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Home My WebLink About1991-10-22; City Council; Resolution 91-351.. 1 2 3 0 @ RESOLUTION NO. 91-351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 90-8) TO REVISE THE HOUSING ELEMENT 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 nm 92- 13 Krrcb gsow $8;: 14 Z>.JF 0!-5g mU0, 15 glum0 ~$&6 16 e?$ >2'$ to o SLG i '<J >-ma >5oJ 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 CASE NO: GPA 90-8 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on September 4, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to cons an amendment to the Housing Element of the General Plan GPA 9 and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that project will not have a significant impact on the environment a Negative Declaration was issued and approved on September 4, in compliance with the requirements of the City of Carl Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1980 and the Califc Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, October 22, 1991 held a duly advertised public heari: consider said amendments and at that time received recommendations, objections, protests, comments of all pel interested in or opposed to GPA 90-8; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after considering all pro] changes to the Housing Element of the General Plan directec City Attorney to return with appropriate documents to all01 City Council to approve the Negative Declaration and the re Housing Element of the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council o City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correc 2. That the negative declaration on the above refer project is approved and that the findings and conditions o .. -. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 0 a" mu* m>Z' 13 &EW gang 14 oug OIL0 noaa 15 +5g mg,, $wmo gZ&do 16 2032 E:% 17 0 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 C>dZ u D<J >ma 'Lpy 0 0 0 Planning Commission contained in Resolution NO. 3254 atta hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof are the findings conditions of the City Council. 3. That the revised Housing Element of the General (GPA 90-8) is approved and that the findings of the Plan Commission as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof are findings and conditions of the City Council. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 22nd day of % 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton and I NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST : 1 RaM- ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City C1 (SEAL) 2 1 2 0 0 PLANNMG COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3254 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING 3' 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 l3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 APPROVAL OF A NEGATlVE DECLARATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN. CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT CASE NO: GPA 90-8 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 26th day of June, * day of August and the 4th day of September 1991, hold a duly noticed public hea prescribed by law to consider said request, and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and consider testimony and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the infor submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, the P Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Corn as follows: A) B) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the E Commission hereby recommends APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration ac to Exhibit "ND", dated April 25, 1991, and "PII", dated April 20, 1991, i hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings: Findinns : 1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the 1 amendment may have a significant impact on the environment. The proposed amendment is not associated with any development pm therefore will not have a significant adverse impact on the avhmat 2. ..... ..... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 0 0 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pla Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of September, by the following vote, to wit: AYES : Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners Erwin, Hall, I Savary, Schlehuber, and Schramm NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMIS ATTEST: PLANNING DIRECTOR PC RES0 NO. 3254 -2- 0 a NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJEC" ADDRESS/LOCATION: CITYWIDE, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County PROJECT DESCRiCPTION: General Plan Amendment 90-3 Housing Element Revision tc City of Carlsbad General Plan The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described pr( pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental QuaIiq and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a signifi impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for action is on file in the Planning Department. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Plan Department, 2075 Las Balmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments fron public are invited. Please submit comments in Writing to the Planning Department w 30 days of date of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Tom Ponsford ii Planning Department at 438-1 161 , extension 4449. DATED: APRIL 25, 1991 MICHAEL J. *LZM~LER Planning Director CASE NO: GPA 90.3 APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLISH DATE: APRIL 25, 1991 W:lh 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 (619) 438-1 @ ,45-0613 NOTICE QF COMPLBTIOY Mail to: State Clearinghwse, 14 0 .I Street, Rrn. 121, Sacramento, CA 95814 See NOTE Belw: Project Title: CITY OF URLSBAD HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION Y Lead Agency: CITY OF CARLSBAD Contact Person: TOM WNSFORD Street Address: 20E LAS PALMAS DRIVE Phone: 619-438-1161 X 4449 City: CARLSBAD Zip: 92009 County: SAN DIEGO PROJECT LOUTION: County: SAM DIEW City/Nearest Community: CITY OF CARLSBAO Cross Streets: CITYWIDE Total Acres: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.---------------------- Assessor's Parcel No. Sect i on: Tup. Range: I Within 2 Mites: State Hwy #: Waterways: 4irports: Rai luays: Schools: - ___.____.__----__-------------------.------------------------------------------------------.---------------------- DUIEYT TI# Supplmt/Subsequent EPA: - NO1 OTHER: - Joint Doc Other - - EIR (Prior SCH No.) - EA __ Final bo( CEU: - NOP Early Cons - - - X Neg Dec - Other - Draft EIS - - Draft EIR - FOWSI __________________-___________________I_-------------------------..--------.------------------------------------- LOCAL ACTION TYPE Amexa Prezone - Redeve Planned Unit Developent - Use Permit - Coasta Site Plan - Land Division (SuMivision, - Other Parcel Map, Tract Map, etc.) - General Plan Updete - Specific Plan - Rezone - - X General Plan hendnent - Master Plan - - General Plan Element - - Cmi ty Plan - _______.____-_______---------------------------------------------.----------------------------------------------. DMLBWEYT lW€ Water Facilities: Type Transportation: Type - Residential: Units Acres - - Industrial: Sq. Ft. Acres Enployees - Power: fypc - - Educational - - Recreational - - Enpi oyees Office: Sq. Ft. Acres Carmercial: Sq. Ft. Acres Enployees - Mining: Mineral - - - Waste Treatment: Type Hazardous Waste: Type X Other: ELEMENT REVISION - __________---_-----___________________I_--------------------------..----------------.---------------------------. PROJECT ISSIIES DISCUSSED IN OOQlEwT Water Forest Land/Fire Hazard - Septic Systems - Yater Seuer Capacity Grow Archaeological/Hiatorical - Minerals - Soil Erosion/Capxtion/Grading - Yetla Vi Id1 Grout x LandL X Other - Flood Plain/Flooding - X Schools/Universities - Aes thet ie/Visua 1 X Agricultural Land - - Air 9uality - Gcologi c/Sei smic - - X Coastal Zone - Noise - Solid Uaste - - D ra i nage/Absorpt i on X Econanic/Jobs - Public Scrvices/FaciLities - Traffic/Circulation - Vegetation - Cwl - Fiscal - Rurcation/Parks - - - - Poprlation/Hwsing Balance - Toxic/Hazardous - - ________.___.___________________________----------------------------------------------------------------------- Present Lad UsUZmine/SenanL Plm u.4 N/A ________________-___---------------------------------------------------------------------.--------------------- Project Description GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CA. NOTE: Clearinghouse uill assign identification Wrs for all mu projuts. fran a Notice of Preparation or previous draft docmt) please fill it in. If a SCH nunkr elreedy exists fc Rev e e E"VIRC"TAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. GPA 90-3 DATE: APRIL 20. 1991 BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION 2. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2075 L4S PALMAS Dm CARLSBAD, CA 92009 (619) 438-1161 X 4430 4. DATE EM FORM PART I SUBMITTED: MARCH 30,1991 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION TO THE CITY'S GENER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City ( Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the er The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. TI 8 identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an En Impact Report or Negative Declaration. * A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that th any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NO" wil: to indicate this determination. * An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any i project may cause a sianificant effect on the environment. The project may qualify fol Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can insinnificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings 'YES-sig" anc respectively. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of thc DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given t mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant. 0 0 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES h big) (insig) I. Result in unstable earth conditions or increase the exposure of people or property to geologic hazards? - - - 2. Appreciably change the topography or any unique physical features? Result in or be affected by erosion of soils either on or off the site? Result in changes in the deposition of beach sands, or modification of the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or 3. - 4. any bay, inlet or lake? - - 5. Result in substantial adverse effects on ambient air quality? - - movement, odor, moisture, or temperature? - - water (marine, fresh or flood waters)? - - water, ground water or public water supply? - - depletion of any natural resources? - - 10. Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy? - - 6. Result in substantial changes in air 7. Substantially change the come or flow of 8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface 9. Substantially increase usage or cause 11. Alter a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure or object? - - -2- 0 a BIOLOGICAL mom WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO (si& (insig) 12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic plants)? - - - 13. Introduce new species of plants into an area, or a banier to the normal replenishment of - - existing species? - 14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any agricultural crop or affect prime, unique or other farmland of state or local importance? - - 15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, all water dwelling organisms and insects? - - Introduce new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the 16. migration or movement of animals? - __. HUMAN m0"T WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECIZY: YES (insis) YES (si& 17. Alter the present or planned land use of an area? - - 18. Substantially affect public utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other - public services? - -3- 0 0 HUMAN ENVR0"T WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: gs E, N1 19. Result in the need for new or modified sewer systems, solid waste or hazardous waste control systems? - - 20. Increase existing noise levels? - - - 21. Produce new light or glare? - - - 22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? - - human population of an area? - - for additional housing? - - 25. Generate substantial additional traffic? - - 26, Affect existing parking facilities, or create a large demand for new parking? - - Impact existing transportation systems or alter present patterns of circulation or 23. Substantially alter the density of the 24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand 27. movement of people and/or goods? - - 28. Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic? - - vehicles, bicyclists or pedesmans? - - emergency evacuation plans? - - 29. Increase traffic hazards to motor 30. Interfere with emergency response plans or 31. Obstruct any scenic vista or create an - aesthetically offensive public view? - existing recreational opportunities? - - 32. Affect the quality or quantity of 4- 0 * MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SlGNIFlCANCE WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES h (si& (ins@ 33. Does the project have the potentid to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild- life species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or en- dangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. - - 34. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the dis- advantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) - - Does the project have the possible environmental effects which are in- dividually limited but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively con- siderable” means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and 35. the effects of probable future projects.’) - - Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantid adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? - - 36. -5- 0 0 ' DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, EVALUATION PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 1-9. The proposed amendment is not associated with any specific development and wil result in any unstable earth conditions or increase the exposure of people or proper geological hazards, change topography, affect or contribute to, the erosion of soils. proposed amendment will not result in any changes or modification of rivers, strc ocean beds, inlets or lakes. The proposed amendment will not have any adverse impacts on ambient air qual! will result in any change in air movement, odor, moisture, or temperature. 7-10. The proposed amendment is not associated with any specific development pi therefore the proposed amendment will not substantially alter the course or flc marine fresh or flood waters or effect ground water or public water supply. The pro amendment will not cause a depletion of any natural resource or will use subst amounts of fuel or energy. The proposed amendment will not alter a specific paleontological or histonca structure or object. 5-6. 11. BIOLOGICAL ENVlRONMENT 12-14. The proposed project is not associated with any specific development project. proposed amendment will not affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of I of plants including trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic plants, will not inti new species of plants into the area, or act as a barrier to the normal replenish existing species and will not reduce the amount of acreage of any agriculture c affect prime, unique or other farmland of state or local importance. 15-16. The proposed amendment will is not associated with any specific development projt will not affect the diversity of species, habitat or number of any species (bird animals, all water dwelling organisms and insects) or introduce new species of a into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals. HuMANE"MENT 17. The Housing Element is interrelated to the Land Use Element of the City's Generi The Housing Element will not directly alter the present or planned land use of a area. The Housing Element is compliant with the present Land Use Element in ti overall density and land-use. Product type (types of housing and shelter) are arti within the Element and may be addressed at the time of development. -6- 0 e 18-22. The Housing Element is not associated with any specific development. It will substantially affect utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other pubLc services. c proposed amendment will not alter or result in the need for sewer, solid waste, hazard waste or other systems. The proposed amendment will not increase noise levels, ligh glare or deal with hazardous substances. 23-24. The proposed amendment, The Housing Element, a required part of the City's GeI Plan identifies the need for shelter and addresses the demand for housing in all econl income ranges, of the current and future population of the City. It will not substan1 alter the density of the City. 25-32. The proposed amendment will not substantially affect parking, generate substantial tr or alter existing transportation systems. The proposed project is not affiliated wit1 specific development project and will not interfere with safety issues such as emerj evacuation response plans or increase traffic hazard to motorists, pedestrians bicyclists. The Housing Element is a mandatory element of the City of Carlsbad's General Plan. The Element is undergoing revision as require under Government Code 10.6 Section 965588(b intent of the General Plan Amendment is to provide housing policies within the residential areas of the City of Carlsbad of the City of Carlsbad General Plan. This amendment is not with any specific development project and will not directly or indirectly cause any adverse biological or human environmental impacts. Its intent is to provide a housing strategy whic the City's General Plan into compliance with State General Plan mandates and is consistent San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Regional Housing Needs Statement. -7- a e - ANALYSIS OF VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SUCH AS: a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alternate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. The proposed amendment to the City's General Plan, a revision of the Housing Elemel is not affiliated with any specific project. Therefore alternatives such as site desig phased development, scale of development and alternative uses for a site are n current and future population of the City over a five year the frame (1991-1996). identifies need, and establishes goals, policies and objectives to meet those needs. It a mandated element and under California State Planning Law. The no project alternati is not applicable. The revision to the Housing Element of the Carlsbad General Plan is not associated wi any specific development project or physical change. Therefore there are no alternativ for phased development, alternative site designs or scale of development. The Housi Element is not site specific and therefore there are no alternative site uses. The Housi Element is State of California mandated requirement for all General Plans. applicable, The Housing Element identifies the need for housing for all segments of tl TP:h -8- 0 e DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department) On the basis of this initial evaluation: - X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a DECLARATION will be prepared. - I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, environmental effects of the proposed project have already been considered in conju previously certified environmental documents and no additional environmental review Therefore, a Notice of Determination has been prepared. - I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environmer not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an a sheet have been added to the project. A Conditional Negative Declaration will be proposed. - I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRi IMPACT REPORT is required. / L .+- 2y ignature * Planning Director 44 LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE) ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE1 -9- a e APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WlTH MITIGATING MEASURES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT. Date Signature -10- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 I' 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 m e PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3255 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL, PLAN. CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT CASE NO: GPA 90-8 WHEREAS, the availability of housing is of statewide, regional a importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living envi for every California family is a priority of the highest order; and WHEREAS, the attainment of housing goals requires the coo participation of governments and the private sector in an effort to expand opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all economi and WHEREAS, a housing element is one of the seven elements reqi California Government Code Section 65302 to be included in all local gener; which element shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and p housing needs and a statement of goals, policies and quantified objectives, and sc programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65588 requires eachlocal jurj to review and revise its housing element not less than every five years, wj jurisdiction in San Diego County scheduled to complete its review and revision 1, 1991; and WHEREAS, Government Code Article 10.6, establishes specific con Housing Elements; and ..... IT 8 I. 2 3 4 5 6 7 €3 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 0 a WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has, with diligence and goo conducted a comprehensive analysis of housing needs and from this analysis prc comprehensive draft for a revised housing element; and WHEREAS pursuant to State Law, the California Department of Hou Community Development (HCD), has conducted a review of the draft element a~ that certain revisions are necessary to bring it to a state where HCD can find element is in substantial compliance with State housing element law; and WHEREAS, in response to HCD’s comments and other written cc City staff has prepared replacement language to the draft element, which lai contained in Exhibit B, dated September 4, 1991, on file in the Planning Depart incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 26th day of Jun day of August, and the 4th day of September 1991, hold duly noticed public h prescribed by law to consider said amendment; and WHEREAS, at said public hearings, upon hearing and consi testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said C considered all factors relating to the General Plan Amendment. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning C of the City of Carlsbad, as follows: A) That the above recitations are true and correct. PC RES0 NO. 3255 -2- '. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 e a B) That the Planning Codon recommends finding the revised Element, incorporating the language contained in Exhibit compliance with all regulations and requirements of Govemm Article 10.6, and is not in direct conflict with all other Elmer Gad Plan. That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Co recommends APPROVAL of GPA 90-8. c> PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of Septeml by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners Erwin, Ha Savary, Schlehuber, and Schramm NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSIC ATTEST: * Planning Director PC RES0 NO. 3255 -3-