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STAFF REPORT
DATE: JUNE 3, 1992
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: ZCA 92-2 -CITY OF CARLSBAD-SDP PROCEDURES-AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Amendments to Chapter 21.53 (Uses Generally) and Chapter 21.04
(Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance to enable Affordable Housing Projects
to be considered using Site Development Plan Procedures.
I. RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 3389 recommending APPROVAL of the
Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director, and ADOPT Planning Commission
Resolution No. 3390, recommending APPROVAL of ZCA 92-2, based on the findings
contained herein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
This zone code amendment would add language to an existing section of the Zoning
Ordinance which would allow affordable housing projects to be considered using Site
Development Plan procedures.
In addition to the development standards of the zone in which the project is located, these
procedures would allow the Planning Commission and City Council to impose special
conditions or requirements on a Site Development Plan which would address density,
compatibility parking, setbacks, onsite recreation facilities, building height and bulk,
landscaping, grading access or any other conditions as deemed necessary.
This code modification will provide the Planning Commission and City Council flexibility
to consider special designs for affordable housing projects on a case by case basis. There
is currently no vehicle to allow such flexibility of review.
The amendment regulations will also provide the City with more options for incentives for
affordable housing in conformance with State law and the City's Housing Element.
Any special project designs will have to be in conformity with the General Plan and other
adopted policies and goals of the City and would have no detrimental effect on public
health, safety and welfare.
ZCA 92-2 -CITY OF ABAD
SOP PROCEDURES -AFFORDABLE HOUSING
JUNE 3, 1992
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III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Future affordable housing projects must comply with this zone code amendment and
regulations. All such future projects will undergo standard environmental review.
Therefore, the Planning Director has determined that no significant adverse impacts will
result from this proposal and has issued a Negative Declaration on April 30, 1992. •
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3389
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3390
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April 15, 1992