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Home My WebLink About2021-05-11; City Council; Resolution 2021-113RESOLUTION 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 // May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 15 of 32 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. -17:,frff/77Z( MATT HALL, Mayor e,o/mr 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. May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 18 of 32 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. May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 19 of 32 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. May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 20 of 32 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. May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 21 of 32 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. May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 22 of 32 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 Attachment B May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 23 of 32 May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 24 of 32 Attachment C May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 25 of 32 May 11, 2021 Item #11 Page 26 of 32