PC 2011/10_10/Workshop Final Anaheim Canyon Specific Planplanning commission workshop
October 10, 2011
introduction
The Canyon Profile
2,500 acres
34% of City’s businesses and 32% of jobs
Largest redevelopment project area
The Canyon
History
Goals of Specific Plan Update
Create successful business climate
with flexible regulations
Help local businesses meet state and
regional sustainability mandates
Engage private stakeholders in
developing new programs
Factors that influence
business attraction and
retention:
Streamlined zoning
regulations
Physical image of
the area
Employee Amenities
Purpose of a Specific Plan
Develop area-specific policy framework and
zoning standards
Purpose of a
Specific Plan
Outline vision, design
character, brand
and identity
Identify public
improvements to
support new private
development projects
-circulation system
-other infrastructure
Purpose of a Specific Plan
Create an action-oriented roadmap for new
development
Stimulate economic development, provide
private sector with predictability
What is the Future of The Canyon?
Opportunity . . .
To create a comprehensive vision supported
by the business owners, property owners
and greater community
moving forward . . .
Overview of Work Plan
18-month process (ends early 2013)
Intensive collaboration with
Advisory Group and other
stakeholder agencies
Multi-disciplinary City staff and
consultant team
Three Major Phases
Sept 2012 –
Feb 2013
Final Plan
Development
Mar 2012 –
Aug 2012
Development of
Plan Concepts,
Guidelines and
Strategies
Existing
Conditions
and
Opportunities
Analysis
Sept. 2011 –
Feb 2012
summary and next steps
planning commission workshop
October 10, 2011