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Home My WebLink About2020-04-15; Planning Commission; ; CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 (DEV2019-0104) – LOKER AVENUEItem No. Application complete date: October 22, 2019 P.C. AGENDA OF:April 15, 2020 Project Planner: Paul Dan Project Engineer: David Rick SUBJECT: CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 (DEV2019-0104) – LOKER AVENUE - Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map and Nonresidential Planned Development Permit for a one-lot subdivision with 10 nonresidential airspace condominium units on a 12.4-acre site previously developed with 10 existing light industrial buildings located at 2720-2738 Loker Avenue West in the P-M (Planned Industrial) Zone, and Local Facilities Management Zone 5.The City Planner has determined that this project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment and is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) of the State CEQA guidelines. I.RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7366 APPROVING Tentative Tract Map CT 2019-0005 and Nonresidential Planned Development Permit PUD 2019-0005 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II.PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The 12.4-acre site is currently comprised of two legal lots, one developed with six, and one developed with four, existing buildings previously approved under Planned industrial Permit (PIP) 86-01. The project will create airspace condominiums for separate ownership of each of the 10 buildings, with common use and maintenance responsibility of the parking lot, circulation, drainage and landscape improvements. No development or improvements are proposed with this project. The project site is located in the Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan 200 (SP 200(B)), has a General Plan Land Use designation of PI (Planned Industrial) and is Zoned P-M (Planned Industrial). Table 1 below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and current land uses of the project site and surrounding properties. TABLE 1 – SITE AND SURROUNDING LAND USES Location General Plan Designation Zoning Current Land Use Site Planned Industrial (PI) Planned Industrial (P-M) Industrial buildings North Open Space (OS) Open Space (OS) Open Space South Planned Industrial (PI) Planned Industrial (P-M) Industrial buildings East Planned Industrial (PI) Planned Industrial (P-M) Industrial buildings West Planned Industrial (PI) Planned Industrial (P-M) Open Space 3 CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 (DEV2019-0104) – LOKER AVENUE April 15, 2020 Page 2 III. ANALYSIS The proposed project is subject to the following ordinances, standards, and policies: A. Planned Industrial (PI) General Plan Land Use Designation; B. Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan (SP 200(B)); C. Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone (C.M.C. Chapter 21.34); D. Subdivision Ordinance (C.M.C. Title 20); E. Nonresidential Planned Development (C.M.C. Chapter 21.47); F. McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP); and G. Growth Management Ordinance (C.M.C. Chapter 21.90) and Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 5. The recommendation for approval of 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. Planned Industrial (PI) General Plan Land Use Designation The subject property has a General Plan Land Use designation of Planned Industrial (PI), which allows industrial, office, research and development and manufacturing uses. Ancillary commercial uses are also permitted. The project complies with the various elements of the General Plan as outlined in Table 2 below: TABLE 2 – GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY? Land Use Policy 2-P.28 The physical development of industrial areas shall ensure compatibility among a diverse range of industrial establishments. The existing buildings complement the surrounding uses, in that they offer office, R&D, and light manufacturing which are permitted with the Planned Industrial designation. Yes Mobility Goal 3-G.3 Provide inviting streetscapes that encourage walking and promote livable streets. The proposed project will maintain an existing sidewalk along Loker Avenue and will provide pedestrian access to and from the project. Yes Public Safety Goal 6-G.1 Minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to property resulting from fire, flood, hazardous material release, or seismic disasters. The existing structures are designed in conformance with all seismic design standards. In addition, the proposed project is consistent with all the applicable fire safety requirements. Yes Noise Goal 5-G.2 Ensure that new development is compatible with the noise environment, by continuing to use The project is located outside of the 60 dBA CNEL noise contour of Palomar Airport, and the buildings have been sound attenuated to meet the 55 dBA CNEL interior noise level Yes CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 (DEV2019-0104) – LOKER AVENUE April 15, 2020 Page 3 ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY? potential noise exposure as a criterion in land use planning. standards for nonresidential construction. B. Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan (SP 200(B)) The Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan (SP 200(B)) establishes a set of standards for approval of discretionary actions within the airport influence area. The proposed project is a subdivision of two lots into one lot with 10 nonresidential airspace condominium units for separate ownership of the 10 existing light industrial buildings. No development, alterations, additions, or enhancements are part of this project. The existing buildings were all constructed under Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) 86-01. In addition, all physical improvements, including but not limited to parking and circulation, storm drain, sewer, water, and landscaping, are already developed. Therefore, based on prior approved land use applications, approved building permits, and no proposed development, the project is consistent with the Specific Plan. C. Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone (C.M.C. Chapter 21.34) The proposed project does not alter the previously approved building designs or site plan created by the Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) 86-01. The project proposal is to subdivide 2 lots into one lot for 10 nonresidential airspace condominium units, for purposes of individual ownership. The condominiums will provide opportunities for office, research and development, light manufacturing, warehousing and all other uses identified in Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.34 (P-M Zone). The project is also consistent with the underlying overall one-acre minimum lot size requirement of the P-M Zone by proposing a single lot of 12.4 acres in size. D. Subdivision Ordinance (C.M.C. Title 20) The Land Development Engineering Division has reviewed the proposed Tentative Tract Map and has found that the subdivision complies with all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the city’s Subdivision Ordinance (Title 20) for Major Subdivisions. The subdivision is considered major because it involves the division of land into five or more airspace condominiums. E. Nonresidential Planned Development (C.M.C. Chapter 21.47) The intent and purpose of the Nonresidential Planned Development regulations are to: 1. Ensure that nonresidential projects develop in accordance with the General Plan and applicable specific plans; 2. Provide for nonresidential projects which are compatible with surrounding developments; 3. Provide a method to approve separate ownership of units upon a parcel of land containing more than one unit; and 4. Provide for conversion of existing developments to condominiums. The proposal to create nonresidential airspace condominium units necessitates that a Nonresidential Planned Development Permit be processed to supplement the proposed Tentative Tract Map (CT 2019- 0005). The 10 nonresidential airspace condominium units will share common driveway access, parking CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 (DEV2019-0104) – LOKER AVENUE April 15, 2020 Page 4 areas, drainage, landscaping, and outdoor eating areas, which will be commonly maintained by an owner’s association. Nonresidential planned developments are required to meet specific findings for approval. The project complies with the General Plan, Zoning and Specific Plan as addressed above. The subdivision is for an existing industrial/office/warehouse development, and will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the surrounding occupants of the area. No modifications to the development standards are required to protect public health, safety, and general welfare. The project is necessary and desirable to provide a development that will contribute to the well-being of the community because it provides service and functionality that are in demand within the city while also meeting the intent of the Planned Industrial land use designation and zoning. F. McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) The project is located within the boundaries of the McClellan-Palomar Airport Influence Area and Flight Activity Zone and is thus subject to the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport (ALUCP). The ALUCP identifies areas likely to be impacted by noise and flight activity created by aircraft operations at the airport. Portions of three buildings are in Safety Zone 2 and the rest in Safety Zone 4, however the existing uses onsite, light industrial in nature, comply with the safety compatibility criteria of the ALUCP. One of the purposes of the ALUCP is to preclude incompatible development from intruding into areas of significant risk resulting from aircraft takeoff and landing patterns and from aircraft noise impacts. Because the project site is located outside of the 60 CNEL noise level contour lines, and the office/industrial/warehouse development is considered to be a low-intensity development that does not involve assemblages of large groups of people, the project is consistent with the ALUCP. G. Growth Management Ordinance (C.M.C. Chapter 21.90) and Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 5 The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 5 in the northeast 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 3 below. Table 3 – GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE STANDARD IMPACTS COMPLIANCE City Administration N/A Yes Library N/A Yes Waste Water Treatment 48 EDU Yes Parks NA (Conditioned as part of PIP 86-01) Yes Drainage 22.5 CFS Yes Circulation 680 ADT Yes Fire Station 5 Yes Open Space N/A Yes Schools N/A Yes Sewer Collection System 48 EDU Yes Water 2,862 GPD Yes CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 (DEV2019-0104) – LOKER AVENUE April 15, 2020 Page 5 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) Class 15 Categorical Exemption of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project entails the subdivision of 2 lots into one lot and 10 nonresidential airspace condominium units, for purposes of individual ownership. In making this determination, the City Planner has found that the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 of the state CEQA Guidelines do not apply to this project. A Notice of Exemption will be filed by the City Planner upon final project approval. The recently-adopted Climate Action Plan Ordinances are not applicable for this project because all of the buildings are existing. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7366 2. Location Map 3. Disclosure Statement 4. Reduced Exhibit Tentative Tract Map 5. Full Size Exhibit “A” dated April 15, 2020 FARADAYAVLOK E R A V WEST ELFUERTEST CT 2019-0005/PUD 2019-0005 Loker Avenue SITE MAP J SITE E L C AMINO R E A LLA COSTA AV A L G A R DCARLSBAD B L ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 ATTACHMENT 4