Hello All,
Here’s a quick update on the development of the proposed Overlay. Thank you to everyone who has provided comments to help improve the proposal – I am now finalizing the proposal for submission to the County but will try and incorporate any feedback I get up until it is submitted (it’s still on schedule for submission to the County on September 12). While there has been overwhelming support for the proposal I’ve heard from a number of folks that specific items need revision.
O.K. Corral
I’ve heard from a number of folks noting that the OK Corral should be included. THis was a toss up issue for me when I created the first draft (corral uses are allowable in the County’s proposed RL zoning for that area and the owner indicated no development interest). However, based on feedback from the community and with the property owner’s support the submission version will include the OK Corral within the Overlay boundary.
Use Table:
I received one comment concerned that the Use Table as proposed might not allow or enable the type of craft businesses that have traditionally occupied Mane Street (saddle making, pottery, etc.) The submission version will correct this to ensure that craft businesses (wood, iron, glass and leather working, pottery, blacksmithing, chain stitching, etc.) are encouraged businesses.
Prevailing Setbacks:
Some concerns were expressed by a Mane Street property owner that the combined requirements for new buildings to front on Mane Street aligning with the existing buildings, as well as the prohibition on removal of Joshua Trees would result in insufficient development potential on their properties. A review of what is possible under the proposed Overlay appears to have satisfied them that this is not a significant concern.
Temporary Special Events:
The bulk of the comments I have received have been regarding limits on Temporary Special Events. Most of the feedback I have received supports the limits as written; I have received some resident comments that wish to ensure that community events and small (500 person) events are not unintentionally curtailed; two comments suggested total bans on Temporary Special Event Permits, and one Mane Street property owner expressed concerns at any limitations. That party is expected to bring forward an alternative proposal that they believe will address resident concerns about noise, trafific and parking for larger events which I will review and try and incorporate (if appropriate) if I get it in time.
Mane Street Viewshed Protection:
Several comments noted that construction and obstruction of Mane Street is not explicitly prohibited by the proposed Overlay. WHile this was imposed by the setback provisions in the original proposal, it is very important that this inent be clear to COunty staff and I am revising the test to make this explicit.
Next Steps:
Here’s a quick reminder of the rest of the timeline:
- Final Pre-Submission Documented Posted: 9/12/2021)
- Overlay formally submitted to San Bernardino County: 9/17/2021
After submission, the schedule for formal feedback, public hearings and approvals will be set by San Bernardino County Planning – I’ll keep everyone in the loop as that develops. As a reminder, what is going on now is just to get feedback and build consensus – the formal process will occur after submission and be administered by the County.