Housing Diversity Housing Choices for a Multi-Generational Neighborhood The Cannery is a multi-generational neighborhood with 547 residential units in a variety of types and configurations suitable for families, small households, working professionals, seniors and multigenerational households. The Cannery is a multigenerational neighborhood 547 residential units Nine housing types suitable for many household types and sizes Residential unit types range from 7 to 40 units per acre Livable Design features support aging in place and accessibility Eskaton s New Home Seal of Approval will independently verify compliance with Livable Design elements Accessory dwelling units create affordable opportunities and improve neighborhood vibrancy The Cannery implements City s affordable housing policy Cannery housing supply assists the City in meeting its regional housing obligation (RHNA) Housing Diversity Creates a Multi-Generation Neighborhood. Housing types are offered to provide choices to a variety of households, family sizes and types and market segments. Housing is offered in ownership and rental units, detached and attached, and in a range of densities (from 7 to 40 units per acre). Livable Design Supports Aging in Place. The Cannery integrates principles of universal design and visitability to support aging in place. Livable Design allows residents to live in the same home over time and promotes the design of living spaces to be functional for all generations. This approach responds positively to the City s objective of supporting aging-inplace and accessibility requirements for new home design. Livable Design includes three main principles inclusive, flexible, beautiful. Eskaton s New Home Seal of Approval Program Independently Verifies Compliance. The Cannery will participate in Eskaton s New Home Seal of Approval Program. Under the program, Eskaton s Livable Design staff will review construction documents to verify compliance with guidelines (i.e. exterior slopes, architectural design features, home choices). Eskaton s team will provide independent verification regarding the certification level of Seal of Approval or Gold Seal of Approval. Homes will Achieve Seal of Approval or Gold Seal of Approval. All homes (except rental apartments and live-work units) will implement Livable Design core design elements as well as builder s choice elements (i.e. illumination, safety, access, convenience, accessories). Homes will be designated with the Seal of Approval or Gold Seal of Approval. Where a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom are not feasible, the Flex-Home exception is available by providing wider stairways to allow for a future chair lift or stacked closets suitable for future conversion to elevator. Livable Design Commitment is First of Its Kind in the United States. The Cannery s participation in Eskaton s New Home Seal of Approval Program represents the first commitment of its kind at this scale by a development project in the United States. The Cannery Exceeds City s Universal Access Standards. In most cases, the core requirements of New Home Seal of Approval Program meet or exceed the City of Davis Universal Access Ordinance. Homes in The Cannery will comply with the standards of the City s Universal Access Ordinance or the requirements of the Livable Design program, whichever are more stringent. Residential Type Lot Size Units The Park Homes Single Family Units 50-55 x 90 87 Cannery Village Single Family Units with Cottage Units 45 x 105 16 The Cottages Single Family Units 48 x 75 76 The Bungalow Alleys Alley Homes with Above Garage Units 40 x 80 44 The Courts Court Homes - 72 Cannery Row Homes Row Houses - 72 The University Flats Stacked Flats - 96 The Cannery Lofts Multi-Family Apartments - 60 Market Flats Mixed Use Apartments - 12 Studio Row Mixed Use Live Work Units - 12 547 The Cannery Implements City s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The Cannery will contribute to the City s affordable housing supply by providing a 1.7-acre site for the 40-60-unit Cannery Lofts and accessory dwelling units. Accessory Dwelling Units Expand Affordability. Cannery Village and Bungalow Alleys will offer single family homes with detached and attached accessory dwelling units with separate entries. Accessory dwelling units provide affordable rental opportunities, income potential for homeowners and increase the vibrancy of the Cannery neighborhood.
The Cannery Farm Linking Farm, Fork and Family The 7.4 acre urban farm is a landmark at The Cannery s project entry and is a defining feature of the neighborhood form, character and identity. Creates an Amenity Within the 150-Foot Ag Buffer. The Cannery Farm is located on the east side of the project, within The Cannery s 150-foot agricultural buffer. The farm creates a transition between the neighborhood and adjacent agricultural lands and creates an urban edge. As an agricultural buffer, the site will be dedicated to the City for 7.4 acres ownership and the City will lease the site to a farm operator. East side of project Creative Collaboration with Center for Land Based Learning (CLBL). The Farm creates 150- Cannery is working collaboratively with CLBL of Winters regarding the foot agricultural operational and programming needs of a working urban farm. The intent buffer is for The Cannery Farm to be managed by CLBL and utilized for its California Farm Academy program an innovative training program and Farm includes buffer farm business incubator that teaches and mentors beginning farmers in and urban/ag agricultural production, business planning and marketing of farming. transition area Creative use of ag buffer A Complete Working Farm. The components of the working farm include: Access from J Street to maintenance road and Farm Center. The Farm Center includes facilities such as a packing area buildings and storage facility, an area for repair and maintenance of farm equipment, an agricultural well and storage and parking will be located Ten-foot wide gravel road in the southern end of the urban farm, near Covell Boulevard. provides access through farm Production Fields. Production fields will be divided into plots for small Native landscaping, including farming operations. Crops could include tomatoes, squash, peppers, fruit trees and hedgerows, kale, carrots, garlic and other vegetables. will be located along the Make use of the ag buffer amenity western edge of farm Farm Center Facilities Create Entry Landmark. The Farm Center (packing Pedestrians and bicyclists can Produce area, storage facility) facilities will include a meeting space for use by view into Cannery Farm from community groups. These facilities will create an entry landmark and the adjacent multi-use pathway Fuel architecture connection of and these pride structures will focus on an authentic industrialagriculture theme. Bio-swale (for stormwater treatment) will separate farm Synergistic Relationship with Market Hall and Neighborhood. Produce operations from multi-use grown on-site may be sold at The Market Hall in Mixed-Use site, farmstands, pathway and local restaurants. The Cannery Farm could contribute to a community Organic certification planned for Young supported Farmer s agriculture Academy (CSA) program serving Cannery residents. urban farm operations Farm A Community to Fork Asset. The Cannery Farm will provide other benefits to the City and its residents including being available for partnership with farmbased education programs for community members and for interactive education opportunities for youth. Linkage Between Urban and Agricultural Uses. The Cannery Farm demonstrates the viability of a relationship between urban uses and agriculture and is expected to be the first urban working farm to be developed within a new community in the region. The farm will create a sense of connection and pride for the neighborhood and City. Consistent with SACOG s Rural-Urban Connections Strategy. The Cannery Farm is consistent with the principles of SACOG s Rural-Urban Connections Strategy and is a creative publicprivate partnership among the City of Davis, The Cannery and farm operator.
Neighborhood Mixed-Use/Cannery Commerce District A Focal Point and Destination The Cannery Commerce District is a 15.1-acre neighborhood mixed-use site planned along The Cannery s East Covell Boulevard frontage. The neighborhood mixed-use site will provide a mix of office/flex uses (West Side) and commercial and services (East Side). 15.1 acres The retail and restaurant offerings would attract tenants and users to the West Side, thereby increasing the energy and utilization of the site. The Market Hall, shops, and restaurant offerings will create a synergy with nearby office and employment areas in the Cannery. 151,550 square feet Employment of approximately 500-600 Within 5-10 minute walk of Cannery neighborhoods Twelve Market Flat residential units above Market Hall Parking on-site and adjacent Loop Road LEED Silver equivalent Compatible with existing commercial uses on Covell Adjacent to new transit station at East Covell/J Street EV charging stations and car share spaces Covered bicycle parking Flexibility to configure office uses to respond to market Market Hall complements Urban Farm Adjacent to park and suitable for events and festivals Synergies between East and West Side Mix of one and two story buildings West Side 6.4 acres 63,120 square feet Flexible office uses will fulfill a portion of Davis needs for three economic development components: Local-Serving Offices and Services. Businesses starting in Davis seeking small flexible spaces for start-up relocation or expansion, with opportunities for ownership of buildings. Complementing uses such as a fitness center, daycare, or preschool could be offered. Small Start-ups and Technology Businesses. Entrepreneurs and startups seeking vibrant locations proximate to services and restaurants, amenities, and personal services, collaboration space and proximity to intellectual engines such as UC Davis or larger technology companies. These uses are typically a single-story and require highly flexible space for various configurations (i. e. R&D, lab space, office ). Mid-size Technology and Manufacturing Businesses. These companies typically prefer to be located with similar uses. A high visibility site is not a critical element to their location. Buildings may be configured and/or combined to accommodate multiple users or a single larger, high-profile user. East Side 8.7 acres 88,430 square feet A focal point and destination with neighborhood-serving retail, commercial, services, small office, and restaurants will feature a market hall with small eateries and fresh food vendors. Neighborhood-Serving Uses. Neighborhood-serving uses will complement those found in nearby shopping areas and serve the multi-generational Cannery neighborhood. The site will target uses and tenants that are new to the Davis community. Market Hall as Focal Point. The anchor use for the East Side will be a Market Hall, an innovative dining and shopping concept for Davis with small eateries, food offerings, fresh food sales and vendors. Iconic architecture will highlight the market hall and adjacent restaurants. Office Above Retail. Office spaces suitable for professional uses (i.e. law firm, title office, accountant, etc.) are planned in the second level over retail. Market Flats. Twelve high density residential units are planned above the Market Hall space, steps away from shopping, restaurants, and office uses.
Sustainability Live Green Live Well The Cannery s overarching sustainability objective includes the practical and responsible application of building efficiency, low impact development and smart growth planning principles and the reduction of energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through project design. Cannery homes will achieve 40% better than California 2008 Title 24 Energy Building Code, which is equivalent to 24% better than 2013 Title 24 Energy Building Code (effective in 2014), exceeding the City of Davis requirement of 15% above Title 24. High performance windows High performance walls and ducts Ducts in conditioned space High efficiency cooling and heating Third party HERS rating tests High efficiency water heaters Cannery Homes Will Implement Additional Measures Above the 2008 Title 24 Code High efficiency lighting Energy Star appliances New Home Will Offer Additional Sustainability Options. Additional efficiency options will be available to the homebuyer (i.e. upsized PV systems, landscape options, EV charging stations, etc.) to achieve net zero energy usage. Mixed Use will be LEED Silver Equivalent. Mixed use buildings will be designed to meet the equivalent of LEED Silver certification. Over 0.5 Megawatts of Solar Photovoltaic Systems to Off Set Energy Demand. Implementation of energy reduction measures and measures to reduce GHG emissions will result in corrresponding 48% reduction in GHG emissiones per unit relative to the City s baseline. All 367 single family attached and detached homes will include a standard 1.5 kw PV system (total of 550.5 kw). Zero Net Energy Public Site Lighting: The energy demand for lighting of public spaces at The Cannery will offset by a 45 kw PV system. The Neighborhood Clubhouse will include a PV system, sized to offset the projected electricity use for the clubhouse. The Cannery Commerce District will utilize solar power for all on site outdoor lighting and, to the extent feasible, common area electrical needs in the mixed use area. Neighborhood Design is Sustainable The Cannery reuses property previously developed for industrial uses. Neighborhood is designed to provide convenient access to daily needs and services (employment, commercial, parks, open space). The neighborhood is designed at a pedestrian scale. Every residence is within 300 feet of a greenbelt, park or open space. Sustainable Neighborhood through Connectivity Bicycle and Pedestrian Connection to City. A grade separated bike/ped crossing will be built in the southwest portion of the site to connect to bicycle and pedestrian facilities south side of East Covell Blvd. Davis Woodland Bike Connection. The Cannery accommodates the future Davis Woodland Bike Connection. EV Charging Facilities. Electric vehicle pre wiring for EV charging will be included in all single family garages, and charging stations will be installed in mixed use and multi family areas. Transit Facilities. Bus shelter north of Covell and east of J Street will be replaced with new transit plaza (structure, bicycle parking, seating, maps, route information). Bicycle Storage & Repair. Dedicated bicycle storage will be provided in all single family and multi family garages. Bicycle parking will be available in parks, community clubhouse, and the mixed use. A self service bicycle repair station will be installed within the project, where bicyclists can use tools provided at the station to adjust their brakes and derailleur, and fix a flat tire. Car Sharing Facilities. Mixed use area will accommodate car sharing facilities. Bicycle Barometer. A real time bicycle barometer will measure bicycle trips and patterns. Information from the bicycle barometer can be used to raise awareness about positive impacts of bicycling. Conservation Reduces Water Demands Turf reducation in residential areas. Turf reduction in park spaces Smart/centrally located irrigation controllers Water efficient fixtures and applicances Non potable water (ag well) will be used for irrigation of open space, greenbelts, landscape areas, parks and Cannery Farm Low impact development landscaping (drought tolerant, native, edible landscaping) Options for homeowners to select landscaping options to reduce water demand Measures to Reduce and Redirect Waste Single family homes will be first neighborhood to participate in Davis Waste Removal green waste containerization program. Cannery restaurants and businesses will participate in Davis Waste Removal Commercial Food Scrap Pilot Program. Recycled concrete and other materials from the site will be used as aggregate material in construction. Sustainability Awareness & Education An interpretive plan (signage, information) will create awareness of on site habitat and sustainability features. Consultation with UC Davis Institute for Transportation Studies regarding study to measure effects of smart growth on travel behavior of The Cannery residents. Implementation of sustainability awareness program during the sales and marketing phase of the project to educate prospective homebuyers about sustainable neighborhood design, energy efficient features of homes, sustainability options program, resources for sustainable living, and local resources.
Open Spaces Define Neighborhood Edges West Edge Open Space - Greenbelt will accommodate 10-foot multi-use trail and landscape buffer. North Edge Open Space 150-foot agricultural buffer includes stormwater detention basin, overlook, habitat and greenbelt. East Edge Open Space Cannery Farm 150-foot agricultural buffer which includes detention function. Neighborhood Park along Central Spine Feature. Neighborhood Park forms a linear open space through the central spine of the neighborhood and interconnected recreational destinations connected by a central greenbelt: Central Park, Paseo Park, The Field, Pavilion Park, and The Pavilion. The park will be designed in collaboration with the City s Recreation and Parks Department. Park features may include attractive and low-maintenance landscaping, social and gathering areas, amphitheater, active recreation areas, children s play area, sports practice field, passive recreation areas bocce courts, and natural areas. Southwest Park/Dog Exercise Area. A dog exercise area and half-court basketball court are planned in the southwest corner of neighborhood until site is needed for water facilities. Clubhouse and Pool. A clubhouse (The Pavilion) and pool will serve as a recreation and activity hub along the central spine. Owned and operated by the homeowner s association, it will include indoor and outdoor facilities including kitchen and barbeque areas, recreation facilities and meeting space. Parks and Open Space Defining the Neighborhood 27% of project land area is in parks and open space 15 acres of open space along west, east and north edges of The Cannery Ag buffers on north and east sides create transitions 5.7 acres parks in two sites Recreational nodes and destinations connected by central greenbelt and paseos create primary park feature with active and passive recreational features Interpretive signage will describe restored habitat and water conveyance systems along greenbelts Clubhouse and pool owned and operated by HOA 5.6 acres of greenbelts connect spaces and include trails Non-potable well will provide water to irrigate parks, greenbelts and farm Landscaped medians, parkway strips, landscape features will be maintained privately instead of by City South Park and Mixed- Use (Market Hall) Create Activity Hub. South Park is located immediately north of the Mixed Use area and Market Hall, which is convenient for employees and customers. It is within a short walk of residential areas and suitable for neighborhood events. Parks and Open Space Create Neighborhood Intimacy. Park and open space features are within 300 feet of every home in The Cannery. Greenbelts Connect Spaces and Include Trails. Landscaped greenbelts throughout the plan connect parks and open spaces and include pedestrian and bicycle trails, stormwater treatment areas and native landscaping. Park and Open Space are Organizing Element of Neighborhood. Consistent with the City s objective, parks, open space and greenbelts are the organizing element of the neighborhood.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Assisting Davis in Meeting Its Regional Housing Obligation The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) establishes the total number of housing units that each city and county must plan for within a planning period. Based on the adopted RHNA, each city and county must update the housing element of its General Plan to demonstrate how the jurisdiction will meet the expected growth in housing need over this period of time. The current RHNA planning period is 2013 to 2021, a period of almost nine years. SACOG Makes Regional Housing Allocation Locally. SACOG develops a methodology that determines how to divide an overall allocation the region receives from the State. The State determined the total regional housing need in the SACOG area for the planning period is 104,970 housing units. Units are allocated by number and income category. Allocation Influenced by Growth Projections. The RHNA allocation is dovetailed with growth forecasts for each local jurisdiction developed for SACOG s adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS) which examined market forces and policy/regulatory influences. For each local jurisdiction, such as the City of Davis, SACOG considered factors such as the availability of land resources to accommodate new growth, the need to preserve certain areas for agricultural production or resource protection, infrastructure constraints, jobshousing balance, and other planning considerations. Davis Growth Projections. By 2035, the MTP/SCS forecast for Davis includes 4,183 new employees and 3,646 new housing units. The majority of this growth, 82 percent of the employment and 64 percent of the housing, is in Established Communities. The majority of this employment growth is in commercial, office, and industrial uses, primarily located along Highway 80. The new housing growth, ranging low and high density, is a result of small-scale infill throughout the city and one remaining large infill opportunity in the city [The Cannery site], located along East Covell Boulevard and F Street. City of Davis RHNA Allocation. The RHNA allocation established by SACOG for the City of Davis identifies 1,066 new residential units for the period 2013-2021. Yearly Allocation is 118 Units. The total RHNA unit allocation of 1,066 units during this period equates to approximately 118 units per year. The Cannery Assists City in Meeting its Regional Obligation. The 1,066-unit RHNA allocation for the City of Davis for the period 2013-2021 will more than accommodate the units proposed on The Cannery. First Project in Region to Utilize CEQA Streamlining Benefits Under SB375. The Cannery is the first project in the region to be eligible California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) streamlining under the recent CEQA reform provisions of SB 375. SB 375 offers CEQA streamlining for mixed-use projects that are consistent with SACOG s adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS). SACOG has confirmed the consistency of the project with the MTP/SCS. Regional allocation from State is 104,970 units for 2013-2021 SACOG develops methodology to allocate units in region Units are allocated to local jurisdictions by quantity and income category RHNA allocation is influence by growth forecast for each jurisdiction City of Davis allocation is 1,066 units Allocation is equivalent to 118 units per year over nine years The Cannery assists City in meeting its RHNA obligation First project in region to be eligible for CEQA streamlining under SB 375 The Cannery mixed-use residential project is consistent with the mixed-use SACOG MTP/SCS