Heart Park
The Right Choice
For
Redondo Beach
Heart Park
Preferred Land Use/Zoning Map
CC-1
P-PRO
P-PRO
C-5A
C-4B
P-PRO
CC-2
P-PRO
CC-4
P-PRO
CC-4
P-PRO
CC-6
CC-4
CC-4
P-PRO
CC-5
CC-3
Heart Park Preferred Zoning
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P- PRO: Public, Recreational, Open Space.
permits parks, open space, and recreational facilities. Other uses such as public buildings, cultural
institutions, government offices, parking lots, etc. are subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
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CC – 5A: Commercial Zone. Permits commercial uses and industrial uses and
mini-warehousing and self-storage away from the street frontage. Maximum F.A.R. of 0.7 for
commercial, 1.0 for industrial, and 1.5 for mini-warehousing and self-storage. Maximum height: 2
stories, 30 feet, except 4 stories, 65 feet may be permitted.
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CC-5: coastal commercial zone.
Uses subject to CUP include
restaurants, hotels, bars, commercial recreation, marinas and marina-related
facilities, retail sales, personal convenience services, cultural institutions,
recreation facilities, public safety facilities, and parking lots. Maximum
cumulative FAR for entire harbor area of 0.35. Maximum height: 2 stories, 38
feet, except 3 stories, 45 feet west of Seaside Lagoon to Portofino hotel and 2
stories, 30 feet on Mole A and area leading to Mole B.
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CC-1: Coastal Commercial Zone.
CC-2:Commercial Zone. Permits a wide range of commercial uses.
Maximum F.A.R. of 0.5. Maximum height: 2 stories, 30 feet.
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CC-3: Coastal Commercial Zone.
Heart Park Preferred Zoning
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CC-6: Coastal Commercial Zone.
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CC-4: Coastal Commercial Zone.
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CC-4B: Commercial Zone.
Uses subject to CUP include
restaurants, hotels, bars, commercial recreation, marinas and marina-related
facilities, retail sales, personal convenience services, cultural institutions, recreation
facilities, public safety facilities, and parking lots. Maximum cumulative FAR for
entire harbor area of 0.35. Maximum height: 3 stories, 45 feet.
Uses subject to CUP include
restaurants, hotels, bars, commercial recreation, marinas and marina-related
facilities, retail sales, personal convenience services, cultural institutions,
recreation facilities, public safety facilities, and parking lots. Maximum
cumulative FAR for entire harbor area of 0.35. Maximum height: 2 stories, 38
feet.
Permits commercial uses (excluding
vehicle sales and services). Maximum height: 5 stories, 75 feet.
Notes:
Mole B – Proposed zoning would permit boating facilities,
including mast up dry storage, boating instruction, boating
clubs, parks and recreation, and public open space.
Mole C – Proposed zoning permits marina-related facilities,
i.e. Boat Launch if feasible
Heart Park Interim
Land Use/Zoning Map = “Do Nothing”
CC-3
P-ROW
C-5A
I-2A
C-5A
C-5A
CC-1
MU-2
C-4B
C-3A
P-GP
CC-4
CC-4
CC-4
CC-4
CC-6
CC-5
P-PRO
CC-5
CC-2
CC-4
P-PRO
Heart Park Vision
Why a Park?
• Redondo Beach is “Park Poor”*
– 1.8 acres per 1000 Residents – including the beaches
– South Bay = 2.5 acres per 1000 residents (Natl. Avg.16.2, L.A.8.4)
– Redondo Beach has worst ratio in South Bay
• We are already high density**
– More than any other beach city except Hermosa
– Why make it worse?
• Residential development exacerbates current traffic***
– Between 6 and 10 trips per residence
– 350 Residences = around 2800 more trips
• Residential development costs more in long run****
– Residential areas cost city $1.05 - $2.11 / dollar generated
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Trust for Public Land
Los Angeles Almanac
ITE Trip Generation Volume 7
Hierarchy of Land Uses
Funding the Park
• Certificates of Participation
• Coastal Conservancy
• California Department of Parks and
Recreation
• Bond Measures
• Private Donations
Many different sources and
success stories!
Certificates of Participation
• Hermosa Beach – ‘Greenbelt’
– $7.5 million to purchase land between Valley
and Ardmore for walking/jogging path
– Voter approved utility tax increase for set time
till complete
• City of Palmdale – 73 acres of parkland
– $30 million to purchase and construct
– Cost to homeowners - $37 per household
Coastal Conservancy
Urban Waterfront Program
– Proposition 40 ($2.6 billion) March 2002
• Some remaining; mostly committed
• Coastal parks in urban areas a priority
Habitat Restoration Program
– Proposition 50 ($3.44 billion) Nov. 2002
• >$200 million remaining
• Open Space – Ahmanson Ranch got $150 million
for 2900 acres. Ballona…$140 million.
California Department of Parks and
Recreation
• Miscellaneous Local Assistance Grants
– Per capita
– Competitive
• Land and Water Conservation Fund
– 50/50 matching grants
– Federal monies allocated annually
– Administered by the state
Bond Measures
• Future State Bond Initiatives
– Ahmanson Ranch activists fought for 17 years
– Ballona Wetlands fought for 30 years
• Local Bond Initiatives
– Regional bond to support purchase and
development
Private Donations
• Individual Donations – Hermosa resident
David Schumacher donated $1 million for
Hermosa Pier restoration.
• Local Corporations in South Bay
• Foundations – The Hewlett Foundation,
The Packard Foundation, Irvine
Foundation, etc.
Revenue for Maintenance
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Endowment – Beach Cities Health District
Parking Fees
Event Fees
Possible hotel tax
Use fees – uses related to organized
activities
• Others?
Conclusions
This is our opportunity to do something
historic – the people will support it
• Heart Park makes better economic sense than
alternatives
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Improves quality of life for residents
Raises property values
Cost to maintain a park is less than residential
Lowest traffic/pollution/infrastructure impact
• Heart Park is doable with leadership and tenacity
– Phased approach…22 acres are available now!
– Funding sources are available – we have to ask
– Patience and Persistence are key