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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-06; City Council; 3703; Zoning Ordinance to Provide Senior Citizen Housingf^ /•"•S " •' ' . W s> CITY OF CARLSBAD Initial: AGENDA BELL NQ. '&703 ' Dept. Hd.DATE:July 6, 1976 K City Atty /S/VFB DEPAR.TMENT; ' PLANNING City Mgr._ SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR REVIEW FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Statement of the Mr. Bill Rick owner of property located generally on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Oak Avenue, is requesting that the City review standards of development for Senior Citizen housing in multiple family zones. The staff is not in a position at this time to present an analysis and recommend alternate development standards for Senior Citizen housing. Ex hi bi ts : Letter from Bill Rick dated June 17, 1976 Memorandum to City Manager from Planning Director dated June 28, 1976 Recommendation: If the Council is desirous of pursuing development alternatives es- pecially for Senior Citizens in the downtown area, it would be recommended that the City Council request the City Manager to pre- pare an analysis and return to the City Council with 'a report and recommendati on . Council action 7-6-76 The City Manager was instructed to prepare an analysis for Sr. Citizen housing in the downtown area. v RiCBC ENGINEERING COMPANY I 5680 FRIARS ROAD . SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92110 TELEPHONE . AREA CODE 714 . 291-O707 . June 17, 1976 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 RE: SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Dear Mayor Frazee and Members of the City Council: Rick Engineering Company, as the owner of a portion of Block 57, Town of Carlsbad, feels it timely and wishes to propose construction of senior citizen housing on its 140' x 200' property adjoining the westerly portion of the City of Carlsbad's Senior Center. We believe that we are in a position to proceed immediately to the con- struction of such housing, if the City of Carlsbad finds that the community interest will permit modifications to the present development regulations so that they would permit utilization of this property in a more cost effec- tive fashion. Generally, our proposal is to construct 40 small one-bedroom apartments aimed at individuals or couples who can afford approximately $150 per month rental and who would be able to utilize all of the public and community facil- ities within a short distance of this property, but who would not need, or could not afford, automobile ownership. It is our belief that success of the project depends upon the high density proposed, combined with a low parking ratio. We have investigated the matter and believe that the data support our proposal in this particular loca- tion „ It is our request that you direct city staff to study and prepare possible amendments to the ordinances and other regulations which might permit mod- ifications necessary to accommodate such a proposal, should you find it in the best interest of the City of Carlsbad to do so. The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council June 17, 1976 Page 2 We are prepared to limit age qualifications and to provide a control on rent as a condition of a workable permit. Respectfully, William B. WBR:lms MEMORANDUM June 28, 1976 TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING STANDARDS, PROCESS ALTERNATIVES REF.: LETTER TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM BILL RICK OF JUNE 17, 1976 Mr. Bill Rick has requested that the City Council review develop- ment standards in multiple family zones to provide for Senior Citizen Housing. Should the City Council feel a review of de- velopment standards for Senior Citizen housing is appropriate, the following discussion reflects necessary legislative processes which must be considered concurrently. A. General Plan The Housing Element and Land Use Element address the necessity of providing housing for all ages and income levels in appropriate areas in the City specifically the downtown. If the Council is desirous of pursuing specific requirements for Senior housing, it will be necessary to develop a Specific Plan to provide criteria and standards for: Parking, setbacks, locations with respect to public transit, and proximity to social and professional services. B. Zoning Ordinance (Residential Zones) The current ordinance stipulates density, site coverage and parking requirements for all developments without regard to specialized housing types. Again if the Council is desirous of creating standards for Senior Citizen housing, the Council must consider the follow- ing: 1) Parking: The requirements for parking are uniformly applied at a ratio of spaces/number of bedrooms in each unit on site. If alternative parking schemes are to be considered, there must be a mechanism which will provide necessary parking should the proposed Senior Citizen residential unit be reverted to a convential rental or condominium. 2) Density: Current standards for density are dictated by the General Plan and the zoning ordinance. In- creases beyond the permitted densities may only take place after code amendment. Therefore, procedural in view of the possible amendments there may be options available to the Council: several A. Code Amendment: At the present time "Q" (Qualified) Zone and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) processes are two which could implement a Senior Citizens housing program. If these ordinances were utilized, location, parking and density criteria would have to be developed. There could be other kinds of code amendments developed to meet the Council's desires. However, only after thorough staff analysis can a preferred alternative be recommended. B. Process Variance: In the staff's view, it would not be proper for the City to process Senior Citizens housing programs which are at variance with current codes because there are no unusual circumstances, i.e., topography, slope, etc. which would the City's consideration. State law is specific and does not allow substantial latitude. I would suggest that if the Council wishes to proceed, the staff be instructed to prepare an analysis on the suggested development stan- dards, criteria, etc. and the various methods to implement such a program and return to the City Council with report and recommendation If you have any questions, please contact my office at your conveni- ence. onald A. Agatep Planning Director DAA:mdp