HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-18; City Council; 11204; Development Standards For Specific Plan 201CIT\ -IF CARLSBAD - AGENil.--BILL 113
48 # ‘5 c&c3 “/ TITLE: BPECIFIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT
WTG. b/b--q/ STANDARDS FOR AN EXISTING 4.5 ACRE SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF PALOMAR AIRPORT, AND NORTH OF
DEPT. PLN LANIXAI LANE MOBILE HOME PARK. SP-201
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If the City Council concurs, introduce Ordinance No. ~IS -153 approving the Specific Plan and adopt Resolution No. ?/-I85 approving the negative declaration for Specific Plan SP-201.
ITEM EXPLANATION
Specific Plan 201 is being proposed by the City of Carlsbad to establish development standards and infrastructure locations for an existing, substandard 41-lot subdivision. The area was subdivided in the 1920s into lots averaging 4,800 square feet. The lots are considered substandard because the site is zoned R-l- 10,000 and could not develop, according to present requirements, without the need for numerous variances.
The proposed Specific Plan establishes development standards and guidelines which allow property owners a reasonable use of their land. At the same time, the requirements are intended to create a residential subdivision with standards which reflect those of a standard R-l subdivision. This includes requirements for 20 foot frontyard setbacks, minimum rear yards of 15' x 15', 40% lot coverage, and two car garages. One standard addressing the small lot size includes a height limitation of two stories or 25', whichever is less. This requirement is similar to the Beach Area Overlay Zone which has the same standard. Building height would be measured from existing grade to the midpoint of the roof. Two Planning Commissioners recommended denial of the project solely because building height would be measured from the midpoint of the roof rather than the peak of the roof.
The Specific Plan includes provisions for all public improvements necessary to serve the subdivision. Recently, property owners began to circulate a petition for an assessment district to finance the cost of the improvements. Requirements were also included in the Specific Plan for lot-by-lot development, although, at this time, about 75% of the property owners have indicated they would be willing to participate in an assessment district.
The Specific Plan addresses revisions requested by the Planning Commission regarding noise walls (section 15c, pg.11) and the Citywide Mello-Roos District (pg.13).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
On April 17, 1991, the Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director on July 12, 1989.
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A financing plan is required by the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22 prior to approval of the first final map, issuance of a grading permit or building permit, whichever occurs first. Because improvements will be funded by development as it occurs, there will be no fiscal impacts to the City as a result of this project.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT STATUS
Facilities Zone 22
Local Facilities Management Plan 22
Growth Control Point 6.0 Du/Ac.
Net Density
Special Facility Fees
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*At a density of 9.2 du/ac, the project is not consistent with the General Plan growth control point of 6.0 du/ac. The La Costa Downs subdivision is a legal subdivision by virtue of a final map approved in the 1920s. The growth management plan was not intended to erase the existence of previously approved legal lots but rather to ensure that the total of all lots does not exceed specified limits. The 41 lots were included in the Growth Management Plan dwelling unit limitation provision and was part of the Zone 22 LFMP density calculations as an existing condition. The specific plan does not approve a new density at this level but instead recognizes the previously existing legal lots and imposes development limitations on them so that they will be developed to present modern day standards. As residents develop their property, they must comply with all conditions of the Zone 22 plan. A financing plan must be approved for this zone prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building permit, first.
EXHIBITS
first final map; whichever occurs
1. Ordinance NO. ns-\S3 2. City Council Resolution No. 41-Id 5 3. Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 3145, and 3146 4. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated April 17, 1991 w/attachments 5. Excerpts of Planning Commission Minutes, dated April 17, 1991
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR AN EXISTING SUBDIVISION. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD CASE NO. : SP-201
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on April 3, 1991,
and on April 17, 1991 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, examining the initial
study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission
considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That based on the evidence presented at the public
hearing, the City Council hereby recommends approval of the
negative declaration according to Exhibit "ND", dated July 12,
1989, and sPII1l I dated July 5, 1989, attached hereto and made a
part hereof, based on the following findings:
FINDINGS
1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial
evidence that the project may have a significant impact on the
environment.
2. The ‘site has been previously graded and used for
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3. The streets are adequate in size to handle traffic
generated by the proposed project.
4. There are no sensitive resources located onsite or
located so as to be significantly impacted by this project.
5. The proposed guidelines will establish a
comprehensive set of development standards to ensure that when
development occurs it will be aesthetically pleasing and provide
property owners with a reasonable use of their land.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 18th day of June
1991, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis,,Kulchin, Larson, Nygaard, and
Stanton NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
ALETBA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City 9 erk
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: For the area bounded by Descanso Boulevard, Old
Highway 101,, La Costa Boulevard, and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Site Development Plan establishing development standards
and guidelines.
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described
project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City
of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration
that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment) is hereby
issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the
Planning Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the
Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments
from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning
Department within thirty (30) days of the date of issuance.
DATED: July 12, 1989
CASE NO: sop 89-9
APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad
PUBLISH DATE: July 12, 1989
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MICHAEL 3. HOMILLE
Planning Director
2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad. California 92009-4859 - (819) 438-l 161’
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Conservation
Fish and Game
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District Caltrans
A Caltrans - Planning
Caltrans - Aeronautics
California Highway Patrol
Boating and Waterways
Forestry
State Water Resoruces Control
Board - Headquarters
Regional Water Quality Control
REVIEWING AGENCIES
CTRPA (CalTRPA)
TRPA (Tahoe RPA)
Bay Conservation & Dev't Comm
Parks and Recreation
Office of Historic Preservation
Native American Heritage Comm
State Lands Comm
Public Utilities Comm
Energy Comm
Food and Agriculture
Health Services .
Statewide Health Planning (hospitals)
Housing and Community Dev't m
Corrections
Board, Region General Services
Division of Water Rights (SWRCB) Office of Local Assistance
Division of Water Quality (SWRCB) Public Works Board
Department of Water Resources Office of Appropriate Tech. (OPR)
Reclamation Board Local Government Unit (OPR)
Solid Waste Management Board Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Colorado River Board Other
FOR SCH USE ONLY
Date Received at SCH Catalog Number
Date Review Starts Proponent
Date to Agencies Consultant #
Date to SCH Contact Phone
Clearance Date Address
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d. The destruction, covering of 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, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel or a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
2. Air - Will the proposal have significant results in:
a. Air emissions or deteridration of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally?
3. Water - 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 patters, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters?
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e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface
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Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies?
4. Plant Ilife - 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 Jife - 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?
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6. Noise - Will the proposal significantly increase existing noise levels?
7. Light and Glare - Will the proposal sig- nificantly produce new light or glare?
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8. Land Use - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? X
9. Natural Resources - Will the proposal have significant results in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources?
b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource?
10. Risk of Unset - Does the proposal involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions?
11. - Pooulation Will the proposal signif- icantly alter the location, distribu- tion, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area?
12. Housinq - 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 facili- ties, or demand for new parking?
c. Impact upon existing transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movementlof people and/or goods?
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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?
Recreation - Will the proposal have significant results in the impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities?
Archeoloaical/Historical/Paleontolouical - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure, object or building? X
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a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alter- nate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative.
The proposed project is a set of standards and requirements to be followed as the existing subdivision develops. The subject site will naturally phase itself because the lots are individually owned and will develop over a period of time.
The subject site is already subdivided. Alternate designs are not relevant.
N/A. Existing subdivision.
Alternate usu for this site would be inconsistent with the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Development at some future time would not significantly alter the environmental impacts.
N/A because the site is already designated for single family homes.
The site would remain agrscultural. A "no-project I@ alternative would not significantly alter the environmental impacts.
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WATER: Development of this project will create impervious surfaces onsite which would reduce incrementally increase absorption rates and surface runoff and runoff velocities. However, to accommodate this incremental runoff, drainage facilities (driveway swale) will be incorporated into the project to divert the runoff to new curb and gutter thereby mitigating this,concern.
PIANT/ANIMAL LIFE: The site is currently under agriculture with no significant plant or animal life existing on the property.
NOISE: Construction of the project may result in short term, insignificant noise impacts upon surrounding residences. Otherwise, the project is compatible with surrounding residential/agricultural land uses and will not create significant noise impacts. Because this is an existing subdivision, noise impacts cannot be reduced any lower than the mitigation measures in the Specific Plan,created.
LIGHT AND GLARE: The proposal has no significant light producing elements.
LAND USE: Development of this project is consistent with the General Plan and the Mello II segment of the Local Coastal Plan.
N-RESOURCES: Implementation of this project will incrementally contribute to the depletion of fossil fuels and other natural resources during construction and operation. This incremental increase is not considered significant.
RISK: The proposed project is surrounded by either residential or agricultural land uses. This project presents no risk of upset to these surrounding uses.
POPULATION: Implementation of this project may encourage growth upon surrounding undeveloped properties. However, since the Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan specifies that all public facilities will be available within this area to allow for development, no population or growth related impacts are anticipated.
HOUSING: This project will provide approximately 25 housing units. These 'dwellings will respond to an identified housing demand within the area.
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Dn the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find the proposed project COUtD have a significant effect on X the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. Declaration will be proposed. A Conditional Negative
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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VI. MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable)
VI. APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3145
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A SPECIFIC
PLAN TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR AN
EXISTING SUBDMSION.
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
CASE NO.: SP 201
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 3rd day of April, 1991, and
on the 17th day of April, 1991, 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, examining the initial study, analyzing the information
submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, the Planning
Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration.
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, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration according
to Exhibit “ND”, dated July 12, 1989, and “PII”, dated July 5, 1989, attached
hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings:
Findinns:
1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may
have a sign&ant impact on the environment.
2. The site has been previously graded and used for agricultural purposes.
3. The streets are adequate in size to handle traffic generated by the proposed
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impacted by this project.
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5. The proposed guidelines will establish a comprehensive set of development
standards to ensure that when development occuts it will be aesthetically pleasing
and provide property owners with a reasonable use of their land.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 17th day of April, 1991, by
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AYES: Vice-Chairperson Erwin, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Marcus
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NOES: Commissioners: McFadden & Schramm.
ABSENT: Chairperson Holmes.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
TOM ERWIN, Vice Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
MICHAEL J. HOI!ZMILLkk
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3146
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 201 ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF PALOMAR AIRPORT
ROAD, WEST OF THE AT&SF RAILROAD, EAST OF
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD, AND NORTH OF LANIKAI LANE
MOBILE HOME PARK.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA DOWNS
CASE NO: SP 201
WHEREAS, a verified application has been filed with the City of Carlsbad
and referred to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request as provided by
Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code, the Planning
Commission did, on the 3rd day of April, 1991, and on the 17th day of April, 1991,
consider said request on property described as:
Blocks 22, 23, 24 of Map 2013, La Costa Downs Unit No. 1
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 SP 201.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission
of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
recommends APPROVAL of SP 201, according to Exhibit ‘X’, dated April 3, 1991,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings and
subject to the following conditions:
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The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate residential development at
the exkting density.
The Planning Commission has, by inclusion of an appropriate condition to this
project, ensured building permits will not be issued for the project unless the City
Engineer determines that sewer service is available, and building cannot occur
within the project unless sewer service remains available, and the Planning
Commission is satisfied that the requirements of the Public Facilities Element of
the General Plan have been met insofar as they apply to sewer service for this
project.
School fees will be paid to ensure the availability of school facilities in the
Carlsbad School District.
Park-in-lieu fees are required as a condition of approval.
All necessary public improvements have been provided or will be required as
conditions of approval.
Assurances have been given that adequate sewer for the project will be provided
by the City of Car&bad.
This project will not cause any significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been issued by the Planning Director on July 12, 1989 and
recommended for Approval by the Planning Commission on April 17, 1991. In
recommending approval of this Negative Declaration the Planning Commission has
considered the initial study, the staff analysis, all required mitigation measures and
any written comments received regarding the significant effects this project could
have on the environment.
All property owners in the Specific Plan area are by condition, required to pay any
increase in public facility fee, or new construction tax, or development fees, and
has agreed to abide by any additional requirements established by a Local Facilities
Management Plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code. This will ensure continued availability of public facilities and will mitigate
any cumulative impacts created by the project.
This project is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Ordinance as it has
been conditioned to comply with any requirement approved as part of the Local
Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22.
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The proposed guidelines allow residents a reasonable use of their land while
providiug a consistent framework for development to ensure a quality living
environment.
The proposed Specific Phm implements the General Plan by providing small lot
single family homes in an area with a density designation of Residential Medium,
4-8 du/ac.
The proposed Specific Plan is in compliance with the Growth Management
Ordinance because all property owners have been conditioned to comply with the
requirements of the Local Facilities Management Plan (LIMP) for Zone 22. The
existing subdivision was included in the Zone 22 I..FMF as an existing condition,
therefore the demand on public fkilities has already been analyzed.
The proposed public improvements will adequately serve the subject site with all
necessazy public fkilities.
Noise impacts have been reduced as much as possiile. Provisions have been
included to ensure that Wure potential property owners are aware of exkting
noise impacts prior to purchase.
The pro@ Specific Plan has no associated open space impacts as determined
by the Open Space Advisor Committee at their meeting of January 24,199l.
Conditions:
1. Approval is granted for SP 201, as shown on Exhibit(s) “A”, dated April 3, 1991,
incorporated by reference and on file in the Planning Department. Development
shall occur substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.
2. This project is approved upon the express condition that building permits will not
be issued for development of the subject property unless the City Engineer
determines that sewer facilities are available at the time of application for such
sewer permits and will continue to be available until time of occupancy.
3. This project is also approved under the express condition that the applicant pay
the public facilities fee adopted by the City Council on July 28, 1987 and as
amended from time to time, and any development fees established by the City
Council pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code or other
ordinance adopted to implement a growth management system or facilities and
improvement plan. If the fees are not paid this application will not be consistent
with the General Plan and approval for this project will be void.
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All property owners shah pay park-in-lieu fees to the City, prior to the approval
of building permits as required by Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
AU property ownets shall provide school fees to mitigate conditions of
overcrowding as part of building permit application. These fees shall be based on the fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit application.
Water shall be provided and the developer shall be required to construct whatever
improvements are required by the Water District Master Plan and the Local
Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22.
This project is approved upon the express condition that building permits will not
be issued for development of the subject property unless the Water District serving
the development determines that adequate water and service is available at the
time of application for water service and will continue to be available until time
of occupancy.
If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or the
payment of any fees in lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law
on this project are challenged this approval shall be suspended as provided in
Government Code Section 65913.5. If any such condition is determined to be
invalid this approval shall be invalid unless the City Council determines that the
project without the condition complies with all requirements of law.
Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all sections of the
Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances in effect at time of
building permit issuance.
Prior to the issuance of the first building permit there shah be a notice of
restriction on real property placed on the deed to property subject to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director notifying all interested parties and successors
in interest that the City of Carlsbad has issued a Specific Plan by Resolution No.
3146 on the real property owned by the declarant. Said deed restriction shall note
the property description, location of the file containing complete project details
and all conditions of approval as well as any conditions or restrictions specified for
inclusion in the deed restriction. This approval shall not be effective and permits
shah not be issued until this notice is recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder.
Any signs proposed for this development shall at a minimum be designed in
conformance with the City’s Sign Ordinance and shall require review and approval
of the Planning Director prior to installation of such signs.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 17th day of April, 1991, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Vice-Chairperson Erwin, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Marcus
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NOES: Commissioners: McFadden & Schramm.
ABSENT: Chairperson Holmes.
ABSTAIN: None.
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TOM ERWIN, Vice Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
APRIL 17, 1991
PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SP 201 - LA COSTA DOWNS - Request for approval of a Specific Plan to establish development standards on property located south of Palomar
Airport Road, west of the AT&SF Railroad, east of Carlsbad Boulevard and north of Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park in the R-1-10,000 zone and in
LFMP Zone 22.
I. RECOMMENDATION
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That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3145
Recommending APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director,
and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3146 recommending APPROVAL of SP 201 to the City Council, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
II. EXPLANATION
This item was scheduled to be heard at the Planning Commission meeting of April 3,
1991, however was continued due to the lateness of the hour.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3145
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3146
3. Staff report dated April 3, 1991, with attachments.
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DATE: APRIL 3, 1991
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TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: SP 201 - LA COSTA DOWNS - Request for approval of a Specific Plan to
establish development standards on property located south of Palomar
Airport Road, west of the AT&SF Railroad, east of Carlsbad Boulevard and
north of Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park in the R-1-10,000 zone and in
LFMP Zone 22.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3145
Recommending APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director,
and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3146 recommending APPROVAL of SP
201 to the City Council, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Specific Plan 201 is being proposed by the City of Carlsbad to allow land owners in the La
Costa Downs Subdivision the opportunity to develop their property in a manner, as consistent as possible, with City standards. La Costa Downs is an existing, substandard,
41-lot subdivision that predates the City’s incorporation. As a substandard development,
the area could not develop without numerous variances. The proposed Specific Plan is
I intended to address this unique, existing situation by allowing the development of one
single family dwelling on each legal lot through the provision of special development
standards.
To establish development standards there are no discretionary actions necessary other than
the proposed Specific Plan. Because the property has already been subdivided, it does not
need to comply with more recent requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. Because it is
not a planned development, compliance is not needed with the Planned Development
Ordinance nor the Architectural Guidelines for Small Lot Subdivisions. In addition, no
changes are necessary to either the Zoning Ordinance or the General Plan. Simply stated,
the Specific Plan should be reviewed on the provision of development standards for an
existing situation.
’ The 4.5 acre site has a zoning designation of R-1-10,000 and a -General Plan designation
of RM (4-8 du/ac, 6.0 gcp). The average lot size of 4,800 square feet and the density of
9.2 du/ac are not consistent with either the zoning or General Plan growth control point,
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however, because this is an existing subdivision, no additional actions are necessary. The
site is consistent with the Local Coastal Plan classification of 3 Medium High Density (lo-
20 du/ac). The subject area is also within the Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP)
for Zone 22 and subject to the conditions of that approved plan. The 41 lots were included
within the Zone 22 LFMP density calculations as an existing condition; therefore, the
demand for public facilities has already been analyzed.
The vacant site, under agriculture, is located adjacent to Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park
at the south and the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad at the east. The western
property line borders on Carlsbad Boulevard. A vacant office site is located to the north.
Topography of the land slopes slightly from west to east with a 13 foot drop over the
property. Noise from the AT&SF Railroad will impact the property on the east with the
most affected lots (Block 22) belonging to the railroad itself.
ANALYSIS
Planninn Issues
1.
2.
Does the proposed Specific Plan implement the General Plan?
Do the proposed development standards grant property owners a reasonable use of
their land?
3. Does the proposed Specific Plan ensure that future development of the subject site
will be aesthetically pleasing when viewed from Carlsbad Boulevard, a scenic
corridor?
4.
5.
Do the proposed public improvements adequately serve the subject site?
Will noise impacts from the AT&SF Railroad create adverse impacts on the residents
of La Costa Downs?
6. Does the project comply with the City’s Growth Management Ordinance?
DISCUSSION
General Plan ImDlementation
The proposed Specific Plan implements the General Plan in several ways. First, the Specific
Plan is consistent with the Medium Density General Plan designation which is characterized
by “small lot single family homes . . . at a density of 4-10 dwelling units per gross acre.”
Secondly, the proposed development standards are in accordance with the residential
guidelines to preserve the neighborhood atmosphere and identity of existing residential
areas. This is in keeping with the existing subdivision map and the expectations of the
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property owners that their land would develop as a single family residential neighbbrhood.
Lastly, although the existing lots are substandard in size, they are consistent with Section
21.46.210 of the Zoning Ordinance which stipulates that although existing lots may be
substandard in area or width, “in no instance shall this provision prevent the erection of
a single-family dwelling on any substandard lot.“
The Open Space Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed Specific Plan at their meeting
of January 24, 1991 and determined there were no open space impacts created by the
proposed plan.
Reasonable Use of Land
The proposed Specific Plan allows properry owners a reasonable use of their land and at
the same time provides a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure orderly and attractive
development. The Specific Plan is intended to create a residential subdivision with
standards which, for the most part, reflect those of a standard R-l subdivision. In a few
areas, criteria are more restrictive because of the smaller lot size.
Although the existing lots are smaller in area (average 4800 sq. ft.), they have standard
street frontages of 60 feet. This is the minimum width required under the current
ordinance. For this reason, sideyard setbacks were set at the normal requirement of 10%
of the ‘lot width or, in this case, 6 feet. Therefore, the minimum distance between homes
would be 12 feet. If lot consolidations occur with one home on two lots, sideyard setbacks
would be increased to a maximum requirement of 10 feet on each side.
To develop the appearance of a single family neighborhood, the Specific Plan was designed
to require a 20 foot front yard setback and a minimum rear yard of 15 feet. This is similar
to what routinely occurs in small lot subdivisions as well as standard R-l subdivisions.
With a possible building envelope of 45’ x 48’, there is sufficient space to construct an
ample dwelling unit and 20’ x 20’ garage. Overall, development standards remain similar
to most R-l zones. Those areas addressing the smaller lot size include the following
standards:
1) Patios or accessory structures in the rear yard must be set back 5’ from the
property lines.
2) Building height must be limited to two stories or 25, whichever is less.
3) One street tree must be planted in each front yard.
4) Roof decks, although allowed, must be incorporated into the roof structure
as an integral part of the structure.
5) Three foot utility easements have been included in the 20’ frontyard setback.
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Three lots in the subdivision are more severely constrained than the others. Lot 13 of
Block 23 was legally >plit into two separate parcels sometime before the City’s
incorporation. These parcels are 30’ x 80’ or 2,400 square feet in area. Lot 11 of Block 23 is also very small with only 4,275 square feet, including land from the possible street
vacation to the south. Future development of these three, very substandard lots will
probably require approval of administrative variances to reduce the required sideyards. An
administrative variance would allow a 25% modification to the required yard. To allow
a reasonable use of the lot, a sideyard variance would be considered, provided a 10’
distance remained between homes.
Aesthetic ImDacts
Because the proposed project is an existing subdivision and not subject to either Planned Unit Development requirements or the Architectural Guidelines for Small Lot Subdivisions,
it is difficult to apply and enforce architectural conditions on each home. After much
consideration, staff determined that it would be more appropriate to suggest architectural
guidelines illustrating elements of good design rather than to impose one type of
architecture on potentially 41 individually owned properties. It is expected that as each
home is designed, property owners will present their architects with a copy of the Specific
Plan as a guideline to what the City requires as development standards and desires as architectural design. In this way, staff expects to establish a consistent framework and, at
the same time, allow individual creativity.
A requirement has been included within the Specific Plan to require rear elevation
articulation for those properties backing up to Carlsbad Boulevard. In addition, the lower
floors and backyards of these homes will be screened from Carlsbad Boulevard by a six foot
decorative block wall.
Given the existing situation, staff considers the proposed guidelines to be the maximum
amount of architectural restriction that should be imposed on the property owners. The proposed guidelines regulate, to the maximum feasible extent, the impacts of the subject
site on surrounding properties.
Public Immovements
Currently, adequate public improvements do not exist to serve the properties within the
Specific Plan boundary. As a “paper” subdivision, it is lacking any road, sewer, water or utility improvements to serve the lots. The only improvements to the site are extensions
of various facilities to serve other adjacent or surrounding developments. These include
Anacapa Road, constructed to a 28 foot paved width to serve the Lanikai Lane Mobile
Home Park and several sewer tn.&lines which serve other developments south of the
Specific Plan area as well as areas within the Leucadia County Water District.
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In order to provide public services to the property, extensive infrastructure improvements
are necessary. These include improvements required to meet the Growth Management
facilities standards as identified in the Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan as well
as those facilities needed to provide public services to this Specific Plan area. The road,
sewer, water and drainage improvements required within the Specific Plan represent the
minimum improvements necessary to develop the property. Also required but not detailed
within the plan are utility improvements such as telephone, gas, electric and cable
television. A major issue in providing these improvements is financing and timing of
improvement construction. Since the properties within the Specific Plan area are owned
by numerous small landowners, it is not likely one property owner can or will IknciaIly
bear the burden for the construction of all the required improvements.
The Specific Plan document establishes conditions for improvement construction which
must be met by each individual property owner to provide adequate public facilities to
serve the site. Depending upon the timing and pattern of development of the Specific Plan
area, this could result in haphazard and disjointed improvement construction. Alternatives
to this occurrence would be to require that all the improvements be constructed up front
via an improvement assessment district or a consortium of property owners/developers
working togerher.
An assessment district to provide a comprehensive construction and &an&g program
would be beneficial for the City and the property owners. Without an assessment district, an individual property owner could face substantial costs to install the required
infrastructure just to build a single family home. An assessment district would spread the
costs among the property owners; however, it is not legal to force property owners into
such an arrangement to develop a single family house on their individual properties. For
this reason, conditions were established for individual development requirements. A
description of the alternative financing mechanisms was included in the Development
Financing section in Chapter 5 of the Specific Plan document.
Staff conducted a preliminary survey of the property owners to determine their willingness
to participate in an assessment district. Of the 21 property owners questioned, 52% (11) indicated that they “may be willing to participate.” A two-thirds majority (14) is necessary
for the actual formation of the district.
Noise Imnacts
The La Costa Downs Subdivision will be subject to noise impacts of varying intensities from
Carlsbad Boulevard, McClellan-Palomar Airport and the AT&SF Railroad. Because the
project is an existing subdivision the City has no ability to redesign the project to reduce
these impacts. Staff has proposed the following mitigation measures to reduce noise
impacts to the maximum feasible extent.
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1) Architectural plans must reduce interior noise levels to 45 CNEL. Structures
must provide mechanical ventilitation and cooling in areas where the opening of windows would increase the noise level above the minimum allowed,
2) Six foot decorative block walls must be constructed along the AT&SF
Railroad property line and the Carlsbad Boulevard right-of-way line.
3) Prior to the first sale of any lot or the issuance of a first building permit in
any lot, existing owners must record a notice that future owners may be
subject to noise impacts from these three sources.
Other than these conditions, there is no other method that staff can utilize to reduce the
noise impacts on the existing subdivision.
Growth Mananement
The subject area is located within Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22. The
impacts of the existing subdivision were analyzed in the Zone 22 plan, approved on
December 13, 1988. Therefore, because no additional dwelling units are proposed, no
further analysis is needed for the proposed development guidelines. As residents develop
their property, they must comply with all conditions of the Zone 22 plan. The conditions include the requirement for the property owners in Zone 22 to provide a comprehensive
financing plan which must be approved by the City prior to the first final map, issuance of
a grading permit or building permit, whichever occurs first. To date, a financing plan has
not been approved.
Summary
As stated earlier in this report, the proposed Specific Plan attempts to provide consistent
standards for property owners to develop their land. It is not the intent to be more
restrictive. tt is important to recognize that the City does not have the discretion to solve
all the problems in this subdivision. Staff recommends approval of SP 201 because the proposed plan resolves as many problems as possible given the existing situation.
-ONMENTAL REVIEW
The Specific Plan was analyzed through an Environmental Assessment, Part II. The
determination was made that the proposed development standards and guidelines would not create any significant adverse impacts to either the existing subdivision or surrounding
properties. The Specific Plan proposes a number of conditions which may actually reduce
some of the impacts created by the development or some of the impacts experienced by the
development. Because it was determined that the Specific Plan would not have a
significant impact on the environment, a Negative Declaration was issued on July 12,1989.
The Specific Plan and Negative Declaration were subsequently sent to the State Clearinghouse for review and distribution. No comments were received during the review
period.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3145
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3146
3. Location Map
4. Background Data Sheet
5. Exhibit “A”, dated April 3, 1991.
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SP 201
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SPECIFIC PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS I
I. INTRODUCTION ................................................. I
A. PURPOSE .................................................. 1
B. LOCATION ................................................. 1
C. LAND DESIGNATIONS ......................................... 3
D. GENERAL PROVISIONS: ....................................... 3
II. LANDUSE ...................................................... 4
A. PERMIlTED USES.. .......................................... 4
B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ................................... 4
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LOTSIZE ............................................. 4
LOT COVERAGE ....................................... 4
SET-BACKS ............................................ 4
PARKING ............................................. 5
BUILDING HEIGHT ...................................... 5
LANDSCAPING ......................................... 5
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ......................... 5
GRADING/DRAINAGE .................................... 5
PARK-IN LIEU FEE ...................................... 5
SCHOOLFEES ......................................... 6
PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE .................................. 6
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ................................ 6
PHASING OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ...................... 8
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FINANCING: ....................... 10
NOISE A-ITENUATION .................................. 10
MAILBOXES.. ........................................ 11
LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PLAN .................... 12
NOTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN ........................ 12
ClTYWlDE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNlTY FAClLlTlES DISTRICT .... 13
ODORIMPACTS ....................................... 14
Ill. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES .................................... 15
A. SITEDESIGN ............................................... 16
B. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE .................................... 18
C. BUILDING MATERIALS ........................................ 24
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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6. Road Alignment and Lot Adjustment Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9. Street Cross - Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Location Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SiteDesign................................................. 16
Corner Lot Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 1, Residential Architecture,
Streetscape Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2, Residential Architecture,
Garage Front Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 3, Architectural Design Elements,
Building Facade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 4, Residential Architecture,
Building Facade Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . 23
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1. Exhibit A, Notice Concerning Proximity
of Car&bad Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2. Exhibit B, Notice Concerning Aircraft
Environmental Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. Exhibit C, Notice Concerning Railroad
Environmental Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4. Exhibit D, Notice Concerning Odor
Environmental Impacts . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. Exhibit E, Full Size Road Alignment
(Previously Distributed)
LA COSTA DOWNS
SPECIFIC PLAN
I. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE:
In the 1920s the area known as La Costa Downs was subdivided into parcels and narrow
streets, both now considered substandard, which make the area difficult to develop
according to present standards. The La Costa Downs Specific Plan addresses this issue
by providing a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure orderly, attractive, and
harmonious development. The guidelines are intended to create a residential
development with standards which reflect, for the most part, those of a regular R-l
subdivision. In a few areas, criteria are more restrictive because of the smaller lot size.
By establishing a specific set of standards, homeowners will know how they can best
develop their property without the need for numerous variances from City standards.
B. LOCATION:
The subject property is approximately 4.5 acres in size and is located south of Palomar
Airport Road, west of the AT&SF Railroad, east of Carlsbad Boulevard, and north of
Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park (see next page for location map).
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LANIKAI LANE
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C. LAND DESIGNATIONS:
EXISTING PROPOSED
GENERAL PLAN: RM (4-8 du/ac, 6.0 g.c.p.*) N/A
ZONING: R-l -10,000 N/A
LOCAL COASTAL PLAN: 3 MHD (10-20 du/ac) N/A
GROWTH MANAGEMENT: Zone 22 LFMP N/A
D. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
1. The Specific Plan implements the City of Carlsbad’s General Plan and
Municipal Code by providing guidelines and standards for the full
development of the area by requiring facilities and services consistent with
the regulations and ordinances of the City’s Local Facilities Management
Plan for Zone 22; and by ensuring that all City standards and requirements
will be met in a consistent and uniform manner. Unless specifically
discussed in this Specific Plan, all City policies and ordinances apply to
the La Costa Downs Specific Plan Area as they would apply to any
property in the City of Carlsbad. Unless specifically addressed, the
Specific Plan requires conformance with all applicable City development
standards and requirements.
2. The Specific Plan sets standards for development and does not provide
a guarantee of approval for future discretionary acts or projects within its
boundaries. The permitted uses and development standards contained in
this plan may be more stringent than those found in the underlying zoning.
Therefore, the provisions of this plan shall take precedence over the
underlying zone. The provisions of the underlying zone shall apply to
subjects not covered in this plan. Where conflict may exist between this
Specific Plan and the underlying zone, the most restrictive shall prevail.
3. Development within the Specific Plan shall be subject to all present and
future Growth Management plans, policies or ordinances adopted by the
City Council or by citizen vote including but not limited to Chapter 21.90
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Growth Management). A Local Facilities
Management Plan for Zone 22 was previously processed pursuant to the
City’s Growth Managment Program. This zone plan provides a detailed
description and analysis of how Zone 22 will develop from its current
status to buildout. The zone plan also demonstrates how and when each
facility and improvement will be constructed in order to accommodate
development within the Zone (phasing). The zone plan also provides a
complete description of how each facility and improvement will be financed
when mitigation is necessary.
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II. LAND USE .
A. PERMITTED USES
Single family, detached dwellings, and accessory structures. Any principal use,
accessory use, transitional use or conditional use permitted in the underlying zone
is permitted subject to the same conditions and restrictions applicable in such
underlying zone and to all of the requirements of this Specific Plan.
B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. LOT SIZE: Lots created by La Costa Downs, Unit No. 1, Map 2013 cannot
be further subdivided. Individual lot size reductions made by the County
Assessor’s Office for tax purposes are not considered legal lots by the City
of Carlsbad. Building permits will not be issued for any lot adjusted to a
smaller size than those lots shown on La Costa Downs Unit No. 1.) Map.
2013. Lots may be merged to increase buildable area if processed
pursuant to Chapter 20.36 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
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23, the property owners shall submit a request for a Certificate of
Compliance to determine whether or not these lots were legally
divided.
2. LOT COVERAGE: Maximum 40%.
3. SETBACKS (after required dedications are made):
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20 feet from property line. Front:
Street sidevard: 10 feet from property line.
Side: 10% of the lot width or a minimum of 6 feet whichever is
most restrictive, however, such sideyard need not exceed ten feet.
Rear: 15 feet from the property line.
Proiections: Fireplace structures, cornices, eaves, belt courses,
sills, buttresses, and other similar architectural features projecting
from a building may intrude up to two feet into the required
distance between buildings.
Accessorv Structures: One-story accessory structures, patio
covers, etc., within the rear yard shall be set back a minimum of 5
feet from the side and the rear property lines. The distance
between buildings used for human habitation and accessory
buildings shall not be less than ten feet.
Roof decks: Roof decks may be constructed as long as they are
an integral part of the structure and do not extend into any
required yard.
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4. PARKING:
Each single family dwelling must provide a two-car garage with a minimum
interior dimension of 20’ x 20’. Driveways shall be a maximum width of 24’
at the curb with a preferred width of 16’.
5. BUILDING HEIGHT:
No newly constructed, reconstructed, altered or enlarged residential
structure within the La Costa Downs Specific Plan shall exceed two stories
or twenty-five feet in height, whichever is less. Covered parking areas shall
be considered to be a story and shall be included in determining building
height.
6. LANDSCAPING:
A minimum of one 15 gallon tree shall be planted in each front yard
setback prior to occupancy. One of the following species may be
selected: Cupaniopsis Anacardioides (Carrotwood), or Washingtonia
Robusta (Mexican Fan Palm). Trees shall be planted a minimum of 3’,
from inside the property lines and set back from the corner per City
requirements, All other landscaping shall be selected by individual
property owners. All landscaping shall be installed and maintained by
property owners. Drought tolerant landscaping is encouraged.
7. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMlT:
All of the La Costa Downs Specific Plan area is in the Coastal Zone and
therefore subject to the requirements of the California Coastal
Commission. To ensure compliance with these regulations, prior to the
issuance of each building permit, the project applicant shall submit a copy
of a Coastal Development Permit approving development that is in
substantial conformance with the La Costa Downs Specific Plan (SP 201).
8. GRADING/DRAINAGE:
All lots shall follow the natural terrain to the most feasible extent possible.
Cut and/or fill on each lot shall be limited to that necessary to provide
adequate drainage. Drainage of each lot shall be directed to a public
street or approved easement. Lots within Block 22 (adjacent to AT&SF
Railroad) shall follow the natural drainage course adjacent to the railroad
right-of-way.
9. PARK-IN LIEU FEE:
All property owners shall pay park-in-lieu fees to the City, prior to the
approval of building permits as required by Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
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10. SCHOOL FEES:
All property owners shall provide school fees to mitigate conditions of
overcrowding as part of their building permit application. These fees shall
be based on the fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit
application.
11. PUBLIC FAClLlTlES FEE:
Prior to the issuance of a building permit on each lot, each property owner
shall pay the public facilities fee adopted by the City Council on July 28,
1987 and as amended from time to time, and any development fees
established by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code or other ordinance adopted to implement a growth
management system or facilities and improvement plan.
12. STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
Streets shall be designed in compliance with the following criteria:
(Please refer to Street Cross - Sections, page 26.)
a) ANACAPA ROAD (NORTH OF DESCANSO):
1) 60’ right-of-way width.
2) 40’ curb to curb width.
3) 5.5’ contiguous sidewalks on both sides.
b) ANACAPA ROAD (SOUTH OF DESCANSO) AND FRANCISCAN
ROAD:
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4)
46’ right-of-way width (existing 40’ right-of-way plus
additional 3’ street dedication required by property owner
on each side of street). An additional 3’ utility easement
shall be required on each side of the 46’ right-of-way.
36’ curb to curb width.
5’ contiguous sidewalks on both sides (includes top of
curb).
Parking shall be limited to one side of Anacapa Road until
such time as Lanikai Lanes Mobile Home Park can be
served with an alternate access.
Cl DESCANSO BOULEVARD:
1)
2)
51’ right-of-way width (existing 40’ right-of-way plus
additional 11’ dedication will be required from property
owner on north side of Descanso at time of development).
An additional 3’ utility easement shall be required on the
south side of Descanso Boulevard adjacent to the 51’ right-
of-way line.
36’ curb to curb width. (No access from office property at
north to Descanso Blvd.).
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5’ contiguous sidewalks on both sides (includes top of
curb).
Additional 11’ dedication required by property owner on
north side of Descanso Blvd. No dedication will be
required from property owner on south side of Descanso.
4 CUL-DE-SAC DESIGN ON ANACAPA ROAD:
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Curb radius = 38’
Tangent length = 50’
Additional dedication may be required as determined by the
City Engineer.
Until alternate access is provided to Lanikai Lane Mobile
Home Park, a modified knuckle shall be constructed as
shown on the “Road Alignment” illustration page 25.
Construction of full cul-de-sac and modified knuckle is
required prior to occupancy of any building on Lots 8 or 9
of Block 24 and Lots 11, 12 or 13 of Block 25.
e) LA COSTA BOULEVARD:
1)
2)
Adjacent property owners may request street vacation by
City of Carlsbad. Existing utilities will remain within
appropriate easements. (Note: All street vacations must
conform to State Code and are subject to approval by the
City Council). Designated easements will be utilized to
calculate lot size and determine setbacks; however, building
construction shall not occur over said easement.
Additional right-of-way may be required as determined by
the City Engineer.
9 ACCESS TO LANIKAI LANE MOBILE HOME PARK:
(Refer to “Road Alignment, page 25.)
Access to Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park, shall be provided via an
existing 25’ wide easement plus additional right-of-way as required
by City Engineer. Improvement of this access shall include but not
be limited to modified knuckle and A.C. pavement base. lt shall be
the responsibility of the adjacent lots to develop this access (Ref.
13a)4) below). This access shall be considered temporary until
permanent access to Carlsbad Blvd. is constructed. Permanent
access to Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park will be located
approximately 2800 feet south of the existing Anacapa Bridge.
When permanent access to Lanikai Lane is constructed, the access
easement across Lot 9 of Block 24 shall remain as an emergency
secondary access. A Knox Box gate shall be installed by the
developer conditioned to provide permanent access to Carlsbad
Boulevard.
13. PHASING OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
Prior to development of any property within the Specific Plan boundary,
certain public improvements are needed to ensure the health, safety and
welfare of the future residents and the traveling public. The following
conditions were developed to ensure adequate provision of these
improvements concurrent with or prior to development of the properties
covered by this Specific Plan,
4 STREETS:
Prior to issuance of any building permit within the Specific Plan
boundary, the owner/permittee shall complete or guarantee the
completion of the following traffic circulation improvements to
provide safe vehicular and pedestrian access to the site. These
improvements shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer prior to occupancy of the respective dwelling unit.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Full half street improvement along the property frontage
with the adjacent local street in accordance with the
standards of this Specific Plan and City standards plus 14
feet of pavement on the opposite side of the street.
Any necessary offsite pavement and curbs to safely and
adequately handle drainage and traffic circulation.
For units on Franciscan Road, construction of a minimum
28 foot wide street section offsite from the building site to
Anacapa Road to provide safe ingress and egress to the
project site.
Lots 8 and 9 of Block 24 and Lots 11, 12 and 13 of Block
23 shall be responsible for the full construction of a
modified knuckle at the south end of Anacapa Road to
provide vehicular turnaround and continued safe access
into the Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park.
Lots 1 thru 9 inclusive of Block 24 are responsible for the
construction of curbs, gutters and street lights along their
frontage on Carlsbad Boulevard. lf the ultimate alignment
of Carlsbad Boulevard has not been fixed at the time of
building permit issuance, the owner/permittee shall post a
cash deposit with the City in the amount of $40.00 per lineal
foot of frontage. The deposit amount includes provision for
the design, construction, inspection and contract
administration of the required improvements and shall be
adjusted for inflation using the latest Engineering News
Record Construction Cost Index. The current value as of
April 3, 1991, of the ENR Construction Cost Index is
$4,754.90.
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6) Prior to the issuance of each building permit, property
owners shall install a temporary provision for a fire truck
turnaround at any dead end access road which is in excess
of 150 feet in length.
b) SEWER:
1) Prior to issuance of any building permit within the Specific
Plan boundary, the owner-permitee shall construct a public
sewerline along the property frontage and offsite of the
property to the existing sewer trunkline at the south side of
the Specific Plan boundary along an alignment determined
by the City Engineer. This sewer line shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to occupancy of
the respective dwelling unit.
c) WATER:
1)
2)
3)
Prior to issuance of any building permit within the Specific
Plan boundary, a looped water line, sized in accordance
with the Carlsbad Municipal Water District requirements,
shall be provided from the existing water line along the
southern Specific Plan boundary down Anacapa Road to
Descanso Boulevard and from Descanso Boulevard back
to the existing water line. All areas of the water line
beneath paved sections shall include all water service
laterals to each of the properties.
Prior to issuance of building permits on Lots 10 or 11 of
Block 23, or Lot 11 of Block 22, the owner shall construct
a 15’ wide all-weather access road in the water easement
to the satisfaction of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District.
All fire hydrants shall be provided as shown on Exhibit D
and shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Fire
Department to maintain a required fire flow of 1000 gallons
per minute (GPM) at 20 pounds per square inch (PSI)
residual. All fire hydrants shall be provided prior to
occupancy of the first unit.
4 UNDERGROUNDING OF PUBLIC UTILITIES:
1) Prior to issuance of any building permit within the Specific
Plan boundary, the owner shall enter into an agreement not
to oppose the formation of an underground assessment
district. If the street and utility improvements for the
Specific Plan area are constructed utilizing an assessment
district or other comprehensive financing program, all
overhead lines within the Specific Plan boundary shall be
undergrounded to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. If
individual owners construct the required improvements, the
overhead utility lines may remain or be relocated consistent
with the proposed improvements.
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14. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FINANCING:
Since adequate public improvements do not exist to serve the Specific
Plan property, and because it is burdensome for one property owner to
install the initial infrastructure needed to provide adequate public services
to their property, alternative financing may be necessary to develop the
Specific Plan properties. The following is a listing of the available financing
alternatives to fund construction of the needed improvements.
a) Assessment District: There are several state laws which deal with
the formation of special assessment districts for the purpose of
financing street and utility improvements, Generally, the formation
of such a district involves the submittal of a petition containing the
signatures of a majority of property owners within the proposed
district and the consent of the City Council to form the district. City
policy would normally require that the owner/developer front the
needed money to prepare the design plans and retain counsel
prior to formation of the district. This is the preferred method to
finance and construct the required improvements.
b) Owner/Developer Funded: Several owners within the Specific Plan
boundary could join together and pool their resources to design,
construct and finance the required improvements.
4 Reimbursement Aareement: City Ordinances provide for the
establishment of reimbursement agreements with owner/developers
wherein the required improvements exceed the need of one
particular developer. This generally applies to the oversizing of
sewer, drainage and water facilities. Since the drainage, utility and
road improvements required of this Specific Plan area are the
minimum required by City standards to serve even one unit,
reimbursement agreements would not be an appropriate financing
tool for this project.
15. NOISE ATTENUATION:
Lots located in the La Costa Downs Subdivision may be subject to
possible noise and vibration impacts from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad, Carlsbad Boulevard and the McCellan Palomar Airport.
Because the property was subdivided in 1929 it is not subject to the City’s
present Noise Policy; however, to improve the quality of life for La Costa
Downs residents, the following noise mitigation measures shall be
complied with:
a) Prior to issuance of a building permits, the Building Director shall
review the architectural plans to ensure compliance with the State
of California interior noise standard of 45 CNEL. At that time, any
additional measures (thicker glazing, sound absorption material,
shielding of vents, or artificial circulation system) to further
attenuate the noise to an acceptable level shall be required.
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1) Where windows are required to be unopenable or kept
closed in order to meet the interior noise standards,
mechanical ventilation and cooling, if necessary, shall be
provided to maintain a habitable environment, The system
shall supply two air changes per hour to each habitable
room including 20% (one-fifth) fresh make-up air obtained
directly from the outdoors. The fresh air inlet duct shall be
of sound attenuating construction and shall consist of a
minimum of ten feet of straight or curved duct or six feet
plus one sharp 90“ bend.
b) Prior to the close of escrow upon the sale of each lot, the owner
shall prepare and record a notice that this property may be subject
to impacts from Carlsbad Boulevard, the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad and the McClellan Palomar Airport in a manner
meeting the approval of the Planning Director and City Attorney
(See Exhibits A, B, and C).
C) Prior to occupancy of the first dwelling unit, decorative six foot
walls shall be constructed along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad property line and the Carlsbad Boulevard right-of-way
line. Said walls shall be constructed of concrete block and any
other sound attenuation material deemed by the Planning Director
to provide adequate noise protection. If a noise study determines
the wall could be of a lower height and still provide noise
protection, the lower height shall be acceptable. The design of
said walls shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director
and City Engineer. Property owner(s) may enter into a
reimbursement agreement with the City administering the
agreement and the property owners paying 100% of the cost of
construction including administration fees.
16. MAILBOXES:
Combined mailbox units shmall be placed behind the sidewalk subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
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17. LOCAL FAClLlTlES MANAGEMENT PLAN:
La Costa Downs is located within Local Facilities Management Plan Zone
22 and must comply with all conditions stipulated therein and any
amendments made to that plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
These conditions include the requirement for the property owners in Zone
22 to provide a comprehensive financing plan which must be approved by
the City Council prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building
permit, whichever occurs first. Key facilities to be financed include
drainage and circulation.
a) Drainage:
The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22 did not specify
upgrades to existing drainage structures. The City of Carlsbad is
currently upgrading its Drainage Master Plan which will evaluate the
capacity of major storm drain facilities impacted by this specific plan.
If the storm drain facilities are determined to be inadequate, then future
development in this specific plan will be required to participate in
appropriate mitigation.
b) Circulation:
A financing plan guaranteeing the construction of the following
circulation facilities must be approved:
I) Palomar Airport Road and l-5 interchange
2) Poinsettia Lane and l-5 interchange
3) Palomar Airport Road widening
4) Poinsettia Lane widening
5) Completion of Avenida Encinas
6) Intersection and signal modifications as necessary
18. NOTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN:
Prior to the issuance of the first building permit on each lot there shall be
a deed restriction placed on the deed to each lot subject to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director notifying all interested parties and
successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad has issued a Specific Plan
on the real property owned by the declarant. Said deed restriction shall
note the property description, location of the file containing complete
project details and all conditions of approval as well as any conditions or
restrictions specified for inclusion in the deed restriction. Said deed
restriction(s) may be modified or terminated only with the approval of the
City Council of the Cii of Carslbad.
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19. CITYWIDE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNlTY FACILITIES DISTRICT
In accordance with the City’s Growth Management Plan and the Public
Facilities Element of the General Plan, it is necessary that all public
facilities required to serve development be provided concurrent with need.
At this time a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) is proposed
to finance the construction of several Citywide facilities necessary to serve
new development. One of these facilities is the l-5 interchange at
Poinsettia Lane. The Zone 22 LFMP is specifically conditioned to provide
a financing mechanism for improvements to this interchange. In addition,
the new South Carlsbad Library is required for all new residential
development. Therefore, guaranteed financing for these two Citywide
facilities is necessary in order to find that the La Costa Downs subdivision
will provide adequate public facilities concurrent with need.
If the CFD is formed, the vacant developable land in Zone 22, including the
La Costa Downs subdivision, would become part of the district. This
would satisfy the requirement for financing the Poinsettia interchange
improvements and the Library. The CFD, if formed, would impose a
special two-level tax on the land to pay for these facilities. For properties
with a General Plan designation of RM, such as La Costa Downs, the
maximum tax on undeveloped land would be $1,294 per net acre per year.
At the time of residential building permit issuance, a one time tax of no
more than $2, 810 per dwelling unit would be assessed. After that, no
further tax would be assessed as part of this CFD.
If the CFD is not formed, there would not be guaranteed financing for the
Citywide facilities needed to serve Zone 22. In that case, no further
permits of any kind would be approved in the zone unless an alternate
financing program acceptable to the City is provided.
a) Approval of this Specific Plan is contingent upon the provision of
adequate public facilities to satisfy the Public Facilities Element of the
General Plan. At this time a Mello-Roos Community,Facilities District
is proposed to finance the construction of several Citywide facilities
necessary to serve new development. If the Mello-Roos Community
Facilities District is not formed, or if the Community Facilities District is
formed but the Zone 22 properties are not participants within that
District, the required General Plan Consistency finding cannot be
made. No discretionary approvals, Building Permits, Grading Permits,
Final Maps, or development permits will be issued or approved unless
an alternate financing mechanism is provided by the developer and
approved by the City Council to finance the facilities legally applicable
to Zone 22 that would have been or are included in the Community
Facilities District. For purposes of this condition the Mello-Roos
District will be considered to be formed following an affirmative vote of
the property owners plus a 30-day period as prescribed by law to
provide for any protest regarding formation of the District.
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20. ODOR IMPACTS
Lots located in the La Costa Downs Subdivision may be subject to
possible odor impacts from the Encina Sewer Plant. To improve the
quality of life for La Costa Downs residents the following mitigation
measure shall be complied with:
a) Prior to the close of escrow upon the sale of each lot, the owner shall
prepare and record a notice that this property may be subject to odor
impacts from the Encina Sewer Plant in a manner meeting the approval
of the Planning Director and City Attorney (See Exhibit D).
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III. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
A. SITE DESIGN:
In La Costa Downs, as in all small lot subdivisions, architecture becomes
a very important element in the overall design. The La Costa Downs
Specific Plan does not propose one style of architecture nor one set of
design standards; however, architecture utilizing elements of good design
is desired.
On the following pages, a series of architectural guidelines and schematics
are presented to provide additional guidance to property owners. lt should
be noted that the schematics and building envelopes are prototypes and
are not intended to constrain more creative solutions,
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B. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE:
BACKGROUND
An important element in a quality residential environment is its aesthetic
appearance. Residential neighborhoods that are visually and aesthetically
pleasing -- that possess a sense of harmony and continuity -- contribute to a
relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle. Strong and balanced architectural design can
create a “sense of place” whereby residents can easily identify and relate to their
own homes and neighborhoods.
A pleasing living environment can be created through the application of good
architectural and neighborhood design principles. The primary application of
these design principles is directed towards residential architecture and the
streetscape.
GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
The following set of architectural standards may help the architect, planner, engineer and builder
in creating aesthetically pleasing residential areas:
4 Visual interest should be created through the use of varied entry treatments in single
family and townhome type dwelling units. See Figure 1, page 20.
4 Varied building height and roof massing are encouraged. See Figure 1, page 20.
4 To create streetscape variety, multiple building elevation treatments -- including roof,
window, siding, trim, accent, garage door and/or entry types, should be utilized.
4 Streetscape unity can be strengthened through the use of common roof, siding, wall and
fence materials or through the use of common exterior architectural treatments on
structures located along the street. Alternatively, variety can be created by introducing
a limited number of different roof, side, and wall materials or treatments on structures
along a street. See Figure 1, page 20.
4 To avoid the dominance and repetitiveness of garage doors on the streetscene, property
owners are encouraged to orient garages to face toward the side on some units, See
Figure 2, page 21.
4 Building faces (particularly front elevation planes) and roof planes should be varied in
placement and size to avoid visual monotony, and to create interest and human scale.
See Figures 3 and 4, pages 22,33.
4 Further architectural articulation of building faces and roof planes can be accomplished
through the introduction of sub-elements such as projections, dormers, roof ridge jogs,
roof overhangs, building face trims, recessed doorways, bay windows, or entry courts.
See Figure 3, page 22.
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4 In two-story structures varied and horizontally offset floor plans can be used to produce
exterior building and roof plane articulation. See Figure 3, page 22.
4 In two-story structures, scale and vertical transition can be created in the front of the
structure by “stepping back” the second story and providing a partial roof or trellis at the
top of the first floor level. This eliminates continuous two-story vertical building planes.
See Figure 3, page 22.
4 An accent window having a different or articulated shape (e.g., rounded, diamond and/or
with contrasting moldings) or with a finer texture (e.g., many small panes) can be used
to create interest on building elevations. See Figure 3, page 22.
4 Visual focus can be created through increasing texture, detail, color or trim in the
architectural feature to be emphasized. Articulation of entries including doors, alcoves,
entry walls, gates, overhead trellises/sunroofs, light fixtures, and contrasting colors, are
common methods of creating building visual/functional focus and sense of identity. See
Figure 3. page 22.
4 The texture and character of composition shingle roofs can be enhanced by using thick
butt shingles and by adding double shingles along the hips and ridgelines of the roof.
4 When used on roofs, solar energy equipment such as solar panels, solar modules or
piping should be well integrated into roof design in terms of placement and color.
4 To reduce the visual impacts on the traveling public using Carlsbad Boulevard, the rear
building elevations on the homes backing up to Carlsbad Boulevard (a Scenic Corridor)
shall integrate off-set building planes and articulated windows and doors into the
architectural design.
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C. BUILDING MATERIALS:
4 A plain surface should be embellished through the use of localized contrasting materials
as accents or trims.
4 To provide interest and/or architectural accents on structures predominately finished in
stucco, moldings, cornices, insets or offsets should be used. Similarly, to create interest,
portion of the exterior building surface should be covered with a complimentary building
material, texture, or color.
4 Instead of using contrasting materials on the same flat building surface it is best to offset
the contrasting materials on different building planes.
4 Any bare metallic surfaces (vents, pipes, gutters, flashing, etc.) should be painted or
covered from view in a manner harmonious with the general exterior architectural
treatment of the building.
4 To better complement natural materials and earth tone colors commonly found in
.contemporary residential structures, the covering of metallic aluminum frames around
doors or windows by wood, brick or stucco trim systems is encouraged. Anodized
aluminum window frames are also appropriate.
4 Driveway materials that retain their original beauty and strength such as textured
concrete, brick, tile or conglomerate are encouraged outside the City right-of-way.
4 Trees should be used to interrupt the appearance of a long, horizontal building mass.
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EXHIBIT A
FORM: NOISE 1: 1 of 3
RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO i
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1
1
NOTICE CONCERNING PROXIMITY
OF THE EXISTING
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR
This Notice Concerning Environmental Impacts is made by
hereinafter referred to as the “Owner” is developer of certain
real property situated in tie City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California.
RECITALS
A. The purpose of this notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible present
and future potential impacts of noise generated by all manner of vehicles including public
and private vehicles which will generate noise and other environmental impacts.
Purchaser acknowledges and accepts these existing and future impacts and forever
waives any and all causes of action and covenants not to sue the City of Carlsbad, its
agents, servants or employees as to any damages or injuries resulting from said impacts.
B. The Owner is the developer and/or holder of the title to certain real property
in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, California, more fully described as:
C. The property is located adjacent to the Carlsbad Boulevard Transportation
Corridor (hereafter described as corridor) on which transportation vehicles such as
automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and/or vehicles for rail and transit are proposed to
travel.
D. Owner has no control over the operations of the corridor including the types
of vehicles, trips and traffic, nor the frequency of the trips.
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E. lt is the desire of Owner to give notice to any potential purchaser of the real
property of its proximity to the corridor and the fact that purchases may be subject to the
impacts of said proposed transportation corridor.
NOW THEREFORE, in light of the above Recitals, owner does, for itself, and its
successors and assigns, give the following notice:
1. That Owner has no responsibility or control over the operation of the
corridor, including without limitation, the types or number of vehicles operating on the
corridor.
2. That the vehicle operations on the corridor may create significant impacts
affecting the purchasers, tenants and occupants of the property and that purchasers,
tenants and occupants of the property reside there subject to sight and sound of vehicle
operation.
3. The property shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated, encumbered, leased,
rented, used, occupied and improved subject to this Notice. This Notice shall run with
the property and shall be binding upon all parties having or acquiring any right, title or
interest in the property.
4. The purpose of this notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future potential impacts of noise generated by all manner of vehicles
including public and private vehicles which will generate noise and other environmental
impacts. Purchaser acknowledges and accepts these existing and future impacts and
forever waives any and all causes of action and covenants not to sue the City of
Carlsbad, its agents, servants or employees as to any damages or injuries resulting from
said impacts.”
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration of Notice of corridor traffic, sight and sound is
made this - day of I .
By:
CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
PARTNER&P ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
INDIVID”:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
On ,19-l before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,
personally appeared and personally known to me (or proved to me
on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who executed the within
instrument as
President and Secretary, on
behalf of the corporation herein
named, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument
pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its Board of Directors.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
Notary Public in and for said
County and State
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EXHIBIT 6
FORM: NOISE 2: 1 of 3
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO
RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
;
1
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;
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NOTICE CONCERNING AIRCRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
This Declaration and Notice Concerning Aircraft Environmental Impacts is made
by hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”, as developer
of certain real property situated in’the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of
California.
A.
B.
C.
D.
RECITALS
The purpose of this notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future potential impacts of noise generated by all manner of
aircraft including public and private aircraft which will generate noise and
other environmental impacts.
The Owner is the developer and holder of the title to certain real property
in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, California, more fully
described as:
The property is located approximately miles from the
McCellan-Palomar Airport, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County (the
“Airport”), operated by the County of San Diego, through which are
conducted certain aircraft operations on and about said Airport and over
real property in the vicinity of the Airport.
Owner has no control over the operations of the Airport, including the types
of aircraft, flight, the flight patterns of the aircraft, nor the frequency of the
flights.
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E. lt is the desire of Owner to give notice to any potential purchaser of the real
property of the air flight operation and the fact that purchasers may be
subject to overflight, sight and sound of aircraft operating from the Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, in light of the above Recitals, as developer and owner of the
property, does, for itself, and its successors and assigns, give the following notice:
1. Owner has and shall develop the property in accordance with Specific Plan
201 approved by the City of Carlsbad, which approval includes the
requirement of the City of Carlsbad, that the development of the property
is consistent with the Land Use Element and Noise Element of the General
Plan of the City of Carlsbad.
2. That Owner has no responsibility or control over the operation of the
Airport, including without limitation, the types or number of flight operations,
types of aircraft (including jet aircraft), timing of flight operation, or
frequency of flights.
3. The property shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated, encumbered, leased,
rented, used, occupied and improved subject to this Declaration and
Notice. This Notice shall run with the property and shall be binding upon
all parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest in the property.
4. The purpose of this Notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future potential impacts of noise generated by all manner of
aircraft including public and private aircraft which will generate noise and
other environmental impacts.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration of Notice of aircraft, sight, and sound is made this day of 8 19L
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ) ss.
On f 19-n before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,
personally appeared and personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who executed the within
instrument as
President and Secretary, on behalf of the corporation herein named, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument
pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its Board of Directors.
By:
CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
PARTNERFHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
INDIVIDU:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said
County and State
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO
RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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NOTICE CONCERNING RAILROAD
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
This Declaration and Notice Concerning Railroad Environmental Impacts is made
bY hereinafter referred to as the ‘Owner”, as developer
of certain real property situated in’the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of
California.
A.
B.
C.
RECITALS
The purpose of this notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future potential impacts of noise generated by all manner of
trains which will generate noise and other environmental impacts.
Purchaser acknowledges and accepts these existing and future impacts
and forever waives any and all causes of action and covenants not to sue
the City of Carlsbad, its agents, servants or employees as to any damages
or injuries resulting from said impacts.
The Owner is the developer and holder of the title to certain real property in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, California, more fully
described as:
The property is located adjacent to the Atchison, .Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County through which are conducted
certain railway operations on and about said railway.
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D. Owner has no control over the operations of the Railroad, including the
types of equipment nor the frequency of the trains.
E. lt is the desire of Owner to give notice to any potential purchaser of the real
property of the Railroad operation and the fact that purchasers may be
subject to vibration, sight and sound of trains operating on the Railroad.
NOW, THEREFORE, in light of the above Recitals, as developer and owner of the
property, does, for itself, and its successors and assigns, give the following notice:
1. Owner has and shall develop the property in accordance with Specific Plan
201 approved by the City of Carlsbad, which approval includes the
requirement of the City of Carlsbad, that the development of the property
is consistent with the Land Use Element and Noise Element of the General
Plan of the City of Carlsbad.
2. That Owner has no responsibility or control over the operation of the
Railroad, including without limitation, the types or number of trains, timing
of, or frequency of trains.
3. That the train operations of the Railroad may create significant
environmental impacts affecting the purchasers, tenants and occupants of
the property and that purchasers, tenants and occupants of the property
reside there subject to such vibration, sight and sound.
4. The property shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated, encumbered, leased,
rented, used, occupied and improved subject to this Declaration and
Notice. This Notice shall run with the property and shall be binding upon
all parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest in the property.
5. The purpose of this Notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future potential impacts of noise generated by all manner of
trains which will generate noise and other environmental impacts.
Purchaser acknowledges and accepts these existing and future impacts
and forever waives any and all causes of action and covenants not to sue
the City of Carlsbad, its agents, servants or employees as to any damages
or injuries resulting from said impacts.”
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration of Notice of train vibration, sight, and
sound is made this day of I 19,.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ) ss.
On Il9-, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,
personally appeared and personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who executed the within
instrument as
President and Secretary, on
behalf of the corporation herein
named, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument
pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its Board of Directors.
By:
By:
CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
PARTNERZHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
INDIVIDUAOL: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said
County and State
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FORM: ODOR: 1 of 3
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO
RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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NOTICE CONCERNING ODOR
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
This Declaration and Notice Concerning Odor Environmental Impacts is made by
hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”, as developer of
certain real property situated ;n the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of
California.
RECITALS
A. The purpose of this notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future potential impacts of odor generated by the Encina
Sewer Plant.
B. The Owner is the developer and holder of the title to certain real property
in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, California, more fully
described as:
C. The property is located approximately miles from the Encina
Sewer Plant, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County.
D. Owner has no control over the operations of the Sewer Plant.
E. lt is the desire of Owner to give notice to any potential purchaser of the real . property of the Sewer Plant operation and the fact that purchasers may be
subject to odor impacts from the Sewer Plant.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in light of the above Recitals, as developer and owner of the
property, does, for itself, and its successors and assigns, give the following notice:
1. Owner has and shall develop the property in accordance with Specific Plan
201 approved by the City of Carlsbad, which approval includes the
requirement of the City of Carlsbad, that the development of the property
is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of
Carlsbad.
2. That Owner has no responsibility or control over the operation of the Sewer
Plant.
3. The property shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated, encumbered, leased,
rented, used, occupied and improved subject to this Declaration and
Notice. This Notice shall run with the property and shall be binding upon
all parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest in the property.
4. The purpose of this Notice is to disclose to the fullest extent possible
present and future odor impacts generated by the Sewer Plant.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration of Notice of odor impacts is made this
day of Ilk.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ) ss.
On ‘19-1 before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,
personally appeared and personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who executed the within
instrument as
President and Secretary, on
behalf of the corporation herein named, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument
pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its Board of Directors.
By:
By:
CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
PARTNERgHlP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
INDIVIDU:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said
County and State
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Meeting of: PLANNING COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: April 17, 1991 \ ?
Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers \ COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Erwin called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Present - Vice Chairman Erwin, Commissioners Hall, Marcus, McFadden, Schlehuber, and Schramm
Absent - Chairman Holmes
Staff Members Present:
Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning Director Robert Green, Principal Planner Brian Hunter, Senior Planner. Growth Management Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner
Anne Hysong, Assistant Planner Jeff Gibson, Associate Planner Alan Sweeney, Associate Planner
Bobbie'Hoder, Senior Management Analyst Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney David Hauser, Assistant City Engineer Bob Wojcik, Principal Engineer
Robert Johnson, Traffic Engineer
PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES:
Vice Chairman Erwin reviewed the Planning Commission procedures on the overhead for the benefit of the audience.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED IN THE AGENDA:
There were no comments from the audience.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
1) HDP 87-l(B) - VON PACKARD - An appeal to the Planning Commission of a Planning Director's decision denying an
amendment to a Hillside Development Permit to maintain an existing graded building pad that was not graded in accordance with the original approved Hillside Development Permit HDP 87-l. The property is located at 4435 Sunnyhill Drive in Local Facilities Management
Zone 1.
Robert Green, Principal Planner, stated that staff was requesting a continuance to May 1, 1991 to allow the
applicant an opportunity to comply with the City's requirements. 1
There were no persons in the gallery desiring to speak to
this issue.
Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to continue HDP 87-1(B) to May 1, 1991.
2) SP 201 - LA COSTA DOWNS - Request for approval of a Specific Plan to establish development standards on
Erwin Hall Marcus McFadden
Schlehuber Schramm
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property located south of Palomar Airport Road, west of the AT&SF Railroad, east of Carlsbad Boulevard and north of Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park in the R-1-10,000 zone
and in LFMP Zone 22.
Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner, reviewed the background of the request and stated that this 4.5 acre site, known as La Costa Downs, is an existing, substandard 41-lot subdivision that predates the City's incorporation and is
located between Palomar Airport Road and the Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park. As a substandard subdivision, the site could not be developed without numerous variances. Specific Plan 201 is being proposed by the City of Carlsbad to allow land owners in the La Costa Downs Subdivision the opportunity
to develop their property in a manner, as consistent as possible, with City standards. Because the property borders on the AT&SF Railroad to the east and Car&bad Boulevard to the west, noise mitigation is a necessary consideration.
The proposed Specific Plan allows property owners a reasonable use of their land and at the same time provides a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure orderly and attractive development. To develop the appearance of a single family neighborhood, the Specific Plan was designed to
require a 20' front yard setback and a minimum rear yard of 15 ft.. which will provide sufficient space to construct an ample dwelling unit and 20' x 20' garage. However, the
following standards were recommended: (1) patios and accessory rear yard structures set back 5' from the property line; (2) building height limited to two stories or 25'. whichever is less; (3) a tree planted in each front yard; roof decks incorporated into the roof structure; (4) three
foot utility easements included within the 20' front yard setback; and (5) decorative block walls (6' high) constructed
along the AT&SF Railroad property line and the Carlsbad Boulevard right-of-way line for noise mitigation and rear
yard screening.
The site lacks road, sewer, water, and utility improvements.
Staff is recommending that an assessment district be formed to spread the cost of improvements equally between the homeowners. Staff has polled the property owners and
believes that at least 75X would be willing to participate in an assessment district.
Staff recommends approval of SP 201 because the proposed plan resolves as many problems as possible, given the existing situation.
Commissioner McFadden inquired if staff is measuring the 25'
roof height to the peak of the roof. Adrienne Landers replied to the affirmative.
Vice Chairman Erwin opened the public testimony and issued the invitation to speak.
Marty Montgomery, 1855 Lotus Court, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that he is one of the property owners in La Costa Downs. He is in favor of the Specific Plan; however, he requested flexibility on the 6' wall along
Carlsbad Boulevard. He would prefer a 3-4' block wall with posts and plexiglass along the top. He believes a 6' block wall will be unsightly and will also eliminate ocean views from the first floor of the homes adjacent to the wall. He inquired whether the sidewalks must be built prior to
construction and, if so, could be included in the assessment
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district to ease the financial burden (he is worried that not all property owners will agree to granting the necessary easement for sidewalks); if the proposed development to the north would be required to participate in the assessment district to provide their share of sewer and road
improvements, and if the Knox Box gate would be eliminated in favor of a permanent cul-de-sac.
Robert Barelmann, 1967 North Highway 101, Leucadia, addressed the Commission and stated that he owns a lot in the project
and inquired if the property owners could be exempt from Mello-Roos since the subdivision is so old. He, too, is concerned that the assessment district might have to provide
extra improvements to serve properties outside the subdivision boundaries. He would like to see eliminated the requirement for a recorded notice to future owners on the noise level.
Ray Fuller, CM Engineering, 910 Sycamore Avenue 11102, Vista, representing Richard Donohue, addressed the Commission and stated that he is concerned about the height requirement because it requires 26'4" to build a 2-story home with a shake roof. He inquired if the height would be measured from
the pad elevation. He noted that the Coastal Commission allows a maximum roof height of 30'.
There being no other persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Vice Chairman Erwin declared the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members.
At the request of Vice Chairman Erwin and other Commissioners, staff made the following responses to their
questions and the public comments:
Because the site is located within a scenic corridor, staff recommended the block walls for rear yard privacy and noise attenuation. Staff feels that a 6' block wall is the only way to mitigate the noise from the AT&SF Railroad and Carlsbad Boulevard.
Sidewalks can be phased because easements are required. However, the cost would be less if the sidewalks were
built at one time. Otherwise, property owners would be required to grant the easement at the time they pull permits. If there are only one or two property owners who are refusing to grant an easement, staff might require the sidewalks up front.
If it is necessary to increase the size of the sewer line greater than 8 inches, reimbursement would be available.
The Knox Box gate is requiredtfor emergency vehicles.
There are no exemptions from Mello-Roos.
The fixed fee for street improvements (Carlsbad Boulevard,
Anacapa Road, etc.) is the standard fee and staff would not be agreeable to changing it.
Street improvements iould be a phased process in accordance with page 8 of the Specific Plan.
The existing Building Height Ordinance allows the 25' height to be measured from existing grade to the midpoint of the roof, which would permit a 26'4" roof to be
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consideration at this time and could change in the futur
Staff gave a slide presentation of the site and surrounding area.
Commissioner Schlehuber inquired if the block wall would ha
to be of one design in order to comply with the scenic corridor. Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner, replied that i should be fairly uniform. It is possible that a 3-4' block wall with 2-3' of plexiglass above it might also be
acceptable for noise attenuation and it would preserve the ocean view.
Commissioner McFadden would not want to look straight into 6' block wall. She inquired if it is possible that Carlsba
Boulevard could be lowered. Mr. Hauser replied that there no chance of this happening.
Commissioner Schramm inquired how much solid block would be needed to avoid having vehicles look into the rear yards. Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner, replied that at least 4' (
block would be needed.
Commissioner Hall inquired if all residents living on
Carlsbad Boulevard will be required to pay $40 per linear foot to improve that thoroughfare. Mr. Hauser replied that this is a relatively modest cost when considering that it
includes sidewalks, curbs, gutters, street lighting, and one lane of traffic.
Commissioner Hall has a problem asking 8-10 property owners to pay this fee. Mr. Hauser also has a problem with that bc stated that it is a code requirement.
Commissioner Marcus sympathizes with Mr. Montgomery regardi] the wall and inquired if the Planning Director could permit deviation, i.e. glass, plexiglass. Ms. Landers replied thal staff will do whatever the Planning Commission desires.
Commissioner Schlehuber agrees with Commissioner Marcus. Hc would like to see the Planning Director have some flexibilit to work with plexiglass and block.
Commissioner McFadden inquired if the building height measurement is to the peak of the roof or the mid-point. Mr Landers replied that the condition states 2.5' to the peak 01
the roof.
Commissioner Hall feels the building height condition shoulc be reworded. He believes any property owner should be able to build a 2-story home with a pitched roof.
Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney, commented that the condition could not be rewritten to be consistent with the Building Height Ordinance when we don't yet know what the ordinance will state.
Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning Director, stated that, currently, a 25'. roof is measured to the mid-point. If the Commission wants the measurement to the roof peak, it must t so stated in the condition.
Commissioner Schramm inquired if a 25' roof measured to the
peak would allow for a pitched roof. Mr. Wayne replied that several architects have stated that it is possible to build
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2-story house using a 25' measurement to the peak. however, it may not necessarily be a shake roof.
Commissioner Schramm inquired if plexiglass would reduce noise as much as a block wall. Ms. Landers replied that a
noise study was not done but it is possible that noise attenuation could be achieved with plexiglass.
Commissioner McFadden feels that if a noise study determines
that plexiglass will accomplish the same result, she would
like to see the homeowners given an alternative on the block wall. However, she would like to see the condition remain
which requires the building height to be 25' measured from existing grade to the roof peak, since it is consistent with the Beach Overlay. There are many types of roof materials available besides shake.
Commissioner Hall feels the architect needs some flexibility in designing a home. He strongly believes that a 2-story home should be able to be built and a 25' measurement to the roof peak is too stringent.
Vice Chairman Erwin believes the way the condition reads allows the 25' measurement to mid-point.
Commissioner Schlehuber stated that the Beach Overlay allows
25' to the mid-point. He thinks this project should be consistent with the Beach Overlay.
Vice Chairman Erwin inquired if the wall could be conditioned
subject to the satisfaction of a majority of the homeowners. Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney, replied that a condition like this would be unenforceable but it could be subject to the approval of the Planning Director. This way there would
be uniformity and the wall would not resemble a patchwork quilt.
Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 3145 recommending approval
of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director, and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 3146 recommending approval of SP 201 to the City Council, based on the findings
and subject to the conditions contained therein, with the following changes: (1) subject to the approval of the Planning Director, that the 6' wall be constructed of block and any other sound attenuation material which the Planning Director feels will provide adequate noise protection;
(2) that if a noise study determines the wall could be of a lower height and still provide noise protection, it would be acceptable; and (3) addition of Section II.B.19 to the Specific Plan regarding a Citywide Mello-Roos Community
Facilities District, per staff memo dated April 3, 1991.
Commissioners McFadden and Schrd requested the record show they voted against the project because they would like to see a 25' building height measured from existing grade to the roof peak because the lots are small.
RECESS
The Planning Commission recessed at 7:09 p.m. and reconvened
at 7:16 p.m.
3) CUP 90-2/SDP 90-4 - MOBIL OIL - Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Plan, and
Negative Declaration to demolish an existing gas station
Erwin Hall Marcus McFadden
Schlehuber Schramm
JUNE 18, 1991
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FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: SP 201 - LA COSTA DOWNS SPECIFIC PLAN
If deemed appropriate, the following water conservation conditions may be included
within the La Costa Downs Specific Plan:
1. Landscape Plans shall be designed to minimite water use. Lawn and other
Zone 1 plants (see Landscape Manual) shall be limited to areas of special visual
importance or high use. Mulches shall be used and irrigation equipment and
design shall promote water conservation.
2. Irrigation systems to accommodate future reclaimed water shall be designed
consistent with Title 17 of the California Administrative Code. Offsite future
reclaimed water distribution systems should be anticipated by the installation of
adequately sized sleeves at crossing points to minimize street excavation.
3. The entire potable and non-potable water system/systems for subject project shall
be evaluated in detail to ensure that adequate capacity and pressure for domestic,
landscaping and fire flow demands are met.
4. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the property owner shall schedule a
meeting with the District Engineer and the City Fire Marshal and review the
preliminary water system layout prior to preparation of the water system
improvement plans.
5. Prior to issuance of the first building permit the property owner shall be
responsible for all fees and deposits plus the major facility charge which shall be
collected at time of issuance of building permit. The property owner shall pay a
San Diego County Water Authority capacity charge which shall be collected at
issuance of application for meter installation.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SP-201
LA COSTA DOWNS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing
at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive (formerly Elm Avenue), Carlsbad,
California, at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 18, 1991, to consider an application for a
Specific Plan to establish development standards on property generally located south of
Palomar Airport Road, west of the AT&SF Railroad, east of Carlsbad Boulevard and north of
Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park in the R-1-10,000 zone and in LFMP Zone 22, and more particularly
described as:
Blocks 22, 23, and 24 of Map 2013, La Costa
Downs Unit No. 1.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Adrienne Landers in the
Planning Department at 438-1161, Extension 4451.
If you challenge the Specific Plan in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues
raised by you or someone else at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
corresponsdence delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office at or prior to the
public hearing.
APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad
PUBLISH: June 6, 1991 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
LANIKAI LANE
MOBILE HOME PARK
CONNECT8 LOTE UNDER COYYON OWNEREWIC City II CwlM
RICNARD T. DONANUE - MR. & NRS.JRXES WOOD - MARIE STANTON 4964 David Way C/O R. DONOEUE 1438 Pacific Street San Bernardino, CA 92404 4964 David Way Redlands, CA 92373 San Bernardino, CA 92024
JEF#RBY 8. MCCABE ANNE ALSOP TOM CAMPBELL 267 La Veta Avenue 255 Fairgrounds Dr. #56 1408 Ocean Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 Vallejo, CA 94589 Oxnard, CA 93035
MARJORIE EDWARDS LESLIE L. DEVLIN GUY E. WARD/VIRGINIA LEAR PO Box 1905 1131 Amethyst 4525 Wilshire Blvd. Ranch0 Santa Fe, CA 92067 Mentone, CA 92359 Los Angeles, CA 90010
JOHN G. BACRXANN CHARLES DICKIE PATRICIA M. TARTAGLIA 1545 Wilshire Blvd. #700 5350 E. Broadway 56 Monarch Bay Los Angeles, CA 92001 Long Beach, CA 90803 S.Laguna Beach, CA 92677
MARTY MONTGOHBRY La Costa Engineering 1967 N.Hwy 101, Ste B Encinitas, CA 92024
T.H. SBLIN SEAPOINTE PROF. CTR.LTD ATSF Railway 535 Encinitas Blvd. #116 740 Carnegie Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 San Bernardino, CA 92408
HEAD UM.E,BROUN JAMBS R. SAMnIS CARLSBAD ASSOC. AT&SFE RAILROAD C/O RAMON D. ASEDO 17922 Fitch Avenue C/O PROPERTY TAX DEPT. PO Box 207 Ix-vine, CA 92714 PO Box 1738 Oceanside, CA 92054 Topeka, KS 66628
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SP-201 -
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(Form A)
TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RE: PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST
Attached are the materials necessary for you to notice
SP-201 - LA COSTA DOWNS
for a public hearing before the City Council. t
Please notice the item for the council meeting of
.
Thank you.
MARTY ORENYAK MAY 14, 1991
Assistant City Manager Date