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Home My WebLink About1991-09-03; City Council; 11316; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT-OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT-GPA 90-5r I GI IFF GARLSBAD - AGENWILL 58 AB# I ’;3 ‘6 CIV’r DEPT. CA MTG. 9/3/91 DEP TITLE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT - GPA 90-5 Clpl RECOMMENDED ACTION: If Council concurs, your action is to Adopt Resolution No, approving GPA 90-5. I ITEM EXPLANATION The City Council at your meeting of August 21, 1991 direc City Attorney to prepare documents approving a Negative Dec: and a revised Open Space and Conservation Element for the ( General Plan. That document is attached. The Council satisfy itself that the resolution accurately reflec- intentions in the matter. EXHIBITS Resolution NO. CiI-442 approving GPA 90-5. ba 0 a: a. 9 2 z 0 4 c : z 3 0 0 I If $ m Q i 1 2 3 4 5 RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 787 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD BY THE ADOPTION OF A REVISED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT GPA 90-5 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on June 19, 1s 6 11 a duly notice public hearing as prescribed by law to c 7 11 amending the Carlsbad General Plan by the adoption of a revis 8 10 with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference: a 9 Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan GPA 90-5, project will not have a significant impact on the environrr l1 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined tl 12 ~ 2m &E& <an8 vug OlLa goaa 14 o+s= ,df mG,g 15 ti *a~ $WCnV >ma yjZii6 16 ZQZS c~a 17 a> mu? 13 'b8y g-5 the City Council has concurred and a Negative Declaration was and approved in satisfaction of the requirements of the Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1980 E California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council did on August 20, 1991 duly advertised public hearing to consider said amendments - l8 comments of all interested persons desiring to be heard; ar l9 that time received the recommendations, objections, prote 20 WHEREAS, the City Council, after considering all ] 21 22 changes to the Open Space and Conservation Element of the 23 Plan, directed the City Attorney to return with appi documents to allow the City Council to approve the 1 24 Declaration and the revised Open Space and Conservation Ell 25 the General Plan. 26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counci 27 City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 28 I 4 lr e e 1 2 3 4 1. That the above recitations are true and corre 2. That the findings of the Planning Commission forth in Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 3260 and 3261, a hereto as Exhibits A and B, respectively, and made, a part 5 11 constitute the findings of the City Council and that the N 6 7 8 9 Declaration is approved as recommended for GPA 90-5. 3. That the Carlsbad General Plan is amended adoption of a revised Open Space and Conservation Element cor of text and maps on file with the City Clerk and incorpor 10 11 reference herein including the following changes: A. Page VII-14, Policy C-8 be amended to 12 no, &ZCb gun: OUum 14 =>rlz noas Ob58 z?nk 15 +>ma EZJ Kc6 16 sags qgy >2!q 17 50 $YZ 13 OW <-I wcno 18 follows: "The 'Trails Network Map, I dated August 1990, the conceptual representation of the possible trail alignn the City. Until final studies are completed, and City Counc: formal action on the concept of a City-wide trail system 2 shall not approve a project which would preclude tht alignments as depicted on the 'Trails Network Map, I dated 1990, (See Exhibit 'ID19). Where there are trail ali differences between the 'Trails Network Map' and the IComprc Open Space Network Map, I the trail alignments of the 'Trails Map' shall supersede." B. Page VII-7, Policy C-9 be amended to reat l9 11 follows: 20 21 22 23 24 "Land area that otherwise qualifies for mea: toward the growth management standard but which is not ai without some monetary or other consideration by the user : considered as meeting only a certain percentage of the per standard, that percentage to be determined by the adoption City standard. All other land area which qualifies for mea toward the performance standard will be given 100% credil those standards. I8 C. Page VII-2, Reference to State Law be am 25 26 change the reference of "Government Code Section 65 "Government Code Section 65302Il. 27 II - 2 28 i' e 0 1 2 3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 3rd day of 2 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton an NOES: None 4 5 ABSENT : None 6 7 a 9 10 11 ATTEST: 12 I1 ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City3lerk 00, -? 0 w am$ 0uam goaa >iZ SUJ? ,&ZW 0,5g ;?s% 52-1 h$S SI& >!!!$ ELI a> +>mu lrEd Wv)0 13 14 15 16 (SEAL) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I 1 0 0 E. 1 2 3 4 5 6 I PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3260 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT UPDATE. CASE NAME: OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT CASE NO. GPA 90-5 I WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared for this projec 7 I! out for public review and comment on November 15, 1990; and 8 9 10 WHEREAS, one letter of comment was received; and WHEREAS, staff reviewed all objections and comments and aftel 11 // review finds no substantial evidence to indicate that the updated Ele 12 l4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 12th day of JI 13 significantly impact the environment; and and on the 19th day of June, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prc I.5 11 law to consider said request, and 16 11 17 I/ WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and consi I8 /I testimony and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the i~ 19 '1 submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, thc 20 21 Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning C 22 23 24 25 26 27 as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, thl Commission hereby recommends APPROVAL of the Negative Declaratiol to Exhibit "ND", dated November 15, 1990, "PI", and "F November 5, 1990, attached hereto and made a part hereof, ba! following findings: 28 li I lqT$flt 1 I' 'I1 ' e 0 1 Findings: 2 4 3 1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the 1 2. The proposed amendment, a revision to the Open Space and Qnservati of the City of Carkbad General Plan, is not associated with any dc 6 3. The Open Space and Consenration Element is a policy document an 7 address the timing of open space acquisition or development, and spe projects will be subject to further, more specific environmental review 8 Propod. 9 4. The Negative Declaration contains adequate information to support have a significant impact on the environment. 5 project and will not have a significant adverse impact on the envirom 10 that the approval of the updated Element will not have significant adve on the environment. 11 12 13 I ..... ..... 14 ..... 15 ..." 1611 . . . . . 17 18 19 ,I 20 21 22 ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 23 25 24 ..... 26 ..... ..... 27 I 28 PC RES0 NO. 3260 -2 - L 0 0 1 I PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of thc 2 11 Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 19th day of June 3 I1 the following vote, to wit: 4 5 6 7 8 AYES: Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Savary, Erwin, Noble & Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9 [5*qj ..f:'!i 4 1 10 11 /-. i j ,.: * ! ;\ \; i\ p $ "t;jljc .. . .. " " - itc Y '".' ROBERT HOLGES, Chairperr 12 CARLSBAD PLANNING COM ATTEST: 13 14 15 MICHAEL J. HOBMILLM I.6 ll PLANNING DIRECTOR I.Y 1 l8 i 19 1 * 2oi 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PC RES0 NO. 3260 -3- 28 ll NEGATNE DECLARATION PROJECT ADDRESWLOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendments to the text of the Open Space a Conservation Elements (see attached). The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described projt pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality P and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carisbad. As a resuit of si review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant imp; on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action on file in the Planning Department. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Plann Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carisbad, California 92009. Comments from the put are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 30 d of date of issuance. DATED: November 15, 1990 CASE NO! GPA 90-5 APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad PUBLISH DATE. November 15,1990 MICHAEL j. HXLZMLLER Planning Director TW:rV0 P 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad. California 92009-4859 (619) 438 < 0 e PROJECI' DESCRIPTION UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS The City's present Open Space and Conservation Elements were adopted December : 1973. No update of these Elements has occurred since that date. In an effort to addre the adequacy and protection of Open Space in Carlsbad, the City Council appointed a member Citizens Committee, the Citizens Committee to Study O.pen Space, to address t overail status of open space in the City. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by 1 Citizens Committee to Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citiz Committee reviewed and analyzed the City's present plans and programs regarding 01 space. Based on this review, the Citizens Committee recommended specific chan! modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The update process involved meetings of the full committee, which were open to the public, including a public in workshop. , i .. - Changes were made to the elements to incorporate strong goals, objectives and ac programs to preserve and regulate land €or open space and conservation purposes. ' main intent of these Elements is to: 1. Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and nal features and for regulations necessary to control the possible negative impac development which may be allowed. 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources environmental features as integral and necessary components of the Open Space Conservation Elements. 3. Provide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and .establi framework for an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plar addition, create maps to identify important recreation, ecological, natural, s resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and hi linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should n developed or where development should be limited to ensure public healtl safety. - 0 CASE N 9 GPA 90-5 DATE: November 5, 1990 ENVtRON"'AL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: City of Carlsbad Address of Applicant: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad. Ca 92009 Phone Number: (619) 438-1161 . Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Applicant) N/A . " GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specif%) Project Description: Amendment to the text of the Oben %ace and Conservacion Elernel (See Attached) Project LocatiodAddress: Citvwide Assessor Parcel Number: N/A - General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: Various Local Facilities Management Zone: Various [s [he site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? Partiallv Please describe the are surrounding the site to the North: Citv of Oceanside. Vista East: Citv of San Marcos. Vista South: Citv of Encinitas. Countv of San Dieno West: Pacific Ocean List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: N/A @ PROJECI' DESQUPTtON v UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS .The City's present Open Space and Conservation Elements were adopted December : 1973. No update of these Elements has occurred since chat date. In an effort to ad& the adequacy and protection of Open Space in Carisbad, the City Council appointed a ' member Citizens Committee, the Citizens Committee to Study Open Space, to address overall status of open space in the City. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by Citizens Committee to Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citiz Committee reviewed and analyzed the City's present plans and programs regarding o space. Based on this review, the Citizens Committee recommended specific chaq modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The update process involved meetings of the full committee, which were open to the public, including a public in workshop. Changes were made to the elements to incorporate strong goals, objectives and ac programs to preserve and regulate land for open space and conservation purposes. main intent of these Elements is to: 1. Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land natural fearures and for regulations necessary to control the possible neg: impact of development which may be allowed. 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources environmental features as integral and necessary components of the Open S and Conservation Elements. 3. Prottide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and establi framework for an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plar addition, create maps to identify important recreation, ecological, natural, si resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and ha linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should nc developed or where development should be limited to ensure public healtl safety. -2- JPfease be Sdc. A w Additional Pam or Exhibits. if r@ssaryl 1. Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and mama, characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope of 15’ or high and 15% grade or greater is present on the site. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was preparl by the 15 member Citizens Committee to Study Open Space. The Open Space a] Conservation Elements are policy documents only and as such will not result anv physical change in the environment. The Elements will guide the manageme and use of open space and conservation resources, The Elements consist of C wide policies which are not site specific. The Elements do however, conrair comprehensive open space and conservation map, that conceptually represents t open space and conservation intentions of the City. The areas identified on thc maps constitute prime areas for protection, acquisition, and maintenance thou the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, which is curren being prepared. The boundaries shown on the maps are not precise and may adjusted. A detailed inventory and the analysis of the designated open space an will be completed as part of a future update. 2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and, operation of the project. The conservation of energy resources has not been made part of the open spi and conservation elements. The incorporation of energy conservation measu would be made part of individual development projects on a project-by-proj basis. 3. PLEASE ATTACH A PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS T FOLLOWING: a. If a residential project, identify the number of units, type of units, sched of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of househofd s expected, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates). N/A b. If a commercial project, indicate the exact type, activity(ies), square foot; of sales area, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), park prnvidd, and loading facilities, N/A C. If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies1, average d traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated employment per sl time of shifts, and loading facilities. N/A d. If an institutional project, indicate the major projecthite function, estim employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and c0-U benefits to be derived from the project. N/A -3- -. ".."".._."_." - ".".". ".."VI- Please answer mh of the following questions by 0 placing a check in appropriate space. Then fully discuss and explain why each item was checked or no. Provide supporting data if applicable. Attach additional sheets necessary. YES 1 1) could the project significantly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity? - The intent of these elements is to; (1) establish policy for the protect preservation, and conservation of environmentally sensitive resources; (2) pro1 specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and nat features and for regulations necessary to control the possible negative impac development which may be allowed; (3) identify and protect where approp1 existing open land, natural resources and environmental features as integral necessary components of the Open Space and Conservation Elements; and provide a framework and guidelines for open space and conservation system identified on the Open Space and Conservation maps. These maps ider routes relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat linkage system. They identify hazardous areas which should not be developed or where developn should be limited to ensure public health. and safety. As such, present land will not be significantly impacted or changed. Future land uses within designated boundaries will however, be guided by the policies of these Elemf The boundaries are not intended to be precise and may be adjusted. imporrant recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed lid 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recrea- tional area, or area of aesthetic value? - The Elements are primarily policy documents which define existing recreatil areas and areas of aesthetic value. Open space and conservation areas, inch existing recreational areas and areas of aesthetic value, are targeted for protecl acquisition, and maintenance. The policies of the Elements will not negati affect the uses of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? - These Elcmcnts are primarily policy documents which are intended to preserve consewe natural and man-made resources, and environmentally sensitive land such, no activity will affect the functioning of an established communit neighborhood. 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? - The Elements address primarily unimproved lands. No residents woul displaced. 4- a @‘“s NO - - 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? - - X The Open Space and Conservation Elements do not address residential land uses, 6) Could the activity sigdicantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? - - X The Open Space and Conservation Elements do not address residential land uses The Eiements will ensure that natural and man-made resources are presemec conserved, and maintained. These open space areas will be an asset to th community, but will not create a demand for additional housing or affect existin housing. 7) Are any of the natural or man-made features in rhe activity area unique, that is, not found in other parts of the country, state or nation? - X - The open space and conservation areas identified in these .Elements consi primarily of natural and man-made resources, environmentally constrained, ar environmentally sensitive areas. It is the specific intent of these Elements preserve, conserve and maintain these areas. 8) Could the activity sigtuficantly affect a historical or archaeological site or its settings? - - It is the primary purpose of the Conservation Element to preserve, enhance and/ maintain sites that have been identified for their historical or archeologil sigruficance. 9) Could the activity si&cantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? - - The goals and policies of the Conservation Element promote the preservati conservation, protection, and maintenance of scarce resources. These goals 2 polides direct how these resources are used and extracted. 10) Could thr activity significantly affect fish, wildliik or planr resources? - The goals, policies, and objectives of these elements will preserve, conserve, protect fish, wildlife, and plant resources. -5- L L" - - L. 1 1 ) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? - X - The designated open space and conservation areas consist partially environmentally constrained and environmentally-sensitive areas (hillsid canyons, wetlands, parks, lakes, beaches, lagoom, floodways, permanent wa bodies, and riparian areas). These are areas where rare and endangered plant 2 animal species are likely to be located. however, the goals, objectives, and polic of these elements promote the protection, conservation, preservation, 2 maintenance of these areas. 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the City's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? - - Nine goals, policies, and objectives of these Elements promote the preservation conservation of the City's streams, lagoons, bays, tidelands, and beaches. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or eiimination of agricultural lands? - Seven goals, policies, and objectives of these Elements promote the preserval of agricultural land and recommend the management of agricultural land : natural resource. . 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development of already developed areas? X These Elements identify areas were sensitive resources are to be conserved preserved. In so doing, they define areas to be developed. 15) Will the activity require a variance from established environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? - These are Elements of the General Plan, no development is recommended would require variances from established environmental standards. 16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? The City of Carlsbad is currently in the process of updating its' General plan part of that process, the open Space and Conservation Elements are being upd, The Elements contain goals, objectives, and policy and action programs. X - -6- I c a 0 - . " 17) WiU the activity require certification, authorization -.- - or issuance of a pe&t by any local, state or federal envhnmental control agency? x - - These are Elements of the General Plan, no permits will be necessary. 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? ' - - These are Elements of the General Plan which constitute Legislative Acts of t City; they will be effected by consultation of responsible and other agencies. 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? - - These Open Space and Conservation Elements are intended to preserve and pror man-made and natural resources, and environmentally constrained lands. 20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? No construction is proposed as part of the update of the Open Space i Conservation Elements. .- - - - 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? - No construction is proposed as part of the update of the open Space Conservation Elements. 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? - No construction or other activity is proposed as part of the Open Space Conservation Elements update that would generate dust. 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? - No activity is proposed as part of the Open Space and Conservation Elen update that will involve the buming of brush, trees, or other materials. -7- I * m 0 - - 24) Could the activity result in a signrficant change in the quality of any portion of the region's air or water resources? (Should note surface, ground water, off-shore.) - - The Elements promotel through policy, the conservation and protection of tht resources. No activity is proppsed as part of this project which would signlfican change the quality of air and/or water resources. 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? - - These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction is proposed. 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? - - These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction is proposed. 27) will there be a significant' change to existing land form? - - (a) Indicate estimated grading KO be done in (b) Percentage of alteration to the present (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: cubic yards: N/A . land form: N/A . N/A These Elements are primarily policy documents, no clearing, grading, grubbin; other changes to the existing environmental conditions is proposed. 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? - These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction or other actj is proposed which would substantially increase the use of utilities, sewers, d~ or streets, 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water don of soils? - These Elements are policy documents which promote the preservation consexvation of these resources. -a- I m @YE5 - YO 30) Could the project sigdicantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? These Elements are policy documents which promote the conservation an preservation of these resources. x 7 - 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? )r These Elements are primarily policy documents which promote the conservaric and preservation of natural and man-made resources and environmentail sensitive areas, they do not promote construction or other activity which wou significantly produce new light or glare. - - s -9- 11. , y1LLLvILL~ L VL L"UL'-- " " -. . -.. .&I". ... 11.. .I If YOU have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think the acrivi will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasom below: 7) ARE ANY OF THE NATURAL OR MAN-MADE FEATURES IN THE ACTMn M UNIQUE, THAT IS, NOT FOUND IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTY, STATE, C NATION? Unique natural and man-made features are located within the boundaries of rl identified open space and conservation areas. The areas identified on the m conceptually represent the open space and conservation intentions of the City. T identified areas constitute the prime areas for protection, acquisition, and mainrenanc and include unique natural and man-made features. The primary intent of the Op Space and Conservation Elements is to Preserve and conserve land and natural featu- and to protect appropriate open land, natural resources, and environmental fearur It is intended that the unique natural and man-made features located within the C would be protected by these policies, as such, unique natural and man-made feature v not be sigmficantly impacted by this project. 11) ARE THERE ANY RARE OR ENDANGERED PLANT OR ANIMAL SPECIES IN T ACTMTY AREA? .i .. - Environmentally sensitive areas and environmentally constrained areas are included the boundaries of the mapped open space. Some of the Environmentally sensitive arl are considered sensitive because they may contain rare or endangered species. 1 Elements are policy documents which do not propose any activity that would imp these species. Additionally, it is the primary intent of these Elements to protect 2 preserve resources such as endangered plant and animal species. 14) COULD THE ACTMTY SERVE TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESEN' UNDEVELOPED AREAS OR IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENT OF ALREADY DEVELOF AREAS? These Elements are policy documents which are intended to preserve and cons natural and man made resources. tncluded in these Elements are Open' Space, Conservation Maps. These Maps identify important recreation, ecological, natu scenic resources, and proposed linkage routes relating to comprehensive trail and hat: linkage systems. In so defining these areas for preservation and conservation, a] suitable for development &e more clearly defined. 16) IS THE ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT AS PART OF A LARGER PROJECT OR SEF OF PROJECTS? The City is currently embarking on a major update of its General Plan. This update include work on all of the General Plan Elements, including the Open Space Conservation Elements. The Open Space and Conservation Elements, as proposed not intended to be the final documents. They are however, the policy portion 01 Elements. As. the City proceeds with the update process, the Open Space Conservation Elements will be further revised to include a complete open s inventory and a complete resource management plan, to ensure implementation o -10- pogranrs, goas ana . It 1s annclparea mar as pan ne overu kenera1 t.'~ update a more thoro environmental review will be co m ere& However, at r: time, we are simply proposing an amendment to the Elements which address the pol portion of the document. It is necessary to adopt these policies at this time to ens' the consexvation and protection of our open space resources during the period of ti required to complete the thoroughly revised and integrated General Plan. For th reasons it is not anticipated that this general plan amendment will sigdicantly eff the environment. re= 111. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECT101 (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional shl as needed.) L Signature LALLC 4 4 1 :'rE€;L-- (Person Completing Repsn) Date Signed 7 UT ,y- ~\-O~~~'a, 5, , I? ': C' TW:rV0 -11- I k m 0 ENVlRONMENTAL IMPA<;CT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. GPA 90-5 DATE: November BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: Open %ace and Conservation Elements 2. APPLICANT: Citv of Carlsbad 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad. CA 92009 (619) 438-1161 4. DATE EM FORM PART I SUBMITTED: 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendment to the text of the ODen SDace and Conservation E (See Attached) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City c Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the en The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. Th identifies. any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed 1 provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Env Impact Report or Negative Declaration. *- A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that thc any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NO" will to indicate this determination. :' An EIR :must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any as projecr may cause a s&lScant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can insinnificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings YES-sig" and respectively. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the D[SCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined si@cant. c 0 a PROJECT DESCRlPTION UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS The Ciws present Open Space and Conservarion Elements were adopted December 20, 1973, NC these Elements has occurred since that date. In an effort to address the adequacy and protectic Space in Carlsbad, the City Council appointed a 15-member Citizens Committee, the Citizens COI Srudy Open Space, to address the overall status of open space in the City. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by the Citizens co Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citizens Committee reviewed and analyze1 present plans and programs regarding open space. Based on this review, the Citizens recommended specific changes, modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The upd involved 16 meetings of the full committee, which were open to the public, including a public inpur Changes were made to the elements to incorporate strong goals, objectives and action programs and regulate land for open space and conservation purposes. The main intent of these Element 1. Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and natural featu regulations necessary to control the possible negative impact of deveiopment which may be 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources and environmer! as integral and necessary components of the Open Space and Conservation Elements. 3. Provide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and establish a framework for an and Conservation Resource Management Plan. In addition, create maps to identify importan; ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensi habitat linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not be deveioF development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. -2- f. t 0 0 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. a. 9. 10. 11. Result in unstable earth conditions or increase the exposure of people or properry to geologic hazards? Appreciably change the topography or any unique physical features? Result in or be affected by erosion of soils either on or off the site? Result in changes in the deposition of beach sands, or modification of the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? Result in substantial adverse effects on ambient air quality? Result in substantial changes in air movement, odor, moisture, or temperature? Substantially change the course or flow of water (marine, fresh or flood waters)? Affecr the quantity or quality of surface water, ground water or public water supply? Substantially increase usage or cause depletion of any natural resources? Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy? Alter a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure or object? D YES YES (sip) (insig) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N1 - - - - - -3- ? 0 0 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIMaY OR INDIRECTLY: gs E8 N 12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic plants)? - - - 13. Introduce new species of plants into an area, or a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? - - - 14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any agricultural crop or affect prime, unique importance? - - or other farmland of state or local 15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, all water dwelling organisms and insects? . " .- .. - - - - - - 16. Introduce new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? - - - HUMANFHWRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: gs E3 r 1 7. Alter the present or planned land use of an area? 18. Substantially affect public utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other public services? X - - - - 4- 0 HUMANENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 19. Result in the need for new or modified sewer systems, solid waste or hazardous waste control systems? 20. Increase existing noise levels? 21. Produce new light or glare? 22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? 23. Substantially alter the density of the human population of an area? 24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 25. Generate substantial additional traffic? 26. Affect existing parking facilities, or create a large demand for new parking? 27. Impact existing transportation systems or alter present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? 28. Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic? 29. Increase traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 30. Interfere with emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans? 31. Obstruct any scenic vista or create an aesthetically offensive public view? 32. Affect the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? -5- 0 BS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - YES (Inslg) - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - N( - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a e , MANDATORY FINDtNGS OF SIGNIFICANCE WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECI'LY OR INDIRECTLY: BS E8 Nc 33. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild- life species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or en- important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. dangered plant or animal, or eliminate - - 34. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the dis- advantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) 35. Does the project have the possible environmental effects which are in- dividually limited but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively can- siderable" means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable fimre projects.) 36. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? - - - - - - - - - -6- 0 0 *DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION The Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan coordinate and guide de&; environments. The Open Space Element serves as an official policy statement for the id preservation, conservation, acquisition, and maintenance of open space in the City, The Consenrat addresses resource management - the planned management of natural resources to prevent f destruction or neglect. Goals, objectives, and action programs to preserve and regulate land for open space and conservari are included in these Elements. The main intent of these Elements is to (1) establish policy for thc preservation, and conservation of environmentally sensitive resources; (2) provide specific prog preservation and conservation of land and natural features and for regulations necessary to possible negative impact of development which may be allowed; (3) identify and protect where existing open land, natural resources, and environmental features as integral and necessary COI the Open Space and Conservation Elements; and (4) provide framework and guidelines for ope conservation systems as described on the Open Space and Conservation Map. The goals, obj action programs of the Open Space Element have been grouped into four topics, Open Space p objectives and action policies for the Conservation Element have been included in one caregoq The Open Space and Conservation Elements programs apply City wide, as indicated on tht "Comprehensive Open Space and Conservation Map" attached to the environmental impact asses These maps identlfy important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed lh relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat system. They also identify hazardous areas whicl be developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. Included in the Elements is a "Framework For An Open Space And Conservation Resource Manag The intent of this plan is to accomplish the goals, objectives, and policies of the elements and 1 efforts for the preservation, acquisition, and maintenance of open space and conservation areas. Management Plan will establish a mechanism for the management of the City's environmental rf open space and to develop specific criteria for the protection, maintenance and enhancement natural, economic, and cultural resources. At this time, the Elements only contain the fia preparing this Resource Management Plan. Once the full Resource vlanagement Plan is prepared predominantly to the undeveloped land and waler resources which influence and shape Carlsba Prorection, Obtaining Open Space, Special Resource Protection, and Trail/Linkage System, it will be incorporated into the Open Space and Conservation Elements as a subsequent amend PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The Open Space and Consemation Elements guide decisions for the use of undeveloped lan resources. The Elements are official policy statements for the identification, preservation, c acquisition, and maintenance of open space areas. The Elements also address the management o and man-made resources. The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents t the conservation and preservation of the City's physical environment. No development is pro1 of these elements. Subsequent to these General Plan Amendments, a range of projects will be proposed. These p be subject to further CEQA review. -7- e e HUMAN ENVIRONMENT The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents that promote the consem, preservation of the City's physical environment. No development is proposed as part of these Social, economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits will accxue from the preservation of open sp the urban environment. Consequently these elements promote the enhancement of the. qualiry of ! citizens of Carlsbad. The proposed Amendments to the Open Space and Conservation Elements modify the adopted c boundaries in the City. Consequently, future land use as planned under the existing General P1: changed by this proposal. The areas depicted on the Comprehensive Opens Space and Conserv identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes re or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. These areas have bee1 from the previously adopted Elements. The boundaries on the map however, are not intended tc and can be adjusted. The expanded boundaries reflect proposed greenbelt linkages, trails systems the environmentally sensitive areas, and environmentally constrained areas. As these boundar precise, but a flexible guide for possible linkages, trail system and the conservation and preservati space, constrained lands, and environmentally sensitive lands. It is anticipated that the changes to 1 map will not sigmficantly impact the human environment. comprehensive trail and habitat system. They also identlfy hazardous areas which should nor be - -8- m 0 ANALYSIS OF WLE ALTF.RNATNES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SUCH AS: a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alternate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. I N/A . " .. - -9- 0 a DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department) On the. basis of this initial evaluation: - X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a sigmflcant effect on the environment, and a DECLARATION wdl be prepared* - I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environmen' not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an at sheet have been added to the project. A Conditional Negative Declaration will be proposed. - I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVlR( IMPACT REPORT is required. 1 I, .,I - -, ' 7 , [. .q ," .i 4 I- . !" ,- /. , .. I LL q LL ." .t L!CP,P,L Date Signature Illbh Ddte TW:rV0 LtST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE1 N/A A?TACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE) N/A -10- I e 0 1 2 3 4 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3261 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE I 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITYCOUNCIL, ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-5, ADOPTING A REVISED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. CASE NAME: OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT CASE NO; GPA 90-5 WHEREAS, the City Council directed the revision of the Open Spa 6 7 8 conservation Element of the General Plan; and 9 WHEREAS, the Open Space and Conservation Element has no lo updated since December 20, 1973, and is in need of revisions; and XI. II WHEREAS, the Open Space and Conservation Elements are re 12 13 14 15 in implementing the Open Space and Conservation Element; and I" contains action programs consisting of specific programs which the City intends to 16 WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code Section 65564, the E: Elements of a General Plan pursuant to Government Code Sections 65302(( 65302(e); and I* il WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code Section 65560 and 19 I/ Resource Code Section 5076, the Open Space and Conservation Element addresse: Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources, Open Space for the Managed Prod 20 1 21 I z2 WHEREAS, consistent with Public Resource Code Section 5076, the 24 Safety; and 23 of Resources, Open Space for Outdoor Recreation, and Open Space for Public Heal Space and Conservation Element considers trail oriented recreational uses recommends the further study of the feasibility of such a citywide trail system; z 25 26 27 28 *.** I I) a 1 2 3 WHEREAS, community concern was expressed about the City's ope] plans and programs; and 4 WHEREAS, the City Council did appoint a 15 member citizens con 5 with the Open Space Element of the General Plan and to fully protect open spac 6 to review the City's open space plan and make recommendations to ensure cons ' j/in the City; and 8 9 WHEREAS, one of the recommendations was to consider a revisec lo /I Space Element of the General Plan which included new policies and programs pr 11. by the Citizens Committee regarding the protection and use of open space land: 12 WHEREAS, on September 12, 1989, the City Council accepted the 3.3 including the revised draft Element, to staff for consideration and implementatic l4 from the Citizens Committee and referred the recommendations contained in the 15 I/ WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the draft Element for consistency w 16 /I l7 I) other Elements of the General Plan and believes they are internally consistent as 18 'integrated with other Elements of the General Plan; and 19 WHEREAS, staff has recommended changes to the draft Element ba 20 22 21 additional studies and analysis; and 23 24 25 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 12th day of June, 26 and on the 19th day of June, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescril 27 law to consider said request; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Open and Conservation Element update finding that the approval of the Element upda not have significant adverse impacts on the environment; and 28 PC RES0 NO. 3261 2 I /I e 0 I 1 WHEREAS, at said hearing, upon hearing and considering all testin arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to 'be heard, said Commission consil factors relating to the General Plan Amendment. 2 3 4 5 6 Commission as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED 'by the 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 B) That staff is hereby directed to amend the Land Use map to refh space pursuant to the "Open Space and Conservation Map", data 9,1988. C) The initial study prepared for the Element shows that the^ substantial evidence that the proposed amendment may have a sij impact on the environment, and therefore, a Negative Ma appropriate. D) That based on the evidence presented at the public heari Commission recommends APPROVAL of GPA 90-5, according to t Open Space and Conservation Element, dated June 1991 as moi the recommendations of the staffreport dated June 12,1991, the E Commission actions of June 12, 1991, the memorandum dated J 1991, and as modified by the wording outlined as follows: O Modify Page MI-11, Policy C.13 as follows: Utilize Master PI Speafic Plans to encourage the prmtion of highly visib cultivated for flower production. O Modify Page W-(6), Objective B.4, to indicate that public would not be encouraged where access would interfere \rr rnanaged production of resources, such as agriculture. I .. O Modify Page VIE-(10), Objective B.3, to indicate that the int not site specific and rephrase wording to encourage and economic viability of agricultural land. 25 a** 26 *.- - 27 28 ... PC RES0 NO. 3261 I 3 4 f i m e e 1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the PI 2 Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 19th day of June, 15 3 //the following vote, to wit: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AYES: Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners: Schlehuber, scf Savary, Erwin, Noble & Hall. ’ NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. it ./> ..-.”~~* 4JPC ” s’ > 3 ! r.”-\, \&j&? .. . ROBERT HOLMES, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION 13 /ATTEST: l4 i 15 16 Planning Director 17 18 19 20 1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ‘ PC RES0 NO. 3261 4 s 0 P CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATION ELEMENTS SECTION SEPTEMBER 1 I r 1 m 0 b TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION II. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT STATE LAW AND DEFINITION 1. OPEN SPACE PLANNING AND PROTECTION A. GOALS B. OBJECTIVES C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS 2. OBTAINING OPEN SPACE A. GOALS B. OBJECTIVES C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS 3. SPECIAL RESOURCE PROTECTION A. GOALS B. OBJECTIVES C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS 4, TRAIULINKAGE SYSTEM A. GOALS B. OBJECTIVES C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS 111. CONSERVATION ELEMENT STATE IAW A. GOALS B. OBJECTIVES C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS IV. FRAMEWORK FOR AN OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PIAN V. APPENDIX VII-i - Pi I 1 V V V V V VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI I w d I. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION The Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan coordinate and gu decisions related predominantly to the undeveloped land and water surfaces wt- influence and shape the formal quality of Carlsbad's physical environments. The Open Space Element serves as an official policy statement for the identificati preservation, conservation and acquisition of open space in the City. The Conservai Element is addressed to resource management -- the planned management of a natl resource to prevent exploitation, destruction or neglect. It is the intent of the Open Space and Conservation Elements to: 1. Realize the social, economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits which acc from the preservation of Open Space within an urban environment. 2. Ensure the benefits which accrue from the conservation, management i utilization of natural resources. The Open Space and Conservation Elements are not intended, and shall not construed, as authorizing the City to exercise its power to adopt, amend or repeal Open Space or conservation zoning ordinance in a manner which will take or darn; private property for public use without payment of just compensation therefore. This F is not intended to increase or decrease the rights of any owner of property under Constitution of the State of California or of the United States. Goals, objectives and action programs to preserve and regulate land for Open Space i conservation purposes are included in these Elements. Future policies and progrz should also be developed using these Elements as a basis. The main intent of th Elements is to: 1. Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land i natural features and for regulations necessary to control the possible nega impact of development which may be allowed. 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources i environmental features as integral and necessary components of the Open Sp and Conservation Elements. 3. Provide a framework and guidelines for Open Space and conservation systt as described in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management f and as identified on the maps titled "Open Space and Conservation Map" dz August 9,1988 and "Comprehensive Open Space Network Map" dated Septerr 1, 1989. These maps identify important recreation, ecological, natural, sc( VII-1 w ,m resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail habitat linkage system. They also identify hazardous areas which should nc developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health safety. The contents of the Open Space and Conservation Elements meet the requiremen State Law and provide the City of Carlsbad with a comprehensive document dealing Open Space and conservation resource management. The structure of the Elemeni contained herein is as follows: Open Space Element b State Law and Definition Goals b Objectives b Implementing Policies and Action Programs For organization clarity, the goals, objectives and implementing policies action programs have been grouped into four categories or topics: C Space planning and protection; obtaining Open Space; special reso protection; and trails/linkage system. However, the goals apply equa all four categories. Conservation Element State Law 4 Goals b Objectives b Implementing Policies and Action Programs Framework for an Open Space and Conservation Reso Manaaement Plan b Intent b Implementation II. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT State Law and Definition Under State Law (Section 65302 et.seq., California Government Code), cities must a an Open Space plan for 'I. . . the comprehensive and long range preservation and VII-2 m .3, conservation of Open Space land within its jurisdiction." Because of Carlsbad's uni environment and Open Space opportunities, a special definition of open space has I= adopted which includes and expands upon all the types of Open Space provided fc the state law. In Carlsbad, "Open Space: is defined as any area of land or water wt for whatever reason, is not developed for urbanized uses and which therefore enhar a way that the modification itself contributes to this enhancement. Open Space may fall into five major categories: 1) Open Space for the preservation of natural resources, including, but not limitec a) Areas required for the preservation of trees, forests, plant and animal residents' quality of life, The Open Space may be in its natural state or modifw! in : including habitat for fish and wildlife species. b) Areas required for ecologic and other scientific study purposes. c) Rivers, streams, bays, lagoons and estuaries. d) Coastal beaches, lakeshores, banks of rivers and streams and waters1 lands. e) Hillside, slopes and canyons necessary for the preservation of nati resources. 2) Open Space uses for the managed production of resources, including, but limited to: a) Forest lands, rangeland, agricultural and horticultural lands, includ greenhouses. b) Areas required for recharge of ground water basins. c) Bays, estuaries, marshes, rivers and streams which are important for management of commercial fisheries. d) Areas containing major mineral deposits, including those in short supp 3) Open Space for programmed and unprogrammed outdoor recreation, includi but not limited to: a) School playgrounds and athletic fields. v11-3 w - b) Park and recreation areas, including those areas giving access lakeshores, beaches, lagoons, rivers and streams. c) Areas which serve as links between major recreation .and Open SF reservation, including utility easements, banks of rivers and streams, sc highway and railroad corridors. d) Trails for walking and hiking. e) Separate trails for biking and uses other than pedestrian. 9 Wilderness areas and nature preserves. g) Campgrounds. h) Golf courses. 4) Open Space for aesthetic, cultural and educational considerations, including not limited to: a) Areas of important scenic, historic and cultural value, including signifi geological, paleontological, archaeological areas. b) Areas which provide a buffer between land uses, including larger standard setbacks around buildings and along roadways. c) Areas which provide separation from surrounding communities. d) Museums, arboreta, zoologic and botanical gardens. 5) Open Space for public health and safety, including, but not limited to: a) Areas which require a special management or regulations becaus hazardous or special conditions. Examples: safety zones in the vicini airports, earthquake fault zones, steep slopes, unstable soils a1 watersheds, floodplains, areas prone to landslides. b) Areas presenting high fire risks. c) Areas required for the protection of water quality and water reservoir! d) Areas required for the protection and enhancement of air quality. e) Bluffs subject to wave erosion. Vll-4 , m Q GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRA 1. OPEN SPACE PLANNING AND PROTECTION A, GOALS A.l Coordinate Open Space uses with other land uses for mutual enhancer and creation of a "human" urban environment, which includes, but is limited to, development and expansion of recreational land, conservatio natural and manmade amenities, and preservation of options with re< to agricultural land. A.2 Preserve and create an Open Space system of aesthetic value that maintain community identity, achieve a sense of natural spaciousness, provide visual relief in the Cityscape. A.3 Provide a balance of visual, passive and active Open Space uses wi each of the four quadrants of the City. A.4 Identify Open Space as an essential component or quality-of-life provi5 necessary to provide the citizens of Carlsbad with safe and healthy lit conditions. A.5 Utilize Open Space to delineate neighborhoods, the City's boundaries i to buffer major land uses within the City. A.6 Preserve an adequate amount and variety of Open Space for outd recreation which shall include, but not be limited to, parks, beaches, ar for organized sports, connecting corridors with trails, water recreation ar (beaches, lagoons, lakes), unique conservation areas for nature study, c semi-developed areas for camping. B. OBJECTIVES B.l To preserve, protect and enhance those areas of the City that pro\ unique and special Open Space functions including, but not limited cultural and visual amenities, active and passive recreational UI landmarks, buffers between incompatible land uses, wildlife habitats i unique and desirable vegetation. 8.2 To develop a cohesive policy and plan setting forth Open Space goals i guiding the systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance and financ of Open Space and providing an organizational structure to implement plan. Vll-5 m 0 B.3 To create a more rural atmosphere in the urban environment, the ( should identify, acquire, and protect natural Open Space areas which visible from public gathering places. 6.4. To encourage public access to all Open Space areas except wt sensitive resources may be threatened or damaged, where the public he and safety may be compromised or where access would interfere with managed production of resources, such as agriculture. B.5 To mandate Open Space as a necessary provision of the local facili management plans which are required by the Growth Managerr Ordinance. B.6 To provide for parks and plazas and preserve natural areas wi developments. B.7 To encourage increased setbacks along arterial corridors and estab greenbelts or similar areas to preserve and/or create Open Space area: a means of maintaining community scale and identity, separating conflia land uses, and achieving a sense of natural openness as an integral F of urban surroundings. 6.8 To establish standards of Open Space by type of Open Space rather tt the general category of Open Space. B.9 To provide for the distribution of passive recreation areas throughout four quadrants of the City and to separate them from active recreatic uses where possible. C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS C.1 Open Space shall be used to provide neighborhood, community, and ( identity and to provide separations between conflicting land uses. C.2 An Open Space Advisory Committee shall be established. The Committe responsibilities shall include: (1) Advocacy of Open Space; (2) Recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council Open Space issues; (3) Continued development and revision of Open Space policies defined by the City’s Open Space ordinances and programs; (4) Monitoring implementation of Open Space policies; Vll-6 m m (5) Recommending priorities for Open Space, including acquisition, I and maintenance programs, on at least an annual basis; (6) Setting and refining guidelines for specific project review of 0 Space. C.3 The Open Space Ordinance shall require monitoring of Open Space du the entire development/construdion process. C.4 The City shall identify existing Open Space for potential enhancemer increase its habitat, visual, or physical values. C.5 Citywide maps and diagrams shall be prepared showing the following (1) Natural resources (2) Designated Open Space (3) Existing and proposed Open Space (4) Open Space linkages C.6 As specific mapping information becomes available regarding Open Sp that precise information shall be depicted on land use maps, zoning m' and the City's Open Space maps. C.7 City staff shall be given the flexibility to add to the Open Space inver maps, those new areas which may be created by various circumstan such as, discretionary approvals, land acquisition, and donations of Iz C.8 The Growth Management Ordinance shall be utilized to implement the g and objectives of this Element and establish standards for Open Spa1 C.9 Land area that otherwise qualifies for measurement toward the grc Management standard but which is not available without some moneta other consideration for use by the user shall be considered as meeting a certain percentage of the performance standard, that percentage tc determined by the adoption of a new City standard. All other land which qualifies for measurement toward the performance standard wi given 100% credit toward those standards. C.10 The Open Space Ordinance, No. 9795, shall be revised and amendel (1) more precisely identify and define lands considered as undevelopi (2) include provisions for buffer areas around sensitive lands; (3) definl word significant; and (4) include specific conditions and restrictions on residential development. Vll-7 m e C.11 Powerline easements shall not be counted toward meeting the Open Spi standard, except as provided for on page VII-14, Policy C.7. C.12 Private golf courses may receive only partial credit in meeting The extent of the credit shall be determined by a new standard. C.1 3 Schools, public or private, shall not be counted in meeting the Open Spi performance standards and only if significant visual benefit is determin performance standards. C.14 All mappable land set aside as Open Space shall be zoned Open Spz C.15 At the time of any discretionary approval, any land set aside for its hat or scenic value shall have an appropriate easement and/or zoning plal on it for resource protection. C.16 Where feasible, panoramic viewpoints shall be identified and preserved public use. C.17 The City shall acquire, protect or negotiate for public access to lands could be used far passive recreational uses. C.18 Open Space areas designated for recreational use should be accessibl the public and should be provided with essential utilities, public facilities l services. C.19 Any development which may be permitted in areas identified as 0 Space shall be consistent with the Open Space and Conservation Resol Management Plan. C.20 That the "Open Space and Conservation Map," dated August 9, 1988 adopted as the City's official Open Space Map. (See Exhibit "B') C.21 The map entitled "Comprehensive Open Space Network Map" dated Au! 1989, (see Exhibit "C'), shall be adopted as the conceptual intentions 01 City. As such, the area identified on this map shall constitute prime a1 for protection, acquisition, and maintenance through the Open Space Conservation Resource Management Plan which is to be prepared. 1 the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plal prepared, the City shall not approve a project which would preclude conceptual open space areas of the map, unless after thorough anal! City Council approves such changes to the Comprehensive Open SF Network Map. Where proposed trail linkage alignments of "Comprehensive Open Space Network Map" are different from that or Vll-8 m rn "Trails Network Map," dated August 1990, the alignments of the "T Network Map" shall supersede. C.22 The following is the formalized procedure for adjusting the boundarie any open space area shown on the map titled "Open Space Conservation Map" dated August 9, 1988. Findings required for approval of a boundary adjustment to the map are as follows: (1) The proposed open space area is equal to or greater than the depicted on the Open Space and Conservation Map; and (2) The proposed open space area is of environmental quality equ or greater than that depicted on the Open Space and Conservi Map; and (3) The proposed adjustment to open space, as depicted on the C Space and Conservation Map, is contiguous or within close prox to open space as shown on the Open Space Map. The City Council may also modify the boundary location shown on the c space maps but only if it finds that the modification is necessary to miti a sensitive environmental area which is impacted by development, prov the boundary modification preserves open space at a 2 to 1 (proposed acreage to existing acreage) and is within close proximity tc original area of open space. Additionally, City Council may exempt pi rights-of-way from the boundary adjustment procedures. Howc environmental analysis shall be performed for all proposed public right way improvements, and if determined that there are significant adv impacts to the value of the Open Space system, those impacts sha mitigated. 2. OBTAINING OPEN SPACE A. GOALS A.l Explore all means of providing for Open Space needs. A.2 Assure new development provides for the Open Space needs of occupants. Vll-9 I I I. a B. 0 B J ECTIVES B.l To utilize Specific Plans, Master Plans and Local Facility Management PI to refine and implement the Open Space and Conservation Resol Management Plan. 8.2 To promote the development and preservation of Open Space conservation systems by developing methods of financing to acql preserve, and maintain them. 8.3 To fund by General Obligation Bonds, if possible, a well-balan. acquisition program providing a variety of Open Space opportunities sprc throughout the community. 8.4 To assure that, to the maximum degree possible, those benefitting from acquisition or improvement of Open Space and recreational facilities s provide funding in direct proportion to the benefits they derive. 8.5 To encourage a combination of both private and public Open Space. C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS C.1 Exactions from new developments shall include, but not be limited legislative protection, Quimby Act dedication, park-in-lieu fees, indus recreation fees, setback requirements, the provision of esserl improvements, and the adoption of appropriate Local Facility Managem Plans, Master Plans, and Specific Plans. C.2 An annual review of the methods and programs for acquiring Open Sp; and parks in the City of Carlsbad shall be conducted and should inch specifically, but not be limited to, the Quimby Act standards and the park lieu fees. C.3 Initiate, coordinate, and supervise specific implementation programs both short-range and long-range plans, including among other items Capital Improvement Program, Growth Management Plan, a financial pl proposed changes to the City’s development regulations, and acquisition of fee and less than fee rights to land. C.4 The City shall create a trust or other mechanism to facilitate privi donations for Open Space acquisitions, protection, improvements, maintenance. VII-IO 4D rn C.5 The City shall encourage private donations for Open Space acquisi protection, improvement, or maintenance by placing the donors’ name permanent markers at the sites of their gifts. C.6 Where public funding is necessary for Open Space purposes, Ger Obligation Bonds shall be considered a highly desirable source of fun( C.7 The City should consider the exchange of excess vacant lands for r desirable Open Space areas. C.8 The City shall consider appropriate user fees for non-residents utili Carlsbad’s Open Space and recreation facilities. 3. SPECIAL RESOURCE PROTECTION A. GOALS A.l Prohibit development on environmentally sensitive land and buffer are A.2 Protect and preserve visually attractive and/or significant natural area3 A.3 Preserve Open Space areas in as natural a state as possible. A.4 Preserve optimum sustainable environmental quality levels with respec air, water, sound levels, and plant and animal life. A.5 Preserve as Open Space, agricultural land, hillsides, ridges, valll canyons, lagoons, beaches and other unique resources that provide vi: and physical relief to the Cityscape. B. OBJECTIVES B.l To identify sensitive and constrained lands and prohibit their developrr and inclusion for density credit. B.2 To protect public health and safety by preserving natural and man-mi hazard areas as Open Space and taking special precautionary measi to protect the public safety where development is possible and permit 8.3. To encourage and support the economic viability of agricultural land. 8.4 To preserve areas of unique scenic, historical and cultural value. B.5 To develop cultural/educational amenities within Open Space areas. VII-1 1 L m rn C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS C.l Utilize sensitive design criteria to preserve the unique and special resou in the City and to integrate them into the design of any development. C.2 Develop ordinances to define sensitive and constrained lands, and pro development and density credit thereon. C.3 Development on hillsides (if allowed) shall relate to the slope of the Ian order to preserve the integrity of the hillsides. C.4 Designate for preservation as Open Space those areas that provide uni visual amenities and define the urban form. These areas shall incl agriculture, hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, lakes other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to Cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the built-up, manmade scel C.5 Consider for Open Space, hillsides, valleys and ridges during the apprl of Specific Plans, Master Plans and Planned Developments, and also at time of subdivision. C.6 Designate as a buffer a portion of land next to sensitive environme areas. C.7 Where feasible from an environmental standpoint, developments neal adjacent to bodies of water, provide Open Space that has public acces and views of the water. C.8 Any grading, grubbing, or clearing of vegetation in undeveloped areas s require a City permit, with appropriate penalties for violations. C.9 The City shall ensure that the improvements recommended for Open Spi areas are appropriate for the type of Open Space and the use propos No improvements shall be made in environmentally sensitive areas, exc to enhance the environmental value of the areas. C.10 Agricultural use shall be encouraged as a permissible land use in ar, designated as Open Space in non-environmentally sensitive areas. C.ll Discourage the premature elimination of agricultural land. C.12 Use of the Williamson Act, land dedication, scenic easements, or OF Space easements shall be pursued to preserve unique and spel resources in the City. VII-12 w L C.13 Utilize Master Plans and Specific Plans to encourage the preservatio highlyvisible areas cultivated for flower production. 4. TRAIULINKAGE SYSTEM A. GOALS A.l Encourage larger and connected Open Space areas rather than numel and disconnected areas. A.2 Create natural and man-made links between Open Space areas. B. OBJECTIVES B.1 To address a Citywide and interconnecting trail system when considc and reviewing local facilities management plans, major developr applications and applications involving potential linkage. B.2 To ensure that there is continuity and environmental sensitivity in the roc and design of the trail system. B.3 To route trails near environmentally sensitive areas, with appropriate bu or fencing. 8.4 To provide trails that serve as pedestrian and bicycle transport: between residential and commercial areas, as well as purely recreati uses. C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS C.l If determined by the City Council to be feasible from the standpoir funding, acquisition, maintenance, liability, and other considerations, the shall establish a Citywide interconnecting trail system, primarily pedes oriented but for bicycles where feasible. C.2 The City shall participate with other north county communities to estal an intercommunity Open Space linkage program. C.3 When trails are proposed or required, the City shall obtain an irrevoc offer to dedicate or a permanent easement for trailways where feasibl C.4 The trail system shall be designed to serve both recreation and I motorized transportation purposes. VII-I 3 m aD C.5 The trail system shall provide linkage from major recreational/Open sp areas. to other areas of activity, including but not limited to reside1 neighborhoods, places of employment, schools, libraries, and viewpoi C.6. Trails shall be sensitive to surrounding land uses and shall normall) placed at a significantly different elevation than adjacent residences. C.7 Major powerline easements may receive only partial credit and only N they are enhanced or improved and provide key links in the trail syst The extent of credit shall be determined by a new standard. C.8 The "Trails Network Map," dated August 1990, depicts the concep representation of the possible trail alignments in the City, Until final stuc are completed, and City Council takes formal action on the concept l City-wide trail system, the City shall not approve a project which w( preclude the trail alignments as depicted on the "Trails Network Map," d: August 1990, reduced copy attached as Exhibit "Dl, Where there are alignment differences between the "Trails Network Map" and "Comprehensive Open Space Network Map," the trail alignments of "Trails Network Map" shall supersede. VII-14 , w m. 111. CONSERVATION ELEMENT State Law Under State Law (Section 65302(d) et. seq. California Government Code) cities rr, adopt a conservation plan. In order to enhance the relationship between residents and their surroundings anc guarantee the viability of the natural and human ecosystems, the Conservation Elem must acknowledge and plan for the physical resources, the cultural resources, and natural processes within or around the jurisdiction. The following resource categol must be included: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. a. 9. Water Forests Soils Rivers and Other Waters Harbors Fisheries Wildlife Minerals Other Natural Resources In addition to those listed above, Carlsbad’s- Conservation Element also addresses t issues of solid waste and sewage management. A. GOALS A.l Coordinate the conservation of natural and man-made resources with la1 use for mutual enhancement. A.2 Conserve optimum environmental quality levels with respect to air, watl sound levels, and plant and animal life. A.3 Prevent incompatible development of areas that should be reserved regulated for scenic, historic, conservation or public health and saft purposes. A.4 Preserve an adequate amount and variety of unique conservation areas f nature study. A.5 Protect wildlife habitat through the preservation and enhancement feeding, nesting, and breeding areas. VII-15 > m m A.6 Conserve and encourage the use of appropriate forms of vegetation sensitive grading techniques needed to: (a) prevent erosion, siltation flooding, (b) protect air and water resources, and (c) protect and enha visual resources. A.7 Conserve Carlsbad’s hillsides and ridges as important visual and nal features. B. OBJECTIVES B.l To preserve natural resource by: protecting fish, wildlife, and vegetc habitats; retaining the natural character of waterways, shoreline featL hillsides, and scenic areas and viewpoints; safeguarding areas for sciel and educational research; respecting the limitations for air and \II resources to absorb pollution; encouraging legislation that will a! logically in preserving these resources. B.2 To develop a cohesive policy and plan setting forth conservation goals guiding the systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance and finan of conservation resources and providing an organizational structur implement the plan. B.3 To utilize Specific Plans, Master Plans and Public Facility Plans to refine implement the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management F B.4 To promote the development and preservation of conservation system developing methods of financing to acquire, preserve, and mair conservation programs. B.5 To protect the unique variety of landforms distinctive of the C topography and ensure that the development process considers and st1 to preserve these landforms rather than create an unnatural, uni landscape. B.6 To preserve the identity of those areas of the City with unique topogra features and establish proper soil management techniques to elimina minimize adverse and unsafe soil conditions. B.7 To manage agricultural land and prime soil as a natural resource and significant contrasting land use to the urbanized environment of the ( 8.8 To prevent the premature elimination of agricultural land and preserve lands wherever feasible. VII-16 W m 6.9 TO conserve, and prated the water resources including, but not Iimite floodplains, shoreline, lagoons, waterways, lakes, ponds, and the occ 8.1 0 To conserve and efficiently manage the potable water resources avail to the City of Carlsbad. B.ll To manage the disposal or recycling of solid waste and sewage withir City. C, IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS C.l Grading shall be accomplished in a manner that will maintain appearance of natural hillsides and other landforms wherever possiblc C.2 Soil reports, plans for erosion and sediment control measures provisions of maintenance responsibilities shall be a requirement of approval process, C.3 Ordinances shall be developed and implemented limiting the den! intensity and character of development of hillside areas and ridges and I provide standards for sensitive grading where development of hillside allowed. c.4 Natural water resources in the City of Carlsbad shall be maintained ir natural a state as possible by: (a) conserving or improving the appearal and ecology of those which are in a relatively untouched condition; restoring, in accordance with recognized ecological principles and ins( as it is possible, those water areas which have been significantly altered a condition which is most beneficial to the public; and (c) sirnulatin! natural condition in areas which are to be altered in the future for purpo of safety engineering, water conservation, or recreation. C.5 hdustrial waste, agricultural runoff, water softener discharges, dome! detergents, and other forms of water pollution shall be prevented fr entering the storm drain system and polluting the City’s water bodies. C.6 Sensitive design criteria shall be utilized to protect the integrity of the wi resources in the City. C.7 Alteration of waterways and water bodies that would cause signifia adverse impacts on the environment shall be prohibited. C.8 Urban development shall take place in those areas that are the le, agriculturally productive. VII-I7 w m C.9 The City shall support and utilize all measures available, includin! Williamson Act, not only to prevent premature developments, but al promote the economic viability of agricultural uses. C.10 Proper design criteria shall be utilized to maximize the preservatic agricultural lands. C.11 Landowners and interested citizens shall be provided with information a agricultural preserves as established by the Williamson Act and shz encouraged to utilize it. C.12 The policies of the California Coastal Plan shall be recognized implemented when reviewing potential development in the coastal arc C.13 The City shall assist other organizations in providing for their spt C.14 A long range plan shall be prepared to ensure the provision for adeql potable water and to address water conservation and reclamation progl C.15 The city shall cooperate with other jurisdictions to ensure the tir provision of solid waste management and sewage disposal capacity. conservation needs. 1V. FRAMEWORK FOR AN OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATlr RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PIAN 1. INTENT OF PLAN This section, including textual content, graphic presentations and subsequc mandated Open Space zoning requirements, constitutes a framework for an 01 Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. The intent of the Plan i! accomplish the goals, objectives and policies of the Elements and to focus ( efforts for the preservation, acquisition and maintenance of Open Space i conservation areas. The Plan shall be structured to identify the resource art and establish standards for acquisition and development. The intent is to man2 properly the Clty’s environmental resources and Open Space and to devel specific criteria for the protection, maintenance and enhancement of valua natural, economic and cultural resources. Once the Plan is formulated s . adopted, it shall replace the framework as part of the Open Space 8 Conservation Elements. VII-18 w aD 2. IMPLEMENTATION Development of a viable plan for Open Space and Conservation Reso Management requires a concurrent implementation program. Such a pros must identify public and private areas of cooperation and the tools needc develop a plan. As such, this implementation program discusses existing SOL of funds for Open Space land, methods of preserving Open Space existing use controls and a program for the implementation of a plan. The preservation of Open Space often requires interference with the indivi Plan cannot be implemented without some cost to the City, even if only the of administration. However, as this section indicates, the City need not buy i simple interest in every acre of land it wishes to preserve as Open Space. T are other methods available to accomplish the same purpose. This implementation section consists of four parts: A) A list of methoc acquiring Open Space; B) A list of financing techniques; C) An acquisition financing matrix; and D) Recommendations for other actions to be undertake the City in formulating a detailed implementation program for an Open Space Conservation Resource Management Plan. The methods for acquiring C Space and financing techniques are described in detail in the appendix sed A) METHODS OF ACQUIRING OPEN SPACE property rights of the private land owner. It should also be understood tha (1) Special Zoning (2) Land Trusts/Conservancy (3) Special District or Authority (4) Williamson Act (5) General Plan, Growth Management and Other Zoning Ordinant B) FINANCING TECHNIQUES (1) General Fund (2) General Obligation Bonds (3) Limited Obligation Bonds (4) Senior Obligation Bonds VII-19 m m (5) Quimby Act Impact Fees (6) Public Facilities Fee (7) Tax Increment Financing (8) Sales and Use Tax Increment (9) Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts (1 0) Revenue Bonds (I 1) Certificates of Participation (1 2) Benefit Assessment District (13) User Fees (1 4) Concessions (I 5) Other Tax Revenue (16) Private Grants or Donations (17) State Grants Several state grant programs exist which provide funds for Open Sp: acquisitions of improvements, including the following: 1. Coastal Conservancy: Agriculture Preservation Projects 2. Coastal Conservancy: Coastal and Bay Public Access Prograrr 3. Coastal Conservancy: Coastal Restoration Projects 4. Coastal Conservancy: Nonprofit Organization Assistance Progr; 5. Coastal Conservancy: Enhancement Grants 6. Coastal Conservancy: Site Reservation Projects 7. Coastal Conservancy: Urban Waterfronts Restoration Program 8. Fish and Game: Public Access Program Vll-20 w __ 9. Parks and Recreation: Land and Water Conservation Fund Progi 10. Resources: Environment License Plate Fund 11. Proposition 70: Parks and Wildlife Initiative 12. Water Resources: Davis-Grunsky Act C) ACQUISITION AND FINANCING MATRIX The matrix included herein as Exhibit "A', illustrates the primary secondary acquisition and financing techniques recommended for diffe types of Open Space in different types of planning areas. Three comr types of planning areas which have varying opportunities and constra for Open Space preservation are presented in the matrix: 0 Built-out communities with mostly small ownerships; 0 Undeveloped communities under multiple ownerships; 0 Undeveloped communities under large ownerships; For each community type, five .kinds of Open Space are identified: 0 Environmentally constrained land; 0 Visual Open Space; 0 Recreational- land; 0 Agricultural land; 0 Trails. D) OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PIA! 1. Coordinate the City's Open Space and Conservation efforts \ those of other affected agencies. 2. Conduct detailed analysis of archaeology, paleontology, geolc hydrology, soils, plant and animal ecology, climate, and 01 resources which are fundamental to the planning of a viable i effective Open Space and conservation system. Vll-21 . b 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. m m Develop detailed demand estimates, space standards, and sei area criteria for all forms of Open Space, conservation, sc highways and recreation in the City. Compare the full range of demands for various types of C Space, conservation, scenic highways and recreation lands wit1 inventory of natural and man-made resources of the City. Develop a procedure by which the City can monitor and managc economic effects of actual change produced by public and pr sector development actions. Prepare design standards for improvements to prototype site F and Open Space, conservation, scenic highway and recrei lands. Provide information to the public on estate, income, and propert and other matters relating to various forms of gifts to the City. Within one year of adoption of these Elements, the City shall prel the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management F The Plan shall be updated at least every five years after adop The purpose of this plan shall be to optimize the benefits of City’s unique features, setting and environment, and to providt the recreational, public health and welfare needs of the popula The Plan will consist of maps of the entire City on which wil indicated all existing and proposed Open Space and conserv: areas, trails, and habitat links. The Plan will define standards Open Space and conservation facilities to be included in the Grc Management Program and other City programs and ordinant The Plan will also include text and graphics describing each of lands or locations, including the approximate size of the sites, purposes and functions they are intended to serve, their cur status of development and ownership, their estimated costs, and means recommended to implement their inclusion in the sysl These recommendations shall describe the character of owner! desired, the financing method to be used for the acquisition, methods of implementation, and the operational costs responsibilities for the facilities. Undertake specific site evaluations with the intent of securing 01 space easements in accordance with adopted policies and plar The following is an Open Space inventory listing which shall completed as part of the Open Space and Conservation Resol Management Plan. This list may be added to or modified in future as deemed necessary. Vll-22 b V QD Type of Open Space Quantity Now Quantity/Build Out - 'Ecological Preserves - Streams - Lagoons, active: skiing wind surfing canoeing - Lagoons, passive - Beaches: ocean lagoon lake - Hillsides/canyons - Woodlands - Equestrian facilities - Agricultural: Flower fields Greenhouses Horticulture Field Crops - Aquaculture - School Grounds Under existing ordinances (June 30, 1989) - Pks/Rec. Public: soccer tennis golf picnic softball play apparatus football basketball swimming handball skateboarding - Pks/Rec. 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