12'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 36''12'' 12'' 4'' 8'' 33' ' CIP 8'' 12'' 8'' 27''8'' 8'' 21'' Sa c 8'' Proposed Improvements 72'' 54'' 30'' 42''18'' 36'' 12'' 42''12'' 2nd St 8'' en t 18'' o R i v er 12'' 5th St 8'' 21'' Weirs 12'' 8''30'' 4'' 4'' 12'' Pumps 54'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 30'' 8'' 33'' Flap Valve/Gate 30'' 12'' 12'' 4'' 8'' 12'' 18'' N St 4'' Storage 36'' 36'' 8'' 18'' 18'' Basin 52 36'' Downtown Specific Plan Boundary 36'' 12'' 8'' 12'' 18'' 54'' 54'' 4'' 27'' 6'' 27'' 6'' 5 4'' 12'' 12'' 21'' 30'' 8'' 24'' 54'' 18'' 54'' 33'' 24'' 42'' 54'' 18'' 36'' 18'' 33'' 10'' 8'' 4' ' NV5, 2017 A 15 '' 12'' 8'' 4'' 60'' 6'' ' 26' 36'' 18'' 27'' 18'' 12'' 8'' S R iv er R d 30'' 33'' 16'' 12'' 18''12'' 30'' 30''30'' '' 42 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-13 Wastewater Storm Drainage - SW 30'' 36'' 4'' 144 30'' 54'' 33'' 54'' 8'' 42'' 8'' 12' ' 12'' 12'' 8'' 18'' 36'' 12'' 8'' 12'' 10'' 14'' 10'' 8'' 66'' 66'' 48'' 12'' 60 '' 8'' 66'' 8''8'' 8'' 8'' 30'' 36'' ' 60' 24'' 18'' 15'' 36'' 66'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 30th St 42'' 8'' 18'' 42'' 10'' 12'' 18'' 20'' 48'' 48' ' 8'' WA5-2 (28th and T/U Alley) 12'' 36'' 48'' 50 2nd Ave 8'' 99 8'' City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan WA3-4 (Sierra School Storage) 69'' 69'' 8'' 72'' 8'' 6'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 72'' 24 '' 6'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 15'' 10'' 10'' 10'' 8'' 6'' 18'' 21'' 21'' 10'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 30'' 10'' 8'' 15'' 15'' 12'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 48''10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 12'' 12'' 30'' 36'' 8'' 10'' 18'' 8''18'' 8'' 12'' 15'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 48'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 80 8'' 48 '' 8'' 10'' 8'' 16'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 18''10'' 48'' 10'' 10'' 8'' 8'' WA5-3 (W and 25th 8'' 8'' St. Storage) 12'' 72'' 29th St 28th St 27th St 8'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 18'' 12'' 6'' 8'' 10'' 10'' 12'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 78'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 12'' 6'' 12'' 8'' 18''12'' 10'' 24'' 8'' 10'' 72'' 8'' 10'' 6'' 8'' 10'' 12'' 84'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 26th St 10'' 10'' 72'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 45'' 45'' 12'' 10'' 45'' 12'' 10'' 24'' 15'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 42'' 42'' 42'' 45'' 45'' 30'' 10'' 8'' 30'' 24'' 8'' 15'' 12'' 24'' 25th St 6'' 23rd St 22nd St 24th St 36'' 10'' 6'' 8'' 10'' 15'' 78'' 10'' 24'' 8'' 6'' 6'' 16'' 12'' 21st St 8'' 10'' 8'' 12'' 10' ' 42'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 16'' 6'' 10'' 12'' 12'' 12'' 14'' 18'' 18'' 20th St 8'' 8'' 36'' 12'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 16'' 8'' 10'' 42'' 10'' 30'' 24'' 16'' 12'' 10'' 10'' 10'' 12'' 19th St 54'' 18'' 15'' 12'' 10'' 52'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 30'' 10'' 10'' 8'' 10'' 10'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 10'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 10'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 12'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 27'' 12'' 90'' 102'' 102'' 102'' 102'' 102'' 18th St 102'' 108'' 8'' 108'' 8'' 24'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 108'' 52'' 10'' 18'' 8'' B lv d 24'' 8'' 8'' k lin Land Park Dr 108'' 8'' 8'' Fr an 8'' 8'' 8'' 90'' 30'' 39'' 39'' 39'' 39'' 39'' 45'' 45'' 17th St 8'' 12'' 10 '' 8'' 8'' 8'' 45'' 45'' 8'' 10'' 10'' 18'' 15'' 8'' 52'' 50 80 16'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 45'' 8'' 8'' 36'' 12'' 84'' 48'' 8'' 8'' 24'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 13th St 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' WA5-1 (T12''and 20th St. Pipe Installation) 21st St 8'' 8'' 12'' 145 45'' 8' ' Feet 18'' 10'' 8'' t 800 15'' 20'' 20'' 18'' 8'' 14'' 12'' 10'' 8' ' N 0 18'' 8'' 19th S 16'' 8'' 21'' 8'' D 84'' 8'' C 84'' 8'' WA3-2 (Land Park Area Upsizing) 8'' W St 8'' B 52'' 52'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 8' ' A 8'' 8'' 8'' Broadway 8'' 8'' 18''12'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 18''8'' 8'' 8' ' 8'' V St 10'' 8'' 8'' 18'' 18'' 10'' 8'' 10'' 12'' 8'' Proposed Streetcar 8'' 8'' 10 8' 12'' 10'' Basin 52 8'' X St 6'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 18'' Districts 10'' 6'' 108'' 8'' 108'' 24'' 12'' 10'' 8'' 18' ' 18''8'' 12'' Planning Framework 45'' 18'' Commercial/Office Only 108'' 6'' 8'' 12'' U St 56'' 10'' Projects Under Construction 8'' 8'' 36'' Planning Projects 12'' 16'' 8'' 8'' 15'' 8'' 8'' 24'' Opportunity Sites T St 56'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 54'' 12'' 8'' 18'' Land Use 8'' 24'' S St 15'' 12'' 8'' 24' ' 1 8'' 8'' 8'' ' 30' Completed CSS Upsizing W St 8'' 12'' 8'' 8'' 57'' 18'' ' 24' 8'' 12'' 14'' 8'' Combined Sewer 12'' 10'' V St 56'' 14'' 10'' 58'' R St 18''12'' 8'' 18'' 6'' 8'' 18'' 18'' 8'' 8'' 6'' 8'' 18'' 10'' 58'' 8'' 18''8'' 8'' 8'' 8'' Q St 8'' 8'' 54'' U St Basin 52-Alternative 2 8'' 8'' 8'' CSS Development Specific Existing Mains 8'' 10'' 8'' 24'' '' 18 8'' 16th St 10'' 8'' 3rd Street CSS 54'' P St 15'' 57'' 10'' 8'' 108'' 8'' 24'' 20'' 66'' 8'' 8'' 8'' CIP# 7 8'' 57'' O St 8'' 18'' 12'' 12'' 12'' 15th St 10'' 8'' 24'' 54'' 54'' 12th St 13th St 11th St 10th St 18''8'' CIP# 3 18''8'' 10'' 24'' '' 18''8 T St Pipes CSSIP Sewer Sewer 8'' 8'' 30'' WA1-5 (N and 22nd St) 8'' 12'' S St Proposed Improvements Drainage 8'' 22'' 30'' 24' ' 8'' Pumps CIP 10'' 8'' 8'' 54'' R St Flap Valve/Gate Weirs 8'' 4'' 14th St Storage 4'' 8'' 8'' 54'' Q St 8'' 8'' 12'' 8'' 10'' 8'' 24'' N30''St 8'' 8'' 54'' 10'' 12'' 10'' 6'' 8'' Downtown Specific Plan Boundary 10'' 20'' P St 6'' 8'' 10'' 54'' 12'' 16'' 16'' 6'' Figure 3.10-14 Wastewater Storm 15'' Drainage -SE NV5, 2017 54'' 54'' 8'' 30'' 36'' 10'' 15'' 8'' 36'' O St 18'' 8'' 90'' 18'' 12'' 22'' 146 Planning Framework 3.10.4 ELECTRICITY Challenges and Opportunities Implementing Actions Existing Conditions Challenges to providing electricity service in the future include the limited capacity of the 12kV line for expansion. It is served by Station A, which has six transformer banks (ranging from 20-25 megavolt-ampere, or MVA), and Station B, which contains three transformer banks (37.5 MVA each), and neither station has further room for additional transformer banks. The 115 kV circuits utilize pressurized oil-filled cables with pumps that circulate oil through the cables. There are a number of options for relocating electrical distribution and transmission facilities. Connections may present varying technical challenges and may require creative solutions including: above ground facilities located off and adjacent to alleys; above ground facilities within an alcove off and adjacent to alleys’; above ground facilities within an alcove and adjacent to the street; and vaulted facilities within a subject property’s footprint. A majority of the additional load associated with implementation of the DSP would require adding major components in the plan area. With additional transportation electrification expected to increase with technology trending toward DC fast charging plazas. Each charging station could require up to 2 MW increasing the overall load requirements to 94118 MW. SMUD is already working on replacing the North City substation (NCY) with Station E, a 60MVA facility. These features are depicted in Figures 3.10-15 through 3.10-18. Once Station A (network) is replaced with Station G, and the Station A site is decommissioned, Station A is being planned to add 80 MVA. With the anticipated development in the DSP area, another three 40 MVA substations would be required along the 7th Street corridor in the Railyards or River District, preferably between North B Street and Richards Boulevard. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) provides electrical service to customers located within the DSP area. Power is transmitted to the DSP area by a looped underground 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission system that feeds several substations that step down, or reduce, the voltage to 12 kV and 21 kV distribution systems. The 115 kV loop connects SMUD Station A located at 6th and H Streets, Station B located at 19th and O Streets, and Station D located at 8th and R Streets. This loop is also connected to the North City (north of 20th and C  Streets) and Mid City (35th and R Streets) substations. Station D, Mid City, and the North City substations step down the 115 kV to 21 kV and Station A and Station B step down 115 kV to 12 kV to serve the overall Downtown area. The 12 kV system serves a secondary network system. The 21 kV system serves the balance of the Downtown area and will likely be used to serve new development within the DSP area. Energy Demand The energy demand from anticipated growth under the DSP is shown below. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The future 21 kV routes and switchgear locations are continually subject to change based on the sequence that development occurs, specific load requirements, other utility conflicts, availability of required space for splicing manholes, duct banks, etc. These routes will provide the 21 kV feeder system to within two blocks of the identified sites that can provide opportunities for housing and entitled proposed projects. Additional infrastructure (switchgear, transformers, conduit, pull boxes, etc.) to serve these sites will need to be determined with SMUD and the individual site developers. The following actions will assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP electricity improvements. Implementing Action U-3 Electric System Improvements. Work with SMUD to implement proposed improvements as shown in Figures 3.10-15 through 3.10-18 and to coordinate construction of utility and street improvements in the DSP. Responsible Entity: Utilities; Community Development Department; Sacramento Municipal Utility District Timeframe: Ongoing St th 147 N 12 Planning Framework N B St Figure 3.10-15 Electrical Infrastructure - NW NV5, 2017 New Overhead Line lv d D St t New Cubicle Ra sB 5 th S New UG Line Alt.2 rd ily a 6th St l Yo Reconductor OH Line 7th St r New Underground Line C St om St ty un Co nto me ty un cra Co Sa o eD us thoSMUD Jim m o Station E St 21 Overhead Feeder 21 Overhead Local WEST SACRAMENTO Districts H St I St Proposed Streetcar e Tow 9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St 5th St 4th St 3rd St D J St K St 2nd St C Front St B Alt 2 3rd S t L St r i dg rB e Gate Capitol Mall way 800 N St City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet d N 0 A I St Alt 1 O St 13th St Commercial/Office Only 12th St Projects Under Construction 11th St Planning Projects G St Station A iv e r C St Opportunity Sites F St 5 n to R Land Use a me 21 Underground Local 10th St Sa c r 21 Underground Feeder 5tf S t Li g h SAC RAM ENTO Downtown Specific Plan Boundary St N 16th St N 12 th 148 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-16 Electrical Infrastructure - NE NV5, 2017 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary B St SMUD C St Line New Overhead C St New Underground Line Reconductor OH Line D StAlt.2 New UG Line D St New Cubicle Station 80 E St E St 21 Overhead Feeder 21 Overhead Local F St Feeder 21 Underground F St 21 Underground Local Land Use St OpportunityG Sites G St Planning Projects Projects Under Construction H St H St Commercial/Office Only Districts Proposed Streetcar I St K St A B C D 0 L St Capitol Ave 800 NCity of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet N St Station B O St 30th St 29th St 28th St 27th St 26th St 25th St 24th St 23rd St 22nd St 21st St 20th St J St 19th St 18th St 17th St 16th St 15th St 14th St I St 13th St 12th St N B St N St 149 Planning Framework O St S R iv er R d Figure 3.10-17 Electrical Infrastructure - SW P St NV5, 2017 5 o R i v er 2nd St 5th St Q St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary SMUD ra m 21 Underground Feeder 0 5 21 Underground Local U St V St Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects W St Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only 50 80 Districts X St Proposed Streetcar Broadway Broadway 5 R am 800 Feet ay 0 pW N 2nd Ave 13th St D Rivers ide Dr C Muir Way B 5th St A 3rd St 1st Ave City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 14th St 11th St 10th St 9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St 5th St C T St Yo lo 21 Overhead Local ou Sa n ty cra me nto Co un ty 21 Overhead Feeder Front St New Cubicle 4th St 3rd St New UG Line Alt.2 13th St S St Sa c Reconductor OH Line 12th St New Underground Line Station R St en t New Overhead Line Station D N St Station B 150 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-18 Electrical Infrastructure - SE O St O St P St P St Q St Q St R St R St NV5, 2017 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary New Overhead Line New Underground Line Station 29th St 28th St 27th St 26th St 25th St 24th St 23rd St 22nd St T St 21st St 20th St 18th St 17th St 16th St 15th St T St 14th St New Cubicle 13th St 12th St 11th St 10th St New UG Line Alt.2 S St 19th St 80 Reconductor S StOH Line 30th St SMUD 21 Overhead Feeder 21 Overhead U St Local U St 21 Underground Feeder 21 Underground Local V St Land Use V St Opportunity Sites Planning Projects W St Construction Projects Under W St 50 Commercial/Office Only 50 80 Districts X St Proposed Streetcar Broadway Land Park Dr 13th St 2nd Ave B lv d 800 Feet t 0 NCity of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan k lin D Fr an C 21st St B 19th S A 99 Planning Framework 151 Implementing Action U-4 Challenges and Opportunities 3.10.6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Safety and Development Adjacent to Utility Transmission Lines. Work with SMUD to evaluate tools to address safety concerns and development adjacent to utility transmission lines. If the user is a core (non-interruptible) customer in the service area and will accept service at 7-inch water column pressure, PG&E is generally obligated by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations to provide service without additional cost for service. If the user is a non-core (interruptible) customer, or needs an elevated pressure service for large volume use, there are charges for service according to the company’s new business tariffs. Whether a project is a core user or a non-core user dependent on the type of use for the facility or business, it is more likely that projects in the DSP will feature core customers. Existing conditions Responsible Entity: Utilities; Community Development Department; Sacramento Municipal Utility District Timeframe: Ongoing 3.10.5 NATURAL GAS Existing Conditions The Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) supplies natural gas to the Sacramento area. In the DSP area, there are both high pressure and low pressure distribution systems. High pressure system pipelines, generally of a 4-inch diameter and larger, carry gas at approximately 40 pounds per square inch (psi). Low pressure system pipelines, generally of a 2-inch diameter, carry gas at a pressure of a 7-inch water column (about 0.25 psi). Service is generally provided from the low pressure system unless usage exceeds about 3,000 cubic feet per hour; however, in the DSP area the system is all high pressure. Regulators are used to reduce high pressure to low pressure. Implementing Actions PG&E has indicated they are currently making improvements to their system in accordance with a number of projects and initiatives, which may negate the need for future improvements when or if the new developments are constructed in the DSP area. PG&E will service the new developments and infrastructure as they are constructed and require service. Upgrades to the existing system will be addressed on a case-by-case basis as additional information is received on the actual development square footage and maximum and minimum gas loads. Within the DSP area there are numerous telecommunications providers. The following are the main providers for telephone and cable services: AT&T, Comcast, Consolidated Communications, Electric Lightwave (ELI), and the City of Sacramento. AT&T supplies local and long distance telephone service, and also data communications, in most of the Sacramento area. Comcast provides cable television service in the Sacramento area. Consolidated Communications also provides telecommunications service in the Downtown Sacramento Area and is centered around the existing larger buildings in the Downtown core, with some of their fiber system actually in the Comcast/AT&T manhole and conduit system. Electric Lightwave, Inc. (ELI) provides data and communications, internet, local and long distance voice communications in the Sacramento area for non-residential customers. The City of Sacramento currently owns an existing fiber network that supplies Municipal and Smart City services. The network provides connections between various traffic signals, utility sumps, reservoirs and City facilities spread throughout the City. The network consists of approximately 160 miles of underground fiber-optic cables and conduits that transverse the main corridors of Sacramento enabling the City to run efficient operations, reduces operational costs while expanding capabilities.  City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 152 Planning Framework Challenges and Opportunities Coordination of the numerous telecommunications facilities is challenging in the DSP area, with several utilities operating separate systems in their own location within the streets and alleys. Co-locating future facilities in a common joint utility trench should be encouraged whenever possible. Implementing Actions Telecommunications providers have indicated the existing system within the plan area should be sufficient to serve the proposed growth anticipated under the DSP with relatively minor additions. In general, service to each new development will be coordinated with the main electrical service in a common joint trench. Typically, a few 2-inch conduits will be added to the joint trench for service to the projects. Extension of the existing systems can also utilize the proposed 21kV conduit trench proposed by SMUD for the electrical system. The following action will assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP telecommunication improvements. Implementing Action U-5 Telecommunication Improvements. Work with SMUD, telecommunications providers, and project developers to identify locations where future telecommunication facilities can be co-located in a common joint trench. Responsible Entity: Utilities; Community Development Department; Sacramento Municipal Utility District Timeframe: Ongoing City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 3.10.7 STREET LIGHTS Implementing Actions Existing Conditions Figures 3.10-19 through 3.10-22 illustrate the proposed and existing street lights within the DSP area. Developers of projects in the DSP area are typically required, as part of plan review, to improve the street lights along the street frontage of their project using ornamental style street lights. However, these lights are only installed on the development side of the street, not across the street, and not on the adjacent blocks. Within the DSP area, there are approximately 3,400 street lights that are maintained by the City of Sacramento Public Works Department. There are an additional 250 lights that are owned and maintained by SMUD. There are also 55 lights that are owned and maintained by Regional Transit (RT) along the light rail tracks on K Street between 7th and 12th and along O Street between 7th and 10th. The majority of these lights are the City’s post top ornamental style light (acorn style lighting fixtures). There are also mast arm (aka cobra head) style lights. The ornamental style lights are more aesthetically pleasing than the stark style of the mast arm style. However, the luminaires (light bulbs) in the ornamental lights are lower wattage than the mast arm style and therefore require more lights at a tighter spacing (typically four lights on each side of the street – total of eight lights per street block) to provide the desired level of lighting. The RT lights are a special dual luminaire and banner pole style. Challenges and Opportunities The City has dedicated funding from Lighting Landscaping and Maintenance Districts (LLMDs) and the City’s General Fund for the maintenance of existing street lights. New lights or improvements to the existing lights, however, are typically from grant funds, private funds, public-private partnerships, assessment districts, etc. It can be a challenge for the City to assemble a variety of resources to pay for street lighting improvement projects. The City has identified needed street lighting in the two large older predominantly residential areas of the DSP, one in the Northeast area of the DSP and the other in the southeast area of the DSP. The proposed lighting in these areas is the ornamental style street lights. However, funding for street lighting improvements in these two areas has not been identified. The following action will assist in the implementation of the proposed DSP street light improvements. Implementing Action U-6 Street Light Improvements. Work with private business districts/partnerships to identify locations and sources of funding for street light improvements, consistent with Figures 3.10-19 through 3.10-22. Responsible Entity: Public Works Timeframe: Ongoing St th 153 N 12 Planning Framework N B St Figure 3.10-19 Street Lights - NW NV5, 2017 Ornamental lv d D St t Dual Mast Arm Ra sB 5 th S Ornamental rd ily a 6th St l Yo Mast Arm 7th St r Existing Street Lights C St om St ty un Co nto me ty un cra Co Sa o eD us thoProposed Street Lights Jim m o Post Top E St Light & Banner Pole Owner Sa c r DOT a me SMUD G St iv e r C St Opportunity Sites F St 5 n to R Regional Transit Land Use Planning Projects Projects Under Construction Commercial/Office Only Districts WEST SACRAMENTO H St I St D e Tow L St r i dg rB e Gate Capitol Mall way 800 St City of Sacramento DowntownNSpecific Plan d Feet O St 14th St 13th St 12th St 11th St 9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St 10th St J St K St 2nd St C Front St B 5th St 3rd St 3rd S t N 0 A 4th St I St Proposed Streetcar 5tf S t Li g h SAC RAM ENTO Downtown Specific Plan Boundary St N 16th St N 12 th 154 Planning Framework Figure 3.10-20 Street Lights - NE NV5, 2017 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary B St Proposed Street Lights OrnamentalC St C St Existing Street Lights Mast Arm OrnamentalD St D St Dual Mast Arm Post Top 80 E St E St F St F St Light & Banner Pole Owner DOT SMUD Regional Transit Land Use G St G St Opportunity Sites Planning Projects Projects Under H St Construction H St Commercial/Office Only Districts K St N 0 A B C D L St Capitol Ave 800 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet N St O St 30th St 29th St 28th St 27th St 26th St 25th St 24th St 23rd St 22nd St 21st St 20th St J St 19th St 18th St 17th St 16th St 15th St 14th St I St 13th St I St Proposed Streetcar 12th St N B St N St NV5, 2017 155 Planning Framework O St S R iv er R d Figure 3.10-21 Street Lights - SW P St 5 o R i v er 2nd St 5th St Q St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Proposed Street Lights R St en t Ornamental ra m Light & Banner Pole U St Yo lo DOT 50 SMUD Regional Transit V St Land Use Opportunity Sites Planning Projects W St Projects Under Construction 50 80 Commercial/Office Only Districts X St Proposed Streetcar Broadway Broadway 5 R am 800 Feet ay 0 pW N 2nd Ave 13th St D Rivers ide Dr C Muir Way B 5th St A 3rd St 1st Ave City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 14th St 11th St 9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St 5th St 10th St T St C Owner ou Sa n ty cra me nto Co un ty Post Top Front St Dual Mast Arm 4th St 3rd St Ornamental 13th St S St Sa c Mast Arm 12th St Existing Street Lights N St 156 OPlanning Framework St Figure 3.10-22 Street Lights - SE P St P St Q St Q St Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Proposed Street Lights R St R St Ornamental 29th St 28th St 27th St 26th St 25th St 24th St 23rd St 22nd St T St 21st St 20th St 19th St S St 18th St 17th St 16th St 15th St 14th St Post Top T St 80 13th St Dual Mast Arm 12th St Mast Arm S St Ornamental 11th St 10th St Existing Street Lights 30th St NV5, 2017 O St Light & Banner Pole Owner U St DOT U St SMUD Regional Transit V St Land Use V St Opportunity Sites Planning W Projects St W St Projects Under Construction 50 Commercial/Office Only 50 80 Districts X St Proposed Streetcar Broadway Land Park Dr 13th St 2nd Ave B lv d 800 Feet t 0 NCity of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan k lin D Fr an C 21st St B 99 19th S A Implementation 159 Implementation Government Code Section 65451 requires that a Specific Plan provide a program of implementation measures necessary to carry out its proposed land uses, infrastructure, development standards, and other criteria. There are a number of City plans, regulations, programs, processes, incentives and other tools that will be applied in implementing the DSP. Some of these tools are applicable to all development within the DSP area, while others are specific to certain types of development and/or geographic locations. Some of the tools existed at the time of Specific Plan approval, others were modified concurrent with adoption of the DSP, and others are intended to be further developed subsequent to DSP adoption. This section summarizes the implementing actions available to the City, project proponents and community within the DSP area. The intent is to ensure that implementation occurs in an orderly manner that is responsive to changing circumstances and market conditions, and achieves the desired vision for Downtown Sacramento. 4.1 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DOCUMENTS, REGULATIONS, AND TOOLS Implementation of the DSP is to be administered by the City of Sacramento in accordance with the policies and provisions of several related planning, program and regulatory documents. In addition to the DSP, the following documents will need to be consulted for any development, improvements, services and other activities undertaken within the DSP area. The heirachy and relationships between these various documents are illustrated on Figure 4.1-1, Document Hierarchy. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 160 Implementation General Plan General Plan Policy Central City Community Plan Planning and Development Code City Code DSP Special Planning District (SPD) Central City Design Guidelines Guidelines Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) Guide to Transit OrientedDevelopment The City of Sacramento 2035 General Plan serves as the long-term policy guide for the physical and economic development of the City. The City’s core values are the foundation of the General Plan and the underlying basis for its vision and direction. The DSP is consistent with and implements the goals and policies of the General Plan and supplements these goals and policies by providing direction to reflect conditions unique to the DSP area. Central City Community Plan Within the 2035 General Plan, there are eleven community plans that span the entirety of the city and some adjacent unincorporated areas. These community plans are designed to further refine policies and goals at a more local level and are unique to each plan area. The DSP falls within the Central City Community Plan (CCCP) area, which recognizes the role of the Central City as the core for Sacramento and greater region, and responds to the diverse history and development across the broader community. Planning and Development Code DSP EIR CEQA HOUSING NOW! Tools Figure 4.1-1 Document Hierarchy City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The Planning and Development Code (Title 17) provides the zoning regulations for the DSP area and establishes the framework through which the Specific Plan will be implemented. The Planning and Development Code allows for the establishment of Special Planning Districts (SPDs).The purpose of SPDs are to regulate properties under multiple ownership that are in need of general physical and economic improvement or that have special environmental features that standard land use, zoning, and other regulations cannot adequately address. SPDs are used for selected areas of a commuity to provide flexibilility in order to stimulate new development, provide incentives for private Implementation development, provide mechanisms for preserving and enhancing unique environmental features, and encouraging coordinated development of properties through a unified theme, consistent with the goals and criteria for the SPD area. The DSP area is covered by three SPDs, including the Downtown SPD adopted concurrently with the DSP, and the existing Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) SPD and the Alhambra Corridor SPD. These three SPDs do not overlap and future development within the DSP should refer to the SPD that applies to their project site (see Figure 3.1-1). Central City Urban Design Guidelines The Central City Urban Design Guidelines (CCUDG), which include the Central Core and Central Neighborhood Design Guidelines, set forth a longterm vision for the physical form and character of Sacramento’s Central City, including the DSP area. The CCUDG establish required and recommended design elements that are to be applied during the design and review of individual development projects and improvements. Concurrent with approval of the DSP, the CCUDG were amended to ensure consistency with the goals and polices of the DSP. 161 DSP EIR An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified concurrent with approval of the DSP. The EIR, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), examines the potential direct and indirect environmental effects of the project and identifies appropriate mitigation measures, where feasible, to reduce impacts determined to be potentially significant. The DSP EIR serves as the base environmental document for purposes of evaluating subsequent development entitlements, discretionary permits, and ministerial approvals within the plan area. Included is a Mitigation Monitoring Plan to be used by the City and project developers in ensuring compliance with adopted mitigation measures. HOUSING NOW! The Housing Now! Program is an interactive web mapping tool developed concurrent with the DSP to enhance access to property and zoning information for housing opportunity sites within the plan area. Applicants interested in housing development within the DSP should consult the Housing Now! Program to learn more about site size, land use, zoning, constraints, proximity to transit and other elements relevant to site selection and development. The Housing NOW! Program provides easy access to available information for each opportunity site, as well as enables searches for sites, issues and opportunities to facilitate successful project implementation. The Housing Now! Program supplements the City’s Downtown Developer Toolkit. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 162 Implementation Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) Guide to Transit Oriented Development Sacramento Regional Transit’s (RT) Guide to Transit Oriented Development serves as a guide to establish standards centered around transit oriented development, which is seen as a key tool in improving on the goals of increasing transit ridership and allowing for additional transportation options in the greater Sacramento region. 4.2 PROJECT APPROVALS AND INCENTIVES 4.2.1 PROJECT APPROVALS Individual development projects within the DSP are subject to review and approval of subsequent permits and entitlements by the City of Sacramento. Typical entitlements may include site plan review, use permits, deviations, parcel maps, subdivision maps, and/or other permits. Application and processing requirements shall be in accordance with the City’s Planning and Development Code. All subsequent development projects, public improvements and other activities shall be consistent with the provisions of the DSP and pertinent City of Sacramento policies, requirements and standards. In acting to approve a subsequent project or permit, the City may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that the project is in compliance with the DSP and all other applicable plans and regulations. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 4.2.2 PROCESS STREAMLINING Streamlining and Assistance Programs In order to facilitate development in the Downtown area, the City has and continues to adopt and refine various process streamling and assistance measures. The Downtown Housing Initiative Plan supports this desire with a goal of developing 10,000 housing units in 10 years, and includes policies, strategies, and recommendations to provide greater incentives, resources and process streamlining. At the time of adoption of the DSP the following streamlining and assistance processes, indicated in Table 4.2.1 below, were available to DSP project applicants. Housing Opportunity Sites Eighty-five opportunity sites within the DSP area were identified as being able to accommodate housing in the future. These Housing Opportunity Sites, as shown in Figure 4.2-1 and listed in Appendix B, are generally vacant and/or underutilized and are at least one-quarter of an acre in size. The DSP process included an evaluation of cultural resources, utility infrastructure needs and hazardous materials at the 85 Housing Opportunity Sites as described below. Since detailed information is available for these sites, future development review processes are streamlined as landowners and developers identify potential challenges to development and can build upon the existing information associated with the utility infrastructure anlaysis, cultural resources inventory and hazardous materials overview. DSP UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS The DSP Utility Infrastructure Analysis is a preliminary engineering and planning level effort that identifies potential opportunities to provide integrated infrastructure at the least cost through phasing options or the application of sustainable design principles and value engineering design. The evaluation includes a review of entitled projects within the DSP area along with the Housing Opportunity Sites. The analysis estimates the existing capacity of sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water, electrical power, telecommunications and natural gas infrastructure systems and the projected infrastructure demands posed by anticipated development. The analysis also includes an estimate of probable construction costs and offers recommendations for six (6) priority investment areas that have the least infrastucture constraints (refer to Section 4.3.1 for additional details). This study will be useful for City staff and developers to evaluate probable infrastructure costs and most viable infrastructure investment projects. It should be noted that the proposed utility infrastructure improvements and estimated costs represent one scenario of how future growth will occur in the DSP area. Exact locations of future development could vary from what was assumed in the Utility Infrastructure Analysis, and therefore, required infrastrcuture improvements could also vary from what is assumed. DSP CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY A Cultural Resources Survey and Inventory was prepared for the DSP area focused on the Housing Opportunity Sites (as shown in Figure 4.2-1). A preliminary survey and research was conducted to identify those Opportunity Sites that included historic-age (45 years or older) buildings and structures. The study found that there are 72 historic-age buildings and structures, and the City identified six historic–age buildings located on C St WEST SACRAMENTO 80 14th St t CS H St I St J St L St E St K St en to N St ra B lv d Alha mb 21st St 29th St T St Av e 24th St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Cap it ol 19th St R St H St 15th St 16th St Sa cr am O St Q St 34th S t 1-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 100-140 140-175 175-220 99 y wa ad Bro 21st S t 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr r 50 Rive rsid eD 5th S t y 2,000 Muir Way X St Blv d Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Units within 400 feet d B lv W St J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr o Sa Yol Broa dw ay Feet Riv e r G St 13th St 12th St 10th St Ma ll 3rd S t er R iv SR i ver 5th St 9th S t y P St 0 ca n F St Cap it ol 5 er i E St 50 N Am D St Fron t St 2nd St tewa St C St IS t Rd Tow er Bridge Ga St 163 5 3rd St 5tf S t F St 2 th N1 Implementation 7th S t 5th St s B lvd Rail yard 160 th St NB 6th S t City of Sacramento, 2017 Jimmoom St ouse Dr hth Figure 4.2-1 Residential Housing Opportunity Sites s B lv d N 16 L ig SAC RAM ENTO Rich ard 220-270 270-345 City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 164 Implementation TABLE 4.2.1: AVAILABLE STREAMLINING AND ASSISTANCE PROCESSES Available Streamlining and Assistance Processes Description Pre-application review A pre-application review provides developers the opportuinty to present their project concept, ask questions and clarify project requirements before a formal submittal. Sacramento Community Development Tracker An online tracking system for permits to track all city staff correspondence and approvals during the life of the project. “One-stop” Public Counter A single point of entry for public information and services to initiate the development application process and reduce wait times. The “one-stop” shop includes building, planning, fire, utilities and development engineering services. Assigned Project Manager Projects valued at one $1 million or more are eligible for a designated project manager to help facilitiate a more efficient development review process. Electronic Plan Check (EPC) The EPC program enables applicants to submit their application package as an electronic (PDF) submittal through the Community Development Department’s Citizen Portal as an alterantive to an inperson, public counter submittal. Customer Service Training City staff participates in customer service training programs to assist in creating a more positive experience at every level of engagement. Interdisciplinary Process Review Meetings The Matrix Review Committee, which includes staff from various city departments, Regional Transit and SMUD, meets regularly to communicate and coordinate on projects including the identificaiton of any red flags with a proposed project. Follow up meetings are then scheduled with the applicant to review any identified issues. Cycle Times Established turnaround times for building plan review are provided. Expedited Plan Review The Building Division offers Expedited Plan Review subject to approval by the Supervising Engineer and an additional expedited plan review fee. Third Party Plan Review Provides the option of a third party plan review to offer faster review periods. Staff-Level Planning Approval The comprehensive update of the Planning and Development Code included increased staff-level approvals, reducing the number of projects subject to commission level review. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Implementation four of the Opportunity Sites for full evaluation for the National Register, California Register and local listing. There are also three City Landmarks on three of the Opportunity Sites and the Opportunity Sites are all located within four City of Sacramento historic districts. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment overview study was conducted for the Housing Opportunity Sites. The study identified evidence or indications of recognized envioronmental conditions (REC), otherwise known as hazardous substances or petroluem products (as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials). The study is to be used as a reference for identifying potential environmental issues at the Housing Opportunity Sites and is the basis for future more detailed assessments, as needed. The Housing Opportunity Sites were ranked for their potential, on a scale of low, moderate and high, for REC. The study identified 27 Housing Opportunity Sites with a high potential (impacts exist on the site) of an REC, 36 have a moderate potential (impacts may exist on the site) and 22 have a low potential to have an REC (impacts are not likely to exist on the site). 4.2.3 CEQA STREAMLINING Each subsequent development project shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with CEQA. The DSP EIR serves as the base environmental document for subsequent entitlements. Development applications will be reviewed on a project-byproject basis to determine consistency with the EIR. In general, if a subsequent project is determined to be consistent with the DSP and within the scope of the DSP EIR, further environmental review may not be necessary. If it is determined that a development application is inconsistent with the DSP and/or outside the scope of the DSP EIR, a determination will be made as to the appropriate subsequent environmental document in accordance with CEQA. Future projects that are consistent with the DSP and DSP EIR may be eligible for the following CEQA streamlining mechanisms: EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS PURSUANT TO A SPECIFIC PLAN In accordance with Government Code Section 65457, “any residential development project, including any subdivision, or any zoning change that is undertaken to implement and is consistent with a specific plan for which an environmental impact report has been certified after January 1, 1980 is exempt” from further CEQA review, absent substantial changes or new information as defined by State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. If a proposed residential project is consistent with the DSP, a project applicant could avoid preparation and public circulation of a subsequent environmental document and proceed directly to the Site Plan and Design Review approval process. This mechanism provides the opportunity for streamlined environmental review for residential projects located within the DSP area. EXEMPTIONS FOR PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH A COMMUNITY PLAN, GENERAL PLAN OR ZONING Section 15183(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines states, “CEQA mandates that projects which are consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an EIR is certified shall not require additional environmental review 165 except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site.” Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183(c), “if an impact is not peculiar to the parcel or to the project, has been addressed as a significant effect, or can be substantially mitigated by the imposition of uniformly applied development policies or standards, … then an additional EIR need not be prepared for the project solely on the basis of that impact.” Uniformly Applied Development Standards have been prepared for the DSP (see Appendix C), which will allow the City and a project applicant to understand how existing City Code and DSP EIR mitigation measures apply to a proposed project in the DSP area. Use of Uniformly Applied Development Standards provides a clear tool to determine a proposed project’s conformance with the DSP, and creates a streamlined project review for non-residential projects within the DSP area. FUTURE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS The need for additional traffic studies for future projects will be limited for those projects that meet the new Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) standards established as part of the DSP EIR process. Transportation impacts to VMT are considered less than significant if: ●● For residential uses, the residential use is within a Transit Priority Area (see Figure 4.2-2) and VMT per capita is equal to or below 85 percent of the existing average regional household VMT per capita; and/or ●● For office/employment center uses, the office/ employment center use is within a Transit Priority Area and VMT per employee is equal to or below 85 percent of the existing average VMT per employee for Sacramento County; and/or City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan L ig SAC RAM ENTO s B lv d ouse Dr hth Jimmoom St Rich ard Fehr & Peers, 2017 NB C St Ma ll Riv e r 80 14th St 13th St G St t CS H St I St J St L St 3rd S t er R iv E St K St en to N St H St ra B lv d Alha mb 21st St 29th St T St Av e 24th St 6th S t 4th S t 5th S t S St Cap it ol 19th St Sa cr am O St P St 15th St 16th St SR i ver 5th St 10th St Cap it ol Q St 34th S t 21st S t 99 y wa ad Bro City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Feet 19th St Lan d Pa rk Dr r 50 Rive rsid eD Muir Way y 5th S t Blv d d B lv W St X St 2,000 J St Fols o m to n ck Sto t un Co to y en unt a m Co cr lo Sa Yo Broa dw ay 5 ca n F St 9th S t y er i E St R St N Am C St 50 0 St D St Fron t St 2nd St tewa Rd Tow er Bridge Ga St 5th St 6th S t IS t 3rd St 5tf S t 5 12th St WEST SACRAMENTO F St 2 th N1 7th S t s B lvd Rail yard 160 th St Implementation Figure 4.2-2 Transit Priority Area N 16 166 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Transit Priority Area Implementation 167 ●● For retail uses - the retail use is within a Transit Priority Area and it is not a “regional” retail use. Implementation of the DSP, including land use development and implementation of transportation improvements, would not result in a significant impact on the environment on per capita or per employee basis in the DSP area, and would not require further project-specific analysis of VMT for the purposes of CEQA compliance. The enactment of SB 743 established CEQA exemptions for certain qualifying projects, including projects proposed within a transit priority area. The majority of the DSP area would meet the criteria for proximity to transit as shown in Figure 4.2-2. New residential, retail, office/employment center and mixed use projects (as further defined in the DSP EIR) within these transit priority areas would be determined to not have significant VMT-related transportation impacts, and thus would not require further VMT analysis for the purposes of CEQA compliance, as long as the project is: ●● Consistent with the DSP, and ●● Does not include more parking for use by residents, customers, or employees of the project than the maximum allowed by the City. While further LOS and VMT analysis would not be necessary for projects that comply with the DSP (as described above), future projects may be required to provide supplemental studies to address ingress/egress, pedestrian/bicycle/vehicle conflicts, parking and other such mobility-related issues as required by the City. 4.2.4 REGULATORY RELIEF In addition to the process and CEQA streamlining opportunities, the Planning and Development Code includes regulatory incentives applicable to the DSP area to promote housing and infill development. At the time of adoption of the DSP the following regulatory incentives were available to DSP project applicants. HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Mills Act program provides economic incentives for the preservation of historic buildings. Enacted in 1972, the Mills Act legislation grants participating located governments the authority to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historic properties who restore and maintain those historic properties. The property owner is granted a tax break for participating in the program. Mills Act contracts are for 10 years initially with automatic yearly extensions. The contract stays with the property and transfers from owner to owner. The local government establishes their own criteria, application procedures, and contract terms and determines how many contracts they will allow in their jurisdiction. DOWNTOWN SPECIAL PLANNING DISTRICT (SPD) As described in Section 4.1, the DSP includes the adoption of a new SPD. The new SPD has been designed to provide regulatory incentives that will further encourage development consistent with the goals of the DSP. These incentives include: ●● Increased maximum height allowances in the C-2, OB and RMX zones ●● Increases in the maximum density allowances in the OB and RMX zones ●● Reduced open residential uses space requirements for ●● No open space requirements will apply to the conversion of a nonresidential building to a multi-unit dwelling ●● Reduction of the adaptive resuse density requirement to 1 dwelling unit/350 square feet for listed historic resources ●● Elimination of the 60 foot height threshold in the Central Business District that triggers commission-level site plan and design review City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 168 Implementation TABLE 4.2.2: AVAILABLE REGULATORY INCENTIVES Available Regulatory Incentives Description Reduced Parking Requirements No parking is required in the Central Business District (CBD). O.5 to 1 space per dwelling unit is required in all other areas within the DSP. Quimby Park Dedication Requirements The Quimby Park Dedication requirements have been reduced from 5 acres per 1,000 residents to 1.75 acres per 1,000 residents within the Central City. Permitted Use Housing is a permitted use in all commercial and mixed use zones. Historic Preservation (for listed historic resources) Permitted Use (General) A building may be used for a use not permitted in the zoning district as approved by a zoning administrator conditional use permit (subject to Section 17.232.130 of the Planning and Development Code). Permitted Use (in Multi-Family Zones) Commercial and office uses are allowed in multi-family zones (subject to Section 17.604.750 of the Planning and Development Code). Building Requirements The building official is authorized to use the California Historical Building Code for potential flexibility with structural, accessibility and energy requirements when preserving historic features (subject to Section 17.604.710 of the Planning and Development Code). Open Space Requirements The Preservation Director may waive up to 100 percent of the required private open space required (subject to 17.604.730 of the Planning and Development Code). Parking Off-street parking is not required for historic resources that are converted from nonresidential uses to residential uses (subject to Section 17.608.020 of the Planning and Development Code). Historic Preservation (Process) Plan Check Concurrent building plan check is permitted for historic resources. Site Plan and Design Review Historic resources are potentially exempt from Site Plan and Design Review if it meets specific criteria for work involving siding, windows, exterior doors, HVAC equipment, electrical and solar panels and reroofs. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan Implementation 169 TABLE 4.2.3: AVAILABLE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Available Regulatory Incentives Description Sewer Credit Program This program provides sewer credits, reducing sewer impact fees. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Program This program provides financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on private property. Green Improvements Financing Program This program provides financing for green remodels and upgrades. Sacramento Brownfields Program This program provides financing for redevelopment of environmentally contaminated sites. Housing Impact Fee The Housing Impact Fee is set at an initial $0.00 fee rate for high density housing and conversions from nonresidential to residential uses. Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) This program provides the ability to create assessment districts for individual parcels that will allow landowners to finance applicable infrastructure improvements. Fee Deferral Fee deferals are allowed for housing developments of 5 units or more. City Development Impact Fee Ordinance The City’s Development Impact Fee Ordinance standardizes how new or updated fees are assessed. 4.2.5 FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Reducing costs is another mechanism that can be used to further spur infill development. The City has implemented a number of financial incentive programs aimed at improving the feasibility to develop within the DSP area. At the time of adoption of the DSP the following financial incentives were available to DSP project applicants, as shown in Table 4.2-3. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 170 Implementation 4.3 INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND PHASING 4.3.1 PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS The Utility Infrastructure Analysis described in Section 4.2.2 identifies six locations within the DSP as Priority Investment Areas (PIAs) where the concentrations of development would benefit from focused infrastructure investments. The general location of each of these PIAs is shown in Figures 3.10-5 through 3.10-10 and further described on this page. It should be noted that as previously discussed, the locations of future development represents one scenario that may occur and actual development could occur at different locations within the DSP area. Therefore, the exact locations of the PIAs may shift in the future. PIA #1 PIA #4 PIA #1 is generally located along R Street and Rice Street between 19th Street to the west and 25th Street to the east, with additional parcels located along 22nd Street between O Street and Q street. PIA #1 is projected to include a total of 1050 residential units and 102,522 square feet of commercial development. Priority infrastructure improvements in this area include a 3,757 linear foot CSS 18 inch pipeline, 4,863 linear foot 8 inch water main and 2,778 linear foot 12 inch water main. PIA #4 is generally located along I Street between H Street to the north and J Street to the south and between 11th Street to the west and 13th Street to the east. There are additional Housing Opportunity Sites and planned projects located along Jazz Street and Improv Street. PIA #4 is projected to include 800 residential units and 198,999 square feet of commercial development. Priority infrastructure improvements in this area include a 2,494 linear foot CSS 18 inch pipeline, 854 linear foot 8 inch water main and 2,009 linear foot 12 inch water main. PIA #2 PIA #2 is generally located along R Street between 12th Street to the west and 15th Street to the east, with additional concentrations of Housing Opportunity Sites and a project site between Quill Street and Q street. PIA #2 is projected to include a total of 467 residential units and 56,118 square feet of commercial development. Priority infrastructure improvements in this area include a 1,728 linear foot CSS 18 inch pipeline, 1,442 linear foot 8 inch water main and 1,454 linear foot 12 inch water main. PIA #3 PIA #3 is generally located along Kayak Street between K Street to the north and L Street to the south and between 7th Street to the west and 10th Street to the east. PIA #3 is projected to include a total of 710 residential units and 206,584 square feet of commercial development. Priority infrastructure improvements in this area include a 1,123 linear foot CSS 18 inch pipeline and 1,579 linear foot 12 inch water main. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan PIA #5 PIA #5 is generally located along 16th Street between E Street to the north and Jazz Street to the south. PIA #5 is projected to include 449 residential units and 144,093 square feet of commercial development. Priority infrastructure improvements in this area include a 4,433 linear foot CSS 18 inch pipeline, 1,886 linear foot 8 inch water main and 2,136 linear foot 12 inch water main. PIA #6 PIA #6 is a constrained area located along 3rd Street from Capital Mall to H Street. There are five proposed projects within this area, but the cost estimate for this area does not include any development as this was an area identified for its location as a critical infrastructure juncture point. Priority infrastructure improvements in this area include a 798 linear foot 8 inch water main, a CSS relief sewer line at 3rd street, and 30 inch, 42 inch, 48 inch and 54 inch pipelines identified in the Basin 52 Master Plan. Implementation 171 TABLE 4.3.4: SUMMARY OF PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS Description Planning Projects Opportunity Sites Commercial/ Office Only Totals Residential Units Commercial (s.f.) Residential Units Commercial (s.f.) Commercial (s.f.) Residential Units Commercial (s.f.) Amount Priority Investment Area #1 253 6,875 797 95,647 0 1,050 102,522 $2,694,720 Priority Investment Area #2 73 8,800 394 47,318 0 467 56,118 $1,151,940 Priority Investment Area #3 337 161,829 373 44,755 0 710 206,584 $722,190 Priority Investment Area #4 194 4,480 606 72,719 121,800 800 198,999 $1,462,380 Priority Investment Area #5 155 0 294 35,293 108,800 449 144,093 $2,396,250 Priority Investment Area #6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $5,158,900 TOTALS 1,012 181,984 2,464 295,732 230,600 3,476 708,316 $13,586,380 4.3.2 OVERVIEW OF FUNDING OPTIONS Public Facilities Finance Plan PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN PRINCIPLES A Public Facilities Finance Plan (DSP Finance Plan) was prepared for the DSP. The DSP Finance Plan addresses infrastructure costs for new development and identifies options to mitigate these financial constraints, including how infrastructure will be phased and funding sources that may be obtained. To ensure that public infrastructure will be funded and delivered to meet the demands of the Plan area, the DSP Finance Plan is based upon the following principles: ●● The Finance Plan provides the framework to ensure all essential infrastructure and public facilities necessary for public health, safety, and welfare are constructed in accordance with the City’s development standards in a timely manner to support development in the Plan Area. ●● The Finance Plan identifies the specific maintenance services unique to the Plan Area and identifies appropriate funding sources. ●● The City will, in accordance with prudent fiscal judgment, provide tax-exempt municipal financing to keep financing costs for public facilities to a minimum. Any public debt issued by the City must meet all City debt policies and not adversely affect the City’s credit rating. Infrastructure ●● Developers may be required to advance-fund or construct significant portions of backbone infrastructure and public facilities exceeding their proportionate share. Such developers may seek private financing necessary to carry such improvements to the extent public financing is not available and to fund the developers’ own share of such costs. ●● New development will fund the proportionate share of backbone infrastructure traditionally funded in new development projects, and carried costs exceeding respective fair shares are subject to various credit and reimbursement mechanisms. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 172 Implementation ●● After approval of the Finance Plan by City Council, the City will promptly initiate proceedings and undertake actions to implement the various components of the Finance Plan. ●● Because it is impossible to predict the manner in which development of the Plan Area will unfold, the absorption of the projected land uses, and therefore the timing of improvement requierments, the various components of the Finance Plan will require regular updates to reflect changes in land use and improvement assumptions. ●● The actions contemplated herein by the City are subject to the legislative discretion of the City at the time of approval and must b in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. FINANCE PLAN OPTIONS Buildout of the DSP will require significant investments in infrastructure and public facilities, including improvements to transportation systems, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water, street lighting, library, parks and open space, schools and public safety facilities (police and fire). Installation of the required backbone infrastructure and public facilities is estimated to cost over $500 million (all costs reported in 2017 dollars) at buildout of the DSP. The DSP Financing Plan provides a detailed funding strategy, including a breakdown of the estimated costs for improvements, identified sources and assumptions regarding the use of that funding, financing techniques and a thorough nexus evaluation of the proposed DSP Impact Fee program consistent with AB 1600 procedural guidelines. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan The DSP Finance Plan recognizes the complexity of the project and the inability to provide a precise understanding of the market conditions that will ultimately determine the amount of new development, sequencing of development and ultimate improvements that will need to be constructed. However, the DSP Finance Plan provides a level of certainty for the development community and the City by providing an understanding of the costs and financing options for infrastructure and public facilities improvements. The DSP Finance Plan also provides a framework for the ongoing update of infrastructure cost estimates, funding options and development information that will help facilitate future development within the DSP area. Because of the extent of infrastructure requirements and mix of funding sources required, the City will need to closely coordinate the use of public and private funding mechanisms over time. A combination of the following funding options are expected to be used to finance the necessary infrastructure and public facilities: Plan Development ●● City Fees ●● Park Impact Fees ●● Combined Sewer System(CSS) Fees ●● Transportation Development Impact Fee ●● Water Development Fees ●● Other Fee Programs ●● School Mitigation Fees ●● Other Plan Area Contributions ●● Downtown Transportation Impact Fee Fund Balance ●● Basin 52 Subarea Funding ●● Other City/Sucessor Agency ●● EIFD/CRIA ●● Other City Funding Sources ●● Utility Rate Revenue ●● CSS ●● Water ●● Other Funding Sources ●● Regional, State and Federal ●● Plan Area Based Funding ●● Downtown Specific Impact Fee Program ●● I-5 Subregional Corridor Mitigation Program ●● Private Developer Funding ●● Other Refer to the DSP Finance Plan for additional details. Implementation Public Art Funding The DSP also includes an ambitious Public Art Plan to facilitate the creation of beautiful, highly distinctive and culturally rich places throughout the plan area. Multiple funding sources will be required to implement the full scope of the Public Art Plan, including existing and future funding programs. These funding sources are summarized here and described in more detail below: ●● Art in Public Places (APP) Program- 2% set aside of eligible City and County capital improvement project budgets ●● Sacramento Regional Transit set asides ●● State of California set asides ●● Existing City Ordinance 17.52.090 – potential fee credits for exceptional art installation, civic amenity or placemaking features ●● “Destination Sacramento” in-lieu fund ●● Community Facilities Districts and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts – identification of public art as eligible facilities during district formation ●● Grants – including transportation and park grants ●● Fundraising for the Public Art Plan through events and festivals ●● Partnerships with nonprofit arts organizations ●● Partnerships and collaborations with West Sacramento and Crocker Art Museum 173 Adequate funding is critical to accomplishing the ambitious public art program described in Section 4.5, Public Art. There is not just one funding option but multiple approaches to combining resources needed to achieve the Public Art Plan goals. One source of Funding for APP Programs is derived from capital projects, which the City manages and administers. SMAC (Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission) curates and manages the acquisition of the art funded within the capital improvement budgets. City and County ordinances and a Memorandum of Understanding specify two percent of eligible City and County capital improvement project budgets be set aside for the commission, purchase, and installation of artworks throughout the City. City ordinances currently provide for a two-percent allocation set aside for art integrated into city buildings, parking and decorative structures and recreational facilities. Transportation, sewer, water, and storm drain capital projects do not have this requirement currently. It is recommended that for transportation and transit investment in the areas designated by the DSP Public Art Plan, the City, and Sacramento Regional Transit Agency coordinate with SMAC and other arts partners at the initiation of design so that the goals of the DSP are met and State and federal grant proposals can include the art improvement. Sacramento Regional Transit and the State of California set aside funding for art in some projects and other public and private agencies also contract with SMAC to curate and manage art acquisition. The City should encourage SMAC to implement the goals of the DSP Public Art Plan with these other clients and partners. One focus of the DSP Public Art Plan locations is the street car stops currently in design by the Downtown/Riverfront Streetcar Project. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 174 Implementation Collaborative partnerships will be important to bring the communities together to support projects and events with funding, coordination efforts, community volunteers, and activation. SMAC will work with: ●● Private property owners to activate vacant storefront spaces with temporary exhibitions. ●● Nonprofit Arts Organizations to program the public spaces with arts and cultural events and festivals. ●● Commercial Event Planners to organize events and festivals, with a percentage of profit to go into a fund for the DSP Public Art Plan. ● ● Neighborhood associations regarding public art and community outreach. ●● Future collaborations with West Sacramento should include the iconic Sacramento Tower Bridge, future pedestrian bridges, and riverfront parks. ●● Installations in the west Capitol Mall locations should be planned coincident with the installations and near term in- vestments of the Crocker Art Museum in the Crocker’s out- door sculpture garden. City Ordinance Chapter 17.512 requires the dedication of land or payment of a fee in lieu thereof or both as a condition of final subdivision map or parcel map for park and recreational purposes and provides for fee credits for developer. Section 17.512.090 of this section provides that the City Council may authorize fee credits under certain conditions for exceptional aesthetic quality, size, or if the space or facility particularly complements/ leverages development. The City and developers should collaborate early in the design phase to identify the potential for a developer to include an art installation, civic amenity, or place-making feature in a dedicated space or the existing public realm and bring it the Council for fee credit consideration as provided by this ordinance. Explore the creation of a “Destination Sacramento” Fund utilizing a share of future transient occupancy tax revenue. The funding program could include programming for temporary and permanent art and civic amenities such as gateway monuments in the area of the River Crossing among other projects. Given the shared goals and objectives of “Destination Sacramento” and this plan, this funding source should be explored for temporary or permanent installations that meet specified criteria of this fund. ADDITIONAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Property based improvement districts, community facilities districts and enhanced infrastructure financing districtscanfundpublicart if it is described as an eligible expense in the formation documentation. When property owners and/or the City are identifying eligible improvements for the formation of these districts, within any portion of the DSP area, public art should be included as an eligible facility. Realizing the potential of public art as an economic driver, many cities have passed ordinances that provide an incentive for developers to incorporate artwork into the overall project. Projects that provide public art would be allowed to increase in the floorarea ratio as long as the project meets other applicable development standards and design guidelines. Works of art must be accessible to the public during business hours and meet the qualifications of an artwork. Signage, reproductions, educational activities, mass-produced items and decorative elements not created by an artist are excluded. Artworks are owned and maintained by the developer. If the developer does not want to commission an on-site artwork, an in- lieu contribution, based on a percentage of the construction cost, may be contributed to the public art fund. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan To the extent possible, budget proposals for state and federal transportation and parks grants should provide for and include art in the requested funding plan. Implementation 175 4.4 IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS Each section this Specific Plan identifies implementing actions to further the goals and policies of the DSP. These implementing actions are listed in a table in Appendix D, which is intended to be used by the City as a tool to assist in execution and monitoring . The table includes a timeframe to complete the each implementation action, which City department(s) is responsible for leading implementation, and which department(s) will support the responsible department. 4.5 ADMINISTRATION AND MONITORING 4.5.1 AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN Over time, various sections of the Specific Plan may need to be revised to respond to changing conditions and to ensure alignment of the Specific Plan’s goals, policies and implementing actions with development in the area. Any amendment to the Specific Plan shall follow Government Code procedures (Sections 65453, 65454, 65456) and applicable provisions of Chapter 17.904.020 Specific Plans – Procedures for adoption, amendments, and repeal of the Planning and Development Code. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan 176 Implementation Minor Specific Plan Modifications The DSP allows approval of minor modifications to the Specific Plan. The Planning Director or designee shall determine whether a proposed revision is minor and may act upon a minor modification administratively without amendment to the Specific Plan. A minor modification may be approved if determined by the Director or designee to be in substantial conformation with: ●● The vision and overall intent of the Specific Plan; ●● The Specific Report; and Plan Environmental Impact ●● Other applicable plans and regulations as described in Section 4.1.1. Examples of minor modifications include, but are not limited to: ●● Minor adjustments to land use boundaries and street alignments where the general land use pattern is maintained. ●● Changes to the provision of public infrastructure and facilities that do not impact the level of services provided or affect the development capacity in the DSP area. ●● Other modifications determined by the Director or designee to be in substantial conformity with the Specific Plan. City of Sacramento Downtown Specific Plan A request for a minor modification shall include an explanation of how the request is in substantial conformance with the above, and any other information deemed necessary for evaluation by the Director or designee. The minor modification shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 17.800 Applications and Fees and 17.812 Review Procedures of the Planning and Development Code for administrative-level decisions. 4.5.2 SPECIFIC PLAN ENFORCEMENT It shall be the duty of the Planning Director or his/ her designee to enforce the provisions set forth in this Specific Plan. All officers, employees and officials of the City of Sacramento who are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licences shall ensure that the project complies with the provisions of this Specific Plan. Any violation of the requirements of this Specific Plan shall be enforced in the same manner as a violation of the Municipal Code. 4.5.3 SEVERABILITY If any portion of this Specific Plan is, for any reason, held invalid by a court of competent jursidcitions, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Specific Plan.