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NTG. 6/19/84 ZCA-169/ZC-293 - CITY OF CARLSBAD
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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;
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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.
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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)
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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
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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 .
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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
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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
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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)
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- 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
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EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
EXHIBIT "A" TO
FEBRUARY 8, 1984
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
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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..
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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-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.
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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.
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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:
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Design Theme :
Median Breaks :
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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
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City standard.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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,
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ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None .
Schlehuber , Marcus, Farrow and Smith .
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2233
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
APPROVAL OF PLACING THE SCENIC PRESERVATION
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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ATTEST:
day of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
Schlehuber, Marcus, Farrow and Smith. AYES: Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Rawlins,
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ABSENT: None .
ABSTAIN: None.
JERRY ROMBOTIS, Chairman
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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STAFF REPORT
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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
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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.
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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
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