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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3599
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN WHICH DELETES OFFICE USE AND INTRODUCES AN OPEN
SPACE DESIGNATION, CHANGES A COMMUNITY COMMERCJAL
DESIGNATION TO EXTENSIVE REGIONAL RETAIL, AND DEFINES
HIGH, AND EXTENSIVE REGIONAL RETAIL DESIGNATIONS ON
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF LA COSTA AVENUE,
EAST AND NORTH OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, AND WEST OF
EL CAMINO REAL IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 23.
CASE NAME: GREEN VALLEY MASTER PLAN
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE OPEN SPACE, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-
CASE NO: GPA 93-01
WHEREAS, a verified application for an amendment to the General Pla
designation for certain property located, as shown on Exhibit GPA 93-01, dated Januar
19, 1994, attached and incorporated herein, has been filed with the Pi&
Commission; and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for amendmer
to the General Plan as provided in Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 19th day of January, 199
and on the 2nd day of February, 1994, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribe
by law to consider said request;
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering a
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commissic
considered all factors relating to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commissio
of the City of Carlsbad, as follows:
A> That the above recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commissio recommends APPROVAL of GPA 93-01, based on the following findings:
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FilldinES:
1. Goal "A" of the General Plan Land Use Element encourages the preservation and
enhancement of the environment, character, and image of the City as a desirable
residential, beach and open space oriented community. The project sustains a
visual quality of open space.
2. Goal "I?' of the General Plan Land Use Element suggests protecting and coflservinz
natural resources, fi-agile ecological areas, unique ~tUI-al assets and historidJ
significant features of the community. Within the 166.5 acres of Open Space the fi-agile, unique natural assets and historically significant fames of the communit~
have been preserved.
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Goal l.A.2 of the Open Space Element requests preservation and creation of ax
Open Space system of aesthetic value that will maintain community identity:
achieve a sense of natural spaciousness, and provide visual relief in the Cityscape
The provision of open space over the minim- Growth Management Plar
requirement achieves this feeling of natural spaciousness and provides fo~
significant visual relief to both the residents and commercial users of the Masta
Plan, and the users of the public facilities.
Goal 2.A.l of the Open Space Element desires the exploration of all means oj
providing for Open Space needs. The Master Plan Amendment is increashg tht
Open Space by over 40 acres.
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5. Goal 2.A.2 of the Open Space Element is to assure that new development provide!
for the Open Space needs of their occupants. The Master Plan includes passivc
and active Open Space that exceeds the 15% standard required by the Loca
Fadties Management Plan and the Planned Community Ordinance
Approximately 70% of the Master Plan is a combination of natural and revegetatei
Open Space.
19 1 6. Goal 3A2 of the Open Space F.lement is to protect and preserve visually attractiw
and/or significant natural areas. The Master Plan has identified and preserva
access.
20 these areas in such a manner as to provide both private and public viewsheds ant
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22 7. Goal 3A3 of the Open Space Element suggests pr& Open Space areas in ar
natural state as possible. A review of the Open Space plan indicates this is th(
23 intent and conceptual goal of the document.
24 8. Goal 4.A.l of the Open Space Element is to encourage larger and connected 0pe1
25 Space areas rather than numerous and disconnected areas. The Master Plan ha
continually strived to meet this objective by constricting development to congruen
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9. Goal 4A2 requires the creation of natural and man-made links between Open
Space areas. In general with this plan, such linkages are not required because oj
the connectivity of the Open Space.
10. The proposed Open Space area is equal to or greater than the area depicted on tht
Open Space and Conservation Map since the Map shows approximately 95 acre
while the General Plan Amendment identifies approximately 166 acres.
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11. The proposed Open Space area is of environmental quality equal to or greater tha~
that depicted on the Open Space and Conservation Map as indicated by a review
of the Environmental Impact Report for the Green Valley Master Plan, data
7 December 1993.
8 12. The proposed Open Space is in conformance with the proposed City of Carlsbac
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9 Habitat Management Plan and the Countywide Master Habitat Conservation Plan.
13. The proposed adjustment to Open Space, as depicted on the Open Space and
conservation Map, is contiguous or within close proximity to Open Space as
Amendment Graphic. 11 shown on the Open Space Map as confirmed by a review of the General Plan
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14. The provision of a regional related commercial center is supported by a markel 13
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survey dated Januasy 11,1993, and verified and documented by a report dated
December 14,1993. Both documents are on file with the Planning Department,
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15. The proposed amendment will generally reduce the projected traffic burden or
adjacent roadways by approximately 15%.
16. The Residential Guidelines of the Land Use Element limit multi-family developmen
to those areas where they are compatible with the adjacent land uses, and when
adequate and convenient commercial services and public support systems such a!
streets, parking, park, schools, and utilities are adequate to serve then^ Thr
residential Planning Area of the Master Plan is located dose to commercia
opportunities, is in dose proximity to circulation Element Roadways, and k
buffered on three sides by substantial open space corridors.
21 17. The Green Valley Master Plan provides for adequate facilities in conformance tc
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should only be permitted after adequate provisions for public hcilities have beer 23
Policy "A" of the General Plan Land Use Element which states that developmen1 22 the development requirements established in the Zone 23 LFMP, as required bj
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Conditions:
Planning:
1. All conditions of EIR 93-02 and MP 92-01 as contained in Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 3598 and 3600 respectively, are incorporated herein by reference.
Refer to those documents for all conditions and mitigation measures applicable to
the development of the Green Valley Master Plan project site.
2. Approval of GPA 93-01 is granted subject to the certification of EIR 93-02 and
approval of MP 92-01.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
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Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 2nd day of February, 1994,
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AYES: Chairperson Savary, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Betz, Nobk
& Hall.
NOES: Commissioners: Erwin & Welshons.
ABSENT: None.
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ABSTAIN: None.
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