HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-20; Planning Commission; Resolution 3811*
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3811
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 FROM OFFICE AND RELATED COMMERCIAL
(0) TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH (RH) ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE ALGA ROAD/ COBBLESTONE ROAD
INTERSECTION, IN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT PLAN ZONE 5.
CASE NAME: LAUREL TREE APARTMENTS
CASE NO: GPA 95-01
WHEREAS, a verified application for an amendment to the Gener
designation for certain property located, as shown on Exhibit(s) "X!, dated Septem
1995, attached and incorporated herein, has been filed with the Planning Commissic
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Gene]
Amendment as provided in Government Code Sections 65350 et seq. and Section 21
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 20th day of Sepl
1995, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said re(
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considel
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Corn
considered all factors relating to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the P
Commission 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 Corn
recommends APPRQVAL of GPA 95-01, based on the following fin&
subject to the following conditions: ....
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Findings:
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment from Office and Related Commerc
to Residential High (RH), to enable the development of lower income affc
housing, is consistent with the goals and policies of the various elements
General Plan. Specifically, Housing Element Policy 3.7.h. allows the i
approve General Plan Amendments to increase residential densities to ena
development of affordable housing subject to (1) a proposal being compatib
adjacent land uses, (2) the adequacy of public facilities, and (3) the projec
located in proximity to employment opportunities, urban services or major
This high density residential land use designation complies with these three t
in that: (1) the use is compatible with surrounding lower density residenti
use designations to the south, east and west and non-residential designatio1
north; (2) public facilities are adequate to accommodate the development
property consistent with this high density residential land use; (3) this
appropriate for a high density residential land use and complies with the (
Plan’s locational criteria for affordable housing because the site is located a
to a major roadway (Alga Road), and is in close proximity to empl
opportunities (located along Palomar Airport Road) and a future communi
(Poinsettia) which is located 112 mile to the southwest.
2. This General Plan Amendment complies with Residential Policy C.l, C.4 s
of the Land Use Element of the General plan in that:
A. this land use change will enable the development of affordable hou
the City;
B. multi-family uses will be located near employment centers and
transportation corridors; and
C. this higher density residential use will be located in an area whe
compatible with adjacent land uses, and where adequate public !
systems such as streets, parking, parks, and schools are adequate to
service.
3. This General Plan Amendment also complies with Growth Management 1
C.l, C.2 and C.8 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan in that:
A. adequate provision has been made for public facilities and !
concurrent with need;
I B. all public facilities performance standards will be complied with; a
C. the Citywide and Southwest Quadrant dwelling unit limitations
Growth Management Plan will not be exceeded.
4. This proposed high density land use designation will provide an app~
transitional land use between the lower density residential land use desig
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to the south, east and west and the non-residential land use designation
north.
5. Implementation of the RH land use designation would reduce the num
potential vehicle trips, thereby improving circulation within the project vic
6. The uses allowed by the proposed RH land use designation will be compatib
surrounding land uses.
Conditions:
1. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures wh:
required as part of the approved (Mitigated Negative Declaration, Site Develc
Plan, Zone Change, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Local Fa
Management Plan Amendment, Hillside Development Permit), as contaj
Planning Commission Resolution No(s) 3810, 3812,3813,3814, 3815, 3916
2. Approval of GPA 95-01 is granted subject to the approval of the Mitigated N
Declaration, ZC 95-01, LCPA 95-02, LFMP 87-05(B), SDP 95-01, and HDP
3. This General Plan Amendment is approved subject to the condition that the ~
property is developed exclusively with affordable housing.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall become effective upon adoption 2
General Plan Amendment affected thereby shall become effective 30 days the]
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 20th
September, 1995, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Welshons, Commissioners Savaq, Noble,
and Cornpas.
NOES: Commissioners Erwin and Monroy.
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KIM WELSHONS, Chairperson
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