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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD 2019-0022; POINSETTIA PARK - PHASE IV PARKING & RESTROOM; Admin Decision LetterOctober 31, 2019 Barb Kennedy City of Carlsbad 799 Pine Avenue, Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008 { City of Carlsbad SUBJECT: CD 2019-0022 (DEV99-035) -POINSETTIA PARK -PHASE IV PARKING & RESTROOM The City Planner has completed a review of your application for Consistency Determination CD 2019-0022 (APN: 214-140-1300), which is a modification to CUP 05-12 to include a parking lot and a restroom at the northeast corner of the park, east of the tennis courts and on a vacant pad. The restroom would have similar architecture and materials as other restrooms in the park. Both the parking lot and restroom would be constructed at a later date as part of Phase IV park improvements. Prior to their construction, the Parks & Recreation Department will include them in a MP update for City Council approval. A Consistency Determination is requested so the parking lot and restroom may be included in the proposed MP update. BACKGROUND The California Coastal Commission (CCC) issued a Coastal Development Permit (CDP 6-92-182) for Poinsettia Park on February 16, 1992. The approval included 20,000 square feet of building coverage and 412 parking spaces. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-255 at its August 11, 1992 meeting, accepting the MP and approving Alternative A-2 in the MP, which included a 22,500 square-foot community center/gymnasium, 2,800 square-foot tennis clubhouse, and 412 parking spaces. Finally, the Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit for Poinsettia Park (CUP 92-05, superseded by CUP 05-12) on October 7, 1992. The approval was consistent with the City Council-approved Alternative A-2. The MP was updated at the City Council's December 9, 2014 meeting. At that meeting the City Council directed staff to pursue proposals for a feasibility study and business plan for an expansive two story multi-use, multi-generational community recreation center at the park, which would replace the tennis clubhouse, community center/gymnasium, and other uses. In 2017, the City Council determined Poinsettia Park was not a feasible location for a multi-generational center. A dog park and pickleball courts instead of the center were later approved. The remaining unplanned area of the MP is now proposed for use as restroom and a parking lot. After careful consideration of the request, the City Planner has determined that the request meets all of the findings below and APPROVES this request. This request only conceptually approves a parking lot and restroom at the northeast park corner. It does not approve the design of the parking lot or a specific number of spaces. For approval of project specifics, more plan details and review will be necessary. In order for a Discretionary Permit Consistency Determination to be approved, all of the following findings must be made: Community & Economic Development Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov co 2019-0022 (DEV99-03s)-PO1Nsm1A PARK 3'sJ ~~G & RESTROOM October 31, 2019 · ,,., "" Pa e 2 1) No project condition, feature, facility or amenity is changed or deleted that had been considered essential to the project's design, quality, safety or function in that the project does not propose removing any existing features and/or amenities and the site plan substantially conforms to the original approval. 2) The request represents an upgrade in overall design features and or materials and improves upon the project's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood in that the restroom structure will include similar architecture and materials as the existing restrooms; is a needed amenity in the northeast area of the park and will complement the surrounding area; and is a typical park use. Further, developing a vacant unimproved area with a parking lot and restroom will improve the appearance of the park's main entrance and will provide a desired, conveniently accessible public amenity. 3) The proposed revision does not change the density or boundary of the subject property in that Poinsettia Park is designated for public park and not residential uses and the restroom and parking lot do not represent an intensification of park uses or change park boundaries. 4) The proposed revision does not involve the addition of a new land use not shown on the original permit in that the addition of a restroom and parking lot is consistent with the existing park features approved by the original and amended CUP and no land use other than those associated with park development are proposed. 5) The proposed revision does not rearrange the major land uses within the development in that no land uses will be rearranged. The proposed restroom and parking lot would be located on a pre- graded, undeveloped area of the park that was shown for parking and building development by the original and amended CUP. 6) The proposed revision does not create changes of greater than ten percent provided that compliance will be maintained with the applicable development standards of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in that the MP was originally approved with 412 parking spaces. Currently, 361 parking spaces have been constructed and the proposed additional parking would not exceed the maximum number approved. The MP was originally approved with a 22,500 square-foot community center/gymnasium and 2,800 square-foot tennis clubhouse. While these features have been omitted from the MP through subsequent approvals of other improvements, the proposed restroom will be approximately 800 square feet and will not result in a change of greater than ten percent of the approved building square footage. 7) The proposed change will not result in any significant environmental impact, and/or require additional mitigation in that the proposed restroom and parking lot will be constructed on an existing graded site that is surrounded by existing park uses. Building and grading permits will be required for construction of the proposed amenities, which will ensure that construction complies will all local, state and federal requirements. 8} The proposed change would not result in any health, safety or welfare impacts in that the restroom structure and parking lot will meet all applicable standards, including parking, grading, landscaping, structural and building code requirements. CD 2019-0022 {DEV99-035) -POINSETTIA PARK -PHASE IV PARKING & RESTROOM October 31, 2019 Pa e 3 9) There were not any major issues or controversies associated with the original project which would be exacerbated with the proposed change in that there were no major issues or controversies associated with the original approval {CUP 05-12). 10) The proposed change would not be readily discernable to the decision makers as being substantially different from the project as originally approved in that the features shown in the proposed MP Amendment are consistent with those approved by the CUP. The restroom design will complement the existing restrooms; it will be conveniently located in the northeast end of the park for patrons using the pickleba/1 courts, tennis courts, and the future dog park; and it will serve a need that would have been included in the community center. The proposed parking lot will be located in an area that was shown as parking in the original MP and will provide additional parking facilities for patrons. Therefore, the City Planner has determined that the application qualifies for a consistency determination with the approved permit and approves the changes to the project based on Planning Division Administrative Policy No. 35. Please submit two (2) blueline copies (24" X 36") of all applicable exhibits for the project file. This could include an overall site plan of the park with location of new uses shown. On the plans, please make sure to note the restroom's architectural and material compatibility with the existing park restrooms. The copies must be submitted, stamped "Consistency Determination," and signed by the City Planner prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the project. The Consistency Determination Title Block stamp, and other Title Block stamps, can be downloaded from the City's website at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/applications.asp. The Title Block (stamp) is located at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact your project planner, Pam Drew at 760-602-4644. CITY OF CARLSBAD DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:PD:mf c: Scott Donnell, Senior Engineer Tim Carroll, Project Engineer HPRM/File Copy Data Entry