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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-13; City Council; 12950; BARRIO LAND USE PLAN ANALYSISs u -ri 3 2 v +-, a, -h :: a 0 I U G cd u v) a u N .ri a, c) a, a n Oh VI u 2 $a 8 'd P ' g -u .rl 2 X *d mu v) h $2 .p P m: :g 4 -rl 2 2 c 2 $ a, VI .rl a ; z 2 F: 4 a -4 +, .r( 0-U *d a E cd s ; a, $ +, 3 sa, 03 ma, a,N u aa SG clcd L, a *- 4 =1 cl a u PI 8 G a =! 0 z 3 0 0 -4 cm sa os - 9; @TY OF CARLSBAD - AWDA BILL AB#&;?40 TITLE: 0 MTG. /2y/3099- BARRIO LAND USE PIAN ANALYSIS C DEPT. PLN @ C RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACCEPT Barrio Land Use Plan Analysis and direct staff to proceed with Phase II of Land Use Plan Study. ITEM EXPLANATION In September 1993, the City retained the firm of Moore lacofano Goltsman Inc. (MIC staff in preparing a Barrio Land Use Plan. The purpose of the plan was to identib concern in the Barrio, to build on strengths in the neighborhood, to educate and diverse citizenry in the planning process, and to assist City staff in preparing an implc land use plan for this area of the City. As part of the Barrio Land Use Plan Study, a comprehensive, two-phased communit program was developed to give residents and business owners numerous oppo participate in the planning process. Phase I identified the positive strengths of thc . issues of concern through the use of one-on-one interviews, a self-guided walkins community workshops, and an open house. Based on community input received in Phase I, Planning staff developed a I recommendations to serve as a foundation for the development of the Barrio Land The Planning Department also spoke with other City departments to determine the fc implementing the proposed strategies developed at the Community Open House. was determined by analyzing need, cost, timing, staffing and operation. The attac Land Use Plan Analysis includes recommendations as well as the feasibility of implen suggested strategies. Staff requests that Council accept the Barrio Land Use Plan Analysis, recommendations, and direct staff to proceed with Phase II. This includes prepars Barrio Land Use Plan, presentation to the community, and then review by tht Commission and City Council. FISCAL IMPACT There are no new costs associated with the Summary Report. For Council informatic was allocated for the consultant's contract as well as an additional $10,000 in mi3 funds to ensure maximum public input. EXHIBITS 1. 2. Barrio Land Use Plan Analysis and Appendix "A", Barrio Community Desigr Use Plan Study by Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. Excerpts of Planning Commission Minutes, dated November 2, 1994. 0 * * i BARR LAND USE PLAN ANALYI e @ i i TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................................. II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................ 111. MAJOR CONCERNS OF BARRIO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS .......................... IV. RECOMMENDATIONS ............................. V. VISIONSTATEMENT .............................. VI. STRATEGYRANKING ............................. VII. FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS ............................ VIII. APPENDIX A - Summary Report by Moore, lacofano, Goltsman, Inc. * 0 . 1. INTRODUCTION Background This study was initiated by the City of Carlsbad to address concerns raised by ci living within one of the older neighborhoods of the City, known as the Barrio. summer of 1993, residents of the area approached the City concerning a vari issues affecting their neighborhood. Because the City was comprehensively revit the General Plan as well as land uses throughout the community, the City C decided that the timing was appropriate to examine land uses in the Barrio as Staff was directed to prepare a Barrio Land Use Plan in conjunction with the UI In September 1993, the City retained the firm of Moore lacofano Goltsman Inc. to assist staff in preparing a plan for the Barrio. The study area for the plai designated as south of Carlsbad Village Drive, east of the AT&SF Railroad, VI Interstate 5, and north of Tamarack Avenue (Study Area, page 2). The purpose plan was to identify issues of concern, to build on strengths in the area, to ec and involve a diverse citizenry in the planning process, and to assist City s preparing an implementable Community Plan for the Barrio. As part of the Barrio Land Use Plan, a comprehensive, two-phased, comi numerous opportunities to share their ideas and concerns regarding the throughout the planning process. Phase I identified the positive strengths of tt and issues of concern through the following series of activities: outreach program was developed. The purpose of this program was to give re$ One-on-one interviews with interested residents and business ow the Barrio; A Self-Guided Walking Tour Booklet; Community Workshop #1: Visions and Goals; Community Workshop #2: Alternative Planning Concepts; and Community Open House: Community Design and Land Use Actil Based on the input received in Phase I, staff is now ready to initiate Phase II includes the development, preparation, and presentation of a community desi land use plan for the Barrio. Staff has prepared the following report whic summarizes the concerns raised by Barrio residents and business owners an makes specific recommendations for the Council’s consideration and inclusior Barrio Plan. 4 4 4 4 4 1 a e 0 LEMENTARY NOT TO SCALE I BARRIO STU0Y AREA 1 2 0 e -. - II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY After analyzing the concerns expressed by residents and business owners Barrio, staff has determined that these concerns can best be addressed in two Major land use issues which have a strong impact on the future development Barrio can be addressed through a community design and land use plan. concerns, which are important to the quality of life in the Barrio but which are n use issues, may be more appropriately addressed through other methods, s strengthening existing City programs. The major land use proposals which staff recommends for inclusion in the Barr1 Use Plan address improving neighborhood appearance, economic enhancemei land use compatibility. Staff supports the Barrio Association recommenda rezone the residential areas to Residential Density-Multiple (RD-MI. Such action update the old R-3 Zone standards by allowing flexibility with regard to land us setbacks. Development standards would also be created to enhance the neighbc image. The Barrio Plan would address commercial revitalization along Roosevell by including mixed use development on the east side of the street as well as c development standards to address the interface of residential and commerci uses. Because neighborhood compatibility with the industrial uses on Tyler Strc surfaced as an important issue, these uses would be allowed to rem2 development standards would be created for future development to el appearance and to integrate with the surrounding neighborhood. Staff hi included the acquisition and conversion of Pine Elementary School to a com center. This action is an important element in the Barrio Plan by creating a needed, central location for community activities, both recreational and socii This report also identifies and examines many other neighborhood concerns other methods. Many of these issues relate to improving community enhancing neighborhood appearance, and enriching youth opportunities. Thc issues which are important to the Barrio community at the present time but wh also remain important as long term goals for the neighborhood. It is recomn that, when appropriate, they be included in the work programs of varioi departments. In addition, staff has identified several concerns expressed community which are more appropriately addressed and supported by citizens' which have the ability to outreach and influence at a grassroots level. A more detailed discussion of staff's recommendations can be found in Sectic this report. although not appropriately addressed in a land use plan, can be addressed t 3 0 .1 - 111. MAJOR CONCERNS OF BARRIO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS The Community Outreach Program for the Barrio Land Use Plan was a three- approach designed to do the following: 1) solicit and identify major comn concerns; 2) present potential alternatives to addressing those concerns; a prioritize strategies to resolve those issues. Several overall themes emerg participants explained what was important to them about the Barrio. First, partici noted a sense of community, based on a strong sense of family and common ci background, Second, participants like the location of the Barrio because proximity to many services such as the downtown, the beach, and neighborhood-serving establishments. Third, participants expressed pleasure small-scale, single-family character of the neighborhood. Although residenl business owners listed numerous reasons why they liked living or working Barrio, they also expressed numerous concerns regarding the neighboi Discussed below are the main topics that surfaced during the program. A. Land Use Although the discussion of land uses did not focus particularly on the character and location of uses, four main themes emerged. First, participants exprei strong desire to preserve the single-family character of the neighborhood and 1 multiple- family apartments . Co mme n ts re la t ed to a p a rt me n ts co n ce n t r a t overcrowding and inadequate parking. Interspersed in the discussion of apar was the fact that some participants did not want to promote an over-concentrz low-income housing in the Barrio. Second, participants were concerned with the lack of code enforcement, discussion focused on the number of existing illegal units, dilapidated bui unsightly outdoor storage, and illegally parked and abandoned vehicles. residential area located immediately east of Jefferson Street was mentioned rep1 as an area with numerous code violations. A third common theme was the desire to limit industrial uses to Tyler Although many people wished there were no industrial uses in the Barrio, acknowledged that they do provide jobs for Barrio residents. The general c centered around their often unattractive appearance and their incompatibilii residential uses. Industrial owners, on the other hand, were concerned their b potential would be constrained or limited by nearby residents who might influence their business operations. Finally, a number of participants hoped to see Roosevelt Street developed "Hispanic Old Town" with small-scale commercial uses to serve the neight residents. Although there was discussion over the advantages and disadvanl mixed commercial/residential use, consensus was finally reached that the loc 4 0 0 + mixed use development would be preferable on only the east side of Roosevelt 5 rather than both sides of this street. B. ~q Three issues related to traffic, circulation, and parking emerged. First, Although there was no clear preference between an on-grade connector a overpass, people felt that such a connection was important to allow for pede movement. participants mentioned the need for at least pedestrian access over the railroad tr A second notable concern focused onparhng, where several issues arose: inadc parking in multi-family apartments; vehicles being parked in the street and ri rights-of-way; and abandoned vehicles occupying valuable on-street parking SI Finally, participants expressed the desire for a small-scale transit system that specifically serve the needs of the Barrio residents. Some people envisioned a or minibus that would shuttle residents to and from the downtown. C. Parks and Recreation Two themes emerged related to parks and recreation. First, a large num participants mentioned the need for a Community Center to serve the Barrio res1 A large number of participants supported the idea of combining the enrollment 1 and Jefferson Schools by transferring the students of Pine School to Jefferson S and then converting Pine School into a Community Center. A second theme related to parks and recreation was the strong desire to provide activities for the Barrio children. A variety of recommendations were pro including: recreation programs, events for teenagers; programs through the de lnformacion; activities at the Boys & Girls Club; a central place to gatht employment opportunities. D. Historic Preservation and Heritaae Comments related to historic preservation and heritage were evenly divided bl those who felt there was no significant heritage and those who felt the consensus that new development should reflect a Mexican heritage. Participants felt that any existing Spanish-style architecture, such as the old n and cantina, should be preserved. Some people recommended establishing guidelines to maintain and enhance the Mexican heritage. Other people expres desire to see additional artwork, including more murals and sculpture. To cc their heritage, participants recommended an annual Barrio Fiesta. significant heritage in the Barrio, Despite these differences, there was 5 0 0 -. . E. Safetv Three major themes emerged regarding safety. First, a large number of partici were concerned about the lack of adequate street lighting. People felt partic unsafe traveling in alleys and in the residential area immediately east of Jeff Street due to the lack of lighting. Second, a large number of participants expressed great dissatisfaction over th of police patrol and police presence. Some people felt that the current level of patrol was well below the city average. Other people complained that police ( adequately respond to their calls for assistance in a timely manner and ai sensitive to their needs. Many people hoped for an increase in police pre! perhaps through additional bicycle or foot patrols and joint policehesident patrols. They also wanted to have more Spanish-speaking police dispatchers Finally, many participants were greatly concerned with pedestrian safety due number and frequency of vehicles traveling at excessive speeds. People cit need for clearly marked crosswalks, crossing guards near the schools, handic ramps, and sidewalks. F. Other Participants were asked to express any other comments they had regarding planning and design of the Barrio. They expressed the desire to improve tht quality and appearance of the neighborhood. Some people recommended major overhead utility lines underground and improving the storm drainage s Other people recommended design standards to improve the appearance of bt and landscaping, including criteria for property maintenance. 6 e 0 7 IV. RECOMMENDATIONS Major Land Use Issues After analyzing the concerns raised by Barrio residents and business owners duri Community Outreach Program, staff recommends that the Barrio Land Us1 address major land use issues by implementing the proposals discussed below. recommendations were developed by reviewing citizen concerns and prc strategies. Staff believes that these proposals will address citizen concern ar they will be supported by both residents and business owners in the neighbo A. Approve a Vision Statement (page 9) to serve as the foundation f development of goals, land uses, and development standards in the Barr/ Use Plan. B. Rezone residential areas to RD-M with development standards th compatible with single family homes. (The density of the area WOL change; however, the rezone would update the old R-3 standards by al flexibility with regard to land uses and setbacks.) Maintain the "low-F feeling to the neighborhood as follows: 1) Create development standa new single family homes; 2) create development standards for detached scale, multi-family homes; 3) create development standards for large, family units to address land use compatibility and building mass; 4) disc large lot consolidations; and 5) limit construction to two stories. Revise the Redevelopment Master Plan to reflect Barrio commercial "visic goals" as follows: 1 ) Permit commercial development along Roosevel on the east side of Roosevelt; 3) allow only commercial development aIc west side of Roosevelt, north of Walnut; and 4) create development sta to address land use compatibility. It should be noted that some of tl within the Barrio Study Area is also within the Village Redevelopmen When this is the case, applicable Barrio standards will be included Redevelopment Master Plan and applicants will have to receive appro! discretionary permit under the master plan process. Revise the Redevelopment Master Plan to reflect Barrio industrial "visic goals" as follows: 1) Encourage light industrial uses such as light mi turing/production, or wholesale/distribution along the west side of Tyler 2) allow existing uses to remain as conforming uses; 3) permit only in uses without adverse neighborhood impacts to locate on industrial lot of Walnut; and 4) create standards for new development to e C. to Walnut; 2) encourage mixed residential/commercial (elgl shopkeepe D. appearance and address compatibility. E. Pursue the acquisition and conversion of Pine School from an elementar) to a community center. 7 0 0 - As mentioned in the Executive Summary, there were numerous concerns impor the quality of life in the Barrio, which although not appropriately addressed in a lai plan, can be addressed through other methods. Staff recommends that City C consider directing City departments to include the following items in their work pro! The feasibility of implementing each of these programs is discussed further in 5 VI1 of this report. * Establish a "Dance Night'' ' Provide special pavement treatment on streets ' Promote existing programs--D.A.R.E., etc. * Continue public safety programs * Promote bicycle off icers/"on-foot" beat officers ' Promote youth outreach programs * Retain Harding Street bike route Designate community "Paint Days" * Support citizens efforts to encourage community celebrations and improvc image, reduce overcrowding of apartments, and decrease graffiti. * Plant 10-15 trees per year ' Evaluate undergrounding utilities on Roosevelt and Harding Streets ' Provide additional speed limit signs and stripe crosswalks where necessi ' Expand programs at Centro de Inforrnacion ' Pursue acquisition of additional Spanish language library books ' Encourage the hiring of Spanish-speaking police dispatchers ' Conduct a historic structure survey. * 8 0 e V. A VISION FOR THE BARRIO A neighborhood which retains its small scale. A neighborhood with a safe environment to live, work, and play. A neighborhood which provides a balance of land uses designed to achieve compatibility with one another. A neighborhood with a centrally located community center. A neighborhood which cares for its youth by providing ample recreation opportunities for children of a// ages. A neighborhood which fosters community identity and pride. A neighborhood which reflects its Mexican heritage. 9 0 0 VI. STRATEGY RANKING During Workshop #2 and the Community Open House, participants pro1 numerous implementing strategies to address the concerns they raised in Wor #I. Staff analyzed the entire list of strategies and divided them into categor Unanimous, Very High, High, Medium, and Low Support. A complete listing of strategies as well as the amount of community support for each item is contair the Open House Summary, prepared by MIG and attached as Appendix A t document. For inclusion in the Barrio Land Use Plan, staff analyzed only those strategies had a ranking of Unanimous, Very High, or High Support. Appropriat departments were consulted to determine the feasibility of implementing the prc solutions. In evaluating each proposal, staff considered such issues as fina staffing, necessity, and whether or not these items could be addressed tt existing programs. The feasibility of each program, as determined by city s’ included on the chart below, entitled Barrio Strategies. 10 a- 0 0 11 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 14 0 0 VII. FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS As mentioned earlier, Planning staff spoke with City departments to determir feasibility of implementing the strategies suggested by citizens during the Comrr analyzing need, cost, timing, staffing, and operation. There are a number of strategies which are more relevantly addressed by a comr group rather than the City. It is suggested that neighborhood groups in the form a coalition action group to encourage residents to participate in progran activities to enhance the community. The City can offer its support; howel these instances the responsibility must remain with the neighborhood residen 1 . Evaluate and Modify Commercial and Industrial Development Standards; I Redevelopment Master Plan as Necessary to Reflect Barrio Goals Feasibility: HIGH. Planning Department staff will prepare a Barrio Land Use Plan will provide development standards for residential, commercial, and inc' properties to determine appropriate land uses; maintain the "low-l: development standards for areas of the Barrio also located within the boundaries will be included in the Redevelopment Master Plan as appropriate 2. Feasibility: HIGH. The goal of creating a community gathering area can be in within the Barrio Plan; however, it would be difficult to acquire private proper' public plaza. It is more likely that such a plaza could be designed into a Com Center should the Pine School site be acquired by the City. 3. Feasibility: MEDIUM. The Parks Division can support this item by supplying of local nurseries that may desire to assist a Barrio community group w program. If landscaping other than street trees is approved, substantial fun( maintenance will be required at a cost of $10,000 to $1 5,000 annually. 4. Establish a "Dance Night" Feasibility: HIGH. Currently the Recreation Division offers two junior high annually, one being held in the Northwestern Quadrant (currently at Harding 1 Due to budget limitations, the division cannot host a new social dance However, if a community organization pursued hosting a dance, the Re( Division would co-sponsor the event and provide the Harding Center at no ex! the organization. The community group would also be responsible for paying ( for the hiring of security personnel. Outreach Program. Their input is presented below. Feasibility was delermin neighborhood; and to address neighborhood compatibility* Visions, goal Provide Places to Sit and Gather (Create a Plaza) Pursue Private Donations for Installation of Street Trees 15 0 0 5. Feasibility: LOW (Soccer). Soccer programs are currently run by an indepc youth organization, the Carlsbad Soccer Club, rather than the Carlsbad Pi Recreation Division. The limited number off available soccer fields and presf utilization of these fields constrains the possibility of additional soccer progr2 Feasibility: HIGH (Basketball). The Recreation Division can provide inc opportunities for those children interested in participating in basketball prograrr Recreation Division currently offers a basketball program, throughout the C children ages 7-1 8. Last year, approximately 800 children participated. This y City will continue to offer the program and will attempt to increase the amc participation at Pine and Jefferson Elementary Schools by having aides vi schools to stimulate children's interest in joining the program. Younger c currently play basketball at lunch, after school, and on Saturdays at the elerr school grounds. Teens practice at the elementary schools but join a league plays at the Calavera Hills gym. The $45 fee for Carlsbad residents incl uniform, a ten-game season, and practices twice a week. Scholarships are son available for disadvantaged youth who cannot afford the $45 fee. 6. Feasibility: LOW. The Parks and Recreation Division has sought usable prof the northwest quadrant for additional activity areas but only Pine School hr identified as a desirable site. If the City acquires Pine School, additional activit will then become available. 7. Feasibility: LOW. Installation would require approval by the Public 1 Commission (PUC) and North County Transit District (NCTD) as well as fundin{ City. Preliminary talks with the PUC indicate they would NOT support such a p in any way due to increased concern with pedestrian safety near the railroad 8, 9. Install Lights on Streets and at Ends of Alleys, and Install Luminaries on I Poles in Carol Place Area. Expand Soccer and Basketball Recreation Programs Identify Additional Children's Activity Areas Construct At-grade Pedestrian Railroad Crossing at Chestnut Avenue Feasibility: LOW. The City is pursuing acquisition of the citywide street system currently owned by SDG&E. This process is expected to take ano' months to one year. Community Services would prefer not to complic negotiation process by making alterations to the present lighting system. acquisition is complete, fundins of additional street liohts must be approved i the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approved by Council. The cost street light would be between $4,000-$5,000 including luminaire and concre 16 0 0 Present City policy requires new development to install its own street Previously in older neighborhoods, luminaires were installed on existing woo( owned by SDG&E with the maintenance fees paid by the City. The City would not to continue this substandard system and, instead, install a street light lui and concrete pole with an undergrounded electric system. Funding of such lights must be approved as part of the CIP. 10. Feasibility: HIGH/MEDIUM. Required staff study to identify and analyze p intersections can be supplied by the Engineering Department and therefore has feasibility. However, special pavement treatment is costly to install and maint: is therefore ranked as medium feasibility. Pavement treatment rarely reduces ve speed significantly. If it is determined that special surface treatment sho installed, it would also be necessary to allocate funds. There is a possibili leftover funds may be available from the Streetscape Program in the Village could be utilized for intersections within the Redevelopment Area. lnterst outside Redevelopment would have to be funded through the CIP. Special pa\ treatment costs vary from $941 8 per square foot and could cost up to approxi $9,000-1 0,000 per intersection, 11. Feasibility: HIGH. The DARE program will be continued in the sixth grade, junio and high school classes. Officers who present these programs are also availa special presentations upon request. The Police Department also actively su "Carlsbad YES", a community action Qroup that provides youth recreation prc through community groups such as "Join Hands-Save a Life", and Boys & Gir recreation programs. 12. Continue Public Safety Programs Feasibility: HIGH. Existing public safety programs such as patrol and enforcement, narcotics investigation, gang suppression, and neighborhood wal continue at current staffing levels for the coming fiscal year. The Department a recruits Spanish-speaking employees to assist the Barrio community with programs. 13. Feasibility: HIGH. The three-officer bicycle patrol will continue to provide co personnel are expected to be assigned to This patrol this fiscal year; howevl program is supplemented by reserve volunteers. Improve Crosswalks with Street Pavement Treatment Promote Existing Youth Programs--D.A.R.E., etc. Promote Bicycle Officers/"On-Foot" Beat Officers in the Barrio as well as the Village and beach throughout the summer, No adc 17 0 0 All officers are encouraged to spend free patrol time on "foot patrol" partici around heavily populated areas such as Chase and Pine Fields. Members of the ( Suppression and Intelligence Unit spend from eight to sixteen hours per we( overtime coverage in the Barrio, The Department's best citywide Priority Response time is on the Barrio beat. 14. Retain Bike Paths on Harding Feasibility : HIGH. Community Services can maintain existing bike lanes th ex is t i ng programs. 15. Feasibility: HIGH. The Housing and Redevelopment Department current1 available on a citywide basis, including the Barrio, for the rehabilitation of c occupied single family dwellings. Grants are established on a priority basis ri from improvements for code enforcement problems first, then to rehabilitation, to exterior painting. It is possible for staff to prepare a separate request for the 96 CDBG to allow vouchers (i.e. $400) for exterior painting. This request woulc to be approved by both the Advisory Committee and the City Council. The Ci discontinued the "Clean Sweep" program which provided for the periodic pick old furniture, appliances, etc. in residential neighborhoods. Coast Waste Manag does provide the service three times a year on an appointment basis. 16-1 9 Designate Community "Paint Days" and "Clean Sweep" Days $153,000 allocated in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds whi Support Citizens Groups on Community Celebrations, Annual Overcrowding of Residential Units, Image and Appearance Feasibility: UNKNOWN. These programs are best addressed by citizens in the through the formation of a grassroots coalition to involve members neighborhood in joining together to create a better sense of community. 20. Continue Existing Anti-Graffiti Programs Feasibility: HIGH. The City will continue its Graffiti Abatement Program whic weekly (40-50 man hours) basis, removes graffiti from publicly-owned propert) the City including the Barrio. Because public employees are not permitted to v private property, this program cannot be extended to residential, commer industrial land uses. The Community Services Department offers an anti program and video to elementary school children to discourage vandalizing p with graffiti. Some of the Barrio residents are currently involved in their ov graffiti program. 18 0 0 21. Revise Redevelopment Master Plan to Reflect Barrio Vision Regarding Inc Uses Feasibility: HIGH. Planning staff will ensure that the proposed Redevelopment Plan incorporates the vision for the Barrio industrial area within the maste Development standards will be provided in the master plan; proposed develc will have to demonstrate consistency through the discretionary review procc 22. Feasibility: HIGH. Planning staff will address this issue in the Barrio Land Uz Standards will be developed to address neighborhood image, comp2 architecture, etc. 23, Feasibility: HIGH. This item is identified in the 1994/95 Capital Improvement P (CIP) for purchase in 1999-2004. The Parks and Recreation Division is exploi ability of the Carlsbad School District to coordinate the complex opera combining two elementary schools at one site. 24. Feasibility: HIGH. The Parks and Recreation Division is currently planting 10-1 per year in the Barrio; however, lack of subsequent watering by residents has r in the death of newly planted trees. The Parks Division will continue to plai throughout the Barrio as funds are available. 25. Evaluate and Modify Residential Development Standards Pursue Acquisition/Conversion of Pine School to Community Center feasibility of speeding up this acquisition; however, timing is dependent ui Plant 10-1 5 Trees Per Year Evaluate Undergrounding Utilities on Roosevelt Street, Harding Stre Chestnut Avenue. Hardina Street - Feasibility: HIGH Roosevelt Street - Feasibility: HIGH Chestnut Avenue - Feasibility: LOW The timing of utility underground activities is primarily determined and funded Diego Gas & Electric. The City of Carlsbad, under advisement of the Undergrc Utilities Advisory Committee, can request that certain streets be improvl particular priority. Harding Street is now relatively high on the undergrounding list and the City Council recently elevated the priority for Roosevelt Stree remaining streets within the Barrio, including Chestnut Street, are currer prioritized. 19 0 0 26. Feasibility: HIGH. Staff study would be required to ascertain the necess additional striped crosswalks and speed limit signs. Installation of any new cross or speed limit signs as well as maintenance of existing crosswalk striping c accommodated through existing funding sources. 27. Establish Aggressive Speed Enforcement Feasibility: LOW. Speed and traffic enforcement, particularly around the scho expected to continue at the current level due to the economic status of the Presently the Police Department is understaffed by four patrol officers and two officers although these positions are budgeted and testing is ongoing to f vacancies. The Department is actively trying to recruit bilingual candidates. 28. Feasibility: LOW. No additional police patrol units or personnel have been ap; in the 1994-95 budget and are unlikely to be approved in the near future due present economic climate. 29. Feasibility: HIGH. Expansion of programs for children and teens deper stabilizing the funding for existing services, particularly staffing, of the C Funding for the Centro is currently provided through a State Library Partners Change Grant which discontinues 9/30/95; the Library Department will be ex1 alternative funding sources when the grant terminates. The Library has stabilizing funding by moving the supervisor's position into a permanent city PC funded by the General Fund, in 1994195. Before September 30, 1995, the libr: be exploring alternative funding for the remaining Centro staff positions. The I Department would like to relocate the Centro to Pine School if the site is acqui the City for utilization as a Community Center. 30. Feasibility: HIGH. The Library Department will use $7990 of its 1994/95 m budget to purchase Spanish-language books, audiotapes, and videos for the and the Main Library. This represents 5.5% of the total library materials bu major increase in acquisition of Spanish-language materials since the Cent established in 1991. Additionally, in 1994/95, the Library will use $2637 a Library grant funds to purchase Spanish-language and bilingual books, mag audiotapes, and videos for the Centro. Centro staff are collaborating with tc and students in bilingual classes at Carlsbad High School to add to the collection those materials of most interest and use to Spanish-speaking teen Provide Additional Traffic Signage and Crosswalk Striping Promote Additional Police Patrol Cars Expand Programs at Centro de lnformacion Pursue Acquisition of Additional Spanish Language Library Books 20 0 0 31. Establish Job Training Programs Feasibility: UNKNOWN. Job training programs are more appropriately coordii and supported by a community activist group or other social service entities. Thc does not have the resources available for this type of program. 32. Revise Redevelopment Master Plan to Reflect Barrio Vision Reg; Commercial Uses, Review and Modify Types of Commercial Uses Feasibility: HIGH. Planning Department staff will develop commercial guidelin development on Roosevelt Street designating the west side of the street as commercial and the east side of the street as mixed use. Development standarc be created to address compatibility with both the industrial uses to the west ai residential uses to the east. These will be incorporated into the Redevelo1 Master Plan, which is currently under preparation, 33. Feasibility: HIGH. Planning Department staff will address residential land uses Barrio Plan with a focus on maintaining the single family character of the E Development standards will be included to address building mass, t compatibility, architecture, and setbacks. Mixed commercial/residential develo will be addressed on the east side of Roosevelt Street. Staff will also e> methods to discourage large apartment buildings in this neighborhood. 34. Develop Guidelines for TraditionallCuItural Architecture and Lan Review and Modify Types of Residential Uses Compatibility Feasibility: HIGH. Planning Department staff will include guidelines add architecture and land use compatibility within the Barrio Plan and include thosi Redevelopment Master Plan where appropriate. Guidelines will incorporate elements found in Mexican architecture but will also be flexible enough compatible with some of the more traditional architecture currently found in thc 35. Feasibility: HIGH. The Housing and Redevelopment Department, in conjuncti the Planning Department, is completing preparation of a Redevelopment Mast An integral part of this document will be the inclusion of a Village Parking Di: address the parking issues within the Village. Because there is an overlap b the Village and the Barrio (Tyler, west of Woosevelt, and north of Oak), pa these areas will be addressed through the parking district in the master plar Establish a Village Redevelopment Parking District 24 . 0 0 - 36. Require On-Site Employee Parking until a Parking District Is Establishec Feasibility: HIGH. The parking standards found in the Zoning Ordinance i adequate on-site parking for employees and patrons. These policies will ren effect until such time as a parking district is formed by the Redevelopment I Plan. Any off-site credit for parking given in the interim can require, at a mir on-site employee parking through the discretionary review process (i.e. Redevela Permit) a 37. Expand Skateboarding Programs Feasibility: LOW. At this time, a skateboarding program is not feasible due City's current liability concerns. Presently, skateboarding is not permitted at ai parks or facilities. 38. Feasibility: LOW. Installation of this type of structure would require approval Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and North County Transit District (NCTD) as funding by the City at an approximate cost of $100,000-300,000. The sti would also create adverse visual impacts to the neighborhood. Handicap sta would necessitate large ramps to meet maximum grades resulting in a large, irr structure adversely impacting the Barrio. Preliminary discussions with th indicate this proposal would have difficulty receiving approval by their agenc 39. Feasibility: HIGH. Spanish-speaking employees are actively recruited for all di with the Police Department. The dispatch center has a foreign language trar service immediately available when necessary. This service will continu€ provided. 40. Rehabilitate Museum Feasibility: UNKNOWN. The museum is a privately-owned building and not wi. City's jurisdiction. Rehabilitation of the museum is, therefore, dependent up0 private funds or those raised by a community group to restore the structure v consent of the property owner. 41. Conduct Historic Survey Feasibility: HIGH. Several years ago, staff completed a Cultural Resource Si historical structures throughout the City including the Barrio. The Survey foci to structures located in the Barrio can easily be integrated into the Barrio Pli Construct Pedestrian Overcrossing at Chestnut Avenue Encourage the Hiring of Spanish-Speaking Police Dispatchers buildings of cultural, historic, and architectural significance in Carlsbad, Data 22 r 0 0 L 42. Encourage Longer Hours at the Boys and Girls Club Feasibility: UNKNOWN, This is a program a citizens committee could pursue wi Boys and Girls Club. The City believes extending the operating hours of this ' would be beneficial to youth in the Barrio. 43. Explore Bike Paths on Chestnut, Roosevelt, and Madison Chestnut Avenue from Hardinq Street to the Railroad - Feasibility: VERY LOW. lanes are not feasible on this segment of roadway unless "on-street" parking is elim on both sides of the street. This is due to the existing roadway width. Madison Street from Carlsbad Villaqe Drive to Maqnolia Avenue - Feasibility: HIGt lanes could be installed on this segment of roadway retaining all existing "on- parking. Roosevelt Street from Carlsbad Villaae to Magnolia Avenue - Feasibility: HIGH lanes could be installed on this segment of roadway retaining all existing "on- parking. 23 L 0 0 Al b. CITY OF CARLSBAD BARRIO COMMUNITY DESIGN AND LAND USE PLAN STUDY A Summa ry of the Community Open House held January 24,1994, as part of the Community Outreach Program for the Barrio Prepared for: City of Carlsbad Planning Department Prepared by: Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. c e 0 TABLE OF CONTENT§ I. INTRODUCTION Background ............................................................................ Overall Visions ........................................................................ Major Goals And Improvement Strategies ............................................. 11. SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Purpose Of The Open House .............................. ........................... Open House Results .................................................................... Open House Format .................................................................... Findings ............................................................................... III. DETAILED SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP COMMENTS Land Use Strategy #I .................................................................. Land Use Strategy #2 .................................................................. Land Use Strategy #3 .................................................................. Land Use Strategy #4 .................................................................. Circulation and Parking Strategy #1 .................................................... Circulation Strategy #1 ................................................................ Circulation Strategy #2 ................................................................ Community Design Strategy #1 ........................................................ Community Design Strategy #3 ........................................................ Community Design Strategy #4 ........................................................ Community Design Strategy #5 ......................................................... Youth Strategy #1 ....................................................................... Youth Strategy #2 ....................................................................... Youth Strategy #3 ....................................................................... Youth Strategy #4 ....................................................................... Cultural Strategy #1 .................................................................... Circulation Strategy #3 ................................................................ Circulation Strategy #4 ................................................................ CommunityDesignStrategy#2 ........................................................ Utility Strategy #1 ...................................................................... Public Safety Strategy #1 ................................................................ Public Safety Strategy #2 ................................................................ Public Safety Strategy #3 ............................................................... Community Involvement Strategy #1 .................................................. Code Enforcement Strategy #1 ......................................................... Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Study Feb 0 0 I. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND In September 1993, the Carlsbad Planning Department retained Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MI conduct a Community Design and Land Use PIun Study for the area referred to as the Barrio. The Bar located south of the downtown, and is generally bound by: Amtrak and Santa Fe Railroad on the 1 Carlsbad Village Drive on the north, Interstate 5 on the east, and Tamarack Avenue on the south. ' purpose of the study is to: B Assist City staff in preparing an implementable Community Plan for the Barrio; Educate and involve a diverse citizenry in the planning process; and a Provide a catalyst for Barrio residents to discuss and articulate their views and opinio toward creating a visionary yet realistic plan for the area's future. As part of the Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Sludy, a comprehensive Community Oul and Involvement Program was established. The purpose of this program was to give Carlsbad res substantial opportunities to share their ideas and concerns regarding the Barrio throughout the pli process. This program included: 9 . . 9 . One-on-One interviews with interested residents and business owners in the Barrio; A Self-Guided Walking Tour Booklet; Community Workshop #1: Visions and Goals; Community Workshop #2: Alternatives Planning Concepts; and Community Open House: Community Design and Land Use Actions. Interviews were conducted in late October and the first workshop: Vision nnd Goak was held on November I, 1993. During the workshop, City staff distributed the Self-Guided Walking Tour BOI and encouraged participants to complete the tour by November 20,1993 to ensure their timely in€ subsequent phases of the planning process. The second community workshop: Alternative Planning Concepts was held on December 6,1993. t the second workshop alternative planning concepts were reviewed by residents, providing them opportunity to comment on major goals and proposed improvement strategies derived from the f workshop. The Community Open House: Communify Design and Land Use Actioizs was held on January 24,19 purpose of the open house was to review specific actions related to each improvement strategy dt from Community Workshops #I and #2. Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Study - Feb Summary of Community Open House 0 0 OVERALL VISIONS This section provides a summary of the overall visions that emerged early in the planning process visions provide an image to guide residents and City staff in creating an environment that meets t needs of people who live, work, and play in the Barrio. Vision #l: Retain the Small-Scale, Neighborly Character J Residents envision a small-scale neighborhood where people can easily know the1 neighbors. Vision #2: Establish an "Hispanic Old Town" J Residents envision a place that reflects their cultural heritage, like an "Hispanic 0 Town". Vision #3: Retain the "Sense of Community" J Residents envision a place with a "sense of community" based on strong family tic shared cultural background. Vision #4: Establish a Community Gathering Place J Residents envision a safe and centrally-located place for community members to 1 Vision #5: Create Opportunities for Our Youth J Residents envision a place that cares for its youth by providing ample opportunit children of all ages, MAJOR GOALS AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES Based on the overall visions described above, the following major goals and improvement strateg developed and presented to the community during the second workshop. These goals and stratel intended to capture the visions and embody the essence of community input. Goal #1: Enhancing the Appearance of Our Neighborhood Install Parkway Plantings and Street Trees J J Enhance Building Appearance 4 Improve Code Enforcement J J J Screen and Buffer Interstate 5 and Railroad Place Major Overhead Utilities Underground Establish Joint City/Community Clean-up Programs Goal #2: Celebrating Our Heritage and laentity 4 J 4 J Promote Community Celebration Rehabilitate Historical Structures and Places Establish Guidelines for Traditional Architecture Promote Public Art and Murals Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Sfudy * Febi Summary of Community Open House e 0 Goal #3: Creating Places to Gather J Establish a Community Center J 4 Create a Community Plaza Identify Areas for Additional Parks Goal #4: Dweloping Youth Facilities and Activities J Establish Children's Activity Areas J Establish Teen Activities J Expand Recreation Programs J J Provide Alternatives to Gangs Goal #5: Promoting a Sense of Safety Program Night Activities for Youth J Strengthen Police/Community Relations J Heighten Visibility of Police Patrols J Establish a Neighborhood Watch J Improve Street Lighting J Improve Crosswalks J Enforce Speed Limits Goal #6: Finding a Balance of Land Uses J J J 4 J Identify Commercial Types and Location Identify Residential Types and Location Limit Industrial Expansion to Existing Designated Area Establish Design Guidelines for Compatibility Improve Code Enforcement for Overcrowding Goal #7: Moving People In and Around J Identify Places to Park J Evaluate Bus System J J d Assess Chestnut Avenue Overpass Evaluate and Identify Bicycle Routes Evaluate and Identify Pedestrian Corridors Goal #8: Strengthening Community Involvement J Strengthen Existing Neighborhood Groups 4 J Encourage Cooperation and Organization of Additional Community Groups Support Inclusion of Neighborhood Associations in City Commission Proceeding Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Study Februr; e 0 Summa y of Community Open House - 11. SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE PURPOSE OF THE OPEN HOUSE Approximately 25 people participated in the Community Open House: Community Design and Land . Actions. The purpose of the open house was to: = Review proposed improvement strategies derived from input received during Commu Workshops #1 and #2; and Receive comment regarding preliminary actions related to each improvement strategy. m OPEN HOUSE FORMAT Meeting facilitator Daniel Iacofano of MIG opened the Open House by welcoming participants. Narrating a slide presentation, Mr. Iacofano, outlined the purpose and evolution of the study, the community outreach and involvement process, and presented the visions and major goals articulat during Community Workshops #I and #2. Following the slide show, Mr. Iacofano presented the proposed improvement strategies and recommended actions associated with each improvement strategy. These strategies and actions wc presented on presentation-size maps and graphics. Where appropriate, each action was illustrated provide an image for participants to respond to. During this portion of the Open House, participants were asked to indicate on comment sheets wh they support each action, support the action with modifications, or do not support the action. Part were also asked to indicate whether they consider each action to be a high or low priority. At the conclusion of the Open House, Mr. Iacofano thanked the participants for attending and encouraged everyone to remain involved in the planning process. He noted that the next step in tl process was a summary presentation to City Council. OPEN HOUSE RESULTS The tables presented on the following pages represent a summary of comments received regardinj recommended implementing actions. These tables identify the level of support expressed for each The level of support ranking was based on the following percentage of the overall respondents wk indicated whether they support the specific action: m a I . Unanimous (100 percent of the respondents) Very High (85-99 percent of the respondents) High (67-85 percent of the respondents) Medium (34-66 percent of the respondents) Low (0-33 percent of the respondents) It should be noted that not all persons attending the workshop returned their comment sheets an( of the returned comment sheets were filled out completely. Barrio Community Design and Lnnd Use Plan Study Action Revise Redevelopment Master Plan To Reflect Barrio "Visions" Review And Modify Types Of Commercial Uses, As Necessary: J Allow commercial uses along Roosevelt, south to Walnut; J Neighborhood-serving rather than tourist-serving commercial uses; and J Allow only commercial on the west side of Roosevelt. Evaluate And Modify Development Standards, As Necessary: J Create standards to address land use compatibility; and J Allow an existing use to remain as nonconforming uses. #I #2 #3 SUPP Hig Hig Unanir Action #4 #6 Revise Redevelopment Master Plan To Reflect Barrio "Visions" Evaluate And Modify Development Standards, As Necessary: ./ Enhance appearance; and J Address land use compatibility. SUPP Very € Unanir Action Review And Modify Types Of Residential Uses, As Necessary: J Re-zone areas to RD-M; 4 Establish standards that are compatible with single-family homes; and J Maintain a low-profile character. Evaluate And Modify Development Standards, As Necessary: J Limit height to two stories; 4 Create standards for detached small-scale multi-family units; and J Create standards for large m-f units to address land use compatibility. #7 #8 SUPPO High Very Hi Action Pursue Acquisition/Conversion Of Pine School To Community Center #9 SUPPC Very H Action #I 1 Establish Village Development Parking District #12 Require On-Site Employee Parking Until A Parking District Is Established SUPPC Higl Hi@ Action #13 Stripe Pavement #15 Provide Special Surface Treatment Similar To Carlsbad Village Drive SUPPC Very H Hi@ Action #17 Retain Harding Street Route. #18 Explore Other Street Options, Such As: J Chestnut Avenue; 4 Roosevelt Street; and J Madison Street. SUPP Unanir Hig Action #21 Construct Formal Paths With Gates And Fencing #22 Construct Pedestrian Overcrossing SUPP Unanir Hig Action #24 Provide Places To Sit #25 Provide Places To Gather SUP€ Unanii Unanii Action #26 Plant 10-15 Trees Per Year #27 Pursue Private Donations SUPP Very € Unanir Action #28 Rehabilitate Museum #30 Conduct Historic Survey SUP€ Hig Hig Action #31 Develop Guidelines For Traditional/Cultural Architecture #32 Develop Guidelines For Land Use Compatibility SUP€ Hi[ Hig Action #33 Install Lights On Streets At The End Of Alleys #34 Install Luminaries On Existing Wood Poles In Carol Place Area SUPF Unanii Unanii Action #35 Evaluate Roosevelt Street #36 Evaluate Harding Street #37 Evaluate Chestnut Street Suppa very H; Very HI Very H Action #38 Promote Existing Programs, Such As: d Join Hands Save a Life; and J D.A.R.E. #39 Encourage Longer Hours At The Boys And Girls Club #40 Establish "Dance Night" SUPPC Unanim Higk Unanim Action #41 Basketball #42 Soccer #43 Skateboarding SUPPC Unanim Unanim Higl Action #44 Expand Programs At Centro de Informacion #45 Establish Job Training Programs #46 Pursue Acquisition Of Additional Library Books #47 Establish "Dance Night" SUPPC Very H Very H Very H Very H Action #48 Expand Programs At Centro De Informacion #49 Identify Other Children's Activity Areas SUPPC Very H Unanim Action #50 Support Annual "Barrio Fiesta" $51 Support Citizen's Committee On Community Celebrations SUPP Unanin Unanin Action #52 Establish Aggressive Ticketing Program #53 Provide Additional Signage #54 Provide Special Surface Treatment SUPPI Very I- Very I- Unanin Action #56 Continue Public Safety Programs, Such As: J Patrol service; J Traffic enforcement; J Special narcotics enforcement; J Neighborhood watch program; and J Community and problem policing. #57 Promote Bicycle Officers #58 Promote Additional Patrol Cars SUPPI Unanin Unanin Very I- Action #59 Promote "On-Foot'' Beat Officers #60 Encourage Spanish-Speaking Dispatchers #61 Promote Youth Outreach Programs Such As: J Gang supervision and intervention unit; J A juvenile division; J Bike safety program; and J Canine patrol demonstration SUPP( Unanirr Higl Unanirr Action #62 Designate Community "Paint Days" #63 Establish Community "Clean Sweep" Program #64 Support Citizen's Committee For "Barrio Image" To Address: J Neighborhood character; J Promote clean, family environment; and J Encourage delinquent property owners to reinvest in the neighborhood. SUPPO Unanimc Unanimc Unanim Action #65 Support Citizen's Committee For Overcrowding #66 Support Citizen's Committee For Image And Appearance #67 Support Existing Anti-Graffiti Programs L SUPPC Unanin Unanin Unanin Fet 0 0 Summary of Community Open House 111. DETAILED SUMMARY OF OPEN HOUSE RESU This section presents a detailed summary of comments regarding the specific recommended actio intended to implement each improvement strategy. LAND USE STRATEGY #1: IDENTIFY COMMERCIAL TYPES AND LOCATIO1 #1: Revise Redevelopment Master Plan To Reflect Barrio ”Visions” . Support: All six respondents. Priorify: One respondent (high). Additional Comments: J J Why do we need more commercial uses in residential areas? Allow commercial uses along Roosevelt, south to Pine Avenue. #2: Review And Modify Types Of Commercial Uses, As Nccessa y, To: J 4 Allow commercial uses along Roosevelt, south to Walnut; Encourage neighborhood-sewing rather than tourist-serving conimercial uses; un J Support: Eleven of thirteen respondents. Support With Conditions: One of thirteen respondents, as listed below: J Not Support: One of thirteen respondents. Allow only commercial on the west side of Roosevelt. m . Both sides of Roosevelt Street should be commercial up to Walnut. . . Priority: One respondent (high). . Additional Commenfs: J J J Less is better. J J J J J There may be a problem with financing new commercial developments when the sold, due to zoning restrictions. Barrio bankers are very conservative toward new loans. Allow Bed and Breakfast establishments along Tamarack Avenue. What about existing commercial zoning south of Walnut? Existing residential uses on the west side of Roosevelt would become nonconform uses. What if we see a good mixed use project on the west side of Roosevelt? Remove industrial areas and add parking for future commercial uses. Barrio Coininunify Design mid hiid Use Plan Study Summary of Community Open a House 0 Febi #3: Evaluate And Modify Commercial Development Standards, As Necessa y, To: J Create standards to address land use compatibility; and 4 Allow an existing use to remain as nonconforming uses, . Supporf: All six respondents. . Priority: One respondent (high) 8 Addifional Commenfs: J Less is better. J 4 If the Chestnut overpass is implemented, the Carlsbad Planning Department shoL consider allowing commercial uses up to Chestnut. Residential zones should be conserved rather than extending commercial land us LAND USE STRATEGY #2: LIMIT INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION #4: Revise Redevelopment Master Plan To Reflect Barrio "Visions" . . Priority: One respondent (high). . Additional Comments: Support: Ten of eleven respondents. Not Support: One of eleven respondents. J J Revise where it is appropriate, i.e. where V-R is in the Barrio. Provide compatibility along Barrio/V-R borders. #5: Review And Modify Types Of Zndustrial Uses, As Necessanj, To: J J Encourage light industrial uses. Support: Six of nine respondents. Support With Condifions: Three of nine respondents, as listed below: J J 4 Not create adverse impacts to nearby residents south of Waimit; and . . Limit industrial expansion south of Walnut along Tyler. Allow businesses to stay on east side of Tyler. Light industrial uses should only be encouraged in commercial zones. H Priority: Three respondents (high). . Additional Comments: J Less is better. J The Vitamin 'K' lot is identified as a good boundary for industrial uses. Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Study Fet 0 0 Summa y of Communify Open House #6! Evaluate And Modify Industrial Development Standards, As Necessary, To: J Enhance appearance; and J Address land use compatibility. Support: All eight respondents. m Priority: Three respondents (high). . Additional Comments: J Less is better. LAND USE STRATEGY #3: IDENTIFY RESIDENTIAL TYPES AND LOCATION #7: Review And Modify Types Of Residential Uses, As Necessa y, To: 4 Re-zone areas to RD-M; ul J Maintain a low-profile character. Support: Seven of nine respondents. Support With Conditions: One of nine respondents, as listed below: J Not Support: One of nine respondents. Establish standards that are compatibze with single-family homes; and m . Areas should be re-zoned to R-1. m . Priority: Six respondents (high). . Additional Comments: J J J J ./ 4 J J J J What exactly is a "RD-M" zone? Re-zoning areas to R-1 would be better. Please, up-zone all R-1 properties to RD-M. What happens to existing R-2? Why not keep R-2 lots in the Barrio, when RD-M lots are not necessary? There are not many R-1 lots in the Barrio. Will density be increased? No. How flexible are the RD-M zones? Will the City control development? Only through standards. What about financing in redevelopment areas? 4 Yellow area should stay as R-2 zone, the RD-M zone change is not needed. #8: Evaluate And Modify Residential Development Standards, As Necessary, To: 4 4 J Support: Six of seven respondents. Supporl With Conditions: One of seven respondents, as listed below: J Limit height to two stories; Create standards for detached small-scale multi-family units; and Create standards for large multi-family units to address land use compatibility. I support 8, just without the height limit. Barrio Community Design and Und Use Plan Study Februi 0 0 Summary of Communzfy Open House . Priority: Six respondents (high). . Additional Comments: 4 Standards for detached small-scale multi-family units may be very difficult withoul consolidation. Enforce the standards for large multi-family units. Barrio residents would like to see height restrictions extended to three stories in red to allow for the first level to be parking, the second level for commercial uses, and t third level reserved for residential uses. J J LAND USE STRATEGY #4: ESTABLISH COMMUNITY CENTER #9: Pursue Acquisition And Conversion Of Pine School Into A Community Center . . . Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: Support: Nine of ten respondents. Not Support: One of ten respondents. J J Excellent! J Great Idea! J This would be a waste of money, and ultimately end up as a hangout. Barrio residents considered the creation of a community center to be a high priori? CIRCULATION AND PARKING STRATEGY #l: IDENTIFY PLACES TO PARK #lo: Red-Curb On-Street Parking On Tyler Street . Support: Four of seven respondents. Support With Conditions: One of seven respondents, as listed below: J Not Support: Two of seven respondents. Only if Village Development Parking District is formed . . Priority: No comments. #11: Establish Village Development Parking District . . Support: Seven of ten respondents. Support With Conditions: One of ten respondents, as listed below: J Not Support: Two of ten respondents. Only if Actions 10 and 12 are as well. . . Priority: One respondent (high). . Additional Comments: Barrio Community Design and Lnnd Use Plan Study Fel: 0 e Summary of Community Open House J J Present redevelopment parking is close enough for use by those who park on Tyli Street. Is the City going to buy property for a parking lot? When they collect enough fee #12: Require On-Site Employee Parking Until A Parking District Is Established . . Support: Four of six respondents. Support With Conditions: One of six respondents, as listed below: J Not Support: One of six respondents. Only if Actions 10 and 11 are as well. m a Priority: No comments. 8 Additional Comments: 4 J J J J J What about storm drainage. Businesses should be required to provide their own parking. Residential parking should not be considered second priority to commercial park Community Development Block Grant funds should not be used for parking stru If businesses are not allowed to park on Tyler street, where do people park? No more talking, we want. CIRCULATION STRATEGY #1: IMPROVE CROSSWALKS #13: Stripe Pavement . . Priority: One respondent (high) Support: Seven of eight respondents. Not Support: One of eight respondents. a Additional Comments: 4 J J Traffic engineers frown on marked crosswalks because they feel they represent a ' sense of security." Additional signage indicating vehicular traffic to slow down. This is a good idea. #14: Raise Crosswalks Across Street . . a Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: Support: One of seven respondents. Not Support: Six of seven respondents. J J J Should include signs that read: Stop for Pedestrian. This is a good idea. This proposal would cost too much. Barrio Communit.y Design and Land Use Plan Study Fet e 0 Summay of Community Open House . #15: Provide Special Surface Treatment Similar To Carlsbad Village Drive . . ' Priority: One respondent (high). . Additional Comments: Support: Six of eight respondents. Not Support: Two of eight respondents. d This is a good idea. #26: Reconfigure Street Using Chokers ' . Priority: No comments. Additional Comments: Support: Two of six respondents. Not Support: Four of six respondents. J J This is not a good idea. Also include intersections: Chestnut/Madison and Chestnut/Roosevelt. CIRCULATION STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY BICYCLE PATHS #17: Retain Harding Street Route. . Support: All nine respondents. u Priority: No comments. #IS: Explore Other Street Options, Such As: J Chestnut Avenue; J Roosevelt Street; and J Madison Street. Support: Six of eight respondents. Support With Conditions: One of eight respondents, as listed below: J Not Support: One of eight respondents. . . Roosevelt Street should be added to the list. ' 9 Priority: Two respondents (high). Additional Commenfs: J J J Roosevelt and Madison Streets are too narrow. Routes that would bring the Village to the Barrio. Routes that are good for students riding to and from school. Barrio Community Design and hiid Use Plan Study FeE e 0 Summary of Community Open House CIRCULATION STRATEGY #3: SCREEN INTERSTATE 5 AND RAILROAD #19: Install Sound Walls And Plantings Along I-5 . m . Priority: Two respondents (low). . Additional Comments: Support: Two of three respondents. Not Support: One of three respondents. J J J J Is it possible to create sidewalk bike routes on either side of railroad tracks? Is it possible to build a storm drainage ditch along the railroad tracks? Drainage pipes on railway should be underground, they are very dangerous! Why do other neighborhoods get sound walls? CalTrans determines the envirom impacts and implementation feasibility. #20: Install Sound Walls And Plantings Along The Railroad 8 . Priority: One respondent (low). m Additional Comments: Support: One of two respondents. Not Support: One of two respondents. J J Why is the storm drain just and open ditch in the railroad right-of-way and why i. situation only found in the Barrio? What is the railroad company's plans for resolving the situation? CIRCULATION STRATEGY #4: ASSESS CHESTNUT AVENUE OVERPASS #21: Construct Formal Paths With Gates And Fencing Support: All of six respondents. H D Priority: No comments. 8 Additional Comments: J J J J I have a concern for liability problems. The construction of a formal path is a good idea. The construction of a arm-gates is a bad idea. Are they required? When it is windy, pedestrians cannot hear the train, therefore, the gates are necess #22: Construct Pedestrian Overcrossing m 8 I Priority: No comments. Support: Four of five respondents. Not Support: One of five respondents. Barrio Commirnity Design nnd Land Use Plan Study 4 Febru e e Summary of Community Open House . Additional Comments: J Construct it with crossing arms. #23: Construct Vehicular Overcrossing w Support; Two of six respondents, . Priority: No comments. Additional Comments: Not Supporf: Four of six respondents. J This would cause undo circulation problems. J Do not get rid of, keep it as an option. COMMUNITY DESIGN STRATEGY #1: CREATE A PLAZA #24: Provide Places To Sit . Support: All nine respondents. . Priority One respondent (high). . Additional Comments: J J Will it be safe? J Yea!! #25: Provide Places To Gather Will this bring bums and homeless drifters? . Support: All ten respondents. . Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: d Yea!! COMMUNITY DESIGN STRATEGY #2: INSTALL STREET TREES #26: Plant 10-15 Trees Per Year . . Support: Eleven of twelve respondents. Support With Conditions: One of twelve respondents, as listed below: J No pine trees, they are often difficult to maintain, sap, needles, etc.. . Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: J This should involve kids. J Involve school children. Barrio Communify Design and Land Use Plan Stzrdy Febr 0 e Summanj of Community Open House J J Yea!! #27: Pursue Private Donations More trees should be planted. D Support: All eight respondents. Priorify: No comments. I Additional Comments; J Yea!! COMMUNITY DESIGN STRATEGY #3: REHABILITATE HISTORICAL STRUCTURES AND PLACES #28: Rehabilitate Museum . m Priority: Six respondents (high). . Additional Comments: Support: Six of eight respondents. Not Support: Two of eight respondents. J Tear this eyesore down. 4 Who funds the improvements? J The property owners should donate the property to the City. #29: Rehabilitate Cantina m . Additional Comments: Supporf: Three of five respondents. Not Support: Two of five respondents. J J Who funds the improvements? J A bar is not needed. The property owners should donate the property to the City. #30: Conduct Historic Survey . w Priority: No comments. Support: Four of five respondents. Not Support: One of five respondents. Barrio Communrfy Design and Land Use Plan Study L Febru 0 0 Summary of Community Open House + COMMUNITY DESIGN STRATEGY #4: ESTABLISH DESIGN GUIDELINES #31: Develop Guidelines For TraditionalfCultural Architecture = Priority: One respondent (high). Additional Comments: Support: Five of six respondents. Support With Conditions: Two of six respondents, as listed below: Not Support: One of six respondents. J J The guidelines should be flexible. Actions 31 and 32 should be implemented together. #32: Develop Guidelines For Land Use Compatibility Support: All five respondents. m Priority: No comments. Additional Comments: J J The guidelines should be flexible. Actions 31 and 32 should be implemented together. COMMUNITY DESIGN STRATEGY #5: IMPROVE STREET LIGHTING #33: Install Lights On Streets At The End Of Alleys = Support: All eleven respondents. = Priority: One respondent (high). m Additional Comments: ./ This is a good idea because it is dangerous to walk in alleys during the evening. 4 The light should point into the alley. #34: Install Luminaries On Existing Wood Poles In Carol Place Area Support: All five respondents. = Priority: No comments. = Additional Comments: None. Barrio Coininunity Desigii and Land Use Plan Study - Febn 0 0 Summary of Community Open House UTILITY STRATEGY #1: PLACE MAJOR OVERHEAD UTILITIES UNDERGROU #35: Evaluate Roosevelt Street = . H Priority: One respondent (high). Support: Seven of eight respondents. Not Support: One of eight respondents. 1 Additional Comments: J This is a good idea. #36: Evaluate Harding Street . H Priority: Two respondents (high). Additional Comments: Support: Eight of nine respondents. Not Support: One of nine respondents. J This is a good idea. #37: Evaluate Chestnut Street a a . Priority: One respondent (high). = Additional Comments: Support: Eight of nine respondents. Not Support: One of nine respondents. J J J J This is a good idea. San Diego Gas & Electric Company will cover the installation costs, but homeowr have to cover the additional "hookup" costs. The City should pay for half of "hookup" cost otherwise homeowners will not be i afford to place overhead utilities underground. Affordability is the only concern. YOUTH STRATEGY #1: PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO GANGS #38: Promote Existing Programs, Such As: Join Hands Save a Life; and J 4 D.A.R.E. D Support: All eight respondents. Priority: No comments. Bnrrio Commuizzty Dcsign and Lnizd Use Plan Study Febru 0 0 Summary of Community Open House #39: Encourage Longer Hours At The Boys And Girls CIub Supporf: Eight of nine respondents. . n Not Support: One of nine respondents. . Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: J J J J We need to teach these kids to set examples, and to be proud of their community. Five to ten kids hang out in front. They need a babysitter. Longer hours depend on the property owner, not within the City jurisdiction. Extend the youth golf clinic from 9:OO to 1:OO. #40: Establish "Dance Night" . Support: All nine respondents. . Priority: No comments. YOUTH STRATEGY #2: EXPAND RECREATION PROGRAMS #41: Basketball . Support: All seven respondents. . Priority: No comments. w Additional Comments: J Like to see a youth golf program. #42: Soccer . Support: All seven respondents. . Priority: No comments. * Additional Comments: 4 Include a golf youth program. #43: Skate boarding 8 . Priority: No comments. = Additional Comments: Support: Five of seven respondents. Not Support: Two of seven respondents. J Include a golf program. Barrio Community Design and Olnd Use Plan Study Febr 0 0 Summa y of Community Open House YOUTH STRATEGY #3: ESTABLISH TEEN PROGRAMS #44: Expand Programs At Centro de Informacion. m Support: Nine of ten respondents. Not Support: One of ten respondents. m Priority: No comments. 8 Additional Comments: J J This is an excellent idea. It is low cost and highly fundable. #45: Establish Job Training Programs m Priority: No comments. 8 Additional Comments: Support: Seven of eight respondents. Not Support: One of eight respondents. J J This has nothing to do with land use or design. This is an excellent idea. It is low cost and highly fundable. #46: Pursue Acquisition Of Additional Library Books m H Priority: No comments. Support: Six of seven respondents. Not Support: One of seven respondents. w Additfond Comments: d J This is an excellent idea. It is low cost and highly fundable. #47: Establish "Dance Night" Support: Six of seven respondents. Support With Conditions: One of seven respondents, as listed below: J Establish cultural dances. m Priority: No comments. Additional Comments: J This is an excellent idea. It is low cost and highly fundable. Barrio Comrnunity Design and Land Use Plan Study Feb e 0 Summary of Community Open House YOUTH STRATEGY #4: ESTABLISH CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY PROGRAMS #48: Expand Programs At Centro de lnformacion . = Priorify: No comments. Support: Nine of ten respondents. Not Support: One of ten respondents. #49: Identify Other Children's Activity Areas Support: All nine respondents. Priority: One respondent (high). = Additional Comments: J J J Play areas for preschool tots. The triangle on Magnolia near Madison could make a nice play area. Convert a vacant lot into an activity area, for example, Roosevelt next to Gilberts. CULTURAL STRATEGY #1: PROMOTE COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS #50 Support Annual "Bam'o Fiesta" Support: All nine respondents. I Puiovity: One respondent (high). #52: Support Citizen's Committee On Community Celebrations = Support: All eight respondents. Priority: No comments. = Additional Comments: J The Citizen's Committee should include everyone from across Carlsbad Village 1 the original Village area and early residents. PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY #1: ENFORCE SPEED LIMITS #52: Estab 1 ish Aggressive Ticketing Program I Support; Seven of eight respondents, = Priority: No comments. Not Support: One of eight respondents. Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Study Feb e e c Summary of Community Open House I H Additional Comments: J J Need more parking enforcement. Get the junk cars off the parkways and sidewalks. #53: Provide Additional Signage H . . Priority: No comments. Support: Seven of eight respondents. Not Support: One of eight respondents. #54: Provide Special Surface Treatment . Support: All five respondents. . Priority: No comments. #55: Reconfigure Streets Using Chokers Support: One of four. I Not Support: Three of four respondents. H Priority: No comments. PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY #2: CONTINUE PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS #56: Continue PubIic Safety Programs, Such As: J Patrol seruice; J Traffic enforcement; J Special narcotics enforcement; J Neighborhood watch program; and J Community and problem policing. H Support: All eight respondents. I Priority: One respondent (high). 8 Additional Comments: d By parking the car on the sidewalk and blocking the thoroughfare. #57: Promote "Bicycle" Officers H Support: All ten respondents. 8 Przorify: One respondent (high). . Additional Comments: J Seasonal bicycle patrols would benefit the public's safety. Barrio Coinmunity Design and Land Use Plan Study Feb 0 e * Summary of Cominunrty Open House * - #58: Promote Additional Patrol Cars . Support: Eight of nine respondents. Not Support: One of nine respondents. . B Priority: No comments. Additional Commenfs: J This would be a waste of time and money. PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY #3: STRENGTHEN POLICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS #59: Promote "On-Foot" Beat Officers I Support: All eight respondents. m Priority: No comments. #60: Encourage Spanish-Speaking Dispatchers . . Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: Support: Seven of nine respondents. Not Support: Two of nine respondents. J An existing Spanish dispatcher is available by "speed" dial. #61: Promote Youth Outreach Programs Such As: J J A juvenile division; J Bike safety program; and J Canine patrol demonstration. Gang supervision and intervention unit; . Support: All nine respondents. . Priority: Two respondents (high). COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT STRATEGY #1: ESTABLISH JOINT CITY /COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP PROGRAMS #62: Designate Community "Paint Days" m Support: All eight respondents. Priority: No comments. Barrio Coinrnirnity Design and Land Use Plan Study - Fel a 0 Summary of Commirnify Open House I 1 #63: Establish Community "Clean Sweep" Program . Support: All six respondents. Priority: No comments. #64: Support Citizen's Committee For "Barrio Image" To Address: J Neighborhood character; J J Promote clean, family environment; and Encourage delinquent property owners to reinvest in the neighborhood. . Support: All nine respondents. . Priority: One respondent (high) CODE ENFORCEMENT STRATEGY #1: IMPROVE CODE ENFORCEMENT #65: Support Citizen's Committee For Overcrowding m Support: All eight respondents. . Priorify: No comments. Additional Comments: J J J J J What can be done if areas are re-zoned as RD-M? RD-M in court is considered to be R-4 or R-10. A landlord rented space to five people, it ended up with 25 people (true story). Carlsbad should set its own standards. The Health Inspector should deal with it. 4 State Housing Code regulates what is considered to be overcrowded living cond #66: Support Citizen's Committee For Image And Appearance Support: All nine respondents. . Priority: No comments. . Additional Comments: J Look for substandard conditions, excessive parking, and sleeping in garages. #67: Support Existing Anti-Graffiti Programs Support: All nine respondents. . Priority: No comments. Barrio Community Design and Land Use Plan Study e 0 EXHIBI' r " PLANNING COMMISSION November 2,1994 F - ommissioner Erwin stated that he would be comfortable continuing this for two weeks to ma eted by June 1995. public testimony and issued the invitatio There being no persons desi public testimony closed and Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning Direct0 done again, again, and again. He is con he Commissio mmission member5 is a one-time only extension t reach January 1, 1995 and not at time, all "A" frame signs being displ Commissioners Compas, Nobl ACTION: Moti tained therein. hairman Savary, Commissioners Compas, Erwin, Monroy, Nie1sen:'Nobk \ DISCUSSION: 6. Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner, reviewed the background of the Barrio Land Use Plan StL that approximately 1-1 /2 years ago, several members of the Barrio approached the City and staff to look at land uses in the area. The primary reason was that the City was in the middle Plan update as well as preparation of a Redevelopment Master Plan. The City Council agrea timing was appropriate to look at land uses in the area and directed staff to prepare a Barrio L She used an overhead projection and showed the boundaries of the Barrio area as well as the Redevelopment Master Plan area. As both plans come forward the documents will be integra consistency. Ms. Landers stated that the outreach program was developed as a two-phased The first phase was to involve the community in the program to share ideas and concerns rq Barrio throughout the planning process. Phase I identified the positive strengths of the area i concern. A series of activities took place, including one-on-one interviews with interested re goals; a second workshop which developed planning concepts and how to address some of 1 and, finally, an open house to look at solutions and prioritize strategies. Staff has now completed Phase I and is ready to begin Phase II. This will be the actual devel Barrio Land Use Plan. When completed, it will be a comprehensive plan with development st guidelines. The Plan will be conditioned so that amendments would have to be approved by Council. From the Barrio Plan, staff will establish some goal statements which look at the pol programs which the Barrio feels are very important. These statements will then be incorporai General Plan in various elements where appropriate. BARRIO LAND USE PLAN FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS business owners in the Barrio; a self-guided walking tour; a workshop which focused on vis j e 0 $ PLANNING COMMISSION November 2, 1994 PP ? 2, Ms. Landers then reviewed the various issues which arose during Phase I, which are contained analysis document received by each of the Commissioners. Commissioner Monroy stated that there is gossip about a new restaurant near Carlsbad Village Roosevelt. He inquired if the architecture of the building to be remodeled will be consistent wit architecture proposed in the Barrio Plan. Ms. Landers replied that she believes he is referring t Wonder Bread building. The Barrio Plan will probably come up with standards which contain i Spanish influence. However, there needs to be enough flexibility to address other unique style architecture, Le. the Wonder Bread bakery and even residential development. Commissioner Monroy stated that residents on the west side of Roosevelt, by Tyler, don't want Ms. Landers stated that at a recent Redevelopment Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting, some discussion about considering mixed uses on the west side of Roosevelt with a CUP. It w the opportunity for citizens to voice their opinions on the particular mixed use being considerec Landers indicated that staff will be presenting both sides of this discussion to the City Council. Commissioner Monroy stated that since the Barrio will have a specific plan, he assumes that rr or variances require City Council approval. Ms. Landers replied that is correct. Commissioner Nielsen has a problem discerning between mixed uses on the west side of Roos the east side of Tyler. It looks to him as though they are contiguous. Ms. Landers replied that the second floor. On a large lot, there may be commercial in one area and residential in anoth However, they would be required to be integrated. Some of the lots in that area are through lo are difficult to develop. The intent of excluding mixed use on the west side of Roosevelt was SI commercial uses would function as a buffer for residential development to the east. Commissioner Nielsen inquired if automotive uses would be considered as light industrial. Ms replied Yes. Furthermore, existing automotive uses would be permitted to remain as conformi Commissioner Compas stated that he was impressed by the work which has been done so far when Phase II would be coming forward. Ms. Landers replied that it would probably be in Mar 1995. Commissioner Noble complimented the Barrio residents on making agreements and setting th Without their input, this study could not have taken place. Chairman Savary stated that this was not a public hearing, although she had received a requ€ She invited those interested in speaking to come forward. Ofelia Escobedo, 161 1 James Drive, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that shc of the Barrio Association. The Barrio is composed of both Hispanic and Anglo residents. She there are some of the code areas which could be enforced, i.e. cleaning of debris and trash or property, graffiti eradication, vendor trucks without a City license or sanitation certificate, and City streets for changing oil and automotive repairs. She commended Planning staff on their work because everyone is interested in maintaining Carlsbad's special uniqueness. She feels step in the right direction. She hopes that this work will continue and not be superseded by s( more urgent. Gilbert Miranda, 3293 Roosevelt, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that he ow shop in the Barrio. He feels the feasibility study is a very good start and he hopes the Commi approve what has been presented. means that there could be commercial development on the ground floor with residential develc . - n e 0 9. PLANNING COMMISSION November 2,1994 PA There being no other persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Chairman Savi the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission membs Ms. Landers responded to the public comments and stated that if the Barrio study results in a SI it will require amendments or variances to be approved by the City Council. If a site developme the result, it can be conditioned for City Council approval. She stated that code enforcement oi complaint basis. She urged citizens to report code violations to Ray Garrison, the Code Enforc Officer, so they can be resolved. The Feasibility Analysis addresses a graffiti eradication progri however, the City can only remove graffiti on public property. The only method to eradicate gr: private property would be to form a community coalition. Incidents of people doing automotive changing oil on City streets should be reported to the code enforcement officer. Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning Director, stated that staff is looking into the regulation. Vendc with the proper licenses and permits are allowed by ordinance. Commissioner Monroy stated that the staff report was excellent. He noted that the Carlsbad UI District has been conducting their strategic plan and there has been some discussion about thc Pine School. A presentation will be made at the School Board meeting on November 9th. r. ral Commissioners at the recent workshol d a portiowhaeological site on I vent of the Poinsettia interchange ents. The original intention had been encount kz?:;: Aviara volunteered to contribute $1 million the first position. 1 I.._ -. ADJOURNMENT: \-------- .. 1. &A/ By proper mo . e Regular meeting of November 2, 1994 was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. &{l[gy/((- sp 11 Ily su mitt RY .WAYNE Assist nt Planning Director BETTY BUCKNER Minutes Clerk MINUTES ARE ALSO TAPED AND KEPT ON FILE UNTIL THE WRITTEN MINUTES ARE AI J