Surrounding Land Uses. The site is in a mixed use area, characterized by a 36 unit apartment building to the east, townhouse development to the south, single unit dwellings to the west, and a provincial government office building to the north. MPS Policy Policy IP-5 (Attachment C) identifies that Council can consider multiple unit dwellings by development agreement subject to review criteria that are intended to mitigate potential negative impacts on the surrounding community. This policy enables new units in the form of new multiple unit buildings, additions to existing multiple unit buildings, and internal conversions as proposed in this case.
Surrounding Land Uses. North: X-0, X-0 / XXX Xxxxx X, Xxxxxx; South: East ETJ / Vacant; East: East ETJ / Vacant; West:, East ETJ, Xxxxxxxx Road / Single- family Residential Year 2025 Designation: N/A, Residential (East ETJ) TDE III, Phase II 1
Surrounding Land Uses. The project is contiguous to the City of El Centro at the north side and is fully surrounded by un-incorporated land on the west, south and east. Although east of Dogwood Road, the City of El Centro extends southerly to encompass the Mall.
Surrounding Land Uses. The site is bordered by a residential subdivision to the north and open spaces to the south and east. The California State Medical Facility lies to the west of the project boundary, across Peabody Road.
Surrounding Land Uses. Adjacent conservation projects (BLM’s Xxxxxxxxx property and Meadowlark Prairie) are paramount examples of native wet prairie. Enhancement efforts at ODOT’s Greenhill site are intended to fit into this native restored landscape. The BLM property to the north contains both PEM and PFO wetlands and several rare species. To the south, the Southern Pacific Railroad contains forested wetlands contained in a broad railroad ditch, and south of the railroad are extensive wet xxxxxxx. Southeast of the Bank is a small parcel of County right of way that will be maintained as a buffer in collaboration with the county. Across Greenhill Road to the east are extensive xxxx Xxxxxx Wetlands. Immediately west of the site is Oak Hill, a high quality forested upland, and further west is Xxxx Xxxxx Reservoir and adjoining managed wet prairie. A former utility easement on the Bank will be vacated. The Sponsor is responsible for managing threats to the Bank when they arise. The greatest ecological stressor in terms of wildlife mobility or contaminants is the presence of Xxxxxxxxx Road and the railroad. Xxxxxxxxx Road does not convey a high traffic volume and speed is reduced because of the stop sign at the railroad crossing. Trash and debris from drivers will mostly be captured with the Xxxxxxxxx Road right of way and ditch, such trash and debris will be removed regularly. No trails are proposed on the Bank. Rural residential sites are located to the west and may be a cause of some ecological stress if chemicals are used to manage yards, septic tanks aren’t maintained or if humans enter the site. Any chemical use or septic tank leaks impacting the Bank will be addressed by reporting to the appropriate authorities. Signs may be posted if trespass issues occur and communication with neighbors regarding goals and activities at the site will take place routinely. An approximate 15 foot wide native grass buffer will be established and maintained by mowing to reinforce Bank management boundaries (Plan Sheet GN-3). The railroad speed is slow which reduces concern for accidents, but in the event of a spill from the railroad the railroad ditch would likely receive any surface contaminants. The rail operator would be liable for any damages; however, this threat is further mitigated by the proposed Rail Safety project installing a cross-drain culvert beneath Xxxxxxxxx Road to convey surface water, any contaminants and xxxx canary grass seed to the ditch conveyance on the east side of Xxxxx...
