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A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Item No. ()
Application complete date: N/A
P.C. AGENDA OF: February 20, 2002 Project Planner: Elaine Blackburn
Project Engineer: Jeremy Riddle
SUBJECT: MP 177(DD)/CUP 01-22/111W 01-07/CDP 01-31 - ZONE 19 PARK - Request
for a Minor Master Plan Amendment to the Aviara Master Plan for Planning Area
32 and a Conditional Use Permit, Hillside Development Permit, and Coastal
Development Permit, and addendum to the EIA Part II to develop a community
park on a site located at the northern terminus of Ambrosia Lane within Local
Facilities Management Zone 19.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 5108
ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Addendum, and a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 5156 APPROVING
MP 177(DD) and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5109, 5110, and 5111
APPROVING CUP 01-22, l]DP 01-07, and CDP 01-31 based upon the findings and subject to
the conditions contained therein.
H. INTRODUCTION
The project involves the City's development of a park in Planning Area 32 of the Aviara Master
Plan located at the northern terminus of Ambrosia Lane at Poinsettia Lane. The proposed project
would include a 17,768-square foot community building, a maintenance building, restrooms and
storage area, ball fields for softball and soccer, basketball courts, a picnic area, and a tot lot. The
proposed project complies with all applicable regulations and development standards with the
exception of building height, for which a Minor Master Plan Amendment is being requested.
With the inclusion of the requested Minor Master Plan Amendment there are no unresolved
planning issues. If the Planning Commission chooses to approve the requested actions, the
Minor Master Plan Amendment (MP 177(DD)) would need to be approved first, prior to
approving the remaining permits, in order to preserve consistency with the Master Plan.
ifi. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Site Description
The project site is a 25-acre parcel located at the northern terminus of Ambrosia Lane. The site
is an irregularly-shaped mesa, the top of which is relatively level. There are steep slopes and a
canyon drainage to the north. The northern slopes are steeper than 1:1. Elevations on the site
range from 208 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL) in a canyon bottom at the northern end of the
site to 326 feet above MSL in the mesa area. Much of the mesa area was previously used to
grow flowers. The site contains unpaved roads and a buried irrigation system for the flower-
growing operation. The slope areas include both native and non-native vegetation. Existing
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drainage basins are partially draining to all sides of the site, with the majority of the site flowing
to the north.
The project site has Open Space General Plan and P-C (Planned Community) zoning with an
underlying 0-S (Open Space) zoning designation and is currently undeveloped. There is existing
development located to the north, south and east. Canyon and open space areas exist to the west
of the site.
The areas to the north, east, and west of the project site are outside of the Aviara Master Plan.
Only the area to the south of the project site is within the Master Plan area. The area to the north
of the site has a P1 (Planned Industrial) and OS (Open Space) General Plan designation and P-M
(Planned Industrial) zoning and is developed with an industrial park. The area to the east of the
project site has a General Plan designation of RM (Medium Density Residential) and RD-M
(Residential Density-Multiple) zoning. Development in this area is residential. The area to the
west of the project site has an RLM and OS (Low—Medium Density Residential and Open Space)
General Plan designation and R-1-Q/0-S (single family and open space) zoning. This area is
generally open space. The areas to the south of the project site include Planning Areas (PA) 19,
20, and 32B. PA 19 (on the east side of Ambrosia Lane north of Poinsettia Lane) has an RMIH
General Plan designation and P-C zoning. This area is developed with residential uses. PA 20
(east of Ambrosia Lane and south of Poinsettia Lane) has an RH General Plan designation and P-
C zoning. This area is also developed with residential uses. PA 32B (west of Ambrosia Lane
and south of Poinsettia Lane) has an RM General Plan designation and P-C zoning. This area is
the location of the recently approved Daybreak Church, currently under construction.
Project Description
The proposed project is a public park which would consist of several structures and outdoor
recreation areas. Proposed structures include a community building (17,768 square feet), a
maintenance building (1,200 square feet), two restroom buildings (625 square feet), and a storage
room (approximately 400 square feet) attached to one of the restrooms. The community building
would contain a multi-purpose room, activity room, senior family room, meeting room (which
can be curtained off into two smaller rooms), a kitchen, and various storage and office areas for
staff use. This park has been designed to accommodate special events (e.g., weddings). Thus,
special attention has been given to the placement, design, and architecture of the community
building. The proposed grading will be terraced between the use areas, dropping down from
west to east. The proposed community building would be on the northwestern edge of the mesa.
This location places the building as far away from surrounding residential uses as possible and at
the high point of the site (322' elevation). The large multi-purpose room would be located in the
northwestern portion of the community building to take advantage of the scenic views available.
The building also incorporates several terraces to further utilize this scenic opportunity. The
community building would be of Spanish/Mediterranean design consistent with the prevailing
architectural themes in the surrounding residential areas.
Outdoor recreational areas include a baseball field, two soccer fields, two basketball courts, a tot
lot, and a picnic area. Parking is provided in two locations: one adjacent to the community
building and the soccer fields and another adjacent to the baseball fields, tot lot and picnic area.
The project would require 261 parking spaces and would provide 270, thereby meeting and
exceeding all parking requirements. (See Section IV. B. of this report for a detailed discussion of
parking.)
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The park will include various types of exterior lighting. Lighting for parking areas would be on
25-foot high standards. The baseball field lighting would incorporate 60-foot high and 70-foot
high light standards. The soccer field would incorporate 80-foot high light standards. All
lighting would be focused and shielded to minimize light spillage onto neighboring residences
and sensitive vegetation. Lights for the playing fields will be turned off at 10:00 p.m. with the
exception that one bank of lights for each field could be left on for 5-10 minutes to allow safe
exiting from the fields.
The proposed project incorporates walls and fencing in several locations. A 6-foot high
landscaped block wall would be placed along the edges of the parking areas on the southeast
portion of the project to reduce visual and light impacts to the residences to the east and south of
the project site. The existing chain link fence on the east side of the site will remain in place.
The project plans provide the opportunity for a gate in this area if the neighboring homeowners
in Poinsettia Hills would like to provide one. The proposed park project does not include the
gate. Black vinyl-coated chain link fencing would be used in several areas to minimize
accidental intrusion into the sensitive habitat areas. This fencing would be from 3½ to 6 feet
high in various areas along the northern and western portions of the site. The soccer and baseball
fields would include black vinyl-coated perimeter fencing. The community building would
incorporate a terraced edge wall on the west and north sides, and the maintenance building would
incorporate a screening wall. Finally, a 10-foot high retaining wall would be necessary at the toe
of a slope in the northeastern corner of the site. This would be a flexible plantable wall. Some
chain link or other fencing may be required around the proposed dentention basin.
Public vehicular access to the park would be from Ambrosia Lane. The existing cul-de-sac
terminus of Ambrosia Lane would be eliminated and the street would transition to a driveway
into the park. This access point is as originally anticipated for the project and shown on the
exhibits in the approved Aviara Master Plan. Access to the maintenance building would be from
a right-in/right-out only driveway connecting directly to Poinsettia Lane. Direct property access
to a major arterial (i.e., Poinsettia Lane) is typically prohibited or limited. In this case, the direct
access point would be for maintenance vehicles only. This would consist of one trip per week by
the local waste hauler truck and approximately one trip per month for deliveries. Therefore, the
proposed access locations and utilization are consistent with the City's intersection spacing
policies and other applicable traffic/circulation standards. The right-of-way widths for Ambrosia
Lane and Poinsettia Lane conform to City standards and no additional right-of-way dedications are
required. No off-site improvements are required and no standards waivers are required.
Water service to the project will be provided via a proposed on-site system that connects to an
existing water main in Ambrosia Lane. Water easements will be granted to the Carlsbad
Municipal Water District via separate documents to ensure access to proposed public facilities.
Sewer lines to this project will gravity flow, via proposed on-site sewer laterals that connect to an
existing sewer main system in Ambrosia Lane. Incorporation of detention basins on the site will
ensure compliance with both the Coastal Zone runoff requirements and the latest regulations issued
by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
As stated above, grading for the project would result in terraced pads stepping down from west to
east. The grading would be balanced on site. Some remedial grading would be required to
stabilize an existing slope instability condition. (See Section IV. E. "Hillside Development
Regulations" of this report for a detailed discussion of the proposed grading.)
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Activities at this park would be subject to the same standards and regulations as are other City
parks, including City Council Policy 28 and the City Recreation Department's "Facility Use
Regulations." These regulations, along with standard park operating policies, would govern the
times of activities and other considerations of use. Under these regulations organized outdoor
activities would end at 10:00 p.m. week nights and weekend nights. Activities inside of the
community facility could continue until 1:00 a.m. at the latest. Since this building could be used
for weddings and similar activities, music (live and otherwise) would be allowed inside the
building. However, music would not be allowed on the patio areas (on the north and west side of
the building) after 10:00 p.m. There would be approximately two full-time staff members at the
facility at most times. In addition, some specific conditions of approval regulating activities at
the park have been included in Planning Commission Resolution No. 5109 (attached). "Jazz in
the Park" will not be scheduled for this facility because there is no on-street overflow parking
available for such events. Staff has, therefore, included a condition to this effect.
The development of this park has been anticipated since the Aviara Master Plan was approved in
1987. The Master Plan included information about the development standards for the park and
the general layout of and access to the park. (Exhibits were included in the Master Plan). In
addition, purchasers of the neighboring properties (e.g., Brindisi and Poinsettia Hills) were
notified of this information in the form of formal disclosures before they purchased their homes.
There has also been a sign posted at the park's future entrance announcing the park and lighted
fields. That sign has been in place since the Brindisi project opened for sale of units.
More recently, the City held two public workshops to invite public input on the design of the
Park through the development of the Zone 19 Park Master Plan. One workshop was held early in
2001 and another was held in early December, 2001. Invitations to these workshops were mailed
out to owners of surrounding properties and were posted in both public libraries and at
Stagecoach Park (the closest existing park to the project site). Copies of the Zone 19 Park
Master Plan and related exhibits were posted at the libraries. The City received over 90
responses to this information. The Zone 19 Park Master Plan and the comments received were
provided to the City Council. A third public meeting (with invitations to the surrounding
property owners) was held at the Dove Library on December 19, 2001.
IV. ANALYSIS
The project is subject to the following regulations and requirements:
A. Minor Master Plan Amendments (Chapter 21.38.120 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
B. General Plan 0-S (Open Space) designation;
C. Open-Space Zone and Conditional Use regulations (Chapters 21.33 and 21.42 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code);
D. Aviara Master Plan (NIP 177) regulations;
E. Hillside Development Permit regulations (Chapter 21.95 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code);
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F. Coastal Development regulations for the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone, and
Coastal Resource Overlay Zone Mello I LCP Segment (Chapters 21.201, 21.203, and
21.205 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); and,
G. Growth Management regulations (Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
The recommendation for approval for this project was developed by analyzing the project's
consistency with the applicable City regulations and policies. The project's compliance with
each of the above regulations is discussed in detail in the sections below.
A. Minor Master Plan Amendment (Aviara Master Plan)
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Aviara Master Plan development standards for
Planning Area 32 to increase the maximum height allowed on the site from 18' (under the current
Master Plan) to the height normally allowed in the city's Open Space zones (25' plus any
additional height allowed by approval of a conditional use permit (CUP)). This type of
amendment is considered minor in nature pursuant to Section 21.38.120 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code and, thus, does not require a public hearing with official noticing to surrounding
property owners and does not go on to City Council. However, since the amendment is directly
related to the development permits for the project, staff has included the proposed amendment
and the project permits in a single staff report rather than in two separate staff reports. If the
Planning Commission chooses to approve all of the requested actions, it would be necessary to
vote on the Minor Master Plan Amendment (MP 177(DD)) first, then approve the remaining
permits (CUP, I{DP, CDP) as a separate second action. This would be necessary to preserve
consistency with the Master Plan. (Note: The Master Plan Amendment application number, MP
177(DD), was also included in the hearing notice for the project to ensure full disclosure.)
Several factors influenced staffs recommendation for approval of the proposed Master Plan
Amendment: 1) the reason for the original 18' height limit, 2) a change in the City's building
height definition (i.e., the way building height is measured), and 3) the normal height limit
allowed in the 0-S (Open Space) Zones throughout the City and achieved by other City parks.
1. When the Aviara Master Plan was approved the document contained a building height
limit of 18' for Planning Area 32 (the park site). This may have been the result of a lack of
detailed plans for the ultimate park development or may have been simply an error in the text of
the Master Plan. An 18' height limit for the park building would have been more restrictive than
the height limit applied to any of the surrounding area development. The neighboring residential
units have height limitations of from 24' (for flat roofs) to 30' (for pitched roofs). Typically, non-
residential uses in the City have a height limit of 30' to 35' with additional height beyond 35'
allowed under certain circumstances. Thus, a building height limit of 18' would have restricted
the height of this park building beyond the restrictions of any other buildings in the vicinity and
beyond other non-residential buildings in the City. Aside from such restrictions, an 18' height
limit for a park gymnasium or other community building would have been impracticable. The
heights of the gymnasiums/public use buildings in other City parks are just under 35'. (The gyms
at Stagecoach and Calavera Parks are 34'8" in height.) The anticipated building height for the
tournament tennis center at Poinsettia Park will probably be greater than 35' because of its
special design needs. Staff believes that no reasonable size public gathering park building (a
gym or a community building) could be built within an 18' height limit.
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2. The second factor is the definition of "building height". When the Aviara Master Plan
was approved, building height in the City was a) measured to the mid-point of a structure and, b)
was measured from a point 5' outside of the structure. (The Master Plan text incorporated a
reference to the building height definition in the Municipal Code.) Later the building height
definition in the Municipal Code was changed to a) measure building height to the peak of the
roof and to b) measure the height from all points of the structure. As a result of this definition
change, the allowed building heights in some of the planning areas in the Master Plan (including
PA 32) were unintentionally lowered without consideration of the specific projects anticipated.
3. The City's 0-S (Open Space) Zones throughout the City allow a maximum height of 25'
unless a greater height is approved by a conditional use permit (CUP) approved by the Planning
Commission. 0-S zoning is the typical zoning assigned to park properties and parks require the
approval of a CUP. As indicated above, other park buildings similar to the proposed structure (at
Stagecoach and Calavera Parks) have been developed at a height of about 35' through approved
CUP's. The maximum height of the proposed community building would be 32'3 1/z" at its peak
(over the multi-purpose room). The remainder of the community building would be at a lower
height, varying from 16' to 21'. The average of the various roof heights for the community
building would be 17'2". Heights of the other proposed structures (restrooms and storage areas)
are also under 18'.
Based upon the above factors, staff believes the requested Minor Master Plan amendment is
justified and that the resulting project would remain consistent with the approved Aviara Master
Plan.
B. General Plan 0-S (Open Space) Designation
The proposed park use is consistent with the approved Aviara Master Plan. The approved Aviara
Master Plan has already been found to be consistent with the City's General Plan. Therefore, a
park use on the project site is consistent with the City's General Plan.
C. 0-S (Open Space) Zoning and Conditional Uses Regulations
The project site has P-C (Planned Community) zoning, as do all Master Plan areas. The Aviara
Master Plan designates that the site be developed in accordance with the 0-S (Open Space) Zone.
A park use is allowed in all zones, including the 0-S zone, subject to the approval of a CUP
(Conditional Use Permit). Further, the Aviara Master Plan calls for the development of a park on
this site.
The findings necessary for the approval of the CUP and staff's responses to these findings are
discussed in Table 1, below. Based upon that analysis, staff believes that all of the findings
necessary for the requested CUP can be made.
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TABLE 1: CONDITIONAL USE FINDINGS AND RESPONSES
FINDING RESPONSE
1. That the requested use is necessary or desirable The use is necessary in that it fulfills an anticipated
for the development of the community, is need for recreational opportunities in the
essentially in harmony with the various elements community and City. The use will be in harmony
and objectives of the General Plan, including, if with the objectives of the General Plan in that the
applicable, the certified local coastal program, and use is allowed on the subject site by the General
is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses Plan and the certified local coastal program. The
specifically permitted in the zone in which the use will not be detrimental to existing or permitted
proposed use is to be located uses in that the project has been designed to be
compatible with such uses. The park has been
designed to provide adequate separation and
screening from neighboring uses, and the
architecture of the proposed buildings and the
design of the proposed walls and landscaping will
be compatible with the neighboring uses.
2. That the site for the intended use is adequate in The site can accommodate all of the proposed uses
size and shape to accommodate the use while providing all needed separation from
surrounding uses, including sensitive resources.
All uses will be on the mesa area and will not
encroach into required setbacks. The project will
also not encroach into sensitive habitat areas with
the exception of the area of remedial grading (.03
acre) necessary to stabilize slopes.
3. That all of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, The Aviara Master Plan requires a structural
landscaping, and other features necessary to adjust setback of 50' from Poinsettia Lane and a
the requested use to existing or permitted future building/open parking setback of 30' from all other
uses in the neighborhood will be provided and planning area boundaries. The project design
maintained incorporates a setback of approximately 80' from
Poinsettia Lane to the maintenance building. It
incorporates setbacks of approximately 44' from
parking to the planning area boundary to the east
and approximately 43' from parking to the
planning area boundary to the south. Thus, the
project provides setbacks in excess of all
applicable requirements. The project will include
several walls to minimize potential light, noise,
and visual impacts to neighboring residential uses.
All such walls will be landscaped to enhance their
appearance. Fencing will also be incorporated to
minimize accidental intrusion into sensitive
resource areas. Finally, light standards will be
designed to minimize light spillage onto
neighboring uses and sensitive resource areas.
4. That the street system serving the proposed use The use will generate 1,000 APT. These trips can
is adequate to properly handle all traffic generated be accommodated by the streets serving the site:
by the proposed use Ambrosia Lane (a collector roadway) and
Poinsettia Lane (a major arterial roadway).
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D. Aviara Master Plan
The proposed project is within the Aviara Master Plan. The Master Plan establishes the intended
use of the site and the development criteria for the project. As shown in Table 2 (Aviara Master
Plan Compliance), below, the proposed project clearly complies with the use expectation,
setback requirements, and parking requirements of the Master Plan. The parking required and
provided is discussed in detail below. The proposed building height is discussed in Section
W.A. ("Minor Master Plan Amendment") of this staff report.
The Aviara Master Plan calls for parking spaces to be provided for the park as prescribed by the
City's Parks and Recreation Department. (This requirement recognizes that parks vary greatly in
their size, intended uses, and facilities, making it impossible to establish a single parking ratio
that fits all parks.) During the development of the Zone 19 Park Master Plan the Recreation
Department evaluated the anticipated usage of the proposed park and the uses at existing parks in
the City. This park will differ from other parks in that it is more likely to host weddings and
similar activities. On the other hand, this park will also have fewer ball fields than other parks of
a similar size. Based upon that evaluation and comparison, the Parks Department determined
that the park would require 261 parking spaces. The project provides 270 spaces.
Table 2: AVL4RA MASTER PLAN COMPLIANCE
Standard/Requirement Master Plan Requirement I Project Proposal Compliance
Use Park Park Yes
Setback from Min 50' 80' Yes
Poinsettia Lane
Setback from planning Min 30' Min 43' Yes
area boundaries
Building Height Max 18' to mid-point 32'3 1/2" See "Minor
(per previous building multi-purpose room Master Plan
height definition) 17'2" avg Amendment"
comm'y building section
16'
other buildings
Parking Per Park MP 270 sp's Yes
261 sp's
E. Hillside Development Regulations
A Hillside Development Permit (T{DP) is required for the proposed project because the site
contains a slope of 15% or greater and an elevation difference of greater than 15 feet. Because
the proposed project is a non-residential development, Sections 21.95.120(D) (Volume of Grading)
and 21.95.120(E) (Slope Height) requirements of the Hillside Development Regulations do not
apply to the project.
The proposed improvements would entail grading of the site to create level pads for the buildings
and level playing fields. The grading would result in fill being constructed above the existing
natural slopes along the northern site boundary, a fill slope ascending from the eastern site
boundary, and a cut slope along the western site boundary. The existing graded slopes along
Poinsettia Lane and Ambrosia Lane would remain nearly unchanged, as would much of the
existing graded slope between the site and the residential development to the southeast. The
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proposed fill necessitated by the remedial grading slopes would be up to 70' high, and the
proposed cut slopes would be up to 20' high. The resulting fill-over-natural slopes would result
in a total slope height of up to about 120' for the remedial grading. This grading is justified due
to the unusual geotechnical condition which requires corrective work.
The proposed community building pad elevation is currently 325'. This area would be lowered
to 322'. The proposed soccer field pad is currently at 326' and will be lowered to 316'. The
proposed baseball field area currently consists of terrain sloping down to the north with
elevations between 280' and 320'. The baseball field would receive some of the excavation from
the soccer field area and would be graded to an elevation near 310'. This effort would be
required to balance the grading on the site.
The development to the north is an existing improved industrial lot situated near an elevation of
186'. The tenants currently view natural sloping terrain with elevations varying between 180'
and 327'. After construction, this industrial lot would view both natural and manufactured
slopes varying between 280' and 307'. The manufactured slope would be required to support the
northern edge of the baseball field. The existing residential units to the east are set at an
elevation near 299'. They currently view natural sloping terrain varying between 280' and 302'.
After project development, residents of this area would view a proposed tot lot and parking area
set at an elevation of about 302'. There would be an intervening 6' landscaped wall between the
residential uses and the proposed tot lot/parking area which would block some of the view of
park activities/areas. The residential units to the south are situated at an elevation near 275'.
They currently view a slope to the north that varies from 275' to 302' in elevation. After
development, residents would continue to view a slope varying from 275' to 300'.
Total grading for the project would include 133,000 cubic yards of cut and fill and 90,000 cubic
yards of remedial (removal and recompaction) grading. The grading would be balanced on site
(no import or export). A grading permit would be required for the project. No off-site grading is
proposed or required. The areas of grading are generally small. Therefore, the opportunity for
contour grading is limited. However, grading would be contoured wherever appropriate. The
geotechnical report indicates that soils-related issues exist within the proposed project area.
However, the report provides recommendations required to stabilize the site in accordance with
City standards. These efforts include, but may not be limited to, removal of existing unstable soil
and installation of key buttresses prior to additional fill soils being placed near the northerly end of
the property.
All applicable Hillside grading requirements would be satisfied by compliance with the
recommendation of the geotechnical report. (See Table 3, below.)
Table 3- HILLSIDE REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
STANDARD
PERMITTED/
REQUIRED PROVIDED
Max. slope height N/A 70'
Grading volume N/A 7,733 cy/ac
Contour grading Varied slope directions & undulation. N/A
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Table 3- HILLSIDE REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE (Continueth
STANDARD
PERMITTED!
REQUIRED PROVIDED
Hillside Architecture 1. Use terraced pads and/or 1. Pads for use areas would be
foundations. terraced.
2. Maintain natural slopes with 2. The proposed community building
structures and roofs. would have a pitched roof which
3. Decrease building mass with mimics the natural slopes in the area.
increased slope steepness. 3. N/A
F. Coastal Development Regulations
The project site is within the Mello I segment of the Local Coastal Program. The approved
Master Plan requirements implement the Mello I Coastal Zone requirements for the Master Plan
area. The Mello I segment focuses on several areas: provision of shoreline access, preservation
of agricultural uses, preservation of scenic resources, preservation of environmentally sensitive
resources, and prevention of erosion and geologic instability. The proposed project is not located
such that it could provide shoreline access. It also does not contain protected agricultural uses.
The project site does provide distant views from much of the mesa edge which will remain
available from the site. However, the site does not contain any Coastal Zone-designated view
points or view corridors. The proposed project would preserve large areas of environmentally
sensitive habitat. The grading footprint does involve some encroachment into dual-criteria
slopes where it is necessary to provide geologic stability for the site. However, this
encroachment is well within the amount allowed by the Coastal regulations and does not require
mitigation. (See next paragraph.) Because this project is a major public works project (i.e.,
greater than $50,000 cost), it can be appealed by the Coastal Commission.
The project site is located within the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone. The Coastal
Resource Protection Overlay Zone regulations (Chapter 21.203 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code)
apply to properties located in the watershed of Batiquitos Lagoon. Only the southernmost edge
of the property is in the Batiquitos Lagoon watershed. The vast majority of the site is in the
Enemas watershed. This overlay zone is intended to protect sensitive resources. It requires
preservation of steep slopes with vegetation (dual-criteria slopes) with some exceptions.
Encroachment into dual-criteria slopes is allowed when such encroachment is necessary for
reasonable use of the property and when the encroachment does not exceed ten percent (10%) of
the total steep (25% and over) slope area of the site. The proposed project would require
encroachment into .03-acre of dual-criteria slopes in order to remedy a slope instability. This
.03-acre encroachment represents only five percent (5%) of the total dual-criteria slopes on the
site and less than one percent (.006 %) of the total steep slopes on the site.
G. Growth Management
The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 19 in the southwest
quadrant of the City. The impacts on public facilities created by the project, and its compliance
with the adopted performance standards, are summarized in Table 5, below.
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Table 5 GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE
STANDARD IMPACTS COMPLIANCE
City Administration N/A Yes
Library N/A Yes
Waste Water Treatment 11 EDU Yes
Parks N/A Yes
Drainage 18.4 CFS Yes
Circulation 1,000 ADT Yes
Fire Station No.4 Yes
Open Space N/A Yes
Schools N/A Yes
Elementary School Students N/A N/A
Middle School Students N/A N/A
"School Students N/A N/A
Sewer Collection System 11 EDU Yes
Water 2,420 GPD Yes
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental analysis has been conducted on the project site in the past and was conducted
again for the proposed park project. The first analysis occurred during the processing of the
Aviara (formerly Pacific Rim) Master Plan. An EIR was prepared for the Master Plan, which
included the current project site. The site was also included in the City's General Plan Update in
1994. An MEIR was prepared for that project. Most recently an environmental analysis (an ETA
Part II) for the park project was prepared in November 2001 and an Addendum to the Part II was
prepared on January 24, 2002. The November 2001 analysis identified several areas of
potentially significant impacts which could be mitigated to less than significant by the
implementation of mitigation measures. Those areas include: 1) soils/geological impacts; 2)
storm water runoff impacts; 3) impacts to sensitive habitat; 4) light spillage; and 5) impacts to
paleontological resources. Mitigation measures which would reduce these potential impacts to
less than significant have been included in the mitigation monitoring report for the project.
Mitigation measures include generally: corrective grading; installation of fencing around
sensitive habitat; compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements; revegetation of areas of corrective grading; control of light spillage; and
monitoring of the grading activities by a paleontologist. With the inclusion of these mitigation
measures, the Planning Director issued a Mitigated Negative Declaration on November 28, 2001.
No additional mitigation and no recirculation was required as a result of the January 24, 2002
Addendum.
MP 177(DD)/CUP 01-22L 01-07/CDP 01-31 —ZONE 19 PARP
February 20, 2002
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5108 (Mitigated Neg Dec)
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5156 (Minor Master Plan Amendment)
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5109 (CUP)
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5110 (HDP)
5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5111 (CDP)
6. Location Map
7. Background Data Sheet
8. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form
9. Disclosure Statement
10. Exhibits "A" - "N" dated February 20, 2002
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ZONE 19 PARK
MP 177(DD)/CUP 01-22/
HDP 01-07/CDP 01-31
0 BACKGROUND DATA SHEET 46
CASE NO: MP177(DD)/CLJP 01-22/HDP 01-07/CDP 01-31
CASE NAME: ZONE 19 PARK
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
REQUEST AND LOCATION: a public park with a community building, maintenance facility,
restrooms, a softball diamond, soccer fields, a basketball court, picnic area, tot lot and parking
areas on a 25-acre site
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Those portions of Section 35, Township 12 South, Range 4 West and
Section 2, Township 13 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the City of Carlsbad,
County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plan thereof, said property being
more particularly described in Exhibit "A" of Quitclaim Deed recorded march 28, 1989 as File
No. 89-157040 of official records of said San Diego County
APN: 215-080-27,29 Acres: 25 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: 1 LOT
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation: OS
Density Allowed: N/a Density Proposed: N/a
Existing Zone: 0-S Proposed Zone: 0-S
Surrounding Zoning, General Plan and Land Use:
Zoning
Site 0-S
North P-M
South P-C
East RD-M-Q
West R-l-Q and 0-S
General Plan
OS
PI and OS
RM and RH
RM
RLM and OS
Current Land Use
Undeveloped
Industrial
Residential and Church
Residential
Open space
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: CUSD Water District: CMWD Sewer District: Carlsbad
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): 11
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Negative Declaration, issued November 28, 2001
El Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated______________________________
Other,
CITY OF CARLSBAD 6
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM
(To be Submitted with Development Application)
PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
FILE NAME AND NO: ZONE 19 PARK— MP177(1?D)/CUP 01-22/1JIDP 01-07/CDP 01-31
1 LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 19 GENERAL PLAN: OS
ZONING: 0-S
DEVELOPER'S NAME: CITY OF CARLSBAD
ADDRESS: 1635 FARADAY AVENUE; CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE NO.: 760-602-4600 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 215-080-27,29
QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FL, DU): 25 AC
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: N/A
A. City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage
B. Library: Demand in Square Footage =
C. Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer)
D. Park: Demand in Acreage =
E. Drainage:
Demand in CFS
Identify Drainage Basin =
(Identify master plan facilities on site plan)
F. Circulation: Demand in ADT =
(Identify Trip Distribution on site plan)
G. Fire: Served by Fire Station No. =
H. Open Space: Acreage Provided =
I. Schools:
(Demands to be determined by staff)
J. Sewer:
Demands in EDU
Identify Sub Basin =
(Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan)
K. Water: Demand in GPD =
N/A
11
N/A
18.4
Encinas Creek &
& Batiquitos
1,000
4
24.25
N/A
N Batiquitos
2.420
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Applicant's statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all applications which will require
discretionary action on the part of the City Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee.
The following information MUST be disclosed at the time of application submittal. Your project cannot
be reviewed until this information is completed. Please print.
Note:
Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal
organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, in this and any other county, city and· county, city
municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit."
Agents may sign this document; however, the legal name and entity of the applicant and property owner must be
provided below.
1.
2.
APPLICANT (Not the applicant's agent)
Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons having a financial
interest in the application. If the applicant includes a corporation or partnership, include the
names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO
INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-
APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW If a publicly-owned corporation, include the
names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if
necessary.)
Person ____________ _
Title
Addr-es-s /-i_p)--CM_____,,h--,bei_'Q_IIJ_//l(J-( ZJ,
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Corp/Part--=C. ....... m__,_v ______ o. ....... F _ _.CA__._~-M~'Y, ..... 'O __ I Title ______________ _
Address _____________ _
OWNER (Not the owner'_s agent)
Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons having any ownership
interest in the property involved. Also, provide the nature of the legal ownership (i.e,
partnership, tenants in common, non-profit, corporation, etc.). If the ownership includes a
corporation or partnership. include the names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more
than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES,
PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (NIA) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly-
owned corporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate
page may be attached if necessary.)
Person.__________ Corp/Part._..=C:;.;./_,_7i_,.7_ ..... t?..._F __ c"'"'-'-'L"""k..;;;:sc..,bt ....... !f2~
Title ______ ~~-----Title ______________ _
Address/Zip CM/s/;111J Vtf/4JE/}.,{_ · Address _________ _
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1635 Faraday Avenue• Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 @
3. NON-PROFIT 'v-' ANIZATION OR TRUST (
If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a nonprofit organization or a trust, list the
names and addresses of ANY person serving as an officer or director of the non-profit
organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the.
Non Profit/Trust ·---------Non Profit/Trust. __________ _
Title ___________ _ Title _____________ _
Address ___________ _ Address_-____________ _
4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff,
Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve (12) months?
Oves 5?J No If yes, please indicate person(s): ______________ _
NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary.
I certify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my lmowledge.
Signature of owner/date Signature of applicant/date ·
Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant
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Print or type name of owner/applictnt's agent f'~d-/t,(t(VJtfiBf-,
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