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CITY OF CARLSBAD
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AGENDA BILL NO: 6> >S 3 Y DEPT. HD. -
DATE: MARCH 3, 1981 CTY. ATTY.
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING CTY. MGR.
SUBJECT:
ZONE CHANGE FROM M TO CT-Q AND A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
CASE NO: ZC-219/SP-23(C) APPLICANT: CALIFORNIA '6' MOTEL
STATEMENT OF THE MATTER;
The applicant requests approval of a Zone Change from M (Industrial) to CT-Q
(Commercial-Tourist) located on the west side of Paseo del Norte, south of Palomar
Airport Road and an amendment to an existing Specific Plan (SP-23) to delete said
property from the provisions of that plan. The applicant's intent is to develop a 148
unit California '6' Motel complex.
The Planning Commission found the Zone Change to be consistent with the TS (Travel
Service) land use designation of the General Plan, and that uses allowed in the CT
zone are compatible with surrounding land uses. The Commission also found that the
deletion of the property from the provisions of the Specific Plan would not adversely
affect said plan.
The Planning Commission also approved a Site Development Plan for a motel complex
contingent upon approval of the Zone Change and Specific Plan amendment by the
City Council. No opposition was expressed during the public hearing.
Through staff review and Planning Commission hearing, all issues on this matter
have been satisfactorily resolved.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has determined that this project will not cause any
significant environmental impacts, and therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration,
dated January 16, 1981, which was approved by the Planning Commission on February
11, 1981. A copy of the environmental document is on file in the Planning Department.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The applicant will be required to pay for all public improvements required for the
development of this property. Further, the applicant is required to pay a public
facilities fee at the time of building permit issuance.
RECOMMENDATION
Both the planning staff and Planning Commission recommend that this application be
APPROVED and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare documents APPROVING
ZC-219/SP-23(C), per Planning Commission Resolution Nos: 1766 & 1768
ATTACHMENTS
PC Resolution Nos: 1766 & 1768
Staff Report dated February 11, 1981
Council Action; 3-3-81 Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents approving
ZC-219/SP-23(C), per Planning Commission Resolution Nos 1766 and 1768.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1766
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
CHANGE FROM M (INDUSTRIAL) TO CT-Q (COMMERCIAL-
TOURIST) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF PASEO DEL NORTE, SOUTH OF PALOMAR
AIRPORT ROAD.
APPLICANT: CALIFORNIA "6" MOTELS
CASE NO; ZC-219
WHEREAS, a verified application for certain property, to
wit:
Parcels 2 and 3 on Parcel Map filed on June 8, 1977,
Page 6022.
has been filed with the city of Carlsbad, and referred to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said application constitutes a request as provided
by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the llth day of
February, 1981, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed
by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to
be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to
the Zone Change; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing,
the Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZC-219, based on
the following findings and subject to the following
conditions:
Findings;
1. That the CT-Q Zone is consistent with the TS (Service
Commercial) land use designation of the General Plan
for the reasons stated in the staff report.
APN NO. 211-040-22, 23
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4 by the Planning Commission on February 11, 1981.
5 Conditions:
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That use sallowed in the CT-Q Zone are compatible with
surrounding land uses and zones for the reasons stated
in the staff report.
That the project will not cause any significant environ-
mental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued
by the Planning Director on January 16, 1981 and approved
1. Approval of ZC-219 shall be contingent upon approval
7 of SDP 80-14 by the Planning Commission and SP 23(c)
by the City Council.
8 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
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Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
10 the llth day of February, 1981, by the following voter to wit:
11 AYES: Friestedt, Leeds, Larson, Jose, L'Heureuxr Rombotis
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NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: Marcus
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ABSTAIN: None
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JONATHAN FRIESTEDT, Vice Chairmar
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
PC RESO #1763 -2-
1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1768
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
3 SP 23(c) FOR AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN DELETING
THIS PROPERTY FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SAID PLAN
4 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PASEO DEL NORTE, SOUTH
OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD.
5 APPLICANT: CALIFORNIA "6" MOTELS
CASE NO; SP 23 (c)
6 WHEREAS, a verified application for certain property, to
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Parcels 2 and 3 on Parcel Map filed on June 8, 1977,
g Page 6022.
10 has been filed with the city of Carlsbad and referred to the
11 Planning Commission; and
12 WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request
13 as provided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
14 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the llth day of
15 February, 1981, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed
15 by law to consider said request; and
17 WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering
18 all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to
19 be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to
20 the Specific Plan; and
21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
22 Commission as follows:
23 A) That the above recitations are true and correct.
24 B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing
the Commission recommend APPROVAL of SP 23(c), based on
25 the following findings and subject to the following
conditions:
26 Findings;
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1. That the deletion of the subject property from the Specific
28 Plan will not adversely affect said plan for the reasons
stated in the staff report.
APN NO. 211-040-22,23
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2. That the project will not cause any significant environ-
mental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued
by the Planning Director on January 16, 1981 and approved
by the Planning Commission on February 11, 1981.
Conditions
1. Approval of SP 23(c) shall be contingent on the approval
of ZC-219 by the City Council and SDP 80-14 by the Planning
Commission.
2. That all conditions of ZC-219 and SDP 80-14 are incorporated
herein by reference and shall be complied with in their
entirety.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California,, held on
the llth day of February, 1981, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Friestedt, Leeds, Larson, Jose, L'Heureux, Rombotis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Marcus
ABSTAIN: None
JONATHAN FRIESTEDT, Vice Chairmar
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
PC RESO #1768 -2-
STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 11, 1981
TO: Planning Commisison
FROM: Planning Department
SUBJECT: ZC-219/SDP 80-14/SP-23(C) - CALIFORNIA "6" MOTELS -
Request for approval of a Zone Change from M to
CT-Q, approval of a Site Development Plan for a
motel complex, and an amendment to a Specific Plan
to delete the property from the provisions of the
Specific Plan, located on the west side of Paseo
del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting approval of a Zone Change from M
(Industrial) to CT-Q (Commercial-Tourist), a site development
plan for a motel complex and an amendment to an exisitng
specific plan (SP 23) to delete said property from that
plan, located as described above. The applicant's intent is
to acquire the proper zoning and entitlements to develop a
California "6" Motel complex consisting of 148 units, a
manager's office and a swimming pool. The subject site has
been previously graded and is relatively flat. The parcel
is located adjacent to Interstate 5, Hadley's Market, and a
light industrial building.
The City Council has previously approved a General Plan
Amendment from P-I (Planned Industrial) to TS (Travel Service
Commercial) on the property. The City Council felt that
Travel Service oriented uses were more appropriate than
industrial uses for the site because of the sites close
proxmity to the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and
Interstate 5. The existing specific plan indicates industrial
land uses on this property and, subsequent to this recent
General Plan Amendment, is no longer consistent with the
General Plan.
II. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues (ZC 219)
1. Is the proposed CT-Q (Commercial Tourist) con-
sistent with the TS (Travel Service Commercial)
designation of the General Plan?
2. Are uses allowed in the CT-Q zone consistent with
surrounding land uses and zoning?
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Discussion
The TS designation of the General Plan provides for travel
service oriented uses including restaurants, motels and
service stations. The CT Zone permits the type of uses
provided by the TS designation of the General Plan, thus, it
can be found that this zone is consistent with the Land Use
Element of the General Plan.
Surrounding land uses include light industrial to the south,
a food market and deli to the east, 1-5 to the west, and
Hadley's Market to the north. Other than the industrial
property to the south, uses allowed in the CT zone are
consistent with the surrounding land uses. Further, a motel
complex would not be adversely affected by a light indust-
rial complex. Staff can find that the motel use would be
compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. Overall,
staff supports approval for a Zone Change from M to CT-Q.
Planning Issues (SDP 80-14)
1. Is the proposed development comprehensively de-
signed to minimize impacts to surrounding pro-
perties and to the street system?
Discussion
Exhibit "C" depicts the proposed 148 unit motel. Staff had
a number of minor concerns with respect to parking, land-
scape screening along 1-5 and Paseo del Norte, and traffic
circulation which the applicant has satisfactorily alle-
viated by redesign. Overall, staff feels the plan as conditioned
is acceptable in terms of site design.
An additional issue relates to traffic impacts on Paseo del
Norte. The Engineering Department has indicated that the
project would not adversely impact traffic on this street.
Paseo del Norte is a secondary arterial with a 86 foot
right-of-way, therefore, it is capable of handling additional
traffic generated by the motel. Also, the intersection of
Paseo del Norte and Palomar Airport Road has been recently
signalized and should further minimize adverse traffic
impacts.
Another issue staff has identified is the potential impacts
of odors emanating from the nearby Encina sewage treatment
plant on the facility. As part of the environmental review
process, the applicant has completed a study addressing
odor impacts on the site. A copy of this study is enclosed
for your review. The study indicates that odors will not
create any significant adverse health impacts on users of
the motel facility. Further, staff has added a condition
of approval establishing an odor easement over the property
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which will hold the city harmless from any liability related
to odor problems. Staff had no other problems with the
design of the project.
Planning Issues (SP-23(O)
1. Will the deletion of this site from Specific
Plan 23 adversely affect said plan?
The Specific Plan affecting the property (SP-23 (C» designates
an industrial land use for this site. Because of the recent
General Plan Amendment to Tourist-Commercial previously
described, the Specific Plan is no longer consistent with this
General Plan designation. Deletion of this property from
the Specific Plan and approval of the Zone Change request
would therefore bring both the Specific Plans and the zoning
of the property into conformance with the General Plan.
Further, staff feels that the preponderance of industrial
zoned land in the vicinity will ensure that the deletion
of an industrial land use designation of this site will not
adversely impact the industrial base of the area.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has determined that this project will
not have a significant impact on the environment and, there-
fore, has issued a Negative Declaration on January 16, 1981.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the
Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and
adopt Resolution Nos. 1766, 1767, and 1768, APPROVING ZC-219,
SDP 80-14 and SP-23(c) based on the findings and subject to
the conditions contained therein.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Nos. 1766, 1767, and 1768
Reduced Site Plans and Elevations
Location Map
Background Data Sheet
Environmental Documents
Air Quality Odor Analysis
Exhibit "B" dated November 17, 1980 and Exhibit "C" dated
February 3, 1981.
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Jb/BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: ZC-219/SDP 80-WSP 23 (c)
APPLICANT: California "6" Motels
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Zone Change f ran M to CT-Q, site development plan for a 148
unit motel/ and amendment to specific plan to delete this property from
. plan. .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcels 2 and 3 on Parcel Map filed on June 8, 1977, page 6022.
Assessors Parcel Number: 211 - 040 - 22, 23
Acres 2.3 jjo. of Lots 2
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
General Plan Land Use Designation PI (Planned Industrial)
Density Allowed N/A Density Proposed N/A
Existing Zone M Proposed Zone CTK?
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning Land Use
North c-2 Hadlgy's Market
South M Light Industrial
East M & P-M Vacant
West M 1-5
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District N/A '...
Water District Carlsbad
Sewer District Carlsbad EDU's N/A
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated August 26, 1980
(Other:
BK^RONMEEECAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
X Negative Declaration, issued January 16, 1981 Log No.
E.I.R. Certified, dated
Other,
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