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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06-19; City Council; 7774-1; El Camino Real Corridor@ //3//Y CIT~IF CARLSBAD - AGENDALL -..I EL CAMIN0 REYU OORFUDOR SNDY LB#7774( &/ NTG. 6/19/84 ZCA-169/ZC-293 - CITY OF CARLSBAD IEPT. PLN CITY AllY DEPT. HD. CITY MOR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recamnended that the city &unci1 INISMDUCE Ordinance NO. 972 5, APFWJVING ZCA-169, Ordinance No. 972 b 8mm ZC-293 and ADOFT City Council Resolution No. 76 42 . This item includes three actions: 1) An anendment to the scenic weservation zone incorporating a provision for scenic corridor studies; 2) A zone change to overlay the scenic corridor mne along El Cdno Real; and 3) The adoption of a scenic corridor study for El Cdno Real. As a pint of background, at a joint wrkshop held in February of 1983, the Planning Camnission and City Council directed staff to develop standards for lots fronting on El Cdno Real. me intent was to maintain the scenic status of El Camino Real. A study was amplet& and adopted in mcept by the City Council in August, 1983. The Council then directed staff to prepare an ordinance to implement these standards which is before you tonight. The El Cdno Real Scenic Corridor Study includes developnent standards for all properties fronting on El Camho Real. The study divides El Camino Real into 5 subareas. Each subarea has a design theme and separate developnent standards including signs, building height, grading, setbacks and street furniture. Some projects previously approved an El Canino Real do not meet the pposed standards. Staff believes these projects tend to diminish the scenic quality of El Camino Real and that the woposed standards are necessary to preserve the scenic quality of this prime arterial. At the Planning Cdssion hearing, the Cudssion nodified the standards to allow mre flexibility in the grading standards and in the setback standards. Overall, the Planning Cdssion and staff are satisfied that these standards will enhance the wparance of El Camin0 Real. The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that this project Will not cause any significant environmental inpacts and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration, dated Novenber 1, 1983, hich was wed by the Planning Conmission on May 9, 1984. A copy of the environmental documents is on file in the Land Use Planning Office. I c 1 . . L Page 2 of Mends Bill I 77 7PI FISCAL IMPACT Adoption of the El Camino Real Corridor Study will not create any fiscal impacts. EXHIBITS Lmation Map City Council Ordinance No. City Qxncil Ordinance No. City Oouncil Resolution No. Exhibit "A", dated February PC Resolution No. 2232 PC Resolution No. 2233 PC *solution No. 2234 Staff -port, dated May 9, 1984, w/attachment ( ZCA-169) 3ZE 6 (ZC-293) c. ,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E S IC 11 li 12 14 1t 1t 1: 1E 15 2( 21 22 21 24 2: 2t 2'; 2E ZCA-169 - ORDINANCE NO. 9725 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CHAPTER 21.40, OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 21.40.010(5), 21.40.045, 21.40.115 AND 21.40.117 TO INCORPORATE SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDIES INTO THE SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California does OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21, ordain as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.40, Section 21.40.0' of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Sub Section (5) to read as follows: (5) Provide guidelines for development of certain arterial streets identified as scenic corridors. SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.40.045 to read as follows: 21.40.045. Scenic Corridors. The S-P scenic preservation overlay zone may be applied to arterial streets within the City which the City Council determines are worthy of special treatment in order to improve or protect scenic views and traffic safety along the arterial. The boundaries of the scenic corridor shall bc established by the procedures designated in Chapter 21.52. When only a portion of a parcel of land lies within the designated scenic corridor overlay, the provisions of this chapter shall appl: only to the portion within the overlay boundaries. SECTION 3: That Title 21, Chapter 21.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.40.115 to read as follows: 21.40.115. Scenic Corridor Development Guidelines. The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt guidelines for development of property with a scenic corridor overlay. Developmei within a scenic corridor shall be consistent with the scenic corridor guidelines in addition to complying with the other requirements of the chapter. If compliance with one or more specific standards of the Scenic Corridor Guidelines is infeasible for a particular project, the Planning Commission, or the City 4 1 ,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 e 9 1c 11 12 l? 14 If 1E 17 1€ 1: 2( 21 2: 2: 2f 2f 2c 2'; 2€ Council standard and traf out 1 ined upon appeal, may grant exceptions to those specific s, provided, however, that the scenic nature of the corridc fic safety are protected to the greatest extent feasible, in the adopted guidelines. SECTION 4: That Title 21, Chapter 21.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 21.40.117 to read as follows: 21.40.117. Contents of Scenic Corridor Guidelines. The scenic corridor guidelines shall consist of the following : (1) A map or description of the boundaries of the corridor area. ( 2) Development guidelines which address the following items: Design Theme Median Break Frequency Sidewalk Description Sign Regulations Building Height Maximums Grading Restrictions Setbacks Street Furniture Street Light Spacing Roof Equipment Restrictions Other conditions necessary to protect the public safety o scenic resources of the corridor. The guidelines shall apply to the total length of an arterial with the city limits, however, this length may be divided into appropriate sub-areas for purposes consistent with this chapter. 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 adopt ion . //// //// //// //// I/// -2- 5 * . 7 1 2 4 5 6 7 a 9 12 14 1E 17 1€ 1s 2c 21 22 22 24 21 2E 25 2E INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the arlsbad City Council held on the 984, by the following vote, to wit: day of AYES: NOES : ABSENT: MARY CASLER, Mayor LTTEST: LLETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk SEAL) -3- -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E S 1c 11 li 12 14 If 1E 17 1€ 1< 2( 21 22 2: 24 2: 2t 2'; 2t P. 1 ORDINANCE NO . 9726 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A ZONE CHANGE TO PLACE THE SCENIC PRESERVATION (S-P) OVERLAY ZONE ON ALL PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ALONG EL CAMINO REAL. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD CASE NO: ZC-293 The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the amendment of a zoning map for a zone change to plact the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone on all property with frontage along El Camino Real, said plan, labeled Exhibit "A", is on file ii the Land Use Planning Office. 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 adopt ion . INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the day of 1984 and thereafter //// //// //// //// //// //// //// . L 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 IC 11 12 12 14 15 1€ l'i I€ 1s 2c 21 22 2: 24 2f 2€ 27 2€ PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the day of , 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: MARY H. CASLER, Mayor ATTEST: ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk (SEAL) -2- 6 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 1c 11 12 1: 14 1E 24 2: 2E n - RESOLUTION NO. 7642 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD , CALIFORNIA , APPROVING "THE EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS". The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby resolve as follows: approval of the El Camino Real Corridor Study to the City Council per Resolution No. 2234, as contained in Exhibit "A", dated February 8 , 1984 . 1. The Planning Commission has considered and recommends 2. The standards of the El Camino Real Corridor Study will ensure the preservation of the scenic character of the El Camino Real Corridor. 3. The City Council has provided for the implementation of the El Camino Real Corridor Study by the adoption of ZCA-169 and ZC-293. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the , day of , 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk (SEAL) MARY H. CASLER, Mayor 9 EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS EXHIBIT "A" TO FEBRUARY 8, 1984 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. I I. INTENT AND PURPOSE The intent and purpose of the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards is to maintain and enhance the appearance of the El Camino Real roadway area. These standards reflect the existence of certain identified characteristics which the City considers worthy of preservation. This document is intended to further the goals of the Land Use and Scenic Highways Elements of the General Plan in their objective of preserving unique city resources as they relate to highways. The standards reflect both a general design concept for the entire length of the 126-foot wide El Camino Real right-of-way, as well as development restrictions for private properties fronting on the roadway. Standards for the area within the right-of-way reflect an intention to provide an easily-identifiable homogenous corridor, with a single design concept that motorists will recognize from any point along the route. As a result of their obvious relationship with the roadway, private properties fronting El Camino Real are also subject to development restrictions. These private property areas contain varied topography, diverse countryside views, and several different land uses. The development standards (Section IV of this report) have been divided into five sub-areas, capitalizing on the existing desirable characteristics of each. I1 . DESIGN GUIDELINES Emphasis shall be placed on retaining the natural topography adjacent to the roadway. Minimal cut or fill will be allowed for development that does not detract from the existing identified characteristics. Grading will not be allowed to create more "visible" development along the roadway. Contour qrading should be employed along the corridor. This will help to retain the natural rolling hillside qualities. Intersections and access points shall be minimized along the corridor. Such roadways should be designed in conformance with the City's Engineering Department Design Standards. Commercial and Office uses shall be restricted to major intersections only . These uses should not extend farther than a total of 2000 linear feet along the roadway at any major intersection. This 2000 foot area may be applied on both sides of El Camino Real.. /? .? 111. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - RIGHT-OF-WAY CORRIDOR The general concept for the corridor within the public right-of- way shall be maintained by the following standards: A. B. C. D. IV. Landscaping - as designated for El Camino Real in the Arterial Streetscape Themes section of the City's Landscape Guidelines Manual. 1. Theme tree : London Plain 2. Support tree : Eucalyptus Species Pine Species Cajaput Tree 3. Median tree : Brisban Box London Plain 4. Entry tree : Red Flowering Gum 5. Median texture : Random Cobble 6. Median color : La Crescenta Brown Street Lighting - one style for entire corridor. 1 . Should be readily attainable, serviceable and . compatible with various structural styles. 2. Spacing should be variable depending on adjacent land use and sub-area. City street signs and other public signs shall be common for entire corridor. Street furniture shall be the same for the entire corridor and no on-bench ads will be permitted. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - PRIVATE FRONTAGE The area subject to these standards, including all lots fronting the roadway, northern to southern city limits shall be - - 300 feet deep for upslope areas (5' higher than street - 500 feet deep for downslope areas (5' lower than street grade) grade) - 400 feet deep for at grade areas (within 5' of street level) Lots that do not have actual frontage on El Camino Real are not subject to these standards. A. AREA 1: Highway 78 to Chestnut Avenue 1.3 miles: Because of topography and existing development patterns, the area contains a predominance of commercial/office uses. Future development will include residential uses. Views from the roadway are generally narrow because of the predominance of upslope -2- . areas. The following standards are designed to maintain and enhance the appearance of this roadway sect ion : 1. Design Theme : 2. Median Breaks : 3, Sidewalks 4. Signs e 5, Building Height: 6. Grading . 7. Setback from roadway (ROW boundary) e Old California/Hispanic. Only at major intersections. City standard - entire length- both sides of street. Wall signs only; wood; externally lighted. Maximum 35 feet from pad grade, City's adopted formula for measuring building height , No cut or fill exceeding 15 feet from original grade. Earthwork outside the setback my exceed this amount in isolated areas, as a result of extreme, localized topographic conditions, or for the provision of public streets. The Land Use Planning Manager and City Engineer together may grant a variance to this section if they make the four findings identified in Section V of these standards . a) Non-residential: Minimum 15- feet. If building area is upslope, structures must be set back at least 15 additional feet from top of slope/bank. b) Residential: -Upslope - Minimum 40-feet from ROW or Minimum 15-feet from top of slope, whichever is greater. -Downslope - Minimum 45-feet from Row or Minimum 15-feet from toe of slope, whichever is greater. At grade - Minimum 30-feet from ROW, Some method of screening must be incorporated into this setback subject to the approval of the Land Use Planning Manager which can include earth berms, decorative walls, or heavy landscaping, or a combination of the three. In no case can a 6 foot wall or parking area encroach closer than 25 feet of the Right-of- Way. -3- r3 f- .I 1 80 Street Furni- ture (non-ROW) : 9. Street Light Spacing 10. Roof Equip- ment . 11. Anticipated Land Uses . c) Driveways may be included in the setback area. Buildings and parking spaces may not. 1 style of wrought-iron, or wood, or a combination. City standard. If structures are downslope, or can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas, no roof equipment shall be visible. No change from existing Land Use Plan. B. AREA 2: Chestnut Avenue to the Country Store 1.0 miles: This section is predominated by residential uses (single family and multiple). It is anticipated that this trend will continue. Because of the Woodbine and Carlsbad . Palisades developments, there is a good setback and landscaped pattern established. The following standards will serve to preserve this character: 1. Design Theme : 2. Median Breaks : 3. Sidewalks 4. Signs 5. Building Height: 6. Grading . . 7. Setback from roadway (ROW boundary) . Suburban residential. Only at major intersections. City standard entire length - both sides of street. Wall signs only; wood , externally lighted; metal/plastic internal/external lighting. Maximum 35 feet from pad grade using City's adopted formula for measuring building height. No cut or fill exceeding 10' from original grade. The Land Use Planning Manager and City Engineer together may grant a variance to this section if they make the four findings identified in Section V of these standards. a) Non-residential: Minimum 25 b) Residential. -Upslope - Minimum 40 feet foot landscaped area. from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from top of slope. whichever is greater. -4- c C. a. 9. 10. 11. -Downslope - Minimum 45 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater . -At grade - Minimum 30 feet from ROW. Some method of screening must be incorporated into this setback subject to the approval of the Land Use Planning Manager which can include earth berms, decorative walls, or heavy landscaping 8 or a combination of the three. In no case can a 6 foot wall or parking area encroach closer than 25 feet of the Right-of- Way. e) Driveways may be included in the setback area. Buildings and parking spaces may not; Street Furni- ture (non-ROW) : Any contemporary type: wood, Street Light Spacing : City standard. Roof Equip- ment : If structures are downslope, or concrete or combination. can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas, no roof equipment shall be visible . Anticipated Land Uses : No change from existing Land Use Plan. AREA 3: Country Store to College Avenue Intersection (1.5 miles): This area is not extensively developed currently. Generally, low intensity residential uses are shown on the land use map of the General Plan. A commercial site is proposed on the east side of El Camino Real at College Avenue. Topographically, the area lends itself to expansive views of the Agua Hedionda flood plain, hills, valleys and agricultural areas. There are a number of stands of mature eucalyptus trees along the way. This section is definitely the most rural area along the roadway. The following standards are designed to preserve this appearance: 1. Design Theme : Rural residential. 2. Median Breaks : Only at major intersections. 3. Sidewalks : None adjacent to street. They may be provided in individual developments on the interior side of the minimum setback. - 5- 4. Signs . 5. Building Height: 6. Grading . . 7. Setback from roadway (ROW boundary ) . Wall signs only: wood, externally lighted. College Avenue commmercial site allowed a free- standing monument sign not to exceed 6 feet high, 12 feet long, or 50 sq. ft. in area. Areas upslope, downslope (less than 15 feet) and at grade (in relation to El Camino Real): a) Within 100 feet of El Camino Real ROW: 15 feet high, measured from pad elevation . b) 100 to 200 feet from El Camino Real ROW: 25 feet high, measured from pad elevation . c) 200 to 300 feet from El Camino Real ROW: 35 feet high, measured from pad elevation. No cut or fill exceeding 10 feet from original grade. Earthwork outside the setback may exceed this amount in isolated areas, as a result of extreme, localized conditions, or for the provision of public streets. The Land Use Planning Manager and City Engineer together may grant variance to this section if they make the four findings identified in Section V of these standards. a) Non-residential: -Upslope - Minimum 45 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from top of slope whichever is greater. -Downslope - Minimum 55 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater. from ROW -At Grade - Minimum 60 feet b) Residential: -Upslope - Minimum 45 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from top of slope whichever is greater. -Downslope - Minimum 55 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater. -At Grade - Minimum 60 feet. -6- . 8. Street Furni- 9. Street Light t ure Spacing 0 . ment 0 0 10. Roof Equip- 11. Anticipated Land Uses D. Some method of screening must be incorporated into this setback subject to the approval of the Land Use Planning Manager which can include earth berms, decorative walls, or heavy landscaping, or a combination of the three. In no case can a 6 foot wall or parking area encroach closer than 25 feet of the Right-of- Way c) Driveways may be included in the setback area. Buildings and parking spaces may not. Wood only Double distance between poles from City standard. If structures are downslope, or can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas, no roof equipment shall be visible. Requests for intensification of land uses at the future intersection of Cannon Road may occur. The impact of such change on the entire corridor? and the Agua Hedionda Creek, should be addressed at the time of such reques t . AREA 4: College Avenue intersection to Sunfresh Rose Company (2.1 miles): Research facilities, business parks and the airport dominate this central portion of the City. It is anticipated that the trend will continue. Topographically the area is essentially a plateau, with the surrounding land falling away. Views are not as well defined as Area 3. However, high structures close to the roadway could create a tunnel effect. The area should have a first rate business/research/service complex image. There will undoubtedly be varied architectural styles, as evidenced by the existing Daniels Cable T.V. facilities and the Koll Pavilion, across the street from each other. The one common characteristic that melds the various components of a corridor like Area 4 is a "campus" look. The following standards are intended to create this appearance: -7- . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. a. 9. Design Theme : Median Breaks : Sidewalks e . Signs Building Height: Grading . Setback from roadway (ROW boundary ) Street Furni- ture (non-ROW) : Street Light Spacing e Planned "campus type" research, business, service center. In addition to major intersections, there may be a need for breaks south of Palomar Airport Road to accommodate businesses in the Palomar Airport Business Park. As determined by staff at time of adjacent development. Free standing monument, not to exceed 5 feet above street grade, and 24 sq. ft. in area. Maximum of 35 feet from pad grade, using City's adopted formula for measuring building height . No cut or fill exceeding 15' from original grade. Earthwork outside the setback may exceed this amount in isolated areas, as a result of extreme, localized topographic conditions, or for the provision of public streets. The Land Use Planning Manager and City Engineer together may grant a variance to this section if they make the four findincis identified Section V of these standards. Upslope: Minimum 30 feet. Downslope: Minimum 30 feet. At grade: Minimum 30 feet. Some method of screening must be incorporated into this setback subject to the approval of the Land Use Planning Manager which can include earth berms, decorative walls, or heavy landscaping, or a combination of the three. In no case can a 6 foot wall or parking area encroach closer than 25 feet of the Right-of-way. Driveways may be included in the setback area. Building and parking may not. appropriate to match adjacent d eve lopmen t . City standard. -a- 10. Roof Equip- ment : If structures are downslope, or can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas, no roof equipment shall be visible. Plan. 11. Anticipated Land Uses : No change from existing Land Use E. AREA 5: Sunfresh Rose to Olivenhain Road (3.8 miles): In addition to being the longest of the five segments, this portion contains the most diverse land uses and expansive views. The area is dominated by the La Costa development, which includes various residential, commercial, office and visitor serving land uses. The topography offers views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Batiquitos Lagoon is a predominant physical feature along a major portion of the roadway. Much of the existing development reflects an "Old California/ Hispanic" architectural theme, which the following standards are intended to preserve: 3. Sidewalks 4. Signs 1. Design Theme : Old California/Hispanic 2. Median Breaks : In addition to major intersections there may be justification for breaks north of Alga Road and south of La Costa Avenue (recognizing the entrance to the La Costa resort). : As determined by staff at time of adjacent development. : Free standing monument, not to exceed 7 feet above street grade, 12 feetlong; materials: wood & stucco only. Wall signs: wood only . using the City's adopted formula for measuring building height. original grade. The Land Use Planning Manager and City Engineer together may grant a variance to this section if they make the four findings identified in Section V of these standards. roadway (ROW : a) Upslope: Minimum 40 feet from 5. Building Height: Maximum of 35 feet from pad grade 6. Grading : No cut or fill exceeding 10' from 7. Setback from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater. -9- f9' . . b) Downslope: Minimum 45 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater. c) At grade: Minimum 30 feet. Some method of screening must be incorporated into this setback subject to the approval of the Land Use Planning Manager which can include earth berms, decorative walls, or heavy landscaping, or a combination of the three. In no case can a 6 foot wall or parking area encroach closer than 25 feet of the Right-of-way. d) Driveways may be included in the setback area. Buildings and parking spaces may not. 8. Street Furni- ture non-ROW : Wrought iron, or wood, or a-comb- Spacing : City standard. ment : If structures are downslope, or ination. 9. Street Light 10. Roof Equip- can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas, no roof equipment shall be visible. 11. Anticipated Land Uses : Requests for intensification of land uses at the future intersection of Carrillo Way and Poinsettia may occur. The impact of such changes on the enitre corridor, and the views of Batiquitos Lagoon, should be addressed at the time of such request . -10- L v. DEVIATIONS TO STANDARDS It is the intent of these standards to serve as specific guidelines to development along the El Camino Real Corridor. Where practical application of these standards is not feasible and not in the best interest of good planning practices, deviations to these standards may be approved by the Planning Commission. In approving such deviations, the Planning Commission shall make the following findings: a) compliance with a particular standard is infeasible for a particular project, b) that the scenic qualities of the corridor will continue to be maintained if the standard is not fulfilled, c) that the project will not have an adverse impact on traffic safety, and d) that the project is designed so as to meet the intent of the scenic preservation overlay zone. Any action of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. VI 0 EXCEPTIONS Existing developed areas along El Camino Real shall be exempt from the standards established here, unless intensification of development occurs. Changes in signing and/or landscaping shall not be exempt. The standards established here shall also not effect areas with building permits or valid site plan approvals from the City. -1 1- . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ia 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2232 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.40 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY "HE ADDITION OF SECTIONS 21.40.010(5), 21.40.045, 21 o40.115, AND 21.40.117, TO INCORPORATE SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDIES INTO THE SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE . APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD CASE NO.: ZCA-169 WHEREAS, the Planning Commisson did, on the 28th day of March, 1984 and on the 9th day of May, 1984, 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 Code Amendment. 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 recommends APPROVAL of ZCA-169, according to Exhibit "A", dated March 28, 1984, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings: Findings : 1) This amendment will provide guidelines to promote certain arterials as identifiable corridors. 2) This amendment will help preserve areas of the city that provide unique or aesthetically pleasing resources, along certain arterials. 3) This amendment will promote public safety on certain arterials of the city. 4) This amendment will provide development regulations to preserve scenic corridors. I . - a* .1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5) This project will not cause any significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued by the Land Use Planning Manager on November 1, 1983 and approved by the Planning Commission on March 28, 1984. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 9th of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Rawlins, NOES: None . ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None . Schlehuber , Marcus, Farrow and Smith . JERRY ROMBOTIS, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RES0 NO. 2232 -2- 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2233 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE APPROVAL OF PLACING THE SCENIC PRESERVATION (S-P) OVERLAY ZONE ON ALL PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ALONG EL CAMINO REAL, APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD CASE NO: ZC-293 CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING WHEREAS, a verified application for rezone 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 28th day of March, 1984 and on the 9th day of May, 1984, 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 REXOLVED 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, thc Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZC-293 to the City Council, based on the following findings: F ind ing 8 : 1) This overlay zone on properties fronting on El Camino Real will provide development guidelines consistent with the city's goals to preserve unique or aesthetically pleasing resources along El Camino Real. 2) This overlay zoning will help provide for public safety on El Camino Real. 3) This overlay zoning is consistent with the city's goal to promote El Camino Real as an identifiable scenic corridor. .I I , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2c 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 This overlay zone Will not affect the land uses allowed by existing underlying zones. That the area subject to this overlay zone shall be all lots fronting on El Camino Real, northern to southern city limits a follows. ~ll measurements are to be calculated from the front property line (adjacent to El Camino Real right-of-way) toward the rear property line: A) 300 feet deep for upslope areas (higher than street B) 500 feet deep for downslope areas (lower than street C) 400 feet deep for at-grade areas (street level) grade) grade) This project will not cause any significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued by the Land Use Planning Manager on November 1, 1983 and approved by the Planning Commission on March 28, 1984. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 9th ATTEST: day of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: Schlehuber, Marcus, Farrow and Smith. AYES: Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Rawlins, NOES : None . ABSENT: None . ABSTAIN: None. JERRY ROMBOTIS, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION uu MICHAEL J. Ho8ZMILm LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RES0 NO. 2233 -2- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2234 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF "THE EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" DATED FEBRUARY 8, 1984. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 28th day of March, 1984 and on the 9th day of May, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider adoption of 'The E Camino Real Corridor Standards', dated February 8, 1984, in conformance with the requirement of Section 21.40.045 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; 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 adoption of said study; 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, thc Commission recommends ADOPTION of "The El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards" Study, dated February 8, 1984 based on the following findings: Findinqs : That adoption of the guidelines enumerated in this document is consistent with the intent and purpose of the scenic preservation overlay zone. That this document contains a set of development guidelines which are appropriate for the El Camino Real Corridor, because they will serve to guide development in a manner that is consistent with City goals and objectives. That adoption of this document is consistent with the Land Use and Scenic Highways Elements of the General Plan and the Carlsbad Municipal Code. 4 - . 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 e 9 IC 11 12 12 14 1€ 24 2E 25 4) This project will not cause any significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued by the Land Use Planning Manager on November 1, 1983 and approved by the Planning Commission on March 28, 1984. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 9th ATTEST: day of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: Schlehuber, Marcus, Farrow and Smith. AYES : Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Rawlins, NOES : None . ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. JERRY ROMBOTIS, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RES0 NO. 2234 -2- 27 STAFF REPORT DATE : May 9, 1984 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Land Use Planning Office SUBJECT: ZCA-169/ZC-293 - CITY OF CARLSBAD - An amendment to the zoning ordinance to incorporate scenic corridor studies into the scenic preservation overlay zone, to place this zone on properties with frontage along El Camino Real, and to adopt “El Camino Real Development Standards”. I. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and ADOPT Resolution Nos. 2232, 2233 and 2234 recommending APPROVAL ofA-169/ZC-293 to the City Council, based on the finaings contained therein. I1 . DISCUSSION This item was continued from the March 28, 1984 Planning Commission meeting to allow staff to revise the El Camino Real corridor standards based on several concerns brought up by the Commission. The specific concerns were as follows: A) Grading - The Planning Commission indicated its desire to see more flexibility given to applicants regarding grading on El Camino Real. The Commission suggested giving the Land Use Planning Manager and City Engineer the authority to deviate from the standards if site constraints warranted such deviation. Staff has revised the standards to grant’ this authority. B) Berming and Setbacks - The Commission believed that the berming requirements were too strict and that the standards were not clear as to what features would be allowed in the setback areas. Staff has revised the standards to allow a combination of berming, landscaping and fencing to be used to meet the screening requirements. The area that must be entirely landscaped is the area within 25 feet of the right-of- way. The remainder of the setback can contain fencing, landscaping or berming. Driveways also may be located in the remaining area if properly screened from El Camino Real. c C) Deviations to Standards - The Planning Commission believed that the deviations to the standards should be made more clear in the document. Staff has added a separate section which indicates the findings to be made when deviations are granted. Also, staff believes the Planning Commission, instead of the City Council, should be the final decision maker for deviations to the standards. This change has also been made to the document . Overall, staff has incorporated all the changes as indicated by the Planning Commission so, therefore, staff is recommending approval of ZCA-169 and ZC-293. ATTACHMENTS 1) Staff Report, dated March 28, 1984, with attachments BH : bw 5/4/84 -2- . STAFF REPORT DATE : TO: FROM: March 28, 1984 Planning Commission Land Use Planning Office SUBJECT: ZCA-169/ZC-293 - CITY OF CARLSBAD - An amendment to the zoning ordinance to incorporate scenic corridor studies into the scenic preservation overlay zone, to place this zone on properties with frontage along El Camino Real, and to adopt "El Camino Real Development Standards". I. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and ADOPT Resolution Nos. 2232, 2233 and 2234 recommending APPROVAL ofA-169/ZC-293 to the City Council, based on the findings contained therein. I1 . BACKGROUND In February, 1983, at a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council, the future of the El Camino Real Corridor was discussed. The consensus was that development standards for lots fronting on this corridor should not be determined on a case by case basis, without corridor-wide guidelines. Several individual issues were discussed, including setbacks, grading standards, architectural motifs and walls. As a result of this workshop, the City's Research and Analysis Group drafted the "El Camino Real Corridor Standards" study, which has been reviewed by staff and was approved, in concept, by the Planning Commission and City Council in July and August of last year. The City Council directed the Land Use Planning staff to put these guidelines into resolution form for their further review. As a result, before you is a zone code amendment which allows for this and future corridor studies to employ the scenic preservation overlay zone. This zone was intended to set guidelines to preserve scenic or unique areas of the city. Through the attached zone change, all properties with frontage along El Camino Real would acquire scenic preservation overlay zoning over that portion of their property as defined in the "El Camino Real Corridor Standards" (attached Exhibit "A"). Since it is an overlay zone only, no changes to existing underlying zoning would result. I The "El Camino Real Corridor Standards" is the first such document for a transportation corridor in Carlsbad. There are a number of potential scenic corridors which may require specific development guidelines. The zone code revision is proposed so that standards may be readily adopted for these corridors, through an approved corridor study. The "El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards" document recommended by staff is a direct result of the Research and Analysis Group study. The document is attached as Exhibit "A". DISCUSSION The "El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards" establishes a framework of review for the corridor. This framework is a result of staff observations about the corridor as it presently exists, research into existing city policies regarding its development, and identification of future problem areas. Observations from the study include: There are a variety of views of countryside and land uses, with varying topography. The corridor is not one homogeneous corridor, but a combination of subareas. There are varying visual impacts depending upon the height of adjacent property. There are a variety of development/view areas: A. Urban/narrow (e.g. 78 to Chestnut). B. Rural/expansive (e.g. Country Store to North Koll). C. Industrial/office/commercial/mixed (e.g. Koll area). D. Urban/expansive (e.g. La Costa area). There are a variety of architectural styles. There are a variety of structural types, generally not exceeding two stories. Some structures appear to be higher because of up-slope elevation. addition, there are a number of City policies and standards -- which apply specifically to El Camino Real. Circulation and Scenic Highways Elements of the General Plan, the City Landscape Guidelines, and the City's Street Design Criteria. Appropriate sections of these documents have been incorporated into the recommended standards. On the basis of these observations, several conclusions can be drawn: These include the -2- 3) 4) As It would be inappropriate to classify or standardize the ~l Camino Real corridor as one unit. There are a number of sub- areas along the roadway. Together, these sub-areas comprise the El Camino Real corridor. Existing standards and policies call for detailed studies to be completed which address many aspects of future development along the highway. There will be increasing demand for businesses to orient along the roadway. This will result in demand for increased requests for: structures close to the roadway; signs, and intersections. As development increases, the tendency will be for slower travel time, and more restricted and standardized views. If development occurs without the application of standards for El Camino Real, the corridor will not maintain or capitalize on the characteristics that are now considered desirable. a result of these conclusions, staff is recommending the adoption of the NEl Camino Real Corridor Standards”, attached Exhibit “A” . These standards recognize the existing features and qualities of the corridor, and assume they are desirable to maintain as development occurs. The standards provide a method of preserving or enhancing them. The standards reflect both a general design concept for the entire length of the El Camino right-of-way, as well as development restrictions for private properties fronting the roadway. The roadway corridor (including private frontage) is divided into five subareas, each reflecting standards intended to preserve and enhance existing desirable characteristics. These standards include setback, height, sign area, and other restrictions. It is intended that these standards be followed unless the City Council finds that practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the intent of the scenic corridor zone is found to exist on a specific development proposal. 111. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that this project will not have a significant impact on the environment and, therefore, issued a Negative Declaration on November 1, 1983. -3- Attachments 1) Planning Commhsion Resolution No. 2232 2) Exhibit "A", dated March 28, 1984 3) Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2233 and 2234. 4) Exhibit "A" to City Council Resolution No. , dated 5) Location Map 6) Environmental Documents February 8, 1984 PJK:bw 3/16/84 -4- Carlsbad Journal Decreed a Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of San Diego County 3 138 ROOSEVELT ST. 0 P.O. BOX 248 CARLSBAD, CA 92008 729-2345 Proof of Publication STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am principal clerk of the printer of the Carlsbad Journal a newspaper of general circulation, published twice weekly in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, and which newspaper is published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character, and which newspaper at all times herein mentioned had and still has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, and which newspaper has been established and published at regular intervals in the said Citv of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, for a period exceeding one year next preceding the date of publication of the notice hereinafter referred to; and that the notice of which the annexed is a printed COPY, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: NOTICE OF PUBLIC 1984,toconsideranapplication for an amendment to the zoning Ordi- nance to incorporate scenic corri- HEARING dor studies into the scenic preser- vation overlay zone, to place this NoTICEISHEREBYGIVENthat zone on properties with frontage the city Council ofthe City of Carls- along El Camino Real, and to eon- bad will hold a public hearing at sideradopting"EICaminoRea]De. the city Council Chambers, 1200 velopment Standards,,, Elm Avenue. Carlsbad. California, AppIicant: City of ZCA-lWJ/ZC-293 ~ CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL at 6:OO P.M. on Tuesday, June 5. ................................ May.19 184.. . ................................. 19 .... ................................. 19 .... ................................. 19 .... ................................. 19 .... I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Carlsbad County of San Diego, State of California on the 19th day of - Mav 1984 Clerk of the Printer CJ S157: May 19, lesq