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Saticoy & Wells Community Plan & Development ... - City Of Ventura

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<strong>Saticoy</strong> & <strong>Wells</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> and Code EIRSection 4.9 Land Use and <strong>Plan</strong>ningpost-project runoff to at or below existing undeveloped conditions. As such, the proposedProject could be found to be consistent with applicable water quality policies.Regional Transportation <strong>Plan</strong>. Applicable goals include the following.RTP G1RTP G2RTP G3RTP G4RTP G5RTP G6Maximize mobility and accessibility for all people and goods in the region.Ensure travel safety and reliability for all people and goods in the region.Preserve and ensure a sustainable regional transportation system.Maximize the productivity of our transportation system.Protect the environment, improve air quality and promote energy efficiency.Encourage land use and growth patterns that complement our transportationinvestments.Transportation policies are aimed primarily at the efficient use of the transportation system andmaximizing of mobility, accessibility, and reliability. Overall traffic volumes will increaseunder the Project due to other growth in the region. The 2005 General <strong>Plan</strong> EIR found the 2005General <strong>Plan</strong> consistent with the RTP because it generally promotes infill and use of land withinthe existing Sphere of Influence, rather than expansion. The Project furthers the 2005 General<strong>Plan</strong> goals by identifying opportunities for improved accessibility, including pedestrianwalkways, and roadway extensions. The Project also includes neighborhood centers, toincrease local shopping opportunities and bike paths that facilitate alternative transportationmodes. Therefore, the Project could be found to be consistent with applicable transportationpolicies.Growth Visioning. The fundamental goal of the Compass Growth Visioning effort is tomake the SCAG region a better place to live, work and play for all residents regardless of race,ethnicity, or income class. The following “Regional Growth Principles” are proposed to providea framework for local and regional decision making that improves the quality of life for allSCAG residents. Each principle is followed by a specific set of strategies intended to achievethis goal.Principle 1: Improve mobility for all residents.GV P1.1 Encourage transportation investments and land use decisions that aremutually supportive.GV P1.2 Locate new housing near existing jobs and new jobs near existinghousing.GV P1.3 Encourage transit-oriented development.GV P1.4 Promote a variety of travel choices.Principle 2: Foster livability in all communities.GV P2.1 Promote infill development and redevelopment to revitalize existingcommunities.GV P2.2 Promote developments which provide a mix of uses.4.9-13<strong>City</strong> of <strong>Ventura</strong>

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