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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3743
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
DEVELOPMENT OF 90 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS,
ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF
THE BATIQUITOS LAGOON WITHIN PLANNING AREA
“D” OF THE POINSETTIA SHORES MASTER PLAN
CASE NAME POINSETTIA SHORES PLANNING
CASE NO: CP 94-03
WHEREAS, a verified application has been filed with the City of C;
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CP 94-03 FOR THE
AREA “D
and referred to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Condon
Permit as provided by Chapter 21.45 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code, the P1
Commission did on February 15, 1995, hold a public hearing on property describea
Lot 8 of Carlsbad Tract 94-01, in the City of Carlsbad, County
of San Diego, State of California, according to Map No. 13181
filed in the office of the San Diego County Recorder.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all tesl
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission conside
factors relating to CP 94-03.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the P1
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
~ B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the P1;
Commission RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of Condominium Permit, CP 94-03,
on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. The granting of this permit will not adversely affect and will be consistent wi
Municipal Code, the general plan, applicable specific plans, master plans, a
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adopted plans of the city and other governmental agencies. The Genera
designates residential development for the site; the Poinsettia Shores Maste
designates the site for up to 90 affordable housing dwelling units. Therefo
project is compatible with the assigned residential densities for its res]
residential land use classifications. The planned development permit is in s
accord with the Master Plan for the project in conjunction with the ct
environmental review associated with the master plan approval. The Master
environmental review and contents have been reviewed and approved t
California Coastal Commission. This project conforms with all provisions
Plan.
2. The proposed use at the particular location is necessary and desirable to pra
service or facility which will contribute to tRe long-term general well-being
neighborhood and the community. The project represents a diversified elem
the Poinsettia Shores community. The location for this use is reflected
existing General Plan and Master Plan for the site, which was amended by
of the City Council in 1994 at public hearing after considering all testimony
persons desiring to be heard and considering all factors relating to
discretionary actions. The purpose of the Master Plan is to provide for the o
development of the property while preserving the environmental resources t
area. The plan is divided into residential planning areas and open space
This Condominium Permit accurately and properly implements the approved 11
Plan.
3. Such use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of pr
residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements
vicinity. The project as part of a comprehensive Master Plan which will PI
major infrastructure and public improvements that will enhance the general w
of the vicinity. The project is designed to function to City standards and wil
component of the Master Plan area.
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project’s SDP resolution, Planning Commission Resolution No. 3744.
standards set forth in Section 21.45.090 except as modified by the Site DeveloE
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5. The proposed planned development meets all of the design criteria set for 22
Plan (SDP 94-08) per Section 21.53.120 and as discussed in Finding No. 3 o
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Section 21.45.080 and has been designed in accordance with the concepts cont
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design criteria for planned developments set forth in Section 21.45.080 includ(
in the design guidelines manual as indicated through the following analysis.
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(A) The overall plan shall be Comprehensive, imaginative and innov
embracing land, buildings, landscaping and their relationships as indi
in the design guidelines manual, and shall conform to adopted plans
governmental agencies for the area in which the proposed developmt
located. The plan for Area “D” allows for a functional relationship bel
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structures, landscaping and open space areas while providing affc
housing units in the southwest quadrant of the City. The project eo
to the Master Plan which has been reviewed and approved by appr
municipal and state level agencies.
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(B) The plan shall provide for adequate usable open space, circulation, of
parking, recreational facilities and other pertinent amenities. Bu:
structures and facilities in the parcel shall be well-integrated, orienl
related to the topographic and natural landscape features of the ~
indicated in the design guidelines manual. The site was mass graded Y
approval of CT 94-01 and is essentially flat with no significant feat1
environmental resources. The plan as proposed provides all the
referenced project elements and amenities in accordance with applicak
standards including all parking and recreational area requirements.
(C) The proposed development shall be compatible with existing and p
surrounding land uses and with circulation patterns and open sp
adjoining properties. It shall not constitute a disruptive element
neighborhood or community. The development and approval of the Poi
Shores Master Plan accounted for the appropriateness of all plannin;
and corresponding circulation systems. Being consistent with the 1
Plan, this project meets the above referenced objectives and therefore 1
be a disruptive element of the Poinsettia Shores community, or
southwest quadrant of the City.
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(D) The internal street system shall not be a dominant feature in the (
design, rather it should be designed for the efficient and safe flow of VI
without creating a disruptive influence on the activity and function
common areas and facilities as indicated in the design guidelines m;
The proposed internal street system meets City standards, is desig
adequately function to serve the project and does not impact or conflil
any recreational areas, parking areas or other common areas of the p
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(E) Common areas and recreational facilities shall be located so as to be I
accessible to the occupants of the dwelling units and shall be well-rel:
any common open spaces provided, as indicated in the design guic
manual. Passive recreation areas are dispersed throughout the projec
and an active recreation area is also provided for the project’s residenl
recreation areas are readily accessible via the project’s pedestrian circr
system with ample parking available. The recreation areas also ser
certain cases, as perimeter buffers and access points to the project’s en
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and trail access areas.
(I?) Architectural harmony within the development and within the neighbc
and community shall be obtained so far as practicable. The contem
architectural style will be in harmony with the architecture proposed i
adjacent planning area. The maximum building height of the pn
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buildings is less than the height allowed by the Master Plan. In additic
project’s setbacks, landscaping/screening and building separation will el
the architectural harmony within this planning area, as well as with ac
planning areas.
6. The proposed project is designed to be sensitive to and blend in with the topol
of the site which is essentially flat and lacks any sensitive or significant topog
features. Sensitive grading that typically requires a sensitive site design was
factor in the development of this planning area.
7. The proposed project maintains and enhances significant natural resources
site by limiting development to be consistent with the requirements of the 1
Plan.
8. The proposed project’s design and density of the developed portion of the I
compatible with surrounding development and does not create a disharmonic
disruptive element to the neighborhood as determined through the applicatio
implementation of the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan.
9. All requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met th
the environmental review performed for the Master Plan (MP 175(D)) and I!
Tentative Map (CT 94-01) which resulted in two publicly noticed Mitigated Ne
Declarations. All applicable mitigation measures identified have either been a
completed or are designed into the project so that no environmental impact
result from the proposed project. A Notice of Prior Compliance was issu
January 4,1995.
Planning Conditions:
1. Approval is granted for CP 94-03, as shown on Exhibits “A - “K”, dated Fet
15, 1995, incorporated by reference and on file in the Planning Depart
Development shall occur substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in
conditions.
2. Approval of CP 94-03 is granted subject to approval of CT 94-10 and SDP 5
CP 94-03 is approved subject to all conditions of approval of CT 94-10, as cont
in Planning Commission Resolution No. 3742, incorporated herein by referencl
on file in the Planning Department.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
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Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, held on the 15th of February, 1995,
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Welshons; Commissioners Compas,
Monroy, Nielsen, Noble, and Savary.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATI'EST
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSIO:
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MICHAEL J. HOLZR~ILLER
Planning Director
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