HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-10; City Council; Resolution 2019-251RESOLUTION NO. 2019-251
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019-20.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that each board or
commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual Work Plan of activities to be
undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Work Plan is shown on the attached exhibit titled, "City of Carlsbad,
Planning Commission Work Plan, fiscal year (FY) 2019-20"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on Aug. 21, 2019, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing
as prescribed by law to consider said request for a recommendation on a Work Plan; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments,
if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to the Work
Plan; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Work
Plan with revisions that have been incorporated into the Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council approves the Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20,
attached hereto as Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of December 2019, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
(SEAL)
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City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2019-2020
I. Mission Statement
Attachment A
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use
matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific
plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and
discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a
recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the
Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the
City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning
Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans,
policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the
City Council.
II. Composition
The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four
year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the city planner, city attorney,
and city engineer.
Ill. FY 2019-2020 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and
tasks:
• Local Coastal Program Update
• Zoning Code Update
• Housing Element Update
• Growth Management Program Update
• Density Bonus Ordinance Update
• Standards for Multi-Family Residential Struc;:tures (Subject to state award of SB 2 Grant)
• Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects
may include but are not limited to the following:
o Marja Acres -250 townhomes, 46 senior affordable units, and 9,700 square feet
of retail/restaurant space. The project includes an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR).
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o Aviara Apartments -329 -unit apartment complex including an EIR
o BMW Carlsbad Auto Dealership
o Carlsbad Station -mixed use project with 79 residential units and
retail/restaurant space
o La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 Residential -95 residential units
o West Oaks -209 -unit apartment complex
• Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major
projects include:
o Fire Station No. 2 -replacement of the existing station
o Buena Vista Reservoir Site Park
o Maintenance & Operation Building (Orion Center) -new maintenance and
operations center
o Poinsettia Park -Phase IV amendment to construct a new dog park
o Trails Master Plan -General Plan Amendment and environmental determination
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