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TITLE:1) ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1-10,000 TO RDM-(Q)
AND 2) A 30 UNIT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
ZC-268/CT 82-22/PUD-48 - HUMPHREYS
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Both the planning staff and Planning Commission recommend that this application
be APPROVED and that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 9 7p ,5" ,
APPROVING ZC-268 and the City Attorney be directed to prepare documents
APPROVING CT 82-22/PUD-48 per Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2174 and
2178.
ITEM EXPLANATION
This item is a request for a zone change from R-1-10,000 to RDM(Q) and a 30 unit
tentative tract map and planned unit development located on the southwest corner
of El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. The site is 4.1 acres in size and the
project's density would be 7.3 du's/acre. This density is within the 4-10
du's/acre range designated for this site by the general plan.
The subdivision will result in less than 50 units, therefore, the item does not
technically need to be approved by the City Council. Staff has included the
subdivision for City Council consideration, however, because approval of the
subdivision is dependent upon approval of the zone change.
The primary issue of the project addressed by the Planning Commission was the
proposed access driveway onto Chestnut Avenue. The city's traffic consultant
prepared an analysis addressing this access driveway. The traffic consultant
found that an access driveway onto Chestnut Avenue would not create adverse
traffic impacts (see attached memo). The Planning Commission incorporated the
traffic consultant's findings and conditions into the approval resolution for
the subdivision. Also, the Planning Commission found that the project was
consistent with both the development standards and design criteria of the
planned development ordinance. The Planning Commission's determination on this
item was approved by a 3-2 vote.
With regard to the proposed RDM(Q) zone, the Planning Commission found that this
zone was consistent with the underlying general plan designation of RM, medium
density residential (4-10 du's/acre).
Through staff review and Planning Commission hearing, all issues on this matter
have been satisfactorily resolved.
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 August 31, 1983, which was approved by the Planning
Commission on November 23, 1983. A copy of the environmental documents is on
file in the Land Use Planning Office.
FISCAL IMPACTS
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.
Page 2 of Agenda Bill No.
EXHIBITS
1. Location Map
2. City Council Ordinance No.
3. Memo from City's Traffic Consultant
4. PC Resolution Nos. 2174 & 2178
5. Staff Report dated November 23, 1983 w/attachments
IR)CATION
EXHIBIT X
8-31-83
HOSP WAY
CHESTNUT AVENUE
R-1-10
SITE
R-1-10 TO RDM(Q)
HUMPHREY'S CT 82-22/ZC-268
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ORDINANCE NO. 9705
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APPLICANT: HUMPHREY'S CASE NO: ZC-268
The City\Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,8
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFCARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE
:ARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
IOM R-1-10,000 TO RDM-(Q) ON APPROXIMATELY
4 N ACRES ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHESTNUT AVENUE AND EL CAMINO
REAL\
SECTION 1: Tdtle 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is
amended by the amendment, of a zoning map from R- 1-1 0,000 to RDM-(Q)
on property as shown on tHfe map marked ZC-268 - Exhibit "X",
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2: This projWt 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, and
amended on April 2, 1982, on file wrth the City Clerk and
incorporated herein by reference, and According to the agreement
executed by the applicant for payment of\ said fee a copy of that
agreement dated September 9, 1982, is on rale with the City Clerk
and incorporated herein by reference. If savid fee is not paid as
promised, this application will not be consistent with the General
Plan and approval for this project shall be voi^. Said fees shall
be paid based on the April 2, 1982 version of Policy No. 17.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty
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days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the\adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published^ at least
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once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days after il^s
adoption.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City\ Council on the day of , 19 and
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PASSED VND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on th\e day of , 19
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ABSENT:
ATTEST:
&LETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
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MARY H. CASLER, Mayor
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November 8, 1983
TO: RICHARD ALLEN, Acting City Engineer
FROM: Kent Whitson,
Traffic Engineering Consultant
HUMPHREYS PROJECT: EL CAKINO REAL & CHESTNUT AVENUE
(CT 82-22)
The thirty (30)proposed units will generate about 240
vehicular trips per day, and the single family units will
generate another 60 vehicular trips per day. In order to
provide adequate access to all of the above units, the
following is recommended:
1. Provide full access to Chestnut Avenue, which should
align directly with the already approved future access
to the north. This will permit opposing left-turn lakes'
on Chestnut Avenue, and will still maintain the City's'-- ..':-
minimum intersection spacing between this access andCyVv
El Camino Real for collector streets. ,/!.V/
2. Limit access on El Camino Real to right-in/right-out
only by installing the planned raised median on that
prime arterial. El Camino Real is a high-speed, high'-'
volume arterial whose future traffic volumes could more
than triple today's volume of 15,000 vehicles per day.
3. Widen Chestnut Avenue and modify signal at El Camino Real
to provide for adequate channelization.
4.Make sure access is guaranteed for the single famil.
units through the project site.
5. Emergency services prefer two access points to higher
density projects.
6. Construct an acceleration lane for southbound traffic on
E> Camino Reat from the project's access.
7. Provide adequate grades and sight distances at all
intersection* (access points).v.-.- - ,.,..•"
With*the above recommendations, the City's design criteria can
best be met. It would be desirable to minimize the density of the
project as much as feasible in order to limit the amount of traffic
generated. So if 30 units are approved, and the project does not
go through, then the next project should be limited to 30 units.
KENT WHITSON,
Traffic Engineering Consultant
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2174
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A THIRTY UNIT TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EL CAMINO
REAL AND CHESTNUT AVENEUE.
APPLICANT: HUMPHREY'S
CASE NO.; CT 82-22/PUD-48
WHEREAS, a verified application for certain property to
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A subdivision of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 of Chestnu
Heights per Map No. 5328, County of San Diego,
has been filed with the City of Carlsbad, and referred to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request
as provided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 14th and 28th
day of September, 1983 and the 23rd day of November, 1983 hold a
duly notice 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 Tentative Tract Map and Planned Unit Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission as follows:
A) That the above recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing,
the Commission hereby APPROVES CT 82-22/PUD-48, based on the
following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings;
1) The project is consistent with the City's general plan since
the proposed density of 7.3 du's/acre is within the density
range of 4-10 du's/acre specified for the site as indicated on
the land use element of the general plan.
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The site is physically suitable for the type and density of th
development since the site is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate residential development at the density proposed.
The project is consistent with all City public facility pol-
icies and ordinances since:
a) The Planning Commission has, by inclusion of an appropriat
condition to this project, insured that the final map will
not be approved unless the City Council finds that sewer
service is available to serve the project. In addition,
the Planning Commission has added a condition that a note
shall be placed on the final map that building permits may
not be issued for the project unless the City Engineer
determines that sewer service is available, and building
cannot occur within the project unless sewer service
remains available, and the Planning Commission is satisfie
that the requirements of the public facilities element of
the general plan have been met insofar as they apply to
sewer service for this project.
b) The Carlsbad School District has written a letter, dated
September 8, 1983, stating that school facilities will be
available to this project.
c) Park-in-lieu fees are required as a condition of approval.
d) All necessary public improvements have been provided or
will be required as conditions of approval.
e) 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.
f) Assurances have been given that adequate sewer for the
project will be provided by the City of Carlsbad.
The proposed project is consistent with the City's Planned
Development Ordinance and also complies with the Design
Guidelines Manual.
The proposed project is compatible with the surrounding future
land uses since surrounding properties are designated for
residential development on the general plan.
This project will not cause any significant environmental
impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued by the Land
Use Planning Manager on August 31, 1983 and approved by the
Planning Commission on September 14, 1983.
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Conditions
2 1) Approval is granted for CT 82-22/PUD-48, as shown on Exhibits
"A" - "C", dated August 31, 1983, incorporated by reference an
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occur substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these
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5 2) This project is approved upon the express condition that the
final map shall not be approved unless the City Council finds
6 as of the time of such approval that sewer service is available
to serve the subdivision.
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3) 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 sewe
facilities are available at the time of application for such
sewer permits and will continue to be available until time of
occupancy. This note shall be placed on the final map.
4) This project is approved upon the express condition that the
applicant shall pay a public facilities fee as required by Cit}
Council Policy No. 17, dated April 2, 1982, on file with the
City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and according
to the agreement executed by the applicant for payment of said
fee, a copy of that agreement, dated September 9, 1982, is on
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If said fee is not paid as promised, this application will not
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project shall be void.
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5) The applicant shall pay park-in-lieu fees to the City, prior tc
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the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
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6) Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all
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ordinances in effect at time of building permit issuance.
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7) Water shall be provided by the City of Carlsbad unless some
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23 8) The applicant shall prepare a reproducible mylar of the final
site plan incorporating the conditions contained herein. Said
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Planning Manager prior to the issuance of building permits.
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9) The applicant shall establish a homeowner's association and
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CC&R's shall be submitted to and approved by the Land Use
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plan which shall be submitted to and approved by the Land Use
12) A master plan of the existing on site trees shall be provided
to the Land Use Planning Manager as part of the final grading
plan to determine which trees shall be required prior to the
issuance of a grading permit or a building permit, whichever
occurs first.
13) All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a healthy and
14) Any signs proposed for this development shall be designed in
conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance and shall require
review and approval of the Land Use Planning Manager prior to
installation of such signs.
15) Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot high
masonry wall with gates pursuant to City standards. Location
of said receptacles shall be approved by the Land Use Planning
Manager,
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16) All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners, shall be
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buffered from adjacent properties and streets, pursuant to
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Land Use Planning Manager and Building and Planning Director.
17) The project shall provide bus stop facilities at locations
subject to the satisfaction of the North County Transit Dis-
trict. Said facilities shall at a minimum include a bench,
free from advertising, and a pole for the bus stop sign. The
bench and pole shall be designed in a manner so as to not
detract from the basic architectural theme of the project and
said design shall be subject to the approval of the Land Use
Planning Manager and North County Transit District.
18) Approval of Tentative Tract No. 82-22 is granted subject to
approval of Zone Change 268.25
19) The applicant shall construct a 61 high wood fence along the
southern property line and along the western property line
extending from Chestnut Avenue to the end of the adjacent lot
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commencement of any clearing or grading of the site.
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1 21) The grading for this project is defined as "controlled grading
by Section 11.06.170(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
2 Grading shall be performed under the observation of a civil
engineer whose responsibility it shall be to coordinate site
3 inspection and testing to insure compliance of the work with
the approved grading plan, submit required reports to the City
4 Engineer and verify compliance with Chapter 11.06 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
5 22) No grading shall occur outside the limits of the subdivision
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the affected properties.
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23) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the haul route shal
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separate grading plan shall be submitted and approved and a
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if located within the city limits.
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Department of Sanitation and Flood Control or the City Engi-
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prior to approval of the final map or shall construct drain-ag
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of Carlsbad Standards as required by the City Engi-neer.
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27) The owner of the subject property shall execute a hold harmles
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to approval of the final map.
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28) Land for all public streets and easements shown on the ten-
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granted to city free and clear of all liens and encum-brances.
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29) All land and/or easements required by this project shall be
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of all liens and encumbrances.
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30) Direct access rights for all lots abutting El Camino Real shal
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the developer based on the typical sections shown on the
tentative map and in conformance with City of Carlsbad
Standards prior to occupance of any buildings. This includes
the entire length of the private driveway offsite to its
access with El Camino Real. The design of the off-site
portion of the private driveway shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to final map approval.
32) Chestnut Avenue shall be improved by the developer along the
subdivision frontage based on a centerline to curb face width
as determined by the City Engineer and in conformance with City
subdivision frontage and extended south to the point of access
subject to the City Engineer's approval based on a centerline
to curb face width of 53 feet, including a median island, and
in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards prior to
occupancy of any buildings. The installation of said median
may be postponed to coincide with the installation of the
median island south of the subject site if approved by the
private street frontages in conformance with City of Carlsbad
Standards.
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35) The developer shall install street trees at the equivalent of
40-foot intervals along all public street frontages in
conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards. The trees shall
be of a variety selected from the approved Street Tree List.
36) The developer shall install sidewalks along all public street
frontages in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards prior
to occupancy of any buildings.
37) The developer shall install a wheelchair ramp at the public
street corner abutting the subdivision in conformance with City
of Carlsbad Standards prior to occupancy of any buildings.
38) The developer shall comply with all the rules, regulations and
design requirements of the respective sewer and water agencies
regarding services to the project.
39) The developer shall install a sewer main from the site to the
nearest allowable public sewer main. This shall be done
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
40) The developer shall modify the traffic signal and traffic
island at Chestnut and El Camino Real to provide for adequate
channelization subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
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approved by the City Engineer prior to approval of the final
map. The structural section of all private streets shall
conform to City of Carlsbad Standards based on R-value tests.
All private streets and drainage systems shall be inspected by
the city, and the standard improvement plan check and
inspection fees shall be paid prior to approval of the final
map.
42) All private streets and drainage systems shall be maintained by
the homeowner's association in perpetuity. This responsibility
shall be clearly stated in the CC&R's.
43) All concrete terrace drains shall be maintained by the
homeowner's association (if on commonly owned property) or the
individual property owner (if on an individually owned lot).
An appropriately worded statement clearly identifying the
responsibility shall be placed in the CC&R's.
44) All private driveways shall be kept clear of parked vehicles at
all times, and shall have posted "No Parking/Fire Lane Tow Away
Zone" pursuant to Section 17.04.040, Carlsbad Municipal Code.
45) Approval of this tentative tract map shall expire twenty-four
months from the date of City Council approval unless a final
map is recorded. An extension may be requested by the
applicant. Said extension shall be approved or denied at the
discretion of the City Council. In approving an extension, the
City Council may impose new conditions and may revise existing
conditions.
46) The applicant shall install an acceleration lane for southbound
traffic on El Camino Real from the project's access prior to
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Engineer.
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south of the subject site to allow vehicular access along the
private street to Chestnut Avenue.
Fire Department
48) Additional public and/or on site fire hydrants shall be re-
quired if deemed necessary by the Fire Marshall.
49) The applicant shall submit two (2) copies of a site plan
showing locations of existing and proposed fire hydrants and on
site roads and drives subject to the approval of the Fire
Marshall.
50) All required fire hydrants, water mains and appurtenances shall
be operational prior to combustible building materials being
located on the project site.
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51) All private driveways shall be kept clear of parked vehicles at
all times, and shall have posted "No Parking/Fire Lane Tow Away
Zone" pursuant to Section 17.04.040, Carlsbad Municipal Code.
This includes the entire length of the private driveway
offsite to its access with El Camino Real.
52) All fire alarm systems, fire hydrants, extinguishing systems,
automatic sprinklers, and other systems pertinent to the
project shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval
prior to construction
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
the 23rd day of November, 1983, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Marcus, Farrow and Rombotis.
NOES: Chairman Schlehuber and Commissioner Rawlins.
ABSENT: Commissioner Lyttleton.
ABSTAIN: None.
CLARENCE SCHLEHUBER, Chairman
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. HOLZMttLER
LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CLAIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE
CHANGE FROM R-1-10,000 TO RDM(Q) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHESTNUT AVENUE AND EL
CAMINO REAL.
APPLICANT: HUMPHREY'S
Heights per Map No. 5328, 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
provided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 14th and 28th
days of September, 1983 and the 23rd day of November, 1983 hold a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said
request; and
WHEREAS, as 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
I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
ommission as follows:
|A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
JB) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing,
the Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZC-268, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions:
1) Approval is granted for ZC-268, as shown on Exhibit "X",
dated August 31, 1983, incorporated by reference and on file in
the Land Use Planning Office.
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) 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 April 2, 1982, on file with the
City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and according
to the agreement executed by the applicant for payment of said
fee, a copy of that agreement, dated September 9, 1982, is on
file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.
If said fee is not paid as promised, this application 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
lanning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
he 23rd day of November, 1983, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Marcus, Farrow and Rombotis.
NOES: Chairman Schlehuber and Commissioner Rawlins.
ABSENT: Commissioner Lyttleton.
ABSTAIN: None.
CLARENCE SCHLEHUBER, Chairman
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
TTEST:
ICHAEL J
LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER
PC RESO NO. 2178 2.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 23, 1983
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Land Use Planning Office
SUBJECT: CT 82-22/PUD-48/ZC-268 - HUMPHREY'S - Request for 1) a
zone change from R-1-10,000 to RDM(Q), and 2) a thirty
unit Tentative Tract map and Planned Unit Development
located on the southwest corner of El Camino Real and
Chestnut Avenue.
I.RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE the
Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and
ADOPT Resolution Nos. 2174 and 2178 APPROVING CT 82-22/PUD-48.
and recommending APPROVAL of ZC-268 to the City Council based on
the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. Discussion
This application was continued from the Planning Commission's
meeting of September 28, 1983. Because of the time involved,
the project has been renoticed for public hearing. The
Commission continued the item because they felt the potential
traffic impacts that could be created by the project had not
been adequately reviewed. The Commission directed the
Engineering Department to take a closer look at the traffic
circulation system in this vicinity as it relates to the
proposed project. Specifically, the Engineering Department was
to look at the driveway access onto Chestnut Avenue to determine
its safety and usefulness.
Since that time, the city's traffic consultant has reviewed the
project in more detail. His findings have been detailed in a
memo attached to this report.
In Summary, the Engineering Department believes that an access
on Chestnut Avenue can be accommodated and, in fact, is
desirable for the development. The access point would align
with a public street previously approved for the project to the
north of Elm Avenue (Sheffler property). The Engineering
Department would further like to see access onto El Camino Real
limited to a right turn in and out only. The attached
resolutions have been revised to reflect Engineering Department
requirements.
Staff believes the issue of access has been adequately addressed
and supports the original recommendation of approval for this
project.
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III. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues (ZC-268)
1) Is the RDM zone consistent with the underlying general
plan designation of R-M (4-10 du's/acre)?
2) - Are uses allowed in the RDM zone consistent with
existing and future surrounding land uses?
Discussion
The RDM zone is an implementing zone for the R-M General Plan
designation. This designation allows 4-10 du's/acre which is
suitable for a relatively low density multi-family project. As
mentioned, the proposed project's density of 7.3 du's/acre is
within the allowable general plan range designated for the site.
Staff believes the RDM zone is consistent with the General Plan
as it relates to this site.
When this project was first submitted, staff had concerns with
access to the property. As originally proposed, the applicant
provided only one access point to El Camino Real. Staff
indicated to the applicant that a zone change allowing a higher
density could not be supported without a second access point.
The applicant then proposed a second access to Chestnut Avenue.
The Engineering Department reviewed this request and stated it
would be acceptable since it aligned with a future street to the
north and the resulting private driveway met all Engineering
design standards.
Although the second access point has been found to be marginally
acceptable by the Engineering Department, staff still has
concerns with access onto Chestnut Avenue. If the Planning
Commission should decide to deny the access onto Chestnut Avenue,
staff would recommend denial of a zone change to RDM but would
support a zone change to R-1-7500. The R-1-7500 zone would
permit a total of 24 units on the site; six less than now
proposed by the applicant which staff believes could be served by
one access off El Camino Real.
Planning Issues (CT 82-22/PUD-48)
1) Will the project be designed to be sensitive to the site
and visually sensitive to El Camino Real?
2) Does the project meet all design criteria and
development standards of the Planned Development
Ordinance?
Discussion
Since the project site is physically constrained by a steep slope
along the western boundary and development would be limited to the
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flatter area along El Camino Real, Staff's primary concern is the
visual impact of the project on El Camino Real, a scenic corridor
of the City. To alleviate this concern, the applicant has
designed a number of features into the project. First, the
project will be heavily landscaped and bermed along the entire
length of El Camino Real. Decorative four foot high block walls
will be located in strategic locations to screen parking areas and
the private driveway from El Camino Real. Also, the buildings
will be setback a minimum of 35 feet, and in most cases, 50 feet
from the right of way line. Finally, the applicant is preserving
a number of mature Eucalyptus trees to provide visual relief and
to give the project a sense of maturity. Staff is satisfied that
the project will not create any adverse visual impacts on El
Camino Real.
in terms of design criteria, the buildings have been situated to
provide variable setbacks and orientations to give the project
relief and contrast. Also, the buildings have been situated to
reduce the amount of grading into the western slope and to save a
large number of Eucalyptus trees. Staff believes the project
meets all design criteria of the Planned Development Ordinance.
With respect to development standards, the project meets or
exceeds all requirements. A common recreation facility is
located in the central portion of the project which consists of a
lawn area and a recreation room. Also, each unit will have its
own private patio or balcony.
Two car garages would be provided to 28 of the units and a one
car garage and an open parking space to the two remaining units.
All other requirements of the Planned Development Ordinance have
been met by this project.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that this project
will not have a significant impact on the environment and,
therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration on August 31, 1983.
ATTACHMENTS
1) Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2174 and 2178
2) Location Map
3) Background Data Sheet
4) Disclosure Form
5) Environmental Documents
6) Reduced Exhibits
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BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: CT 82-22/PUD-48/ZC-268
APPLICANT: Humphreys
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Zone change from R-1-10,000 to RDM/Tentative Tract Map
and Condominium Permit for 30 units at the southwest corner of El Camino Real
and Chestnut Avenue.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A subdivision of Lots 24, 25, 26, 21, 28 and 29 of Chestnut
33-36,
Heights per Map No. 5328, County of San Diego. APN; 167-080-41, 42
Acres 4.1 Proposed No. of Lots/Units 30 Units
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation RM
Density Allowed 4-10 du/ac Density Proposed 7.3 du/ac
Existing Zone R-1-10 Proposed Zone RDM
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning Land Use
Site R-1-10 Vacant
North RD-M Vacant
South R-1-10 SFD
East R-1-8 SFD
West R-1-10 SFD
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District Carlsbad Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad EDU's
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated September 9, 1982
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
X Negative Declaration, issued August 31, 1982 _
_ E.I.R. Certified, dated _
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APPLICANT:
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PO BOX 1099. 'CARLSBAD, CA 92008 . ; .
Address
729-8373
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DAVID MT. THOMAS •
Name
PO BOX 286, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075
Business Address
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Home Address
Business Address
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I/W« 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 nay
relied uoon as being true and correct until amended.
COPY Applicant
Agent, Owner, Par?n«e