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tECOMMENDED ACTION:
rhat the City Council ACCEPT and the Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report for
%tal Year 2000-2001.
TEM EXPLANATION:
rhis is a report to provide information on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the
xogress the City has made in its implementation during Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001.
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2alifornia Government Code Section 65400 requires that all California cities and counties:
(b) (I) Provide an annual report to the legislative body, the Ofice of Planning and
Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development on the
status of the plan and progress in its implementation, including the progress in
meeting its share of regional housing needs determined pursuant to Section 65584
and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision
(c) of Section 65583.
The City complied with this requirement by preparing the “General Plan Status Report for Fiscal Year
1999 - 2000, which was presented to the City Council on June 26, 2001 and then forwarded to
3PR and HCD. This report for FY 2000 - 2001 is the second annual report to be prepared by the
3ty in response to amended Government Code Section 65400.
The Planning and Housing and Redevelopment Departments have prepared an annual report that
:he annual report address the progress of the City in meeting its share of regional housing needs.
ncludes the required regional share housing information, which satisfies the State requirement that
The most recent of these reports (2000/2001Housing Production Report) was presented to and
xcepted by the City Council on January 8,2002.
ieDort Contents
The focus of this report is on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress in its
mplementation. This report does not include the progress of the City in meeting its share of regional
lousing needs. The 2000/2001 Housing Production Report satisfies the annual housing needs
.eport requirement. Taken together, this report and the 2000/2001 Housing Production Report meet
:he requirements of Government Code Section 65400.
To determine the status of the General Plan and the City’s progress in its implementation, each
jepartment reviewed the General Plan programs for which they have responsibility in implementing.
The departments then provided information on the status of the implementation of each program
luring FY 2000 - 2001. This information is provided in two forms, which consist of 1) answers to a
luestionnaire; and 2) a table that lists each General Plan program and its status, which are included
i the attached report.
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The purpose of the questionnaire was to highlight major work that had been conducted during FY
2000 - 2001 that implemented the goals and objectives of the General Plan, and to determine what
changes might be necessary to better meet the needs of the City.
The second form of information is a table that lists each of the over 500 programs contained within
the nine elements of the General Plan. After each department reviewed the programs for which they
have responsibility in implementing, the implementation status of each program was indicated in the
table along with any additional comments.
Please note that this report covers FY 2000 - 2001, not the current FY 2001 - 2002 that is just
ending. Staff will begin preparation of the annual report for FY 2001 - 2002 shortly after the start of
FY 2002 - 2003 (July 2002). Therefore, it is anticipated that the City Council will be presented with
the report for FY 2001 - 2002 prior to the end of this calendar year (December 2002).
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This report is categorically exempt from environmental review as per CEQA Guidelines Section
15306, which states that information collection activities are exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The preparation of this report will not result in a fiscal impact.
EXHIBITS:
I. Report titled: Annual General Plan lrnplernentation Status Report for Fiscal Year 2000 -
2001
ANNUAL
GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 - 2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pane
Introduction.. .. . . . . .. . ... . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ........ I - 111 . ...
Part A - Department Highlights and Comments
Highlights of major worklprogress during FY 2000-2001 ................................ 1 - 7
Highlights of major worWprogress anticipated during FY 2001 - 2002.. .. . .. . .. . ..7 - 9
Recommended changes to the General Plan .._. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .... . . . . ...... 10 - 11
How can the General Plan better meet needs of City/Community.. , . . . . . .. . ... ... 1 1 - 12
Part B - Implementation Status of General Plan Programs
Table. .... .. .... .. .... .. ... ....... .. . .. .......... .. ... ....... .. ._._... .. .... ......................... 1 - 61
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INTRODUCTION
This is a report on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress the
City has made in its implementation during Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001. It has been
prepared in response to the requirements of California Government Code Section
65400, which reads in part as follows:
65400. Implementation of plan
After the legislative body has adopted all or part of a general plan, the
planning agency shall do both of the following:
(a) Investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body
regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general
plan or element of the general plan, so that it will sewe as an effective
guide for orderly growth and development.. .
(b) (7) Provide an annual report to the legislative body, the Office of
Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community
Development on the status of the plan and progress in its implementation,
including the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs
determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove
governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and
development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of
Section 65583.
Background
Prior to 1999 Government Code Section 65400 required that the annual report be
presented only to the legislative body (City Council). However, in 1999 State law was
amended to require that the annual report also be provided to the Office of Planning and
Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The City complied with this requirement by preparing a "General Plan Status Report" for
Fiscal Year 1999 - 2000, which was presented to the City Council on June 26, 2001and
then forwarded to OPR and HCD. This report for FY 2000 - 2001 is the second annual
report to be prepared by the City in response to amended Government Code Section
65400.
For many years the Planning and Housing and Redevelopment Departments have
prepared an annual report that includes the required regional share housing information,
which satisfies the State requirement that the annual report address the progress of the
City in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The most recent of these reports
(2000/2001 Housing Production Report) was presented to and accepted by the City
Council on January 8,2002.
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Introduction
Report Contents
The focus of this report is on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the
progress in its implementation. This report does not include the progress of the City in
meeting its share of regional housing needs. The 2000/2001 Housing Production
Report satisfies the annual housing needs report requirement. Taken together, this
report and the 2000/2001 Housing Production Report meet the requirements of
Government Code Section 65400.
In addition to meeting the State requirements, a second objective of this report is to
provide information that will be useful to the City Council, City Manager, and those
departments with responsibilities for implementing the General Plan.
There are over 500 programs contained in the General Plan, which are intended to
implement the General Plan’s goals, objectives and policies. To determine the status of
the General Plan and the City’s progress in its implementation, each department
reviewed the General Plan programs for which they have responsibility in implementing.
The departments then provided information on the status of the implementation of each
program during FY 2000 - 2001. This information is provided in two forms, which
consist of 1) Part A - answers to a questionnaire; and 2) Part B - a table that lists each
General Plan program and its status.
The purpose of the questionnaire (Part A) was to highlight major work that had been
conducted during FY 2000 - 2001 that implemented the goals and objectives of the
General Plan, and to determine what changes might be necessary to better meet the
needs of the City. The questionnaire consisted of four questions as follows:
1. Highlight the major WorWprogress in your department/division during fiscal year
2000-2001 (July I, 2000 through June 30, 2001) that was derived from goals and
objectives of the General Plan.
2. Highlight major WorWprogress in your department/division anticipated to be done
during this fiscal year (2001-2002) that is derived from the goals and objectives
of the General Plan.
3. Do you have any recommended changes to the General Plan, such as additional
programs or modifications to existing programs to help implement the goals and
objectives of the Plan?
4. How can the General Plan better meet your department’ddivision’s needs and
the needs of the community?
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Introduction
The second form of information (Part B) is a table that lists each of the over 500
programs contained within the nine elements of the General Plan. After each
department reviewed the programs for which they have responsibility in implementing,
the implementation status of each program was indicated in the table along with any
additional comments. The implementation status of each program is referenced as
follows:
(C) “Completed”
(0) ”Ongoing”
(I) “In Progress”
(P) “Pending”
(D) “Delete”
= One-time project for which all work has been completed
= Completed program but one that requires recurring activity
= Staff work is well under way and program will be implemented
soon (including any necessary hearings)
= Program for which preliminary work needs to be initiated, or
program is in early stages of work
= Program that may no longer be necessary or relevant due to
another program, changed circumstances, or policy change
Staff Effort
Many staff members assisted with the review and assimilation of information for the
preparation of this report. Each department assigned a liaison to review and comment
on the status of the General Plan programs. The following is a list of the department
liaisons whose effort is reflected in this report:
Keith Beverly (Parks and Recreation)
Jennifer Coon (Planning)
Lynn Diamond (Police)
Colleen Finnegan (Arts)
Debbie Fountain (Housing)
Bob Greaney (Maintenance and Operations)
Pat Kelley (Building)
Carrie Loya-Smalley (Public WorkslEngineering - all divisions)
Tom Ritter (Fire)
Helga Stover (Finance)
As indicated above, it is an objective of this report to provide useful information
regarding the implementation of the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the
General Plan. Any comments or questions may be directed to the project manager,
Jennifer Coon, Associate Planner.
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PART A
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS AND COMMENTS
The following information consists of responses to four questions asked of each City of
Carlsbad department with responsibility in implementing one or more goals, objectives,
policies or programs of the Carlsbad General Plan.
QUESTION 1
Highlight the major WorWprogress in your departmenvdivision during Fiscal Year
2000-2001 (July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001) that was derived from goals and
objectives of the General Plan.
Department Resuonse:
Alts
1. The Arts Office developed a very successful Gallery Education Program, which
provided free curriculum resource guides on four exhibits at the Cannon Art
Gallery to all 3rd and 4'h grade classes in Carlsbad. These Guides were
developed by curriculum specialists to meet the California State Framework of
Standards for Arts Education and to integrate the exhibit into the subject content
required by the grade-level's daily lesson plan. More than 6,000 students used
the classroom resource guides, toured the Gallery exhibits with a docent lecture
guide and experienced a workshop art activity conducted by a teaching artist.
This program successfully attracted a grant of $85,000 from Christiansen
Foundation for continuance of the Gallery Education Program. (Arts Element
Programs C.9 and C.12 - Table Ref. # 508 and 51 1)
Buildinq
2.
Fire
3.
The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program was implemented in 1991. All
structures so identified have been either strengthened or are in the construction
process at this time. This is consistent with the State Seismic Safety
Commission's recommendation to have all such identified buildings strengthened
by year 2000.
The City entered into a contract with Community Alert Network, Inc., to provide
the City with the ability to contact identified blocks of residents via the telephone
to inform them of emergency situations andlor the need to evacuate. (Public
Safety Element, Disaster Preparation Program C.l -Table Ref. # 433)
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Housina and Redevelopment
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The City Council adopted an ordinance on July 18, 2000, approving the
Redevelopment Plan for the South Carlsbad Coastal Redevelopment Project.
The redevelopment project area includes land along portions of Carlsbad Blvd.,
Ponto Drive, and Cannon Road. The Encina Power Plant, San Diego Gas &
Electric right-of-way, other public rights-of-way, and various industrial, service
and residential properties are located within the redevelopment project area.
The Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency continues to implement a Parking In-Lieu
Fee Program, which is a component of the program to provide additional public
parking areas within the Village and beach area. To date, one project has been
developed in the Village Redevelopment Area that participated in the program.
The funds within the Parking In-Lieu Fee Account will be used to enhance or
expand public parking within the Village Redevelopment Area. The City also has
been working with North County Transit District in an effort to coordinate the
development of a public parking structure on the District's property, adjacent to
the Commuter Rail Station.
The Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency continued implementation of its Facade
Improvement and Signage Assistance Grant Program, which provides grants to
business/property owners in the Village Redevelopment Area to revitalize and
beautify existing business building facades. The program also provides funding
for the replacement, or upgrade, of business signage. The purpose of the
program is to encourage business/property owners to remove outdated and/or
nonconforming signage and replace it with aesthetically appealing signage that
conforms to existing standards.
The Agency completed a goal to install additional street furniture, including new
trash cans, ash trays, and landscape planters within the Village Redevelopment
Area to continue beautification efforts.
The Village Master Plan was completed in 1995. Since that time, the
Redevelopment Agency has been working to implement the goals, objectives
and policies of that document. This is an ongoing activity, which includes a
variety of activities to continue revitalization and redevelopment efforts within the
Village area. These activities include the promotion of housing projects that are
part of a mixed-use concept.
Maintenance and Operations
9. Worked with the Assistant City Manager to review a waste transfer station
contract.
IO. Continued efforts to increase recycling within the City.
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11. Continued to work with the Encina Wastewater Authority on expansion of the
facilities for Phase 5 to accommodate sewage flows for treatment to build-out.
12. Continued efforts to ensure adequate water supply through studies for seawater
desalination and recycled water expansion efforts.
13. Phase 2 of recycled water program was approved, which increases supplies from
2 million gallons per day to 6 million gallons per day. This is a major
accomplishment.
Parks and Recreation
14. Continued implementation of customer surveys to guarantee customer
satisfaction.
15. Purchased Pine School and developed Interim Use Plan.
16. Completed Phase I of Carrillo Ranch Community Park.
17. Updated and maintained the Capital Improvement Program Budget for park
development projects.
18. Promoted the use of volunteers for recreation programs and park projects.
Planning
19. A new “Local Shopping Center” land use designation was adopted by City
Council on March 27, 2001. The new land use designation replaced the
“Neighborhood Commercial” and “Community Commercial” land use
designations. The new “Local Shopping Center” land use designation includes
guidelines for the location and number of future shopping centers within the City.
20. Initiated a multi-year General Plan/Zoning Consistency Program. The goals of
the program are to:
review and clarify what zoning designations implement what general plan
resolve known policy issues
review general plan and zoning designations on all properties within the City
where inconsistencies are identified, recommend changes to remedy the
designations
inconsistencies.
21. Coordinated and completed City review, including environmental review, for the
2001-2002 Capital Improvements Program.
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22. A new ”Community Facilities” General Plan land use designation and Zone was
approved by City Council on March 27, 2001 and April 3, 2001. The California
Coastal Commission approval is still pending regarding the Zone Code
amendment to create the new Zone. The new Zone and GP designation will
allow only houses of worship, non-profit service groups, childcare and other uses
that are usually otherwise priced out of master plan areas.
23. Coordinated the City’s review (i.e. land use, design, habitat preservation, facilities
management, environmental review, etc.) of several large development
proposals, including major residential, industrial and commercial projects, and
master planned communities. The following is a list of some of the major
projects that were subject to planning review during FY 2000/2001:
The Villages of La Costa (master planned development for the 3 remaining
villages of the original La Costa MP - new master plan consists of primarily
residential uses with open space, community facilities and a planned
industrial area)
Bressi Ranch (master planned development - residential, industrial, mixed
use, and community facilities - located on the southeast corner of El Camino
Real and Palomar Airport Road)
Calavera Hills Master Plan Phase II (a master plan amendment, EIR and
associated entitlements to address the build-out of Calavera Hills Master
Plan, which is located south of the City’s northern boundary, east of El
Camino Real and west of Lake Calavera)
Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park (specific plan for a 150 acre business
park located generally north of Palomar Airport Rd and west of Melrose
Avenue at the future intersection of Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte).
Carlsbad Raceway Business Park (146 acre, 25 lot industrial subdivision for
a business park development located generally north of Palomar Airport Road
between Melrose Drive and the City’s eastern boundary)
Palomar Forum Business Park (70.6 acre, 10 lot industrial subdivision with
2 open space lots located on the north side of Palomar Airport Road between
Melrose Drive and the City’s eastern boundary - south of Carlsbad Raceway
Business Park)
24. Initiated the planning review process (i.e. land use, design, habitat preservation,
facilities management, and environmental review, etc) on the following large
development proposals, which were submitted to the City during FY 2000/2001:
Fox/Miller Property (53 acre, 4 lot industrial subdivision located east of
College Blvd. on the west side of El Camino Real)
La Costa Town Square - Mac Property (57 acre master planned
development to include retail, commercial and residential uses located on the
northeast corner of Rancho Santa Fe Road and La Costa Avenue)
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Robertson Ranch (Preliminary Review Application for a 400+ acre master
plan development proposed to include residential, commercial, community
facilities, and a park located east of El Camino Real, west of future College
Blvd., between Tamarack Ave. and future Cannon Road)
25. Coordinated the review and preparation of a comprehensive revision to the City’s
sign ordinance to comply with current case law regarding the constitutional
validity of sign ordinances and to clarify the ordinance to make it user friendly.
26. Coordinated the review and preparation of a revision to the City’s Planned
Development Ordinance to a) create a user-friendly document that provides clear
and detailed development standards and procedures for the development of
small-lot, single-family and two-family\multiple-family ownership dwelling units; b)
modify development standards to ensure that homes are in better scale to lot
sizes and c) modify residential development and design standards to achieve the
development of more livable neighborhoods. The following standards help to
create more livable neighborhoods:
narrower streets and driveways, and landscaped parkways;
reduced front-yard setbacks;
front porches, courtyards or balconies;
recessed garages;
more single story units;
larger centralized common recreation areas; and
larger private rear yards/patios/balconies
27. Continued work on the draft Habitat Management Plan, with emphasis on issues
associated with the California Coastal Commission. Following publication of the
Notice of Availability in the Federal Register, a letter of comment by California
Coastal Commission prevented US Fish and Wildlife Service from approving the
plan. The resulting discussion and issues are not yet resolved.
Public Works - Enuineerinq
28. Council adopted a Resolution approving the Coastal Rail Trail (CRT) Project on
April 17, 2001, which won an Orchid award in October 2001. The CRT is a multi-
use pathway within the San Diego Northern Railway right-of-way from the San
Luis Rey River in Oceanside to the Santa Fe Depot in San Diego. The CRT will
extend through six cities - Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del
Mar and San Diego.
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29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
Coordinated the review of several large development projects and master
planned communities for compliance with public workslengineering standards
(Le. circulation, grading, drainage, storm water quality, growth management,
public facilities, etc). Some of the large development projects reviewed included
the following:
The Villages of La Costa
Bressi Ranch
Calavera Hills
Carlsbad Raceway
Ongoing design for expansion of Wastewater Treatment Facility to accommodate
expected City build-out conditions.
Initiated construction of the VistalCarlsbad Interceptor Sewer and Downtown
Storm Drain Replacement Project.
Completed the second phase of planning for City Recycled Water Program and
initiated design.
Initiated planning for missing links of major arterial roadways:
Melrose Drive from Palomar Airport Road to City limits (associated with
Poinsettia Lane from Blackrail Road to Zone 19 boundary (referred to as
Poinsettia Lane from Zone 19 boundary to El Camino Real (referred to as
Poinsettia Lane from El Camino Real to El Fuerte (associated with the
Carlsbad Raceway development)
Reach “C)
Reaches “E”, ”F and “G”)
Villages of La Costa development)
Ongoing planning and environmental review for missing links of major arterial
roadways:
College Blvd. from El Camino Real to Carlsbad Village Drive
Cannon Road from El Camino Real to College Blvd.
Faraday Avenue form east of El Camino Real to City limits
Completed construction for the following circulation roadways:
Cannon Rd from Hidden Valley Rd to Faraday Ave (new major arterial)
Faraday Ave from Cannon Rd to north of College Blvd (new major arterial)
Palomar Airport Road from El Camino Real to Melrose Drive (upgrade
existing roadway to prime arterial standards)
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36. Completed plan to address all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Requirements (NPDES).
37. Funding identified for update to Water 8, Sewer Master Plan.
QUESTION 2
Highlight major WorWprogress in your departmenudivision anticipated to be done
during this fiscal year (2001-2002) that is derived from the goals and objectives of
the General Plan.
Department ResDonse:
Arts
1. Through the Arts Office’s Strategic Cultural Plan process, an active group of
community representatives coalesced to cooperate in establishing a major
regional festival of the arts in Carlsbad called “Artsplash”. This group, in
cooperation with the Arts Office, has attracted $20,000 in start-up support
funding for Artsplash, which will take place September 28 & 29, 2002.
Housinu and Redevelopment
2. Housing and Redevelopment staff intend to continue efforts to implement a
variety of housing programs to benefit low and moderate income households. It
is anticipated that at least three new affordable housing projects will complete
construction in 2001/2002. These projects are the remainder of the Rancho
Carrillo Townhomes (approximately 50 additional for-sale units), Vista Las Flores
Apartments (28 units) and the Terraces at Sunny Creek Apartments (92 units).
2001/2002.
Several more affordable housing projects will be in development during
3. The City is a member of a Joint Powers Agency that has implemented a lease-to-
own program, which will be fully implemented within 2001/2002. This program
will assist with the purchase of homes in Carlsbad. It allows the household to
lease for the first 3 years and then assume the mortgage at the end of that
period. This program is available to both low income and moderate income
households.
4. Housing and Redevelopment staff intend to continue implementation of
beautification projects within the Village Redevelopment Area. In addition, staff
will be continuing work on redevelopment programs and projects that will
facilitate the addition of new housing units as well as mixed-use projects within
the Village.
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Maintenance and Operations
5. Continue efforts to develop local water supplies to increase reliability.
6. Continue efforts to insure development of capacity of wastewater treatment to
build-out.
Parks and Recreation
7. Continue to process the Master Plan for Phase II Carrillo Ranch, Larwin Park and
Aviara Community Park.
8. Process requirements for demolition of Pine School
9. Initiate the Recreation Department's Strategic Plan
IO. Process the implementation requirements of a City Wide Trail System.
11. Pursue the acquisition of 10 - 15 acres of parkland in the NE Quadrant
Planning
12. Create a new zone to implement the new "Local Shopping Center" land use
designation.
13. Initiate Land Use Map revisions on specific properties that have been re-
designated as a result of the new "Local Shopping Center" land use designation.
14. Continue working on the General Plan/Zoning Consistency Program as
described above under Question #I item 20.
15. Initiate amendments to the General Plan text and Land Use Map as a result of
necessary amendments identified by the General Plan/Zoning Consistency
Program.
16. Continue coordination and review of large development projects and master
plans, including the following:
0 The Villages of La Costa (reviewed by City Council on October 23, 2001)
0 Bressi Ranch (tentatively scheduled to be reviewed by Planning Commission
Calavera Hills (reviewed by City Council on January 15, 2002)
Carlsbad Oaks North (tentatively scheduled to be reviewed by Planning
on June 5,2002)
Commission in August 2002)
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18.
19.
20.
21.
Carlsbad Raceway (reviewed by City Council on December 4,2001)
Palomar Forum (reviewed by City Council on December 4,2001)
Robertson Ranch (anticipate formal development application to be submitted
Fox/Miller Property (continue planning review process)
Complete (Oct. 2001) a comprehensive revision of the City’s sign ordinance to
revise it to comply with current case law regarding the constitutional validity of
sign ordinances and to clarify the ordinance to make it user friendly.
Complete (Dec. 2001) a comprehensive revision of the City’s Planned
Development Ordinance as described above under Question #I item 26.
City Council adopted (Dec. 2001) a new policy outlining the City’s vision for
Livable Neighborhoods and its intent to consider these principles in the review of
proposed residential projects.
Amend (Dec. 2001) City Council Policy 44, Small Lot Architectural Guidelines
(proposed name: Neighborhood Architectural Design Guidelines) to add several
provisions addressing building mass and faGade articulation, which shall apply to
all new single-family and two-family development proposals.
Continue work on the draft Habitat Management Plan, with emphasis on issues
associated with the California Coastal Commission.
for City review)
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22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Complete environmental review, master plans and local facilities management
plans for the planned communities listed above under Question #I item 29.
Obtain funding for Recycled Water Program.
Ongoing construction of VistalCarlsbad Interceptor and Downtown Storm Drain
Replacement Project.
Complete planning and initiate design for the missing link roadways listed above
under Question #I item 33.
Complete design and initiate construction of Rancho Santa Fe Road Phase 1
from La Costa Avenue to San Elijo Road.
Initiate first phase of plan to address all NPDES requirements.
Initiate update to Water & Sewer Master Plan.
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QUESTION 3
Do you have any recommended changes to the General Plan, such as additional
programs or modifications to existing programs to help implement the goals and
objectives of the Plan?
Department Response:
Fire
1.
2.
3.
Modify Public Safety Element, II Existing Conditions, C. Fire Hazards -
Paragraph 8, 5th sentence, "For example, a residential street with parking
allowed on both sides would be not less than 36 feet in total width." This
standard has been modified by the new Livable Neighborhood Development
Standards.
Modify Public Safety Element, II Existing Conditions, H. Oil Spills - The San
Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) Encina Power Plant referred to in this section is
now owned by Cabrillo Power (Table Ref. # 447, 448, 449).
Modify Public Safety Element, 111. Goals, Objectives and Implementing Policies
and Action Programs, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, C. Implementing
Policies and Action Programs, C.4 - Wood roofs are no longer permissable in the
city. Per 18.04.230 Section 1501 amended, Roof coverings other than wood
shakes and shingles shall be Class A. Wood Shakes and Shingles of any
classification are prohibited as a roof covering on all new structures and on all
replacement roofs. (Table Ref. # 430)
Housina and RedeveloDment
4. The General Plan will need to be amended to incorporate goals and objectives
for the South Carlsbad Coastal Redevelopment Area. This is the second
redevelopment area, which was recently established within Carlsbad. We are
initiating a process to develop a Specific Plan for a portion of the area in
2001/2002. This Specific Planning process will continue into future years for
Phase II and Phase 111.
5. Some of the goals and objectives within the General Plan probably need some updating. However, it is not critical at this point.
Parks and Recreation
6. We are in the process of reviewing the Parks and Recreation Element to update
as necessary. Several maps and the park inventory (including park acreage at
build-out) will need to be revised.
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Planninq
7.
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Much statistical information in the General Plan is out of date and should be
updated. For example, all references to population and housing data from the
1990 Census should be updated to reflect data from the 2000 Census. Much of
the land use inventory is also out of date. This inventory data could be updated
in conjunction with information that would be made available through SANDAG’s
2030 forecasts, scheduled to begin during FY 2001-2002.
In addition, there are several General Plan Programs that should be updated to
reflect current information or should be deleted. Some Programs reference
documents or information that is no longer relevant or valid. For example,
Program C.2 of the Open Space and Conservation Element, Planning and
Protection, lists the responsibilities of the “Open Space Advisory Committee”.
The Open Space Advisory Committee no longer exists, therefore, this Program
should be deleted.
Consider adding a program in the Circulation Element to incorporate “transit first”
concepts and coordination with NCTD.
The Habitat Management Plan may result in a need to amend the Land Use
Element, Open Space Element and possibly other elements of the General Plan.
QUESTION 4
How can the General Plan better meet your depattment’s/division’s needs and the
needs of the community?
Department Response:
1. If elements could be cross-referenced from various departments and divisions,
so that staff can identify similar needs and interests, this could strengthen
implementation of the General Plan goals and objectives.
Housina and Redevelopment
2. At this point, the General Plan is adequate to meet our department‘s needs.
Maintenance and Operations
3. Continuation of communication of any revisions or changes that may affect City’s
infrastructure.
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General Plan Implementation Status Report for FY 2000 - 2001
Department Hiqhliqhts and Comments
Parks and Recreation
4. Take a serious look at the need to update the General Plan, including public
input and review .... it is a huge work effort, but perhaps it is time.
Planning
5. Consider revising, or doing a thorough review of, the format of the General Plan
to ensure that the Programs implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies that
they are associated with. The General Plan programs should specify tasks or
actions the City plans to take in order to achieve certain goals and objectives. It
may be helpful if the Programs specified which departmentddivisions have the
lead responsibilty for their implementation and clarified how the specific tasks or
actions were to be achieved, as is done currently with the Programs in the
Housing Element.
6. Consider amending the Land Use Map and/or Zoning Map to identify which
properties are subject to a Master Plan or Specific Plan. There is no readily
available resource for the public or staff to use to identify what properties are
affected by Master Plans and Specific Plans. It would be very useful to be able
to clearly identifjl those properties when answering questions at the public
counter or when researching what development standards apply to specific
properties.
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