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Canyon area, while allowing for a high degree of development flexibility. The Plan is more detailed and site -speck than the traditional zoning tools. In compliance with California state law, the specific plan provides a link between the r± area General Plans, with their broad policies, and the detailed procedures and restric- tions inherent in implementation tools such as the Zoning Ordinance, Government Code Section 65451 states that a specific plan shall include graphics and text that discuss In detail all of the following subjects: 1. The distribution, location and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan. N 2. The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area D 3. Any and all development and design standards, including criteria for conserving, developing, and utilizing natural resources. 4. A program for implementation measures including regulations, programs, public Q works projects, and financing measures to implement all of the above. The Reche Canyon Specific Plan is consistent with all of the State requirements noted above. R The process involved input from Reche Canyon residents, surrounding communities, developers, and City Departments regarding the issues of land use and development in Reche Canyon. Seven Reche Canyon Advisory Committee members were appointed E by the City Council. The entire eleven member committee represented the City of Colton, City of Loma Linda, the County of San Bernardino, and the County of Riverside. Numerous meetings were conducted, covering the issues of concern, including but not limited to; land use patterns, geology, topography, flooding, vegetation, cultural re- sources, traffic, and seismicity. The final Draft Reche Canyon Specific Plan reflects the compromise and the balance achieved through these meetings. Although some interested persons may not see all that they would like to see in the plan, the standards set out in this document recognize the diversity of development potential as well as the need to preserve the character of the Canyon, while addressing that potential. The Environmental Impact Report has been submitted to all interested and responsible R agencies. It is also currently being reviewed by the State Office of Planning and Re- search. The date of clearance from OPR is November 29; 1990, which is prior to the an- ticipated City Council Public Hearing dates for the Plan and E.I.R. T Agenda Report cc-reche 2