Community workshop #2 - September 21, 2006

Community Workshop #2 for the Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan Update was held on September 21, 2006 in the Weimer Room at City Hall. Over 50 people attended the workshop. The purpose of this workshop was to address the concerns raised at the first workshop as well as provide additional information regarding the project funding, reasons for the update, and the modified Specific Plan boundary based on the feedback received at the first workshop.

An Urban Design Framework that identifies areas to be preserved, relationships and linkages with various districts – Plaza, Civic Center, Chapman University, Orange Barrio, neighborhoods, and potential areas for change (opportunity sites) was presented. The framework also described the elements of the public realm such as primary and secondary pedestrian connections, opportunities for streetscape improvements and parking enhancements. This presentation also contained examples from other communities that illustrated adaptive reuse projects as well as compatible infill development including residential and mixed use.

The primary issues and ideas expressed by the workshop participants were focused on the potential locations for expanding parking, benefits to the community of the proposed Plan boundary, effect on current uses and property owners, as well as continued concern regarding new development coming to the area and preserving quality of life for the residents. The ideas and questions asked by those attending the workshop will be incorporated into the planning process and addressed at the next community workshop.

Community Workshop #2 Agenda (123 kb)
Community Workshop #2 Presentation - September 21, 2006 (3.2 mb)
Community Workshop #2 Notes (150 kb)