HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-05; City Council; 3777; Amendment to General Plan Land UseAGENDA BILL NO. ^777
DATF. - - October- 5, 1976
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
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DEPARTMENT:
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SUBJECT:
GRA-42. AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE TEXT AND PLAN
Statement of 'the Matter
At the August 17, 1976 meeting, the City Council moved to consider the deletion
of the subcategory related to traffic dependent uses of the Tourist Service
category and change a certain portion of a T-S land use area to another commercial
category. The Planning Commission held hearing and recommended approval of these
two amendments. (See attached Planning Commission report dated September 8, 1976
and Planning Commission Resolution 1270.)
Exhibits
Resolution No. 1270
Memorandum to City Council from Planning Department dated September 15, 1976
Staff Report to Planning'Commission dated September 8, 1976
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve GPA-42 that deletes subcategory 2
from the Tourist Service land use category and changes the designation, of a-.cer-
tain 1.7 acre of property from the T-S to the Regional Service (R-S) category.
If Council concurs, the matter should be referred to the City Attorney
for preparation of documents.
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Council action
10-5-76 The Council accepted the staff recommendation and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary documents
for approval.
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WHEREAS, the Plannning Commission did on the 8th day of Sept-
ember, 1976, hold a- duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by8
law to consider amendments to the General Plan making minor amend-
jments and additions to the Land Use Element Text and Land Use Plan;
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WHEREAS, the subject General Plan Amendments have complied
,.,.„.. the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Environmental Pro-_Lo
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1270
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOM-
MENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF
GPA-42, MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE
ELEMENT TEXT AND LAND USE PLAN OF THE
GENERAL PLAN
tection Ordinance of 1972; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, after the testimony and ar-
guments of all persons who desired to be heard, said Commission
considered all the factors relating to the General Plan Amendments
and found the following facts and reasons to exist:
1) The present classification of "Travel Services and Traffic
Dependent Commercial" describes two dissimilar types of
land use;
2) The present locations of the "TS" designation on the Land Use
Plan are appropriate for the "Travel Service" uses but not
for the "Traffic Dependent" uses;
3) There is not a need for a separate "Traffic Dependent" classi-
fication since the uses under this category can appropriately
be located within other commercial designations;
4) It is unnecessary and inappropriate to have the entire north-
west corner of Interstate-5 and Palomar Airport Road designated
as "TS" becuase there are existing uses that do not fit the
"TS" designation; and
5) These amendments will not adversely affect the environment
because:
a) The change to the text simply eliminates inconsistent
o and confusing wording from the definition of the
"Travel Service" commercial classification.
2 b) The change of designation on the two (2) acre parcel
/ will not affect existing uses.
5 c) Both changes are generally of an administrative nature
and will have a minimal effect on the physical and
human environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission
of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the above recitations are true and correct.
B) That the following amendments and additions to the
General Plan are recommend to the City Council for
approval :
1) Change the full title of the "TS" category in
both the text and plan from "Travel Service and
13 Traffic Dependent Commercial" to "Travel Service
Commercial";
14 2) Delete the present definition of "Traffic Depen-
15 dent Commercial" (Subcategory 2) and retain the
present definition of "Travel Service Commercial"
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17 3) Designate on the plan "RS" (Regional Service)
" as the land use for the 1,7 acre area located
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of Palomar Airport Road.
19 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
20 Planning Commission held on September 8, 1976 by the following
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AYES: Commissioners Larson, L'Heureux, Watson, Fikes,
23 Nelson, Rombotis and Jose.
24 NOES: None
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ATTEST:
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Donald A. Agatep, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
September 15, 1976
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: TRAVEL SERVICE ZONE
The General Plan contains a land use category for travel services. However,
the zone ordinance does not contain a zone specifically designed for this
category. Presently the City is using the C-2 General Commercial, to im-
plement the Traffic Service category.
The City Council ' has requested a review of the alternative methods to
implement this land use category. The following is this list with discussion.
1. Continue using C-2 zone to implement the T-S category. This is the
simplest method since the zone is existing and it permits all of the uses
associated with travel service areas. The major problem is that it permits
many other uses, some of which are not related to traffic service areas.
Therefore, there is no guarantee that the T-S category would be implemented
by using the C-2 zone.
2. Create a new zone to implement the T-S category that strictly per-
mits only those primary traffic service uses as indicated in the General
Plan. This would insure implementation of the T-S category. However, the
use of the zone would be severely limited to its application.
3. Create a new zone to implement the T-S category that permits both
primary traffic dependent uses and secondary or associated uses. The sec-
ondary uses would be permitted only if a primary use was existing at the
site and/or for some specific use a CUP be approved. This method will im-
plement the T-S category and also make it workable.
Staff recommends that alternative 3 be pursued. However, the question of
what should be the secondary uses has not yet been addressed, in particular
an auto dealer. Staff suggests that a complete list of traffic service uses
and secondary uses be developed as part of the revised zone draft.
If the City Council wishes, the question of auto dealers may be con-
sidered now. It can be argued that auto dealers do provide a service
to the traveling public in providing auto repair and service. Many
travelers prefer to have autos serviced by an authorized dealer when
traveling in unfamiliar areas. This is especially true if the auto con-
tains a new vehicle guarantee. However, auto dealers are not dependent
on the primary travel service uses of rnotel, restaurants, etc., and in
some instances be considered detrimental to proper land use relationship.
Therefore, if auto dealers are to be permitted, staff suggests auto
dealers be required to have CUP and that approval to be based on (1)
the dealership is for new autos, (2) contains a repair and auto ser-
vice department, and (3) will not cause a detrimental effect on primary
travel service uses in the area.
Recommendation:
It is recommeneded that staff be directed to prepare a draft zone to
implement the T-S land use category. The new zone to contain primary
travel service uses by right, secondary travel service uses only if a
primary use is existing and provides for certain other related uses by
CUP. And, that auto dealers be considered a general use requiring a
CUP and that approval of the CUP be based on certain findings.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CARLSBAD
STAFF REPORT
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SEPTEMBER 8, 1976
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CASE NO.: GPA-42
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
REQUEST: Approval of amendment to Land Use Element text and plan.
SECTION I. RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS
Staff recommends that GPA-42 be APPROVED because of the following
findings:
1. The present classification of "Travel Services and Traffic Depen-
dent Commercial" describes two dissimilar types of land use.
2. The present locations of the "TS" designation on the Land Use
Plan are appropriate for the "Travel Service" uses but not for
the "Traffic Dependent" uses.
3. There is not a need for a separate "Traffic Dependent" classifi-
cation since the uses, under this category can appropriately be
located within other commercial designations.
4. It is unnecessary and inappropriate to have the entire northwest
corner of Interstate-5 and Palomar Airport Road designated as
"TS" because there are existing uses that do not fit in the "TS"
designation.
5. These amendments will not adversely affect the environment because
a. The change to the text simply eliminates inconsistent and
confusing wording from the definition of the "Travel Service"
commercial classification.
b. The change of designation on the two (2) acre parcel will
not affect existing uses.
c. Both changes are generally of an administrative nature and
will have a minimal effect on the physical and human environ-
ment.
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SECTION II. STAFF BACKGROUND REPORT
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BACKGROUND:
Discussion on these two items came about during the public hearing
on ZC-176 (Bruce Stallard). In a subsequent report to the City
Council (AB 3738), staff outlined alternative courses of action that
the City could take to achieve General Plan and zoning consistency.
At this meeting (August 17, 1976), the Council instructed staff to
process a General Plan Amendment that would:
1. Delete the discussion of "Traffic Dependent" uses from the defi-
nition of the "Travel Service and Traffic Dependent" Commercial
classification in the Land Use Element text.
2. Change the land use designation of the northerly 1.7 acres of
land between Avenida Encinas and Interstate-5, north of Palomar
Airport Road, from "TS" to an appropriate commercial designation.
TEXTUAL AMENDMENT:
The full title of the T-S category is "Travel Service and Traffic
Dependent Commercial" and is divided into two categories, which are
as follows:
1. Traffic Service areas, including motels, highway-oriented service
stations, and restaurants, serve business and industrial areas as
well as the traveling public. These establishments should be
accessible to interregional traffic, but they need not have
direct roadway access as long as their location is easily iden-
tifiable.
While many patrons pass through the City and stop only overnight,
these establishments also serve as the residence of people visi-
ting the area for business or pleasure. Their space requirement
relate to the needs to the entire northern San Diego County area.
The space requirement for a specific location is dependent on
the amount and type of transient traffic and the needs and exten-
siveness of nearby business and industrial areas. A site of five
or more acres is required to provide a full range of travel ser-
vices and facilities. Two important factors in developing traffic
service areas are: (1) maintaining a functional street system
through access control, and; (2) preventing detrimental affects
on or by adjacent land use.
2. Traffic dependent businesses serve the whim and fancy of the
motoring public. Typical of this group are such "impulse" esta-
blishments as "hot dog" stands, roadside fruit stands, ice cream
stands and novelty or curio stands. Because of their dependence
on high traffic volumes, they'generally locate on the edge of a.
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group of retail establishments or near recreation facilities.
They require .direct access to the street and a high degree of
visibility. Because they are unique and generally incompatible
with other land uses, they are not good neighbors to residential
areas or to certain commercial uses. Their frequency and space
needs are too diverse to project.
Possibly the most unobtrusive locations for traffic dependent
businesses are along major streets and adjacent to extensive
business or recreational'areas. Traffic dependent business
establishments should be separated from residential areas.
Although both of these subcategories are based on auto traffic they
are dissimilar in uses. Subcategory 1 is tourist or traveling public
oriented and contains uses of high quality. Subcategory 2 is basically
a "strip commercial" area catering to local traffic as well as tra-
velers. The uses in Subcategory 2 can be very different and implies
a 1ower quali ty.
The land use map generally indicates T-S in high traffic volume areas,
which are primarily tourist oriented, i.e., beach areas, La Costa
recreation area, 1-5, etc. These areas appear correct for the uses
listed in subcategory 1, but it is doubtful if too many uses of sub-
category 2 would locate here on a permanent basis. Therefore, there
appears to be an inconsistency between the text and the map. The
City Council noted this inconsistency and the apparent poor wording
of subcategory 2 and directed staff to delete Subcategory 2.
This portion of the amendment will do the following:
1. Change the full title of the "TS" category in both the text and
plan from "Travel Service and Traffic Dependent Commercial" to
"Travel Service Commercial".
-2. Delete the present definition of "Traffic Dependent Commercial"
(Subcategory 2) and retain the present definition of "Travel
Service Commercial" (Subcategory 1).
PLAN AMENDMENT:
The "TS" area in question is located between Avenida Encinas and
Interstate-5, north of Palomar Airport Road. The property is defi-
nitely in an area of high traffic volume. The southerly piece is
presently developed with a tire and diesel fuel station (AAA Tires)
which conforms to the "TS" designation. The two properties at the
north-end, approximately 1.7 acres, contain an office building and
a nursery. Neither of these existing uses conform to the "TS"
designation.
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The area between the existing uses is vacant and contains approxi-
mately 4.3
c i e n t size
Service" uses,
only necessary
1 .7 acres .
acres.. Staff feels that this 4.3 acre
and in a good location to accomodate a
Therefore, for zoning
to change the land use
consi stency
desi anati on
parcel is of suffi-
number of "Travel
purposes, it is
of the northerly
Staff suggests that "RS" (Regional Service) would be the appropriate
land use designation for this 1.7 acre area. The "RS" would directly
provide for the nursery and would accomodate varied uses in the
office building.
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Attachment: Exhibit A, dated August 26, 1976
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL PLAN AJffiNDMENT (GPA-4D (LAND USE ELEMENT)
NOTICEISHEREBYGIVENthattheClty Council orthtCityofCwlsbffdwillhold
a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 5, W76, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers,
1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, tocontider a General Plan Amendment to
the Land Use Element te*t that amend* the definition of the "Travel Service and
Traffic Dependent" Commercial classification and to the .Land Use Plan that
changes the classification of approximately two acres of land between Avenida
Encinas and InterstateS, north ofPalomarAirportRoad fromTravelServicefTS)to
an appropriate commercial land use tlassiflcation (see map below).
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CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
CJ SSBw: September 22,1976
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
General Plan Amendment
(GPA-42)
(Land Use Element)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 5, 1976,
at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad,
California, to consider a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use
Element text that amends the definition of the "Travel Service and
Traffic Dependent" Commercial classification and to the Land Use Plan
that changes the cl assification of approximately two acres of land
between Avenida Encinas and Interstate 5, north of Palomar Airport
Road from Travel Service (TS) to an appropriate commercial land use
classification (see map below).
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
PUBLISH: September 22, 1976 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
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