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AGENDA BILL NO: Ce>(0 /-> DEPT. HD.
DATE: JULY 21, 1981 CTY. ATTY.
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING CTY. MGR.
SUBJECT: ZONE CHANGE FROM S-90-10 (COUNTY) TO RD-M AND C-2-Q; NORTHWEST
CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND ALGA ROAD.
CASE NO: ZC-231 APPLICANT: MOLA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
STATEMENT OF THE MATTER;
This item is a request for approval of a pre-annexational zone change from S90-
10 (County) to RD-M and C-2-Q on 2 parcels, totaling approximately 18 acres.
The subject property is located on the northwest corner of El Camino Real and
Alga Road and is characterized by rolling topography and is bisected by a
canyon. The C-2-Q zone would be on 10.23 acres of the site which fronts on El
Camino Real. The balance of the property, 7.77 acres, would be zoned RD-M.
The Planning Commission found this zone change to meet all the mandatory
findings for approval. No public opposition was received during the Planning
Commission 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 June 8, 1981, which was approved by the Planning Commission
on June 24, 1981. A copy of the environmental documents is on file in the
Planning Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant will provide all required public improvements to the project.
Also, the applicant has agreed to pay a public facilities fee to offset the
costs of providing all other public services.
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-231, per Planning Commission Resolution No. 1822.
ATTACHMENTS
TTPlanning Commission Resolution No. 1822
2. Staff Report dated, June 24, 1981 - with attachments
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1822
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING FROM S-90-10
(COUNTY) TO RD-M AND C-2-Q ON PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL
AND ALGA ROAD.
APPLICANT: MOLA
CASE NO; ZC-231
WHEREAS, a verified application for certain property, to
wit:
That portion of the west half of the northeast quarter
of Section 26 township 12 rnage 4, west San Bernadino
Meridan in the County of San Diego.
has been filed with the City of Carlsbad, and referred to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said application constitutes a request as pro-
vided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 24th day of
June, 1981, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by
law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and con-
sidering 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 th'e evidence presented at the public hearing,
the Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZC-231, based on the
following findings and subject to the following conditions:
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Findings
1) That the zoning to C-2-Q and RD~M is consistent with the respec-
tive designations of C, (Community Commercial) and RLM (Residen-
tial Low-Medium Density) for this property as established by the
Land Use Element of the General .Plan.
2) That the subject lots are adequate in size and shape to accommo'
date uses permitted in these zones, as discussed in the staff
report.
3) That the zoning would not adversely impact surrounding proper-
ties, as discussed in the staff report.
4) That the street system serving the project is adequate to accom
modate any increase in traffic generated by these zones, as dis
cussed in the staff report.
5) That the project is consistent with all city public facility
policies and ordinances since:
a) The Planning Commission has, by inclusion of an appropriate
• . condition to this zone change insured that building permit
will not be approved unless the City Council finds that
sewer service is available to'serve the project. Since
building cannot occur within the project unless sewer ser-
vice remains available, the Planning Commission is satis-
fied that the requirements of the public facilities element
of the General Plan have been met insofar as they apply to
sewer service for this zone change.
b) All necessary public improvements have been provided or
will be required as conditions of approval.
c) The applicant has agreed and is required by the inclusion
of an appropriate condition to pay a public facilities fee
Performance of that contract and payment of the fee will
enable this body to find that public facilities will be
available concurrent with need as required by the General
Plan.
d) School facilities will be provided by the Carlsbad Unified
School District, per letters dated February 23, 1981, on
file in the Planning Department.
6. This project, as conditioned, will not cause any significant
environmental impacts and a Conditional Negative Declaration ha;
been issued by the Planning Director on June 8, 1981 and ap-
proved by the Planning Commission on June 24, 1981.
Conditions;
1) Approval is granted for ZC-231, as shown
June 24, 1981, incorporated by reference
Planning Department.
on Exhibit A, dated
and on file in the
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2) This project is approved upon the express condition that
building permits will not be issued for development of the
subject property unless the City Engineer determines that
sewer facilities are available at the time of application for
such sewer permits and will continue to be available until
time of occupancy.
3) This project is approved upon the express condition that the
applicant shall pay a public facilities fee as required by
City Council Policy No. 17, dated August 29, 1979, on file
with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and
according to the agreement executed by the applicant for pay-
ment of said fee a copy of that agreement dated February 9,
1981, is on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein
by reference. If said fee is not paid as promised, this ap-
plication will not be consistent with the General Plan and
approval for this project shall be void.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
the. 24th day of June, 1981, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Farrow, Schlehuber, 'Friestedt, L'Heureux
NOES:Jose
ABSENT: Marcus, Rombotis
ABSTAIN: None
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CARLSBAD PLANNING
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ATTEST:
JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary
CARLSBAD PLANNING- COMMISSION
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 24, 1981
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Department
SUBJECT: ZC-231 - MOLA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Request for a
pre-annexational zone change from S-90-10 (county) to
RD-M and C-2-Q on the northwest corner of El Camino Real
and Alga Road.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is requesting approval of a pre-annexational zone
change from S-90-10 (county) to RDM and C-2-Q on two parcels,
totaling approximately 18 acres, located, as described above.
The subject property is characterized by rolling topography and
bisected by a canyon. The site is unimproved and covered with
native vegetation.
The applicant is requesting a C-2-Q zoning on 10.23 acres of the
site, fronting on both El Camino Real and Alga Road. The balance
of the property, 7.77 acres, would be zoned RDM and take access
from Alga Road.
II. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues
1. Are the requested zones consistent with the Land Use
Element of the General Plan?
2. Is the property suitable in size and shape to accommo-
date development permitted in the proposed zones?
3. Would the requested zoning adversely impact surrounding
properties? . •
4. Is the street system serving the project adequate to
handle any increase in traffic generated by these
zones?
Discussion
The applicant is proposing C-2-Q Zoning on the easterly 10.23
acres of the subject property. The requested zone would be con-
sistent with the C, (Community Commercial), designation of the
Land Use Element of the General Plan for this property. Typical
Community Commercial uses include markets, restaurants, retail
shops, movie theaters, banks and professional offices, all uses
permitted by the C-2 Zone.
The remaining 7.77 acres is designated by the Land Use Element of
the General Plan as RLMr residential low-medium density develop-
ment (0-4 du/acre). The applicant is requesting a zone change to
RD-M on this property. An RD-M Zone, reflecting the density of
the General Plan, would be consistent with this land use classi-
fication.
The site presently consists of two lots. Resubdivision of the
property is anticipated after annexation. The proposed commer-
cial site would be in excess of 10 acres. The General Plan
states that Community Commercial property should be 6 to 12 acres
in size. The proposed zoning boundary would create a regularly
shaped, rectangular commercial lot, (please see attached Exhibit
A, dated May 27, 1981). The project site, therefore, would be
adequate in size and shape to accommodate development permitted
in the C-2 Zone.
The remaining 7.77 acres would be subdivided for residential
development. The size and shape of this property would be ade-
quate to accommodate development permitted in the RD-M Zone.
Further review would be requested at the tentative map stage and
this would ensure the adequacy o.f individual lots.
Staff believes that the proposed zoning would be compatible with
surrounding and anticipated zoning and development. The parcel
immediately to the north recently requested and had approved a
General Plan Amendment to include approximately 5 acres of Com-
munity Commercial property. Additional commercial property
exists to the east. Although the land is presently in the coun-
ty, property to the west, and abutting the proposed RD-M site to
the north, is designated for residential use at low- medium and
medium density by the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Staff believes that a relatively low density residential area
will provide a compatible buffer between commercial and residen-
tial developments. Staff, therefore, does not anticipate any
adverse impact on surrounding properties as a result of the pro-
posed zoning.
The commercial site is bounded by El Camino Real, a prime arte-
rial, and Alga Road, a major arterial. Additional access to the
project site would be from Dove Lane, by means of a reciprocal
access agreement to be arranged with.the property to the north.
Specific access to the project site will be reviewed in detail
when a site development plan is submitted by the applicant.
Staff feels that the street system should be adequate to accommo-
date any increase in traffic generated by commercial develop-
ment.
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A "Q" (Qualified Overlay) designation is recommended for the com-
mercial site. A "Q" Overlay requires submittal of a Site Devel-
opment Plan prior to development. Such review will ensure
adequate on .and offsite circulation, special treatment along El
Camino Real and compatibility with neighboring residential devel-
opments .
The residential property would be served by an internal street
system. Such a system would be reviewed, at the time the pro-
perty was subdivided, to assure its adequacy. Staff believes
that Alga Road will be able to adequately supply access to this
development.
Staff feels that the proposed zones would be appropriate, consis-
tent with the General Pla.n and would not adversely impact the
surrounding properties or street system.
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III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has determined that this project, subject
to conditions, will not have a significant impact on the environ-
ment, and therefore, has issued a Conditional Negative Declara-
tion on June 8, 1981.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Condi-
tional Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and
adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1822, recommending ap-
proval of ZC-231, based on the findings and subject to the condi-
tions contained therein.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1822
2. Location Map
3. Exhibit A, dated June 24, 1981
4. Background Data Sheet
5. Disclosure Form
6. Letter from Hugo Hanson, dated November 18, 1980
7. Environmental Documents
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CASE NO. ZC-231
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EXHIBIT A"
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CASE MO. ZC-23<
APPLICANT
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: ZC-231
APPLICANT: MOLA DEVELOPMENT
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Zone change from S-90-10 (county) to RD-M multiple-
family residential and~C"^2-Q (General Commercial )/N-W corner of ETCami no
Real and Al ga RoaH
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That portion of the west half of the northeast quarter
of Section 26, Township 12, Range 4, west San Bernadino Meridian in the
County of San Diego7
Assessors Parcel Number: 215-050-51. 52
Acres: 18 -No. of Lots:
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
General Plan Land Use Designation: RM
Density Allowed: 4-10 du/ac Density Proposed: du/ac
Existing Zpne: S-90-10 County Proposed Zon.e: C-2-Q/RD-M
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning . Land Use
North: S-90-10 Vacant
South: C-l Vacant/SFR's
East: C-l-Q Commercial
West: S-90-10 Vacant
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: CARLSBAD UNIFIED
Water District: COSTA REAL
Sewer District: ENCINA (CARLSBAD) ' EDU's:
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: February 9, 1981
(Other:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Cond. Negative Declaration, issued: 6/8/81 Log No:_
EIR Certified, dated:
Other,
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- ' O •If after the information you have submitted has been revised, it is determined
that further information is required, you will be so advised.
APPLICANT: MoLa Development Corporation
AGENT:
MEMBERS:
Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication)
808- Adams Ave. Huntington Beach, California 92648
Business Address
714/536-2547
Telephone Number
Don Greek & Associates
Name
111 South Orange Street
Business Address
714/997-2600
Orange, California
Telephone Number
Frank Mala
Name (individual, partner, joint
venture, corporation, syndication)
Home Address
808 ; AdamS Aye . Huntington Beach. California 92648
Business Address
714/536-2547
Telephone Number Telephone Number
Name Home Address
Business Address
Telephone Number Telephone Number
(Attach more sheets if necessary)
I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis-
closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be
relied upon as being true and correct until amended.
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RECEIVED
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
Planning Department