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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-17; City Council; 7774-2; El Camino Real Corridord c L. v CITY>F CARLSBAD - AGEND~~ILL //3/4 Go re#& IITG. 7/17/84 IEPT. Pm TITLE EL CAMIN0 #EAL OORRIDOR !3lUDY ZCA-169/ZC-293 - CITY OF CARLSBAD. RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is reconmended that the City Quncil 1- Ordinance No. 9725, , APPFWING ZC-293 and AtOPT City APPFWING ZCA-169, IIWRCDUCE Ordinance &. 9726 Council Resolution No. 7642. - This item was continued fran the City Gwncil meeting of June 19, 1984 to allm staff to review the El Cdno Real Corridor Study in light of the cbuncil's concerns regarding land uses on El Camino Real. The Council wanted clarification as to whether the document was intended to indicate land uses on El Camino Real or whether it was solely intended to provide development standards for aesthetic pnposes. An additional mncern of the Council's was the boundary locations of each subarea and their relationships to mysical and cultural features. The Land Use Planning staff has reviewed the document and has discussed the issues with the myor. Staff's and the Planning Carmission's original intent was to develop standards for scenic pes and not to indicate land uses an El Cdno Real. Staff believes thaat this should remain the focus of the El Canino Real Corridor Study and is recarmending the deletion of references to anticipated land uses. Also, staff has driven the length of El Cdno Real to determine the appropriateness of the original boundaries of each subareas. Staff is suggesting certain changes to the boundaries based on IJnysical features and views along the oorridor as follows: SUBAREA 1: SA 78 to Elm Avenue; SUBAREA 2: Elm Avenue to the southern boundary of the 20 unit mbile home park: SUBAREA 3: Southern boundary of 20 unit mobile home park to the Fox Property (top off crest); SUBAREA 4: Fox Property to the Sun Fresh Ibse my; and SUBAREA 5: Sunfresh Fbse Cosnpany to Olivenhain Rxd. With these changes, staff believes all of the City Oouncil's concerns have been addressed and staff is, therefore, r-nding apprwal of this item. EXHIBITS 1. 2. Ordinance Nos. 9725 c 9726 3. Resolution No. 7642 4. -tion Map with subarea boundaries Z-Qenda Bill dated June 19, 1984 w/attachIwnts I 1 OCEANSIDE 'c I /HWY 78 ZCA-169lZC-293 a Y s 21.40.115. Scenic Corridor Development Guidelines. The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt guidelines for development of property with a scenic corridor overlay. Developmen 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 1 2 3 4 5 E 7 € s 1c 11 1: 14 1t 1: 1Z 2( 2: 2: 2: 21 2! 2: 2t ZCA-169 ... ORDINANCE NO 9725 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.40, OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 21.40.010(5), 21.40.045, 21.40.1 15 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 ordain as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.40, Section 21.40.01 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 bt 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: 3 r 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 . I The guidelines shall apply to the total length of an arterial withi? 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 . //// standards, provided, however, that the scenke nature of the corrido Council upon appeal, may grant exceptions to those specific and traffic safety are protected to the greatest extent feasible, outlined in the adopted guidelines. SECTION 4: That Title 21, Chapter 21.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 2t.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 Restrict ions Setbacks Street Furniture Street Light Spacing Roof Equipment Restrictions Other conditions necessary to protect the' public safety ox scenic resources of the corridor. //// //// ~ //// -2- .d c . , 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 le 18 2c 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 -\ INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 7th day o-f Auqust , 198 and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 21st day of Auqust , 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES : None ABSENT: Council kkrtber Chick Council PBIbers Casler, IEW’is, Kulchin, Prescott ~ d &k MARY H. MSLER, Mayor i/ ATTEST: ALETHA L. RAU City Clerk (SEAL) 1 1 e 9 IC 11 12 12 1 2c 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO 9 726 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 place the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone on all property with frontage along El Camino Real, said plan, labeled Exhibit "A", is on file ir 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 7th day of August , 1984 and thereafter //// //// //// //// //I/ //// //// 2 3 4 5 6 7 E S IC 14 1: 2: 2; 2! 2t 2: 2t PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 3iS+ day of Ausust 8 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES : Council Wrs Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, and Prescott ‘Lpd L MARY H. SLER, Mayor ATTEST: ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, Citypler-k (SEAL) -2- 7 4 . I 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E! 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 17 le 19 2c 21 2; 22 24 2t 2E 25 2E r-.. 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: 1 . The Planning Commission has considered and recommends 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. will ensure the preservation of the scenic character of the El Camino Real Corridor. 2. The standards of the El Camino Real Corridor Study 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 7th 8 day Of -t 8 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: None Council Members ~asler, ks, Kulchin, ai& and &Scott ABSENT: ATTEST : ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Cprk (SEAL) EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR STUDY Prepared by City of Carlsbad Exhibit "A" February 8, 1984 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 preservina 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. A1 though each subarea indicates predominant land uses within that subarea, this study is not intended to indicate that additional uses similar to those will be approved. The purpose of this study is to provide standards for scenic and aesthetic enhancement, not to indicate land uses. 11. 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 grading 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. lo . /r4 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. The area 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. Spacina 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 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 - 400 feet deep for at grade areas (within 5' of street Lots that do not have actual frontage on El Camino Real are not subject to these standards. grade) grade) level) A. AREA 1: Highway 78 to Elm Avenue: Because of topography and existing development patterns, the area contains a predominance of commercial/office uses. Views from the roadway are generally narrow because of -2- . the upslopes within this area. The following standards are designed to maintain and enhance the appearance of this roadway section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Design Theme : Median Breaks : Sidewalks . Signs Building Height: Grading . Setback from roadway (ROW boundary) . . 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 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 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 . I2 -3- . .. c) Driveways may be included in the setback area. Buildings and parking spaces may not. 8. Street Furni- 9. Street Light ture (non-ROW): 1 style of wrought-iron, or wood, Spacing : City standard. ment : If structures are downslope, or or a combination. 10. Roof Equip- can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable ) areas, no roof equipment shall be visible. mobilehome park: This section is predominated by residential uses (single family and multiple). 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: B. AREA 2: Elm Avenue to the south boundary of the 20 unit 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Design Theme : Median Breaks : Sidewalks . . Signs . Building Height: Grading Setback fron! 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. 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 findings identified in Section V of these standards. a) Non-residential: Minimum 25 b) Residential. foot landscaped area . ROW or Minimum 15 feet from top of slope. Whichever is greater. -Upslope - Minimum 40 feet from -4- 13 L .. C. -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. c) Driveways may be included in the setback area. Buildings and parking spaces may not. 8. Street Furni- ture (non-ROW) : Any contemporary type: wood, Spacing : City standard. ment : If structures are downslope, or concrete or combination. 9. Street Light 10. Roof Equip- can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas no roof equipment shall be visible. AREA 3: South boundary of the 20 unit mobilehome park to the Fox Property (top of crest): This area is not extensively developed currently. Generally, low intensity residential uses are shown on the land use map of the General Plan. 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: I. 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- ?. 6. Grading 4. Signs : 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. 5. Building Height: 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. 7. Setback from roadway (ROW boundary) : 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- 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. 8. Street Furni- 9. Street Light ture : Wood only Spacing : Double distance between poles from City standard. ment : If structures are downslope, or can be. seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable ) areas no roof equipment shall be visible. 10. Roof Equip- AREA 4: Fox Property (top of crest) to Sunfresh Rose Company: Research facilities, business parks and the airport dominate this central portion of the City, 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 Roll Pavilion, across the street from each other. The one common ~ characteristic that melds the various components of a corridor like Area 4 is a acampusa look. The following standards are intended to create this appearance: -7- . .. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 60 7. a. 9. Design Theme : Median Breaks : .. Sidewalks . . Signs 8 Building Height: Grading Setback from roadway (ROW boundary) . 8 Street Furni- ture (non-ROW) : Street Light Spacing . . Planned mcampus 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 findings identified in Section V of these standards. a) Upslope: Minimurn 30 feet. b) Downslope: Minimum 30 feet. 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. Building and parking may not. As appropriate to match adjacent development. City standard. -8- . 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. E. AREA 5: Sunfresh Rose to Olivenhain Road: 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: 1. Design Theme : 2. Median Breaks : 3. Sidewalks 4. Signs 5. Building Height: 60 Grading . 7, Setback from roadway (ROW : Old California/Bispanic 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 L stucco only, Wall signs: wood only. Maximum of 35 feet from pad grade using the City's adopted formula for measuring building height, No cut or fill exceeding 10' 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 findings identified in Section V of these standards. a) Upslope: Minimum 40 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater. -9- 'I b) Downslope: Minimum 45 feet from ROW or Minimum 15 feet from toe of slope whichever is greater . e) 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- 9. Street Light ture non-ROW : Wrought iron, or wood, or a comb- Spacing : City standard. ment : If structures are downslope, or inat ion. 10. Roof Equip- can be seen from adjacent developed (or potentially developable) areas , no roof equipment shall be visible. -10- . n. I rl 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. vr . 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- CARLSBAD - AGENDAALL LB# TITLE: ELQWNOREALOORRZDORSNDY ITG. 6/19/84 IEPT. PLN ZcR169/ZC-293 - CITY CQ CARLSBAD DEPT. HD.w CITY ATTY CITY MOR. It is recunneded that the City Council INTKOUCE Ordinance No. I ZCA-169, IM'XWCE Ordim NO. I wPmvI= ZC-233 and ADOPT City Council Resolution NO. Irn ExPLAIwCIm This item includes three actions: 0 7 1) ~n anendment to the scenic peservation me incorporating a pision for scenic corridor studies; 2) A zone hange to overlay the scenic corridor me alorq El Cdno Real; and 3) The adaption of a scenic corridor study for El Cdno Real. As a point of background, at a joint workshop held in February Oa 1983, the Planning carmission and City Council directed staff to develop standards fir lots fronting on El Cdno Real. The intent was to maintain the scenic status of El Cdno Real. A study was cmpleted and dopted in amcept by the City Council in August, 1983. The Council then directed staff to prepare zm ordinance to implement these standards hi& is before yrw tonight. The El Cdno Real Scenic Corridor Study includes developaent standards 501: all properties fronting on El Cdno Real. The study divides El Cdno Real into 5 subareas. Each subarea has a design them ad separate ikvelopnent standards including signs, building height, grading, setbacks and street furniture. Some projects previously zgproved on El Caairro Real do not met the pmposed standards. Staff believes these projects tend to diminish the scenic quality of El Camin0 Real and that the gmposed standards are necessary to preserve the scenic quality of this pime arterial. At the Planning carmission hearing, the Cunnission dified the standards to allow more flexibility in the grading standards ad in the setback standards. Overall, the Planning Carmission ad staff are satisfied that these stadards will enhance the earance of El Cdno Real. mnxNEmm REvIm The Land use Planning Manager has determined that this pject will not cause any significant envirornnental inpacts and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration, dated Novedxr 1, 1983, which was approved by the Planning Cannission on May 9, 1984. A mpy of the environmental documents is on file in the Land Use Planning Office. Page 2 of we&¶ Bill # FISCAL .IMPACT Adoption of the El Cdno Real Corridor Study Will not create any fiscal inpacts. EXHIBITS 1. Location Map 4. City Gouncil Resolution No. 2. City Council Ordinance No. ( ZCA-169) 3. City Owncil Ordinance No. (ZC-293) m 5. Exhibit "A", dated February 6. EC Fksolutian No. 2232 7. FC rclesolution No. 2233 8. EC Resolution No. 2234 9. Staff Report, dated May 9, 984, w/attachment 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 e 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ia 19 2c 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 -\ /? 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 21 040 OF THE 21.40.010(5), 21.40.045, 21.40.115, AND 21.40.117, To CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTIONS 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. //// 23 1 2 3 4 F E 'i E I 1( 11 1: 1: 14 l! It 1: 1( l! 2( 2: 2: 2: 21 21 2( 2': 21 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- zq 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ia 19 2c 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2233 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING 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 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 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 APPROVAL of ZC-293 to the City Council, based on the following rindings: Findings: 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( 1: 1; 1: 1, 1 11 1' 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 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. All 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) C) 400 feet deep for at-grade areas (street level) grade) 500 feet deep for downslope areas (lower than street 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 I, 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 day of May, 1984, by the'following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Rawlins, Schlehuber , Marcus, Farrow and Smith. NOES : None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. JERRY ROMBOTIS, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: MICHAEL J. HodZMILagR LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RES0 NO. 2233 -2- . 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 € S 1c 11 12 12 14 If 1E 17 1E 15 2( 21 22 21 24 2f 2c 25 2€ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2234 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" DATED APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 28th day of CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF "THE EL FEBRUARY 8, 1984. 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 .O45 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: Find ing s : 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. t 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 le 1s 2c 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 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 day of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairman Rombotis, Comiissioners Rawlins, NOES : None . ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Schlehuber , Marcus, Farrow and Smith . ATTEST: .* * CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLBR LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RES0 NO. 2234 -2- . .. . . 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 M'anager and ADOPT Resolution Nos. 2232, 2233 and 2234 recommending APPROVAL ofA-169/2C-293 to the City Council, based on the findings 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. 0 -. . ', 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- -. . DATE : TO: . FROM: SUBJECT : I. STAFF REPORT March 28, 1984 Planning Commission Land Use Planning Office 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" , 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 0 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. 31 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. In addition, there are a number of City policies and standards which apply specifically to El Camino Real. These include the 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: -2- ,,- 4 It would be inappropriate to classify or standardize the El 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 "El 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 Commission 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- 34