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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-06; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Joint Special Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: November 6, 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 6:38 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 6:39 p.m. due to a conflict of interest relating to this item. Continued from the Council Meeting of October 16, 2007. 4. AB #19.203 - REVISIONS TO THE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN MANUAL. Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain reviewed the proposed plan with a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk), that included clarification on several Master Plan items. City Attorney Ron Ball stated that because the Mayor had requested more information on this item, the public hearing would be re-opened. Council/Commission Member Nygaard asked how a person would work through the standards of modification. Ms. Fountain replied that modifications would have to be approved through the Housing and Redevelopment Commission and ultimately the City Council. Mayor/Chair Lewis reopened Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Walt Meyer, 4332 Standford Street, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission. He stated he had concerns regarding train horns. He further stated that he had concerns regarding restaurants in residential buildings, parking issues and the potential of utilities needing to be enlarged because of the additional businesses/residences downtown. Don Krager, 2744 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission. Mr. Krager spoke in support of the mixed use project on Carlsbad Boulevard that was put into place in 2005. He stated he would like to see the City address large recreation vehicles within the Redevelopment area, more parking enforcement, and a free shuttle to move people around the Village. Mr. Krager added November 6, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council Page 2 and Housing and Redevelopment Commission that he would also like to see landscaping approved that does not block the buildings but ties into the rest of the Village. He stated that he thinks the project should move forward. Jay Corales, Manager of Turner Real Estate, 539 Carlsbad Village Drive, Ste 106, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission. Mr. Corales stated that Turner Real Estate would like to see the Village be a "Green Village". Mr. Corales stated he supported the Plan and felt the City should require buildings to be "green". He suggested that a "green" building fund be established by those developing in the Village. Robin Young, Executive Director Carlsbad Village Business Association, came forward to address the Council/Commission. She stated the Business Association is in support of the Plan. Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin asked if the CVB was aware of the density that was proposed. Maureen Simons, 2744 Carlsbad Blvd. Unit 209, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission. She spoke in support of the Plan. Frank Hutchins, 606 Compass Court, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council/Commission. He spoke in support of and urged the Council/Commission to make a decision on the Plan. Ed Scarpelli, 929 Orchid Way, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission. Mr. Scarpelli encouraged the Council/Commission to approve the Plan. Mike O'Gara, 3200 James Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Commission. Mr. O'Gara stated he was in support of the Village Plan. He addressed the density issue, stating he was concerned that density should not be an issue if the project is well managed. He encouraged the Council/Commission to approve the plan. Sarah Marquez, 2968 Garfield Street, came forward to address the Council/Commission. Ms. Marquez stated she did not want to see an increase in crime, loss of public services or an increase in traffic congestion. She stated she was in support of the revised standards and encouraged the Council/Commission to approve the Plan. Marilyn Hatch, 4068 Sunnyhill Drive came forward to address Council/Commission. She read from a letter she presented to the Council/Commission (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) stating her concerns. Ms. Hatch stated she is also in support of green living. Mayor/Chair Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. November 6, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission PageS RECESS: Mayor/Chair Lewis Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:41 p.m. Council/Commission reconvened at 8:44 p.m., with three members present. In response to an inquiry from Council/Commission Member Nygaard, Ms. Fountain said that current facilities are adequate to accommodate new growth but each project is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Council/Commission Member Nygaard asked about landscaping in the Village. Ms. Fountain stated that the citywide landscape manual is used in the Village. She added that trees will be planted in the public right-of-way. Ms. Fountain and Council/Commission Members reviewed and Council/Commission approved the following Village Development Standards Revisions and Clean-Up Language to the Master Plan and Design Manual, listed in the chart below: Standard Existing Proposed Council Action Setbacks Vary according to District; Range is 0' to 20' 0' front, side & rear on 1st floor with all other floors required to have an average 10' setback on front. (Districts 1-4) Approved proposal for commercial and mixed use. Added standard that first floor of multi- family project must have a 10' average front setback Building Coverage Commercial Range: 60 to 100% Residential Range: 60 to 80% All projects: 100% (Districts 1-4) Approved proposal Building Height 45' maximum (Districts 1-4 & 9) 30' maximum (District 5) 35' maximum (Districts 6, 7 & 8) 45' maximum (Districts 1- 4 & 9) 30' maximum (District 5) 35' maximum (Districts 6, 7 & 8) Approved proposal Roof Pitch Required for all Districts Not required - all Districts Revised to require 50% of total roof structure (per property) to have a roof pitch (with pitch as currently noted for each district in MP) (all districts) November 6, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Page 4 Standard Building over parking to obtain maximum height Open Space Density Inclusionary PD Standards Parking Tandem Parking Parking space credit for existing commercial buildings Parking In-Lieu Fee 15% reduction for transit-oriented projects Existing Required for Districts 1-4 & 9 20% (private & public) 15to23du/ac;GMCP19 (all districts) 15% (all districts) Apply - all districts Vary by use; gross square foot calculation (all districts) Not permitted (all districts) Not permitted (all districts) Permitted - % varies by property location (all properties east of railroad tracks) Not permitted (all districts) Proposed Not required - all Districts 20% (private & public) 15to45du/ac:GMCP45 (Districts 1-4) 15 to23du/ac (Districts 5-9) 15% (all districts) Deleted - all districts Standards added for parking large rec. vehicles off-site and screening on-site parking for small rec vehicles Vary by use; net square foot calculation (all districts)] Permitted for residential (all districts) Permitted (all districts) Permitted - % varies by property location (all properties east of railroad tracks) Permitted for all uses (all districts) Council Action Approved proposal to eliminate requirement Approved proposal Approved 15 minimum and 35 maximum (Districts 1-4) Approved 15 minimum and 23 maximum (Districts 5-9) Approved proposal Approved proposal Approved proposal Denied proposal; tandem parking not to be permitted Revised to allow as a possible standards modification to be approved on case-by- case basis Approved proposal Denied proposal; no parking reduction for transit-oriented projects November 6, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Page 5 Standard Standards Modifications Safe Access for Parking - Design Guideline General Cleanup No variance required if exceed standard or range Administrative Variance Demolition Roof sign Pole Signs Consistency Determinations Temporary Structures & storage units Extension of Redevelopment Permits Land Uses in the Transportation Corridor Existing Allowed for affordable housing - all districts Not currently in Master Plan "• *- * ''"';." •"• vC£.rK -s^^^St^^gV^-ir.-ljl. '",. ' •' , "";""•"'' ~;"x "j, -L: i'.,,-.^, '}*£•<» Currently required Not stated Not stated Definition needs clarification Not allowed Not stated Not stated Not stated Only transit-oriented uses currently allowed Proposed Allow for Green Buildings at Silver or higher LEED; for affordable housing; for projects which can't meet minimum density due to standards; and other projects that meet the goals of the Master Plan - all districts Add language to encourage shared or joint use driveways; setbacks may be adjusted ^w.c-'~~ •"..-. "i'-^^ssi^---^'-'''-!1^" .,",'-.•"*.•• -.3,'X ;,•_,' •/";:.-. - .- •.«','.•-•,: Amend language in Master Plan to eliminate variance requirement Amend language in Master Plan to allow approval by Director Amend language in Master Plan to exempt demolition from redev permit Clarify definition in Master Plan Allow under certain circumstances in Master Plan Amend language to add to Master Plan Amend language to prohibit in Master Plan Add language to Master Plan to set forth policy for processing extensions Allow same uses as allowed on adjacent properties to transportation corridor Council Action Approved proposal Approved proposal --r.*f '-•,-,-"" ->.— £''•."">!""'"*•- •-- ••,h~"'-i~' •"""- f'fA.WW'lTf-"" "• Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved November 6, 2007 Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Page6 Standard Administrative permits Demolition of Structures Design Review Board Role Process for appeals of Director decision toDRB A-Frame Signs Banner Displays on lamp posts Existing Language currently not clear Not stated Language currently not clear and/or comprehensive Not clearly stated Inconsistent standards in Council Policy No. 65 Not stated Proposed Clarify definition of administrative permit in Chapter 21.35 of CMC Exempt in Chapter 21.35 of CMC Clarify role in Chapter 21.35 and 2.24 of CMC Set forth process for appeals Amend for consistency of Council Policy with Master Plan Allow for city-sponsored or co-sponsored events; no commercial advertisement Council Action Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved City Attorney Ron Ball titled Ordinance Nos. NS-862 and NS-863. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Kulchin, the Commission/Council introduced Ordinance Nos. NS-862 and NS- 863, and; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Kulchin, directed staff to return with documents approving the revisions to the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hall and Packard. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of November 6, 2007, was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. NE M. WOOD, CMC City Clef Sherry Freisinger Deputy Clerk