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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-05; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 5,2002 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall. Absent: None. INVOCATION: Father Steven McCall offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Nygaard led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be participating in the upcoming events: Wednesday, February 6,2002 - 530 p.m. Carlsbad Planning Commission appreciation Event for Commissioners Compas and Nielsen. City of Carlsbad Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California Thursday, February 7, 2002 - 6:30 p.rn Carlsbad Citizens’ Academy Kick Off City of Carlsbad Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 5 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #5, with the exception of #5, as follows: n: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall, NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #16.535 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City’s investment portfolio as of December 31, 2001, 2. AB #16,536 -AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING FOR A GIs-BASED MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN AND PROTOTYPE WATER QUALITY MASTER w. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-043, authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Rick Engineering Company for a Geographic Interface System (GIS) - based Master Drainage Plan and Prototype Water Quality Master Plan. 3. AB #16.537 -AUTHORIZE A PREPAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH REAL ESTATE COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, FOR CT 99-04 “LA COSTA OAKS AND RIDGE”. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-044, authorizing the Mayor to execute a prepayment agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Real Estate Collateral Management Company for CT 99-04, to guarantee funding for Rancho Santa Fe Road and Olivenhein Road Project improvements. 4. AB #16,538 - MODIFYING THE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-045, to modify the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan for Fire Management Employees. February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED) 5. AB #I6540 -AMENDMENTS NO. 1 and NO. 2 TO REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KELLY LAND COMPANY. This item was pulled for discussion. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 5. AB #I6540 -AMENDMENTS NO. 1 and NO. 2 TO REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KELLY LAND COMPANY. Due to a potential conflict of interest, Council Member Kulchin said she would abstain from any discussion and vote of this item. In response to Council Member Nygaard, Glenn Pruim, Deputy Public Works Director (Engineering Services), described the construction schedule for the Cannon Road improvements. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-047, approving Amendment No. 1 to Reimbursement Agreement with Kelly Land Company for the Construction of Reach 2 of Cannon Road West from Faraday Avenue to El Camino Real; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-048, approving Amendment No. 2 to Reimbursement Agreement with Kelly Land Company for the Construction of Reach 2 of Cannon Road West from Faraday Avenue to El Camino Real AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Kulchin. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Gigi Oriowski, 2729 Bennington Court, presenting Preserve Calavera, said that Village K is a regional significant corridor, which must support birds and mammals. June Drazenovick, 929 Daisy, submitted and reviewed her written comments, on file in the City Clerks Office, regarding commercial vehicles parking in front of her home. Her concerns were referred to staff. February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING: 6. AB #16.539 - ZC 98-08/LCPA 98-041CT 98-14/PUD 98-05lCP 00-02/SDP 99- OG/HDP 98-15/CDP 98-68 - THOMPSONflABATA. Mike Grim, Senior Planner and Clyde Wickham, Associate Engineer, presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Kulchin, Debbie Fountain, HousinglRedevelopment Director, explained the formula for affordable house. In response to Mayor Lewis Mr. Grim described several access links to existing public streets, namely: Lemon Leaf Drive, Lonicera Street, Alyssum Road, and Rose Drive, Mr. Grim also described the type of barricade that found in the cul-de-sac of each of these streets. In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Wickham said that if one of the streets remains a cul-de-sac and removed from the neighborhood’s circulation element, then the entire street network in that area would be impacted. Mr. Wickham displayed a photograph of the cul-de-sac barrier on Alyssum Road (not on file in the City Clerks Office). Mr. Wickham said the barrier is a temporary 2 X 4 stucco wall. Mr. Wickham presented a brief history of the street in the subdivision. Mr. Wickham described what Lemon Leaf Drive, Lonicera Street, Alyssum Road, and Rose Drive would look like when each is improved. In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Wickham described Street C. He noted that if a median were placed on Street C, vehicles would use private driveways in order to make U-turns. In response to Council Member Kulchin, Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, described the traffic calming efforts and how residents can come together to agree upon traffic calming measures. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Johnson said in the future, upon Council approval, a traffic signal could be installed at Snapdragon Drive. Gaylen Freeman, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Carlsbad Unified School District, named the schools for each area of the proposed project. He said that a Boundary Study Group has been meeting to reevaluate all boundaries in the school district and there is potential for change in some areas. He said this done on a yearly basis. Mr. Freeman said the developer of the proposed project has become part of Community Facilities District Number 3. He noted that the children living in the affordable housing units would be attending Aviara Oaks, which has available capacity. In response to Council Member Kulchin, Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director, explained the purpose of relocating the affordable housing units in the February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 proposed development. She explained that staff felt that the original location of the affordable housing was too congested and they requested the developer to identify another site for the affordable housing units, Ms. Fountain said that the developer came back with the proposed location that is before Council this evening and she said that staff supports this new location for affordable housing units. In response to Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Grim said the City collects the Coastal Zone Agricultural Mitigation fees for converted agricultural lands in the Mello I and Me110 I1 Coastal Zone segments. He said the Coastal Conservancy holds fees collected outside of those two segments. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:06 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter in any way. Todd Palmaer, President, Standard Pacific Homes, (applicant) said they have been working with staff, various agencies and surrounding neighbors since 1998. He said they have met with the neighbors on more than 25 occasions and have incorporated their input and suggestions into the site plan. Mr. Palmaer spoke in support of the project and said the development team is here to answer any questions. Jim Hicks, 962 Alyssum Road, said he was never told that Alyssum Road was a temporary cul-de-sac and would be changed into a through street. He expressed concern that drivers would speed on Alyssum Road, if it is changed into a through street. Mr. Hicks said that a traffic signal is needed on Snapdragon Drive and said he did not support low-income housing in his neighborhood. Steven Wolkenstein, 960 Alyssum Road, said the Planning Commission's decision on this project was arbitrarily made and is without merit. He said that no one in the neighborhood knew that Alyssum was a temporary cul-de-sac and that opening it to a through street makes no sense. Mr. Wokenstein said if the desire is to connect the two adjoining projects with Alyssum, then a path only for pedestrians should be installed. Lisa Clark, 947 Daisy Avenue, said she did not support Daisy Street as being the main entrance into the proposed development. She expressed concern that the proposed project will create a lot of traffic in her neighborhood. Ms. Clark said that the barriers should remain on Rose Drive and it should not be made into a through street. Stephen Oakley, 1004 Foxglove View, expressed concern for the elevation of the proposed new homes above Rose Drive and suggested that single story homes be built at the top of the hill. He also suggested that the Aviara Trail system connect to the trail leading to the Batiquitos Lagoon. Council Member Finnila announced that a City-Wide Trail System Workshop will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2002, at 6:OO p.m. at the Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad. February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Don Connors, 921 Begonia Court, expressed opposition to Rose Drive becoming a through Street and said that traffic will increase in Spinnaker Hills. He also expressed opposition to increased traffic on Daisy. Mr. Connors said that Daisy is not a collector street, but it is a residential street. Mr. Connors said that two traffic signals are needed on Poinsettia. Joe Hull, 913 Poppy Lane, a resident of Spinnaker Hills, expressed concern for additional traffic on Daisy Avenue as a result of the proposed project. He said he submitted correspondence to Council last week (on file in the City Clerk's Office). He reviewed his correspondence, discussed traffic circulation and the need for a raised median. Mr. Hull said that traffic should be directed toward Poinsettia Avenue. Bill Brooks, 7018 Snapdragon Drive, said when he purchased his home, the Standard Pacific Sales Person told him that barriers on Alyssum would eventually be removed, 3 lots would be added, and Alyssum would become a through street. Mr. Brooks suggested that a traffic signal be installed on Snapdragon Drive before the proposed development begins. He said that Snapdragon Drive is a curve and the intersection is dangerous. Ron Zawktowski, 1009 Daisy Avenue, said that people speed on Daisy and there have been four accidents in the last six months and more traffic should not be directed towards Daisy. He submitted a copy of the accident report (on file in the City Clerk's Office). Mr. Zawktowski said Daisy Avenue is already very busy and was not designed as a collector road. He said the traffic from the proposed development should be directed toward Poinsettia Avenue. Mr. Zawktowski said the developer should make a split entrance to the proposed project. Wayne Pasco, Civil Engineer, representing the Tabata Family, asked if Standard Pacific would provide access between Lonicera Street and the Tabata project. Renata 6. Mulry, 7010 Nutmeg Way, representing Bexen Press, distributed and reviewed correspondence dated February 5, 2002 (on file in the City Clerk's Office) regarding the opening of Alyssum Road, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and low-income housing. Council Member Finnila noted that an EIR was certified for this project in 1992. She explained that the Mitigated Negative Declaration remains current because the land use designated within Zone 20 has not significantly changed. Cathy Jane, 938 Daisy Avenue, said that Daisy Avenue doesn't need more traffic and it is already a dangerous street. Ms. Jane said there are a few individuals organizing a neighborhood newsletter regarding traffic calming. Nikki Robinson, 910 Rosemary Avenue, said she thought Alyssum Road was a permanent cul-de-sac and said it should not be opened as a through street and expressed concern regarding traffic circulation. Ms. Robinson noted that there are ten February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 other developments in their neighborhood that do not have interconnectivity. Ms. Robinson said that low-income housing would be better located on the other side She also said that the R.V. Parking should not be placed next to Poinsettia. Keith Kleek, 939 Daisy Avenue, said that people speed on Daisy Avenue and that the proposed development will create additional traffic on Daisy Avenue, He said that if Rose Avenue is made a through street, traffic would increase on Daisy Avenue. Mr. Kleek asked that Rose Avenue remain a cul-de-sac. Steve Humboldt, Orchid Way, said that Daisy Avenue would be a safer street if it were narrower. He asked why is a recreational vehicle storage area required when future residents of the development will have wider lots for recreational vehicle parking. Council Member Finnila explained that Council requires recreational vehicle storage areas in large development projects because of residents’ concerns regarding parking of recreational vehicles on residential streets. Don Staford, 904 Daisy Avenue, expressed concern that staff has not amended the project to address the neighbors’ concerns. He said that it is dangerous backing out of driveways because of speeding drivers. Mr. Staford asked that no additional traffic be placed on Daisy Avenue. He said there are many accidents that are not reported. Mayor Lewis explained that staffs responsibility is to follow Council’s direction and implement Council’s policy. Mayor Lewis said that Council’s policy is to require two or three ingresslegress on development projects. Seeing no one else wishing to speak on this matter, the Mayor closed the public hearing. At 8:15 p.m. RECESS Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:22 p.m. with all Council Members present. PUBLIC HEARING: (continued) 6. AB #16.539 - ZC 98-081LCPA 98-04lCT 98-14/PUD 98-05/CP 00-02/SDP 99- O6/HDP 98-15/CDP 98-68 - THOMPSONTTABATA. (continued) In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Wickham explained that a split entrance does not fulfill the need of traffic dispersion. He said a split entrance has been used in other areas, and it does not resolve secondary access needs. In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Grim said that 107 units are standard single- family homes on the east and are not members of the planned unit development. He said lots on the east side have a large enough side yard for RV parking because they February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 8 can not use the RV storage. Mr. Grim described the landscape buffer for the RV storage north and south of Poinsettia. Mr. Grim said at the Planning Commission meeting, the developer offered a CC&R restriction that no tall RV’s will be able to park in the spaces along Poinsettia. In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Wickham displayed an exhibit and Mr. Grim explained that there would be a 30-foot grade separation from Poinsettia Avenue up to the proposed RV Parking Storage. In response to Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Grim presented a brief history of“Limited Control” designation and explained the need for a zone change to be consistent with the General Plan. Council Member Nygaard inquired if staff could request the Coastal Commission to address trail needs in this development. Mr. Grim explained that the Coastal commission requires a copy of the Planning Commission Minutes and the City Council Minutes when the project is submitted. Mr. Grim said the minutes would reflect the desire to address trail needs. Mr. Grim said if it is Council’s desire, further notation regarding trails could be made in the application. Council Member Finnila asked why seven trees were removed from the Alyssum property and Mr. Grimm said he believed that the Vista Pacifica Home Owners’ Association maintained the wall and landscaping. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Wickham said that Condition 65 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 5073 is a note that is to be placed on the final map indicating that adjacent properties could develop and access will be provided via the public streets as irrevocably offered and as shown on the recorded map. Mr. Wickham said the Mr. Pasco and the Tabata Family have been working on their design which does not extend Lemon Leaf. However, the potential to extend Lemon Leaf does exist and the note on the final map will indicate this potential. In response to Council Member Finnila, Ms. Fountain said that the south side of the Poinsettia Avenue is better site planning for the affordable housing element. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Wickham explained that houses may front on a collector street; however, developers are not encouraged to do so. He said that Tamarack Avenue is a good example of a collector street. However, Daisy Avenue is not a collector street. Mr. Wickham said that Daisy Avenue is a local street, well within its capacity of 5,000 average daily trips. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Grim explained “mitigating to a level of significance” as identified in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). He said that the City has several programs with thresholds, including the Growth Management Program, which identifies capacities and thresholds of streets. He said that staff monitors some of the major arterials through the traffic-monitoring program and the February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 9 Engineering Department has created street capacity estimates. Mr. Grim said the traffic-monitoring program, capacity estimates and staffs expertise determines whether there will be significant adverse impact with regard to traffic. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Grim explained the definition of an “in-fill project” and why this proposed project is an “in-fill” project. Council Member Kulchin said she would like to see the trail connection to the Aviara Trail System. Mr. Grim addressed the height of homes on the hill above Rose Drive, He said the grading would create a small berm on top of the slope, upon which a six-foot high wall will be installed. Mr. Grim said he believed that the developer had spoken to the homeowners regarding tree planting because some of the grading operations may disrupt existing trees. Mr. Grim said that staff felt with the increase setback, the berm, the wall, and eventual landscape the homes’ height would not be a concern. Mr. Grim explained how the State Clearinghouse addressed the EIR on this project. In response to Council Member Kulchin, Mr. Johnson explained that Snapdragon Drive is on the Warranted Signals List, which ranks 22 intersections planned for future traffic signals. Mr. Johnson said the list has been updated and will be presented to Council for approval in the near future. He said Council could make the decision at that time whether the process for a traffic signal on Snapdragon Drive should begin immediately. Mr. Johnson explained the processing for a traffic signal. Council Member Nygaard said she would like the developer to post a bond for a future bus shelter on Poinsettia Avenue. Mr. Grim said staff has had discussions with the developer, who is willing to bond for a bus shelter. In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Johnson said that Council could direct staff to install the traffic signal at Snapdragon Drive before the development begins on the proposed project. In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Wickham reviewed the access points into the proposed project at Rose DrivelDaisy Avenue, Rose Drive/Alyssum Road and Rose Drivelpoinsettia Avenue. Mr. Wickham also discussed the traffic circulation in the area. Council Member Hall spoke in support of the project and said that Alyssum Road should remain a cul-de-sac. Council Member Hall said he supports the median on Rose Avenue because it will enhance the flow of traffic away from Daisy but retain adequate circulation. Council Member Hall said he supports the “flipping” of C Street. Council Member Nygaard said interconnecting streets and the ability to disperse traffic is important. She expressed concern that keeping Alyssum Road as a cul-de-sac will result in more traffic on Daisy Avenue. Therefore, she said that Alyssum Road should February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 10 be opened as a through street. Council Member Nygaard said she supports the median on Rose Drive and the “flipping” of C Street. She spoke of the importance of having trails to access the Batiquitos Lagoon. Council Member Finnila explained that the General Plan must be followed and the City has rules and regulations that the developer must follow. She said that Council would like to spread affordable housing throughout the City and noted that the developer will have 16 credits in Villa Loma and 24 units in the proposed development. Council Member Finnila spoke in support of the project and said she would like to reevaluate the median on Rose Drive after a period of time has passed. Council Member Finnila said that Alyssum Road should be opened to provide multiple ingress and egress opportunities. She spoke in support of the Planning Commission’s recommendations and the “flipping” of C Street. Council Member Kulchin said that Alyssum Road should remain as a cul-de-sac and Rose Drive needs to be a through street. She spoke in support of the median on Rose Drive and the “flipping” of C Street. She encouraged the neighbors to begin the traffic calming process. Council Member Kulchin said she supports the traffic signal at Snapdragon Drive and expressed concern about speeding drivers on Daisy Avenue. Council Member Kulchin said she supports the project. Mayor Lewis spoke in support of this project. Mayor Lewis said that after listening to the speakers, he supports Alyssum Road remaining a cul-de-sac. However, Mayor Lewis said he would like to see a pedestrian access through the cul-de-sac area. Mayor Lewis said he supports the median on Rose Drive and the traffic signal at Snapdragon Drive. In response to Mr. Grim, Council concurred that emergency vehicles shall have access through the pedestrian area through the cul-de-sac. However, emergency vehicles shall be the only vehicles using that access. Council concurred that the median on Rose Drive should be designed and included in the project‘s approval process. Council concurred that the developer shall bond for a future bus shelter on Poinsettia. Ron Ball, City Attorney, recommended that Council introduce Ordinance No. NS-618 this evening and direct staff to return with a revised Resolution No. 2002-046 incorporating Council’s comments at this meeting. Council concurred with Mr. Ball’s comments. In response to Council, Mr. Grim said that language would be placed in the cover letter to the Coastal Commission regarding Council’s desire for trails in association with this project. February 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 1 1 ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-618, amending Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an Amendment to the Zoning Map to Grant a Zone Change, ZC 98-08, from Limited Control (L-c) to One Family Residential with a Qualified Development Overlay Zone (R-1-7,500-Q) for 40.41 Acres, and Residential Density-Multiple with a Qualified Development Overlay Zone (RD-M-Q) for 37.62 Acres, Generally Located North and South of Poinsettia Lane, Between Aviara Parkway and Snapdragon Drive in the Southwest Quadrant. - AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Nygaard said that the North County Transit District is revising their scheduled service. Council Member Finnila said that on February 28,2002 at 6:OO p.m. at the Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Avenue, the City will hold a City-Wide Trail Workshop. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 5, 2002, was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LORMNE M. WOOD City Clerk Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk