HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD/GPC 91-03; ECR & Tamarack Traffic Signal Modification; Planning Comm Determ/Gen Plan Consis (PCD/GPC)I.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 1991
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PCD/GPC 91-3 -EL CAMINO REAL AND TAMARACK AVENUE TRAFFIC
INTERSECTION AND SIGNAL MODIFICATION - General Plan Determination
for intersection improvements and traffic signal modification at the El
Camino Real and Tamarack Avenue intersection, in Local Facilities
Management Zone 1.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3289
APPROVING PCD/GPC 91-3, which makes the determination that the intersection
improvements and traffic signal modification are consistent with the General Plan.
II.PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
This City project is being presented to the Planning Commission because Section 65401 of
the California Government Code requires that a General Plan Consistency Determination
be made for public works projects.
The project is located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Tamarack Avenue. The
proposed project entails the removal of an existing free right turn lane which is utilized by
traffic traveling westbound on Tamarack Avenue to turn north onto El Camino Real. The
project also involves the reconstruction of a curb and gutter, and the upgrade of the
existing traffic signal system to include protected left-turning phasing. These intersection
improvements will accommodate all future frontage improvements along El Camino Real
and Tamarack Avenue, through the buildout of the City.
III.ANALYSIS
Planning Issues
1. Is the project consistent with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan?
2. Will the project have a significant impact on the environment?
PCD/GPC 91-3
EL GAMING REAL AND TAMARACK AVENUE
TRAFFIC INTERSECTION AND SIGNAL MODIFICATION
SEPTEMBER 4, 1991
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DISCUSSION
The Public Facilities and Circulation Elements of the General Plan have established goals
to ensure that: (1) adequate public services and facilities are available to service the needs
of the population, and; (2) a comprehensive circulation system is available to serve the
present and future mobility needs of the City. One of the primary functions of the City's
circulation system is to move vehicles and pedestrian traffic in a safe and efficient manner.
Policies C.3.1, and C.3.2 of the Circulation Element state that, "Operational efficiencies of
streets should be improved by using modern design standards and the latest available
technology", and "Adequate traffic safety measures should be provided at all intersections".
This project achieves these goals and objectives by providing intersection improvements
that will make the El Camino Real/Tamarack Avenue intersection more efficient and safer
for vehicles and pedestrians.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has determined that the project is exempt from environmental
review per the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions; "Existing
Facilities", No. 15301, Class 1- Operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of
existing public facilities; (C)- to include highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters and
similar facilities. The proposed improvements would take place in the paved portion of the
public right-of-way, therefore the project would not have any significant environmental
impacts. The intersection improvements would enhance the traffic efficiency and safety of
the El Camino Real/Tamarack Avenue intersection.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3289
2. Location Map
3. Exhibits "A"-"D", dated September 4, 1991.
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City of Carlsbad
ECR & TAMARACK AVE TRAFFIC
INTERSECTION & SIGNAL MODFICATION PCD/GPC 91-3