HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP 24E; Plaza Camino Real Bus Turnout; Precise Plan (PP)ION COMPLETE DATE:
DECEMBER 12.1990
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1991
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PP 24(EV PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOUT - Request for a Precise Plan
Amendment to modify the existing North County Transit District bus
transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza Camino Real. The project site is
located south of the shopping center along the north side of Marron Road,in
Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
I.RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3187
recommending APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and
ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3188 recommending APPROVAL of PP 24(E),
based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II.PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The North County Transit District (NCTD), with the concurrence of May Stores, is
requesting approval of a Precise Plan Amendment to modify the existing bus
transfer/parking area located at Plaza Camino Real. As shown on Exhibit "H", the existing
NCTD bus transfer/pickup parking facility at Plaza Camino Real is located along the
shopping centers entry driveway off of Marron Road immediately west of the May
Company department store. The existing driveway currently accommodates automobile
and truck traffic, as well as serving as a bus transit center for the NCTD. The inbound
travel lane adjacent to the curb serves as a transfer/parking area for a maximum of five
NCTD buses at a time. The buses enter this driveway, park parallel to the curb, load and
unload passengers,0and exit Plaza Camino Real via a signalized Marron Road driveway
located across from the Plaza Camino Real Movie Theater to the south.
As shown on Exhibits "A"-"G", the proposed project would convert the above mentioned
multi-use driveway / five space bus transit center to an exclusive use bus driveway with
eight bus loading bays and transit island. All buses would use this driveway to enter and
exit Plaza Camino Real. Five of the eight proposed bus bays will incorporate a sawtooth
design. This design facilitates safer and easier bus parking and maneuvering. The
conversion of the multi-use driveway to a "Bus Only" driveway will separate bus traffic
maneuvers from all other shopping center vehicular traffic thereby reducing potential traffic
conflicts and pavement maintenance costs.
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The proposed transit island will include concrete pavement with exposed aggregate finish,
concrete seat walls, bus shelters, a newsrack, drinking fountains, waste containers and bus
route bollards. It will be landscaped with Palm Trees, Coral Trees, and Bird of Paradise.
A four foot tall galvanized iron fence will encircle the proposed driveway. This fence will
function to funnel bus patron traffic into pedestrian crosswalks, while restricting access into
the customer parking area.
The North County Transit District is proposing this modification to the existing bus
transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza Camino Real for purposes of: 1) responding to
existing and anticipated bus ridership demand, 2) reducing potential vehicular and
pedestrian conflicts, and 3) creating a more attractive and functional bus transit center.
III. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues
1. Is the proposed modification to the NCTD bus transfer/pickup parking area at Plaza
Camino Real consistent with Precise Plan 24?
2. Is the project in compliance with all applicable City parking and driveway design
standards?
3. Will this proposed modification ensure the maintenance of adequate onsite
circulation and parking?
DISCUSSION
The proposed modification to the North County Transit District bus transfer/pickup parking
area at Plaza Camino Real is consistent with Precise Plan 24. Precise Plan 24 functions as
the site development plan for the Plaza Camino Real regional shopping center. The Precise
Plan as formerly amended,includes five major department stores (May Co., Sears,
Broadway, (Bullock's, and J.C. Penney), in excess of 130 other retail stores, a movie
theater, restaurants, bank, office and automotive service center. A landscaped parking lot,
which provides eight access driveways, approximately 6450 customer parking spaces, and
the NCTD bus transit center, comprises the balance of this Precise Plan. In that the
proposed project will improve the appearance and overall operational characteristics of the
existing NCTD transit facility, staff concludes that the project is consistent with Precise Plan
24. The project also complies with all applicable City parking and driveway design
standards.
Implementation of the proposed project will also improve onsite circulation while having
minimal effect on existing parking facilities. Specifically, even though the existing multi-
use driveway would be converted to a "Bus Only" driveway, onsite traffic studies ( Barton-
Aschman Associates, 1989) indicate that the other seven available Plaza Camino Real
driveways are adequate to handle the existing and anticipated vehicular traffic. As
discussed earlier, this proposed modification will likely reduce potential onsite traffic
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conflicts because buses will no longer have to travel through the parking lot to exit onto
Marron Road and bus patron access into the customer parking lot will be more fully
controlled.
This project will eliminate a total of 21 onsite vehicle parking spaces. However, this
reduction has been more than compensated for by the 750 additional parking spaces
created at Plaza Camino Real through the 1989 Plaza Camino Real parking lot restriping
program. This parking lot restriping program was in fact coordinated with reference to this
proposed NCTD transit center redesign. Even with this loss of 21 parking spaces, Plaza
Camino Real parking ratios will be well within the Precise Plan's 1 space/200 SF parking
standard.
Growth Management
This project is located in Local Facilities Management Zone 1 in the northwest quadrant.
Implementation of the proposed Precise Plan Amendment (PP 24(E)) will not increase the
square footage of any residential or nonresidential uses. Accordingly, no facility impacts
are anticipated.
In summary, since the proposed project is consistent with Precise Plan 24, complies with
all applicable City parking and driveway design standards, and ensures the maintenance
of adequate onsite circulation and parking, staff recommends approval of PP 24(E).
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has determined that this project will not have a significant effect on
the environment and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration on January 10, 1991.
The environmental analysis, along with the field checks by staff identified that because: (1)
the parking lot currently exists, (2) there are no sensitive environmental resources located
upon, or in close proximity to it, and (3) the improved bus service will reduce automobile
traffic and potential traffic conflicts, no project environmental impacts are anticipated.
There were no public comments received in response to the notice for a Negative
Declaration.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3187
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3188
3. Location Map
4. Background Data Sheet
5. Disclosure Form
6. Exhibit "H", dated January 14, 1991
7. Correspondence from Plaza Camino Real
8. Exhibits "A"-"G", dated January 14, 1991
CDDrlh
January 14, 1991
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: The project site is located along the north side of
Marron Road at Plaza Camino Real.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Precise Development Plan Amendment to modify the existing
North County Transit District bus transfer/pickup area at Plaza Camino Real.
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act
and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said
review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact
on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is
on file in the Planning Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning
Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public
are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 21 days
of date of issuance.
DATED: January 10, 1991
CASE NO: PDP 24(E)
APPLICANT: Plaza Camino Real Bus Turnout
PUBLISH DATE: January 10, 1991
CDC
MICHAEL J. HOLZMI
Planning Director
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2O75 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92OO9-4859 (619) 438-1 161
City of Carlsbad
PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOUT PP-24(E)
BACKGROUND DATA SHEETm
CASE NO.: PP 24CE)
CASE NAME: Plaza Camino Real Bus Turnout
APPLICANT: North County Transit District
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Request for a Precise Plan Amendment to modify the
existing North County Transit District bus transfer/pick-up parking area at Plaza Camino
Real, along the north side of Matron Road.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Portion of Sections 31 and 32. T.115.. R.4W.. San Bernardino. Base
Meridian. County of San Diego APN: 156-302-24
Acres N/A Proposed No. of Lots/Units N/A
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation RRI
Density Allowed N/A Density Proposed N/A
Existing Zone C-2 Proposed Zone C-2
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning
Requirements)
Zoning Land Use
Site C-2 Plaza Camino Real
North C-2 Plaza Camino Real
South OS Hosp Grove Park
East C-2 Plaza Camino Real
West C-2 Plaza Camino Real
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District Carlsbad Water District Carlsbad Sewer District Carlsbad
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity) N/A Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
_X Negative Declaration, issued January 10, 1991
Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated
Other,
CD
of <i%rlsbad
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
APPUCANTS STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS ON ALL APPLICATIONS
WHICH WILL REQUIRE DISCRETIONARY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR ANY APPOINTED
BOARD. COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE.
{Please Print)
The following information must be disclosed:
1. Applicant N/A
LJst the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application.
List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved.
Carlsbad Parking Authority
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad. CA 92008
3. if any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names =
addresses of ail individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partners
interest in the partnership.
N/A
if any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names a
addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or benefice
of the trust.
Board of Directors
North County Transit District
(Over)
Disclosure Statement page 2
5 Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff, Scar
Commissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months?
Yes No __x_ It yes, please indicate person(s)
Person is defined as: 'Any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal
organization, corporation, estate, trust receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city and county, city
municipality, district or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.1
(NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.)
N/A
Signature of Owner/date Signature of applicant/date
Carlsbad Parking Authority Robert Durant
Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant
MARRON
EXHIBIT "H"
PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TURNOUT PP-24(E)
February 6,, 1991
Mr. Tom Lichterman
North County Transit District
303 Via Del Norte
Oceanside/ CA. 92054
Dear Tom/
This will confirm our previous discussions relative to the proposed
bus stop improvements at Plaza Camino Real.
I have reviewed the plans and believe the improvements will improve
both the ambiance and the functional nature of the present bus stop.
It will also add to safety due to the separation of bus and automobile
traffic.
Plaza Camino Real supports approval by the City of Carlsbad for this
project.
igy" Wimberley/
Center Manager
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CSM
2525 El Camino Real, Suite 141, Carlsbad, California 92008 (619) 729-7927