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Amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority administers the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, including the review and approval of amendments requested by local agencies. The City of Brea has requested amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways that are recommended for approval. In addition, the City of Irvine requested an extension for an amendment originally approved by the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors in April 2023, which is nearing its expiration date. The extension will allow the City of Irvine additional time to complete the required General Plan actions necessary to finalize the amendment. A status update is also provided on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments that are in process.
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Recommendation(s)
A. Conditionally approve the following amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways:
• Delete Tonner Canyon Road between Brea Canyon Road and the future extension of Valencia Avenue; and
• Delete Valencia Avenue between Carbon Canyon Road and the future extension of Tonner Canyon Road.
B. Conditionally approve a 24-month extension of the City of Irvine amendment for Red Hill Avenue between MacArthur Boulevard and Main Street to allow additional time for the City of Irvine to complete the required General Plan updates.
C. Direct the Executive Director of Planning to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in support of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments in the City of Brea.
D. Receive and file a status report on the active Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments.