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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-08; City Council; 7902-2; Acceptance of LCP authorityCITr IF CARLSBAD - AGEND/v 3ILL 11 AR4 i7?Q,3~^ MTfi 1/8/85 HFPT R/A6 TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AUTHORITY nPPT HD.^ If CITY ATTYJi CITY MGR. - W-&u RECOMMENDED ACTION: oLU O01CL-OU Oz3 Oo A. Direct staff to state to the Coastal Commission Carlsbad's intent to pursue adoption of the existing LCP documents "as-is" with two exceptions: 1. Amended agricultural policies/program. 2. Amended "steep slope" policies. B. Establish a six-week review period,to begin January 9, 1985 and end at a February public hearing, during which the interested parties may review LCP documents and proposed amendments. C. Direct staff to prepare appropriate ordinances to implement assumption of LCP authority to be introduced at the February public hearing. ITEM EXPLANATION: Over the last nine months the City has been exploring the possibility of accepting Local Coastal Program authority for a major portion of Carlsbad's Coastal Zone. In April of 1984 the City Council directed the City Manager to analyze the LCP in light of existing City policy. This effort was to determine possible areas of agreement in preparation for future negotiations. In June of 1984 the City Council appointed a Local Coastal Program Committee to formulate a position on the LCP and return with a course of action. The LCP Committee members are Mayor Casler and Councilman Chick. *\t the June 1984 Council discussion on the LCP an analysis of LCP policy was distributed. The analysis points out the many regulations established by the LCP in the City's Coastal Zone. However, the majority of these regulations are com- patible with City policy. One problem area has been a major obstacle since the LCP was adonted by the Coastal Commission. The problem is that of agricultural protection. The City has never opposed agricultural protection, but has opposed "permanent" agricultural zoning. In September 1984 the Governor signed Assembly Bill 3744 which eliminated a contro- versial "agricultural subsidy program" imposed on portions of Carlsbad's Coastal Zone. At a City Council meeting in September the Council expressed its general intent to implement the LCP and directed the City Manager to pursue that end, if AB 3744 was approved. The LCP Committee has determined only two major policy changes necessary to the existing LCP in order to recommend acceptance to the Council: 1. A revised policy on agricultural protection. 2. A revised policy on regulation of "steep slope" areas. PAGE 2 of AB#7_9oA_-j£ The elimination of the agricultural subsidy program by AB 3744 emphasises a need to address agriculture in the Coastal Zone. Since AB 3744 was signed, the Coastal Commission has, on numerous occasions, requested the City to suggest new policies. The Committee recognizes the vital need to reorganize the LCP document, which was hastily prepared by Commission staff. However, the Committee believes the highest priority at this time should be efforts directed at accepting LCP authority. Placing the documents in a more usable city format should follow. EXHIBITS; Copies of the existing LCP documents and amendments have been distributed to each council member. Copies for public review have been placed at the follow- ing locations: 1. Main library 2. La Costa branch library 3. Planning/Building counter, City 4. Research/Analysis Group offices Hall ^OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASSUMPTION OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY IN THE CARLSBAD COASTAL ZONE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 8, 1984, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, to consider taking action to pursue the assumption of Local Coastal Program Authority in the Carlsbad Coastal Zone. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Research/Analysis Office at 438-5618. APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad PUBLISH: December 29, 1984 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD WILL PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 8, 1985 IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 6 P.M. TO CONSIDER TAKING ACTION TO PURSUE THE ASSUMPTION OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY IN THE CARLSBAD COASTAL ZONE. C/Ui