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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council ADOPT City Council Resolution No. 9 9 m / 1 L APPROVING the Site
Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for the La Costa Glen project.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit are associated with a proposed new continuing care retirement community for elderly residents (60 years of age or older) on a vacant 55 acre site located on the west side of El Camino Real between La Costa Avenue and Leucadia
Boulevard within the Coastal Zone and the Green Valley Master Plan. The proposed project would
consist of: a health center with approximately 72 to 79 skilled nursing care beds and 71 assisted
living beds; three buildings with a total of 229 independent living apartment units, 33 personal care
suites, and 2 guest rooms; 95 twin/townhomes; 76 detached single-family homes; a recreation building; a maintenance building; and, a recreational vehicle storage area.
The Green Valley Master Plan requires the site development plan to be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and approved by the City Council. The master plan also requires a conditional use permit for a Professional Care Facility in association with an on-site retirement housing community. The Planning Commission has the final decision authority over the conditional land use while the City Council has the final decision over the project’s site design and architecture. The project also complies with City standards, is consistent with the Green Valley Master Plan, and all the necessary findings can be made for the approvals being requested.
On January 6, 1999, the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 to approve the project’s Conditional Use Permit. They also recommended that the City Council approve the projects Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit. At the public hearing three citizens spoke in favor of the project and no citizens spoke against the project. To address roadway construction timing for improvements to El Camino Real, the Planning Commission added a condition requiring that the developer finish constructing the new southbound lane between La Costa Avenue and Levante Street before December 1999. The owner/developer is finalizing the final map on the Green Valley property and has City approved public improvement plans, landscape and irrigation plans, and a grading permit. The developer is currently mass grading all the developable portions of the Green
Valley Master Plan. The developer is also widening El Camino Real, building a median, and
constructing the necessary roadways (Levante Street and Calle Barcelona), the future public pedestrian/bicycle trail, and the utility infrastructure (drainage, sewer, water, desiltation/depollutant basin) to serve Planning Area 2 (18 acre commercial area) and Planning Area 3 of the master plan.
On February 11, 1999, the Housing Commission voted 6-O recommending approval of the developer’s request to purchase 30.2 affordable housing credits in the Villa Loma project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The initial study (EIA-Part II) prepared in conjunction with this project determined that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment and is in prior compliance with the Final
Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 92-03) approved as part of the Green Valley Master
Plan. The Site Development Plan for the retirement/professional care community land use is
considered a subsequent project and within the scope of the impacts and mitigation analyzed and
established by the Program EIR.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 23 in the southeast
quadrant. The Developer is required to offset impacts to public facilities created by this project,
including the payment of public facility impact fees and traffic improvements to the adjacent public roadways and intersections.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. %- //(P
2. Location Map
3. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4447, and 4448
4. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated January 6, 1999
5. Excerpts from Planning Commission Minutes, dated January 6, 1999.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 99-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SDP 98-01 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CDP
98-04 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ON PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN LA COSTA AVENUE AND CALLE BARCELONA IN
LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 23.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
CASE NO.: SDP 98-OIKDP 98-04
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby resolve as
WHEREAS, on January 6, 1999, the Carlsbad Planning Commission held a duly
noticed public hearing to consider a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit
for the development of a continuing care retirement community for seniors on a 55 acre site,
and adopted Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4447 and 4448 recommending’to the City
Council that the Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, on the 6th day of
April , 1999, held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
16 recommendation and heard all persons interested in or opposed to SDP 98-01 and CDP 98-04;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the approval of Site Development Plan 98-01 and Coastal Development Permit 98-04 is approved and that the findings and conditions of the Planning Commission contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 4447 and 4448 on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference,
are the findings and conditions of the City Council.
3. This action is final the date this resolution is adopted by the City Council.
The Provisions of Chapter 1 .I6 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, “Time Limits for Judicial
Review” shall apply:
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“The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6, which has been made applicable in the City of Carlsbad by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.16. 3
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Any petition or other paper seeking judicial review must be filed in the
appropriate court no later than the ninetieth day following the date on which
this decision becomes final; however, if within ten days after the decision
becomes final a request for the record of proceedings accompanied by the
required deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the estimated cost of
preparation of such record, the time within which such petition may be filed in
court is extended to not latter than the thirtieth day following the date on which
the record is either personally delivered or mailed to the party, or his attorney of record, if he has one. A written request for the preparation of the record of
the proceedings shall be filed with the City Clerk, City of Carlsbad, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008.”
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 6th day of APril 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Finnila, Nygaard and Kulchin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Lewis
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MATTHEW HALL, Mayor Pro Tern
ATrEST:
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk /
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LA COSTA GLEN
SDP 98=01/GDP 98-04
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EXHIBIT 3
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4447
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SDP 98-01,
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUING. CARE
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ON PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL
BETWEEN LA COSTA AVENUE AND CALLE BARCELONA
IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 23.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
CASE NO.: SDP 98-01
WHEREAS, Continuing Life Communities LLC, “Developer”, has filed a
verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by Continuing Life
Communities LLC, “Owner”, described as
Those portions of Section 35, Township 12 South, Range 4
West and Section 2, Township 13 South and 4 West, San
Bernardino Meridian in the City of Carlsbad, County of San
Diego, State of California, according to Official Plat thereof,
said property being more particularly described in Exhibit
“A” of Quitclaim Deed recorded March 28,1989 as File No. 89-
157040 of Official Records of said San Diego County.
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(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Site Development
Plan as shown on Exhibit(s) “A” - “XXX” dated January 6, 1999, on file in the Planning
Department LA COSTA GLEN, SDP 98-01 as provided by Chapter 21.06 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 6th day of January, 1999,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Site Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows: 6
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4 That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
W That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning
Commission RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LA COSTA GLEN, SDP 9%
01 based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
FindinPs:
1. That the requested use is properly related to the site, surroundings and environmental
settings, is consistent with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan, will
not be detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the area in which
the proposed use is to be located, and will not adversely impact the site, surroundings or
traffic circulation, in that a continuing care retirement community is considered an
alternative for the long-term residential, social, and health care needs of California’s
elderly residents, and a way to provide a continuum of care, to minimize transfer
trauma, and to allow for the provision of social and health care services in an
appropriately licensed setting. The project is consistent with all the requirements of
Green Valley Master and Final Program EIR 92-03. The City Council approved the
master plan in 1996 and made the ilnding that the Green Valley Master Plan
implements the General Plan and is consistent with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the General Plan. The project, through implementation of the master
plan, provides for the following: (1) the provision of the necessary circulation
element roadways and improvements (Levante Street, Calle Barcelona, and El
Camino Real); (2) the protection and enhancement of the wetland and upland areas
within open space lots; (3) the construction of a future public trail; (4) the provisions
for affordable housing; (5) implementation of the mitigation, monitoring, and
reporting program for Program EIR 92-03; and, (6) compliance with the Local
Facilities Management Plan Zone 23 for public facilities and services
2. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, in
that the project meets or exceeds all City policies and the development standards of
the Green Valley Master, including landscaping, pedestrian access, lot size and
coverage, setbacks, parking, building height, recreational open space, and
recreational vehicle storage space.
3. That all yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping, and other features necessary to adjust
the requested use to existing or permitted future uses in the neighborhood will be
provided and maintained in that: (1) the buildings are set back 35 feet from Calle
Barcelona; (2) the site has perimeter fencing/walls including chain link, masonry
block, and wrought iron; (3) extensive ornamental landscaping and native habitat
restoration is provided; and, (4) large areas of open space, topography, and Calle
Barcelona separate and buffer the site from surrounding residential, commercial,
and transportation land uses.
4. That the street systems serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle all traffic
generated by the proposed use, in that the proposed onsite private streets meet all City
policies and standards including, backup distance, corner sight visibility, street
width, intersection spacing, and cul-de-sac length. The portions of Levante Street
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and Calle Barcelona located within the site will be constructed, El Camino Real will
be widened along the project’s frontage, and a landscaped center median will be
constructed.
The project is consistent with the City-Wide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the
applicable local facilities management plan and all City public facility policies and
ordinances since:
A. The project has been conditioned to ensure the building permits will not be issued
for the project unless the District Engineer determines that sewer service is
available, and building cannot occur within the project unless sewer service
remains available, and the District Engineer is satisfied that the requirements of
the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan have been met insofar as they
apply to sewer service for this project.
B. All necessary public improvements have been provided or are required as
conditions of approval.
C. The Developer has agreed and is required by the inclusion of an appropriate
condition to pay a public facilities fee. Performance of that contract and payment
of the fee will enable this body to find that public facilities will be available
concurrent with need as required by the General Plan.
The project has been conditioned to pay any increase in public facility fee, or new
construction tax, or development fees, and has agreed to abide by any additional
requirements established by a Local Facilities Management Plan prepared pursuant to
Chapter 2 1.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. This will ensure continued availability of
public facilities and will mitigate any cumulative impacts created by the project.
This project has been conditioned to comply with any requirement approved as part of the
Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 23.
The Planning Commission has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Developer
contained in this resolution, and hereby finds, in this case, that the exactions are imposed
to mitigate impacts caused by or reasonably related to the project, and the extent and the
degree of the exaction is in rough proportionality to the impact caused by the project.
The Planning Director has found that, based on the EIA Part II, this Subsequent Project
was described in the Program EIR 92-03 as within its scope; and there will be no
additional significant effect, not analyzed therein; and that no new or additional
mitigation measures or alternatives are required; and that, therefore, this Subsequent
Project is within the scope of the prior EIR; and no new environmental document nor
Public Resources Code 2 108 1 findings are required.
The Planning Commission finds that all feasible mitigation measures or project
alternatives identified in the Program EIR 92-03 which are appropriate to this Subsequent
Project have been incorporated into this Subsequent Project, as noted above.
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Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the Site Development Plan document(s) necessary to make them
internally consistent and in conformity with final action on the project. Development
shall occur substantially as shown in the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development
different fi-om this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
Approval of SDP 98-01 is granted subject to the approval of CUP 98-01 and CDP 9%
04. SDP 98-01 is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 4449, and 4448 for CUP 98-01 and CDP 98-04.
The Developer shall implement, or cause the implementation of the applicable portions of
the Program EIR 92-03 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
The Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
The Developer shall provide the City with a reproducible 24” x 36”, mylar copy of the
Site Plan as approved by the final decision making body. The Site Plan shall reflect the
conditions of approval by the City. The Site Plan copy shall be submitted to the City
Engineer and approved prior to building, grading, final map, or improvement plan
submittal, whichever occurs first.
The Developer shall include, as part of the plans submitted for any permit plan check, a
reduced legible version of the approving resolutions on a 24” x 36” blueline drawing.
Said blueline drawings shall also include a copy of any applicable Coastal Development
Permit and signed approved site plan.
Building permits will not be issued for development of the subject property unless the
District Engineer determines that sewer facilities are available at the time of application
for such sewer permits and will continue to be available until time of occupancy.
The Developer shall pay the public facilities fee adopted by the City Council on July 28,
1987, (amended July 2, 1991) and as amended from time to time, and any development
fees established by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code or other ordinance adopted to implement a growth management system or Facilities
and Improvement Plan and to fulfil1 the subdivider’s agreement to pay the public
facilities fee dated January 13, 1998, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and
is incorporated by this reference. If the fees are not paid, this application will not be
consistent with the General Plan and approval for this project will be void.
This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required
as part of the Zone 23 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to
that Plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or the payment
of any fees in-lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law on this residential
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housing project are challenged this approval shall be suspended as provided in
Government Code Section 66020. If any such condition is determined to be invalid this
approval shall be invalid unless the City Council determines that the project without the
condition complies with all requirements of law.
Prior to the issuance of the building or grading permit, whichever occurs first,
Developer shall submit to the City a Notice of Restriction to be filed in the office of the
County Recorder, subject to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, notifying all
interested parties and successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad has issued a Site
Development Plan by Resolution No. 4447 on the real property owned by the Developer.
Said Notice of. Restriction shall note the property description, location of the file
containing complete project details and all conditions of approval as well as any
conditions or restrictions specified for inclusion in the Notice of Restriction. The
Planning Director has the authority to execute and record an amendment to the notice
which modifies or terminates said notice upon a showing of good cause by the Developer
or successor in interest.
Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall with gates
pursuant to City standards. Location of said receptacles shall be approved by the
Planning Director. Enclosure shall be of similar colors and/or materials to the project to
the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
An exterior lighting plan including parking areas shall be submitted for Planning Director
approval. All lighting shall be designed to reflect downward and avoid any impacts on
adjacent homes or property. The lighting plan shall comply with all the requirements
of the Green Valley Master Plan.
No outdoor storage of materials shall occur onsite unless required by the Fire Chief. In
such instance a storage plan will be submitted for approval by the Fire Chief and the
Planning Director.
The Developer shall prepare a detailed landscape and irrigation plan in conformance with
the approved Preliminary Landscape Plan and the City’s Landscape Manual. The plans
shall be submitted to and approval obtained from the Planning Director prior to the
approval of the final map, grading permit, or building permit, whichever occurs first. The
Developer shall construct and install all landscaping as shown on the approved plans, and
maintain all landscaping in a healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash, and
debris.
The first submittal of detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be accompanied by the
project’s building, improvement, and grading plans.
Building identification and/or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings
so as to be plainly visible from the street or access road; color of identification and/or
addresses shall contrast to their background color.
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Prior to the issuance of building permits for any lots or units, the Developer shall obtain
approval and enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement with the City to purchase 30.2
affordable housing credits in the Villa Loma affordable housing project and/or purchase
30 existing dwelling units and restrict those units to rents affordable to lower
income households and pay a fee for the fractional remainder, in accordance with the
requirements and process set forth in Chapter 2 1.85 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The
recorded Affordable Housing Agreement shall be binding on all future owners and
successors in interest.
19. The Developer shall provide bus stops to service this development at locations and with
reasonable facilities to the satisfaction of the North County Transit District and the
Planning Director. Said facilities, if required, shall at a minimum include a bench, free
from advertising, and a pole for the bus stop sign. The bench and pole shall be designed
to enhance or consistent with basic architectural theme of the project.
20. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this
project within 24 months from the date of project approval.
Enpineering:
NOTE: Unless specifically stated in the condition, all of the following engineering conditions
upon the approval of this proposed site development plan must be met prior to
issuance of a building permit.
21. The developer shall comply with the requirements of the City’s anti-graffiti program for
wall treatments if and when such a program is formerly established by the City.
22. All concrete terrace drains shall be maintained by the homeowner’s association (if on
commonly owned property) or the individual property owner (if on an individually
owned lot). An appropriately worded statement clearly identifying the responsibility
shall be placed in the CC&Rs (if maintained by the Association).
23. The developer shall provide for sight distance corridors at all street intersections in
accordance with Engineering Standards and shall record the following statement on the
conforming mylar site development plan (and in the CC&Rs).
“NO structure, fence, wall, tree, shrub, sign, or other object over 30 inches above
the street level may be placed or permitted to encroach within the area identified
as a sight distance corridor in accordance with City Standard Public Street-Design
Criteria, Section 8.B.3. The underlying property owner shall maintain this
condition.”
24. The developer shall record the final map for CT 92-08 and submit for and obtain
approval of an Adjustment Plat from the City, to create the proposed lots as shown
on the site plan and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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Fees/APreements
25. The developer shall pay all current fees and deposits required.
26. The developer shall reimburse the City for full half street improvements for La
Costa Avenue along the project frontage in the amount of $165,351.20, prior to
recordation of a final map for CT 92-08.
27. The developer shall reimburse the developer who constructed the median on the
east side of El Camino Real for one half of the cost of that portion of the median
along the project frontage from Levante Street.
28. The developer shall reimburse the City’s cost for that portion of a northbound
lane (number 3 lane) to El Camino Real north of the El Camino ReaYOlivenhain
Road/Leucadia Boulevard intersection in the amount of $69,784.00, prior to
recordation of a final map for CT 92-08.
Grading
29. Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the site
plan, a grading permit for this project is required. The developer must submit and receive
approval for grading plans in accordance with City Codes and Standards prior to issuance
of a building permit for the project.
30. No grading for private improvements shall occur outside the limits of the project unless a
grading or slope easement or agreement is obtained from the owners of the affected
properties and recorded. If the developer is unable to obtain the grading or slope
easement, or agreement, no grading permit will be issued. In that case the developer must
either amend the site plan or modify the plans so grading will not occur outside the
project site in a manner which substantially conforms to the approved site plan as
determined by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
Dedications/imurovements
31. The two permanent detention basins shall be private and maintained in perpetuity
by the property owner or property owner’s association. Appropriate wording
regarding detention basin maintenance, as approved by the City Engineer, shall be
included in the covenants, conditions and restriction (CC&&s) for the project, prior
to recordation of a final map for CT 92-08.
32. The owner shall make an offer of dedication to the City for all public easements required
by the site plan. The offer shall be made prior to issuance of any building permit for this
project. All land so offered shall be granted to the City free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances and without cost to the City. Streets that are already public are not
required to be rededicated.
33. The design of all private streets and drainage systems shall be approved by the City
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Engineer. The structural section of all private streets shall conform to City of Carlsbad
Standards based on R-value tests. All private streets and drainage systems shall be
inspected by the City. The standard improvement plan check and inspection fees shall be
paid prior to issuance of any building or grading permit for this project.
The project shall be constructed in the order shown on the site plan and
shall comply with the City’s cul-de-sac standards to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
The required improvements to El Camino Real, from La Costa Avenue to the
southerly boundary of the project, shall be completed by December 31, 1999, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Plans, specifications, and supporting documents for all public improvements shall be
prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. In accordance with City Standards, the
developer shall install, or agree to install and secure with appropriate security as provided
by law, improvements shown on the site plan and the following improvements:
a. The existing vehicular actuated traffic signal at the Calle Barcelona/El
Camino Real intersection shall be modified for the new extension of Calle
Barcelona to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer.
Half the cost of the existing signal shall be reimbursed to the developer
that constructed that existing signal.
A note to this effect shall be placed on the conforming mylar site development plan.
Improvements listed above shall be constructed within 18 months of approval of the
secured development agreement or such other time as provided in said agreement.
A list of the above improvements shall be placed on the conforming mylar site
development plan. Improvements listed above shall be constructed within 18 months of
approval of the secured development agreement or such other time as provided in said
agreement.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Fire Department shall evaluate building plans
for conformance with applicable fire and life safety requirements of the state and local
Fire Codes.
Public fire hydrants, shall be provided at intervals of 300 feet along public streets and
private driveways for all multi-family development. Hydrants should be located at street
intersections when possible, but should be positioned no closer than 100 feet from
terminus of a street of driveway.
Public fire hydrants, shall be provided at intervals of 500 feet along public streets and/or
private driveways for all single-family and twinhome development. Hydrants should be
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located at street intersections when possible, but should be positioned no closer than 100
feet from terminus of a street of driveway.
The applicant shall submit a site plan to the Fire Department for approval. The site plan
shall depict the location of required, proposed and existing public water mains and fire
hydrants. The plan should include off-site fire hydrants within 200 feet of the project.
The applicant shall submit a site plan depicting emergency access routes, driveways and
traffic circulation for Fire Department approval.
An all weather, unobstructed access road suitable for emergency service vehicles shall be
provided and maintained during construction. When in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the
access road has become unserviceable due to inclement weather or other reasons, he may,
in the interest of public safety, require that construction operations cease until the
condition is corrected.
All required water mains, fire hydrants and appurtenances shall be operational before
combustible building materials are located on the construction site.
Prior to final inspection, all security gate systems controlling vehicular access shall be
equipped with a “Knox”, key-operated emergency entry device. Applicant shall contact
the Fire Prevention Bureau for specifications and approval prior to installation.
Prior to building occupancy, private roads and driveways which serve as required access
for emergency service vehicles shall be posted as fire lanes in accordance with the
requirements of section 17.04.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant shall obtain fire department approval
of a wildland fuel management plan. The plan shall clearly indicate methods proposed to
mitigate and manage fire risk associated with native vegetation growing within 60 feet of
structures. The plan shall reflect the standards presented in the fire suppression element
of the city of Carlsbad Landscape Guidelines Manual.
Prior to occupancy, all wildland fuel mitigation activities must be complete, and the
condition of all vegetation within 60 feet of structures found to be conformance with an
approved wildland fuel management plan.
All buildings which have an aggregate floor area in excess of 10,000 square feet must be
protected by automatic fire sprinkler systems. Plans and specifications must be approved
by the fire department, and a permit obtained prior to installation.
Proposed multifamily residential buildings must be protected by fire alarm systems. Plans
and specifications must be approved, and a permit obtained prior to installation.
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50. The applicant shall provide a street map which conforms to the following requirements:
A 400 scale photo-reduction mylar, depicting proposed improvements and at least two
existing intersections or streets. The map shall also clearly depict street centerlines,
hydrant locations and street names.
51. A monument sign shall be installed at the entrance to the driveway or private street
indicating the address of the buildings on site.
General Conditions:
52. If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur; or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted; deny or further condition issuance of all
future building permits; deny, revoke or further condition all certificates of occupancy
issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; institute and prosecute litigation to
compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. No
vested rights are gained by Developer or a successor in interest by the City’s approval of
this site plan.
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The Developer shall pay a landscape plan check and inspection fee as required by Section
20.08.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable sections of the
Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances in effect at time of building
permit issuance, except as otherwise specifically provided herein.
All roof appurtenances, including air conditions, shall be architecturally integrated and
concealed from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets, in
substance as provided in Building Department Policy No. 80-6, to the satisfaction of the
Directors of Community Development and Planning.
All landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared to conform with the Landscape
Manual and submitted per the landscape plan check procedures on file in the Planning
Department.
Any signs proposed for this development shall at a minimum be designed in conformance
with the City’s Sign Ordinance and shall require review and approval of the Planning
Director prior to installation of such signs.
The developer shall exercise special care during the construction phase of this project to
prevent offsite siltation. Planting and erosion control shall be provided in accordance
with the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the City Engineer.
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NOTICE
Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the “imposition” of fees,
dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to for convenience as
“fees/exactions.”
You have 90 days from date of final approval to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If
you protest them, you must follow the protest procedure set forth in Government Code Section
66020(a), and file the protest and any other required information with the City Manager for
processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely
follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or
annul their imposition. You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the
specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capacity
charges, nor planning, zoning, grading or other similar application processing or service fees in
connection with this project; NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exactions of which you have
previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has
previously otherwise expired.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 6th day of January, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Noble, Commissioners Compas, Heineman,
L’Heureux, Nielsen, Savary, and Welshons
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4448
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.,
CDP 98-04, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUING
CARE RETIREMENT CO MMUNITY ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EL
CAMINO REAL BETWEEN LA COSTA AVENUE AND
CALLE BARCELONA IN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE 23.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
CASE NO.: CDP 98-04
WHEREAS, Continuing Life Communities LLC, “Developer”, has filed a
verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by Continuing Life
Communities LLC, “Owner”, described as
Those portions of Section 35, Township 12 South, Range 4
West and Section 2, Township 13 South and 4 West, San
Bernardino Meridian in the City of Carlsbad, County of San
Diego, State of California, according to Official Plat thereof,
said property being more particularly described in Exhibit
“A” of Quitclaim Deed recorded March 28,1989 as File No. 89-
157040 of Official Records of said San Diego County.
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Coastal
Development Permit as shown on Exhibits “A” - “XXX” dated January 6, 1999, on file in the
Planning Department, LA COSTA GLEN, CDP 98-04 as provided by Chapter 21.201.040 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 6th day of 1999, hold a duly
noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
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~ A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
RE M MENDS APPROVAL of LA COSTA GLEN, CDP 98-04 based on CO
the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
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That the proposed development is in conformance with the East Batiquitos
Lagoon/Hunt segment of the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies
in that the project is consistent with all the requirements of the Green Valley Master
Plan which is the adopted implementing ordinance for the portion of the Local
Coastal Program covering the Green Valley property. The project meets or exceeds
all City policies and the development standards of the Green Valley Master,
including landscaping, pedestrian access, lot size and coverage, setbacks, parking,
building height, recreational open space, and recreational vehicle storage space.
The project will not encroach beyond the development area established for Planning
Area 3 under the approved Coastal Development Permit for the master plan and
tentative map; therefore, it will not impact sensitive coastal resources or preclude
development of the future public pedestrian/bicycle trail. The required fee for the
conversion of non-prime agricultural lands to urban uses was paid prior to issuance
of the grading permit. Erosion control measures such as slope planting and
temporary desiltation measures are incorporated into the project’s approved
grading permit. The desiltation/depollutant basin and the biological revegetation
and mitigation program will be implemented as part of the mass grading and public
roadway improvements which are currently underway on the site.
3. The project’s proposed buildings comply with the 35 foot height limit and all the
twinhomes, townhouses, and single-family homes are one-story which will minimize
the project’s visual impact when the project is viewed from La Costa Avenue and El
Camino Real.
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1. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the document(s) necessary to make them internally consistent and in
conformity with final action on the project. Development shall occur substantially as
shown in the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development different from this
approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
2. The applicant shall apply for and be issued building permits for this project within
two (2) years of approval or this Coastal Development Permit will expire unless
extended per Section 21.201.210 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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3. Approval of CDP 98-04 is granted subject to the approval of SDP 98-01 and CUP 98-
01. CDP 98-04 is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 4447, and 4449 for SDP 98-01 and CUP 98-01 and the Coastal
Development Permit issued by the California Coastal Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 6th day of January 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Noble, Commissioners Compas, Heineman,
L’Heureux, Nielsen, Savary, and Welshons
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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CARLSBAD
ATTEST:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CUP 98-01, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN LA
COSTA AVENUE AND CALLE BARCELONA IN LOCAL
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 23.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
CASE NO,: CUP 98-01
WHEREAS, Continuing Life Communities LLC., ‘cDeveloper”, has filed a
verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by Continuing Life
Communities LLC, “Owner”, described as
Those portions of Section 35, Township 12 South, Range 4
West and Section 2, Township 13 South and 4 West, San
Bernardino Meridian in the City of Carlsbad, County of San
Diego, State of California, according to Official Plat thereof,
said property being more particularly described in Exhibit
“A” of Quitclaim Deed recorded March 28,1989 as File No. 89-
157040 of Official Records of said San Diego County.
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Conditional Use
Permit as shown on Exhibits “A” - “XXX” dated January 6, 1999, on file in the Carlsbad
Planning Department, LA COSTA GLEN CUP 98-01 , as provided by Chapter 21.42 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 6th day of January, 1999,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the CUP 98-01.
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~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
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That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
APPROVES LA COSTA GLEN CUP 98-01, based on the following findings
and subject to the following conditions:
FindinPs;
1. That the requested use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is
essentially in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan, and
is not detrimental to existing uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the
proposed use is located, in that a continuing care retirement community is considered
an alternative for the long-term residential, social, and health care needs of
California’s elderly residents, and a way to provide a continuum of care, to
minimize transfer trauma, and to allow for the provision of social and health care
services in an appropriately licensed setting. The project is consistent with all the
requirements of Green Valley Master and Final Program EIR 92-03. The City
Council approved the master plan in 1996 and made the finding that the Green
Valley Master Plan implements the General Plan and is consistent with the goals,
objectives, and policies of the General Plan. The project, through implementation
of the master plan, provides for the following: (1) the provision of the necessary
circulation element roadways and improvements (Levante Street, Calle Barcelona,
and El Camino Real); (2) the protection an-d enhancement of the wetland and
upland areas within open space lots; (3) the construction of a future public trail;
(4) the provisions for affordable housing; (5) implementation of the mitigation,
monitoring, and reporting program for Program EIR 92-03; and, (6) compliance
with the Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 23 for public facilities and services.
2. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, in
that the project meets or exceeds all City policies and the development standards of
the Green Valley Master Plan, including landscaping, pedestrian access, lot size and
coverage, setbacks, parking, building height, recreational open space, and
recreational vehicle storage space.
3. That all the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping, and other features necessary to
adjust the requested use to existing or permitted future uses in the neighborhood will be
provided and maintained, in that (1) the buildings are setback 35 feet from Calle
Barcelona; (2) the site has perimeter fencing/walls including chain link, masonry
block, and wrought iron; (3) extensive ornamental landscaping and native habitat
restoration is provided; and, (4) large areas of open space, topography, and Calle
Barcelona separate and buffer the site from surrounding residential, commercial,
and transportation land uses.
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4. That the street system serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle all traffic
generated by the proposed use, in that the proposed onsite private streets meet all City
policies and standards including, backup distance, corner sight visibility, street
width, intersection spacing, and cul-de-sac length. The portions of Levante Street
and Calle Barcelona located within the site will be constructed, El Camino Real will
be widened along the project’s frontage, and a landscaped center median will be
constructed.
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1. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the Conditional Use Permit document(s) necessary to make them
internally consistent and in conformity with final action on the project. Development
shall occur substantially as shown in the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development
different from this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
2. The Developer shall report, in writing, to the Planning Director within 30 days, any
address change from that which is shown on the conditional use permit application.
3. Approval of CUP 98-01 is granted subject to the approval of SDP 98-01 and CDP 98-04
and is subject to all conditions and code reminders contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 4447 and 4448 for SDP 98-01 and CDP 98-04.
4. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this
project within 24 months from the date of project approval.
5. If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur; or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted; deny or further condition issuance of all
future building permits; deny, revoke or further condition all certificates of occupancy
issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; institute and prosecute litigation
to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. No
vested rights are gained by Developer or a successor in interest by the City’s approval of
this site plan,
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 6th day of January 1999 by the
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AYES: Chairperson Noble, Commissioners Compas, Heineman,
L’Heureux, Nielsen, Savary, and Welshons
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: 5
. -.- MICHAEL J. HOiZMIL?ER
Planning Director
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The City of Carlsbad Planning Department A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
P.C. AGENDA OF: January 6, 1999
Item No. 0 3
Application complete date: April 2 1, 1998
Project Planner: Jeff Gibson
Project Engineer: Mike Shirey
SUBJECT: SDP 98-Ol/CDP 98-04/CUP 98-01 - LA COSTA GLEN - Request for a Site
Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Conditional Use Permit to
develop a continuing care retirement community for elderly residents on a 55 acre
site located within Planning Area 3 of the Green Valley Master Plan on the west
side of El Camino Real between La Costa Avenue and Calle Barcelona, within
Local Facilities Management Zone 23.
I. COMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4447 and 4448
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of SDP 98-01 and CDP 98-04 and ADOPT Planning
Commission Resolution No. 4449, APPROVING CUP 98-01, based upon the findings and
subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
The proposed project is for the construction of a continuing care retirement community for
elderly residents (60 years of age or older) on a vacant 55 acre site located on the west side of El
Camino Real between La Costa Avenue and Leucadia Boulevard within the Coastal Zone and the
Green Valley Master Plan. The proposed project would consist of: a health center with
approximately 72 to 79 skilled nursing care beds and 71 assisted living suites; three buildings
with a total of 229 independent living apartment units, 33 personal care suites, and 2 guest
rooms; 95 twin/townhomes; 76 detached single-family homes; a recreation building; a
maintenance building; and, a recreational vehicle storage area. The project requires a Site
Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and a Conditional Use Permit. The Green
Valley Master Plan requires the Site Development Plan to be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and approved by the City Council. The master plan also requires a conditional use
permit for a Professional Care Facility in association with an on-site retirement housing
community. The Planning Commission has the final decision authority over the conditional land
use while the City Council has the final decision over the project’s site design and architecture.
The project also complies with City standards, is consistent with the Green Valley Master Plan,
and all the necessary findings can be made for the approvals being requested. In conclusion,
staff believes that the project has addressed all issues and, therefore, staff is recommending
approval.
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III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The project consists of a continuing care retirement community for elderly residents (60 years of
age or older) that would be constructed on the entire 55.8 acres of Planning Area 3 (see reduced
exhibit “A”) of the Green Valley Master Plan. Planning Area 3 is designated in the master plan
for residential, retirement community, and professional care land uses. Continuing care
retirement communities (CCRC) are regulated under Chapter 10 of Division 2 of the State of
California Health and Safety Code by the State of California Department of Social Services,
Community Care Licensing Division and the Certification Division of the State Department of
Health Services. A CCRC is considered an alternative for the long-term residential, social, and
health care needs of California’s elderly residents, and a way to provide a continuum of care, to
minimize transfer trauma, and to allow for the provision of social and health care services in an
appropriately licensed setting.
The La Costa Glen CCRC, owned by Continuing Life Communities LLC, would be an operating
retirement resort which has a comprehensive range of lifestyle accommodations including single-
family homes, twin-homes, townhomes, apartment style-assisted and independent living units,
and skilled nursing care beds. It would also include a comprehensive package of services: social
and recreational activities, special amenities for seniors, extensive food service, complete
security, emergency call systems, and access to high levels of nursing care in the form of assisted
living and skilled nursing care. A major characteristic of the La Costa Glen CCRC is that it will
not entail the transfer of any real property interest to the residents. Continuing Life Communities
LLC will maintain ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the entire property. Because
there is no transfer of title in the form of any real estate, there are no residential lots, rather, the
residents enter into a performance contract which is considered personal property. As a result of
this arrangement the development does not come under the regulatory jurisdiction of the
California Department of Real Estate.
The owner/developer is finalizing the final map on the Green Valley property and has City
approved public improvement plans, landscape and irrigation plans, and a grading permit. The
developer is currently mass grading all the developable portions of the Green Valley Master
Plan. The developer is also widening El Camino Real, building a median, and constructing the
necessary roadways (Levante Street and Calle Barcelona), the future public pedestrian/bicycle
trail, and the utility infrastructure (drainage, sewer, water, desiltation/depollutant basin) to serve
Planning Area 2 (18 acre commercial area) and Planning Area 3 of the master plan. In addition,
the master plan’s biological revegetation/mitigation program will be implemented as part of this
initial mass grading and public improvement construction phase of the master plan development.
The site is zoned Planned Community and located within the Coastal Zone. The Green Valley
Master Plan site encompasses approximately 281 acres and is physically characterized by three
distinct areas including a linear riparian woodland area which is parallel and adjacent to El
Camino Real, an area of gently sloping open fields west of the riparian woodland, and an area of
moderate to steep slopes which is located in the western portion of the property. The project
would be located within Planning Area 3 of the master plan which is approximately 55 acres in
size and is located in the central-northern open field portion of Green Valley. The planning area
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woodland corridor to the east, and future Calle Barcelona to the south. Planning Area 2, which is
the commercial planning area for the master plan, is located on the south side of Calle Barcelona.
Access to Planning Area 3 would be provided from the future western extension of Levante
Street and Calle Barcelona.
The proposed project has an architectural style generally described as Spanish motif with
concrete “S” tile roofing, stucco walls, columns, and cornices, wood shutters, wrought iron
railings, and stucco and metal trellises. The project consists of the following features:
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A two-story health care facility with approximately 72 to 79 skilled nursing care beds, 71
assisted living suites, and three outdoor courtyards;
Three three-story buildings with a total of 229 independent apartment living units with
kitchens, 33 personal care suites, two guest rooms, and one 29,559 square foot commons
facility including patios, mail room, lounges, kitchen, dining rooms, market, beauty
parlor, billiards and card rooms, nursing services, administrative offices, computer room,
and a library;
A 6,550 square foot recreation building adjacent to an outdoor pool, outdoor recreational
areas, a lake, water garden, horticultural gardens, and a small private amphitheater;
Gate-guarded private streets and a guard house on the main Levante Street entrance;
95 attached, one-story twinhomes/townhomes with attached garages and 76 detached
one-story, single-family homes with attached garages;
A 12,252 square foot maintenance building and a recreational vehicle storage area;
329 open parking spaces, 132 carport parking spaces, and 273 garage spaces; and,
80,000 cubic yards (cut and fill) of balanced finish grading for the private streets,
driveways, building pads, RV storage area, and parking areas.
Primary vehicular access to the site is provided by private gated streets leading from both
Levante Street and Calle Barcelona. The project’s private street connecting from Calle
Barcelona leads to the health care center and the three independent living buildings. The three
independent living buildings and a common dining and meeting facility are arranged in a ring
configuration with a recreation center, swimming pool, gardens, and a lake in the middle of the
ring. On the east side of this private street are one-story twinhomes and townhomes located off
several private cul-de-sac streets. To the east of these homes is a large linear open space
recreational area that runs south to north along the entire length of Planning Area 3. This
common recreational area contains a meandering sidewalk, benches, ornamental landscaping, an
exercise course, and other active recreational uses. Further east of this recreational area is the
public trail and the large natural riparian woodland area located along El Camino Real. Levante
Street crosses the creek and associated riparian area with a bridge and also leads to a gate
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leads to the northern portion of the site which contains more twinhomes, 76 one-story single-
family homes, and a large recreational vehicle storage area.
IV. ANALYSIS
The project is subject to the following regulations and requirements:
A. Carlsbad General Plan;
B. Green Valley Master Plan;
C. Conditional Uses (Municipal Code Chapter 2 1.42);
D. East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program; and
E. Growth Management.
The recommendation for approval for this project was developed by analyzing the project’s
consistency with the applicable regulations and policies. The project’s compliance with each of
the above regulations is discussed in detail in the sections below.
A. General Plan
The General Plan land use designation for the Green Valley property is a combination district
including Community Commercial (C), Office (0), Residential Medium High (RMH), and Open
Space (OS). The City Council approved the master plan in 1996 and made the finding that the
Green Valley Master Plan implements the General Plan and is consistent with the goals,
objectives, and policies of the General Plan. The finding was based on the fact that the master
plan provides for the following: (1) the provision of the necessary circulation element roadways
and improvements (Levante Street, Calle Barcelona, and El Camino Real); (2) the protection and
enhancement of the wetland and upland areas within protected open space lots; (3) the
construction of a future public trail; (4) the provisions for affordable housing; and (5) compliance
with the Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 23 for public facilities and services. Based on
this implementation and consistency relationship between the Green Valley Master Plan and the
General Plan, it can be assumed that if the La Costa Glen project is consistent with the master
plan it is also consistent with the General Plan
B. Green Valley Master Plan
The project is located within Planning Area 3 of the Green Valley Master Plan. Planning Area 3
requires the processing of a Site Development Plan and a Conditional Use Permit for any
professional care land use associated with an on-site retirement housing community. The master
plan also stipulates that any required site development plan must be approved by the City
Council. A retirement residential project may also involve customized residential unit types and
site plans. The project’s Site Development Plan is consistent with the Green Valley Master Plan
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and meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of the master plan as demonstrated in Table A
below:
Table A: Green Valley Master Plan -Planning Area 3
STANDARD REQUIRED PROPOSED
Land Use Residential/professional Professional care/retirement
care/retirement housing housing community
community
Parkinp; Open parking - &Y@
Senior Residential 1 space per two units/l guest Carports - m
(CMC 2 1.44.020(a)(9)) space - 204 spaces Garages - m
Professional Care .45 spaces per bed - 83 spaces Total - 741 spaces
Total - 287 spaces
Building Height 35 feet 35 feet
Building Coverage Maximum 50% 20%
Recreational Vehicle Storage 20 sq.ft. per unit - 8,000 sq. ft. 11,500 sq. ft.
Private Streets Minimum width 30 feet 32 to 40 feet
Driveways Minimum width 24 feet/ 24 foot width/l 50 foot
160 foot length/ 4 units length/4 units
Lighting Lighting plan in conformance with Prior to building permit,
master plan standards lighting plan subject to PD
approval
Affordable Housing 15% of retirement housing Developer is conditioned to
component (attached/detached purchase 30.2 housing
villas) - 30.2 affordable units credits in Villa Loma
Affordable Housing Project
or purchase existing units
Landscaping Approved plant lists and Project entryways and
landscaping themes development area conform
to plant lists and themes
Recreational Open Space 200 sq. feet per unit - 80,000 sq. Over 5 acres
ft. (1.84 acres)
For the purpose of determining the project’s compliance with the master plan, in regards to
permitted land uses in Planing Area 3 and the application of affordable housing requirements, the
Planning Department considers the 171 attached and detached villas as the primary component of
the retirement housing and the apartment complex (containing common dining and nursing
services), and the health care center as the professional care component of the facility. Due to
the project’s uniqueness and its housing complexity, the Planning Department felt it necessary to
consult with the State Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) about whether or
not the project’s residences should be considered “housing units” or “group quarters/commercial
living units” and what income category they should be assigned to for reporting purposes. In a
letter to the City, HCD stated that the project’s independent living units (apartments with
kitchens and villas) are considered “housing units” per the census definition and they can be
reported towards meeting the City’s regional share housing needs. Citing a need for further
study and review by HCD, the question of what income category the independent living units
would fit into (very low, low, moderate income etc..) was left unanswered.
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HCD’s response requires the City to make a determination as to how best to apply Carlsbad’s
inclusionary housing ordinance to this project. The Planning Department recommends that the
apartment complex and the health care beds be considered “professional care/commercial living
units” and not subject to the master plan’s affordable housing requirements. However, given the
fact that some of the residential units in La Costa Glen will be reported as part of the City’s
regional share housing totals, staff believes that the project has an obligation to provide some
public benefit to assist the City in providing housing for lower income residents. Therefore, the
project’s 171 villas are recommended to be considered “residential housing units” and be subject
to the affordable housing requirements of the master plan. This results in a requirement of 30.2
dwelling units to be affordable to lower income residents. Given the high project entrance
deposit fees and the complex service and housing fee structure for residents, at this point in time
and pending further input from HCD, staff has determined that restricting units onsite as
affordable to low income residents is not a workable or viable alternative. Therefore, staff is
recommending that the developer be given the option to either purchase offsite affordable
housing credits in the Villa Loma affordable housing project and/or buy existing offsite housing
units and restrict the rents.
The approved master plan anticipated residential units in Planning Area 3, either standard (single
or multi-family) residential or retirement residential in combination with professional care. In
return, the master plan also anticipated that some form of affordable housing benefit would be
provided. If all the units are considered commercial living units there is no basis for requiring
affordable housing units. However, staff believes that a 100 percent commercial living unit
project would not be consistent with the master plan. If the Planning Commission concurs with
staffs recommendation that the project is subject to affordable housing requirements for the
attached/detached villas, then the project will be forwarded to the Housing Commission for
review and a recommendation to the City Council. If the Planning Commission determines that
the dwelling units are “commercial living units” and the project is consistent with the master
plan, then no affordable housing will be required, and there would be no need for the Housing
Commission to review or make a recommendation on the project.
C. Conditional Uses
For retirement community and professional care type land uses, Planning Area 3 of the Green
Valley Master Plan requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which defers the permit processing
to Chapter 21.42 of Carlsbad Municipal Code. This gives the authority for the location and
operation of these land uses to the Planning Commission for their review and final decision on
the approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Given the large monetary investment in onsite
improvements, the fact that the land use is compatible with the neighborhood, and the project is a
permitted land use in the master plan, staff is not recommending that the CUP have an expiration
date. The following required CUP findings for the proposed La Costa Glen CCRC can be made:
1. The proposed use is: a) necessary and desirable for the development of the
community in that the community benefits of a CCRC include an alternative for
the long-term residential, social, and health care needs of elderly residents, and a
way to provide a continuum of care, to minimize transfer/relocation trauma, and 4 9
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to allow for the provision of social and health care services in an appropriately
State-licensed setting; b) consistent with the Green Valley Master Plan and,
therefore, is consistent with the General Plan; and c) is not detrimental to
permitted uses in the master plan in that the land use is buffered from the
commercial planning area (PA 2) by Calle Barcelona and is surrounded on the
west, north, and east by large areas of open space.
2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use in that the
project would be constructed within the confines of the developable portions of
Planning Area 3 and complies with all the applicable master plan development
standards.
3. The features necessary to adjust the requested use to existing or permitted future
uses in the neighborhood will be provided and maintained, in that the health
center and homes are setback 35 feet from Calle Barcelona, the southern and
eastern perimeter of the site is fenced with a combination of masonry walls/
wrought iron fences, and a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover is
provided along the public and private streets. All the project landscaping is
consistent with the master plan’s landscape guidelines.
4. The street system serving the proposed use would not be impacted by the
proposed conditional use in that Calle Barcelona, Levante Street, and the
associated intersections have all been sized and designed to accommodate all the
anticipated traffic generated by the master plan. The project would generate
approximately 1,650 average daily vehicle trips (ADT) which is 2,350 ADT less
than the 4,000 ADT analyzed and approved in the master plan (400 dwelling units
at 10 ADT per dwelling unit equals 4,000 ADT).
D. East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program
The project site is located entirely within the California Coastal Zone and is subject to the
policies of the East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Segment of the Local Coastal Program. In 1996 the
City Council and the Coastal Commission approved an amendment to the East Batiquitos
Lagoon/Hunt Segment of the LCP which designated the Green Valley Master Plan as the
implementing ordinance for the portion of the LCP covering the Green Valley property. Based
on this implementation and consistency relationship between the Green Valley Master Plan and
the LCP, it can be assumed that if the La Costa Glen project is consistent with the master plan it
is also consistent the LCP.
The project will not encroach beyond the development area established for Planning Area 3,
therefore, it will not impact sensitive coastal resources or preclude development of the future
public pedestrian/bicycle trail. The required fee for the conversion of non-prime agricultural
lands to urban uses was paid prior to issuance of the grading permit. The desiltation/depollutant
basin and the biological revegetation and mitigation program will be implemented as part of the
mass grading and public roadway improvements which are currently underway on the site. 30
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E. Growth Management
An amendment to the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 23 was approved concurrently
with the Green Valley Master Plan. At that time all facility impacts were analyzed and it was
determined that all facilities would be provided prior to or concurrent with need pursuant to the
facilities performance standards of Growth Management. Since the proposed project is
consistent with the master plan in which all facilities were determined to be in compliance with
adopted performance standards and the project has been conditioned to comply with all
requirements of the LFMP for Zone 23, no further growth management analysis is necessary.
Facility impacts are noted on the attached Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The initial study (EIA-Part II) prepared in conjunction with this project determined that the
project would not have a significant impact on the environment and is in prior compliance with
the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 92-03) approved as part of the Green
Valley Master Plan. The Site Development Plan for the retirement/professional care community
land use is considered a subsequent project and within the scope of the impacts and mitigation
analyzed and established by the Program EIR.
The majority of the significant environmental impacts will occur as a direct result of the current
mass grading operation and the current construction of the infrastructure including, the widening
of El Camino Real, construction and extension of Calle Barcelona and Levante Street across the
creek and riparian corridor. Mitigation to offset these environmental effects has been included in
the master plan’s mitigation program and will be implemented as part of the approved mass
grading permit and improvement plans. These mitigation measures include: (1) construction of
Calle Barcelona, Levante Street, and the widening of El Camino Real to offset traffic impacts;
(2) the construction of storm drains and a detention/depollutant basin and erosion control to
offset hydrology and water quality impacts; (3) a native habitat revegetation/restoration program
in the open space areas to offset biological impacts; (4) further site testing and onsite monitoring
during grading for cultural and paleontological impacts; (5) compliance with recommendations
of the geotechnical report during grading for geology and soils impacts; and, (6) watering and
construction techniques, erosion control, heavy equipment emissions control, and roadway
cleaning to offset air quality impacts (see the approved mitigation and monitoring program for
Program EIR 92-03).
It is important to note that the entire La Costa Glen project would generate approximately 1,650
average daily vehicle trips (ADT) which is 2,350 ADT less than the 4,000 ADT analyzed in EIR
92-03 and approved in the master plan (400 dwelling units at 10 ADT per dwelling unit equals
4,000 ADT). In addition, the development of a continuing care retirement community land use
rather than 400 single-family homes in Planning Area 3 would result in reduced demand on
public facilities and services such as schools, parks, and policing. Please see the Environmental
Assessment Form-Part II for a detailed description of the justification to recommend approval of
the Prior Environmental Compliance. In consideration of the foregoing, on June 19, 1998 the
Planning Director issued a Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance for the proposed project. 3/
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The environmental document was noticed in the newspaper and no public comments were
received during the public review and comment period.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 4447 (SDP)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4448 (CDP)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4449 (CLIP)
Location Map
Background Data Sheet
Disclosure Statement
Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form
Reduced Exhibits
Full Size Exhibits “A” - “XXX” dated January 6,1999
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: SDP 98-Ol/CDP 98-04KUP 98-01
CASE NAME: La Costa Glen
APPLICANT: Continuing Life Communities LLC
REQUEST AND LOCATION: A continuing care retirement communitv on the west side of El
Camino Real between La Costa Ave and Calle Barcelona
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Those uortions of Section 35. Townshin 12 South. Range 4 West
and Section 2. Townshin 13 South and 4 West. San Bernardino Meridian in the Citv of Carlsbad.
County of San Diego. State of California. accordina to Official Plat thereof. said property being
more narticularlv described in Exhibit “A” of Ouitclaim Deed recorded March 28. 1989 as File
No. 89- 157040 of Official Records of said San Diego County.
APN: 216-122-24.36.37 255-01 l-08.09.12 255-021-05-08 Acres: 2 Proposed No. of
Lots/Units: 400 units
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation: Community Commercial/Office/Residential Medium High
Density Allowed: N/A Density Proposed: N/A
Existing Zone: K Proposed Zone: N/A
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad’s Zoning
Requirements)
Zoning
Site PC
North OS
South ENCINITAS
East OS/C
West ENCINITAS
Use Land
C/O/RMH/VACANT
OS/VACANT
VACANT
COMMERCIAL
VACANT
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: Encinitas/San Dieguito Water District: Olivenhain Municipal Sewer District:
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): N/A (Leucadia)
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: Jan. 13. 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
1xI Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated Program EIR 92-03 Green Vallev MP
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Applicant’s statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all
applications which will require discretionary action on the part of the City
Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee.
The following information must be disclosed:
1. APPLICANT
List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the
application.
Continuing Life Comrmni ties LLC
800 Morningside Drive
F’lrl 1 prtnn. CA 97.835
2. OWNER
List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the
property involved.
See Above
3. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership,
list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares
in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
Warren F. SDieker, Jr.
800 Momingisde Drive . Sad Hill Ril. Slllt0 7Nl
Fullerton. CA 92835 Menlo Park, Ca 94025
4. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a
trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of
the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust.
2075 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad. CA 92009-1576 - (619) 438-1161 - FAX (619) 438-0894 3%3
5. Have you had m P ‘ban $250 worth of business tra De l ed with any member of
City staff, Board ..dmmissions, Committees and/or C _.._II within the past twelve
(12) months?
0 Yes q X No If yes, please indicate person(s):
Person is defined as “Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city
and county, city municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or
combination acting as a unit.”
NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Signature of owner/date Signature of applicant/date
Richard D. Aschenbrenner
Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant
Disclosure Statement 1 O/96
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM
(To be Submitted with Development Application)
PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
FILE NAME AND NO: La Costa Glen - SDP 98-Ol/CUP 98-01
LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 23 GENERAL PLAN: C/O/RMH/OS
ZONING: PC
DEVELOPER’S NAME: Continuing J ,ife Communities
ADDRESS: 800 Momingside Drive. Fullerton. CA 92835
PHONE NO.: N/A ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 216-122-24. 36. 37/255-011-08. 09.255-021-
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QUiNTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC,, SQ. FT., DU): 55 ac /171 du
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: N/A
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City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage =
Library: Demand in Square Footage =
Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer)
Park: Demand in Acreage =
Drainage: Demand in CFS =
Identify Drainage Basin =
(Identify master plan facilities on site plan)
Circulation: Demand in ADT =
(Identify Trip Distribution on site plan)
Fire: Served by Fire Station No. =
Open Space: Acreage Provided =
Schools:
(Demands to be determined by staff)
Sewer: Demands in EDU
Identify Sub Basin =
(Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan)
Water: Demand in GPD =
594.5
317
N/A
1.18
N/A
1650
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8.25
San Dieguito & Encinitas
N/A (Leucadia)
N/A (Leucadia)
N/A (Olivenhain)
The project is 229 units below the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance.
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EXHIBIT 5
3. SDP 98-011CDP 98-04/CUP 98-91 - LA COSTA GLEN - Request for a Site Development Plan,
Coastal Development Permit, and Conditional Use Permit to develop a continuing care retirement
community for elderly residents on a 55 acre site located within Planning Area 3 of the Green
Valley Master Plan on the west side of El Camino Real between LaCosta Avenue and Calle
Barcelona, within Local Facilities Management Zone 23.
Assistant Planning Director, Gary Wayne, introduced this item and stated that Associate Planner, Jeff
Gibson, assisted by Project Engineer, Mike Shirey, would present the staff report.
Project Planner, Jeff Gibson presented the staff report and using a series of slides, described the project
as follows: This is a request for a Site Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Conditional
Use Permit to develop a continued care retirement community for elderly residents on a 55 acre site
located within the Green Valley Master Plan. The Green Valley Master Plan encompasses approximately
281 acres with approximately 191 acres designated as open space. The project is located in Planning
Area 3 of the Master Plan bordered by La Costa Avenue to the north, an upland bluff area to the west, a
riparian wood corridor to the east, and future Calle Barcelona to the south. The project description
includes a 6,100 square foot professional care center, 229 independent apartment living units with
kitchens, and 33 personal care suites. Also included are 171 single-story, both attached and detached,
villas. There will be a 29,000 square foot common facility, with dining room and a 6,500 square foot
recreational facility with swimming pool. The streets will be private and gate guarded. There will also be a
large maintenance building and 741 vehicle parking spaces.
The Green Valley Master Plan requires a Conditional Use Permit for a professional care facility in
conjunction with the retirement residential community. The Planning Commission is the final authority on
the Conditional Use Permit while the City Council has the final decision authority on the Site Development
Plan and the Coastal Development Permit for the project. There are three distinct topographic areas
consisting of the riparian area to the east (which will effectively conceal the project from El Camino Real),
gently sloping hills, and the sharply rising hills to the west. The project will be accessed from Levante
Street, with a bridge across the riparian corridor, and also from Calle Barcelona. There will be a segment
of the public trail system incorporated into the project. The project’s private street connecting from Calle
Barcelona leads to the health care center and the three independent living buildings. Those three
buildings and a common dining and meeting facility will be arranged in a ring configuration with a
recreation center, swimming pool, gardens and a lake in the middle of the ring. On the east side of this
private street will be one-story twinhomes and townhomes located off several private cul-de-sac streets.
East of these homes is a large linear open space recreational area that runs south t north along the entire
length of Planning Area. This common recreational area contains a meandering sidewalk, benches,
ornamental landscaping, and exercise course, and other active recreational uses. Levante Street will lead
to a gate guarded private street that connects to the independent living buildings. This private street also
leads to the northern portion of the site which will contain more twinhomes, 76 one-story single-family
homes, and a large recreational vehicle storage area.
The project is consistent with the Green Valley Master Plan and the General Plan, and is not detrimental
to the land uses in the General Plan.
For the purpose of determining the project’s compliance with the master plan, in regards to permitted land
uses in Planing Area 3 and the application of affordable housing requirements, the Planning Department
considers the 171 attached and detached villas as the primary component of the retirement housing and
- the apartment complex (containing common dining and nursing services), and the health care center as
the professional care component of the facility. Due to the project’s uniqueness and its housing
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complexity, the Planning Department felt it necessary to consult with the State Housing and Community
Development Division (HCD) about whether or not the project’s residences should be considered “housing
units” or “group quarters/commercial living units” and what income category they should be assigned to for
reporting purposes. In a letter to the City, HCD stated that the projects independent living units
(apartments with kitchens and villas) are considered “housing units” per the census definition and they can -
be reported towards meeting the City’s regional share housing needs. Citing a need for further study and
review by HCD, the question of what income category the independent living units would fit into (very low,
low, moderate income etc..) was left unanswered.
HCD’s response requires the City to make a determination as to how best to apply Carlsbad’s inclusionary
housing ordinance to this.project. The Planning Department recommends that the apartment complex and
the health care beds be considered “professional care/commercial living units” and not subject to the
master plan’s affordable housing requirements. However, given the fact that some of the residential units
in La Costa Glen will be reported as part of the City’s regional share housing totals, staff believes that the
project has an obligation to provide some public benefit to assist the City in providing housing for lower
income residents. Therefore, the project’s 171 villas are recommended to be considered “residential
housing units” and be subject to the affordable housing requirements of the master plan. This results in a
requirement of 30.2 dwelling units to be affordable to lower income residents. Given the high project
entrance deposit fees and the complex service and housing fee structure for residents, at this point in
time, and pending further input from HCD, staff has determined that restricting units onsite as affordable to
low income residents is not a workable or viable alternative. Therefore, staff is recommending that the
developer be given the option to either purchase offsite affordable housing credits in the Villa Loma
affordable housing project and/or buy existing offsite housing units and restrict the rents.
The approved master plan anticipated residential units in Planning Area 3, either standard (single or multi-
family) residential or retirement residential in combination with professional care. In return, the master plan
also anticipated that some form of affordable housing benefit would be provided. If all the units are
considered commercial living units there is no basis for requiring affordable housing units. However, staff
believes that a 100 percent commercial living unit project would ggt be consistent with the master plan. If
the Planning Commission concurs with staffs recommendation that the project is subject to affordable
housing requirements for the attached/detached villas, then the project will be forwarded to the Housing
Commission for review and a recommendation to the City Council. If the Planning Commission determines
that the dwelling units are “commercial living units” and the project is consistent with the master plan, then
no affordable housing will be required, and there would be no need for the Housing Commission to review
or make a recommendation on the project. d..
For retirement community and professional care type land uses, Planning Area 3 of the Green Valley
Master Plan requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which defers the permit processing to Chapter
21.42 of Carlsbad Municipal Code. This gives the authority for the location and operation of these land
uses to the Planning Commission for their review and final decision on the approval of the Conditional Use
Permit. Given the large monetary investment in onsite improvements, the fact that the land use is
compatible with the neighborhood, and the project is a permitted land use in the master plan, staff is not
recommending that the CUP have an expiration date. The following required CUP findings for the
proposed La Costa Glen CC&Rs can be made:
1. The proposed use is: a) necessary and desirable for the development of the community in that the
community benefits of a CC&Rs include an alternative for the long-term residential, social, and
health care needs of elderly residents, and a way to provide a continuum of care, to minimize
transfer/relocation trauma, and to allow for the provision of social and health care services in an
appropriate State-licensed setting; b) consistent with the Green Valley Master Plan and, therefore,
is consistent with the General Plan; and c) is not detrimental to permitted uses in the master plan
in that the land use is buffered from the commercial planning area (PA 2) by Calle Barcelona and
is surrounded on the west, north, and east by large areas of open space.
2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use in that the project
would be constructed within the confines of the developable portions of Planning Area 3 and
complies with all the applicable master plan development standards.
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3. The features necessary to adjust the requested use to existing or permitted future uses in the
neighborhood will be provided and maintained, in that the health center and homes are setback 35
feet from Calle Barcelona, the southern and eastern perimeter of the site is fenced with a _
combination of masonry walls/ wrought iron fences, and a combination of trees, shrubs, and
ground cover is provided along the public and private streets. All the project landscaping is
consistent with the master plan’s landscape guidelines.
4. The street system serving the proposed use would not be impacted by the proposed conditional
use in that Calle Barcelona, Levante Street, and the associated intersections have all been sized
and designed to“accommodate all the anticipated traffic generated by the master plan. The
project would generate approximately 1,650 average daily vehicle trips (ADT) which is 2,350 ADT
less than the 4,000 ADT analyzed and approved in the master plan (400 dwelling units at 10 ADT
per dwelling unit equals 4,000 ADT).
The project site is located entirely within the California Coastal Zone and is subject to the policies of the
East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Segment of the Local Coastal Program. In 1996 the City Council and the
Coastal Commission approved an amendment to the East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Segment of the LCP
which designated the Green Valley Master Plan as the implementing ordinance for the portion of the LCP
covering the Green Valley property. Based on this implementation and consistency relationship between
the Green Valley Master Plan and the LCP, it can be assumed that if the La Costa Glen project is
consistent with the master plan it is also consistent the LCP.
The project will not encroach beyond the development area established for Planning Area 3, therefore, it
will not impact sensitive coastal resources or preclude development of the future public pedestrian/bicycle
trail. The required fee for the conversion of non-prime agricultural lands to urban uses was paid prior to
issuance of the grading permit. The desiltation/depollutant basin and the biological re-vegetation and
mitigation program will be implemented as part of the mass grading and public roadway improvements
which are currently underway on the site.
An amendment to the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 23 was approved concurrently with the
Green Valley Master Plan. At that time all facility impacts were analyzed and it was determined that all
facilities would be provided prior to or concurrent with need pursuant to the facilities performance
standards of Growth Management. Since the proposed project is consistent with the master plan in which
all facilities were determined to be in compliance with adopted performance standards and the project has
been conditioned to comply with all requirements of the LFMP for Zone 23, no further growth management
analysis is necessary. Facility impacts are noted on the attached Local Facilities Impact Assessment
Form.
The initial study (EIA-Part II) prepared in conjunction with this project determined that the project would not
have a significant impact on the environment and is in prior compliance with the Final Program
Environmental Impact Report (EIR 92-03) approved as part of the Green Valley Master Plan. The Site
Development Plan for the retirement/professional care community land use is’considered a subsequent
project and within the scope of the impacts and mitigation analyzed and established by the Program EIR.
The majority of the significant environmental impacts will occur as a direct result of the current mass
grading operation and the current construction of the infrastructure including, the widening of El Camino
Real, and construction and extension of Calle Barcelona and Levante Street across the creek and riparian
corridor. Mitigation to offset these environmental effects has been included in the master plan’s mitigation
program and will be implemented as part of the approved mass grading permit and improvement plans.
These mitigation measures include: (1) construction of Calle Barcelona, Levante Street, and the widening
of El Camino Real to offset traffic impacts; (2) the construction of storm drains and a detentionldepollutant
basin and erosion control to offset hydrology and water quality impacts; (3) a native habitat re-
vegetation/restoration program in the open space areas to offset biological impacts; (4) further site testing
and onsite monitoring during grading for cultural and paleontological impacts; (5) compliance with
recommendations of the geotechnical report during grading for geology and soils impacts; and, (6)
watering and construction techniques, erosion control, heavy equipment emissions control, and roadway
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cleaning to offset air quality impacts (see the approved mitigation and monitoring program for Program
EIR 92-03).
In addition, the development of a continuing care retirement community land use rather than 400 single-
- family homes in Planning Area 3 would result in reduced demand on public facilities and services such as
schools, parks, and policing. See the Environmental Assessment Form-Part II for a detailed description of
the justification to recommend approval of the Prior Environmental Compliance. In consideration of the
foregoing, on June 19, 1998 the Planning Director issued a Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance for
the proposed project.
The environmental document was noticed in the newspaper and no public comments were received
during the public review and comment period.
Commissioner Compas stated that when the Green Valley Master Plan was approved, the Plan called for
the widening of El Camino Real from the Encinitas border to La Costa Avenue, the elimination of the “red
barn”, and the landscaping of the corner of La Costa Avenue and El Camino Real. The Commissioner
then asked where those projects stand with regard to this proposed project.
Mr. Gibson replied that the red barn was put into Planning Area 5, with the approval of both the Planning
Commission and the City Council, and has since been referred to as a non-conforming use and allowed to
remain. The Master Plan did not require the red barn to be removed. Since then, however, the Army
Corps of Engineers (which deals with impacts to the waters of the United States Government) thought that
the recommendation was not adequate as provided and conditioned the project to include the red barn
area as a mitigation site for riparian and re-vegetation. Mr. Gibson added that this project has until July
24, 2000, to accomplish all of the mitigation regarding the red barn and El Camino Real.
Project Engineer, Mike Shirey stated that the improvement plan (currently approved) shows the widening
of El Camino Real along all of the project frontage and the reason the widening has not been started on
the northern end of the project is because the soil beneath the red barn (after it’s removal) will be
excavated out and used for fill for that portion of El Camino Real. According to the developer, the red barn
will probably be eliminated during the Summer of 1999 and widening will proceed and be completed all the
way to the Encinitas Border. Mr. Shirey added that there is an eighteen month window during which all of
the improvements must be completed and the developer has bonded for that.
Commissioner Welshons asked if the current gradingreflects what the original 1996 permits authorized.
Mr. Gibson replied that the grading does not reflect the approved grading permit.
Commissioner Welshons asked if they have done more than what was approved and why.
Mr. Shirey stated that the applicant requested to do advanced grading prior to the Final Map and the City
approved the request to the mass grading plan. Unfortunately, the applicant continued to grade through a
misunderstanding with the Inspection and Engineering Departments. Because the City was processing
the precise grading plan and it was ready to be signed, the Inspection Department allowed the applicant to
keep grading. Through this misunderstanding, grading went beyond what was originally permitted.
Commissioner Welshons asked if there have been any violations issued or penalties assessed.
Mr. Shirey replied that the Code states that if there is a grading violation, the City has the authority to cite
an applicant. At this time there are no plans to cite this applicant.
Commissioner Welshons, referring to the proposed main entrance at Levante Street, asked if the
proposed bridge over the Encinitas Creek has triggered any discussion of possibly eliminating that
crossing, given the nature of the habitat there.
Mr. Shirey replied that it did not because: 1) emergency access; and, 2) the project was originally
approved with two crossings.
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Regarding the trail system, Commissioner Welshons asked if the dedication of the trail will take place
upon completion of the project.
Mr. Gibson replied that until such time as the City accepts the responsibility for the maintenance and .
liability, the trail will remain private and be maintained by La Costa Glen.
Commissioner Welshons asked if there is any possibility that at some time in the future, a second story
would or could be added to the single story structures.
Mr. Gibson replied that the addition of second stories will never be an option, given the average age and
the assumed lack of interest of the occupants
Commissioner Compas stated that it is his understanding that if the owner of the Von’s Shopping Center
doesn’t want a signal, then a signal will not be put in.
Mr. Shirey replied that he is correct.
Commissioner Nielsen asked if the dwelling units of this project will, in fact, not be classified as dwelling
units for affordable housing purposes.
Mr. Gibson replied that they will be referred to as commercial living units, (similar to the Lutheran Home)
and staff is recommending that these be classified as commercial living units not subject to lnclusionary
Housing. The reason for that is that they are provided with services, in that there is common dining,
housekeeping, nursing, etc.
Commissioner Nielsen asked if there will be kitchens.
Mr. Gibson replied that there will be kitchens but for terminology purposes, the units will be identified as
commercial living.
Commissioner Welshons asked if the applicant was notified to quit grading when the Inspection and
Engineering Departments found that excess grading had been done and why were they allowed to
continue.
Mr. Shirey replied that the applicant was notified. However, the grading was almost totally finished.
However, of greater concern at that time were the erosion control measures that were not put in with the
original grading. They are not grading at this time because the grading window is closed.
Richard Aschenbrenner, 7707 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, Chief Officer and Manager representing the
applicant, stated that when all things are considered, such as traffic, services, etc., this project is more
perfectly suited to the site than anything else that could be constructed there. He also stated that the
company has 32 individuals (or couples), 17 of which are currently Carlsbad residents, have already given
them advanced reservation deposits. He replied to questions from the Commissioners as follows:
Q. How will this community be operated and how will it work?
A. The residents are, generally, the older elderly above the age of 75 years. There are not many
folks, under the age of 75 that wish to live in communities such as this one. These are people
who no longer wish to own property, pay taxes, be responsible for maintenance of their
homes, etc. This product is essentially three things; 1) a place to live; 2) a large package of
services, activities, and special amenities for the aged, including fine dining; and, 3) it is
access to higher levels of nursing care, on-site. Under state law, our contract incorporates a
promise to deliver the health care services as needed. The contract is set up for maximum
peace of mind and maximum security. There will be no extra cost for the use of the health
center for as often or as long as the service is needed.
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This product is paid for in two ways; 1) an entrance fee; and 2) a monthly fee. The entrance
is mostly refundable or repayable when they leave or die. Contracts in this business, all
around the state, vary. The typical contract refund is 75%. The individual will sell their
existing home, that is worth considerably more than they paid for it, and use approximately
75% of the sale proceeds to make the entrance fee payment. The entrance fee payment
goes into a trust fund. The Trust then, essentially, lends the property to the management
company. The Trust then takes a mortgage on the property. The resident also pays a
monthly fee, which includes long term health care insurance in addition to all of the services
and amenities.
Commissioner Compas asked what the entrance and monthly fees will be.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that it varies depending upon the size of the residence and bearing in mind that
there is a 75% refund built in, the entrance fees range from $150,000 to $450,000 for the largest villa with
a 2 car garage and a fireplace. The monthly fees will range from $1,500 to $2,600 or $2,700 per month
plus $150 for a second person.
Commissioner Compas asked Mr. Aschenbrenner to relate their experience with the Morningside
Community in Fullerton.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that the first phase of Morningside opened in 1991 and the second phase in
1994 and became 100% occupied in 1997 and today, there is a 2 year waiting list.
Commissioner Nielsen asked if the 75% goes to the estate of the individual, if that is the way they leave.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that if they leave, voluntarily, the 75% is pro-rated. After the 5th year of
residence, the full 75% is refunded. In the event of death, the 75% goes to the estate. Also, as by state
law, if a resident is not satisfied and wishes to leave within 90 days of entrance, the full amount of the
entrance fee is refunded.
Commissioner Nielsen asked if this is a profit or non-profit project.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that it is for profit.
Commissioner Heineman asked if it is possible that-second stories would or could be added to any of the
individual structures.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that the only reason to add a second story to the detached housing units would
be if they were unable to meet their market and were forced to change the type of community. If that were
ever to happen, the proposal would come before the Planning Commission for their approval or
disapproval.
Regarding the grading, Mr. Aschenbrenner stated that while some people think that more grading has
been done, there has actually been less grading than originally planned. They had expected to have the
proper approvals before the grading was done. Unfortunately, Plan Checking, and others were very busy,
things took longer, and they ended up in a long conversation with the City regarding the affordable
housing element. Another problem is the extremely short, 60 day, grading window in the City of Carlsbad.
In addition, if the City hadn’t allowed the additional grading, the widening of El Camino Real would be
years in the future instead of imminent.
In response to other questions, Mr. Aschenbrenner stated that the trail will be constructed. As for the
traffic signal previously mentioned by Commissioner Compas, Mr. Aschenbrenner stated that their
attorney had, just today, advised him that the owner of the Von’s Shopping Center has signed the
agreement and it is in the attorney’s hands, ready to be recorded. The plans modify the median to get a
left hand pocket and a traffic light.
With regard to the red barn, Mr Aschenbrenner stated that they have their office in the red barn. He
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further stated that they didn’t know if they were going to get a grading permit until about 8-l-98 and didn’t
want to vacate the red barn if the permit ultimately was not issued. This is a 90 day grading project and
had to phased. The dilemma now is what they are going to do for office space because the Army Corps of
Engineers is expecting the red barn to be history at the next opportunity. The next opportunity is during _
the grading window in September, 1999. Mr. Aschenbrenner then stated that if they could get some fast
approvals, they will be able to get the grading finished, the infrastructure in, and construct some type of
temporary structures for otfice space.
Regarding emergency vehicle access, Mr. Aschenbrenner stated that he had met with the Fire Marshal
who had no problem with the proposed emergency vehicle access. He added that they will have an
extensive work force of nurses and other professional people who will respond to emergencies. Only a
portion of the emergencies experienced in this type of community ever end up using a publicly provided
ambulance. The number is usually only I or 2 per month.
Commissioner Compas asked Mr. Aschenbrenner to share their plans for the phasing of this project and
when they expect to have the project completed.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that the plans are to build 2 of the 3 central links, the full health center, and 30
to 50 homes, immediately. He stated that the state, in projects such as this, requires them to pre-sell % of
the phase and get 20% cash deposits, before the state will give them permission to build that phase.
Where they will go and what will happen will depend upon what the marketing results are. As for the
completion of the project, that will probably be from 12 to 18 months after they begin the actual
construction. Full buildout is possible in 5 to 7 years.
Commissioner Compas asked what they are going to do with the commercial space on the site.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that they do not know what they are going to do with it. Chances are, nothing
will be done regarding the commercial area.
Commissioner Compas stated that the access at Calle Barcelona appears to be only a service entrance
and asked Mr. Aschenbrenner to respond.
Mr. Aschenbrenner explained that it is not intended to be a service entrance. He stated that there will be a
gate but it will not have a guard. Instead, it will probably be card (or other security device) operated. The
health center will have an obvious and grand commercial entrance so as to present the best possible
appearance to the public and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Mr. Aschenbrenner pointed out that they employ a manager (Life Care Services Corporation - the largest
operator of these communities in the world) to help manage the community.
Commissioner Nielsen asked what level of medical service will be available.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that it will be a licensed nursing staff with a physicianwho will be the director of
the health center.
Commissioner Welshons asked Mr. Aschenbrenner to describe how a visitor would approach and enter
the community.
Mr. Aschenbrenner replied that one would turn right on Levante Street to the guard gate. There they
would be asked for their name and the reason for their visit. Then the resident would be contacted, by
telephone or intercom, and if they approve, the visitor would be given directions and allowed to enter.
Chairperson Noble opened Public Testimony.
Walt Graham, La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, stated that he and his wife live in a very large home (over
5,000 square feet), have 4 cars and a motorhome, and they want to live in La Costa Glen. He agreed with
Mr. Aschenbrenner’s statement that eventually one gets tired of the responsibility of owning a home and
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just want to live comfortably somewhere without all of the problems of home ownership. Mr. Graham
pointed out that the cost is not that great when you consider taxes and the many other expenses of home
ownership. He urged the Commission to approve the request before them and to recommend approval to
the City Council.
Betty Brown, 2004 Saliente Way, Carlsbad, stated that she is anxiously looking forward to selling her
home and moving to La Costa Glen. She stated that she loves parties and people and can’t think of a
better place or position to be in than to be a resident of such a wonderful place. She pointed out that
having the health center right there is an enormous plus.
Jim Webb, Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside, stated that this would be a wonderful place for couples
to live without all the worries and challenges of home ownership. He particularly pointed out that in a case
where one spouse may be medically challenged or perhaps an Alzheimer patient, it would be wonderful
for them to be able to remain together rather than to be separated by one spouse having to go to a
nursing home. Mr. Webb pointed out all of the amenities and stated that he and his wife have already
reserved a residence at La Costa Glen and are ready to move in as soon as it is ready. He urged the
Commission’s approval.
Seeing no one else wishing to testify, Chairperson Noble closed Public Testimony.
Commission discussion followed.
RECESS:
Chairperson Noble declared a recess at 8:05 p.m. The Planning Commission reconvened at 8:17 p.m.,
with all Commissioners present.
Mr. Shirey stated that the added condition will read as follows: The required improvements to El Camino
Real to La Costa Avenue to the southerly boundary of the project shall be completed by December 31,
1999, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Commissioner Compas stated that he wants to see landscaping on the corner of LaCosta Avenue and El
Camino Real.
Mr. Gibson stated that as soon as the grading is-finished (between August and October) the natural
riparian growth will soon take over and it will be lush and green.
Commissioner Compas asked if it is possible for the applicant to go to the Army Corp of Engineers and
get and extension for the demolition of the red barn.
Mr. Gibson replied that there are provisions within their permit that would allow a request for an extension.
However, from all the information he has gathered, Mr. Gibson also stated that he feels that the Army
Corp of Engineers may also be running out of patience. Also, this is a very difficult permit to obtain, due to
the impacts, and obviously the requirements for additional mitigation are onerous.
Commissioner Compas stated that he will support this project because feels it is a great thing for Carlsbad
and he is very impressed with it.
Chairperson Noble stated his support for the project.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Welshons, and duly seconded, to adopt Planning
Commission Resolutions No. 4447 and 4448 recommending approval of SDP
98-01 and CDP 98-04 and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 4449,
approving CUP 98-01, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions
contained therein, including the memorandum from the Engineering Department,
dated 12-30-98, and the new Condition No. 34 as read by Mr. Shirey, and the
addition of . . . and the CDP issued by the California Coastal Commission to
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the last sentence of Condition No. 3, Resolution No. 4448.
VOTE: 7-O
Commissioner Welshons agreed with the previous comments by the Commissioners and expressed her
support for the project.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Noble, Heineman, Savaty, L’Heureux, Welshons, Compaq and Nielsen
None
None ._
Chairperson Noble announced that the Commission’s action on this item is not final and will be forwarded
to the City Council for its consideration.
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DESCAIPTION: COMPLETE DATE: Apnl21,19
Request for a Sde Ceyelopnn?nf Plan and a Coastal Development Permd, to develop a continuing care rehreme commundylor elderly restdents on a 55 acre srte
LOCATION:
1 ha Prolect 1s iyrfhrn the Crty of C&bad’s Coastal Zone wrben Planmng Area 3 of the Green Valley Master pla on the west srde of Et Camefo Real between La Costa Avenue and Calle Barcelona, wdtnn Local Pacetares Management Zone 23
4SSESSOA’S PARCEL NUMBER: 216-122-24
IPPLICANT:
Conbnurng Life Commundres. ttc 800 Mornmgsrde Dnve Fullerton, CA 92835
! pubhc hearing on the above proposed Pmlti till be held by the Cartsbad City Councrl rln the Councrl Chambers, 126 #artsbad Wage Drive. Cartsbad. Cakfomra. on Apnl6, 1999 at 6 00 pm.
‘arsons are cordrally rnwted to attend the pubkc heanng and provide the decrsron makers with any oraf or wrrher,
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Copres of the staff report WIII be avail& on or after l\p;lf 2,
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;E NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
al 61033 Marclx”~ 1999 I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SDP 98-OlKDP 98-04
DESCRIPTION:
COMPLETE DATE: April 21,1998
Request for a Site Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit, to develop a continuing care
retirement community for elderly residents on a 55 acre site.
LOCATION:
This project is within the City of Carlsbad’s Coastal Zone within Planning Area 3 of the Green Valley
Master plan on the west side of El Camino Real between La Costa Avenue and Calle Barcelona, within
Local Facilities Management Zone 23.
ASSESOR’S PARCEL NUMBER
216-122-24
APPLICANT:
Continuing Life Communities, LLC
800 Morningside Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835
A public hearing on the above proposed project will be held by the Carlsbad City Council in the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, on April 6, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
Persons are cordially invited to attend the public hearing and provide the decision makers with any oral or written
comments they may have regarding the project. The project will be described and a staff recommendation given,
followed by public testimony, questions and a decision. Copies of the staff report will be available on or after
April 2,1999.
If you have any questions, or would like to be notified of the decision, please contact Adrienne Landers at the City
of Carlsbad Planning Department, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009, (760) 43 8- 1161, extension 445 1.
APPEALS
If you challenge the Site Development Permit and/or Coastal Development Permit in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk’s Office at, or prior to the public hearing
1.
2.
ADDealS to the Citv Council: Where the decision is appealable to the City Council, appeals must be filed
in writing within ten (10) calendar days after a decision by the Planning Commission.
Coastal Commission Appealable Project:
0 This site is located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area.
B This site is not located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area.
Where the decision is appealable to the Coastal Commission, appeals must be filed with the Coastal Commission
within ten (10) working days after the Coastal Commission has received a Notice of Final Action from the City of Carlsbad. Applicants will be notified by the Coastal Commission of the date that their appeal period will
conclude. The San Diego office of the Coastal Commission is located at 3 111 Camino De1 Rio North, Suite 200,
San Diego, California 92108- 1725.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
PUBLISH: MARCH 26,1999
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SDP 98-Ol/CDP 98-04
DESCRJPTION:
COMPLETE DATE: April 21,199s
Request for a Site Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit, to develop a continuing care
retirement community for elderly residents on a 55 acre site.
LOCATION: This project is within the City of Carlsbad’s Coastal Zone within Planning Area 3 of the Green Valley
Master plan on the west side of El Camino Real between La Costa Avenue and Calle Barcelona, within Local Facilities Management Zone 23.
ASSESOR’S PARCEL NUMBER:
216-122-24
APPLICANT:
Continuing Life Communities, LLC
800 Morningside Drive Fullerton, CA 92835
A public hearing on the above proposed project will be held by the Carlsbad City Council in the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, on April 6, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
Persons are cordially invited to attend the public hearing and provide the decision makers with any oral or written
comments they may have regarding the project. The project will be described and a staff recommendation given,
followed by public testimony, questions and a decision. Copies of the staff report will be available on or after
April 2,1999.
If you have any questions, or would like to be notified of the decision, please contact Adrienne Landers at the City
of Carlsbad Planning Department, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009, (760) 438-l 161, extension 445 1.
APPEALS
If you challenge the Site Development Permit and/or Coastal Development Permit in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk’s Office at, or prior to the public hearing
1.
2.
Auneals to the Citv Council: Where the decision is appealable to the City Council, appeals must be tiled
in writing within ten (10) calendar days after a decision by the Planning Commission.
Coastal Commission Appealable Project:
0 This site is located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area.
Q This site is not located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area.
Where the decision is appealable to the Coastal Commission, appeals must be filed with the Coastal Commission within ten (10) working days after the Coastal Commission has received a Notice of Final Action from the City of
Carlsbad. Applicants will be notified by the Coastal Commission of the date that their appeal period will conclude. The San Diego office of the Coastal Commission is located at 3 111 Camino De1 Rio North, Suite 200,
San Diego, California 92 108- 1725.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
PUBLISH: MARCH 26,1999
LA COSTA Gl FN
SDP 98=Ol/CDP 98-04
(Form A)
TO: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RE: PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST
Attached are the materials necessary for you to notide
SDP 98-Ol/CDP 98-04 - La Costa Glen
for a public hearing before the Clty Council.
Please notice the item for’ the council meeting of First Available Hearing
.
Thank you.
Assistant City Han-- 6
March 4, 1999
Oate
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMPLETE DATE: April 2 1,1998
DESCRIPTION: l&J . . Request for a Site Development Plarrf Coastal Development Permit, m
Darm;t to develop a continuing care retirement community for elderly residents on a 55
acre site.
LOCATION:
This project is within the City of Carlsbad’s Coastal Zone located within Planning Area 3
of the Green Valley Master Plan on the west side of El Camino Real between La Costa
Avenue and Calle Barcelona, within Local Facilities Management Zone 23.
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER:
216-122-24
APPLICANT:
Continuing Life Communities, LLC
800 Morningside Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835
A public hearing on the above proposed project will be held by the Planning Commission in the
Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, on January 6, 1999 at
6:00 p.m.
Persons are cordially invited to attend the public hearing and provide the decision makers with
any oral or written comments they may have regarding the project. The project will be described
and a staff recommendation given, followed by public testimony, questions and a decision.
Copies of the staff report will be available on or after December 3 1, 1998.
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If you have any questions, or would like to be notified of the decision, please contact T-FC
at the City of Carlsbad Planning Department, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009, (760) 438
116 1, extension e
4437
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2075 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-l 576 - (760) 438-1161 l FAX (760) 438-0894
APPEALS
. . If you challenge the Site Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit,-
&!I&%& in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
of Carlsbad prior to the public hearing.
1. Appeals to the City Council: Where the decision is appealable to the City Council,
appeals must be filed in writing within ten (10) calendar days after a decision by the
Planning Commission.
2. Coastal Commission Appealable Project:
/J This site is located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area. q This site is not located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area.
Where the decision is appealable to the Coastal Commission, appeals must be filed with the
Coastal Commission within ten (10) working days after the Coastal Commission has received a
Notice of Final Action from the City of Carlsbad. Applicants will be notified by the Coastal
Commission of the date that their appeal period will conclude. The San Diego office of the
Coastal Commission is located at 3111 Camino De1 Rio North, Suite 200, San Diego, California
921081725.
CASE FILE: SDP 98-Ol/CDP 9%04KUP 98-01
CASE NAME: LA COSTA GLEN
PUBLISH: DECEMBER 24,1998
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
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April 15, 1999
Continuing Life Communities
800 Morningside Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835
I kA co$?-A GLEN SDP 98-WCDP 98-04
Enclosed for your reference are copies of Carlsbad City Council Agenda Bill No. 15,126, and Resolution No. 99-116 These documents went before the City
Council on April 6, 1999, when the Resolution was adopted, approving the
above referenced permits.
If you have any questions regarding your development, please call the City’s
Planning Department at: (760) 438-l 161.
Kathleen D. Shoup
Sr. Office Specialist
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive - Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 - (760) 434-2808 49