HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16; City Council; ; Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-393 – La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 ResidentialMeeting Date: March 16, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager
faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-5989
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-393 – La Costa Town Square Parcel 3
Residential
District: All
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. CS-393 La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 Residential.
Executive Summary / Discussion
Ordinance No. CS-393 was introduced and first read at the City Council meeting held March 9,
2021. On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, the
City Council voted 5/0 to introduce the ordinance. The second reading allows the City Council to
adopt the ordinance, which will become effective thirty days after the adoption.
Fiscal Analysis
If approved, all required improvements needed to serve this project will be funded by the
developer, so there is no cost to the city from this action.
Next Steps
The city clerk will have the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance, published in a newspaper
of general circulation within fifteen days following adoption of the ordinance.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The City Planner determined that the potential environmental effects of the project were
adequately analyzed by the previously certified environmental impact report and mitigation
monitoring and reporting program submitted for the construction of the La Costa Town Square
(EIR 01-02) and approved by City Council Resolution No. 2009-213, dated Aug. 18, 2009.
The project has no new significant environmental effect not analyzed as significant in the
certified environmental impact report and mitigation monitoring and reporting program, none
of the circumstances requiring further environmental compliance under California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 or 15163 exist and all feasible mitigation
measures identified in the certified environmental impact report and mitigation monitoring and
reporting program that are appropriate to this subsequent project will be incorporated. The
approved environmental impact report and mitigation monitoring and reporting program
documents are on file for review at the Planning Division.
It should be noted that the courts have found that the adoption of new regulations or
guidelines, or a change in methodology for measuring an impact, do not constitute a changed
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circumstance under Section 15162 as that is not a more severe environmental effect. It is
adequate that the environmental effects were discussed and analyzed in the previous
environmental impact report (Fund for Environmental Defense v. County of Orange (1988) 204
Cal. App.3d 1538; Concerned Dublin Citizens v. City of Dublin (2013) 214 Cal App 4th 1301).
Public Notification and Outreach
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was
available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Ordinance No. CS-393
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-393
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LA COSTA MASTER
PLAN (MP-149R) FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF LA COSTA AVENUE AND RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD, AND
LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE CITY WITHIN LOCAL
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 11
CASE NAME: LA COSTA TOWN SQUARE PARCEL 3 RESIDENTIAL
CASE NO.: AMEND 2017-0012
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the La Costa Master Plan MP-149 on September 5, 1972
by adopting Ordinance No. 9332, as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has reviewed and considered Master Plan
Amendment AMEND 2017-0012 for the La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 Residential project; and
WHEREAS, after procedures in accordance with the requirements of law, the City Council has
determined that the public interest indicates that said Master Plan Amendment AMEND 2016-0012 be
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad ordains as follows that:
1.The above recitations are true and correct.
2.That Master Plan Amendment AMEND 2017-0012 dated November 18, 2020,
attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference as "Attachment A", is approved. The Master
Plan shall constitute the development plan for the property and all development within the plan area
shall conform to the plan.
3.That Master Plan Amendment AMEND 2017-0012 reorganizes and amends certain
pages of the La Costa Master Plan (MP-149R), as shown in "Attachment A".
4.That the findings and conditions of the Planning Commission in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 7390 shall also constitute the findings and conditions of the City Council.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the city clerk
shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the
ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 9th day of
March, 2021, and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 16th
day of March, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
MATT HALL, Mayor
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BARBARA ENGLESON, City CTerk
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Attachment A
LA COSTA
MASTER PLAN
Amendment
AMEND 2017-0012
Prepared by
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California
92008
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M P-149(R)
La Costa Town Square Project
An adjustment to the neighborhood boundaries separating the local shopping center and residential
landuse in neighborhoods SE8, SE13 and SE14 (La Costa Town Square)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #6579 on July 15, 2009
City Council Ordinance #CS-051 on August 18, 2009
***
MP-149(S)
An amendment to remove the La Costa Resort and Spa properties from the plan. The area removed will
be subject to the La Costa Resort & Spa Master Plan, MP 03-02.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 5701, August 4, 2004
City Council Ordinance # NS-721, September 21, 2004
***
MP-149(T)
An amendment to change the underlying zoning of commercial neighborhoods (SE-13, SE-14, SE-15,
and SE-17) from "C-1" (Neighborhood Commercial) and "C-2" (General Commercial) to the new zone
"C-L" (Local Shopping Center) for those properties with the "L" (Local Shopping Center) general plan
designation. This amendment changes Table 111-2 and text in paragraph III.E.1 (Land Use and
Development Standards).
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 5922, June 15, 2005
City Council Ordinance # NS-767, August 9, 2005
***
MP-149(U)
An amendment to delete from the Master Plan (MP-149), a 0.5 acre vacant city owned site (Assessor
parcel 223-617-24) at 7201 Rancho Santa Fe Road approximately a half mile south of San Elijo Road in
Local Facilities Management Zone 11. Subject site is proposed Fire Station No. 6.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6156, August 16, 2006
City Council Ordinance # NS-818
***
AMEND 2017-0012
An amendment to change the General Plan Land Use designation and underlying Zone for
Neighborhood SE-13B of the Master Plan to reflect a land use change to the property approved as part of
the city's comprehensive General Plan Update (City Council Resolution 2015-243, dated Sept. 22,
2015). For Neighborhood SE-13B of the master plan, this amendment changes the General Plan Land
Use designation from Office (0) to Residential (R-23, 15-23 du/ac) and the underlying Zone from Office
(0) to Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M). This amendment changes Table 111-2 and makes several
text changes throughout to clarify and distinguish the development process for Neighborhood SE-13B
versus SE-13A.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7390 , December 2, 2020
City Council Ordinance No. CS-393 , March 16, 2021
***
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MP-149(M): Amendment was to change densities and land uses on property
generally located in the southwest portion of the La Costa Master Plan. The
Planning Commission recommended denial to the amendment to the City Council
(Planning Commission Resolution #2277). The amendment was withdrawn before it
was heard by the City Council.
August 9, 1985 MP-149(N): Amendment was to request land use change from C to
RM on property generally located on the southeast corner of Rancho Santa Fe Road and
future Camino de Los Coches. Withdrawn on August 9, 1985, with no formal action
taken.
September 4, 1990 MP-149(0): Elimination of any reference to the area previously
known as Southwest (Arroyo La Costa), and stipulation that updated EIRs and new
Master Plans be required prior to future development occurring in the Northwest and
Southeast areas of La Costa. Approved by City Council Ordinance #NS-123.
MP-149(P): Submitted for the La Costa Town Center Project on August 31, 1993.
Withdrawn on January 12, 1996, with no formal action taken.
MP-149(Q): An amendment to remove portions of the Northwest and Southeast
areas (including the Rancheros) from the plan. The areas removed are subject to the
Villages of La Costa Master Plan. Approved by City Council Ordinance #NS-604.
MP-149(R): An amendment to adjust the neighborhood boundaries separating the
Local Shopping Center and residential landuse in neighborhoods SE-8, SE-13 and
SE-14 (La Costa Town Square).
MP-149(S): An amendment to remove the La Costa Resort and Spa properties from
the plan. The area removed will be subject to the La Costa Resort & Spa Master
Plan, MP 03-02.
MP-149(T): A City-initiated amendment to change the underlying zoning of
commercial neighborhoods (SE-13, SE-14, SE-15, and SE-17) from "C-1"
(Neighborhood Commercial) and "C-2" (General Commercial) to the new zone "C- L"
(Local Shopping Center) for those properties with the "L" (Local Shopping Center)
general plan designation. Approved by City Council Ordinance #NS-767.
MP-149-U: a City-initiated amendment removing a 0.5 acre parcel, identified as
Assessor Parcel No. 223-617-24, from the La Costa Master Plan (MP-149) to allow for
the approval of proposed Fire Station No. 6 approved by City Council Ordinance NS-
818.
AMEND 2017-0012: An amendment to change the General Plan Land Use designation and
underlying Zone for Neighborhood SE-13B of the Master Plan to reflect a land use change to the
property approved as part of the city's comprehensive General Plan Update (City Council
Resolution 2015-243, dated Sept. 22, 2015). For Neighborhood SE-13B of the master plan, this
amendment changes the General Plan Land Use designation from Office (0) to Residential (R-
23, 15-23 duJac) and the underlying Zone from Office (0) to Residential Density-Multiple (RD-
M). This amendment changes Table 111-2 and makes several text changes throughout to clarify
and distinguish the development process for Neighborhood SE-13B versus SE-13A.
F. Existing and Approved Development (See note at end of Section 17)
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The areas that previously have been developed or committed to development consist of
the La Costa Plaza area, La Costa Resort and Recreation area, including golf
course, La Costa Valley Condominiums, and developments of various types of living
units, such as single family, duplexes, cluster developments, condominiums, and
homes of all types from luxury to more modest homes.
The area already developed within old La Costa can be generally defined as located
from El Camino Real on the west, Alga Road on the north, Levante on the south and
Rancho Santa Fe and Melrose Drive on the east. Outside of the Master Plan area, an
industrial park has been constructed east of Rancho Santa Fe Road in the City of San
Marcos.
In the Southwest Area of the Master Plan, Neighborhoods previously designated SW
5 and SW 4 have been developed with single family homes.
In the Southwest Area of the Master Plan Neighborhoods SE 20 and SE 21 have
been developed with Single Family Homes. Neighborhoods SE 12 and SE 23 have
been developed with apartments. Neighborhoods SE 10, SE 16, SE 18, SE 19 have
been approved for development with single-family homes. Neighborhoods SE-13A, SE
15, and SE 17 have been developed as local shopping centers.
No development has been approved in the Northwest portion of the Master Plan.
Except as otherwise specifically indicated in this Plan or exhibits hereto, nothing in this
Master Plan shall be deemed to regulate or prohibit the development,
redevelopment or rehabilitation of any area in the Master Plan (see Exhibit 1-2 [on
file in the Planning Department], Existing Zoning). The following eleven areas are
zoned P-C but have already been developed or are in the process of being developed
and the documents governing such development are described in Section M, Land
Use and Development Standards.
I. Existing 27-hole golf course and San Marcos Canyon
2.Estates North
3.Rancheros de la Costa
4.Vale 2 & 3
5.Vale 4
6.Corona La Costa
7.Spanish Village
8.Green Valley Knolls
9.Santa Fe Knolls
10.Santa Fe Glens
11.SMCWD Reservoir
Other than the eleven areas listed above, there exist areas within the 3,200+ acres
zoned other than P-C. The development of such areas (see Exhibit 1-2, Existing
Zoning [on file in the Planning Department]) shall be governed by the applicable
zoning.
Note: The above information for historical purposes only. See Map on Page 1-8 for
existing remaining areas of the La Costa Master Plan after the approval of MP
149(5) and adoption of the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan MP 03-02.
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i.Santa Fe Glens:
SP-116, Ordinance #9409, 12/3/74
CT 73-2, Resolution #3547, 11/19/74
j.SMCWD Reservoir:
PDP-3, Resolution #6080, 2/5/80
2. Areas of existing development (see Section I.E.) zoned other than P-C
shall be governed by applicable zoning.
B. Development Review Process
1.This Master Plan provides for two alternative processes that may be
utilized in the submission and review of individual neighborhood
development proposals: the Standard Review Process and the La Costa
Development Plan Review Process, hereinafter referred to as the
Development Plan. Process selection shall be at the discretion of the
applicant as provided herein.
2.The Standard Review Process shall utilize the requirements as set forth in
Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and any other applicable zone
and development type for neighborhoods developed under this process are
set forth in Tables III-1 and III-2 of this Master Plan. The Standard
Review Process may include the utilization of Chapter 21.45 Planned
Development Ordinance at the discretion of the applicant. The Standard
Review Process shall not be applicable to Neighborhoods SE-10, SE-12,
SE-14, SE-16 or SE 23, identified in this Master Plan as the
Community Core, or to SE-13A, SE-15 and SE-17, designated as a Local
Shopping Center.
3.The La Costa Development Plan Review Process shall require the
submission of a Development Plan, which shall be subject to the general
and special development standards, and regulations as set forth in this
Master Plan. The processing procedures set forth in Chapter 21.06 Q
Qualified Development Overlay Zone shall apply to the Development Plan
Review Process of this Master Plan except that:
a.A tentative subdivision map, if required by the Subdivision Map
Act, shall be submitted in conjunction with the Development Plan.
b.The Development Plan shall be acted on by the same decision-
making body that acts on the tentative subdivision map. If the City
Engineer approves the map for a project, then the Planning
Commission shall approve the Development Plan.
c.The Planning Director shall be authorized to approve minor
amendments to approved Development Plans providing such
amendment shall not increase the approved densities or boundaries
of the site development plan, permit a new use or group of uses not
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be reduced up to but not to exceed ten (10) percent and such
reductions shall be considered consistent with this Master Plan.
5.There shall be permitted as part of a tentative subdivision map approval
for any residential neighborhood, a model home area containing up to four
(4) product types subject to the provisions of Section 21.60.030 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. The Planning Director may approve more than
four units subject to adequate agreements guaranteeing the removal of said
units if the subdivision map does not record within the time period
allowed by law.
6.The Planning Director may accept neighborhood development
applications below the required minimum densities in neighborhoods SE-
10 and SE-16 and where significant environmental impacts which cannot
be reasonably mitigated would otherwise result.
D. Special Neighborhood Development Standards
Neighborhood development applications utilizing the Development Plan Review
Process alternative provided by this Master Plan shall be subject to the following
special standards in addition to the Individual Neighborhood Development
Regulations of Section III-L and all other applicable requirements of this Master
P Ian:
1.There shall be permitted in all RL and RLM neighborhoods: single family
attached and detached housing including condominiums; accessory
structures and buildings incidental to permitted uses; maximum building
heights not to exceed thirty five (35) feet; a minimum of two (2) off-street
parking not less than one (1) space per dwelling unit.
2.A Development Plan shall be submitted for all L and TS neighborhoods
designated on Table and 111-2.
3.Development standards, other than those identified in this Master Plan,
may be modified by the Development Plan if such modification is found to
be consistent with this Master Plan, the General Plan, protection of the
environment and the public welfare. All uses, and development standards
not addressed in the Development Plan, shall be established per the
applicable zoning standards identified for each neighborhood in Table III-
2.
Note: Table IlT-1 is no longer applicable and has been deleted.
E. Community Core and Neighborhood Commercial
I. Neighborhoods SE-10, SE-11, SE-13A, SE-14, SE-15, and SE-16,
are designated in this Master Plan as the Community Core. Prior
to development of these neighborhoods, a Site Development Plan shall
be
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approved. Subsequent development shall be subject to said plan. For
neighborhoods SE-10, SE-11, SE-14 and SE-16, the Site Development
Plan shall be developed and approved pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter
21.06, Q Qualified Development Overlay Zone, and for neighborhoods
SE-13A and SE-15 it shall be developed and approved pursuant to Chapter
21.31, Local Shopping Center Zone of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. For
neighborhood SE-13B, it shall be developed and approved pursuant to
Chapter 21.24, the Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M) Zone of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
2.Preparation of all neighborhood development plans within the Community
Core shall insure compatibility with adjacent neighborhoods particularly
regarding the placement of open spaces, selection and location of
landscaping material, continuity of pedestrian and bike paths, siting of
structures for view opportunities and architectural harmony.
3.The Development Plan for neighborhoods SE-13A_and SE-15 shall set forth
designated land uses pursuant to Table 111-2, external and internal traffic
circulation, a landscaping plan, building bulk, height and location, exterior
architectural style and signing, in addition to other standards of this Master
Plan. Also refer to the Individual Neighborhood Development
Regulations of Section III.L.
4.The preparation of Development Plans for neighborhoods SE-10, SE-11,
SE-12, - SE-14, SE-16 and SE-23 shall be governed by the Individual
Neighborhood Development Regulations of Section III.L in addition to
other standards of this Master Plan.
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Note: The area described in Table III-1 below is for reference only and is removed MP 149(S) and by
inclusion in MP 03-032.
TABLE 111-1
General Neighborhood Development Standards
LA COSTA NORTHWEST
Neighborhood General
Plan
.
Zone Zone and
Development Type
for Standard
Review Process
Max.
*
D.U.
Gross
Acres
.
Open
Space
Individual
Neighborhood
Development
Regulations
1.a. (p.III-13) NW-14 OS 0-S Golf Course - 85.0 85.0
Note: This chart does not comply with current City Policies and Growth Control Points. It is for
illustrative purposes only.
TABLE 111-2
General Neighborhood Development Standards
LA COSTA SOUTHEAST
Neighborhood
General
Plan
Zone
Zone and Development
Type for Standard
Review Process
Max. *
D.U.
Gross
Acres
Open
Space
Individual
Neighborhood
Development
Regulations
SE-8
SE-8A
RLM
RLM
R-1
R-1
Standard; Detached
Sinelc Family
484
64
113
24
34
3.4
2.a. (p. III-11)
2.a. (p. I11-11)
SE-10 RM RD-1V1** Clustered Multi-Family 100 10 - _ 2.b. (p. T1T-11)
SE-11 OS
(STA)
O-S" Public Park - 28 28.0 2.c. (p. III-11)
SE-12 RMH
(STA)
RD-M** Clustered Multi-Family 540 27 - 2.d. (p.11I-11)
SE-13 A
SE 138
L
R-23
CL**
RD-M
Local Shopping Center
Clustered Multi-Family
_ 41.58
7.14
3.7 2.e. (p.111-11)
2.e.(p.III-11)
SE-14 RM
(STA)
RD-M** Single Family Detached 47 . 9.96 . 1.9 2.f. (p. ITI-11)
SE-15 (L)
(STA)
C-T.** Local Shoppine Center - . 6 -
.
2.g. (p. III-11)
SE-16 . RM
(STA)
RD-M** Clustered Multi-Family 270 . 27 - 2.h. (p. II1-11)
SE-17 L . C-L Local 'Shopping Center :_ 6 . 1.6 ' 2.i. (p. 111-12)
SE-18 ' RLM . R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family 204
.
51 3.2 2.j. (p. 111-12)
SE-19 . RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family 172 43 2.3 • 2.k. (p.111-12)
SE-20 RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family
' 116 . 29 - 2.1. (p. 111-12)
SE-21 RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family 212 • 53 • 10.2
.
2.m. (p. 111-12)
SE-22 RL R-E Rural Estate S.F. 100 . 67 . 1.9 . 2.n. (p. III-12)
SE-23 ' RM
_(STA)
. RD-M** Clustered Multi-Family 140 . 7 - * 2.o. (p. 111-12)
Totals _ _ _ 2 530 . 549.7 ' 90.2
*Dwelling unit count shown on this table represents the potential maximum number of dwelling units under ideal
planning conditions. Refer to Sections 111.C, 111.D., and TILL.
**See Sections III.B., III.D. and DIE.
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L. Individual Neighborhood Development Regulations
The following individual neighborhood development regulations shall apply when
neighborhood development proposals utilize the Development Plan Review
Process alternative provided by this Master Plan.
1.Individual Regulations for the Northwest Area (See La Costa Resort and
Spa Master Plan (MP 03-02).
2.Individual Regulations for the Southeast Area
a.(SE-8) Development should: utilize standard detached single
family housing oriented to maximize eastward and westward
views; minimize grading due to underlying rock conditions; utilize
step pads above and below the streets with turn-in driveways or
other techniques to minimize grading. A Site Development Plan
shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 21.06 (Qualified
Development Overlay Zone).
b.(SE-10) Development should: utilize multiple dwelling unit
development in two cluster; •provide access to adjacent Stage
Coach Park and open spaces; provide neighborhood entrance/exit
from Camino de Los Coches. This area is suitable for low and
moderate-income housing. Minimum number of dwelling units for
this neighborhood shall be 40. Also see Section III.E.
c.(SE-11) Previously developed.
d.(SE-12) Previously developed.
e.(SE-13 A & B) See Section 111.E. above.
f.(SE-14) Development shall: utilize single family detached
development. See Section III. E.
g.(SE-15) See Section III.E. above.
h.(SE-16) Development should: utilize careful grading due to
potential archaeological sites; provide dense landscaping and
berms for noise attenuation from Rancho Santa Fe Road; utilize
view orientation eastward into open space area; provide open space
links to Stage Coach Park. This area is suitable for low and
moderate-income housing. Minimum number of dwelling units for
this neighborhood shall be 108. Also see Section III.E.
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