HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-20; Planning Commission; Resolution 59281
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5928
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. SP 186
(B) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF
POINSETTLA LANE, WEST OF INTERSTATE 5, AND EAST
OF AVENIDA ENCINAS IN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE 22.
CASE NAME: C-T ZONE AND TR LAND USE
DESIGNATION AMENDMENTS
CASE NO.: SP 186B)
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, “Applicant,” has filed a verified application
regarding property described as
Lots 1 through 16 of Carlsbad Tract No. 81-5 in the City of
Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according
to the Map thereof, No. 10899 filed in the office of the County
Recorder on April 11,1984
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Specific Plan
Amendment as shown on Exhibit “Z,” dated July 20, 2005, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, as provided by SP 186 and Government Code Section 65453; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 20th day of July 2005, hold a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; 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 Specific Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 1983, the City Council approved SP 186, as
described and conditioned in City Council Ordinance No. 9660; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 1986, the City Council approved SP 186(A), as
described and conditioned in City Council Ordinance No. 9798.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
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 Commission
DESIGNATION AMENDMENTS - SP 186(B) based on the following findings:
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of C-T ZONE AND TR LAND USE
Findinw :
1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment, SP 186(B), is consistent with the provisions of
the General Plan in that it ensures consistency with and implementation of the TR
TraveVRecreation Commercial land use designation.
2. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment, SP 186(B), reflects sound principles of good
planning in that it: a) ensures consistency with the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance; and b) ensures the intent of the TraveYRecreation general plan
designation will be more accurately implemented.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 20th day of July 2005, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Baker, Cardosa, Montgomery,
and Whitton
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioners Heineman and Montgomery
JEFFRE N. SEGALL, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
Assistant Planning Director
PC RES0 NO. 5928 -2-
Exhibit Z
July 20,2005
SPECIFIC PLAN 186
Original Approval Date: January 18, 1983
Amended: SP 186(A) March 4, 1986
Amended: SP 186(B) [INSERT APPROVAL DATE]
I. PURPOSE AND LOCATION
The purpose of this Specific Plan is to provide a comprehensive development plan for the area
between Interstate 5 and Avenida Encinas, north of Poinsettia Lane as shown on Figure 1. This
plan is to insure that development of this area takes into consideration adjacent and neighboring
properties, existing developments, and hture development.
This Specific Plan is intended to be a tool to implement the goals and policies of the Carlsbad
General Plan. This plan is primarily intended to provide a set of development standards and does
not provide a guarantee of approval for any future discretionary acts or projects within its
boundaries.
This Specific Plan is adopted pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Sections
65450 et. seq. and of the Land Use Element of the City of Carlsbad General Plan. A Specific
Plan is required for this area pursuant to the Land Use Element, which requires the approval of a
specific plan in conjunction with the Combination District.
11. GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS
The site is designated in the Land Use Element of the city's General Plan as a combination
district that includes the Travemecreation Commercial (T-R) and Community Commercial (C)
categories. The intent of the Travemecreation Commercial (T-R) category is to provide uses
which are oriented toward the traveling public (i.e., hotels, motels, restaurants, service stations,
etc.). The intent of the Community Commercial (C) in this area is to provide a wide range of
facilities for retail trade, convenience goods, services and professional office uses that would
cater to the traveling public as well as local residents.
As shown on Figure 2, area A has been designated for development with general commercial
type uses as detailed in Section V of this plan. Area B has been designated for travel service
type of uses as designated by Section VI of this plan.
111. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
The Specific Plan area will be a comprehensively planned travel oriented commercial and
community commercial type development. The area will feature extensive landscaping,
including street side benning, sign controls and flexible development standards.
IV. CIRCULATION
Lots 1 - 4, and 10 shall waive access rights on Avenida Encinas and Poinsettia Lane and gain
access fiom the interior street. The location of driveways for lots 11 - 16 shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer and Planning Director.
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V. AREA A - GENERAL COMMERCIAL USES
Permitted Uses
Accountants;
Attorneys;
Bakeries;
Barbershops or beauty parlors;
Book and stationery stores;
Commercial printing and photo engraving;
Delicatessen stores;
Doctors, dentists, optometrists, chropractors and others practicing the
healing arts for human beings and related uses such as oculists,
pharmacies (prescription only), biochemical laboratories and X-ray
laboratories;
Dressmaking or millinery shops;
Drugstores;
Dry goods or notion stores;
Engineers, architects and planners;
Financial institutions
Florist shops;
Grocery or fruit stores;
Hardware stores;
Hotels, motels;
Jewelry stores;
Laundries or clothes cleaning agencies;
Laundromats ;
Meat markets;
Mimeographing services;
Paint stores:
Private clubs, excepting those the chief activity of which is a service
customarily carried on as a business;
Realtors;
Restaurants, tea rooms or cafes (excluding dancing or entertainment and
on-sale liquor);
Shoe stores or repair shops;
Tailors, clothing or wearing apparel shops;
Other uses determined to be compatible by the Planning Director.
Uses and structures permitted bv Conditional Use Permit. Subject to the
provision of Chapter 21.50, the following uses and structures are permitted by
Conditional Use Permit. In addition to the findings required by Chapter 21.50, in
order to approve a Conditional Use Permit, it must be found that the use, as
proposed, will not adverse affect the viability of use of the area as a commercial-
tourist district or adversely affect nearby uses or traffic movements.
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(1) Bars, cocktail lounges and other licensed (on-sale) liquor dispensing
operations not meeting the definition of a bona fide eating establishment,
subject to the following conditions:
An opening shall be provided through which an unobstructed view
of the interior of the premises can be obtained from the street upon
which business fronts;
Parking shall be provided at the rate of not less than one space per
fifty square feet of gross floor area;
Surrounding grounds, including parking areas, shall be maintained
in a neat and orderly condition at all times;
Any structure housing such operation shall meet all applicable
code provisions prior to occupancy;
Licensee or agent shall not permit open containers of alcoholic
liquor to be taken from the premises;
No licensed liquor dispensing operation shall be located within
five hundred feet of any other licensed liquor dispensing operation
not meeting the definition of a bona fide eating establishment.
(2) (3) Service stations.
(4)
Restaurants providing on premise entertainment and liquor.
Drive through business or drive through facilities to existing businesses.
VI. AREA B - TRAVEL ORIENTED USES
(A) Permitted, Accessory, and Conditionally Permitted Uses
(1) Uses allowed in Area B shall be those uses as specified in Carlsbad
Municipal Code Chapter 21.29 (C-T Commercial-Tourist Zone).
(2) For those uses subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, the
following finding shall be made, in addition to the findings required by
Chapter 21 SO of the Carlsbad Municipal Code:
(a) The proposed use will not adversely affect the viability of use of
the area as a commercial-tourist district or adversely affect nearby
uses or traffic movements.
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VII. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(A) Setbacks: All setbacks shall be measured from the property line.
(1) Avenida Encinas and Poinsettia Lane: All buildings shall maintain an
average setback of 30 feet with a minimum of 10 feet. All parking and
driveway areas shall maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet.
(2) Front yard: The front yard setback for all buildings fronting on the
interior street shall be a minimum of 15 feet, and for parking and
driveways, 10 feet.
(3) Side yard: Side yards shall be a minimum of 5 feet.
(4)
(5)
Rear yard: Rear yards shall be a minimum of 1 Ofeet.
Freeway Frontage: A 10 foot setback shall be maintained from the
property line adjacent to Interstate 5. No driveways, parking or trash
enclosures shall be located in this setback.
(B) Coverage: Maximum building coverage including parking shall not exceed 75%
of gross lot area.
(C) Building Heiht: The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.
(D) Parkinn: Parking shall comply with Chapter 21.44 of the Municipal Code.
Unless otherwise stated herein, there shall be no parking permitted in the setback
from Avenida Encinas, Interstate 5, Poinsettia Lane or any front yard setbacks.
(E) Architecture: Prior to issuance of any building permits for this site, architectural
guidelines for the entire site shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning
Director. Since this site will be highly visible from the freeway, it is imperative
that all portions of the buildings shall be aesthetically pleasing.
(F) LandscaDe: This site will be highly visible to traffic along Interstate 5, Poinsettia
Lane, and Avenida Encinas; therefore it is imperative that all development on this
property be well landscaped. All landscaped areas shall be planted with a
combination of trees, shrubs and ground cover. Prior to approval of a building
permit, each applicant shall submit a landscape plan and irrigation plan for the
approval of the Planning Director. All development within this site shall comply
with the following standards:
(1) Streetscape adjacent to Interstate 5: The 10' setback required adjacent to
Interstate 5 shall be entirely devoted to landscaping. No parking lots,
driveways, trash receptacles, or other accessory structures shall be located
within this setback. This setback shall be heavily planted with fast-
growing, drought tolerant species, as shown on Figure 3.
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(2) Streetscape adjacent to Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas: The general
concept along these streets is to create a continuous undulating grass berm
planted with groves of trees for the purpose of creating a definitive
statement, screening of parking areas and enhancing the architecture of the
buildings. The 30' setback along Avenida Encinas and Poinsettia Lane
shall be landscaped as shown in Figure 4.
(3) Streetscape adjacent to the interior street:
interior street shall be landscaped as shown in Figure 5.
The 15' setback along the
(4) Parking areas: The intent of landscaping in parking lots is to offer relief
from the monotony of rows of parked cars and to create an overhead
canopy. At least five percent of the parking shall be planted with a
mixture of ground cover, shrubs and trees. All parking lot trees shall be a
minimum of 15 gallon size.
(5) Irrigation: All landscaped areas shall be permanently irrigated. The
irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize
run-off and discharge of irrigation water onto roadways, driveways,
adjacent properties and any area not under control of the user.
(6) Street Trees:
bubblers.
All street trees shall be 24" box size, with individual
Signs: Prior to the issuance of any building permits for this site, a detailed,
comprehensive sign program for the entire site shall be submitted to and approved
by the Planning Director. The following sign standards shall apply to this site and
be incorporated into the comprehensive sign program:
(1) Freestanding Sim - One freeway oriented, freestanding sign for the
specific plan area shall be permitted. This sign shall only identie the
tourist-oriented uses on the site (Lots 1-5 inclusive as shown on the
tentative map) and shall comply with the specifications set forth in SP-
186(A). The sign shall have a maximum height of 37 1/2 feet above
freeway level and a maximum area of 250 square feet. The sign,
individual sign panels on the sign, and future changes to sign panels will
be designed to be architecturally compatible with surrounding
development and subject to approval of the Planning Director.
(2) Monument Sims - Each lot may have one monument sign, with a
maximum height of 6 feet and a maximum area of 36 square feet. All
monument signs shall conform to one architectural design which shall be
approved by the Planning Director.
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(3) Wall Sims - Each building may have a .6 square feet of wall signs for
every lineal foot of building frontage. Except for Tourist-Commercial
uses, no wall signs shall face directly toward Interstate 5.
(H) Storage: No outside storage shall be permitted.
(I) Roof Equipment: All roof equipment (and similar equipment, such as air
conditioners, ducts, tanks, piping, etc.) shall be screened so as not to be visible
from the freeway or adjacent streets.
(J) Refuse Collection Areas: All outdoor refuse collection areas shall be completely
enclosed and screened from the freeway, streets and adjacent property by a
decorative block wall constructed of durable material. Location and materials
shall be shown on each building plan.
(K) Linhtinn: A detailed lighting plan shall be submitted to and approved by the
Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. All lighting fixtures
shall be shielded fiom direct glare onto adjoining properties.
(L) Loadinn Areas: All loading areas shall be oriented and/or screened so as not to be
visible from the freeway or adjacent streets.
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