Northeast Area Alternatives Report and Northeast Area Specific Plan and EIR

City of Sebastopol

DC&E worked with the Sebastopol community to create three alternative development scenarios for Sebastopol’s northeast area, which is a gateway to the city accommodating a mix of light industrial and retail uses. Key issues addressed included appropriate land use and zoning, quality urban design, the circulation system, a diverse economy and open space amenities. Building on that work, DC&E is now preparing a Specific Plan and EIR for this same area. Both processes have included multiple public workshops as well as focus group meetings with area property and business owners. The Specific Plan will address community goals such as creating a vibrant pedestrian-friendly area, integrating with the adjacent downtown, connecting with the open space amenity of the Laguna de Santa Rosa, respecting local floodplain conditions, and providing services and jobs for local residents. The Specific Plan will include a SmartCode, which will allow for flexibility in use while providing building and streetscape design that is consistent with Sebastopol’s small town character.