To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Hearing to consider zoning text amendments affecting North Richmond
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. OPEN the public hearing on the proposed zoning text amendment to the North Richmond Planned Unit (P-1) District and Ordinance No. 2023-19; RECEIVE testimony; and CLOSE the public hearing.
2. ADOPT the proposed zoning text amendment to the North Richmond Planned Unit (P-1) District to prohibit the establishment or expansion of fulfillment centers, parcel hubs and parcel sorting facilities (collectively and individually, "Heavy Distribution") and allow urban lot splits in the unincorporated North Richmond area.
3. ADOPT Ordinance No. 2023-19 to modify the County Subdivision Ordinance (Title 9) to allow Urban Lot Splits in Planned Unit Districts (P-1) that specifically allow urban lot splits.
4. DETERMINE that adoption of the proposed zoning text amendments are exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) and Government Code Section 66411.7(n).
5. DIRECT staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing these amendments have been funded by the Department of Conservation and Development's Land Development Fund. The cost of processing any related development applications will be 100% funded by application fees.
BACKGROUND:
Board Direction
With the rapid expansion of e-commerce in recent years and need for local fulfillment centers and operations, the North Richmond Area has seen a proliferation of fulfillment centers, parcel hubs, and parcel sorting facilities. As a result, the North Richmond area faces increased truck traffic and the following related adverse impacts: increased safety risk to smaller vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists; increased damage to streets; and traffic congestion and reduced levels of...
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