HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-18; City Council; 5987; Recreational vehicle storage zoning' . CITY OF CARLSBAD
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AGENDA BILL NO: ^S~ ^ $* 7 ' Dept. Hd.'
DATE: September 18, 1979 Cty' Atty
Cty. Mgr.
DEPARTMENT: Planning
• SUBJECT: . ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE-STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
IN THE R-3, R-P, RD-M, CL-R, C-2,'C-M, M and P-M ZONES UPON THE
GRANTING OF A CONDITIONAL'USE PERMIT.
CASE NO. ZCA-110; City of Carlsbad
Statement of the Matter
On May 1, 1979, the City Council considered a property owner's request
for a zone code amendment which would allow both recreational vehicle
(RV) storage and mini-warehouses on residentially zoned property by
conditional use permit. Although Council denied the property owner's
specific request, they did direct staff to prepare an ordinance amend-
ment which would allow only RV storage in specific zones by CUP.
•' In response to Council's direction, staff has prepared the following zone
code amendment. Specifically, the amendment would allow RV storage in
the R-3, R-P, RD-M, CL-R, C-2, C-M, M and P-M" zones. Staff is of the
belief that within these zones the CUP process would provide the City with
an adequate method to ensure that no adverse impacts would result from ah
RV-storage use- -Prior to the issuance of a CUP, certain conditions must
be met.. These; include restrictions on the use of the storage area, in
addition, to minimum surfacing, landscaping, parking, screening and signing
requirements. '•.._'.
Also, the zone code amendment would delete two sections of the Code which
.define "automobile trailers" and "trailer parks". In their place, the
amendment provides two new sections which define "recreational vehicle"
and "recreational vehicle storage". Also deleted from the Code is a
section which allows boat storage yards by CUP in industrial zones. This
use would fall under the new definition of RV storage, and thus would be
. 'subject to-'the aforementioned conditions. •
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On August 22, the Planning Commission reviewed the subject amendment and
recommended its approval to the City Council.
Exhibits * ' •
Planning Commiss'ion Resolution No. 1545
Staff report dated August 22, 1979
Re c omme n d a t i o n . .
If the City Council concurs with the Planning Commission, it is recommended
that you direct the City Attorney to prepare documents approving ZCA-110
as per Planning Commission Resolution No.-1-545.'
AGENDA BILL NO. 5987 Page 2
Council Action:
9-18-79 Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents approving
ZCA-110 as per Planning Commission Resolution No. 1545.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1545
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE STORAGE OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN SPECIFIC ZONES, UPON THE
GRANTING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT:
ZCA-110
CITY OF CARLSBAD
WHEREAS, the Planning Department, on June 29, 1979, received
a request from a private property owner for a zone code amendment
to allow recreational vehicle storage and mini-warehouses, by
Conditional Use Permit, in all zones, including residential; and
WHEREAS, at the May 1, 1979, meeting of the City Council,
the property owner's request was considered and denied; and
WHEREAS, at that May 1, 1979 meeting of the City Council
staff was directed to prepare an ordinance amendment for sub-
mission to the Planning Commission allowing only recreational
vehicle storage in specific zones by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Council direction, the Planning Com-
mission did on July 25, 1979 hold a duly noticed, public
hearing to consider such amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission received all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, and upon
hearing and considering all factors relating to the Zone Code
Amendment, directed staff to submit to Council a request for
clarification regarding the inclusion of mini-warehouses within
the subject Zone Code Amendment; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 1979, staff presented the Commission's
concerns to the City Council, and was directed to begin work
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on a separate zone code amendment which would allow mini-
warehouses in certain zones by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Council direction, the Planning Com-
.mission did on August 8, 1979, hold a duly noticed, public
hearing to consider zone code amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission received all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, and
upon hearing and considering all factors relating to the Zone
Code Amendment, found the following facts and reasons to exist:
1. The Zone Code Amendment, allowing recreational vehicle
storage, is necessary for the general welfare of the citizens
of Carlsbad, due to the increased popularity and prevalence
of recreational vehicles and lack of any provisions for
their storage.
2. The Zone Code Amendment provides adequate control over such
uses through the Conditional Use Permit process, thereby
reducing the potential for undesirable impacts to surrounding
property and development.
3. A Declaration of Negative Environmental Impact has been
granted for the subject Zone Code Amendment, based on the
findings that:
a) The project is administrative in nature, and future
development would be subject to additional environmental
review on a project-by-project basis.
b) The Conditional Use Permit process provides the City
with a discretionary review process that serves to
mitigate potential adverse impacts.
c) No significant flora, fauna or unique environmental
features would be adversely affected by the proposed
development.
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by the following vote,
recommended approval of ZCA-110, as per Exhibit A, dated
August 22, 1979 attached hereto:
AYES: L'Heureux, Rombotis, Schick, Wrench, Marcus, Jose
NOES: None
ABSENT: Larson
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the above
recitations are true and correct.
STEPHEN M. L'HEUREUX, Chairman
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
-August 22, 1979
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' ORDINANCE NO.'
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21
OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE DELETION
OF SECTIONS 21.04.365, SECTION 21.04.370 AND
SUBSECTION 21.42.010(6)(C); AND THE ADDITION
OF SECTION 21.04.298, SECTION 21.04.299, AND
SUBSECTION 21.42.010(10), TO REVISE REGULA-
TIONS REGARDING THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad does ordain as
follows:
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SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the deletion of Section 21.04.365.
SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the deletion of Section 21.04.370.
SECTION 3: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.04.298 to read as
follows:
SECTION 21.04.293 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) :
"Recreational vehicle" means any vehicle (self-propelled
or drawn by another vehicle), including campers, motor
homes, travel trailers, boats and other vehicles, whose
major intended use is- for recreational purposes.
SECTION 4: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.04.299 to read as
follows:
SECTION 21.04.299 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) STORAGE:
"Recreational vehicle storage" means any area or tract
of land used substantially for the purpose of storing
two or more recreational vehicles.
SECTION 5: That Title 21, Chapter 21.42, Section 21.42.010 is
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amended by the deletion of Subsection 21.42.010(6)(c), and
re-lettering of Subsections 21.42.010(6)(d), (6)(e), (6)(f),
and (6)(g) to follow alphabetical order.
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SECTION 6: That Title 21, Chapter 21.42, Section 21.42.010 is
amended by the addition of Subsection (10) to read as follows:
(10) Recreational Vehible (RV) Storage may be
permitted by conditional use permit in the following
zones only: R-3, R-P, RD-M, CL-R, C-2, C-M, M and
P-M.
A) A Conditional Use Permit for recreational vehicle
storage may be granted provided that the follow-
ing r-equirements are met: • - -
• i. Only recreational vehicles as defined in'
Section 21.04.298 may be stored within any
recreational vehicle storage area, all stored
vehicles must be in an operable condition
and, if required, currently licensed.
ii. Permitted recreational vehicle storage shall
not be utilized as a sales yard, or as.storage
for a sales yard.
iii. The maintenance, restoration and/or repair of
any vehicle shall not be permitted within any
recreational vehicle storage area, unless
otherwise specifically permitted by the condi-
tional use permit.
iv. The utilization of a stored vehicle as a living
unit shall not be permitted.
v. An accessory building for administrative and
security purposes may be permitted by the
conditional use permit.
B) All approved recreational vehicle storage areas shall
be subject to the following development standards:
i. All recreational vehicle storage areas shall be '
surfaced with two inches of asphalt on four inches
of base, or with an alternative acceptable to
the City Engineer. In addition, the interior
circulation and parking and layout design shall
be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
ii. All setbacks shall be landscaped with trees,
shrubs and other plant material to the satis-
faction of the Planning Director. However, in
no case shall less than a 10 foot wide planter
along all street frontages and a 5 foot wide
planter along all interior lot lines be landscaped
as specified above. In addition 32 of the
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remainder of the site shall be landscaped with
a variety of plant material and in locations
throughout the storage area. These areas shall
be a minimum dimension in all directions of 4
feet and bounded by a minimum 6 inch concrete
or masonry curb. All landscaped areas shall
be served by a water irrigation system provid-
ing total and effective coverage to all land-
scaping.
iii. The storage area shall be screened from all
views by a minimum 8 foot high wall or fence.
Said screening shall entirely surround the
site and shall observe a minimum setback equal
to the required planting areas specified by
the previous development standard, B(ii).
In all R zones, the Planning Commission shall
make a specific finding that the 8 foot high
- . wall or fence will not adversely affect the
safety and welfare of the general public.
iv. On-site visitor and employee parking shall be
provided within the storage area at a ratio of
one space per every-'10,000 square feet of lot
area, or as required by the conditional use
permit. However, in no case shall less than
three on-site visitor/employee parking-spaces
be provided.
v. Signing for a recreational vehicle storage area
shall be limited to a wall sign with a maximum
total area of 20 square feet, in all zones. No
. free standing signs shall be permitted.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty
days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least
once in the "Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days after its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the day of ,
1979, and thereafter
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of sa.id City
Council held on the day of r 1979, by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
- RONALD C. PACKARD, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
STAFF REPORT
DATE: August 22, 1979
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Department
SUBJECT: ZCA-110: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE
STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN SPECIFIC
ZONES, UPON THE GRANTING OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT.
BACKGROUND
On June 29, 1978, the Planning Department received a request
from a private property owner for a zone code amendment.
That amendment would have allowed recreational vehicle (RV)
storage and mini-warehouses, by Conditional Use Permit, in
all zones, including residential. In response to this request,
staff indicated that further research of such an amendment,
including a survey of other jurisdiction's treatment of these
uses, would be necessary in order to determine appropriate zones,
Staff's research at that time revealed that only the City of
San Diego allowed RV storage in any zone by CUP, while the
majority of the other jurisdictions only permitted RV storage
and mini-warehouses in the commercial and industrial zones
(either by right or by CUP).
Staff concluded their research and, in March, 1979, contacted
the property owner's representative. At that time, staff
explained that the commercial nature of the uses could create
undesirable impacts (eg. traffic and aesthetic impacts) which
would make these uses undesirable in residential zones. How-
ever, the owner's representative pursued the amendment and the
matter was scheduled for the May 1, 1979 City Council hearing.
At the May 1 meeting, the property owner's request for the
amendment allowing both RV storage and mini-warehouses on
residentially zoned property was considered. Although Council
denied the property owner's specific request, they did direct
staff to prepare an ordinance amendment (for submission to
the Planning Commission for consideration) which would allow
only RV storage in specific zones by CUP.
Staff then prepared a draft ordinance amendment and submitted
it to the Planning Commission on July 25. The Planning
Commission reviewed the proposed amendment and expressed con-
cern that it did not include provisions for mini-warehouses.
As a result, the Commission instructed staff to submit to Council
a request for clarification regarding the inclusion of mini-
warehouses within the subject ZCA. In addition, the Commission
passed a minute motion recommending to Council that mini-ware-
houses be included in the amendment.
On August 7, staff presented the Commission's concerns to the
City Council. Council stated that the two uses should be
treated separately and they directed staff to begin work on a
separate zone code amendment which would allow mini-warehouses
in certain zones by CUP.
As a result, staff is returning ZCA-110 to the Planning Commis-
sion. The proposed amendment is substantially the same as was
presented on July 25, with several minor modifications in the
wording and general organization.
DISCUSSION
In response to the City Council's direction, staff has prepared
the following Zone Code Amendment (ZCA-110). Staff believes
that due to the increasing popularity and prevalence of recrea-
tional vehicles, and given the City's current restrictions on
their storage, such an amendment is desirable. Presently, the
Zone Code does not specifically address the storage of recrea-
tional vehicles.
The P-M (Planned Industrial) Zone permits outdoor storage,
subject to special screening requirements, while the C-M and
M Zones appear to allow only storage buildings. Boat storage
yards are permitted by CUP, but only in industrial zones.
•Finally, Section 5.24.145 of the Municipal Code stipulates that
"One unoccupied trailer may be parked in ....any zoning district
provided that no living quarters shall be maintained or any
business practiced in the trailer, when such trailer is so
parked or stored...."
The proposed Amendment would allow RV storage in specific zones
by conditional use permit. Zones in which such a use may be
permitted are limited to: R-3, R-P, RD.-M, CL-R, C-2, C-M, M
and P-M Zones. Staff believes that within these zones the
CUP process would provide the City with an adequate method to
ensure that no adverse impacts would result from an RV storage
use. It was determined that all other zones, and specifically
the R-l, R-2 and C-l zones, would be adversely affected by
primarily the traffic and aesthetic impacts of such a use.
Although much of the property in the downtown beach area is
zoned R-3r staff is of the opinion that both the CUP process
and the economic conditions affecting this property would
sufficiently regulate an RV storage use.
Prior to the issuance of a CUP, the proposed amendment would
require that certain conditions must be met. These conditions
include restrictions on the use of the storage area, in addi-
tion to minimum surfacing, landscaping, parking, screening
and signing requirements. Also, a condition has been drafted
which provides that an accessory building for administrative
and security purposes may be allowed by the CUP. Although
minimum lot size and lot dimensions have not been included,
staff believes that the requirement of City Engineer approval
on all parking and circulation layouts would ensure that the
property in question could adequately handle an RV storage yard.
The Zone Code Amendment would also delete two sections of the
Code which define "automobile trailers" and "trailer parks"
(Sections 21.04.365 and 21.04.370). Neither of these are
referenced by any other section of the code. In their place,
the amendment provides two new sections which define "recrea-
tional vehicle" and "recreational vehicle storage". Also deleted
from the Code is Section 21.42.010(6)(c), which allows boat
stcrage yards by CUP in industrial zones. This use would fall
under the new definition of RV storage, and thus be subject to
the aforementioned conditions.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of ZCA-110, as drafted in the attached ordinance, labeled
Exhibit "A", and dated 8/22/79, based on the following findings:
Findings
1. The Zone Code Amendment, allowing recreational vehicle
storage, is necessary for the general welfare of the
citizens of Carlsbad, due to the increased popularity
and prevalence of recreational vehicles and lack of any
provisions for their storage.
2. The Zone Code Amendment provides adequate control over
such uses through the Conditional Use Permit process,
thereby reducing the potential for undesirable impacts
to surrounding property and development.
3. A Declaration of Negative Environmental Impact has been
granted for the subject Zone Code Amendment, based on
the findings that:
a) The project is administrative in nature, and
future development would be subject to additional
environmental review on a project-by-project basis.
b) The Conditional Use Permit process provides the City
with a discretionary review process that serves to
mitigate potential adverse impacts.
c) No significant flora, fauna or unique environmental
features would be adversely affected by the proposed
development.
BM: jd
8/16/79
Exhibits
Exhibit "A", dated 8/22/79
INHIBIT "A"
-gust 22, 1979
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21
OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE DELETION
OF SECTIONS 21.04.3G5, SECTION 21.04.370 AND
SUBSECTION 21.42.010(6) (C) ; AND THE ADDITION
OF SECTION 21.04.298, SECTION 21.04.299, AND
SUBSECTION 21.42.010(10), TO REVISE REGULA-
TIONS REGARDING THE STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES. ____
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the deletion of Section 21.04.365.
SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the deletion of Section 21.04.370.
SECTION 3: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.04.298 to read as
SECTION 21.04.298 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) ;
"Recreational vehicle" means any vehicle (self-propelled
or drawn by another vehicle) , including campers, motor
homes, travel trailers, boats and other vehicles, whose
major intended use is- for recreational purposes.
SECTION 4: That Title 21, Chapter 21.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.04.299 to read as
follows:
SECTION 21.04.299 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) STORAGE;
"Recreational vehicle storage" means any area or tract
of land used substantially for the purpose of storing
two or more recreational vehicles.
SECTION 5: That Title 21, Chapter 21.42, Section 21.42.010 is
amended by the deletion of Subsection 21 . 42 . 010 (6) (c) , and
re-lettering of Subsections 21.42 . 010 (6) (d) , (6) (e) , (6) (f ) ,
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and (6)(g) to follow alphabetical order.
SECTION 6: That Title 21, Chapter 21.42, Section 21.42.010 is
amended by the addition of Subsection (10) to read as follows:
(10) Recreational Vehible (RV) Storage may be
permitted by conditional use permit in the following
zones only: R-3, R-P, RD-M, CL-R, C-2, C-M, M and
P-M.
A) A Conditional Use Permit for recreational vehicle
storage may be granted provided that the follow-
ing requirements are met:
i. Only recreational vehicles as defined in
Section 21.04.298 may be stored within any
recreational vehicle storage area, all stored
vehicles must be in an operable condition
and, if required, currently licensed.
ii. Permitted recreational vehicle storage shall
not be utilized as a sales yard, or as storage
for a sales yard.
iii. The maintenance, restoration and/or repair of
any vehicle shall not be permitted within any
recreational vehicle storage area, unless
otherwise specifically permitted by the condi-
tional use permit.
iv. The utilization of a stored vehicle as a living
unit- shall not be permitted.
v. An accessory building for administrative and
security purposes may be permitted by the
conditional use permit.
B) All approved recreational vehicle storage areas shall
be subject to the following development standards:
i. All recreational vehicle storage areas shall be
surfaced with two inches of asphalt on four inches
of base, or with an alternative acceptable to
the City Engineer. In addition, the interior
circulation and parking and layout design shall
be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
ii. All setbacks shall be landscaped with trees,
shrubs and other plant material to the satis-
faction of the Planning Director. However, in
no case shall less than a 10 foot wide planter
along all street frontages and a 5 foot wide
planter along all interior lot lines be landscaped
as specified above. In addition 3% of the
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remainder of the site shall be landscaped with
a variety of plant material and in locations
throughout the storage area. These areas shall
be a minimum dimension in all directions of 4
feet and bounded by a minimum 6 inch concrete
or masonry curb. All landscaped areas shall
be served by a water irrigation system provid-
ing total and effective coverage to all land-
scaping.
iii. The storage area shall be screened from all
views by a minimum 8 foot high wall or fence.
Said screening shall entirely surround the
site and shall observe a minimum setback equal
to the required planting areas specified by
the previous development standard, B(ii).
In all R zones, the Planning Commission shall
make a specific finding that the 8 foot high
wall or fence will not adversely affect the
safety and welfare of the general public.
iv. On-site visitor and employee parking shall be
provided within the .storage area at a ratio of
one space per every 10,000 square feet of lot
area, or as required by the conditional use
permit. However, in no case shall less than
three on-site visitor/employee parking spaces
be provided.
v. Signing for a recreational vehicle storage area
shall be limited to a wall sign with a maximum
total area of 20 square feet, in all zones. No
free standing signs shall be permitted.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty
days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least
once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days after its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the day of ,
1979, and thereafter
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the day of , 1979, by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RONALD C. PACKARD, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)