HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-03; Planning Commission; Resolution 65631 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 6563
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
3 CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A SCENIC CORRIDOR SPECIAL USE
4 PERMIT TO WIDEN A 4,600-FOOT (0.87 MILE) LENGTH OF
5 EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN TAMARACK AVENUE AND
CHESTNUT AVENUE IN THE MELLO II SEGMENT OF THE
6 LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND WITHIN LOCAL
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 1 AND 2.
7 CASE NAME: EL CAMINO REAL ROAD WIDENING
CASE NO.: SUP 07-04
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9 WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, "Developer" has filed a verified application
10 with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by the City of Carlsbad and various
owners, "Owners," described as
12 Public rights-of-way on a portion of Chestnut Avenue, on El
13 Camino Real between Tamarack Avenue to Chestnut Avenue,
and properties identified by Assessor's Parcel Numbers 167-
14 230-24, 167-230-25, 167-154-15, 167-154-16, 167-080-33, 167-
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16 ("the Property"); and
17 WHEREAS,' said verified application constitutes a request for a Scenic Corridor
18 Special Use Permit as shown on Exhibits "A" - "ZZ" dated June 3, 2009, on file in the
19 Planning Department, EL CAMINO REAL ROAD WIDENING - SUP 07-04, as provided by
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Chapter 21.40 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
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~~ WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on June 3, 2009 hold a duly noticed
23 public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
24 WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
25 and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
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relating to the Scenic Corridor Special Use Permit.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
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Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
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B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
3 APPROVES EL CAMINO REAL ROAD WIDENING - SUP 07-04 based on
the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. The proposed project conforms to the intent of the Scenic Preservation Overlay in that
6 grading of the steep slope on the east side of El Camino Real would be more
aesthetically pleasing and naturally appearing than having to erect a tall retaining
7 wall in this area to accommodate the expanded roadway. The area will be hydro-
seeded to make the slope more aesthetically pleasing and naturally appearing. The
two proposed retaining walls on the west side of El Camino Real would be
9 constructed with a naturalized boulderscape architectural treatment that would
look similar to existing conditions, and over time, the proposed drought resistant
10 landscaping would mature and further soften the visual appearance of the retaining
walls. In addition, a native hydro-seed mixture will be sprayed on the disturbed
slopes behind the retaining walls to give the area a more natural appearance.
12 2. The proposed project implements the goals and objectives of the General Plan in that the
13 project will enhance the roadway scenic quality, comply with the El Camino Real
Corridor Development Standards, link two existing sidewalks to improve alternative
14 means of transportation, improve vehicle traffic flow, and will complete a street
segment consistent with General Plan standards for prime arterials.
16 3. The project is consistent with the City's Landscape Manual (Section IV.C - Water
Conservation Policies and Requirements, Section IV.D - Streetscape Program Policies
17 and Requirements, and Section IV.E - Slope Revegetation/Erosion Control Policies and
Requirements) in that the Landscape Concept Plan takes into account the City's El
Camino Real Corridor Development Standards by incorporating a median
in landscape treatment that continues adjacent median designs. However, increased
planting, and minimized hardscape, is proposed within the medians to off-set the
20 additional hardscape of the proposed road and sidewalk improvements. The
Landscape Concept Plan includes low water use, minimization of fire hazards,
21 minimization of visual impacts of the proposed retaining walls, and stabilization of
„ disturbed slopes.
23 Conditions;
24 1. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the Special Use Permit document(s) necessary to make them
25 internally consistent and in conformity with final action on the project. Development
shall occur substantially as shown in the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development,
different from this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
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2. This approval is granted subject to the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
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HDP 07-02, and HMP 07-08 and is subject to all conditions contained in Planning
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Commission Resolutions No. 6560, 6561, 6562, and 6564 for those other approvals
incorporated herein by reference.
3. Overhead utilities within the limits of the project shall be placed underground as
required by City Council Policy Number 41.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on June 3, 2009 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Boddy, Dominguez, Douglas, L'Heureux, and
Chairperson Montgomery
ABSENT: Commissioner Baker
ABSTAIN:
MARTELL B. MONTGOMERY, |^irperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
Planning Director
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