HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-11; City Council; ; 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan and the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report and Fiscal YMeeting Date: May 11, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: David de Cordova, Housing Services Manager
david.decordova@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2935
Don Neu, City Planner
don.neu@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-4612
Subject: 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and 2021 Housing
Commission Work Plan and the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission
Work Plan Annual Report and Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22 Work
Plans
District: All
Recommended Action
That the City Council adopt:
1.A resolution accepting the 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual Report and
approving the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan (Exhibit 1)
2.A resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual
Report and approving the fiscal year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Planning Commission work
plans (Exhibit 3)
Executive Summary
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020(C) requires that each board or commission provide
to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken in the
coming year(s) and to provide a subsequent report of its accomplishments. Attached for City
Council consideration is a report of the 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan accomplishments
and the proposed 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan. Also attached for City Council
consideration is a report of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission Work Plan
accomplishments and the proposed fiscal year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Planning Commission work
plans.
Discussion
In 2018, the City Council revised the municipal code to create uniform policies and procedures
related to boards and commissions, including a requirement for annual work plans. The
purpose of the work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the city’s boards and
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commissions and the City Council. It is also intended to ensure that the boards and
commissions are working in line with the City Council’s priorities.
Housing Commission
On Jan. 28, 2020, the City Council approved the Housing Commission work plan for calendar
year 2020, as well as an amendment to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 that clarified that
homelessness issues are part of the Housing Commission's functions. Following that City
Council approval, the Housing Commission carried out its duties under the municipal code and
consistent with the work plan. On Jan. 14, 2021, after public comment and commissioner
discussion, the Housing Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve
both the 2020 Annual Report and the proposed 2021 Work Plan as reflected in their resolution
(Exhibit 3). The 2020 Work Plan Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan are reflected in Exhibit 1 as
Attachments A and B, respectively.
As the attached report details, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Housing Commission
accomplished several tasks in the 2020 Work Plan. However, since a number of the tasks in the
2020 Work Plan are still in process, are recurring or ongoing in nature, the Housing Commission
recommends that these tasks be carried forward to the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Of particular note, the Housing Commission recommends the addition of one new task: (to
review the pending inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study1 and make a recommendation to the
City Council. (Task 1c, highlighted in bold type).
Planning Commission
On Dec. 10, 2019, the City Council approved the Planning Commission work plan for fiscal year
2019-20, as well as an amendment to the Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.24, to update
procedural rules and eliminate redundant and inconsistent sections. The responsibilities and
corresponding work of the Planning Commission is well defined in state law and Titles 19
(Environment), 20 (Subdivisions), and 21 (Zoning) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Because of
this, many of the projects on the work plan are projects undertaken to comply with state laws
or City Council direction, or those submitted by private applicants or city departments.
The Planning Commission’s members met on March 17, 2021 to consider the commission’s
work plan for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22. The work plans are based on a fiscal year
calendar and there is a short period of time until the start of the new fiscal year, so staff
propose a work plan for both the current and future fiscal years. After a presentation by staff
and a discussion of the work plans, the Planning Commission added a workshop to its fiscal year
2021-22 work plan. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council
approve the plans as reflected in its resolution (Exhibit 4. The 2020 Work Plan Annual Report,
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Work Plan, and Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan are included in Exhibit 3 as
Attachments A, B and C.)
As shown in the annual report, the Planning Commission met 15 times last year. (Typically, the
Planning Commission typically meets about 20 times per year, but the impacts of COVID resulted in a
few meeting cancellations in 2020.) The commission took action on several significant legislative
1 Inclusionary housing refers to the requirement that residential developers provide a certain percentage of units
in their projects to lower-income households. Developers of projects of fewer than seven units may instead pay in-
lieu fees that go into a housing trust fund. (Carlsbad Municipal Code 21.85.)
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matters and private development projects, including the comprehensive update to the city’s
Local Coastal Program, Housing Element Update, density bonus ordinance2 and the Marja
Acres, Aviara Apartment, and BMW Carlsbad Auto Dealership projects.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with accepting the 2020 Housing Commission Work
Plan Annual Report, the Planning Commission Fiscal Year 2019-20 Annual Report and approving
the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan and the Planning Commission fiscal year 2020-21 and
2021-22 work plans
Next Steps
The Housing Commission, the Planning Commission and staff will focus the commissions’ efforts
on the activities listed in the approved work plans.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
In keeping with California Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute
a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ) in that it has no
potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not require
environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
Public notification for this item was published in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and,
because this item is a public hearing, notice was posted 10 days before the scheduled meeting
date.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution (Housing Commission)
2. Housing Commission Resolution No. 2021-002
3. City Council resolution (Planning Commission)
4. Planning Commission Resolution No.7409
2 A density bonus allows a developer to increase the density on a property above the maximum set under the city’s
General Plan. Qualifying applicants can also receive reductions in required development standards such as
setbacks, height limits, and parking requirement
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2020 HOUSING COMMISSION ANNUAL
WORK PLAN REPORT, AND APPROVING THE 2021 HOUSING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board
or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, CMC Section 2.40.060 delineates the functions of the Housing Commission
(Commission); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan on Jan.
28, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission met eight times during the 2020 calendar year to
perform their functions and accomplish 2020 work plan tasks; and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 14, 2021, the Housing Commission received a report on the
accomplishments of the 2020 Work Plan Annual Report and considered their work plan for the
2021 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation, public comments and commissioner
discussion, the Housing Commission voted to accept the 2020 annual report and authorize it to
be forwarded to the City Council, and recommended that the City Council approve the 2021
Housing Commission Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council accepts the 2020 Housing Commission Work Plan Annual
Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council approves the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan, attached
hereto as Attachment B.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, on the 11th day of May, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
I.Mission Statement
The mission of the Housing Commission is to promote housing security and affordability for all segments of our community,
including lower income families and people with special housing and supportive service needs.
II.Composition
The Housing Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Members
shall serve four-year terms.
III.2020 Goals & Tasks
The Housing Commission will focus on the following goals and tasks:
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Goal 1: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address affordable housing.
a. As needed throughout the year, perform The Housing Commission met eight times in The Housing Commission will continue
the functions of the Housing 2020 to consider a range of items within the to carry out their functions in 2021,
Commission consistent with Carlsbad scope of their function, including review, input consistent with the Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 2.40.060,
including responsibilities for the
and recommendations on:
•A financial assistance request for the
Municipal Code.
Carlsbad Public Housing Authority. Windsor Pointe affordable housing project
•The 5-year and Annual PHA Plan
•2021-2029 Housing Element update
•New affordable housing resale guidelines
•Revised City Council Policy 73 regarding
acquisition of existing affordable housing
•New City Council Housing Trust Fund Policy
In addition, the Housing Commission received
various informational reports and updates on
housing and homelessness-related matters, and
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
participated in a legislative update and a
training workshop on Fair Housing and eviction
moratorium laws.
b. Review and recommend for approval to
City Council the Public Housing Agency
Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-
2025, and the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year
2020.
The Housing Commission held a public hearing
on Feb. 13, 2020 to consider the 5-year and
annual PHA plans, and recommended approval
to the City Council.
In 2021, the Housing Commission will
hold a public hearing to consider and
recommend on the Fiscal Year 2021
Streamlined Annual PHA Plan.
c, Review and recommend for approval to
City Council an affordable housing resale
program.
The Housing Commission reviewed proposed
affordable housing resale guidelines on Aug. 13,
2020, and changes to related City Council Policy
73. The Housing Commission recommended
approval of the resale guidelines as amended
and changes to Council Policy 73 as proposed.
The task is complete. The City Council
adopted the affordable housing
program guidelines and Council Policy
73 changes at their Dec. 8, 2020
meeting.
d. Examine housing policy questions as
may be referred by the City Council.
The Housing Commission reviewed a proposed
new City Council policy concerning the use of
the Housing Trust Fund on Aug. 13, 2020, and
recommended approval with amendments.
The City Council adopted the Housing
Trust Fund Policy at their Dec. 8, 2020
meeting.
Recommend this as an on-going task
for 2021
Goal 2: Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
a. Receive a presentation about
homelessness in the north county
region, the character of homelessness
within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data
from the annual Point-in-Time Count
and other data about our homeless),
This item was originally scheduled for the
October Housing Commission meeting, but had
to be postponed to another date.
This item will be presented to the
Housing Commission in early 2021. ..
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
efforts to address homelessness, and
regional resources and facilities that
support those who are homeless and
efforts to transition out of
homelessness.
b.Receive a status update on the Homeless
Response Plan and provide
recommendations for prioritization of
actions or plan amendment, if
warranted.
A status update was scheduled to be part of the
presentation with Task 2a above but had to be
postponed to another date.
A status update will be provided to
the Housing Commission in early
2021.
c.If the City Council determines to
participate, support the development of
a North County Homeless Action Plan,
and assist the city in meeting its
objectives and commitments within such
an Action Plan.
A status update of the North County regional
effort was originally scheduled to be presented
as part of the Task 2a report above. The report
will be presented to the Housing Commission in
early 2021.
Recommend carrying this task
forward to 2021.
Goal 3: Monitor and participate in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
a.Receive regular updates from the
Housing Commission representative to
the Housing Element Advisory
Committee (HEAC).
The Housing Commission received status
updates regarding the 2021-2029 Housing
Element program at their February and October
meetings.
This task is complete. The Housing
Element Advisory Committee
completed their work in December
2020, concluding with their
recommendation to forward the draft
Housing Element to the California
Housing and Community
Development Department for formal
review.
b.As appropriate, provide suggestions for
HEAC consideration on items regarding
The Housing Commission met in a joint session
with the HEAC on Nov. 19, 2020 to receive a
This task is complete. The Housing
Element Advisory Committee
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
housing needs, resources, policies and
programs.
detailed overview of the draft 2021-2029
Housing Element, ask questions and discuss its
content. The Housing Commission met on Dec.
3, 2020 to further discuss and suggest changes
to the draft plan prior to HEAC's final review on
Dec. 14, 2020.
concluded their work in December
2020, with their recommendation to
forward the draft Housing Element to
the California Housing and
Community Development Department
for formal review.
c. Conduct a public hearing on the updated
Housing Element and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
Public hearings to adopt the final 2021-2029
Housing Element will take place in the first
quarter of 2021.
Recommend carrying this task
forward to first quarter 2021.
Goal 4: Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws. .
a, Participate in a legislative and policy
update offered or arranged by the City
of Carlsbad.
In a joint meeting with the City Council,
Planning Commission, Traffic and Mobility
Commission, and the Housing Element Advisory
Committee on Jan. 21, 2020, the Housing
Commission received a presentation regarding
SB330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New
Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units.
The Housing Commission hosted a Basics of Fair
Housing Law and Eviction Moratorium training
workshop at their Dec. 10, 2020 meeting.
This task is complete for 2020.
Recommend this as a recurring task in
2021.
b. Receive a status report of current
Housing Element programs.
The Housing Commission was provided a
weblink to the 2019 Annual Housing Element
Progress Report on Oct. 8, 2020.
This task is complete for 2020.
Recommend this as a recurring task in
2021.
c, Become educated on and pursue best
practice models in addressing housing
and homelessness.
The Housing Commission received
informational reports, presentations and
trainings that improved understanding of
Recommend this as an ongoing task in
2021.
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ATTACHMENT A
2020 Housing Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
housing-related policies and laws. See Tasks 2a,
3a/b, and 4a above.
Goal 5: Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding matters which fall
within the Commission's functions.
•
a, After each Housing Commission
meeting, provide a summary memo to
the City Council reporting on meeting
attendance, items considered by the
commission, and actions taken or
recommendations made to the City
Council.
A summary memo of each Housing Commission
meeting is prepared and distributed to the City
Council shortly after each meeting.
Recommend this as a recurring task in
2021.
b. Prepare an annual work plan and
present to City Council for approval.
The 2020 Work Plan was approved by the
Housing Commission in December 2019 and
approved by the City Council in January 2020.
Approve the 2021 Work Plan first
quarter 2021.
c,Report to City Council and public on
annual work plan accomplishments.
The Housing Commission reviewed the 2020
Work Plan accomplishments at their Jan. 14,
2020 meeting.
Provide the 2020 Work Plan
accomplishments report to City
Council in first quarter 2021.
d,Provide an annual report to the City
Council on the status and progress of
affordable housing and homelessness
programs.
An annual status report to City Council on
affordable housing and homelessness programs
has not yet been prepared.
Recommend carrying task forward to
2021.
e. Promote efforts to maximize public
participation in city-organized
information forums, workshops and
public hearings related to Goals 1-4
above,
The city utilizes various tools to inform and
communicate with the public on city-sponsored
activities including print publications (such as
direct mailers, bill inserts, and newspaper
notices, city website notifications, subscription
lists, social media channels, media releases and
Recommend this as an ongoing task in
2021.
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ATTACHMENT B
City of Carlsbad
Housing Commission Work Plan
Calendar Year 2021
I.Mission Statement
The mission of the Housing Commission is to promote housing security and affordability for all
segments of our community, including lower income families and people with special housing and
supportive service needs.
II.Composition
The Housing Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms.
III.2021 Goals & Tasks
The Housing Commission will focus on the following goals and tasks:
1. Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address affordable housing.
a.As needed throughout the year, perform the functions of the Housing
Commission consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060,
including responsibilities for the Carlsbad Public Housing Authority.
b.Review and recommend for approval to City Council the Public Housing Agency
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021.
c.Review the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study and make a
recommendation to City Council.
d.Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council.
2. Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
a.Receive a presentation about homelessness in the north county region, the
character of homelessness within Carlsbad (i.e., demographic data from the
annual Point-in-Time Count and other data about our homeless), efforts to
address homelessness, and regional resources and facilities that support those
who are homeless and efforts to transition out of homelessness.
b.Receive a status update on the Homeless Response Plan and provide
recommendations for prioritization of actions or plan amendment, if
warranted.
c.If the City Council determines to participate, support the development of a
North County Homeless Action Plan, and assist the city in meeting its objectives
and commitments within such an Action Plan.
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ATTACHMENT B
d. Hold at least one joint meeting of the City Council Homeless Action
Subcommittee and the Housing Commission to discuss local and regional
homelessness issues.
3. Participate in the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
a. Conduct a public hearing on the 2021-2029 Housing Element and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
4. Improve understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws.
a.Participate in a legislative and policy update offered or arranged by the City of
Carlsbad.
b.Receive a status report of current Housing Element programs.
c.Become educated on and pursue best practice models in addressing housing
and homelessness.
5. Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community
regarding matters which fall within the Commission's functions.
a.After each Housing Commission meeting, provide a summary memo to the City
Council reporting on meeting attendance, items considered by the commission,
and actions taken or recommendations made to the City Council.
b.Prepare an annual work plan and present to City Council for approval.
c.Report to City Council and public on annual work plan accomplishments.
d.Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status and progress of
affordable housing and homelessness programs.
e.Promote efforts to maximize public participation in city-organized information
forums, workshops and public hearings related to Goals 1-4 above.
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Exhibit 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 PLANNING
COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN REPORT, AND APPROVING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 AND 2021-22 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK
PLANS
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board
or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, CMC Section 2.24.030 delineates the functions of the Planning Commission
(Commission); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the fiscal year 2019-20 Planning Commission Work
Plan on Dec. 10, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met 16 times during the 2019-20 fiscal year to
perform their functions and accomplish 2019-20 fiscal year work plan tasks; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2021, the Planning Commission considered their work plan for
fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021- 22; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation and commissioner discussion, the Planning
Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the fiscal year 2020-21 and 2021-
22 Planning Commission Work Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council accepts the fiscal year 2019-20 Planning Commission Work
Plan Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council approves the fiscal year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Planning
Commission Work Plans, attached hereto as Attachment B and C.
II
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, on the 11th day of May, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
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MATT HALL, Mayor
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BARBARA ENGLESON, Citci/Clerk
(SEAL)
May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 16 of 32
Attachment A
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission Work Plan
Annual Report
I.Mission Statement
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local
coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone
changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a recommendation to the City Council. In many
cases the City Council has delegated to the Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to
appeal to the City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning Division staff complete its
review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans, policies, and laws and provides a written
recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the City Council.
II.Composition
The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four-year term. There are also three ex
officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City Attorney, and City Engineer.
III.Fiscal Year 2019-21 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks:
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Long Range Planning Projects
Local Coastal Program — Comprehensive Complete The Planning Commission received an
Update of the Local Coastal Program
overview of the Local Coastal Program
Land Use Plan Update on November
20, 2019.
On Dec. 2, 2020, Jan. 6, 2021 and Jan.
13, 2021 the Planning Commission
held a public hearing to consider the
draft plan. On Jan. 13, 2021 the
Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval
of the draft plan with revisions. May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 17 of 32
GOAL/TASK STATUS • COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Zoning Code Update Inactive Project was put on hold so staff could
focus on other priority projects. An
administrative draft of the updated
Zoning Code has been prepared.
Housing Element Update 2021-2029 Completed On Oct. 7, 2020 the Planning
Commission received an
informational presentation on the
update to the General Plan Housing
Element.
On March 3, 2021 the Planning
Commission recommended approval
of an Addendum to EIR 13-02 and an
amendment to the General Plan '
Housing Element.
Growth Management Program Update Inactive No work was initiated on the project
pending direction from the City
Council. Level of involvement from
the Planning Commission has not
been determined.
Density Bonus Ordinance Update Complete On Oct. 2, 2019 the Planning
Commission recommended approval
of a General Plan Amendment, Zone
Code Amendment and Local Coastal
Program Amendment to update the
city's inclusionary housing and
density bonus zoning ordinance to
conform to changes in state law.
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Guidelines for Multi-Family Residential
Structures (Subject to City Council
approval to submit an application for an
SB 2 Grant and award of state funding)
Pending. Waiting for approval from the
California Housing and Community
Development Department to start work.
On Jan. 26, 2021 the City Council
approved an agreement for
professional consulting services with
RRM Design Group to assist in
preparation of objective design
standards for multi-family housing
and mixed-use development
projects outside of the Village and
Barrio Master Plan area. The City
Council also directed staff to submit
to the California Housing and
Community Development
Department a request to update the
SB 2 scope of work and project
schedule.
Private Development Projects
Marja Acres- 248 townhomes, 46 affordable
senior apartments, and 10,000 square feet of
commercial space.
Completed On Sept. 16, 2020 the Planning
Commission recommended
approval of certification of an
Environmental Impact Report and
Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and approval
of development permits on 20.65
acres located at 4901 El Camino
Real.
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Aviara Apartments — 248 market rate
apartments with 81 affordable apartments
-
Completed On Dec. 16, 2020 the Planning
Commission certified an Environmental
Impact Report including the Candidate
Findings of Fact and a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program and
approved development permits to
demolish an agricultural packaging
warehouse and construct a total of 329
apartments at 1205 Aviara Parkway.
BMW Carlsbad Auto Dealership Completed On March 17, 2021 the Planning
Commission approved
development permits for the
demolition of existing buildings
and the construction of a new
65,350 square-foot automobile
dealership with a parking structure
at 1060 Auto Center Court.
Carlsbad Station — mixed use project with 79
residential units and four commercial units
Completed On June 17, 2020 the
Planning Commission
recommended approval of a
four-story mixed-use project
on a 1.75-acre site located at
2747, 2775, 2777, 2785, and
2081 Roosevelt Street and
2780 and 2802 State Street.
La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 Residential —
76 townhomes and 19 affordable
condominiums
Completed On Dec. 2, 2020 the Planning
Commission recommended
approval of a Master Plan
Amendment, Tentative Tract
Map, Planned Development
Permit and Site Development
Plan.
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West Oaks — 150 market rate apartments and
42 affordable apartments
Completed On Jan. 20, 2021 the Planning
Commission recommended
approval of legislative actions
and discretionary permits to
construct 192 apartments on
a 12.53 site located on West
Oaks Way, just southwest of
the intersection of Palomar
Airport Road and Palomar
Oaks Way.
City Capital Improvement Projects
Fire Station No. 2 — replacement of the
existing station
Completed On Feb. 19, 2020 the Planning
Commission approved a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program: A
Conditional Use Permit, Special Use
Permit and Variance to replace Fire
Station No. 2; and approved a
Conditional Use Permit and Coastal
Development Permit to install a
temporary Fire Station at the Dove
Library parking lot.
Buena Vista Reservoir Site Park Completed On Oct. 2, 2019 the Planning
Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit to allow for the
construction of a passive park located
at 1605 Buena Vista Way.
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Maintenance & Operation Building (Orion
Center) — new maintenance and operations
center
Pending Project is being reviewed by staff.
Approval by the Planning Commission
of a Conditional Use Permit and
Mitigated Negative Declaration is
required.
Poinsettia Park — Phase IV amendment to Completed On Aug. 21, 2019 the Planning
construct a new dog park
Commission approved a
Conditional Use Permit and
Coastal Development Permit for
the construction of a dog park at
Poinsettia Community Park.
Trails Master Plan — General Plan Completed On July 17, 2019 the Planning
Amendment and environmental
Commission recommended
determination
approval of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program and a
General Plan Amendment revising
sections of the General Plan Open
Space, Conservation, and
Recreation Element to reference
the Trails Master Plan.
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City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
I.Mission Statement
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use
matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific
plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and
discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a
recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the
Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the
City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning
Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans,
policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the
City Council.
II.Composition
The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four -
year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City
Attorney, and City Engineer.
Ill. FY 2020-2021 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and
tasks:
•Local Coastal Program Update -Recommendation made on 1/13/21
•Housing Element Update -Scheduled for 3/3/21
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendments -Obtain Community & Planning Commission
Input on Potential Plan Revisions as directed by the City Council -Recommendation
made on 11/4/20
•Zoning Ordinance Update
•Process Improvement -Permit Decision Maker for City Projects Zoning Code
Amendment
•Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the
commission
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Attachment C
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EXHIBIT 4
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EXHIBIT B
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EXHIBIT C
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WORK PLAN UPDATES
Housing Commission & Planning Commission
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Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Don Neu, City Planner
David DeCordova, Housing Services Manager
May 11, 2021
Background
•2018 Municipal Code Revised
•Uniform policies and procedures
•Requires an annual work plans
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Background
•Commission duties defined in Municipal Code
•For PC, duties further defined by:
-State law
-CMC Title 19 –Environment
-CMC Title 20 –Subdivisions
-CMC Title 21 -Zoning
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Housing Commission Accomplishments
•Financial Assistance request for Windsor Pointe
•5-year Annual PHA Plan
•2021-2029 Housing Element update
•Revised Council Policy 73
•New Council Housing Trust Fund Policy
•New affordable housing resale guidelines
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Housing Commission Work Plan
•Goals and Tasks carried forward
•Completed tasks removed
•New: Inclusionary housing in-lieu fee study
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Planning Commission Accomplishments
•2020 work plan is project based
•Local Coastal Program update
•2021-2029 Housing Element update
•Density bonus ordinance amendments
•Marja Acres, Aviara Apartments and BMW
dealership
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Planning Commission Work Plan
•Planning Commission work plans include:
–Private development projects
–Zoning ordinance update
–Development process improvements
–City capital facility projects
–Housing Element phase 2 implementation
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Recommendation
•Housing Commission
–Accept the 2020 Annual Report and approve
the 2021 Work Plan
•Planning Commission
–Accept FY2019-20 Annual Report and approve
the FY2020-21 and 2021-22 work plans
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WORK PLAN UPDATES
Housing Commission & Planning Commission
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Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Don Neu, City Planner
David DeCordova, Housing Services Manager
May 11, 2021