HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP 19I; Car Country SP Amendment; Specific Plan No. 19(I); 2006-04-18CAR COUNTRY
SPECIFIC PLAN
SP-19(I)
RECEIVED
NOV 2 2 2008
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPT
JACK HENTHORN &. ASSOCIATES
TRI-CITY AUTO CENTER
SP-19
(Develop 50 acre auto center consisting of six dealers having nine
major lines of automobiles, east of 1-5, south of Cannon Road and
north of Palomar Airport Road)
APPROVED BY:
City Council Ordinance #9288, January 18, 1972
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CAR COUNTRY
SP-19(A)
(Implement development standards; including signage)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #2274, May 9, 1984
City Council Ordinance #9720, June 19, 1984
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SP-19(B)
(To allow the Planning Commission to consider minor
modifications to Sec. 21.41.075 (b) of the Sign Ordinance)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #2340, August 22, 1984
City Council Ordinance #9734, January 22, 1985
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SP49(C)
(35 acre expansion to existing Car Country, South of Cannon
Road, east of Paseo Del Norte, north of Palomar Airport Road)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #2692, November 12, 1987
City Council Ordinance #9842, December 22, 1987
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SP-19(D)
(Expanding additional automotive services for four lots to allow
development and revenues to the City of Carlsbad until the
economics and dealerships are available)
APPROVED BY:
City Council Ordinance #NS-214, October 6, 1992
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SP-19(E)
(Deli - primarily for the use of tenants and customers of Car
Country Plaza)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #3220, May 15, 1991
City Council Ordinance #NS-166, August 20, 1991
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SP-19(F)
(Used car dealership and car wash with non self-serve gas pumps)
WITHDRAWN: October 7, 1991
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SP-19(G)
(Comprehensive Sign Program for Car Country Specific Plan)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #3750, April 19, 1995
City Council Ordinance #NS-315, June 27, 1995
City Council Ordinance #NS-317, July 18, 1995
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SP-19(H)
(Expansion to include new offices, service bays &. parking)
DENIED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #3889, January 17, 1996
City Council Resolution #96-141, April 23, 1996
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SP-19(I)
(Modification to parking standard and addition of standards for the
development of parking structures)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #6042, March 15, 2006
City Council Ordinance #NS-799, April 18, 2006
CAR COUNTRY CARLSBAD TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFIC PLAN 19
Chapter/Title Page
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
I. INTRODUCTION 1-1
A. Purpose and Organization 1-1
B. Background 1-1
PART 2 - ORIGINAL CAR COUNTRY AREA
I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2-1
A. General Statement and Purpose 2-1
1. Purpose 2-1
2. Development Standards 2-1
3. Statement on Utilities Availability 2-3
4. Carlsbad City Requirements 2-3
B. Definitions 2-3
1. General Statement and Purpose 2-3
2. Definitions 2-3
C. Development Approval Procedures 2-5
1. Site Development Plan 2-5
II. AUTO FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2-6
A. Permitted Uses 2-6
B. Building Areas 2-6
C. Building Heights 2-6
D. Architectural Design and Materials 2-7
E. Building Setbacks 2-9
F. Parking 2-10
G. Parking Structures 2-10
H. Paging Systems 2-11
I. Outdoor Lighting 2-11
J. Fencing 2-12
K. Undeveloped Areas 2-13
L. Trash Collection 2-13
M. Loading 2-13
N. Storage 2-13
O. Utility Services 2-13
P. Roof Equipment 2-13
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III. GENERAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2-14
A. General Purpose 2-14
B. Approval of Land Uses 2-14
C. Land Uses 2-14
D. Building Areas 2-15
E. Building Heights 2-15
F. Architectural Design and Materials 2-15
G. Building Setbacks 2-16
H. General Parking Requirements 2-17
I. Required Parking Spaces 2-17
J. Adjustment of Required Parking 2-18
K. Outdoor Lighting 2-18
L. Fencing 2-19
M. Undeveloped Areas 2-20
N. Trash Collection 2-20
O. Loading 2-20
P. Utility Services 2-20
Q. Roof Equipment 2-20
IV. LANDSCAPE STANDARDS 2-21
A. Purpose 2-21
B. Approval Procedures 2-21
C. Landscape Areas 2-22
1. Front Yard Landscaping 2-22
2. Rear Yard Landscaping 2-22
3. Side Yard Landscaping .....2-22
4. Interior Landscaping 2-22
5. Percentage Area Landscaping 2-22
6. Sloping Earth Banks 2-23
D. Wheel Stops and Concrete Curbs 2-23
E. Completion of Landscaping 2-23
F. Maintenance of Landscaping 2-23
G. Landscaping Materials and Details 2-24
PART 3 - CAR COUNTRY EXPANSION AREA
I. INTRODUCTION 3-1
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A. Purpose
B. Location
C. General Plan and Zoning Designations
D. General Development Concept
1. Land Use
2. Circulation
E. General Provisions
F. Amendments
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
A. Subdivision Process
B. Site Development Plan
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Permitted Uses
B. Building Coverage
C. Building Height
D. Architectural Design and Materials
E. Building Setbacks
F. Parking
G. Parking Structures
H. Loading
I. Storage
J. Paging System
K. Special Events Promotions
L. Outdoor Lighting
M. Fencing and Screening
N. Trash Collection
O. Equipment and Roofs
P. Utility Services
Q. Driveway Locations
R. Grading
S. Undeveloped Areas
T. Performance Standards
U. Test Driving
V. Employee Eating Area
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
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A. Landscape Areas 3-21
1. Front Yard and Side Street Landscaping 3-21
2. Interior Landscaping 3-21
3. Percentage Area Landscaping 3-21
4. Sloping Earth Banks 3-21
B. Wheel Stops and Concrete Curbs 3-21
C. Maintenance of Landscaping 3-22
D. Landscaping Materials and Design 3-22
V. ADDENDUM 3-23
Uses for Lots 2 & 3 per SDP 88-3 3-23
PART 4 - COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM
PURPOSE 4-1
A. Sign Permit Procedures 4-1
B. Permitted Signage 4-1
C. Franchise Signs 4-2
D. Direction Signs 4-3
E. Sign Compliance with Coastal Zone 4-3
F. Sign Placement 4-3
G. Dealerships Immediately Adjacent to 1-5 4-3
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PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
1-1 VICINITY MAP 1-3
1-2 PROJECT AREA 1-4
PART 2 - ORIGINAL CAR COUNTRY AREA
2-1 ORIGINAL PROJECT AREA 2-2
2-2 GARAGE SECTION 2-8
PART 3 - CAR COUNTRY EXPANSION AREA
3-1 VICINITY MAP 3-2
3-2 EXPANSION AREA 3-3
3-3 SITE PLAN 3-5
3-4 GARAGE SECTION 3-10
3-5 LOTS 1,2 &3 SCREENING FROM CANNON ROAD 3-13
3-6 TURNOUT POCKET 3-15
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CAR COUNTRY CARLSBAD INTRODUCTION
SPECIFIC PLAN 19 PART 1
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose and Organization
This Car Country Carlsbad Specific Plan sets forth the zoning and development
plan for the Car Country Auto and Shopping Center. The document's primary
function is to provide a comprehensive description of land use, design guidelines,
development standards and implementation programs to direct future
development. The specific plan will provide the necessary regulations so that
subsequent development applications, consistent with this document, may be
processed and approved by the City as a part of a comprehensive planning effort.
The Car Country Auto and Shopping Center is a planned commercial
development featuring a combination of new car dealerships with other
commercial enterprises. The center contains approximately 78 acres and is
located north of Palomar Airport Road, south of Cannon Road and immediately
adjacent to the east side of the 1-5 corridor. The specific plan's regional location is
illustrated by Figure 1 -1.
This document is divided into four sections; Introduction, Original Car Country
Area, the Car Country Expansion Area and the Comprehensive Sign Program.
Although the original Car Country Area and the Car Counrty Expansion Area are
independent specific plan areas, the overall goal is to comprehensively develop
Car Country so that future development will complement and enhance existing
and future uses within the specific plan area as well as the surrounding areas.
Figure 1-2 shows the boundaries of the original and expansion areas of this specific
plan.
B. Background
The original Car Country Specific Plan (SP 19) was adopted by the City of
Carlsbad in January 1972. The original document established the development
restrictions, standards and control procedures related to the development of the
original Car Country Auto Park. These standards and procedures are included in
this document as Part 2 and shall only be applicable to the Original area.
The Car Country Expansion Amendment (SP 19C) was adopted by the City of
Carlsbad in December 1987. The amendment established the development
regulations for the 3 5-acre expansion area located immediately east of the original
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Car Country Auto Park. The document, included as Part 3, was developed to be
a "self-contained" plan that did not require reference to the original specific plan.
In keeping with the approvals for the Car Country area, this document has been
organized to divide the development regulations into three areas; the Original Car
Country Area; the Car Country Expansion Area and the Comprehensive Sign
Program, which is applicable to both the Original and Expansion Areas.
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I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General Statement and Purpose
1. Purpose
The Car Country Carlsbad Auto and Shopping Center is a planned
commercial development featuring the combination of new car dealerships
with other commercial enterprises. The site selected is most appropriate to
attracting a growing market of auto-oriented customers in fast growing
North San Diego County.
The center is located in the City of Carlsbad with a fabulous exposure on
Freeway Interstate 5, as shown on Figure 2-1. The site commands a range
of customer areas from the three immediate cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad
and Vista which are within a 5 mile radius as well as the larger automotive
market of the North San Diego County.
This proposed commercial development is harmonious with the master
planning, concepts of San Diego County and the City of Carlsbad. These
master planning concepts and other studies confirm that Car Country
Carlsbad is in an ideal area for this commercial center serving the local
needs of the three cities and the extended automotive needs of North San
Diego County.
2. Development Standards
The quality of the development shall be based upon the highest and best
standards with appropriate development restrictions, standards and control
procedures. In general, these standards shall be oriented to achieve a
commercial shopping environment of Spanish/Mediterranean Architecture
with limited signing and extensive landscaping. This development is
intended to be environmentally oriented towards enhancing the beauty,
the nature and the history of this area.
The developers have set aside approximately forty-four thousand square
feet of land for a park as an example of the objective desired for this
Center.
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3. Statement on Utilities Availability
All utilities including gas, electricity, water, sewer and telephone are
available by underground service.
4. City of Carlsbad Requirements
Except as otherwise stated in this development standards, the
requirements of the City of Carlsbad shall apply. Where conflicts between
these standards and the City requirements (such as Planning, Zoning and
the Building Code) occur, the City requirements shall be mandatory.
B. Definitions
1. General Statement and Purpose
The usage of words meant in these development standards is that generally
intended in the building industry or as defined in this section. Where
conflicts arise as to the definition of words, the decision of the Planning
Director on the meaning of a word shall be final.
2. Definitions
Alter or Alterations
Any change, addition or modification in construction or occupancy.
Area (Floor)
The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building.
Area (Elevation)
The area included within the height and length of a building.
Building
Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons,
animals, chattels or property of any kind.
Building Line
An imaginary line parallel to the property line specifying the closest point
from a building to the property line.
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Front of Lot
The boundary of the lot facing Paseo Del Norte.
Height of Building
Building height shall be measured pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 21.04.065.
Mezzanine
An intermediate floor placed in any story or room. When the total area of
any Mezzanine exceeds 33 1/-3 percent of the total floor area of the room,
it shall be considered as constituting an additional story.
Sign
Any structure, device, or contrivance, electric or non-electric and all parts
thereof which are erected or used for advertising purposes upon or within
which any poster, bill, bulletin, printing, lettering, painting, device or
other advertising of any kind whatsoever is used, placed, posted, tacked,
nailed pasted or otherwise fastened or affixed.
Story
The portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor
and the upper surface of the floor next above except that the topmost
story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface
of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above.
Structure
That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of kind or any
piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in
some definite manner.
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C. Development Approval Procedures
1. Site Development Plan
Prior to building permit issuance for any lot, the applicant or any successor
is required to obtain approval of a site development plan in accordance
with Chapter 21.06 (Qualified Development Overlay Zone) of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
The Planning Commission shall review the site development plan in
accordance with the General Plan, City Zoning Ordinance, this document
and any other applicable policies. At the conclusion of a public hearing,
the Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or
disapprove the site development plan.
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n. AUTO FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Permitted Uses
1. Automobile sales, new and used
2. Automobile repair
3. Automobile wash
4. Automotive parts
5. Tire sales and service
6. New car storage
7. Automobile body shop
8. Truck & Recreational Vehicles Sales and Service
9. Rental and leasing of vehicles permitted to be sold
10. Parking Structures for the storage of new cars, employee parking and/or
service bays
11. All businesses other than new car sales and service shall be accessory to a
new car sales and service business
B. Building Coverage
Building coverage shall not exceed 25 percent coverage of each project site area.
Allowable total building coverage may be increased to 50% when a parking
structure is included as a part of a Site Development Plan.
C. Building Heights
For developments west of Paseo Del Norte, building heights shall be restricted as
follows:
Service Buildings - one story and 24* maximum
Main Building - one story and 24" maximum (Parts, showroom, offices)
Parking Structures - three stories and 35' maximum to top of roof deck, as
shown in Figure 2-2. Height protrusions up to 45' are allowed per Section
21.46.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
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For developments east of Paseo Del Norte, building heights shall be restricted as
follows:
Service Buildings - one story and 24' maximum
Main Building - two stories and 35' maximum (Parts, showroom, offices)
Parking Structures - three stories and 35* maximum to top of roof deck, as
shown in Figure 2-2. Height protrusions up to 45' are allowed per Section
21.46.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
D. Architectural Design and Materials
The design of exterior building elements and fencing shall be of a Spanish or
Mediterranean architectural style. The texture, color, and materials used shall be
harmonious with the Spanish or Mediterranean motif. The quality of design and
the selection of materials and colors shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
All structures located in the Car Country area shall comply with the following
design standards:
1. Exterior walls shall incorporate design elements that are consistent with
the Spanish or Mediterranean architectural styles. Examples of these
elements include, but are not limited to, slump stone adobe, stucco,
arches, arcades, cornices, corbels, balustrades, fountains, and door/window
details. Alternative design elements and materials may be incorporated
into the architecture subject to the determination that the elements are
found to be consistent with the Spanish or Mediterranean styles.
2. All buildings shall have an exterior color consistent with the Spanish and
Mediterranean architectural styles. The use of warm, muted earth tones is
required.
3. If a roof element is incorporated into the building design, the roof shall
include a mission clay barrel tile or S-tile design of terra cotta coloring i.e.
red El Camino blend, or Bernardo blend.
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E. Building Setbacks
Buildings shall be set back from the property line in accordance with the following
schedules.
For properties west of Paseo Del Norte, the following setbacks shall be observed:
1. Front Yard Setback
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
Parking structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet (including
parking structures which include uses besides parking).
2. Side Yard Setback
Ten (10) feet minimum.
Roof overhangs and other unsupported architectural devices may project
six (6) feet into the setback area.
3. Street Side Yard Setback
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
Parking structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet (including
parking structures which include uses besides parking).
4. Rear Yard Setback
Twenty (20) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
For properties east of Paseo Del Norte, the following setbacks shall be observed:
1. Front Yard Setback
Forty-five (45) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other architectural
devices may project six (6) feet into setback area.
Parking structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet (including
parking structures which include uses besides parking).
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2. Side Yard Setback
Ten (10) feet minimum.
Roof overhangs and other architectural devices may project six (6) feet
into the setback area.
3. Street Side Yard Setback
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
Parking structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet (including
parking structures which include uses besides parking).
F. Parking
The intent of this section is to provide sufficient parking in areas such that on-
street parking will be minimized.
1. General Parking Standards for Motor Vehicle Dealerships
a. Sales - One space per 400 square feet of gross floor area. Gross
floor area includes all interior areas that are not specified below,
including but not limited to: interior display, reception areas,
private offices, and closing rooms.
20% of the required stalls shall be designated as customer parking.
b. Repair — Four spaces per work bay for the first three bays. Two
spaces per bay for each bay in excess of three. Work bays shall not
count as parking spaces.
c. Parts -
Customer Parking: 1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
for auto parts.
Employee Parking: 1 space per 1,250 square feet of gross floor area
for auto parts.
d. Storage and Display (New and Used Vehicle Inventory) - On-site
storage of vehicles is permitted as long as it does not encroach into
any employee or customer designated parking spaces.
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e. All other uses - such parking as may be required by Section 21.44
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code for a specific use.
f. All required customer and employee parking spaces shall be striped
and designated as such to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
G. Parking Structures
Parking structures may be used for the storage of new cars, employee parking
and/or to provide ground level areas for sales, service, and/or parts. Design of the
structure shall be consistent with Sections C, D & E and complementary with
existing buildings on and off-site. All vehicles shall be screened from outside
views by the structure walls and/or landscaping.
Landscaping shall be provided to screen the structure from surrounding properties
and 1-5 corridor.
H. Paging Systems
Outdoor sound system for music and/or for paging shall be designed to minimize
noise nuisance to adjoining properties. Speakers shall be spaced to minimize
sound levels and oriented away from adjoining properties. Upon completion of
construction, the outdoor sound system shall be tested for noise and where
necessary it shall be adjusted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
I. Outdoor Lighting
1. Purpose
The general intent of this section is to achieve the following goals:
• All display and security lighting for each dealership shall be
designed for uniformity.
• Lighting shall be designed to minimize glare away from Paseo Del
Norte and from the Interstate 5 cooridor as the highest priority and
to minimize glare away from adjacent properties as a secondary
priority.
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2. Design
All outdoor light fixtures and pole specifications with respect to height,
type, projected angle of light, material, colors and use, shall be subject to
specific approval of the Planning Commission.
Lighting for the roof level of parking structures shall be limited to the use
of bollards or lighting attached to the parapet walls. Roof top lighting
shall not exceed the height of the parapet wall.
3. Lighting Restrictions
Light fixtures for display areas of the automobile agencies and for general
lighting of the commercial developments, will be of the metallic vapor and
quartz variety (no florescent arm-type fixtures will be allowed). All
fixtures will be mounted on tapered square or round-type poles.
J. Fencing
1. Prohibited Materials:
Wire fencing and gates
2. Fencing and Gate Design
The design of fence and gates shall be appropriate to and similar to the
Spanish or Mediterranean motif required for the buildings.
Material shall be of approved masonry, stucco or wood.
3. Screening
Storage areas, loading areas, service yards shall be screened from view from
the outside by fencing.
Height of fence shall average 8 feet in height and be limited to maximum
and minimum heights of 9 feet and 7 feet respectively.
Parking structures shall be screened from view from the outside by a
combination of fencing and landscaping.
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4. Fencing Setback
Fencing may be placed without setback from the property lines except as
follows where setback for the fencing shall be observed.
Northerly Property Lines of Lots 1 and 4 Fencing Setback - 5 feet
minimum
Westerly Property Lines of Lots 1 and 10 Fencing Setback - 5 feet
minimum
Property Lines along Paseo Del Norte Fencing Setback - 25 feet minimum
K. Undeveloped Areas
Undeveloped areas/slopes shall be planted and maintained in a dean, neat and
orderly manner. Undeveloped lots shall not be used for the storage of automobiles
unless a Conditional Use Permit is processed pursuant to Section 21.42 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
L. Trash Collection
There shall be provided a completely screened trash collection area. Screening
materials shall be of masonry walls. The ground shall be paved with 4" minimum
concrete.
No trash collection shall be permitted in the front yard setback.
M. Loading
Provision for loading and unloading shall be provided on site. Such area shall not
be permitted in the front yard setback.
N. Storage
Outdoor storage shall be visually screened from exterior view by fencing as
required in Section J (Fencing).
O. Utility Services
All utility, including telephone, services to the building shall be underground and
shall be screened where exposed to exterior view.
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P. Roof Equipment
All equipment including air conditioning equipment shall not be permitted on the
roof unless screened in an approved manner from horizontal view.
Vents for plumbing, air exhaust and air inlets are permitted on the roof without
screening.
Special care shall be exercised in the location and sizing of exhaust vent for the
paint spray booth so as to reduce its view to the freeway or to Paseo Del Norte.
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HI. GENERAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. General Purpose
The purpose of this section is to maintain the high development standards
contemplated for Car Country Carlsbad or commercial uses other than Auto
Dealer Facilities which are controlled under Section II of these standards.
B. Approval of Land Uses
It is intended that the usual commercial uses permitted upon commercial zoned
property shall be allowed or those sites indicated to be general commercial and the
un-named Auto Dealer Site (lots 1, 4, 6 and 7) subject to review and approval of
the Planning Commission. The discretion of the Planning Commission with
respect to approval of land uses shall be limited minimizing undesirable
duplications within Car Country Carlsbad.
Request for approval of proposed land uses for a general commercial development
shall be submitted for approval as stated in Section LC.
C. Land Uses
1. Professional and Business Offices
Accountants Engineers
Architects Laboratories
Attorneys Optometrists
Banks Savings &. Loan
Dentists Surveyors
Doctors Telephone Answering
Economic Consultants Travel Agency
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2. Commercial Uses
Book Store Liquor
Camera Shop Motel
Delicatessen Pharmacy
Department Store Reproductions
Florist Restaurant
Hotel Service Station
Jewelry Store Tobacco Store
D. Building Coverage
Building coverage shall not exceed 40 percent coverage of the project site area.
E. Building Heights
Building heights shall be limited as follows:
Lot 1: One story - 24' max.
Lots 4, 6, 7: No restrictions except as required by the City of Carlsbad and
Planning Commission conditions of approval.
F. Architectural Design and Materials
The design of exterior building elements and fencing shall be of a Spanish or
Mediterranean architectural style. The texture, color and materials used shall be
harmonious with the Spanish or Mediterranean motif. The quality of design and
the selection of materials and colors shall be reviewed for approval in the
preliminary submission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
All structures located in the Car Country area shall comply with the following
design standards:
1. Exterior walls shall incorporate design elements that are consistent with
the Spanish or Mediterranean architectural styles. Examples of these
elements include, but are not limited to, slump stone adobe, stucco,
arches, arcades, cornices, corbels, balustrades, fountains, and
door/window details.
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3. All buildings shall have an exterior color consistent with the Spanish and
Mediterranean architectural styles. The use of warm, muted earth tones
are required.
4. All roofs will include a mission clay barrel tile or S-tile design of terra
cotta coloring i.e. red El Camino blend, or Bernardo blend.
G. Building Setbacks
Buildings shall be setback from the property line in accordance with the
following schedules.
Lot 1 Shall have the following setbacks:
1. Front Yard Setback
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
2. Side Yard Setback
Ten (10) feet minimum.
3. Rear Yard Setback
Twenty (20) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
Lot 4 Shall have the following setbacks:
1. Front Yard Setback
Forty-five (45) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
2. Side Yard Setback (South)
Ten (10) feet minimum
3. Side Yard Setback (North)
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
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4. Rear Yard Setback
Ten (10) feet minimum.
Lot 6 and Lot 7 if used as general commercial (in lieu of auto dealership) shall
have the following setbacks:
1. Front Yard Setback
Seventy-five (75) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into set-back area.
2. Side Yard Setback
Twenty (20) feet Minimum. Roof overhangs and other architectural
devices may project six (6) feet into setback area.
3. Rear Yard Setback
Ten (10) feet minimum.
H. General Parking Requirements
The intent of this section is to provide adequate parking areas on site so as to
reasonably eliminate the need for any parking on the street.
Parking required in this section shall be provided on-site or another site within
400 feet of the project. Where required parking is provided on another site, an
agreement approved by the City of Carlsbad shall be recorded. Such agreement
shall be signed by the owners of both properties and shall stipulate permanent
reservation of parking for use in connection with the project.
I. Required Parking Spaces
Parking spaces required shall be based upon the following:
1. Professional Business Offices:
One space per each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
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2. Restaurants, Bars:
a. Less than four thousand square feet in size - One space/one
hundred square feet gross floor area.
b. Four thousand square feet or greater - Forty plus one space/fifty
square feet of floor space in excess of four thousand square feet.
3. Commercial:
One space per each 300 sq. feet of gross floor area.
4. Hotels and Motels:
1.2 spaces per unit.
J. Adj ustment of Required Parking.
Required on site parking may be adjusted by approval of the City of Carlsbad and
the Planning Commission upon a reasonable showing. Such showing may
include the following:
1. Combined use of parking on an auto dealer site provided that maximum
parking needs of the separate facilities occur at different times.
2. Compliance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.44.050 (a) (4) -
Joint Use Parking
K. Outdoor Lighting
1. Purpose
The general intent of this section is to achieve the following goals.
a. All display and security lighting shall be designed for uniformity of
design concepts for the area.
b. Lighting shall be designed to minimize glare away from Paseo Del
Norte and from the Interstate-5 cooridor as the highest priority
and to minimize glare away from adjacent properties as a
secondary priority.
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2. Design
All outdoor light fixtures and pole specifications with respect to height,
type, projected angle of light, material, colors and use, shall be subject to
specific approval of the Planning Commission.
3. Lighting Restrictions
Light fixtures for display areas of the automobile agencies and for general
lighting of the commercial developments, will be of the metallic vapor
and quartz variety (no florescent arm-type fixtures will be allowed). All
fixtures will be mounted on tapered square or round-type poles.
L. Fencing
1. Prohibited Materials
Wire fencing and gates
2. Fencing and Gate Design
The design of fence and gates shall be appropriate to and similar to the
Spanish or Mediterranean motif required for the buildings.
Material shall be approved masonry, stucco or wood.
3. Screening
Storage areas, loading areas, service yards, shall be screened from view
from the outside by fencing.
Height of fence shall average 8 feet in height and be limited to maximum
and minimum heights of 9 feet and 7 feet respectively.
4. Fencing Setback
Fencing may be placed without setback from the property lines except as
follows where setback for the fencing shall be observed:
Northerly Property Lines of Lot 1 and 4
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Fencing Setback - 5 feet minimum
Westerly Property Lines of Lots 1 and 10
Fencing Setback - 5 feet minimum
Property Lines along Paseo Del Norte
Fencing Setback - 25 feet minimum
M. Undeveloped Areas
Undeveloped areas/slopes shall be planted and maintained in a clean, neat and
orderly manner. Undeveloped lots shall not be used for the storage of
automobiles unless a Conditional Use Permit is processed pursuant to Section
21.42 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
N. Trash Collection
There shall be provided a completely screened trash collection area. Screening
materials shall be of masonry walls. The ground shall be paved with 4" minimum
concrete.
No trash collection shall be permitted in the front yard setback.
O. Loading
Provision for loading and unloading area shall be provided on site. Such area
shall not be permitted in the front yard setback.
P. Utility Services
All utility, including telephone, services to the building shall be underground
and shall be screened where exposed to exterior view.
Q. Roof Equipment
All equipment including air conditioning equipment shall not be permitted on
the roof.
Vents for plumbing air exhaust and air inlets are permitted on the roof.
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Special care shall be exercised in the location and sizing of exhaust vent for the
paint spray booth so as to reduce its view to the freeway or to Paseo Del Norte.
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IV. LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Landscape Standards is to provide landscaping in harmony
with the goals of the Car Country Carlsbad Specific Plan to achieve a planned
commercial development of the best quality and appropriate to the Spanish or
Mediterranean design motif.
B. Approval Procedures
All landscaping concept plans shall be subject to the approval of the Planning
Commission as indicated in Section I.C except as follows:
1. All landscape plans except for the preliminary submission must be
executed by an approved Landscape Architect and the project architect.
2. Submissions to the City of Carlsbad shall be in 2 steps as follows:
Step I - Conceptual Landscape Plan
Show shapes and dimensions of landscaped areas including street
parkway. These areas shall be colored in green. Show approximate
location of trees. This plan shall be submitted together with other
materials required in the preliminary submittal per the City of Carlsbad's
Landscape Manual.
Step II — Detailed Landscape and Irrigation plans.
Detailed plans shall be prepared by an approved Landscape Architect
under coordination and approval of the project architect. These plans
shall be submitted as part of the construction documents.
C. Landscape Areas
1. Front Yard Landscaping
For lots west of Paseo Del Norte, there shall be a minimum landscape
strip of not less than 8 feet in addition to landscaping the Paseo Del
Norte parkway width of 5 feet.
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For lots east of Paseo Del Norte, there shall be a minimum landscape
strip of not less than 10 feet in addition to landscaping the Paseo Del
Norte parkway width of 5 feet.
2. Rear Yard Landscaping
For lots west of Paseo Del Norte, there shall be a minimum landscape
strip of not less than 5 feet.
3. Side Yard Landscaping
A minimum landscape width of 5 feet shall be observed along the side
property lines. Where a side yard occurs along a cul-de-sac side street,
such yard shall be provided with a minimum landscape width of 8 feet in
addition to landscaping of the parkway.
4. Interior Landscaping
Landscaping in the interior of display parking areas shall be provided in
addition to the boundary strip landscaping. Such landscaping shall be in
accordance with good design practice and other requirements of the
landscape development standards.
5. Percentage Area Landscaping
In the public display areas visible from Paseo Del Norte, or from the
Interstate 5 corridor, there shall be landscape areas provided along the
perimeter and interiors of such areas to provide a total landscape area not
less than ten (10) percent of the total display area involved.
The developer may reduce the required minimum landscape strip for
design purposes of providing enlarged area landscaping. In such instance
the minimum landscape strip permitted shall be 3 feet and the percentage
of total area landscaped shall remain 10 percent.
6. Sloping Earth Banks
Areas in which grading has caused sloping earth banks shall be
landscaped and irrigated in a manner to protect the soil from erosion.
The horizontal projected area of the sloping bank shall be included as
part of the required landscaping.
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D. Wheel Stops and Concrete Curbs
In public display and customer areas where landscaping abuts the paved area, 6"
high concrete curbs and concrete bumper stops shall be provided.
E. Completion of Landscaping
All landscaping shall have been completed and approved by the Planning
Director before occupancy of the structure and conduct of business is permitted.
F. Maintenance of Landscaping
All landscaping shall be maintained in the best of standards. Periodic
inspections shall be made as directed by the Planning Commission. Where
reports are made for improving the maintenance of the landscaping, such
corrective work shall be executed within 30 days from receipt of the report.
Maintenance standards to be observed shall include the following:
1. Lawn and ground covers - Trimmed and mowed
2. Weeds and Debris - To be removed
3. Health conditions - Plantings shall be maintained in a healthy and
growing condition with pruning, fertilization and cultivation a regular
part of the maintenance program.
4. Damaged Landscaping - Plantings damaged by storm and other acts of
nature or by vandalism shall be corrected as advised by the City of
Carlsbad within 30 days from advice of the City.
5. Irrigation System - Shall be kept in working condition.
G. Landscaping Materials and Details
Required landscaping shall consist of a designed combination of trees, ground
cover and shrubbery. These materials shall be of limited selection to give greater
unity to the visual quality of the development and shall be selected for concern
of climate and maintenance.
In general, the landscape materials shall be based upon the following
requirements:
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Street Trees — Not less than 24" Box spacing, 40 feet o.c. max.
Boundary Landscape Trees — Not less than 24" Box spacing 40 feet o.c.
max.
Parking Areas Trees — Not less than 20" Box 1 tree per each 20 cars
displayed
Ground Cover — Designed for full coverage in a maximum of 6 months
Shrubbery — Not less than 1 gal size
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CAR COUNTRY CARLSBAD EXPANSION AREA
SPECIFIC PLAN 19C PART 3
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish development regulations for the
approximately 3 5-acre Car Country Expansion area. An overriding goal is to
uphold and surpass the high quality standards of the existing Car Country. At
buildout, the expansion area should complement and enhance the existing auto
park.
This document is incorporated as an amendment into Specific Plan 19 which was
adopted in January 1972. However, upon initial adoption the development
restrictions contained herein only govern the expansion area and do not apply to
the existing Car Country. The Car Country Expansion Area Amendment has
been written as a "self contained" document which does not require reference to
the original 1972 Specific Plan or subsequent revisions. The original Specific Plan
(SP-19) is contained in Part 2 of this document.
The Car Country Expansion Amendment implements but does not supersede the
General Plan, the Local Coastal Plan or the provisions of Title 21 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. This document shall constitute the zoning for all land covered
by this plan and no use or development inconsistent with this plan shall be
permitted.
B. Location
The Car Country Expansion area contains approximately 35 acres and is located
south of Cannon Road, east of the existing Car Country area, west of Agricultural
Preserve No. 76-1 and north of Palomar Airport Road. Figure 3-1 illustrates the
location of the project within the region. The project site and adjacent properties,
including the original Car Country Auto Park, are illustrated in Figure 3-2. The
property located in the City of Carlsbad contains approximately 35 acres and
described as follows: "A portion of Lot H" of the Rancho Agua Hecionda, Map
823 in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California.
C. General Plan and Zoning Designations
The site is designated by the City of Carlsbad's General Plan as Extensive Regional
Commercial. These commercial areas are oriented to establishments
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which sell large, low volume, high cost items such as automobiles. The adopted
zoning for the expansion area is C-2(Q). Both General Plan and zoning are
consistent with the designations for the original area included within Car Country.
D. General Development Concept
1. Land Use
The Car Country Expansion area will continue the land use pattern
established in the original auto park. Figure 3-3 illustrates the
Development Concept Plan. The primary use of the area will be retailing
of new and used motor vehicles.
2. Circulation
Primary access to the site will be from Car Country Drive which provides
access from Paseo Del Norte to Cannon Road.
E. General Provisions
1. Except as specifically stated in this plan, the requirements of the C-2 zone
and all other applicable provisions of the zoning, subdivision, grading and
building codes (and any amendments thereto) of the City of Carlsbad shall
apply.
2. Where minor questions arise regarding interpretation of this Specific Plan
Amendment, the Planning Director shall resolve them in a manner
consistent with the Municipal Code, adopted City plans and City policy.
Such decisions by the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning
Commission and City Council.
3. The Car Country Expansion has been approved under the express
condition that the applicant shall pay a Public Facilities Fee as required by
City Council Policy No. 17, dated July 28, 1987, on file with the City Clerk
and incorporated herein by reference and according to the agreement
executed by the applicant for payment of said fee.
4. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation required by
the Zone 3 Local Facilities Plan and any future amendments to that plan
made prior to issuance of building permits.
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5. Prior to development of any of the lots under this Specific Plan a Site
Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 21.06 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code shall be submitted to the City of Carlsbad for a Planning
Commission approval. These plans shall be evaluated in accordance with
municipal ordinances and policies in effect at the time said plans are
before the Planning Commission.
6. Approval of this Specific Plan or approval and construction of a part of the
development pursuant to this amendment shall not vest any rights in the
balance of the Specific Plan nor create any vested rights in the approval of
any subsequent development
7. All land and/or easements required by this Specific Plan for public streets
and public utility purposes shall be granted to the City of Carlsbad without
cost to the City and free of all liens and encumbrances, except as
otherwise conditioned by the Tentative Tract Map.
8. Approval of this plan does not constitute and guarantee individual
development within the Specific Plan Amendment area will be approved,
nor that the availability of public facilities and services will necessarily
coincide with any owner or developer's timetable for construction
Availability of public services will be evaluated in the context of
subsequent individual approvals and the adopted Local Facilities
Management Plan for Zone 3.
9. Prior to development, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be approved by
the Parks and Recreation Director.
10. Car Country Drive shall be a single loaded street.
11. All proposed development shall comply with the grading and resource
preservation policies of the underlying Local Coastal Program.
12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer of any site shall be
required to obtain a Coastal Permit.
F. Amendments
Amendments to this document may be initiated by an application to the Planning
Director, subject to a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission
and approval by the City Council.
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II. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
A. Subdivision Process
Prior to any development there shall have been a final subdivision map for Car
Country Expansion in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act and Title
20 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code.
B. Site Development Plan
Prior to building permit issuance for any lot, the applicant or any successor is
required to obtain approval of a site development plan in accordance with
Chapter 21.06 (Qualified Development Overlay Zone) of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code.
The Planning Commission shall review the site development plan in accordance
with the General Plan, City Zoning Ordinance, this document and any other
applicable policies. At the conclusion of a public hearing, the Planning
Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the site
development plan.
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HI. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
This section sets forth development standards which shall apply to all lots within the Car
Country Expansion Specific Plan. New car sales is the principle allowed use of the Car
Country Expansion and is allowed on all lots. In addition to new car sales certain other
uses described in this section are allowed on Lots 2-3.
A. Permitted Uses
1. All Lots
a. Motor vehicle dealerships for the retail sales, leasing, renting and
servicing of new and used automobiles and other motor vehicles
such as recreational vehicles but whose primary activity is new
vehicle sales.
b. Auto rental and leasing (subject to approval of a Conditional Use
permit) *
c. Used vehicle sales (subject to approval of a Conditional Use
Permit)*
d. Auto repair - foreign and domestic (subject to approval of a
Conditional Use Permit)*
e. Parking Structures for the storage of new cars, employee parking
and/or service bays.
* Subject to the finding that the use is associated with an existing or
proposed new auto dealership in Car Country, a finding that no new
auto dealerships are available at the time of approval and, a condition
that any time a new car dealership becomes available, the uses identified
in section III.A. I (b, c, and d) shall be abated and/or modified so that
the new auto dealership becomes the primary use of the site.
2. Lots 2-3
a. All permitted uses cited in (1.) above.
b. Retail automotive parts sales and service including but not limited
to the following:
1) Tire sales and service
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2) Muffler shops
3) Brake shops
4) Wheel alignment and suspension services
5) Tune-up and oil changing facilities
6) Transmission repair
7) Auto detailing and interior work
8) Auto accessories
9) Car wash (Dealership Only)
c. Auto rental and leasing.
d. Restaurant (subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit).
e. A 1,080 square foot delicatessen located as shown in Exhibits A1-
'C' of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3221.
B. Building Coverage
Building coverage for uses described in A.l.a above shall not exceed 25 percent.
Allowable total building coverage may be increased to 50% when a parking
structure is a part of a Site Development Plan.
C. Building Height
No building, excluding parking structures, shall exceed a height of thirty feet or
two stories.
Parking Structures - three stories and 35' maximum to top of roof deck, as shown
in Figure 3-4. Height protrusions up to 45* are allowed per Section 21.46.020 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
D. Architectural Design and Materials
The design of exterior building elements and fencing shall be compatible with the
existing style of Car Country, generally described as Spanish or Mediterranean
motifs. Special attention shall be given to the architectural details of all west
facing elevations to ensure that they are visually attractive when viewed from 1-5
and Paseo Del Norte.
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All structures located in the Car Country area shall comply with the following
design standards:
1. Exterior walls shall incorporate design elements that are consistent with
the Spanish or Mediterranean architectural styles. Examples of these
elements include, but are not limited to, slump stone adobe, stucco,
arches, arcades, cornices, corbels, balustrades, fountains, and door/window
details. Alternative design elements and materials may be incorporated
into the architecture subject to the determination that the elements are
found to be consistent with the Spanish or Mediterranean styles.
2. All buildings shall have an exterior color consistent with the Spanish and
Mediterranean architectural styles. The use of warm, muted earth tones is
required.
3. If a roof element is incorporated into the building design, the roof shall
include a mission clay barrel tile or S-tile design of terra cotta coloring i.e.
red El Camino blend, or Bernardo blend.
Irrespective of use, all lot improvements, with the exception of Lots 2 and 3, shall
be designed and constructed in their entirety as new motor dealerships to include
both sales and service facilities as a contiguous whole.
E. Building Setbacks
1. Front Yard Setback
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
Parking structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet (including
parking structures which include uses besides parking).
2. Side Yard Setbacks
Ten (10) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and unsupported architectural
devices may project six (6) feet into the setback.
3. Street Side Yard Setback
Twenty-five (25) feet minimum. Roof overhangs and other unsupported
architectural devices may project six (6) feet into the setback area.
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Parking structures shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet (including
parking structures which include uses besides parking).
4. Rear Yard Setback
Access rights to Cannon Road shall be relinquished for Lots 1-3. Along
Cannon Road a minimum rear yard setback of thirty-five (35) feet shall be
maintained for all buildings. A minimum twenty-five (25) foot landscaped
setback shall be maintained for all open parking or driveways along
Cannon Road. Any driveway within this setback shall be screened from
the street by a mixture of mounding and landscaping to the satisfaction of
the Planning Director. Within the setback along Cannon Road, display of
the sale motor vehicles may be permitted upon approval of the Planning
Director. See Figure 3-5 for design detail
F. Parking
The intent of this section is to provide sufficient parking areas on site such that
on-street parking will be minimized.
1. General Parking Standards for Motor Vehicle Dealerships
a. Sales - One space per 400 square feet of gross floor area. Gross
floor area includes all interior areas that are not specified below,
including but not limited to: interior display, reception areas,
private offices, and closing rooms.
20% of the required stalls shall be designated as customer parking.
b. Repair - Four spaces per work bay for the first three bays. Two
spaces per bay for each bay in excess of three. Work bays shall not
count as parking spaces.
c. Parts -
Customer Parking: 1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
for auto parts.
Employee Parking: 1 space per 1,250 square feet of gross floor area
for auto parts.
d. Storage and Display (New and Used Vehicle Inventory) - On-site
storage of vehicles is permitted as long as it does not encroach into
any employee or customer designated parking spaces.
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e. All other uses - such as parking as may be required by Section
21.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code for a specific use.
f. All required customer and employee parking spaces shall be striped
and designated as such to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
G. Parking Structures
Parking structures may be used for the storage of new cars, employee parking
and/or provide areas for sales, service, and/or parts. Design of the structure shall
be consistent with Sections C, D & E and complementary with existing buildings
on and off-site. All vehicles shall be screened from outside views by the structure
walls and/or landscaping.
Landscaping shall be provided to screen the structure from surrounding properties
and the 1-5 corridor.
H. Loading
Provisions for loading and unloading shall be provided as follows:
1. Loading areas shall not be allowed in front yard or side street setbacks.
2. Three off-site truck turnouts shall be required along the easterly side of
Car Country Drive as illustrated in Figure 3-6.
3. In addition to the truck turnouts, each dealer should provide for on-site
loading areas for parts and accessories, these shall be clearly shown on all
Site Development Plans.
I. Storage
Other than new and used vehicles held for sale to the public, no materials,
supplies, or equipment, shall be stored in any area on a site except inside closed
buildings or behind fencing as described in Section III.M.
J. Paging System
Outdoor sound systems for music and/or for paging shall be designed to noise
nuisance to adjoining properties and shall not impact adjacent neighborhoods.
Speakers shall be spaced to minimize sound levels and oriented away from
adjoining properties and shall not exceed a decibel level of 3 DB's over ambient
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INTERSTATE 5 NORTH
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noise level Upon completion of construction, the outdoor sound system shall be
tested for noise and where necessary it shall be adjusted to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director.
K. Special Events Promotions
Special promotional events such as helium or hot-air balloons, large cranes and
similar promotional devices or activities which have a significant visual or noise
impact upon surrounding properties shall not be allowed.
L. Outdoor Lighting
The intent of this section is to achieve the following goals:
1. All display and security lighting for each dealership shall be designed for
uniformity.
2. Lighting shall be designed to minimize glare to surrounding properties and
distant neighborhoods.
All outdoor lighting fixtures and pole specifications with respect to height,
type, projected angle of light, material, colors and use, shall be consistent
with the existing Car Country. All lighting fixtures for display areas of
vehicle dealerships and general commercial lighting shall be metallic vapor
and quartz variety (no fluorescent arm type fixtures). Maximum
lumination for outdoor lighting shall be 100-foot candles. Additionally, no
lights shall be above a ninety (90) percent angle.
The number of poles shall be kept to a minimum where possible by
combining several luminaries on a single pole. The pole height shall not
exceed a maximum of twenty (20) feet. Flood lamps mounted at ground
level for lighting cars is permissible if concealed and if the flood lighting is
not glaring or objectionable when viewed from adjacent streets or
properties. To reduce the projects off-site impacts, fifty (50) percent of all
outdoor lights shall be turned off after 10 p.m. Each Site Development
Plan shall include a detailed lighting plan.
Lighting for the roof level of parking structures shall be shall be limited to
the use of bollards or lighting attached to the parapet walls. Roof top
lighting shall not exceed the height of the parapet wall.
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M. Fencing and Screening
1. Prohibited Materials
Wire fencing and gates shall not be allowed.
2. Fencing and Gate Design
The design of fencing and gates shall be appropriate to and similar to the
Spanish or Mediterranean motifs required for the buildings. Materials
shall be masonry, stucco, wood, or other similar materials as permitted by
the Planning Director.
3. Screening
On-site storage areas, loading areas and service bays shall be screened from
view from the outside by fencing.
Height of fence shall average 8 feet and be limited to maximum and
minimum heights of 9 feet and 7 feet respectively.
Parking structures shall be screened from view from the outside by a
combination of fencing and landscaping.
4. Fencing Setback
Fencing in the front yard and street sideyard setbacks shall not exceed
thirty (30) inches in height
N. Trash Collection
Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall with gates
pursuant to City standards. Location of said receptacles shall be approved by the
Planning Director. All enclosures shall be of similar colors and/or materials to the
project they serve to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
O. Equipment and Roofs
1. All exterior equipment and appurtenances shall not be permitted on the
roof unless entirely enclosed.
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2. All equipment screening shall be architecturally compatible with the main
building (s) on the site and shall enclose the equipment from the view of
adjoining properties to the east to the first ridge line and public streets.
3. All pitched roofs shall be of material compatible with the building exterior
(tile, shingle, wood), or all flat roofs shall be screened or fully enclosed by
such material viewed from the first ridgeline east of Car Country
Expansion.
P. Utility Services
All utilities services shall be underground. Transformer or terminal equipment
shall be visually screened from view from streets and adjacent properties.
Q. Driveway Locations
Lots shown on Figure 3-3 shall have one driveway except Lots 3, 4, and 10. If lots
are merged, the development proposal shall attempt to reduce the number of
driveway locations to comply with the City's standard requiring a minimum of 300
feet between driveways. Precise driveway locations will be determined during site
plan review for each lot.
R. Grading
Grading shall be completed in one phase per an approved City of Carlsbad grading
plan.
S. Undeveloped Areas
Undeveloped areas/slopes shall be planted and maintained in a clean, neat and
orderly manner as required by Section 11.06.130 of the Carlsbad Grading
Ordinance. Undeveloped lots shall not be used for the storage of automobiles
unless a Conditional Use Permit is processed pursuant to Section 21.42 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
T. Performance Standards
All motor vehicle dealerships and related automotive service facilities shall comply
with the following performance standards:
1. The maximum allowable exterior noise level of any use shall not exceed
sixty-five Ldn as measured at the property line. Where a structure is
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occupied by more than one use, the noise level shall not be in excess of 45
Ldn as measured within the interior space of the neighboring establishment.
Noise caused by motor vehicles traveling to and from the site are exempt
from standard.
2. All uses shall be operated so as not to emit matter causing unpleasant
odors which are perceptible to the average person while within or beyond
the lot containing such uses.
3. All uses shall be so operated so as not to generate vibration discernible
without instruments by the average person while on or beyond the lot
upon which the source is located or within an adjoining enclosed space if
more than one establishment occupies a structure. Vibration caused by
motor vehicles, and temporary construction is exempted from this
standard.
4. All uses shall be operated so as not to produce humidity, heat, glare or
high-intensity illumination which is perceptible without instruments by the
average person while on or beyond the lot containing the use.
5. All uses shall meet the air-quality standards of the San Diego County Air
Quality Control Board (AQCB). In addition, all uses shall be operated so
as not to emit particulate matter or air contaminants which are readily
detectable without instruments by the average person while in the lot
containing such uses.
6. All discharge of industrial waste shall be in conformity with the provisions
of Chapter 13.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Businesses which
produce grease, oil or other toxins as a by-product of their operation, shall
provide on-site grease-traps to prevent these products from entering the
public drainage system. This information shall be indicated on site
development plans and shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Carlsbad
Fire Chief.
U. Test Driving
Auto dealers shall provide to all sales and service employees a map which
designates areas for test driving. This map shall note that test driving in
residential areas shall be strictly prohibited. This map shall be approved by the
City Engineer and Planning Director, prior to issuance of building permits.
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V. Employee Eating Area
Outdoor eating facilities for employees shall be provided consistent with Section
21.34.070 (3) of the Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance.
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IV. LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
The purpose of the Landscape Standards is to provide landscaping which is in harmony
with the existing Car Country and is appropriate to the Spanish or Mediterranean design
motifs.
A. Landscape Areas
1. Front Yard and Side Street Landscaping
A ten-foot landscaped area shall be constructed along the public rights-of-
way for Car Country Drive and Auto Center Court. Said area shall
include a five-foot strip in addition to the five-foot parkway width.
Along Cannon Road, a minimum twenty-five foot Landscape Area
consistent with Section III.E.3 of the Specific Plan shall be provided.
Maintenance programs for the Landscaped Area shall be subject to
approval of the Parks and Recreation Director.
2. Interior Landscaping
Landscaping in the interior of display parking areas shall be provided in
addition to the front yard landscaping strip. Such landscaping shall be in
accordance with good design practice and other requirements of this
Section.
3. Percentage Area Landscaping
Consistent with the existing auto park, five (5) percent of all on-site paved
areas exclusive of setback areas shall be landscaped. Design and
maintenance of landscaped areas shall be subject to approval by the Parks
and Recreation Director.
4. Sloping Earth Banks
Areas in which grading has caused sloping earth banks shall be landscaped
and irrigated in a manner to protect the soil from erosion.
B. Wheel Stops and Concrete Curbs
In public display and customer areas where landscaping abuts the paved area, six-
inch high concrete curbs and concrete bumper stops shall be provided.
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C. Maintenance of Landscaping
Maintenance standards to be observed shall include the following:
1. Lawn and ground covers shall be trimmed and mowed.
2. Weeds and debris shall be removed.
3. Plantings shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition with
pruning, fertilization and cultivation a regular part of the maintenance
program.
4. The irrigation system shall be maintained in good working condition.
5. The developer of the Car Country Expansion shall enter into an agreement
with the property owner to the east of Car Country Drive to ensure that
the slopes created by the construction of Car Country Drive are properly
landscaped and maintained. This agreement shall be approved by the
Planning Director prior to final map approval
D. Landscaping Materials and Design
Required landscaping shall consist of a designed combination of trees, ground
cover and shrubbery. These materials shall be of limited selection to give greater
unity to the visual quality of the development and shall be selected for concern of
climate and maintenance. The predominant species of trees within the project
shall be consistent with those species planted within the existing Car Country.
These species include: Eucalyptus Citriodora, Ficus Rubiginosa and Cocos
Plumosa.
In general the landscape materials shall be based on the following requirements:
1. Street Trees - not less than 24" box. Maximum spacing of 40'on-center.
2. Parking Area Trees - not less than 24" box. One tree is required per each
20 cars displayed.
3. Ground Cover - designed for full coverage in a maximum of six months.
4. Shrubbery - not less than one gallon size.
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V, ADDENDUM
Uses for Lots 2 & 3 per SDP 88-3 Exhibit "Y" dated 10/19/88
PROTECT SUMMARY
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Permitted Uses
As per Specific Plan 19 (c) retail automotive parts sales and service including
but not limited to the following:
1) Tire sales and service
2) Muffler shops
3) Brake shops
4) Wheel alignment and suspension services
5) Tune-up and oil changing facilities
6) Transmission repair
7) Auto detailing and interior work
8) Auto accessories
The following uses are specifically prohibited at the subject site:
1) Radiator repair shop
2) Battery rebuilding shop
3) Automobile painting shop
4) Body repair shop
5) Automobile frame straightening shop
6) Automobile towing operations
7) Automobile salvage shop
Conditional Uses
A restaurant is permitted at the proposed location subject to the provisions of Condition
#11 of Planning Commission Resolution 2776.
Site Use:
Site Area 161,520 SF (3.7 AC)
Building Coverage 20.8 %
Landscaping 31.5 %
Square Footage:
Building A Building B Total
Retail 7,200 600 7,800
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Warehouse 2,440 600 3,040
Service Bays 38 Bays 12 Bays 50 Bays
Restaurant (not approved) 4500 4,500
Parking:
Required Provided
Retail (1:200) 39 39
Warehouse (1:1000) 4 4
Service Bays 106 106
Restaurant (not approved) 50 50
199 199
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I. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM
The purpose of this section is to establish the sign standards necessary to ensure
coordinated exposure and tenant identification within the Car Country Specific Plan
area. A primary consideration is preventing visual blight and traffic safety problems.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.41 (Sign Regulations) shall apply except as
specifically stated in the following specific plan consolidated sign regulations.
A. Sign Permit Procedures
1. Permit
All signs within Car Country Specific Plan shall be subject to a sign permit
which shall be determined by the Planning Director (or designee) to be in
compliance with the Specific Plan and Chapter 21.41 (CMC).
2. Appeals
The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning
Commission. In a similar manner, the decision of the Planning
Commission may be appealed to the City Council.
The appeal shall be filed with the secretary of the Planning Commission
(for Planning Commission appeals), or the City Clerk (for Council
appeals) within ten (10) calendar days of the decision. Appeals shall be
accompanied by a filing fee as specified in the City fee schedule.
3. Appeals Noticing
All appeals shall be noticed in accordance with Section 21.54.060 of the
zoning ordinance as it may be amended from time to time.
B. Permitted Signage
Signs permitted shall meet the following standards:
1. Each lot will be permitted signage equal to two square feet per lineal foot
of building frontage.
2. One freestanding sign may be placed on each lot provided the sign area of
the freestanding sign is included within the aggregate sign area permitted
as stated in paragraph B. 1. above.
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3. No portion of such sign shall extend over or into the public right-of-way
line, or be within fifteen feet of any driveway or curb line.
4. Monument signs shall not exceed a height of eight feet.
5. Freestanding signs shall not exceed the height of any building which is
located on the same site, and in no event shall the signs be over thirty-five
feet high.
6. Signs for uses other than motor vehicle dealership on Lots 2-3 shall
conform to the sign regulations of the Carlsbad Municipal Code as it may
be amended from time to time.
7. All signs will be reviewed by the Planning Director to ensure compatibility
and to protect the public interest.
8. All signs shall be oriented so that the primary view is from surface streets.
Interstate 5 shall not be considered a surface street.
9. Signs oriented to surface streets, but still visible from Interstate 5 shall be
consistent in size, color and illumination with those of the exisitng auto
park.
10. Only one freestanding sign, advertising the entire car country
development, may be oriented to Interstate 5, This sign shall be a
maximum of 35 feet high and 150 square feet in area.
C. Franchise Signs
If more than one franchise is located on one lot, an additional freestanding sign,
wall or monument sign may be allowed. Such signs shall meet the following
criteria:
1. Monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
2. The aggregate sign area for the entire development shall not exceed the
sign area allowed for the development according to the provisions of
Paragraph B.I. above.
3. No portion of such sign shall extend over or into the public right-of-way,
or be within fifteen feet of any driveway or curb line.
4. The maximum sign area for any such sign shall not exceed fifty-five square
feet.
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5. The signs shall be oriented so that the primary view from surface streets.
Interstate 5 shall not be considered a surface street.
D. Direction Signs
1. The maximum aggregate sign area of all entry/directional signs is 100
square feet plus 3 square feet per acre of property within the development.
The maximum area for any individual sign is 150 square feet.
2. A sign permit application shall be submitted for these signs.
3. Entry and directional signs shall be combined into one sign.
4. These signs shall be placed within the boundaries of the Car Country
Specific Plan.
5. A unified design theme which is complimentary to the design of the
existing architecture shall be used.
6. The base of entry/directional signs should be landscaped to provide an
attractive setting, and ground definition of the signs.
7. The appearance of the sign should be unified by a common design.
Subdued sign and lettering colors should be used consistent with the
design theme of the center.
E. All signs shall comply with the requirements of the Coastal Zone.
F. All signs shall be placed so as not to be detrimental to traffic safety to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
G. Sign on Dealerships immediately adjacent to Interstate 5
Notwithstanding Section 21.41.030, 10(A) and (B) and 21.41.010 (3)(B) of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code, the following regulations shall apply:
1. Dealers whose lots are immediately adjacent to Interstate 5 may have wall
mounted or fascia signs only, facing the freeway, subject to the following
requirements:
a. Such signs shall be wall-mounted or fascia signs only. Signs
perpendicular or at an angle to the building are prohibited.
b. Signs shall not exceed the height of the building on which it is
located. Roof mounted signs are prohibited.
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c. Such signs shall not be larger than one square foot per linear foot of
frontage of the buildings facing Interstate 5. The area for these
signs is in addition to other signs permitted for the dealership and
shall not be used to calculate permitted sign area for other signs as
set forth in Section B above.
d. The maximum height dimension of such signs shall not exceed one
third of the height of the building elevation on which it is placed.
2. The procedure by which permits for such signage shall be obtained is set
forth in Sections A and E above.
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