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TITLE: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT - SPECIFIC
DENSITIES IN THE RDM ZONE;
ZCA-151 - CITY OF CARLSBAD I !?JAN 3EPT. lcin MOR*
Y RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Both the Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommend that this application be APPROVED and that the City Council introduce
Ordinance No. 9658
ITEM EXPLANATION
This item is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit the Planning Commission or City Council to establish a maximum
specific density in the RDM zone. For properties already zoned RDM, the Planning Commission or City Council would be able to establish a specific density when a plan for development of the
property is submitted. The specific density would have to be consistent with the density of the general plan.
For properties for which an application is submitted for a zone change to RDM, the City Council would be able to set a specific
maximum density for those properties at the time of rezoning.
For example, a zone change to RDM-(15) on a property would allow development on that property at a maximum of 15 dwelling units
per acre. The areas where a specific maximum density would be
appropriate are transitional areas between higher and lower
density residential areas and between areas having different land
uses.
The Planning Commission and staff believe this amendment will ensure more compatible residential development in the RDM zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that this project will not cause any significant environmental impacts and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration, dated October 20,
1982, which was approved by the Planning Commission on November
24, 1982. A copy of the environmental documents is on file in
the Land Use Planning Office.
FISCAL IMPACTS
No fiscal impacts would be created as a result of this amendment.
EXHIBITS
1. City Council Ordinance No. 76 &t?. (Exhibit 'A', dated November 24, 1982)
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2049
3. Staff Report, dated November 24, 1982 w/attachments
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EXHIBIT "A" NOVEMBER 24, 1982
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ORDINANCE NO. 9658
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
21.24 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE
AMENDMENT OF 21.24.120 REGARDING DENSITY IN THE RD-M ZONE.
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
jloes ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.24 of the Carlsbad
Yunicipal Code is amended by the amendment of Section 21.24.120 to
as follows:
21.24.120 Dwellina Units Per Lot
(a) The number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall
be consistent with the density specified by the
general plan.
(b) Whenever the general plan establishes density in
terms of ranges, the density for a project shall be
the lowest density established by the range unless
the Planning Commission or the City Council,
whichever is the final decision making body for a project finds that a greater density within the rangc is justified under the provisions of the general
plan.
(c) Whenever property which is zoned or which is proposec
to be zoned RD-M is located in a transitional area between existing residential neighborhoods and other uses, or in a transitional area between property
zoned for residential uses and property zoned for
higher density residential uses or other uses, the
City Council may designate the maximum density permitted on the property at a point within the rang<
established by the general plan. The density
established for a project pursuant to subdivision (b)
shall not exceed this maximum density. Designation of the maximum density shall be done at the time the property is zoned or, if the property has previously
been zoned RD-M, then the designation shall be done in the same manner as a change of zone. Property which has a maximum density designation shall be
subject to Subsection (b).
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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 1st day of February I
1983, and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 15th day of I_ February , 1983 - , by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES: Council IIenber Chick
ABSENT: None
Council I”mbers Casler, Lewis, Kulckin and Prescott
I - MARY H. MASLER, Mayor
ATTEST :
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2049
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY CF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 21,
CHAPTER 21.24, SECTION 21.24.120 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTION
21.24.120(1) TO ALLOW THE DESIGNATION OF SPECIFIC
DENSITY MAXIMUMS FOR PROPERTY IN THE RD-M ZONE.
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
CASE NO.: ZCA-151
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 24th day of
Jovemher, 1982, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by
law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and
:onsidering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons
iesiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
:elating to the zone code amendment.
WHEREAS, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
I) That the above recitations are true and correct.
3) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing,
the Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZCA-151, according to
Exhibit "A", dated November 24, 1982, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings:
Find ing s :
I) The proposed amendment is consistent with the General. Plan since the designated densities would provide for development
that is within the range specified by the Land Use Element of
the General Plan.
!) The proposed amendment will provide for more compatible
development patterns by providing for greater consistency
between neighboring densities.
I) The proposed amendment will not cause any significant environ- mental impacts, and a Negative Declaration has been issued by
the Land Use Planning Manager on October 20, 1982, and approved by the Planning Commission on November 24, 1982.
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'1 ann i ng
:he 24th
ITTEST:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
day of November, 1982, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VERNON J. FARROW, JR., Chairman
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
IICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER,
,AND USE PLANNING MANAGER
?C RES0 NO. 2049 .2
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STAFF REPORT
DATE : November 24, 1982
TO: Planning Commission
FROM : Land Use Planning Office
SUBJECT: ZCA-151 - CITY OF CARLSBAD - An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for specific maximum developable densities in the RD-M zone.
I. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE the
Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and ADOPT Resolution No. 2049, recommending APPROVAL of ZCA-151,
based on the findings contained therein.
11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Currently, the developable density of an RD-M lot is determined by the underlying General Plan designation for the subject property. The RD-M zone implements a density range, as
established by the Land Use Element of the General Plan (for
example, a property designated RMH would have a corresponding density range of 10-20 du/ac).
Staff is proposing an amendment to the RD-M zone, which would
permit the Planning Commission or City Council to establish
specific density maximums.
111. ANALYSIS
The proposed zone code amendment would allow the designation of a
specific density maximum in instances where application of the
full density range, of the land use classification, may not be appropriate. The designated density would be within the range established by the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
This provision of the RD-M zone would be utilized to provide transitional densities between existing neighborhoods or other
uses. This section would be applicable to instances where new
development, within the full density range, would not be compatible with the character and development patterns of an existing neighborhood or use. The amendment would allow the Council to assign a more compatible density to certain properties to create a transition between existing single family neighborhoods and higher density developments where the General Plan is not specific in establishing such buffers.
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Staff .believes that the proposed amendment would further refine the provision of transitions and buffers, as intended by the Land
Use Element of the General Plan, and provide for more compatible
development patterns.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that the project
will not have a significant impact on the environment, and there-
fore, has issued a Negative Declaration on October 20, 1982.
ATTACHMENTS
1. PC Resolution No. 2049
2. Exhibit "A", dated November 24, 1982
3. Environmental Documents
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZCA 151
NOTKE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carls- bad wilf hold a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue. Carlsbad, California 2! 6 p %f&&esday, kcembe;
21 1982, to consider an application for a zone code amendment to pro- vide for specific maximum de- velopable density in the RD-M zone Applicant City of Carlsbad
CJ W322 December 8, 1982 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
2M-4i82
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ZCA-151
NOTICE IS HEFIEBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue,
Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO P.M., on Tuesday, December 21, 1982, to consider an application for a zone code amendment to provide for specific
maximum developable density in the RD-M zone.
APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad
PUBLISH: December 8, 1982 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
d' .CE OF PUBLIC €EARI?!K;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Curmission of tie City of'Carlsbad
will hold a public hearirq at the City Council Cheers, 1200 Elm Avenue,
Carlsbad, California, at 7:OO p.m. on Wednssday, November 24, 1982, to
consider approval of a zone code amendment to provide for specific maximum
developable density in the RD-M zone.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to
attend the public hearing.
Use Plapning Office at 438-5591.
If you have any questions please call the Land
CASE FILE: ZCA-151
ApPI,IcANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
PUE3LISH : mvember 13, 1382
CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION