Strategic Deployment Plan - sacog

STUDY
AGENCY
City of Placerville
General Plan Policy Document
City of Placerville
DATE January 1989
PURPOSE
As required by State law, the General Plan addresses seven elements: land
use, circulation (transportation), housing, conservation, open space, noise,
and safety. The plan analyzes issues of importance to the community, sets
forth policies in text and diagrams for conservation and development, and
outlines specific programs for implementing the policies.
The goals and policies outlined in the Plan most focused on the following
problem areas:
SUMMARY
Land Use and Planning Issues: problems identified in this area ranged
from a concern for the poor quality of recent development to lack of
coordination between the City and County. Several people mentioned
that recent projects have been poorly designed and constructed. Highdensity
residential development in older, low-density neighborhoods
concerned many people. Too much commercial development in
residential areas and the proliferation of shopping centers were also
cited as problems. The amount and pace of growth in Placerville was
frequently mentioned.
Traffic and Circulation Issues: Traffic congestion and circulation
patterns were the most often identified problems. More specifically,
individuals mentioned limited access in and out of parts of the city,
congestion downtown, the narrowness and steepness of streets, poor
road maintenance, heavy traffic on Placerville Drive, and Broadway and
Pacific Streets. By consensus, Highway 50 is the prime contributor to
the traffic problems: the highway bisects the city at grade, includes
numerous signalized intersections, and disrupts cross-town travel. The
intersection of Bedford and Main was frequently cited as the most
congested intersection. Several people noted that the lack of adequate
pedestrian and bicycle facilities created a hazardous situation. Lack of
parking in residential areas and in new commercial developments was
also noted.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DOCUMENT
Some specific recommendations resulting from the General Plan process include the following:
City should expand/annex to keep residential densities low
Growth should be toward Smith Flat
Develop where there are already adequate roads and services
Expand/develop pedestrian facilities
Use a village concept of future development in the city
Increase public transportation opportunities in and out of town
Integrate local services and tourism in downtown area
Add more parking downtown
Provide alternate transportation access
Route delivery trucks, vans and buses around Main Street
Expand bike routes and lanes
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