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Please contact the Redevelopment Agency at 661/255-4347 or e-mail
to downtownnewhall@santa-clarita.com
for further questions on the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan.
The Plan
Parking & Traffic
Specific Questions
Definitions
The Plan
What
is the Mercado and where will it be located?
The DNSP includes a public gathering place that can host public events,
small shops, restaurants, festivals, etc. A formal location for the Mercado
has not been chosen. To maximize the Mercado’s effect on Main Street,
the location of the Mercado is flexible among three sites identified for
civic buildings in the plan area.
What
is the height restriction for buildings in the DNSP?
It varies depending on the zone. Generally it is 30 or 35 feet depending
on the architectural style and development guidelines for the project.
However, in some zones, the height limit may be exceeded.
Why
is the street network being redesigned in downtown Newhall?
The DNSP seeks to create a walkable Downtown community along Main Street.
San Fernando Road (Main Street) will end at Lyons Avenue and surrounding
streets will be improved to better accommodate traffic flow. The DNSP
will add street furniture, landscaping, and other enhancements that will
create a community character for the Downtown Newhall area.
What
street improvements are proposed by the DNSP?
Street improvements range from road realignment and intersection improvements
to enhanced landscape and street furniture. The DNSP also includes a bike
and pedestrian path along Creekview Park and Railroad Avenue.
What
is the estimated total cost for completion of the DNSP?
Plans to implement the DNSP estimate a timeline of 10-15 years and approximately
$220 million to be jointly funded by private and public entities.
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Parking &
Traffic
What
does “Park Once” garage mean?
There are two planned garages providing Downtown with approximately 800
parking spaces. This would allow patrons of Downtown Newhall to visit
stores, restaurants, and other services without having to move their car.
Will
there be diagonal parking on San Fernando Road (Main Street)?
San Fernando Road (Main Street) will be narrowed to two lanes and have
diagonal parking on both sides of the street.
How
will traffic be impacted on Railroad and Newhall Avenues?
The DNSP will shift through traffic from San Fernando Road (Main Street)
to Railroad and Newhall Avenues. Both streets will be improved to handle
additional traffic volume and provide more convenient connections to Newhall
neighborhoods and to other communities in Santa Clarita.
Will
parking be removed from Railroad Avenue?
Railroad Avenue will be designed to accommodate additional traffic flow.
Some on-street parking on Railroad Avenue may be relocated to parking
structures on Main Street.
Will
there be a fee to park in the proposed parking structures?
A parking financing plan is under development. The plan will consider
several options to finance the construction and maintenance of public
parking structures in the Downtown Newhall area.
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Specific Questions
Will
overhead utilities be relocated underground?
Some overhead utilities in the downtown Newhall area will be placed in
below-grade facilities to eliminate hazards and to improve aesthetics.
Overhead utilities along San Fernando Road (Main Street), Lyons Avenue,
Market Street, Pine Street, Newhall Avenue are planned to be relocated
underground.
Will
there be public art in the downtown Newhall area?
The DNSP details a beautification plan for the area that includes public
art that will focus on the historic, cultural, and natural character of
the community.
Will
there be affordable housing in the downtown Newhall area?
Various types of development including affordable and market rate housing
units will be available in downtown Newhall.
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Definitions
What
is “transit oriented development” (TOD)?
The DNSP encourages residential and other development near the Metrolink
station to appeal to those wanting to live and work near mass transit.
What
is the “Creative District” (CD)?
The CD zone provides the region with an environment for a mixture of creative
businesses and business incubation, in addition to current light industry.
The district is compatible with people seeking large-scale industrial
live/work space that can serve flexibly as workshops, design, or exhibition
space and as a primary residence.
What
does EIR stand for?
Environmental Impact Report. A final EIR for the project area was conducted
and certified. Any project consistent with the guidelines set forth in
the specific plan will not
need further environmental analysis.
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