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Home My WebLink About2007-10-16; City Council; Minutes (4)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Joint Special Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: October 16, 2007 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor/Chair Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Nygaard. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING: Council/Commission Members Hall and Packard left the dais at 6:24 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest relating to this item. 4. AB #19.203 - REVISIONS TO THE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN MANUAL. Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ms. Fountain gave an overview of the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. She explained that the Village Redevelopment Area is divided into the following nine land use districts: 1. Village Center 2. Office Support 3. Freeway Commercial 4. Residential Support 5. Mixed Use Support 6. Service Commercial Support 7. Office Support 8. Residential Support 9. Tourism Support Ms. Fountain stated that the proposed revisions will facilitate an "Urban Village" feel in the Village and establish an area where people can live, work, shop and entertain. She further explained that the proposed revisions will affect the following Design Manual standards: • Setbacks • Density • Parking Requirements • Open Space • Building Height / Roof Pitch October 16, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council Page 2 and Housing and Redevelopment Commission In conclusion, Ms. Fountain reviewed staff's recommendations and the items for Council/Commission consideration. In response to an inquiry from Mayor/Chair Lewis, City Attorney Ron Ball confirmed that the City's Redevelopment Plan will expire in year 2009 and that the City will need to decide at that time whether to continue the existing plan or replace the plan. In response to Mayor/Chair Lewis, Ms. Fountain explained that the boundaries of the Redevelopment Plan could be changed by a new plan in 2009 if approved by the Council/Commission. In response to Council/Commission Member Nygaard, Ms. Fountain explained that if density increases are approved in the residential areas, developers will still need to meet the parking requirements set forth in the Redevelopment Plan. She further explained that residential units are not eligible for the Parking-ln-Lieu program. Mayor/Chair Lewis expressed concerns relating to parking availability in the downtown area. He stated that parking is already an issue at the current density levels in the Village area. Ms. Fountain confirmed that maximum building height will remain the same at 45 feet; however, staff is recommending that the roof pitch requirement be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Redevelopment Department. In response to Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Kulchin, Ms. Fountain confirmed that the Residential Districts will be required to provide parking for all units on site. Mayor/Chair Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. Lori Boone, 3659 Skyline Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Boone expressed concerns relating to the proposed parking requirements and requested that the Council/Commission take more time to review the proposed changes to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Mark Tanner, 3612 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the proposed density and the potential impact on parking in the Village area. John Simons, 2944 Carlsbad Boulevard, Suite 209, Carlsbad, spoke in support of the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. In conclusion, Mr. Simons commented that the economy in the Village area is beginning to decline and would like to see more people in the Village. Lance Shulte, 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, came forward to address the Council/Commission on behalf of North County Transit District. Mr. Shulte explained that North County Transit District (NCTD) is working on a Master Plan for the parking area at the train station in the Village. October 16, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council Page 3 and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Mayor/Chair Lewis commented that he would like NCTD to provide a parking structure for those commuters who utilize the train in Carlsbad. Michael Babowal, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission on behalf of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Babowal submitted a letter from Ted Owen, CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) in support of the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Ken Roush, 1810 Radcliff Road, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to increased density in the Village. Scott Molloy, 9201 Spectrum Center Boulevard, Suite 110, San Diego, came forward to address the Council/Commission on behalf of the Building Industry Association. Mr. Molloy spoke in support of the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. In conclusion, Mr. Molloy commented that the proposed revisions are consistent with zoning standards in other cities. Chuck Curry, Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Mr. Curry stated that the Council/Commission should consider offering developer incentives other than the Parking-ln-Lieu Fee. Tom Young of SRM Development expressed support for the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Walt Myer, 4332 Stanford Street, Carlsbad, spoke about society's preference for vehicles as a mode of transportation. Lucinda Vigne, 3880 Hibiscus Circle, Carlsbad, expressed her support for the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Mariah Weibel, 377 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. In conclusion, Ms. Weibel expressed support for the additional language recommended by staff relating to the safe access to parking via joint use driveways. Socorro Anderson, 351 Acacia Avenue, Carlsbad, expressed her support for the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Jodee Dixon, State Street, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of the proposed revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Ms. Dixon stated that as a business owner she can support higher density in the Village. Kurt Burkhart, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Visitors Bureau, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Burkhart explained that many visitors to Carlsbad expressed an interest in businesses extending their hours of operations. October 16, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council Page 4 and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Seeing no one else wishing to speak Mayor/Chair Lewis closed the hearing at 8:26 p.m. Mayor/Chair Lewis stated that he would like to continue the item pending further discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Kulchin, the Commission/Council concurred to continue the item to the Meeting of November 6, 2007. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hall and Packard. Council/Commission Members Hall and Packard returned to the dais at 8:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of October 16, 2007, was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. LORRAINEIvl. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Sheila R. Cobian Deputy City Clerk