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Home My WebLink AboutLCPA 90-04; Laguna Point; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (9)1 L Hofman Planning Associates a e a Planning Project Management Fiscal Analysis September 8, 1992 Deborah Lee California Coastal Commission 3111 Camino Del Rio North, Ste. #200 San Diego, CA. 92108 SUBJECT: Agua Hedionda Lagoon - Local Coastal Plan Amendment For Whitey’s Landing Dear Deborah: Per our recent telephone conversation, this letter is written to give a chronological history of the meetings, studies and surveys which have occurred concerning the proposed land use change at the Whitey’s Landing site. There seems to be some confusion as to the sequence of events which has OCCUK~ over the past two years of negotiations between our client, City staff and Coastal Commission staff which I hope this letter clarifies. Laguna Associates has been processing a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Local Coastal Plan Amendment on 1.12 acres of the Whitey’s Landing site for over two years. During that time, several meetings have occurred between our client and both the City of Carlsbad Planning Department Staff and the Coastal Commission Staff. Also, several studies and surveys have been completed to help justify the proposed land use changes. The following provides a chronological history of the project based all the meeting notes taken by HPA and the combined meeting notes taken be HPA and the City of Carlsbad for the meeting of January 16, 1991. January 30, 1990 - Meeting with Coastal Commission Staff In Attendance: 3iui ‘+&o - L“0;as’d Commission Shff Steve Brendle and George Florit - Laguna Associates Mike Howes and Stan Weiler - Hofman Planning Associates Change in land use of 1.12 acres at Whitey’s Landing from RC (Recreation Commercial) to residential. Paul Webb stated preservation of Tourist Serving and Recreation Commercial is highest priority. Conduct a survey of Recreational Commercial and Tourist Serving US%. Issues: 1) 2) 3) 4) Access along Lagoon shoreline. 2386 Faraday Avenue Suite 120 Carlsbad CA 92008 (619) 438-1465 Fax ‘6191 438-2443 February 23, 1990 - Recreational Commercial Survey Completed March 21, 1990 - April 20, 1990 - July 22, 1990 - August 13, 1990 - October 3, 1990 - Results: 1) 2) Survey information sent to Paul Webb. Findings showed that less than four tenths of one percent of the RC area within the Coastal Zone of the City of Carlsbad would be affected by a change in land use of the 1.12 acre site at Whitey’s Landing. Submit General Plan Amendment Application to the City of Carlsbad General Plan Amendment (GPA 90-02) Submittal Deemed Incomplete GPA 90-2 Deemed Complete Meeting with the City of Carlsbad In Attendance: Chris DeCerbo and Mike Grim - Planning Department Steve Brendle - Laguna Associates Mike Howes and Stan Wder - Hofman Planning Associates Issues: 1) Previous LCPA states that Whitey’s Landing is no longer designated for boat launching facilities. 2) Planning Department would not want lose future recreational commercial opportunities at this site. Meeting with the City of Carlsbad In Attendance: Michael Holzmiller and Mike Grim - Planning Department Steve Brendle and George Norit - Laguna Associates Bill Hofman and Stan Weiler - Hofman Planning Associates Nick Banche Issues: 1) There was discussion regarding staff reliance on the Coastal Commission staff for direction. If Coastal Commission staff supported the change, then the City would support the change. There was a Mii-iitt re:Uc*mcc by the City tc ~ppe the Coas+al Comiitissioil sa€f position. It was determined that the applicant must gain Coastal Commission staff support before the City would support the proposed change. There was the suggestion that support of the local residents would also help. 2) 3) November 2, 1990 - Survey Letters Sent to Adjacent Residents to Determine Support of General 87% of those responding supported a land use change to residential. Plan Amendment. Results: November 13, 1990 Meeting with Coastal Commission Staff In Attendance: Deborah Lee and Paul Webb - Coastal Commission Staff Bill Hofman and Mike Howes - Hofman Planning Associates Traffic issues were discussed. Specifically the capacity and future width of Adams. There was discussion regarding plans for future water oriented recreation commercial facilities adjacent to the Lagoon, the LCP amendment at Snug Harbor, and the viability of Whitey's Landing supporting a recreational commercial use. The meeting concluded that additional information was needed to justify a change in land use. The above mentioned issues must be addressed. Issues: 1) 2) 3) January 8, 1991 - Letter of justification was sent to Deborah which addressed all the concerns identified at the November 13, 1990 meeting. January 16, 1991 - Meeting with Coastal Commission Staff In Attendance: Deborah Lee - Coastal Commission Staff Don Neu and Mike Grim - Planning Department Mike Howes and Stan Weiler - Hofman Planning Associates Summary of documents and research conducted which justifies change in land use. Deborah agreed that there is a current land use compatibility problem with the current land use. Deborah had concerns with the provision of future boat launch facilities. She requested additional information regarding future boat launch facilities. Deborah did not have any major concerns with the proposed density. She did state her concerns with regards to the height of the roof tops and land form modification. "he metkg concluded with Deborah stating that as a staff member she could support the proposed change. She did state that the Coastal Commissioners may not support the change. Issues: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) January 28, 1991 - Letter sent to Deborah Lee from Mark Steyaert of the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department. The letter stated that boat launch facilities are identified in the Macario Park Master Plan to be located on the south shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. May 29, 1991 - Planning Commission Approved GPA 90-2/LCPA 90-4/ZC 9 1-8 September 17, 1991 City Council Approved GPA 90-2/LCPA 90-4/ZC 91-8 c c 4 April/May 1992 - The Planning Department submitted to the Coastal Commission'a request for a Major Amendment to the City of Carlsbad's Local Coastal Program. July 28, 1992 - Coastal Commission staff recommends for a denial of an amendment to the Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan at whitey's Landing. August 8, 1992 - HPA prepared Information Packet For Coastal Commissioners August 11, 1992 - Coastal Commission hearing for Major Amendment 1-92 to the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Program is continued. August 24, 1992 - Meeting Between City of Carlsbad Staff and Coastal Commission Staff. In Attendance: Chuck Damm, Deborah Lee and Bill Ponder - Coastal Commission Gary Wayne, Don Neu aqd Mike Grim - PJanr,ing Departrnznt Planning Department Staff indicated their understanding that Coastal Staff was in agreement with land use change prior to approval of GPA 90-2. Coastal Staf'f indicated that they were not in agreement with land use change. They indicated that they strongly could not support land use change and that RC land is sacred. Coastal staff did indicate that they currently agree that there is a land use compatibility issue. Coastal Commission hearing will be continued until November 1992. The hearing will be held in Marina Del Rey. Issues - 1) 2) 3) As you know, we are concerned with the latest recommendation of denial from the Coastal Commission staff regarding the land use change for 1.12 acres of Whitey's Landing. It is our understanding, as well as the City of Carlsbad's, that the Coastal Commission staff would support the land use change. My hope is that based on this chronological history of the project and the new information regarding lagoon usage provided by the City staff, you will reevaluate this project more favorably. If I can be of further assistance, please fel free to give me a call. Sincerely, Bill Hofm& cc. Bill Ponder Gary Wayne Don Neu Mike Grim Steve Brendle