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DEPT. I AB# qaqq TITLE: SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Planning Commission and staff are recommending that the Ci
Council ADOPT the Negative Declaration issued by the Planni
Director, APPROVE the Scenic Corridor Study and direct staff
incorporate the Scenic Corridor Study into the updated Scen Highways Element of the General Plan.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The Scenic Corridor Study identifies potential scenic roadwa within the City and recommends a single identifying theme f the length of each roadway. The study also recommends t establishment of entry monumentation along all of the roa entering Carlsbad. The study was prepared to further impleme the Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan and as a resu
of a recommendation from the Citizens Committee for Review
the Land Use Element in 1985.
The Scenic Corridor Study was prepared in conjunction with a
at the same time as two other studies; a Natural Resour
Inventory and Architectural Standards. The Natural Resour Inventory will be brought forward to the City Council when t
Citizens Committee to Study Open Space completes its repor
The Architectural Standards Study will be brought forward Council as a separate agenda item in the near future. Appro\
of the Scenic Corridor Study is needed at this time so that can be incorporated into the Scenic Highways Element and so tf
the Planning Commission Subcommittee to update the General PI
can complete its work.
Attached is a memorandum to the City Manager explaining t Scenic Corridor Study in more detail. The memo also highligf
the results of the Planning Commission's review of the study s their recommendations to add Elm Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe scenic corridors.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has found that the proposed Scer
Corridor Study will not have any significant impacts on t
environment and issued a Negative Declaration on December 2
1987. The document by itself had no adverse environment
impacts. The Scenic Corridor Study examines scenic corridc
within the City and suggests themes to create a sense
continuity along these corridors and to protect their scer
values. No comments were received during the public notj
period for the Negative Declaration.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Preparation of the Architectural Standards, Scenic Corridc
Study and Natural Resource Inventory cost $54,70(
Implementation of these documents should not require ar
significant additional funds.
EXHIBITS
1.Memorandum to City Manager dated February 9, 1989
2. Environmental Documents
3. Excerpt from Planning Commission Minutes dated
4. Scenic Corridor Study
February 17, 1988
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FEBRUARY 9, 1989
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: City Manager
SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDY
I. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF STUDY
The Scenic Corridor Study is based on the recommendation of the Citizen Committee for Review of the Land Use Element that a scenic corridor study be prepared to establish development
the City. This is also consistent with the Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan. The City hired the firm of Corbin, Yamafuji and Partners, Inc, of Irvine, to prepare the study. Corbin, Yamafuj i and Partners held numerous meetings
with staff in preparing the study and also did an extensive survey of the City to become familiar with all the Circulation Element roadways. The Scenic Corridor Study is divided into
seven sections:
1. City Policies and Implementation
2. Scenic Corridors and Community Identity Entries
3. Community Theme and Identity Corridors
4. Community Scenic Corridors
5. Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors
6. Railroad Corridor
7. Community Identity Entries
The first section lists the goals of the Scenic Corridor Study:
Create scenic corridors in the City of Carlsbad which are visually strong and pleasing, and which enhance the natural and built environment along each route.
standards and design guidelines for major arterial streets in
. Emphasize the identity of Carlsbad by providing strong
entry monumentation, signage and landscaping at key, high visibility locations of the City.
Create a single identifyingtheme for each corridor right- of-way selected and carry the theme for the entire length
of the route.
Create four categories of scenic corridors which reflect the distinctive character of each corridor type:
a. Community and Theme Identity Corridors
b. Community Scenic Corridors c. Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors
d. Railroad Corridor
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Allow a variety of residential architectural styles on
properties adjacent to scenic corridors; as identified in
the Architectural Standards, require commercial, public,
and industrial uses along scenic corridors to conform to any selected themes which have been chosen for their own respective areas.
Preserve and enhance the quality of views along the route
both to the natural and man made environments.
This section also explains the criteria used for identifying
scenic corridors. The last part of this section provides a
chart illustrating the Scenic Corridor Study's relationship to
other City guidelines, policies and ordinances.
Section 11, Scenic Corridor and Community Identity Entries
lists and maps all of the proposed scenic corridors and
community identity entry points.
COMMUNITY IDENTITY CORRIDORS
El Camino Real (Prime Arterial) Carlsbad Boulevard (Major Arterial) Palomar Airport Road (Prime Arterial)
COMMUNITY SCENIC CORRIDORS
Colleqe Boulevard (Major Arterial)
Interstate 5 (Freeway)
Cannon Road (Major Arterial)
Poinsettia Lane/Carrillo Wav (Major Arterial) Olivenhain Road/Rancho Santa Fe Road (Prime Arterial)
La Costa Avenue (Major/Secondary Arterial) Faraday Avenue (Secondary Arterial/Collector) Alqa Road (Major/Secondary Arterial)
NATURAL OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION CORRIDORS
Adams Street/Park Drive - portions adjacent to lagoon (Local Street)
Batisuitos Lane (Local Street) Jefferson Street - portions adjacent to lagoon (Local Street)
RAILROAD CORRIDOR
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railwav
The Community Identity Entries have been identified as follows:
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MAJOR ENTRY MONUMENTATION
El Camino Real at North City Boundary El Camino Real at South City Boundary Carlsbad Boulevard at North City Boundary Carlsbad Boulevard at South City Boundary Palomar Airport Road at East City Boundary
SECONDARY ENTRY MONUMENTATION
College Boulevard at North City Boundary Cannon Road at East City Boundary Faraday Avenue at East City Boundary
CITY ENTRY "WELCOME" SIGNAGE
Elm Avenue at Interstate 5 Tamarack Avenue at Interstate 5 Cannon Road at Interstate 5 Palomar Airport Road at Interstate 5 Poinsettia Lane at Interstate 5 La Costa Avenue at Interstate 5 Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at north and south city boundaries
The next four sections of the study deal with the four categories of scenic corridors listed above. Each section describes in words and pictures:
Goals Special Right-of-way Treatment Intersection Treatment Property Treatment Adjacent to Corridors
The last section of the study deals with Community Identity Entries. One of the concerns brought up by the Citizen's Committee was the need to find a method of letting people know when they were entering Carlsbad. Staff discussed this concern with Corbin, Yamafuji and Partners at the start of this study. They responded to this concern by suggesting that a hierarchy of entry signs be constructed at the various entries of Carlsbad.
The staff of Corbin, Yamafuji and Partners also proposed colors and designs for the entry signs.' These are only suggestions. The important concept is the creation of a hierarchy of entry
signs. The details of the signs can be worked out at a later
date perhapswiththe Carlsbad Arts Commission. Staff believes
that it is important to at least accept the idea of community
entry signs so that as projects are approved adjacent to major
entry points they can be conditioned to construct the entry
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signs. Many of the entry points are adjacent to existing
development and other funding sources will be required for the
construction of these signs.
The Scenic Corridor Study along with other City policies
affecting community design, will serve to enhance both the natural and built environment along each scenic corridor. If
the City Council approves the Scenic Corridor Study, it could
result in placing an SP, Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone on
each of the scenic corridors in the City of Carlsbad and adopting more specific development standards. At the present
time El Camino Real is the only arterial, with the SP, Scenic Preservation overlay zoning. It would take a tremendous amount
of staff time to place the SP zoning and create development
standards for each of the arterial streets discussed in the
study.
On an interim basis, staff suggests that the City Council
direct staff to incorporate the Scenic Corridor Study into the
Scenic Highways Element of the Carlsbad General Plan. This
would allow staff to use the recommendations of the Scenic
Corridor Guidelines while reviewing projects adjacent to major
arterials. At some future date the Council may want to direct
staff to apply the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone to all the
roadways identified in the Study.
11. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
The Planning Commission reviewed the Scenic Corridor Study at its meeting of February 17, 1988.
Most of the Commission's discussion of the study centered around the conflict between its recommendations and the existing City of Carlsbad's Landscape Guidelines Manual. One
of the recommendations of the Scenic Corridor Study was the
creation of a single identifying theme for each corridor right-
of-way and carrying the theme for the entire route. The Landscape Guidelines Manual segments these roadways and
provides a different landscape palette and theme for each segment. The Parks and Recreation Department submitted a memo
to the Planning Commission strongly opposing this portion of the study.
The Commission unanimously approved the Scenic Corridor Study with direction to staff to remove discrepancies between the
Landscape Guidelines Manual and Scenic Corridor Study giving each document equal weight.
Based on this direction, staff worked to resolve the differences and bring these documents into conformance giving each document equal weight. After closely examining both documents, staff found that conflict exists on only four of the fifteen corridors discussed in the Scenic Corridor Study. Six
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of the corridors are not addressed by the Landscape Guidelines
Manual, while five only have one recommended landscape palette.
As mentioned, the Scenic Corridor Study and Landscape Guidelines Manual conflicted on four arterials:
Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad Boulevard College Boulevard
Cannon Road
The Scenic Corridor Study has been revised to reflect the Landscape Guidelines Manual which requires different landscape palettes for different sections of Palomar Airport Road and Carlsbad Boulevard. This was done because extensive landscape treatment has already been installed on various sections of both of these roadways. The Scenic Corridor Study has been modified to suggest a common shrub for the entire length of
each of these corridors in an attempt to create a sense of
unity. No portion of Cannon Road and only one portion of
College Boulevard has been constructed. For these arterials,
the Scenic Corridor Study is proposing that one common
landscape palette be utilized for the entire length of the corridor. These revisions have been incorporated into the Scenic Corridor Study being presented to the City Council. If the City Council approves these changes, it would be necessary to make some minor revisions to the City's Landscape Guidelines Manual to reflect these changes.
The only other changes requested by the Planning Commission were the inclusion of Rancho Santa Fe Road and Elm Avenue as scenic corridors and the addition of entry monumentation on Rancho Santa Fe Road and Melrose Avenue.
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
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2075 LAS PALMAS
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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
PL A N NlNG 0 €PAR TM E N T (619) 438-1161
Citp of Carl~bab
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: CITY OF CARLSBAD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Architectural Standards, Scenic Corridor
Guidelines, Natural Resource Inventory.
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of. above described project pursuant to the Guidelines Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsb
As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declarat that the project will not have a significant impact on 1 environment) is hereby issued for the subject projec Justification for this action is on file in the Plann. Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Dril
Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public 2 invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planni Department within ten (10) days of date of issuance.
MICHAEL J. -~OLZM.~LLER Planning Director
DATED: December 30, 1987
APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad
PUBLISH DATE: December 30, 1987
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(To Be Completed by the Planning Department)
CASE NO. NONE
DATE: December 2
I. 6ACKGROUNO
1. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2075 Las Palmas Dri\
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(619) 438-1161
3. DATE CHECK LIST SURMITTED:
11. ENVIRONMENTAL IFPACTS
(Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be Written Unde Section I11 - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation)
YES MAY BE -
1. Earth - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes iri geologic substructures? -
paction or overcovering of the soil?
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
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c. Change in topography or ground
- surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? -
e. Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site? -
f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, aeposition or erosion
which may modify the channel or a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? -
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MAYBE YES - -
2. Air - Will the proposal have - significant results in:
a. Air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality?
odors?
b. The creation of objectionable
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally or regionally?
3. ::‘ater - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? -
b. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface water runoff? -
c. Alterations to the course or flow
- of flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface
- water in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? -
f. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters? -
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or throuqh
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? -
h. Reduction in the amount of water
otherwise available for public water supplies? -
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MAYBE - YES -
4. Plant Life - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of plants
(including trees, shrubs, grass,
crops, microflora and aquatic plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants?
c. Introduction of new species of plants
into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing
species? -
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
5. Animal Life - Will the proposal have significant results in:
a. Changes in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles,
fish and shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals?
c. Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of
animals? -
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
- wildlife habitat?
6. Noise - Will the proposal significantly
7. Light and Glare - Will the proposal sig-
8, Land Use - Will the proposal have
- increase existing noise levels?
- nificantly produce ne% light or glare?
significant results in the alteration of
the present or planned land use of an area? -
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MAY BE - YES -
9. Natural Resources - will the proposal
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
have significant results in:
natural resources?
b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource?
10. Risk of Upset - Does the proposal
involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous
substances (incluaing, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions? -
11. Population - Will the proposal siqnif- icantly alter the location, distribu-
tion, aensity, or growth rate of the human population of an area? -
12. Housing - Will the proposal signif- icantly affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? -
13. Transportation/Circulation - Will the
proposal have significant results in:
a. Generation of additional vehicular
- movement?
b. Effects on existing parking facilit-
ies, or demand for new parking?
c. Impact upon existing transporation
-
- systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? e
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or - air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians? -
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- YES MAYBE
14. Public Services - Will the proposal have a significant effect upon, or have signif-
icant results in the need for new or altered governmental services in any of
the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
f. Other governmental services?
including roads?
15. Energy - Will the proposal have signif-
a. Use of substantial aTounts of fuel
icant results in:
or energy?
b. Demand upon existing sources of
energy, or require the development
of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities - Will the proposal have
significant results in the need for new
systems, or alterations to the following
u t,ili t ies :
- a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
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17. Human Health - Will the proposal have
significant results in the creation of
any health hazard or potential health
hazard (excluding mental health)? -
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- YES MAY EE
18. Aesthetics - Will the proposal have
significant results in the obstruction
of any scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal result in
creation of an aesthetically offensive
public view?
19. Recreation - Will the proposal have
significant results in the impact upon
the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
20. Archeological/Historical - Will the
proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant
archeological or historical site, structure, object or building?
21. Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed project such as:
a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the sit
e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alternate
sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative.
. Not applicable. The documents being prepared of themselves do r
authorize any development. The Architectural Standards and Scen
Corridor Guidelines merely establish standards and guidelines wh
will be utilized by future projects when they develop.
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- YES MAYBE
22. Mandatory Findings of Significance -
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the
envl.ronment, or curtail the diversity
in the environment?
b. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the dis-
advantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.)
c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A . project may impact on two or more
separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small,
but where the effect of the total of
those impacts on the environment is
significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? -
111. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
This project consists of three documents which will be approved
the Carlsbad City Council:
Architectural Standards
Scenic Corridor Guidelines
Natural Resource Inventory
The Architectural Standards will establish architectural standarc
for the City of Carlsbad. Developers of future projects will be
required to' comply with these standards when developing projects
the City of Carlsbad. As such, they should not have any impact c
the environment, The Scenic Corridor Guidelines will establish
guidelines for development along most of Carlsbad's arterial strf These guidelines call out for special landscape treatment along
arterials and the intersection of arterials as well as entrv
monumentation at the entries to the City.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued)
The Natural Resources Inventory is a 1000 scale map of the Cit Carlsbad showing the location of the following features:
25-40% slopes
40% slopes and above
Water bodies 100 Year flood plain
Riparian habitat
Level 1 vegetation Level 2 vegetation Naturalized groves
Powerline easements
Open space per the General Plan
This map is merely an exhibit, it does not make any recommendat
however, it is a useful planning tool.
The three documents described above should have no adverse impa.
the environment. If anything, the overall impact of these docur
on the environment should be beneficial. Therefore, the City fc
comfortable in issuing a Negative Declaration.
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IV. DETERMINATION (To Be Completed by the Planning Department)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect
the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a sianific
effect on the environment, there will not be a si9nificant effe
this case because the mitigation measures described on an attac
sheet have been added to the project. A Conditional Negative
Declaration will be proposed.
I fino the proposed project hAY have a significant effect on th environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
December 28, 1987 w4, 9+
Date Sicrnature
V. HITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable)
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14. PROJECl I%.?I?T:0!i:
Adoption of Architectural Standards, Scenic Corridor Guidelines, and a
Natural Resource Inventory for the City of Carlsbad.
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GEORGE DRJK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-RCE OF THE WWNW
OFFICE of PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1404 TENTH STREET
SKUMHTO, CA 95814
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February Michael Howes City of Carl sbad 2975 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009
Subject' Architectural Standards, Scenic Corridor Guidelines, Natura1 Res( SCH# 88010603
&tu? Mr. Howes:
The State Clearinghouse sutdtted the above named eavironmental documenl selected state agencies for review. ?he review period is closed and nm the state agencies have carments, !his letter acknowledges that you 1 complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements for dl environmental documents, pursuant to the California Environmental Qu&
Act 0.
Please call Keith Lee at 916/445-0613 if you have any questions regard
the environmental review process, When contacting the Q&nghoUse in * matter, please use the eight-digit State Clearinghouse umber so that R
respod PrOmptlY.
Sincerely,
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David c, Nun Chief Office of PermFt Assistance
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COMM lSSl0 N ERS February 17, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION
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2) ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS, SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDY AND OPEN
SPACE INVENTORY
Mike Howes, Senior Planner, gave the staff report and stated
that the need for architectural standards came out of the
citizen's review several years ago of the land use element
and Carlsbad's General Plan. At the recommendation of the
Citizen's Committee, the City Council directed staff to
1) examine alternatives for establishing architectural review
to ensure quality and integrity of design to enhance the unique character of each neighborhood throughout the city; 2) prepare an inventory of open space throughout the City, in
order to make more informed decisions regarding the
utilization of open space: and 3) prepare a scenic corridor
study to establish development standards and design
guidelines for major arterial streets in the City. In an
attempt to reduce costs and save time, staff combined the
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studies so that one consultant could work on all three at the
same time.
Corbin, Yamafuji and Partners, Inc. (CYP. Inc.) were engaged
to prepare the studies in June 1986; however, staff was
unable to complete their portion of the project at that time
due to the heavy workload caused by the Growth Management
Program and preparation of the Local Facilities Management
Plans for Zones 1-6.
John P. Tully, Vice President of Planning and Governmental
Relations, CYP, Inc., 17992 Mitchell South, Irvine, presented
the completed studies to the Commission with the aid of a
slide presentation.
In the Architectural Standards presentation he discussed
methodology, architectural themes, and design principles for
single family, multi-family, commercial, office, and industrial. He identified two subtheme areas which need to
be reinforced:
a.
b. Central European in the downtown area
In the Scenic Corridor Study presentation Mr. Tully
identified four categories of scenic corridors in Carlsbad
which reflect a distinctive character:
a.
b. Community Scenic Corridors
c.
d. Railroad Corridor
CYP, Inc. recommends creation of a single identifying theme for each corridor and carrying the theme for the entire
length of the route.
velcome signage to be constructed at the various entries of
Carlsbad for Community identity.
Staff believes that the three studies prepared by CYP, Inc.
fulfill the recommendations of the Citizen's Committee to
Review the Land Use Element of the Carlsbad General Plan and
will provide useful tools for future development within
Carlsbad.
Commissioner Hall was surprised that Elm Avenue had not been
identified as a major corridor. Mike Howes, Senior Planner,
replied that the omission of Elm Avenue was an oversight and
should be inclutied due to its scenic value.
Commissioner Schlehuber inquired about Rancho Santa Fe Road
and Mr. Howes replied that staff will take another look at
Rancho Santa Fe Road.
Commissioner Schlehuber inquired about the Spanish element in the downtown area and how the architectural standards would
be applied considering the Central European subtheme.
Mr. Tully replied that when a project is being considered in
a given subtheme area, staff would refer to the section of
the book which deals with that particular subtheme.
Commissioner Schlehuber inquired if Mr. Tully vas aware of
the Parks Department memo.
generally accepts the study concepts, i.e. El Camino Real,
Carlsbad Boulevard, Palomar Airport Road and stressed that
the study was not intended to examine every street in
California Spanish along El Camino Real
Community and Theme Identity Corridors
Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors
They also propose a hierarchy of
He replied that the memo
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Carlsbad. The Parks Department memo suggests varying the
planting theme slightly along portions of Poinsettia, Cannon,
and some of the other secondary streets. Since vehicular
traffic identifies with repetitive design, CYP feels that Carlsbad needs to adhere more to a theme in order to
establish an identity.
Commissioner Schlehuber referred to page 39, paragraph 2 of
the Architectural Standards and inquired if the
recommendation on building heights and structures
complimenting the surrounding area could also be applied to
residential, without taking away individuality. Mr. Tully
feels that staff currently attempts to do this, especially in
the new developments, but that it might be difficult to carry
out completely in infill residential areas. He cited the
Victorian house on Carlsbad Boulevard as an example.
However, Mike Howes pointed out that one of the goals in
residential (page 3, paragraph 3) is to encourage
architectural harmony with the surrounding neighborhood.
Commissioner Schlehuber inquired about the recommendation for
planted medians versus existing City policy for concrete
medians which are low maintenance. Mike Howes replied that CYP does not necessarily suggest full landscaped medians and
staff is still in favor of concrete and low maintenance but
with pockets of planting.
Chairman McFadden inquired about the reference to "commonly
accepted principles" in paragraph 1 of page 2. Mr. Tully
replied that the design principles referred to on page 10
which create a balance between unity and variety would be
considered commonly accepted principles.
would like an asterisk on page 2 referring the reader to
page 10.
Chairman McFadden inquired why mobile home parks were not
included in residential goals on page 3. Mike Howes replied
that mobile homes were not included because they are
manufactured structures and not built on the site.
Chairman McFadden inquired why public buildings were not
mentioned. Mike Howes replied that public buildings were
included in the non-residential category. Mr. Tully added
that most public buildings tend to be a monument in the City
and can be unique in their architectural design.
Chairman McFadden referred to page 7, Applicant, and inquired
in what instance the architectural review process would not
be required.
the decision-making body for single family residences and multi-family of four units or less. Appeals would be
directed to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Chairman McFadden inquired how the architectural review process would work in the case of a Master Plan and when it
would come before the Planning Commission.
replied that the architectural review for Master Plans would
be heard by the Planning Commission at the same time the
Master Plan documents are presented. She feels that architectural review by the Planning Commission at this stage
is too late in the process; she would like to see a
conceptual review of architecture and coloration presented
earlier.
Chairman McFadden cited pages 11. 42, and 38 with references
to fences. She did not see any remarks regarding
Chairman McFadden
Mike Howes replied that staff would serve as
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compatibility of fencing materials with the style or color of
the projects. Mr. Tully feels compatibility of fencing
materials is implied on page 11, paragraph 8,
Chairman McFadden cited page 38, paragraph 4, regarding crib
walls being used rather than block retaining walls.
not feel that crib walls are attractive. Mike Howes replied
that staff encourages crib walls that are well planned and
planted since there is less possibility of grafitti.
Chairman McFadden feels that the document should be entitled
Architectural Guidelines. Mike Howes replied that the word "Standards" was used because the word is more effective and
people will pay more attention to the document.
Chairman McFadden had additional questions on the Scenic
Corridor Study and inquired regarding Mr. Tully's landscape
background. Mr. Tully replied that he is a licensed landscape architect in the State of California.
Chairman McFadden inquired if Elm Avenue would be added as a
scenic corridor and Mike Howes replied that it would be
added. In addition, on page 9 she would like to see signage
added on Melrose (entering from Vista) and Rancho Santa Fe
Road (entering from San Marcos).
Chairman McFadden asked to hear from Doug Duncanson of the
Parks Department regarding the recommendations on types of
plants. Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent, addressed the
Commission and replied that he has reviewed the Scenic
Corridors document and feels that the plant types are
generally good choices but that some of the coastal planting
on the west side may have problems due to exposure.
Mr. Tully responded that the ideas are generally conceptual but that landscape material can be a significant
architectural statement.
about water and maintenance.
Commissioner Hall inquired about the type of pine trees
currently along Carlsbad Boulevard. Mr. Duncanson replied
that they are Monterey Cypress trees which are native to
California.
Commissioner Schlehuber would like to see the references to
wall structures revised to read "fences."
with architectural review at the time the Master Plan is
presented.
Commissioner McBane stated that he was surprised to receive
the reports in final form. He feels both documents are too
general and too specific and do not reflect broad base input.
He thinks there are other areas which need close scrutiny and
would like every neighborhood examined with more citizen
input. Mike Howes replied that a draft document was
submitted to several local architects and significant input
was received which was incorporated in the final report.
Chairman McFadden inquired if input was received from
neighborhood groups and Mike Howes replied there was none.
Commissioner McRane cited the Palomar Airport improvements,
also on the agenda, and stated that the environmental
mitigation would not be consistent with the Scenic Corridors
study. Mike Howes replied that the study does not recommend
specific plant species but rather a dominating general theme
She does
Chairman McFadden expressed concern
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which extends the length of the corridor and includes
secondary tree treatment.
Commissioner Schranrm noted that the nautical theme was not
picked up in the beach area.
trends are short-lived. The Cape Cod theme is not popular
with the consumer at the present time; European themes are much more popular today and are lasting
themes.
locked into a standard without any flexibility to change.
Mike Howes gave the staff presentation on the Natural
Resource Inventory and introduced a map prepared by Rick
Engineering which identified slopes, water bodies, riparian habitat, easements, vegetation, and open space. Rick
Engineering also prepared a transparent overlay of the City's
General'Plan which showed how the natural resources related
to General Plan designations. The inventory includes all EIR
studies and aerial photographs. Staff feels the inventory is
95% accurate.
Commissioner McBane understood the charge was to map the open
space rather than inventory the natural resources. Mike
Howes stated that the General Plan open space is shown but
that some of the resources may not fall within the designated
open space areas. Conmissioner McBane feels there is
significant non-aggregate open space which is not reflected
in General Plans. Mike Howes replied that the General Plan
is constantly updated to reflect Master Plan revisions.
Commissioner Schramm would like to see an overlay of open
space to be used when making planning decisions. Mike Howes
felt this could be done.
Chairman McFadden declared the public hearing open and issued
the invitation to speak.
Robert Wilkinson, 7233 Mimosa Drive, Carlsbad, addressed the
Commission and stated that he is a designer and landscape
architect and appreciates quality studies such as the ones
presented. However, he feels there are some refinements
needed.
agree that they need to be the full length of the, roads since some roadways are 10 miles long and it could get boring.
feels there are some discrepancies between the landscape
manual and this study.
message in both documents. He also reminded Commissioners that the City is only responsible for maintenance of the
median while the private land owner is responsible for
maintenance and planting of the remainder of the streetscape.
There being no one else to address the Commission on this
topic, Chairman McFadden declared the public hearing closed
and opened the item for discussion among the Commission
members.
RECESS
The Planning Commission recessed at 7:27 p.m. and reconvened
at 7:40 p.m.
Commissioner Schlehuber thinks the studies were a good idea but does not want to see full time design review resulting
from the studies. He would like to see the Architectural
Standards used as guidelines.
Mr. Tully replied that some
the Spanish and
Commissioner Schramm is concerned about getting
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He supports the strong landscape themes but doesn't
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Developers need to see the same
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to wall structures on page 11 be reworded to fences. He
likes crib walls over straight block walls.
Commissioner Schlehuber appreciated the comments of Mr. Wilkinson as community input. He realizes there are
is good. He would like to incorporate Mr. Wilkinson's
comment that all documents tell the same story. He can
support the documents.
Commissioner McBane has a problem with the Architectural
Standards. He thinks some design review may be appropriate for some parts of the City while more restrictive standards
may be necessary in other areas. He would like to see the
reports revised to incorporate more community input with specific strategies defined for different neighborhoods.
Commissioner McBane feels that the Scenic Corridor study is a
good start but needs inconsistencies worked out. He would
like to see more emphasis on indigenous plant varieties.
would like to see more public input in this report also.
Commissioner Marcus thinks the reports are good. She likes
the architectural statement by planting of the corridors and
has no problem with the crib walls or themes.
support a definitive plan for each neighborhood.
Commissioner Hall can support the documents. He sees a need in the beach area and thinks more information needs to be
stated on the beach area. In his opinion, design review may
be needed in the beach zone. He would like to see Elm Avenue
identified as a scenic corridor.
Commissioner Schramm thinks the Architectural Standards need
to be stated more generally than they are.
beach area needs to be specifically addressed. She can
support crib walls depending on climate conditions.
Commissioner Schramm prefers natural vegetation over some of
the plants recommended in the Scenic Corridor study; she
would like natural vegetation preserved whenever possible and
likes to see climatic changes when driving through the City.
Commissioner Holmes concurs with Commissioner McBane's
comments. He feels that few areas with guidelines are
successful unless they are imposed at the beginning of
development.
He feels the only statement which needs to be presented is
that architectural design should be harmonious with the image
of Carlsbad.
Chairman McFadden would like to see the Scenic Corridor study
sent to the Parks & Recreation Commission to remove
discrepancies in documents and include water, maintenance,
and safety considerations. She would like to see Elm Avenue
included as a scenic corridor.
Chairman McFadden agrees that the beach area needs to be
addressed similar to the design review now being used in the
redevelopment area. She would like to see the fences
addressed and the reference to crib walls softened. She
thinks we should try the Architectural Standards because we
currently have too many documents to consider for planning
decisions.
variances on plant material but thinks the present docment
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She cannot
She feels the
He cannot support the Architectural Standards.
She can support the reports but on a trial basis.
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Motion was duly made and seconded to approve the Negative
Declaration issued by the Planning Director and adopt
Resolution No. 2713 recommending approval of the
Architectural Standards as presented with more specifics on fences and the reference to crib walls softened.
Commissioner McBane requested that the record show he voted
against the motion because he could not make Findings I1 or
1\2.
The beach area was discussed and Commissioner McBane inquired if the beach study included the area west of the railroad
tracks. Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, replied that
the North Beach study included traffic and planning issues.
The boundaries of the planning portion of the study were
from Agua Hedionda Lagoon to the railroad tracks, to Elm,
over to Ocean, and up to the Buena Vista Lagoon. It did not
include the redevelopment area except for that portion south
of Elm Avenue.
A Minute Motion was duly made and seconded to ask the City
Council to create a design review system for the North Beach
Planning Area.
A Minute Motion was duly made and seconded to extend the
design review system proposed for the North Beach Planning
Area to include the Barrio area, east to the railroad track.
Motion was duly made and seconded to approve the Negative
Declaration issued by the Planning Director and recommend
that the City Council approve the Scenic Corridor Study
and direct staff to amend the Scenic Highways Element of
the General Plan to incorporate the Scenic Corridor
Guidelines, and to remove discrepancies between the
Landscape Design Manual and the Scenic Corridor Guidelines, (giving each document equal weight),
including the Railroad Corridor and the Beach
Overlay Zone. ,
Motion was duly made and seconded to recommend approval of
the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director
and recommend that the City Council approve the Natural
Resource Inventory Map as presented.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
3) PCD/GPC 87-3 - PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD WEST - ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Chairman McFadden reported that the Assessment District would
not be considered this evening.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a pub
hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO
on Tuesday, March 7, 1989, to consider approval of the Scenic Corridor Study and to
directing staff to incorporate the Scenic Corridor Study into the updated Scenic Hig
Element of the General Plan.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Planning Department
438-1161.
If you challenge the Scenic Corridor Study in court, you may be limited to raising o
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this noti
or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office a
prior to the public hearing.
APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad
PUBLISH: February 24, 1989 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
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RE: PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST
Attached are the materials necessary for you to notice
SCENIC CORRIDOR STUDY
for a public hearing before the City Council.
Please notice the item for the council meeting of
MARCH 7, 1989 .
Thank you.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hc a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, Californi at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 1989 to consider approval of the Scer Corridor Study and direct staff to incorporate the Scenic Corridor Study ir the updated Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attt the public hearing. If you have any questions, please call the Plann. Department at 438- 1161.
If you challenge this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only thc issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this noti or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at or prior the public hearing.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
February 3, 1988
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CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
Claude "Bud' Lewis - Mayor
Ann J. Kulchin - Mayor Pro Tem
John Mamaux
Mark Pettine 8 Eric Larson
CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
Jeanne McFadden - Chairman
Matthew Hall
Robert Holmes
Clarence Schleuber
Kip McBane
Mary Marcus
Sharon Schramm
CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Michael J. Holzmiller, Planning Director
Michael G. Howes, Senior Planner
Adrienne Landers, Associate Planner 0 PROJECT CONSULTANTS
CYP, Inc. A Subsidiar of
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I. CITY POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION __-________ 2
0 OVERALL GOALS ........................ 2
0 SELECTION CRITERIA: SCENIC CORRIDORS - - - - - - - - - - 3 I AND MAJOR ENTRIES
0 RELATIONSHIP WITH EXISTING CITY POLICIES - - - - - - - - 5
II. SCENIC CORRIDORS AND COMMUNITY IDENTITY - - - 7 1 ENTRIES
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IV. COMMUNITY SCENIC CORRIDORS - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
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0 PROPERTY TREATMENT ADJACENT TO - - - - ____ - - - - 38
CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF-WAYS
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During review of the Land Use Element in the spring of 1985 the Citizens' Land Use Committee recommended that the Plannir Department staff prepare a scenic corridors study to expand c
the City's already existing Landscape Guidelines Manual, etc Subsequently, the City Council directed staff to prepare study to further the goals of the Land Use and Scenic Highwaj Element. Their objectives of preserving unique City resource2
relate to major arterials both existing and planned. The fii of Corbin/Yamafuji and Partners was retained to prepare th: City document, known as the Scenic Corridors Study.
The purpose of this document is to: 1) identify streets with.
the City of Carlsbad to be designated as scenic corridors, ai 2) to suggest ways to preserve and enhance the character ( those streets.
Generally scenic corridors are chosen for the natural and/r man-made visual qualities that they possess. Many scenj corridors are major arterial streets which pass through ai
interconnect subareas of the community. By establishing
distinct identity, these scenic corridors can act as points < reference to help the motorist and pedestrian understand whei he or she is on a particular street, in a particular area t the City and within the City of Carlsbad.
In conjunction with scenic corridors, certain locations ha been selected as major City entry points and will recei. appropriate monumentation or signage to create a visual trans tion zone that will identify Carlsbad upon entry into the Cit
It is intended that this document, along with the Architectur
Standards and other City policies affecting community desig such as Landscape Guidelines Manual, etc. will serve to enhan both the natural and the built environment along each scen corridor .
It is important to not only look to the future and sugge methods and techniques for improvements but to look' to the pa and suggest ways of preserving the historical and natur character of amenities that now exist in the City of Carlsba
This study addresses both situations.
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The overall goals of the Scenic Corridor Guidelines are i follows :
0 Implement the Scenic Corridor element of the Carlsbi
General Plan.
Create scenic corridors in the City of Carlsbad which a: visually strong and pleasing, and which enhance tl natural and built environment along each route.
0 Emphasize the identity of Carlsbad by providing stro'
entry monumentation, signage and landscaping at key, hi1 visibility locations of the City.
e Create a single identifying theme for each corrid
right-of-way selected and carry the theme for the enti length of the route.
Create four categories of scenic corridors which refle the distinctive character of each corridor type:
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0 Allow a variety of residential architectural styles
properties adjacent to scenic corridors; as identified
the Architectural Standards: require commercial, publi and industrial uses along scenic corridors to conform any selected themes which have been chosen for their c respective areas.
Preserve and enhance the quality of views along the roL both to the natural and man made environments.
Provide a basis for establishment of a Q-overlay zone selected corridors.
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The relative values of scenic corridors and community identil entries are difficult to evaluate because they invo17 aesthetic considerations which are difficult to quantif:
Therefore, the method used to make the selections involved bo1
subjective and objective criteria as discussed belo\
(Railroad corridors were not judged by this criteria).
SCENIC CORRIDORS were selected through an evaluatic of the following factors:
- Major streets as identified on the circulati element of the City's general plan (both existing a
proposed streets), - Traffic volume (existing and proposed). - Right-of-way widths (existing and proposed). - Through streets. (Those streets which transver entirely across the city were given a high II: priority). - High identity streets. (Those streets which seem be most highly identified with the City of Carlsb and that provide a major visual impression of t City) - Public accessibility along the route (park recreation, restaurants, etc). - Visual quality of the streetscape.
Obviously it is not possible to be completely objective in t selection process. For instance, a very scenic 2-lane rc would not rate well against a busy 4-lane road in terms traffic volume but should not be ignored based on its scen quality, The four categories of scenic corridors provid allows a fairer opportunity for selection of streets differing character,
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- Traffic Volume (existing and proposed). - High Identity Streets. (Those which seem to be most highly identified with the City of Carlsbad). - Visual quality of the street.
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This booklet contains both specific and general informatio related to scenic corridors and major entry points and i intended to be used as a guide for improvements which tak place within or adjacent to the scenic corridor right-of -ways The information contained herein is primarily conceptual i nature and must be used as design guidelines as opposed t development standards. Generally, it is not intended tha these guidelines will supersede any other city policy document or development standards, but will be used in conjunction wit those documents to aid in decisions regarding visual qualit and aesthetics. However, these guidelines do reflect tl
City's official intentions for scenic corridor right-of-wal
and the adjacent properties described in this booklet and it i the responsibility of developers of these properties 1 demonstrate that the intent of these guidelines are being me1 The City of Carlsbad retains the right to make the fini determination.
At the present, El Camino Real has a Q-overlay whit established specific development standards listed in the 1
Camino Real Corridor Study, Utilizing recommendations provide in the Scenic Corridor Study, in the future the City Count. may assign a Q-overlay on other corridors in the City c Carlsbad.
This document and the Architectural Standards have bet prepared simultaneously and should be used in conjunction wii each other. The Architectural Standards focus primarily ( architectural issues and the Scenic Corridor study foci primarily on the scenic quality of the selected corridor, However, it is important that both documents be consultei particularly in cases where the information will interface SUI as when a proposed building site is located adjacent to scenic corridor right-of-way,
On the following page is a matrix chart which lists out k policy documents related to design issues in the City Carlsbad which might affect activity occurring within t scenic corridor right-of-ways or adjacent properties. The documents should always be consulted to ensure that any relate improvements or developments will comply with previous established city requirements.
The exhibits in this document illustrate possible landscape a
median treatments along major arterials. The city's Landsca Guidelines Manual should be consulted for more detail I landscape and planting requirements.
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The following map shows the location of each scenic corridc along with a graphic symbol which is keyed to the corridc classification of each street. Also shown on the map is tl location of city entry monumentation and signage.
The streets which are designated as scenic corridors are E follows :
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El Camino Real (Prime Arterial) Carlsbad Boulevard (Major Arterial) Palomar Airport Road (Prime Arterial)
COMMUNITY SCENIC CORRIDORS
Colleqe Boulevard (Major/Secondary Arterial)
Interstate 5 (Freeway) Cannon Road (Major Arterial) Poinsettia Lane/Carrillo Way (Major Arterial)
Olivenhain Road/Rancho Santa Fe Road (Prime Arterial La Costa Avenue (Major/Secondary Arterial) Faraday Avenue (Secondary Arterial/Collector)
NATURAL OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION CORRIDO
Adams Street/Park Drive - portions adjacent
to lagoon (Local Street) Batiquitos Lane (Local Street) Jefferson Street - portions adjacent to lagoon (Local Street)
RAILROAD CORRIOOR
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
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MAJOR ENTRY MONUMENTATION
El Camino Real at North City Boundary El Camino Real at South City Boundary Carlsbad Boulevard at North City Boundary Carlsbad Boulevard at South City Boundary
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College Boulevard at North City Boundary
Palomar Airport Road at East City Boundary Cannon Road at East City Boundary
CITY ENTRY "WELCOME" SIGNAGE
Elm Avenue at Interstate 5 Tamarack Avenue at Interstate 5 Cannon Road at Interstate 5 Palomar Airport Road at Interstate 5
Poinsettia Lane at Interstate 5 La Costa Avenue at Interstate 5 Faraday Avenue at east city boundary Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at north and south city boundaries
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The following list of scenic corridors includes a genera description of significant vistas studied along each particula route. The vistas vary from views of the ocean, lagoon, ope space, back country, and urban activity.
I EL CAMINO REAL
0 "Back country" vistas. Close and distant view of lagoons.
0 Occasional "blue water" views of ocean
0 Agricultural lands and activity
0. Occasional views of high quality industrial and commercial developments
0 Golf course/resort development adjacent to corridor
0 Significant landscaped slopes I 0 Airport activity
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD
0 Outstanding "white water" views of ocean
0 Numerous natural stretches of coastline and beaches
0 Historical downtown district
0 Lagoons and related wildlife a Flower fields and nurseries
0 Adjacent public parks
Visual interest of on-going recreational activity -- camping, swimming, surfing, bicycling, etc.
PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD
0 "Back country" vistas
0 Occasional "blue water" views of ocean
0 Agricultural lands and activity Airport activity
0 Occasional/views of high quality industrial and
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0 "Back country'' vistas
0 Occasional distant view of ocean/lagoon
0 Agricultural lands and activity
0 Airport activity
0 8 High quality residential hillside development
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Distant views of "back country" e Occasional ''blue water" views of ocean
0 Lagoons and related wildlife a Flower fields and nurseries
6 Freeway landscaping Adjacent public parks
I CANNON ROAD
0 "Back country" vistas Lagoon and related wildlife a a "Blue water" view of ocean Parks, golf course, and permanent open space
POINSETTIA LANUCARILL0 WAY
"Back countryq' vistas a Occasional "blue water" views of ocean a Distant views of la3oon
0 Flower fields and nurseries
OLIVENHAIN ROAD/RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD
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0 "Back country" vistas
0 "Blue water" views of ocean
0 Adjacent lagoon and related wildlife Quality hillside residential development . 0 Adjacent golf course/major resort development
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"Back country" vistas Distant views of lagoons Agricultural lands and activity High quality industrial park
ADAMS STREET/ PARK DRIVE
0 Adjacent views of lagoon and related wildlife
0 "Blue water'' views of ocean Waterfront residential development
0 Distant "back countrytf views
0 Adjacent public park
BATIQUITOS LANE
Distant "back country" views
0 Open space areas and associated wildlife areas
Adjacent views of lagoon and related wildlife
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JEFFERSON STREET
0 Adjacent views of lagoon and related wildlife
0 Adjacent eucalyptus groves
0 Adjacent regional shopping centers
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0 "Blue water" and "white water" view of ocean
0 Numerous natural stretches of coastline and beaches Visual interest of on-going recreational activity --
camping, swimming, surfing, bicycling, etc.
0 Distant views of "back country"
0 Lagoons and related wildlife Flower fields and related wildlife Downtown Carlsbad
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The following three streets -- El Camino Real, Carlsbi Boulevard, and Palomar Airport Road -- are unique among street designated as scenic corridors in that they, possibly more thE any others, present the City of Carlsbad to persons enterir and passing through the City. Further, these three street
possess their own distinct character that display to resident and visitors important environmental, residential ar
commercial portions of the community. While most of the scenj corridors will be addressed in groups, these three streets wil be addressed individually.
A. EL CAMINO REAL
BACKGROUND
El Camino Real is perhaps the most famous street name j California history. The street's rich heritage goes back t 1769 when Don Gaspar De Portola and Fr. Juan Crespi arrived t explore California for the King of Spain. The trail became tl link which connected missions up and down the California coast including Mission San Luis Rey which is about 10 miles to tl
Today, El Camino Real serves as a major north/sout transportation corridor through the City of Carlsbad and j designated as a prime arterial in the circulation element c the City's general plan.
The rich history of the street, combined with the naturz setting and the practical value for transportation purposes places El Camino Real at the top of the list of streets to 1
designated as scenic corridors.
The City has long recognized the scenic importance of El Camii Real. On February 8, 1984, the city approved the El Camii Real Corridor Standards. The purpose of these standards is 1 maintain and enhance the appearance of this roadway and shou: be consulted when developing along this major arterial.
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In addition to the previously stated goals at the beginning o this document are the following goals that apply specificall to the El Camino Real Scenic Corridor.
0 Enhance the historical heritage of the street by creatin a "California-Spanish-MissiontV theme for the corridor,
@ Enhance the visual quality of the street by encouragin theme oriented landscaping and street furniture within th corridor ,
0 Emphasize the theme along the corridor by usin predominant theme trees throughout the length of tk I corridor,
a Create identifiable and visually pleasing intersections i points where scenic corridors cross,
a Emphasize the importance of the El Camino Real Corridc Development Standards.
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BACKGROUND
"Carlsbad Boulevard'*, as the street is known locally, is part of the Pacific Coast Highway and connects the downtown area at the north end of the city to the more "open beach" oriented
areas in the southern part of the city. Travelling from north to south, a motorist will experience an unusual variety of visual changes which range from the historic buildings in old Carlsbad to commercial flower growing fields at the south end of town. The route crosses three lagoons -- Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda, and Batiquitos -- which are evenly spaced along the coastal edge of the city and which provide a pleasing visual rhythm.
Carlsbad Boulevard has unlimited opportunities as a scenic corridor due to its proximity to the beaches and to the open, and natural coastline in the southerly portion of the city. Very few areas along the Southern California coastline are as undeveloped and natural-looking. The challenge in coming years is to preserve the natural character and beauty of the street 1 as increased development occurs.
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In addition to the previously stated overall goals at thc beginning of this document are the following goals that appl: specifically to the Carlsbad Boulevard Corridor:
e Enhance the unique character of the street by designatin a "Central-European or Spanish" theme for the downtow
area (see Architectural Standards reference map) and i natural beach-oriented theme for the remainder of tht route .
e Enhance the visual quality of the street by encouragini appropriate theme oriented landscaping and streei furniture within the corridor.
0 Provide landscaping material, theme trees and theme tret spacing along the corridor which are best suited to avoic blocking views from the roadway, particularly to tht ocean.
e Preserve the natural quality of the lagoon areas by providing little, if any, additional landscaping in thost areas of the corridor adjacent to a lagoon.
e Provide basis for establishment of Q-overlay zone 01 Carlsbad Boulevard.
0 Encourage special landscape setbacks to create an ope] feeling along the developed portions of Carlsbac Boulevard.
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Carlsbad Blvd Eucalyptus Washington Informal Eucalyptus Litriodora robusta vicifolia
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C. PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD
BACKGROUND
Palomar Airport Road is a heavily travelled major roadway whic serves east-west bound traffic and connects the coastal edge o Carlsbad eastward to the community of San Marcos. Traffi volume is expected to greatly increase as adjacent propertie are developed and as the street is widened to its ultimat right-of-way width of 128 feet with 6 lanes of travel.
It is expected that Palomar Airport Road will become the "hig tech" industrial corridor of the City of Carlsbad, The are around Palomar Airport is already starting to develop wit office/industrial uses and virtually the entire length of th corridor will be developed with nonresidential uses.
Since very little of the adjacent properties will be left i their natural state, it is vital that only the best designe
projects be located along Palomar Airport Road. Motorist passing through this industrial core will form their image a Carlsbad, in part, from what they see from this street Substantial, heavily-landscaped setbacks should be maintaine along the roadway, as shown on the accompanying stree sections, to visually soften the impact of adjacen office/industrial buildings. Parking areas should be screene from traffic on Palomar Airport Road by a combination of berrr and landscaping, These techniques along with other goc architectural and design concepts as detailed in the City' Architectural Standards will help to create a "campus-like business park atmosphere for motorists using Palomar AirpOK Road.
The intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Interstate 5 ha already become a major tourist-commercial area and wil continue to expand in the future. These facilities will serv the needs of both the industrial area and travelers c Interstate 5. Future development along this portion of tk. corridor should maintain the existing "Central-Europear Spanish" style of architecture consistent with that whic already exists at this intersection.
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0 Encourage development that will create a "campus-businee park" atmosphere for the length of Palomar Airport Road.
0 Enhance -the visual quality of the road by requiring larc landscaped setbacks and screening of all parking areas.
0 Require all office/industrial projects along Paloma Airport Road to have excellent architecture, site desic and landscaping.
0 Encourage the continuance of the "Central-Europear Spanish" style of architecture at the intersection c Interstate 5 and Palomar Airport Road.
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BACKGROUND
The streets listed in this category make up the core of scen: corridor streets addressed in this document. Community Seen. Corridors are major arterial streets that pass through ai interconnect major subareas of the present and planned Carlsbz community. Generally, each of these scenic corridors traver! and pass through the hills and predominantly residential arei of central and eastern Carlsbad.
1c GOALS
In addition to the previously stated overall goals at tl
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0 Create identifiable and visually pleasing intersections points where scenic corridors cross.
a Create a unique identity for individual corridors selecting a predominant theme tree to be used through0 the length of each corridor.
0 Encourage Community Scenic Corridor consistency with a rctheme'T areas which may be designated in the Architectur Standards through appropriate landscaping and stre furniture.
0 Preserve distant views of the ocean, lagoons, and ba country from Scenic Corridors.
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BACKGROUND
The streets listed in this category are notable for their ru
and exceptional scenic quality. Each corridor is loca adjacent to one of the three lagoons in the city and off spectacular views of waterscapes, landforms, wildlife and in s cases the ocean. The streets are narrower and have relativ light traffic volume when compared to the other categories scenic corridors. These streets are also different in that t generally do not connect to high activity centers, with possible exception of Jefferson Street which serves as alternate route to the Plaza Camino Real shopping center f I downtown Carlsbad.
1 GOALS
In addition to the previously stated overall goals at beginning of this document are the following:
e Enhance the scenic character of the corridors by designat
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It is recommended that the predominant theme tree and support tree for each indi-vidual corridor be as follows:
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The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway is a "special conditi corridor which is not comparable to the other scenic corrid but which should be addressed as a separate category. Altho it is difficult to control the railroad-owned right-of-way, th are a number of things which can be done outside the right-of- to upgrade the image of Carlsbad to rail passengers travel1 through the city.
The list of items below are particularly directed at improv the visual quality of the city as seen from a rail-car window at helping the passenger understand that they have arrived Carlsbad.
PROPERTY TREATMENT ADJACENT TO CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF.
a A predominant theme tree should be encouraged on adjac properties. The suggested tree is Pinus Torreyana,
0 Selective berming and landscaping can be encouraged improve aesthetics and control noise.
0 Signage which helps rail passengers understand they are Carlsbad can be oriented, where feasible, to the railroac well as to the streets.
0 Railroad facilities, including the old train depot, wl the Chamber of Commerce is located can continue to upgraded .
0 Buildings adjacent to the railroad right-of-way shill architecturally articulated to vary building elevations height. It is important to maintain a pleasant builc facade along the right-of-way for the enjoyment of rail] passengers.
0 Any development within the railroad right-of-way SI conform to the development standards and set1 requirements of the Transportation Corridor Zone,
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The following pages include a map and graphics which show location and character of city entry monumentation proposed the City of Carlsbad. The purpose of *the monumentation is provide identity, a feeling of welcome, and a sense of arrival the city, The designs include symbolization of natural featL
found in Carlsbad (lagoons, etc.)
Three levels of entry monumentation/signage are proposed and
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Major Entry Monumentation - which occurs at the higk visibility, highest use locations.
Secondary Entry Monumentation - which occurs at relatively h visibility, high use locations but at a reduced scale! to that
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