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: 17- 10;09:01AM;lanc+ use researoh The Honorable Donald Ikeda, Chair The Honorable Guy Enriquess, Vicc Chair Committee on Planning September 20, 2010 Page 3 ;5360'132 # 3! demands upon full build out in the foreseeable future, then the rezoning should not take effect unless improvements to infrastructure and public services occur before the occupancy of the project." Bill 215, Draft 2 proposes the following of applicants seeking zone changes: • Parks and Recreational Facilities. Section 252 -46, Subsection (o) proposes that a change of zoning shall not be granted unless (a) the Department of Parks and Recreation determines that it can meet recreation requirements using existing facilities or staff; or (2) specific improvements to existing public parks and recreational facilities or private parks and recreational facilities will be provided to meet the recreational needs of the project and conditions of zoning delay occupancy until the necessary improvements are constructed. The minimum standard for determining adequacy of parks "shall be five acres of public park area with developed recreational facilities for each one thousand residents in the district(s) in which the change of zone is located." Must be within a five mile radius. • In Lieu of improvements to Existing Park and Recreational Facilities. If it is determined that the improvements to existing park and recreational facilities will not meet the requirements, in lieu, the applicant could do one of the following: (1) contribute a beach park with bathroom and adequate parking; or (2) an open park space that could be accessed by the public for hiking, bicycling and other similar activities that would not adversely affect the character of the open park space. • Firefighting Facilities. Subsection (p) proposes that a change of zoning shall not be granted unless (1) fire department determines that current facilities meet fire safety requirements; and (2) that specific improvements to existing public or private firefighting facilities are approved by fire department and will be provided to meet the public safety needs of the project and conditions of zoning. • In Lieu of improvements to Existing Firefighting Facilities. If it is determined that the fire safety requirements cannot be met by using existing facilities or staff, in lieu, the applicant may opt for one or both of the following: (1) contribution of firefighting equipment to the nearest existing fire safety facility, to include fire vehicles, gear and supplies; or (2) installation of fire hydrants or water lines where appropriate by the Planning Director. The Planning Director with approval of Council shall determine the appropriate level of contribution. • Exemption from Making Improvements of Firefighting Facilities if less than 20 lots. Tne concurrency section relating to firefighting facilities will not be applicable if the rezoning will create less than twenty lots. Instead, the applicant will be subject to the impact fee or "fair share system." Possible Infrastructure Funding Tools We recognize the need to address the current infrastructure deficiencies. However, we suggest that the Council find alternative ways to increase public infrastructure capacity for existing and future growth by bundling the following tools to provide the necessary financing: Increase and /or dedicate a portion of the real property tax revenues to specific infrastrucnire.