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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16; City Council; 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 SOUTHEAS...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. March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 3 of 13 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 ATTEST: AVIA r •-:;-)re BARBARA ENGLESON, City CTerk (SEAL) •‘61... cfY.14 1` : :7 0 rj'S March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 4 of 13 Attachment A LA COSTA MASTER PLAN Amendment AMEND 2017-0012 Prepared by Planning Department City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 5 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 5 of 13 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 *** March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 6 of 13 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) 1 - 6 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 7 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 7 of 13 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. I - 7 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 8 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 8 of 13 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 III - 2 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 9 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 9 of 13 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 Ill - 4 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 10 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 10 of 13 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. ILl. 5 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 11 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 11 of 13 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. III - 6 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 12 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 12 of 13 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. March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 13 of 13 March 16, 2021 Item #3 Page 13 of 13