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· ORDINANCE NO. CS-317
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
CODE TITLE 21 (ZONING ORDINANCE} TO ADD CHAPTER 21.209 -CANNON
ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE (CR-A/OS} AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF OTHER RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, ZONING MAP, CARLSBAD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, AND THE
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM.
CASE NAME: PROP D CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE
CASE NO.: ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP207L/LCPA 16-03
WHEREAS, the recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (ZCA 16-04}, Zoning Map
(ZC 16-02}, Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207(L}}, and Local Coastal Program (LCPA 16-03} are
necessary to implement Proposition D "Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Tax Payers
Money," which was approved by Carlsbad voters in November 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did on March 14, 2017 hold a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed by law to consider PROP D CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE ZCA 16-04/ZC
16-02/SP207L/LCPA 16-03; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if
any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors relating to PROP D
CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP207L/LCPA 16-03.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The findings and conditions of the Planning Commission as set forth in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 7218 constitute the findings and conditions of the City Council.
3. The list of chapters contained in Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to list
the following chapter in numerical order:
21.209 CR-A/OS Cannon Road -Agricultural/Open Space Zone
4. Section 21.05.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
21.05.010 Names of zones
In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of land and buildings, to regulate
and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of yards and other 16 open spaces
about buildings, and to regulate the density of population, thirty-six classes of zones and overlay zones
are established by this title to be known as follows:
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C-1-Neighborhood Commercial Zone
C-2-General Commercial Zone
C-F-Community Facilities Zone
C-L--Local Shopping Center Zone
C-M-Heavy Commercial-Limited Industrial Zone
CR-A/OS -Cannon Road -Agricultural/Open Space Zone
C-T-Commercial Tourist Zone
E-A-Exclusive Agricultural Zone
L-C-Limited Control Zone
M-lndustrial Zone
0-0ffice Zone
0-S-Open Space Zone
P-C-Planned Community Zone
P-M-Planned Industrial Zone
P-U-Public Utility Zone
R-1-0ne-Family Residential Zone
R-2-Two-Family Residential Zone
R-3-Multiple-Family Residential Zone
R-A-Residential Agricultural Zone
R-E-Residential Estate Zone
R-P-Residential-Professional Zone
R-T -Residential Tourist Zone
R-W-Residential Waterway Zone
RD-M-Residential Density-Multiple Zone
RMHP-Residential Mobile Home Park
T-C-Transportation Corridor Zone
V-R-Village Review Zone
BAO-Beach Area Overlay Zone
Coastal Agriculture Overlay Zone
Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone
Coastal Shoreline Development Overlay Zone
Coastal Resource Overlay Zone Mello I LCP Segment
C/V-SO-Commercial/Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone
F-P-Floodplain Overlay Zone
H-0-Hospital Overlay Zone
Q-Qualified Development Overlay Zone
5. Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the zoning map, is amended as shown
on Exhibit 2A-1-Amendment to Zoning Map dated January 4, 2017, attached hereto.
6. Section 21.06.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
21.06.010 Intent and purpose
A. The intent and purpose of the Q qualified development overlay zone is to supplement
the underlying zoning by providing additional regulations for development within designated areas to:
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1. Require that property development criteria are used to insure compliance with the
general plan and any applicable master plan or specific plan;
2. Provide that development will be compatible with surrounding developments, both
existing and proposed;
3. Insure that development occurs with due regard to environmental factors;
4. Allow a property to be granted a particular zone where some or all ofthe permitted uses
would be appropriate to the area only in certain cases with the addition of specific conditions;
5. Provide for public improvements necessitated by the development;
6. Promote orderly, attractive and harmonious development, and promote the general
welfare by preventing the establishment of uses or erection of structures which are not properly
related to or which would adversely impact their sites, surroundings, traffic circulation or
environmental setting;
7. Provide a process for the review and approval of site development plans as called for by
this chapter or other provisions of this title.
7. Sections 21.06.030 through 21.06.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code are amended to
read as follows:
21.06.030 Site development plan requirement
A. Unless specifically exempted from the requirements of this chapter, no building permit
or other entitlement shall be issued for any development or use in the Q zone unless there is a valid
minor site development plan or site development plan approved for the property.
21.06.040
A.
Exceptions
The following developments or uses are exempted from the site development plan
requirements:
1. One single-family residential structure may be constructed or enlarged on any
residentially zoned lot;
2. One office building of less than one thousand square feet may be constructed on any
commercially or industrially zoned lot;
3. One enlargement of less than one thousand square feet of any existing commercial or
industrial building on any commercially or industrially zoned lot.
21.06.050 Application and fees
A. An application for a minor site development plan or site development plan may be made
by the owner of the property affected or the authorized agent of the owner. The application shall:
1. Be made in writing on a form provided by the City Planner;
2. State fully the circumstances and conditions relied upon as grounds for the application;
and
3. Be accompanied by adequate plans, a legal description of the property involved and all
other materials as specified by the City Planner.
B. At the time of filing the application, the applicant shall pay the application fee contained
in the most recent fee schedule adopted by the city council.
8. Chapter 21.209 is added to the Carlsbad Municipal Code as follows:
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Sections:
21.209.010
21.209.020
21.209.030
21.209.040
21.209.050
21.209.060
21.209.070
21.209.080
21.209.090
21.209.010
A.
to:
Chapter 21.209
CR-A/OS CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE
Intent and purpose
Definitions
Guiding principles for permitted uses
Permitted primary and secondary uses
Conditional use permit requirement
Site development plan requirement
Pre-submittal community input process
Development and design standards
Severability
Intent and purpose
The intent and purpose of the Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space (CR-A/OS) zone is
1. Implement Proposition D, the "Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save
Taxpayers Money" proposition enacted by the voters of Carlsbad in November 2006.
2. Promote and support the continuation of agriculture in the zone for as long as the
landowners determine that it is economically viable to do so;
3. Protect, encourage, and enhance public uses, public access, public views/vantage
points, and community gathering places;
4. Ensure that all uses in the zone address traffic, circulation and transportation impacts;
5. Provide for agricultural and other active, passive, and cultural open space uses in the
zone that provide economic benefit to the landowners as set forth in Table A of this chapter;
6. Create a sustainable area, which means an area that contains agricultural and open
space uses that balance social, economic, and environmental values important to the community;
7. Provide for community input on the design of proposed development and uses;
8. Protect areas of existing natural habitat in conformance with the city's habitat
management plan and local coastal program; and
9. Implement the goals and objectives of the general plan. In particular, the goals and
objectives related to the Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public use Corridor.
21.209.020 Definitions
A. Whenever the following terms are used in this chapter, they shall have the following
meaning established by this section:
1. "Primary use" means a use that is not required to be developed in conjunction with or
on the same site, lot, or parcel of land as another permitted and/or secondary use.
2. "Secondary use" means a use that is permitted only if developed in conjunction with
and/or in support of at least one primary use.
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21.209.030 Guiding principles
A. The following principles, as set forth below, are intended to guide the planning of
development and establishment of uses in the zone to create a sustainable area that balances social,
economic and environmental values that are important to the community. All proposed development,
uses, or grouping of uses shall be reviewed for conformance with the applicable guiding principles.
1. Social principles.
a. Encourage open space uses that have a strong community orientation and that provide
maximum opportunities for people to gather, interact, and socialize.
b. Create an area that is unique, vibrant and exciting by providing a diversity of open space
uses.
C.
the zone.
Integrate art, culture and history into the agricultural and open space uses permitted in
2. Economic principles.
a. Recognize that the zone consists of privately owned lands and that community desires
for certain open space uses depend on economic feasibility and benefit to the property owners.
b. Support uses that economically benefit the continuation of agriculture in the zone,
including organic farming, community farming, and other innovative or mixed-use agricultural
operations.
3. Environmental principles.
a. Balance natural open space uses with improved or developed public uses.
b. Protect and preserve existing natural habitats and encourage the restoration of
disturbed areas of habitat.
c. Provide safe walking and biking through trails and pathways that interconnect uses and
sites in the zone and surrounding area, which maximize public access to, and preserve and enhance,
ocean and lagoon views.
21.209.040 Permitted primary and secondary uses
A. In the CR-A/OS zone, notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, only the uses
listed in Table A, below, shall be permitted.
B. Uses similar to those listed in Table A may be permitted if the City Planner determines
such similar use falls within the intent and purpose of this zone.
C. Other uses that are not listed in Table A, and which cannot be found to be similar to
those uses listed in Table A, may be recommended for approval as a permitted use to the Planning
Commission provided that the City Planner ascertains all pertinent facts and the Planning Commission,
by resolution of record, sets forth its findings and its interpretations that the use is substantially
consistent with the intent and purpose and guiding principles (Sections 21.209.010 and 21.209.030) of
this zone. Such Planning Commission resolution shall be forwarded to the City Council as a
recommendation and, if approved by resolution of the City Council, thereafter such interpretation shall
govern. An LCP amendment may be required for any change or addition to permitted uses.
D. The establishment and continuation of agricultural uses in the zone is encouraged for as
long as the land owners determine that it is economically viable. When agriculture is no longer
economically viable for the landowners, only the other open space uses listed in Table A shall be
permitted.
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TABLE A -PERMITIED USES
In the table, below, subject to all applicable permitting and development requirements of the municipal
code:
"P" indicates that the use is permitted.
"CUP" indicates use is permitted with approval of a conditional use permit.
1 = Administrative hearing process.
2 = Planning Commission process.
Agricultural Uses
Primary Agricultural Uses p
Agricultural crop production (wholesale) X
(including floriculture and horticulture, and structures necessary
for production, maintenance, harvesting, storage and distribution
functions associated with directly supporting the on-site primary
agricultural crop production use)
Agricultural-related educational, research and development facilities
Community farming X
(example: individual citizens or community groups growing
agricultural crops)
Agricultural farm worker housing (see note 1 below) X
Energy transmission and distribution facilities, including but not
limited to rights-of-way and pressure control or booster stations, X
substations, gas metering/regulating stations or operating centers
for gasoline, electricity, natural gas, synthetic natural gas, oil or
other forms of energy sources, with the necessary accessory
equipment incidental thereto
Farmers market (sale of primarily agricultural products)
Floral trade center (wholesale or retail)
Greenhouses X
Plant nurseries and supplies (retail)
Tree and seed growing farms X
Utility buildings/facilities that are built, operated, or maintained by a
public utility to the extent that they are regulated by the California X
Public Utilities Commission
Vineyards and wineries X
Secondary Agricultural Uses p
Agricultural distribution facilities
Other accessory or related uses that promote the continuation of a
primary permitted agricultural use, as determined by the City
Planner
Public/private events and activities (permanent or temporary)
related to promoting a primary permitted agricultural use X
(examples: demonstrations, seasonal sales/temporary sales,
special events, tours) (see note 2 below)
CUP
1
1
2
1
CUP
2
1
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Retail sales of agricultural crops and related products limited to a
cumulative area of 1,000 square feet or less X
(examples: on-premise sale of crops to the public, produce store,
"you pick" operations, sale of products made from crops)
Retail sales of agricultural crops and related products with a
cumulative area of more than 1,000 square feet 1
(examples: on-premise sale of crops to the public, produce store,
"you pick" operations, sale of products made from crops)
Open Space Uses
Primary Open Space Uses p CUP
Amphitheater 2
Civic and public gathering spaces
(examples: art display, gazebos, public plazas, sitting areas, water X
features, wedding areas)
Community meeting center 1
Dog park 1
Energy transmission and distribution facilities, including but not
limited to rights-of-way and pressure control or booster stations, X
substations, gas metering/regulating stations or operating centers
for gasoline, electricity, natural gas, synthetic natural gas, oil or
other forms of energy sources, with the necessary accessory
equipment incidental thereto.
Gardens (public or private) 1
(examples: botanical, rose, tea, and meditation gardens)
Habitat preserves and natural areas X
Historic center 1
Agricultural or natural history related museum 1
Parks (public or private) 1
Picnic areas 1
Sports or recreation center
(public outdoor) 2
(examples: athletic courts and fields, lawn bowling, swimming
pools, tennis courts)
Trails
(examples: bicycle, exercise, equestrian, nature, pedestrian) X
Utility buildings/facilities that are built, operated, or maintained by a
public utility to the extent that they are regulated by the California X
Public Utilities Commission
Secondary Open Space Uses p CUP
Food service, including restaurants and cafes, limited to a X
cumulative area of 500 square feet or less
Food service, including restaurants and cafes with a cumulative area 1
of more than 500 square feet
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Other accessory or related uses that promote the continuation of a 1
primary permitted open space use
Public/private events and activities
(permanent or temporary) related to promoting a primary X
permitted open space use
(examples: demonstrations, seasonal sales/temporary sales,
special events, tours) (see note 2 below)
Retail sales of goods and products, related to a primary X
permitted open space use, limited to a cumulative area of 500
square feet or less
Retail sales of goods and products, related to a primary 2
permitted open space use, with a cumulative area of more than
500 square feet
Notes:
1. Agricultural farm worker housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in group quarters or 12 units
or spaces designed for use by a single family or household is permitted in accordance with
California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6.
2. Subject to Special Events (Chapter 8.17 of this Code), Minor Special Events on Private Property
and/or Temporary Sales Location permits as appropriate.
21.209.050 Conditional use permit requirement
A. Decision-making process. The conditionally permitted primary and secondary uses, as
indicated in Table A, shall be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 21.42
(Minor Conditional Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits) of this title and the requisite findings
therein.
B. Finding of fact. In addition to the findings for approving a minor conditional use permit
or a conditional use permit as set out in Chapter 21.42, a finding shall be made that:
1. The proposed use or grouping of uses implements the intent and purpose of the Cannon
Road Agricultural/Open Space (CR-A/OS) zone as set forth in Section 21.209.010 of this chapter.
2. The proposed use or grouping of uses conforms to the applicable guiding principles
contained in Section 21.209.030 of this chapter.
3. The proposed development complies with the applicable development and design
standards contained in Section 21.209.080 of this chapter.
4. Feasible and appropriate public art, public access, and civic and public gathering space
elements have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development.
21.209.060 Site development plan requirement
A. A site development plan shall be required for development in the zone as noted below.
1. Exemptions. The following types of development are exempt from the requirement for
a minor site development plan or site development plan:
a. Structures associated with primary or secondary agricultural uses which include:
i. Structures containing a cumulative area of 2,000 square feet or less.
ii. Greenhouses or plant protection (shade, wind, etc.) structures containing a cumulative
area of 10,000 square feet or less.
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111. Temporary or seasonal plant protection (shade, wind, etc.} structures. Temporary or
seasonal as used herein shall mean a structure that is in place for no more than 180 days in any 12
month period.
iv. Open shade structures (gazebo, trellis, patio cover, etc.} containing a cumulative area of
1,000 square feet or less.
b. Structures associated with primary or secondary open space uses which include:
i. Structures containing a cumulative area of 1,000 square feet or less.
ii. Open shade structures containing a cumulative area of 1,000 square feet or less.
2. Minor Site Development Plan. A minor site development plan shall be required for the
following:
a.
i.
square feet.
Structures associated with primary or secondary agricultural uses which include:
Structures containing a cumulative area of more than 2,000 square feet and up to 10,000
ii. Greenhouses or plant protection structures containing a cumulative area of more than
10,000 square feet and up to 50,000 square feet.
b. Structures associated with primary or secondary open space uses which include:
i. Structures containing a cumulative area of more than 1,000 square feet and up to 5,000
square feet.
ii. Open shade structures containing a cumulative area of more than 1,000 square feet and
up to 5,000 square feet.
3. Site Development Plan. A site development plan shall be required for, but not limited
to, the following:
a. Structures associated with primary or secondary agricultural uses which include:
i. Structures containing a cumulative area of more than 10,000 square feet.
ii. Greenhouses or shade structures containing a cumulative area of more than 50,000
square feet.
b. Structures associated with primary or secondary open space uses which include:
i. Structures containing a cumulative area of more than 5,000 square feet.
ii. Open shade structures containing a cumulative area of more than 5,000 square feet.
B. Decision-making process.
1. A minor site development plan shall be processed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Section 21.209.060((} and Chapter 21.06 (Q-Qualified Development Overlay Zone} of this
title, including the requisite findings therein. The City Planner shall be the decision maker for a minor
site development plan required by this chapter.
2. A site development plan shall be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions
of Section 21.209.060((} and Chapter 21.06 (Q-Qualified Development Overlay Zone} of this title,
including the requisite findings therein. The Planning Commission shall be the decision maker for a site
development plan required by this chapter.
C. Findings of fact. In addition to the findings for approving a minor site development plan
or site development plan as set out in Chapter 21.06, findings shall be made that:
1. The proposed development implements the intent and purpose of the Cannon Road
Agricultural/Open Space (CR-A/OS} zone as set forth in Section 21.209.010 of this chapter.
2. The proposed development conforms to the applicable guiding principles contained in
Section 21.209.030 of this chapter.
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3. The proposed development complies with the applicable development and design
standards contained in Section 21.209.080 of this chapter.
4. Feasible and appropriate public art, public access, and civic and public gathering space
elements have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development.
21.209.070 Pre-submittal community input process
A. Prior to the submittal of a minor site development plan, site development plan, minor
conditional use permit, and/or conditional use permit application for a proposed development, uses,
or grouping of uses, the applicant shall submit to the City Planner a proposed strategy for allowing the
community to provide pre-submittal input on the proposed development, uses, or grouping of uses.
B. The strategy shall include at least one publicly noticed community workshop or similar
event.
C. The public outreach must be completed prior to submitting a formal application.
D. The application submittal shall be accompanied by a written description of the outcome
of the community input strategy, description of public noticing, and any features of the proposed
development, uses, or grouping of uses that have resulted from the community input.
21.209.080 Development and design standards
A. Lot Coverage.
1. Lot coverage shall not exceed 50% of the lot.
B. Lot Area, minimum
1. There shall be no minimum lot area established for the CR-A/OS zone district. The size
of the lot shall be dependent upon the existing or proposed use.
C. Building Design.
1. The design of all buildings in a proposed development shall reflect a human scale
(proportionate and attention to details) in terms of the size, bulk and massing of structures.
D. Building Height.
1. No building or structure shall exceed twenty-five feet in height unless a higher building
height is authorized through a minor site development plan or site development plan approval.
Additional building height authorized through a minor site development plan or site development plan
approval shall not exceed a maximum of thirty-five feet.
2. In approving the increased building height, the decision maker shall determine that the
buildings or structures require an increased height in order to provide the function needed for the
development, use, or grouping of uses that the building is intended to serve.
E. Habitat Preservation.
1. Consistent with guiding principle 21.209.030.A.3.b contained in this chapter, proposed
development shall be consistent with the city's habitat management plan and shall conform to the
applicable provisions of Chapter 21.210 and the local coastal program. Restoration of disturbed habitat
shall be encouraged for proposed development located adjacent to existing preserve areas.
F. Parking Requirements.
1. Off-street parking requirements for proposed uses in the zone shall be governed by
Chapter 21.44 of this title.
2. Where a parking requirement for a use permitted in the zone is not specifically identified
in Chapter 21.44, the City Planner shall determine which use identified in Chapter 21.44 is the most
similar to the use being proposed in the zone and that parking requirement shall apply.
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3. As an alternative, a parking study may be submitted by the applicant for a proposed
development, use, or group of uses in the zone for review by the City Planner in order to determine an
appropriate parking requirement.
G. Public Art.
1. Any development proposal that requires a minor site development plan or a site
development plan, and/or a minor conditional use permit or conditional use permit shall incorporate
feasible and appropriate public art elements into the design of the proposed development.
2. Art elements may include, but are not limited to, art features on building facades,
freestanding sculptures or structures, and mosaics or paintings on public furniture (i.e. benches,
fountains, gazebos).
3. Art elements are encouraged to reflect the cultural, historical and agricultural
significance and heritage of the zone.
H. Public Access.
1. Any development proposal that requires a minor site development plan or a site
development plan, and/or a minor conditional use permit or conditional use permit shall incorporate
feasible and appropriate public access elements for walking and bicycling that interconnect uses and
sites in and through the zone.
2. Public access elements shall connect to the City's proposed public trails as established
in the City of Carlsbad Trails Master Plan or the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan; implementation of these
public trail elements shall be completed concurrent with adjacent proposed development.
I. Public Views.
1. Development shall be sited and designed to preserve all significant public view corridors
and vantage points as established within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. All development proposals
adjacent to identified view corridors and vantage points shall include adequate setbacks and buffering.
J. Civic and Public Gathering Places.
1. Any development proposal that requires a minor site development plan or a site
development plan, and/or a minor conditional use permit or conditional use permit shall incorporate
feasible and appropriate civic and public gathering place elements into the design of the proposed
development. Civic gathering places may include, but are not limited to, such things as art display
areas, gazebos, public plazas, sitting areas, water features, and wedding areas.
K. Signs.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, signs shall be permitted in the zone
according to the provisions of Chapter 21.41 of this title.
2. The design of all permitted signs in the zone is encouraged to reflect aspects of the
cultural, historical, and agricultural significance and heritage of the zone.
3. Temporary or seasonal signs shall be permitted on a project site for primary and
secondary agricultural uses as allowed in Section 21.209.040 of this chapter, subject to the approval of
a sign permit consistent with Section 21.41.050 of this title. The total sign area allowable for temporary
or seasonal signs shall be limited to a maximum of 160 square feet per project site and a maximum of
32 square feet per individual sign.
L. Traffic and Circulation.
1. A traffic and circulation study shall be submitted, pursuant to the City's circulation
impact analysis thresholds, in conjunction with all proposals for new development, uses, or grouping
of uses in the zone that require a minor site development plan, site development plan, minor
conditional use permit, or conditional use permit, except for the establishment or expansion of
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agricultural crop production. The study shall analyze how the proposal affects previously-approved
traffic (ADT) projections for the local facilities management zone in which the proposal is located. If
the study shows that previous projections are being exceeded as a result of proposed development,
uses, or grouping of uses, the study shall identify traffic and circulation improvements that must be
constructed to accommodate additional traffic in the zone.
2. The requirement for a traffic and circulation study may be waived at the discretion of
the City Engineer and City Planner.
21.209.090 Severability
A. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or part of this chapter is for any
reason found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall be in full force and effect.
The city council hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter with each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or part thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or parts be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
9. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207) is amended as shown on Attachment 2A-2 dated
January 4, 2017, attached hereto.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City
Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary
of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption. (Notwithstanding the
preceding, this ordinance shall not be effective until LCPA 16-03 is approved by the California Coastal
Commission.)
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EXHIBIT 1
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the March
14, 2017, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 28th day of March, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
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A.
B.
C.
Amendment to Zoning Map
January 4, 2017
Prop D Cannon Road Agriculture Open Space Zone
ZC 16-02/LCPA 16-03
EXISTING
PROPOSED
Related Case File No(s): ZCA 16-04 / SP00207(L) I LCPA 16-03
Zoning Designation Changes
Property From: To:
211-023-11-00 OS CR-A/OS
211-023-13-00 OS CR-A/OS
Exhibit 2A-1
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Exhibit 2A-2
Specific Plan Amendment SP 207(L)
January 4, 2017
CARLSBAD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
SPECIFIC PLAN 207{K.b)
Prepared for:
Carlsbad Ranch Company
Prepared by:
Hofman Planning Associates
February 27, 1995
Revised April 1995
Revised October 1995
Revised January 1996
Revised May 1996
June 1999
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SP 207
Specific Plan on approximately 423.5 acres of land located north of Palomar Airport Rd,
south of future Cannon Rd, east of Paseo Del Norte and west of Local Facilities
Management Zones 5 and 8
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3480, January 6, 1993
City Council Ordinance No. NS-227
California Coastal Commission, June 10, 1993
* * *
SP 207(A)
Increase the land area of the original specific plan by 23.89 acres; including the transfer
of 20.56 acres from Zone 5 to Zone 13, which is located along the southeast boundary
of the project and the inclusion of 3.33 acres south of Cannon Road. Proposed land
uses were changed to reduce office/research and development and focus on
recreational, retail, and visitor serving land uses -(LEGOLAND)
Replaced SP 207, in its entirety
Approved by:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3848, December 6, 1995
City Council Ordinance No. NS-344, January 9, 1996
California Coastal Commission Application No. 6-96-9, April 11, 1996
* * *
SP 207(B)
Minor amendment to permit the realignment of the flower field trail, modifying the
alignment and width of the trail to more closely approximate the existing agricultural
road, eliminating proposed non-agricultural landscaping, reducing the viewpoint at what
was previously the eastern terminus of the trail, and adding an alternative access point
north of the new alignment.
Approved by
Planning Director, August 25, 1995
California Coastal Commission Application No. 6-93-34-A4, December 5, 1995
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SP 207(C)
Hotel/Time Share Amendment
Withdrawn June 3, 1996
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SP 207(0)
To allow a museum open to the public, with incidental retail sales related to the museum
(Museum of Music Making, located in the
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) building)
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4538, April 21, 1999
City Council Ordinance No. NS-488, June 8, 1999
California Coastal Commission Application No. 3-99A, December 8, 1999
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SP 207 (E)
To allow the development of Planning Area 5 with a hotel/time-share resort
Independent of development of Planning Area 8
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5693, September 1, 2004
City Council Ordinance No. NS-727, October 19, 2004
California Coastal Commission Application No. 3-04A, March 17, 2005
* * *
SP 207 (F)
To allow for an administrative approval process for Legoland Inner Park improvements,
modify the allowed uses to include overnight uses, and to define Minor and Major
Specific Plan Amendments
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6356, December 5, 2007
City Council Ordinance No. NS-875, February 8, 2008
Coastal Commission Application No. 1-08B, August 14, 2009
* * *
SP 207 (G)
To allow for a second driveway access for ingress only into the Armstrong Garden
Center/Flower Fields®.
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6414, April 5, 2008
City Council Ordinance No. NS-893, June 24, 2008
Coastal Commission Application No. 1-08A, August 14, 2009
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SP 207 (H)
To add hotel and accessory hotel uses to Planning Area 4, modify the parking rates for
LEGOLAND and gyms within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and reflect the previous
street name change of Hidden Valley Road to The Crossings Drive
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6524, January 21, 2009
City Council Ordinance No. CS-025, March 10, 2009
Coastal Commission Application No. 1-09B, October 9, 2009
City Council Ordinance No. CS-069, December 1, 2009
* * *
SP 207 (I)
To implement "Proposition D -Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save
Taxpayer's Money" for Planning Area 8 by re-designating the land use from "Golf
Course" to "Agricultural/Open Space" and allowing development pursuant to Carlsbad
Municipal Code Chapter 21.209 -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space (CR-A/OS)
Zone.
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6737, December 1, 201 O
City Council Ordinance No. CS-145, May 24, 2011
Withdrawn from Coastal Commission. September 26, 2012
* * *
SP 207 (J)
Text amendment limited to Planning Area 5 allowing development to include four stories
within a maximum height of 45 feet.
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7091, March 18, 2015
City Council Ordinance No. CS-274, May 5, 2015
Coastal Commission Minor Amendment No. LCP-6-Cll-15-0012-1, August 13, 2015
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SP 207 (K)
Annexation of 3.6 acres into the specific plan Planning Area 5 as Planning Area 5A and
establishing development standards for Planning Area 5A.
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7142, December 16, 2016
City Council Ordinance No. CS-293, March 8, 2016
Coastal Commission Amendment No. LCP-6-CAR-16-0015-2 Part A, July 13, 2016
City Council Resolution No. 2016-178, August 23, 2016
* * *
SP 207 (L)
To implement "Proposition D -Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save
Taxpayer's Money" to resubmit a revised version of SP207(1) to the Coastal
Commission with some additional minor amendments re-designating the land use from
"Golf Course" to "Agricultural/Open Space" and allowing development pursuant to
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.209 -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space (CR-
A/OS) Zone.
Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No.
City Council Ordinance No.
Coastal Commission Application No.
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INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THIS SPECIFIC PLAN
Hofman Planning Associates
2386 Faraday Avenue, Suite 120
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(619) 438-1465
Bill Hofman
Mike Howes
Stan Weiler
Lisa King
Dan King
OTHERS CONTRIBUTING TOWARD THE PREPARATION OF THIS SPECIFIC PLAN
O'Day Consultants
7220 Avenida Encinas, Suite 204
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(619) 931-7700
EDAW, Inc.
1920 Main Street, Suite 450
Irvine, CA. 92714
(714) 660-8044
Pointe Design Group, Inc.
3130 Bonita Rd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA. 91910
(619) 691-1800
Krommenhoek McKeown Associates
1515 Morena Boulevard
San Diego, CA. 92110
(619) 275-7421
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA. 92009
(619) 438-1161
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OTHERS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS SPECIFIC PLAN
Carlsbad Ranch Company
5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(619) 431-5600
Chris Calkins
John White
Lizbeth Ecke
LEGO
7040 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad CA. 92008
(619) 438-5346
John Jakobsen
Flemming Jensen
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1
A. INITIATION OF THE PLAN .............................................................................. 1
B. PROJECT LOCATION AND OWNERSHIP ........................................................ 1
C. SPECIFIC PLAN ACREAGE AND SITE DESCRIPTION .................................... 1
D. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN .............................................................................. 5
E. PROPOSED LAND USES .............................................................................. 5
F. ISSUES ADDRESSED IN THE PLAN ............................................................ 7
G. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PLAN'S POLICIES TO ITS REGULATIONS ............ 7
H. COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN .................................................... 7
1. LAND USE ELEMENT ......................................................................... 7
2. OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATION ELEMENT .................................... 11
3. CIRCULATION ELEMENT .................................................................. 12
4. NOISE ELEMENT ............................................................................... 13
I. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE ....................................................................... 14
J. ENTITLEMENT AND APPROVALS PERMITTED BY THE SPECIFIC PLAN ... 16
K. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE .............................................................................. 16
II. LAND USE AND CIRCULATION .................................................................................... 17
A. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 17
B. OVERVIEW OF PLANNING AREA OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS .. 17
1. COMMUNITY CONTEXT .................................................................... 17
2. NATURAL AND CULTURAL FEATURES .......................................... 18
3. INFRASTRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS ...................................... 20
4. INSTITUTIONAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS ............ 20
5. NOISE AND AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY .............................................. 21
C. DESCRIPTION OF THE CARLSBAD RANCH PLAN CONCEPT ..................... 21
D. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ........................................................ 31
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Ill. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES ......................................... 66
A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES ........ 67
1. BUILDING HEIGHT ............................................................................ 67
2. BUILDING LOT COVERAGE ............................................................. 68
3. PARKING STANDARDS ........................................................ ., .......... 68
4. SIGNAGE ........................................................................................... 73
5. EMPLOYEE EATING AREAS ............................................................ 74
6. SERVICE LOADING AREAS AND TRASH ENCLOSURES ................. 74
7. OPEN SPACE TRANSITION AREAS ............................................... 75
a. Perimeter Wall ........................................................................................... 75
b. Berms ........................................................................................................ 75
c. Drainage .................................................................................................... 76
8. ROADWAYS ....................................................................................... 79
a. Palomar Airport Road ................................................................................. 79
b. Cannon Road ............................................................................................. 80
c. Armada Drive .............................................................................................. 81
d. LEGO Drive ................................................................................................ 82
e. Hidden Valley Road .................................................................................... 84
f. Street .......................................................................................................... 8 5
9. LANDSCAPE CONCEPT ................................................................... 86
a. Golf Course Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use .......... 89
b. Parking Areas ............................................................................................ 90
c. Project Entries ........................................................................................... 92
B. PLANNING AREA 1 -GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA ................ 97
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ........................................................ 99
PLANNING AREA 2 -RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ...................................... 102
2. DESIGN GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 106
D. PLANNING AREA 3 -HOTEL/RETAIL. ....................................................... 108
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 108
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2. DES I G N GU ID ELIN ES ......................... ,,,, .............. ,, ......................... 110
E. PLANNING AREA 4 -LEGOLAND Carlsbad ................................................ 113
1. PLANNING AREAS ........................................................................... 113
2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 120
3. DESIGN GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 137
4. LANDSCAPE AREAS ....................................................................... 143
F. PLANNING AREA 5 -RESORT ................................................................... 155
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 155
2. DESIGN GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 158
G. PLANNING AREA 6 -SPECIALTY RETAIL .................................................. 160
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 160
2. DESIGN GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 163
H. PLANNING AREA 7 -FLOWER FIELDS .................................................... 166
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 166
I. PLANNING AREA 8 -GOLF COURSEAgriculture and Open Space ........ 172
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 172
J. PLANNING AREA 9 -NATURAL OPEN SPACE .......................................... 178
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ....................................................... 178
IV. COMMUNITY FACILITIES .......................................................................................... 180
A. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 180
B. CITY ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES ......................................................... 180
C. LIBRARY FACILITIES .................................................................................. 181
D. PARK FACILITIES ........................................................................................ 181
1. GOLF COURSE ................................................................................ 181
b 1. TRAIL SYSTEM/PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY ................................... 182
-3-,, 2. PARK MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS .................................. 182
E. OPEN SPACE .............................................................................................. 182
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F. FIRE .............................................................................................................. 184
G. SCHOOLS .................................................................................................... 18 5
V. UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................... 186
A. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 186
B. DOMESTIC WATER .................................................................................... 186
C. RECLAIMED WATER .................................................................................. 191
D. STORM DRAINAGE ..................................................................................... 192
E. SEWER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES ................................................ 193
F. SOLID WASTE ............................................................................................. 195
G. ELECTRICITY .............................................................................................. 195
H. NATURAL GAS ............................................................................................ 195
I. TELEPHONE ................................................................................................ 195
J. CIRCULATION ............................................................................................. 195
VI. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES ...................................................... 208
A. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED .............................................................. 208
B. SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
SPECIFIC PLAN .......................................................................................... 208
C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ...................................................... 213
D. PHASING PROGRAM .................................................................................. 214
E. GRADING/EROSION CONTROL ............................................................... 226
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 226
2. GUIDELINES .................................................................................... 226
3. CONFORMANCE WITH CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCES ......... 229
4. PHASING OF GRADING ................................................................. 229
5. LANDSCAPE MITIGATION ............................................................. 230
VII. SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ............................................................. 231
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (94-01) ............................................. 231
R OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS .................................................... 231
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1. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES ...................................................... 231
2. AIR QUALITY ................................................................. ,. ................. 231
3. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES ........ 232
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ........................................................... 234
5. TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION ................................................................. 236
6. HAZARDOUS WASTE/PESTICIDE RESIDUE .................................. 239
7. LAND USE COMPATIBILITY ........................................................... 239
8. NOISE ............................................................................................... 240
9. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES .............................................. 240
a. Fire Protection Services .......................................................................... 240
b. Police Protection Services .................................................. ,. ................... 240
c. Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Facilities ........................................... 240
d. Schools ..................................................................................................... 241
e. Water Supply/Reclaimed Water ............................................................... 241
10. SOLID WASTE .................................................................................. 241
11. VISUAL AESTHETICS/GRADING ................................................... 242
12. WATER QUALITY ............................................................................ 242
C. SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ........................................... 243
VIII. SPECIFIC PLAN ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................... 244
A. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 244
B. STATE REQUIREMENTS ........................ , .................................................. 244
C. LOCAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 244
1. AMENDMENTS ................................................................................ 245
IX. SPECIFIC PLAN ENFORCEMENT ............................................................................ 246
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LIST OF FIGURES
Regional Context ....................................................................................... 2
City Context ............................................................................................... 3
Vicinity Map ............................................................................................... 4
Development Summary ............................................................................. 6
Williamson Act Lands ............................................................................... 15
Site Features ........................................................................................... 19
Airport Flight Line Analysis ...................................................................... 23
General Plan Uses ................................................................................... 26
Zoning Designations ................................................................................ 27
Planning Areas ........................................................................................ 28
Development Program ............................................................................. 29
Parcelization ............................................................................................ 30
Grading Concept. ..................................................................................... 40
Storm Water Management Concept ........................................................ 41
Circulation Plan ........................................................................................ 50
Typical Street Cross Section .................................................................... 51
Typical Stree Cross Sections ................................................................... 49
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 53
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 54
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 55
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 56
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 57
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 58
Typical Street Cross Sections .................................................................. 59
Pedestrian Walk In Flower Field .............................................................. 62
Typical Surface Parking ........................................................................... 71
Typical Parking Structure Treatment ....................................................... 70
Agricultural Buffer .................................................................................... 77
Typical Berm Treatments ......................................................................... 78
Landscape Concept ................................................................................. 87
Planning Area 1 -Gemological Institute of America ................................. 98
Planning Area 2 -Research and Development ...................................... 103
Planning Area 3 -Hotel/Retail. ............................................................... 109
Planning Area 4 -LEGO LAND Carlsbad ............................................... 116
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Planning Areas ................................................. 118
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Conceptual Site Plan ....................................... 119
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Key Setbacks ................................................... 124
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Parking Concept Plan ...................................... 128
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Parking Geometries ......................................... 129
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Circulation Plan ................................................ 130
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LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Landscape Concept Plan ................................. 144
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Cross Sections ................................................. 145
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Cross Sections ................................................. 146
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Cross Sections ................................................. 147
LEGOLAND Carlsbad -Cross Sections ................................................. 148
Planning Area 5 -Resort ........................................................................ 156
Planning Area 6 -Specialty Retail ......................................................... 161
Planning Area 6 -Specialty Retail ......................................................... 165
Planning Area 7 -Flower Fields ............................................................. 169
Planning Area 7 -Flower Fields Planting Area ................................. 172
Cross Section -Wall & Promenade ....................................................... 171
Planning Area 8 -Golf CourseAgriculture and Open Space ............... 175
Trail at LEGO I Ge-If Agriculture and Open Space Boundary .............. 176
Cannon Road Golf Course Crossing Illustrative .................................... 177
Planning Area 9 -Natural Open Space .................................................. 179
Open Space ........................................................................................... 183
Existing Utilities ...................................................................................... 189
Water ..................................................................................................... 190
Sanitary Sewer ...................................................................................... 194
Capital Improvement Program ............................................................... 215
Earthwork Phasing -Previous Grading Done For CT 92-07 .................. 221
Earthwork Phasing -Phase 1 CT 94-09 ................................................. 222
Earthwork Phasing -Phase 2 CT 94-09 ................................................. 223
Earthwork Phasing -Phase 3 CT 94-09 ................................................. 224
Phasing Program ................................................................................... 225
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APPENDICES
A. Project Summary Sheet
B. Legal Description
C. Glossary of Specific Plan Terms
D. Airport Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix
E. Williamson Act Contract
F. Potential LEGOLAND Attractions
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. INITIATION OF THE PLAN
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment was prepared at the request of the
major property owner, the Carlsbad Ranch Company. A portion of the subject property
is within the Palomar Airport Influence Area which is designated a Special Treatment Area
by the City's General Plan. As required by the General Plan's Special Treatment Area
Guidelines, a specific plan must be processed and approved prior to development of this
property. In addition, a combination district is proposed for the subject property which
also necessitates the preparation of a specific plan pursuant to the General Plan. The
property is also located within the boundary of the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal
Program (LCP) which also requires a specific plan for development of the site.
B. PROJECT LOCATION AND OWNERSHIP
The Carlsbad Ranch site is located within the northwest quadrant of the City of
Carlsbad. The site is located entirely within the boundary of Local Facilities Management
Zone 13. A regional map depicting the location of the property within the County and a
city context map presenting the location of the property within the City of Carlsbad are
provided in Figures 1 and 2 on pages 2 and 3 respectively. The specific project site is
shown on Figure 3 on page 4.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific plan is largely under the ownership of the Carlsbad
Ranch Company. The Gemological Institute of America also owns approximately 29.0
acres within the specific plan.
C. SPECIFIC PLAN ACREAGE AND SITE DESCRIPTION
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment area is 447.40 450.54 acres in
size. This specific plan amendment increases the land area of the original specific plan
by 23.89 acres. This increase includes the transfer of 20.56 acres from Zone 5 to Zone
13 1.vhich is located along the southeast boundary of the project. The remainder of this
increase is due to the inclusion of additional right of 'Nay from Cannon Road along the
northern boundary of the project. Of this area, 412.52 415.66 acres are considered
developable pursuant to Section 21.53.230 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The site is
composed of gently rolling topography and contains three north-south trending ridges.
Almost all of the site has been disturbed by agricultural operations. Environmentally
constrained areas of the site consist of steep slopes in the northeast and southeast
corners of the property. Some of these slopes are covered with sensitive vegetation,
including coastal sage scrub and mixed coastal chaparral.
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D. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
The purpose of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is to provide a comprehensive
set of guidelines, regulations and implementation programs for guiding and ensuring the
orderly development of the Carlsbad Ranch in accordance with the City's General Plan.
The specific plan defines the allowable type and intensity of land use, provides
detailed development and design standards and criteria, and describes the method by
which the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan will be implemented. City Council adoption of
the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan will establish the zoning and development standards
for this property. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment will ensure that the
subject property is developed in full accordance with the following:
City of Carlsbad General Plan
• Local Coastal Program -Mello II Segment
• Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan
• McClellan-Palomar Airport Comprehensive Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Land Conservation Contract 76-1
E. PROPOSED LAND USES
The proposed land uses for the Specific Plan Amendment will be similar in type to
the original Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, but with a significantly reduced office/research
& development component and the addition of recreational, retail, and visitor-serving land
uses. Proposed land uses for the Specific Plan Amendment reflect a mix of compatible
and complementary non-residential uses, including office, research and development,
related light manufacturing, commercial, hotel, destination resort, golf course, agriculture,
open space, a vocational school campus and LEGOLAND Carlsbad. The integrated
uses will allow for the creation of a diverse, high quality development with appropriate
recreational opportunities and services for the community. It will enhance the regional
focus that the Carlsbad Ranch now holds as entry to the business and industrial corridor
and as a visitor and community destination for its agricultural, open space, aesthetic,
retail and entertainment characteristics. A table detailing the proposed land uses and
associated square footage is provided as Figure 4 on page 6.
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G.I.A. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 28.93
f;etf AGRICUL TURE/OPENSPACE 26.46
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 40.01
STREET "D" (PRIVATE) 1.97
OPEN SP ACE 10. 00
RESORT 55.94
LEGO FAMILY PARK 128.32
LEGO DRIVE (PRIVATE) 0.94
COMMUNITY HOTEL & RETAIL 10.48
PUBLIC ROADS 21.81
TOTAL SPECIFIC PLANS 450.54 AC
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PRESERVE IN NATURAL STATE
425,750 SF
212,080 SF; 280 ROOMS
2,934,830 SF
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F. ISSUES ADDRESSED IN THE PLAN
Issues addressed by this plan include land use compatibility with the existing and
future agricultural operations and Palomar Airport to the east, preservation of open space,
visual aesthetics of the development, provision of adequate public facilities and
improvements, and consistency with the General Plan, Local Coastal Plan -Mello II
Segment and the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan.
G. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PLAN'S POLICIES TO ITS REGULATIONS
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is both a policy and a regulatory document.
The Plan will serve as the zoning ordinance for the subject property. Where the plan
varies from existing City regulations, specific policy statements are presented to clarify
the intent and purpose of the proposed regulation.
The specific plan goals, objectives and policies will serve to generally guide and
direct development within the Carlsbad Ranch. The specific plan regulations will
implement these goals, objectives and policies. Detailed regulations will control the type,
location, intensity and appearance of development in Carlsbad Ranch. The illustrative
plans contained in this document are conceptual in nature only. Specific project site
design shall be subject to future City review and must conform to all applicable codes,
standards and design requirements.
H. COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is consistent with and implements the Carlsbad
General Plan. The following highlights some of the major General Plan goals applicable
to Carlsbad Ranch and discusses the relationship between these goals and the Carlsbad
Ranch Specific Plan.
1. LAND USE & COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
OVERALL LAND USE PATTERN Community Character, Design and
Connectedness
a. Goal M 2-G.16 -A City which preserves and enhances the
environment, Enhance Carlsbad's character and image of itself as a
desirable residential, beach and open-space oriented community.
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The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is consistent with the intent of this
goal, since the majority of the project will remain as an open family park,
golf course open space, and agricultural area. The project has been
designed to concentrate development along Paseo Del Norte, the site's
developable western ridge and the flatter portions of the eastern boundary,
thus preserving significant amounts of open space including the well-known
"flower fields".
b. Goal A.2 /\ City 'Nhich provides for an orderly balance of both public
and private land uses. 2-G.1 Maintain a land use program with
amount. design and arrangement of varied uses that serve to protect
and enhance the character and image of the city as expressed in the
Carlsbad Community Vision. and balance development with
preservation and enhancement of open space.
The specific plan meets this goal by providing varied uses, such as
public recreational uses and amenities, employment uses. and visitor
serving accommodations. entertainment, shopping and restaurants. These
varied uses assist in achieving the image of the city as expressed in the
Carlsbad Community Vision by providing access to recreation. supporting
the city's strong and diverse economy, increasing dining and shopping
opportunities. and promoting Carlsbad's tourism. including a family park, a
golf course open to the public, a pedestrian promenade and a trail through
the flower fields, which \Nill channel foot traffic through the fields. The
private uses that contribute to balance the specific plan include LEGOL/\ND
Carlsbad, the Resort, the Gemological Institute, the Hotel/Timeshare area
and the Specialty Retail shops.
Growth Management and Public Facilities
c. Goal A4 2-G.21 -l\ City 1Nhich ensures the timely provision of
Ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided in a
timely manner to preserve the quality of life of the residents.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan includes provisions which ensure
that all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with need.
The specific plan has been developed to be consistent with and to
implement the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP) as
identified in the Community Facilities (IV}, Utilities and Infrastructure (V) and
Specific Plan Implementation Measures (VI) chapters of this document.
The Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment is being
processed concurrently with this Specific Plan Amendment. Development
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within the Carlsbad Ranch has been anticipated and provisions have been
established to ensure the availability of public facilities.
Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor
c. Goals 2-G.23 -2-G.28
2-G.23 Create a unique, community-oriented open space area along the
Cannon Road corridor located immediately to the east of the Interstate 5
freeway including the existing flower fields and strawberry fields.
2-G.24 Ensure that this area is permanently protected and preserved
for open space uses.
2-G.25 Enhance the protection of the existing flower fields.
2-G.26 Allow farming operations in the area such as the existing
strawberry fields and flower growing areas to continue.
2-G.27 Provide for the protection and preservation of environmental
resources in the area.
2-G.28 Increase public access and use in the area primarily though
the incorporation of public trails and active and passive recreation.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan includes parcels that are part of
the Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor, including
the Flower Fields. This specific plan is consistent with the General Plan
goals list above by: 1) requiring compliance with Zoning Ordinance Chapter
21.209 -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Zone (CR-A/OS), which is
intended to create a unique, community-oriented open space area; 2) the
plan designates parcels within the corridor for open space uses; 3) the plan
ensures the protection of the Flower Fields; 4) the plan allows the
continuation of agricultural uses on the parcels; 5) the plan requires
protection of environmental resources; and 6) the plan increases public
access in the corridor area by requiring future trails within Planning Areas 7
and 8.
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COMMERCIAL LAND USE
d. Goal A 1 A City that achieves a healthy and diverse economic base by
creating a climate for economic grmvth and stability. 2-G.9
Accommodate a diversity of business establishments in appropriately-
scaled setting, including large-scaled industrial and research and
development establishments proximate to the McClellan-Palomar
Airport, regionally-scaled shopping centers, and neighborhood-serving
commercial centers with smaller-sized stores, restaurants and offices to
meet shopping, recreation, and service needs of residents and visitors.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan will provide a family oriented theme
park, destination resort and golf course, as well as a diverse range of
commercial services including restaurants, specialty shops, regional retail, etc.
The commercial uses of the specific plan will also serve to attract and
accommodate local residents as well as meet the needs of the specific plan's
tenants and guests.
INDUSTRIAL
e. Goal A A City which develops an industrial base of light, pollution free
industries.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan incorporates research and
development uses into the Specific Plan Program, thus maintaining
consistency with the intent of this goal. The research and development uses
contribute a light industrial component to the specific plan that will serve to
strengthen the City's tax base as well as increase job opportunities for local
residents.
AGRICULTURE LAND USE
.f:.e. Goal A± 2-G.15 - A city which s§.upports agricultureal uses throughout
the city while planning for possible the transition of agriculture to tlfl3a.A:
other uses.
The proposed development on the site will provide supplemental
income to help sustain agricultural operations in Planning Area 7, the Flower
Fields. The specific plan will increase the amount of acreage preserved as
permanent Open Space for agricultural purposes. Agricultural uses shall be
allowed to continue in Planning Area 8 for as long as it remains economically
viable for the landowners. When the landowners determine that agriculture is
no longer economically viable, other open space uses shall be permitted.
ENVIRONME~JTAL
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g. Goal A ,A, City which protects and conserve natural resources, fragile
ecological areas, unique natural assets and historically significant
features of the community.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan contains provisions to preserve the
community landmark of the "Flmver Fields". This is made possible by the
revenue created by the other proposed uses.
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS AIRPORT
-h-,.f. Goal A 2-G.13 -A City which mMaintains land use compatibility
between McClellan-Palomar Airport and surrounding land uses, and
encourage the airport's continued operations while ensuring it does not
unduly impact existing neighborhoods and communities.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan area is located within the area
affected by the McClellan Palomar Airport (noise. traffic pattern zone.
overflight notification area)Special Treatment /\rea, as defined by the
McClellan Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan"Comprehensive
Land Use Plan for Palomar/\irport". As discussed in the Land Use Element
of the General Plan, specific plans should be developed for properties
located \Nithin the Airport Influence Area to ensure definite work programs
for those identified key areas that affect the character of the entire
community. Through the development of comprehensive design guidelines,
the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan sh-al.J.-ensure.§. the orderly and consistent
development of all properties within the specific plan consistent with the
McClellan Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
2. OPEN SPACE, & CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ELEMENT
a. Goal A.1 4-G.1 -Preserve and create an Develop a balanced and
integrated open space system reflecting a variety of considerations -
resource conservation. production of resources. recreation. and
aesthetic and community identity -and ensuring synergies between
various open space components and compatibility with land use
planning.
The first goal of the Open Space, & Conservation Element identifies
the need to preserve and create open space systems that maintain
community identity, achieve a sense of natural spaciousness, and provide
a certain degree of 1.iisual relief to the cityscape. The Carlsbad Ranch
Specific Plan provides for the preservation of all existing General Plan Open
Space, such areas include areas for resource protection. agriculture.
recreation and public access to views of scenic areas.in addition to
proposing additional General Plan Open Space for a golf course open to
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the public. The open space areas also include an area of native vegetation
in the northeast corner of the specific plan area.
3. CIRCULATION MOBILITY ELEMENT
STREETS /\ND TRAFFIC CONTROL
a. Goal.§. A4 3-G.1 -3-G.3 /\ City with an integrated transportation
network serving local and regional needs.
3-G.1 Keep Carlsbad moving with livable streets that provide a
safe, balanced, cost-effective, multi-modal transportation system
(vehicles, pedestrians, bikes, transit), accommodating the mobility
needs of all community members, including children, the elderly and
the disabled.
3-G.2 Improve connectivity for residents, visitors and businesses.
3-G.3 Provide inviting streetscapes that encourage walking and
promote livable streets.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan shall provide a comprehensive
circulation system that will serve the present and future traffic needs of
Carlsbad and the region as a whole. The proposed internal circulation
system of the project creates a circulation pattern which provides logical
links with the existing. system. The Carlsbad Ranch's internal circulation
system is also intended to enhance the existing network by providing
alternative routes for movement.
Signage will direct traffic generated by LEGOLAND Carlsbad and the
resort to access these areas by using Cannon Road. This will preserve the
capacity along Palomar Airport Road.
ALTERNATE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
b. Goal l\ l\ City which promotes, encourages and accommodates a
variety of transportation modes as alternatives to the automobile.
This specific plan proposes goals, objectives and policies to address
potential transit services and opportunities provided for alternate modes of
transportation for the tenants and guests of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific
-P-laH-Area.
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The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan will provide a pedestrian
circulation system, which is both safe and comfortable thus encouraging
non-vehicular traffic. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan will provide a
pedestrian oriented environment, which will provide views of the
surrounding open space and natural features while supplying access
between the various uses. Sidewalk widths within the specific plan will be
increased to 15 feet along portions of Armada Drive.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan also identifies potential locations
for future bus stops within the specific plan area. The potential bus stop
locations are as shown on Figure 15 on page 47.
4. NOISE ELEMENT
AIRPORT
a. Goal A 5-G.4 -A City that achieves Ensure long-term compatibility
between the airport and surrounding land use.
The subject property is impacted by noise from Palomar Airport and
Interstate 5. The land uses proposed in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan
are in full compliance with the noise standards contained in the City's Noise
Element and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Palomar Airport. (See
Appendix E for the Airport Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix.) Noise
impacts will be evaluated in the accompanying Environmental Impact
Report. All future development within the specific plan shall incorporate the
applicable noise mitigation measures identified in the EIR to reduce indoor
noise levels to acceptable levels consistent with the Airport's Land Use Plan
and the City's Noise Element.
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used for growing flowers. Several measures aimed at reducing potential conflicts
between urban and agricultural uses on Carlsbad Ranch were adopted by the
Coastal Commission at the time approvals were granted. These measures have
been refined, where appropriate, and incorporated into the specific plan policies
and standards.
In 1993, the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan was approved by City Council
(City Council Ordinance No. NS-227) for the development of 117.1 acres. A
corresponding amendment to the City's General Plan which converted some Non-
Residential Reserve to Open Space, Commercial, Office, Planned Industrial and
Travel Service was also approved by the City Council.
The proposed amendment to the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan will
increase maintain the size of the specific plan area from 423.51 acres to 447.40 at
450.54 acres. The amendment 1Nill change several of the previously approved
land uses 1,,vhich 1Nill include the provisions for a golf course open to the public, a
destination resort and LEGOL/\ND Carlsbad adds trails to Planning Area 8a and
updates references throughout the specific plan including General Plan goals and
references to the City Planner.
5. NOISE AND AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY
The site is also located in the Palomar Airport Influence Area. A portion of
the site is within the projected 60 and 65 CNEL noise contours for Palomar Airport.
Specific mitigation measures have been incorporated in this specific plan to ensure
the compatibility of development with airport operations and consistency with the
Palomar Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan (see Chapter VII, Section B -
Environmental Mitigation Measures). Building height, although a consideration, is
not an issue in regard to airport operations as the proposed development lies well
below the 100:1 flight line as illustrated by Figure 7 on page 20.
C. DESCRIPTION OF THE CARLSBAD RANCH PLAN CONCEPT
The concept underlying the plan for the Carlsbad Ranch is to create a mix of
distinctive, complementary and compatible non-residential land uses including offices,
research and development, commercial, destination resort, agriculture, ~open space,
education institute and LEGOLAND Carlsbad. The mix of uses is supported by a
pedestrian-scale circulation plan that encourages guests, employees, students and
visitors to conveniently attend classes, work, shop, dine, exercise, iJ6U--and enjoy
wholesome entertainment within walking distance. The plan concentrates building
development within a limited area so that open space can be preserved and
enhanced
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Much of the most visible west-facing slope will maintain agricultural use of the site
as flower fields. Formal elements will heighten the sense of the hillside landscape and will
reinforce the visual importance of the ridgeline extending through the site and creating a
prominent brow at the southwest end. A transitional wall will create an edge to the flower
fields that will become a promenade providing scenic vistas to the fields, the city and the
ocean.
Development will be concentrated within a limited area along the western-most
ridge and areas to the east. A hotel/timeshare will occupy a prominent location at the
southern end of the site. The hotel/timeshare will serve a role in Carlsbad much like the
La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla and the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado as a major
landmark and social gathering place for the community. The use of courtyards, terraces,
landscaping, sloping and tiled roofs, distinctive massing and many of the qualities
characteristic of Mediterranean buildings are envisioned.
The focus of development in the north and central portion of the specific plan will
be on Biotech, research/corporate users and a vocational campus housing the
Gemological Institute of America. The development will be a mix of one, two and three-
story buildings. Design standards will continue to require architectural articulation on all
buildings, incorporating a vocabulary, which is compatible with the overall Mediterranean
character of the Carlsbad Ranch.
LEGOLAND Carlsbad will be situated on the southeast quadrant of the Carlsbad
Ranch. It will consist of an inner park of active and passive clusters, along with a service
and administration area and an outer park containing a hotel and parking. All areas of
the park will be heavily landscaped. The inner park will also contain water features. All
areas of the park will be child and pedestrian oriented. All structures will be designed to
blend in with the extensive landscaping in garden-like settings. LEGO models will be
featured in LEGOLAND Carlsbad.
A full-service destination resort, which may include up to 700 suites is proposed to
be located on the northeast corner of the Ranch. The architecture will be compatible with
the same Mediterranean vocabulary prevalent throughout the Ranch and features such
as sloping tile roofs, terraces, arches, and elevated walkways connecting the various
buildings should be encouraged. A golf course open to the public, Agriculture and open
space uses will be situated below the resort adding to the open space in the Ranch.
The western-most portion of the Ranch below the flower fields and adjacent to
Paseo Del Norte will be developed as a specialty retail center. Buildings will be designed
and oriented to allow for views of the flower fields to the east. There will be a focus on
food service at the end of the pedestrian access to the flower fields and ridge promenade.
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Figures 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, found on pages ~ 26 through 2:.+ 30, identify the
proposed location of land uses and the development program to be achieved on the
developable portion of the Carlsbad Ranch, which is expected to build out over a 10 to
15 year time period.
The acreage contained in the Parcelization map on page 2:.+ 30 does not directly
correspond with the land use acreage as contained in the Zone 13 LFMP. The
Parcelization map provides separate lots for the developable land and the roadways.
While the land use maps contained in the Zone 13 LFMP provides acreage that includes
the adjacent roadways in the land use area.
The plans and maps provided in this specific plan are conceptual in nature only.
Site Development Plans and/or Conditional Use Permits will be required prior to
development in any of the Planning Areas within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, or as
otherwise stated within the Implementation section of each Planning Area.
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FIGURE 10
PLANNING AREAS ..
1 GEMOLOGICAL INSTJTIJTE OF AMERICA
2 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT /OFFICE
3 COMMUNITY HOTEL & RETAIL
4 LEGO FAMILY PARK
5 RESORT
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6 SPECIALTY RETAJL
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FIGURE 12 .
PARCELIZATION
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Parcel Acres (net)
1 -AGRICULTURE 53.42
2 -RETAIL 15.95
3 -GO!::.FAGRICUL TURE/OS45.61
4 -G.l.A./ALT. 10.87
5 -GOl:FAGRICUL TURE/OS26.46
6 - R & D 5.78
7 - R & D 5.78
8 - R & D 4.84
9 - R & D 4.00
10 - R & D 4.95
11 - R & D 4.03
12 - R & D 3.79
13 -STREET "D" 1.97
14 -R & D 3.38
15 - R & D 3.46
Parcel
16 -OPEN SPACE
17 -RESORT
18 -LEGO
19 -LEGO DR. (PRIVATE)
20 -RESORT
Acres (net)
10.00
52.80
128.32
0.94
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. CT92-7, LOT 14 -HOTEL/RETAIL
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NOTE: REFER TO TENTATIVE
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LINES AND ACREAGES.
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D. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The following section presents the goals, objectives and policies which provide the
basis of the land use plan and will serve as a guide for future development and use of the
Carlsbad Ranch property.
GOAL1
Create an open space system that builds upon the visual prominence and
agricultural traditions of the site.
GOAL2
Establish an attractive, mixed use development which preserves the open
space character of the Carlsbad Ranch and enhances the scenic qualities and
identity of the Carlsbad community.
GOAL3
Intensify development within designated development areas to create an
appropriate level of pedestrian activity and vitality; to provide increased
opportunities for mass transit; and to preserve larger areas of recreational
open space on the site.
GOAL4
Create a business center and community destination at this significant
location within the City of Carlsbad.
GOALS
Provide for a circulation system that facilitates movement and access needs
of automobiles, pedestrians and bicyclists, and provides structure and
amenity to the Carlsbad Ranch development.
GOALS
Encourage and facilitate the use of travel modes other than the private
automobile for trips made to, from and within the Carlsbad Ranch.
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GOAL7
Ensure that new development and new roadways meet City of Carlsbad
growth management standards for traffic levels of service.
GOALS
To establish a family oriented theme park and destination resort that will
benefit both the citizens of and visitors to the City of Carlsbad.
The plan for the development of the Carlsbad Ranch property recognizes the
prominent location and key role the site occupies within the larger Carlsbad community.
Development on the Carlsbad Ranch is planned with a strong public orieritation that will
invite use by the community. Central to the proposed development is LEGOLAND
Carlsbad which will focus on providing fun and creative, educational experiences for
children in the 2-13 age group and their families. This will be complemented by a
destination resort, golf course open to the public, hotel, retail, agriculture, and open
space. Other uses such as professional office and research and development will be
integrated in the site. Development of a golf course open to the public, :12:.Erovision of
pedestrian paths and promenades that link to the planned citywide trail system, and
integration of community serving retail uses with employment opportunities will encourage
use of the site by the community.
OBJECTIVE 1: Plan for a variety of compatible land uses separated and
buffered by open space areas and landscape setbacks.
POLICY 1-A: Allow for the development of approximately 2.93 million square feet
of professional office, corporate headquarters, research and development, tourist
recreational uses and a destination resort, which includes a 550,000 square foot
vocational campus, a 700-suite destination resort (647,000 square feet), the 128-
acre LEGOLAND Carlsbad, a 9 hole golf course open to the public, 326,000 square
feet of retail uses, and one 280 room hotel (commercial living unit) (192,080 square
feet), as well as agricultural and open space uses, as shown on the Carlsbad Ranch
Development Program (Figure 11 on page 26).
The land uses proposed by the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan are illustrated on the
General Plan Designations Figure 8 on page 23. The specific plan divides this site into
five four land uses: Office/Planned Industrial, Regional Commercial, Travel/Recreation
Visitor Commercial, Travel/Recreation Commercial/Community Commercial and Open
Space. These proposed land uses are defined below:
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OFFICE/PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (GtPI):
This category includes most business and administrative office uses.
Research and development uses and their related manufacturing uses are also
included within areas designated "GtPI" provided they are compatible in character
with the business and administrative uses. The specific plan also allows for the
development of a vocational campus in Planning Area 1.
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (R)
This category applies to Planning Area 6 for a specialty retail center with a
regional focus. Due to its location along Paseo Del Norte near the 1-5 interchange,
the Specialty Retail Area is planned as a more automobile oriented retail center.
This would be an appropriate location for uses such as a factory outlet center,
eating establishments, commercial uses related to agriculture, movie theaters, and
other similar entertainment.
TRi\VEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL (TR) VISITOR COMMERCIAL (VC):
These This designations are is applied to Planning Areas~ 4 and 5. The
Travel/Recreation Visitor Commercial category includes establishments which
serve business and industrial areas as well as the traveling public.
The Travel Recreation Visitor Commercial designation is applied to
LEGOLAND Carlsbad and the resort area. The land uses will be primarily visitor
serving commercial and recreational. Carlsbad Ranch is well situated for this use
given its visibility from and proximity to Interstate 5, Palomar Airport Road and
Cannon Road. Central to this use will be LEGOLAND Carlsbad in Planning Area
4 which will attract families from throughout the region. A destination resort in
Planning Area 5 will be designed to complement LEGOLAND Carlsbad and
provide accommodations and other services to those who visit the Park.
TRAVEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (TR/C):
The Travel/Recreation Commercial/Community Commercial designation is
a split General Plan land use designation. This split land use designation is utilized
only for Planning Area 3.
Planning Area 3 is well situated to serve interregional traffic given its
visibility from Interstate 5 and Palomar Airport Road. It is also convenient to nearby
business and industrial areas. A business quality hotel or timeshare project and
related retail uses could be developed \Nithin Planning Area 3 in addition to
commercial retail and office uses.
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OPEN SPACE (OS):
The Open Space category provides for agricultural and recreational uses.
Approximately 39.1 acres of land near the southwestern corner of the property are
presently designated as Open Space. This area (Planning Area 7) is proposed to
increase in size to 53.422 acres and is intended to remain in floriculture to maintain
the local landmark "Flower Fields".
An additional 72.07~ acres is proposed for designation as Open Space to
provide a golf course open to the public. The golf course open to the public, on a fee
basis, ,.viii consist of ti.vo areas. A portion of the golf course will be located north of the
f1011.1er fields between Car Country Carlsbad on the west and the Gemological Institute
of America on the east. The other portion of the golf course area will be located north
of LEGO LAND Carlsbad, south of future Cannon Road and beti.veen the Gemological
Institute on the west and the resort on the east. An additional 72.072 acres (Planning
Area 8) is designated as Open Space as part of the Cannon Road Agricultural
and Open Space (CR-A/OS) Zone. Agricultural uses shall be allowed to continue
on these areas for as long as it remains economically viable for the landowners.
When the landowners determine that agriculture is no longer economically
viable, other open space uses shall be permitted on the 72.072 acres pursuant
to the CR-A/OS Zone (CMC Chapter 21.209).
POLICY 1-8: Plan for the intensification of areas designated for development in
order to maximize the amount of land retained in agriculture, recreation and open
space uses.
The development program for the Carlsbad Ranch establishes levels of development
that encourage the maximum utilization of land set aside for development, thereby preserving
larger land areas for agriculture, recreation and open space use, as well as establishing a
pedestrian environment.
OBJECTIVE 2: Establish a mixed-use development by combining complementary
uses around LEGOLAND Carlsbad that will become a focus and activity center for
the City of Carlsbad.
The focus of the Specific Plan Amendment is to establish a family oriented theme park
and create a destination resort. LEGOLAND Carlsbad will gain inspiration from the original
LEGO Family Park in Billund, Denmark and the LEGO Family Park in Windsor, UK, presently
under design. The Resort will further contribute to the success of LEGOLAND Carlsbad by
providing amenities, which will interact directly with the Park, such as providing quality
lodging.
Acreages in this specific plan are based on tentative map level of analysis. The acreages may vary
from those shown in LFMP 13 due to slight differences in the geographic area described and in the
constraints considered (e.g. non-circulation element streets).
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POLICY 2-A: Organize the office development in a compact pattern of buildings and
streets. Adequately screen the parking areas from the primary cross streets.
POLICY 2-B: Emphasize pedestrian activities and linkages in the specific plan area.
OBJECTIVE 3: Establish recreational, agricultural and open space uses that maintain
the open character and scenic quality of the Carlsbad Ranch property.
Build out of the specific plan will result in the utilization of a significant portion of the
Carlsbad Ranch property in recreational, agricultural and open space uses. In contrast to more
conventional development patterns which spread development over a site, and set aside
fragmented pieces of land for open space uses, the planning and design of Carlsbad Ranch has
balanced the research and development, the recreational uses and open space areas.
POLICY 3-A: Allov.' the development of a golf course open to the public on a fee basis and
clubhouse on lands proposed as Open Space. Agricultural uses shall be allowed to
continue for as long as it remains economically viable for the landowners. When the
landowners determine that agriculture is no longer economically viable, other open space
uses shall be permitted.
/\ privately ovmed golf course open to the public on a fee basis ',Nill be developed in
Planning Area 8. This •,e,iill be accomplished by a design allov,ing a portion of the golf course to be
located on SDG&E land to the north of the specific plan area.Proposition D "Preserve the
Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Taxpayers Money" was approved by the City of
Carlsbad voters in November 2006. Prop D placed a permanent open space zone on the
privately owned agricultural lands within Planning Area 8. The Cannon Road Agriculture
and Open Space (CR-A/OS) zone designation for Planning Area 8 allows agricultural uses
for as long as it remains economically viable for the landowners. When the landowners
determine that agriculture is no longer economically viable, other open space uses as
specified in the CR-A/OS Zone (CMC Chapter 21.209) shall be permitted.
POLICY 3-B: Provide for the continuation of agricultural uses in Planning Area 7 (Flower
Fields)
The continuation of agricultural uses is planned over the highly visible west facing slopes
currently used for flower farming.
OBJECTIVE 4: Minimize conflicts between agricultural and urban uses.
There is the potential for conflicts between uses at the interface of urban and agricultural
areas. The primary physical impacts that would be expected to occur in this area involve the drift
of dust and pesticides from the agricultural to urban areas, inability of farm vehicles to move
through the agricultural areas, and the transport of urban pollutants from the development area
to the agricultural fields through storm and irrigation water runoff.
Previous planning actions on the Carlsbad Ranch identified a number of mitigation
measures aimed at minimizing potential conflicts between agricultural and urban uses. Those
measures have been refined, where appropriate, and incorporated as the following policies into
the specific plan. Grading and storm water management concepts are also addressed in this
chapter under Objective 6. More specific design standards addressing the perimeter wall and
berm treatment are discussed in the design guidelines.
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LAND USE AND DESIGN MEASURES
POLICY 4-A: Establish a 25-foot building setback from adjoining agricultural areas.
Structures must be set back 25 feet from adjacent agricultural areas in order to
ameliorate the impacts of agricultural dust, pesticides and noise on the commercial uses.
POLICY 4-8: A 6 foot solid wall or 3 foot high berm with 3 foot high landscaping
on top shall be installed around the perimeter of the area designated for
development adjacent to agricultural areas, to provide a physical barrier between
urban and agricultural uses and to restrict access into agricultural areas.
Construction of the perimeter wall and/or berms will occur concurrent with
development. Installation of temporary barriers are required if the construction of
Armada Drive precedes development on portions of the site.
A combination of a wall and landscaped berms are located around the perimeter
of the development area to provide a barrier between agricultural and urban uses, as
shown on Figures 28 and 29 on pages 72 and 73. Along the western edge of the ridge
developable area, a solid wall is proposed as a barrier between uses. Due to the high
visibility of the wall, design guidelines provided in the following chapter will ensure that
the wall is treated to provide a positive contribution to the project design. An illustrative
plan and section of the wall appears in Figure 50 on page 164.
Landscaped earth berms are proposed around the remainder of the developable
areas and the agricultural area where a barrier which is softer in appearance is desirable.
Berms will be 3 feet in height and supplemented with 3 feet of plant material, to achieve
a 6-foot barrier. Typical berm treatment is illustrated in Figure 29 on page 73.
POLICY 4-C: Re-grade the road cut adjacent to Palomar Airport Road in the area
designated as "Open Space" to allow agricultural use of the land. Soils in the
regraded area should be amended to be equivalent to the existing Class Ill Marina
soils.
The grading concept prepared for the specific plan regrades road cuts at the south
edge of the property to a slope of 6:1 in order to allow agricultural use of the land. The
grading concept is illustrated by Figure 13 on page 37.
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The proposed storm water management approach for the Carlsbad Ranch varies
somewhat from the approach assumed by the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan.
The Zone Plan assumed runoff would be conveyed on-site through underground storm
drains, whereas the specific plan advances the concepts of segregating flows based on
land use and incorporating above ground flows on the golf courseagricultural and open
space areas, and extended detention in order to improve the quality of water runoff. The
Carlsbad Ranch system works within the limitations set by the surrounding citywide
drainage improvements. As allowed by the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan,
and subject to the approval of the City l;:ngineer, alternative storm water facilities such as
those proposed herein shall be acceptable to accommodate future development within
the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan area.
The Carlsbad Ranch contributes storm runoff to two watersheds, the Agua
Hedionda Creek Watershed, which discharges into Agua Hedionda Lagoon to the north,
and the Canyon de las Encinas Watershed, discharging into the Pacific Ocean to the
south and west of Carlsbad Ranch.
The potential for the degradation of water quality at storm water runoff discharge
points is largely determined by land use. Moreover, the characteristics of pollutants
contributed by different land uses, determine different facilities that are best suited to
specific pollutant removal. To best address water quality degradation that may be
associated with specific land uses, this storm water management plan segregates runoff
based on land use. By doing so, different facilities that target particular pollutants can be
most efficiently located in the system.
Distinctions have been made between three land use types: urbanized
development, landscaped open space/golf course and agricultural land (Flower Fields).
The urbanized areas with increased impervious cover (streets, parking lots, roof
tops) will contribute the highest increase in storm runoff compared to pre-development
conditions. The increase in runoff quantity can be mitigated by providing permanent
ponds that have sufficient added capacity to detain or hold back additional storm water,
while only releasing water at pre-development rates. Pollutants that may potentially be
introduced are primarily associated with streets and parking areas that collect oil-related
and other automotive by-products on their hard surfaces. Leaves, dust, and accumulated
litter also are often washed from these surfaces by storm water. Urban landscape areas
have the potential for contributing nutrients and pesticides to runoff from fertilizers, soil
amendments and spraying. Similarly, landscaped open space and golf course areas are
potential sources for the introduction of increased nutrients and pesticides in storm water.
Agricultural areas, due to their cultivated state, are known to be potential sources for
suspended silts and sediment loads in storm water. Agricultural fertilizers and pesticides
also present the potential for additional nutrient loads and pesticide-related tainting of
storm runoff.
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The primary goal of this storm water management plan is to prevent flooding and
protect property by providing safe, effective site drainage. This plan also addresses the
potential impacts that the proposed land uses may have on the environmental quality of
the water.
To mitigate these potential impacts, this plan relies on a variety of facilities each
specifically located within the system to provide incremental removal of urban pollutants.
The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The applicant shall provide Best Management
Practices to control discharges of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable to waters
of the United States. Plans for such improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to, or concurrent with, approval of the final map, issuance of grading or building
permit, whichever occurs first, in the affected area. Said plans shall include, but not be
limited to the following, which shall be included in the project's CC&Rs:
The owner's association shall coordinate the use of the City's established program
to assist owners with the removal and proper disposal of toxic and hazardous
waste products.
Toxic chemicals or hydrocarbon compounds such as gasoline, motor oil,
antifreeze, solvents, paints, paint thinners, wood preservatives, and other such
fluids shall not be discharged into any street, public or private, or into storm drain
or storm water conveyance systems. Use and disposal of pesticides, fungicides,
herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other such chemical treatments shall meet
Federal, State, county and City requirements as prescribed in their respective
containers.
Best Management Practices shall be used to eliminate or reduce surface pollutants
when planning any changes to the landscaping and surface improvements.
All parking and driving areas shall be swept and vacuumed on an established
schedule to prevent the accumulation of dirt/oil/grease which could be washed into
the storm drain system. The sweeping schedule shall be determined durlng the
processing of the Site Development Plan for each Planning Area.
AGUA HEDIONDA CREEK WATERSHED
The proposed development establishes four drainage basins within the Agua
Hedionda Creek Watershed. Basin One captures storm drainage from the golf course
agricultural and open space areas. Surface water will be conveyed through swales to
an NPDES storm drain system which will connect with the existing system in Cannon
Road. This system will empty onto the SDGE property north of Cannon Road. A
temporary depolluting/desilting basin will be constructed in November 1995, to provide
protection for SDGE.
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Basin Two runoff is generated from the agricultural flower fields, a portion of the
golf course open space areas and the Specialty Retail commercial area. Runoff from
these three areas is treated independently prior to being combined and discharged from
the site. Runoff from agricultural areas is proposed to be collected and conveyed through
a swale system to the lower reaches of the site. Check dams and periodic NPDES
sedimentation basins are proposed, as necessary, to reduce velocity of runoff and
promote settling of suspended sediments, prior to reaching the Specialty Retail
commercial area. Upon reaching this area, storm runoff will be conveyed in storm drains
along Paseo del Norte and released to the west in an extension of the existing culverts
under Paseo del Norte. Storm runoff generated from the Specialty Retail will be conveyed
through a swale system in the landscaped setback incorporating Best Management
Practices and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to release into the storm drain
system. These facilities are intended to capture urban runoff pollutants resulting from
parking lot/automotive sources.
Basin Three runoff is generated from a small portion of the golf course agricultural
and open space area east of LEGO Drive and a small northerly portion of the resort site.
Runoff will surface-flow to a basin just southeast of the Cannon/Armada intersection. This
facility will allow for elimination of urban pollutants, regulated release of the runoff, as well
as reduction of velocity, and promotion of settlement of suspended sediments. After
treatment, the water will be discharged into a storm drain system crossing both Armada
Drive and Cannon Road and emptying onto the north side of Cannon Road within the
SDGE property. A temporary depolluting/desilting basin will be constructed in November
1995, to provide protection for SDGE.
Basin Four of the Agua Hedionda Creek Watershed is located in the extreme
northeast corner of the site. As no development is proposed for this portion of the site,
due to extreme slope conditions and habitat value, no storm drainage improvements are
proposed. The proposed resort entrance drive must therefore be designed so as not to
release storm water into this portion of the watershed.
CANYON DE LAS ENCINAS WATERSHED
The proposed development establishes three drainage basins within the Canyon
De Las Encinas Watershed.
Basin One consists of the southern portion of the resort, the majority of the 0/Pl
site, the hotel site, and all of LEGOLAND Carlsbad. Runoff will be conveyed by an
underground storm drain system to a vegetated swale/detention system on the north side
of Palomar Airport Road which will also provide depolluting before discharge into the
existing culverts crossing Palomar Airport Road.
Basin Two consists of golf course agricultural, open space, and resort areas.
Drainage will flow on the surface, either through swales or lined channels, to a basin just
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east of the Armada/Lego intersection. After depolluting in the basin, these flows will be
carried into the underground system and carried south to join flows from Basin One and
into Palomar Airport Road.
Basin Three consists of the GIA site and the northerly portion of the R & D lots.
Flows will be carried in the underground system in Armada Drive, and then into the Lego
Drive underground system to be carried south to join flows from Basins One and Two and
into Palomar Airport Road. Removal of urban pollutants for Basins One and Three will
be accomplished with long, flat grassy swale systems within the longitudinal basins north
of Palomar Airport Road. The gentle slopes will allow for settling of the pollutants, and
the vegetation will allow for some filtering. Periodic cleaning of basins to remove
accumulated pollutants will be recommended.
DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE
The ongoing maintenance of facilities in the system and the surface areas that
contribute runoff will be essential to the storm water system's success. The property
owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of drainage facilities and parking area
surfaces.
In urban areas, regular street and parking lot sweeping are important to prevent
unnecessary loading of the system with dust and debris. Landscape and landscaped
open space areas, including the golf course, shall institute integrated maintenance and
pest control policies to avoid unnecessary application of fertilizers and pesticides. Soil
conservation practices to minimize soil erosion and silt loading in runoff will contribute to
the efficiency of the system.
Since the facilities of the system are intended to remove silt and other
contaminants from storm water, they will require periodic cleaning to remove
accumulations that could eventually render them ineffective. Vegetated filter strips,
sediment basins and detention ponds will require periodic dredging, regarding and
replanting as sediments they trap eventually reduce flow and storage capacities. Water
quality inlets will also require periodic removal of the accumulated petroleum-based
products that they capture. The final design of these facilities will need to consider these
requirements, providing reasonable maintenance access. The property owner shall be
responsible for the maintenance of drainage facilities.
Where the storm water management system relies on overland flow courses, its
appearance must be carefully integrated into the overall landscape of the Carlsbad Ranch
Specific Plan area. The coarse grasses and riparian plants that are best suited to nutrient
uptake and variably wet conditions will offer a natural appearance that is desired as part
of the landscape identity for the golf course.
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CIRCULATION
In developing the specific plan for the Carlsbad Ranch, consideration has been
given to the larger regional issues of automobile dependency, urban sprawl, and air
quality as well as project specific circulation. Given the strategic location of the Carlsbad
Ranch near the 1-5 corridor, and within one-half mile of the San Diego Northern Railroad
rail line, there are clear opportunities to develop a land use plan and circulation system
for the planning area that will encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation,
while conveniently accommodating automobiles. While the current mode of
transportation is clearly dominated by private automobile use, there are indications that
in the future there will be a greater reliance on alternative forms of transportation. The
primary impetus for this change stems from the need to reduce air pollutants in order to
achieve state and national standards for air quality.
This portion of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan addresses internal project
circulation systems within the context of the regional transportation setting of San Diego
County. Policies and guidelines for the overall design and configuration of the project
road system, transit accommodation, Transportation Demand Management (TOM),
bicycle and pedestrian circulation are contained herein. Specific provisions regarding the
phasing and implementation of circulation system improvements are contained within
Chapter 6, Specific Plan Implementation Measures. Design Guidelines for the project
roadways are found within Chapter 2, Land Use and Circulation.
Transportation Context
The Carlsbad Ranch is situated immediately east of 1-5 and accessible via the
Palomar Airport Road interchange to the south and the Cannon Road interchange to the
north. The site is bounded by Palomar Airport Road, a 6-lane primary arterial on the
south, and Paseo Del Norte, a 4-lane secondary arterial on the west. At the present time,
Cannon Road terminates at the northwestern corner of the site.
In terms of the regional transit system, the City of Carlsbad is served by the North
County Transit District (NCTD) which provides bus transit services to the north county
coastal communities, including the Cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Del Mar.
The NCTD currently operates two local bus routes through the city of Carlsbad, two
"corridor" bus routes which run along the coastal corridor and the El Camino corridor
inland, and one express line that provides bus service from Oceanside to La Jolla and
San Diego. The specific plan identifies potential locations for future bus stops within the
specific plan area. These locations are shown on Figure 15 on page 47.
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A commuter rail service has been established linking Oceanside with San Diego
along the existing San Diego Northern Railroad rail line, which connects Los Angeles and
San Diego. Two station locations in the City of Carlsbad, on Grand Avenue and on
Poinsettia Lane have been constructed along the proposed 42-mile transit line. Support
transit service between the Carlsbad commuter rail stations and residential and
employment centers are being developed.
Circulation Concept
The circulation plan for the Carlsbad Ranch has been designed to comfortably
accommodate automobile, mass transit, pedestrian and bicycle needs. The plan
recognizes that LEGOLAND Carlsbad in Planning Area 4 and the Resort and Hotel in
Planning Area 5 will become a destination for visitors, recreational users and local
residents in addition to the employees associated with these uses. This diversity of users
and activities demands a circulation system that can accommodate a multiplicity of needs
in a comfortable and attractive setting. The basic vehicular circulation system will route
most of the visitor traffic for the park, and resort and golf course via Cannon Road to
LEGO Drive and Armada Drive. Access to the office/commercial uses may be via either
Cannon Road or Palomar Airport Road to Armada Drive. Because most of the visitor trips
are by choice, they will typically not coincide with the employment generated trips to the
business section of the development. By separating the predominant visitor serving traffic
from Palomar Airport Road, the overall projected levels of service of the roadways can be
improved.
Roadway System
The primary circulation system of the Carlsbad Ranch includes a four-lane
north-south secondary arterial (LEGO Drive I Armada Drive) that links Cannon Road to
the north and Palomar Airport Road to the south. A "roundabout" intersection is planned
for the intersection of LEGO Drive and Armada Drive. A four lane private road is planned
to provide access to the LEGO parking lot. Both of these roadways provide logical and
direct connections to the larger city-wide circulation system. Each of these roadways is
configured and designed to meet pedestrian and recreational needs, provide clear
linkages between project activity areas, and create memorable public spaces, which are
comfortable for pedestrian use, in addition to providing efficient automobile circulation.
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OBJECTIVE 7: Establish an attractive roadway system that provides
access to the Carlsbad Ranch from the north and south.
POLICY 7-A: Provide a north-south arterial roadway (LEGO Drive I Armada Drive)
linked to Palomar Airport Road on the south and Cannon Road on the north.
Establish a pedestrian promenade along the central segment of the roadway that
allows public use and enjoyment of the ocean views, and links the office sites with
LEGOLAND Carlsbad and the resort.
POLICY 7-8: Provide parking pockets along the central portion of Armada Drive
for visitors to the Carlsbad Ranch development. Punctuate parking lanes with
landscaping to provide amenity and reduce the impact of the road on the adjoining
walkways.
The primary roadway through the project area, (Armada Drive), will serve as the
primary point of access to the development in Planning Areas 2 and 3 from Palomar
Airport Road to the south and Cannon Road to the north, as shown in Figure 15 on page
47-. Armada Drive will serve as a secondary arterial in the planning area, with four lanes
to accommodate traffic flow.
Armada Drive has been carefully configured to provide a sequence of visual
experiences as the visitor travels through the site. Along the southern portion of the
roadway, views of the agricultural areas on the west side of the road will provide a
dramatic entry to the project area. The central segment of the roadway is configured as
a single loaded roadway, which maximizes public views of the flower fields, the ocean
and the City of Carlsbad. Along this leg of Armada Drive, a landscaped pedestrian
promenade will invite passive (viewing, sitting, eating lunch, watching passersby) and
active (strolling, jogging) recreational activities. Similar to the southern segment of the
roadway, the northern section of Armada Drive that links to Cannon Road via LEGO Drive
will derive its character from the views of the adjoining golf courseCannon Road open
space, farming, and public use corridor. Prototypical roadway sections for Armada
Drive are illustrated on Figures 20 and 21 on pages 52 and 53.
The parking pockets to be located along Armada Drive are permitted only on the
west side of Armada Drive from the southerly boundary of Planning Area 1 to the northerly
boundary of Planning Area 3.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan also provides for a private street within Planning
Area 2. The private street will allow for the total separation of the adjacent office/research
and development uses from the tourist recreational use. Although the two land uses are
adjacent to each other, the people visiting LEGOLAND Carlsbad will not be required to
interact with the people working in Planning Area 2.
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The private street will provide special landscape treatment adjacent to the street
which would not be possible along a public street. Since the City has strict requirements
regarding landscaping within the public right-of-way, the private street will allow for a
greater flexibility in the landscaping adjacent to the street. This flexibility will allow for an
enhanced landscaping treatment along the private street.
The proposed private street is a workable solution to resolve the potential vehicular
conflict between the two separate uses without providing a full public street through the
middle of Planning Area 2.
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Bicycle Circulation
OBJECTIVE 10: Provide bicycle facilities that promote the use of the
bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation.
POLICY 10-A: Incorporate bikeways into the circulation system of the Carlsbad Ranch.
Development of the Carlsbad Ranch will also promote the use of bicycles for commute
and recreational trips. A Class Ill (shared route) bicycle route is planned along Armada Drive
and the north portion of LEGO Drive where the bicycle route would connect with Cannon and
Palomar Airport Roads, both designated bicycle routes in the City's General Plan.
Pedestrian/Bicycle trails within the specific plan shall be designed to connect into the Citywide
Trail System.
POLICY 10-B: Provide facilities for bicycle parking at each development site
The Carlsbad Ranch will be an attractive destination for both commuter and
recreational bicyclists. To accommodate and encourage the use of bicycles for these trips,
conveniently located bicycle-parking facilities should be provided within each development
site.
Pedestrian Circulation
OBJECTIVE 11: Develop a strong pedestrian circulation network within the
Carlsbad Ranch that connects with planned citywide trail systems.
POLICY 11-A: Establish a pedestrian promenade along the western perimeter of the
planning area, which will serve as an active public gathering place for the
development, and the City of Carlsbad.
In planning the Carlsbad Ranch, emphasis has been placed on developing a friendly
environment for the pedestrian. The promenade along the main road (Armada Drive) will be
the backbone of the Carlsbad Ranch pedestrian network that will link together the various
destinations within the Ranch and beyond. Located along the western ridge of the
development area with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and flower fields, the promenade
will provide an attractive setting for pedestrian use. An illustrative section and plan of the
pedestrian promenade can be found in Figure 50 on page 164 167.
POLICY 11-B: Provide a pedestrian walkway linking the Carlsbad Ranch to the planned
city-wide trail system.
A pedestrian system in the specific plan is designed to allow connection between the
Carlsbad Ranch and the City of Carlsbad's citywide trail system.
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POLICY 11-C: Establish a pedestrian trail connection between the Specialty Retail area
(Planning Area 6) and the promenade along Armada Drive. Design the trail to allow
movement of farm vehicles across the trail to adjoining agricultural uses.
A pedestrian path is planned to connect the Specialty Retail area (Planning Area 6)
on Paseo del Norte with the promenade along Armada Drive. The pedestrian connection
would serve to channel foot traffic which presently traverses the fields, particularly when
flowers are in bloom. The path will be gated at both ends so that pedestrian access can be
cut off completely, if warranted by the farming operations. A cross section of the pedestrian
path is shown on Figure 25 on page 61.
POLICY 11-D: In addition to the pedestrian trail identified in Policy 11-C, establish
another pedestrian trail through Planning Area 8a that provides a connection between
the Specialty Retail Area (Planning Area 6) on Paseo del Norte with the promenade
along Armada Drive.
A pedestrian trail through Planning Area Sa is planned to connect the Specialty Retail
area (Planning Area 6) on Paseo del Norte with the promenade along Armada Drive. subject
to the following:
1. The exact location of the trail shall be determined concurrent with city review
of any discretionary permit for future development in Planning Area Sa.
2. The trail should be designed to allow movement of farm vehicles across the
trail to adjoining farming operations. The pedestrian connection would serve to channel foot
traffic which presently traverses the fields. particularly when flowers are in bloom.
3. The trail will be gated at both ends so that pedestrian access can be
intermittently closed off completely. if warranted by farming operations, such as during
application of pesticides.
a. When either agricultural uses are determined to no longer be
economically viable and the site converts to an allowed open space use in Planning Area Sa,
or when onsite agricultural operations change to allow permanent through access for the
public. then the trail shall be made a permanent trail connection with any gates removed.
4. Construction of the trail shall be completed prior to occupancy of any future
development within Planning Area Sa that is subject to a discretionary permit approval.
POLICY 11-E: Establish a pedestrian trail along the eastern boundary of Planning Area
8a that provides a connection between the promenade along Armada Drive and the
pedestrian under crossing at Cannon Road just east of Car Country Drive.
A pedestrian trail is planned to connect the promenade along Armada Drive with
Cannon Road and the pedestrian under crossing, subject to the following:
1. The trail shall be located along the easterly boundary of Planning Area Sa on
the highest portion of the planning area taking advantage of the sweeping coastal and lagoon
views.
2. The trail should be designed to allow movement of farm vehicles across the
trail to adjoining farming operations.
3. The trail will be gated at both ends so that pedestrian access can be
intermittently closed off completely. if warranted by the farming operations, such as during
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application of pesticides.
a. When either agricultural uses are determined to no longer be
economically viable and the site converts to an allowed open space use in Planning Area 8a,
or when onsite agricultural operations change to allow permanent through access for the
public, then the trail shall be made a permanent trail connection with any gates removed.
4. Construction of the trail shall be completed prior to occupancy of any future
development within Planning Area 8a that is subject to a discretionary permit approval.
Parking
OBJECTIVE 12: Provide adequate parking facilities to serve the needs of
the commercial and recreational uses on the Carlsbad Ranch.
POLICY 12-A: Encourage the shared use of parking lots and structures.
POLICY 12-B: Review and update parking standards to respond to changes in
transportation modes.
Development within the specific plan is required to comply with the requirements of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code. In the future there may be a need to reduce the current parking
standards in order to encourage the use of alternative commute modes, such as transit,
bicycle and carpools. Most transit experts agree that an abundance of free parking is one of
the most significant deterrents to reducing drive alone vehicle trips.
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Ill. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the development standards and design
guidelines that address the critical issues of visual quality and urban design for the
Carlsbad Ranch. The standards and guidelines shall serve as the planning regulations
for the Carlsbad Ranch development, and as such shall serve as the zoning for the site
upon adoption of the specific plan. The following standards and guidelines are based on
land use and zoning standards contained within the Carlsbad General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance and are specifically adapted to suit development on the Carlsbad Ranch.
The regulations included v.-ithin the City's zoning code •.viii apply unless othenvise
stated herein.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan has been divided into the following 9 Planning
Areas as depicted in Figure 10 on page 25.
Planning Area 1 -Gemological Institute of America, located at the southeast corner of
Armada Drive and Cannon Road;
Planning Area 2 -Office/Research and Development, located in the central portion of the
specific plan area, south of Planning Area 1 on the east side of Armada Drive;
Planning Area 3 -Hotel/Retail, located south of Planning Area 2 on the west side of
Armada Drive overlooking the Flower Fields;
Planning Area 4 -LEG OLAND Carlsbad, located in the southeast corner of the specific
plan area;
Planning Area 5 -Resort, located north of Planning Area 4 at the eastern edge of the
specific plan area;
Planning Area 6 -Specialty Retail, located on the east side of Paseo Del Norte;
Planning Area 7 -Flower Fields, located east of Planning Area 6, west of Planning Areas
2 and 3 and north of Palomar Airport Road;
Planning Area 8 -Golf CourseAqricu/ture and Open Space, located on the south side
of Cannon Road;
Planning Area 9 -Open Space, located east of Planning Area 5 in the northeast corner
of the specific plan area.
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Plans contained herein are conceptual in nature only. Specific project site design shall
be subject to future City review and must conform to all applicable codes, standards and
design requirements. The requirements of the following General Development Standards
and Design Guidelines shall apply to each individual Planning Area unless review of a
Planning Area's Development Standards and Design Guidelines indicate that they are not
applicable.
The regulations included within the City's zoning code will apply unless otherwise
stated herein.
Within Planning Area 81 the design and development standards of CMC Chapter
21.209 -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space (CR-A/OS) Zone shall take
precedence over the Building Height, Lot Coverage, Parking Standards, and
Signage Regulations stated herein.
A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. BUILDING HEIGHT
Building heights shall conform to the building height standards of the City's
Zoning Ordinance (Chapters 21.04 and 21.29.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code)
except as modified in this section.
All buildings within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan shall not exceed the
height of thirty-five feet or three levels. Additional building height may be permitted
to a maximum of forty-five feet through a Site Development Plan approved by the
City Council provided that:
a. The building does not contain more than three levels;
b. All required setbacks shall be increased at a ratio of one horizontal
foot for every one foot of vertical construction beyond thirty-five feet.
The additional setback area will be maintained as landscaped open
space;
c. The building conforms to the requirements of Section 18.04.170 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code;
d. The allowed height protrusions as described in Section 21.46.020 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code do not exceed 45 feet; with the
exception of architectural features and exhibits which may be
permitted up to 55 feet in height if the City Council makes the specific
findings that the protruding architectural features or exhibits (1) do
not function to provide usable floor area; (2) do not accommodate
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and/or screen building equipment; (3) do not adversely impact
adjacent properties; (4) are necessary to ensure a building's or
exhibit's design excellence; and (5) are restricted to no more than 3
percent of the total roof surface area of the structure from which it
protrudes, or in the case of exhibits within Planning Area 4, that they
be restricted to no more than 3% of the aggregate of the exhibit as
measured from each exhibit's base, upon review of a Site
Development Plan approved by the City Council.
2. BUILDING LOT COVERAGE
For developments which utilize surface parking, all structures shall not
cover more than fifty percent of the lot on which they are located.
For developments which include a parking structure or parking is located
within or under the building it serves, the total coverage of all structures shall not
exceed seventy-five percent of the lot. This provision shall apply only if seventy-
five percent of the required parking is located in the parking structure or within or
under the building it serves.
3. PARKING STANDARDS
Parking spaces for all permitted and ancillary uses shall be provided
consistent with the parking standards and parking ratios set forth in this specific
plan. Facilities for bicycle parking shall be provided within all planning areas. The
parking requirements for LEGOLAND Carlsbad are provided in the development
standards for Planning Area 4.
If the parking standards or parking ratios are not specifically addressed in
this specific plan then Chapter 21.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code shall be
utilized.
a. Parking Ratios
Parking ratios shall conform with the following standards:
Art Galleries/Museums
Financial Institutions
Gyms and Health Clubs
Hotels
Manufacturing
Medical Offices
Pre-schools/Daycare Facilities
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1 space per 500 GSF
1 space per 250 GSF
1 space per 200 GSF
1.2 spaces per room
1 space per 400 GSF plus 1 space for each
vehicle used in conjunction with the use
1 space per 200 GSF
1 space per employee and 1 space per 1 O
students
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Professional Offices
Research and Development
Bio Industrial -
Research and Development
Restaurants -<4000 sq.ft.
Restaurants ->4000 sq.ft.
Retail
Timeshare
Vocational School
Warehouse
b. Size and Access
1 space per 250 GSF
1 space per 250 GSF
1 space per 300 GSF
1 space per 100 GSF
40 spaces plus 1 space per 50 sq.ft. over
4000 sq.ft.
1 space per 200 GSF
1.2 spaces per each room
1 space per employee plus 1 space for each
three students
1 space per 1000 GSF plus 1 space for each
vehicle used in conjunction with the use
The size and access of all parking spaces and aisle-ways shall follow
the standards as provided in Section 21.44.050(a)(1) of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
c. Parking Overhang
1. No parking overhang will be allowed into any required setback
area.
2. Parking overhang will be allowed only in special, specific
situations as reviewed and approved by the Planning Director
City Planner on a case-by-case basis.
3. In no case shall parking overhang be allowed for compact car
spaces.
d. Landscaping
Section 9.b. of this chapter identifies the landscaping standards
within the parking lot areas. Also see Figure 27 regarding the landscape
concept for parking structures.
e. Parking Structures
Parking structures shall be located away from LEGO Drive and
Armada Drive and shall be screened from public view to the maximum
extent possible. Above ground structures should utilize landscaped earth
berms around the edges to reduce the apparent height of the structures.
Architectural treatment, building materials and colors shall be consistent
with surrounding buildings. Architectural treatment (e.g., moldings and
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4. SIGNAGE
Signage shall conform to the requirements of the City's zoning regulations
(Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code}, the Mello II segment of the LCP,
as well as the following guidelines:
Signage design should be integrated within the site and building design to
create a unified appearance for the total property.
Signage should be designed to be viewed by the pedestrian or motorist on
the immediately adjacent street. Freeway oriented signage is not allowed.
Signage which is illuminated by projecting light onto a sign face is
encouraged. Backlit plastic "box" signs, flashing or moving signs are not
allowed.
Monument project directional and community identity signs shall be
permitted at the locations shown on Figure 30 on page 83. These signs
shall have a maximum height of 8 feet. Monument project directional and
community identity signs shall be constructed of materials that are
compatible with the architectural styles of the Carlsbad Ranch. Monument
project directional signs shall not block vehicular sight distance and
placement must be approved by the City Engineer.
The aggregate sign area of all signs in the specific plan project directional
and community identity sign program shall not exceed a total of one
hundred square feet, plus three square feet per acre of property within the
specific plan (1,342.2 square feet). No individual sign shall have an area
larger than one hundred and fifty feet.
A sign program shall be approved by the Planning Director City Planner for
the specific plan project directional and community identity sign program
prior to the issuance of any permits to construct any such signs.
Each Planning Area shall provide a detailed sign program to be approved along
with the Site Development Plan for that area. The sign program shall provide
guidelines for the size, locations, materials and structure of all signs within that
particular Planning Area. The sign program must conform with the
requirements of this section as well as the Mello II portion of the Local Coastal
Program.
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5. EMPLOYEE EATING AREAS
Outdoor eating facilities for employees shall be provided outside all
industrial/office buildings containing more than five thousand square feet, as
follows, except as noted below:
A minimum of three hundred square feet of outdoor eating facilities shall be
provided for each five thousand square feet of building area. Credit towards
the required amount of square footage will be given for indoor eating
facilities on a 1 :1 basis, as determined by the Planning Director City
Planner.
The area shall be easily accessible to the employees of the building.
The area shall be located such that a sense of privacy is apparent.
The area shall be landscaped and provided with attractive outdoor furniture
(i.e., metal, wood, or concrete picnic tables, benches/chairs and trash
receptacles).
The site, size, location, landscaping and furniture required above shall be
approved as part of the required discretionary action (site development plan
or planned unit development) required under Title 21 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
These standards shall not apply to industrial/office buildings which are
located within one thousand feet of an approved mini-park or city park which
is accessible by walking as determined by the Planning Director City
Planner.
6. SERVICE LOADING AREAS AND TRASH ENCLOSURES
Most buildings on the Carlsbad Ranch will be in public view from every
direction. Service and loading areas shall be architecturally detailed so as to not
appear as a service area and shall be designed in accordance with City
Engineering standards and design requirements. All loading areas shall be
screened by berming and/or landscaping or other methods acceptable to the
Planning Director City Planner.
Trash collection containers shall be completely screened and located as
inconspicuously as possible. Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a six-
foot high masonry wall with gates, as required by City standards. The enclosure
shall be of similar colors and/or materials as the project, subject to review and
approval by the Planning Director City Planner.
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7. OPEN SPACE TRANSITION AREAS
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan provides for the continuation of
agricultural uses along with the development of urban uses. The following design
guidelines are intended to provide for the establishment of transitional elements
and other mitigation measures that will minimize conflicts between agriculture and
urban or open space uses. The primary impacts that may occur include the drift
of dust and pesticides from agricultural operations and runoff from urban uses to
agricultural fields.
a. Perimeter Wall
A 6-foot wall shall be provided along the majority of the western edge
of Planning Areas 2 and 3, adjacent to the flower fields, as illustrated on
Figure 28 on page 72. The wall should be situated with the hillside
topography in a manner that will allow views over the wall from the roadway
and development sites east of the wall. The design character of the wall
shall complement the architectural character of the larger development,
incorporating a Mediterranean style, utilizing light colored sandblasted
concrete, stucco or slump block building material.
The perimeter wall is conceived as an element that will make a
positive design contribution to the project, by providing a hard edge that
clearly defines the open space areas. In addition to providing a buffer
between agricultural uses and urban uses, a landscaped pedestrian
promenade is planned along the wall, to provide connections between the
Hotel/Retail and Research and Development areas, and allow public views
of Carlsbad and the ocean. Landscaping along the promenade shall
incorporate evergreen and flowering accent trees to provide screening from
dust and pesticides, shade in the summer months and seasonal interest.
An illustrative plan and typical cross section of the wall and landscaped
promenade are presented in Figure 50 on page 164.
b. Berms
Where perimeter walls are not planned, densely landscaped earth
berms should be provided along the edge of the developed area, as
illustrated by Figure 29 on page 73. Earth berms should be a minimum of
three feet in height and planted with 3' shrubs to create a 6' barrier.
Variations in the height and slope of the berms are required to create a more
natural appearance. Trees and shrubs should be planted along the berms
in an informal, natural pattern.
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Landscaping around the perimeter of the development at the
agricultural interface shall utilize shrubs in addition to trees to create a buffer
suitable to reduce conflicts between agricultural and urban land uses. The
proposed landscaping shall be approved by the Planning Director City
Planner prior to issuance of a grading permit.
c. Drainage
Each parcel shall collect all storm water and irrigation runoff and
release it in an approved point or points in the drainage system serving the
development area. Drainage systems are to be designed to ensure that
runoff from the development area does not flow to the surrounding
agricultural areas.
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If the City of Carlsbad develops the property to the east of The
Crossings Drive as a public golf course, Segment 28 of the Citywide
Trail System may be located along the eastern side of The Crossings
Drive, subject to the approval of the City.
ii. Landscaping/Street Trees
Landscaping shall be installed concurrent with the development of
the roadway in conformance with all applicable City standards. The
Landscaping of The Crossings Drive shall be compatible with the
landscaping of LEGOLAND Carlsbad. As a guideline, one tree
should be provided for every 40 linear feet of road frontage, to
comply with the City's minimum standards.
iii. Lighting
Street lighting should be compatible with the lighting provided in
LEGOLAND Carlsbad. Lighting fixtures should be 30' in height and
should be spaced to meet City standards for luminosity. High-
pressure sodium vapor fixtures shall be used for the best
representation of natural tones.
f. Street "D" Fleet Street
i. Roadway Character
Street "D" Fleet Street will provide the primary access to the lots in
Planning Area 2 that do not have frontage on Armada Drive, and
secondary access to those lots with frontage on Armada Drive. This
street is being developed as a private street with a curb-to-curb width
of 40' with parking on the west side only.
A 6' wide sidewalk will be provided along the east side of Street "D"
Fleet Street. This sidewalk will provide access to the pedestrian
walkways along Armada Drive. A 6' wide sidewalk will be provided
on the west side of Street "D" Fleet Street from its northern
intersection with Armada Drive to the first driveway on Street "D"
Fleet Street south of this intersection.
ii. Landscaping/Street Trees
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
of the City of Carlsbad's Landscape Guidelines Manual.
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As a guideline, one street tree should be provided for every 40 linear
feet of road frontage to meet the City's minimum standards.
iii. Lighting
Light fixtures should be 30' in height unless a lower height is
approved by the City Engineer and should be spaced to meet City
standards for luminosity. High-pressure sodium vapor fixtures
should be utilized for the best representation of natural tones.
9. LANDSCAPE CONCEPT
The landscape concept for the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is illustrated
in Figure 30 on page 83. Key elements of the landscape are arranged to heighten
the contrasts between urban and rural features, cultivated and natural, formal and
informal:
• The golf course \Nill active open space areas may be landscaped
in an informal fashion, making reference to the large open spaces
that surround the property.
Landscaping within the various development parcels will be more
manicured and urban in character. Landscaping is used to enhance
architecture and create a pedestrian scale with defined entries,
walkways and outdoor spaces.
• Parking areas will be planted in an informal manner with an emphasis
on screening and reducing the impact of large expanses of
pavement.
In contrast to the informal pattern of the golf courseagricultural,
open space, and parking areas, streets and pedestrian paths
through the development area are given a formal landscape
treatment, which clearly marks the importance and public nature of
these spaces.
• The Landscape Guidelines provided in this section are applicable to
all portions of the specific plan except for LE GOLAN D Carlsbad. See
the Landscape Guidelines for LEGOLAND Carlsbad provided in
Planning Area 4 for additional information.
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Landscape Zones & Guidelines
"Landscape zones" will be established within the Carlsbad Ranch as
defined in the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual. Plant species, methods of
arrangement (formal vs. informal), water use and maintenance requirements are
some of the elements used to define the zones. Four "landscape zones" are
defined in the Landscape Manual and are briefly summarized as follows:
Zone 1 -Lush Landscape: a traditional landscape, green, lush and flowering,
requiring large amounts of water and intensive maintenance. Should be used only
in areas of high use or visual importance (entries, courtyards, pedestrian ways,
recreation areas, etc.).
Zone 2 -Refined Landscape: an unmanicured appearance, not unkempt, but
requiring less water and maintenance. Ornamental, low water using plants suited
to the climate and soils and used in areas of moderate use and visual importance.
Zone 3 -Naturalizing Landscape: a "self-sufficient" landscape characterized by
plants (not necessarily native) that can adapt to the region's natural rainfall, climate
and soils. Planted in low use areas whose visual character need not have a refined
appearance.
Zone 4 - Native Landscape: areas of existing natural, native or naturalized
vegetation which will remain with very little disturbance from site improvements.
May be wildlife habitat or open space areas where passive recreation or other low
activity uses may occur. No irrigation and a minimal level of upkeep required.
The landscape zones that will occur within the Carlsbad Ranch (excluding
agricultural lands) will be primarily composed of Refined and Naturalizing
Landscape (Zones 2 and 3). Lush (Zone 1) landscaping will occur •;.iithin the golf
course and areas within the development parcels that are of intensive use or visual
importance such as entries, courtyards, pedestrian and recreational areas. The
landscape of the golf courseactive open space and parking areas will be informal
in appearance using "refined" and "naturalizing" plant materials. In contrast, the
streets and pedestrian paths in the development will be planted in an urban and
formal manner to provide clarity and orientation to visitors to the site. Streets and
pedestrian paths are within the Refined Landscape (Zone 2), as appropriate to
their use in highly visible, pedestrian oriented areas.
The main entry into the Carlsbad Ranch from Palomar Airport Road will be
dominated by the landscape of the cultivated agricultural fields. The entry from
Cannon Road will be characterized by the golf courseagricultural and open
space landscape and views to Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Informal massing of
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flowering accent trees are planned near the project entries to provide an informal
yet distinct entry image. The informal planting of the project entries and suggested
plant material for these areas are consistent with the guidelines for arterial streets
included within the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual.
The following landscaping guidelines address the framework elements for
the Carlsbad Ranch parking areas, golf courseactive open space and project
entries. The recommended plant palettes given for these areas will be the
dominant, reoccurring species providing for project unity, but may be
supplemented with other species for variety and interest. Planting palettes are not
specified for each development parcel. Landscaping within development parcels
may have a wider range of plant material than described in these guidelines, but
should incorporate material used in the framework elements to unify the
development. LEGOLAND Carlsbad will be extensively landscaped and has
special landscape objectives and guidelines of its own as detailed in the text for
Planning Area 4.
a. Golf CourseActive Open Space
i. Landscaping Objectives:
Planting, excluding turf areas should be informal,
unmanicured, and natural looking; designed to require low
maintenance. Plant material should be drought resistant and
tolerant of marine exposure.
ii. Recommended Plant Material:
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(a) Dominant trees (15-gallon minimum):
Turfed areas:
Pinus torreyana
Pinus halepensis
Pinus canariensis
Pinus pinea
Platanus racemosa
Melaleuca /eucadendra
Metrosideros exce/sus
Torrey Pine
Aleppo Pine
Canary Island Pine
Italian Stone Pine
California Sycamore
Cajeput Tree
New Zealand
Christmas Tree
Transition areas--not turfed (15 gallon minimum):
Quercus species Oak
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Platanus racemosa
Pinus torreyana
Schinus mo/le
Acacia melanoxylon
(b) Accent trees (24" box minimum):
Jacaranda acutifolia
Tipuana tipu
Erythrina caffra
Cocos plumosa
Washingtonia robusta
California Sycamore
Torrey Pine
California Pepper
Black Acacia
Jacaranda
Tipu Tree
Coral Tree
Queen Palm
Mexican Fan Palm
Planting should be 25' to 40' o.c., informal massing,
with a mix of 15 gallon through 48" box. Some 60" box
trees should be used in key areas (e.g., entries).
Accent trees should be planted in specific locations to
emphasize view corridors through the golf course and
around greens and tees.
(c) Shrubs:
A combination of itnformal massing of both large and
medium size shrubs (see Shrub List on page 92)
should occur around golf faiANays mixed with native
ornamental grasses should occur around the
development areas. A hydroseed California coastal
range wildflower mix should be applied between shrub
massing and grasses for accent. Shrubs shall be a mix
of 5 gallon (75%) and 15 gallon (25%) sizes.
b. Parking Areas
i. Landscaping Objectives
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Parking areas will be screened using a combination of berms
and landscape treatment. Planting and irrigation shall
conform to guidelines within the City of Carlsbad Landscape
Manual and as described below. Landscaping shall establish
a densely planted informal massing of plant material to screen
parking lots from adjacent property and streets. Plant material
should promote low maintenance, be drought resistant, and
tolerant of marine exposure.
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Parking lot landscaping shall meet the following guidelines:
One tree for every four parking spaces shall be
provided. No less than 3% of the parking area shall be
planted and maintained with trees listed on the
Recommended Plant Material palette contained on
page 88 in this specific plan.
Trees planted in parking areas shall be contained in
planting areas with a minimum dimension of four feet
and bounded by a concrete or masonry curb of a
minimum of six inches in height.
Planting should be 25' to 30' o.c., with informal massing
in and around parking areas, at a minimum rate of 1
tree for every 4 parking spaces. An even mix of 15
gallon (50%) and 24" box (50%) sizes minimum should
be included.
All landscape areas shall be served by an automatic
irrigation system and be supplied with bubblers, spray
type sprinklers or drip irrigation.
All landscaping shall be approved as a part of the Site
Development Plan.
ii. Recommended Plant Material
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(a) Dominant trees (15-gallon minimum):
Quercus species
U/mus parvifolia
A/nus rhombifolia
Metrosideros excelsus
Populus fremontii
Cupaniopsis anacardiodes
Oak
Evergreen Elm
Alder
New Zealand Christmas
Tree
Western Cottonwood
Carrotwood
(b) Accent Trees (24" box minimum):
Cassia leptophylla
Chorisia speciosa
Jacaranda acutifolia
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Golden Medallion Tree
Floss Silk Tree
Jacaranda
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Prunus "Krauter Vesuvius"
Magnolia grandiflora
Tipuana tipu
Erythrina caffra
Cocos plumosa
Washingtonia robusta
(c) Shrubs:
Purpleleaf Plum
Southern Magnolia
Tipu Tree
Coral Tree
Queen Palm
Mexican Fan Palm
Informal massing of both medium and small size
shrubs/groundcover (see Shrub List on page 92) should
occur. 50% of the shrubs (except on slopes 3: 1 or steeper)
shall be a minimum of five (5) gallons in size. The remaining
50% of the shrubs shall be a minimum of one (1) gallon in
size. Vine planting for trellis on walls and roof of parking
structures should be provided.
c. Project Entries
The two main project entries to the Carlsbad Ranch are at the intersections
of Cannon Road with LEGO Drive at the north and Palomar Airport Road
with Armada Drive at the south. Special landscape treatment will be used
at these areas to help the motorist identify the development, provide
character and a sense of arrival.
i. Landscape Objectives
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(a) Intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Armada
Drive:
Provide an informal yet distinct entry into the Carlsbad Ranch.
Provide a continuation of cultivated flower color across
Armada Drive so that the visual character of the cultivated
fields becomes part of the entry image.
Provide a backdrop of large accent trees adjacent to the
Community Hotel/Retail parcel and LEGOLAND Carlsbad
parcel flanking Armada Drive to create an informal gateway.
Do not use landscape elements to identify this intersection as
an entry to LEGOLAND Carlsbad.
(b) Intersection of Cannon Road and LEGO Drive:
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Provide an informal yet identifiable entry into the Carlsbad
Ranch, continuing the landscape theme of the golf course and
Cannon Road Scenic Corridor.
Provide clear identification of this intersection as the access
route to LEGOLAND Carlsbad through the use of signage and
landscape treatment.
Provide informal massing of evergreen trees (pines, and/or
melaleuca) and a clean ground plane of groundcover as a
base for project signage. Limit use of accent trees and
bedding color at this entry.
(c) Intersection of LEGO Drive and Armada Drive
(Roundabout):
Provide an enhanced landscape treatment and LEGO theme
signage for the main entry into LEGOLAND Carlsbad.
Directional and identification sign(s) shall be permitted in and
around this intersection (roundabout). Said sign(s) shall be
subject to the approval of a detailed sign program by the
Planning Director City Planner prior to the issuance of a
building permit for the first project that proposes such signing.
Use planting and signage to clearly distinguish for the motorist
the LEGO entry vs. the Armada Drive entry to the other
developed parcels.
Provide specimen size accent trees (minimum 36" box size)
at the intersection. Allow filtered views into the golf course
landscape beyond.
All signs and landscaping in the roundabout shall be designed
so that they do not create obstructions to vehicular sight
distance through the roundabout
(d) Individual Parcel Entries:
In addition to the two main Carlsbad Ranch entries and the
LEGOLAND Carlsbad entry described above, there are
various driveway entries to individual development parcels
which may be embellished with special landscape treatment
consistent with the theme of each parcel.
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Provide accent trees, landscape color, low walls, signage,
lighting, decorative paving surfaces, or other landscape
elements to direct the motorist and add significance to the
main entries. Creative design of such features can reflect the
architectural design themes of the individual parcels as long
as general compatibility is maintained with the overall
Carlsbad Ranch landscape and signage concepts presented
in this specific plan.
De-emphasize secondary service and emergency access
driveways.
ii. Recommended Plant Material
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(a) Accent Trees -(36" box minimum):
Cassia !eptophylla
Tipuana tipu
Chorisia speciosa
Jacaranda acutifolia
Erythrina caffra
Prunus "Krauter Vesuvius"
Magnolia grandiflora
Cocos plumosa
Washingtonia robusta
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix canarilusis
Golden Medallion Tree
Tipu Tree
Floss Silk Tree
Jacaranda
Coral Tree
Purpleleaf Plum
Southern Magnolia
Queen Palm
Mexican Fan Palm
Date Palm
Canary Island Palm
Plant 20' to 25' o.c., informal massing, 36" box minimum.
(b) Bedding Color -Similar to flower fields (in season).
(c) Shrubs:
The following plant list is intended to provide a basis for
developing a planting palette. This list only suggests some of
the shrubs, groundcovers, and vines that could be used for
the project. Other species may be used subject to the
approval of the City's Landscape Architect and/or Planning
Director City Planner. Also see the shrub list beginning on
page~95.
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1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are specific development standards and design
guidelines applicable to this Planning Area. However, Chapter Ill, Section
A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
beginning on page 63, contains additional development standards and
design guidelines that are applicable to all Planning Areas within this
Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted Uses
(1 ). Principal permitted uses within Planning Area 1 are as follows:
Professional, business, administrative and financial
service uses;
Research and development uses; such as research
and testing enterprises, which function within buildings
whose general characteristics are compatible with
facilities for office uses, as determined by the Planning
Director City Planner;
Educational institutions including all related facilities
such as classrooms, auditoriums, research and
laboratory facilities, libraries, administrative offices,
dining and recreational facilities and dormitories. A
Conditional Use Permit will not be required for the
educational institution. A Site Development Plan,
however, will be required to be approved prior to
issuance of any building permits on these parcels;
Related manufacturing, processing, storage,
wholesale, and distribution facilities which are an
integral and/or essential component of the vocational
school.
(2) Daycare facilities for child care are permitted by a Conditional
Use Permit within Planning Area 1.
b. Building and Landscape Setbacks
Building setbacks shall conform with the requirements of the Office
(0) Zone requirements (Chapter 21.27 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and
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the setback requirements of the Building Height Ordinance (Chapter 21.04
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code), which apply to the project as follows:
Building Setbacks
Front or Side Yard on an Arterial
(LEGO Drive, Armada Drive and
Cannon Road)
Interior Side Yard
Rear Yard (Planning Area 8A)(Golf Course)
Landscape Setbacks
Front or Side Yard on an Arterial
(LEGO Drive, Armada Drive and
Cannon Road)
Interior Side Yard
Rear Yard (Planning Area BA) (Golf Course)
30 feet
10 feet
20 feet
30 feet
10 feet
10 feet
These base setback requirements assume 2 to 3 story buildings up to 35
feet. For buildings which exceed 35 feet in height, all required setbacks
shall be increased at a ratio of one horizontal foot for every one foot of
vertical construction above 35 feet. The additional setback area must be
maintained as landscaped open space.
c. Parking Areas
Office buildings and parking areas in Planning Area 1 shall be sited
and designed to minimize unfavorable views of the development from the
west. Parking areas shall be sited between the public street section of
LEGO Drive and Armada Drive and the buildings, to screen views of parking
from the west. Berms and landscaping shall be utilized to screen parking
areas to the maximum extent possible while still meeting other City
ordinances and standards for sight distances.
2. DESIGN GUIDELINES
a. Building Orientation
Primary building entrances shall be oriented to the onsite parking
area and not facing Armada Drive. Secondary building entrances are
permitted to be oriented toward Armada Drive; however, as each office
building is visible from all sides, no building elevation can appear as a
"backside". Special landscaping treatment shall be used to define project
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entries at LEGO Drive and Armada Drive. Provision for comfortable
pedestrian as well as vehicular linkages between LEGO Drive and Armada
Drive and the buildings shall be provided.
b. Building Form and Massing
Office buildings shall be well articulated by changes in height and
vertical planes to reduce the appearance of bulk and create interesting
building silhouettes. The use of special architectural features such as
dormers, cupolas, loggias, balconies, arcades and window and entry
recesses, are encouraged to provide visual interest and detail.
c. Architectural Character
Architectural features such as tower, roof and courtyard elements,
that provide building articulation, diversity and pedestrian amenity shall be
provided. Building design shall incorporate or be generally compatible with
a mediterranean vocabulary.
d. Building Materials
Building materials shall incorporate or be generally compatible with
a mediterranean architectural vocabulary and shall use durable, high quality
building and roofing materials. Exterior wall and roof colors shall be low
intensity earth tones. Stucco with accent materials such as tile, natural
stone, or other compatible natural building materials shall be preferred.
Roof colors shall be low intensity colors, which blend with the environmental
setting of the project.
Glass curtain walls and other highly reflective building materials are
considered inappropriate for building walls. Substantial use of mirrored,
reflective or darkly tinted glass should be avoided, as it would give the
appearance of a glass curtain wall.
e. Roofs
Sloping roofs, varying roof heights and forms are encouraged to
provide interesting building silhouettes. As a guideline, roof planes should
be broken in height or form every 75 to 100 feet. Rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be screened, enclosed and architecturally incorporated into
visually interesting building tops.
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C. PLANNING AREA 2 -RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
A combination of approximately 300,000 square feet of office and approximately
500,000 square feet of research and development uses will be developed in Planning
Area 2, east of Armada Drive. As the nine lots in Planning Area 2 are developed, the City
will monitor the square footage of the different uses. This monitoring will enure that the
square footages proposed by the Site Development Plans do not exceed the estimates
of the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan, unless a future amendment to the
LFMP would allow for a greater amount.
The development standards and design guidelines of Planning Area 2 are
compatible with the Gemological Institute of America's campus in Planning Area 1, with
the exceptions of the permitted uses listed below. Buildings within Planning Area 2 should
be oriented towards Armada Drive or LEGO Drive to provide screening of the parking
areas from these access points.
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are specific development and design guidelines
applicable to this Planning Area. However, Chapter Ill, Section A.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
beginning on page 63, contains additional development standards and
design guidelines that are applicable to all Planning Areas within this
Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted Uses
(1 ). Principal permitted uses within the parcels designated
Professional Office and Research and Development are as
follows:
Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan
Amended June 8, 1999
Professional, business, administrative and financial
service uses;
Research and development uses; such as research
and testing enterprises, which function within buildings
whose general characteristics are compatible with
facilities for office uses, as determined by the Planning
Director City Planner;
A museum open to the general public, including retail
sales related to the museum, not to exceed a total
floor area of 325 square feet on only Lot 11 (Shown
on Figure 21; Lot 8 of Final Map 13357)
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2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are specific development and design guidelines applicable to
this Planning Area. However, Section Ill.A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES beginning on page 63 contains
additional development standards and design guidelines that are applicable to all
Planning Areas within this Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted uses within LEGOLAND Carlsbad are as follows:
Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan
Entrance facility;
Toll "plaza";
Retail shops, not including drive-up or drive-in services;
Restaurants, not including drive-up or drive-in services;
Service buildings associated with Park activities;
Offices related to Park activities, business and administration;
Ancillary uses related to LEGO park;
Hotel and accessory uses to the hotel including:
Retail
Restaurants, not including drive-up or drive-in services
Health and Fitness Clubs
Staged entertainment
Recreational facilities for water play
Rental car agency
Childcare facilities
Personal services, Barbers, Beauty shops, etc.
Bars and Nightclubs
Art Galleries/Museums
Administrative and Business Offices
Indoor and outdoor facilities for children related to
entertainment and education including overnight uses, but not
including high-speed thrill rides (those rides typically oriented
towards the teenage and young adult audience);
Water features, lakes;
Picnic areas;
Landscaped areas;
Guest services and facilities;
Accessory uses which are clearly incidental or necessary to
principal permitted uses;
People moving systems;
Signs related to Park activities;
Parking;
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Any other uses as determined by the Planning Director City
Planner to be of the same general character as the uses listed
above.
b. Permitted temporary uses within LEGOLAND Carlsbad which are
limited in duration, but occur from time to time, are as follows:
Festivals;
Craft fairs;
Markets;
Construction facilities; trailers, equipment and material
storage areas; ancillary uses related to project construction.
c. Uses not permitted within Legoland Carlsbad are as follows:
Hotel Conversions. Any hotel rooms within Planning Area 4
of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan shall not be converted to
a limited use overnight visitor accommodation.
d. LEGOLAND Carlsbad Setbacks
Figure 37 on page 121 depicts the proposed setback conditions for
LEGOLAND Carlsbad at four key locations.
i. LEGO Drive (Area 1)
Building Setbacks
No building shall be closer than 50 feet from the
eastern curb of LEGO Drive.
Landscape Setbacks
Landscaping shall extend a minimum of 35 feet from
the eastern curb of LEGO Drive.
Parking Setbacks
No parking area shall be allowed closer than 35 feet
from the eastern curb of LEGO Drive.
ii. Northeast Boundary of the Park (Area 2)
Building Setbacks
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No building shall be closer than 35 feet from the
property line of LEGOLAND Carlsbad.
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4. LANDSCAPE AREAS
The following have been identified as the key landscape areas for
LEGOLAND Carlsbad. A total of twelve distinct landscape areas have been
identified as shown on Figure 41 on page 138. Some of these areas fall outside
of the 128-acre LEGO property. The landscape treatment of these "outside areas"
(which include areas a-e) is further described in Chapter Ill, Section A.9.
LANDSCAPE CONCEPT of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. The following
provides a brief description of landscape character and planting scheme for each
of the twelve areas.
The proposed tree and plant palette for the entire LEGOLAND Carlsbad site
is provided on page 146 and follows the concept statements provided below.
a. Area A -1-5 Intersection
Concept Statement
The CalTrans landscaping shall be upgraded and a minimum of 4
signs identifying LEGO Family park access shall be incorporated along 1-5
in locations approved by CalTrans. An informal planting scheme with the
potential for color ground plane treatment shall be utilized. Primary tree
species in accordance with CalTrans guidelines are to be Melaleuca, Pines,
Palms, California Pepper Trees, Jacarandas, Erythrina and Chorisia
Speciosa.
b. Area B -Cannon Road
Concept Statement
An informal planting scheme per the City of Carlsbad's scenic
corridor guidelines shall be used along Cannon Road. This informal scheme
will create an open character with views to the lagoon and adjacent
agricultural and open space areasgolf course. Primary tree species in
accordance with City guidelines are to be Melaleuca, and Pines. Mass
planting of shrubs and potential for flowering ground plane treatment should
also be considered.
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c. Area C -Cannon Road/LEGO Drive Intersection
Concept Statement
Informal massing of pines shall occur at this intersection. This will
serve as a transition landscape with no color. A clean ground cover will
create a base for secondary LEGO signage. Primary tree species are to be
Carrotwood and Queen Palm which are consistent with the landscape
improvement plans approved for CT 92-07 Units I and II.
d. Area D -LEGO Drive
Concept Statement
LEGO Drive landscaping will be a continuation of the theme of Area
C. The landscape concept addresses and includes only the portion of
LEGO Drive from Cannon to the roundabout intersection. The informal
massing of this landscape will serve as a transition from Cannon Road to
the roundabout. No other color will be used in this area. The open character
of this landscaping will allow views to the adjacent golf courseagricultural
and open space areas. Views to the adjacent Gemological Institute
parking areas will be screened. The primary tree species could include
Pines and others.
e. Area E -Roundabout/LEGOLAND Carlsbad Entry
Concept Statement
This area serves as the primary entry into LEGOLAND Carlsbad.
Color massing shall be used in the center island of the "roundabout" with
specimen trees around perimeter. The primary LEGO signage as well as
signage for other uses within the specific plan shall appear in this area.
Landscaping in this area will be located and sized to avoid creating
obstructions to vehicular sight distance through the roundabout.
Landscaping shall create filtered views of the golf courseagricultural and
open space areas. This landscaping begins the distinct LEGO Drive
landscape treatment. Primary tree species could include Melaleuca and
Pines.
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f. Area F -LEGO Drive (Private Section)
Concept Statement
The primary entrance sequence into LEGO LAND Carlsbad occurs in
this area. The west side of LEGO Drive shall be landscaped with evergreen
trees to create a visual buffer to adjacent office/R&D uses. The east side
of LEGO Drive will create an introduction to LEGOLAND Carlsbad. Flower
fields may be used in this area to create broad vistas with filtered views of
LEGOLAND Carlsbad attractions. Primary tree species could include
Melaleuca, and Pines. Figure 42 Cross Sections depicts the relationship
between LEGO Drive and the landscape setback areas.
g. Area G -Parking Area
Concept Statement
Landscaping shall be designed to provide visual mitigation of the
parking area from adjacent uses. Landscaping shall include planting
islands, evergreen trees, and a pedestrian system channeling visitors to the
LEGOLAND Carlsbad main entrance. Primary tree species are to be
Melaleuca and Pines. The City requirement of 1 tree per 4 stalls may be
accommodated in larger planting areas, which will permit larger tree sizes.
Figures 44 and 45 on pages 141 and 142 contain Cross Sections depicting
the relationship between the parking area, the Outer Park, and Palomar
Airport Road.
h. Area H -Palomar Airport Road Buffer
Concept Statement
The landscape concept addresses only the portion of the 150'
Palomar Airport Road buffer along the LEGO site. An "oak woodland
theme" is proposed for this roadway. Screen trees will be located at the top
of slope. There will be a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, flowering
shrubs and groundcovers. The primary tree species will be in accordance
with City standards contained in the Landscape Manual and supplemented
with pines, oaks, sycamores, and alders for screening purposes. Figures
43 and 44 contain cross sections depicting the relationship between
Palomar Airport Road, the parking area and the Outer Park areas.
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i. Area I -Service Areas
Concept Statement
Service areas shall be screened from public view as shown in Figure
45 on page 142. This area will be a continuation of the Area H plant palette
utilizing evergreen trees throughout for continuity. Trees can include pines,
oaks, sycamores, alders and others.
j. Area J -The Resort Edge
Concept Statement
Transitional landscape from the resort to LEGOLAND Carlsbad will
be planted in this area. Landscaping will create a park-like character, with
an undefined edge through the use of informal tree and shrub massing.
Screening will be provided where necessary. Trees can include Melaleuca,
and Pines. Figure 44 Cross Sections depicts the relationship between the
LEGO property and resort property.
k. Area K -Passive Clusters
Concept Statement
Canopy trees combined with evergreen massing shall be used to
create a park-like character. Turf shall be planted in passive use areas.
Trees can include Melaleuca and Pines.
I. Area L -Active Clusters
Concept Statement
A unique identity for each active cluster will be created with a unified
planting scheme. Small-scale accent trees and shrubs combined with
evergreen massing, flowering shrubs and ground covers and bedding/bulbs
shall be used in these areas. Trees can include Melaleuca and Pines.
m. Plant Material Size, Spacing and Quality
Plant material size, spacing and quantity shall be consistent with the
City of Carlsbad's Landscape Guidelines Manual.
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F. PLANNING AREA 5 and SA-RESORT
Planning Areas 5 and 5A are designated as full-service destination resort on
approximately 56.4 acres in the northeast corner of the Carlsbad Ranch. This resort(s)
will include up to a maximum of 380 timeshare suites and 409 hotel rooms and will target
the large group professional and business meeting market as well as the leisure market.
The meeting market typically combines business with recreation and increasingly
includes family members of the business representative. The surrounding uses of
Carlsbad Ranch including LEGOLAND Carlsbad, The Crossings municipal golf course,
agriculture, open space, retail facilities and nearby beaches make this a particularly
desirable meeting and leisure destination.
Accommodations at the resort(s) will vary from single hotel rooms to two-bedroom
suites with kitchens integrated into the topography using terraced buildings and featuring
ocean views, overlooking extensively landscaped open areas and courtyards. Elevated
walkways may be used to connect resort buildings linking meeting facilities, suites, and a
selection of dining experiences.
The meeting and conference center(s) will offer function space with the ability to
mix and match agendas to accommodate groups from 10 to 2,700 guests. Adjacent
gardens and landscaped terraces will provide additional meeting and function areas.
Resort facilities including the spa and dining will be designed to encourage use by the
general public as well as the resort guests.
A pedestrian/bike/golf cart trail shall be provided from the eastern portion of
Planning Area 88The Crossings municipal golf course along the southerly edge of
Planning Area 5 to provide a link to the pedestrian and bike paths along The
Crossings Drive and the pedestrian trail through The Crossings municipal golf
course the City golf course to the east of the specific plan.
1. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: PLANNING AREAS 5 AND 5A
The following are specific development and design guidelines applicable to
this Planning Area. However, Section Ill.A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES beginning on page 63 contains
additional development standards and design guidelines that are applicable to all
Planning Areas within this Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted Uses
Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan
Hotels;
Commercial Living Units (Timeshare) may be permitted by the
City Council in conjunction with a hotel project;
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LAND USE : RESORT
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MEETING SPACE, RESTAURANT,
RECREATION AND ASSOCIATED
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Accessory Uses -The following uses are permitted only as
accessory uses when incorporated into the main resort building(s).
Retail related to the resort;
Restaurants, not including drive-up or drive-in services;
Health and Fitness Clubs;
Daycare facilities for child care;
Personal Services; Barbers, Beauty Shops, etc.;
Art Galleries/Museums;
Administrative and Business Offices for the resort;
Bars and Nightclubs as a part of the resort or restaurant;
b. Building and Parking Setbacks
The following building and parking setbacks shall be landscaped and
conform to the requirements of the Commercial Tourist (C-T) Zone
requirements (Chapter 21.29 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and as
follows:
Building Setbacks -
From Cannon Road right-of-way:
From The Crossings Drive right-of-way:
From outer western perimeter boundary and
LEGOLAND Carlsbad
From outer eastern perimeter boundary
From internal lot lines
Parking Setbacks
From all outer perimeter boundaries
c. Building Height
50 feet
20 feet
50 feet
20 feet
Zero
15 feet
Building heights shall conform to the building height standards of this
section.
The habitable portion of buildings shall not exceed a height of 35 feet
and/or three levels, and allowed height protrusions as described in C.M.C.
Section 21.46.020 shall not exceed 45 feet. Additional habitable building
height may be permitted up to a maximum of 45 feet in height and/or four
levels, through a Site Development Plan approved by the City Council.
Allowed height protrusions as described in C.M.C. Section 21.46.020 shall
not exceed 55 feet, with the exception of an elevator tower connecting resort
facilities and buildings on PA-5 and PA-5A that may be allowed up to 80
feet in height, subject to the following:
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i. All required street and perimeter setbacks shall be increased
at a ratio of one horizontal foot for every one foot of vertical
construction beyond 35 feet; and
ii. The building conforms to the requirements of Section
18.04.170 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
iii. The allowed height protrusions as described in Section
21.46.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (1) do not function to
provide usable floor area; (2) do not accommodate and/or screen
building equipment; (3) do not adversely impact adjacent properties;
(4) are necessary to ensure a building's design excellence.
d. Parking Standards
Joint and common use parking facilities, up to 15% of the total
required onsite, are allowed within the resort(s) based on the potential for
shared/off-peak uses. Specific percentages allowed shall be determined
based on provisions set forth in Section 21.44.050(a)(4) of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
ii. Hotel and timeshare units:
Conventional
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2. DESIGN GUIDELINES
a. Building Orientation
1 .2 parking stall
1.5 parking stall
The main building will be located near the resort entrance off Cannon
Road. It will be oriented to provide views of Carlsbad Ranch and the ocean
beyond from a maximum number of suites. Likewise, the other lodging
buildings will be sited on the steeper terrain to the south of the main building
to maximize views.
b. Architectural Character
All buildings shall reflect a Mediterranean vocabulary. Distinctive
architectural features characteristic of this style such as courtyards,
arcades, balconies, terraces, arches and arbors shall be encouraged to
create richness and visual interest to the buildings.
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c. Building Materials
Building materials should incorporate or be generally compatible with
a Mediterranean architectural vocabulary and shall be durable and high
quality. Exterior wall and roof colors should be of low intensity earth tones.
The buildings should be predominantly stucco walls with sloping tile roofs.
Other materials which are permitted as accents for exterior walls are
ceramic tile, ornamental wrought iron, natural stone, decorative block, wood
or other compatible natural building materials.
d. Building Form and Massing
The resort buildings shall be well articulated by changes in horizontal
and vertical planes to reduce the appearance of bulk and create interesting
building silhouettes. Features such as arches, loggias, balconies, elevated
walkways and window and entry recesses will be used to provide additional
visual interest and detail.
e. Building Roof Tops
Sloping roofs, varying roof heights and forms shall be used to provide
interesting building silhouettes. Rooftop mechanical equipment, with the
exception of photo voltaic systems, shall be screened, enclosed and
architecturally incorporated into visually interesting building tops.
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G. PLANNING AREA 6 -SPECIAL TY RETAIL
Located along Paseo Del Norte at the western edge of the planning area, the
Specialty Retail area is planned as a more traditional automobile oriented retail center, in
keeping with the surrounding uses along this road corridor. Special design guidelines are
recommended to ensure that the center is a visually interesting and high quality
commercial development. Figure 47 on page 154 shows some of the planning features
for the specialty retail area.
Figure 48 on page 158 represents a conceptual plan only intended to show how
driveway locations, building locations, etc. could be arranged. The actual site plan could
vary and would be approved as part of the Site Development Plan required for Planning
Area 6. Any future site plan changes with regards to building and/or parking layout within
the approved boundaries of Planning Area 6 will not necessitate a revision to the Carlsbad
Ranch Specific Plan.
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are specific development and design guidelines applicable to
this Planning Area. However, Section Ill.A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES beginning on page 63 contains
additional development standards and design guidelines that are applicable to all
Planning Areas within this Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted Uses
Within the Specialty Retail area, the following uses are permitted:
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Retail business uses;
Garden centers and nurseries;
Restaurants;
Professional, business and administrative office uses;
Medical offices;
Personal services, such as barbers shops, beauty shops and
exercise studios;
Other retail services and administrative uses, except new or
used car sales, determined by the Planning Director City
Planner to be consistent with the general character of the
above listed uses.
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b. Building and Landscape Setbacks
Building Setbacks -
Front Yard on Paseo Del Norte
Street Side Yard
Interior Side Yard (Agricultural Setback)
Rear Yard (Agricultural Setback)
Landscape Setbacks -
Front Yard on Paseo Del Norte
Street Side Yard
Interior Side Yard (Agricultural Setback)
Rear Yard (Agricultural Setback)
c. Access
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Planning Area 6 shall gain its main access from Paseo Del Norte.
The location of this driveway and other driveways providing access to
Planning Area 6 may be changed during the processing of the Site
Development Plan to comply with all requirements of Carlsbad's
Engineering Standards.
A 32-foot wide service access road from Car Country Drive to the
northeast corner of this site may be permitted if it can be designed in
conformance with the requirements of Carlsbad's Engineering Standards.
This 32 foot wide service road may extend along the entire easterly
boundary of Planning Area 6. A 15 foot wide heavily landscaped strip shall
be planted between this road and the agricultural ai=eas and golf course
open space areas to the east of this Planning Area.
d. Building Height
In order to preserve the views of the flower fields from 1-5 and Paseo
Del Norte, special height restrictions are necessary for Planning Area 6.
In addition to the height requirements as specified in Chapter Ill.
Section A.1. Planning Area 6 shall comply with the following requirements:
i. The single story parapet height of any building shall not
exceed 28 feet.
ii. The two-story parapet height of any building shall not exceed
38 feet. No building shall have more than two stories of
usable floor area.
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iii. Architectural features, such as towers having no usable floor
area, shall not exceed 42 feet.
iv. No more than 2% of the total building square footage built
within Planning Area 6 may be utilized as usable second story
floor area or architectural features.
2. DESIGN GUIDELINES
a. Building Orientation
A continuous covered walkway or arcade shall be developed along
the building frontage facing the parking area. A focus at the juncture of the
pedestrian walkway and the Specialty Retail area must be created with
gardens or a plaza with benches for foot traffic.
Building massing, two-story elements and any architectural features
shall be sensitive to views of the flower fields from 1-5 and Paseo Del Norte,
retaining view corridors with single story uses where feasible.
b. Architectural Character
Retail buildings shall reflect a Mediterranean vocabulary. Distinctive
architectural features characteristic of Mediterranean style buildings, such
as courtyards, arcades, loggias, balconies, and arbors are encouraged to
add richness and visual interest to the buildings.
c. Building Materials
Building materials shall be those associated with Mediterranean style
architecture. Buildings shall be predominately stucco walls with tile roofs.
Other materials which are permitted as accents for exterior walls are colorful
ceramic tiles, ornamental iron work, natural stone, decorative block, wood
or other compatible natural building materials.
The material utilized for the sloping roofs shall be clay roof tiles with
mottled tones or metal roof panels of copper, aluminum or steel. Exterior
wall colors shall be white or earth tones. Roof colors shall be mottled tones
of terracotta or low intensity colors which blend with the Mediterranean style
architecture.
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Glass curtain walls and other highly reflective building materials are
considered inappropriate for building walls. The use of mirrored, reflective
or darkly tinted glass should be avoided.
d. Roofs
Roof planes shall be varied to create interesting building silhouettes.
As a guideline, roof planes should be broken every 50 to 75 feet.
e. Circulation
Planning Area 6 shall be designed such that there is full integration
of the parking lot and internal access roads. A complete layout of the
building placement, site uses, circulation and parking layout shall be
submitted with the Site Development Plan.
Concurrent with the development of the site if developed in phases
under separate ownership, the property owner shall place a covenant over
the property agreeing to grant reciprocal access rights over the parking lot
and internal circulation roads to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The
covenant shall include provision for shared maintenance and liability over
the internal circulation roads and driveways.
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H. PLANNING AREA 7 -FLOWER FIELDS
Planning Area 7 is located on the site's western ridge; this area has traditionally been
known as the "Flower Fields". Figure 49 on page 162 shows the Flower Fields planning
features and Figure 50 on page 164 displays features of the wall and promenade. To
minimize impacts on surrounding land uses, agricultural activities in Planning Area 7 shall
comply with the Policies of Objective 4 of this specific plan, pages 32 -35.
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are specific development and design guidelines applicable to
this Planning Area. However, Section Ill.A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES beginning on page 63 contains additional
development standards and design guidelines that are applicable to all Planning
Areas within this Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted Uses
i. The Flower Fields shall remain in flower production in perpetuity. The
landowner will plant an open-field flowering crop every year,
substantially in the area as shown in the Flower Field Figure 49(A). If
the landowner desires to change or modify this obligation, landowner
will provide a five-year advance notice to the City Council, accompanied
by an alternative agricultural use proposal which landowner intends to
initiate at the end of said five years. The City Council shall hold a
hearing to review and approve the proposed alternative. Additionally,
the City and landowner shall investigate and may implement any
methods available to allow the continuation of flower production in
accordance with the General Plan. This Condition shall be evidenced
by a deed restriction and inclusion of notice in the CC&R's restricting
Planning Area 7 to agricultural use.
Subject to any Right of First Offer held by LEGO Park Planning, Inc.,
Landowner shall grant to City an exclusive Right of First Offer ("First
Offer Right") to acquire the Flower Fields at a purchase price and upon
such other terms and conditions, as Landowner would be willing to
accept from any third party. Landowner shall not sell all or any portion
of the Flower Fields (other than to a party purchasing for purposes of
continuing the open field flower business with a continued obligation to
provide this First Offer) without (i) first offering the property to City by
written notice at a purchase price and upon such other terms and
conditions that Landowner would be willing to accept from any third
party, and (ii) City's failure to elect to purchase on such terms and
conditions by written notice to Landowner within 90 days
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of said notice. Any sale at a purchase price of less than 90% of the
price at which the property has been offered to the City shall not be
made without first offering the City the right to purchase at this price
upon 60 days notice, to purchase the property.
The foregoing First Offer Right shall survive any transfer by the
Landowner to any affiliate of Landowner and shall be included in a deed
restriction for Planning Area 7.
ii. Principal permitted uses within Planning Area 7 designated as Open
Space are as follows:
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths;
Open Space Easements;
Public Parks;
City Picnic Areas;
City Playgrounds;
Public Access easement, non-vehicular;
Public Lands;.
Scenic Easement;
Slope Easement;
Transportation Right-of-Way;
Vista Points;
Agricultural uses as follows:
Green houses of 2,000 sq.ft. or less;
Field and seed crops;
Truck crops;
Horticulture crops;
Orchards and vineyards;
Pasture and rangeland;
Tree farms;
Fallow lands;
Produce sheds.
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iii. Accessory uses and structures permitted:
Public Rest Rooms, Changing Rooms;
Playground Equipment;
Fencing, Patios, Stairways, Barbecue and Fire Pits;
Parking, Staging, Processing and Storage Areas for
agricultural crops;
Shade Houses;
Facilities for the sale of flowers, produce and other items
related to the promotion of the "Flower Fields";
Other similar accessory uses and structures, determined
by the Planning Director City Planner to be required for
the conduct of the principal uses.
iv. The following uses and structures are permitted by a conditional
use permit:
Farmers markets;
Private picnic area;
Green houses greater than 2,000 sq.ft.;
b. Parking Standards
Parking spaces for all permitted and ancillary uses shall be provided
consistent with Section 21.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
c. Building Height
Building Height for all structures within the open space parcels shall not
exceed twenty-five feet in height, unless a higher elevation is approved by a
conditional use permit issued by the Planning Commission.
d. Signs
Signs consistent with the style and character of the specific plan shall
be utilized for all agricultural, recreational and accessory uses on Open Space
Area 7. Signs shall be consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter
21.41.
e. Access
Vehicular access to Planning Area 7 shaUbe at two (2) City Engineer
approved locations. One on the east side of Paseo del Norte north of the
intersection of Paseo del Norte and Palomar Airport Road, and the other (for
ingress only), on the north side of Palomar Airport Road east of the
intersection.
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I. PLANNING AREA 8 -GOLF COURSEAGRICULTURE AND OPEN SPACE
The golf course 1Nill be a 9 hole course and will cover over 70 acres in the northern
portion of the specific plan. As proposed, the golf course 1Nill provide desirable open
space buff.ers in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan bet\veen Car Country, the Gemological
Institute and the resort.
The Carlsbad General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element
identifies an area of special planning considerations titled "The Cannon Road Open
Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor;" Planning Area 8 is part of this corridor.
Within the corridor, agricultural uses are encouraged to continue for as long as
they remain economically viable for the landowners. When the landowners
determine that agriculture is no longer economically viable, Planning Area 8 may
be developed with open space and compatible public uses consistent with
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.209 -Cannon Road-Agricultural/Open Space
(CR-A/OS) Zone, which is herein incorporated by reference.
Access shall be provided between the eastern and western parts of #le
~Planning Area 8 and shall be provided on the SDG&E property on the north side of
Cannon Road as shown on Figure 51 on page 168. One or r;.io holes of the golf course
may be located in this area. Golf cart Pedestrian/bike overcrossings or under crossings
of Cannon Road shall provide access to this area. If an overcrossing is determined to be
the most viable alternative, then the design of the overcrossing shall be similar to the
design shown on Figure 53 on page 170. An amendment to the SDG&E Specific Plan
shall be required for this area to be used for a golf course. The portion of SDG&E property
used for this section of the golf course will not be a part of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific
Plan. The design and layout of the holes in this area as well as the rest of the golf course
shall be determined as a part of the Site Development Plan for Planning Area 8.
A pedestrian/bike/golf cart trail shall be provided along the southerly edge of
Planning Area 5 to provide a link from the specific plan golf course to the future City golf
course to the east of the specific plan. The trail shall be designed as shown on Figure 52
on page 169. A golf cart undercrossing on The Crossings Drive shall be provided to
facilitate the joint use of the golf courses.
Sophisticated computerized ',•.,eather and 1Nater monitoring and delivery systems
and reclaimed water will be used for irrigation. The course will be open to the public on
a f.ee basis.
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Allowable agricultural and open space uses in Planning Area 8 and the
development standards and processing procedures applicable to those uses shall
be subject to the provisions of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.209 -Cannon
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Road -Agricultural/Open Space (CR-A/OS) Zone. Where any inconsistencies exist
between the provisions of the CR-A/OS Zone and any other provisions of this
specific plan relating to Planning Area 8, including the development standards
specified in Section Ill of this plan, the provisions of the CR-A/OS Zone shall prevail
and take precedence.
The following are specific development and design guidelines applicable to
this Planning Area. Ho•.vever, Section Ill.A. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES beginning on page 63 contains
additional development standards and design guidelines that are applicable to all
Planning Area within this Specific Plan Amendment.
a. Permitted Uses
i. Agricultural Uses
Field and seed crops;
Truck crops;
Horticulture crops;
Orchards and vineyards;
Pasture and rangeland;
Tree farms;
Fallow lands;
Produce sheds.
ii. Non Agricultural Uses
Golf course, driving range, putting green;
Public parks;
City picnic areas;
City playgrounds;
Public Trails;
Public access easements and right of 1.vay;
Public rest rooms;
Fencing;
Transportation right of 1.vay;
Vista points;
Other similar accessory uses and structures, determined
by the Planning Director to be required for the conduct
of principal use.
iii. Accessory uses and structures permitted;
Public Rest Rooms, Changing Rooms;
Playground Equipment;
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Fencing, Patios, Stairways, Barbeque and Fire Pits;
Parking, Staging, Processing and Storage Area for
agricultural crops;
Shade Houses;
Other similar accessory uses and structures, determined
by the Planning Director to be required for the conduct
of the principle uses.
b. Parking Standards
Parking spaces for all permitted and ancillary uses shall be provided
consistent 1.vith Section 21.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Joint
use of parking facilities is alloi.ved based on the potential for
shared/off peak uses. Specific reductions in parking requirements
shall be determined based on provisions set forth in Section
21.44 .050(a)(4) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
c. Building Height
Building Height for all structures 1.vithin Planning Area 8 shall not
exceed ti.venty five feet in height, unless a higher elevation is approved by
a conditional use permit issued by the Planning Commission.
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J. PLANNING AREA 9 -NATURAL OPEN SPACE
Planning Area 9 consists of steep slopes covered with native vegetation. No
grading or construction is anticipated in this area by the specific plan. Planning Area 9
will remain in its existing condition.
1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
a. Principal permitted uses within Planning Area 9 are as follows:
Open Space Easements;
Bicycle & Pedestrian Trails;
Vista Point.
b. Accessory uses and structures permitted in Planning Area 9 are as
follows:
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Fencing;
Other similar structures and uses required for the
maintenance of this area.
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IV. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
A. INTRODUCTION
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan land area lies entirely within Local Facilities
Management Zone 13. The public facility requirements for this property are fully
addressed in the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP). The approved Zone
13 LFMP was prepared pursuant to the City's Growth Management Program. The Zone
13 LFMP: (1) provides a detailed description of how the zone will develop, (2)
demonstrates how and when each required facility and improvement will be constructed
to accommodate phased development within the zone, and (3) provides a complete
description of how each facility and improvement will be financed when mitigation is
necessary.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan implements, but does not supersede the Zone
13 Local Facilities Management Plan. The specific plan has been designed to be
consistent with the purpose and intent of the Zone Plan. The following are the
development policies as they pertain to the community facilities identified in the Zone 13
Local Facilities Management Plan. The following also identifies specific mitigation
requirements of the Zone 13 LFMP. Development within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific
Plan shall be responsible for providing its fair share of required facilities within Zone 13
as well as impacted facilities outside of Zone 13.
8. CITY ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES
Zone 13, including the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Area, will be developed with
entirely non-residential uses. Therefore, no impacts will be generated by development in
Zone 13 to the City's adopted performance standard, which requires that 1,500 square
feet of City Administrative Facilities per 1,000 population must be scheduled for
construction within a five-year period.
Although the specific plan's non-residential uses include a vocational campus and
associated dormitories, the City's Growth Management Ordinance does not count
dormitory rooms as dwelling units nor are they considered to be permanent residences.
For this reason, the vocational campus will not be subject to the City Administrative
Facility Performance Standard. The landowner is compensating for any impacts
generated by the dormitory uses through the payment of public facility fees and
participation in the Citywide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District, which contribute
toward the construction of City Administrative Facilities.
As concluded in the Zone 13 LFMP, no mitigation is required for Zone 13 to meet
the adopted performance standard.
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C. LIBRARY FACILITIES
Zone 13, including the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Area, will be developed with
entirely non-residential uses. Therefore, no impacts will be generated by development in
Zone 13 to the City's adopted performance standard, which requires that 800 square feet
of Library Facilities per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction within a five-
year period.
As mentioned under the City Administrative Facilities section, the City's Growth
Management Ordinance does not count dormitory rooms as dwelling units nor are they
considered to be permanent residences. For this reason the vocational campus will not
be subject to the Library Facility Performance Standard. The landowner is compensating
for any impacts generated by the dormitory uses through the payment of public facility
fees and participation in the Citywide Mello Roos Community Facilities District, which
contribute toward the construction of Library Facilities.
As concluded in the Zone 13 LFMP, no mitigation is required for Zone 13 to meet
the adopted performance standard.
D. PARK FACILITIES
Since the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and the entire Zone 13 LFMP will be
developed for non-residential uses, the established performance standard of 3 acres of
Community Park or Special Use Area per 1,000 population within the Park District does
not apply to Zone 13 or the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. However, the City has
concluded that non-residents who work in the City also have an impact on the City's
recreational facilities.
This specific plan proposes the development of a golf course open to the public
and accessory uses as well as various trails and pedestrian walkways. These facilities
will contribute to the recreational needs of the employees working within the specific plan
area.
Recreation facilities will be implemented by the specific plan. A brief description
of the recreation uses and facilities are as follows:
1. GOLF COURSE
A 9 hole golf course 1.vill be developed in Planning Area 8. Although
privately ovmed, this golf course 1.vill be open to the public.
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~.1. TRAIL SYSTEM/PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
The proposed trail and pedestrian system have been incorporated into the
design of the Plan to encourage pedestrian movement within the specific plan.
These trails allow occupants to move freely within the Carlsbad Ranch and to
access both the open space and recreational amenities provided. They are also
designed to tie in to the future citywide trail system. Signage for the specific plan's
proposed trail system will be consistent and meet the sign age requirements for the
Future Citywide Trail System. Figure 15 on page 4 7 identifies the location of trails,
which will be provided.
An extensive pedestrian walkway will be located along the developable
ridge's western wall. The pedestrian walkway will be separated from Armada Drive
by a planting area. The wall will serve a dual purpose by functioning as a barrier
between the agricultural and developed portion of the specific plan as well as
providing a walkway with scenic views of the flower fields and the ocean.
~2. PARK MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The Zone 13 LFMP recommendation for park mitigation is to establish a
park fee of $0.40 per square foot on the zone's non-residential development. This
fee would be collected at the time of building permit issuance and would be used
to construct recreational facilities to offset the demand created by employees
within Zone 13.
E. OPEN SPACE
The Growth Management performance standard requires that 15% of the total land
area in the zone exclusive of environmentally constrained non-developable land be set
aside for permanent open space and must be available concurrent with development.
There are 531.33 net acres per the LFMP constraints analysis in Zone 13; therefore, at
build out, Zone 13 will require 79.70 acres of performance standard open space. This
demand is satisfied by the provision of 119.03 acres (Zone 13 LFMP: OS-1, OS-3 and
OS-5) of performance standard open space. The performance standard open space does
not include the areas to be utilized for the golf course agriculture and open space (Zone
13 LFMP: OS-2 and OS-4). In addition, approximately 19 acres of 08 1 are proposed
as a part of the 9 hole golf course at Point Resort and this acreage is not included in the
performance standard open space supply.
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V. UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A. INTRODUCTION
Of the utilities required to serve the project the most critical are water and storm
drainage. Facilities for reclaiming water are now being implemented along with the
facilities for transmission, distribution and storage. Storm drainage runoff must employ
Best Management Practices to control flooding, detention, desiltation and urban pollution
removal prior to being discharged into natural watersheds, wetlands and coastal lagoons.
Sewage from the project will be received by the Encina Water Pollution Control
Facility through existing sewer mains and trunk lines and the extension of an existing 1 O"
line in Cannon Road. San Diego Gas and Electric Company will provide both gas and
electric services to the site. Water service is provided by the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District. The project is within the service boundaries of Pacific Bell for telephone, and
Daniel's Cablevision for cable television services. Solid waste removal will be provided
by Coast Waste Management, a local private company.
B. DOMESTIC WATER
The City of Carlsbad is divided into three water districts: the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District, the Vallecitos Water District and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District.
The Carlsbad Ranch is entirely within the Carlsbad Municipal Water District.
As discussed in the Growth Management Ordinance, the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District has established two performance standards to ensure adequate water
services. The performance standards serve to: 1) ensure line capacity to meet demand
and 2) require that a minimum 10-day average storage capacity be provided. These
performance standards must be met prior to any development occurring within the zone.
The line capacity will be provided with development. Minimum average storage capacity
shall be determined by the local agencies; of these the requirement for fire flow is the
most demanding.
The project lies entirely within Local Facilities Management Zone 13. Currently,
the citywide storage capacity is 12.9 days. The projected storage capacity at build out is
254.5 million gallons with an average daily demand estimated to be 24.54 million gallons.
This will provide for a projected storage at build out of 10.4 days.
The specific plan area will be served by two water pressure zones. Parcels 1, 2
and 3 will be provided water service from the lower 255 Pressure Zone. The remaining
Parcels numbered 4 through 23 will be provided service from the higher 375 Pressure
Zone.
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The existing water facilities for the 255 Pressure Zone include:
A 1.5 MG steel tank reservoir located adjacent to the east boundary of the specific
plan.
• Two pressure reducing stations, one at the 1.5 MG steel tank, and the other at the
intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Armada Drive.
• A 16-inch and 12-inch pipeline from the 1.5 MG steel tank aligned southwesterly
to Palomar Airport Road.
• A 10-inch pipeline in Palomar Airport Road from Armada Drive to Paseo Del Norte.
• A 12-inch pipeline in Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive.
The existing water facilities for the 375 Pressure Zone include:
• One 8.5 MG steel tank reservoir (now under construction to replace 1.25 MG).
• A 16-inch pipeline in Palomar Airport Road.
• A 16-inch pipeline form the existing 1.5 MG reservoir to Palomar Airport Road.
• Removal of the existing 12-inch and 16-inch transmissions lines.
The existing water facilities are shown on Figure 57 on page 183.
To provide adequate water service, the following facilities are required in the 375
Pressure Zone only:
• A 16-inch pipeline in The Crossings Drive extending from Camino de Los Ondas
north to the vicinity of the existing 1.5 MG reservoir. This will enable the fire flow
to be provided to the area from the 8.5 MG reservoir now under construction.
• A 12-inch pipeline extending in on easement across Parcel 11 from The Crossings
Drive to Cannon Road.
• A 16-inch pipeline in Armada Drive from Palomar Airport Road to Cannon Road.
• A 10-inch pipeline in LEGO Drive.
• A minimum 8-inch pipeline in "D" Street Fleet Street.
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• A minimum 12-inch pipeline east of Car Country Drive to the easterly boundary of
Zone 13 in Cannon Road.
• A pressure reducing station east of Car Country Drive.
The location and sizes of the above facilities have been approximated. Figure 57
on page 183 provides a conceptual recommendation of where these facilities shall be
located. The exact sizes and locations will be determined as areas within the specific
plan develop. The water distribution system interior to the project site will be designed at
the time of the development of final engineering plans.
This specific plan lies entirely within the boundaries of Zone 13 which currently
conforms with the adopted performance standards. Since the water district requires
development to install domestic water and fire flow needs as conditions of approval to
future development, conformance with the adopted standards will be maintained to
ultimate development of the project.
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C. RECLAIMED WATER
On March 21, 1989 the City of Carlsbad adopted an interim Reclaimed Water Use
Policy for new land development projects. The policy specified that all new development
shall use reclaimed water when reasonably available and that the installation of dual
irrigation systems may be required subject to the terms of the Water Reclamation Master
Plan.
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District operates and maintains two reclaimed water
pipelines in the specific plan area. There is an existing 8-inch pipeline in Palomar Airport
Road. Another 8-inch pipeline is in The Crossings Drive extending from Palomar Airport
Road north to the vicinity of an existing 1.5 MG steel tank. The water pressure in these
pipelines is the same as the 375 Pressure Zone for domestic water. However, it is noted
that the pipeline in The Crossings Drive may need to be relocated based on proposed
site grading plans.
To utilize the reclaimed water supply will require the following:
A 12-inch pipeline in The Crossings Drive and an easement from Palomar Airport
Road to Cannon Road. (There is an existing temporary 8-inch water line in The
Crossings Drive from Palomar Airport Road to the reservoir.)
• A 20-inch pipeline in Cannon Road from Car Country Drive to the proposed 12-
inch pipeline described above.
An 8-inch pipeline in Armada Drive from Palomar Airport Road to Cannon Road
(Carlsbad Ranch Unit No. 1 has been designed and approved as a part of CT 92-
07 on December 23, 1993.)
• An 8-inch pipeline in LEGO Drive.
An 8-inch pipeline in Paseo Del Norte from Palomar Airport Road to Car Country
Drive.
There also exists a 16" line located within and south of Palomar Airport Road
belonging to the Vallecitos Water District. The City of Carlsbad has the rights to use
reclaimed water from that line. That line has the capacity of two million gallons per day.
As long as there is a surplus of reclaimed water available, development within this project
could use this pipeline as a source of reclaimed water.
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The Encina Water Pollution Control Facility currently does not have the capability
to generate reclaimed water and no transmission or distribution lines have been
constructed from the facility. Studies are now being performed regarding the construction
of such facilities. The generating capacity requirements or the location of such a facility
have not yet been determined.
As mentioned earlier, new development must agree to use reclaimed water when
feasible and available. The existing pipeline in Palomar Airport Road makes access to
reclaimed water feasible and readily available as long as surplus reclaimed water capacity
exists. Although rReclaimed water will be used in the landscape irrigation of the
commercial and office complexes, its greatest use will be for the proposed golf course
and for the agricultural and open space usesfie.14s. Therefore, a dual irrigation system
shall be installed for this project.
D. STORM DRAINAGE
In the past, the major concern when designing storm drainage systems was
flooding. Today, with the growth of urban areas and concerns over the protection of
wetlands and habitat areas, the need for the removal of urban pollutants from urban
drainage has increased.
Storm drainage facilities required to prevent flooding will be constructed concurrent
with development. Currently, there are no major facilities within the project area. All
major facilities outside the project boundaries have been constructed except one which
will be constructed when development occurs in that area. This facility is a 51" storm
drain and the double 60" storm drain and channel grading collectively referred to as line
BAA.
The primary components of the storm drainage system are the subsurface pipes,
overland drainage swales and detention basins. As for storm water management, the
basins serve three purposes: flood prevention, detention, and desiltation and removal of
urban pollutants. Detention requirements have been imposed to regulate the volumes of
water being discharged into the downstream wetland areas of the watershed.
The desiltation and removal of urban pollutants will also be factors of the storm
drainage systems. Water quality control guidelines have recently been adopted by the
State Water Quality Control Board and Environmental Protection Agency. These
guidelines will be implemented in the proposed system. The applicant shall comply with
the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
The applicant shall provide Best Management Practices to control discharges of
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable to waters of the United States. Plans for
such improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to, or concurrent with,
approval of the final map, issuance of grading or building permit, whichever occurs first,
in the affected area.
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Construction of the above facilities will occur concurrent with development.
E. SEWER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES
The site is divided into two sewer basins. The existing and proposed facilities are
illustrated on Figure 58 on page 187. To the north is a 1 O" sewer line within existing
Cannon Road. This line is adequate in size and remaining capacity to serve the northerly
sewer basin of the specific plan. This line travels westerly and is eventually intercepted
by the Vista-Carlsbad Interceptor which transports wastewater to the treatment plant. The
line in existing Cannon Road shall be extended easterly to Armada Drive within Cannon
Road.
There are plans for the future development of the South Agua Hedionda
Interceptor which will serve development to the east. This line will replace the existing
and proposed sewer main in Cannon Road, however, it is not required for development
within the specific plan. The Carlsbad Municipal Water District is presently preparing a
preliminary design on the interceptor and may schedule construction within Cannon
Road. In addition, the South Agua Hedionda sewer force main is located across the
SDG&E property and serves development outside Zone 13.
The portion of the South Agua Hedionda sewer line adjacent to Zone 13 is known
as SAHi 3 and 4. These lines flow to the west into the Vista Carlsbad Interceptor sections
VC 13, 14 and 15, beginning at Cannon Road and terminating at the Encina Water
Pollution Control Facility.
To the south, the BuenaNallecitos Interceptor runs in a westerly direction on the
south side of Palomar Airport Road. This existing line is in use and is sufficient in size
and available capacity to serve the southerly and central development phases of the
specific plan. The project will be required to extend the 8" sewer from Armada Drive
across Palomar Airport Road to the existing sewer at Price Club. The BuenaNallecitos
line also transports wastewater through to the treatment plant without being intersected
by other lines. The line has sufficient capacity to sewer the entire sewer basin at ultimate
build out. Therefore, no additional improvements are needed for this line.
No major facilities are required off-site within either sewer drainage basin for
development within this project.
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An internal sewer system will be required to be designed consisting of 8" sewer
mains as shown on Figure 58 on page 187. These lines will connect to the existing sewer
main and interceptor located adjacent to the project boundaries. As a condition of
approval for future development the design of this system will be required to be in
conformance with the adopted standards and to be maintained through ultimate
development of the project. No lift stations are anticipated to be constructed to serve the
Carlsbad Ranch's internal sewer system. Wherever practical, the sewer system shall be
constructed within the public right-of-way.
Figure 58 Sanitary Sewer
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VI. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
A. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
As this specific plan is both a policy and regulatory document, it is to be adopted
by ordinance to legally serve as the zoning for the Carlsbad Ranch. Unless otherwise
stated in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, the requirements of the underlying zone and
the City of Carlsbad's Municipal Code shall apply.
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is supplemental to the existing certified Mello II
Implementing Ordinances. Unless otherwise stated in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan,
all of the municipal code provisions and implementing ordinances of the existing Mello II
Implementation Plan are applicable to the Carlsbad Ranch.
B. SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE SPECIFIC
PLAN
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is accompanied by a General Plan Amendment,
Local Coastal Program Amendment, Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment,
Land Conservation Contract Cancellation, Zone Change, Tentative Map, Non-Residential
Planned Unit Development, Hillside Development Permit and an Environmental Impact
Report. Prior to development of any property within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, a
Coastal Development Permit must be obtained. The Coastal Development Permit must
be provided to the City of Carlsbad prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
Subsequent permits and approvals shall be required prior to development within
the individual planning areas as follows:
1. Planning Area 1
Any development of the property shall be subject to the approval of a Site
Development Plan pursuant to Section 21.06 (Qualified Overlay Zone) of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. Contained within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, the
Environmental Impact Report, Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 13 and
a Site Development Plan application submitted to the City of Carlsbad Planning
Department is sufficient information to make the following findings with respect to
a vocational school for the Gemological Institute of America:
a. The requested use, a vocational school, is desirable for the
development within the City of Carlsbad and is essentially in
harmony with the elements and objectives of the General Plan. In
addition, the development of a vocational school is not detrimental to
the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors of Carlsbad,
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to the existing uses within this portion of the City of Carlsbad or to
uses specifically permitted in the zone that the proposed use will be
located.
b. Planning Area 1 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is of adequate
size and shape to accommodate the use of this site for a vocational
school.
c. All yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and any other
features necessary for the intended use of a portion of Planning Area
1 as a vocational school will be provided and maintained in
accordance with the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and the Municipal
Code for the City of Carlsbad.
d. The street system serving the site is adequate to handle all traffic
generated from this use.
These findings are supported by the facts, findings, conditions and
mitigation measures of this specific plan, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR
94-01 ), the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 13 and an approved Site
Development Plan (SOP 94 -06). These documents are incorporated herein by
reference.
Any other uses proposed for this site that are not specifically addressed
herein shall be subject to all applicable processing requirements of the underlying
zone and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
2. Planning Area 2
Any development of the property shall be subject to the approval of a Site
Development Plan pursuant to Section 21.06 (Qualified Overlay Zone) of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. A Site Development Plan application may be submitted
for the entire planning area, for any combination of contiguous lots or for any
individual lot as may be requested by the property owner or his authorized agent,
subject to the approval of the Planning Director City Planner.
Any other uses proposed for this site that is not specifically addressed
herein shall be subject to all applicable processing requirements of the underlying
zone and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
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3. Planning Area 3
Any development of the property including hotels and/or commercial living
units (timeshares) shall be subject to the approval of a Site Development Plan
pursuant to Section 21.06 (Qualified Overlay Zone) of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code. In addition, a hotel or commercial living unit (timeshare) project shall be
subject to the requirements of Section 21.42.010(10) of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code. In addition to the above requirements, the City Council shall make the final
decision to approve or disapprove the Site Development Plan.
Any other uses proposed for this site that is not specifically addressed
herein shall be subject to all applicable processing requirements of the underlying
zone and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
4. Planning Area 4 (LEGOLAND Carlsbad)
Planning Area 4 contains the entire LEGOLAND theme park. As shown on
Exhibit 35, the park is divided into the inner park and the outer park. The inner
park contains all of the existing attractions, food services and administrative
services and areas for future expansion. The outer park is the area reserved for
LEGOLAND theme park visitor parking, LEGOLAND hotel and hotel guest parking
and a large portion of the perimeter landscape buffer. This specific plan authorizes
and approves a LEGOLAND family park as a permitted use subject the approval
of a Site Development Plan. A Site Development Plan (SOP 96-14) and Coastal
Development Permit (CDP 96-16) were approved for the entire park by City
Council Resolution 97-670 on May 20,1997. This specific plan authorizes and
approves a LEGOLAND family park as a permitted use of the Planning Area for
zoning purposes and, therefore, a conditional use permit shall not be required
pursuant to Section 21.42.010(5)(F) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Any
development of the property shall be subject to the processes as described below.
Outer Park
Any development within the Outer Park shall be subject to the approval of
a Site Development Plan pursuant to Section 21.06 (Qualified Overlay Zone) of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Inner Park
All future park projects within the Inner Park that comply with the
development standards and design guidelines set forth in this Specific Plan shall
be processed as a Minor Site Development Plan and Minor Coastal Development
Permit subject to Planning Director City Planner approval. The Planning Director
City Planner shall ascertain all facts pertinent to the proposed development and
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shall approve, conditionally approve, disapprove or give notice of referral to the
Planning Commission, together with the findings and reasons for such action. An
application for a Minor Site Development Plan/Minor Coastal Development Permit
shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth below:
(1) An application for a Minor Site Development Plan/Minor Coastal
Development Permit may be made by the record owner or owners of the
property affected or the authorized agent of the owner or owners. The
application shall be filed with the Planning Director City Planner upon forms
provided by him. The application shall be accompanied by adequate plans
which allow for detailed review, a legal description of the property and all
other materials and information specified by the Planning Director City
Planner.
(2) At the time of filing the application, the applicant shall pay a processing
fee in an amount specified by City Council resolution.
(3) If the applicant contemplates the construction of a LEGOLAND project
in phases, the application shall so state and shall include a proposed
phasing schedule.
(4) For minor coastal development permits, notwithstanding Section
21.201.080, all applications regardless of the cost of development shall be
approved or disapproved by the Planning Director City Planner.
Findings of the Planning Director City Planner.
In approving a Minor Site Development Plan/Minor Coastal Development Permit,
the Planning Director City Planner shall make the following findings:
(1) That the requested use is properly related to the site, surroundings and
environmental settings, is consistent with the various elements and
objectives of the general plan, will not be detrimental to existing uses or to
uses specifically permitted in the area in which the proposed use is to be
located, and will not adversely impact the site, surroundings or traffic
circulation;
(2) That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the use;
(3) That all of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping, and other
features necessary to adjust the requested use to existing or permitted
future uses in the neighborhood will be provided and maintained;
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(4) That the street system serving the proposed use is adequate to
properly handle all traffic generated by the proposed use
(5) The development has no adverse effect individually or cumulatively on
coastal resources or public access to the shoreline or along the coast.
Notification.
The planning director City Planner shall notify the applicant in writing of any
decision made on a Minor Site Development Plan/Minor Coastal Development
Permit.
Effective Date of Order and Appeal of Planning Director City Planner Decision.
The effective date of the Planning Director's City Planner's decision and method
for appeal of such decision shall be governed by Section 21.54.140 of the
municipal code.
Development Agreement
Additionally, a Development Agreement may be entered into between the
City of Carlsbad and LEGO. This Development Agreement shall not conflict with
the requirements of this specific plan.
Amendments to the Site Development Plan
The following types of minor amendments may be approved
administratively by the Planning Director City Planner:
a. Changes to the design and location of landscaping within the interior
of the park.
b. Revisions to the design and landscaping of the parking area that will
not substantially impact vehicular or pedestrian access.
c. The relocation of attractions within the interior of the park that will not
substantially alter the appearance of the park from any adjacent
public road.
d. Revisions to the architecture of buildings as long as the revisions are
in conformance with the Design Guidelines of Section IV.E.3 (
LEGOLAND Carlsbad Design Guidelines) of this specific plan.
e. Any other similar type of revisions determined to be minor in nature
by the Planning Director City Planner.
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5. Planning Area 5
Any development of the property including hotels and/or commercial living
units (timeshares) shall be subject to the approval of a Site Development Plan
pursuant to Section 21.06 (Qualified Overlay Zone) of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code. In addition, a hotel or commercial living unit (timeshare) shall be subject to
the requirements of Section 21.42.010(10) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. In
addition to the above requirements, the City Council shall make the final decision
to approve or disapprove the Site Development Plan.
Any other uses proposed for this site that are not specifically addressed
herein shall be subject to all applicable processing requirements of the underlying
zone and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
6. Planning Area 6
Any development of the property shall be subject to the approval of a Site
Development Plan pursuant to Section 21.06 (Qualified Overlay Zone) of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. Any other uses proposed for this site that are not
specifically addressed herein shall be subject to all applicable processing
requirements of the underlying zone and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
In addition to the above requirements, the City Council shall make the final
decision to approve or disapprove the Site Development Plan for Planning Area 6.
7. Planning Area 8
A Site Development Plan in lieu of is required for development and a
Conditional Use Permit may be allo·Ned for the development of a golf course is
required for certain uses in this Planning Area, consistent with Carlsbad
Municipal Code Chapter 21.209 -Cannon Road-Agricultural/Open Space
(CR-A/OS) Zone.
C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The matrix presented in Figure 59 on page 205, identifies the estimated costs of
the public works projects contained as special conditions in the Zone 13 Local Facilities
Management Plan and described in the Public Facility and Infrastructure chapter of this
plan, the measures by which each public works project will be financed, and the persons
or agencies responsible for financing and carrying out each proposed improvement.
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These improvements are categorized into projected improvements needed for
specific years. These years represent milestones as opposed to actual completion dates.
The milestones are based on projected growth assumptions and therefore are intended
to be used for planning purposes only.
D. PHASING PROGRAM
Although this specific plan is regulatory in nature, it does not regulate the rate of
development within Carlsbad Ranch. Other than general market conditions and
contractual limitations set forth in the Land Conservation Contract, development within
Carlsbad Ranch will be controlled by the availability of adequate public facilities.
Figures 60, 61, 62 and 63 on pages 211 through 214 depict the potential sub-
phases of development on the Carlsbad Ranch that might occur if the property owners
choose not to grade the site and provide the infrastructure in a single phase. The phasing
diagrams do not suggest the sequence or suggested timing of new development, but
rather identify the grading and circulation improvements that would occur with the
development of portions of the project. See the text beginning on page 221-1-9 for a
detailed description of the phasing of grading and development.
A phasing program was developed for public facility planning purposes. The
phasing program, which is consistent with the Zone 13 LFMP analysis, is presented in
Figure 64 on page 215. Other than the scheduling of needed public facilities, the specific
plan is not influenced by this phasing program. Development within Carlsbad Ranch may
differ from the schedule presented in Figure 64 given the availability of adequate public
facilities and services.
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