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Home My WebLink About2006-02-07; City Council; 18439; Development Review ProcessCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 19 AB# 18.439 MTG. 2/7/06 DEPT. COMDEV TITLE: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS ^JA^DEPT. HD. J" CITY ATTY. y^ CITY MGR^^P Oo, S-i QJ (1) •H<UO<Ui-t UC3O O 1^ csi O o Oz => O O RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council accept the development review process report. ITEM EXPLANATION: On January 17, 2006, the City Council directed the City Manager to prepare a development review process report. Specifically, the Council requested a staff illustration as to how the process works when a large raw piece of land is proposed to be developed. The report will include an overview of the process used to develop a property noting staffs role, the opportunities for public input throughout the review of the project, and the public hearing process. The Mayor and the City Council place a strong emphasis on communication as one of their goals; therefore it was felt that these questions warrant a response in a public forum. At the City Council meeting of February 7, 2006, staff will present an overview of how the development review process works from beginning to end. Staff will address issues relating to: who initiates the process, the standards for review and the opportunities for citizen input into the process. ENVIRONMENTAL: None with this action FISCAL IMPACT: None with this action EXHIBITS: None DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sandra Holder (760) 602-2724, shold@ci.carlsbad.ca.us 1Development Process OverviewDevelopment Process OverviewPublic InputConstructionPermitsHearing NoticeHearing NoticeHearingsEnvironmentalEnvironmentalPreliminary ReviewStaff AnalysisEarly NoticeEarly NoticeApplication 2PRELIMINARY REVIEWPRELIMINARY REVIEW••Voluntary process initiated by the property ownerVoluntary process initiated by the property owner••Obtain general information on the Obtain general information on the regulationsregulationswith with which a project must comply which a project must comply ••Identify which Identify which permitspermitsmust be obtainedmust be obtained••Determine Determine review processreview processthat applies to the that applies to the proposed developmentproposed development••Obtain Obtain interpretationsinterpretationson how the City will apply on how the City will apply code provisions to code provisions to specificspecificsituationssituationsPreliminary Review 3APPLICATIONAPPLICATION••Completeness CheckCompleteness Check––State Permit Streamlining ActState Permit Streamlining Act••Early Notice mailed and posted on siteEarly Notice mailed and posted on site••Application on file for review and commentApplication on file for review and commentEarly NoticeEarly NoticeApplicationPreliminary ReviewPublic Input 4Staff reviews the proposed projectIssues addressed? (Including Environmental Review)YesNoPublic InputComplete Plans/Documents submitted to the CityREVIEW CYCLEREVIEW CYCLEEnvironmentalEnvironmentalPreliminary ReviewApplicationEarly NoticeEarly NoticeStaff Analysis 11ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA)ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA)SUMMARY FLOW CHARTSUMMARY FLOW CHARTPreparation for Initial StudyEnvironmental AssessmentNeg. Dec.EIRPublic Scoping Meeting HeldFinal EIR PreparedPlanning Commission Public HearingNotice of Public HearingPublic Review Period30 to 90 daysNotice of Completion of Draft EIRDraft EIR PreparedNotice of Preparation Provided to Responsible AgenciesPreparation of NegativeDeclarationPublic Notice of Availability of Negative DeclarationPublic Review Period20 to 30 daysNotice of Public HearingPlanning Commission Public Hearing 12PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC HEARINGSPublic InputYesNoEnvironmentalEnvironmentalStaff AnalysisPreliminary ReviewApplicationEarly NoticeEarly NoticeHearing NoticeHearing NoticeHearings 17PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC HEARINGSEnvironmentalDeterminationStaff AnalysisIssue Discussion and ResolutionPreparation of Staff ReportInternal Reviewof ReportNotice of Public HearingDCC MeetingPlanning Commission HearingNegative Declaration orEnvironmental ImpactReport (EIR)Unresolved Issues on hold until resolved 18PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTIONPERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTIONYesNoEnvironmentalEnvironmentalStaff AnalysisPreliminary ReviewApplicationEarly NoticeEarly NoticeHearingsHearing NoticeHearing NoticePermitsConstruction 19••WEBWEB--SITE SITE ••BROCHUREBROCHURE••DEVELOPMENT MONITORING DEVELOPMENT MONITORING REPORTREPORT••EARLY NOTICEEARLY NOTICE••MAJOR PROJECTS NOTIFICATIONMAJOR PROJECTS NOTIFICATION––ENHANCEMENTENHANCEMENT••ARTICLES IN HOA NEWSLETTERSARTICLES IN HOA NEWSLETTERSPUBLIC COMMUNICATIONPUBLIC COMMUNICATION 20Development Process OverviewDevelopment Process OverviewPublic InputConstructionPermitsHearing NoticeHearing NoticeHearingsEnvironmentalEnvironmentalPreliminary ReviewStaff AnalysisEarly NoticeEarly NoticeApplication Carlsbad: Entering a New EraEra of Design & Building1950 –2004Transition Time2004 –2010(Emerging) Era ofSustainable Quality2010 –2050 Acquisition of Acquisition of Farmers Insurance Farmers Insurance Building Building ––Jan ‘01Jan ‘012001 -2002Civic Center Goal Team Established Civic Center Goal Team Established ––July ’01July ’01 Connecting Community, Place, & Spirit Connecting Community, Place, & Spirit Conference (150 participants) Conference (150 participants) ––March ‘03March ‘03Sustainable Community Principles IntroducedSustainable Community Principles Introduced12 Community Focus Groups Held 12 Community Focus Groups Held (400+ participants) (400+ participants) ––Fall ‘03Fall ‘032003 2004Draft CCPS Guiding Draft CCPS Guiding Principles Principles ––Winter ’04Winter ’04Annual Goal Setting Annual Goal Setting Workshop Workshop ––Jan ‘04Jan ‘04Civic Center Goal ReestablishedCivic Center Goal ReestablishedCentre City Gateway Goal Centre City Gateway Goal IntroducedIntroducedCCoonnnneeccttiinngg CCoommmmuunniittyy,, PPllaaccee aanndd SSppiirriitt DDrraafftt GGuuiiddiinngg PPrriinncciipplleess CCoonnnneeccttiinngg Building Partnerships to support sustainable connections that create a community where people want to live both physically and socially. Carlsbad is community that cares about: Being a walkable community with a well developed trail system. Providing mixed-use gathering spots supported by... Public transportation city wide and access to parking. Strong communication. Good transportation networks. Neighborhoods with a strong sense of identity (are encouraged and accepted within the city as a whole). Associations and activities that bring people together to be involved and accountable. Carlsbad encourages the development of partnerships between community groups to create: Volunteer opportunities. Community events for all ages. Community information to help all residents feel welcome. Community dialogue. CCoommmmuunniittyy A sense of caring, commitment, respect and courtesy. In Carlsbad, community is: A sense of family and citizenship fostered in an aesthetically pleasing environment. Opportunities for people to interact, feel accepted and involved. Where communication is open and useful. PPllaaccee Community planning provides opportunities for partnerships that are the tools that make “place” happen. Carlsbad is a place where: There is a sense of safety, warmth in an aesthetically pleasing environment that is welcoming to all ages. There is a mix of gathering places that honor the environment and provide opportunities to enjoy Carlsbad’s natural beauty. The integration of the arts and culture spiritually embraces Carlsbad’s quaint character. Design is sensitive to the human scale allowing for a balance of commercial and residential opportunities while providing necessary neighborhood facilities. SSppiirriitt The essence of Carlsbad is shared commitment to connections and partnerships that build community. Carlsbad’s spirit reflects: The importance of historical/cultural roots. Pride in community – one shared identity. Community hospitality where everyone feels welcomed and included. The influence of shared ideas and responsibility. The diversity of neighborhood character. A sense of harmony and belonging for all generations. Community Development Strategic Community Development Strategic Plan Plan ––April ‘04April ‘04Infill Development/ChallengesInfill Development/ChallengesIncorporation of CCPS Principles and Incorporation of CCPS Principles and SustainabilitySustainabilityOpportunity Areas Identified (Mall, North Opportunity Areas Identified (Mall, North State, Ponto, La Costa Town Center, & Centre State, Ponto, La Costa Town Center, & Centre City Gateway)City Gateway)2004 Design Excellence & SustainabilityCollaborationRegulationsVisionInnovationCommunicationQualityProtectionStandards City Council Visioning for Civic Center City Council Visioning for Civic Center ––March ‘04March ‘04Coastal Lagoon OrientationCoastal Lagoon Orientation2004 New Grand Pacific Hotel/Timeshare ProposedNew Grand Pacific Hotel/Timeshare ProposedFuture Legoland ExpansionFuture Legoland ExpansionGemological Institute of America Facilities Gemological Institute of America Facilities PlanningPlanningCity Golf Course Under ReviewCity Golf Course Under ReviewSDG&E/SDG&E/CarltasCarltas/Cabrillo Properties Optioned in /Cabrillo Properties Optioned in Late SummerLate Summer2004 Major Property Owner Discussions Major Property Owner Discussions ––Oct. ‘04Oct. ‘04CCPS Guiding Principles/SustainabilityCCPS Guiding Principles/SustainabilityPublic BenefitsPublic BenefitsPower Plant RelocationPower Plant RelocationPublic Access EnhancementsPublic Access EnhancementsCivic Village Civic Village ScenariosScenarios2004 Property Owner Discussions Property Owner Discussions Continued throughout ’05Continued throughout ’05CCPS II Conference CCPS II Conference ––Nov. ‘05Nov. ‘05Presentation/Affirmation of Guiding Presentation/Affirmation of Guiding PrinciplesPrinciples2005 Presentation of Findings (Opportunities Presentation of Findings (Opportunities and Constraints in Gateway Area)and Constraints in Gateway Area)Develop Public Outreach ProgramDevelop Public Outreach ProgramReview of Future Development Review of Future Development Applications Applications Potential Next Steps Private InterestsPrivate InterestsPublic InterestsPublic InterestsCity StaffCity StaffCity CouncilCity CouncilGrowth Growth Management Management PlanPlanPoliciesPoliciesGeneral PlanGeneral PlanProject Project ProponentProponentProperty Property OwnerOwnerCitizenCitizenExplore Conceptual Ideasand ConceptsFormal Application FiledCitizen InvolvementOpen ParticipationAccess to Documents on Request Development Process OverviewPublicInputConstructionPermitsHearing NoticeHearing NoticeHearingsEnvironmentalEnvironmentalPreliminary ReviewStaff AnalysisEarly NoticeEarly NoticeApplication