HomeMy WebLinkAboutLCPA 95-12; Accessory Structure Regulation; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (2)April 3, 1996
Deborah Lee
California Coastal Commission
3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108-1725
SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT
LCPA 95-12 - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES HEIGHT LIMITATION
Dear Deborah:
Enclosed is the City of Carlsbad’s completed application to amend its Local Coastal
Program for all City- wide segments to allow for the implementation of a Citywide zone
code amendment which will restrict the height limit of all residential accessory structures
to 14 feet/one story. This would be more restrictive than existing City regulations which
limit accessory structures to 14 feet/one story within setback areas (in addition to other
restrictive development standards) and 30 feetltwo stories within the buildable area of a
lot. LCPA 95-12 (and ZCA 95-04) would limit accessory structures within residential
zones to the one story height limitation regardless of setback area or buildable area on
a given lot. This amendment to the LCP is proposed to maintain consistency between
the City’s General Plan, zoning ordinance and LCP/coastal regulations.
The City Council approved the accessory structures height limitation zone code
amendment and local coastal program on April 2, 1996.
The support documentation specified on the application checklist is enclosed. If
additional information is needed or questions arise regarding the application, please
contact me at 438-1 161 extension 4441.
Sincerely,
J ERIC MUNOZ
Associate Planner
Enclosures
c: Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning Director
Robert Green, Principal Planner
2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 (619) 438-1161 - FAX (619) 438-0894 @
April 3, 1996
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California Coastal Commission
San Diego Coast District
31 11 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
APPLICATION FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT
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JURISDICTION CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 95-12
SEGMENT? All Citv of Carlsbad LCP Seaments
TYPE OF AMENDMENT SUBMITTAL (check)
X A) LUP -
9) ZONING -
C) LCP (Land Use 81 Zoning) -
LCP STATUS Y/N, DATE
A) LUP CERTIFIED YES
9) ZONING CERTIFIED NO
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ZONING OF COMM. ACTION ON
SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS NO, N/A
PRIOR COMMISSION ACTION ON THIS
SUBMITTAL? NO, N/A
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
Reduce accessory structure height limit from 30 feet/2 stories to 14 feet/l
story within the buildable portion of residential zoned lots and properties
Citywide. Currently only accessory structures within setback areas are
restricted to a height less than 30 feet.
COMMISSION OFFICE USE ONLY:
AMENDMENT #
DATE RECEIVED
DATE FILED
COMM. HEARING AGENDA
COMMISSION ACTION: A , AWM -I D -$ Date
PROJECT PLANNER
For information regarding this application, please contact Eric Munoz, Associate’
Planner at 438-1 161, ext. 4441.
LCPA SUBMllTAL REQUIREMENTS -- CHECKLIST
1. Council Resolution - signed and dated indicating
City intends to administer LCP consistent with the
Coastal Act and indicating date LCPA will take
effect .
X (CODV Enclosed)
NOTE: All amendments take effect immediately
upon Coastal Commission approval
unless other-wise stated.
2. A reproducible copy of Council adopted LCPA Citv Zoning Ordinance
(CODV not enclosed)
If new text indicates where it fits into
certified text.
- If revised text clearly indicates using
strikeouts and/or underlines showing
modifications.
X If map change, submit replacement map.
effect on other sections of the previously certified
LCP.
3. A discussion of amendments relationship to and X (See Attachment)
4. Zoning measures that will implement the LCPA. X (See Attachment)
5. Affect on public access (only for area between X (See Attachment)
first public road and the Coast).
6. An analysis of potentially significant adverse X (See Attachment)
7. Copies of environmental review documents. X (See Attachment)
8. Summary of measures to ensure both public and X (See Attachment and
' cumulative impacts on coastal resources.
agency participation. Enclosed Copies)
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- X
List of public hearing dates
Notice of interested parties
X Mailing list
N/A Comments
N/A Responses to comments
9. All staff reports plus attachments. X (Copv Enclosed)
DISCUSSION
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AMENDMENT’S RELATIONSHIP TO AND EFFECT ON OTHER SECTIONS OF THE
PR EVI 0 USLY C ERTl FI ED LCP
The proposed LCP Amendment will reflect changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance,
the implementing ordinance for the coastal zone properties in the City, which will
restrict all residential accessory structures to a one story/l4 foot height limitation.
The effect on other sections of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and coastal resource
policies and objectives will be non-existentlinsignificant.
ZONING MEASURES THAT WILL IMPLEMENT THE LCPA
The LCPA will be implemented via the proposed development standards for
residential accessory structures to be incorporated into the development standards
for the following zones: RA, Ri, R2, R3, RP, RT, RW and RDM.
ANALYSIS OF POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ON
COASTAL RESOURCES
No specific development proposals are associated with this request. Most
accessory structure development requests are categorically exempt from
environmental review and area ministerial, building permit items. This LCPA will not
create any potentially significant adverse cumulative impacts on coastal resources
SUMMARY OF MEASURES TO ENSURE BOTH PUBLIC AND AGENCY
PARTICI PATlON
The proposed LCP amendment (LCPA 95-12) was concurrently processed with a
zone code amendment (ZCA 95-04). The entire package underwent the City’s prior
compliance process for environmental review based on previously approved
accessory structure regulations (1 993) affecting residential zones Citywide. This
process includes a public review and comment period. No written comments were
received. The LCP amendment itself underwent the standard 6 week public review
and comment period from September 7 to October 19, 1995. No comments were
received.
PUBLIC HEARING DATES
PLANNING COMMISSION: NOVEMBER 15,1995
CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2, 1996