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overlay zone which requires the demolition of buildings on the site and construction <br />of a new building. He discussed two projects in the zone, the Lyon Project at <br />"Nineteen 01" at the old Racquetball World site and the other north of the Xerox <br />building, The Madison; noted the three different districts which include the Active <br />Urban District, Village Center District and Neighborhood Transitional District. He <br />noted inquiries of development which include the Elks and Zoo and the vacant <br />Saddleback Lodge parcel and the possibility of residential at the location; noted our <br />Housing Element considers these areas viable for residential and can accommodate <br />by establishing an overlay zone. He commented the need to get a consultant on <br />board to prepare a study to determine if standards are still applicable and the need <br />for an environmental impact report, noting with the various outreach meetings and <br />public hearings the process would take approximately 12-18 months. <br />Chairman Sarmiento recommended looking at extending the Metro East Overlay <br />Zone to incorporate the First Street Corridor from the 1-5 Freeway to Grand Avenue <br />which will address many issues with respect to problems with spot zoning and <br />having to create special districts; noted to use whatever tool to accelerate the <br />process; and for those who have applications submitted to consider a competitive <br />bidding process for affordable housing developments with an RFQ or RFP, and to <br />include housing for veterans. <br />Vice Chair Martinez inquired how this would play into the big picture in our land use <br />and zoning as General Plan is updated and noted as we move forward the need to <br />be careful how we plan our future, land use and zoning will dictate that and to look at <br />fiscal and infrastructure impacts as we move forward; noted the need to have a <br />balance of residential and commercial owners; and noted the importance of having <br />the discussions with developers on making sure their projects will be bike, <br />pedestrian and dog friendly. <br />Mr. Fregoso noted anything done with the zoning needs to be consistent with the <br />General Plan, adding the overlay zone is consistent with the General Plan which is a <br />District Center high intensity area that was designated years ago, noted the overlay <br />zone and the density fits in perfectly with the project; the fiscal and infrastructure <br />impacts part of a document will be prepared in conjunction with the EIR which will <br />capture all types of impacts such as traffic, parking, circulation, public safety, and <br />public services. <br />Committee member Benavides agreed moving along with the overlay zone and <br />suggested to consider extending the overlay zone towards the downtown to <br />Broadway; also noted Fourth Street has older residential homes that can be grazed <br />and reused and also Fourth Street west of Grand Avenue has underutilized parcels. <br />7. DROUGHT UPDATE {Strategic Plan No. 5,6F} <br />George Garcia, Republic Homes Neighborhood Association representative, noted <br />the city should remove all the grass from all the medians in order to conserve water <br />and suggested the city create a free seed program so residents can grow their own <br />food and use water to their best benefit and noted the city is also losing water in the <br />jails. <br />Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 4 April 2, 2015 <br />