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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-06; City Council; 19420; Accepting General Plan and Housing reportsCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL MTG. DEPT. 19 420 General Plan Implementation Status 05/06/08 Report and Annual Housing Production PIN Report January - December 2007 DEPT. HEAD \A/H^ CITY ATTY. (&^ CITY MGR. \JJ-^ RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council ADOPT Resolution No. 2008-125 . ACCEPTING the General Plan Implementation Status Report and Annual Housing Production Report for January through December 2007. ITEM EXPLANATION: Attached are the following two reports: 1) A report to provide information on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress the City has made in its implementation during January 2007 through December 2007 (attached as Exhibit 2); 2) A report to provide the status of housing production in the City and the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs during January 2007 through December 2007 (attached as Exhibit 3). Background California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires that all California cities and counties provide an annual report to the legislative body, the California Office of Planning and Research, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development that includes the following: (A) The sfa/us of the plan and progress in its implementation. (B) The progress in meeting rfs 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. These reports satisfy the State requirement for information on the status and progress in implementing the General Plan, including the accomplishments in meeting, through new home construction, Carlsbad's share of the region's forecasted growth. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Corey Funk 760-602-4645 cfunk(5)ci.carlsbad.ca.us FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN AMENDED ^D D D D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN RETURNED TO STAFF OTHER -SEE MINUTES Dn nn Page 2 Contents of the reports • Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report - The focus of this report is on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress in its implementation. This report includes a table that lists each of the over 500 programs contained within the nine elements of the General Plan. The implementation status of each program is indicated in the table along with any additional comments. • Annual Housing Production Report - This report includes the progress of the City in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The report provides information on the Area Median Income, the four income groups identified in state law, the corresponding rents and sales prices considered affordable to each income group, and the counts of housing built by income group and housing type. FISCAL IMPACT: These are information reports and the only associated fiscal impact is the cost of staff time to prepare the report and provide it to the City Council, the California Office of Planning and Research, and California Department of Housing and Community Development. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: These reports are categorically exempt from environmental review as per CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, which states that information collection activities are exempt from the provisions of CEQA. EXHIBITS: 1. City Council Resolution No. 2008-125 2. Report titled: Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report for January 2007 through December 2007. 3. Report titled: Annual Housing Production Report for January 2007 through December 2007 EXHIBIT 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-125 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GENERAL PLAN 3 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT AND ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT FOR JANUARY THROUGH 4 DECEMBER 2007. 5 WHEREAS, the California Government Code Section 65400 requires that all 6 California cities and counties provide an annual report to the legislative body, the California 7 Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community 8 Development on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; and on the 9 jurisdiction's progress meeting its share of the regional housing needs determined pursuant to 10 Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, 11 improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of 12 Section 65583; and 13 WHEREAS, the City has prepared two reports that satisfy the requirements of 1^ California Government Code Section 65400 for the period of January through December 2007. 15 H NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does 1" hereby resolve as follows: 17 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 18 2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad accepts the reports and directs the 19 Planning Director to submit the reports to the California Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. 20" 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of May, 2008, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 'LORRAINE M. WOOD, Ci EXHIBIT 2 ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT FOR JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Introduction i - ii Implementation Status of General Plan Programs Table 1 -62 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 from January through December 2007. It has been prepared in response to the requirements of California Government Code Section 65400, which reads in part as follows: 65400. Implementation of General Plan (a) After the legislative body has adopted all or part of a general plan, the planning agency shall do both of the following: (1) 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 serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open-space land and natural resources.... (2) Provide by April 1 of each year an annual report to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes all of the following: (A) The status of the plan and progress in its implementation. (B) 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. Report Contents The focus of this report is on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress in its implementation. A separate report under the title "Annual Housing Production Report for January through December 2007" addresses the City's progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. Taken together, this report and the Annual Housing Production Report meet the annual reporting requirements of Government Code Section 65400. 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 between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007. This information is provided in a table, which lists each of the over 500 programs contained within the nine elements of the General Plan, and indicates the General Plan Implementation Status Report for January through December 2007 Introduction implementation status of each program along with any additional comments. The implementation status is referenced as follows: (C) "Completed" = One-time project for which all work has been completed (0) "Ongoing" = Completed program but one that requires recurring activity (1) "In Progress" = Staff work is well underway and program will be implemented soon (including any necessary hearings) (P) "Pending" = Program for which preliminary work needs to be initiated, or program is in early stages of work (D) "Delete" = Program that may no longer be necessary or relevant due to another program, changed circumstances, or policy change Department Review The following departments assisted in the review and preparation of this report: Arts Building Fire Housing and Redevelopment Parks and Recreation Planning Police Public Works/Engineering IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN PROGRAMS 0 , 01— CM 25LJJ QJ Or J2 co E Z 3 <D < h- 9 ANNUALENERAL PL•ATION STAr through DeCD 5 oug^> _ LJJ f -1 >» •*< UL O O DT Q. LLo zo LEMENTATIQ_ ^Q **• 0! 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H 1 .1 QC °9 1 O e0 ^ $ UJ UJU.U.XSQ.Q.Q.Q.CO |0 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 1 2 . 3 4 5 6 GP ' ELEMENT Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) 6P PROGRAM C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 '.>• . 7'^ ': '"":,-• DESCRIPTION ' V "• . : Arrange land uses so that they preserve community identity and are orderly, functionally efficient, healthful, convenient to the public and aesthetically pleasing. Establish development standards for all land use categories that will preserve natural features and characteristics, especially those within rural, coastal and/or hillside areas. Ensure that the review of future projects places a high priority on the compatibility of adjacent land uses along the interface of different density categories. Special attention should be given to buffering and transitional methods, especially, when reviewing properties where different residential densities or land uses are involved. Encourage clustering when it is done in a way that is compatible with existing, adjacent development. Enter into discussions and negotiations with other cities, the county, or responsible agencies when prospective developments in their areas are incompatible with adjacent Carlsbad areas in regards to land uses, density, type of dwellings or zoning. Attention should be given to the use of transitional methods to ensure compatibility. Review the architecture of buildings with the focus on ensuring the quality and integrity of design and enhancement of the character of each neighborhood. STATUS 0 c o o 0 o LEAD DEPT P P P P P P COMMENTS March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance to better facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill projects. The associated Local Coastal Program Amendment is pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 7 8 9 10 11 12 GP . ELEMENT 1 anri I IQPI_dl 1\J WOC (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) GP PROGRAM C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 DESCRIPTION Evaluate each application for development of property with regard to the following specific criteria: 1 . Site design quality which may be indicated by the harmony of the proposed buildings in terms of size, height and location, with respect to existing neighboring development. 2. Site design quality which may be indicated by the amount and character of landscaping and screening. 3. Site design quality which may be indicated by the arrangement of the site for efficiency of circulation, or on-site and off-site traffic safety, privacy, etc. 4. The provision of public and/or private usable open space and/or pathways designated in the Open Space and Parks and Recreation Elements. 5. Contributions to and extensions of existing systems of foot or bicycle paths, equestrian trails, and the greenbelts provided for in the Circulation, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Elements of the General Plan. 6. Compliance with the performance standards of the Growth Management Plan. 7. Development proposals which are designed to provide safe, easy pedestrian and bicycle linkages to nearby trans- portation corridors. 8. The provision of housing affordable to lower and/or moderate income households. 9. Policies and programs outlined in Local Coastal Programs where applicable. Provide for a sufficient diversity of land uses so that schools, parks and recreational areas, churches and neighborhood shopping centers are available in close proximity to each resident of the City. Consider the social, economic and physical impacts on the community when implementing the Land Use Element. Encourage and promote the establishment of childcare facilities in safe and convenient locations throughout the community to accommodate the growing demand for childcare in the community caused by demographic, economic and social forces. Restrict buildings used for large public assembly, including, but not limited to schools, theaters, auditoriums and high density residential development, to those areas which are relatively safe from unexpected seismic activity and hazardous geological conditions. Develop and retain open space in all categories of land use. STATUS O o O 0 0 o LEAD DEPT P P P P P P COMMENTS Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 13 14 15 16 17 18 GP ELEMENT Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) <3P PROGRAM C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 DESCRIPTION Pursuant to Section 65400(b) of the Government Code, the Planning Commission shall do both of the following: 1 . Investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding reasonable and practical means for imple- menting the general plan or element of the general plan, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open-space land and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the general plan. 2. Provide an annual report, by October 1 of each year, to the City Council, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development regarding: (a) 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. (b) The degree to which its approved general plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2, and the date of the last revision to the general plan. Develop a periodic five year plan to thoroughly review the General Plan and revise the document as necessary. Develop a program establishing policies and procedures for amending both mandatory and optional elements of the General Plan. Amend Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (zoning ordinance and map), as necessary, to be consistent with the approved land use revisions of the General Plan and General Plan Land Use Map. Amend the Local Coastal Programs, as required, to be consistent with the updated General Plan, or amend the General Plan to be consistent with the Local Coastal Program. Update the adopted Local Facilities Management Plans (LFMP) to reflect relevant changes mandated by the General Plan Update. STATUS O O/l p O/l O/l p LEAD DEPT P P P P P P COMMENTS Government Code Section 65400 was amended to change the date (from October 1 to April 1) that the annual report is due. This program needs to be amended to reflect the modified date. In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program. Amendments to the General Plan are processed pursuant to the requirements of State law and the procedures specified in Municipal Code Chapter 21 .52. No other program has been developed. When General Plan land use policies are revised, the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map are amended, as necessary, for consistency. In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program, which will include a review of all land use documents and maps for consistency. In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program. During the process, the LCP will be amended for consistency with the future General Plan. Do as LFMPs are updated and amended or batch all together. In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program, which will include a review of all land use documents and maps for consistency. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 19 20 21 GP !. ELEMENT Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Overall LU Pattern) Land Use (Growth Mngt & Pub Fac.) •:,' GP PROGRAM C.19 C.20 C.1 / ;; DESCRIPTION Conduct a comprehensive review of General Plan boundary lines when improved technology becomes available so that boundary lines follow Assessor property lines as closely as possible. In addition, where General Plan boundary lines split an individual parcel into two or more sections, the boundary line shall be located as accurately as possible based on mapping done at the time of project approval. Update and revise all maps affected by the General Plan Update to reflect all land use changes. Permit the approval of discretionary actions and the development of land only after adequate provision has been made for public facilities and services. STATUS I P O LEAD DEPT P P P/EDS ; COMMENTS A special program is currently the focus of the Planning Dept. to create a general plan land use map linked to parcel data. In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program, which will include a review of all land use documents and maps for consistency. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# OP ELEMENT GP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS LEAD DEPT COMMENTS 22 Land Use (Growth Mngt & Pub Fac.) C.2 Require compliance with the following public facility performance standards, adopted September 23, 1986, to ensure that adequate public facilities are provided prior to or concurrent with development: Public Facility And Service Performance Standards City Administration Facilities 1,500 square feet per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction within a five year period. Library 800 square feet per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction within a five year period. Wastewater Treatment Capacity Sewer plant capacity is adequate for at least a five-year period. Parks Three acres of community park or special use park per 1,000 population within the Park District, must be scheduled for construction within a five year period. Drainage Drainage facilities must be provided as required by the City concurrent with development. Circulation No road segment or intersection in the zone nor any road segment or intersection out of the zone which is impacted by development in the zone shall be projected to exceed a service level C during off-peak hours, nor service level D during peak hours. Impacted means where 20% or more of the traffic generated by the local facilities management zone will use the road segment or intersection. Fire No more than 1,500 dwelling units outside of a five minute response time. Open Space Fifteen percent of the total land area in the zone exclusive of environmentally con-strained non-developable land must be set aside for permanent open space and must be available concurrent with development. Schools School capacity to meet projected enrollment within the zone as determined by the appropriate school district must be provided prior to projected occupancy. Sewer Collection System Trunk line capacity to meet demand as determined by the appropriate sewer district must be provided concurrent with development. Water Distribution System Line capacity to meet demand as determined by the appropriate water district must be provided concurrent with development. A minimum 10 day average storage capacity must be provided concurrent with development. P/EDS/ EPP The annual State of Effectiveness Report highlights the City's progress each year in meeting the adopted growth management standards. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 OP ELEMENT Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) Land Use (Grth Mngt & Pub Fac.) GP PROGRAM C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 DESCRIPTION Ensure that funding for necessary public service and facilities is guaranteed prior to any development approvals. Coordinate the type, location, and amount of growth in the City with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure that adequate funding is available to provide service and facilities. Prioritize the funding of projects in the Capital Improvement Program to provide facilities and services to infill areas in the City or areas where existing deficiencies exist. Maintain the Growth Monitoring Program which gives the City the ability to measure its public service requirements against the rate of physical growth. This information should be used when considering developmental requests and will allow the City to set its own direction for growth and establish priorities for capital improvement funding. The City Council or the Planning Commission shall not find that all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with need as required by the Public Facilities Element and the City's Growth Management Plan unless the provision of such facilities is guaranteed. In guaranteeing that the facilities will be provided emphasis shall be given to ensuring good traffic circulation, schools, parks, libraries, open space and recreational amenities. Public facilities may be added. The City Council shall not materially reduce public facilities without making corresponding reductions in residential densities. Ensure that the dwelling unit limitation of the City's Growth Management Plan is adhered to by annual monitoring and reporting. The City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other discretionary approval for a development which could result in development above the limit. The City Council shall not materially reduce public facilities without making corresponding reductions in residential densities. Cooperate with other jurisdictions to ensure the timely provision of solid waste management and sewage disposal capacity. Manage the disposal or recycling of solid waste and sewage within the City. Cooperate with other cities in the region to site and operate both landfill and recycling facilities. Continue to phase in all practical forms of mandatory recycling, to the extent possible. STATUS 0 o o o 0 o 0 o o o LEAD DEPT F/P/ EPP/ EDS F/P/ EPP F/P/ EPP F/P/ EPP P P M&O/ EDES/ PW M&O/ EDES/ PW M&O/ PW M&O/ PW COMMENTS The Public Facilities Element is no longer a separate element of the General Plan. It has been incorporated into the other elements. The reference to the Public Facilities Element should be eliminated from this program. The Planning Dept. monitors dwelling unit construction through the monthly Development Monitoring Report and Quadrant Dwelling Unit Report to ensure Growth Management Plan caps are not exceeded. Secured an agreement and provided funding for the Phase 5 expansion of the Encina Wastewater Treatment Facility. Continue administrative monitoring of the agreement with Palomar Transfer Station, Inc. to provide stability and reliability for the pricing of solid waste transfer and disposal services in Carlsbad for the next 10 years. Working cooperatively with the City of Vista for disposal of household hazardous waste generated in the City of Carlsbad. Currently, there are no discussions regarding potential landfill sites. Continue to work with Coast Waste Management to provide curbside collection and recycling for all residences and businesses in Carlsbad. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 GP ELEMENT Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential GP PROGRAM C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 J DESCRIPTION Encourage the provision of low and moderate income dwelling units to meet the objectives of the City's Housing Element. Allow density increases, above the maximum residential densities permitted by the General Plan, to enable the development of lower-income affordable housing, through the processing of a site development plan. Any site development plan application request to increase residential densities (either above the Growth Management Control Point or upper end of the residential density range(s)), for purposes of providing lower- income affordable housing, shall be evaluated relative to: (a) the proposal's compatibility with adjacent land uses; (b) the adequacy of public facilities; and (c) the project site being located in proximity to a minimum of one of the following: a freeway or major roadway, a commercial center, employment opportunities, a city park or open space, or a commuter rail or transit center. Consider density and development right transfers in instances where a property owner is preserving open space in excess of normal city requirements or complying with the city's Habitat Management Plan. Limit medium and higher density residential developments to those areas where they are compatible with the adjacent land uses, and where adequate and convenient commercial services and public support systems such as streets, parking, parks, schools and utilities are, or will be, adequate to serve them. Locate multi-family uses near commercial centers, employment centers, and major transportation corridors. Encourage cluster-type housing and other innovative housing design that provides adequate open space areas around multi- family developments, especially when located adjacent to commercial or industrial development. Locate higher density residential uses in close proximity to open space, community facilities, and other amenities. Consider high and medium high density residential areas only where existing or proposed public facilities can accommodate the increased population. Coordinate provision of peripheral open areas in adjoining residential developments to maximize the benefit of the open space. Encourage a variety of residential accommodations and amenities in commercial areas to increase the advantages of "close in" living and convenient shopping. STATUS 0 0 o 0 o 0 o o o o LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P P P P COMMENTS In 2006, the City Council adopted amendments to the Density Bonus Ordinance to reflect changes in State law. In 2007, the City pursued California Coastal Commission approval of the ordinance amendments. March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance to better facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill projects. The associated Local Coastal Program Amendment is pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance to better facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill projects. The associated Local Coastal Program Amendment is pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 6P : ELEMENT Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Residential Land Use Community Facilities Land Use Community Facilities Land Use Community Facilities Land Use Community Facilities Land Use Commercial GP PROGRAM C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.1 DESCRIPTION Require new residential development to provide pedestrian and bicycle linkages, when feasible, which connect with nearby community centers, parks, schools, points of interest, major transportation corridors and the proposed Carlsbad Trail System. Require new master planned developments and residential specific plans of over 100 acres to provide usable acres to be designated for community facilities such as daycare, worship, youth and senior citizen activities. The exact amount of land will be determined by a future amendment to the Planned Community Zone. Introduce programs to revitalize all residential areas which are deteriorating or have a high potential of becoming deteriorated. Ensure that all hillside development is designed to preserve the visual quality of the pre-existing topography. Consider residential development, which houses employees of businesses located in the PM zone, when it can be designed to be a compatible use as an integral part of an industrial park. Require new subdivisions to create a unique sense of identity and community through quality architecture, street design, gathering places, recreation areas and landscaping. Require new and, as appropriate, existing master plan developments and residential specific plan developments to provide land for a child daycare use and other community facilities uses. Require that community facilities sites be reserved for a sufficient time period to allow development of surrounding residential uses which would support those community facilities uses. Require that community facilities sites be located within the master plan or residential specific plan to most effectively serve the residents of the master plan or residential specific plan. Amend the City's Municipal Code to create a Community Facilities zone to identify those uses which will be allowed in the community facilities area and to establish development standards for community facilities uses. Applications for the re-designation of land to shopping center uses shall be accompanied by a conceptual development plan of the site and a market study that demonstrates the economic viability of using the land in the way being requested. Such studies shall give due consideration to existing and future sites that may compete within shared trade areas. STATUS 0 c/o C/l 0 0 o o o o c 0 LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P P P P P COMMENTS During FY 2000-2001 the "Community Facilities" land use designation and zone were created, which included an amendment to the PC zone. Implementation of the community facilities requirements for master planned communities is ongoing. Nov. 2007 - The City Council approved the Ponto Vision Plan to cohesively guide the redevelopment of the Ponto area. Consider creating an inventory of deteriorated areas. All new subdivisions are required to comply with Council Policies 44 & 66, which specify architectural design guidelines and standards for "livable neighborhoods". Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# C.A\J^ GP ELEMENT Land Use Commercial GP PROGRAM r ?O.£ , DESCRIPTION ! Utilize the following guidelines to determine the appropriate spatial distribution of new sites for local shopping centers and to assign associated zoning. In some instances it may not be possible to implement all of these guidelines fully and some degree of flexibility in their application may be required. 1 . New master plans and residential specific plans and other large development proposals shall evaluate whether there is a need to include a local shopping center within the development, consistent with these guidelines. 2. Locate local shopping centers so that, wherever possible, they are centrally located within their primary trade areas. 3. As a convention, the primary trade areas of existing and proposed local shopping centers may be defined in terms of the time patrons typically experience traveling to the center. The range of travel times for local shopping centers is given in Table 3: Guidelines for Typical Shopping Centers. Any city-wide analysis used to establish the spatial distribution of centers should consider a typical travel time, the current or built-out condition of the City and whether the travel being modeled occurs "on peak" or "off peak" travel hours, together with other factors that may be appropriate. 4. Citywide, trade areas of centers should abut one another as much as is possible, so as to result in minimal gaps and overlaps. This assures that all areas of the City will have "coverage" by a center, while reducing the propensity for over- commercialization (See Goal B.1) 5. Generally, local shopping enters should not be located directly within the residential neighborhoods they serve, but, rather, on the peripheries of the neighborhoods, along or near major streets or future extensions of major streets. 6. New sites for local shopping centers located along El Camino Real shall be designed so as to preserve the scenic quality of the designated scenic corridor. 7. The population within the trade area at buildout should be of a size that the center would be economically viable, considering other existing and future centers. 8. Consider intersection spacing and other circulation criteria to assure safe, and functional access to the center. Good locations will be readily accessed from principal travel routes and have several entrances. (Sites located along primary arterials may have difficulty meeting this guideline.) STATUS LEAD DEPT COMMENTS Jj 10 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 GP ELEMENT Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial GP PROGRAM C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 DESCRIPTION Build, and operate local shopping centers in such a way as to complement but not conflict with adjoining residential areas. This shall be accomplished by: 1. Controlling lights, signage, and hours of operation to avoid adversely impacting surrounding uses. 2. Requiring adequate landscaped buffers between commercial and residential uses. 3. Providing bicycle and pedestrian links between proposed local commercial centers and surrounding residential uses. Comprehensively design all commercial centers to address common ingress and egress, adequate off-street parking and loading facilities. Each center should be easily accessible by pedestrians, bicyclists, and automobiles to nearby residential development. Ensure that commercial architecture emphasizes establishing community identity while presenting tasteful, dignified and visually appealing designs compatible with their surroundings. When "community" tenants (see Table 3, earlier) are included in a local shopping center, they must be fully integrated into the overall function and design of the center, including the architecture, internal circulation and landscaping. The inclusion of such tenants should complement, not supplant the principal function of the center, which is to provide local goods and services. 1 . No community "anchor" tenant may be built as a stand-alone building. It must share (or appear to share) walls and its building facade with other tenants in the center. 2. Neither community "anchor" tenants nor secondary tenants may feature corporate architecture or logos (excluding signs). Ensure that all commercial development provides a variety of courtyards and pedestrian ways, bicycle trails, landscaped parking lots, and the use of harmonious architecture in the construction of buildings. Permit the phasing of commercial projects to allow initial development and expansion in response to demographic and economic changes. Site designs should illustrate the ultimate development of the property and/or demonstrate their ability to coordinate and integrate with surrounding development. Outdoor storage of goods and products in shopping centers is not allowed. Temporary exceptions may be allowed for display and sale of traditional, seasonal items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, and similar merchandise. In these exceptions, both adequate parking and safe internal circulation (vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle) is to be maintained. STATUS O o O 0 0 0 0 LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P COMMENTS o 11 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 GP ELEMENT Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Commercial Land Use Village Land Use Village GP PROGRAM C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.1 C.2 DESCRIPTION Encourage commercial recreation or tourist destination facilities, as long as they protect the residential character of the community and the opportunity of local residents to enjoy (in a safe, attractive and convenient manner) the continued use of the beach, local transportation, and parking facilities. Orient travel/recreation commercial areas along the I-5 corridor, in the Village, or near resort/recreation areas. Revise Section 21.29.030 of the Zoning Ordinance (Commercial Tourist Zone, Permitted Uses and Structures) to more accurately reflect the intent of the Travel/Recreation Commercial general plan designation to serve the traveling public, visitors to the city, as well as employees of business and industrial centers. Review parking requirements for commercial areas on a periodic basis to ensure adequate parking and to address identified parking problems. Strip commercial development (defined as retail development outside of a shopping center) shall be discouraged in all areas of the City other than the Village. Amend Municipal Code Title 21 (zoning regulations) to create a new zoning district appropriate for the Local Shopping Center land use class. The new zone should establish allowed land uses, development standards, together with design guidelines to assure that shopping centers meet the objectives and policies set out herein. Create a new "planned shopping center" permit that will apply to all new shopping centers and major remodels of existing shopping centers, with the City Council as the decision- maker. Provide a variety of commercial and tourist recreational activities in the Village, especially close to the beach, in connection with special entertainment facilities, restaurants and other uses which will foster the community concept. Support land uses around the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street that preserve and support the ethnic heritage of the area. The appropriate land uses to accomplish this shall be determined in conjunction with the completion of the Redevelopment Master Plan and the Community Design and Land Use Plan for the Barrio. STATUS O 0 I/C 0 O c O 0 LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P/HRD P/HRD COMMENTS August 2005 - the City Council approved an amendment to the C-T zone (Zoning Ordinance Chapter 21 .29) to better implement the TR land use designation. The associated Local Coastal Program amendment is pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. The CUP Ordinance amendment (approved by the City in 2006 and California Coastal Commission in 2007) adopted the list of uses proposed for the C-T Zone. August 2005 - The City Council approved the creation of the C-L Zone to implement the Local Shopping Center land use designation. The C-L zone regulations require approval of a site development plan permit (subject to the approval of the City Council) for new shopping centers and major remodels of existing shopping centers. Village Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted in 1996. The Land Use Plan for the Barrio was not adopted by Council. The Redevelopment Agency continues to support land uses that are consistent with the desired vision. No new projects have been proposed to date at the specific intersection noted. There have been two mixed use projects and a residential project constructed and/or approved for construction in close proximity to this corner. All three projects support the ethnic heritage of the area. 12 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) R6F# 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 GP ELEMENT Land Use Village Land Use Village Land Use Village Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial GP PROGRAM C.3 C.4 C.5 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 DESCRIPTION Attempt to acquire additional parking areas in the Village and beach area. Seek ways of strengthening existing establishments through facade and streetscape improvements, upgraded public and private landscaping and aesthetically-upgraded signage. Promote inclusion of housing opportunities in the Village as part of a mixed-use concept. Limit the amount of new industrial land uses to those which can feasibly be supported by desirable environmental quality standards and the current growth rate of the trade area and the City. Protect these areas from encroachment by incompatible land uses. Limit general industrial development within the community to those areas and uses with adequate transportation access. These areas should be appropriate to and compatible with surrounding land uses including the residential community. Provide for industrial sites that are large enough and level enough to permit ample space to meet on-site development standards as well as areas for expansion. Concentrate more intense industrial uses in those areas least desirable for residential development - in the general area of the flight path corridor of McClellan-Palomar Airport. Protect the integrity and promote the identity of industrial districts by bounding them by significant physical features such as primary streets, streams and railroads. Ensure that the physical development of industrial areas recognizes the need for compatibility among the industrial establishments involved and does not permit incompatible uses. Recognize that the existing boundaries of the industrial corridor along Palomar Airport Road reflect the impact of the present size and operation of the airport especially as it relates to residential type uses. Therefore, no expansion of the boundaries of the airport should be considered, without authorization by a majority of the Carlsbad electorate as required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.53.015. Require new industrial specific plans to provide, within the proposed development, a commercial site designed to serve the commercial needs of the occupants of the business park. Such a site should be located generally at the intersection of prime, major or secondary arterials in consolidated centers. At least one corner of one such intersection must be developed as commercial unless the applicant can show why another nearby site is better. STATUS O o O o o o 0 o 0 0 o LEAD DEPT HRD HRD P/HRD P P P P P P P P COMMENTS Continuing to research and pursue opportunities as properties become available. No additional acquisitions made to date. Ongoing efforts to continue to improve Village area. Village Maintenance Program continued in 2007 with regular monitoring for improvement purposes and City Council authorization to contract for hardscape improvements. The Roosevelt Center mixed use project was approved and includes two rental apartments. 13 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 GP ELEMENT Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Industrial Land Use Agriculture Land Use Agriculture Land Use Agriculture Land Use Agriculture Land Use Agriculture Land Use Agriculture GP PROGRAM C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 DESCRIPTION Allow, by conditional use permit, ancillary commercial, office and recreational uses when clearly oriented to support industrial developments and their populations. These include but are not limited to commercial services, conference facilities, daycare centers, recreation facilities and short-term lodging. Require new industrial development to be located in modern, attractive, well-designed and landscaped industrial parks in which each site adequately provides for internal traffic, parking, loading, storage, and other operational needs. Regulate industrial land uses on the basis of performance standards, including, but not limited to, noise, emissions, and traffic. Control nuisance factors (noise, smoke, dust, odor and glare) and do not permit them to exceed city, state and federal standards. Require private industrial developers to provide for the recreational needs of employees working in the industrial area. Screen all storage, assembly, and equipment areas completely from view. Mechanical equipment, vents, stacks, apparatus, antennae and other appurtenant items should be incorporated into the total design of structures in a visually attractive manner or should be entirely enclosed and screened from view. Analyze the feasibility of zone changes to redesignate the Commercial Manufacturing Zone and the Manufacturing Zone as Planned Industrial Zones. Support and utilize all measures available, including the Williamson Act, to reduce the financial burdens on agricultural land, not only to prevent premature development, but also to encourage its continued use for agricultural purposes. Participate with neighboring cities and communities in projects leading to preservation of agricultural resources and other types of open space along mutual sphere of influence boundaries. The City shall utilize all existing programs and land use protections and explore possible new grant programs and other outside financial assistance to keep the existing Flower Fields in permanent farming and flower production. Attempt to preserve the flower fields or lands east of I-5 to the first ridgeline between Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road, through whatever method created and most advantageous to the City of Carlsbad. Buffer agriculture from more intensive urban land uses with mutually compatible intermediate land uses. Encourage soil and water conservation techniques in agricultural activities. STATUS o 0 o o 0 o p 0 o o c o 0 LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P P P P P P P COMMENTS In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program. This update will consider the status of the CM & M Zones. Nov. 2007 - Initiation of public involvement process to engage the citizens of Carlsbad about future of the Cannon Rd agricultural lands including the flower fields. Topics include strategies for keeping the agricultural lands in production. See Land Use Agriculture Program C.3 above. 14 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 GP ELEMENT Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Environ. Land Use Trans. Corridor GP PROGRAM C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.1 (no # in element) DESCRIPTION Preserve Buena Vista Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon as visual resources and wildlife preserves. Ensure that slope disturbance does not result in substantial damage or alteration to major significant wildlife habitat or significant native vegetation areas unless they present a fire hazard as determined by the Fire Marshal. Ensure that grading for building pads and roadways is accomplished in a manner that maintains the appearance of natural hillsides. Relate the density and intensity of development on hillsides to the slope of the land to preserve the integrity of hillsides. Limit future development adjacent to the lagoons and beach in such a manner so as to provide to the greatest extent feasible the physical and visual accessibility to these resources for public use and enjoyment. Ensure the preservation and maintenance of the unique environmental resources of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon while providing for a balance of public and private land uses through implementation of the Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan. Require comprehensive environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for all projects that have the potential to impact natural resources or environmental features. Require that the construction of all projects be monitored to ensure that environmental conditions and mitigating measures are fully implemented and are successful. Implement to the greatest extent feasible the natural resource protection policies of the Local Coastal Program. Utilize the goals, objectives and implementing policies of the Open Space Element regarding environmental resources that should be protected as open space. Participate in programs that restore and enhance the City's degraded natural resources. Implement the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan. Implement the Habitat Management Plan in order to protect rare and unique biological resources within the city so as to preserve wildlife habitats. Adopt a comprehensive plan addressing the design and location of future commuter rail stations as well as methods of improving the appearance and public use of the railroad right-of-way. STATUS O/l o 0 o 0 o o 0 o 0 o 0 o C/l LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P P P P P P P P COMMENTS The City is participating in the Buena Vista Lagoon (BVL) Joint Powers Committee and a technical committee that is preparing a restoration plan for BVL. Nov. 2007 - The City Council approved the Ponto Vision Plan, which will increase public access and view opportunities of the beach and Batiquitos Lagoon. The City continues to work with the California Department of Fish and Game to maintain the efforts of the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan. This program was added to the General Plan Land Use Element in July 2005. Two rail stations have been developed. No additional stations are planned. This program should be modified to no longer require a "comprehensive plan". Methods for improving the appearance of the railroad right-of-way are in progress. 15 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 •GP ELEMENT Land Use Airport Land Use Airport Land Use Regional Issues Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor GP PROGRAM C.1 C.2 C.1 (no # in element) C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 DESCRIPTION ^ Require all parcels of land located in the Airport Influence Area to receive discretionary approval as follows: all parcels must process either a site development plan, planned industrial permit, or other discretionary permit. Unless otherwise approved by City Council, development proposals must be in compliance with the noise standards of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and meet FAA requirements with respect to building height as well as the provision of obstruction lighting when appurtenances are permitted to penetrate the transitional surface (a 7:1 slope from the runway primary surface). Consider County Airport Land Use Commission recommendations in the review of development proposals. Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments and the Federal Aviation Administration to protect public health, safety and welfare by ensuring the orderly operation of the Airport and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within areas around the airport. Implement the policies of the Regional Growth Management Strategy when the program is adopted by the City. Protect and preserve this area as an open space corridor. Permit only open space, farming and compatible public uses in the area. Permitted uses shall be as follows: (1) Open Space (2) Farming and other related agricultural support uses including flower and strawberry production (3) Public trails (4) Active and Passive park, recreation and similar public and private use facilities (except on the existing Flower Fields) (5) Electrical Transmission Facilities Prohibit residential development in the area. Prohibit commercial and industrial-type uses in the area other than those normally associated with farming operations and open space uses. Enhance public access and public use in the area by allowing compatible public trails, community gathering spaces and public and private, active and passive park and recreation uses. STATUS 0 0 p 0 o o o LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P COMMENTS SANDAG is no longer the land use review authority for the airport. This program should be amended to eliminate the reference to SANDAG and, instead, reference the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. Program should be modified and expanded to reflect evolving regional growth management; particularly, the adopted Regional Comprehensive Plan. In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program, which will consider the Regional Comprehensive Plan. 16 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 GP ELEMENT Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Land Use Cannon Rd Corridor Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. GP PROGRAM C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 DESCRIPTION Allow farming to continue in the area for as long as economically viable for the landowner. Utilize all existing programs and land use protections and explore possible new mechanisms to keep the existing Flower Fields in production. If determined to be necessary, the City shall amend the Zoning Ordinance and adopt a Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor Overlay Zone to apply to the area that would provide more detail on permitted uses and land use regulations applicable to the area. The City shall initiate a public planning process with broad public participation to fully accomplish implementation of the goals, objectives and action programs listed above. Require new development to comply with the adopted (September 23, 1986) Growth Management performance standards for circulation facilities. Establish a network of truck routes throughout the City to provide for the safe movement of trucks into and out of commercial zones while reducing conflicts with traffic in residential, school and recreational areas. Use the street design standards contained in this element (Figure 1: Street Design Standards) as guidelines for what is rea- sonable and desirable. Allow variations to occur in accordance with established City policy regarding engineering standards variances. Minimize the number of access points to major and prime arterials to enhance the functioning of these streets as through- ways. Use good road design practice to minimize the number of intersections and other conflicting traffic movements. Use good road design practice to minimize noise on adjacent land uses. Provide traffic control devices along all roadway segments and at intersections. Provide for the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians around all road and utility construction projects. Pursue Transnet and other regional, state and federal funding sources to finance regional roads and transportation facilities. Provide greater flexibility in the design standards for hillside roads to minimize grading and visual impacts. STATUS O 0 0 I O 0 O 0 0 0 O O O 0 LEAD DEPT P P P P EDS EDS/E T EDS EDS/E T EDS EDES/ EDS ET/EI EDS/EI EPP EDS COMMENTS Nov. 2007 - Initiation of public involvement process to engage the citizens of Carlsbad about future of the Cannon Rd agricultural lands including the flower fields. The City Council revised the Truck Route Ordinance in December 2005. Bi-annually, the City reviews and updates the RTIP to identify projects which could use state and federal funds for roadway construction. 17 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 OP ELEMENT Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Streets & Traffic Con. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. GP PROGRAM C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 C.19 C.20 C.21 C.22 C.23 C.24 C.1 DESCRIPTION: Interconnect and synchronize the operation of traffic signals along arterial streets, whenever feasible. Prepare and maintain a Traffic Signal Qualification List to recommend priorities for the construction of new traffic signals. Establish and maintain an official street naming and addressing plan to remove conflicts, duplication, and uncertainty. Encourage joint public/private efforts to improve parking and circulation in developed areas. Encourage increased public parking in the Village and beach areas of the City. Require new development to construct all roadways needed to serve the proposed development prior to or concurrent with the circulation needs created by the development. Coordinate the planning and construction of new roads with existing roads in adjoining neighborhoods. Require new development to dedicate and improve all public rights-of-way for circulation facilities needed to serve development. Require new subdivisions to incorporate street designs, appropriate widths, traffic calming measures, and standards to reduce vehicle speeds and encourage bicycle use. Require new subdivisions to provide walkways linking homes with stores, schools, businesses and transportation corridors, etc. Require new subdivisions to incorporate parkways to encourage pedestrian activity. Require residential subdivisions to provide street connectivity to the maximum extent feasible by limiting the use of single access streets. Ensure that the street designs of new subdivisions support the delivery of emergency service. The use of long single-access streets, generally exceeding 20 residential dwelling units is discouraged and should be utilized only when topographical, geographical or other physical conditions make it infeasible to provide street connectivity. Encourage the construction of sidewalks along all public roadways with special emphasis given to collectors, arterials, and areas with high pedestrian traffic generators such as schools, commercial centers, transportation facilities, public buildings, beaches and parks. STATUS 0 o 0 o 0 0 o o 0 o o o o 0 o LEAD DEPT ET ET P P/EDS P/ HRD EDS EDS EDS EDS P/EDS EDS/P EDS EDS EDS EDS/ ET COMMENTS Monitoring and revising, as needed, the "time- based" coordination to signals on both the Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real corridors. For CIP projects, new traffic signal project design is being performed by city staff. Ongoing effort to research and pursue opportunities as appropriate. 18 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) "4s" '-'' riiUi 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 f.v1. GP ; ELEMENT Jl Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. , - GP : ;:• PROGRAM C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 ' '' ; Ai - -'"' - . £' S DESCRIPTION ,'lfe /; ^t- ,,jV Encourage pedestrian circulation in commercial areas through the provision of convenient parking facilities, increased sidewalk widths, pedestrian-oriented building designs, landscaping, street lighting and street furniture. Design pedestrian spaces and circulation in relationship to land uses and available parking for all new construction and rede- velopment projects. Link public sidewalks to the network of public and private trail systems. Provide for handicapped access to and along public sidewalks and along as much of the trail system as feasible. Install sidewalks and trail systems within existing and new industrial developments. Encourage school districts to implement safety programs for pedestrians and bicyclists within the public school system. Maintain a Traffic Safety Commission composed of Carlsbad citizens for the purpose of studying matters of traffic and pedestrian safety and making recommendations to the City Council regarding measures to promote and improve traffic and pedestrian safety. Employ improved traffic control devices and monitor police accident reports to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Prepare and maintain an inventory of all missing and incomplete sidewalk segments within the City for the purpose of prioritizing future sidewalk construction. Coordinate the location of bicycle routes with the Parks and Recreation Element and the Open Space and Conservation Element. Extend bicycle routes to cultural, educational and recreational facilities whenever practical. Develop and implement employer incentive programs to encourage the placement of strategic bicycle storage lockers, and the construction of safe and convenient bicycle facilities. Design bicycle routes in accordance with the "Bike Route Standards" Chapter 1000 of the State of California Highway Design Manual. Improve bicycle access to beach areas. Review, periodically, the Circulation Element Bicycle Route Map and revise, as necessary, to reflect existing roadway conditions and changed land uses. STATUS 0 o 0 0 0 o o o o o o 0 o o 0 LEAD DEPT PI EDS PI EDS PI EDS EDS/ P&R EDS ET ET ET ET/ M&O P/ET ET ET ET ET ET \" ; H COMMENTS Completed the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan identifies routes to cultural, educational and recreational facilities Tied to Trip Reduction Ordinance requirement of State Congestion Management Plans. Design standards identified in the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan identifies bicycle routes to local beach access locations Existing and future bicycle routes are identified in the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan 19 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 GP ELEMENT Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Alt. Modes of Trans. Circulation Air Trans. Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac GP PROGRAM C.17 C.18 C.19 C.20 C.21 C.22 C.23 C.24 C.1 (no # in element) C.1 C..2 C.3 C.4 DESCRIPTION Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) on the installation of any new trolley or light rail transit systems. Provide linkage to bus, pedestrian and bicycle routes from any new light rail commuter transit facility. Encourage passive and active use of the railroad right-of-way as trail linkage and bicycle pathway. Plan and coordinate park-and-ride facilities with CALTRANS, NCTD and SANDAG. Encourage commuter usage of buses, carpools and vanpools through a combination of employer incentives, public education programs and construction of safe, convenient and aesthetically pleasing transfer facilities. Encourage the expansion of bus service and new routes into developing or redeveloping areas of the City. Design public trails in accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Element including multi-use and equestrian segments where appropriate. Review, periodically, the conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, which is shown as Map 2 in the Open Space and Conservation Element and revise the trails system to reflect existing roadway conditions and land use changes. Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments and the Federal Aviation Administration to protect public health, safety and welfare by ensuring the orderly operation of the Air- port and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within areas around the airport. Require new development to construct all public facilities needed to serve the proposed development prior to or concurrent with the circulation needs created by the development. Develop, and update periodically, a set of standards for the design and construction of public utilities. Coordinate the planning and construction of public utilities with existing public utilities in adjoining neighborhoods. Require new development to dedicate and improve all public rights-of-way for public utility and storm drainage facilities needed to serve development. STATUS 0 o 0 o o o o o o o 0 o o LEAD DEPT ET ET PI P&R P P P P&R P P EDS/ EPP/P EDS/ EDES EDS/P EDS/P COMMENTS Tied to Coastal Rail Trail project Implementation of the Citywide Trail System development is underway. In 2007, 4 open space trails were constructed comprising 3.8 miles. 30 miles of recreation trails and 7 miles of circulation trails are in service. 60 miles proposed at build out of trail system. SANDAG is no longer the land use review authority for the airport. This program should be amended to eliminate the reference to SANDAG and, instead, reference the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. -D 20 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 172 173 174 175 176 177 1781 1 \J 17Qi 1 \y GP ELEMENT Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Pub. Util. & Sto.Drn.Fac Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW GP PROGRAM C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C 1\s. i C ?\-f . £ DESCRIPTION Inform the public and contractors of the danger involved, and the necessary precautions that must be taken when working on or near, pipelines or utility transmission lines. Monitor the adequacy of public utilities as an integral part of the Growth Management Plan and Public Facilities Management System. Ensure developer conformance with all adopted public utility and storm drainage master plans and adopted ordinances regarding the provision of public utility and storm drainage facilities. Ensure continued coordination between the City and special utility districts and public utility companies operating in Carlsbad. Develop and implement a program of "Best Management Practices" for the elimination and reduction of pollutants which enter into and/or are transported within storm drainage facilities. Review and update, on a regular basis, master plans for the expansion of local public facilities for sewer, potable water, re- claimed water and storm drainage. Implement the policies, standards and guidelines contained within the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor Guidelines. Establish four categories of scenic corridors and designate streets to be included within those categories as follows: Community Theme Corridors - connect Carlsbad with adjacent municipalities and present the City of Carlsbad to persons entering and passing through the community. Community Theme Corridors include: El Camino Real Carlsbad Boulevard Palomar Airport Road La Costa Avenue Melrose Drive Community Scenic Corridors - interconnect major subareas of the present and planned Carlsbad community. Community Scenic Corridors include: College Boulevard Cannon Road Carlsbad Village Drive Faraday Avenue Interstate 5 La Costa Avenue Olivenhain Road/Rancho Santa Fe Road Poinsettia Lane/Carrillo Way Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors - offer spectacular views of waterscapes, landforms, wildlife and the Pacific Ocean. Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors include: Adams Street/Park Drive Batiquitos Drive Jefferson Street (portion adjacent to Buena Vista Lagoon) Railroad Corridor - presents the City of Carlsbad to people passing through the City by rail. The only Railroad Corridor is: Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad STATUS O o 0 o o O/l ow LEAD DEPT EDS/EI EDS/ FPP/PL_ i ill pnc;/C.LJ\JI EPP PW SWP EPP/ EDES/ EDS pi COMMENTS Program has been developed and is continually updated. Implementation of the program is on- going. Coordinate the 2003 Carlsbad Sewer Master Plan Update & 2003 CMWD Water Master Plan Update with the FY08/09 CIP. An update to the Drainage Master Plan is currently underway 21 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 GP ELEMENT Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Scenic RW Circulation Regional Circulation Circulation Regional Circulation Circulation Regional Circulation Circulation Regional Circulation Circulation Regional Circulation Noise General GP PROGRAM C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.1 DESCRIPTION Review and update periodically the list of roadways designated as scenic corridors. Utilize and update the criteria for designating scenic roadways and selecting community identity entries outlined in the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor Guidelines Manual. Include roadways as scenic routes which provide significant views of the ocean, lagoons, open space lands, back country and urban activity. Enhance and preserve the natural and developed environments along each designated scenic route. Approve projects adjacent to El Camino Real only if the proposed project is consistent with the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards. Coordinate the planning, design and implementation of designated scenic corridors with the Planning, Engineering, Parks and Recreation and Utilities and Maintenance Departments. Coordinate the scenic corridor program with the State, County and adjacent cities wherever possible. Review the need to establish additional special overlay zones along designated scenic corridors and initiate the appropriate rezoning if an overlay zone is warranted. Develop guidelines to improve the visual quality of the corridor adjacent to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Seek financial assistance from federal and state sources whenever possible to assist in the implementation of the scenic roadways program. Implement the policies of the Regional Growth Management Strategy when the program is adopted by the City. Encourage the inclusion of onsite or nearby amenities such as day care facilities, dry cleaners and convenience stores within residential and industrial projects to reduce vehicular trips. Coordinate with CALTRANS as development proceeds and CALTRANS funds become available to ensure that the capacity of on/off ramps is adequate. Consider noise impacts in the design of road systems and give special consideration to those road corridors in scenic or noise sensitive areas. The City shall work with the adjacent communities and agencies of Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, San Marcos, County of San Diego, Caltrans, North County Transit District, San Diego Associate of Governments and other appropriate agencies to coordinate local traffic management reduction efforts. Control harmful or undesirable sounds through the planning and regulatory process with emphasis on noise/land-use compatibility planning. STATUS O 0 0 O 0 0 0 p p 0 O 0 0 O 0 O LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P P P EPP EPP/P P EPP/ ET EDES/ P ET/ EPP P COMMENTS 22 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 GP ELEMENT Noise General Noise General Noise General Noise General Noise General Noise General Noise General Noise General Noise Land Use Noise Land Use Noise Land Use Noise Land Use GP PROGRAM C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 DESCRIPTION Review all development proposals, both public and private, for consistency with the policies of this element. Review existing City ordinances which relate to noise control for compatibility with the goals and policies of this Element. Continue to enforce building codes to ensure adequate sound insulation between dwellings and to ensure adequate sound insulation of interior areas from loud external noise sources. The City shall continue to enforce project conditions of approval related to noise control. Attempt to control noise primarily at its source. Where this is not feasible, controls along the transmission path of the noise should be required. Control noise generated through its own functions and activities and minimize noise impacts resulting from City-sponsored or approved activities. Review City operations to make sure that noise generated by construction, maintenance activities, and street sweeping minimize significant adverse noise levels. Periodically review the noise contours contained in this element. Substantial changes in traffic patterns or the availability of new noise contour data may indicate the need for revisions. Participate in noise control and hearing conservation programs in all appropriate work environments owned, operated, or otherwise under the control of the City. Encourage the development of compatible land uses in areas which are subject to excessive noise levels. Develop specific noise standards for use in reviewing noise sensitive development. Require the use of project design techniques, such as, increasing the distance between the noise source and the receiver; placing non-noise sensitive uses such as parking areas, maintenance facilities, and utility areas between the source and the receiver; using non-sensitive structures, such as a garage, to shield noise sensitive areas; and, orienting buildings to shield outdoor spaces from a noise source to minimize noise impacts during any discretionary review of a residential or other noise sensitive project. Continue to enforce the State Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to excessive noise. The Carlsbad Police Department should continue to reduce the number of excessively noisy vehicles on city streets. The Department should also continue to deter persons from operating their motor vehicles in a noisy manner. STATUS 0 c o 0 0 0 O/l 0 0 c o o LEAD DEPT P P B/P P P P/M&O P ALL P P P PD • COMMENTS This is ongoing work mandated by the requirements of the California Building Code (Title 24) and is occasionally updated by the State Building Standards Commission. Other sound attenuation mitigation measures are enforced as a part of the building permit and inspection process. The traffic noise contours are projected for City build-out. Review of traffic noise contours occurs on a project by project basis. An FAR Part 150 Noise Study for the airport has been conducted by the County of San Diego (as airport operator). The City's aircraft noise contour data will need to be amended pursuant to the results of that study. Concerned with City employee health and safety through Cal OSHA regulations, equipment acquisition policies, etc. Completed via noise guidelines Citations and warnings continue to be issued for these offenses as needed. 23 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 208 209 GP --. ELEMENT Nois6 Land Us6 Nois6 Land Us0 GP PROGRAM C.5 C.6 ; DESCRIPTION Enforce the policy of the City that sixty (60) dBA CNEL is the exterior noise level to which all residential units should be mitigated. 65 dBA CNEL is the maximum noise level to which residential units subject to noise from McClellan-Palomar Airport should be permitted. Additional disclosure actions (easements, deed restrictions, recorded notice, etc.) may be required of developers/sellers of noise impacted residential units. For residential properties identified as requiring a noise study, a study shall be prepared by an acoustical professional. This study shall document the projected maximum exterior noise level and mitigate the projected exterior noise level to a maximum allowable noise level as identified in this policy. Interior noise levels should be mitigated to 45 dBA CNEL when openings to the exterior of the residence are open or closed. If openings are required to be closed to meet the interior noise standard, then mechanical ventilation shall be provided. If the acoustical study shows that exterior noise levels cannot be mitigated to the level allowable as identified in this policy or less, the development should not be approved without one or more of the following findings: (1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect (noise). (2) Changes or alterations to avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect (noise) are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the City of Carlsbad. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. (3) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives to avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect (noise). If a project is approved with exterior noise levels exceeding the level allowable pursuant to this policy, all purchasers of the impacted property shall be notified in writing prior to purchase, and by deed disclosure in writing, that the property they are purchasing is, or will be, noise impacted and does not meet Carlsbad noise standards for residential property. Notwithstanding project approval, no residential interior CNEL should exceed 45 dBA. Require that a "Noise" Study be submitted with all discretionary applications for residential projects of five or more single family dwelling units or any multiple family dwelling units located within or 500-feet beyond the 60 dBA CNEL noise contour lines as shown on Map 2: Future Noise Exposure Contour Map. STATUS 0 o LEAD DEPT P P COMMENTS 24 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 GP ELEMENT Noise Land Use Noise Land Use Noise Land Use Noise Land Use Noise Roads Noise Roads Noise Roads Noise Roads Noise Airport GP PROGRAM C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.1 > DESCRIPTION Enforce the policy of the City that site design techniques such as increasing the distance between the noise source and the receiver; placing non-noise sensitive uses such as parking areas, maintenance facilities and utility areas between the source and the receiver; using non-noise sensitive structures, such as a garage, to shield noise-sensitive areas; and orienting buildings to shield outdoor spaces from a noise source, be the first tool used to mitigate noise impacts on noise sensitive land uses rather than the construction of walls or berms. Recognize that mitigation of existing or future noise impacts from Circulation Element roadways, AT&SF railroad or McClellan- Palomar Airport for existing or future development within the City, shall not be funded by the City. However, the City shall assist applicants with the processing of necessary permits for mitigating noise on private property, which permits may include right-of-way permits, encroachment permits, retaining wall permits and zoning variances. The City shall also assist property owners in the establishment of assessment districts, to fund noise mitigation improvements, in accordance with established City policies and procedures. Discourage the exclusive use of noise walls in excess of 6 feet in height as mitigation for noise along Circulation Element roadways. Utilize natural barriers such as site topography or constructed earthen berms to mitigate noise on a project. When noise walls are determined to be the only feasible solution to noise mitigation, then the walls shall be designed to limit aesthetic impacts. When over-height walls are necessary to mitigate noise, a berm/wall combination with heavy landscaping, a terraced wall heavily landscaped, or other similar innovative wall design technique shall be used to minimize visual impacts. Take measures to reduce traffic noise on streets throughout Carlsbad. This will include continued enforcement of applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code regarding equipment and/or operation of motor vehicles. Consider noise impacts in the design of road systems and give special consideration to those road corridors in scenic or noise sensitive areas. Review traffic flow systems and synchronize signalization, wherever possible to avoid traffic stops and starts, which produce excessive noise, and to adjust traffic flow to achieve noise levels acceptable to surrounding areas. Apply the residential noise policies of this element in the review of proposals for the construction or improvement of any roadway, railroad, transit system or other noise producing facility. Encourage the development of compatible land uses and restrict incompatible land uses surrounding airport facilities. STATUS O o O o o o o o 0 LEAD DEPT P P P P PD/ EDS/ EDES EDES ET P P COMMENTS Rubberized asphalt used in all pavement management programs to upgrade and repair scenic corridors. Rubberized asphalt can reduce traffic tire noise up to 60%. Rubberized asphalt used in new pavement and repair of circulation element roads and scenic corridors. Rubberized asphalt can reduce traffic tire noise up to 60%. 25 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 OP ELEMENT Noise Airport Noise Airport Noise Airport Noise Airport Noise Rail Noise Rail Noise Employment Noise Employment Noise Employment GP PROGRAM C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.1 C.2 C.1 C.2 C.3 DESCRIPTION Utilize the noise standards contained in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for McClellan-Palomar Airport (on file in the Planning Department). However, the City reserves the right to deviate from the CLUP as provided for in State Public Utilities Code Section 21676. Recognize that procedures for the abatement of aircraft noise have been identified in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for McClellan-Palomar Airport. The City expects the widespread dissemination of, and pilot adherence to, the adopted procedures. Expect the airport to control noise while the City shall control land-use thus sharing responsibility for achieving and maintaining long-term noise/land-use compatibility in the vicinity of McClellan-Palomar Airport. Discourage the development of residential projects with exterior noise levels in excess of 65 dBA CNEL as caused by airport/aircraft operations. The City recognizes that noise levels of 65 dBA CNEL, as caused by aircraft operations, are generally incompatible with developments of residential uses and such developments should not be permitted within the 65 dBA CNEL Airport Noise Contour (See Map 3: Airport Noise Contour Map). However, if residential projects are approved, the City will require Avigation Easements to be placed over lots within new residential development projects located within the 65 dBA CNEL noise contour as mapped on Map 3: Airport Noise Contour Map. Apply the residential noise policies of this Element in the review and approval of the construction or improvement of railroad facilities. Apply the noise mitigation guidelines of the Noise Guidelines Manual (on file in the Planning Department) to all proposed development within the 60 dBA CNEL Noise Contour line as depicted on Map 2: Future Noise Exposure Contour Map. Participate in noise control and hearing conservation programs in all appropriate work environments owned, operated, or otherwise under the control of the City. Promote that all persons responsible for operation of noise- producing equipment or processes, exercise reasonable care to minimize casual noise exposure to unprotected workers or passers-by to reduce risk of hearing damage. Encourage and assist its employees in identifying and abating potential noise hazards on City-owned or controlled property. STATUS o o 0 o o o o o o LEAD DEPT P P P P P P ALL ALL ALL COMMENTS The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is working with the'City to complete major revisions to the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP); this new plan will include the revised noise contours and will require General Plan Amendments to provide consistency with the new ALUCP. In 2000, City participated in airport roundtable (PAR) to address increasing noise complaints. As an outcome of the PAR2000, the airport has developed the Fly Friendly Program to provide notification and education to pilots and property owners around the airport. The City contributed funds to assist with the program. The City has designated all land uses consistent with the CLUP. In addition, the Part 150 study indicated that, with the exception of one area zoned Limited Control, all land uses, surrounding the airport are compatible with the projected noise contours. There are no residential properties within the 65 d3A CNEL noise contour. City requires avigation easements as a condition of approval from all projects located in areas where the use is classified as "conditionally compatible". Concerned with City employee health and safety through Cal OSHA regulations, equipment acquisition policies, etc. 26 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 GP ELEMENT Housing Preservation (Condo Conversions) Housing Preservation (Mobile Home Parks) Housing Preservation (Mobile Home Parks) Housing Preservation (Rehab) Housing Preservation (Rehab Subsidies - Rental Stock) Housing Preservation (Acquisition & Rehab) Housing Preservation (Rehab Incentives) Housing Preservation (Rehab Homeowner) GP PROGRAM 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 DESCRIPTION Continue implementation of the program to restrict condominium conversion when such conversions would reduce the number of low or moderate income housing units available throughout the city. All condominium conversions are subject to the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, therefore, the in-lieu fees or actual afford-able units required by that ordinance would be used to mitigate the impacts of the loss of these rental units from the City's housing stock to lower income house-holds. The City will continue to implement the City's existing Residential Mobile Home Park zoning ordinance (Municipal Code 21.17) which sets conditions on changes of use or conversions of Mobile Home Parks. The City will assist lower income tenants to research the financial feasibility of purchasing their mobile home park so as to retain rents and leases affordable to its tenants. The Building Department will continue to implement the program to monitor and report to the Housing and Redevelopment Dept., information on housing stock that is substandard and or deteriorating. Identified structures will continue to be reported to the Housing and Redevelopment Dept. for possible assistance under the City's rehabilitation and assistance programs. The City, through the Housing and Redevelopment Department and in conjunction with the Building Department, will provide loans, rebates and other support to preserve the existing stock of low and moderate income rental housing. Priority will be given to housing identified by the Building Department as being sub- standard or deteriorating which houses families of lower income and in some cases moderate income. This program depends partially on outside funding from State, and Federal sources. The City through the Housing and Redevelopment Dept. will implement a program to acquire, using local Redevelopment Set- Aside funds, CDBG, State, Federal and private sector loans, rental housing that is substandard, deteriorating or in danger of being demolished. Twenty percent of the units, once rehabilitated, will be set aside for very-low income households. The City will provide financial and processing incentives for the owners of lower income rental stock in need of rehabilitation and preservation. These incentives may include, but not be limited to: the deferral or subsidy of planning and building fees, priority processing and financial incentives such as low-interest rehabilitation and property acquisition loans. The City will implement a homeowner rehabilitation program targeted to lower-income, special needs (handicapped, low income large-family, etc.,) and senior households that will consist of financial and processing incentives such as low interest and deferred repayment loans, loan rebates, and priority processing. STATUS 0 0 o P/0 0 o 0 0 LEAD DEPT P P HRD B/ HRD HRD HRD HRD HRD COMMENTS City provides information upon request. The residents of the Lanakai Lane Mobile Home continue to pursue purchase of their park. City has an informal program. The Building Department and Code Enforcement Officers respond to complaints and often refer owners to the Housing office for possible assistance with rehabilitation of substandard dwelling units. Program available. No projects/participants to date. Program available. No additional projects to date. Program available. No additional projects to date. Program was terminated on January 1, 2002 due to low participation. Other programs to be considered at a later date. 27 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 236 237 238 239 240 GP ELEMENT Housing Quantity & Diversity (Development Standards) Housing Quantity & Diversity (Development Standards) Housing Quantity & Diversity (Developable Acreage Monitoring) Housing Quantity & Diversity (Adaptive Reuse) Housing Quantity & Diversity (Mixed Use) GP PROGRAM 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 ! , \ ' DESCRIPTION With the exception of some lower-income and special needs housing which may be assisted by the City, new housing development will be achieved through private sector efforts. New development will be achieved through the auspices of State Planning Law and the City's General Plan and Municipal Code. There is no special program for this overall goal. It is recognized that achievement of this goal will be heavily influenced by private sector marketing strategies; local, state and national economic trends; availability of regional infrastructure and services; and other factors beyond the control of Carlsbad. The Planning Department, in its review of development for all income categories, may recommend waiving or modifying certain development standards or recommending that certain Municipal Code changes be implemented to encourage the development of low and moderate income housing. These recommendations will be reviewed with a goal to reduce costs associated with standards. Although standards may be modified they will also retain aesthetic and design criteria acceptable to the City. The City will continue to monitor the absorption of residential acreage in all densities and, if needed, recommend the creation of additional residential acreage at densities sufficient to meet the City's housing need for current and future residents. Any such actions shall be undertaken only where consistent with the Growth Management Plan. The City should continue to explore the potential for adaptive reuse of aging industrial, commercial and some residential buildings by continuing to implement the existing policy that creates affordable living spaces for combined living/working spaces. The principle targeted area for this type of housing is in the downtown redevelopment area. Continue to implement existing ordinances and policies that allow mixed residential and non-residential uses in the building and/or complex. Major commercial centers should incorporate, where appropriate, mixed commercial/residential uses. Major industrial/office centers, where not precluded by environmental and safety considerations, should incorporate mixed industrial/office/residential uses. STATUS O o O 0 o LEAD DEPT P P P HRD/P P COMMENTS City will continue to explore the potential for adaptive reuse of buildings, especially those within the Village Redevelopment Area. There are not many buildings that could be adapted to create live/work space. However, this is an option that continues to be explored. 28 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REP# 241 242 243 244 OP ELEMENT LJ/-\i icinnriUUoll ty Oii^r\tit\/ 8.uuaniiiy « rVwprcjtv\-j\ vci oily (Coastal Development Monitoring) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Farm Worker) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Large Family) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Homeless) GP PROGRAM 2.6 3.1 3.2 3 "} avJ. O.O , ,, DESCRIPTION As a function of the building process, the City will monitor and record Coastal Zone housing data including, but not limited to, the following: 1) The number of new housing units approved for construction within the coastal zone after January 1 , 1 982. 2) The number of housing units for persons and families of low or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, required to be provided in new housing developments within the coastal zone. 3) The number of existing residential dwelling units occupied by persons and families or low or moderate income that are authorized to be demolished or converted in the coastal zone pursuant to Section 65590 of the Government Code. 4) The number of residential dwelling units occupied by persons and families of low or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, that are required for replacement or authorized to be converted or demolished as identified in paragraph 3). The location of the replacement units, either onsite, elsewhere within the locality's jurisdiction within the coastal zone, or within three miles of the coastal zone within the locality's jurisdiction, shall be designated in the review. The City shall continue to work with, and assist, local community groups, social welfare agencies, farmland owners, and other interested parties to provide shelter for the identified permanent and migrant farm workers during the five-year housing element period. These efforts will be in coordination with other regional and local programs and will involve neighboring jurisdictions in a cooperative, regional approach. Those housing projects entering into an agreement with the City to provide lower income housing shall be required to implement Policy 3.2 Carlsbad will continue to facilitate the acquisition, for lease or sale, of suitable sites for transitional shelters for the homeless population. This facilitation would include, but not be limited to: participating in a regional or sub-regional summit(s) including decision-makers from North County jurisdictions and SANDAG for the purposes of coordinating efforts and resources to address homelessness; assisting local non-profits and charitable organizations in securing state funding for the acquisition, construction and management of shelters; continuing to provide funding for local and sub-regional homeless service providers, temporary and emergency shelters; and reviewing local zoning controls to alleviate any barriers to the feasible provision of housing for the homeless, including temporary and/or seasonal portable structures. STATUS 0 o 0 o LEAD DEPT Pii t HRD/B P/i / HRDn r\LJ p HRD COMMENTS 1) 128 housing units 2) 12 housing units 3) None 4) None City has provided funding for a transitional shelter for migrant farm workers and other homeless males in Carlsbad for many years. This shelter continues to operate, and is currently exploring a possible expansion to include additional beds. City continues to work with interested parties on developing other housing alternatives to assist migrant farm workers. City continues to work with regional committees and task forces to provide funds for various programs to assist with the needs of the homeless. Catholic Charities continues to operate a 50 bed year round transitional shelter for men within the City of Carlsbad. The City also helped to fund a transitional shelter located within the City of Vista, but serving Carlsbad homeless. 29 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# OP ELEMENT GP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS LEAD DEPT COMMENTS 245 Housing Spec, Needs Groups (Homeless) 3.3.b Continue to provide Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to community, social welfare, not-for-profit and religious groups which provide services within the North County area. O HRD City continues to fund non-profit organizations through the CDBG/HOME programs. 246 Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Homeless) 3.3.c Continue to work with non-profit organization(s) that receive CDBG funds to offer a City Referral Service to refer, on a 24- hour basis, transient homeless individuals and families to local agencies providing services to the homeless, including regional hotel voucher programs through the Regional County Consortium. HRD City continues to make referrals as well as fund organizations that provide referrals. 247 Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Senior/ Elderly) 3.4.a Continue to implement the current Senior Citizen housing regulations and continue to require monitoring and reporting procedures to assure compliance with approved project conditions. Encourage the provision of a wide-variety of senior housing opportunities, especially for lower-income seniors with special needs. 0 248 Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Senior/ Elderly) 3.4.b Continue to work with senior housing developers and non-profit organizations to locate and construct the 200 units of Senior low- income housing approved through an Article 34 referendum. O HRD The City continues to work with developers interested in the construction of senior citizen housing within the city. To date, three developers have discussed potential senior projects with the City. One application has been submitted to date. 249 Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Lower Income) 3.5 Through the implementation of various programs, the City will pursue, to the best of its ability, Self-Certification of its Housing Element update at the end of the 1999-2004 housing cycle, in accordance with the criteria detailed in the "Housing Element Self-Certification Report: Implementation of a Pilot Program for the San Diego Region" prepared by SANDAG and dated June, 1998 (also known as the SANDAG Housing Self-Certification Report). The Self-Certification housing production goals for the City of Carlsbad are as follows: Units affordable to low-income households 258 units Units affordable to very low-income households 201 units Units affordable to extremely low-income households 170 units Should the City not meet the Self-Certification criteria detailed in the SANDAG Housing Self-Certification Report, then the City will pursue, to the best of its ability, the production of the City's regional share goals for lower-income housing units as detailed in the "Regional Housing Needs Statement - San Diego Region", prepared by SANDAG and dated November, 1998. The regional share housing needs for the City of Carlsbad are as follows: Units affordable to low-income households 1,417 units Units affordable to very low-income households 1,770 units O HRD Having produced a significant amount of lower- income housing since 1999, Carlsbad has exceeded its production goals for self-certification of its Housing Element. However, due to policies set forth by the State which appear to discourage self- certification, Carlsbad has decided that it will not pursue self-certification of its Housing Element for the 2005-2010 housing cycle, The City has made its best good faith effort to meet the regional housing needs set forth by SANDAG, and has submitted its draft 2005-2010 Housing Element to the State for comments. 30 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REe# 250 251 252 , , ,,@p; - - * ELEMENT Housing Spec. Needs Groups Inclusionary Housino Spec Needs Groups Inclusionarv In-Lieu Fees Housinq Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Developmnt (Density Bonus) -; GP "PROGRAM, 3.6.a 3.6.b 3.7.a "T , •->•>«;; - ,, ~'~*,;,f; , , '~\. ,x*',«, ""'*''%;; "'DESCRIPTION -ft" ,M\'~- , , *% The City shall continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires 15% of all base residential units within any Master Plan/Specific Plan community or other qualified subdivision (currently seven units or more) shall be restricted and affordable to lower income households. This program requires an agreement between all residential developers subject to this inclusionary requirement and the City which stipulates: the number of required lower income inclusionary units; the designated sites for the location of the units; a phasing schedule for production of the units; and, the tenure of affordability for the units. The City shall continue to assist in the funding of the provision of inclusionary units through funds available in the Housing Trust Fund. The City will continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires, for all subdivision of fewer than seven units, an in-lieu fee. The fee is based on a detailed study that calculated the difference in cost to produce a market rate rental unit versus a lower-income affordable unit. As of January 1 , 1 999, the in-lieu fee per market rate dwelling unit was $4,51 5.00. This amount of this fee may be modified by the City Council from time-to-time and is collected at the time of building permit issuance for the market rate units. The City will also continue to consider other in-lieu contributions allowed by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, such as an irrevocable offer to dedicate developable land or participation in programs that assist the City in reaching its Self-Certification lower-income housing production goals. The City shall continue to implement its Residential Density Bonus or In-Lieu Incentives Ordinance (Chapter 21.86 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code), consistent with Government Code section 65913.4 and 65915. (Density Bonus), by granting a minimum of a 25 percent bonus over the otherwise allowed density, and one or more additional economic incentives or concessions that may include but are not limited to: fee waivers, reduction or waiver of development standards, in-kind infrastructure improvements, an additional density bonus above the minimum 25 percent, mixed use development, or other financial contributions in return for the developer guaranteeing that the project will reserve a minimum of 50 percent of the units for Senior or other special need households, or 20 percent of the units for low income households or 10 percent of the units for very-low income households. These units must remain affordable for a period of 30 years and each project must enter into an agreement with the City to be monitored by the Housing and Redevelopment Dept. for compliance. STATUS O oV-/ o LEAD -. DE>T PI HRD p P COMMENTS City continues to implement the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. To date, the City has produced 1,981 residential units affordable to lower income households through its Inclusionary Housing Program. The City has 23 units under construction, and has 502 in the permit/planning process. In 2006, the City Council adopted amendments to the Density Bonus Ordinance to reflect changes in State law. In 2007, the City pursued California Coastal Commission approval of the ordinance amendments. 31 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 253 254 255 256 257 258 OP ELEMENT Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Developmnt (Alternative Housing) Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Developmnt (City Initiated Development) Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Dev. (Sec. 8) Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Dev. (Excep. Fee Payment) Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Dev. (Priority Processing) Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Dev. (In-Kind Improvemnts) GP PROGRAM 3.7.b 3.7.C 3.7.d 3.7.e 3.7.f 3.7.g ! DESCRIPTION The City shall continue to implement its Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 21.10.015of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and shall continue to consider other types of alternative housing, such as hotels, single room occupancy units, homeless shelters, and farm worker housing. These alternatives would assist in meeting the City's share of housing for low and very low income households. The City of Carlsbad, through the offices of the Housing Authority and through the Housing and Redevelopment Department, will continue work with private for-profit and especially not-for-profit developers to use local funds from CDBG, Redevelopment Set-Aside funds and other City originated funds and leverage them against State, Federal and private low interest funds to create housing opportunities for low- , very low- and extremely low-income households. Continue the City's Section 8 program to provide additional assisted housing opportunities in the Housing Element Period 1999-2004. Continue to implement City Council Policy No. 17 which allows the exception of the payment of public facility fees for lower- income housing projects. Developments for which Public Facility Fees are excepted may be subject to an analysis of the fiscal impacts of the project to the City. Continue to implement priority processing for lower-income development projects, including accelerated plan-check process, for projects which do not require extensive engineering or environmental review. The City will continue to consider contributing to selected lower- income housing development, in-kind infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to: street improvements, sewer improvements, other infrastructure improvements as needed. STATUS 0 o 0 D D D LEAD DEPT P HRD HRD P P P COMMENTS The Housing and Redevelopment Department has acquired two properties for development of affordable housing through the use of CDBG, HOME, Redevelopment Set-Aside funds and other City originated funds. The Roosevelt Garden Condominiums (11 units) which is pending construction and the Cassia Heights Apartments (56) which are completed. City continues to operate its Section 8 Rental Assistance program. The Program currently assists approximately 690 households. As part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be revised and integrated with Program 3.5. As part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be revised and integrated with Program 3.5. As part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be revised and integrated with Program 3.5. 32 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) -3>'~"REF #;, 259 260 261 262 263 f GR-u. .^ELEMENT; *• LJHousing Groups Lwr. Income Developmnt Housing Spec. Needs Groups Lwr. Income Developmnt Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Growth Management) Housing Groups (Special Needs Housing Priorities) Housing Spec. Needs Groups Mod Income (Mortgage Rev. Bond) c GP PROGRAM 3.7.h (Policy - no Program) 3.7.i 3.8 3.9 3.10.a 1 ' .'"il*« ' .- '-if ~~'^;<»,, • ,** " i "' ' '" , ' ..'- . *\'' •""%„;/ *"*?; ! -'DESCRIPTION >,.,$'* " if,, :C ,1, ' In order to enable the development of affordable housing, the City will accommodate General Plan Amendments to increase residential densities on all PC and LC zoned properties and all other residentially designated properties. Any proposed General Plan Amendment request to increase site densities for purposes of providing affordable housing, will be evaluated relative to the proposal's compatibility with adjacent land uses and proximity to employment opportunities, urban services or major roads. These General Plan Land Use designation changes will enable up to 23 dwelling units per acre, and, in conjunction with the City's Density Bonus Ordinance, could have potentially unlimited residential density. The City shall continue to allow discretionary consideration of density increases above the maximum now permitted by the General Plan through review and approval of a Site Development Plan (SDP). Continue to maintain, monitor and manage the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank, composed of "excess units" anticipated under the city's Growth Management Plan, but not utilized by developers in approved projects. Continue to make excess units available for inclusion in other projects using such tools as density transfers, density bonuses and changes to the General Plan land use designations, consistent with Policy 3.8 above. The City will annually set priorities for its future lower-income and special housing needs. The priorities will be set by the Housing and Redevelopment Department with assistance from the Planning Department and approved by the City Council. Priority given to the housing needs for lower-income subgroups (i.e., handicapped, seniors, large-family, very-low income) will be utilized for preference in the guidance of new housing constructed by the private sector and for the use of fund used or allocated by the City for construction or assistance to low income projects. Setting priorities is necessary to focus the limited amounts of available financial resources on housing projects that will address the City's most important housing needs. Priorities will be set annually as needs fluctuate according to how well they are accommodated over time. The City will encourage the development of, subject to market conditions and feasibility, additional units affordable to first-time home buyers of moderate income through a mortgage revenue bond program. The program will be limited to first-time home buyers who rent or work in Carlsbad. - STATUS O D 0 0 0 LEAD DEPT P P P HRD HRD , t COMMENTS As part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be revised and integrated with Program 3.5. City continues to set housing goals/needs/ priorities through its Consolidated Plan and Redevelopment Five Year Implementation Plans. City will continue to consider this option. No projects proposed to date. 33 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 264 265 266 267 268 GP ELEMENT Housing Spec. Needs Groups Mod Income Lend Prgrms Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Smaller Affordable Housing) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Land Banking) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Community Reinvestment Act) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Housing Trust Fund) GP PROGRAM 3.10.b 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 -: -: DESCRIPTION The City's Housing Authority and Housing and Redevelopment Department will work to secure funding and develop additional lending programs for moderate income, especially first-time home buyers. The Planning Department shall continue to allow smaller homes at lower costs that create housing more affordable to moderate income households, using mechanisms such as small lot subdivisions, as allowed through the City's Planned Development Ordinance (Chapter 21 .45 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code). The City will continue to consider implementation of a land banking program under which it would acquire land suitable for development of housing affordable to lower and moderate income households. The proposed Land Bank may accept contributions of land in-lieu of housing production required under an inclusionary requirement, surplus land from City, County, State or Federal governments, and land otherwise acquired by the City for its housing programs. This land would be used to reduce the land costs of producing lower and moderate income housing developed undertaken by the City or other parties. The Housing and Redevelopment Dept., in conjunction with the Finance Department and the City Treasurer will monitor and evaluate local lending institution's compliance with the CRA Lending institutions which are deficient in meeting CRA lending responsibilities in areas such as multifamily construction and lending for affordable housing will be identified. The City will explore means to encourage greater lending activities in Carlsbad. The City will continue to maintain the various monies reserved for affordable housing, and constituting the Housing Trust Fund, for the fiduciary administration of monies dedicated to the development, preservation and rehabilitation of housing in Carlsbad. The Trust Fund will be the repository of all collected in-lieu fees, impact fees, housing credits and related revenues targeted for proposed housing as well as other, local, state and federal and other collected funds. STATUS 0 0 o o o LEAD DEPT HRD PI HRD HRD HRD HRD COMMENTS City continues to participate in the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance to better facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill projects. The associated Local Coastal Program Amendment is pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. Smaller homes are encouraged and supported for low/moderate income affordability purposes. The Planned Development Ordinance provides development standards for small-lot development and ensures homes are in better scale to lot sizes. The City has accepted no land to date in lieu of construction of units. However, it remains an option that may be considered by the City. City continues to monitor the local lending institutions. City continues to maintain the various monies reserved for affordable housing 34 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 269 270 271 272 273 274 OP ELEMENT Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Housing Element Annual Rpt.) Housing Spec. Needs Groups (Disabled Accessibility) Housing Housing, Jobs, Workforce Bal. (Housing Impact Fee) Housing (Energy Conservation) Housing (Water Conservation) Housing Open & Fair Housing Opportunities GP PROGRAM 3.15 3.16 4.1 5.1 5.2 6.1 DESCRIPTION ; To retain the Housing Element as a viable policy document, the Planning Department will undertake an annual review of the Housing Element and schedule an amendment if required. Staff will also develop a monitoring program and report to the City Council, and California Department of Housing and Community Development, if required, annually on the progress and effectiveness of the housing programs. The City will continue to enforce Title 24 of the State Building Code with regard to accessibility for persons with disabilities through the review of site plans and building permits for new construction and significant renovation of multifamily residential dwellings. The City will continue to assess the impact of commercial and industrial development on housing demand, and the ability of local employees to afford local housing. Where adverse impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be considered to reduce the impact. These measures will include, but are not limited to, the requirement for commercial and industrial developers and employers to contribute an in-lieu fee towards the production of affordable housing and employer assistance to finance affordable housing for their employees. The City will continue to implement energy conservation measures in new housing development through State Building Code, Title 24 regulations, and solar orientation of major subdivisions through Title 20., Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. New housing construction developed under a water emergency may be required to develop strict conservation guidelines, including but not limited to, mandatory installation of low flush and low flow bathroom and kitchen fixtures, xerophytic landscaping or suspension of landscaping requirements until the water emergency is lifted, and requiring the use of reclaimed water in all construction grading projects. Any such actions shall be in accord with policies adopted by the City in response to declared emergencies. With assistance from outside fair housing agencies, the Housing and Redevelopment Department, which consists of the Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency, will provide educational materials on "fair housing law and practices" to tenants, property owners, and others involved in the sale and rental of housing within the City of Carlsbad. This information will be available upon request and also distributed at seminars, presentations and public locations such as the City library, community recreation centers, administration buildings and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as through newsletters and other appropriate media. STATUS 0 0 D D D 0 LEAD DEPT P B P CD CD HRD COMMENTS This report, along with the Annual Housing Production Report, fulfill the requirement of Program 3.15 and State law for an annual Housing Element program report. This is ongoing work mandated by the requirements of the California Building Code (Title 24) and is occasionally updated by the State Building Standards Commission. As part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be deleted. Energy conservation measures are incorporated into the City's development review process and continue to be implemented through enforcement of Title 24 and City ordinances. Therefore, as part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be deleted. Water conservation measures are incorporated into the City's development review process and continue to be implemented through, among other means, enforcement of water-efficient landscaping requirements. Therefore, as a part of the Housing Element update (currently in process), this program will be deleted. City continued to contract with The Center for Social Advocacy to provide fair housing education and counseling. f- f"35 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 OP ELEMENT Housing Open & Fair Housing Opportunities Housing Open & Fair Housing Opportunities (Military) OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection GP PROGRAM 6.2 6.3 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 '' • ]. DESCRIPTION • ; With assistance from outside fair housing agencies, the Housing and Redevelopment Department will continue its program to monitor and respond to complaints of discrimination. As appropriate, the Department will refer interested parties to the appropriate agencies for fair housing complaint investigation, processing and resolution. If any action is required beyond local agency action, complaints will be forwarded to the appropriate State and/or Federal Agencies. The City will assure that information on the availability of assisted, or below-market housing is provided to all lower- income and special needs groups. The Housing and Redevelopment Agency will provide information to local military and student housing offices of the availability of low-income housing in Carlsbad. Use open space to provide neighborhood, community, and city identity and to provide separations between conflicting land uses. Assure that the City's Open Space Advisory Committee continues to meet on a periodic basis so long as authorized by the City Council. The Committee's responsibilities should include: (1) Advocacy of Open Space; (2) Recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on Open Space issues; (3) Continued development and revision of Open Space policies as defined by the City's Open Space ordinances and programs; (4) Monitoring implementation of Open Space policies; (5) Recommending priorities for Open Space, including acquisition, use, and maintenance programs, on at least an annual basis; (6) Setting and refining guidelines for specific project review of Open Space. Ensure that the open space ordinance requires monitoring. Identify existing open space for protection, management, and potential enhancement to maintain and, if possible, increase its value as wildlife habitat. Prepare citywide maps and diagrams showing the following: (1) Environmentally constrained open space; (2) Existing and approved open space, (3) Proposed future open space system concept; (4) Proposed Carlsbad Trail System. STATUS 0 o o p o c c/o LEAD DEPT HRD HRD P P P P P COMMENTS The Center for Social Advocacy continues to assist the City in processing complaints. City website makes information available to all income groups. The Housing and Redevelopment Department regularly makes presentations to various community groups regarding the availability of housing. The Department also maintains an interest list. Persons on the interest list receive information regarding new affordable housing developments. The Open Space Advisory Committee was dissolved by City Council several years ago. If the Council appoints a new Open Space Advisory Committee, the policy may need to be amended to reflect any new or modified responsibilities of the committee. HMP (approved on November 9, 2004) identified all undeveloped properties containing habitat and established standards to protect, manage, and enhance habitat. OS maps to be amended periodically as part of the ongoing implementation of the HMP. In addition, the City's Environmental Resource Management Team and GIS Department have prepared a new comprehensive open space map. 36 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) PEER'S 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 >GP. V'ELEMENT » OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection ,, GP ',,., £R06RAM C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 • ^ :» ' •„ « ^ ,' f^Q'*"-* "'* V' -, '" ** ' -'? i'> , '"-"*" , * ,-,"%i^til5- *,, i. -%j,«., DESCRIPTION *!* ,( ,*"* ""'' j, Depict on land use maps, zoning maps, and the City's open space maps specific information regarding open space as it becomes available. Give city staff the flexibility to add to the open space inventory maps, those new areas which may be created by various circumstances, such as, discretionary approvals, land acquisition, and donations of land. Utilize the Growth Management Ordinance to implement the goals and objectives of this element and establish standards for open space. Count toward meeting the 15 percent Growth Management performance standard, any land area that otherwise qualifies, but which is not available to the public without some monetary or other consideration, so long as it incorporates one or more of the open space priorities identified for the zone in which it is located, and the granting of the open space credit for such land will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain open space priorities identified for the zone. Revise and amend the Open Space Ordinance, No. 9795 to: (1) more precisely identify and define lands considered as undevelopable; (2) include provisions for buffer areas around sensitive lands; (3) define the word significant; and (4) include specific conditions and restrictions on non-residential development. Eliminate powerline easements from consideration as meeting the 15 percent Growth Management open space performance standard, except where the land within the easement is identified as an open space priority, such as a trail or greenway, in accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Credit may be granted for powerline easements if the granting of the open space credit for this area will not adversely impact the City's ability to achieve all of the open space priorities identified for the zone. Count toward meeting the Growth Management open space performance standard, only those portions of golf courses identified as an open space priority, such as a trail or greenway, in accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Credit may be granted for other areas of a golf course if the granting of the open space credit for this area will not adversely impact the City's ability to achieve all of the open space priorities identified for the zone. Categorize as open space for inventory purposes, all public school playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, although schools themselves shall not be counted in meeting the 15 percent Growth Management performance standard. STATUS 0 O o 0 c 0 0 0 LEAD DEpT P P P P P P P P COMMENTS Open Space Ordinance was amended as part of the implementation of the HMP to define open space preserved through the HMP and detail the limited uses allowed in this type of open space. 37 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 290 291 292 293 294 295 GP ELEMENT p\C ff, PnncWO Ot wUMo Planning & Prntpptinni 1 UlCLrLIUI 1 OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection rm & P.r>n<;v-*o m wwi 10 Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection GP PROGRAM C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 C.19 'I DESCRIPTION Zone as open space, all lands shown on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map. Preserve panoramic viewpoints, as identified in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, and where possible, provide public access. Acquire, protect or negotiate for public access to those privately- held natural open space lands that could be used for unprogrammed recreational uses. Make accessible to the public, those open space areas designated for recreational use, and where feasible, provide them with essential utilities, public facilities and services. Recognize as the City's official open space map, the "Official Open Space and Conservation Map," dated June 1992, and make it part of the Land Use Element. (See Map 1: Official Open Space and Conservation Map.) Recognize that the map entitled "Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map" dated June 1992, (see Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map) represents the conceptual open space priorities of the City. The conceptual components of this map, including greenways and trails, are intended to be flexible, and should not be interpreted as depicting precise, rigid alignments. It is anticipated that the alignments of the greenways and trails may be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional fieldwork, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future activities. However, the points where a greenway or trail passes from one Local Facilities Management zone to another, or from one property ownership to an adjacent ownership should remain consistent with this map, unless an agreement has been reached with the adjacent zone or property ownership to shift the transition point. A general plan amendment will not be required to specifically site the conceptual components of this map. A general plan amendment will be required if any conceptual component is deleted. STATUS P/l O 0 O O O LEAD DEPT P P P P P P COMMENTS In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program, which will include a review of all land use documents and maps for consistency. 38 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 296 297 298 299 300 GP ELEMENT OS & Cons Planning & Protection rm & Pnn<;WO OC Owl 10 Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection GP PROGRAM C.20 C.21 C.22 C.23 C.24 DESCRIPTION Require that the following procedure be adhered to for adjusting the boundaries of any open space area shown on the map titled "Official Open Space and Conservation Map" dated June 1992 Findings required for the approval of a boundary adjustment to the map are as follows: (1) The proposed open space area is equal to or greater than the area depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and (2) The proposed open space area is of environmental quality equal to or greater than that depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and (3) The proposed adjustment to open space, as depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map, is contiguous or within close proximity to open space as shown on the Official Open Space Map. The City Council may also modify the boundary location shown on the open space maps but only if it finds that the modification is necessary to mitigate a sensitive environmental area which is impacted by development, provided the boundary modification preserves open space at a 2 to 1 ratio (proposed acreage to existing acreage) and is within close proximity to the original area of open space. Additionally, City Council may exempt public rights-of-way from the boundary adjustment procedures. However, environmental analysis shall be performed for all proposed public right-of-way improvements, and if determined that there are significant adverse impacts to the value of the open space system, those impacts shall be mitigated. It is not the intention of this boundary adjustment procedure to allow for the exchange of environmentally constrained lands which are designated open space, for lands which are not environmentally constrained. Eliminate as a means of meeting the open space performance standard parks, public or private. However, credit may be granted for private parks if the granting of the open space credit for this use will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain all of the open space priorities identified for the zone in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Utilize open space where appropriate, to delineate neighborhoods, the City's boundaries and to buffer major land uses within the City. Utilize Specific Plans, Master Plans and Local Facilities Management Plans to refine and implement recommendations of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Consider for dedication to the City any open space lands, if they are open space areas identified in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. STATUS 0 o 0 o o LEAD DEPT P P P P P COMMENTS 39 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) BEF#, 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 ,5''\GP*. i. l;ELEMENTi, OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Planning & Protection OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS - GP f- PRdGRAM; C.25 C.26 C.27 C.28 C.29 C.30 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 3y|i'~- "'•'"', ^<>i '' ?^; :> "<£ -" &r?'!i!j8i, • ,v*»j; ^DESCRIPTION-" '••"" '*; '/ **T liassj- ^ A fe*^J/ '& -. *•"•"«» V#i,WF^ I^IVf*"! f-^« • ,'s s>" \ Review and update the implementation strategies outlined in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. These implementation strategies are intended to guide the systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance, administration and financing of open space and provide an organizational structure to implement the City's open space plan. Rezone open space lands, dedicated to the City in fee title or easement to open space (OS) zoning. Plan for, and design, open space with regard to its various specific functions, as opposed to considering open space as having a single general function. Prohibit motorized off-road vehicle use in the City except at the Carlsbad Raceway. Prohibit hunting of wildlife in the City of Carlsbad. The City shall implement the Habitat Management Plan and shall coordinate its planning with the North County regional Multi- Species Habitat Plan. Exactions from new developments should include, but not be limited to, legislative protection, Quimby Act dedication, park-in- lieu fees, industrial recreation fees, setback requirements, the provision of essential improvements, and the adoption of appropriate Local Facilities Management Plans, Master Plans, and Specific Plans. Conduct an annual review of the methods and programs for acquiring open space in the City of Carlsbad Initiate, coordinate, and supervise specific implementation programs for both short-range and long-range plans, including among other items the Capital Improvement Program, Growth Management Plan, a financial plan, proposed changes to the City's development regulations, and the acquisition of fee and less than fee rights to land. Create a trust or other mechanism to facilitate private donations for open space acquisitions, protection, improvements, or maintenance Develop a program to encourage private donations for open space acquisition, protection, improvement, or maintenance by placing the donors' names on permanent markers at the sites of their gifts. STATUS o O/P o 0 o 0 o 0 o p p LEAD bEPT P P P PD PD P P P P P/F P i ! COMMENTS In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program, which will include a review of all land use documents and maps for consistency. The Police Department receives few complaints of illegal off-road activity The Police Department rarely receives calls for service for hunting violations Through the HMP Implementation and programs of the Environmental Resource Management Team, the City is considering a number of potential funding programs for open space preservation and management. Through the HMP Implementation and programs of the Environmental Resource Management Team, the City is considering a number of potential funding programs for open space preservation and management. 40 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 GP ELEMENT OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Obtain OS OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection GP PROGRAM C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 DESCRIPTION Use general obligation bonds as a possible source of funding where public funding is necessary for open space purposes. Consider the exchange of excess vacant lands for more desirable open space areas. Consider appropriate user fees for non-residents utilizing Carlsbad's open space and recreation facilities. Consider designating a conservancy agency or similar organization to be responsible for protection, maintenance, monitoring and liability of open space lands. Implement when possible, the finance strategies contained in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. These implementation strategies should guide the systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance, administration and financing of open space and provide an organizational structure to implement the City's open space plan. Utilize sensitive design criteria to preserve the unique and special resources in the City and to integrate them into the design of any development. Amend ordinances as necessary to define sensitive and constrained lands consistent with the City's habitat management planning efforts, and prohibit development and density credit thereon. Assure that development on hillsides (if allowed) relates to the slope of the land in order to preserve the integrity of the hillsides. Designate for preservation as open space those areas that provide unique visual amenities and define the urban form as contained in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. These areas shall include agriculture, hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, lakes and other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to the cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the built-up, manmade scene. Designate for open space, hillsides, valleys and ridges during the approval of Specific Plans, Master Plans and Planned Developments, and also at the time of subdivision approval consistent with the recommendations of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. STATUS O o O p 0 0 p o o o LEAD DEPT P P P P PI P&R/ F P P P P P COMMENTS Through the HMP Implementation and programs of the Environmental Resource Management Team, the City is considering a number of potential funding programs for open space preservation and management. Through the HMP Implementation and programs of the Environmental Resource Management Team, the City is considering a number of potential funding programs for open space preservation and management. The City is negotiating with the Center for Natural Lands Management to act as the City's Preserve Manager. Through the HMP Implementation and programs of the Environmental Resource Management Team, the City is considering a number of potential funding programs for open space preservation and management. Open Space Ordinance was amended as part of the implementation of the HMP to define open space preserved through the HMP and detail the limited uses allowed in this type of open space. The Coastal Development Ordinance and Hillside Development Ordinance were also amended to place priority for open space preservation. c 41 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) < 1- *. REP# 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 ;* >'GP, „ : ';• 'ELEMfeNTif OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection QP PROGRAM C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 *v <.:-£&- -W .-«?:' ' $• * -M? * - '-" - ," • - 'r'!%, " 5'ft'U DESCRIPTION, V-t-> *, ;.£ i ' Designate as buffers portions of land next to sensitive environmental areas. Assure that where feasible from an environmental standpoint, developments near or adjacent to bodies of water, provide open space that has public access to and views of the water. Require a city permit for any grading, grubbing, or clearing of vegetation in undeveloped areas, with appropriate penalties for violations. Ensure that the improvements recommended for open space areas are appropriate for the type of open space and the use proposed. No improvements shall be made in environmentally sensitive areas, except to enhance the environmental value of the areas. Consider designating for open space those areas that preserve historic, cultural, archeological, paleontological and educational resources. Preserve open space areas in as natural a state as possible. Require that grading be accomplished in a manner that will maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and other landforms wherever possible. Require that soil reports, plans for erosion and sediment control measures and provisions of maintenance responsibilities be a requirement of any approval process. Implement ordinances limiting the density, intensity and character of development of hillside areas and ridges, and provide standards for sensitive grading where development of hillsides is allowed. Require that at the time of any discretionary approval, any land dedicated to the City for its habitat or scenic value, have an appropriate easement and/or zoning placed on it for resource protection. Recognize and implement the policies of the California Coastal Act and the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program when reviewing potential development in the coastal zone. Prevent incompatible development of areas that should be reserved or regulated for scenic, historic, conservation or public health and safety purposes. Conserve and encourage the use of appropriate forms of vegetation and sensitive grading techniques needed to: (a) prevent erosion, siltation and flooding, (b) protect air and water resources, and (c) protect and enhance visual resources. STATUS O 0 O O 0 O 0 O 0 O 0 0 O LEAD DEPT P P PI EDS P P P EDS/P/ El EDS/P P P P P SWP/ EDS/ El »3',- ''" : "* ^ COMMENTS Nov. 2007 - The City Council approved the Ponto Vision Plan, which will increase public access and view opportunities of the beach and Batiquitos Lagoon. 42 in Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 ,,, GP."i ' ;-'" ELEMENT* OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection GP, PROGRAM C.19 C.20 C.21 C.22 C.23 C.24 C.25 C.26 C.27 C.28 C.29 4'V, '/ ,:i«W" DESCRIPTION y'^ •// y" Preserve natural resources by: protecting fish, wildlife, and vegetation habitats; retaining the natural character of waterways, shoreline features, hillsides, and scenic areas and viewpoints; safeguarding areas for scientific and educational research; respecting the limitations for air and water resources to absorb pollution; encouraging legislation that will assist logically in preserving these resources and, protecting archeological and paleontological resources. Preserve the identity of those areas of the City with unique topographic features and establish proper soil management techniques to eliminate or minimize adverse and unsafe soil conditions. Use the Williamson Act, land dedication, scenic easements, or open space easements to preserve unique and special resources in the City. Participate in the statewide and regional plans (the state of California's Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), efforts with SANDAG & other north county cities in the preparation of a North County Wildlife Forum Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan), to conserve sensitive environmental resources. Coordinate planning and development of a citywide open space system with habitat planning efforts including the city's Habitat Management Plan. Minimize the encroachment of development into wetland and riparian areas. Coordinate the protection of wetlands, woodlands, riparian areas, and other sensitive habitat areas with appropriate state and federal protection agencies. Encourage and participate in regional planning efforts to protect environmentally sensitive species from extinction. Require adequate buffers between new development and environmentally sensitive habitats. Locate trails and other passive recreational features with care to minimize impacts to sensitive habitats. Support innovative site design techniques such as cluster-type housing and transfer-of-development-rights to preserve sensitive environmental resources and to allow development projects to comply with the city's Habitat Management Plan. STATUS 0 O 0 o o o 0 o o o o LEAD DEPT P P/EDS/ El P P P P P P P P P '<'"' COMMENTS The City continues to preserve unique and special resources through open space exactions related to development, implementation of the Habitat Management Plan, and the open space acquisitions related to the City's Open Space Committee. HMP approved. City continues to participate in implementation of the North County MHCP. Addressed as part of implementation of HMP through the development of guidelines by City staff. City and City's Preserve Steward are preparing wetlands and riparian guidelines, through consultation with local environmental organizations, Wildlife Agencies, and the public. HMP approved. City continues to participate in implementation of the North County MHCP. Addressed as part of implementation of HMP. Addressed as part of implementation of HMP. March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance to better facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill projects. The associated Local Coastal Program Amendment is pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. 43 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REFH 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 e-,i GR -.\ ELEMENT, OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Spec. Res. Protection OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy ,» GP tt- JSOGRAM C.30 C.31 C.32 C.33 C.34 C.35 C.1 C.2 C.3 - :Jt', ."!>?« ^ESCWPTlOHfj^1 &?'''$•' •' Require private development which impacts sensitive resources to provide appropriate mitigation measures as identified in the city's Habitat Management Plan, so that the existing biodiversity within the City is maintained. Amend existing ordinances to specifically indicate that the environmental values of floodplains will be protected. Amend existing ordinances as necessary to ensure adequate buffers are provided around floodways, wetlands, riparian areas, woodlands and other sensitive environmental resources. Assure that, at minimum, there is no net loss of wetlands acreage or value, and the net gain of wetlands acreage is the long-term goal of the City. Require all development projects to comply with the city's Habitat Management Plan. Implement the city's Habitat Management Plan including making all necessary changes to applicable city ordinances. Establish a Carlsbad Trail System, primarily pedestrian oriented, but for bicycles where feasible, provided that a financing mechanism for the trail system is approved. Until such financing mechanism is in place the trail system shall be considered proposed. (See Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map.) Participate with other north county communities to establish an intercommunity open space linkage program and regional trail network. Obtain an irrevocable offer to dedicate or a permanent easement for {railways where feasible, in all cases where trails are proposed or required as part of the Carlsbad Trail System. STATUS O P P 0 0 O/l I I O LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P/ P&R P/ P&R P / | -' ,t >; COMMENTS ' Addressed as part of implementation of HMP. Addressed as part of implementation of HMP through the development of guidelines by City staff. Addressed as part of implementation of HMP through the development of guidelines by City staff. Addressed as part of implementation of HMP. This program was added to the General Plan Land Use Element in July 2005. This program was added to the General Plan Land Use Element in July 2005. Changes to city ordinances have been approved by the City Council; however, they are still pending approval by the California Coastal Commission. In 2001 , the Citywide Trails Program Update was approved in concept. The funding program was approved in 2002. In 2003 and 2004, the City Council approved amendments to the Parks and Recreation and Circulation Elements to include the trails program. A 5-year plan has been completed that identifies the trail segments planned to be accepted each year, including a budget for maintenance. The City has been working with Oceanside, San Marcos, Vista, and Encinitas to establish intercommunity open space linkages and trails. These linkages are expected to occur in the areas of Green Valley, Rancho Verde, La Mirada Canyon, Carrillo Ranch, Villages of La Costa, Carlsbad Highlands, and Lake Calavera. The connection between Carlsbad and San Marcos through Carrillo Ranch has been completed. The Green Valley and Carlsbad Highlands links are also completed. 44 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) ;REP# 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 . -'GP-:--; ELEMENT % OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Trail/Grnwy OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture „ GPi," /PROGRAM C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.1 C.2 -"""flkV? /^ fr_ ^ , / ~^li^b& <• "^ l&t1 "•* " ™">, '•'^ *.^'<;>1%* 'DESCRIPTION v* '«• „ „-« / * Design the trail system to serve both recreation and non- motorized transportation purposes. Provide greenway linkages from major recreational/open space areas to other areas of activity, including, but not limited to, residential neighborhoods, places of employment, parks, schools, libraries, and viewpoints. Ensure that trails are sensitive to surrounding land uses and are normally placed at a significantly different elevation than adjacent residences. Assure that major powerline easements receive credit toward the 15-percent Growth Management open space performance standard if they are enhanced or improved to establish key links in the Carlsbad Trail System. Establish that the "Carlsbad Trail System," as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, is the conceptual representation of the possible trail alignments throughout the City (see Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map). Prohibit the approval of a project which would eliminate the trail alignments as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, unless a general plan amendment is approved to delete such a trail segment. Address the citywide greenway system and the Carlsbad Trail System when considering and reviewing Local Facilities Management Plans, major development applications and applications involving potential greenway and trail linkages, as shown on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map (see Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map). Design physical improvements to trails, of the Carlsbad Trail System, so that they are consistent with the recommendations of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Utilize Table 5.4-6 of the General Plan EIR: Carlsbad Trail System Impact/Mitigation Summary to identify potential impacts and consider suggested mitigation measures at the time of specific project review of trail system links and approval. Buffer, where possible, agriculture from more intensive urban uses with less intense land uses which are mutually compatible. Encourage the use of water conservation techniques in agricultural enterprises including the use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation. STATUS O/l o o 0 O/l o 0 o o 0 0 LEAD DEPT" P P P P P P P P P P P ; j COMMENTS Implementation of the Citywide Trail System development is underway. In 2007, 4 open space trails were constructed comprising 3.8 miles. 30 miles of recreation trails and 7 miles of circulation trails are in service. 60 miles proposed at build out of trail system. Implementation of the Citywide Trail System development is underway. In 2007, 4 open space trails were constructed comprising 3.8 miles. 30 miles of recreation trails and 7 miles of circulation trails are in service. 60 miles proposed at build out of trail system. 45 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 GP ^ELEMENT OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture GP PROGRAM C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 DESCRIPTION Support agriculture water rates for agricultural/horticultural operations as instituted by the Metropolitan Water District. Encourage the establishment of new agricultural preserves for areas within the coastal zone designated for agricultural land use. Encourage and support the economic viability of agricultural land. Encourage agricultural use as a permissible land use in areas designated as open space in non-environmentally sensitive areas. Discourage the premature elimination of agricultural land. Utilize Master Plans and Specific Plans to encourage the preservation of highly visible areas cultivated for flower production. Assure that urban development takes place in those areas that are the least agriculturally productive. Support and utilize all measures available, including the Williamson Act, not only to prevent premature developments, but also to promote the economic viability of agricultural uses. Utilize proper design criteria for new development to maximize the preservation of agricultural lands. Provide landowners and interested citizens with information about agricultural preserves as established by the Williamson Act and encourage them to utilize this information. Accomplish grading of agricultural lands in a manner that minimizes erosion of hillsides and minimize stream siltation and to maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and other land forms wherever possible. Manage agricultural land and prime soil as a natural resource and as a significant contrasting land use to the urbanized environment of the City. Prevent agricultural run-off and other forms of water pollution from entering the storm drain system and polluting the City's water bodies. STATUS 0 0 0 o o c 0 o o o 0 0 o LEAD DEPT P P P P P P P P P P P/ EDS P SWP/ EDS/ EI/P COMMENTS Nov. 2007 - Initiation of public involvement process to engage the citizens of Carlsbad about future of the Cannon Rd agricultural lands including the flower fields. Topics include strategies for keeping the agricultural lands in production. See program C.5 above See program C.5 above The flower fields were placed under permanent protection as part of the approval of the Carlsbad Ranch specific plan. 46 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) Bfep'i 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 - t* Gp :-- , ELEMENT! OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Promoting Agriculture OS & Cons Fire Risk Managmnt OS & Cons Fire Risk Managmnt OS & Cons Fire Risk Managmnt OS & Cons Air Quality OS & Cons Air Quality OS & Cons Air Quality OS & Cons Air Quality OS & Cons Air Quality ?• .* Qp C| ;- 1 PROGrfXM C.16 C.17 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 ^lt;^;^;lDEScipTlON ,/' ,<' .-.; £ , Prior to the approval of discretionary permits within an existing or former agricultural area in Carlsbad, a detailed soils testing and analysis report shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer and submitted to City and County Health Departments for review and approval. This report shall evaluate the potential for soil contamination due to historic use, handling, or storage of agricultural chemicals restricted by the San Diego County Department of Health Services. The report shall also identify a range of possible mitigation measures to remediate any significant public health impacts if hazardous chemicals are detected at concentrations in the soil which would have a significantly adverse effect on human health. If use of agricultural chemicals within an existing agricultural operation has the potential to adversely impact a proposed residential development on an adjacent parcel, mitigation measures including, but not limited to, physical barriers and/or separation between the uses should be considered. Develop a procedure to evaluate environmental impacts of fuel management procedures, as required by the Fire Chief, in high risk areas. Develop a procedure to evaluate fire risk liability exposure associated with city ownership of open space. Require city staff to accurately project the annual costs of abatement of fire hazards on proposed open space properties prior to city acquisition. Participate in the implementation of transportation demand management programs on a regional basis. Restrict, whenever possible, all unnecessary vehicle trips during episode violations as defined by the State Air Resources Board. Provide, whenever possible, incentives for car pooling, flex-time, shortened work weeks, and telecommunications and other means of reducing vehicular miles traveled. Make every effort to participate in programs to improve air quality in the San Diego Region. Monitor air quality and cooperate with the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the San Diego Air Pollution Control District, and the State of California Air Resources Board in improving air quality in the regional air basin. STATUS 0 o 0 0 0 o o o 0 0 LEAD DEPT P/ EDS P P/Fi P/Fi P/Fi EPP/ ET ET ET/P ET/P ET/P * COMMENTS The Fire Department works cooperatively with environmental resource agencies and the California Coastal Commission to minimize any potential environmental impacts. Through the City's weed abatement program, fire risk exposure related to the City's open space is evaluated on an annual basis. Pending City acquisition of open space properties. 47 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 389 390 391 392 393 394 OP ELEMENT OS & Cons Air Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality GP PROGRAM C.6 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 DESCRIPTION The City shall monitor all construction to ensure that proper steps are taken by developers to reduce short-term construction related impacts to air resources. During cleaning, grading, earth moving or excavation developers shall: * Control fugitive dust by regular watering, paving construction roads, or other dust preventive measures; * Maintain equipment engines in proper tune; * Seed and water until vegetation cover is grown; * Spread soil binders; * Wet the area down, sufficient enough to form a crust on the surface with repeated soakings, as necessary, to maintain the crust and prevent dust pick-up by the wind; * Street sweeping, should silt be carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares; * Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site; * Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day; * Use of low sulphur fuel (0.5% by weight) for construction equipment. Develop and implement a Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) consistent with the Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 2001-01 and any subsequent amendments to it. Adopt and implement a Master Drainage Plan and Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) consistent with the Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 2001-01 and any subsequent amendments to it. Periodically, conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of the overall storm water pollution control management program in Carlsbad. Prior to making land use decisions, utilize methods available to estimate increases in pollutant loads and flows resulting from projected future development. The City shall require developments to incorporate structural and non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate the projected increases in pollutant loads. Implement water pollution prevention methods to the maximum extent practicable, supplemented by pollutant source controls and treatment. Use small collection strategies located at, or as close as possible to, the source (i.e., the point where water initially meets the ground) to minimize the transport of urban runoff and pollutants offsite and into a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). STATUS O o O 0 0 o LEAD DEPT PI EDS/ El SWP P/EDS SWP P/EDS PW COMMENTS Report submitted annually to the Regional Water Quality Control Board. 48 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) JttM 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 • '; - GP^I tii-ilVii'NT* OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality I"GP -:\PROGRAM, C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 **'.i- l ^^lif" ' DESCRIPTION ; "/• *"f /"" Make the necessary structural controls to the storm water conveyance system to remove or reduce storm water pollutant levels. Post-development runoff from a site shall not contain pollutant loads which cause or contribute to an exceedance of receiving water quality objectives or which have not been reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Develop and implement a program to detect and eliminate illicit connections to storm drains and illegal discharges of non-storm water wastes into storm water conveyance systems. Developments shall implement appropriate recommendations to protect water quality found in the San Diego Association of Government's (SANDAG's) Water Quality Element of its Regional Growth Management Strategy. Implement a program for the testing and monitoring of storm water flows. Preserve, where possible, natural water courses or provide naturalized drainage channels within the City. Coordinate the needs of storm water pollution management with habitat management, aesthetics and other open space needs. Require that, where possible, naturalized channels and pollution management basins be landscaped with native plant species which balance the needs of fire suppression, habitat values, maintenance, aesthetics and pollution absorption. Permit public access to creeks, lakes and lagoons, where consistent with sand resource management practices. Conserve, whenever possible, creeks in, or restored to, their natural states. Conserve, protect and enhance the water resources of the City. Promote the use of water efficient sprinkling and gardening systems. Require new development to utilize measures designed to conserve water in their construction. STATUS 0 o o 0 o 0 o o o o o 0 0 LEADDem SWP/ EDS/EI / EDES SWP SWP P/EDS SWP EDES/ EDS/P PI SWP SWP/ EDS/ P/Fi PI EDES P/SWP SWP/ EDES/ M&O EDES/ M&O EDS/P •' " -? S< COMMENTS ' Analysis of City's desiltation basins to improve water quality continues. Continue to conduct annual dry weather testing program. Annual wet and dry weather testing program ongoing. Continue development of working relationships between departments as needed to align Storm Water Management and habitat management, aesthetics, and other open space needs. Improved coordination between city departments. City implements NPDES-BMPs to protect stream water quality. Imported potable water is protected as per regulations. Maintain water conservation efforts and water audits. Maintain water conservation efforts and water audits. 49 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 GP ELEMENT OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Wtr Quality GP PROGRAM C.19 C.20 C.21 C.22 C.23 C.24 C.25 DESCRIPTION Maintain natural water resources in the City of Carlsbad in as natural a state as possible by: (a) conserving or improving the appearance and ecology of those which are in a relatively untouched condition; (b) restoring, in accordance with recognized ecological principles and insofar as it is possible, those water areas which have been significantly altered, to a condition which is most beneficial to the public; and (c) simulating a natural condition in areas which are to be altered in the future for purposes of safety engineering, water conservation, or recreation. Prevent industrial waste, agricultural runoff, water softener discharges, domestic detergents, and other forms of water pollution from entering the storm drain system and polluting the City's water bodies. Utilize sensitive design criteria to protect the integrity of the water resources in the City. Prohibit alteration of waterways and water bodies that would cause significant adverse impacts on the environment. Prepare a long range plan that provides for adequate potable water, and addresses water conservation and reclamation programs. Conserve, and protect the water resources including, but not limited to, floodplains, shoreline, lagoons, waterways, lakes, ponds, and the ocean. Coordinate water quality preservation efforts with other cities and agencies having jurisdiction over the portion of drainage basins which extend beyond the city limits. STATUS O o 0 0 o 0 0 LEAD DEPT PI SWP EDS/ SWP EDES/ EDS PI EDS EPP EDES P SWP COMMENTS Implemented an inspection program for commercial and industrial properties. Adopted 2003 CMWD Water Master Plan Update. Alternative supply sources such as desalination under consideration. Collaboration with seven other agencies to develop Watershed Urban Runoff Management Plan for the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit Drainage Basin. 50 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 415 416 417 418 419 420 GP ELEMENT OS & Cons Wtr Quality OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult GP PROGRAM C.26 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 r DESCRIPTION Development projects should be designed to comply with the following site design principles: 1 . Protect slopes and channels to decrease the potential for slopes and/or channels from eroding and impacting stormwater runoff. 2. To the extent practicable, cluster development on the least environmentally sensitive portions of a site while leaving the remaining land in a natural undisturbed condition. 3. Preserve, and where possible, create or restore areas that provide important water quality benefits, such as riparian corridors, wetlands and buffer zones. Encourage land acquisition of such areas. 4. Provide buffer zones for natural water bodies. 5. Minimize the amount of impervious surfaces and directly connected impervious surfaces in areas of new development and redevelopment. 6. Where feasible implement site design/landscape features to slow runoff and maximize on-site infiltration of runoff. 7. Properly design outdoor material storage areas (including the use of roof or awning covers to minimize the opportunity for toxic compound, oil and grease, heavy metals, nutrients, suspended solids and other pollutants from entering the storm water conveyance system. 8. Incorporate roof or awning covers over trash storage areas (i.e., with roof or awning covers) to prevent off-site transport of trash and other pollutants from entering the storm water conveyance system. 9. Limit disturbances of natural water bodies and natural drainage systems caused by development including roads, highways and bridges. 10. Design streets and circulation systems to reduce pollutants associated with vehicles and traffic resulting from development. Prepare and maintain a Cultural Resource Survey. Create and maintain a local registry of cultural resources. Provide landmark identification of designated cultural resources. Encourage the use of tax incentives, regional, state and federal programs which promote cultural preservation to upgrade and redevelop property vitality. Encourage the formation of historic districts for the protection of resources and promotion of tourism. STATUS 0 c/o c/o p o ow LEAD DEPT P/EDS/ EDES P P/B P P/P&R p COMMENTS Survey prepared, maintenance is ongoing Registry completed, maintenance is ongoing 51 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 421 422 423 424 OP ELEMENT ! OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult OS & Cons Hist. & Cult GP PROGRAM C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 : • . • • - - : DESCRIPTION Encourage the rehabilitation of historic structures through adoption of the Historical Building Code. Incorporate the Cultural Resource Guidelines in the environmental review of development applications. Maintain historical reference materials on file in the main branch of the Carlsbad City Library. Implement the following measures for paleontological sites: 1. Phase 1 Phase 1 shall consist of a qualified paleontologist doing a literature and records search, surface study, subsurface testing if necessary, the recordation of any sites, and a recommendation regarding the need for further work. 2. Phase 2 If it is determined during Phase 1 that further work is necessary it shall consist of the following: A. A qualified paleontological monitor shall be present at a pregrading conference with the developer, grading contractor, and the environmental review coordinator. The purpose of this meeting will be to consult and coordinate the role of the paleontologist in the grading of the site. A qualified paleontologist is an individual with adequate knowledge and experience with fossilized remains likely to be present to identify them in the field and is adequately experienced to remove the resources for further study. No grading permits shall be issued until the monitoring plan has been approved by the Planning Director. B. A paleontologist or designate shall be present during those relative phases of grading as determined at the pregrading conference. The monitor shall have the authority to temporarily direct, divert or halt grading to allow recovery of fossil remains. At the discretion of the monitor, recovery may include washing and picking of soil samples for micro-vertebrate bone and teeth. The developer shall authorize the deposit of any resources found on the project site in an institution staffed by qualified paleontologists as may be determined by the Planning Director. The contractor shall be aware of the random nature of fossil occurrences and the possibility of a discovery of remains of such scientific and/or educational importance which might warrant a long term salvage operation or preservation. Any conflicts regarding the role of the paleontologist and/or recovery times shall be resolved by the Planning Director. 3. Phase 3 Prior to occupancy of any buildings a paleontological monitoring report shall be submitted to the Planning Director and the Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission. This report shall describe all the materials recovered and provide a tabulation of the number of hours spent by paleontological monitors on the site. STATUS O/l o\J o\*f 0 LEAD DEPT P/B p p P COMMENTS In 2007, the Building Dept. prepared to adopt the California Building Code, which contains the Historical Building Code. 52 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) dee* 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 if 6P:i:s'JJEUMINTI , OS & Cons Hist. & Cult Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis * 'itGP- 1 PROGRAM C.10 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 •'.. j "*£ ;%3:k if, bBS&iPTioN... ' - 'is J /;'^ Prohibit the alteration of properties of state or national significance, unless reviewed under requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Review and revise all applicable City codes, ordinances, and policies, where necessary, to ensure compatibility with the geologic and seismic information contained in this element (e.g. grading ordinance, environmental protection ordinance). Require project applicants to submit evidence that structures are designed to meet ground response characteristics of their individual site. Prohibit the location of critical structures directly across known faults unless a geotechnical and/or seismic investigation is performed to show that the fault is neither active nor potentially active. Use the City's geotechnical maps (prepared by Leighton & Associates, Inc., 1992) as generalized guidelines for planning purposes and in determining the type of geotechnical report to be required as well as the extent of the report. These maps include the Geotechnical Hazards/Constraints Map, Land Use Capability Map, Fault Location and Seismically-lnduced Ground Shaking Map, Mineral Resources and Catastrophic Dam Failure Inundation, and the Tsunami and Seiche Hazard Zone Map. (These maps are on file in the Planning Department.) Require applicants to conduct detailed geologic and seismic investigations at sites where the construction of critical structures (high-occupancy structures and those which must remain in operation during emergencies) and structures over four stories are under consideration. Enforce the State Map Act provision that subdivision maps may be denied if a project site is not physically suitable for either the type or density of a proposed development. Require qualified professionals in the fields of Soil Engineering and Engineering Geology to review grading plans and inspect areas of excavation during and after grading, to evaluate slope stability and other geotechnical conditions that may affect site development and public safety. It is imperative in areas of known or suspected landslides and/or adverse geologic conditions to ascertain slope stability before and after development. The following determinations should be made in these cases: extent of landslide, depth-to-slide plane, soil types and strengths, presence of clay seams and ground water conditions. Establish procedures to efficiently process required geotechnical reports. All reports dealing with geology should be produced, reviewed, and approved by geotechnically competent persons. However, only in those cases where city staff cannot adequately review and assess geologic reports should outside consulting help be sought. STATUS O 0 O O 0 0 0 0 O LEAD DEPT P PI EDES B EDS/P P EDS P/ EDS EDS EDS/P/ B COMMENTS A complete soils investigation is required for all new structures and for large additions to existing structures (Bldg Dept Policy 90-44). A complete soils investigation is required for all new structures and for large additions to existing structures. (Bldg Dept Policy 90-44). A licensed engineer reviews those reports during plan check. 53 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 GP ELEMENT Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Geo & Seis Pub. Safety Flood Haz. Pub. Safety Flood Haz. GP PROGRAM C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.1 C.2 DESCRIPTION Establish a program to identify and evaluate existing potentially hazardous structures. This work should include the assistance of a structural engineer experienced in this field. The following structures shall be identified: 1) Structures, built prior to 1933; 2) Public buildings, especially ones with emergency service potential; and 3) Major public utilities. Abate or modify potentially hazardous structures when loss of life is a potential factor. If the demolition of residential structures is required, an adequate relocation program for legal residents of the structure shall be instituted. Develop recommendations regarding unreinforced masonry, aged and dilapidated structures and structurally unstable architectural appendages and ornaments, such as parapets or marquees. Require installation of appropriate siltation and erosion control measures on proposed building and development sites wherever there is a potential for soil erosion. Expand the City's data base in geology and related disciplines and, in addition, cooperate in a regionwide program, if one is established. Review and update periodically the information contained in this element to reflect the latest geotechnical data available. Recognize that geotechnical conditions including soil engineering, geologic and seismic conditions included in the Geotechnical Hazards Analysis and Mapping Study (Leighton & Associates, Inc., 1992) are generalized in nature and should be used for planning purposes only. Site specific investigations, either routine or detailed (depending upon the proposed development and existing geotechnical conditions of the site), should be performed prior to the granting of approval to proceed with development. Geotechnical Hazards Maps are available in the Planning Department. Require an investigation by a qualified engineering geologist, where it has been determined that a probable seismic hazard exists. Design all structures in accordance with the seismic design standards of the Uniform Building Code and State building requirements. Enforce the Colby-Alquist Floodplain Management Act which prohibits the placement of structures in the floodway, except for public utility or communication lines. Require a Special Use Permit for all development proposed within the 100-year floodplain. Review all such proposals to ensure that all building elevations are higher than the peak flow level of a 100-year flood and do not adversely impact other properties. STATUS C o/c C 0 0 o 0 0 0 o o LEAD DEPT B B B EDS/EI PI EDS PI EDS PI EDS EDS B PI EDS PI EDS COMMENTS The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program was implemented in 1991. All structures so identified have been strengthened. The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program was implemented in 1991. All structures so identified have been strengthened. The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program was implemented in 1991. All structures so identified have been strengthened. Geologic Hazard Analysis Mapping completed 1/93 All structures must be designed to meet the minimum criteria in the latest adopted model building code (California Building Code). 54 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 QP ELEMENT Pub. Safety Flood Haz. Pub. Safety Flood Haz. Pub. Safety Flood Haz. Pub. Safety Flood Haz. Pub. Safety Flood Haz. Pub. Safety Fire & EMS Pub. Safety Fire & EMS Pub. Safety Fire & EMS Pub. Safety Fire & EMS Pub. Safety Fire & EMS Pub. Safety Fire & EMS Pub. Safety Disaster Prep GP PROGRAM C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.1 ; , DESCRIPTION Require all proposed drainage facilities to comply with the City's "Standard Design Criteria" to ensure they are properly sized to handle 1 00-year flood conditions. Comply with all requirements of the State Department of Water Resources' Division of Dam Safety to ensure adequate flood control. Review all new development proposals to ensure compliance with those sections of Titles 18 and 20 pertaining to drainage and flood control structures. Comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements to have a program of identifying flood hazard areas and controlling development within these areas in order for residents to qualify for federal flood insurance. Require installation of protective structures or other design measures to protect proposed building and development sites from the effects of flooding or wave action. Enforce the Uniform Building and Fire Codes, adopted by the City, to provide fire protection standards for all existing and proposed structures. Review new development proposals to consider emergency access, fire hydrant locations, fire flow requirements, and wildland fire hazards. Require new development to provide the installation of emergency water systems and all-weather access roads prior to the placement of combustible materials on the site. Continue the use of local ordinances to expand the use of automatic fire sprinklers (above the minimums required by regional model building codes) and require wood roofs to be fire retardant, especially in new commercial and residential construction. Inspect all new or altered buildings and structures to be sure they conform with applicable fire, building and life safety codes. Administer a weed abatement program to limit fire hazards in and around developed areas. Maintain and periodically update the City of Carlsbad Emergency Plan as appropriate information becomes available. Revisions shall refine the overall City Emergency Plan to include specific emergency requirements and activities for potential disasters. STATUS 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 O/l LEAD DEPT EDS M&O/ EDES/ EDS EDS EDS EDS B/Fi Fi Fi Fi Fi Fi Fi COMMENTS All structures must be designed to meet the minimum criteria in the latest adopted model building code (California Building Code). City inspectors enforce those codes during the course of construction. Standard considerations for new developments. Standard requirements for construction sites. City Council has adopted amendments to the Building Code prohibiting the installation of wood roofs. Fire sprinklers are used to mitigate fire safety issues as alternative to other methods. This is an on-going program of the Fire Prevention Division. Performed each year. Review and update of the Plan will be proposed as 08/09 CEMAT goal. CEMAT is currently working to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to supplement existing emergency plans. This is an ongoing project and revisions are part of the document's life. 55 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) , REf'#. 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 v'GP;t> > , t ELfcMENti * Pub. Safety Disaster Prep Pub. Safety Haz. Mat. Pub. Safety Haz. Mat. Pub. Safety Haz. Mat. Pub. Safety Haz. Mat. Pub. Safety Crime Haz. Pub. Safety Crime Haz. Pub. Safety Crime Haz. # f GP> , pftQGJRAM C.2 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.1 C.2 C.3 ' '' ~f. •'- >> - >3f ^K -. 's ' " ' <k^ / ^W. ;,v u&ESQRiPTiON ,'^;v.*-' <*.'' Promote public awareness of possible natural and man-made hazards, measures which can be taken to protect lives and property, response plans, and evacuation routes. Review land use decisions to consider constraints presented by the potential for on-site and off-site contamination by use, transfer, storage, or land disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. Land use decisions should be consistent with federal, state and county environmental regulations. Provide for hazardous materials emergency incident responses. Coordinate such responses with applicable federal, state and county agencies. Maintain regulations which require proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials to reduce the likelihood of leakage, explosions, or fire, and to properly contain potential spills from leaving the site. Enhance and expand the use of desiltation/pollutant basins to function as hazardous material spill control facilities to prevent the spread of contaminants to downstream areas. Authorize and encourage representatives of the Carlsbad Police Department to participate in interdepartmental conferences to review specific land use development proposals as they relate to street access and safety to minimize opportunities for crimes to occur. Maintain and update guidelines for the utilization of street and public building lighting systems that conserve energy and meet Palomar Observatory requirements as well as help in crime prevention. Maintain efforts to educate the public about crime deterrence through programs like the Neighborhood Watch Program within residential neighborhoods and the Business Watch Program within commercial and industrial areas. Encourage similar community-oriented policing and problem-solving techniques in working with the community to reduce crime. SfATUS 0 0 0 0 o o o o LEADDEPT; Fi P Fi Fi Fi/EI/ EDES PD M&O/ PD PD •K ,;*''?' ,,' : COMMENTS _ , __' . The City's Emergency Preparedness Program has identified developing community relationships as a strategic goal. Elements of this goal include promoting outreach with residents through community response organizations, engaging schools on emergency preparedness issues through safe school partnerships, and engaging the business community through business emergency preparedness organizations such as the Business Emergency Response Initiative (BERI) which is just being established by area businesses. Community outreach is also conducted by participation in expositions and conferences such as the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, and numerous meetings with individual local businesses and agencies. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) implementation plan is currently under review. Hazardous Materials incident responses are coordinated with County Haz Mat and the City of San Diego Response Teams as may be required. The Haz Mat Enforcement Program will be evaluated during fiscal year 2008-2009. The Fire Department continues to explore products to properly contain hazardous spills. The Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist regularly reviews proposed building plans for environmental safety issues. The Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist makes recommendations concerning lighting safety standards. The Neighborhood Watch program continues to be an active crime-deterrent program. 56 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 GP ELEMENT Pub. Safety Crime Haz. Pub. Safety Airport Haz Pub. Safety Airport Haz Pub. Safety Airport Haz Pub. Safety Oil Spills Pub. Safety Oil Spills Pub. Safety Oil Spills Pub. Safety Oil Spills Pub. Safety Electro- Magnetic Fields GP PROGRAM C.4 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.1 (no # in element) DESCRIPTION Remain active in crime prevention by working with human care agencies, recreational agencies, educational services and community groups to: 1 . reduce victimization; 2. encourage recreational opportunities to provide off- school hour activities for youth; and 3. maintain awareness of potential problem areas. Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments and the Federal Aviation Administration to protect public health, safety and welfare by ensuring the orderly operation of the Airport and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within areas around the airport. Comply, to the extent possible and consistent with City noise and land use policies, with the requirements and recommendations of the Regional Airport Land Use Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration regarding development proposals within the Airport Influence Area. Review development proposals in the Airport Influence Area to ensure that design features are incorporated into proposed site plans which specifically address aircraft crash and noise hazards. Support U.S. Coast Guard responsibilities (under the Encina Marine Terminal Operations Contingency Plan) for directing and regulating all oil transfer operations and emergency cleanup operations. Support SDG&E compliance with the provisions of all agency oil spill response Final Contingency Plans when adopted. Support the joint annual inspections of all operations and equipment conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the San Diego Gas and Electric Company. Support the efforts of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company in providing and maintaining emergency cleanup equipment in the event of an oil spill. Monitor research in this field as well as the regulatory proposals of federal and state health and environmental agencies. Until comprehensive procedures are developed and required by such an agency, do not adopt land use or other regulations for EMFs. Work with SDG&E to provide information regarding transmission line field strength data to concerned parties. STATUS 0 0 o 0 o o o 0 o LEAD DEPT PD P P P PW/Fi PW/Fi PW/Fi PW/Fi P COMMENTS The police department continues to provide education services through Neighborhood Watch, the Crime Prevention office, as well as through an active media program and the use of the Internet. SANDAG is no longer the land use review authority for the airport. This program should be amended to eliminate the reference to SANDAG and, instead, reference the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. The Fire Department maintains its marine band radios to facilitate communications with the Coast Guard. The Fire Department has reviewed the Encina Power Plant emergency oil spill response plan, and conducted a tabletop emergency drill this year. This program should be amended to refer to the new owner of the Encina Power Plant (Cabrillo Power). This program should be amended to refer to the new owner of the Encina Power Plant (Cabrillo Power). This program should be amended to refer to the new owner of the Encina Power Plant (Cabrillo Power). 57 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) BEF# 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 • GP X ;, ELEMENT % Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. '• GP /; PROGRAM;: C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 ' ': 1L- / \'.i 'j* ^ .-*& 'DESCRIPTION^ . ,„ ;#• V , j., i, :' Ensure that any and all parkland dedications, as required of the residential development community, shall be developable and usable for park purposes, and shall conform to all local, state and/or federal laws [reference Carlsbad Municipal Code - 20.44, 21.38.060(5)]. Ensure that all park-in-lieu fees collected from residential development under the Quimby Ordinance will be channeled to Community Parks or Special Use Area acquisition, development or rehabilitation. Utilize the provisions of the Quimby Act, Growth Management Plan and Planned Community Zone to ensure the timely construction of parks so that they are provided concurrent with need. Acquire and develop park areas in accordance with the City's Growth Management Program. The use of Public Facility Fees for park development and acquisition shall be at the discretion of the City Council, as identified in the Capital Improvement Program. Consider housing density, proximity to schools, general public access, local resident access, adjacent residential area traffic impacts, safe pedestrian access, and compatible use with the surrounding environment when determining park locations. Wherever possible, these developed sites should be placed in conjunction with or connected to schools or natural areas. Provide for "joint-use" facility agreements with local school districts to meet neighborhood and community recreational needs. Only those sites with existing agreements will be incorporated within the Parks Inventory. With the inclusion of the Aviara Oaks Elementary School, no further school site(s) will be utilized to meet the Park Performance Standard, rather only to enhance the park inventory. Provide for park signage at all parks. Require, where possible, the individual developers of master planned communities to provide pocket parks and active recreational facilities unique to each development. Maintenance of pocket parks shall be accomplished through homeowners association dues. Pocket parks shall remain in private ownership. Require that any development of recreational facilities on public land by developers, service clubs, civic groups, individual donors or organizations shall be consistent with the standards/guidelines of this element. Provide, if feasible, a Carlsbad Trail System to be owned and maintained by the City, and wherever possible, the trail system shall be used to provide linkage between park facilities. STATUS 0 I 0 o o o o 0 o I ,L£AD DEPT P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R/P P&R P&R P&R/P P&R P i* ; '• COMMENTS Robertson Ranch Parkland agreement in place that ensures approx. 13 acres of "developable" park land. Acquired 2007. Park-in-lieu fees will be reviewed during 2007 and recommendations made for future changes. Alga Norte Park is under design. Capital Improvement Program Budget for park acquisition and development approved in June 2007. Acquisition of NE Quadrant Park considers these parameters. Park site master planning process will be completed at a later date. Joint use agreements are in effect and operational for use, maintenance & scheduling of school sites for each district that operates within Carlsbad boundaries. (San Marcos Unified, Encinitas Union & Carlsbad Unified School Districts) Implemented through conditions of approvals for master planned development, planned unit development. These efforts are also being done for trail development. Working with Rotary to relocate the gazebo at "Rotary Park" to Magee Park. City is actively pursuing lOD's for trail systems to be included within the Citywide Trail System. 58 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 GP ELEMENT Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. Parks & Rec Park Dev. GP PROGRAM C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 C.19 C.20 C.21 C.22 C.23 C.24 DESCRIPTION Design and construct trails within parks to connect with the Carlsbad Trail System as part of future park development. Evaluate periodically, the existing park inventory to determine the best use of park sites including, but not limited to lease, trade, sale or rehabilitation. Rehabilitate under-utilized recreation facilities to meet the needs of a changing and growing population. Encourage, when appropriate, development or operation of facilities by private enterprise on public lands. Implementation of any privatization agreement will be at the discretion of the City Council. Institute a safety and maintenance check list for all park sites and playground facilities, to be performed on a weekly basis. Encourage public involvement in the siting, acquisition and design development of park facilities and recreation programming to ensure community needs are met. Develop a program that encourages private owners and public agencies to sell, dedicate, donate or lease, at minimal cost, surplus land to provide land suitable for recreational use. Consider the following during the development of Park Master Plans: developing specific sites to minimize impacts to biological resources; visual impacts of the development of park sites; expanding minimum buffers around sensitive resources; utilizing natural plant species in park projects; incorporating plant species which provide food such as seeds, nuts and berries for wildlife and bird species; protecting and buffering drinking water sources such as small ponds and wetland areas; and, limiting turf grass use to recreational areas. Work cooperatively with specialized user groups to identify, acquire and develop land for their exclusive use. Identify the benefits and drawbacks of establishing park facilities that are developed, operated or maintained under contractual and/or leased agreements. Determine the economic means by which future public parks and recreation facilities will be provided. Implement the recommendations of the Carlsbad Landscape Guidelines Manual in all rehabilitation and new park development projects. Monitor the Industrial Park Mitigation Fee to ensure the funds collected are adequate to provide recreational facilities for the City's industrial base population. STATUS O 0 O O 0 O O O O D 0 O O O LEAD ;:DEPT P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R *•'.'• ':<•; .?'" l;f COMMENTS Trail systems completed in Hidden Canyon, Aviara Park, Carrillo Park, and golf course. Alga Norte Park trails designed. Goal underway to consider alternative funding sources including public/private partnerships, foundations, etc. Weekly inspections of all park sites are on-going. Each park project includes extensive public input process through workshops, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Com. and City Council mtgs. Goal underway to consider alternative funding sources including public/private partnerships, foundations, etc. All park site development is subject to City, State and Federal Resource Agency review and approval. Adherence to the City's HMP provisions. Goal underway to consider alternative funding sources including public/private partnerships, foundations, etc. Evaluating concession operations for the Alga Norte Swim Complex completed '07 Goal underway to consider alternative funding sources including public/private partnerships, foundations, etc. Economic proforma(s) developed for Municipal Golf Course. All landscape installation plans are reviewed and approved by the City's Park Development Manager and PW Parks & Trees Division to insure applicability of the requirements outlined in the landscape guidelines manual. Staff review of Local Facility Management Plans within industrial corridor monitors the collection of fees. 59 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) :REF4#, 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 -i , GP,ist" •I ELEMENT-" * Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Rec Prgms Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist GP PROGRAM C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 ••J/ ^kil* "^ ~. >~. ••- '•!"',#> ~ ' Vy ~.• ;-i.:-.%- felr- , DESCRIPTION^,;.::; *••--. .^ ; Encourage recreational program development on various levels of public involvement to ensure optimum performance of current and future parks as effective recreational facilities including but not limited to: * Traditional public facilities * Trend-oriented interests * Cultural and nature-oriented facilities Evaluate recreational programming based upon community demand, individual and group participation, ability to provide, and cost effectiveness. Review periodically, facility regulations and fees governing their use, as outlined according to "Council Policy Statement 28," to ensure that the regulations and fees remain appropriate. Develop a program which encourages donations in support of park facilities and recreation programs from private individuals, local businesses, industry, and service groups. Promote the use of community volunteers in recreational programs, special events, and park and trail improvement projects. Evaluate the benefits of developing recreational programs utilizing the Citywide Open Space and proposed Trail System. Evaluate and update as necessary, all fee-supported recreation programs. Analyze park development and recreational programming for cost effectiveness prior to implementation. Require that offers to dedicate or requests to enhance and/or develop open space areas for recreation purposes be reviewed by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission, and if deemed appropriate, recommended to the City Council for their discretionary approval. Enhancement or improvement of Special Resource Areas will require approvals and shall conform to the requirements of all regulatory agencies involved. Acknowledge and attempt to preserve the environmental sensitivity and ecology within appropriate Special Resource Areas. Promote expansion of educational use opportunities in areas of significant ecological value where discretionary use of the resource allows. STATUS O 0/1 O 0 O O 0 O O 0 O O LEAD DEPT P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R/P P&R/P P&R/P P&R '.A,/? "V ,"-, COMMENTS x Customer/citizen surveys are consistently reviewed to acknowledge and respond to citizen needs. Program participation is consistently reviewed to ensure effective programming and cost recovery. Revenue numbers monitored monthly. Facility fees updated and revised as part of the FY 07-08 Budget Review Process. Donations to benefit Parks and Recreation programs are actively pursued by staff and frequently received by the Parks and Recreation and Senior Commission and accepted by City Council. Use of community volunteers for Recreation, Parks and Trails activities are coordinated with the City's Community Volunteer Coordinator. Examples include Hosp Grove, Carrillo Ranch Docents, trail construction and maintenance by City Wide Trail volunteers. Implementation of a pilot program called "Trail Blast" utilizing the City's trail system as a health benefit. National Public Lands Day, Earth Day and National Trails Day programs will continue. Facility Fees revised as part of the FY 2007-8 Budget Process. Cost analysis for park development and recreational programming is evaluated prior to construction or implementation to yield best practices, products, service and/or contract instruction. Alga Norte swim complex cost analysis prepared. Considered on a case by case basis. Lake Calavera Trails Master Plan and implementation underway. Any development proposed within Special Resource Areas is subject to regulatory agency review and is therefore sensitive to environmental preservation. Lake Calavera Hills Trails Master Plan being designed to promote awareness of ecological resources. 60 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) REF# 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 ? GP -' ' ELEMENT, , Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Parks & Rec Spec Res., OS, Cult/Hist Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts ,/ -GP PROGRAM C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 ,. -;*4Hxt - - -v - .-,--; 1*, ;"iil«4'r' , DESCRIPTION -2VN4" - Combine historically significant sites with recreational learning opportunities, where possible. Ensure that opportunities for cultural arts be promoted, maintained and provided through a "joint-use" agreement with the Carlsbad Unified School District for use of the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. Utilize community parks in support of historical and cultural programs and facilities when feasible and appropriate. Coordinate the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission on the sighting and care of historic ruins within parks. Enhance the availability of special resource and/or open space areas and to promote awareness of the educational opportunities associated with them. Work cooperatively with state officials in a development plan for South Carlsbad State Beach so as to maximize public recreational opportunities. Work cooperatively with the Historic Preservation Commission and Cultural Arts Commission to effectively sustain and promote awareness of historically and/or culturally significant facilities and programs. Seek funding opportunities from state, federal, and local agencies to provide additional access points or improve the recreational and educational potential of the City's three lagoons and other Special Resource Areas. Implement Council direction regarding the development of a municipal golf course within the City. Designate a site (or sites) for the eventual development of a permanent facility (or facilities) for exhibition, performance, rehearsal, discussion or teaching of visual and performing arts and cultural endeavors. Proceed to build or cooperate with private foundations, improvement districts, other governmental agencies or citizen groups to build a permanent facility or facilities for the creation, exhibition, discussion or teaching of visual and performing arts and cultural endeavors. Provide, whenever possible, interim spaces within other facilities to offer arts programming. Provide, when possible, for the siting, selection, installation and maintenance of works of art within or upon public facilities and land. Encourage private businesses to install permanent and temporary works of art in their public places. STATUS O 0 O 0 O 0 O I c p p O O 0 LEAD DEPT* P&R P&R P&R P&R P&R/P P&R/P P&R P&R/P P&R/P Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts COMMENTS Operation of Carrillo Ranch focuses on learning early California history. Carrillo Ranch and Magee Community Parks support historical programs. Stagecoach, Calavera, Magee and Poinsettia support Jazz in the Park cultural events. Case by case basis Lake Calavera Hills Trails Master Plan being designed to promote awareness of ecological resources. City Wide trail system provides access to many special resource areas. City has a 1% for art policy that is coordinated with the Arts Office The Citywide Trail System addresses accessibility to lagoons and beaches. Completed 2007. Pending. To be considered in relation to the Civic Center planning process. Pending. To be considered in relation to the Civic Center planning process. Arts programs use school district properties for arts camps and performance programs. One major new work -- at the Crossings -- was completed and dedicated. O 61 Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report (January through December 2007) RE^# 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 , GP . '".ELEMENT, ; Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts GP PROGRAM C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 '' *'~. \ i • , i!5 1?^ %: K DESCRIPTION '„ , *' ¥'^ $ & Promote cooperative arrangements with other public or private agencies which facilitates the temporary or permanent display of works of art for display within or upon public or private facilities and land. Encourage individuals and organizations that provide experiences in the arts for citizens. Provide direction and support for continued development and presentation of a variety of arts in the City. Generate a wide range of programs that develop the skills of the participants at all levels of creative expression. Encourage residents to take advantage of the arts programming offered by agencies and institutions in the community. Provide financial assistance whenever feasible to groups or individuals who provide public arts programming to the residents. Promote school and community cooperation in the programming of artistic and cultural events and opportunities. Encourage cooperation and communication in areas of mutual benefit and corresponding programs between the City and local, regional, state, and federal government agencies. Consider aesthetics in reviewing the design of public and private development proposals. Actively seek and give preference to firms experienced in integrating aesthetics with functional design, who will include an artist on the design team, when contracting for professional services to assist with the planning and construction of public works. STATUS 0 0 0 o o 0 o 0 o 0 LEAD DEPT Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts COMMENTS Community Arts Grants totaling $25,000 were awarded to 7 groups in "Organization" category, and 1 1 in "Arts Education" category. Performing arts programs presented and supported annually; 5 Gallery exhibitions in CY 07 Hands-on activities and instruction offered via Three-Part-Art, Family Open Studios, and Art at Jazz in the visual arts; Carlsbad Music Festival artist visits to classrooms in performing arts; reaching over 7,000. Wide variety of information services offered on a regular basis: Arts newsletter, Arts Info Line, Website. Community Arts Grants totaling $25,000 were awarded to 7 groups in "Organization" category, and 1 1 in "Arts Education" category. Funding and partnerships established to develop arts education for children and adults; Gallery arts education programs reached 14,000 people; ArtsBrag newsletter distributed to schools and teachers Continue partnerships with school districts serving Carlsbad. Work closely with Arts Commission to review any proposals. Three projects currently in process. 62 EXHIBIT 3 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT FOR JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007 CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11, 2008 Page 2 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT - FOR JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007 This document describes the City's progress during calendar year (CY) 2007 (January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) in producing housing to accommodate Carlsbad's estimated share of the region's forecasted growth for the four income groups identified in state law. Report Purpose - The Annual Housing Production Report is prepared pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2)(B), which requires an agency to report annually to its legislative body on the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The Government Code also requires that the report be provided to the California Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Report Content - The City's housing production and progress in meeting its share of the regional housing need during CY 2007 is reported with data contained in the following tables: • Table 1 specifies Carlsbad's share of the regional housing need and defines the four income groups. • Tables 2-4 list the qualifying income levels for the four income groups and the corresponding housing rents and sales prices considered affordable to the income groups during the reporting period (CY 2007). • Table 5 provides the number of new housing units built, by income group and housing type, in CY 2007. • Table 6 highlights the low-income housing built in CY 2007. • Table 7 provides price information on the market rate homes built in CY 2007. • Table 8 summarizes the City's progress in meeting its share of the regional housing needs (for the current housing cycle). Regional Share Needs - The determination of housing need for Carlsbad and all other jurisdictions in California is derived from the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) prepared by regional councils of government (COG) before the beginning of each housing cycle. Based upon these assessments of need, the local jurisdictions are required to adopt housing objectives in the housing elements of their general plans. A regional assessment of housing need is an estimate of the total need for new housing construction throughout the region due to population growth forecasted to occur during a specific time period, which is typically five years. The overall housing need is then broken out by four income groups: very low, low, moderate, and above-moderate (or upper-income) - all as defined by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The regional housing needs are then allocated to the local -73 CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11,2008 Page3 jurisdictions on a "regional share" basis, according to models and formulas designed by the COG. Table 1 shows Carlsbad's share of the regional housing need for the current housing cycle. It is based, in part, upon the growth that the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the region's COG, estimated for the City. The previous housing cycle covers the period spanning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2005. The proposed update to the Housing Element (currently in process) covers the housing cycle period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. For San Diego County, the regional growth projected by the State was for the period between January 1, 2003 and June 30, 2010. Therefore, while the Housing Element is a five-year document covering July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010, the City has seven and one-half years (January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2010) to fulfill the RHNA. In Table 1 below, the New Construction Needs represent the seven and one-half year RHNA, and the Remaining Need represents number of units remaining in the RHNA for the 2005 - 2010 Housing Element Cycle after subtracting the housing produced between Jan. 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005. Table 1: Carlsbad's Regional Share Need Estimates Income Group Very Low Low Moderate Above- Moderate Totals For Housing Cycle 2005-2010 New Housing r> *•„•+•«„* Construction produced /^fAMrU Needs Jan. 1,2003(%ofAMI ) (jnhousjng _June30, units) 2005 50% or under 1,922 114 51-80% 1,460 410 81-120% 1,583 250 Over 120% 3,411 1,729 8,376 2,548 * Definitions are from HUD, via the California Department of Housing and Community Development. ** AMI is the County Area Median Income. The 2007 San Diego County Area Median Income for a family of four is $69,400. Remaining Need (in housing units) 1,808 1,050 1,333 1,682 5,828 The combined very low and low-income ("lower"-!ncome) estimate of housing need is 3,382 units. This equals 40% of the total estimated need for the housing cycle. Definition of Income Groups - Table 1 also defines each of the four income groups with reference to a percentage of the county area median income (AMI). Defined as the median income for a family of four in a specific geographic area, the AMI changes over CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11, 2008 Page 4 time and with location. HCD annually revises the AMI based on HUD data and cost of living issues such as the relationship of housing prices to income. For 2007, HCD established the AMI for San Diego County at $69,400. In addition to establishing the AMI, HCD also establishes income limits for each of the four income groups (based on the number of persons per household and the percentage of the AMI for each income group specified in Table 1). Table 2 shows the CY 2007 income limits for each of the income groups listed in Table 1, which are adjusted for family size so that larger households have higher income limits. Table 2 Income Group Very Low Low Moderate Above-Moderate : CY 2007 Qualifying Limits On Annual Income By Household Size Persons Per Household 2346 $28,100 $31,600 $35,100 $40,700 $44,900 $50,550 $56,150 $65,150 $66,600 $75,000 $83,300 $96,600 >$66,600 >$75,000 >$83,300 >$96,600 8 $46,350 $74,100 $110,000 >$1 10,000 Source: "2007 Income Limits," state Department of Housing and Community Development, April 18, 2007; and Carlsbad Housing Authority table on "Lower and Moderate Income Rental Rate Calculations" (based on HUD income data effective March 20, 2007). Prices of Affordable Housing - Generally, the federal and state rule is that housing is affordable to a given family if the family pays no more than 30% of its monthly income for housing expenses that include the rent or mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and the like. A determination of whether a housing unit is affordable can be easily made for assisted public rental housing and other public housing programs because documentation is maintained on both the individual household's income and the actual cost of the unit in question (typically rental). Income group determinations for income restricted (assisted) housing units shown in Tables 5 and 6 of this report were made by the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Department. A determination of whether market rate housing is affordable according to the 30% rule, on the other hand, presents some challenges. Builders of market rate rental and for- sale housing do not set prices based upon an individual buyer's ability to pay. Rather, the rents/prices are set to that which the market will bear. Further, rents and prices do not generally vary with the number of people in the household. For example, a market rent for a two-bedroom apartment will remain constant no matter if it is being rented to a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4, or 5-person household. So the challenge is how to determine to what income group (as opposed to an individual household) a given market rate house is affordable, and to do so based upon the number of bedrooms it has (as opposed to -75 CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11,2008 PageS persons). A convention developed in 1993 by member agencies of the San Diego Association of Governments assumes two persons per bedroom. Thus a two-bedroom unit is assumed to house four people. To determine affordable housing expenses for rentals, the practice is to set thresholds for each income group, using the 30% rule, with adjustments for the number of bedrooms. An additional adjustment is also made for utility allowance, as required by HUD. Table 3 provides the resulting maximum market rate rental expenses (which include rent and a utility allowance that increases with household size) for the very low, low, and moderated-income groups for CY 2007. Table 3: CY 2007 Qualifying Rent and Utility Expenses By Number of Bedrooms Income Group 1 Number of bedrooms Very Low $703 $878 $1,018 Low $1,123 $1,404 $1,629 Moderate $1,666 $2,083 $2,415 Above-Moderate >$1,666 >$2,083 >$2,415 Source: "2007 Income Limits," state Department of Housing and Community Development, April 1 8, 2007; and Carlsbad Housing Authority table on "Lower and Moderate Income Rental Rate Calculations" (based on HUD income data effective March 20, 2007). 4 $1,159 $1,853 $2,750 >$2,750 With regard to for-sale housing, there is no federal or state required formula to determine the sales price that would be considered affordable. The only federal or state requirement is that the mortgage amount (including taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.) must not exceed 30% of the monthly income of the household (to be considered affordable to a specific income group, see Table 2). The varying factors (interest rates, closing costs, lending programs, etc.), which impact the mortgage amount, make it difficult to specify certain sales prices that are considered affordable to the various income groups. To simplify determining affordability for reporting purposes, the City uses a rule-of-thumb formula similar to that employed by many mortgage-lending institutions. As with the rental formulas discussed earlier, it was subsequently reviewed and accepted by the SANDAG Board and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Affordable sales price - 3.0 x maximum-allowed-annual income for each class, adjusted for bedroom count. CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11, 2008 Page6 Based on this formula Table 4 gives the qualifying purchase price for housing for the different income groups. The table illustrates that a three-bedroom house costing no more than $289,800 would be the maximum affordable to a moderate-income family. Table 4: CY 2007 Qualifying Purchase Price By Number of Bedrooms . _ Number of BedroomsIncome Group 1 23 Very Low $84,300 $105,300 $122,100 $139,050 Low $134,700 $168,450 $195,450 $222,300 Moderate $199,950 $249,900 $289,800 $330,000 Above-Moderate >$199,950 >$249,900 >$289,800 >$330,000 * 3X multiplier was developed by an ad hoc committee at SANDAG with subsequent approval by the SANDAG Board in 1993. (There is no formula in state law.) The rule also assumes 2 persons per bedroom to provide a correspondence back to HUD affordability rules based upon persons per household (as opposed to bedrooms). Housing Activity and Affordability in CY 2007 - Table 5 and the information below summarize the housing constructed in CY 2007. Definitions of terms used in the table and the remainder of the report are as follows: Market Rate Units - Units that received no financial assistance from the City and have no affordability restrictions. Assisted Units - Units that received financial assistance from the City and/or other subsidy sources and have affordability restrictions. Single-family detached - A single home on a single lot, detached from any other unit, except for an attached second dwelling unit. Condominium - A detached or attached home on commonly owned property. Apartment - A unit that can only be rented and not owned. Duplex - Two units on a single lot. Units cannot be individually sold. Second Dwelling Unit - A completely independent dwelling unit on the same lot as a primary residence. A second dwelling unit may be attached to or detached from the primary residence. Other Housing Types- Units designated as professional care/commercial living units are not considered "residential" as they function in a substantially different manner from the above housing types. Even though individuals live at these facilities, these types of units differ in that they typically have components such as common dining or other facilities and skilled nursing/assisted care services. CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11,2008 Page 7 Table 5: Type and Affordability of Housing Units Constructed in CY 2007 Income Group Very Low Low Moderate Above- Moderate Unknown** Total Units Built Market Rate oSr "~ S£ ffi 0 000 0 000 0 0 0 11 215 0 109 0 19 0 16 0 234 0 125 11 Assisted Units Condo- Apart- minium ment 10 90 0 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 224 «=:«r 0 100 4 138 0 11 0 324 0 35 4 608 Other Housing Types*** 0 0 0 304 0 304 *Two single family detached homes were built with second dwelling units. These second dwelling units are counted in the second dwelling unit category. ** The "unknown" income group counts units for which sales prices could not be obtained. *** Units produced at a senior continuing care facility, classified as professional care/commercial living units. Highlights on Carlsbad's newest lower-income housing. Table 6 highlights Carlsbad's newest lower-income housing. Table 6: Low -Income Housing Built in CY 2007 Project Hunter's Point The Bluffs Cassia Heights Location Calle Plata (adjacent to Rancho Santa Fe Road) Scenic Way (adjacent to Harrison St.) El Camino Real and Cassia Road Number of Units 168 10 56 Description Apartments Condos Apartments Occupancy Restrictions Households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. Households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income. Households earning between 50% to 80% of the Area Median Income. City Assistance Yes Yes Yes 78 CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT April 11, 2008 PageS Medians and Extremes - Table 7 compares the median with the low and high sales prices of for-sale, market rate housing built during CY 2007. Table 7: Low, Median and High Sales Prices Calendar Year 2007 (Market Rate Units Only) Structure Type Single-Family Detached Condominium All For-Sale Units Low $617,000 $401,000 $401,000 Sales Price Median $1,050,250 $445,500 $966,407 High $2,030,000 $694,500 $2,030,000 Progress Toward Housing Cycle Objectives - Table 9 below provides the number of dwelling units completed during the five year housing cycle of 2005 - 2010. The table also shows the cumulative progress achieved during those years toward meeting the new housing needs (from Table 1) estimated for the housing cycle over its term. Table 8: For Years July 2005 - June 2010 Cumulative Progress Toward Current Housing Cycle Objectives by Income Group Income July - Dec Group 2005 Very Low 0 Low 87 Moderate 18 Above- R,Q Moderate ws Unknown* 7 Totals 941 Housing Units Built CY2006 CY2007 **g 2QYg 0 100 41 138 104 11 865 324 24 35 1,034 608 20^0 Total 100 266 133 2,018 66 2,583 Housing Units Needed Objective" Percent Remaining 1,808 6% 1,708 1,050 25% 784 1,333 10% 1,200 1,682 120% 0 n.a. n.a. n.a. 5,828 44% 3,245 'Neither sale price nor rent information were available for these units. " Remaining Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 2005 - 2010 Housing Element period Type of Lower-Income Housing Produced from 2005 - 2010 - Since 1999, developers have built nearly 1,500 homes for lower-income households in Carlsbad, most resulting from Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements and requiring city Tl CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT ApriM 1,2008 Page 9 financial assistance. For the current housing cycle, over 360 units were constructed for lower-income households. Conclusions Carlsbad has made important progress toward meeting its regional share of housing for all income groups. While the City has made positive strides in producing lower-income housing, the need for housing affordable to very low, low, and moderate-income families continues to exceed the community's collective ability to produce it. At the same time, total production of new homes affordable to upper-income groups remains dominant. Clearly, Carlsbad's private sector continues to produce primarily up-scale housing. A number of factors contribute to the trend: Demand for higher-end housing remains strong; tax incentives for producing more affordable housing are few; land costs are high; and, per-square-foot production costs remain substantial, so that profit margins on more affordable housing are low.