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Home My WebLink About1991-02-20; Planning Commission; ; PP 24E - PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOUT• APP.ON COMPLETE DATE: Gw DECEMBER 12.1990 SfAFF REPORT 0 DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1991 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PP 24(E)-PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOlIT -Request for a Precise Plan Amendment to modify the existing North County Transit District bus transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza Camino Real. The project site is located south of the shopping center along the north side of Marron Road,in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3187 recommending APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3188 recommending APPROVAL of PP 24(E), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The North County Transit District (NCTD), with the concurrence of May Stores, is requesting approval of a Precise Plan Amendment to modify the existing bus transfer/parking area located at Plaza Camino Real. As shown on Exhibit "H", the existing NCTD bus transfer/pickup parking facility at Plaza Camino Real is located along the shopping centers entry driveway off of Marron Road immediately west of the May Company department store. The existing driveway currently accommodates automobile 1 ,, and truck traffic, as well as serving as a bus transit center for the NCTD. The inbound \, \, travel lane adjacent to the curb serves as a transfer/parking area for a maximum of five NCTD buses at a time. The buses enter this driveway, park parallel to the curb, load and unload passengers,cand exit Plaza Camino Real via a signalized Marron Road driveway located across from the Plaza Camino Real Movie Theater to the south. As shown on Exhibits "A"-"G", the proposed project would convert the above mentioned multi-use driveway/ five space bus transit center to an exclusive use bus driveway with eight bus loading bays and transit island. All buses would use this driveway to enter and exit Plaza Camino Real. Five of the eight proposed bus bays will incorporate a sawtooth design. This design facilitates safer and easier bus parking and maneuvering. The conversion of the multi-use driveway to a "Bus Only'' driveway will separate bus traffic maneuvers from all other shopping center vehicular traffic thereby reducing potential traffic conflicts and pavement maintenance costs. (]) PP 24(E)-PLAZA C.REAL BUS TURNOUT FEBRUARY 20, 1991 PAGE 2 - The proposed transit island will include concrete pavement with exposed aggregate finish, concrete seat walls, bus shelters, a newsrack, drinking fountains, waste containers and bus route bollards. It will be landscaped with Palm Trees, Coral Trees, and Bird of Paradise. A four foot tall galvanized iron fence will encircle the proposed driveway. This fence will function to funnel bus patron traffic into pedestrian crosswalks, while restricting access into the customer parking area. The North County Transit District is proposing this modification to the existing bus transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza Camino Real for purposes of: 1) responding to existing and anticipated bus ridership demand, 2) reducing potential vehicular and pedestrian conflicts, and 3) creating a more attractive and functional bus transit center. III. ANALYSIS Planning Issues 1. Is the proposed modification to the NCTD bus transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza Camino Real consistent with Precise Plan 24? 2. Is the project in compliance with all applicable City parking and driveway design standards? 3. Will this proposed modification ensure the maintenance of adequate onsite circulation and parking? DISCUSSION The proposed modification to the North County Transit District bus transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza Camino Real is consistent with Precise Plan 24. Precise Plan 24 functions as the site development plan for the Plaza Camino Real regional shopping center. The Precise Plan as formerly amended,includes five major department stores (May Co., Sears, Broadway, (Bullock's, and J.C. Penney), in excess of 130 other retail stores, a movie theater, restaurants, bank, office and automotive service center. A landscaped parking lot, which provides eight access driveways, approximately 6450 customer parking spaces, and the NCTD bus transit center, comprises the balance of this Precise Plan. In that the proposed project will improve the appearance and overall operational characteristics of the existing NCTD transit facility, staff concludes that the project is consistent with Precise Plan 24. The project also complies with all applicable City parking and driveway design standards. Implementation of the proposed project will also improve onsite circulation while having minimal effect on existing parking facilities. Specifically, even though the existing multi- use driveway would be converted to a "Bus Only" driveway, onsite traffic studies ( Barton- Aschman Associates, 1989) indicate that the other seven available Plaza Camino Real driveways are adequate to handle the existing and anticipated vehicular traffic. As discussed earlier, this proposed modification will likely reduce potential onsite traffic PP 24(E)-PLAZA CAMI~ BUS TURNOUT FEBRUARY 20, 1991 PAGE 3 conflicts because buses will no longer have to travel through the parking lot to exit onto Marron Road and bus patron access into the customer parking lot will be more fully controlled. This project will eliminate a total of 21 onsite vehicle parking spaces. However, this reduction has been more than compensated for by the 750 additional parking spaces created at Plaza Camino Real through the 1989 Plaza Camino Real parking lot restriping program. This parking lot restriping program was in fact coordinated with reference to this proposed NCTD transit center redesign. Even with this loss of 21 parking spaces, Plaza Camino Real parking ratios will be well within the Precise Plan's 1 space/200 SF parking standard. Growth Management This project is located in Local Facilities Management Zone 1 in the northwest quadrant. Implementation of the proposed Precise Plan Amendment (PP 24(E)) will not increase the square footage of any residential or nonresidential uses. Accordingly, no facility impacts are anticipated. In summary, since the proposed project is consistent with Precise Plan 24, complies with all applicable City parking and driveway design standards, and ensures the maintenance of adequate onsite circulation and parking, staff recommends approval of PP 24(E). IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Planning Director has determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration on January 10, 1991. The environmental analysis, along with the field checks by staff identified that because: (1) the parking lot currently exists, (2) there are no sensitive environmental resources located upon, or in close proximity to it, and (3) the improved bus service will reduce automobile traffic and potential traffic conflicts, no project environmental impacts are anticipated. There were no public comments received in response to the notice for a Negative Declaration. ATTACHMENTS 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3187 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3188 3. Location Map 4. Background Data Sheet 5. Disclosure Form 6. Exhibit "H", dated January 14, 1991 7. Correspondence from Plaza Camino Real 8. Exhibits "A"-"G", dated January 14, 1991 CDD:lh January 14, 1991 City of Carlsbad -Ufi111 11hi·l•l4•i%iihet4Ui NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: The project site is located along the north side of Marron Road at Plaza Camino Real. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Precise Development Plan Amendment to modify the existing North County Transit District bus transfer/pickup area at Plaza Camino Real. The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration ( declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the Planning Department. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 21 days of date of issuance. DATED: January 10, 1991 CASE NO: PDP 24(E) APPLICANT: Plaza Camino Real Bus Turnout PUBLISH DATE: January 10, 1991 CDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161 [ ] ...__ _____ ~SITE ••.. BUSES ONLY MARRON City of Carlsbad PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOUT PP-24(E) -BACKGROUND DATA SHEET - CASE NO.: -"P-"-P--=2=--4,_,_(=E).___ ___________________ _ CASE NAME: Plaza Camino Real Bus Turnout APPLICANT: North County Transit District REQUEST AND LOCATION: Request for a Precise Plan Amendment to modify the existing North County Transit District bus transfer/pick-up parking area at Plaza Camino Real. along the north side of Marron Road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Portion of Sections 31 and 32. T.115 .. R.4W .. San Bernardino. Base Meridian. County of San Diego APN: 156-302-24 Acres _N~/~A~--------Proposed No. of Lots/Units _N~/~A _______ _ GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation _RR! ___ _ Density Allowed ~N~/~A _____ Density Proposed ~N~/~A~-- Existing Zone ...;C::::..-=2 _____ Proposed Zone _C;:;;..--==2'----- Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning Requirements) Zoning Site C-2 ...;;:;;..=---- North C-2 --=-=---- South OS -=-=~--- East _C_-_2 __ _ West C-2 --=-=---- PUBLIC FACILITIES School District Carlsbad Water District Carlsbad Land Use Plaza Camino Real Plaza Camino Real Hosp Grove Park Plaza Camino Real Plaza Camino Real Sewer District Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity) NIA Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated ENVIRONMENT AL IMPACT ASSESSMENT _x__ Negative Declaration, issued January 10. 1991 _ Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated _____ _ Other, _____________________________ _ CD _ it~ of ~rlsbad DISCLOSURE STATEMENT APPLICANTS STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS ON All. APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL ~EOUIRE DISCRETlONAAY ACTION ON THE PAAT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OR ANY APPOINTED BOARD. COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE. rPtease Print) The following information must be disclosed: 1 . Applicant N / A 2. List the names and addresses of all persons having a financiaJ interest in the application. Owner List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved. Carlsbad Parking Authority 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 3. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names , addresses of aJI individuals owning more than 10% of the snares in the corporation or owning any partners interest in the partnership. N/A 4. 11 any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust. list the names a addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or benetici~ of the trust. Board of Directors North County Transit District (Over) @) - Disciosure Statement Page 2 s. Have you had more than $250 worth of businest transacted with any member of City staff. Scar: Commissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months? Yes _ No _i_ 11 yes, please indicate person(s) ___________________ _ Person is defined as: 'Any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal o,gamzation, corporatioci, estate, trust receiver, syndicate, thiS and ar,y other county, city and county, c:ty municipality, district or other political subdiviSk)n, or any other group or combination acting as a unrt.' (NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.) N/A Signature of Owner/date ~ }1Q, Signature of applicant/date Carlsbad Parking Authority Robert Durant Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant MARRON EXHIBIT "H" PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOUT PP-24{E) • February 6,, 1991 Mr. Tom Lichterman North County Transit District 303 Via Del Norte Oceanside, CA. 92054 Dear Tom, This will confirm our previous discussions relative to the proposed bus stop improvements at Plaza Camino Real. I have reviewed the plans and believe the improvements will improve both the ambiance and the functional nature of the present bus stop. It will also add to safety due to the separation of bus and automobile traffic. Plaza camino Real supports approval by the City of Carlsbad for this project. Ki ) hls, 9u!ti:ASM Center Manager PW:sa 2525 El Camino Real, Suite 141, Carlsbad, California 92008 (619) 729-7927