HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-05; Planning Commission; Resolution 4047c
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4047
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO ALL SIX SEGMENTS
OF THE CARISBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF AND ACCEPT SUGGESTED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
POLICIES OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE
PLANS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION.
CASE NAME: COASTAL COMMISSION MODIFICATIONS
TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONING AND
LAND USE PLAN POLICIES
CASE NO: LCPA 95-01(A)
WHEREAS, California State law requires that the Local Coastal Pro
General Plan and Zoning designations for properties in the Coastal Zone be in conformance
WHEREAS, the City approved LCPA 95-01 to add affordable housing polic
the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program Land Use Plans; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 1996, the Coastal Commission approved said
amendment with “suggested modifications” and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has received “suggested modifications”
the California Coastal Commission for the affordable housing policies of the Land Use P1:
set forth in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the Coastal Commission’s “suggested modificai
is necessary to comply with the California Coastal Act and California Administrative Code;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 5th day of February
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to considerasaid request; and
WHEREAS, said application constitutes a request for a local coastal pro
amendment as shown on Exhibit “LCPA 95-01(A)” dated February 5, 1997, attached k
and made a part hereof, as provided in Public Resources Code Section 30574 and Article
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Chapter 8, Subchapter 2, Division 5.5, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (Cali
Coastal Commission Administrative Regulations); and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testj
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all f
relating to the Local Coastal Program Amendment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commissi
follows:
A) , That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Comm
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of Local Coastal Program Amendment, 1
95-01(A), according to Exhibit “LCPA 95-01(A)” dated February 5,
which effectuates City acceptance of the Coastal Commission’s “sugg
modifications” based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. That the proposed Local Coastal Program Amendment is required in order to a
suggested modifications approved by the California Coastal Commission.
2. That acceptance of the proposed “suggested modifications” is necessary by thr
in order to comply with California Administrative Code Segments 13544 and 12
3. That the proposed amendment will retain consistency between the City’s zone
and its Local Coastal Program.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Plannir
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, held on the 5th day of February 1997, by the folli
vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Nielsen, Commissioners Compas, Hein
Monroy, Noble, Savary and Welshons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT NIELSEN, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. HXZMILYER
~ Planning Director
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0 EXHIBIT "LCPA 95
FEBRUARY
LCP POLICIES
This exhibit includes the proposed affordable housing policy text additions (in redline
format) for each of the City's six Local Coastal Program segments (i.e., Mello I, Mello II,
Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan, Village Redevelopment Area, East Batiquitos
Lagoon/Hunt Properties and West Batiquitos Lagoon/Sammis Properties).
MELLO I
2. STANDARD PACIFIC
Policy 1 - Maximum Density of Development
The Standard Pacific property shall be designated for a medium density residential
development with a maximum density of 7 dwelling units per gross acre (See Exhibit
2.1). The property shall be developed using the City's RD-M (Residential-Multiple
Zone) or PC (Planned Community) in effect at the date of certification. An overlay zone
shall be established incorporating the Coastal Act requirements contained herein (See
Exhibit 3). All permitted uses in the underlying zone shall be conditional uses in the
overlay zone. Divisions of land and other developments as defined in the Coastal Act
shall be in accord with the requirements of the Policies contained herein. Poinsettia
Lane shall be extended only as generally shown n the PRC Toups land use map (See
Exhibit 2.1) to the eastern boundary of the site. The location of Poinsettia Lane is in no
way determined by this Local Coastal Program (LCP), however, this LCP is not
intended to preclude access to agricultural areas to the east.
Policy I(B) - Affordable Housing
In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower income
dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which provide housing
opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households, the City will implement an
inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and
offer a variety of economic incentives to the development community (i.e., density
bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 56915 and 65915.5 and
development standards modifications). In the coastal zone, fhe granting of density
increases, densify bonuses and incentives to assisf developers with safisfacfion
of inclusionary housing requirements shall be Consistent with Policy IA and
those ordinances implemenfing Policy ?A.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units approved
in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall be made
affordable to lower income households. In those residential developments which are
required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least
10% of the lower income units should have 3 or more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may
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meet the requirement to construct lower income housing for residential developments of
fewer than 7 units.
3. OCCIDENTAL LAND, INC.
d. If, by December 1, 1980, the landowners of the Occidental parcels record an
irrevocable offer to dedicate an agricultural conservation easement or a similar
instrument providing for certain protection of agricultural land, over the 57 acre
and 22 acre parcels north of Poinsettia Lane, development may be allowed on
the 25 acres of Class Ill soils (See Exhibit 4.2) located immediately east of
Paseo del Norte, and at the 28 acres of soil below Class IV in the same parcel of
up to 7 units per acre. Said conservation easement or similar instrument shall be
free of all prior liens and encumbrances, shall be executed in favor of the People
of the State of California, and shall bind the landowners and successors in
interest. Said easement may include a term which states that the Commission
may modify the easement at its sole discretion if the Commission determines
that such modification would be essential to implement the remainder of the
Carlsbad LCP.
Policy 1(B) - Affordable Housing
In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower income
dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which provide housing
opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households, the City will implement an
inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and
offer a variety of economic incentives to the development community (i.e., density
bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 56915 and 65915.5 and
development standards modifications). In fhe coasfal zone, fhe granting of densify
increases, densify bonuses and incenfives fo assist developers wifh safisfacfion
of inclusionary housing requirements shall be consisfenf wifh Policy 7A and
fhose ordinances implementing Policy 1A.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units approved
in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall be made
affordable to lower income households. In those residential developments which are
required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least
10% of the lower income units should have 3 or more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may
meet the requirement to construct lower income housing for residential developments of
fewer than 7 units.
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4. RANCHO LA COSTA
Policy 1 - Land Uses
1. Development of the property may occur under the provisions of the Pacific
Rim County Club and Resort Master Plan, and shall be subject to the
requirements of Policy 2 “AgricuIture/Planned Development.’’
2. The land uses allowed by the Master Plan shall be compatible with the
City of Carlsbad General Plan as amended and as adopted as of March I,
1988, to provide a combination of residential, commercial (including visitor
serving) and open space uses.
3. Residential density permitted through the Master Plan shall not exceed
that allowed by the City of Carlsbad General Plan as of March 1, 1988,
except as allowed by Policy 6 below.
4. All land uses and intensity of use shall be compatible with the protection
of sensitive coastal resources.
5. Land use intensity shall be consistent with that allowed by the Carlsbad
Growth Management Ordinance (Chapter 21.90, Carlsbad Municipal
Code) as adopted as of March 1, 1988, except that any increase in the
total number of dwelling units proposed in the Master Plan (2836) shall
require review and approval of the Coastal Commission through the LCP
amendment process.
7. In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e.,
lower income dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen
housing), which provide housing opportunities for lower income and senior
citizen households, the City will implement an inclusionary housing
mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and offer a
variety of economic incentives to the development community (i.e.,
density bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 56915
and 65915.5 and development standards modifications). In the coastal
zone, the granting of density increases, density bonuses and
incentives to assist developers with satisfaction of inclusionary
housing requirements shall be consistent with Policy 6 and those
ordinances implementing Policy 6.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all
units approved in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential
project shall be made affordable to lower income households. In those
residential developments which are required to include 10 or more units
affordable to lower income households, at least IOYO of the lower income
units should have 3 or more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may meet the
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requirement to construct lower income housing for residential
developments of fewer than 7 units.
MELLO II
1. ALLOWABLE LAND USES
Policy 1-2 Affordable Housing
In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower income
dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which provide housing
opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households, the City will implement an
inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and
offer a variety of economic incentives to the development community (Le., density
bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 56915 and 65915.5 and
development standards modifications). In the coastal zone, the granting of density
increases, density bonuses and incentives to assist developers with satisfaction
of inclusionary housing requirements shall be consistent with Policy 1-1 and
those ordinances implementing Policy 1-1.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units approved
in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall be made
affordable to lower income households. In those residential developments which are
required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least
10% of the lower income units should have 3 or more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may
meet the requirement to construct lower income housing for residential developments of
fewer than 7 units.
AGUA HEDIONDA LAND USE PLAN
1.9 Building height shall be limited to a maximum of 35 feet. Building setbacks and
lot coverage shall be regulated by the applicable zoning designation, except as
specifically modified in this plan.
1 .I 0 The 45 acre parcel owned by SDG&E located on the south shore immediately
east of the freeway shall be designated TS, Travel Services. Conversion of the
property to commercial development shall be subject to a future specific plan and
the applicable policies relating to agricultural conversion. A future specific plan
will be required by the city for development of the property.
1.12 In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower
income dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which
provide housing opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households,
the City will implement an inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential
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development will be subject to, and offer a variety of economic incentives to the
development community (i.e., density bonuses consistent with State Government
Code Sections 56915 and 65915.5 and development standards modifications).
In the coastal zone, the granting of density increases, density bonuses and
incentives to assist developers with satisfaction of inclusionary housing
requirements shall be consistent with Policy 1.11 and those ordinances
implementing Policy 1.11.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units
approved in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall
be made affordable to lower income households. In those residential
developments which are required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower
income households, at least 10% of the lower income units should have 3 or
more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may meet the requirement to construct lower
income housing for residential developments of fewer than 7 units.
VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
The Design Review Board shall promote the effective interdependence for the urban
core’s several areas by advocating the establishment of pedestrian linkages between
the seven sub-areas. These linkages, where feasible, should take the form of
landscaped paths or arcades.
VII. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Compliance with Citv Regulations
Except as indicated herein, all proposals for projects in the Village Redevelopment Area
shall comply with all normal City development regulations pertaining to zoning and land
use.
Affordable Housinq
In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower income
dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which provide housing
opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households, the City will implement an
inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and
offer a variety of economic incentives to the development community (i.e., density
bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 56915 and 65915.5 and
development standards modifications). In the coastal zone, the granting of density
increases, density bonuses and incentives to assist developers with satisfaction
of inclusionary housing requirements shall be consistent with the Residential
Density Increase-Affordable Housing Policy I and those ordinances
implementing the Residential Density Increase-Affordable Housing Policy I.
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The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units approved
in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall be made
affordable to lower income households. In those residential developments which are
required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least
10% of the lower income units should have 3 or more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may
meet the requirement to construct lower income housing for residential developments of
fewer than 7 units.
Lot Coverage
All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, and all parking areas and
driveways, should not cover more than eighty percent (80%) of the net lot area.
EAST BATIQUITOS LAGOONIHUNT PROPERTIES
IA. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower income
dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which provide housing
opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households, the City will implement an
inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and
offer a variety of economic incentives to the development community (i.e., density
bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 56915 and 6591 5.5 and
development standards modifications). In the coastal zone, the granting of density
increases, density bonuses and incentives to assist developers with satisfaction
of inclusionary housing requirements shall be consistent with Affordable
Housing Policy 7 and those ordinances implementing Affordable Housing Policy
7.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units approved
in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall be made
affordable to lower income households. In those residential developments which are
required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least
10% of the lower income units should have 3 or more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may
meet the requirement to construct lower income housing for residential developments of
fewer than 7 units.
WEST BATIQUITOS LAGOON/SAMMIS PROPERTIES
9. Master Plan Approval. The Batiquitos Lagoon Master Plan as adopted by the
Carlsbad City Council Ordinance No. 9778 is approved as the Implementing
Ordinance for this Land Use Plan. The Master Plan shall be amended to
implement the Agricultural Mitigation Fee. The amendment may be certified by
the Commission Executive Director without further Commission action. Upon
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certification by the Executive Director this portion of the Carlsbad Local Coastal
Program shall be deemed certified.
11. In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower
income dwelling units, second dwelling units and senior citizen housing), which
provide housing opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households,
the City will implement an inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential
development will be subject to, and offer a variety of economic incentives to the
development community (i.e., density bonuses consistent with State Government
Code Sections 56915 and 65915.5 and development standards modifications).
In the coastal zone, the granting of density increases, density bonuses and
incentives to assist developers with satisfaction of inclusionary housing
requirements shall be consistent with Policy 10 and those ordinances
implementing Policy IO.
The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units
approved in any residential master plan, specific plan, or residential project shall
be made affordable to lower income households. In those residential
developments which are required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower
income households, at least 10% of the lower income units should have 3 or
more bedrooms. An in-lieu fee may meet the requirement to construct lower
income housing for residential developments of fewer than 7 units.
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