HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-02; Planning Commission; Resolution 7546A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN SDP 02-16 TO UPDATE AND MODIFY THE
DEVELOPMENT PHASES OF A WORSHIP CENTER ADDITION, CAFÉ
RESTROOM ADDITION, NEW MAINTENANCE BUILDING, AND PARKING
LOT EXPANSION ON THE 6.43-ACRE COASTLINE CHURCH CAMPUS
LOCATED AT 2215 CALLE BARCELONA IN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE 12.
CASE NAME: COASTLINE CHURCH
CASE NO.: AMEND 2025-0001 (DEV02116)
WHEREAS, James E. Grant, “Applicant,” has filed a verified application with the City of
Carlsbad regarding property described as:
PARCEL: 255-273-07-00
LOT 482 OF CARLSBAD TRACT NO. 88-03-2, ARROYO LA COSTA, UNIT 2
(VILLAGES G, H, J, P, Q, R AND S), IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF
NO. 13386, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN
DIEGO COUNTY, DEC. 20, 1996
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Site Development Plan
(SDP) Amendment as shown on Exhibit(s) “A” – “F” dated July 2, 2025, on file in the Planning Division,
AMEND 2025-0001 (DEV02116) – COASTLINE CHURCH, as provided by Chapters 21.06 and 21.38 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on July 2, 2025, hold a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to
the amended SDP.
PLANNING COMMISSIO N RESOLUTION NO. 7546
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) Compliance with CEQA. The potential environmental effects of the project were
adequately analyzed by the previously certified Final Program Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Arroyo La
Costa Master Plan (EIR 86-02), dated July 31, 1990. The project has no new significant
environmental effect not analyzed as significant in the EIR and MMRP; none of the
circumstances requiring further environmental compliance under CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15162 or 15163 exist; and all feasible mitigation measures identified in the EIR
and MMRP, which are appropriate to this subsequent project, will be incorporated.
C) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission APPROVES
AMEND 2025-0001 – COASTLINE CHURCH, based on the following findings and subject to
the following conditions:
Findings:
1. That the proposed development or use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
master plan (as amended) or specific plan, complies with all applicable provisions of Chapter 21.06
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and all other applicable provisions of this code, in that the
project’s design complies with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (Title 21) and Arroyo
La Costa Master Plan as discussed in the findings below. The project complies with the General
Plan in that the property is designated for a church use in the Arroyo La Costa Master Plan and
the General Plan requires new and, as appropriate, existing master plan and specific plan
developments to provide land designated for community facilities such as worship uses. The
proposed amendment to change the phasing of development is consistent with the General
Plan. The existing use and the proposed amendment are compatible with surrounding
residential, park, and open space uses, and the project will meet all required Building and Fire
Codes.
The proposed development plan provides an orderly framework for the overall development of
worship center, café, new maintenance/storage building, and parking lot expansion. and
addresses larger planning issues such as building locations, traffic circulation, drainage, access,
and site function. The conditions of approval establish provisions that apply to the overall
project site and all development phases, and remain valid until the completion of all
development phases.
2. That the requested development or use is properly related to the site, surroundings and
environmental settings, will not be detrimental to existing development or uses or to
development or uses specifically permitted in the area in which the proposed development or use
is to be located, and will not adversely impact the site, surroundings or traffic circulation, in that
the 6.43-acre site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the church campus design.
The site does not have any constraints that would impede development or require significant
site alterations. The church campus and off-site parking lots utilized on a temporary basis
comply with all applicable requirements, including but not limited to building setback,
landscaping, lot coverage, parking requirements, and architectural design standards. The
application shows that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the
buildings or uses for which the joint use of a parking facility is proposed. The existing
surrounding streets which are fully improved have adequate capacity to accommodate the
1,397 Average Daily Trips (ADT) generated by the project.
3. That the site for the intended development or use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
the use, in that the project complies with all development standards of the Arroyo La Costa
Master Plan, including setbacks, building coverage, landscaping requirements, parking, and
height restrictions. This fourth amendment to the Site Development Plan (SDP 02-16) is
presented to update and modify the second phase of the development plan and add Phase 3
(deferring the expansion of the parking lot). All phases to be completed within a 20-plus year
build-out timeframe.
4. That all yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping, and other features necessary to adjust the
requested development or use to existing or permitted future development or use in the
neighborhood will be provided and maintained, in that the proposed church campus and other
necessary improvements can fit within the developable area of the lot and all applicable
development standards are met. Adequate vehicle circulation has been provided to
accommodate safety and truck turning movements. Access to the site will continue to be
provided by Calle Barcelona. The church campus satisfies all applicable requirements, including
but not limited to building setbacks, landscaping, lot coverage, and architectural design
standards.
5. That the street systems serving the proposed development or use is adequate to properly handle
all traffic generated by the proposed use, in that the project site and off-site parking lots
proposed to be used temporarily will continue to be accessed off Calle Barcelona, which can
accommodate the 1,397 ADT expected to be generated by the proposed church campus. The
project is not anticipated to impact the existing levels of service on Calle Barcelona and El
Camino Real. Updating and modifying the development phases of the worship center addition,
café restroom addition, new maintenance building, and parking lot expansion, and the addition
of a shuttle service, does not change the traffic system. There are adequate roads, bridges,
highways, and related infrastructure to accommodate the ultimate build-out of the church
campus.
General:
6. The project is consistent with the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the Local Facilities
Management Plan for Zone 12 and all city public facility policies and ordinances. The project
includes elements or has been conditioned to construct or provide funding to ensure that all
facilities and improvements regarding sewer collection and treatment; water; drainage;
circulation; fire; schools; parks and other recreational facilities; libraries; government
administrative facilities; and open space, related to the project will be installed to serve new
development prior to or concurrent with need.
7. That the project is consistent with the city’s Landscape Manual and Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.50).
8. The Planning Commission has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Developer
contained in this resolution and hereby finds, in this case, that the exactions are imposed to
mitigate impacts caused by or reasonably related to the project, and the extent and the degree
of the exaction is in rough proportionality to the impact caused by the project.
Conditions:
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading
permit or building permit, whichever occurs first.
1. If any of the following conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented
and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained
according to their terms, the city shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein
granted; deny or further condition issuance of all future building permits; deny, revoke, or further
condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted;
record a notice of violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their
compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. No vested rights are gained
by Developer or a successor in interest by the city’s approval of this Site Development Plan
Amendment.
2. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and
modifications to the Site Development Plan Amendment, documents, as necessary to make them
internally consistent and in conformity with the final action on the project. Development shall
occur substantially as shown on the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development different from
this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
3. Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and
regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
4. If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or the payment of any
fees in-lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law on this Project are challenged,
this approval shall be suspended as provided in Government Code Section 66020. If any such
condition is determined to be invalid, this approval shall be invalid unless the City Council
determines that the project without the condition complies with all requirements of law.
5. Developer/Operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold
harmless the City of Carlsbad, its Council members, officers, employees, agents, and
representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and
costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the city arising, directly or indirectly,
from (a) city’s approval and issuance of this Site Development Plan Amendment, (b) city’s
approval or issuance of any permit or action, whether discretionary or nondiscretionary, in
connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) Developer/Operator’s installation and
operation of the facility permitted hereby, including without limitation, any and all liabilities
arising from the emission by the facility of electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or
emissions. This obligation survives until all legal proceedings have been concluded and continues
even if the city’s approval is not validated.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall provide proof to the Director from
the Encinitas Union School District that this project has satisfied its obligation to provide school
facilities.
7. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required as part
of the Zone 12 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that Plan prior to
the issuance of building permits.
8. Building permits will not be issued for this project unless the local agency providing water and
sewer services to the project provides written certification to the city that adequate water service
and sewer facilities, respectively, are available to the project at the time of the application for the
building permit, and that water and sewer capacity and facilities will continue to be available until
the time of occupancy.
9. This approval shall become null and void if building permits for Phase 2 are not issued for this
project within 36 months from the date of project approval. Phase 3 is to be constructed in the
future. All phases must be completed within a 20-year build-out timeframe.
10. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners, shall be architecturally integrated and
concealed from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets, in substance
as provided in Building Department Policy No. 80-6, to the satisfaction of the Directors of
Community Development and Planning.
11. Developer shall pay the Citywide Public Facilities Fee imposed by City Council Policy #17, the
License Tax on new construction imposed by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 5.09.030, and CFD
#1 special tax (if applicable), subject to any credits authorized by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
5.09.040. Developer shall also pay any applicable Local Facilities Management Plan fee for Zone
12, pursuant to Chapter 21.90. All such taxes/fees shall be paid at issuance of building permit. If
the taxes/fees are not paid, this approval will not be consistent with the General Plan and shall
become void.
12. Prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit, the Developer shall submit to the city a
Notice of Restriction to be filed in the office of the County Recorder, subject to the satisfaction of
the City Planner, notifying all interested parties and successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad
has issued a Site Development Plan Amendment by Resolution on the property. Said Notice of
Restriction shall note the property description, location of the file containing complete project
details and all conditions of approval as well as any conditions or restrictions specified for
inclusion in the Notice of Restriction. The City Planner has the authority to execute and record an
amendment to the notice which modifies or terminates said notice upon a showing of good cause
by the Developer or successor in interest.
13. No outdoor storage of materials shall occur onsite unless required by the Fire Chief. When so
required, the Developer shall submit and obtain approval of the Fire Chief and the City Planner of
an Outdoor Storage Plan, and thereafter comply with the approved plan.
14. Developer shall submit and obtain Planning Director approval of an exterior lighting plan including
parking areas. All lighting shall be designed to reflect downward and avoid any impacts on
adjacent homes or property.
15. The applicant or property owner shall provide a copy of the executed off-site parking agreement
or agreements with Encinitas Union School District and/or San Dieguito Union High School
District for the use of no less than 34 parking spaces at El Camino Creek Elementary School
(Encinitas Union School District) and/or the San Dieguito Sports Complex (San Dieguito Union
High School District). Parties involved in the parking agreement(s) shall provide evidence of
agreement and shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to prevent the applicant or property owner from
developing a joint use agreement to share existing facilities at an alternate location, subject to
Chapter 21.44.080 of the CMC.
16. The previously amended Site Development Plan (AMEND 2018-0003) allowed for the continued
development of the church campus in two phases: 1) a new two-story 23,746 SF children’s
ministry center and a total of 193 on-site parking spaces; and 2) a 2,141 SF expansion to the
worship center, a 442 SF expansion to the café, a two-story 1,374 SF maintenance/storage
building, and the addition of 34 parking spaces for a total of 227 on-site parking spaces. The
development of the 34 additional parking spaces on the Coastline Church campus will now be
required as “Phase 3” of the development plan and must be completed within a 20-year build-
out. Moreover, the development of 34 additional parking spaces on the Coastline Church
campus must be completed prior to the expiration of any off-site parking agreements. In the
event that offsite parking agreement(s) expire and the additional parking spaces have not been
completed, the applicant or property shall execute one of the following:
a. Secure an extension to an off-site parking lease agreement for no less than 34 spaces;
b. Enter into a new lease agreement for an alternate off-site parking location of no less
than 34 parking spaces on a site no more than 0.25 miles from the church campus; or c. Reduce the available seating within the expanded worship center to meet the seating
limit accommodated by the onsite parking spaces, to the satisfaction of the City
Planner.
Engineering:
General
17. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed construction site within
this project, the developer shall apply for and obtain approval from the city engineer for the
proposed haul route.
18. This project is approved upon the express condition that building permits will not be issued for
the development of the subject property unless the district engineer has determined that
adequate water and sewer facilities are available at the time of permit issuance and will continue
to be available until the time of occupancy.
19. Developer shall install sight distance corridors at all street intersections and driveways in
accordance with City Engineering Standards. The property owner shall maintain this condition.
Fees/Agreements
20. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation,
the city’s standard form Geologic Failure Hold Harmless Agreement.
21. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation
the city’s standard form Drainage Hold Harmless Agreement.
22. Developer shall cause property owner to submit an executed copy to the city engineer for
recordation a city standard Permanent Stormwater Quality Best Management Practice
Maintenance Agreement.
Grading
23. Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the site plan,
a grading permit for this project is required. Developer shall prepare and submit plans and
technical studies/reports as required by city engineer, post security and pay all applicable grading
plan review and permit fees per the city’s latest fee schedule.
24. Prior to issuance of a building permit, supplemental grading plans are required for precise
grading associated with this project. Developer shall prepare, and submit for approval, grading
plans for the precise grading as shown on the site plan all subject to city engineer approval.
25. If shoring is determined to be required, Developer shall include shoring plans as part of the
grading plans to the satisfaction of the city engineer and building official. Structural calculations
for all shoring shall be submitted for review and approval by the building division. The developer shall pay all deposits necessary to cover any 3rd party review.
Storm Water Quality
26. Developer shall comply with the city's Stormwater Regulations, the latest version, and shall
implement best management practices at all times. Best management practices include but are
not limited to pollution control practices or devices, erosion control to prevent silt runoff during
construction, general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices,
maintenance procedures, and other management practices or devices to prevent or reduce the
discharge of pollutants to stormwater, receiving water or stormwater conveyance system to the
maximum extent practicable. Developer shall notify prospective owners and tenants of the above
requirements.
27. Developer shall complete and submit to the city engineer a Determination of Project’s SWPPP Tier
Level and Construction Threat Level Form pursuant to City Engineering Standards. Developer shall
also submit the appropriate Tier level Storm Water Compliance form and appropriate Tier level
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Developer
shall pay all applicable SWPPP plan review and inspection fees per the city’s latest fee schedule.
28. This project is subject to ‘Priority Development Project’ requirements. Developer shall prepare
and process a Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP), subject to city engineer
approval, to comply with the Carlsbad BMP Design Manual latest version. The final SWQMP
required by this condition shall be reviewed and approved by the city engineer with final grading
plans. Developer shall pay all applicable SWQMP plan review and inspection fees per the city’s
latest fee schedule.
29. Developer is responsible to ensure that all final design plans (grading plans, improvement plans,
landscape plans, building plans, etc) incorporate all source control, site design, pollutant control
BMP and applicable hydromodification measures.
30. Ponding depths exceeding 12” in any stormwater basin will require a fence to be installed
around the stormwater basin to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
Dedications/Improvements
31. Developer shall design the private drainage systems, as shown on the site plan to the satisfaction
of the city engineer. All private drainage systems (12” diameter storm drain and larger) shall be
inspected by the city. Developer shall pay the standard improvement plan check and inspection
fees for private drainage systems.
32. Prior to any work in city right-of-way or public easements, Developer shall apply for and obtain
a right-of-way permit to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
33. Developer shall design, and obtain approval from the city engineer, the structural section for the
access aisles with a traffic index of 5.0 in accordance with city standards due to truck access
through the parking area and/or aisles with an ADT greater than 500. Prior to completion of
grading, the final structural pavement design of the aisle ways shall be submitted together with
required R-value soil test information subject to the review and approval of the city engineer.
Utilities
34. Developer shall meet with the fire marshal to determine if fire protection measures (fire flows,
fire hydrant locations, building sprinklers) are required to serve the project. Fire hydrants, if
proposed, shall be considered public improvements and shall be served by public water mains to
the satisfaction of the district engineer.
35. The developer shall design and agree to construct public water, sewer, and recycled water
facilities substantially as shown on the site plan to the satisfaction of the district engineer and city
engineer.
36. Sizes and locations of water service, water meter, and backflow preventer shall be shown on
the grading plans and shall be provided to the satisfaction of the district engineer and city
engineer.
37. The developer shall meet with and obtain approval from the Leucadia Wastewater District
regarding sewer infrastructure available or required to serve this project.
38. The developer shall meet with and obtain approval from the Olivenhain Municipal Water District
regarding potable water infrastructure available or required to serve this project.
39. The developer shall meet with and obtain approval from the Olivenhain Municipal Water District
regarding recycled water infrastructure available or required to serve this project.
Code Reminders:
40. Developer acknowledges new forthcoming requirements related to the city’s Climate Action Plan
(CAP) will likely impact development requirements of this project, and may be different than what
is proposed on the project plans or in the project’s CAP Checklist. Developer acknowledges new
CAP requirements are related to energy efficiency, photovoltaic, electric vehicle charging, water
heating and traffic demand management requirements, as set forth in City Council Ordinance Nos.
CS-347, CS-348, CS-349 and CS-350 and City Council Resolution No. 2019-024, are available on the
city’s website. CAP requirements may impact, but are not limited to, site design and local building
code requirements. If incorporating new CAP requirements results in substantial modifications
to the project, then prior to issuance of development permits, Developer may be required to
submit and receive approval of a Consistency Determination or Amendment for this project
through the Planning Division. Once adopted as part of Title 18 and in effect, compliance with the
new CAP requirements must be demonstrated on or with the construction plans prior to issuance
of the applicable development permits.
41. Developer shall pay traffic impact and sewer impact fees based on Section 18.42 and Section
13.10 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, respectively. The Average Daily Trips (ADT) and floor
area contained in the staff report and shown on the (SITE PLAN/TENTATIVE MAP) are for planning
purposes only.
42. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Developer shall pay a Public Facility fee as required by
Council Policy No. 17.
43. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Developer shall pay the Local Facilities Management
fee for Zone 12 as required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.90.050.
44. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning
Ordinance and all other applicable city ordinances in effect at time of building permit or
occupancy permit issuance, except as otherwise specifically provided herein.
45. The project shall comply with the latest nonresidential disabled access requirements pursuant to
Title 24 of the California Building Code.
46. Premise identification (addresses) shall be provided consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 18.04.320.
47. Any signs proposed for this development shall at a minimum be designed in conformance with
the city’s Sign Ordinance and shall require review and approval of the City Planner prior to
installation of such signs.
48. Developer shall pay a landscape plancheck and inspection fee as required by Section 20.08.050 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
49. Developer shall pay planned local area drainage fees in accordance with Section 15.08.020 of the
City of Carlsbad Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
NOTICE
Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the "imposition" of fees, dedications,
reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to for convenience as "fees/exactions."
You have 90 days from date of final approval to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest
them, you must follow the protest procedure set forth in Government Code §66020(a) and file the protest
and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal
action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition.
You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT
APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capacity charges, nor planning, zoning, grading, or other
similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project; NOR DOES IT APPLY to any
fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute
of limitations has previously otherwise expired.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on July 2, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Meenes, Burrows, Foster, Hubinger.
None.
Lafferty, Merz, Stine.
None.
Rq/MEENES, Chairperson
Carlsbad Planning Commission
ATTEST:
ERIC LARDY
City Planner